The Q Coach Pod | Mindset Coaching for Handlers with Julie Bacon

Nov 20 2024 189 ep. 27 mins 15
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From goal setting to getting control of ring nerves, Julie Bacon, The Q Coach, champions handlers who are on a mission to achieve big goals. Julie Bacon is The Q Coach, a mental skills coach who works with dog handlers across various venues of competition. Mindset coaching is hardly new; the best of the best have always valued the mental aspects of competition. Thankfully, this type of performance coaching is available to all of us who are serious about achieving our goals with our dogs. No matter what ring is your preferred venue, you can strengthen your mental game! Each episode focuses on an aspect of building mental performance in and out of the ring. Julie shares lessons, insights, personal stories, and tools you can use during your next trial, show, or test. For show notes and more information visit https://www.theqcoach.com. Consider supporting the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theqcoach.

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#190: Turns out, we need a decompression habit. (Or at least a post-trial ritual.)

Nov 20 2024 29 mins  
A great suggestion from a listener brings this topic of decompressing after a trial. We need to not only process the quality of our runs, but also the emotions of the trial. Our dogs need to decompress too - they’re just better at finding balance. Let’s create some new habits. Support this podcast by saying thanks with a “virtual” coffee (or in my case, slice of pizza!). ht

#189: Must be present to win. (Or Q, or get a title … you get the point)

Nov 14 2024 27 mins  
On one hand, we know that the present moment is the only moment we have any control over. On the other hand, we have a REALLY hard time staying there! Why? Let’s break down why it’s so hard along with some tangible steps you can take to improve your “get present” skills. Support this podcast by saying thanks with a “virtual” coffee (or in my case, slice of pizza!). http

#188: Confidence is a skill. (It’s also a kick-butt persona that you can adopt!)

Nov 06 2024 31 mins  
We tend to think we need to be confident before we do something, but it’s just the opposite. We become confident as we hone our skills and gain experience. We can accelerate our confidence by picking up and applying some simple skills, and perhaps by embodying someone really cool. Let’s break it down. Support this podcast by saying thanks with a “virtual” coffee (or in my c

#187: Are you measuring by your outcomes? (Hint: You should be measuring against those process goals.)

Oct 30 2024 25 mins  
Lately, it’s a theme with my coaching clients - they are focused on their process goals when they walk into the ring, but they are measuring their success by the outcome when they walk out of the ring. Whoops! When we do that we negate the progress we are making and can cut down our own confidence - yikes! Let’s fix that! Support this podcast by saying thanks with a “virtual�

#186: Switching leashes, switching mindsets. (Resetting for different dogs.)

Oct 23 2024 27 mins  
Many of us run multiple dogs at shows and it’s not the easiest thing to switch our mindsets when we trade-out dogs. Sometimes we carry over what just happened in the ring to the next dog which doesn’t always work. Or sometimes we are just really thrown by how different the dogs are. You know I like to unpack things, so let’s get started! Support this podcast by saying thanks

#185: Top 5 mindset themes. (Or where to focus your efforts.)

Oct 16 2024 27 mins  
We talk about sooo many topics related to developing a strong mindset, yet most can be sorted into these 5 buckets. A strong mindset is the sum of very learnable skills, all of which can improve your confidence and consistency over time. Mindset is a handling skill - time to treat it as such! Support this podcast by saying thanks with a “virtual” coffee (or in my case, slice of

#184: Your crate-to-gate needs a refresh. (Cara Armour and I tell you why.)

Oct 09 2024 65 mins  
I talk a LOT about the importance of rituals, and within those are your “crate-to-gate” routines. Who better than Cara Armour of Startline Pod to break down the components to help you create the ultimate routine? Cara and I break down why getting these routines right will set you up to perform at your best - no matter the venue. Support this podcast by saying thanks with a “v

#183: Pedestal problems. (Are you making yourself feel less-than?)

Oct 02 2024 25 mins  
When we make other things, events, people, dogs … better than ourselves, we make ourselves less-than. Obviously, that’s not good for our confidence, imposter syndrome, or ring nerves (just to name a few!). I get it, big events ARE big deals - but we deserve to be there. And yes, there are other better handlers out there, but they’re not judging your journey. Let’s knock dow

#182: I totally ditched my young dog. (Disconnection takes a lot of forms.)

Sep 25 2024 27 mins  
Recently I entered a conformation show which also hosted CGC and Trick evaluations. While we came home with all the right ribbons, my day could not have felt more disconnected from my young dog. I was so in my head and worried about my own handling that I completely ditched her (energetically that is). Learn from my mistakes!! Really like this episode? Say thanks with a coffee or s

#181: Are you using your dog as a shield? (And other weird things we do to protect ourselves.)

Sep 18 2024 27 mins  
As humans we want to feel safe - protected from failure or vulnerable experiences or other scary stuff. Being the creative species we are, we come up with some interestings ways to protect ourselves, including using our dogs to shield us from the scary stuff. Don’t worry, I’ll explain (and it’s pretty common!). Really like this episode? Say thanks with a coffee or slice of pi