<h3><strong>Supporting Your Archer with Mental Performance Consultant Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, host Manisha delves into the importance of mental performance consulting with guest Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk from <a href="https://www.performyou.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PerformYou</a>. The discussion focuses on how mental performance can greatly impact an archer's success, featuring tips on building confidence, handling stress, and maintaining emotional resilience. Kiri shares her experiences transitioning from a Strength &amp; Conditioning coach to a Mental Performance Consultant, and the philosophy behind her new career. This episode provides valuable insights for Archery parents on how to best support their athletes. PROMO CODE for the <a href="https://www.performyou.ca/store/p/confidencecourse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Confidence Workshop</a>: CONFIDENCE50</p><br><p><a href="https://www.archeryparentpodcast.ca/blog/kiri-the-bow-the-balancing-act-and-boosting-confidence/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Comprehensive recap and transcript</a>.</p><br><p>00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast</p><p>00:51 Introducing Mental Performance Consultant Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk</p><p>01:09 The Role and Journey of a Mental Performance Consultant</p><p>06:02 Philosophy and Mission of Mental Performance Consulting</p><p>07:34 The Importance of Enjoying the Journey</p><p>11:26 Addressing the Stigma Around Mental Performance Consulting</p><p>19:19 Optimizing Performance Through Habit Change</p><p>21:50 When to Start Mental Performance Consulting in Archery</p><p>25:08 Understanding Confidence in Athletes</p><p>29:21 The Confidence Pool Analogy</p><p>30:11 Four Pillars of Confidence</p><p>30:40 Performance Accomplishments and Seeing Proof</p><p>32:38 Verbal Support and Emotional States</p><p>33:19 Managing Stress and Emotional States</p><p>35:10 Match Play and Confidence</p><p>36:00 Challenge State vs. Threat State</p><p>38:05 Breathing Techniques for Calmness</p><p>39:07 Learning from Failures</p><p>40:55 Top Athletes and Mental States</p><p>47:40 Finding a Mental Performance Consultant</p><p>50:39 Confidence Workshop Details</p><p>52:48 Final Thoughts and Jokes</p><p>55:25 Podcast Closing Remarks</p><br><p><strong>THEME SONG:</strong></p><p>ATTRIBUTION: Permission granted for the use of "The Stranger" by Michal Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum of Wooden Flowers, for Season 1 of "The Archery Parent Podcast".</p><p>MUSIC: "The Stranger"</p><p>ARTIST: Wooden Flowers (Michael Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum)</p><p>ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas Records</p><p>INSTAGRAM:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/giantmetalcrickets/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/giantmetalcrickets/&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/michalmenert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/michalmenert/</a></p><p>WEBSITE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com</a></p><p>YOUTUBE:&nbsp;<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCogjHXMUKp8mjD0-9qklPsg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;@giantmetalcrickets2020&nbsp;</a></p><p>FACEBOOK:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/giantmetalcrickets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giant Metal Crickets</a></p><p>Listen to Wooden Flowers "The Stranger" on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.open.spotify.com/track/0ixurLlJhQB0kF2n0EXP9G?si=8e323cb4f28740ab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>&nbsp;and all other streaming platforms:&nbsp;</p><p>Wooden Flowers - Goldtrails:&nbsp;<a href="https://michalmenert.bandcamp.com/album/goldtrails" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michalmenert.bandcamp.com/album/goldtrails</a></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Archery Parent Podcast

Manisha Solomon - The Archery Parent Podcast

Kiri: The Bow, the Balancing Act, and Boosting Confidence

NOV 19, 202457 MIN
The Archery Parent Podcast

Kiri: The Bow, the Balancing Act, and Boosting Confidence

NOV 19, 202457 MIN

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<h3><strong>Supporting Your Archer with Mental Performance Consultant Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk</strong></h3><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Archery Parent Podcast, host Manisha delves into the importance of mental performance consulting with guest Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk from <a href="https://www.performyou.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PerformYou</a>. The discussion focuses on how mental performance can greatly impact an archer's success, featuring tips on building confidence, handling stress, and maintaining emotional resilience. Kiri shares her experiences transitioning from a Strength &amp; Conditioning coach to a Mental Performance Consultant, and the philosophy behind her new career. This episode provides valuable insights for Archery parents on how to best support their athletes. PROMO CODE for the <a href="https://www.performyou.ca/store/p/confidencecourse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Confidence Workshop</a>: CONFIDENCE50</p><br><p><a href="https://www.archeryparentpodcast.ca/blog/kiri-the-bow-the-balancing-act-and-boosting-confidence/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Comprehensive recap and transcript</a>.</p><br><p>00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast</p><p>00:51 Introducing Mental Performance Consultant Kiri Cyrelle Meulendyk</p><p>01:09 The Role and Journey of a Mental Performance Consultant</p><p>06:02 Philosophy and Mission of Mental Performance Consulting</p><p>07:34 The Importance of Enjoying the Journey</p><p>11:26 Addressing the Stigma Around Mental Performance Consulting</p><p>19:19 Optimizing Performance Through Habit Change</p><p>21:50 When to Start Mental Performance Consulting in Archery</p><p>25:08 Understanding Confidence in Athletes</p><p>29:21 The Confidence Pool Analogy</p><p>30:11 Four Pillars of Confidence</p><p>30:40 Performance Accomplishments and Seeing Proof</p><p>32:38 Verbal Support and Emotional States</p><p>33:19 Managing Stress and Emotional States</p><p>35:10 Match Play and Confidence</p><p>36:00 Challenge State vs. Threat State</p><p>38:05 Breathing Techniques for Calmness</p><p>39:07 Learning from Failures</p><p>40:55 Top Athletes and Mental States</p><p>47:40 Finding a Mental Performance Consultant</p><p>50:39 Confidence Workshop Details</p><p>52:48 Final Thoughts and Jokes</p><p>55:25 Podcast Closing Remarks</p><br><p><strong>THEME SONG:</strong></p><p>ATTRIBUTION: Permission granted for the use of "The Stranger" by Michal Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum of Wooden Flowers, for Season 1 of "The Archery Parent Podcast".</p><p>MUSIC: "The Stranger"</p><p>ARTIST: Wooden Flowers (Michael Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum)</p><p>ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas Records</p><p>INSTAGRAM:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/giantmetalcrickets/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/giantmetalcrickets/&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/michalmenert/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/michalmenert/</a></p><p>WEBSITE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.com</a></p><p>YOUTUBE:&nbsp;<a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCogjHXMUKp8mjD0-9qklPsg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;@giantmetalcrickets2020&nbsp;</a></p><p>FACEBOOK:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/giantmetalcrickets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Giant Metal Crickets</a></p><p>Listen to Wooden Flowers "The Stranger" on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.open.spotify.com/track/0ixurLlJhQB0kF2n0EXP9G?si=8e323cb4f28740ab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>&nbsp;and all other streaming platforms:&nbsp;</p><p>Wooden Flowers - Goldtrails:&nbsp;<a href="https://michalmenert.bandcamp.com/album/goldtrails" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://michalmenert.bandcamp.com/album/goldtrails</a></p><br><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>