🌍 Travel Builds Teams & Expands Perspectives One of the most meaningful parts of my background has been leading service and ministry trips across the globe. These experiences didn’t just change lives—they created growth. Research shows that traveling to new places has measurable positive effects on the brain, helping people gain new perspectives and expand their capacity to perform. That insight inspired us to launch 44 Sports Travel, a division of 44 Sports Connect LLC. Our mission is two-fold: Support sports teams and clubs with all their travel needs ✈️ Design creative service trip opportunities that transform individuals and strengthen teams 🏆 From a mental performance standpoint, new environments challenge the mind, sharpen focus, and foster resilience. For athletes and teams, those benefits extend far beyond the playing field. If your team is planning upcoming tournaments, training trips, or service experiences, Lizzy and the 44 Sports Travel team are here to help. 💡 Because travel isn’t just about competition—it’s about transformation. https://lnkd.in/eThwsc2j #44SportsConnect #SportsTravel #TeamDevelopment #Leadership #MentalPerformance

𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘 𝐓𝐎 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐒 If you’re a 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐡, don’t leave the water. If you’re a 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐲 don’t abandon the trees. Every strength has its natural environment — find yours and flourish. Michael Jordan would make a terrible swimmer. Messi would make a terrible basketballer. Tiger Woods would make a terrible sprinter. They mastered their 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞, and that’s why they became great. In the workplace, it’s the same; you win by knowing where you add the most value and doubling down on it. 💪 🎯 𝐌𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. Empowering individuals to learn, grow, and perform at their best is what drives me. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching people transform from uncertainty to confidence, from potential to performance. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙄’𝙢 𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬, 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚. So pause for a moment and reflect: 👉 What’s your greatest strength? 👉 Are you maximizing it, or trying to fit into someone else’s lane? Find your zone of strength because that’s where your impact lives. ✨ I’d love to hear from you Tell me one thing you are good at, drop it in the comment session 👇👇👇👇 📸 Captured from one of my recently concluded training sessions — where I feel most alive.🔥 #PlayToYourStrengths #LearningAndDevelopment #LeadershipDevelopment #TrainerMindset #PeopleDevelopment #ContinuousLearning #WorkplaceExcellence #CareerGrowth #CorporateTraining #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #MindsetMatters

Presence is power. 🥋 For Robin Doenicke, the principles of martial arts and mindfulness aren’t just personal practices—they’re the foundation of how he leads one of Japan’s most awarded recruitment firms. In this clip, Robin shares how being fully present (especially when things don’t go to plan) has helped him navigate both entrepreneurship and life with calm, clarity, and purpose. Because excellence isn’t found in yesterday’s regrets or tomorrow’s worries — it’s found in the now. 🎥 Watch the full interview to discover how presence, purpose, and peak performance intersect in Robin Doenicke’s journey through leadership and life transformation: https://lnkd.in/gAbfwHpY #TheBUILDFramework #DeliverExcellence #RobinDoenicke #MindfulLeadership #ZenBusiness #LeadershipWithPurpose #ExecutiveCoach #EntrepreneurMindset #PresenceIsPower #TheBUILDShow

Have We Taken the Sport Analogy Too Far? There’s a growing trend of elite athletes and coaches sharing lessons with business — stories of pressure, resilience, and building a winning culture. And yes, there’s real value in that. But this week, one group of employees said something that stopped me in my tracks: “We come to work to do a job — and to do it well. We’re not trying to win the World Cup.” It’s a fair point. The constant language of winning, pressure, and high performance can miss the mark. Not everyone’s motivated by competition — and in many workplaces, it’s not about beating anyone, it’s about collaboration, consistency, and contribution. Elite sport offers powerful insights into focus, mindset, and recovery — but business isn’t sport. In sport, pressure is episodic; in business, it’s constant. In sport, the scoreboard is clear; in business, success is often ambiguous. Maybe the real lesson from sport isn’t about winning — it’s about awareness: noticing where your attention is, how you respond under pressure, and whether you can reset when it counts. That’s 🔴2🔵 in action. Perhaps it’s time to stop trying to turn work into sport — and start using sport to make work more human. I’d love to hear your thoughts — Do sporting analogies help or hinder in creating a healthy, high-performing workplace? #Leadership #Mindset #Red2Blue #HighPerformance #WorkCulture #Resilience #Attention #Pressure #PerformanceUnderPressure

5 Industries I Believe Former Athletes Can Thrive In… I’ve been having a lot of conversations with other former athletes and reflecting on the unique skills we develop through sports—discipline, resilience, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure. In my opinion, these traits translate really well into certain industries. Here are five that stand out to me: 1️⃣ Sales – Competing every day, chasing goals, and handling rejection feels a lot like the game. Athletes tend to thrive here because it rewards persistence. 2️⃣ Entrepreneurship – Building something from scratch mirrors the grind of training. The highs, lows, and need for self-motivation feel very familiar. 3️⃣ Coaching/Training – Whether in fitness, business, or life coaching, athletes already know how to lead, motivate, and push people past their limits. 4️⃣ Wealth Management/Finance – Athletes understand delayed gratification and strategy. Those skills are powerful in helping others build for the long game financially. 5️⃣ Real Estate – It’s competitive, relationship-driven, and requires the same mix of patience and hustle that sports demand. Of course, this isn’t a one-size-fits-all list. Every athlete’s journey is different. But from what I’ve seen and experienced, these are five industries where our competitive edge can really stand out. 👉 Curious—what industries do you think former athletes excel in? #AthleteTransition #GrowthMindset #LifeAfterSports

The ego can be a powerful tool in sports, but it's all about finding balance. Too much ego can hinder performance and team dynamics. Too little can result in lower confidence and calculated risks. The ego is the part of the psyche that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for a person's sense of self-esteem and self-importance and is a delicate and often misunderstood aspect of an athlete's mentality. It is a necessary component of the psyche, as it helps us navigate and make decisions in the world. In professional sports, having a strong ego can be a double-edged sword. On the positive side, a healthy ego can: ✅ Give an athlete the confidence and belief in their abilities that they need to perform at their best. ✅ Drive an athlete to work hard and continuously improve their skills, as they have a deep desire to succeed and be the best. ✅ Help an athlete to maintain a positive mindset and stay focused, even in the face of adversity. However, an overblown ego can be detrimental to an athlete's performance and team dynamics. When an athlete becomes arrogant and entitled, they may lose sight of their role on the team and focus solely on their own needs and desires. This can lead to selfish behaviour, such as not passing the ball to a teammate in a better scoring position or not giving their full effort on defence. An overblown ego can also cause tension within the team, as other players may resent the athlete's entitled attitude and it can create a toxic team culture. So, how can an athlete strike a balance between a healthy and unhealthy ego? Here are 5 key ways for an athlete to create a balance: 🔑 Have a clear understanding of their strengths and limitations. 🔑 Recognize and be confident in their abilities, but also be humble and willing to learn and improve. 🔑 Be aware of their role on the team and prioritize the team's success over their own individual accomplishments. 🔑 Have a strong support system such as a coach, mentor, or teammate, who can provide honest feedback and help the athlete stay grounded. 🔑 Be open to feedback and willing to take criticism. #MentalPerformance #AthleteMindset #SportsPsychology #PeakPerformance #AthleteDevelopment #EliteAthletes #MentalTraining #HighPerformanceAthlete #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipMindset #MentalResilience #HighPerformanceCulture #CognitiveLeadership #ExecutiveMindset #MindfulLeadership #PerformanceCoaching #MentalToughness #PerformancePsychology #MindsetMatters #SuccessMindset #MindsetCoach

Why do some “average” teams pull off miracles while superstar teams collapse? Think of Herb Brooks in Miracle. He wasn’t after the best players. He was after the RIGHT ones. That moment isn’t just great for the movies. It’s a masterclass in culture-building. Brooks knew something most coaches miss: culture eats talent for breakfast. Back in the 90s, Stanford researchers studied hundreds of organizations and found 5 distinct cultures. Their work wasn’t on sports, but the lessons apply directly to every locker room. Here’s what they discovered, and why only one culture actually creates miracles. Lesson 1: Star culture looks great on paper but rarely lasts. Superteams obsess over talent. Unfortunately, résumés don’t equal chemistry. The 2004 U.S. Olympic basketball team (LOADED with NBA stars) walked away with bronze. Talent without trust fractures under pressure. Lesson 2: Engineering culture wins through systems, but can stifle creativity. Think Belichick’s Patriots: every detail engineered for precision. Systems raise the floor. The danger is if you over-engineer, and athletes lose freedom to improvise, the spark that wins close games. Lesson 3: Bureaucratic culture creates order, but kills adaptability. Rules, committees, and red tape make things look “organized.” The foot is without a doubt, down. But when the game speeds up, bureaucracy freezes. Athletes stop thinking freely and wait for permission. Lesson 4: Autocratic culture drives results until it burns people out. One voice, one command, total obedience. It works short term. Eventually, athletes resent it, underperform, and wilt when the authoritarian isn’t around. Fear builds compliance, not miracles. Lesson 5: Commitment culture multiplies belief, effort, and resilience. This was Herb Brooks’ 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team (though admittedly autocratic at first to get them into commitment). They weren’t the most talented skaters. But their commitment to each other, to their country, and to something bigger than themselves made them miracle-makers. Commitment culture compounds effort into excellence. It bends the curve skyward. It transforms ordinary into extraordinary. So, if you’re hunting for miracles, stop chasing stars. Build commitment. Because miracles don’t come from talent. They come from trust. Check out This Week in Autotelic Athletics #39 in the comments for more.

Motivation Wavers. Commitment Anchors. In elite sport, motivation is fluid. It spikes after a win. It dips after a loss. That’s human. That’s expected. Commitment, on the other hand, is different. It doesn’t ask how you feel today. It asks what you're anchored to. One framework that many high performers seem to resonate with is Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle:   - What: the outcome or external goal—stats, contracts, accolades   - How: the process—training, preparation, development   - Why: the purpose—what makes the pursuit meaningful and worth continuing when results waver The why isn’t just philosophical. It’s foundational. It shapes how setbacks are processed, how consistency is built, and how athletes and coaches respond when things don’t go according to plan. Not every athlete starts with a clearly defined why. But when it’s explored—and clarified—it becomes the anchor point for consistency, resilience, and long-term development. What have you found to be helpful in supporting athletes as they define their “why”? Let’s open the conversation.

Emotional Intelligence in Sports and Elite Athletes™ In the world of elite sports, talent and hard work set the foundation, but emotional intelligence (EI) often separates the good from the great. EI is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your own emotions while reading and responding to the emotions of others. In high-pressure environments, where the margin for error is razor thin, emotional intelligence becomes the ultimate competitive edge. Athletes with high EI know how to: 🏀 Stay composed when everything’s on the line. 💪🏾 Channel emotions into focused energy, not frustration. 🤝 Connect with teammates, building trust and cohesion. 🔥 Lead with empathy, not ego. 🎯 Recover quickly after setbacks and maintain perspective. At the elite level, mental mastery is just as critical as physical preparation. Emotional intelligence helps athletes regulate stress, sustain motivation, and build resilience through injury, loss, and uncertainty. It’s not just about reacting, it’s about responding with intention. When athletes understand the emotional game, they elevate not just their own performance, but the performance of everyone around them. EI isn’t fixed, it can be trained, strengthened, and refined through self-awareness, mindfulness, reflection, and consistent feedback. The result? A stronger mindset, deeper focus, and leadership that lasts beyond the scoreboard. Because the best athletes don’t just perform under pressure, They transform through it. #EmotionalIntelligence #SportsPsychology #EliteAthletes #MindsetMatters #Leadership #MentalPerformance #Resilience #NTAFitness #FuelMoveConquer #TeamCulture #PerformanceMindset #AthleteDevelopment

::: Today’s Secret Code From The Universe: Competition Can Be Positive and Optimistic ::: Our minds are always narrating — that chatty inner voice constantly shaping how we see the world. When it comes to competition, it often tells us stories rooted in fear: ➡ “You’re falling behind.” ➡ “They’re better than you.” ➡ “If they win, you lose.” This mental framing manipulates us into believing that competition is a threat — something stressful, personal, and divisive. But that’s only one version of the story. In reality, competition can be healthy, energizing, and even joyful — a powerful catalyst for growth. Not because we need to “beat” someone, but because we’re inspired by what others make possible. Think about it: • Athletes break records not in isolation, but by rising to the level of their peers. • Businesses evolve when others challenge the status quo. • Artists, creators, and thinkers level up when surrounded by excellence. The key is shifting from a scarcity mindset to one of curious ambition. Instead of letting comparison tear us down, we can let it wake us up. Optimistic competition says: ✅ “If they can do it, so can I.” ✅ “Let me bring my best, because they’re bringing theirs.” ✅ “We all rise by pushing each other forward.” This is the kind of competition that builds confidence, deepens respect, and raises standards — not just for ourselves, but for everyone around us. Let’s stop letting our minds default to fear and rivalry. Let’s choose to see competition as a mirror, not a weapon. Let’s compete not to win over others — but to grow into who we’re becoming. ⸻ #PositiveCompetition #GrowthMindset #HealthyCompetition #Leadership #MindsetShift #PersonalDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #MentalFraming #Motivation #LevelUp #AbundanceMindset #CollaborationOverCompetition #MindsetMatters #InspiredNotIntimidated #OptimismInBusiness #CoCreatewithUniverse #安姆探宇宙 #InnerChildOracle #SecretCode #InnerChildDreams #内在小孩神谕卡 #Anmtherionstar #fyp #foryou