Tag Archives: Performing Arts


If you’re thinking negatively, you might as well punch yourself in the face.


Dr Taryn Morgan, PhD, of IMG Academies (and the business manager of two previous guests!) joins the Athlete’s Audio Academy today to talk some Mental Skills Conditioning. Dr. Morgan outlines the basics of mental skills in a concise, easy to understand, and friendly manner. (Oh, and she’s DR. Morgan…so you know that she knows her stuff).  She was also a collegiate Tennis, and Volleyball athlete, of some repute, too.  She’s been there.  Done that.  Bought the T-Shirt.  Used it to wash...

Mental Skills Training adapted to the performing arts


Think of it….you’ve dreamed, envisioned, and practiced for this moment your entire life.  The curtain is about to go up on your first performance at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Nervous?  Butterflies?  shaking? Mind racing?  How can your body react, move, and create when your mind is working against you? Now picture the end of the performance.  What’s waiting for you?? Reviews, criticism, judging, and then, perhaps more auditions. Many of the components of a successful mental game in sports apply...