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

By Julie Bacon - The Q Coach

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Episodes: 163

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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.

Episode Date
#163: When the energy goes off the rails. (Get back on track fast.)
May 16, 2024
#162: Getting your motivation back. (Or not.)
May 09, 2024
#161: Two words: Of Course. (Plus, Moxie does her weaves!)
May 02, 2024
#160: The power of simplifying. (Especially when your energy is in the tank.)
Apr 25, 2024
#159: Nervous? Try this shift. (Taking the long view is powerful.)
Apr 18, 2024
#158: Ever cried in your car? (It could be a stamina thing.)
Apr 11, 2024
#157: Resilience IS a handling skill. (I’m kinda passionate about this one.)
Apr 04, 2024
#156: Getting it up. (Hey! I was talking about your adrenaline - sheesh.)
Mar 28, 2024
#155: What happens after your dream comes true? (Yes, this is a real problem!)
Mar 21, 2024
#154: Time to master your self-talk. (Let’s be honest, we all need some help!)
Mar 14, 2024
#153: Is your attention subverting your goals? (Alignment is everything.)
Mar 07, 2024
#152: Are limiting beliefs getting in your way? (Plus, 5 ways to banish them!)
Feb 29, 2024
#151: Are you pushing through when you shouldn’t be? (How to tell when you need some balance)
Feb 22, 2024
#150: 5 ways to kick the imposter vibe. (Plus 5 sources of those icky thoughts)
Feb 15, 2024
#149: Befriending your triggers. (Reinvent them as handling cues!)
Feb 08, 2024
#148: Everyone needs boundaries. (Mind your sandbox!)
Feb 01, 2024
#147: Grief. It’s a b*tch. (Interview with Cara Armour)
Jan 25, 2024
#146: Finding flow (It doesn’t have to be an accident!)
Jan 18, 2024
#145: Feel like you’re getting passed by? (Letting comparison fuel you.)
Jan 11, 2024
#144: Handlers are just built differently (Even in their fitness journey.)
Jan 04, 2024
#143: REMIX: Running alongside pressure (Because it never goes away.)
Dec 28, 2023
#142: REMIX: How are you showing up for your dog? (How energy affects our performance.)
Dec 21, 2023
#141: REMIX: 5 Ways to strengthen your mindset. (Everyone loves lists!)
Dec 14, 2023
#140: REMIX: The power of “settling in.” (Seriously, a MUST listen!)
Dec 07, 2023
#139: REMIX: Stress travels down the leash (AND it travels up!)
Nov 30, 2023
#138: What’s making you nervous? (A ring nerves refresher.)
Nov 23, 2023
#137: Is pressure the push you need? (Finding reasons to leave your comfort zone)
Nov 16, 2023
#136: The formula for fun (Bringing in a fun expert!)
Nov 09, 2023
#135: Could you even define “fun?” (A LOT of handlers can’t.)
Nov 02, 2023
#134: Can a dog bite incident affect your mindset? (Maybe.)
Oct 26, 2023
#133: What do busy-bee and your energy have in common? (More than you think!)
Oct 19, 2023
#132: Growth is a pain in the butt. (Why deciding to get better is so hard.)
Oct 12, 2023
#131: How expectations trigger us. (and make us frustrated as heck.)
Oct 05, 2023
#130: The baggage of returning to sport. (aka Coming back after injury.)
Sep 28, 2023
#129: You’re probably lying to yourself. (When it comes to your progress.)
Sep 21, 2023
#128: Leaving legs on the table. (When life derails our goals.)
Sep 14, 2023
#127: Why resilience is the most important mindset tool. (And how to get more of it.)
Sep 07, 2023
#126: 5 Ways the ego sneaks in. (And what you can do.)
Aug 31, 2023
#125: Breaking up is hard to do. (Especially in the dog world!)
Aug 24, 2023
#124: The power of “settling in.” (Seriously, a MUST listen!)
Aug 17, 2023
#123: The power of YET (How one little word can shift your mindset.)
Aug 10, 2023
#122: How are you showing up for your dog? (How energy affects our performance.)
Aug 03, 2023
#121: Are we giving our dogs soft skills? (And how that relates to our goals.)
Jul 27, 2023
#120: Two main reasons you might be lost on course. (Also applies to messing up the easy part.)
Jul 20, 2023
#119: How to use others. (Wait, that sounded bad - I mean in a good way!)
Jul 06, 2023
#118: Who needs a pep talk? (Everyone!)
Jun 29, 2023
#117: Running alongside pressure (Because it never goes away.)
Jun 22, 2023
#116: Are you rushing your goals? (Spoiler alert: rushing rarely works.)
Jun 15, 2023
#115: Stress travels down the leash (AND it travels up!)
Jun 08, 2023
#114: Is your self-talk costing you a Q? (We are what we say we are!)
Jun 01, 2023
#113: Comparison is a sneaky b*tch. (Eyes on your own paper.)
May 25, 2023
#112: How would you score your walk-throughs? (Hint: I think we can do better.)
May 18, 2023
#111: Can ring nerves remind you to breathe? (Let’s build better associations.)
May 11, 2023
#110: In defense of superstitions. (And jinxes and lucky shirts.)
May 04, 2023
#109: Trouble bouncing back? (You’re not alone.)
Apr 27, 2023
#108: 5 Ways to strengthen your mindset. (Everyone loves lists!)
Apr 20, 2023
#107: Is your mental stamina affecting your performance? (Did you say, “What mental stamina?”)
Apr 13, 2023
#106: Could you be confusing excitement for nerves? (Hear me out on this.)
Apr 06, 2023
#105: Are you giving rockstar vibes? (Why we all need an alter ego.)
Mar 30, 2023
#104: Need a few hacks for ring nerves? (You’ll still need to practice.)
Mar 23, 2023
#103: Can you get into The Zone in a snap? (Want to?)
Mar 16, 2023
#102: So you say you want “connection,” eh? (What does that mean to you?)
Mar 09, 2023
#101: Ever wonder why some mistakes carry more emotion? (Small-T-triggers are a real thing!)
Mar 02, 2023
#100: Where are my multi-passionate handlers? (Sometimes it’s hard to be us!)
Feb 23, 2023
#99: Are you sabotaging your next run? (Time to tell a new story.)
Feb 16, 2023
#98: Ever been in a slump? (Let’s shift that perspective.)
Feb 09, 2023
#97: Are you hanging on to toxic comments? (It’s not your story.)
Feb 02, 2023
#96: Why everyone needs a mantra. (Yes, all of us.)
Jan 26, 2023
#95: But do you love the hard parts? (Fall in love with the work.)
Jan 19, 2023
#94: Are you a fellow perfectionist? (Yeah, we’re going to fix that.)
Jan 12, 2023
#93: But do you have an energetic goal? (I do now!)
Jan 05, 2023
#92: Remix - The power of the pause (I promise it works!)
Dec 29, 2022
#91: Remix - How do your failures reflect on you? (Good news, you get to decide.)
Dec 22, 2022
#90: Remix - Are you measuring to build confidence? (Well, you will be after this!)
Dec 15, 2022
#89: Remix - Do you even know what success looks like? (It’s about time you did!)
Dec 08, 2022
#88: Remix - Where do ring nerves even come from? (And how you wave goodbye!)
Dec 01, 2022
#87: Do you have a gratitude practice? (Time to start one!)
Nov 24, 2022
#86: Trouble focusing or remembering? (Your stamina is showing!)
Nov 17, 2022
#85: Is every run “precious?” (Hint: maybe not.)
Nov 10, 2022
#84: Are you your cheese? (Seriously, how’s your relationship?)
Nov 03, 2022
#83: Ring nerves have their own lifecycle (And you’re further along than you think!)
Oct 27, 2022
#82: Has “competitive” gotten a bad rap? (Turns out being competitive is personal.)
Oct 20, 2022
#81: Are you making an alternate plan? (Plan on success but prepare just in case!)
Oct 13, 2022
#80: Do you have the right support system? (It could be time to level up.)
Oct 06, 2022
#79: Shutting down in the ring? (Maybe that’s not the right question.)
Sep 29, 2022
#78: Work on your handling without your dog (Yes, it’s possible!)
Sep 22, 2022
#77: Setting goals for confidence (Yes, confidence IS a skill!)
Sep 15, 2022
#76: A self-talk intervention (Stop being the mean girl!)
Sep 08, 2022
#75: Riding the strugglebus? (Here’s your reason to jump off.)
Sep 01, 2022
#74: How do your failures reflect on you? (Good news, you get to decide.)
Aug 25, 2022
#73: Are your beliefs helping or hurting your Q rate? (Both, maybe)
Aug 18, 2022
#72: Want to help your dog’s soft tissue? (Interview with canine massage therapist Kim Bennett!)
Aug 11, 2022
#71: A refresher on rituals (Have yours gotten away from you?)
Aug 04, 2022
#70: Don’t let the bullies win! (Why are we still talking about them?!)
Jul 28, 2022
#69: Why the negative stuff is so darn sticky (And how to get that goo gone!)
Jul 21, 2022
#68: I realized my post-run ritual sucked (But I’m fixing it now!)
Jul 14, 2022
#67: Stress might actually be helping your performance (Yes, that includes your ring nerves!)
Jul 07, 2022
#66: Getting in the zone means staying in the present (I’ve got a practice for ya!)
Jun 30, 2022
#65: Ever need a pep talk? (Don’t we all?!)
Jun 23, 2022
#64: Dealing with unsolicited advice (and how not to be that person!)
Jun 16, 2022
#63: Feeling down? In a funk? (My 2 favorite ways to get back into positivity.)
Jun 09, 2022
#62: Got performance jitters? (I’ll bet one of these 5 sources is to blame.)
Jun 02, 2022
#61: Is your self-worth measured by Qs? (We’re going to look at that.)
May 26, 2022
#60: I’m betting you’re over-valuing your mistakes (And under-valuing your successes.)
May 19, 2022
#59: Are you measuring to build confidence? (Well, you will be after this!)
May 12, 2022
#58: Awareness as a superpower (A totally learnable skill!)
May 05, 2022
#57: The power of settling in (Or, managing successful transitions!)
Apr 28, 2022
#56: But do you have mindset goals? (Because I know you’ve got outcome goals!)
Apr 21, 2022
#55: You need a good Plan B (Even if you plan to be perfect!)
Apr 14, 2022
#54: Think you need to be mentally tough? (Or could soft be the answer?)
Apr 07, 2022
#53: The changing face of good sportsmanship. (Who are you striving to be?)
Mar 31, 2022
#52: Are you defining yourself by your challenges? (You might have a fixed mindset.)
Mar 24, 2022
#51: Did your preparation let you down? (Or was it your expectations?)
Mar 17, 2022
#50: Are your friends distracting you? (Maybe, maybe not.)
Mar 10, 2022
#49: Are you taking your outside world into the ring? (Some tips for life’s stressors.)
Mar 03, 2022
#48: Are you sabotaging your run? (It’s okay, we’ve all done it.)
Feb 24, 2022
#47: Can’t remember your course? (I’ve got you)
Feb 17, 2022
#46: The power of the pause (I promise it works!)
Feb 10, 2022
#45: In pursuit of a feeling (Fun IS a process goal!)
Feb 03, 2022
#44: Where do ring nerves even come from? (And how you wave goodbye!)
Jan 27, 2022
#43: Do you even know what success looks like? (It’s about time you did!)
Jan 20, 2022
#42: Visualization doesn’t work for you? (Time to troubleshoot)
Jan 13, 2022
#41: The power of negative mantras (Yup, negative ones!)
Jan 06, 2022
#40: Let’s get fit (Mentally & physically!)
Dec 09, 2021
#39: Orlando bound? (Getting ready for a major event!)
Dec 02, 2021
#38: Attitude of gratitude (it’s not a cliche)
Nov 25, 2021
#37: Strike a pose (there’s something to it!)
Nov 18, 2021
#36: Singing the seminar blues (but loving every minute!)
Nov 11, 2021
#35: Breathe in with intention (and out with the crap)
Nov 04, 2021
#34: Make mistakes your fuel (and learn to let go)
Oct 28, 2021
#33: Trying to change your self image? (Aren’t we all!)
Oct 21, 2021
#32: How’s your sportsmanship? (Let’s straighten those crowns!)
Oct 14, 2021
#31: Your response is everything (and you control it!)
Oct 07, 2021
#30: Are we having fun yet? (Hint: you should be!)
Sep 30, 2021
#29: Are you sabotaging yourself? (Clean up your language)
Sep 23, 2021
#28: Do we want to be tough? (Or resilient?)
Sep 16, 2021
#27: Back from a hiatus (Or where’d my brain go?)
Sep 09, 2021
#26: Making progress & new habits (Or how to break a bad habit)
Sep 02, 2021
#25: Are you hearing voices? (You’re perfectly sane!)
Aug 26, 2021
#24: Let’s show a little gratitude (get your mind right for the day)
Aug 19, 2021
#23 More NQs than Qs? (Getting to the bottom of your disappointment)
Aug 12, 2021
#22: Your "big event" is no biggie (assuming you're ready - ha)
Aug 05, 2021
#21: Mind your own biscuits (the trap of comparison)
Jul 29, 2021
#20: Stuck in the couch? Been there!
Jul 22, 2021
Can you imagine befriending pressure?
Jul 15, 2021
Squirrel! Err, Taming distractions
Jul 07, 2021
On deck? Get present FAST!
Jul 01, 2021
Hey, “control freaks,” this one’s for you!
Jun 24, 2021
Got Ring Nerves? (or why the Lizard doesn’t get to drive)
Jun 17, 2021
Feel like an imposter? (Spoiler alert: you aren't!)
Jun 10, 2021
Reasons we choke (and how not to!)
Jun 03, 2021
Getting into the coveted "zone" isn't just for Olympians
May 27, 2021
Specialty recap (or take-aways from a BIG event!)
May 19, 2021
Meltdowns happen (and how to come back)
May 13, 2021
An new twist on outcome goals
May 06, 2021
Cord Cutting Visualization
Apr 29, 2021
The role of our emotions & tone in our handling
Apr 22, 2021
The importance of rituals
Apr 14, 2021
Protecting your bubble (and dealing with toxic people!)
Apr 07, 2021
Welcome and About this Podcast
Mar 29, 2021
My favorite subjects: Growth mindset & Process goals
Mar 29, 2021
Quickie Breathing Exercise
Mar 29, 2021
Visualization Exercise for Setting Intentions
Mar 29, 2021