Tennis IQ Podcast
Tennis IQ Podcast
Tennis IQ Podcast
Ep. 30 - Marius Barnard and Self-Belief
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Mar 9, 2021 at 8:12 pm.
Marius explains his introduction to tennis and transition from a professional tennis player to an executive coach 
The Clear Links model and the importance of self-belief to tennis players 
Utilizing interventions including visualization within the Clear Links model 
Developing a "highlight reel" from your matches to build confidence 
Focusing on the present moment in competition 
Helping athletes develop awareness 
The differences between confidence and self-belief 
How is optimism connected to self-belief? 
The parallels between life as a professional tennis player and working as an executive coach 
Resilience during a global pandemic 
Finding the silver lining from difficult situations  
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Marius Barnard is a former ATP pro who spent 13 years on the tour, winning 6 titles, and reaching the men’s doubles quarterfinals at both Wimbledon and the Australian Open. During his playing career, he also had doubles wins over 6 world number ones, including Roger Federer. While playing on the tour, Marius studied psychology and business management. After his career was over, he used his expertise in performance psychology and business to become a coach and mentor. Today, Marius is an executive coach helping CEOs, Directors, and Managers improve their performance with tailored development programs and managing their work pressures with self-belief, optimism and resilience.   
Interview Highlights: 
https://www.mariusbarnard.com/ - Marius Barnard - Performance Executive Coach