Imagery Coaching Blog: Understanding Imagery
The Power of Imagery Takes Us Beyond Visualization & Manifestation
In the realms of self-improvement, sports training, and personal growth, "visualization" and "imagery" often get tossed around interchangeably. Most assume they both revolve around mental images, yet the truth is far more fascinating. In this blog, we'll navigate the rich terrain of mental imagery, exploring the profound differences between visualization and manifestation.
National Wellness Conference
Five members of Imagery Coaching went to the National Wellness Conference in Cincinnati last week where Jonathan Rhodes and Karol Nedza presented research in functional imagery training to a standing-room only crowd.
The Choice Point Book Launch
We had exciting invitations from the French Riviera and the Hamptons for our U.S. launch of The Choice Point. Jo chose to return to her roots, her hometown of Freeport, NY. Her homecoming aligns with the central theme of The Choice Point, coming back to your values and your purpose. Meanwhile, for the U.K. launch Jon chose to take part in a prominent academic workshop on Imagery and Cognition.
Imagery is Transformative: An InTERVIEW WITH HOUSTON THOMAS
Jo recently had the privilege of interviewing Houston Thomas, an esteemed client of hers, about the role imagery has played in his life. Houston is a freelance choreographer and a former soloist at the Dresden Semperoper Ballett. Listen to his description of how imagery has transformed his career as a dancer and choreographer.
5 Reasons to Train Your Imagination to Improve Your Wellbeing
Measuring and training the imagination is central to our work. While we help people break through mental walls and achieve their goal, many significant health benefits come from the time dedicated to enhancing your ability to imagine.
A Coach's Guide to Managing Athlete Stress: 3 Strategies for Success
Are you ready to take your athletes to the next level of their performance? It's not just about physical training, it's also about mental skills. As coaches, we have the power to help our athletes overcome stress and become champions both on and off the field.
KISS MY FACE: A LOVE STORY with Inspirational leadership
When I asked the founders of Kiss My Face the key ingredient in their success, Steve said, “Love!” BOB MACLEOD & STEVE BYCKIEWICZ, founders of KISS MY FACE, have been together for more than 40 years.
Interview With an Imagery Coaching Graduate
Jo Grover had the opportunity to interview Kelli Saginak after she trained with Imagery Coaching to gain insight into her experience. Kelli candidly shared her thoughts on the course, what drew her to it, and the advantages it could provide for those still deciding if it's the right fit for them. In her own words, Kelli discusses the journey that led her to Imagery Coaching, and the knowledge she has taken away from the Imagery Coaching for Behavior Change training course.
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
According to a recent large-scale study on New Year’s resolutions, every third adult will set New Year’s Resolutions that most will never achieve. Researchers from Stockholm, Sweden, asked over 1,000 people about their New Year’s resolutions and found that most were focused on improving physical health, weight, and eating habits (Oscarsson, 2020).
WHAT IS REALLY MOTIVATING YOU?
What if a 20-minute survey could change your personal and professional life by helping you understand what’s happening below the surface of your actions? Imagery Coaching offers Motivational Style Assessment with a 50-minute one-on-one session or as a two-hour group exercise for team building.
Functional Imagery Training Research Presented at Largest Global Health Conference
The cost of inactivity on the world health care systems is estimated at $54 billion, and it is growing. Money has flowed into campaigns that promote physical activity, but little has changed.
Building Resilience: Three Ways to Navigate Challenges
How do you know when it is time to persevere or let it go? If we look at sports, many athletes leave at the top of their game and choose to come back. Here, we explore three points: the walk away point, the challenge point and the quitting point and discuss how you can take ownership of each moment.
Will 2022 be the Year We Prioritize Athletes’ Mental Health?
Recently, a number of high-profile athletes have made their personal experiences part of the public discourse, challenging us to expand our one-dimensional viewpoint.
Tokyo 2020: Simone Biles’ withdrawal is a sign of resilience and strength
We all have a choice to safeguard our mental health and that sometimes means saying no. That is the decision American gymnast Simone Biles made when she withdrew from the vault at the Tokyo Olympic Games…
LEADERSHIP ON AND OFF THE GOLF COURSE
Stratus CEO Charlie Alvarez shares his take away from what started as golf coaching to the inner path of leadership.
Imagery Training: helping soldiers find their GRIT
Dr. Jonathan Rhodes tells us how he helped soldiers break through mental walls.
MARTINA NAVRATILOVA'S MENTAL GAME
Martina Navratilova's 6 mental fitness tools for women who doubt themselves.