In this conversation, Carla Diaz discusses the definition of confidence and how it can be built through past experiences, purpose, productive thoughts, and positive people. She emphasizes the importance of celebrating achievements and staying present in high-stress situations. Diaz also highlights the role of self-awareness in personal and professional growth and suggests tools such as reflection and journaling. She discusses the benefits of rituals and routines in preparing for performance and overcoming adversity. Finally, Diaz explores the incorporation of mental training techniques, including visualization, breath work, and mindfulness, in pre-performance routines. In this conversation, Carla Diaz, a Process and Development Coach, discusses the importance of setting intentions and practicing mindfulness as part of a preparation routine. She emphasizes the power of visualization in mental training and explains how it can trick the brain into thinking that desired outcomes have already been achieved. Carla also highlights the significance of preparing for adversity and visualizing how to respond when things don't go as planned. She addresses the common misconception that mental training takes too much time and emphasizes that it is essential for anyone looking to improve their performance. Carla shares her perspective on leadership and self-leadership, emphasizing the interconnectedness of physical and mental processes. She explains her role as a Process and Development Coach, focusing on the small processes that contribute to overall development. Carla also discusses the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental performance and clarifies that mental training is not just for individuals with problems but for anyone looking to enhance their performance. She recommends the book 'I Declare War' as a valuable resource for self-awareness and leadership development. Finally, Carla shares the habit that has provided the most benefit in her life: being solution-focused and asking herself, 'What do I need right now?' Takeaways Confidence is the belief in one's ability to accomplish a task. Building confidence can be achieved through past experiences, purpose, productive thoughts, and positive people. Celebrating achievements and staying present are important for maintaining confidence. Self-awareness is crucial for personal and professional growth, and can be developed through reflection and journaling. Rituals and routines can help prepare for performance and overcome adversity. Incorporating mental training techniques, such as visualization, breath work, and mindfulness, can enhance pre-performance routines. Set intentions and practice mindfulness as part of a preparation routine to focus on goals and potential setbacks. Visualization is a powerful tool in mental training, tricking the brain into thinking desired outcomes have already been achieved. Prepare for adversity by visualizing how to respond when things don't go as planned. Making time for mental training is essential for anyone looking to improve their performance. Leadership and self-leadership require awareness and the ability to step back and gain a different perspective. Process and development coaching focuses on the small processes that contribute to overall development. Break the stigma surrounding mental performance and understand that it is not just for individuals with problems but for anyone looking to enhance their performance. Read 'I Declare War' for valuable insights on self-awareness and leadership development. Develop a solution-focused mindset by asking yourself, 'What do I need right now?' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.