The Psychology Of Performance

Performance is emotional. Performing can be a wonderful experience but difficult thoughts and emotions can sometimes sabotage and prevent potential from being realized. I know. I also know that change is possible and that potential can be realized because I have facilitated and witnessed thse in many of the magnificent performers that I have been honoured to work with as my clients. Doing so has involved the privilege of working with musicians, actors, singers and with athletes from many sports such as golf, GAA, soccer, tennis, athletics, rugby, hockey, swimming, cycling, and more, from a broad spectrum of ability levels ranging from recreational to those who perform nationally and internationally.

In case you may be wondering what the The Psychology Of Performance experience involves in practical terms perhaps I can try to describe it as follows.

Some of the areas that I work in include, performance enhancement, unfulfilled potential, the search for a mental edge over competitors, mindset skills, and helping individual performers to achieve the flow state of mind thereby enabling additional enjoyment.

I work with people in-person and online. If I work with you in-person our first session will consist of us sitting across from each other and exploring what might be required by you and what success might look like for you. Online work involves the same process remotely. As no two people’s requirements are the same and as our work together is all about you, this process differs from person to person. So too do the number of sessions required and the frequency at which they take place. It is you who will ultimately decide the number and frequency of sessions based on your needs and your availability. I am more than happy to facilitate your wishes.

When our work together concludes, its benefits – which will be unique to your specific needs – are designed to remain with you long into the future. Follow-on check-in sessions are available if required to ensure that you continue to feel supported, listened to and valued.

“I did some sessions with Fergus for sports mindset. I play Cricket and doing sessions with Fergus really made me resilient which boosted my confidence and I could see the impact while playing. It helps you get more focused and ultimately increases your performance.
Surprisingly it also helped me in my personal life. I would highly recommend sessions with Fergus if you are suffering from anxiety or loss of confidence while playing.

— Shashank Kumar

Exceptional thought leadership and delivery of this flow in golf consultation. Would highly recommend this to golfers, particularly those competing who are striving for that extra edge. Fergus has an innate ability to identify what can be enhanced/improved and provides practical and tailored solutions. Skills learnt can also be transferable to every day ‘non-sporting’ life.”

— Dominick

Fergus helped me through my music performance anxiety. I went to him when I was a music student and now I am happily working as a professional musician and enjoying it thoroughly.

— A grateful client