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I’m Annika. I am a Sport and Exercise Psychology Coach. I work with people to help them reach their goals and get them training and competing with confidence along the way. My work focuses on optimizing your ability to use your mind as a resource. We want your mind working for you, instead of against you! I grew up as an equestrian athlete and as such, I am no stranger to the challenging cycle of self-doubt, worry and burnout that so often accompanies the decision to push yourself towards big goals. My mission is to help you be very successful at the things that are important to you, while also helping you find more joy and excitement in the process of building that success and achievement. Performance and well-being are inextricably linked. When we sacrifice our well-being for performance, we are unknowingly sabotaging our performance at the same time. I have a BA in Psychology from the University of Victoria and an MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Ulster University. I am also an Equine Canada Competition Coach. I specialize in building new beliefs, mindsets and habits that form the foundation of confidence and consistent performance. By training your belief systems, mindset, goal clarity and internal habits you can achieve higher performance alongside a calm, confident and energized state of mind. Why Work with ME? I really care about your success. Helping people achieve more isn’t just a job for me, it’s a passion. In my time as an athlete, I battled self-doubt, anxiety and lack of confidence and felt the impact of these on my performance. As a result, I have first hand experience learning and applying mental skills as an athlete. The techniques I teach changed my life and my ability as a performer and competitor. 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I’m Annika. I am a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. I work with athletes and other goal-driven individuals to get their mind working for them and take control of their motivation, confidence, and performance. More about me… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb527c75a9ba91dfb56a141/87dad00b-2332-4e1f-ac7c-bd7df7a0467d/Capture.PNG https://www.annikamcgivern.com/work-with-me daily 0.75 2023-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb527c75a9ba91dfb56a141/6a3d4a92-9d42-4e82-88cb-ba856582c682/Annika+Headshots+2020-10-.jpg Work With Me - Let’s chat. I’d love to support you to improve your perform and expand your possibilities in sport, fitness, work, or life. I love meeting new clients and working together with them to create solutions that really work for them and allow them to see real changes and improvements in their performance. Getting better at what we love to do is indescribably rewarding and progress is always possible! Let’s have a conversation about what is blocking your improvement and create solutions. https://www.annikamcgivern.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2021-04-25 https://www.annikamcgivern.com/athletes daily 0.75 2021-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb527c75a9ba91dfb56a141/1592062021131-S47APJGQO46WTKNG97I1/Untitled+design+%2836%29.jpg ATHLETES - ATHLETES Regardless of your sport, I know through my own experience as an athlete and coach that the journey to achievement, performance and enjoyment in our sports can be a bumpy one. Sport psychology and mental skills training is now widely recognized a crucial component to any successful performance program, however I believe its value goes beyond better results. Through gaining a better understanding of the mental aspect of performance, it is possible to find more enjoyment and satisfaction from participation in your sport or physical activity. 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To optimise performance in training and competition When you are experiencing low confidence Managing nerves in competition and at home When you are struggling to maintain or find motivation When you are moving up a level/grade/height When you are returning to riding after a long break When recovering from an accident/fall/ or traumatic event When competing as part of a team Preparing and planning for a career in equestrian sport To build a more harmonious relationship with your horse(s) When facing big decisions regarding your sport https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb527c75a9ba91dfb56a141/a739edd3-5bee-4ff8-93b3-3b9cd83b0696/Annika+Coaching+2023-78.jpg Equestrian - What to expect from working together: An evaluation of your current challenges and mental fitness Working together to train and develop your mental skills A developing awareness of how to coach yourself through challenges and difficult experiences Tangible skills you can practice in and out of the saddle Optional support implementing those skills in the saddle (virtually or in-person) Optional support implementing at competition (virtually or in-person) https://www.annikamcgivern.com/personal-trainer daily 0.75 2021-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb527c75a9ba91dfb56a141/1623657454686-U1ZWZP44JRGSPIJGCC3M/PT+Page+Website+%282%29.png PERSONAL TRAINERS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb527c75a9ba91dfb56a141/1623657500449-NAH6NVYLSK6JUK5Z0WS5/PT+Page+Website.png PERSONAL TRAINERS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5eb527c75a9ba91dfb56a141/1623657557927-EUU1ZHAL1GC8H582DKQF/PT+Page+Website+%281%29.png PERSONAL TRAINERS - What To Expect Come prepared to participate! To learn effectively, we need to get involved. Annika’s workshops are highly interactive, whether delivered virtual or in person. Leave prepared to implement! Your clients will walk away with a clear understanding of exactly how to implement the ideas we cover through a combination of tangible tools, techniques, reflective exercises, and personal accountability. Enhanced Sense of Community. When groups come together to discuss mental skills, participants always develop closeness through the realization of shared experience and the opportunity to support each other through challenges. Many of us think we are the only ones who struggle with motivation, mindset, and habit change. Coming together as a group helps us realise that we are not alone. Logistics: Workshops are typically 60 to 90 minutes long, and always include time for questions and discussion before wrapping up. The time is spent in a blend of presentation, interactive exercises, and discussion. 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