Monthly Archives: January 2026

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. And it starts with your self-talk. Mental training helps you become aware of the subtle, often harsh inner dialogue that chips away at your self-esteem. Mental Training Tips to Rewire Self-Talk: Awareness Check-Ins: Set a reminder three times a day to pause and observe your current self-talk. Is it supportive or critical? Name Your Inner Critic: Giving your inner critic a name (like...

Elite performers—from athletes to CEOs—use visualization to enhance their confidence. Why? Because the brain doesn’t distinguish between real and vividly imagined experiences. Mental training leverages this by helping you “practice” success internally before it happens externally. Mental Training Tips to Build Confidence Through Visualization: Morning Power Visual: Before starting your day, close your eyes and imagine yourself succeeding at one task...

Dawn has been working with competitors in numerous sports, as well as corporate leaders, for 25 years. We spend 2-hours discussing how she got there and how she does it. She even owns a shotgun range and works with world-class trap and skeet shooters. The link below will take you to the free section of her website. There might be something there for you! Enjoy!!

Many people assume confidence is loud and extroverted. But often, it’s quiet, grounded, and deeply embodied. Mental training that incorporates body awareness and breath control can help you anchor confidence in your nervous system—not just your thoughts. Mental Training Tips to Embody Confidence: Power Posture Practice: Stand tall with your shoulders back and feet grounded. Hold this for 2 minutes while breathing slowly—this shifts your physiology...

True self-esteem is built day by day, not in dramatic breakthroughs but in consistent self-affirming habits. Mental training offers tools to create this internal consistency—so you no longer chase confidence but live from it. Mental Training Tips to Build Lasting Self-Esteem: Start Your Day with “I Am” Statements: Each morning, say 3 “I am” affirmations aloud: “I am capable,” “I am worthy,” “I am learning.” The Mirror Technique: Look yourself in the...

In this engaging episode of "Clay Mastermind," host Dawn Grant welcomes Kerry Luft, a seasoned sporting clays enthusiast and executive vice president of the Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kerry shares his journey from a casual shooter to a professional, highlighting his role as a Level 2 NSCA instructor and his collaboration with renowned shooter Anthony Matarese Jr. Kerry's accolades include co-authoring...