Jo-Anne Kelleher -Gymnastics Psychology Expert

12/06/2024

Can you please share this if you know of anyone who is or has an athlete who has ADHD.

Thank you

Are you an athlete with ADHD struggling to maintain focus and consistency in your training? Do you find it challenging to harness your boundless energy and turn it into peak performance?

I've had countless athletes reach out to me, seeking guidance on how to manage their ADHD while striving for excellence in their sport. That's why I've created this comprehensive guide—to provide you with the tools and strategies you need to thrive.

🌟 What You’ll Get:

Proven techniques to boost concentration and reduce impulsivity
Stories of top athletes like Michael Phelps and Simone Biles who turned ADHD into their superpower
Actionable tips from an experienced sport psychologist
Bonus worksheets to help you implement these strategies immediately

Why You Need This eGuide:

Overcome Common Challenges: Learn how to manage the unique struggles of ADHD, from staying focused during training to maintaining consistency in competitions.

Transform Your ADHD: Discover how to turn ADHD from a hurdle into a powerful tool for success.

Inspire and Motivate: Be inspired by real-life success stories and gain the motivation to push through your own challenges.

This is a new resource so please if you download it, can you let me know what you think and if there is anything else that you need addressing. I can then add those onto some emails.

This is the link:

Free guide for athletes with ADHD: Boost focus, enhance performance, and learn from top athletes' success stories. Transform your training today!

06/05/2024

This week, I was inspired by a mentor from the personal growth group I'm involved in. He was speaking about how if you stay on that journey long enough a break will come your way, but most people quit too early.
He likened this to children at a party, eagerly swinging at a piñata. This analogy sparked my reflection on how similar this is to the world of elite and professional sport.

Imagine you're a child eagerly waiting to hit the piñata, anticipating the burst of sweets with each swing. When it's your turn, your heart races as you're blindfolded and spun around. You swing... and miss. Do you stop, or do you keep swinging?

Persistence is key. Some children quit after missing, seeking immediate gratification elsewhere, while a few persist through disappointment, eventually breaking through and reaping rewards.

Just think of your journey to professional and elite sport. You train rigorously, aiming for unseen yet deeply believed goals. Success often comes from unexpected breakthroughs, not just immediate achievements. Every missed opportunity is a step towards ultimate success.

The journey of an athlete is marked by moments of disappointment and setbacks, like the frustration of missing the piñata. It's a vivid reminder of how expectations can lead to disillusionment when outcomes don't align with our desires.

This is where the metaphor splits the winners from the rest: some give up, disheartened by the missed swings, while others adjust their stance, recalibrate their aim, and swing with even greater determination. Those who persevere, who refuse to be swayed by the blindfold of expectations, are the ones who eventually hear the satisfying crack of the bat connecting, spilling the rewards of their efforts for all to see. It's a testament to the power of resilience and the spirit of never giving up, despite the odds.

In the realm of professional and elite sports, goals serve as the heartbeat of progress, but it's the vision that charts the course. This vision acts as the inner compass, guiding athletes through the turbulent journey of elite and professional, inspiring them to leap beyond their comfort zones and into the realm of extraordinary performances and achievements.

It's not just about swinging harder but swinging with purpose, knowing that each effort brings them closer to their ultimate reward. This vision rooted in authenticity, driven by passion, and fuelled by an unbreakable confidence is what separates the true champions from the rest. It's a powerful reminder that in the pursuit of excellence, it's not just about swinging at the piñata, but the unwavering belief that with each swing, you’re getting closer to unveiling the greatness within.

Embrace the journey with the same relentless optimism and determination, shattering our own limitations and discovering the true essence of success.

Are you the one who keeps swinging to strike at success, or do you get distracted, fearing it may never happen? The choice is yours.

17/08/2023

I have decided that I am going to do a revamp of the self taught programme The Mental Blocks Breakthrough Programme so offering 50% off.

You will then get the upgraded version when it is available. Send me a message or comment Mental Block and I will send you a link to the discounted page 😀

10/08/2022

One of the daily practices that I do is spend 20 -30 minutes on my Calm App and listen the daily Jay and a meditation.
Today really resonated with me as this year I have decided to dedicate my time to supporting gymnasts and create courses and programmes for them to develop their mental performance so that they can take their gymnastics to the next level with renewed confidence and resilience. 💪
This quote defines what I am doing as:
👩‍🏫I am learning to transfer my knowledge into on demand learnings as I have learnt over the years that as gymnasts and parents, it’s hard to find allocated time to attend live events or sessions due to training, education, competition and travelling.
I have learnt that parents have a lot of hanging around time which my clients have utilised by watching my masterclasses in my mental performance library.
🥇I will be launching a variety of programmes/courses over the coming months and once they are created, I will love seeing you all transforming your mental fitness. ❤️
What would you like to learn to help you develop your mental fitness?
Jo ❣️

29/07/2022

We are constantly being told to concentrate on setting goals and achievements yet the problem is that we can constantly chasing the ideal.

Once we achieve something, the feeling of satisfaction disappears as we start to aim for another goal.

We never get to be truly happy. Instead work on what you want to be. Fully embrace you and you will be amazed of what you will achieve.

23/02/2022

Hi All,

I know some of you know that I am a Sport and High-Performance Psychologist and I have opened my calendar for 5 athletes or high-performers to have a 60-minute transformation session with me and I'm waiving the fee, which is normally £125.

For that consultation, I am waiving the fee providing you meet certain criteria.

You need to be either someone who wants to get started in a new business, an athlete who wants to develop your mental fitness or you are successful in your own field already and you want to scale to the next level of success.

However, something is holding you back and you are not being as productive as you know you can be.

You could be an athlete, entrepreneur, student, or someone who wants to do more with their life but you need to be committed to attending and then implementing the roadmap after our session.

I have worked with 100's of people who have been able to take their success to the next level and one thing that they all have in common is that once they had implemented these strategies, they were able to be more productive so that they could spend less time procrastinating and more time doing what they love.
If you meet these criteria then I'm waiving the fee right now.

Now during that transformation call with me, we're going to establish exactly what challenges you face right now and we're going to create a roadmap for you to solve them.

At the end of that call. You may not need me anymore, and that will be fine. However, at the end of that call, if we both feel in fact, that it is a right match for us to carry on working together, then we can have a sensible conversation about that if not, you will walk away energised and inspired to take action and move forward.

If you are interested in this amazing offer then comment below or send me a DM and I will send you a link to my calendar to book.