The Most Important Game

The Most Important Game

Hosted by: Paul Monahan

Join human performance coach, Paul Monahan as he engages with elite performers and experts across multiple domains to explore the inside game - the psychology of great performance.

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Episodes

Ep #20 Kyle Stark - Secrets of Elite-Level Teams

Kyle Stark spent a career in, on, and around elite-level teams, including over 15 years in coaching and management in Major League Baseball. In this episode, Paul and Kyle discuss the performance fundamentals and...
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Ep #19 Ellen Van Oosten - Helping People Change

Have you ever wondered why change & development can sometimes be so difficult? We unpack that question in this fantastic episode with Ellen Van Oosten - co-author of Helping People Change: Coaching with Compassion...
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Ep #18 Trent Griessel - Winning the Battle

Trent Griessel is an elite-level college golfer entering his final spring season as a member of the University of Texas - Arlington Men's Golf Team. In this episode, Trent and Paul explore the essence of the mental...
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Ep #17 Brian Miles - Lessons from a MLB Mental Game Coach

Brian Miles is a certified mental game coach for the Cleveland Guardians MLB Team. Brian shares what he believes are the primary drivers that help the most elite performers rise above an already highly competitive...
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Ep #16 Cinzia Lee - Cultivating a Warrior Mindset

Cinzia Lee knows that mindset matters. As a mindset and meditation expert working in elite-level performance spaces, Cinzia works with the best, helping them to be their best when it means the most. In this episode,...
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Ep #15 Joe Hahn - The Inside Game of Golf Course Management

Paul visits with Joe Hahn, former Greens Superintendent and GCSA Director. Their discussion spans Hahn’s life and career spent in golf course management, where they discuss Joe's journey from his early days working on...
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Ep #14 Christian Henning - Mobility, Strength, and Your Golf Game

Christian Henning is a passionate and fascinating professional from the world of golf instruction. As an integral part of the Graves Golf Academy team in Edmond, Oklahoma, Christian brings his perspectives from golf...
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Ep #13 Anna Vaus - Nashville Singer-songwriter

Singer-songwriter Anna Vaus joins us in this episode to weigh in on what the inside game looks like to a professional musician. Anna sheds some light on the mental patterns that lead to great performances, as well as...
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Ep #12 Ron Watt - The Inside Game of Australian Rules Football

Our guest in this episode is Australian Rules Football coach & former player, Ron Watt. After a brief Aussie Rules 101, Paul & Ron dive straight into what makes great performances in this domain - both from a...
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Ep #11 Nathan Ray - Karate and Your Inside Game

This episode’s guest is 10th degree black belt, 2-time World Champion in Karate, and life-long martial arts instructor, Nathan Ray. We dive into the power of words, discipline, the importance of mindset, and the...
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Ep #10 Kim Franca - Finding Your Voice

Kim Franca, Nashville-based vocal coach/producer, joins us to talk about how the “inside game” applies to singers, speakers, and anyone interested in using their voice in a performance realm. Kim shares her unique...
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Ep #9 Bob Schoultz - Philosopher Navy SEAL

What creates success for the individual operator on a Navy SEAL team? Bob Schoultz, a retired US Navy captain and Navy SEAL commander, discusses his experiences and insights from his time in “the Teams” as well as...
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