TOUGH TALKS - E129 - Becoming Unstoppable: The Coach Linda Vollstedt Influence

TOUGH TALKS: Conversations on Mental Toughness

How many people do you know who were inducted into TEN - yeah, you heard it - TEN different Halls of Fame?!
How many coaches do you know who were the National Coach of the Year 8 times? Or won 6 National Championships? Coached the ONLY undefeated team in NCAA Division 1 Golf history? Is the PAC 12 Conference Coach of THE CENTURY?!?! And the list goes on.
Well, you're about to meet her. Coach Linda Vollstedt is her name and I sat down recently with her to have an epic conversation during which she was remarkably generous with sharing her secrets to extreme success.
And you might be surprised by some of the methodologies that she relied upon to win so damn much. LOVE is one of them. LOVE. And she preaches that unapologetically. When someone says to her, "Oh you used 'soft skills'?" she just points to the trophy case and says, "If those are soft, I guess."
Don't miss this episode.
01:04 Introducing Linda Volstead 02:00 Linda's Achievements and Contributions 03:00 Memories and Influences 05:46 Discussing Mental Toughness 06:42 Preparing for the Magical Moment 10:31 Linda's Three Principles 13:42 The Importance of Energy and Vibes 21:10 Applying the Principles: A Case Study 24:02 The Power of Positive Energy 25:09 Personal Experiences and Reflections 27:49 Lunch with Linda and the Magic of Life 28:13 Understanding and Managing Your Energy 28:38 The Power of Positive Thinking and Energy Management 28:49 Channeling Passion and Energy in the Right Direction 29:47 The Importance of Positive Reinforcement 30:22 The Law of Attraction and the Power of Positivity 30:50 The Game We Love: Life Lessons from Golf 34:32 Creating a Positive Team Culture 37:11 The Power of Music in Elevating State and Managing Energy 40:44 Learning from Mentors and Influences 46:24 Closing Thoughts and Appreciation 47:05 The Undefeated Team: A Story of Triumph