030: Understanding Emotions and Creating Common Language with Gen Z with Coach K

The Fearless Warrior Podcast

Our guest on the podcast today is Kristyna Bertolone, also known as Coach K, who is the owner/founder and head coach at Game Changers, a mental performance coaching group. Coach K is a former college athlete, PE teacher and high school coach who loves to provide the resources, tools and knowledge to athletes and coaches so they can feel empowered to get out of their heads and into "the game". In our conversation, Coach K shares some of her advice for parents and coaches and how they can better connect with athletes of a different generation.
Episode Highlights:

• How to foster emotional intelligence
• How to navigate gender-specific emotional processing
• Advice for navigating communication barriers between generations
• How to engage with Gen Z athletes

Connect with Coach K
Instagram: @gamechangers___
https://www.thementalgameisthegame.com/

More ways to work with Fearless Fastpitch

• Learn about our proven Mental Skills Program, The Fearless Warrior Program
• Book a One on One Session for your Athlete
• Book a Mental Skills Workshop for your Team or Organization

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Chapters

1. 030: Understanding Emotions and Creating Common Language with Gen Z with Coach K (00:00:00)

2. Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes (00:00:01)

3. Embracing Curiosity in Coaching and Parenting (00:11:37)

4. Navigating Emotions With Athletes and Parents (00:17:43)

5. Understanding Gen Z Communication and Engagement (00:26:41)

6. Navigating Social Media Breaks and Returns (00:36:50)