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 #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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Ep #8 Mike D’Andrea - Insights from a College Football Champion

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a D1 College Athlete, and a NCAA Football Champion? Our guest Mike D’Andrea shares his experience playing football at The Ohio State University under head coach Jim Tressel....
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Ep #7 LeeAnn Fairlie - Oklahoma Golf Legend

On the heels of her fifth Women’s Oklahoma Golf Association Senior Championship victory, LeeAnn Fairlie joins us for a lively conversation about the inside game of golf. This one is packed with great stories from on...
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Ep #6 Jay Hennessey - From Navy SEALs to MLB

Jay Hennessey, a former Navy SEAL commander and current member of the Cleveland Guardians Baseball Organization, joins us in this episode. Paul and Jay dive deep (pun intended) into Jay’s experiences as a SEAL and...
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Ep #5 Todd Graves - Building a Growth Mindset in Golf

Putting on a masterclass in Growth and Awareness in this episode is none other than Todd Graves, co-founder of Graves Golf Academy. Paul & Todd get into some staple inside-game topics including the difference...
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Ep #4 Rob Nielsen - Water Polo, Boxing, and Helicopters

Former U.S. Army Captain and scout pilot Rob Nielsen, founder of All American Leadership - experts in leadership and organizational culture - talks about skill and mindset development with respect to the individual...
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Ep #3 Kathleen Boyle Dalen - Curiosity, Fear, and You at Your Best

Time to dig deep into the concept of the “Inside Game” in the organizational context. Our guest this episode is Psychologist and Organizational Culture expert, Kathleen Boyle Dalen.  Kathleen and Paul dive into: the...
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