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The Momentum of Mental Skills in Sport: Why They Matter and How to Train Them
Athletes dedicate countless hours perfecting their physical skills—honing their technique, building strength, and increasing endurance....
Leilanie Pakoa
Apr 95 min read
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Mastering Your Inner Dialogue: The Power of Positive Self-Talk for Elite Athletes
As a sport psychologist, I’ve worked with countless athletes striving to reach their peak performance. Among the many psychological...
Leilanie Pakoa
Apr 24 min read
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Talk the Talk: How Strong Team Communication Boosts Performance and Wellbeing
Effective communication is the cornerstone of successful teams, whether in professional workplaces, academic settings, or sports...
Leilanie Pakoa
Mar 274 min read
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Effectively Handling Performance Anxiety Through Relaxation: A Team Perspective
Did you know that your physiological state can directly influence your confidence and performance? For athletes, this connection between...
Leilanie Pakoa
Mar 205 min read
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A Winning Formula: How Coaches Shape Team Dynamics for Success
Team dynamics play a pivotal role in the success of sports teams, influencing performance, cohesion, and overall satisfaction among...
Leilanie Pakoa
Mar 134 min read
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Building an Inclusive Team Culture: Embracing Diversity in Sport
A strong team culture is the foundation of success in sport, influencing performance, cohesion, and athlete wellbeing. While skill and...
Leilanie Pakoa
Mar 64 min read
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Fuelling Feelings: Understanding Emotional Eating in Athletes and Neurodiverse Individuals
Emotional eating, the act of consuming food in response to emotions rather than physical hunger, is a behaviour that has garnered...
Leilanie Pakoa
Feb 275 min read
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The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Gut Health Impacts Mental Wellbeing
You might not realise it, but your gut plays a huge role in your mental health. The gut-brain connection is real—and understanding it...
Leilanie Pakoa
Feb 184 min read
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Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorder: What’s the Difference?
In the field of sport psychology , optimising performance often goes hand-in-hand with prioritising mental health and wellbeing . Among...
Leilanie Pakoa
Feb 114 min read
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Understanding RED-S: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
As a sport psychologist , my role involves supporting athletes, teams, and individuals to achieve peak performance while maintaining...
Leilanie Pakoa
Feb 24 min read
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Concussion does not equal CTE!
We recently watched a seminar by Dr. Alan Pearce - an Australian neuroscientist on the latest research of concussion and CTE. We went in...
Leilanie Pakoa
Sep 26, 20243 min read
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The Fundamentals of Sport Psychology: 10 Topics You Need to Know
From mental health & wellbeing to team dynamics & the psychology of coaching! Read about 10 topics related to sport and exercise psychology!
Leilanie Pakoa
Apr 11, 20244 min read
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What to expect in a psychology session!
Hi I'm Leilanie and I am an endorsed sport & exercise psychologist. I predominantly work with young people, athletes, teams, neurodiverse...
Leilanie Pakoa
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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Session Note Taking Tips from a Psychologist!
Psychology like many allied health services requires session notes to be organised, secured safely, and retained for 7 years or if a...
Leilanie Pakoa
Jan 19, 20242 min read
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The Three Pillars of Wellbeing.
I have no memory of when or where I first heard this phrase - it was during my final years of study. I ask during every intake,...
Leilanie Pakoa
Aug 3, 20234 min read
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Diagnosing ADHD and ASD in Australia
Let me start by confirming to you that YES this process is so confusing. There is so much misinformation, different information, and no...
Leilanie Pakoa
Aug 3, 20234 min read
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What is a sport psychologist?
This question comes up alot in our practice, we also get what does a sport psychologist even do? How can sport psychology help me? So...
Leilanie Pakoa
Mar 23, 20233 min read
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Welcome to Surge Performance + Wellbeing's blog!
We are so glad you found us, and we can't wait to see what you think. At Surge we strive to create a space for people to share their...
Leilanie Pakoa
Feb 14, 20232 min read
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