Upper Mentality
Upper Mentality
Taylor Staden
Taylor Staden, Founder and Lead Consultant at Upper Mentality, breaks down tangible mental training strategies and concepts to help you achieve more consistent, high performance. This podcast is perfect for any athlete, coach, or parent who are motivated to take their performance to the next level. Website: uppermentality.ca Instagram: @taylorstaden Facebook: Upper Mentality TikTok: @uppermentality Twitter: @taylorstaden
From the Range to the First Tee with Kyle Gordon
In this episode, Taylor Staden is joined by Kyle Gordon — PGA of Canada Class A Professional and Director of Instruction at Golf Town. With over 7,000 golf lessons taught and 600+ players fitted, Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and passion for the game.Together, they explore:Kyle’s journey from hockey and baseball to golf instructionChallenges he faced on the way to earning his PGA of Canada cardHow confidence and mindset impact performancePractical strategies to transfer your range game to the courseThe value of deliberate practice, on-course lessons, and managing pressureWhether you're a casual golfer or competitive player, this episode is full of relatable stories and actionable insights to help you play better and think sharper.📲 Connect with Kyle:Instagram: ⁠@kylegordongolf⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠📲 Connect with Taylor:Instagram: ⁠@taylorstaden⁠Website: ⁠uppermentality.ca⁠
May 12, 2025
22 min
Stewart Bannatyne: Gaining Confidence through Golf Club Fitting
In today's episode, Taylor is joined by Stewart Bannatyne. Stewart is. PGA of Canada Golf Professional, renowed club fitter and the founder of the Virtual Golf Club Inc. in Burlington, Ontario.Today we dive into how having the appropriate clubs for you can impact your confidence, enjoyment of the game and overall performance.Click here to learn more about The Virtual Golf Club Inc.
Apr 16, 2025
31 min
Using Breathwork to Become a Holistic Hockey Player, with Johnny Oduya
Using breakwork to improve your game can have massive benefits. Today Johnny shares some insights, perspectives, and practical ways for hockey players and athletes alike to start harnessing the power of their breath so that they can take their game to the next level. Be sure to check out everything Johnny has going on at: www.atunya.com, @johnnyoduya, @hale.center, @atunyaperformance, @atunya_academy Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call: ⁠⁠Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call⁠⁠ Check out our website and social media handles to get more value: Website: ⁠⁠uppermentality.ca⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@taylorstaden⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Upper Mentality⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@uppermentality⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@taylorstaden
May 30, 2023
28 min
The Power of Focus at Junior Hockey Camps with Darcy Greenaway
Being able to focus on what you can control can be a huge separator for those going into their junior hockey camps. OHL, OJHL, USHL, NAHL, NCDC.. You name it! Be sure to check out Darcy and One Gear Hockey at: www.onegearhockey.com Socials: @onegearhockey Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call: ⁠⁠Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call⁠⁠ Check out our website and social media handles to get more value: Website: ⁠⁠uppermentality.ca⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@taylorstaden⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Upper Mentality⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@uppermentality⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@taylorstaden
May 24, 2023
34 min
The Power of Focusing on Being Better Than Yesterday
Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call: ⁠⁠Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call⁠⁠ Check out our website and social media handles to get more value: Website: ⁠⁠uppermentality.ca⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@taylorstaden⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Upper Mentality⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@uppermentality⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@taylorstaden
May 16, 2023
1 min
Where to Start with Mental Training
Focusing more on what you can control versus what you can't control can be a great place to begin to work on your mental toughness. Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call: ⁠⁠Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call⁠⁠ Check out our website and social media handles to get more value: Website: ⁠⁠uppermentality.ca⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@taylorstaden⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Upper Mentality⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@uppermentality⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@taylorstaden
May 9, 2023
2 min
Show Up When You Don't Feel Like It
Anyone can try to do something when they feel like it. But greatness comes from taking action and showing up when you don't feel like it. Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call: ⁠⁠Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call⁠⁠ Check out our website and social media handles to get more value: Website: ⁠⁠uppermentality.ca⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@taylorstaden⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Upper Mentality⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@uppermentality⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@taylorstaden
May 2, 2023
2 min
Spark Your Teammates Through Leading by Example
When the energy is low and your team seems to have given up, go against the grain and lead by example. Give your best effort, do the little things, help bring them up.. Anything! The game isn't over until the game is.. well.. over! Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call: ⁠⁠Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call⁠⁠ Check out our website and social media handles to get more value: Website: ⁠⁠uppermentality.ca⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@taylorstaden⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠Upper Mentality⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠@uppermentality⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@taylorstaden⁠⁠
Apr 25, 2023
4 min
Coaches Love a Tryhard
Working hard is one of the few areas of our performance that we have control over. Focus on giving your best effort, and good things tend to follow. Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call: ⁠Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment⁠ ⁠Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call⁠ Check out our website and social media handles to get more value: Website: ⁠uppermentality.ca⁠ Instagram: ⁠@taylorstaden⁠ Facebook: ⁠Upper Mentality⁠ TikTok: ⁠@uppermentality⁠ Twitter: ⁠@taylorstaden⁠
Apr 22, 2023
3 min
Score More Goals By Elevating Your Practice Habits
Simply going outside to practice your shot is not enough to take your game to the next level. Make your practices more deliberate by considering the types of chances and shooting opportunities you get in games, and then focus on practices those shots more. Are you interested interested in learning more about how you could possibly take your game to the next level? Then take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment or book in a no-obligation call: ⁠Click here to take our 5-Minute Mental Toughness Assessment⁠ ⁠Click Here to Book in a No-Obligation Call⁠ Check out our website and social media handles to get more value: Website: ⁠uppermentality.ca⁠ Instagram: ⁠@taylorstaden⁠ Facebook: ⁠Upper Mentality⁠ TikTok: ⁠@uppermentality⁠ Twitter: ⁠@taylorstaden⁠
Apr 18, 2023
3 min
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