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The Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity Podcast012: Mastering the Mental Game: Dora Kurimay on Confidence, Performance, and Inner Strengthhttp://www.jeffheggie.com/blogs/dora-kurimayUnlock the secrets of mental toughness and peak performance with sports psychology expert Dora Kurimay. In this powerful episode of Challenger Deep: Athletes Rising Above Adversity, Dora shares how athletes and high achievers can build true confidence, handle pressure, and develop unshakable mental resilience. Drawing from her experience as a former elite table tennis player and mental performance coach, she reveals how mindset, emotional regulation, and identity shape success in both sports and life.Whether you're an athlete, coach, or entrepreneur, this conversation will inspire you to step into your full potential.🔗 Read the ful...2025-06-1637 min
Game, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!Inside the Zone, The Whole Human Athlete: An Interview with Rob Polishook M.A., CPC🎙️ In this inspiring episode, mental training coach and best-selling author Rob Polishook joins us for a deep and meaningful conversation. Rob is the author of Tennis Inside the Zone, Baseball Inside the Zone, Golf Inside the Zone, and Pickleball Inside the Zone. He is also the founder and director of Inside the Zone Sports Performance Group, where he helps athletes across all sports unlock their full potential, both on and off the field.A passionate racket sports player himself, Rob brings a wealth of experience and heart to everything he does. In this episode, hosted by Dora Kurim...2025-06-1157 min
Hey Coach!Preparation and Determination from Table Tennis: Interview with Dora Kurimay: S5E7Interview with Dora KurimayWhile still Competing in table tennis, Dora is also a mental performance coach, author and speaker. Born in Budapest, Hungary in a very sports-driven family. The question was never whether she was going to play a sport, rather it was, “Which sport was it going to be?” With her second cousin, who was a professional table tennis player, she stepped foot into an all womans club and she was hooked.A few of her accolades areas follows: 1999 Hungarian National Team Championships: Champion1999 European Champions League: Champion2008 Western Open...2024-04-0533 minGame, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!Interview with Boyd Melson: A Champion Beyond The RingIn this exciting episode, Boyd Melson retired American World Military Champion boxer, motivational speaker, and inspirational leader was interviewed by Dora Kurimay. We will talk about what he is the proudest of his career, his life lessons, what helped him to become successful, advice for the youth, and MYND drinks and mental health. Learn more about Boyd Melson: https://www.instagram.com/boydmelson/Mind drinks: https://www.instagram.com/mynddrinksusa/Get my Free High-Performance Ebook: https://dorakurimay.com/free-ebook/ Website: https://dorakurimay.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...2024-03-251h 03Game, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!Interview with Adam Bobrow, The Voice of Table Tennis! #AdamBobrowIn this exciting episode, Adam Bobrow, the Voice of Table Tennis, actor, YouTuber, table tennis promoter, and influencer, is interviewed by Dora Kurimay. Adam, who has traveled the globe watching and commentating on the world's best players, will share his life lessons, challenges, how he got involved in table tennis, why he feels strongly about promoting table tennis (ping pong), and the role models and mentors in his life. We will also talk about what helped him to become successful and about his future plans.2023-03-1355 minGame, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!What Does It Take To Be A Great Table Tennis Player (why is table tennis a great sport?)In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay was interviewed by Jill Nicolini. We will talk about what it takes to be a good table tennis player, why table tennis is a great sport, how the complexity of the game shows up in the mental game, and what you can learn through table tennis that can also be applied in your life. Dora will also share how she is giving back to the sport.Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorakurimay/In...2022-12-1219 minGame, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!How To Visualize and Reframe Situations for Peak PerformanceIn this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. In this episode, we will talk about the benefits of high-performance coaching, and how I use my own personal experience and applied psychology and sport psychology techniques when I work with clients. Specifically, we will discuss the technique of visualization and how to reframe situations to reduce stress and maximize performance.Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorakurimay/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dorakurimay/Twitter- https://twitter.co...2022-12-0523 minGame, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!Mental Fitness & Growth Mindset | Ep 9.In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. In this episode, we will talk about mental fitness and how to develop a growth mindset. Dora will also share how she works with her clients. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorakurimay/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dorakurimay/Twitter- https://twitter.com/dorakurimay/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoachDoraKurimay/2022-11-2922 minGame, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!Coaching and mentorship: The importance of a supportive environment to success!In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. This episode covers the importance of coaching and mentorship, why everyone needs a coach or mentor, why look at the person in the system, why both individual and environmental factors are important, what things high-performers do differently from average players, how to move on from bad shots and mistakes in life, and what it looks like when you are in your flow state, at your optimal performance state.In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. This episode will discuss how you can...2022-11-2322 minGame, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!Motivation: What drives you beyond winning? My Stories of Mental Toughness On and Off The Table bookIn this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. This episode will discuss how you can motivate yourself, what are the characteristics of highly self-motivated people, what drives you beyond winning, and My Stories of Mental Toughness On and Off the Table book. I will also share how I got into table tennis and sport psychology. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorakurimay/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dorakurimay/Twitter- https://twitter.com/dorakurimay/Facebook- htt...2022-11-1423 minGame, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!Breathing and remaining calm in high pressured situations and everyday life | Ep 6.In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. In this episode, we will talk about chapter 7 of her latest book, My Stories of Mental Toughness On and Off The Table. Chapter 7: What mental toughness techniques did I use while night-wreck diving? How deep breathing can help you remain calm and handle stress. 2022-11-0922 minGame, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!How To Handle Stress Like The Pros! Mental Health and Well-Being | Ep. 5In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. This episode covers how to handle stress like the pros, and will talk about mental health and well-being. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorakurimay/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dorakurimay/Twitter- https://twitter.com/dorakurimay/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoachDoraKurimay/2022-10-3125 minGame, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!High-Performance Team Coaching | Ep. 4In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. In this episode, you will talk about high-performance team coaching, specifically how to improve team performance.Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorakurimay/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dorakurimay/Twitter- https://twitter.com/dorakurimay/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoachDoraKurimay/2022-10-2422 minGame, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!How To Reduce Stress, Create Life Balance, and Maximize Performance | Ep. 3In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. This episode covers how any professional can benefit from performance coaching to reduce stress, create life balance, and maximize performance. You will learn about how to assess the different areas of your life (wheel of life), identify your stressors and resources and manage your energy to balance your life.Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorakurimay/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dorakurimay/Twitter- https://twitter.com/dorakurimay/2022-10-1723 minGame, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!The Benefits of Mental Training | Game.Set.Match Podcast | Episode 2In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. In this episode, we cover the top benefits of mental training such as improving your ability to handle stress, and how Dora worked with an Olympic swimmer to help her manage her anxiety. You will also learn about how mental coaching can prevent mental health issues and the difference between coaching and psychotherapy. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorakurimay/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dorakurimay/Twitter- htt...2022-10-1022 minGame, Set, Match with Dora Kurimay about table tennis, well being and life!Introduction To Dora Kurimay - Episode 1In this exciting episode, Dora Kurimay is interviewed by Jill Nicolini. This episode covers Dora's background, how she got into business, what is her coaching style, obstacles she had to overcome, and much more. Work With Dora Kurimay: https://dorakurimay.com/services/Follow Dora Kurimay On: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorakurimay/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/dorakurimay/Twitter- https://twitter.com/dorakurimay/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/CoachDoraKurimay/2022-10-0320 min
The Mental Golf ShowHow to Handle Competitive Anxiety w/ Dora KurimayDora Kurimay is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, a researcher, and an author. She brings some great knowledge on topics that can directly help you play better golf through improving your mind.
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