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Martin Hall : How great communication can land you a TV show – Part 3

Martin Hall Golf teaching communication

We start the interview by hearing the story of how Martin got on the Golf Channel. It’s really an interested story and “why” he keeps doing it.

Through TV and being a world class instructor Martin has become a fantastic instructor. He gives a couple pointers and action items to improve your communication and speaking.

“Make the phone call you say you’re going to make / write the letter you say you’re going to write”

Find out who’s really good and see if you can go park your tent on their doorstep.

Martin Hall : Hard work and open doors

Martin Hall Golf school of golf channel
We crack open a coke and pick back up with the story of Martin first meeting Bob Toski and Jim Flick. What he learned from them and the opportunities that came from that first meeting.

We talk about working hard, finding open doors and really the journey to learn and grow.

Also, if you’re looking for some practical advice and examples of how Martin teaches makes sure to listen till the end of this episode.

Martin Hall : Gaining momentum for growth

Martin Hall Golf Instruction - School of golf

Martin Hall is a well known figure in golf. Hosting the “School of Golf “ on the Golf Channel and being one of the top instructors in the nation (ranked #10 by Golf Digest).

He has an awesome story that we’re going to walk through. We’re going to talk about his early influences and how he got his start teaching. You’ll especially like the story of how he met Bob Toski and Jim Flick. Two men who pop up several times more in his story and had a major impact on how he teaches.

“If you work on your gifts they will make room for you”

Pia Nilsson: The origins and growth of Vision 54 – part 2

Pia Nilsson the story of Vision 54

We talk about the very beginnings of Lynn and Pia working together as well as the origin of the name – Vision 54. The beginning steps they took when getting started and the biggest things that helped them grow.

Pia shares how they are currently setting goals and making sure they stay aligned with that initial vision.

We also chat through their current structure and programs. We even break down how they run a golf school.

Pia and Lynn are hosting a coaching training session coming up in October. If you want to check out the details click here

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Pia Nilsson: Becoming a coach – part 1

pia nilsson golf coaching - Vision 54Pia is the cofounder of Vision 54 with Lynn Marriot – Vision 54 focuses on what happens ON the golf course, and to support the golfers with a wide range of skills to manage the variability of playing the game.

Pia is well-known for her role in coaching Annika Sorenstam on her path to super-stardom, Pia’s other notable students include LPGA Tour players Suzann Pettersen, Ai Miyazato, Brittany Lang, Na Yeon Choi and PGA Tour player Kevin Streelman.

In this episode we talk about Pia’s start in golf. How she played growing up in Sweden, played on the LPGA, got burnt out, went home, and ended up coaching ever since.

Going from the women’s coach to the head of both men’s and women’s National teams in a short timespan. Leaving that job and going out on her own. Next episode we’ll talk about the first steps Lynn and Pia took when launching Vision 54.

Pia and Lynn are hosting a coaching training session coming up in October. If you want to check out the details click here