Mental Performance Coaching

with Tara Costello M.A., C.S.P.A.

(902) 393-3220

Reduce the Pressure, Enhance the Performance

  • Professional & Amateur Athletes

    What are you doing to train your mind? Did you know that you can train your mind, like you can train your body? The research is powerful and plentiful. Mental fitness, mental agility, mental skills and habits for excellence are trainable and can lead to increased consistency, mental calmness, resiliency and overall well-being. The stresses and demands of competitive, high-performance sport are high. So, whether you are dealing with a specific mental-performance issue or interested in developing a competitive edge, Ahead in the Game offers a proven-framework and puts knowledgeable and experienced mental performance support in your corner.

  • Equine Assisted Learning - Mindfulness & Horses

    Are you inspired by the power and beauty of horses? Horses, just over a century ago, were essential for our physical survival, plowing our fields and providing transportation. In modern times, they are becoming essential in a new way. The field of equine therapy and equine assisted learning continue to emerge, positioning horses to be “mirrors of the soul” in a noisy and somewhat disconnected world. When we are open to it, horses can be magnificent facilitators in helping us get in touch with our authentic selves, challenging us to be more present to our own thoughts, emotions, intentions and behaviors. Tara is thrilled to be offering another way to deepen mindfulness-self-awareness through the process of connecting with horses. Programs and workshops focus on a variety of themes such areas of personal empowerment, embodied leadership, emotional intelligence, self-regulation ability, non-verbal communication and more.

  • Highly Demanding Careers

    Are you feeling swamped with the stress and demands of your career? Feeling mentally fatigued and on the cusp of burn-out? Individuals who consistently need to perform at a high level can work on their mental approach similar to the ways high-performance athletes do. Research supports the mental health and performance benefits of taking a proactive approach by refining mental skills, and behavioral approaches. For individuals who want more personal belief, more confidence, more balance, greater reduction in the negative impacts of stress. For individuals who desire a greater ability to embrace challenges with presence, personal power and skillfulness, more gratitude and joy. Consider mental performance coaching to raise your game.  

What people are saying … “Thank you Tara. I got to learn about allowing my mind to be at task in the present moment. I got to see how Cooper was sensitive to how I was feeling. All my authentic feelings reflected his mood. The more focus my mind was on task the more relaxed Cooper was. When my mind would get distracted, Tara reminded me to breath in again and again to refocus. I was able to make a connection to my fitness goals with this session with Tara and Cooper. When I am at the gym trying to do one last rep and my mind says I can’t do it or gets distracted. I’m now able to refocus my mind on the very present task at hand and be mindful of what is happening. This session has definitely made me more focused and mindful.”

Oliva, Equine Mindfulness Client

What people are saying … “Tennis skills and fitness are obviously important for performance, however the strength of your mental game to stay focused, and deal with nervousness often determine the winner. One of the most important abilities that I gained through working with Ahead in the Game are the mental skills and perspectives for resetting between points. I have learned to manage my emotions more skillfully, and put my mindset on what I need to do to win, not worry about losing.”

Top Amateur Tennis Player

What people are saying “Working with Tara has revolutionized my medical career; I am more effective, confident, focused and satisfied with my day-to-day work, as well as managing my work-life balance overall.”

Ontario Surgeon

With over 25 years experience, Tara Costello-Ledwell, M.A., C.S.P.A., has developed in-depth yet customizable mental performance systems and programs which support those seeking top level performance in sport or their working profession. Whether in the operating room, on the tennis courts, on the golf greens course or in the boardroom, Tara’s proven approach can help those ready to break through barriers and empower true performance potential.

Ahead in the Game is a powerful blend of proven knowledge and experience that can better equip you with skills, techniques, and perspectives that lead to improved responses to the pressure of high-performance sport and careers.

Get in touch with Tara for an complimentary fifteen minute consulting session.

Tara Costello

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