Introduction
How to Use This Book

SECTION 1 - PASSION

1)    The Courage to Dream Big
2)    Living Life True to You
3)    The Difference is a (Backwards) Plan
4)    The Secret to Our Success, Sydney 2000

SECTION 2 – PREPARATION

1)    Learn From Others

2)    Time Management
Step 1 – Planning
Step 2 – Scheduling and Prioritising
I Need More Time    
How to Prioritise your To Do List    

3)    Procrastination    
Effective techniques to start making things happen    

4)    Building your team  
How to Choose your Team    
Who’s on your Dreamachine?    
Managers/Agents vs. Doing it Yourself    
Family Team    
What to consider when selecting your team    
Who’s in your environment?    

5)    Budgeting    
How to make an annual budget    
Tracking Costs    

6)    Generating Income  
Employer Support    
Corporate Events    
Putting on an event    
What do I charge?    
Fundraising    

7)    The sponsorship game    
What do you need to get started?    
Your Sport
Preparing Your Offer    
Selling Your Offer    
Negotiations and Contracts    
Servicing    

8)    Managing your Money    
What should I do with all this cash?!    

9)    Keeping Records    
What Should I Record?    
Your Achievements    
Media    
Income and expenses    

10)    PR/Marketing    
Biography    
Other promotional material    
Photo Shoot
Your Online Presence    
Facebook, Twitter and other Social Media    
Website    
What should I include on my site?    
Consider who is using your site    
Regular communication    
What you’ll need    
Communication    
Email
Telephone    
Face to Face    

11)    Image, Wardrobe and First Impressions
Wardrobe and Style    
What do the different dress codes mean?    
Networking, Meetings and Functions    
Before the event    
On the day
After the event    
Good table manners    
Business meetings and functions overseas    

12)    Public speaking  
Keys to becoming a great Motivational Speaker    
Dealing with Nerves    
To use or not to use notes    
What’s Your Story?    
A word of caution    
Good Planning    
The Delivery!    
Get testimonials and referrals    
How to get a great testimonial    
Spreading the Word    

13)    Media    
Strategies for increasing your media exposure    
Building great relationships with the media    
Exclusives – a word of warning    
Media release    
Media Interviews    
Dealing with nerves     

14)    Dealing with Fans 
   
15)    On the Road    
Flights    
Luggage    
Frequent Flyer Points    
Time on your hands    
In the air    
Sleeping and getting comfortable on flights
Tips to Avoid Catching an Airline Cold    
Recovering from jetlag    
Insurance    
Eating    
Accommodation    
Working Out on the Road    
Travelling around    
Be at tourist!     

16)    Nutrition    
The basics    
What is GI?    
Whole wheat and whole grain – are they the same?    
Quick Snacks
When to eat and how much?    
Nutrition while travelling    
Eating Out     

17)    Hydration    
How to Measure Your Sweat Rate    
Sports drinks    
DIY Sports Drinks     

18)    Sports Recovery    
Short-term (micro) recovery    
Long term (macro) recovery    
Sleep    
Cool Down and Stretching    
Recovery Therapies and Benefits    
What if you get injured?    
Don’t like the idea of an ice bath?    
MMMMMassage!    
Recovery Nutrition    
Refuelling    
Training or competing in the evening    
Real food vs. Supplements

SECTION 3 – BELIEF: Building the Mindset of a Champion

1)    Building the Mindset of a Champion    

2)    Thoughts Become Things    

3)    Believe to achieve    

4)    Dealing with Challenges    

5)    Self Confidence    

6)    Negative Self Talk    

7)    Attitude is Everything    

8)    Excuses – Taking Responsibility    

9)    Handling Competition Nerves    

10)    Affirmations – Be Loud and Proud!    

11)    Seeing is believing - Visualisation

12)    Habits and Consistency    

13)    Constant Daily Improvement    

14)    Balance    

15)    Having an Attitude of Gratitude    

16)    What I’ve Learned