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BA-UNSW (Sydney, Australia)

LLB- Sydney University

MA- George Washington University, USA

Admitted as a Legal Practitioner, NSW Supreme Court in 2005 (Sydney)

Diploma Health Counselling

JOHN NOVAK SPORT

John has over 3 decades of experience in speaking, lecturing and motivating people from all walks of life.

Most recently in 2010-11, John was Head of Sport Management at the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) at Manly and enjoyed lecturing, coordinating the program and working with staff and students to further develop a cutting edge sports management program .

Throughout 2011 John was the 'Mind man' for Manly Sea Eagles who went on to the win the 2011 NRL Premiership. In his role at the Eagles John shared his twenty-years-in-the-making Sports mind program termed the Boomerang Effect! John thoroughly enjoyed working closely with team members and coaching staff to develop a positive, resilient and mentally tough team that could bounce back no matter what they came up against.

He has recently taken up the position of Head of Mind Management at the Canterbury Bulldogs NRL team.

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ICMS

John Novak has an inspiring background with 3 academic degrees, a third dan black belt, and known as the man who defeated Dolph Ludgren (‘Drago’ from Rocky 4) in a Karate tournament. He has 5000 aerobics classes under his belt and sold more than 400,000 Aussie Fit videos worldwide.

John is the author of "BE Golf Mind Game", "The Answers Lie Within", and co-authour of “Alive and Kicking” and has over the last 20 years worked as a Sports Motivator and Mind Trainer for Elite Athletes who have earned National, International, Commonwealth and Olympic Games recognition.

In his role as a speaker, John's clients include some of Australia's leading businesses - such as Ernst & Young, Law Australia, Coca Cola, MBF, Hooker Real Estate, NSW Police Force, Reebok and Telstra.

See John Novak's Bio for details.

Furthermore, John works as a Life Mind Game Trainer and Achievement Coach. David Humphries, a Sulman Award Winner and an internationally recognised artist, is one of John’s many clients. John assisted David in 2003 to reinstate the historic 'Peace, Justice and Unity' Mural on the corner of Pitt and Park st, Sydney, Australia.

SPORTS MIND GAME

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Manly Premiers 2011
Roger Federer
Muhammad Ali
Michael Phelps
Olympic Stadium
Lance Armstrong
Michael Jordan
Serena Williams

John draws upon Zen concepts based on years of Martial Arts training, competing and instructing."The power of positive thinking is just the 'tip of the iceberg' of what goes on in the mind of a champion",John stresses.He goes on to say,"To be sensational at anything you must commit every molecule of your being to your desired goal. And, all of that must be done with a lightness of spirit."John believes - "The absolute key to success in my field is to clearly understand the individual I am working with and thereby identify the best of that person in respect to their mind, body, spirit and emotions. It's not about me telling the person 'the way' but rather it's about formulating a unique path for the athlete to proceed on and to live by. Once that is established it's as simple as following a formula. You just keep repeating the best of yourself knowing that with every breath you just get closer to your ultimate aim. I help to facilitate the brilliance of every one that chooses to work with me. I end up being part of that person's inner circle of success! Exciting stuff"!Being an AthleteJohn has a prolific record as a martial artist with over 2 decades of competition. As a 3rd dan Black Belt of Goju Karate, he represented his state on 14 occasions. During this time, he won 3 state titles and ranked in the top 4 in Australia on numerous occasions.During one of those State victories, John tipped the scales just over 80 kg, which placed him into the heavy weight division. Much to John's surprise, waiting for him in the final that year, weighing in at a lean 100kg, towering at 6f 5" was a bloke called Dolph Ludgren who played 'Drago' in Rocky 4. John overcame the man mountain in a painful encounter, one that goes down as a major milestone in his fighting career.In the year of his retirement, aged 38, John earned a respected 4th place at the Nationals in the 'Open' of all weights, all ages from over 40 karate styles in Australia. In the same year, John won a silver medal in the Veteran's Heavy Weight Competition.Moreover, twice John won the National all-comers Kick Boxing competition as a middleweight. On his third defense, he lost in the final in a split decision to an internationally ranked fighter.John believes, "I distinguished myself in Martial Arts by clearly identifying my goals, developing unique training methods, being disciplined and passionately enthusiastic". "When I came out of retirement at 33, I committed myself to trying all the principles I practiced, shared and believed in with my elite athletes".Note: "in the first phase of my career - 18 - 24 years, I'd do thousands of kicks and little-to-no mind training whereas at 33 I completely turned this around - I committed to 95% mind and 5% body". "And given the results of my personal research, I am convinced of the power of the mind. I believe that I have developed a comprehensive system to assist any athlete to reach their ultimate goal".John's other sports.At an early age, John played Rugby League and Soccer. He played in the S.G Ball competition for Western Suburbs in Sydney and was graded for Sydney United (soccer) at 15.Also, an avid runner throughout his late 20's and 30's, John's greatest achievement was to run his 'one and only' half marathon in 83 mins.Now John enjoys jogging, weights, continuing his Martial Arts practices, playing any ball sport with his 3 kids and surfing the waves of the East Coast of Australia when the opportunity arises.Some of the athletes and teams John has worked with: • Manly Sea Eagles 2011• Nick Rizzo, Sydney Olympian - capped thirty times for Australia in soccer; now plays with Milton Keys (formerly Wimbledon) in England. • Samantha Gale - NSW and Australian Hockey Representative. • Wendy Doolan, LPGA golfer, who won the 2004 Evian Masters ($326,000US). • Ashad Munas- NSW Cricket Rep and State 100m & 200m Rep. • Da Silva Tennis Academy. • Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation. • Waverley College: First's Rugby, 16A's Rugby and First XI Soccer. • Nancy Kemp-Arendt - Luxembourg (2000 Olympics Triathlete) • Hanny Zahra & Kelly Shimmings, Aust. (No. 1 Male and Female Open Karate Champions both former Junior World Champions). • Shelly Sandie, Aust. (2000 Olympics Basketball- dual Olympic silver medallist) • The NSW Karate Team • Leigh Marning, Aust. (3 times National Rhythmic Gymnastics Champion & dual Commonwealth Games silver medallist) • Yasmin Dunn - World Cup Swimming Representative.• Eastern Suburbs Rugby Colts. • Eastern Edge Elite Swim Team - 3 National Champions. • National and World Aerobic Champions • Tyson Williams, Aust. (World Body Board Champion)• Clancy Pye, Aust (NSW Surf Board Champion) • Iron Men & Women in Uncle Toby's Series 2000, 2001 • Shaun O'Connor- 2007/2008 Australian Mountain Bike Champion • Bronte Surf Life Saving Club Teams 2007

John has been a sports motivator and mind game trainer for over 20 years. He has devised and facilitated hundred's of personalised motivation (mind) strategies for elite athletes. The athletes have participated in sports as diverse as football, gymnastics, cricket, rugby, soccer, surfing, swimming, tennis, basketball and golf.

John's Eastern philosophical inclination and insights have catapulted him into National and International prominence as a Sports Motivator with a clear difference.

He is a leader in his field!

GOLF

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John currently works with some of Australia's finest up and coming young golfers and Professional golfers. Wendy Doolan, an LPGA golfer, worked extensively with John preceding her historic victory in the Evian Masters in France (2004).25 years of martial arts training based on Buddhist and Zen philosophies are drawn upon to explicate John's message. BE: Boomerang Effect, Golf Mind Game encapsulates John Novak's highly successful Golf Mind Game Techniques in a beautifully presented deck of cards. To see the cards......Click Here'Flow and let go. Trust it’s always there. Get out of your own way! See it – Be it!''What you repeat you become. Live in the moment. It’s a game – smile. Lightness of being.'The following are some concepts John explains, teaches and facilitates:: Cup the water and you will drink, squeeze it and you will remain thirsty. Mistake – the word – is redundant. The result does not define you – your attitude does! Seek out your own individual strategy/ process; not someone else’s. All moments are interconnected. Live what you know. Challenge negative illusionary thoughts. Practice relaxed alertness. Some Topics to master:Positive thinking - you control your thoughts, don't you? Attitude- The result does not define you – your attitude does! NO Mistakes: Only opportunities. What you say is what you are. Mastering myself - Mastering my process - Being in the zone at all times. Reactions- controlling the reaction is where the money lies. Body language also determines who you are. Consistency- CONSISTENCY IS VITAL and takes discipline. See it! Say it! Feel it - be it. The way to master yourself through visualisation and affirmations. Focus and concentration work.What you focus on has an affect on you. Choose wisely. Overcoming fears, handling pressure & Nerves/Choking Trust - is the opposite to doubt. Balance. Effective Goal Setting Journal. Keep a record of your progress!
LIFE COACH

LIFE COACH

You are limitless. You can do anything.Now is the time to make your dreams a reality. By learning how to master the basics of thinking correctly, you candramatically improve your attitude towards success and life in general.Having motivated thousands of people of all walks of life, John truly understands and appreciates that everyone is different and everyone operates in a unique and individual manner.Getting your life into just the right place - balanced, positive and filled with purpose, with a smile on your face, takes considerable effort, awareness, willingness, truth and vigilance.No-one can do that for you; no book, no tape series not even a motivational speaker. Rather John will facilitate your personal journey; share the strategies that will give you the self understanding and knowledge that can propel you toward your dreams. Your way! Your path!John believes you are the lead actor, director, producer, editor, and scriptwriter in your own movie - your life. You are not a victim. You make it happen.What's the alternative? To be a victim of your habit! Destined to lead the same old ground hog day for the rest of your life? Repeating the same old habits day in and day out? Stepping into the say pothole? Going out with the same sorts of blokes or girls, to the same sorts of places? Hanging out with people who don't make you feel good about yourself? No way! First observe the habits and then make changes and different choices in your life.Whether you wish to: get fit; pass that all-important exam; improve your self-esteem; lose some weight for that special occasion; fulfil your new years resolutions; or establish firm goals that become a reality, requires the right mental approach.Thoughts precede actions. By changing your thoughts you can change your actions. Negative thoughts lead to negative results. Negativity is an acquired state. You can remarkably alter your attitudes, in general, by simply altering the way you approach your life. This is within your power.John will help you become consistently more optimistic, more focused, more balanced and generally happier through motivational mind training. In doing so, you will become the Academy Award winning lead actor of your own life movie.Benefits of the programYou will: • Develop your goal-setting techniques• Improve your ability to think and focus• Become more in touch with yourself• Replace negative thinking patterns with positive and productive ones• Advance your communication skills• Examine habitual behaviour• Devise a mental strategy, tailor made for your needs• Reinterpret hurdles and obstacles as opportunities and challenges• Become a more controlled person• Become a more spontaneous person• Unravel the magnificence that lies within you• Challenge who you have become with who you imagine you could be.• Strive for excellence in mind, body and spirit
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SESSIONS

John delivers his strategies through a vaiety of different options to suit different athletes.Individual consultation – one on one. Group Sessions Seminars Speeches Telephone communication Video conferencing Skype Email

Frances Bondad
Manly 2011
Matt Stieger
Candice Falzon
Ewan Porter
Shelley Sandie
NRL Holy Grail
Evans and Foran 2011
Jamila Gajdosova
James Magnussen

Face to FaceIn our office, at your home , out at a cafe, golf course, court or playing field. Small Group Sessions Organise a small group of people who would like to work on their mind game and save on session costs. TelephoneShort sessions of 15 minutes up to 1 hour sessions over the phone. SkypeFace to face session from anywhere in the world via your email. Video ConferencingFace to face session with multiple people anywhere in the world. Text messagesWhile you are an active client, John will send you regular motivational messages to keep you on track with your mind game. Email reviews Review your mind game, emotional responses, mental strategies in an email Shot reviewsJohn Novak reviews a full round of golf in regard to your mind game. This assists athletes to identify the specific areas to work on and improve in the specific context of a golf round. Game ReviewsReview of a match, game or competition situation in regard to your mind game. This assists athletes to identify the specific areas to work on and improve in competition. Mind Game Needs Analysis Complete this questionaire to assess what you need in terms of your mind game. Individualised card analysis Analysis of most relevent strategies outlined in the BE: Golf Mind Game card deck for an athlete . Development of individualised Mind Game PlansJohn Novak develops a mind game program specifically tailored to your needs.John Novak is available for speaking engagements- large and small as well as one-to-one coaching.Note: John is not just another motivational speaker – he coaches the audience to higher levels of understanding and personal expectation. And he is so confident in his ability to deliver real, lasting value to ANY audience that his speaking fee comes with a full money-back guarantee.
PRODUCTS

BE Golf Mind Game

Self Discovery Booklets

You have the answers! You can do anything! You have undoubtedly heard this before; well these booklets will show you that this is actually true. This is the key to your success - knowing your This is the key to your success - knowing your own answers. Success is about finding- -Your path! Your Life! Your story! Your Way!These booklets facilitate your journey of finding the real you. In due course, the booklets direct and motivate you to discover what's important in your life.Ultimately, the aim is to establish answers to the following:Who am I? What am I good at? What am I here to do? How am I going to go about it? The assumption of the presumptuous writer is that the answers to the big questions of your life are within you. In fact, John believes, "you are limitless; able to do anything and achieve everything you choose to direct your attention towards". He also believes, "that an innate knowing lies within you"By simply knowing what makes you happy, sad, excited, fulfilled, energetic, sick, motivated, etc………assists you in having more control in your life. As a result, your well being on a physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual level improves.Finally, to understand what lies within you, enables you to live in a more fulfilling and productive fashion, to live the life you were born to live!!!!Titles:107 Tips on the Essentials of Life Success. 107 Keys to Unlock your Past to Open the Door to your Future 107 Ways to Recognise What really Matters to you to Navigate Your Future. 107 Ways to Heighten Your Senses to Sculpt Your Life. 107 Ways to lead a Spirited Life and Live Out Your Wildest Dreams. Cost: 5 Booklets = $50 - GST included
World first Golf Card Deck delivering powerful and unique strategies to vastly improve your golf mind game. The BE Golf Mind Game CARDS are a unique blend of Western positive psychology and Eastern philosophies that many great golfers use. For a sample of John Novak's hugely successful Golf Mind game strategies.... Click here.... John Novak has countless success stories of golf players who have applied his ideas and remarkably improved their scores.Perfect for golfers of all ages and ability levels. The cards are straight-to-the-point! Simple and effective, educational & practical. Easy to grasp. Inspiring & attractive presentation. Perfect for all ages (10-65+ y.o.)- for beginners to elite pros.

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ARTICLES

Article 1

Be the ‘real deal’ 24/7

Be the ‘real deal’ 24/7For goodness sake – no, for your sake - whatever you do stay positive particularly when the going gets tough. Isn’t this obvious? Isn’t it obvious that you have to stay positive, trusting, and believe in yourself when the chips are down: so, what’s the problem?Why is it so tough to remain in a place that best serves you? There are so many answers to this billion dollar question and we will slowly unravel them over the course of this series of articles but let’s just nail the essence of becoming a great golfer which is.......TO BE THE REAL DEAL YOU MUST MAKE A DEAL WITH YOURSELF – WHAT EVER HAPPENS, NO MATTER HOW APPARENTLY BAD A SITUATION IS YOU WILL REMAIN POSITIVE.Repeat that 10 times now – I will remain positive, I will remain positive.....8 to go; said with a smile, of course. Being positive and optimistic is the way of the champion. Actually, this is the only way for an intending champion. Champions of all sports have total faith in their abilities whatever happens. Your game and your golfing career in general depends on you staying in the right place – positive and trusting. Spitting the dummy by throwing a club, chucking a ‘tanty’ (short for tantrum) and/or hammering yourself with some verbal uppercuts sends you spiralling down a slippery slope of more of the same. And, what you put out will always come back. Put out negativity, get back more negative results. That is why I called it the Boomerang Effect Golf Mind Game. Let me elaborate: saying negative things to yourself hurts no one else but you. So, not only are you being challenged by the circumstances ( like weather, annoying people, any distraction other than your winning process, etc) you then decide to whack yourself with a barrage of insulting thoughts which lead you further down the slippery slope of helplessness. Stop this madness! Solution.......When you start going down this path of darkness and the negativity is escalating simply take stock make the observation of what’s happening in your mind then choose to turn back and say to yourself, if I proceed down this painful path I know I’ll go into jail, not pass go and not collect $200; oh, yet again said with a smile. You are not a victim of your thoughts. You are the driver of your turbo charged Ferrari - your mind. Control the steering wheel of your high performance vehicle by talking to yourself in a way that stirs up the best of yourself. ‘I can do this; I’ve got what it takes; I love challenges; As long as I give myself the chance anything can happen’..........essentially say the good stuff. Take charge! Throw out positive boomerangs and who knows what can happen. At the very least you will give yourself a better chance of succeeding. Life in general, a challenging golf course specifically, is full of challenges, danger, tests – hey, even opportunities - yet it’s how you conduct yourself that will make the real difference. When you hold your head up high, pull your shoulders back whatever is thrown your way that’s when you take a leap into the better part of yourself. And, how cool! Face the challenge, take it on the chin and say thankyou this is going to make me stronger. By working on the above stuff daily you will eventually become the REAL DEAL. Till next time – be positive every day in every way and watch your dreams eventually come true.

Article 2

Beware: The Hurricane of Negativity.

You all know that the ‘right mental space’ is vital to play good golf? Yeah, right!Despite it being well and truly accepted that being in the right mental space is the key factor to play great golf, most golfers spend the majority of their time on belting the hell out of the ball, looking for that little extra yardage in length, or honing their chipping, bunker play, putting etc….yet little to no time is invested in mastering the very thing that drives the whole game – your mind.Said differently, you can have the best technique in the world but if you don’t nail how you deal with challenges, misfortune, and mishaps, you are destined for mediocrity!As you think, so shall you act - a good/positive thought leads to a good/positive opportunity. Negative thoughts lead to more negativity.That’s why I called my golf mind-program: THE BOOMERANG EFFECT – what you put out is what you get in return. Just think back to those games when it’s all just happening; you are doing absolutely everything right. You are in a great place. You seem unbeatable. Nothing can get you down. You are in your flow: a flow of invincibility. You are holing and nailing everything! I can do this. No problems. You beauty. Your language, thoughts and actions are all in synch.POSITIVE and OPTIMISTIC!This special place is always within you and can be called upon at any time but I must stress: anytime you give it an opportunity to flourish. This is your responsibility! It is your responsibility to give yourself the best opportunity in every moment. Particularly in those moments that you are most challenged. Beware what can occur if you are not choosing to stay positive; if you are not choosing to control your mind. Let me explain. As good thoughts lead to good results so do so-called negative thoughts lead to more negativity. Actually, when you open the door of negativity, what follows is not only a gust of negativity but a veritable storm of negativity.Negative energy as with positive energy has momentum. When the momentum starts, if you are not careful, you can be sent flying like a tall tree in a huge hurricane. The hurricane of negativity is scary. It morphs even the strongest among you into an unrecognisable darkness. You become your worst nightmare – Jekyll, Quasimodo, Scar of Lion King, Scary Spice all rolled up together (a terrible sight!) - unreachable; shaky, confused, filled with doubt and thoroughly helpless and comprehensively angry: Angry at the world, angry at your support crew and mostly angry at yourself. How fatiguing!It doesn’t have to be like this.Let go of this destructive stuff, right now! It’s simply a habit; one that doesn’t serve or assist you. Nor does it help you be at your best. See past the illusion or delusion. Focus on that which will strengthen you and not take you away from your ‘best self’.Be tough in mind by focusing on the good stuff. Stand tall, positive, committed. Embrace a ‘Can do’ attitude: in the now; especially when the going gets tough. This is when you really need to lock into your true self. NOTE: If it ain’t positive it’s a waste of time. Good luck and believe in yourself like never before!
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Article 3

Attitude is everything!

Your attitude is the only thing you can definitely control. Your swing can go in and out of synch. This is normal. No one ever flushes every shot. Your cardio fitness, strength and flexibility levels are always fluctuating. Your body is constantly changing! In fact, nearly everything in your life is always shifting and moving. Except one thing! There is one aspect of your life that can just keep improving everyday of your golfing career, namely, your attitude or the way you conduct or manage your mind and emotions. By managing yourself well, you are well on the path to managing your game. So where do I start? How do I start to improve my attitude? Simply.......Improve your attitude by simply controlling your reactions; by cracking a smile in the line of fire or when the going gets tough you guarantee yourself the best opportunity each and every time you step up to hit that very little ball that carries all your hopes and dreams.As simple as that might sound most golfers, especially those not trained in mind, pay too much attention to whether they are hitting it well or not. Of course it helps but its unrealistic and narrow minded to think this is going to happen all the time. The golf mind guru, Bob Rotella simply said, you can’t define yourself by whether you are ‘holing’ all your putts or you will be destined to fail.Everyone misses!But the elite golfers of the world just get on with the job because their attitudes are perfectly programmed to ‘accept’ that which is outside of their control. That is, after you pull the trigger its outside of your control; the only thing within your control is how you deal with the reaction that follows. Move on, let go, it is what it is, crack a smile and get into the new NOW. By doing so, you give yourself every chance of success by accepting whatever happens out there graciously – like a tall wise swan parading its gift to the world at large. Gracefully, proudly, show us what you are really made of. That last shot doesn’t define you, YOU DEFINE yourself by the way you professionally conduct yourself and ALWAYS present a world class positive attitude especially when the going gets tough. Be your best; project a positive attitude 24/7 – get this and get ready for your game to really take off. Good luck.
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ATHLETES
PRESS

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TESTIMONIALS

“John’s principles encapsulate the essence of my message. Over the past 50 years of experience, I have shared the same sentiments with all my pupils. John explains what is needed simply and directly. Reading his work, I hear my own voice." Alex Mercer- PGA Teacher of the year 2006. Coached the following golfers to majors victories: Steve Elkington– PGA Championship, Australian Open winner. David Graham– US Open and PGA Championship winner. Peter O’Malley– NZ PGA Championship winner, Michael Campbell- US Open. "It’s plainly obvious to a professional golfer that a great mind game is more important than any other part of the game. Over the past 6 year that I have worked with John Novak, he has expressed the importance of positive thoughts and actions on and off the golf course. He has taught me how to deal with challenges and see everything that happens as a great opportunity to improve my game and me as a person". Neil Sarkies- PGA Golf Pro. 30 tournament victories 2001-2007."John’s mind game strategies have helped me to believe in myself more……….a phone call or SMS from John is enough to give the mind a boost and bring on magic golf". Justin Roach- Member of Australian Amateur Golf team 2007."John's 10 years of work with both amateur and Professional golfers are brilliantly condensed within this series of easy to read, use and UNDERSTAND cards. My pupils who are using them have showed an immediate improvement in their attitudes and ability to deal with emotions, both on and off the golf course. As any teacher knows, the mental approach of the person is as, or MORE, relevant to their success than any other facet of the game. Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods are 2 classic examples, from different eras, who achieved such a mind set that they were, literally, 'a cut above the rest'. I highly recommend Johns work to any golfer who is serious about taking his/her game to the next level". Ross Strachan, Head Professional, Eastlake Golf Club for 27 years. AAA PGA rated."John Novak and his principals have helped me gain a greater understanding on what is required to be an elite sportsman. His words travel with me everywhere I go both on and off the golf course". Dean Kinney- No.1 PGA (NSW) Prize winner 2007. "As a golf coach of elite and club golfers, it is important to have a backup to technique. John Novak provides that backup; a simple way for all levels of players to work their mind[s]". Bruce Burrows- PGA Teacher of the Year 2005. "John Novak works at a very close personal level with each athlete. He finds out what truly motivates each individual. One size does not fit all. John tailor makes each program for each athlete to produce the best possible outcome". Edward Stedman. Danish Open Champion 2002. Runner-up QLD Open 2007 "Without developing motor skill levels any further, John Novak's pupils are rewarded with improved competitive performances by training the most useful club in our bag…..our mind!" Steve Whitelock- Professional PGA Golfer and Coach"Golf is such a mental game! I've heard that comment so many times from clients. Do something about it! My clientele range from touring professionals to complete beginners. John Novak's message is wonderfully simple and so relevant to the individuals attitude and process. His new deck of cards will help everybody. Thanks John for all your help, keep up the great work!" Kev Morley- PGA Coach. “John Novak is an integral part to my coaching success stories. He is an outstanding communicator and role model. His calmness provides security and his knowledge creates confidence. John’s sessions enlighten, educate and inspire my students to be the best they can be. Most importantly his inspiration creates a motivation that lasts long after their session has finished. The simple process John follows provides my students with an easy to understand way to become a more competitive athlete, and in turn a more complete human. I have not met another person more passionate and more giving of his time in the effort to get the best out of every person he works with”. Christian Small-Golf Pro & coach. AAA rated Member Australian PGA."I could not find a more positive and supportive mind coach. John Novak has added a new dimension to my game to which I am eternally grateful". Kevin Kenny- PGA Golf Rookie of the year 2006."John Novak's principles give you the best chance of reaching your absolute potential in whatever sport you are associated in. Your greatness cannot be achieved I believe without the basic principles that John offers. Work these principles day in, day out, and your ultimate goals can be achieved. You’re far more than a psychologist John, more a mentor in all aspects of life. That’s the great part of you’re work because every day your faced with challenges that need to be dealt with accordingly. It is truly magnificent work which will stay with me for life. Thanks for your help realising this". James Purcell. PGA Golf Pro. "John's concepts, knowledge and actions have taught me enormous amounts about getting the most out of myself and my golf game. His teachings are unique, fun and easy to learn. I find myself continually learning, growing and improving each day, isn't that what life is all about." Richard Ball- PGA Golf Pro Winner South Aust 2002. "5 years ago I went to see John to get more out of my golf career. 5 years later he has not only taught me how to get the most out of my golf game but the most out of my life. He's given me a way to achieve all my dreams and cope with all the challenges before me. 'Everyday is a new opportunity to be at your best'. John Novak has been a great mentor and friend. Peter Welden- Australian PGA Golf Pro."John Novak has helped me so much with my golf and life in general. The way he teaches is amazing and easy to understand. I have been extremely lucky to find a mind manager that can help me so much and not just in my sport". Allyce Watkinson. 2007 All Schools Ladies Champion. NSW State Representative."When I started working with and applying John Novak’s approach to the mind game, and its application to golf, I was struggling to pass the PGA requirements as a second year trainee. Twelve months later I had more than halved my scoring average and received a State Invite to play tournaments from the NSW PGA". Alex Lewis. 3rd Year Trainee Pro."I have worked with John Novak for the past 2 years with great successes. Many golfers both amateur and professional lose sight of the reason why we play golf, John helped me find that. The first question he asked me was Why did I start playing golf? Because I love the challenge and it was FUN...FUN...FUN. Once I re-discovered the FUN in my game and forgot about the results and not surprisingly, the results started to flow. But working with John is more than just golf for me, John's philosophies have helped me in day to day life and now in my business life." Chris Chilton- Sales Director Ignite Golf P/L & PGA Golf Pro.
BIO

BIO

HEAD OF MIND MANAGEMENT- Canterbury Bulldogs Nov 2011-current Development of Holistic Mind Management program for first grade and all other grades MIND MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT 2011- Manly Sea EaglesJan 2011-October 2011Delivery of a mind management program to first grade team throughout the 2011 seasonHEAD OF SCHOOL- SPORT MANAGEMENT International College of Management Sydney (ICMS) (2010-2011)Roles include:• Management of staff• Management of all sport management students• Liaison with industry for work experience placements• Lecturing and tutoring • Development, evaluation and quality improvement of the undergraduate and master’s programs• Development of the course curriculum for:- ‘Player and Performance Management’ based on the Boomerang effect. The aim is to equip the sport manager with a variety of skills to enhance and optimise the athletes mind game and performance. - ‘Innovation of Sports Management’. This subject explores the most innovative and cutting edge sports management areas and tools for the 21st Century.RESEARCH (2008- 2009)• The effects on performance of a short term Golf Mind Game Lecture Series. Conducted at St Michaels Golf Club Sydney & Bankstown Golf Club Sydney. In conjunction with a presentation on the Boomerang Effect Mind Game Program the results of the study were presented at the Positive Psychology Monthly Forum at Monash University April 2009• The effects of implementing the Boomerang Effect Mind Game strategies program with the First grade and U20’s Roosters NRL team. A paper outlining the findings was submitted to the CEO and coaching staff of the Sydney RoostersCONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS• Player and Performance Management– Sport entrepreneurship. Endeavouring to better equip the sport manager with the tools to optimise the ‘human asset’. 25 November 2010 at Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand Conference, Wellington, NZ.PUBLISHED WORKS & WRITTEN ARTICLES (1991- 2007)2007 BE: Boomerang Effect, Golf Mind Game2000 The Answers Lie Within- 5 Personal Development Booklets.1992 Monthly well being articles in VITAL magazine1991 Alive and Kicking; A Common Sense Guide to Well-Being - Co-authored by Shannon Dolan & John Novak SPORTS MOTIVATION/ MIND TRAINING (Part time 1988-2000; Full time 2000-12)John has worked as a Sports Motivator/Mind Game Trainer for Elite Athletes who have earned National, International, Australian PGA, LPGA (US Women’s Golf Tour), and Commonwealth and Olympic Games recognition.John has devised and facilitated hundred’s of personalised motivation (mind) strategies for elite athletes. The athletes have participated in sports as diverse as football, gymnastics, cricket, rugby, soccer, surfing, swimming, tennis, basketball and golf.SOME ATHLETES & TEAMS: • Manly Sea Eagles- 2011 Premiers• James Magnussen- Swimming World record holder 2011 used BE program taught at ICMS• Kathleen Santosa- National Girls Golf Champion 2011• Matt Steiger- National Amateur Golf Champion 2011• Nick Rizzo, Sydney Olympian – Aust. capped 30 times for soccer.• Jarmila Gajdosova- World ranked Tennis player & Australian Fed Cup player• Samantha Gale- NSW & Australian Hockey Rep. • Ashad Munas- NSW Cricket Rep and State 100m & 200m Rep.• Wendy Doolan, LPGA golfer 2004, 2009.• Da Silva Tennis Academy.• Tennis players- Jana Marious Zelba, Andrew Thomson, Dane Propoggia, Katarina Barclay• Waverley College: First’s & 16A’s Rugby, First Soccer.• Nancy Kemp-Arendt - Luxembourg (2000 Olympics Triathlete)• Hanny Zahra & Kelly Shimmings- World Karate Champions • Shelly Sandie, Aust. (2000 Olympics Basketball- dual Olympic silver medallist)• The NSW Karate Team• Balmain Dockers AFL. 1st & 2nd grade • Frances Bondad – European Golf Tour• Leigh Marning- Rhythmic Gymnast- 3X National Champion. Commonwealth Games 2x silver & bronze medallist.• Yasmin Dunn – World Cup Swimming Representative.• Eastern Suburbs Rugby Colts. • Eastern Edge Elite Swim Team – 3 National Champions. • National and World Aerobic Champions- Anton Scott, Lucy Lisbona, Rob Delabona.• Tyson Williams, Aust. (World Body Board Champion) • Clancy Pye, Aust (NSW Surf Board Champion)• Iron Men & Women in Uncle Toby’s Series 2000, 2001• Macarthur Park Soccer Club 14’s, 15’s, 16’s.• Shaun O’Connor- 2007/08 Australian Mountain Bike Champion• Norths Rugby 2010• Bronte Surf Life Saving Club - Senior Women's National RR Team • NSW State of Origin U16’s - 2009• Matriville Sports High – Rugby League & Basketball Elite Programs• Roosters NRL Team – 1st Grade & 20’s, 2009.• NSW Women’s Rugby Team• Ewan Porter – British Open, Moonah winner 2008• Kurt Barnes – 2009 Japanese Tour School Winner. British Open 2010 GOLFJohn Novak currently works with some of Australia’s finest up and coming young golfers and Professional golfers. Wendy Doolan, an LPGA golfer, worked extensively with John preceding her historic victory in the Evian Masters in France (2004)LIFE COACHING (2000- 2011)I have worked with a variety of people in this capacity, including HSC students, Professionals in numerous occupations, Academics, Ex-Professional athletes and Artists; e.g.; David Humphries, a Sulman Award Winner. I assisted David in 2003 to reinstate the historic Peace, Justice and Unity Mural on the corner of Pitt and Park St, Sydney, Australia. SPEAKING (1989- 2010)John has spoken on a wide range of topics ranging from Health & Fitness, Wellbeing & Diet, Stress Management, Motivation, Leadership, and Sports Mind Game strategies. My audiences have been very diverse including school children, elite athletes, underprivileged youth, Women’s Groups, Working Professionals, Business People, Fitness professionals and charitable organisations. John has delivered several lecture series over the past decade for: • St. Michaels Golf Club Sydney 2010• Australian Golf Club – Foundation. 2011• First grade and U20’s Roosters NRL team 2009• BE Monthly Speaking Series sponsored by Miranda Hotel 2009 • BE Monthly Speaking Series held at North Woolongong Surf Club 2009• Michaels Golf Club Sydney 2008• Bankstown Golf Club Sydney 2008• Western Sydney Institute of Sport (Golf) 2006• Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation 2004• EL Mortgages 2002• National Institute of Accountants 1994-96• MBF State wellbeing speaking tour 1994 Other speaking clients include: • NSW Police Force • Ernst & Young • Pepsi Co • Telstra • Reebok • Alcon • MBF • Today FM • Munich Insurance • TAFE • National Heart Foundation • Quit For Life • GIAI Academy • International Association of Fitness Professionals • Business and Professional Women • Starlight Foundation • SIDS • Uncle Toby’s Ironman Super Series • ANZ Bank • Marketing Women Mentor Program • Law Australia • Flight Centre • Hooker Real Estate – Bondi Junction • International Fitness Convention MOTIVATION SPEAKING FOR SCHOOLS & YOUTH ORGANISATIONS (Part time 1994-– 2011)2011 Mosman High School – Essentials of Motivation2010 PLC- series of speeches2009 Matraville Sports College2007-2009 Croatian Youth Conference – Convenor2006 Waverley College - First's Rugby.2005 Waverley College - First's Rugby, Second's Rugby, 16 A's and First's 11 Soccer2003-2005 Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation - Speeches and writing2001 Double Bay Public school- Mind and Body workshops for children.2000 Cranbrook, Keynote speech – ‘Have a go!”1999 Cranbrook parents and athletes, Keynote speech “The road to success”. SCEGG’S Senior Rowing Team- Series of motivation seminars.1998 Wenona Ladies College Athletes. Series of 15 seminars for rowing, athletics, tennis and swimming representative students Year 12 Students Wenona Ladies College. 3 seminars on Stress Management, Study Skills and Motivation. SCEGG’s Girls School- Year 12 students. SCEGG’s- Motivation for athletes (swimmers). Combined Independent Schools (CIS)- Speech to all School Captains and Prefects. Topic: Leadership and What it constitutes.1997 Motivation Seminar for Wenona Ladies College1996 St. Joseph’s Primary School- Maroubra: ‘Lifestyle options in the future and exercise for children’1994 Cranbrook High: ‘Fitness for Children- practical theory’. TELEVISION - Presenter 2006 Fuel TV- Cable TV (Australia)- Short Movie: Thankyou Surf!1998-1999 Bert Newton Show- regular info-mercials1997 Several Info-mercials-screened nationally and internationally1996 Monday to Friday- Regular Fitness and Lifestyle segment1991 Good Morning Australia-Regular Health and Fitness Presenter1986-1990 Aerobics Oz Style- Co-hostRADIO & TELEVISION INTERVIEWS A Current Affair • Wide World Of Sport • MTV • Live It Up • Ray Martin Show • Allan Jones, 2UE • Andrew Olle, 2BL • Bert Newton • 2UE - Brian Bury• 2QR • 4QR • 3UZ 2GF Grafton• 2GZ Orange • SKY Channel • NBN • Funniest People • Live It Up • 2GB • 2DAY FM • Triple M •TRIPLE J • ABC Grandstand • ABC Talk Back - Overnights with Ingrid Just • James O'Loghlin - ABC • Sport927 – Hamish NealeVIDEOS2002 Karatecise – Producer of in-house video for Flight Centre.2001 Redwood Anti-Ageing video- Producer and presenter.1994 Aussie Fit- Range of 8 videos- Producer and Presenter 1990 Aerobic Oz Style- co-hosted videoFITNESS LEADER1998-2000 Re-launched Kickfit program and conducted train the trainer program for 10 Healthland clubs.1980-2000 Aerobics Instructor- Healthlands, Bondi Junction and Fitness First Gyms.1995-1996 Created Kickfit © Karate based fitness program. Presented and trained instructors in the Kickfit program.1990-1996 Guest Instructor throughout Australia. 1994 Presented at IDEA, International Fitness Convention in Las Vegas presented on motivation. 1988-1992 Step Reebok Train the trainer for NSW Fitness Network.1990-2001. Presented at various lectures at the National FILEX Fitness Convention in SydneyCHARITY2001 Auctioneer/MC for Eastern Edge Auction1999 Liverpool Girls High School- motivation presentation for a Charity day.1997-2000 Creator and co-coordinator of the Fair Go Campaign, established for athletes who need financial support for the Sydney Olympics.1996 St. Joseph’s Primary School- Maroubra: Lifestyle options in the future and exercise for children.1995 LIFETIME- Workshop for unemployed youths in the Sutherland Shire1993 Discussion Group at Healthlands Bondi Junction covering various topics. Proceeds went to fostering a child in Africa- Emmely.1992 Young Variety Club Christmas Party1991 Starlight Foundation. National Heart Foundation - Power House Museum. Diabetes Day - Darling Harbour. S.I.D.S. Celebrity Challenge - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The Royal Children’s Hospital. ”Lolli Pop Radio’- Camperdown Children’s Hospital 2GF Grafton - Quit for Life: Stop Smoking CampaignOTHER ACHIEVEMENTS1995 Press Release on behalf of FICA (Fitness Industry Confed. of Australia) & APRA (Australian Performing Rights Association).1993 Writing the first speech for the Croatian Representative to Australia. Presented at the Canberra Press Club1991 Co-host Uncle Toby’s Ironman Super Series- Bondi Beach and Manly1991 Australian Youth Choir- MC.1988-1989 NSW Federation of Karate-Do, Vice President1984-1985 George Washington University, Foreign Student Representative1981-1983 Mackenzie Bay Board Riders, President
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