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Who Is Miranda Banks?

Author of best selling book, "Fitter, Faster, Stronger, Smarter". Dynamic and insightful, Miranda Banks is a leading performance psychologist who works with her clients to develop their performances in life, sport or business.

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Fitter, Faster, Stronger, Smarter. Training for the performance of life

Latest works: Through her work as a performance psychologist with elite professional sports people, Miranda Banks knows the challenges faced by those striving to achieve.

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Testimonials

On the book Fitter, Faster, Stronger, Smarter:

• "The principles outlined in FFSS and the engaging, practical way they're explained serve as an excellent example of the professional assistance I have always valued in Miranda Banks." Dean Benton, Performance Director, Brisbane Broncos.
• "Wow! Fitter, Faster, Stronger, Smarter is such a beneficial and valuable life-skills guide!" Vicki Wilson (OAM) Former Captain, Australian Netball team

On performance coaching workshops:

• "Brilliant" B.L., Qld
• "Thankyou Miranda. Your presentation has given me even more to think about. Re-assess and, of course, I have been thinking "Defragging" for the last 24 hours and for many hours to come" L.D., Qld
• "Extremely enjoyable and educational open environment. Inspiring and interesting person. Extremely interesting and useful workshop. Couldn't be more satisfied" J.U., Qld
• "Informative, entertaining, relevant, interesting. Miranda is exceptional" J.N.,Qld

On corporate performance coaching

• "Individual performance coaching with Miranda Banks was a wise investment. Through the process, I gained clarity on direction, effective tools for staff management and a forum in which to openly discuss key issues confidentially and efficiently." Senior executive, financial services sector.
• "I needed an edge - I realised I was spreading myself too thinly and losing confidence in performance as a consequence. Coaching with Miranda provided a focus for my energies and renewed vigour for achieving my prioritised targets." Senior executive, retail sector.
• "Effective. I've done coaching before. This time it worked." Senior executive, banking sector.

On sports performance coaching

• "Through the years I have worked with Miranda, she has helped me develop personally and professionally both on and off the field. Miranda has helped the team and I deal with many significant issues throughout her time at Queensland Rugby including change of head coaches, player suicides, team disharmony, leadership issues and team losses. Each player knew you could call on her at any time and she would drop anything to provide immediate assistance." Professional rugby player.
• "Miranda provides a professional and effective service…I can confidently say that she would add significant value to any organisation" Professional rugby player
• "Miranda's professional manner and delivery methods have resulted in our State being the envy of other State Associations. Players are unanimous in their praise." CEO Professional Cricket association
• "The key that really worked for me when talking to Miranda about my game was the technique of live-ualisation. I practised it before going out to play and my game improved significantly. I wish I'd learnt it earlier" Polo player
• "Michael's rehab training was planned in conjunction with the entire Broncos medical team and consisted of the full range of rehab modalities. This also involved sessions with sports psychologist Miranda Banks, helping Michael to remain an integral part of the Broncos organisation. It worked and Michael is back on the paddock" Professional rugby league athletic performance coach

Testimonials

"Through the years I have worked with Miranda, she has helped me develop personally and professionally both on and off the field. Miranda has helped the team and I deal with many significant issues throughout her time at Queensland Rugby including change of head coaches, player suicides, team disharmony, leadership issues and team losses. Each player knew you could call on her at any time and she would drop anything to provide immediate assistance." Professional rugby player.

Publications

I wrote Fitter, Faster, Stronger, Smarter (FFSS) for my clients and radio listeners to have reference material on the coaching process that I use. Whether you're a sporting or corporate athlete, or wanting to coach the best in others, you'll find it an easy-to-read, systematic guide to performance enhancement. I am also working on my second book.

Events

I give seminars, workshops and keynote presentations on the varied elements of performance coaching for sport, business and life around the country. I also facilitate strategic team meetings and frequently develop workshops and talks for private organisations in business and sport. Please contact me for further information.