Derek N. Tate Author

Derek N. Tate Author

Books, articles and blogs about psychology, teaching and learning through sport and mountain life.

Derek is a positive psychology practitioner, flow coach and alpine ski teacher. He has spent the last 34 years teaching people of all ages and abilities to ski, including training and examining ski instructors for several national governing bodies/training organisations. As a PG Sports Coaching graduate of Moray House, Edinburgh in 1992 he has always been passionate about how people learn and the

18/12/2022

My books are now available at 50% off in the big Smashwords sale. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1282648

Learn, Enjoy, Flow and Grow: Using the principles of positive psychology to help find passion and meaning in life 12/11/2022

Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow is currently on offer on Amazon UK https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/095562519X at 17% off.

Learn, Enjoy, Flow and Grow: Using the principles of positive psychology to help find passion and meaning in life Learn, Enjoy, Flow and Grow: Using the principles of positive psychology to help find passion and meaning in life

01/11/2022

If you are an Apple Books reader you can get Six Steps for Training the Mind from https://books.apple.com/gb/book/six-steps-for-training-the-mind-for-optimal/id6443882715
The book was created on Atticus and looks fantastic on Apple Books.

Technique, Tactics, Mental Skills: Which are more important? 31/10/2022

My latest blog about the need to take a holistic approach to developing performance in skiing and sport in general.

Technique, Tactics, Mental Skills: Which are more important? This blog explores how a more holistic approach can be taken to performance development in skiing and snowboarding.

22/10/2022

Always nice to get such great feedback especially from Warren Jobbitt of the Warren Jobbitt Snowsports Academy. To read more feedback for my new book go to https://www.paralleldreams.co.uk/six-steps-for-training-the-mind

20/10/2022

'Six Steps for Training the Mind' is NOW available in paperback. It is also widely available in eBook format from all major retailers including Apple, Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and Google Play. Go to https://books2read.com/Six-Steps-Derek-N-Tate to see all purchasing options.

Flow Conference - Join Us 22/08/2022

The Flow Conference is nearly upon us. Have you reserved your place yet?
https://youtu.be/rfjMBRM-rIQ
More info on www.flowconference.org

Flow Conference - Join Us A global conference to bridge the science and practice of stressing less and being more.30+ Presenters, Live Workshops, Panel DiscussionsMeet Experts from Ar...

12/08/2022

Expert climber Hazel Findlay will be presenting at the Flow Conference at the end of August. Find out more on https://www.flowconference.org/presenter-hazel-findlay

21/07/2022

Get your copy of 'Six Steps for Training the Mind: For optimal performance & flow in sport & life'. Buy now on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B66WKS6H

What can positive psychology bring to sports psychology? 20/07/2022

My latest blog about what positive psychology has to offer sports psychology and a nice lead into my new book, 'Six Steps for Training the Mind'. https://www.paralleldreams.co.uk/post/what-can-positive-psychology-bring-to-sports-psychology

What can positive psychology bring to sports psychology? Combining the best of sports psychology with positive psychology can lead to better mental skills training and long-term athlete wellbeing.

17/07/2022

Excellent first day at the Positive Psychology Symposium celebrating 10 years of the Masters in Applied Positive Psychology. Great to be promoting my Six Steps for Training the Mind and my first book - Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow along with the forthcoming .
My books are available via https://www.paralleldreams.co.uk/derekntateauthor
And you can register for FREE for the Flow Conference on www.flowconference.org

Six Steps for Training the Mind: For optimal performance & flow in sport & life 14/07/2022

My new book is NOW available on Kindle. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B66WKS6H
Official launch this weekend at the Positive Psychology Symposium.
Get your copy and spread the word.

Six Steps for Training the Mind: For optimal performance & flow in sport & life Six Steps for Training the Mind: For optimal performance & flow in sport & life eBook : Tate, Derek N.: Amazon.co.uk: Books

26/06/2022

Did you know that you can follow me on Amazon in the same way as you follow people on social media. Go to https://www.amazon.co.uk/Derek-N-Tate/e/B0034NJAPQ/ and click follow to keep up to date with all my latest releases and discounts.

16/06/2022

Check out what Kristen Ulmer will be presenting at the www.flowconference.org

The title of Kristen's presentation is very intriguing: "Why the world inadvertently conspires to keep you out of flow: And what you can do about it". Find out more on https://www.flowconference.org/presenter-kristen-ulmer
Kristen's background as a big mountain skier is inspiring and her presentation will be equally so.

How can you help others achieve flow? And why does it matter? 02/05/2022

If you are a coach do you help others achieve flow state? And are you aware of the benefits of doing so? https://www.paralleldreams.co.uk/post/how-can-you-help-others-achieve-flow

How can you help others achieve flow? And why does it matter? Coaches, managers, teachers, and leaders are tasked with many responsibilities not least helping others improve their performance. So, what if there was a way that you could help others improve their performance, enhance their wellbeing and evolve as better individuals for the greater good of humani...

08/04/2022

Really excited to be helping organise and run this event. For anyone working with others to improve thier performance this is a MUST attend event. Register now via www.flowconference.org

30+ Presenters, Live Workshops, Panel Discussions. The first global Flow Conference is happening on the 31st of August and 1st of September 2022. If you are an active professional who works with others to improve their performance then this is a must event. You can register for FREE with Early Bird upgrade options available NOW on www.flowconference.org

Learn, Enjoy, Flow and Grow: Using the principles of positive psychology to help find passion and meaning in life 03/03/2022

Amazon are currently running a price promotion on my book - Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow available at 22% off https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/095562519X
If you have not bought your paperback copy now is a great time to do it.

Learn, Enjoy, Flow and Grow: Using the principles of positive psychology to help find passion and meaning in life Learn, Enjoy, Flow and Grow: Using the principles of positive psychology to help find passion and meaning in life

03/01/2022

My book is even available in Switzerland https://www.orellfuessli.ch/shop/home/artikeldetails/A1059597130

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29/12/2021

As we approach 2022 with all the 'challenges' that are present there has never been a greater need for developing our passion.

When I was writing Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow I came up with a recipe for developing and nurturing our passion and this is very much at the heart of creating enjoyment in our lives.

If you want to start the New Year in a positive and productive way and be motivated to maintain your drive towards your goals then get yourself a copy of my book. It is available in audio, ebook and paperback formats. https://books2read.com/LEFG-Derek-N-Tate

Learn, Enjoy, Flow and Grow: Using the Principles of Positive Psychology to Help Find Passion and Meaning in Life, an Ebook by Derek N. Tate 25/12/2021

The Smashwords end of year sale is now on and Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow is available at 50% off. Grab yourself a bargain for some great Christmas holiday reading.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1098592

Learn, Enjoy, Flow and Grow: Using the Principles of Positive Psychology to Help Find Passion and Meaning in Life, an Ebook by Derek N. Tate Learn, Enjoy, Flow and Grow is in essence a 'coaching method' that can be applied to yourself, or others with whom you work. It is a process of self-development and if you are open to learning and seizing opportunities as they present themselves then you will develop a growth mindset and derive gr...

06/12/2021

Title and cover of my new book revealed today. Check out my revamped author page https://www.paralleldreams.co.uk/derekntateauthor

02/12/2021

Check out the NEW A+ content on my Amazon listing for Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow. Just scroll down to view "From the publisher".
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08LTSNXNL

Transformational Flow Coaching: An innovative approach to development and growth 28/11/2021

Have you got your copy of Transformational Flow Coaching yet? This short ebook is available for just £1.79 and is a great read for anyone wanting to help their coachee's or athlete's achieve more flow when performing and training.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08VHNN6SY

Transformational Flow Coaching: An innovative approach to development and growth Transformational Flow Coaching: An innovative approach to development and growth eBook : Tate, Derek N.: Amazon.co.uk: Books

24/11/2021

A timely reminder of all the great people who contributed their thoughts and ideas to Learn, Enjoy, Flow and Grow. https://books2read.com/LEFG-Derek-N-Tate

One of the things that brings Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow alive is the amazing people who contributed their thoughts and ideas to some of my questions. These include Helen Trayfoot-Waugh - Artist, Tania Cotton of MovementWise, Danny Ward the Moodymanc, Nancy Chambers Author, Phil Smith of Snoworks Ski Courses and Hugh Monney of British Alpine Ski & Snowboard School to name just a few.. But who else contributed and provided inspiration for others? Make sure you get your copy of the book in time for the Christmas holidays.

Go to https://www.paralleldreams.co.uk/derekntateauthor for more info or for ebook options https://books2read.com/LEFG-Derek-N-Tate

Balancing the nervous system 11/11/2021

Latest blog is out, our 2nd for November. This one from Lorna Nicholson is all about how we can 'balance our nervous system'. Another excellent read and useful to everyone who want to improve the wellbeing. https://www.paralleldreams.co.uk/post/balancing-the-nervous-system

Balancing the nervous system Stress is a word we hear so much in today’s society. The pace of life is so fast, we struggle to stop. The autonomic nervous system is in charge of all bodily functions that we don’t have to think about, such as heart rate and blood pressure regulation, digestion, bladder control, respiration, s...

09/11/2021

It's exciting when your book comes up in a search. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1098592

09/11/2021

This time last year 😀

Exciting to receive my book from IngramSpark today and it has now been enabled for distribution meaning it will soon be available to buy from stores worldwide as well as Amazon where it is already available. I will keep you all updated as it becomes more widely available through my author page on https://www.paralleldreams.co.uk/derekntateauthor

Just tell me what I'm doing wrong... 08/11/2021

My latest article for the Parallel Dreams Coaching Academy blog https://www.paralleldreams.co.uk/post/just-tell-me-what-i-m-doing-wrong which looks at how 'technical' development (as opposed to non technical) still dominates the focus of learners and teachers alike in many sports.

Just tell me what I'm doing wrong... As a ski instructor this is one of the most common type of phrases I have heard learners say and it is such a 'negative' way to begin a lesson. But why do learners think that if their instructor or coach tells them what they are doing wrong all will be well and they will make fantastic improvements....

06/11/2021

Always excited to see my book becoming even more widely available. Some great additions to those stores selling the paperback version including Books-A-Million Foyles Bookshop Powell's Books, Inc. and Bookshop. Use the universal link below to choose your favourite store.

https://books2read.com/LEFG-Derek-N-Tate

24/10/2021

So one year ago I published my first psychology/self help book - Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow: Using the principles of positive psychology to help find passion and meaning in life. It has been a great year where I have learned so much about the world of an indie author and that journey has been packed with publishing to a variety of platforms and making the book available in paperback, ebook and audio.

I want to thank everyone who has been involved in the process including my Advanced reader Copy (ARC) Team, friends and family, Shona and Lianne Walker for narrating the book so well.

If you have not yet managed to get yourself a copy then please visit my author page https://www.paralleldreams.co.uk/derekntateauthor or go to https://books2read.com/LEFG-Derek-N-Tate to see all the purchasing options.

Details of my next book will be released soon which is a merging of positive psychology and sports psychology so stay tuned.

The lesson and benefit behind failing 14/10/2021

The Parallel Dreams Coaching Academy blog now has several guest bloggers and Lynn Mill recently wrote about the benefit of failing and how to deal with failure. It is an excellent article. https://www.paralleldreams.co.uk/post/the-lesson-and-benefit-behind-failing

The lesson and benefit behind failing So many people are fearful of following their passions because of risk of failure. Fear and failure seem to bounce off one another. If we can get past that fear of failure, we can let it be valuable, useful, even creative.

Derek N. Tate 07/10/2021

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23/09/2021

Check out my article on flow in snowsports in this issue of the Schools Snowsports Magazine. Go to the Parallel Dreams Coaching Academy page to see more.

Great to see this in Print. Schools Snowsports Magazine. After a years absence due to school closures and lockdowns, our annual publication is back. Hard copies of this free mag available at our events, various snowsports centres and specialist retailers. A bunch will be sent to schools as well.
If you want your school to get it, let us know.
This edition will also be online from next week.

Snowsport England

Transformational Flow Coaching: An innovative approach to development and growth 16/09/2021

Get your copy of 'Transformational Flow Coaching'. It's only £1.79 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08VHNN6SY

Transformational Flow Coaching: An innovative approach to development and growth Transformational Flow Coaching: An innovative approach to development and growth eBook : Tate, Derek N.: Amazon.co.uk: Books

‎Learn, Enjoy, Flow and Grow: Using the Principles of Positive Psychology to Help Find Passion and Meaning in Life 11/09/2021

Do you use Apple Books? My book Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow: Using the principles of positive psychology to help find passion and meaning in life is available https://books.apple.com/us/book/x/id1580793403

‎Learn, Enjoy, Flow and Grow: Using the Principles of Positive Psychology to Help Find Passion and Meaning in Life ‎Health, Mind & Body · 2021

Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow 03/09/2021

Check out the reviews for Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow on Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/55795686-learn-enjoy-flow-grow and remember it is also available on Audio narrated by Lianne Walker

Learn, Enjoy, Flow & Grow What if there was a way to help yourself, and others, live a more fulfilling and meaningful life? The Learn, Enjoy, Flow and Grow coach...

Transformation Series 01/09/2021

Browse through this great collection of books for some autumn reading https://books.bookfunnel.com/the-best-you/z8f5gix3qj

Transformation Series Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

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