Canadian born mental performance coach and author, Midgie Thompson specialises in Inspiring Excellence in individuals and teams. As a Master Practitioner in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Hypnotherapy, she helps develop performance skills by combining mental toughness techniques with balanced lifestyle choices. Midgie founded Bright Futures Coaching Ltd in 2003 and has been providing motivational, mental performance and personal development coaching ever since. The company also offers business performance, management and communication skills courses throughout the UK and Europe. Midgie regularly writes, and is a spokesperson, on mental preparation skills, peak performance, goal setting, motivation and confidence building for sporting and business journals. She established the Career and Life Coaching Service for internet-based career skills resource Mind Tools and continues to manage their coaching service. She has coached athletes at all levels from amateur to World championship. Midgie lives in Brighton and is a keen amateur marathon runner and triathlete.