What a gift PlayFreely® is to those seeking to understand the foundations of all human performance, from the athlete to the student, parent, employee, and business owner. Denise Holland is the real deal. Having been an elite athlete and then transitioning into a successful international coach, she not only brings the experience of performing in those rarefied environments and the learning that ensued, but she also looks deeper and finds, through her courage and curiosity, the one true answer to all performance.

She challenged me as a coach to look beyond what I thought were the building blocks of what we do as coaches, helping to ground me in this truth. This led me to become a more authentic coach—slowing down, being less outcomes-based, and being more present. Not only did it change me as a coach, but also it changed me as a person, much for the better.

I don’t want to give too much away in this testimonial, as the joy and curiosity that the reader will experience while reading this work are gifts that the reader must discover personally. This isn’t just a book for sport; it’s a book for navigating life in a way that is easier, is lighter, and brings more joy. Thank you, Denise.