#124 [Inside the Mind] Emilia Doran: The Emotional Cost of Perfectionism, Saying Less, and Stepping Into A New Identity After Golf

If you've ever felt your heart race over a three-footer or a make-or-break sales call, imagine doing that with a camera pointed at your face and thousands of people listening…

That's the world broadcaster and national champion golfer Emilia Doran lives in every week.

In this episode of The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast, Emilia pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to stay composed on live TV, how she manages nerves under pressure, and why the same routines, reps, and reflections that make her great on-air are the same ingredients you need to perform on the golf course and in business.

She shares how she redefined success after stepping away from professional golf, the emotional cost of perfectionism, and what it's like to build a powerful personal brand as a woman in a male-dominated sport—all while keeping joy, gratitude, and perspective at the center.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How Emilia handles nerves and stays authentic during live broadcasts
• The mindset shift that helped her stop chasing perfection and start playing freer
• Practical ways to simulate "18th-hole pressure" in your practice and prep
• How routines, reps, and reflection translate from broadcasting to better golf
• What Emilia's identity shift from pro-track golfer to broadcaster taught her about fulfillment
• How she defines a "successful" broadcast (and why saying less is often more)
• What it really takes to stand out as a woman in golf and claim your space with confidence

Get your pencils ready and start listening.

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More About Emilia

Emilia Doran is a former high-level competitive golfer turned rising star in golf media. After a decorated junior and amateur playing career—including national-level events and standout performances in women's amateur golf—Emilia transitioned into broadcasting, where she has quickly become one of the most recognizable young voices in the sport.

She covers professional golf, collegiate golf, and elite amateur events, combining storytelling, high-performance insights, and on-course experience to bring a fresh, relatable perspective to viewers.

Her unique blend of competitive playing background, media experience, personal brand building, and deep understanding of the modern golf audience has positioned her as one of the game's most influential emerging personalities.

Connect with Emilia on Instagram.

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