Power of Authenticity in Performance Psychology and Mental Performance Consulting

The Power of Authenticity in Performance Psychology Why Who I Am — and How I Practice — Both Matter Five years ago, I organized a conference panel around a question many practitioners wrestle with quietly: How do we bring our authentic selves into consulting while remaining ethical, professional, and appropriately boundaried? That question feels even more relevant today. The [...]

Mindfulness In Injury Rehabilitation: Helping Athletes Heal in the Present

When athletes are sidelined by injury, their minds often race backward and forward—replaying the moment of injury, worrying about lost progress, or fearing re-injury. Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can be powerful tools for helping them return to the present moment and reconnect with their bodies during rehabilitation. Staying Present During Recovery Injured athletes frequently find themselves stuck between past and [...]