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JP Nerbun and Nate Sanderson sit down with renowned Elite Performance Coach and author, Alex Auerbach, PhD , for a practical and insightful discussion on the psychology of coaching high-performing teams.In this episode, you'll learn actionable strategies to:Identify the 3-5 Key Behaviors that truly drive success for your athletes and team.Cultivate a Winning Mindset by understanding and instilling the core beliefs of "belief in me, belief in we, and belief in us."Bridge the Gap Between Belief and Action with concrete techniques to reinforce positive thinking and translate it into consistent high-level performance.Navigate Challenges and Setbacks by maintaining belief in the process and focusing on long-term growth.Prioritize Athlete and Coach Well-being as the foundational element for sustainable elite performance and avoiding burnout.Challenge the "Grind" Mentality and understand why rest and recovery are crucial components of high achievement.Lead Authentically by embodying the mindsets and behaviors you expect from your athletes, building trust and credibility.Alex shares his wealth of experience working with elite NBA teams and his insights as an author to provide practical takeaways you can implement immediately to elevate your coaching. JP and Nate bring their unique perspectives from leadership coaching and the high school level, making this conversation relevant for coaches at all stages.Don't miss this episode packed with valuable insights and practical advice to unlock elite performance in your athletes and teams!#ElitePerformance #HighPerformanceTeams #CoachingAthletes #SportsPsychology #AthleteDevelopment #Leadership #MentalPerformance #Wellbeing #TeamCulture #AlexAuerbach #JPNerbun #NateSandersonSubscribe to our weekly newsletter: the Team Culture Toolbox https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter

What separates good teams from championship-winning teams? Often, it's their ability to perform under pressure. In this episode, we uncover the strategies used to guide a team to a state title, focusing on the mental and emotional aspects of high-stakes competition. We explore how to address team nervousness, reframe the concept of pressure, and keep athletes focused on the present moment. If you're looking to elevate your coaching and help your team conquer their fears, this is a must-listen! Ever wonder how top coaches prepare their teams for the biggest games? Get a behind-the-scenes look at fostering a winning mindset under pressure.Learn more about Alex and get his book here! ⁠https://www.alexauerbach.com/calledtogreatness⁠Subscribe to the Team Culture Toolbox Newsletter so you don't miss the notes to this and every episode! ⁠https://www.tocculture.com/newsletter⁠ Listen to the Culture Builders Podcast: ⁠Youtube⁠ | ⁠Spotify⁠Interested in booking TOC for a team meeting/consultation? Click here→ ⁠https://www.tocculture.com/contact⁠⁠TOC Coaching & Culture Certification ⁠Learn More about TOC and how we can help enhance your coaching experience ⁠https://www.tocculture.com/tocculture⁠ Learn More about Besty Butterick and her work with coaches! ⁠https://betsybutterick.com/⁠Follow Us On Social MediaSubstack: ⁠https://substack.com/@jpnerbuntoc⁠Instagram- ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tocculture/⁠ TikTok- ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@tocculture⁠ Youtube- ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@tocculture⁠

Ever wonder how elite performers consistently achieve peak results without burning out? Today I'm diving in with Alex Auerbach, performance psychologist and CEO of Momentum Labs, to unpack his powerful three-stage framework: understanding yourself, becoming your best, and producing maximum results. Alex brings his expertise from working alongside world-class athletes in the NBA, NFL, MLB, Olympians, elite military units, and Fortune 5 companies to share practical insights on how to optimize your strengths, embrace discomfort, and use recovery as an investment in long-term success.We discuss why relentless effort isn't enough—why self-awareness, intentional recovery, and identifying your "signature strength" can propel you further, faster. Alex offers actionable strategies, like utilizing the VIA Character Strengths test and effectively seeking feedback. If you're ready to understand how sustainable excellence is built from the inside out, this episode's got you covered.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Learn more about The Mental Training LabConnect with Pete on Instagram | LinkedIn | WebsiteSubscribe to the podcast on Apple | Spotify This show is produced and edited by the team at Palm Tree Pod Co.

I'm delighted to speak to Dr Alex Auerbach in this week's episode. Alex is a performance psychologist working with the best athletes in the world in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and Olympians, as well as high-performers in other domains like elite military units, Fortune 5 companies, and venture-backed start-ups. Alex was formerly Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, where he was responsible for all things mental health, mental performance and off-court development for players and staff. Alex has worked with NCAA Division-I schools in the Pac-12, ACC, Big 12, and Conference USA, where his work has included serving as the performance consultant for a Conference USA bowl-winning football team, ACC championship team, and student-athletes who continued in professional sport and/or the Olympic games. He earned his doctoral degree in counselling psychology with a specialisation in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of North Texas. Alex and I discuss his brilliant new book “Called to Greatness: Your Personal Playbook for the Pursuit of Excellence”.  

Want to unlock your potential on and off the court? Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals how the world's top performers analyze their games to accelerate improvement. Drawing from the Blue Angels' renowned debrief process, Dr. Auerbach shares a simple yet powerful framework that transforms how players review their matches. His three-question approach helps players at every level extract maximum value from each game. Learn: Why traditional "what went wrong" analysis sabotages improvement How to review matches without falling into self-criticism The exact questions elite performers ask after every game A powerful technique that uncovers hidden learning opportunities Why judgment-free analysis leads to faster improvement Download AIM7 and use it for free. Get 1 on 1 mental performance coaching with Momentum Labs, tell them AIM7 sent you. Connect with Alex on X & LinkedIn Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Quotable moments: "We're not evaluating - I'm not interested in 'that was terrible.' That's not helpful for learning and moving forward." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "It's not about what you did well or poorly - it's about what to keep doing and do differently." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "You'd be amazed at what comes out when you ask 'is there anything left unsaid?'" - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://adaptation.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to perform better in pickleball tournaments? Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals why most players' practice routines fail to prepare them for competitive pressure. Drawing from his experience with NBA playoffs and high-stakes competitions, Dr. Auerbach shares a revolutionary three-part practice framework that transforms how players prepare for tournaments. His insights help bridge the gap between practice and tournament performance. Learn: Why traditional drills aren't enough for tournament preparation The three essential components every practice session needs How elite athletes create pressure-packed practice scenarios The secret to making practice feel more like competition Why some tournament preparation methods actually hurt performance Download AIM7 and use it for free. Get 1 on 1 mental performance coaching with Momentum Labs, tell them AIM7 sent you. Connect with Alex on X & LinkedIn Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Quotable moments: "Quality practice has three key components: repetition, variation, and representativeness." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "You can't just go from playing at your local court to playing at nationals. You need to ladder into pressure." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "How you approach practice will say a lot about the way you show up to competition." - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://adaptation.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think being ultra-competitive means destroying your opponents? Think again. Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals what Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan really focused on to become champions – and it's not what you think. Drawing from his experience with elite athletes and insights from NBA legends, Dr. Auerbach shares how pickleball players can develop an unstoppable competitive mindset without losing themselves in negativity. His approach transforms how players think about competition and resilience. Learn: Why focusing on winning actually holds most players back The surprising truth about how champions view competition What Steph Curry's mindset reveals about true competitive greatness How elite athletes turn setbacks into fuel for growth The exact timeline champions use to process losses Download AIM7 and use it for free. Get 1 on 1 mental performance coaching with Momentum Labs, tell them AIM7 sent you. Connect with Alex on X & LinkedIn Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Quotable moments: "The single thing they focused on most is not dominating the other team, it's becoming the best that they can be." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "If you're focused on becoming the best version of yourself, you start to see setbacks just as a sign that there's more work to do." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "The only way it actually works to get better is to extract the learning and put it into real practice." - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://adaptation.beehiiv.com/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's basketball coaching conversation, performance psychologist Dr. Alex Auerbach joins The Basketball Podcast to share ideas on how to perform at your best.Dr. Alex Auerbach has spent his career exploring how high performers, from athletes to business leaders, deliver superlative results and make meaningful progress toward achieving their full potential. Called to Greatness unveils the secrets he's discovered about how to perform at your best when it matters most. Auerbach is a licensed counseling and sport psychologist, certified mental performance consultant, and board-certified coach working in professional sports. He has worked with elite teams and performers from a range of domains, including the NBA and NFL, Olympians, Army Special Forces, Fortune 5 Companies, and Venture-Backed Startups.Dr. Auerbach earned his doctoral degree in counseling psychology with a specialization in sport and performance psychology from the University of North Texas. He received a Master's in Business Administration from Salve Regina University and a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Dr. Auerbach is a member of the American Psychological Association's Division 47 (Exercise and Sport Psychology) and Division 17 (Counseling Psychology), as well as the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Dr. Auerbach is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, a Licensed Psychologist, and a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry.

Frustrated with your emotional reactions on the pickleball court? Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals why most players sabotage their game with poor emotional control – and how to fix it. Drawing from his work with NBA stars and elite athletes, Dr. Auerbach shares powerful strategies for managing emotions during intense matches. His practical approach helps pickleball players transform frustration into fuel for better performance. Learn: The two scientifically proven ways champions handle tough emotions Why getting mad at yourself for being angry makes things worse How elite athletes reframe pressure into performance fuel The secret to helping your partner through emotional challenges Why the best players view emotions as valuable data Download AIM7 and use it for free. Get 1 on 1 mental performance coaching with Momentum Labs, tell them AIM7 sent you. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Quotable moments: "Most people make things feel much more significant than they are in the moment." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "Nervousness and excitement have very similar physiological profiles - what you choose to call it affects your behavior." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "The single best thing we can do with difficult emotions is change the environment, even for a moment." - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://adaptation.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Struggling to stay focused during long pickleball tournaments? Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals why most pickleball players lose focus at crucial moments – and how to fix it. Drawing from his experience with NBA teams, NFL players, and Olympians, Dr. Auerbach shares groundbreaking research showing how just 12 minutes of daily practice can transform your mental game. His insights are revolutionizing how pickleball players approach tournament play and long rallies. Learn: Why most pickleball players lose focus before stepping on the court The science-backed training that improves focus in just six weeks How elite athletes maintain focus during marathon tournament days A proven system for resetting focus between matches The hidden reward system making you replay mistakes Download AIM7 and use it for free. Get 1 on 1 mental performance coaching with Momentum Labs, tell them AIM7 sent you. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Quotable moments: "We spend about 52 percent of our lives thinking about the past or thinking about the future." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "12 minutes of mindfulness training for six weeks is enough to materially change the quality of your focus." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "Up to 95 percent of our thinking can be ruminative in nature." - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://adaptation.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tired of showing up to the pickleball court and hoping for the best? Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors, reveals why most athletes sabotage their performance before they even start competing. Drawing from his experience with NBA teams, NFL players, and Olympians, Dr. Auerbach shares a science-backed approach to pre-game routines that will give you a competitive edge on the pickleball court. Learn: Why arriving early isn't enough - and what elite athletes do differently The counterintuitive approach some NFL quarterbacks use to stay calm How your "hype number" might be sabotaging your performance The scientifically-proven mental practice that improves strength by 20% The exact timeline pro athletes use to reach peak mental state Download AIM7 and use it for free. Get 1 on 1 mental performance coaching with Momentum Labs, tell them AIM7 sent you. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Quotable moments: "Most people approach performance by just showing up and hoping that it happens." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "Everyone has this sort of sweet spot where it's like, okay, if I'm here, this is my best." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "We've got great data that shows that imagery practice can improve your performance up to 20%" - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://adaptation.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you think you’re practicing all the right skills to excel in pickleball? You might be missing the most crucial element. Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness for the Toronto Raptors and elite performance psychologist, reveals why only 10% of athletes are truly maximizing their mental game. Drawing from his experience with NBA teams, Olympians, and Special Forces, Dr. Auerbach breaks down the essential mental skills that separate elite performers from the rest. Learn: Why fixing your mental game only when it's broken holds you back The counterintuitive way to build lasting mental performance habits How elite athletes use specific language patterns to maintain peak performance The hidden teammate behaviors that drastically improve team dynamics The surprising reason starting with your strengths accelerates mental growth Download AIM7 and use it for free. Get 1 on 1 mental performance coaching with Momentum Labs, tell them AIM7 sent you. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Quotable moments: "Most people don't practice any mindset skills whatsoever. Even at the highest levels of sports, maybe 10 percent of athletes have some concentrated effort toward mental training." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "You don't want to try to fix the roof when it's sunny out." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "Starting with strengths could actually be helpful. If you want to internalize this identity that I'm someone who works on my mental game." - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://adaptation.beehiiv.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Are You Wired? Is a leadership podcast developed by local high school basketball coaches, Joe Willis (Plant High School) and Billy Teeden (Plant City High School). In this episode, Coach Teeden and Coach Willis speak to Alex Auerbach, performance psychologist, about how he is wired and how framing and goal setting can help your player's performance. How Are You Wired? is presented by the Florida Association of Basketball Coaches (FABC). fabchoops.com/@FABCHoops (X/Twitter)How Are You Wired? is sponsored by PeeWee Callins. https://www.facebook.com/peewee.callinshttps://www.instagram.com/peeweecallins/We would enjoy your feedback for our podcast. Please reach out to us to let us know your thoughts.@HowAreYouWired (X/Twitter)Joe Willis: Plant HS Basketball, plantbasketball@gmail.com or @CoachWillis20 (X/Twitter)Billy Teeden: Plant City HS Basketball, william.teeden@hcps.net or @CoachTeeden (X/Twitter)

Dr. Alex Auerbach, Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors and coach to elite athletes from the NBA, NFL, MLB, and the Olympics, as well as Fortune 5 companies, presents a new episode on how to lead yourself. In this episode, Alex reveals a proven framework for leading yourself toward optimal health and achieving your goals. He emphasizes the importance of leading yourself first through self-regulation, planning, preparation, and managing any situation based on tools, context, and feedback. These essential life strategies provide feedback from our environment and body, allowing us to adjust accordingly and evaluate scenarios critically, ultimately improving our decision-making skills. Download AIM7 and use it for free. Get 1 on 1 mental performance coaching with Momentum Labs, tell them AIM7 sent you. Connect with Alex on X & LinkedIn Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Quotable moments: "Selfishness in this context - taking care of yourself, engaging in self-care - those are all investments in your ability to be your best for other people." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "High performance is knowing what skills to use in what context." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "If you haven't figured out what you need to do at any given moment in your day and haven't planned or prepared, it's really hard to be maximally confident." - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals. Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, the #1 pickleball health and performance app that helps pickleball players win more, recovery faster, and prevent pain and injury. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://adaptation.beehiiv.com/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how to effectively manage anger and frustration on the pickleball court with Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Dr. Auerbach shares his strategies for navigating intense emotional moments, maintaining focus, and using anger as information to enhance your performance. Discover how to: Break face-to-face contact with your opponent to diffuse tense situations Use deep breathing and counting techniques to regain composure Implement a release, reset, and refocus routine to let go of negative emotions Reframe anger as information about your performance, opponent, or the game Harness anger to increase energy and focus, when appropriate Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free Get Dr. Auerbach's Performance Newsletter & connect on X & LinkedIn Quotable moments: "Anger that you're feeling in that moment, that's just information about the game. That's maybe information about your current performance or information about your opponent or information about how you feel about getting body bagged. Right? All those, all that information. It's just, it's not a sign that anything's good, bad, wrong, anything. It's just data." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "If the anger helps you perform better, by all means, use it to facilitate increased energy, but if it starts to, you know, take away from your focus or hurt your performance, or you start playing out of control in a way that is not consistent with you, right. Break that contact, slow yourself down, have your teammate talk to you slowly, get a drink of water, right?" - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Alex Auerbach, performance psychologist having worked with the professional sports teams such as the Toronto raptors, NBA, NFL, MLB, and Olympians. We're living in a world where mindset, psychology is getting more and more attention. From articles, social media content, to Netflix series, showcasing that mindset, mental skills and working on your psychological state is a highly important part of an athletes life. But why is it that so few really invest into it? What are some of the barriers to improving your mindset and psychology in sport? Expect to learn; why some athletes don't want to be the greatest, how the GOATs of sport are leaving clues to follow, how to build your game intelligence, the difference between doing what you need to rather than what you want to, how to find your intrinsic motivators as a team and as an individual, and much more. Extra Stuff: Get 20% of MindStrong Sport app subscriptions ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠mindstrongsport.com/checkout⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Use code raisingyourgame) Get in Touch: ⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewishatchett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lewis_hatchett⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  To sponsor or contact the show visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast.lewishatchett.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Discover the secrets to building a winning team dynamic on the pickleball court with Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Dr. Auerbach shares his insights on the power of positive feedback, understanding your partner's motivations, and supporting each other through mistakes and setbacks. Learn how to: Implement the 5:1 ratio of praise to criticism for a more engaging, positive team dynamic Spend time getting to know your partner and what motivates them Develop individual release, reset, and refocus routines to overcome mistakes Support your partner by cueing them to use their reset routine when needed Encourage and emphasize forward progress together as a team Whether you're a casual doubles player or a competitive team looking to take your game to the next level, Dr. Auerbach's insights will help you foster a strong, supportive partnership on the pickleball court. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free Get Dr. Auerbach's Performance Newsletter & connect on X & LinkedIn Quotable moments: "We've spent a lot of time really thinking about what's broken and what's not working or where we're falling short and giving criticism about that. The problem is that's super defeating, especially in social dynamics, and we start to learn, like we're starting to see more and more that people don't really learn from failure so well, they learn much quicker by focusing on what they're doing well and focusing on successes." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "The more that you spend time with people, the more you know who they are. Even if it's just a quick five minutes before you get on the court together, that little moment of connection is going to help you feel more comfortable, feel more connected to your partner and create a more positive experience for both of you." - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the keys to developing a growth mindset and maximizing your potential on the pickleball court with Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Dr. Auerbach shares his insights on the importance of reflecting on progress, focusing on effort and mastery, and identifying your signature strengths as a player. Learn how to: Celebrate your progress and appreciate your growth trajectory Focus your attention on effort, mastery, progress, and persistence Develop self-talk that emphasizes growth and skill development Identify and leverage your unique strengths as a pickleball player Balance a growth mindset with an understanding of your special abilities Whether you're a beginner looking to accelerate your learning curve or an experienced player striving to reach the next level, Dr. Auerbach's insights will help you cultivate a powerful mindset for long-term success in pickleball. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free Get Dr. Auerbach's Performance Newsletter & connect on X & LinkedIn Quotable moments: The more you can kind of see your trajectory of mastery, and what it took to get there, the more likely you are to internalize this idea that like, okay, if I keep working hard, I'm going to keep that trajectory going." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "Things that emphasize self talk that emphasizes language from coaches that focuses on progress, effort, growth, mastery, those things are going to help you all develop that growth mindset." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "We want both that growth mindset, that appreciation, that hard work, effort, persistence matter, and that I'm making real progress and a little bit of fixed mindset. Like I've got something special about me and I'm going to be able to maximize that to be my best." - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how to bounce back from mistakes and maintain a winning mindset on the pickleball court with Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Dr. Auerbach shares his tried-and-true strategies for letting go of errors, refocusing on the present moment, and avoiding the pitfalls of over-analysis during a game. Discover how to: Give yourself permission to deal with mistakes at the appropriate time Use physical and verbal cues to consciously release errors Reset your focus and bring yourself back into the present moment Refocus your attention on what's important now (WIN) Whether you're a recreational player looking to maintain composure or a competitive athlete striving for mental resilience, Dr. Auerbach's insights will help you develop a powerful mindset for overcoming setbacks on the pickleball court. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free Get Dr. Auerbach's Performance Newsletter & connect on X & LinkedIn Quotable moments: Very rarely should you deal with a mistake during a game. That's what film review is for. That's what after action review is for. That's what coaching is for during the game." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "If you find yourself playing a point over and over in your head, you're kicking yourself because you messed something up. That's a sign that you need practice, giving yourself permission to deal with it at an appropriate time." - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn how to maintain laser-sharp focus during long rallies on the pickleball court with Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Dr. Auerbach shares practical strategies for staying immersed in the moment, managing fatigue, and avoiding distractions during extended points. Discover how to: Break down long rallies into manageable, moment-to-moment tasks Build physical endurance and mental resilience through training Use mindfulness practices to enhance focus and attention control Utilize external performance cues to stay locked in on the game Whether you're a beginner looking to improve your mental game or a seasoned player seeking to maintain concentration under pressure, Dr. Auerbach's insights will help you stay focused and perform your best during lengthy exchanges. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free Get Dr. Auerbach's Performance Newsletter & connect on X & LinkedIn Quotable moments: "If you can just stay focused on hitting your best shot each time, preparing for their best shot, hitting your best shot, preparing for that, their best shot, the more that you're immersed in the moment." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "We now have tons of data that shows that mindfulness practice as little as 12 minutes a day for six to eight weeks is enough to change the physical structure of our brain and allow us to do a few things better, right?" - Dr. Alex Auerbach "At the highest levels of sport, the things that are most likely to distract you are not the crowd, but it's the internal dialogue you have about stuff that is not relevant to your performance right now." - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover how to conquer the mental challenges of facing tough opponents on the pickleball court with Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Dr. Auerbach shares strategies for adopting the right mindset when playing against higher-ranked players and preparing for challenging matches. Learn how to: Focus on your strengths and what you can control during a game Create a rich mental model of your opponent to reduce uncertainty Develop "if-then" plans to stay grounded in your own game Prepare effectively, even with limited time between matches Whether you're an amateur looking to level up or a pro seeking to maintain your edge, Dr. Auerbach's insights will help you approach tough competition with confidence and poise. Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free Get Dr. Auerbach's Performance Newsletter & connect on X & LinkedIn   Quotable moments: "If you can just focus on what you can control without worrying so much about who the opponent is, it's going to help you perform better. It's going to help you stay fully immersed in your game." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "The more familiar we are, the more comfortable we are with who they are, even if we perceive them to be better, their rank higher, whatever it might be, we're going to start performing better because it feels more familiar." - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oftentimes, therapists have their sights set on private practice after grad school. But what about going beyond the 1:1 therapy sessions as a business opportunity?Dr. Alex Auerbach is a powerhouse in sports psychology. He has experience at both the college level with the University of Arizona and the professional level with the Toronto Raptors. He's a seasoned entrepreneurial therapist who owns multiple companies, including a thriving coaching business. With an MBA under his belt, he seamlessly blends psychological insight with business savvy to think outside of the box. In this episode, Alex speaks to host Michael Fulwiler about his journey as an entrepreneur and offers advice on how to “level up” your existing practice by going beyond individual therapy sessions. In the conversation, they discuss:Confidently setting prices that reflect your true worth while ensuring business sustainabilityHow focusing on a specific market enhances credibility and trustworthinessEmbracing experimentation and learning from rejection and failureThe importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and finding a community to mitigate feelings of isolationFoundational elements to build a practice that serves others and feels good to youHow therapists can expand their scope by offering coaching servicesConnect with the guest:On X (formerly Twitter): @alexauerbachphdOn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexauerbachphdSign up for his newsletter: https://perform.alexauerbach.com/Check out his website: https://alexhuerbach.com Connect with Michael and Heard:Michael's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfulwiler/Heard website - https://joinheard.com/ Newsletter - https://www.joinheard.com/newsletter Book a free consult: https://www.joinheard.com/welcome-form Jump into the Conversation:[00:00] Introducing Heard Business School and Dr. Alex Auerbach[02:41] Getting an MBA and how it affected his future career[09:12] Shifting from professional sports to private practice and executive coaching[14:55] Importance of aligning pricing with market and personal worth[21:32] Translatable skills from being a sports psychologist to coaching[28:29] Understanding what it takes to build a therapy business [35:35] Building trust in a specific market segment[39:43] Importance of routine, boundaries, and social support[41:32] Addressing loneliness and building a supportive network [42:36] The importance of joining classes and exploring non-professional interestsThis episode is to be used for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, business, or tax advice. Each person should consult their own attorney, business advisor, or tax advisor with respect to matters referenced in this episode.

Discover powerful strategies to stay calm under pressure on the pickleball court with Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Dr. Auerbach shares proven techniques used by elite athletes to manage nerves and maintain focus in high-stakes pickleball tournaments.   Learn how to: Reframe nerves as excitement and fuel for your pickleball performance Use breathing techniques to regulate your nervous system during intense rallies Keep a balanced perspective during critical moments of the game Practice and simulate pressure scenarios for better preparation on the court   Whether you're a competitive pickleball player or just looking to improve your mental game, Dr. Auerbach's insights will help you develop a winning mindset.   Get my weekly newsletter - Adaptation Book Erik for your next event Start AIM7 for Free Get Dr. Auerbach's Performance Newsletter & connect on X & LinkedIn   Quotable moments: "These nerves are a sign that you care. You're ready to go. And if you can shift your psychology to that challenge appraisal, all of a sudden that physiology is going to start working in your favor." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "The better your practice represents the actual conditions of competition, the more likely your skill is to transfer from practice to the game." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "If you prepare well and you do the little things right to get there, you know, you stay focused, you work on your goals, all those things, confidence can kind of build that way." - Dr. Alex Auerbach ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of "Tuesdays with Trevor," host Trevor Rosenthal and co-host Jason Holzer explore the crucial role of team chemistry and positive mental health practices in youth sports. They are joined by Dr. Alex Auerbach, a licensed counseling and sports psychologist, who shares practical tips for coaches and parents to foster team chemistry and resilience among young athletes. The discussion underscores the importance of clear communication, shared values, and creating a supportive team environment. Dr. Auerbach also highlights how language and mindset influence the mental health of young athletes. Key Takeaways: Fostering Team Chemistry: Build task cohesion (understanding roles and responsibilities) and social cohesion (teammates liking and respecting each other). Parental Influence: Parents can enhance their child's sports experience by supporting the coach, using positive language, and encouraging a love for the game. Coaching Strategies: Coaches can promote positive mental health by being mindful of their language, teaching mental skills like goal-setting and self-talk, and fostering a supportive team environment. Healthy Team Culture: Create a healthy team culture through clear communication, aligned values, and consistent reinforcement of positive behaviors. Balanced Approach: Balancing mental health and performance in youth sports is achievable with intentional coaching and support. Sound Bites: "Creating a sense of connection and belonging within the team." "Parents, let the coach do the coaching and support from the sidelines." "Mindset and language are key to developing resilient young athletes." Chapters: 00:00 Building Team Chemistry 10:27 Promoting Positive Mental Health Follow Us: Be sure to check out future episodes! Subscribe and stay updated with the latest insights on team dynamics and mental health in youth sports. #TuesdaysWithTrevor #YouthSportsPsychology #PositiveYouthSports Connect with Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJBdvaZUKHmvaGUJ0ePQeUQ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tuesdayswithtrevor #YouthSports #TeamChemistry #MentalHealth #PositiveCoaching #SportsParenting #CommunicationInSports #TeamValues #SupportiveEnvironment #LanguageInSports #AthleteMindset #TuesdaysWithTrevor #YouthSportsPsychology #PositiveYouthSports --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tuesdayswithtrevor/message

Join myself and Mark for the third installment of season 5, as we talk performance psychology with the vastly experienced Alex Auerbach. Along with the usual news and warchest items, we hope you get something to add to your coaching back pack. Thanks as always to our great friends at PlayerStatData for the continuing support. Support the showWhen it comes to Coaching, there's no right or wrong way, but there's always a better way

What can we learn about performance and mental health from professional athletes? As we start a new year off, Morra Aarons-Mele revisits her conversations with sports and performance psychologist Alex Auerbach, who works with the Toronto Raptors; and with former NFL star Ryan Mundy, who now runs a mental health start-up called Alkeme Health.  Learn more about Alex: https://twitter.com/AlexAuerbachPhD?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Learn more about Ryan and Alkeme Health: https://alkemehealth.com/

I've recapped some of our top episodes from 2023 on high performance and longevity… You'll hear from Dr. Rob Kominiarek on the BIG levers for nutrition, training, and hormone optimization to support your vitality as you age; Adam Bornstein on what it takes to be TRULY successful in any space… And high performance coach and mindset expert Dr. Alex Auerbach will teach you how to spot the top performers, what you can glean from them, AND how to cultivate these qualities within yourself. Plus, I've included a clip from Joel Greene about the REAL science behind intermittent fasting, and the most efficacious way to do it. Last but not least, you'll learn the nine TOP interventions for men dealing with low testosterone.  This is a list that I've cultivated based on years of clientele experience and research into clinical trials, as well as the insight I've gained from the world's foremost experts on male hormonal health. In today's episode, you'll learn: How to Set Yourself Apart when Building a Brand The Framework to Eat in Tune with Nature's Rhythms A Formula for Detoxification & How to Correctly Use Ozempic The Concept of Self Regulation and How to Cultivate it Nine Critical Interventions for Low Testosterone – About Muscle Intelligence – We are raising the standard of men in their prime by helping aspirational men optimize their health so they can live longer, lead from the front and perform at their best everyday. Learn more: muscleintelligence.com/mipapply Support our Sponsors: Get a 20% discount on all Organifi products at organifi.com/muscle Full episodes with Featured Guests: Testosterone Therapy for Men: Natural and Therapeutic Routes with Dr. Rob Kominiarek Habits that Will Make you Successful in Fitness and Business with Adam Bornstein Decoding the Gut Microbiome for Weight Loss and Longevity with Joel Greene Performance Mindset and Development for High-Achieving Leaders with Dr. Alex Auerbach Nine Critical Testosterone Interventions with Ben Pakulski Join the Mission: Private Email List: muscleintelligence.com/viplist Private Community: muscleintelligence.com/community Instagram: instagram.com/muscleintelligencecoaching YouTube: muscleintelligence.com/youtube

Alex Auerbach is a counseling and performance psychologist currently working as an executive in professional sports.  He has been fortunate to work with the best athletes in the world in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and Olympians, as well as high-performers in other domains like elite military units, Fortune 5 companies, and venture-backed start-ups. In addition to his training as a psychologist, Alex is a former college football coach and NFL employee. I've been a part of several venture-backed start-ups in a range of roles from consultant to C-suite. My areas of expertise include wellness, high performance, performance under pressure, leadership, mindset training, systems optimization, and organizational development. Work with  Dr. Alex Auerbach X/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexauerbachphd Website: https://www.alexauerbach.info Anders Varner on Instagram Doug Larson on Instagram Coach Travis Mash on Instagram

After taking a few weeks off Dr Pete Olusoga is back with another episode exploring the psychology of performance. We've had actors, singers, dancers, strength athletes, coaches, speed demons, and endurance masters on the podcast this series, but one thing we haven't really considered yet this series is the psychology of The Team. How do we get a group of individuals to start performing as a high functioning team? Do we need to get along to survive? Is it all about the job at hand? What are the factors that bring people together to work as an efficient unit? Dr Pete explores all this and more with Performance Psychologist, Dr Alex Auerbach, and Coach to the coaches, Cody Royle. Follow Alex Auerbach on Twitter: @AlexAuerbachPHD Follow Cody Royle on Twitter: @codyroyle Buy Cody's book - Second set of Eyes: codyroyle.com Visit Alex's blog… perform.substack.com Cody's album recommendation: Wolf Mother by Wolf Mother Alex's album recommendation: DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar Use my special link https://zen.ai/dd76YpKAh4wE45wmPb_-kVRBGiP1M1BJtj4QQTIJdY8 to save 25% on your first order at wearewild.com.

The Toronto Raptors, like every pro sports team, has wins and losses. How do stay focused and perform their best with such an up-and-down game results? Liana talks to the Raptors' performance psychologist Dr. Alex Auerbach about how he keeps the players' head in the game and how you can use those techniques to overcome your own ups and downs!

Performance psychologists coach elite athletes to win championships by working as a team. Alex Auerbach, performance psychologist for the Toronto Raptors, joins Liana to talk about how he approaches high level well being, resilience, and teamwork in a highly competitive environment! Plus: why Liana utterly hated group work in school.

If you're a man over 35 looking for a simple, effective and personalized plan to help you look, feel and perform better than you did in your 20s, head to https://muscleintelligence.com/mipapply to learn more about our upcoming programs. I'm continually fascinated by those high-achieving individuals who start where everyone else begins - the thought leaders and brave souls who are truly pushing the boundaries of human potential... So, I sought out a man who has had the privilege to work with many of these high performers, and who has decoded the precise mindset, environment, and skills that dictate peak performance... Performance psychologist and coach Dr. Alex Auerbach joins me today on the Muscle Intelligence Podcast. He's worked with elite teams and performers from a range of domains, including the NBA and NFL, Olympians, Army Special Forces, Fortune 500 Companies, and Venture-Backed Startups. Dr. Auerbach helps the best athletes and high performers in the world perform at their peak, by leveraging their unfair advantage. This brilliant interview will teach you how to curate your environment to support your goals, the steps for self regulation that breed discipline, and how to ultimately develop growth mindset where it's needed most. Don't forget to grab the implementation guide for this one at muscleintelligence.com/learn You'll learn: How to Curate your Environment for Peak Performance The Psychological Skills MOST Important for High Achievers How to Shape a Growth Mindset for Yourself and Others The Concept of Self Regulation to Boost Success The #1 Key to Unlock your Highest Potential Learn more from Dr. Auerbach: https://twitter.com/AlexAuerbachPhD https://www.alexauerbach.info/ Please support our sponsors: Natural Stacks makes incredible nootropic supplements that are expertly crafted and meticulously tested for purity.  My two favorites are their dopamine and acetylcholine brain food supplements.  Save 15% now when you go to naturalstacks.com/muscle or use code MUSCLE15 for their entire product line.

JP and Nate are joined once again by their special guest, Dr. Alex Auerbach from the Toronto Raptors. Dr. Auerbach holds the position of Senior Director of Wellness and Development, overseeing the Offcourt Development of Leadership and Character within the organization. In this episode, the conversation transitions from exploring the three mindsets of mental performance to discussing specific protocols and practical steps that coaches and leaders can implement to support their teams and programs. The focus shifts towards actionable strategies aimed at fostering growth and development within their respective environments. √ A healthy parent-athlete relationship √ Do you want to be right or do right? √ Good coaching is well-being AND performance Guest Twitter: @AlexAuerbachPhD Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

In the high-stakes world of performance, the pressure can be overwhelming. But what if you could turn that pressure into your greatest ally? In this episode of The BluePrint, we're joined by Dr. Alex Auerbach, the Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. Dr. Auerbach shares his expert advice on how to perform under pressure, drawing from his extensive experience in sports and performance psychology.   In this candid conversation with Erik, Dr. Auerbach provides practical strategies to handle stress, enhance performance, and leverage stress as a tool for success. This conversation centers around coaching Alex provided Erik as he was preparing for a pitching spree to investors for AIM7. This is as raw as it gets!   Whether you're preparing for a major presentation, a sports competition, or any high-pressure situation, this episode is a must-listen.   In this episode, you'll discover: • How exposure and variability can enhance your performance. • The importance of reframing your mindset towards stress. • Why practicing under varied conditions can create a richer mental model. • The role of faith and prayer in managing stress. • How to interpret physiological signals from your body. • Insights into the world of professional sports psychology.   Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Quotable moments: "The more you do something that makes you nervous, the less nervous you start to be about doing that thing." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "One of the keys to actually getting something automatic is to do it under varied conditions." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "Tap into this stress...this is your brain and body preparing you to do something effortful." - Dr. Alex Auerbach "I put myself in very stressful situations and when I got there, it was like I had been there." - Dr. Erik Korem ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shortly before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Toronto Raptors made a significant move by hiring Dr. Alex Auerbach as their Senior Director of Wellness and Development. Recognizing the immense value of his perspective and insights, they entrusted him with the responsibility of Offcourt Development of Leadership and Character. Additionally, he was granted a seat on their Executive Leadership Team. In the first part of this two-part conversation with JP and Nate, Dr. Auerbach delves into the three mindsets of mental performance. √ A growth mindset with a pinch of fixed mindset √ Stress is enhancing when people understand what it is √ Play hard/recover hard; more is not always better Guest Twitter: @AlexAuerbachPhD Get Your Copy of JP's Newest Book, The Culture System, now. Become Part of Our 1:1 Coaching Program (Click here for more information). Do you want to learn more about how we can support you and your team? Get in touch with us here. Get the Podcast Notes and Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter. Get Access to Our Online Courses - including the Competitive Cauldron, Playing Time System, & Culture System Online.

Feeling overwhelmed by stress and struggling to cope? Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist, Stanford University lecturer, and best-selling author of "The Willpower Instinct" and "The Upside of Stress,” shares practical strategies for making stress work in your favor and tools for personal well-being. She discusses the benefits of stress, emphasizing that it can enhance human abilities such as courage, learning, compassion, and joy. Kelly also shares how stress is a preparation mechanism and proposes taking a more accepting attitude towards it. We discuss reframing stress as excitement, anchoring actions in personal values, and the importance of human connection during stress. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with a pioneer in "science-help" who has changed how we approach stress management and mental health. Watch Kelly's TED Talk - How to Make Stress Your Friend Learn more about Kelly, her books, and book her for a speaking engagement Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community   Quotable moments: "Stress can activate your capacity for every human strength from courage, the capacity to learn and grow, compassion for other people, even joy." - Kelly McGonigal "Stress is our brain and our body preparing us to do something effortful." - Dr. Alex Auerbach from Erik "When you take a more accepting attitude towards stress, stress is part of life, and also this positive mindset towards stress, that it can bring out what's good in you...people just cope better." - Kelly McGonigal "The things that cause us the most stress are often the things that are most important to us...when you bring to mind your values in a moment of stress, it's a very real resource, that can allow you to view the stress that you're going through as an opportunity to choose your values." - Kelly McGonigal "One of the great stress mindset techniques or strategies is to bring to mind your values in a moment of stress...The things that cause us the most stress are often the things that are most important to us...the roles, the relationships, the goals that we're striving for, they're gonna be the things that cause the most stress, and that also provide the most meaning." - Kelly McGonigal ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/fSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

The Toronto Raptors have a good one on their team in Alex Auerbach. He is helping the entire organization with their mental game and conducting the right environment and conditions. In this interview he talk about understanding culture building, developing habits and discipline and getting away from certain trends you see on social media.Alex websitehttps://www.alexauerbach.info/Follow him on Twitter @AlexAuerbackPhdhttps://twitter.com/alexauerbachphd?s=21&t=sU7xXiJ0gmTDezy03TTSKwAlex LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alexauerbachphdProgress is the only Goal clotheshttps://beball-jones.myshopify.com/products/unisex-tri-blend-crew-teeThe Mental Toughness Playbook ebookhttps://beball-jones.myshopify.com/products/mental-toughness-ebookFollow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Support the showShow some support for the showhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2008789/supporters/newFollow the Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beballjonespodcast Follow BeBall Jones on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook @BeBallJones Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beballjones/Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeBallJonesTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/TTPdAFqYm9/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeballJones0

Welcome to the Coaching Knife when we cut to the root of the matter. In this episode, we speak to Alex Auerbach, Senior Director of Wellness and Development, Toronto Raptors. Focusing on developing high performance, we are going to cut to the root on how to control your mind.Alex is a licensed counseling and sport psychologist, certified mental performance consultant, and board-certified coach working in professional sports. I've worked with elite teams and performers from a range of domains, including the NBA and NFL, Olympians, Army Special Forces, Fortune 5 Companies, and Venture-Backed Startups.His philosophy is to help everyone feel and perform their best and achieve their full potential.You can contact him on Twitter, Substack (joinunfairadvantage.com), and through the Perform newsletter: perform.beehiiv.com

Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors & Coach to elite athletes from the NBA, NFL, MLB, and the Olympics, as well as Fortune 5 companies, Dr. Alex Auerbach, is back with a new episode on how we can improve our physical and mental well-being by finding purpose in our pursuits. His alignment of goals with purpose, values, and identity helps us connect what we want to achieve to its deeper meaning. Check out Alex's podcast & newsletter Unfair Advantage Learn more about Alex's course Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation Episode 3 Quotable moments: 29:30 “When we start focusing on the title change or the pay raise or the new opportunity and the chance to climb the ladder and less on like this deeply meaningful, like, oh, I'm missing the chance to help people. Or I'm really focused on like scaling what I do and impacting as many people as possible.” 29:53 “I think the key is to stay locked in on the things that are lined up with your purpose, these meaningful goals that matter to you and sort of chipping away at it, right? Like, and if you feel yourself going down that path where you're making progress, you're gonna feel greater intrinsic motivation.” 37:33 “[Goals] are more about tapping into what would actually motivate you to become this person? Because chances are just changing the body composition by itself is probably not that motivating, because it's not super intimately, at least yet linked to your larger purpose.” ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/fSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, where he brings a wealth of experience in sports psychology and performance enhancement. Prior to joining the Raptors, Dr. Auerbach served as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. He has also worked with NCAA Division-I schools in the Pac-12, ACC, and Big 12, where his work has included serving as the performance consultant for a Conference USA bowl-winning football team, ACC championship team, and student-athletes who continued in professional sport and/or the Olympic games. Dr. Auerbach earned his doctoral degree in counselling psychology with a specialization in sport and performance psychology from the University of North Texas. He has published research and presented at international and national conferences, serves as a journal reviewer for the Journal of Athlete Development, and has been nominated for and served in leadership roles for the Association of Applied Sport Psychology and Clinical Counselling Sport Psychology Association. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, a Licensed Psychologist, and a member of the United States Olympic Sport Psychology Committee. Enjoy this episode where we delve into psychological flexibility! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-greg-wells/support

Dr. Alex Auerbach, Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors and coach to elite athletes from the NBA, NFL, MLB, and the Olympics, as well as Fortune 5 companies, presents a new episode on how to lead yourself. In this episode, Alex reveals a proven framework for leading yourself towards optimal health and achieving your goals. He emphasizes the importance of leading yourself first through self-regulation, planning, preparation, and managing any situation based on tools, context, and feedback. These essential life strategies provide feedback from our environment and body, allowing us to adjust accordingly and evaluate scenarios critically, ultimately improving our decision-making skills. Check out Alex's podcast & newsletter Unfair Advantage Learn more about Alex's course Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 2 Quotable Moments: 12:24 “I think [leading ourselves] really boils down to me to self-regulation. And that means is really two things. One, it means being able to kind of manage, direct, or control your thinking, feeling, and physiology, and as a result. And then two is to optimize how much you learn so that you can better execute the skills that you have on a regular basis.” 14:02 “Lead yourself first into the best, highest performer I can possibly be, so that I can give out everything I have to give to the world around me. That to me, is like true servant leadership. It's not, let me pick up everything for you.” 18:04 “Ultimately, like that's what high performance is. It's knowing what skills to use in what context, and so without context sensitivity, you're not gonna know what skills to use. You can't lead yourself first.” 19:19 “To me, that's what leading yourself is, right? It's about knowing like, how do I be the best me that I can be in each moment. And that involves reading the room essentially, right? Knowing yourself and then adjusting to the feedback from both places.” ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/fSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Alex Auerbach, the Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the NBA's Toronto Raptors, joins us to discuss his five-step plan to build resilience, thrive through adversity, and how we can learn and grow when the conditions around us don't support it. These evidenced-based ideas stem from Alex's extensive experience working with professional, collegiate, and Olympic athletes to help us cultivate internal awareness and have an intentional mindset for improved well-being no matter who you are. Check out Alex's podcast & newsletter Unfair Advantage Learn more about Alex's course Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation Episode 1 Quotable moments: 1:24 “It's [Resilence] just this attitude, this mindset, this approach. I'm gonna try to grow and evolve even if there's things happening in my environment or in my world that aren't the most conducive to that growth.” 06:28 “I'm listening to these steps, this is a lot of internal awareness having to take place. You have to be aware. You have to identify, you have to identify a trigger, a feeling, and actively appraise a situation. You know, think through the fact, if this happens again, how am I gonna respond?” 07:37 “But importantly, it doesn't have to be this big 50-minute, 60-minute, 90-minute investment to make reflection really work. It's just about slowing down enough to ask yourself some questions and go internal for a few minutes and actually think about what's going on for you and what you'd like to be doing differently, or what you'd like to keep doing and what you're learning.” 08:41 “The goal obviously we all have is to not repeat the same mistakes and to double down on the things that are working for us. And in general, those two things can lead to a little bit better. Stress management can lead to better well-being, and better mental health.” ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/fSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Championship Mindset Podcast we welcome Dr. Alex Auerbach. Ales is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. Prior to joining the Raptors, he was the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. In addition, Alex has worked with schools in the Pac-12, ACC, Big12, and Conference USA. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Alex Auerbach.

Dr. Alex Auerbach, director of wellness and development for the Toronto Raptors joins to talk about managing your environment for exceptional performance.

Sports Performance - Train Your Mind to Be Your Best in the Present w/ Alex Auerbach - BRT S04 EP11 (173) 3-12-2023   Things We Learned This Week Mindfullness - Be in the Present, use breathing techniques to anchor in Imposter Syndrome - Q of confidence Client Psychology (30%) vs Environment (70%) - take care of your health, get sleep Sunk Cost Fallacy - resources are gone, move on     Guest: Alex Auerbach, Sports Psychologist for the Toronto Rapters (NBA) https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexauerbachphd/ https://alexauerbach.info/ Performance psychologist working with the world's best performers | Building science-backed systems for health and high performance for elite athletes, executives, and organizations Area of Expertise Include: ·         Wellness & Performing Under Pressure ·         Leadership & High Performance ·         Mindset Training & Systems optimization   Alex is a counseling and performance psychologist currently working as an executive in professional sports. He's been fortunate to work with the best athletes in the world in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and the Olympics. Also with high performers in other domains – including elite military units, Fortune 500 Companies, and venture backed start-ups. In addition to his training as a psychologist, he also worked as a college football coach with 2 different NFL Teams. Alex collaborated as part of several venture-backed start-ups, working in a range of roles from consultant to C-Suite. Outside of work, Alex is the father of an incredible daughter, a dog, & a husband.   3 Mindsets that separate the best from the Rest:  Post - HERE      Notes: Seg 1 Alex works in sports performance. He is a trained psychologist working for the Toronto Raptors. Works with elite athletes, teaching them how to perform under pressure. Star athletes could be pitchers, basketball players or any other major sport. He has also worked as a consultant with executives, start-up founders, and military types.   He helps them through any psychological stops, like self-doubt, or poor habits. Common things are confidence and imposter syndrome. Alex works with athletes to create behavior changes and build high performance habits.   Alex must ask Qs to determine how he can help. What story are you telling yourself?   Everyone needs a coach, and training to develop skills for their unique situations.   Diagnosis - What's the problem, what's the most pressing issue?   Change the thinking, working with risks and discomfort. One must understand how their mindset affects their behavior. We all want to be doing meaningful work.   Everyone is human, so they have to learn to be grounded. Star athletes unfortunately are significant people with lots of fame and talent, and it can be lonely at the top. It can be difficult to connect with others.   Alex works to bring them back to their values. Blend the ‘who you are', with ‘what you do'. How you achieved that success and who helped.   Alex councils individuals and groups. The group dynamic is different as a multiple people must align on core values to help the group achieve a goal.   Seg 2 Alex is originally from Arizona, currently lives in Toronto. He studied at the University of Arizona in the athletic department as an undergrad. He took a job after in New England as an assistant football coach. Then decided football coach was not the career calling, and went back to school. He has worked around the country in universities in North Texas (got his PhD), and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (his residency), and back to U of A in Tucson.   Since 2020 has worked for the Toronto Raptors NBA basketball team. He had to get a work visa like any other employee. Sports psychologists are very common now in all pro sports like the NFL NBA NHL, and also at the big university schools. Long term, Alex may want to work in climate tech.   One of the most famous is Dr. Brett McKay at University of Alabama. They institute Coach Nick Saban's – Process: Practitioners of process thinking focus on the present instead of past events or future outcomes, and believe that all actions one takes in life, regardless of how trivial they may seem, affect the desired outcome.   Example of Dr. McCabe's work: 4 Ways to Endure the Chaos and Emerge a Warrior - Click HERE   Alex also works with people in business fields, like CEOs of Fortune 500 Companies. There is lots of pressure to perform and always raise profitability of a business. He also has worked with startups who need to do a big fundraise.   Alex works on the mental process, focus on the task at hand. Determine what is tangible like action steps to get it done. It is easy to be paralyzed by all of the possibilities when you focus on the goal. Control your actions day to day.   Better to focus on the process and what you control - then to focus on an outcome which can have lots of factors that are out of your control. One can be overwhelmed by all the factors that go into an outcome. You may not achieve the goal.     Seg 3 Imposter Syndrome is a very common confidence issue with lots of people who have success. Question one asks is do I belong? Do you want to manage the ambiguity? You made is somewhere, but unsure if you deserve to be there.   You may have gotten away from your core skills, and have been coasting. You were getting by, but now it is not working.   Ways to work on this are – 1. focus on past success with wins past experience and be proud of the win leverage the strengths. 2. best to be intentional, what you do to accomplish the task. 3. Your values what do you want to be known for.   Pull from your evergreen well of accomplishments. Non-conscious processes in the brain to work for you, what is your default network. This network monitors how aligned you are with your goals.   Freely Determined by Dr. Ken Sheldon is a book that discusses this. Tilt the brain towards what you're after on a conscious and unconscious way.   Player works towards goals, you always have an internal compass to know what your true north is. Discover your true north. There's a great 30 for 30 about what would it be about.   Client Psychology vs Client Environment: 70% of your behavior is influenced by your environment. Understand that external factors (coach, Mgr, equipment, etc) affect success. High performers have to control not only their mind, but their environment.   Olympians complain most about conditions stopping them from achieving their goals. They need a coach that encourages them and brings out the best. Good coach also removes any external factors blocking top performers. Understands how to challenge and create the right environment for success.   Phil Jackson (great NBA Coach) is known as the Zen Master for bringing out the full potential of top athletes to win 11 championships.     Seg 4 How do you measure performance? Does the athlete feel better when learning psychological angles?   An athlete cannot control playing time, so Alex will check to see how they feel, get feedback. Do they feel more confident? Have a better mindset?   Mindfulness Meditation - the mind wanders to Past or Future events, so you want to bring the mind back to the Present. Redirect the mind. To do this, through focus training and breathing work. Mental reps to redirect the mid and strengthen the connection to the present.   Focus Training Routine: 5 to 10 minutes, 3 to 5x / week for 6 weeks - change the wiring in the brain   Performance is based on being in the here and now, being present. Practice being in the present. Use an anchor to the present, by using a mantra or transcendental meditation.   Breath work, regulate autonomic nervous system, a.k.a. mindfulness. Techniques are the Box or Birthday Candle. Breath can be an anchor to stay in the present.   You always want to pay attention to your health, sleep 7 to 8 hours a night. Sleep cleans the brain during REM sleep. Hydration – drink lots of water. Also exercise, which cleans the nervous system. Spend time with loved ones.   Spend time in nature, 20 minutes 3x / week. Reset your stress levels.   Other ways to reset, write in a journal daily. Write down 3 – 5 things you are grateful for. You want to do a balanced critique of yourself. Ask 3 Qs – what did I do today that I want to: keep doing / do differently / learn from.   Work on your decision making process. Self regulated learning to spot bias or ‘thinking traps'. Careful not to get caught up in black and white thinking, and work to detach from this.   Sunk Cost Fallacy is also very common. It's hard to believe that the resources are gone, so it's fruitless to try and get it back. Do not double down on a bad decision, let it go.     Bonus Loss Aversion – mentally ‘spend more time in the past leads to more problems'   Do you want to have baselines for defaults in your Decision process? Work to review decisions and assess quickly with no judgment good & bad.   Let it go. To be great, must be able to quickly forget what went wrong, and refocus on the situation at hand. Have baseline default actions of pas successes to recover.   Most sports performances are odds based, so top athletes need to understand how to recover from mistakes, and move past it. Dwelling on mistakes does not help.   If you mentally ‘spend more time in the past, it leads to more problems'.     Related Show: Management Accelerator w/ Dave Kline - BRT S03 EP44 (143) 9-11-2022   Guest: Dave Kline https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkline/ https://maven.com/dave-kline/new-manager-accelerator Bio: (x-Bridgewater Associates, x-Moody's Analytics, x-PwC Consulting) has run large, global strategic and operational teams for the last 2 decades. He has a BSEE from Bucknell University and an MBA from NYU's Stern School. Find him on Twitter @dklineii or LinkedIn, writing about management tactics, leadership lessons, and the evolution of online learning.   Clip – Determine the vision of the company, what's your mission? Design the company and recruit the types of people you want to work there. Remove fiction to get to the result faster. Good analogy is studying next say then, head coach of Alabama. Always talks about the process and having systems for everything you do. Also a master recruiter, really knows how to look for talent. Then knows how to sell them on playing at Alabama. Telling recruits were to win with or without you, but it will be better if you're there. Also the talk that since Alabama has so much talent you may or may not play. When it be better to know that even in practice you are competing against the best, prepares you for life and going pro. Sabin checks the character of all recruits, talks with seven people they know before he even talks of the recruit.   Full Show: HERE   BRT Business: HERE    BRT Marketing: HERE  BRT Sports:  HERE    ‘Best Of' Topic: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Best+of+BRT   Thanks for Listening. 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Alex Auerbach is a Licensed Counseling and Sport Psychologist, he's a Certified Mental Performance Consultant and Board-Certified Coach working in professional sports. He's worked with elite teams and performers from a range of domains, including the NBA and the NFL, Olympians, Army Special Forces, Fortune 5 companies, and venture-backed start-ups. Currently, he is the Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this conversation, we do a deep dive into the world of Sport Psychology, we talk a lot about leadership and culture, and how individuals in teams need to work from the inside out and develop the mindset they need to be at their best, and how environments can impact us from the outside in. Alex is my kind of thinker. He loves to think about and research and study science and best practices that exist in psychology. We both are extremely curious and passionate about what makes teams great and how do we create environments for individuals to unlock their potential.   Alex had a number of amazing insights during our conversation. Some of them include: “We need to position the people around athletes and peak performers to facilitate the performance, to be enhancing of performance” (5:45). “Athletes report the single biggest thing stopping them from peak performance is the organizational stuff” (6:30). “The environment is responsible for developing talent” (6:55). “I wish I could say there was one right way to do it, but this is just the way that it works for me” (11:00). “My role is to make sure everyone has what they need from a mental health standpoint and a mental performance standpoint. That also means that I'm not all things to all people; I can't be all things to all people” (13:15). “To be an elite athlete requires a really really high degree of self-regulation” (17:30). “Mental health is the foundation of peak performance” (20:30). “Taking care of your mental health is about leaving more room for you to be a peak performer” (21:40). “We're all feeling something all the time” (24:15). “[Emotion] is a part of the human experience. We're not going to get rid of it, we're not going to fight it” (24:25). “Acceptance is if in fact there is nothing you can do to change the situation, then it is being willing to sit with the discomfort as long as you're moving towards something that you care about” (27:10). “Making the main thing the main thing is really important” (31:20). “The people who are happiest are the people whose experience matches their expectations” (33:50). “Norms are what you accept” (38:45). “A leader is a person who's willing to use themselves to help others get better” (52:05). “The best teammates are the ones who are [leading] behind the scenes, under the radar, who know what buttons to push and levers to pull to get the most out of their teammates” (53:30). “You can win a championship one year without leadership. I'm not sure you can build a dynasty without leadership” (53:45). “My [unfair advantage] is being able to see a system and break it down in parts and see how things fit together and identify what levers to pull and things to move that can make a big change and do it in a behind the scenes way” (59:50). “Adversity does tend to bring out people's real strengths” (1:03:10). “The people who have the best time at work are the people who get to use a strength every day and people who generally feel energized by what they're getting to do, and the two go hand-in-hand” (1:05:30).   Additionally, you can follow Alex on Twitter and LinkedIn. You can also find the Unfair Advantage website here Thank you so much to Alex for coming on the podcast! I wrote a book called “Shift Your Mind” that was released in October of 2020, and you can order it on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Additionally, I have launched a company called Strong Skills, and I encourage you to check out our new website https://www.strongskills.co/. If you liked this episode and/or any others, please follow me on Twitter: @brianlevenson or Instagram: @Intentional_Performers. Thanks for listening.

Most offices are rife with sports metaphors, from hitting the target to being a team player. There's a lot we can learn from athletes and those who train them about performance and mental health. And high-profile athletes from Michael Phelps to Simone Biles have contributed to the broader conversation around mental health in recent years due to their openness about their struggles.  In this episode, we speak with performance psychologist Alex Auerbach, who works with the Toronto Raptors, about how he helps athletes work through their mental challenges and keeps them performing at a high level.  Plus, we hear from former NFL star Ryan Mundy about why he started Alkeme Health, a startup focusing on eliminating health disparities for the black community.

Welcome back! This week I'm thrilled to share 3 more interviews that I have done with some of the highest performing individuals on the planet. Last week's episode was one of our most popular ever so we're continuing the discussion! Here we talk to Mental Health and Performance coach Dr. Alex Auerbach, Dr. Ivan Joseph and Navy Seal Stephen Drum. I wanted to share these conversations with you so that you can use the tools, tactics and strategies that these world-class performers have used with such great success. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dr-greg-wells/support

Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and development at NBA team Toronto Raptors. In this role he focuses on supporting the team in developing their psychological performance both on and off the court. Timestamp's02:00 - Introduction to previous roles in cur college sports and current role with Toronto Raptors04:00 - The difference between clinical psychology and performance-based psychology06:12: - 7 strands of wellness and elite performance22:57 - The role of sports leaders in creating a performance culture/environment36:10 - Optimal psychological profile for elite team performance39:10 - Use Michael Jordan as an example for elite performance and team culture43:10 - The future of performance psychology and how it effects how we think, feel and live.If you have interests in sports psychology, elite performance or basketball please see below some additional episodes that may be of interest:113 - Tony Miller - Coaching basketball via a constraints led approach112 - Kris Goodman - Psychology in the MLB101 - Alex Sarama - Coaching basketball across the globe84 - Dr Rob Bell - Managing self-talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Alex provides you with a 3-step framework for leveraging stress to improve performance. Alex also discusses the four stress mindsets, how they impact performance and the three steps to performing in the clutch. Check out Alex's podcast & newsletter Unfair Advantage Learn more about Alex's course Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation _____________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement in your life to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.   On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago and has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.   Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/  ______________________________________________________________ QUOTES   “The key is using stress and adapting to it and improving. That's what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” - Dr. Erik Korem   "Stress is your brain and body preparing you to do something effortful." Dr. Alex Auerbach “I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you're leading, you're a leader. If you're swimming, you're a swimmer, if you're driving, you're a driver. If you're leading, you're by definition, a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to decide or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it's your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce "Attention is the currency of performance." - Dr. Peter Haberl “That's what I've discovered in the lives of brilliant, prolific, healthy creatives, is that they have networks of people they leverage in the course of their work. That they learn from, that they were challenged by, that they gave great insight and purview into their own life and work, in such a way that they were able to receive feedback that helped them get better at what they do.” - Todd Henry "Restful and fulfilling sleep enables you to grow, adapt, and thrive. It creates the conditions for adaptation, so you can pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty." - Dr. Erik Korem "Most exercise programs fail, not because the reps and sets are poorly designed, but because the program doesn't adjust for how much stress your body can adapt to that day! That's why Dr. Chris Morris' research and practical application of fluid periodization is the key for unlocking your performance potential." - Dr. Erik KoremSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Alex provides you with a 3-step framework for leveraging stress to improve performance. Alex also discusses the four stress mindsets, how they impact performance and the three steps to performing in the clutch. Check out Alex's podcast & newsletter Unfair Advantage Learn more about Alex's course Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation _____________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement in your life to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.   On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago and has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.   Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/  ______________________________________________________________ QUOTES   “The key is using stress and adapting to it and improving. That's what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” - Dr. Erik Korem   "Stress is your brain and body preparing you to do something effortful." Dr. Alex Auerbach “I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you're leading, you're a leader. If you're swimming, you're a swimmer, if you're driving, you're a driver. If you're leading, you're by definition, a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to decide or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it's your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce "Attention is the currency of performance." - Dr. Peter Haberl “That's what I've discovered in the lives of brilliant, prolific, healthy creatives, is that they have networks of people they leverage in the course of their work. That they learn from, that they were challenged by, that they gave great insight and purview into their own life and work, in such a way that they were able to receive feedback that helped them get better at what they do.” - Todd Henry "Restful and fulfilling sleep enables you to grow, adapt, and thrive. It creates the conditions for adaptation, so you can pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty." - Dr. Erik Korem "Most exercise programs fail, not because the reps and sets are poorly designed, but because the program doesn't adjust for how much stress your body can adapt to that day! That's why Dr. Chris Morris' research and practical application of fluid periodization is the key for unlocking your performance potential." - Dr. Erik KoremSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, Alex explains how to move past thoughts, emotions, and feelings to take committed actions rooted in your values, leveraging the framework of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Check out Alex's podcast & newsletter Unfair Advantage Learn more about Alex's course Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation _____________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement in your life to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.   On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago and has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.   Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/  ______________________________________________________________ QUOTES   “The key is using stress and adapting to it and improving. That's what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” - Dr. Erik Korem   "Stress is your brain and body preparing you to do something effortful." Dr. Alex Auerbach “I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you're leading, you're a leader. If you're swimming, you're a swimmer, if you're driving, you're a driver. If you're leading, you're by definition, a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to decide or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it's your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce "Attention is the currency of performance." - Dr. Peter Haberl “That's what I've discovered in the lives of brilliant, prolific, healthy creatives, is that they have networks of people they leverage in the course of their work. That they learn from, that they were challenged by, that they gave great insight and purview into their own life and work, in such a way that they were able to receive feedback that helped them get better at what they do.” - Todd Henry "Restful and fulfilling sleep enables you to grow, adapt, and thrive. It creates the conditions for adaptation, so you can pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty." - Dr. Erik Korem "Most exercise programs fail, not because the reps and sets are poorly designed, but because the program doesn't adjust for how much stress your body can adapt to that day! That's why Dr. Chris Morris' research and practical application of fluid periodization is the key for unlocking your performance potential." - Dr. Erik KoremSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. In this episode, we discuss the seven dimensions of wellness that will enable you to leverage stress for growth. Alex also explains why play is one of the missing links to improving mental health and performance. Check out Alex's podcast & newsletter Unfair Advantage Learn more about Alex's course Sign up for Erik's weekly newsletter - Adaptation _____________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement in your life to become the most healthy, resilient, impactful version of yourself.   On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago and has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.   Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - https://erikkoremhpcoach.activehosted.com/f/  ______________________________________________________________ QUOTES   “The key is using stress and adapting to it and improving. That's what high performance is to me, the ability to adapt rapidly so you can achieve your potential. There are five key pillars to creating the conditions for adaptability: sleep, exercise, mental resilience, nutrition, and community/relationships.” - Dr. Erik Korem   "Stress is your brain and body preparing you to do something effortful." Dr. Alex Auerbach “I maybe have a different concept on leadership. To me, leading is a verb. If you're leading, you're a leader. If you're swimming, you're a swimmer, if you're driving, you're a driver. If you're leading, you're by definition, a leader. I define leading as being looked to in a particular moment to decide or perform an action based on your unique gifts and abilities. So by that definition, everybody is a leader. All rank and role really describe is how many people are hoping you get it right when it's your turn to wear the weight.” - Clint Bruce "Attention is the currency of performance." - Dr. Peter Haberl “That's what I've discovered in the lives of brilliant, prolific, healthy creatives, is that they have networks of people they leverage in the course of their work. That they learn from, that they were challenged by, that they gave great insight and purview into their own life and work, in such a way that they were able to receive feedback that helped them get better at what they do.” - Todd Henry "Restful and fulfilling sleep enables you to grow, adapt, and thrive. It creates the conditions for adaptation, so you can pursue audacious goals and thrive in uncertainty." - Dr. Erik Korem "Most exercise programs fail, not because the reps and sets are poorly designed, but because the program doesn't adjust for how much stress your body can adapt to that day! That's why Dr. Chris Morris' research and practical application of fluid periodization is the key for unlocking your performance potential." - Dr. Erik KoremSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome back! This week I'm really excited to share a short interview I did with Sports Psychology expert Dr. Alex Auerbach. Alex is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, and has worked for 7 years providing clinical care, crisis intervention, and performance consultation for professional, collegiate, and Olympic athletes, as well as coaching staff, medical staff, and sports administration. In this amazing conversation, we dig into mental recovery and regeneration, sports psychology, and the athlete's mind. You can learn more about Alex at his website. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dr-greg-wells/support

Mental Health And Sports Psychology In The NBA With Dr. Alex AuerbachDr. Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. He joined the Toronto Raptors after serving as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. Dr. Auerbach has worked with NCAA Division-I schools in the Pac-12, ACC, Big 12, and Conference USA.Dr. Auerbach earned his doctoral degree in counseling psychology with a specialization in sports and performance psychology from the University of North Texas. He received a Master's in Business Administration from Salve Regina University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of Arizona.Dr. Auerbach is a member of the American Psychological Association's Division 47 (Exercise and Sport Psychology) and Division 17 (Counseling Psychology), as well as the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. Dr. Auerbach is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, a Licensed Psychologist, and a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry.Most people often associate athletes as formidable forces due to their excellent performances in their sports. But like any human being, athletes also have a soft side to bear. All aspects of their life need care. Sports psychologists address the mental health conditions of athletes. In this episode, John welcomes Dr. Alex Auerbach, the director of wellness and development for the Toronto Raptors. As a sports psychologist, Alex helps athletes cope with all issues that they need to overcome to reach their peak performance. Whether these issues include pressures involving their careers or some personal dilemmas that hinder them from achieving their goals, he makes sure that athletes deal with these aspects with mindfulness and self-regulated learning. His background in football has made him more empathetic toward what professional athletes are dealing with in the sports arena. His educational background is also aligned with his passion. He received his doctoral degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of North Texas. He is also a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sports Psychology Registry and the American Psychological Association Division 7. [Timecodes]02:53 Dr. Alex Auerbach got involved with sports psychology by focusing on his passion. 05:13 NBA has a wellness program. 07:33 What does Alex's day-to-day look like?09:27 What is sports psychology?12:20 What is the best advice for athletes?15:11 What is self-regulated learning?17:40 What does the United States Olympic Committee Sports Psychology Registry do?18:40 What is Alex's advice for professionals aiming for a career in sports psychology?24:40 The environment influences human behavior. 28:43 Alex shares his self-care tips. Additional ResourcesReach out to Dr. Alex Auerbach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexauerbach/ Rate the show: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider providing an honest rating of the show here www.mentalhealthtodayshow.com/reviews/new Your review will really help the show reach more people - thank you! Learn more about John Cordray at www.johncordray.com Disclaimer: The Mental Health Today Show is for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as therapy. If you are seeking therapy, please contact a licensed therapist for help.Support the show

EP 52: Alex Auerbach, Sr. Director of Wellness and Development at Toronto Raptors

Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. He joined the Toronto Raptors after serving as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. Dr. Auerbach has worked with NCAA Division-I schools in the Pac-12, ACC, Big 12, and Conference USA. Dr. Auerbach earned his doctoral degree in counseling psychology with a specialization in sport and performance psychology from the University of North Texas. He received a Master's in Business Administration from Salve Regina University and a Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Dr. Auerbach is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, a Licensed Psychologist, and a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry.  In this interview, Alex and Cindra discuss:  The 3 mindsets that separate the best from the rest  How stress can be enhancing  The case against self-affirmations  The reason we should fall in love with boredom   Why we need a dash of fixed mindset  HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/506  FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/  FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong  TO REACH DR ALEX:  Alex Auerbach | LinkedIn  Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901   

Neil is joined by Alex Auerbach the Senior Director of Wellness and Development at the Toronto Raptors in the NBA to talk about his role at the highest level, how it can transfer down to community sport, his partnership with a previous guest and most importantly the Question of the Podcast!

Dr. Alex Auerbach is a Sports Psychologist and Director of Wellness and Development for the basketball team, Toronto Raptors. Before working with the Raptors, he was the Director of Clinical and Sports Psychology for the University of Arizona. He's a huge fan of Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy —also called ACT — for optimizing both the performance and mental health of athletes. He works with athletes on self-awareness, and emotional regulation and helps them understand and even name and ground their often difficult feelings. Mindfulness is a core pillar in all his work. He shares some of the great research that's been done suggesting that mindfulness can lead to optimal performance and, possibly, to the all-important flow state. There are so many stressors in the life of a professional athlete — and these tools are a great way to help manage stress and tension as well as being more resilient to the ups and downs that are a natural part of life.

In this AD Insider LIVE | Thursday 30 episode, presented by HomeTown Ticketing, we sat down with Dr. Alex Auerbach, Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors.In this episode, we covered the following topics: Developing a belief in me, you, us; creating a healthy AND high-performing environment; and turning a vision into reality.Support the show

Alex Auerbach is sport psychologist and Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, an elite basketball team based in Canada. In this conversation we discuss the nature of coaching and psychological support for individuals and teams. We uncover intriguing parallels between our experiences in sports coaching and GP training. 

In Episode 65 of the 4D Athletes Podcast, Jim and Jason are joined by Alex Auerbach to discuss how to create an unfair advantage within the rules Alex is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, where he is responsible for all things mental health, mental performance and off-court development for players and staff. He joined the Raptors after serving as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. Alex has worked with NCAA Division-I schools in the Pac-12, ACC, Big 12, and Conference USA, where his work has included serving as the performance consultant for a Conference USA bowl-winning football team, ACC championship team, and student-athletes who continued in professional sport and/or the Olympic games. He earned his doctoral degree in counseling psychology with a specialization in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of North Texas. Connect with Alex on LinkedIn Here https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexauerbach/ Check out Alex's website here https://athleticintel.com/team/alex-auerbach-ph-d-mba/ #mentalhealth #mentalperformance #Raptors #psychology #sports #performance --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/4dathletes/message

Sign Up for the Zoom with Doug Lemov & Stu Singer: Topic: Getting Tactics, Technique, and Psychology to Transfer Sign Up: https://www.cuttingedgecoach.com/offers/DsiLLj32 Get the podcast notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast Learn more or Sign Up for the next cohort: cuttingedgecoach.com/cohorts Sign Up or Join the Waitlist for a book club: CGTBookClubs.com About Dr. Alex Auerbach: Dr. Alex Auerbach is a Sports Psychologist and the Director of Performance and Wellness for the Toronto Raptors. He joined the Toronto Raptors after serving as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. Dr. Auerbach has worked with NCAA Division-I schools in the Pac-12, ACC, Big 12, and Conference USA. He earned his doctoral degree in counseling psychology with a specialization in sport and performance psychology from the University of North Texas. He is a member of several professional organizations and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, a Licensed Psychologist, and a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. Connect with Dr. Alex Auerbach: Twitter: @AlexAuerbachPhD Connect with us: @CECoaching_ @LukeGromer luke@cuttingedgecoach.com

Get the podcast notes: CuttingEdgeCoach.com/podcast Learn more or Sign Up for the next cohort: cuttingedgecoach.com/cohorts Sign Up or Join the Waitlist for a book club: CGTBookClubs.com About Dr. Alex Auerbach: Dr. Alex Auerbach is a Sports Psychologist and the Director of Performance and Wellness for the Toronto Raptors. He joined the Toronto Raptors after serving as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. Dr. Auerbach has worked with NCAA Division-I schools in the Pac-12, ACC, Big 12, and Conference USA. He earned his doctoral degree in counseling psychology with a specialization in sport and performance psychology from the University of North Texas. He is a member of several professional organizations and is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant, a Licensed Psychologist, and a member of the United States Olympic Committee Sport Psychology Registry. Connect with Dr. Alex Auerbach: Twitter: @AlexAuerbachPhD Connect with us: @CECoaching_ @LukeGromer luke@cuttingedgecoach.com

Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He joined the Raptors after serving as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. In January 2022, Alex and I will be launching Unfair Advantage, our newsletter designed to bring together psychology and coaching. You can register your email now at codyroyle.com/unfair You can follow Alex on Twitter. Where Others Won't is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker. Learn more about Cody at: www.codyroyle.com

I'm delighted to speak to Dr Alex Auerbach in this week's episode. Alex is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, where he is responsible for all things mental health, mental performance and off-court development for players and staff. He joined the Raptors after serving as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. Alex has worked with NCAA Division-I schools in the Pac-12, ACC, Big 12, and Conference USA, where his work has included serving as the performance consultant for a Conference USA bowl-winning football team, ACC championship team, and student-athletes who continued in professional sport and/or the Olympic games. He earned his doctoral degree in counselling psychology with a specialisation in Sport and Performance Psychology from the University of North Texas.

Episode 24 welcomed Dr. Alex Auerbach, the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. We worked through the current sport psychology landscape, the nature of the Raptors' team stance on mental wellness, and how we, as spectators and fans, can all change the way we approach talking candidly about our mental struggles. NBA's Mind Health program: https://mindhealth.nba.com/ Closer Mentality: UNCENSORED: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJuZfwIP9ny-WIqpcUaQnWA

Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. He joins Neil to talk about all things "north of the neck" for elite athletes. They cover sleep, self-care, the drive that can lead athletes to incredible injury recoveries, and even  the psychology behind performance-enhancing drugs.

Dr. Marc Bubbs interviews Alex Auerbach, PhD, the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors who holds a doctoral degree in counseling psychology with a specialization in sport and performance psychology. Summary of The Episode 3:45 – Alex’s educational and coaching background 10:10 – The ‘achievement motivation’ framework 14:15 – Climbing the ladder in sports: mindfulness and environment 18:20 – Mindfulness techniques – where to start? 20:20 – Reframing: putting Experience Into Perspective 23:45 – How our language impacts our outcomes 27:10 – ‘You’re so talented!” Unconcsiously perpetuating a ‘fixed’ mindset 30:05 – Team-Effectiveness literature: what makes teams work. 35:25 – Culture disruption: The mismatch between what people are preaching and what they’re practicing…” 42:00 – Identifying team or organizational values 52:00 – How technology impact our mindset and anxiety 56:45 – The next frontier in mental performance Watch the FULL EPISODE and SHORT CLIPS on YouTube >> Performance Nutrition Podcast. Question? Reach out to @DrBubbs on Twitter and Instagram.

Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors. He joined the Toronto Raptors after serving as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. He has worked with NCAA Division-I schools in the Pac-12, ACC, Big 12, and Conference USA. Alex earned his doctoral degree in counselling psychology with a specialization in sport and performance psychology from the University of North Texas. * About The Immunity Docuseries: Never has it been so critical and obvious that our health and immunity have to be a top priority. It's now up to us to make a choice: continue down a path of disease or do everything possible be to be at our peak health. Some of the questions explored in this series include: How can we be resilient to diseases and viruses to come? What actions can we take today to achieve peak immunity? What are the non-negotiables to building immunity? * This podcast wouldn't be possible without the support of Thrive Performance & Regenerative Medicine. A team prepared to go all-in with you to craft a personalized health plan to achieve your peak health. Book a free consult to start your health transformation at - https://thrivemedicineclinic.com/ * Thrive Medicine - @thrivemedicine Dr. Rhet Langley - @rhetmd Dr. Phillip Gallegos - @phillipgallegos_md Marc Champagne - @mchampagne

One of the aspirations of those working in mental health is that we can have conversations around mental health and illness as comfortably as we have conversations around physical health and illness.  The idea of mental fitness is one that can mirror physical fitness in talking about how one approaches taking care of their mental health.  Dr. Alex Auerbach discusses the concept of mental fitness and how this can help athletes understand the importance of maintaining and even improving mental health.

Dr. Alex Auerbach joined the Toronto Raptors as the Director of Wellness and Development in May 2020, after spending the previous two years serving as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. Alex is a former football coach-turned-sports psychologist who specializes in sport and performance psychology, and has worked with elite athletes at every level of competition including NCAA Division 1 colleges, multiple professional sports organizations, and Olympic athletes over the past decade. In this interview, Evan Burk speaks with Alex about how leaders can maximize their leadership potential and feel more comfortable in their roles. They discuss: 2:15 | Alex's leadership evolution over his career 4:45 | How organizations and leaders can develop relationships with their people 7:00 | Trusting your instincts as a young leader 9:00 | Real leadership = doing what you need to do for somebody else to be the best 14:00 | Building trust through consistency 17:30 | The importance of honesty and integrity with your team 19:00 | People wanting honesty from their leaders 21:30 | Developing a Self-Reflection practice to improve your leadership 22:15 | Where Alex sees coaches can make improvements 27:00 | Differences in leadership from players vs. coaches 31:00 | The value of radical transparency in people that surround coaches 34:30 | "Not everyone has earned a right to have a voice in the culture" 37:30 | Alex's decision-making process and how he makes tough decisions Connect with Alex: Twitter  

What's better than two sports junkies with Ph.D.'s? How about three! On today's show, we welcome Alex Auerbach, director of wellness and development for the Toronto Raptors, to talk about NBA vs. NFL player psychology, mental health, evaluating team chemistry, and the success of the Toronto Raptors.1:05 What does a director of counseling and wellness for the Raptors do? 6:10 Strategies of counseling in basketball vs. football 8:35 Teaching players resilience 13:35 Athletic, emotional regulation 21:15 Measuring athletic IQ 28:30 Using individual metrics to improve team play 30:40 Mental health and sports 41:40 Raptors team culture Follow Alex on Twitter at @AlexAuerbachPhD   Head Games is a podcast that covers current events in sports and how psychology can create a unique and enlightening perspective. Along with our guests, we provide professional psychological and sports perspectives that any fan can enjoy.   ✩ LISTEN ✩   SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/2HNjhVs APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/39nk4rh    ✩ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ✩   https://twitter.com/headgamespsych ✩ BEN & BRET'S BLOG ✩   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us --- Credits: Host: Bret Levine and Ben Rosenberg Producer: Brett Glatman PR & Social Media: Delaney Jobe Editor: Jakob Roston

For Alex Auerbach, it's all about the people. As the director of wellness and development for the Toronto Raptors, Auerbach spends his days building a strong workplace culture and supporting resilience and mental performance among players, coaches, and staff. Being able to make a tangible difference in people's lives has always been appealing to him, he says. By helping those he works with develop the skills and tools they need to be successful in both sports and life, he's able to follow his passion daily. Looking back on the different organizations he's worked with over the years, the one thing each and every one of the successful teams had in common was that they took a people-centered approach. It's important to spend time getting to know the people you're working with, Auerbach says. While it's natural to enter into professional and personal relationships with goals in mind, it's critical to set those aside and co-create a relationship that's beneficial to all. Support the show by using code PODCAST for 15% off at CompeteEveryDay.com!

Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development with the Toronto Raptors. Auerbach is an experienced professional with a history in the sports industry who earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) focused in Counseling and Sport Psychology from University of North Texas. Previously, Auerbach worked with the University of Arizona as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology. Make sure to follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexauerbachphd --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/athleteevolved/support