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When the pressure is on, the difference between success and failure often comes down to the power of the mind. In this episode, Dr. Michael Gervais, a renowned high-performance psychologist, explores the science of mental mastery and how elite athletes and leaders achieve peak performance. Drawing on years of experience working with some of the world's top performers, Michael delves into the habits, mindsets, and strategies that allow individuals to thrive under pressure. He highlights the importance of cultivating mental toughness, maintaining focus under stress, and developing resilience to not just survive, but to excel in any high-stakes environment. In this episode, Darius and Dr. Michael will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to High Performance Psychology (03:00) The Journey of Dr. Michael Gervais (09:59) Understanding Anxiety in Athletes (19:51) The Evolution of Sports Psychology (30:04) Building a High-Performance Culture (31:00) Building Mental Skills for Performance (32:11) The Role of Culture in High Performance (35:38) Maximizing Individual Potential in Teams (39:46) Mindfulness as a Foundation for Success (46:45) Creating a High-Performance Culture (51:51) The Importance of Recovery in Performance (57:02) Overcoming Internal Barriers to Greatness Dr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist, national bestselling author, and a leading authority on the connection between the mind and human performance. With over 20 years of experience, he has worked with world-class performers and organizations, crafting mental skills frameworks that empower individuals, teams, and organizations to excel under pressure. His impact spans diverse fields, from coaching Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks to supporting Olympians across five Games, including USA Surfing in Tokyo 2021. Dr. Michael's clients also include world record holders, MVPs, celebrated musicians, and Fortune 50 CEOs, solidifying his influence on the global stage. Sponsored by: Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/Darius.  Connect with Dr. Michael: Website: https://findingmastery.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelgervais  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgervais/  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-mastery-with-dr-michael-gervais/id1025326955  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript: rmad.ac/AIAe064Katherine Beattie is a Los Angeles born television writer/producer and action sports enthusiast. While she has spent most of her professional career writing police procedurals, she considers herself a comedian at heart. But regardless of what she's writing, Katherine is a champion for authentic and nuanced portrayals of Disabled People and other historically excluded communities on screen, and for their inclusion behind the scenes.As one of the pioneers of wheelchair motocross (WCMX), Katherine was the first woman in the world to land a backflip on a wheelchair. She competes on the Adaptive Surfing Professionals World Tour, and is a member of USA Surfing's parasurfing national team. She will represent Team USA at her 4th ISA World Parasurfing Championships this November in Huntington Beach.Connect with Katherine:Katherine Beattie (@ktbeattie) • Instagram photos and videosConnect with the Rocky Mountain ADA Center at RockyMountainADA.org or find us on social media. Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or anywhere else you get your podcasts!

About This EpisodeIn the realm of high performance and personal development, few things resonate more deeply than the pursuit of authenticity and the boldness required to achieve it. Our latest episode featuring Dr. Michael Gervais, a high-performance psychologist, delves into these very concepts, exploring the profound impact of a bold mindset on our capacity to excel in life's various arenas. Michael begins by deconstructing the notion of boldness, presenting it as a deep expression of one's true self, unencumbered by the fear of judgment or failure. Michael also dives into an exploration of mastery and the pivotal role mindset plays in achieving it. He draws an analogy with gravity—an invisible yet undeniable force—emphasizing that mastering a craft is not just about skill execution but about developing a profound understanding of oneself. Michael also discusses the concept of FOPO- fear of other people's opinions- and its effect on boldness and high performance. He delves into the neurological underpinnings of our desire for social acceptance and the psychological tug-of-war between the need for belonging and the pursuit of authenticity. Tune in for an inspiring call to overcome the weight of societal expectations, highlighting the power of truth-telling and the courage required to step into our authentic selves towards peak performance.  About Michael GervaisDr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist, author and one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. Over the course of a 20-year career working with world class performers and organizations, Dr. Gervais has developed a framework for the mental skills and practices that allow organizations, teams and individuals to thrive in pressure-packed environments. Gervais' influence can be felt across many touchpoints of popular culture. His clients include the NFL's Super Bowl Champions, Seattle Seahawks, world record holders, Olympians, MVPs from every major sport, internationally acclaimed music artists, and Fortune 50 CEO's. Gervais has worked across three summer Olympic Games (Tokyo, Rio, London) and two winter Olympic Games as a high-performance psychologist supporting Team USA, most recently for USA Surfing in Tokyo 2021. Dr. Gervais is the host of the Finding Mastery podcast that explores the psychology of the world's most extraordinary thinkers and doers. In the top 1% of podcasts globally, Finding Mastery crossed the 25 million downloads milestone in 2021. Gervais has an upcoming book, The First Rule of Mastery, that's being published by Harvard Business Review Press in November 2023. Previously, Gervais wrote an Audible Original, Compete to Create: An Approach to Living and Leading Authentically, with NFL coach Pete Carroll (2020). A published, peer-reviewed author and nationally recognized speaker on optimal human performance, Dr. Gervais has been featured in premier media outlets including NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, NFL Network, Red Bull TV, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Outside Magazine, WIRED, Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine. Dr. Gervais holds a doctorate degree in psychology, specializing in sport performance, and a master's degree in kinesiology. He completed his PhD under the mentorship of Dr. Bruce Ogilvie, often referred to as the father of American applied sport psychology. Additional ResourcesWebsite: www.findingmastery.netInstagram: @findingmasteryYouTube: @FindingMasteryLinkedIn: @FindingMastery

When we think of AI, it's usually in the context of offices, call centers or manufacturing plants — but today USA Surfing is using AI to understand and analyze the performance of athletes in one of the world's most unpredictable natural environments. ​​On the latest episode of Pivotal, Chair of USA Skateboarding and President of the Global Action Sports Foundation Brandon Lowery discusses USA Surfing's wave-breaking new AI solution and how it can help surfers, coaches and judges to learn, improve and even recover from injury. ​Link to full episode transcript.Produced by Larj Media.

For more inspired edutainment, visit: www.bebettermedia.tvKey Points & Memorable Quotes - “Psychology needs to be out front, and the next form of leadership is going to be rooted in applied psychology.” 5:38“We really don't want to be by ourselves, so when given time, we find ways to fill it.” 6:48“So our brains have become highly tuned to the slightest of potential rejection.” 13:22“F.O.P.O., Fear Of People's Opinions is one of the mechanisms that's right at the core of survival.” 15:26“I've always wanted to celebrate the psychology of excellence, the psychology of what goes into people working to become their very best.” 23:45“The concept of psychology being celebrated for what it brings out in people not for what it pathologizes.”  - Wendy @ 25:35 “My wife taught me how to stop worrying.” 27:17“Trying to be your most authentic self is a really scary thing.” -Wendy @ 30:18“Success, for me, is having a loving and wonderful relationship with my adult son. I really want that.” 35:31Guest Bio - Dr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist, author and one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. Over the course of a 20-year career working with world class performers and organizations, Dr. Gervais has developed a framework for the mental skills and practices that allow organizations, teams and individuals to thrive in pressure-packed environments. Gervais' influence can be felt across many touchpoints of popular culture. His clients include the NFL's Super Bowl Champions, Seattle Seahawks, world record holders, Olympians, MVPs from every major sport, internationally acclaimed music artists, and Fortune 50 CEO's.Gervais has worked across three summer Olympic Games (Tokyo, Rio, London) and two winter Olympic Games as a high-performance psychologist supporting Team USA, most recently for USA Surfing in Tokyo 2021. Dr. Gervais is the host of the Finding Mastery podcast that explores the psychology of the world's most extraordinary thinkers and doers. In the top 1% of podcasts globally, Finding Mastery crossed the 25 million downloads milestone in 2021. Gervais has an upcoming book, The First Rule of Mastery, that's being published by Harvard Business Review Press in November 2023. Previously, Gervais wrote an Audible Original, Compete to Create: An Approach to Living and Leading Authentically, with NFL coach Pete Carroll (2020).Gervais created a six-week online course, Finding Your Best, to bring the principles and practices of high performance psychology and wellbeing into businesses and homes. Gervais is the co-creator of the Performance Science Institute at the USC Marshall School of Business, dedicated to teaching, training and researching the science, applied principles and best practices for high performance in any domain . A published, peer-reviewed author and nationally recognized speaker on optimal human performance, Dr. Gervais has been featured in premier media outlets including NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, NFL Network, Red Bull TV, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Outside Magazine, WIRED, Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine. Dr. Gervais holds a doctorate degree in psychology, specializing in sport performance, and a master's degree in kinesiology. He completed his PhD under the mentorship of Dr. Bruce Ogilvie, often referred to as the father of American applied sport psychology.Show Notes - 0:00 - Coming Up on ‘What I Meant to Say'0:20 - WIMTS Intro0:42 - Welcome to Dr. Michael Gervais3:55 - The First Rule of Mastery19:10 - The Difference Between Worrying & Caring21:14 - What It Feels Like to Be Called Out by Your Mentor27:40 - What Are the Common Threads of the Greats?30:05 - Do You See F.O.P.O. in Your Life?35:06 - A Parenting Perspective on Success37:05 - How To Work with Kids on Not Worrying About What Other People Think43:01 - Pre-Party Anxiety & Public Speaking F.O.P.O.45:53 - Response Mechanisms of F.O.P.O. 48:07 - Thank You & ClosingLinks & Where to Find Dr. Michael GervaisDr. Michael GervaisFinding Mastery PodcastThe First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What Other People Think of YouLinkedinIG - Dr. Michael GervaisX/TwitterIG - Finding MasteryFinding Mastery Youtube

On episode 240 I welcome Dr. Michael Gervais to the show.   Dr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist, author and one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. Over the course of a 20-year career working with world class performers and organisations, Dr. Gervais has developed a framework for the mental skills and practices that allow organisations, teams and individuals to thrive in pressure-packed environments. Gervais' influence can be felt across many touchpoints of popular culture. His clients include the NFL's Super Bowl Champions, Seattle Seahawks, world record holders, Olympians, MVPs from every major sport, internationally acclaimed music artists, and Fortune 50 CEO's.   Gervais has worked across three summer Olympic Games (Tokyo, Rio, London) and two winter Olympic Games as a high-performance psychologist supporting Team USA, most recently for USA Surfing in Tokyo 2021.   Dr. Gervais is the host of the Finding Mastery podcast that explores the psychology of the world's most extraordinary thinkers and doers. In the top 1% of podcasts globally, Finding Mastery crossed the 25 million downloads milestone in 2021.   Gervais has an upcoming book, The First Rule of Mastery, that's being published by Harvard Business Review Press in November 2023. Previously, Gervais wrote an Audible Original, Compete to Create: An Approach to Living and Leading Authentically, with NFL coach Pete Carroll (2020).   Pre order The First Rule of Mastery here: https://findingmastery.com/book/   In this episode you will hear:   00:00 intro 04:20 Mastery of self 07:50 Michael's path 11:30 Suffering is inevitable 17:00 A hidden epidemic - the human energy crisis 22:10 Belonging is safety 25:55 FOPO - the number one constrictor of human potential 31:50 working from your first principles 37:08 three phases of FOPO 41:20 Michael's top tip for parents 53:09 Seattle Seahawks back-to-back Super Bowls 01:02:50 Michael's Heartprint 01:04:59 Everything you need is already inside you   Please do share this episode with a heart-centred leader you wish to inspire and encourage.   Those with ears, let them hear.   Always love Ryan     Connect with Michael   Website: https://findingmastery.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/findingmastery IG: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgervais/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FindingMastery   Connect with Always Better than Yesterday   Website: https://abty.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwaysbetterthanyesterdayuk/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareabty   Join our mail list here for exclusive content here: https://abty.co.uk/contact   Sign up for our coaching here: https://abty.co.uk/coaching Thank you to our sponsors MattMedia Online Marketing and Exhale Healthy Coffee.   Matt Media are an independent agency who specialise in content marketing helping business owners get their message seen by the right audience.   If you want to get your business seen through the power of social media, head to https://mattmedia.online/     Exhale is the first coffee to be sourced, roasted and lab tested specifically to maximise its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potency.   An independent lab test showed one cup of Exhale coffee has the same antioxidant power as 1.8kg of blueberries or 55 oranges!   Get £10 off your first bag when you visit https://exhalecoffee.com/abty   Please email your questions and comments to podcast@abty.co.uk   #MichaelGervais #FirstRuleofMastery #Mastery #FOPO

For more inspired edutainment, visit: www.bebettermedia.tv Key Points & Memorable Quotes - “I loved the way it felt to unlock something.” 2:20“Wisdom is pattern recognition.” -Wendy @ 5:06“You teach what you have, and you can't give what you don't have.” 11:11“When something really matters to you, you'll do whatever it takes.” 13:18“Fight, flight, freeze, submit are real responses to alarming acute stress.” 15:55“The first principle in an adaptation is to build capacity.” 24:24“The fear of people's opinions is one of the great constrictors to one's potential.” 29:06“What are you doing with the time that you're alive?” 31:26“You need the cool kids to change just about anything.” 51:13 Guest Bio - Dr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist, author and one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. Over the course of a 20-year career working with world class performers and organizations, Dr. Gervais has developed a framework for the mental skills and practices that allow organizations, teams and individuals to thrive in pressure-packed environments. Gervais' influence can be felt across many touchpoints of popular culture. His clients include the NFL's Super Bowl Champions, Seattle Seahawks, world record holders, Olympians, MVPs from every major sport, internationally acclaimed music artists, and Fortune 50 CEO's.Gervais has worked across five Olympic Games as a high-performance psychologist supporting Team USA, most recently for USA Surfing in Tokyo 2021. Dr. Gervais is the host of the Finding Mastery podcast that explores the psychology of the world's most extraordinary thinkers and doers, which crossed the 25 million downloads milestone in 2021. In 2020, Gervais wrote an Audible Original, Compete to Create: An Approach to Living and Leading Authentically, with NFL coach Pete Carroll. He has also authored a book being published by Harvard Business Review in the fall of 2023. Gervais is the co-creator of the Performance Science Institute at the USC Marshall School of Business, dedicated to teaching, training and researching the science, applied principles and best practices for high performance in any domain . A published, peer-reviewed author and nationally recognized speaker on optimal human performance, Dr. Gervais has been featured in premier media outlets including NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, NFL Network, Red Bull TV, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Outside Magazine, WIRED, Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine.Dr. Gervais holds a doctorate degree in psychology, specializing in sport performance, and a master's degree in kinesiology. He completed his PhD under the mentorship of Dr. Bruce Ogilvie, often referred to as the father of American applied sport psychology. Show Notes - 0:00 - Coming Up on ‘What I Meant to Say'1:02 - Welcome to Michael Gervais1:43 - Origin Story of Finding Mastery5:08 - Generational Learning through the Moments in the Middle12:25 - Tips for Finding Quietude14:49 - Near Drowning Moments 18:35 - How Emotions Distract Us from Looking in the Mirror27:14 - Best Practices for Becoming Your Very Best36:47 - Battling the Human Energy Crisis39:01 - Concept of Sacrifice44:00 - Pressure Discussion50:16 - How to Promote Kindness in a Dangerous World57:28 - Leveling Up in Life1:00:10 - Dinner with One Person Living or Dead1:02:51 - One Piece of Advice to Your Younger Self Links & Where to Find Mike www.findingmastery.com  IG - @michaelgervais  @findingmastery

Rock talks with Tracy Axel, Director of High Performance Analytics for USA Surfing. Listen to what was involved with taking the first surfing Olympians to Japan in 2021. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and enjoy the show. TIME STAMPS 2:00 Surfing hurricane swell at Ocean City, Maryland 5:30 Combining strength & conditioning with surfing 10:00 Surfing for Tracy Axel's thesis research 22:00 Being the Director of High Performance with USA Surfing 25:00 Surfing at the 2021 Olympics 33:30 Prep work for Olympic surfers 37:00 National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) 41:00 COVID & surf 44:00 Paralympics and surf 48:00 Wave pools and their impact on research & competitive surfing GET TO KNOW TRACY AXEL INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/traxel/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyannaxel/ USA SURFING: https://www.usasurfing.org/ GET TO KNOW ROCKY SNYDER MEET: Visit the Rocky's online headquarters: www.RockySnyder.com READ: Grab a copy of his new "Return to Center" book: www.ReturntoCtr.com INSTA: Instagram fan, check him out at https://www.instagram.com/rocky_snyder/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/rocky.snyder.77 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-snyder-cscs-cafs-nsca-cpt-a77a091/ TRAIN WITH ROCKY WORKOUT: Want to meet Rocky and get a private workout: https://rfcsantacruz.com/ INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/rockysfitnesssc/ FACEBOOK: Facebook.com/RockysFitnessCenter

Brandon Lowery is the interim CEO at USA Surfing, the definitive amateur organization for surfing in America. He's been involved in the pool scene for more than a decade, working with Greg Webber and BSR Surf Resort early on. In this episode we explore not only how wave pools can better Team America, but how pools will change the face of global surfing.

On the show today, Dr. Gervais, joins us to take a deep dive into who he is and the work he does. We will explore the themes of personal excellence, vulnerability, self-awareness and pursuing mastery of things that matter most. Dr. Gervais feels fortunate to have worked with some of the most talented people across the globe helping to unpack the guiding principles that they have put into action in their life, with consistency, to have the profound impact that they have through their craft. Michael has done over 300 podcast interviews, as well has worked in the field of high performance psychology for more than two decades. His podcasts are deep, rich and full of wisdom/insight and he not only learns from some of the best in these interviews, he also challenges them, in the healthiest ways possible, to reflect deeply on their own life and oftentimes many of his guests walk away from these conversations with deeper wisdom about themselves. He has changed countless lives through the life lessons he shares not only on his podcast but also through his amazing online course Finding Your Best that he co-designed with his business partner and close friend Pete Carroll head coach of Seattle Seahawks. About MichaelAs a sport/performance psychologist, Dr. Michael Gervais is one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between the mind and elite performance. Over the course of a 20-year career working with world class performers and organizations, Dr. Gervais has developed a  framework for the mental skills and practices that allow athletes to thrive in pressure-packed environments. Gervais' influence can be felt across many touchpoints of popular culture.  His clients include the NFL's Seattle Seahawks, world record holders, Olympians, MVPs from every major sport, internationally acclaimed music artists, and Fortune 50 CEOs.Gervais has worked across  three summer Olympic Games (Tokyo, Rio, London) and two winter Olympic Games. He has served as the Olympic high-performance psychologist for USA Beach Volleyball,  USA Beach Volleyball, USA Women's Indoor Volleyball, and, most recently, USA Surfing in Tokyo.  Dr. Gervais is the host of the popular Finding Mastery podcast that explores the psychology of the world's most extraordinary thinkers and doers. In 2020, Gervais wrote an Audible Original, Compete to Create: An Approach to Living and Leading Authentically, with NFL coach Pete Carroll. He also created a six-week online course to bring the principles and practices of high performance mindset training into businesses and homes. A published, peer-reviewed author and nationally recognized speaker on optimal human performance,  Dr. Gervais has been featured in premier media outlets including NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, NFL Network, Red Bull TV, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Outside Magazine, WIRED, Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine.Connect with MichaelWebsite: https://findingmastery.net/Finding Your Best Course: https://competetocreate.net/findingmastery/Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaelgervaisinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelgervais/Michael's Audiobook: https://www.audible.com/pd/Compete-to-Create-Audiobook/B088ZQ4L1NSpecial thanks to Bronx band Conversing with Oceans for the podcast musichttps://www.conversingwithoceans.com/

Greg Cruse is no stranger to surfing. He's been participating in the sport since he was middle school-aged and was on one of the original high school surf teams in Huntington Beach, California, that was part of the genesis of the National Scholastic Surfing Association. He later became active in the administration of the sport for years, reorganizing Surfing America into USA Surfing when the organization earned national governing body in stats in 2017 in the lead up to the Tokyo Games. Surfing was one of several sports to make its Olympics debut in Tokyo but it's of course not new to the sporting world. The question for surfing, though, like other new entrants to the program such as skateboarding and climbing that have their own unique cultures, is how the sports would adapt to the international requirements that the Olympics demand. The answer is that is adapted very well. Carissa Moore earned gold for the U.S. women, becoming the first athlete to win gold the sport at the Games. And while there were early concerns about the surf itself, it turns out the waves were just fine for competition. Getting to that point however was another challenge entirely, one that involved real estate negotiations for the camp that the U.S. team called home and logistics that included converting a shipping container into a pizza kitchen and even sending a Jacuzzi for Team USA athletes to use once they were in Japan. In this conversation, SportsTravel Editor and Publisher Jason Gewirtz talks with Cruse about how all of those logistics went down, how cities can get involved in hosting more events even if they aren't near an ocean, and how the sport intends to capitalize on its new wave of momentum. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is about the psychology of excellence. Michael Gervais is a high performance psychologist working in the trenches of high-stakes environments with some of the best in the world, training the mindset skills and practices essential to pursuing and revealing one's potential. His clients include world record holders, Olympians, internationally acclaimed artists and musicians, MVPs from every major sport and Fortune 100 CEOs. He was part of the team for the Red Bull Stratos mission to transcend human limits. This is where Felix Baumgertner made a freefall jump from 128,100 feet being the first human to break the sound barrier without a capsule! He recently returned from the Tokyo Olympics where he was part of the USA Surfing team and Carissa Moore brought home the Gold medal! For Entrepreneurs on a Mission! FREE Training - How to get your own TEDx Talk http://talkXcelerator.com/Masterclass Watch Adam's "Awaken Your Alpha" TEDx Talk here: www.bit.ly/TEDxALW This quest takes me across the globe to interview the world's most successful minds and sharing my own insights along the way. As I continue to learn and implement the “Hacks” to life, I share the best through the podcast and in the Facebook group "Awaken Your Alpha" Search & Join us in the pursuit of high performance. The podcast is now also a bestselling book! TALES & TACTICS TO THRIVE www.AYAlpha.com/book Get all the resources from each shows spotlighted guest, get your support and your questions answered. Connect across social media @AwakenYourAlpha @AdamLewisWalker to join the conversation.

Brandon Lowery was a professional athlete…but not in the sports he loved most. While he leaned into skate, snow, and surf, Brandon's athletic ability aimed him toward a professional soccer life in Europe. A crash ended his soccer career and left him wheelchair bound for two years. His experiences as a traditional sport athlete inspired him to bring the same standards, opportunities, and audiences to action sports. Brandon is CEO of USA Surfing, the national federation for the sport of surfing in the USA. As president of the Global Action Sports Foundation, Brandon works to advance the support of action sports. He also develops private equity ventures, mixed-use real estate, and community programs. He serves on the Australian committee of One Young World, a global youth leadership summit, and on the board of San Diego Sport Innovators, a sports and active lifestyle industry group. He's also a global ambassador for Lululemon. In this episode of What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw, Brandon talks about the lessons of culture and community he learned from sports and travel, the value of listening to understand others, and overcoming belief systems. Brandon grew up in Banner Elk, North Carolina. He played college soccer at Wofford where he was also a triple major. He went on to play professional soccer in France and England. Following his soccer career, he moved to Australia where he started a private equity firm and built support for action sport as well as young leaders. What I Wish I Knew with Mike Irwin & Simon Daw... Life and career rarely go to plan. Breakthroughs happen on the ragged edge when things aren't quite going as expected. What I Wish I Knew podcast hosts Mike Irwin and Simon Daw explore lessons learned by leading athletes, creators, entrepreneurs, leaders, and difference makers. They all have three things in common: none are perfect, all are humble, and they've learned a few things along the way. In What I Wish I Knew, they share their lessons with you. http://www.whatiwishiknewshow.com Please like, share, rate, and subscribe to us wherever you find your favorite podcast streams.

Tracy Axel is the Director of High Performance Analytics at USA Surfing. USA Surfing is the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee- and International Surfing Association-recognized National Governing Body for Surfing in the United States. Tracy's knowledge and experience includes tenure as a High Performance Intern at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center in Los Angeles, CA; Sports Technologists at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee; and Manager of Sport Performance Research and Analytics at the Mamba Sports Academy.Connect with Team USA Surfing on the following social media platforms: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube--perfor[Hu]mance.® is the evidence-based approach to optimal performance, health, and well-being. The platform presents preFORM: A podcast created to explore the inner workings of high-profile performers. Conversations reveal what separates them from the average [Hu]man.Creator + Host: Dr. Ford DykePrepare to Perform.--Subscribe to preFORM on your preferred podcast platform(s) to access the show. Download, share, and listen to the latest episode(s). Take a moment to leave a rating and write a review! Tap to explore the evidence-based approach to optimal performance, health and well-being: perfor[Hu]mance.®Stay connected: Facebook | Instagram Original music produced by Rob Riccardo

Episode 34: Andy McDonald chats to Tracy Axel the Director of high performance analytics at USA surfing and manager of sports performance research and analytics at Mamba sports academy. In this episode with Tracy we’ll be discussing her role at USA surfing and unpackaged what professional surfing looks like from a sport science and performance analytics standpoint.  In this episode Andy and Tracy discuss:  Surfing as an Olympic sport Training culture in surfing Performance markers in surfing Physiology and conditioning in surfing Return to play in surfingFuture of research in surfingTracys approach to high-performance Effective communication between a performance MDT  Where you can find Tracy: LinkedInTwitter Instagram Smartletics Tempo AppApple App StoreGoogle App Store Website Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: InstagramTwitterOur Website Our team  Andy McDonald  Ben Ashworth

The amazing and talented Kaleigh Gilchrist joins the show to tell us about what it's like being a two sport athlete with Olympic aspirations in both! Kaleigh lets us know about her time on both teams, the understanding from each on how she'll be competing, and what she needs to do to be successful in both.This is the first time Surfing with be in the Olympics so she's obviously interested in representing us in that, but understands it'll be difficult to do both.She tells us about how she actually left USA Water Polo thinking she'd never play again, but the sport came calling so she had to prove herself again to the pool and her team.I hope you guys enjoy the show!Make sure to follow Kaleigh on her socials!https://www.instagram.com/kaleighgilchrist/https://twitter.com/KGilchrist15Make sure to follow us too!https://www.instagram.com/ourathletes.us/

In Wellness Force Radio episode 189, Professional Beach Volleyball Player and motivational speaker, Kelly Claes along with IntelliSkin Inventor, Dr. Tim Brown share what it means to be fearlessly authentic despite what other people believe, the keystone habits that young athletes can put into practice, and how we can help shape future generations through optimal mindset, movement, and sports. Find out why skill and talent both pale in comparison to heart, attitude, and ambition when it comes to movement ad sports. JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP | REVIEW THIS PODCAST  20% OFF ORGANIFI - USE CODE: WELLNESSFORCE "It's okay to be different or weird and I want everybody to go out there and feel comfortable about being themselves. I want people to pursue things that they want to do and not be wavered by others' opinions or what anybody says." - @kellyclaes3 http://bit.ly/wfpodcast Join The Surf Movement Masterclass Only 2 weeks left to join Dr. Tim Brown and Wellness Force Radio host, Josh Trent, at the 2-day Surf Movement Masterclass at Hurley Headquarters in Costa Mesa, CA on April 28-29. Head over to wellnessforce.com/Hurley  for more information.  The Surf Movement Masterclass is an opportunity for the Surf Healthcare Community to spend two days with experts who treat and train surfers on the WSL Tour and USA Surfing. They have assembled a dream team panel to discuss the Mind, Body, and Movement of the Surf Athlete. Their MasterClass Faculty will teach movement based restoration through observation, examination, treatment, training, recovery and athlete education. Join the 2-day Surf Movement MasterClass this April to see, hear, work and play with their MasterClass Faculty. Listen To Episode 189 As Kelly Claes Uncovers: How she became involved in volleyball and what she loves about it. How she was able to get in contact with Dr. Tim Brown and his own involvement in volleyball. Why height isn't a determining factor for success in volleyball; it's about heart and attitude. The example she's putting out for the world of volleyball right now. Differences between indoor and outdoor volleyball and why she chose outdoor volleyball. What it was like to grow up in an environment heavily focused on athletics. What fascinates her about wellness as a pro athlete. What posture issues she was experiencing before she started using Intelliskin and met Tim. The various injuries and forms of pain she has experienced and still feels. How she sets up her mindset whenever she experiences an injury. Why she's so vocal about her love of video games. What it means to be fearlessly authentic despite what other people believe. The example she's setting for teenagers, young adults, and future generations. How she remains true and centered in her beliefs around social media. What sports can teach us about life and how it drives us to improve and refine our character. How taking a breath and singing a song in her head helps calm her down and get rid of the negative voices in her mind. Her strong Christian faith and how that impacts how she sees life. How she gets over bad habits and picks up on new skills. How parents can instill this passion in sports and athletics in their children's interests. How she uses gaming as a way to recover, decompress, and recharge. Power Quotes From The Show "I fell in love with outdoor beach volleyball because it's just you and one other person on the court. The chemistry that goes into a partnership is so important. It's so vital to know that other person both on and off the court." - @kellyclaes3 http://bit.ly/wfpodcast "Any type of a rotational athlete that's unilateral - a pitcher, quarterback, or volleyball player, there are inherent dangers to only playing with one side of your body. Whether right handed or left handed, we use one side of the body differently than the other. So, I encourage all my athletes to be ambidextrous and use both sides of their body because the body will become more balanced that way." - Dr. Tim Brown  "My love of video games is what makes me 'me' and I think everybody's interests are different and whatever you love, you speak more passionately about, you do better at it, and those are the things that you should advocate for and do. Don't try to be anybody else. If you see somebody else being successful in a field, but it's not your passion, then don't try to copy them just because they're doing it. Do what you love." - Kelly Claes "It's just a matter of taking the imbalances that volleyball creates and that life has created in Kelly and testing her body through movement methods that allow me to understand what's been overused and overstretched versus what's been underused and undertoned. In the areas that are underused and undertoned, I create length and circulation to allow Kelly and others like her to move towards that symmetry that we never, ever reach." - Dr. Tim Brown  "Being fearlessly authentic means becoming comfortable with yourself. It is recognizing that you are unique and your path is unique. Most people don't want to walk down the same path that others have walked before so they choose to be bold and take a different approach to things and that's what we need to celebrate with future generations. That's what's going to help us grow as a community." - Dr. Tim Brown "It didn't really click with me until I was a Junior at the university that there were a lot more factors to wellness. I would wear the Intelliskin a lot to study and to get my posture in check, but I didn't really think about food as a huge factor or how sleep and recovery can greatly affect your performance. There are so many little nuances to wellness and I began to integrate that focus into my life." - Kelly Claes Links From Today's Show Kelly Claes Facebook Twitter Instagram Dr. Tim Brown Facebook LinkedIn Intelliskin Facebook Twitter Instagram IntelliSkin & Wellness Force Partnership USC Women's Beach Volleyball - Kelly Claes Team USA - Kelly Claes SANDCAST No. 3: It’s finally (finally) video-game season for Kelly Claes Sara Hughes & Kelly Claes: Set to Become The Next Superstars of Beach Volleyball Stand Up Tall: IntelliSkin Posture Apparel Put to the Test Why Intelliskin? Take the IntelliSkin Posture Test With Dr. Tim Brown Sports Chiropractor of the Year (Dr. Tim Brown – 1998) Dr. Tim Brown: 5 Tibetan Rights WFR 117 - The Future of Wellness Technology WFR 137 Dr. Tim Brown WFR 166 Craig Cooper About Kelly Claes Kelly Claes is a Professional Beach Volleyball Player, a motivational speaker, USC alumni and in her free time is a self-proclaimed Comic Con Conqueror and Video GameLover.With partner Sara Hughes, Claes helped win a fourth-consecutive national championship for USC and stunned the 2016 Olympic gold medalists to claim a bronze medal in the World Series of Beach Volleyball. About Dr. Tim Brown Dr. Tim Brown is a world-renowned Chiropractor and Movement Specialist who treats athletes at the highest levels of professional sports. Dr. Brown is the Founder ofIntelliSkin, a human technology company, and the Co-Medical Director for the WorldSurf League, Northern Hemisphere.   Get More Wellness In Your Life Join the WFR Community on facebook Send Josh Trent a personal message Tweet me on Twitter: Send us a fun tweet (or a what's up) Comment on the Facebook page Sign up to get an email alert whenever we release a new episode Support This Podcast Leave a 5 star review on iTunes Share this episode with someone you care about Contact Wellness Force Radio for podcast sponsorship and partnership opportunities Rate & Review Wellness Force ---> REVIEW THE PODCAST Ask A Live Question For The Next Episode ---> Click here to leave a voicemail directly to Josh Trent to be read live on the air.  You May Also Like These Episodes Food Freedom Forever With Melissa Hartwig Nir Eyal: Breaking Bad Habits, Technology Addiction, & Emotional Triggers Healthy, Happy & Harder To Kill w/ Steph Gaudreau of Stupid Easy Paleo Beyond Meditation: How To Get A Better Brain With Ariel Garten Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Modern World With Dan Pardi Creating A Life Worth Living With Michael Strasner Join the Wellness Force Newsletter: www.wellnessforce.com/news Don't miss next week's show: Subscribe and stay updated Did you like this show on Ketosis? Rate and review Wellness Force on iTunes You read all the way to the bottom? 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015 -Christiaan “Otter” Bailey - From Skateboarding Crash to Recovering Paraplegic, the Story of Professional Athlete Christiaan Bailey In this episode we have Christiaan "Otter” Bailey. Christiaan is an American professional surfer, known for his experience as a surf safari guide and skill as a big wave surfer and skateboarder. Bailey grew up in the Santa Cruz, California area and excelled as a semi-pro surfer and skateboarder. He was a professional surfer and skateboarder, who spent much of his time in Central America and west Africa as a back-country surf guide. On July 23, 2006, during the filming of a skateboarding video at Derby skatepark in Santa Cruz, Bailey crashed on his skateboard, fracturing several vertebrae in his back (L3, L4, S3), damaging his spinal cord in the process, which left him paralyzed from the waist down as a result. Since his injury, Christiaan Bailey adapted. He is still a pro and his sponsors have continued to support him. He went on to become has Captain of USA Surfing, is a two time USA National Champion (2009,2017), 5 time ISA World Adaptive Surfing Championship medalist (2015-Silver, 2016-Silver & Team Silver, 2017 Silver & Team Bronze). He has surfed in expression sessions during the O'Neill Coldwater Classic , US Open of Surfing, Hurley Pro at Lowers WCT, Reef Panama Classic, Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Globe WCT Fiji, Quicksilver Pro Hossegor, NSSA National Championships, WSA National Championships, and the Volcom Crustacious Tour Series. Bailey was the first paralyzed person to win the WSA Surfing Championships, as well as the first paralyzed person to surf "Mavericks" (Half Moon Bay, California). In March 2010, Christiaan Bailey and Aaron Fotheringham were selected by the IPC or International Paralympic Committee to be a part of "Team Extreme" for the Vancouver Paralympic Opening Ceremonies, showcasing the new sport of chairskating at BC Place Stadium in front of 73,000 people. Bailey is currently one of only two professional "chairskaters", and currently remains the only paralyzed professional big wave surfer in the world. He is also active in many international NGO's and disability related non profit organizations. Including being CEO of the Ocean Healing Group, a non-profit (501c3) dedicated to providing once in a lifetime adaptive sports adventures in Costa Rica, to children who use wheelchairs and their parents. Bailey is an ambassador for the Life Rolls On foundation as well, a non-profit (501c3) that promotes active lifestyles for young people who have sustained spinal cord injuries. Is a coach at Ability First Wheelchair Sports Camp Find Christiaan Bailey on Facebook at, https://www.facebook.com/ChristiaanOtterBailey/ Find more about the Ocean Healing Group at, http://www.oceanhealinggroup.org Find more about Box Wheel Chairs at, https://www.boxwheelchairs.com/christiaan-otter-bailey Follow Christiaan Bailey on Instagram at, https://www.instagram.com/Insta_otter/ More about Christiaan Bailey on Wiki and on New Mobility at, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christiaan_Baileyhttp://www.newmobility.com/2018/02/christiaan-otter-bailey/ This podcast is brought to you by Living Adaptive with Scott Davidson. Go to www.livingadaptive.com for further information. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingadaptive/

Erik Logan returns to the Paddlewoo Podcast.  Erik is the President of the Oprah Winfrey Network and is using his business accumen to steer the sport of paddle surfing in the right direction.  He's a board member of USA Surfing and in our discussion explains where the our sport is headed on a national level, the industry trends he's seeing now and of course... what he's riding.

Harley Taich is a professional surfer who overcame a severe case of post-concussion syndrome and depression after wiping out in a competition back in 2011. This was just after reaching her goal of earning a spot on the USA Surfing team as a 15 year old until this concussion ended her competitive surfing career. She recently authored a concussion book for children called “Heads Up! The Story of Finn and Reef."  The book educates children about concussions, healing, and most importantly about acceptance, which is something she’s struggled with during her recovery. Her compelling story has also been featured in Seventeen Magazine and I know it will also resonate with our listeners. In episode 35, Harley takes us through her journey to surfing stardom which started from a very early age. Before talking about her concussion we discussed some common injuries in the sport of surfing and what health and safety measures are taken to take care of the athletes during competitions.  Most injuries in the sport come from accidental contact with the board, specifically the fins.  This contact generally results in skin lacerations. Harley suffered from a seemingly endless list of post-concussion symptoms after her accident in 2011.  These symptoms forced her out of school and left her feeling depressed, isolated and hopeless.  She tried nearly every treatment and remedy to no avail, which ultimately brought her to a point where she contemplated taking her own life.  However, Harley found the inner-strength and courage to fight through her symptoms.  She did this through acceptance of her injury and a willingness to give up the one thing she loved most, the water, for what turned out to be an entire year.  During this time, Harley devoted a lot of her energy to researching nutritional choices, which contributed to improving her symptoms.  Recipes that she has developed can be found on her blog, which is listed in the links at the bottom of the page.  If you have kids or know of kids who could benefit from Harley's book, you can purchase a copy of "Heads Up!" using the link below.  Experience is the best teacher. Where Can You Find Harley? HEADS UP! | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE |

Harley Taich is a professional surfer who overcame a severe case of post-concussion syndrome and depression after wiping out in a competition back in 2011. This was just after reaching her goal of earning a spot on the USA Surfing team as a 15 year old until this concussion ended her competitive surfing career. She recently authored a concussion book for children called “Heads Up! The Story of Finn and Reef."  The book educates children about concussions, healing, and most importantly about acceptance, which is something she’s struggled with during her recovery. Her compelling story has also been featured in Seventeen Magazine and I know it will also resonate with our listeners. In episode 35, Harley takes us through her journey to surfing stardom which started from a very early age. Before talking about her concussion we discussed some common injuries in the sport of surfing and what health and safety measures are taken to take care of the athletes during competitions.  Most injuries in the sport come from accidental contact with the board, specifically the fins.  This contact generally results in skin lacerations. Harley suffered from a seemingly endless list of post-concussion symptoms after her accident in 2011.  These symptoms forced her out of school and left her feeling depressed, isolated and hopeless.  She tried nearly every treatment and remedy to no avail, which ultimately brought her to a point where she contemplated taking her own life.  However, Harley found the inner-strength and courage to fight through her symptoms.  She did this through acceptance of her injury and a willingness to give up the one thing she loved most, the water, for what turned out to be an entire year.  During this time, Harley devoted a lot of her energy to researching nutritional choices, which contributed to improving her symptoms.  Recipes that she has developed can be found on her blog, which is listed in the links at the bottom of the page.  If you have kids or know of kids who could benefit from Harley's book, you can purchase a copy of "Heads Up!" using the link below.  Experience is the best teacher. Where Can You Find Harley? HEADS UP! | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | TWITTER | YOUTUBE | BLOG Download Episode 35 : iTunes | Stitcher Permalink