A client came back from space a few years ago. Not a figure of speech. Blue Origin. A few minutes past the Kármán line, the altitude where atmosphere ends and space begins. When we met afterward, I was prepared for…
What elite athletes get wrong about mental performance — and what to build instead By Sharon Chirban, PhD | Clinical Psychologist & Sport Performance Coach There is a moment, before any important performance, when the thinking becomes the problem. You’ve…
I think of it as a volume problem. I sit with people who are navigating the quiet tension — the layer of pressure, drive, doubt, or longing that hums beneath the surface of a high-performing life. Usually, it’s quiet. It…
Will Ahmed, the founder and CEO of WHOOP, had a week. When the Australian Open instructed Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, and Jannik Sinner to remove their WHOOP bands during matches, Ahmed did not issue a quiet corporate statement and move…
If you’ve ever caught a rerun of the 1980s sitcom Designing Women, you may be familiar with Julia Sugarbaker’s epic takedowns. No matter what was happening in the episode, this character was laser-focused and whip-smart. She had a comeback for…
In the world of high-performers, the concept of “slow” can be a foreign one. When we’re used to simply getting things done, it can be difficult to think about taking a break. In fact, it might be objectively harder to…
By: Mackenzie Brown, PsyD I find myself having an interesting parallel. About a week ago, I consulted with a coach for a client to facilitate athletic gains. Often times in sport psychology it involves a team: you and the athlete,…
If you play a fall sport, pre-season is just around the corner and that means it’s time to kick your conditioning program into high gear. Field sports such as soccer, field hockey, and football, utilize movements that vary in speed,…
Meditation is an extremely valuable skill, both for the athlete and the professional business person. Because of this, these days it is used not only by monks and yogis, but also leaders, executives, and professional athletes. Brain chemistry in experienced…
Summer is here which means the weather is (finally) heating up! While hydration is important all year round, warmer weather can add an extra layer of consideration to your hydration practices. Whether you’re having a pool day, strolling around the city, or training, staying adequately hydrated will keep you feeling your best. Hydration needs vary due to many reasons, some including: heat, humidity, level of activity, individual sweat rate, etc.