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Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Drs. Keith Kaufman and Tim Pineau (along with Dr. Carol Glass) developed the Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement (MSPE) mental training program and founded the MSPE Institute, which provides training and consultation to promote greater success, satisfaction, and well-being in sport and other realms of performance (e.g., performing arts, business). In this podcast, Keith and Tim discuss various topics related to mental training, mindfulness, peak performance, and optimal experience for a wide range of performers -- from recreational to elite, kids to adults. They offer practical tips and exercises from their own work, and interview other top-level experts to highlight effective approaches to performance enhancement. The Mindful Sport Performance Podcast will give listeners a full catalogue of fresh ideas on how to thrive in competitive environments and embrace a more mindful way of being. Get in touch with Keith and Tim at MSPEPodcast@gmail.com
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Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Ep. 56: Flourishing with Drs. Adam Wright and Nick Holton
In this episode, Drs. Adam Wright and Nick Holton join the conversation.
Dr. Adam Wright is a peak performance coach who supports a broad range of performers including elite athletes, Fortune 400 corporate leaders, professionals in military and law enforcement, and creatives from the entertainment world. Adam's work is dedicated to exploring how individuals in teams can leverage and build the cognitive skills, emotional intelligence, and physical capacities to flourish professionally and personally. He is the founder of Arete Fitness and Performance Training Inc. and co-founder of the Antifragile Academy LLC and Elevate Performance Group LLC. He currently serves as Director of Mental Skills Training for the Washington Nationals and Senior Mental Skills Consultant at Performance Optimal Health, Physical Therapy, and Rehabilitation clinics.
Dr. Nick Holton is an international consultant, coach, speaker, and author who has worked with professional and collegiate athletes, Fortune 500 business leaders, as well as educators and thought leaders from around the world. His work focuses on human flourishing and his current roles and projects include consulting and co-directing the human flourishing efforts at the Shipley School, co-hosting FlourishFM, and running the Antifragile Athlete startup.
Tim begins with a brief settling practice. Then he, Keith, Adam and Nick discuss:
[9:12] Conceptualizing human flourishing
[12:55] The complementary relationships between mindfulness and flourishing
[17:00] Distress tolerance and non-judgment
[22:29] Growing issues with the mindfulness "brand" as the concept has become more mainstream
[26:09] The effort to connect concepts to client's experiences and the power of autonomy in this pursuit
[35:23] Taking an "ecosystemic" approach to delivering mental performance interventions in organizations
Social Media Mentioned:
Twitter: @mindfulsportdoc
Instagram: @mindful_sport_podcast
YouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast
Websites Mentioned:
www.nickholton.com
www.dradamwright.com
www.mindfulsportperformance.org
www.enduromind.com
Podcasts Mentioned
FlourishFM
Books Mentioned
Mindful Sport Performance Enhancement
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