World-renowned performance psychologist Dr. Jim Loehr is well known for his work with top athletes and Olympians. As co-founder of the Human Performance Institute, he applies his research to the business world with Corporate Athlete training on performance and resilience. The author of 16 books, including the national bestseller The Power of Full Engagement, Jim’s ground-breaking science-based energy management training system has been featured everywhere from the Harvard Business Review to the Oprah Winfrey Show. On today’s episode, Jim shares how to find fulfillment at work, ways to maximize energy for peak performance, and how to re-wire our mental script.
Show Notes
- How he helped Olympian Dan Jansen achieve new goals (2:58)
- The biggest parallels between business and sports (7:38)
- The groundbreaking executive coaching program at Johnson & Johnson’s Human Performance Institute (10:45)
- Tools to manage your energy better (14:00)
- Time without energy is nothing (15:05)
- Full engagement is the supreme gift we give to the world (16:20)
- Purpose is the centerpiece of everyone’s life story (19:10)
- How to know if you’re living out your purpose (19:37)
- Tips to help people gain mental toughness (22:20)
- Achievement doesn’t bring happiness, it’s the chase and journey (24:30)
- How parents, teachers and coaches can help kids build character as a result of youth sports (28:35)
Resources / People Mentioned
- The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr
- Jim Loehr (bio)
- Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute
- Michelle Wie, golfer
- Justin Rose, golfer
- Jim Courier, tennis
- Monica Seles, tennis
- Mike Richter, hockey
- Dan Jansen, track and field
- Philip Zimbardo
- Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan (self-determination theory)
- Viktor Frankl, author
- Arthur Ashe, tennis
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