Teamcast S5 Ep4 Rehumanizing Human Performance with Gloria Park
May 19, 2025
Gloria Park, a sports performance and positive psychology specialist, discusses her journey from competitive figure skating to optimizing human performance in high-pressure environments like the military. She emphasizes the crucial role of emotions and stress management in achieving success. Their conversation highlights techniques for balancing high performance with well-being, advocating for self-care and human connections. Listeners gain insights into transforming performance analysis by celebrating successes and fostering a supportive culture that prioritizes positive outcomes.
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Gloria's Skating & Psychology Journey
- Gloria Park was a talented figure skater whose performance was held back by emotional struggles and social context navigation.
- An ankle injury ended her career at 16, sparking her interest in the psychology behind human performance.
Performance Beyond Skill Alone
- Performance depends not just on skills but on identity, history, and social context combined.
- A reductionist view misses how personal background profoundly impacts performance.
Future Visualization for Success
- Start conversations around what success looks like and what it takes to achieve it before performance moments.
- Balance discussions of failures with future-focused envisioning to build effective performance strategies.