Dr. Alex Auerbach, a performance psychologist with experience in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and elite military units, shares his insights on the mental challenges of high-performance environments. He discusses his new book, which aims to guide athletes in the pursuit of excellence, bridging mental health and peak performance. Topics include the importance of mental resilience, self-regulation, and daily habits in achieving peak performance. Auerbach also highlights innovative therapeutic approaches that enhance psychological flexibility, essential for sustained excellence.

In this engaging discussion, Alex Auerbach, a performance psychologist who has worked with NBA players, CEOs, and Olympians, shares his wealth of knowledge. He explores how to manage pressure and performance anxiety while emphasizing the importance of setting effective goals. Alex also provides insights on mental techniques used by paratroopers to maintain focus under stress. Listeners will learn to reshape intrusive thoughts into empowering affirmations and balance their passion with personal identity, crucial for any high-achiever.

Dr. Alex Auerbach, Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors and coach to elite athletes from the NBA, NFL, MLB, and the Olympics, as well as Fortune 5 companies, presents a new episode on how to lead yourself. In this episode, Alex reveals a proven framework for leading yourself towards optimal health and achieving your goals. He emphasizes the importance of leading yourself first through self-regulation, planning, preparation, and managing any situation based on tools, context, and feedback. These essential life strategies provide feedback from our environment and body, allowing us to adjust accordingly and evaluate scenarios critically, ultimately improving our decision-making skills. Check out Alex’s podcast & newsletter Unfair Advantage Learn more about Alex’s course Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 2 Quotable Moments: 12:24 “I think [leading ourselves] really boils down to me to self-regulation. And that means is really two things. One, it means being able to kind of manage, direct, or control your thinking, feeling, and physiology, and as a result. And then two is to optimize how much you learn so that you can better execute the skills that you have on a regular basis.” 14:02 “Lead yourself first into the best, highest performer I can possibly be, so that I can give out everything I have to give to the world around me. That to me, is like true servant leadership. It's not, let me pick up everything for you.” 18:04 “Ultimately, like that's what high performance is. It's knowing what skills to use in what context, and so without context sensitivity, you're not gonna know what skills to use. You can't lead yourself first.” 19:19 “To me, that's what leading yourself is, right? It's about knowing like, how do I be the best me that I can be in each moment. And that involves reading the room essentially, right? Knowing yourself and then adjusting to the feedback from both places.” ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself. On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense. Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter - http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most offices are rife with sports metaphors, from hitting the target to being a team player. There’s a lot we can learn from athletes and those who train them about performance and mental health. And high-profile athletes from Michael Phelps to Simone Biles have contributed to the broader conversation around mental health in recent years due to their openness about their struggles. In this episode, we speak with performance psychologist Alex Auerbach, who works with the Toronto Raptors, about how he helps athletes work through their mental challenges and keeps them performing at a high level. Plus, we hear from former NFL star Ryan Mundy about why he started Alkeme Health, a startup focusing on eliminating health disparities for the black community.

Dr. Alex Auerbach, a counseling and performance psychologist, joins the hosts to discuss developing a mindset for peak performance in professional sports. They explore topics such as identifying core problems, grounding in values and strengths, the balance between process and outcome, and the importance of mental mindset in achieving peak performance.

Sports and performance psychologist Alex Auerbach, who works with the Toronto Raptors, discusses managing emotions in high-stakes scenarios and the concept of adaptive perfectionism. Former NFL star Ryan Mundy explores motivation, legacy, imposter syndrome in professional athletics, and navigating mental health challenges after leaving a football career. They also discuss the importance of teamwork and Alkeme Health's efforts to improve mental health in underserved black communities.

Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, dives into managing anger on the pickleball court. He shares techniques to diffuse tension, like breaking contact with opponents and utilizing deep breathing. Auerbach reframes anger as useful information about performance, emphasizing that it can either enhance focus or hinder it. He illustrates how channeling anger can boost energy when needed while maintaining composure, showcasing a unique approach to emotional management in sports.

Dr. Alex Auerbach, former Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, reveals strategies for building strong team dynamics on the pickleball court. He emphasizes the transformative power of a 5:1 ratio of praise over criticism to enhance performance. Auerbach discusses understanding partner motivations and creating personalized routines to reset after mistakes. His insights will help both casual players and competitive teams develop a supportive environment and improve their game together.

Dr. Alex Auerbach, Sports Psychologist for the Toronto Raptors, talks about using mindfulness and ACT to optimize athlete performance and mental health. He discusses the benefits of mindfulness, acceptance therapy, and flow state for athletes, emphasizing self-awareness and emotional regulation. The podcast explores the intersection of mental health and sports performance, the role of ACT and mindfulness, and enhancing performance through mental techniques and reframing performance anxiety.

Dr. Alex Auerbach, Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors, discusses actionable strategies for fostering growth and development within teams. Topics include the importance of a healthy parent-athlete relationship, prioritizing well-being as a coach, and effective communication strategies in coaching.