Episode 180 - The Winning Mindset: Strategies from Elite Athletes to Achieve Peak Performance

Disruptive Successor Podcast

Dr. Kimberly Wagner is a licensed psychologist and performance coach with over a decade of experience working with elite athletes and business professionals, including Major League Baseball players. She conducted a study on the mental skills and characteristics that enhance performance in Major League Baseball players, which led to the development of her online course, Believe It, Achieve It. Dr. Wagner is dedicated to helping individuals overcome mental blocks and cultivate a winning mindset for success in their careers.

SHOW SUMMARY

In this episode of the Disruptive Successor podcast, host Jonathan Goldhill is joined by Dr. Kimberly Wagner. Dr. Wagner shares insights from her research on peak performance and the crucial mental skills that set top performers apart. She highlights key characteristics such as mental toughness, confidence, work ethic, and effective stress management, emphasizing the importance of mindset in achieving success. Dr. Wagner discusses how these skills apply not only to elite athletes but also to professionals in all disciplines, offering practical strategies for personal and professional development.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Mental skills like confidence, resilience, and focus are crucial for peak performance in sports, business, and life.
• Effective communication, leadership adaptability, and maintaining a positive attitude are essential for success in various roles.
• Developing a strong mindset, managing expectations, and learning to overcome self-doubt are key factors in personal and professional growth.
• The Believe It, Achieve It online course combines research-based insights with practical exercises to help individuals overcome mental blocks and achieve their full potential.
• Confidence can be learned and cultivated through positive self-talk, rationalizing thoughts, and internalizing self-belief for enhanced performance.

QUOTES

• "If you're not confident in yourself, then no one else will be confident in you."
• "A person could be very self-confident on the outside, but always feel like the least successful person on the inside."
• "Leaders are not always born; there are different leadership styles that can be adapted to individual employees."
• "Communication and work-life balance are critical skills that contribute to success in various roles."
• "80 to 90% of performance at the elite level is mental, emphasizing the significance of mindset in achieving success."

Connect and learn more about Dr. Kimberly Wagner.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-wagner-psy-d-9098b263/

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