358: Building Mental Toughness with Lauren Johnson, Mental Conditioning Coordinator for the New York Yankees

Lauren is an athlete-turned-mental conditioning coach, who is highly motivating, and relatable with a passion for developing the minds of the elite. Lauren trains professional athletes, military personnel and business professionals through national speaking engagements, educational training workshops and consulting.   For the past four years Lauren has served as the Mental Conditioning Coordinator for the New York Yankees, where she is responsible for aiding in the development of athletes and staff through education, application, and support.   From the playing field to the boardroom, Lauren helps elite performers develop mental toughness so they can be their best regardless of circumstance. Her practical, straight-forward advice and performance strategies provide tangible results and skills that help individuals push through the inevitable challenges life throws at us.   In this podcast, Lauren and Cindra talk: · How a job at Starbucks led her to the work with the Yankees · Her definition of failure · How to zoom into the moment · The ways professionals are different than amateurs · Why we should each seek discomfort