Alex Auerbach, PhD — Toronto Raptors Sr. Director of Wellness and Development, Performance Psychologist, and Executive Coach on Achieving Individual and Team Success

Today, I’m thrilled to share a conversation with Dr. Alex Auerbach. Alex is an expert on peak performance and the psychology of coaching who is currently Sr. Director of Wellness and Development for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors. In addition to his work with NBA players, Alex has worked with NFL and NCAA athletes, elite head coaches, military members, Fortune 500 executives, and venture capital funds as a performance psychologist and executive coach. We discussed Alex’s definition of high performance, his experience working with athletes at a variety of levels, helping young athletes overcome some of their most challenging struggles, and more:What Alex does in his current roleHow he got into performance psychology and coachingAthletes’ most common struggles and their causesSigns to look for when young athletes experience performance anxietyBlending athletic performance with overall wellbeingDeveloping teamwork, team mindset, and motivationKey insights for parents of athletesSubscribe to Sideline Sessions to hear the rest of our fall-winter season. We’ll continue to bring you insights from diverse coaches across the sporting landscape. Subscribe here: https://sidelinesessions.transistor.fm/subscribe About today’s guestDr. Alex Auerbach is the Sr. Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors (National Basketball Association). In addition to his work with NBA players, he’s worked with elite head coaches, military members, Fortune 500 executives, and venture capital funds. He’s an expert on peak performance and the psychology of coaching.Learn more:Perform Newsletter: https://perform.substack.com Twitter: @alexauerbachphdAbout the hostRoss Romano is co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and also hosts The Authority Podcast. He began his career in the pro sports industry before becoming a leading communications, marketing, and management expert working with education companies. He is founder and CEO of September Strategies, a coaching and consulting firm that helps organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. He also works directly with professionals at all levels, in all industries, coaching them in their pursuit of success.Connect on Twitter @RossBRomano or LinkedIn. Listen to The Authority: https://authoritypodcast.net. Are you a professional looking for insights to reach the next level, find a fulfilling new career, or achieve peak performance? You may be a candidate for performance coaching. Schedule an introductory chat here.