EPISODE · Mar 28, 2026 · 35 MIN
Embrace your inner coach, with psychologist and author, Tom Mitchell, PhD.
from Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson · host Dr. Amanda Ferguson
In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Tom Mitchell, Ph.D. who has spent his adult life coaching and teaching others how to discover their unique, greatness within. His passion for exploring the boundaries of performance excellence began as an athlete in his native Pennsylvania. His avid study of sport psychology, motivation, and leadership, has led Tom to a richly varied career as a college coach and professor, motivational speaker, NBA sport psychology counselor, business coach and team building consultant.Using many of the mental training practices that are found in athletics, he skillfully integrates sport psychology principles into business. Speaking passionately about the intangibles or "soft skills" found in highly successful teams and leaders, Tom teaches us how to practice these intangibles and create a winning culture.Listen in to our chat to learn - - Why having clarity is important for elite performance and achieving goals- The impact of mental cob webs and how to shed them- The importance of considering what we don't want as much as what we do want- How everything you need to succeed is already inside youAnd so much more!You can connect with Tom via - Books and other products: The Winning Spirit 16, timeless principles that drive performance excellence (Amazon #1 best seller) Websites for products, media, speaking engagements: - www.tommitchell.com | https://www.winningspiritcoach.com/foundersEmail: [email protected] this topic? Grab a copy of my book, Life Works - Rediscover yourself and transform your relationships and begin your pathway to deeper self-connection and happiness (available from my website and via Booktopia).IIf you enjoy listening to the Psych for Life podcast, please rate, review and subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you're listening now.Is there a pressing issue or topic you'd like me to discuss? Head to my instagram @dramandaferguson and leave a comment or send me a DM! I love hearing from my listeners.
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In this episode of Psych for Life, I chat with Tom Mitchell, Ph.D. who has spent his adult life coaching and teaching others how to discover their unique, greatness within. His passion for exploring the boundaries of performance excellence began as an athlete in his native Pennsylvania. His avid study of sport psychology, motivation, and leadership, has led Tom to a richly varied career as a college coach and professor, motivational speaker, NBA sport psychology counselor, business coach and ...
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