Episode #96- Tom Mitchell, Ph.D., Performance Coach for business leaders, athletes, and high-level performers, Windsor, CA

Our guest for this episode is Tom Mitchell, Ph.D. He is a Performance Coach and founder of Winning Spirit Coach, helping business leaders, athletes, and high-level performers discover their greatness within. As the former sport psychologist for the NBA's Golden State Warriors and co-author of an Amazon #1 Best Seller, "The Winning Spirit: 16 Timeless Principles That Drive Performance Excellence," with NFL legend Joe Montana (The Winning Spirit: 16 Timeless Principles That Drive Performance Excellence: Montana, Joe, Mitchell, Tom, Henderson, Bruce: 9780812974980: Amazon.com: Books), and "Winning Spirit Basketball: Find Your Greatness Within" with Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Chris Mullin (Winning Spirit Basketball: Find Your Greatness Within: Mullin, Chris, Mitchell, Tom: 9781613213131: Amazon.com: Books), he helps clients by asking powerful questions that awaken their "Inner Coach" rather than just giving advice.Mitchell’s journey began when he was a college basketball coach with a burning desire to work in the NBA. The turning point came when he tested the power of visualization, writing "I am now the sport psychologist of the Golden State Warriors" on six 3x5 index cards and placing them where he'd see them daily. Within a year, he landed that exact job.Through his journey, Tom developed a unique approach to help high achievers find clarity and confidence through what he calls the "Inner Coach Playbook." He also founded Winning Spirit Coach, LLC, a for-profit company offering coaches the opportunity to become certified members of our coaching community. At the heart of his organization is the opportunity to help others grow personally and professionally (Winning Spirit Coach | Home). In 2004, he, along with Montana and Hilleary Hoskinson, a successful corporate executive and 25-year veteran of building teams within an array of banking, publishing and technology companies, founded MVP Performance Institute (MVP Performance | WinningSpirit). MVP was created to bring this unparalleled experience and skill to leaders and teams. We grew to be a trusted source, guiding clients with direction, honesty and hands-on support to help them win. Additionally, he and Hoskinson co-authored "Winning Spirit Business: Sharpen Your Performance Edge" (Winning Spirit Business: Finding Your Performance Edge: Tom Mitchell: 9781493558797: Amazon.com: Books).