Mental Toughness Is a Skill, Not a Gift with Dr Braden Brown

In this episode I sit down with Dr Braden Brown, Director of Mental Health at BYU and mental performance specialist, to explore the mental skills that help us perform at our best.Drawing on his experience as a former college football player and his work with high-performing athletes, Braden shares practical tools for managing pressure, overcoming self-doubt and building mental resilience.What we cover:How to manage pressure, nerves and self-doubtWhy psychological flexibility is key to performanceHow mindfulness can strengthen your mental gameWhat separates the world's greatest performersHow to reset and refocus after making a mistakeWhether you're an athlete, leader or simply want to perform better under pressure, this conversation offers practical tools for strengthening your mental game.Learn more about Braden here - https://b4lsac.byu.edu/directory/braden-brown-phdFollow Braden on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/drbradenbrown/Connect with Braden on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/braden-brown-phd-005ba544/If you’re interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at [email protected]: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Habits of High Performers Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at [email protected] the show