The Intersection of Sports Psychology, Mindfulness, and Effective Leadership

Emily talks with performance coach Benjamin Smith about using sports psychology and mindfulness for better leadership. They cover tools like visualization, breathwork, and grounding exercises for handling pressure, and discuss the importance of play, self-compassion, and knowing your core values. Benjamin also shares why striving for endless self-improvement isn’t always the answer and how feeling “whole” is key to real performance.Links Mentioned:Benjamin Smith's WebsiteBenjamin Smith’s SubstackGet in touch with Emily:Want to chat with Emily? Book a quick clarity call here. Free Leadership Resources LinkedInWebsiteNewsletter Who Am I?If we haven’t met before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want. Time Stamps:01:04 Sports Psychology Basics02:27 Quarterback Pressure Tools09:35 Flow State And Mindfulness17:01 Conflict And Body Awareness23:06 Body Based Calming Tools25:09 Reframing Threat as Safety26:20 Compassion in High Performance27:48 Beyond Self Improvement Mindfulness40:01 Play Joy and Closing