Unlock Your Inner Coach w/ Tom Mitchell

Welcome to the Strength Connection!Tom Mitchell, Ph.D. 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 with NFL legend Joe Montana.In this insightful interview, Tom shares his journey from a basketball player to a renowned sports psychologist working with NBA teams like the Warriors. Discover his unique practices, including visualization and asking powerful questions, and learn how mindset and inner coaching drive peak performance.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Sports Psychology02:55 Transition from Player to Coach05:57 The Influence of Mentorship08:55 The Journey to the Golden State Warriors11:49 Visualization Techniques and Index Cards14:42 Role of a Sports Psychologist in Professional Sports24:21 The Role of Sports Psychology in Player Development32:34 The Power of Questions in Coaching35:49 Lessons from Coaching Legends39:34 The Obsession of Champions45:10 Reflections on Coaching and Life