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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.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Coaching and Sports Psychology
02:55 Transition from Player to Coach
05:57 The Influence of Mentorship
08:55 The Journey to the Golden State Warriors
11:49 Visualization Techniques and Index Cards
14:42 Role of a Sports Psychologist in Professional Sports
24:21 The Role of Sports Psychology in Player Development
32:34 The Power of Questions in Coaching
35:49 Lessons from Coaching Legends
39:34 The Obsession of Champions
45:10 Reflections on Coaching and Life
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