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Intelligence in Elite Sport with Dr. Scott Goldman

Perform by Alex AuerbachFeb 20, 2024

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Intelligence in Elite Sport with Dr. Scott Goldman

Intelligence in Elite Sport with Dr. Scott Goldman

In this episode, Dr. Scott Goldman and I discuss the role of intelligence in elite sport performance.

Dr. Scott Goldman is a High Performance and Clinical psychologist. For over 25 years, he has served and continues to serve NBA, NFL, MLB, and NCAA organizations. He delivers collaborative and strategic resources that are proactive across all aspects of the organization and contributes to the entire organization’s performance on and off the field. He provides clinical and performance psychology to the athletes. Additionally, he provides psychological and human system expertise to the Head Coach, General Manager, and Vice President as well as their staff within a variety of responsibilities including talent acquisition, talent management, and education, as well as providing insights so they can process and generate solutions when managing talent and organizational demands.

Dr. Goldman has worked with some of the best athletes, coaches, and teams in the world including World Champions, Gold medal winners, world record holders, MVPs from every major sport, Final Four Teams including a #1 ranked NCAA men’s basketball team, NCAA Champions, BCS Bowl Winners, and Conference Champions in the B10 and Pac-12. Additionally, the NCAA enlisted Dr. Goldman for many projects, including co-authoring the NCAA’s Best Practices and Guidelines for Understanding And Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Wellness, and authoring a chapter in the NCAA sponsored Mind, Body, & Sport: Understanding and Supporting Student-Athlete Mental Wellness. Additionally, the NCAA selected Dr. Goldman to serve on their Mental Health Task Force. Dr. Goldman co-authored the first National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) consensus statement regarding the treatment of Student-Athletes. Dr. Goldman has been honored with fellow status by the American Psychology Association (APA) and the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).

Dr. Goldman earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Tulane University, and his Master’s degree and Ph.D. in Clinical and School Psychology from Hofstra University. He received post-doctoral training at The Ellis Institute, under the tutelage of Albert Ellis, the creator of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). While at The Ellis Institute, he received advanced training and certification in child and adolescent therapy, drug addiction treatment, and attained Supervisory Certification to train other professionals in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy.

You can learn more about the AIQ at www.aiq.team.

Feb 20, 202450:30
Perform Podcast: Mastering Change with Brad Stulberg

Perform Podcast: Mastering Change with Brad Stulberg

This episode of the Perform Podcast features Brad Stulberg, an expert on peak performance and author of the new book, Master of Change. In this episode, we dive deep into values, staying rugged and flexible, and why you shouldn't pursue your purpose.

Dec 12, 202353:51
Perform Podcast #7: Shift Your Mind with Mental Performance Coach Brian Levenson

Perform Podcast #7: Shift Your Mind with Mental Performance Coach Brian Levenson

Brian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching and mental performance coaching, speaking, and consulting to elite organizations, performers, and leaders. He has been fortunate to work with CEOs, professional athletes, and with teams in the NBA, NHL, and MLS, Division 1 athletic departments, the Federal Reserve, the Department of Homeland Security, Hilton, Young Presidents Organization (YPO), and many other organizations.

The core of Brian's work is his Accelerator program, which helps 30 diverse executives improve their leadership and mindset.

He also has a weekly podcast, Intentional Performers, where he has interviewed over 340 elite high performers. His book, Shift Your Mind, was released in October 2020 and in 2023 he released a 152-page free workbook with tools, exercises, and activities to help people and organizations thrive.

Brian currently lives in Bethesda, MD, with his wife and two kids.  

Specialties: Shift Your Mind, Framework, Focused Habits, Resilience, Positive Psychology, Teamwork, Leadership, Mental Performance

Education: BA, Syracuse University (Major in Sociology, Minor in African American Studies). MA, John F. Kennedy University in Sport Psychology

Certifications: Leadership Coaching Certificate at Georgetown University Institute for Transformational Leadership, PCC Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Hogan Leadership Assessment, Leadership Circle 360 Assessment

Philanthropy: Board Member at PeacePlayers International, National Young Leadership Cabinet at Jewish Federation of North America, Supporter of DC Scores, Children Deserve a Chance, DC Soul and others

Aug 25, 202331:51
Perform Podcast Episode #6: Teaching People to Value Effort with Dr. Michael Inzlicht

Perform Podcast Episode #6: Teaching People to Value Effort with Dr. Michael Inzlicht

Michael Inzlicht is a Research Excellence Faculty Scholar at the University of Toronto. His primary appointment is as Professor in the Department of Psychology, but he is also cross-appointed as Professor in the Department of Marketing at the Rotman School of Management. Michael conducts research that sits at the boundaries of social psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. Although he has published papers on numerous topics, his current research interests concern work and play. His research on work or effort is mostly on the topics of self-control and motivation, but also includes research on the mentally demanding nature of empathy and compassion. His work on play or leisure is a relatively new direction for Michael and includes research on social media, puzzles (e.g., crosswords, Sudoku), and recreational drug use.

Michael completed his B.Sc. in Anatomical Sciences at McGill University in 1994, his Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology at Brown University in 2001, and his postdoctoral fellowship in Applied Psychology at New York University in 2004. He has published more than 150 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters and edited two books. His work has been featured in media outlets around the world, including The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, BBC News, TIME, The Daily Telegraph, and the CBC, among many others. His research and teaching have been recognized with the Wegner Theoretical Innovation Prize, the SPSSI Louise Kidder Early Career Award, the Ontario government's Early Researcher Award, the ISCON Best Social Cognition Paper Award, the Principal's Research Award (University of Toronto Scarborough), and the UofT Scarborough Professor of the Year Award.

Michael is a first-generation college student.

Aug 18, 202335:37
Perform Podcast #5: Effective Teaching, the Kipp way, with Marc Manella
Aug 11, 202335:24
Perform Podcast #4: Creating High Performance Environments with Dr. Kristoffer Henriksen

Perform Podcast #4: Creating High Performance Environments with Dr. Kristoffer Henriksen

In this episode I'm joined by Dr. Kristoffer Henriksen, an expert in creating environments that facilitate elite development and performance. In this episode, we talk about why the environment matters and how to create a high-performing environment that allows talent to fully mature and thrive.

Aug 03, 202345:10
Perform Podcast #3: Owen Eastwood

Perform Podcast #3: Owen Eastwood

Over the past decade, Owen Eastwood has worked with some of the most elite teams and groups in the world, including Gareth Southgate's England Football team, the Command Group of NATO, the South African Cricket Team, corporate leadership teams, elite ballet and the British Olympic team.

Jul 06, 202344:05
Perform Podcast #2: Do Hard Things with Steve Magness

Perform Podcast #2: Do Hard Things with Steve Magness

In this episode, I'm joined by Steve Magness.

Steve Magness is a world-renowned expert on performance. He is the author of the new book Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and The Surprising Science of Real ToughnessHe is the coauthor of Peak Performance. The Passion Paradox, and the author of The Science of Running. Collectively his books have sold more than half a million copies in print, ebook, and audio formats.

Magness has served as an executive coach to individuals in a variety of sectors. His work serves on applying the principles of which he writes. In addition he's served as consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams.

His writing has appeared in Outside, Runner’s World, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Men's Health, and a variety of other outlets. In addition, Steve's expertise on elite sport and performance has been featured in The New YorkerWall Street JournalThe New York TimesThe GuardianBusiness Insider, and ESPN The Magazine.

Steve received his undergraduate degree from the University of Houston and a graduate degree from George Mason University. He currently lives in Houston, Tx with his wife Hillary. Once upon a time, he ran a mile in 4:01 in high school, at the time the 6th fastest high school mile in US history.

Jun 15, 202345:28
Perform Podcast: Developing Your Culture with JP Nerbun
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