Manage the Moment: Conversations in Performance Psychology

When all eyes are on you, how do you manage that performance moment? What is it like to be at the top of your game as a performer in sports, the arts, business, or high-stakes profession? Learn how elite performers optimize what they bring to the mental side of what they do and immerse yourself in conversations with people who have made it their life's work to excel. Your host, Dr. Sari Shepphird, is a celebrated Performance and Sport Psychologist, as well as an award-winning author, who works with athletes and performers of the highest ability. Together with her noted guests, "Dr. Shepp" discusses the application of performance and sports psychology. Life is a series of moments, it's how you manage those moments that makes the difference.

Podcasting since 2019 • 14 episodes

Manage the Moment: Conversations in Performance Psychology

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Shannon Miller - Olympic History Maker and Cancer Survivor

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Travis Payne - Award Winning Choreographer, Dancer, Producer, Director

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January 14, 2020 • Episode 11 • 1:33:32

Harrison Funk - Noted Photojournalist, Portrait Photographer, Director & Film Maker (Part 2 of 2)

Welcome back to the conclusion of the conversation with noted photojournalist Harrison Funk. This second part features Harrison's answers to Dr. Shepp's frequently asked questions - but Harrison didn't just give standard answers to these questi...

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