Your mind can be both your fiercest ally and your toughest opponent. Research uncovers what negative self-talk might really be doing for you, and how to work with it. Have you ever noticed a voice in ...

How many of us have heard someone at a party say, “I’m just not good at remembering names?” We become what we tell ourselves internally. This is called “self-talk,” and there’s good self-talk, and ...

A uniquely human trait we all possess is a mysterious unseen force known as the inner voice—sometimes supportive, often critical, this silent force helps us prepare for and understand the world around ...

Before I had decades of experience in the world of sport psychology, I was a basketball player. The summer before my junior year of college, I needed to work out consistently to enter the season in ...

You talk to yourself while problem-solving, planning, or navigating daily tasks. Maybe you narrate your actions aloud or hold full conversations with yourself. People might think this is odd. Research ...

I’ve coached executives and founders on five continents. Strategy gets airtime. KPIs get dashboards. Culture gets slogans. Yet the most powerful driver of leadership performance sits in silence.

Nerves are a natural phenomenon for athletes. I always was a nervous Nellie getting ready to step up on the starting block for swimming competition. Sports or public speaking almost always made me ...

Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may form the foundation of genuine self-respect, resilience and long-term well-being. Self-respect is often described as a ...