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The path to purpose: A conversation about elite performance translated to everyday life with Ben Freakley Unlocked
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- Health & Fitness
Have you ever wondered how professional athletes, high profile coaches, elite soldiers and more got to where they are today? What tactics have they used to perform at such a high level in sport, military, business, and life?
Our guest today has spent the last 20+ years of his experience coaching elite sport, tactical, and corporate performers, and is now Vice President for Performance and Well-Being at UHP (University of Health & Performance). Prior to joining UHP, Ben was the Head of Mental Performance with the Toronto Blue Jays (MLB) leading the development and delivery of mental skills programs across all levels of the Blue Jays organization. Before his role with the Toronto Blue Jays, he was the inaugural head coach and general manager of Tormenta FC of the United Soccer League (USL).
Ben's continued work in performance and well-being is educating ALL people how to use the external circumstances of life in order to build a resilient mindset, discover an identity and purpose beyond the content in life, and take positive, empowered steps through the inevitable transitions in life's journey.
In this episode we touch on topics that include:
Ben's origins that shaped his passion for human performance and bettermentWhy values are instrumental for elite performer (from athlete to parent)Holding your identity lightly (the self as context no content)The tactics that will help everyone "respond" instead of "react"The power of community in personal growthPreparing for the inevitable transitions in life not once, but many timesAnd much, much more!Be sure to check out the opportunity to engage with Ben and his newest venture at UHP in the show notes. Ben's lifestyle and mission has been inspiring for us and many, many others. We hope you can take away some wisdom from this amazing conversation with Ben and apply it in your own life.
Enjoy our time together with Ben Freakley, my friends.
MORE ABOUT BEN:
Ben started his career in sport and performance psychology with the United States Army Special Operations Forces, as the performance psychology coach with the prestigious 75th Ranger Regiment. Before transitioning to the field of sport and performance psychology, Ben coached NCAA Men’s Soccer for nearly 15 years. Ben holds masters degrees in Sport Psychology and Sport Management from Georgia Southern University where he was an NCAA Division I athlete.
He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Sport and Performance Psychology from University of Western States with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and is a certified coach developer through the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE).
CONNECT WITH BEN:
University of Health & Performance
www.benfreakley.com
Find out more about Owl & Key and Strategic Planning for Life below:
www.owlandkey.co
www.owlandkey.co/course
linktr.ee/owlandkey
www.instagram.com/owl_and_key/
Get Started today!
Get Started with Strategic Planning for Life today
Book your FREE call to learn more!
Have you ever wondered how professional athletes, high profile coaches, elite soldiers and more got to where they are today? What tactics have they used to perform at such a high level in sport, military, business, and life?
Our guest today has spent the last 20+ years of his experience coaching elite sport, tactical, and corporate performers, and is now Vice President for Performance and Well-Being at UHP (University of Health & Performance). Prior to joining UHP, Ben was the Head of Mental Performance with the Toronto Blue Jays (MLB) leading the development and delivery of mental skills programs across all levels of the Blue Jays organization. Before his role with the Toronto Blue Jays, he was the inaugural head coach and general manager of Tormenta FC of the United Soccer League (USL).
Ben's continued work in performance and well-being is educating ALL people how to use the external circumstances of life in order to build a resilient mindset, discover an identity and purpose beyond the content in life, and take positive, empowered steps through the inevitable transitions in life's journey.
In this episode we touch on topics that include:
Ben's origins that shaped his passion for human performance and bettermentWhy values are instrumental for elite performer (from athlete to parent)Holding your identity lightly (the self as context no content)The tactics that will help everyone "respond" instead of "react"The power of community in personal growthPreparing for the inevitable transitions in life not once, but many timesAnd much, much more!Be sure to check out the opportunity to engage with Ben and his newest venture at UHP in the show notes. Ben's lifestyle and mission has been inspiring for us and many, many others. We hope you can take away some wisdom from this amazing conversation with Ben and apply it in your own life.
Enjoy our time together with Ben Freakley, my friends.
MORE ABOUT BEN:
Ben started his career in sport and performance psychology with the United States Army Special Operations Forces, as the performance psychology coach with the prestigious 75th Ranger Regiment. Before transitioning to the field of sport and performance psychology, Ben coached NCAA Men’s Soccer for nearly 15 years. Ben holds masters degrees in Sport Psychology and Sport Management from Georgia Southern University where he was an NCAA Division I athlete.
He is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Sport and Performance Psychology from University of Western States with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP), Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and is a certified coach developer through the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE).
CONNECT WITH BEN:
University of Health & Performance
www.benfreakley.com
Find out more about Owl & Key and Strategic Planning for Life below:
www.owlandkey.co
www.owlandkey.co/course
linktr.ee/owlandkey
www.instagram.com/owl_and_key/
Get Started today!
Get Started with Strategic Planning for Life today
Book your FREE call to learn more!
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