Michael Gervais: Mindfulness and High Performance

Michael Gervais: Mindfulness and High Performance

Author: Mark Divine February 28, 2018 Duration: 52:50

Michael Gervais is a renowned expert in high-performance psychology, best known for his work with the Seattle Seahawks, the Red Bull Stratos team, and with several Olympic athletes as well. He understands the power of our minds to accomplish the extraordinary first hand. He talks to Commander Divine about the importance of mindset and especially mindfulness to creativity and high performance.

Learn about:

  • His new company with Football coach Pete Carroll in coaching for business called “Compete to Create.”
  • How he made sure to call mindfulness “training” rather than “meditation” for professional football clients
  • His outlook and insights on Luke Aikins of Red Bull skydiving without a parachute

Michael Gervias specializes in high performance mindset training and whether you are an athlete, a weekend warrior, a business exec, entrepreneur or a stay at home parent, listen to this interview to improve your performance in everything.

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Drawing from a unique background as a Retired Navy SEAL Commander and the founder of SEALFIT and Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine brings a distinct perspective to conversations that matter. The Mark Divine Show is not confined to a single topic; instead, it explores the interconnected nature of human potential. You’ll hear discussions that range from practical self-defense techniques and elite fitness to deeper philosophical inquiries and emotional resilience. Each episode, whether featuring a guest or a solo commentary from Mark, ties back to a foundational principle: the integrated development of the whole self. This approach, which Mark calls the 5 mountain path, focuses on cultivating mental toughness, physical capability, emotional control, intuitive wisdom, and the indomitable spirit of Kokoro, or heart. The aim is to provide actionable insights that translate far beyond the gym or the meditation cushion, impacting leadership, business, and everyday life. Tuning into this podcast feels like accessing a toolkit for modern challenges, forged in discipline yet applicable to anyone seeking genuine self-improvement. It’s where the lessons of extreme experience meet the realities of daily living, offering a path to becoming more focused, resilient, and ultimately, unbeatable in your own pursuits.
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