As we watch the world’s top athletes compete on the biggest international stage at the 2024 Paris Olympics, we know the physical toll it takes to get there. But what about the mental toll?
In the high-stakes world of sports, negative self-talk can be the difference between victory and defeat. As someone who has spent years coaching collegiate athletes — leading both men’s and women’s teams to #1 national rankings — Dr. Ivan Joseph has witnessed this firsthand. Negative thinking is a formidable barrier to success, and research corroborates this.
A study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology found that individuals who engaged in negative self-talk experienced decreased motivation, diminished confidence, and impaired decision-making abilities.
But negative self-talk doesn’t just affect athletes, its impact is just as profound in the workplace. Ivan has spent decades working in the high-performance space, coaching athletes, c-suite executives, and emerging leaders. He is shocked at how …