Episode 156 - Leveraging performance psychology and wellness science

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Amy Athey - Performance Psychologist and Coach. Dr. Athey is a licensed clinical and performance psychologist and national leader in performance psychology, leadership, crisis intervention, and developing nontraditional mental health and wellness programs for organizations. For over 20 years, she has consulted with NCAA Champions, Olympians, professional athletes, C-Level executives, and US Special Forces as well as served as a leader in scaling wellness and performance services. In this episode, Amy shared invaluable insights from her rich background in psychology and human performance. Amy emphasized the crucial role culture plays in shaping dynamic startup communities and productive work environments. We delved into practical strategies for nurturing a positive team climate and the impact of health on overall performance, exploring everything from the health belief model to the challenges of culture change. For anyone leading a team or looking to enhance personal well-being, Amy's experiences and advice are truly enlightening. Be sure to tune in, reflect on your practices, and start making those small, impactful changes today! Connect with Amy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyathey32/ Website: http://www.atheyperformace.com/ Time stamps: 00:00 Built wellness programs at universities, joined special forces. 05:40 Express admiration, emphasize importance of behavior change. 10:29 Influence climate, change behavior, and shift culture. 15:05 Raising awareness about health and fitness goals. 17:13 Exploring impact of hormones on productivity and health. 21:33 Wearable devices track HRV's impact on health. 22:55 Short breaks and social interactions boost productivity. 29:36 Tune into body, track wellbeing, be curious. 32:25 Evolving careers, tools, relationships: keys to growth. 36:30 Recognizing and aligning actions with personal values. 37:47 Great reminder for listening, love it. Thank you. Follow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wij --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support