Lauren Johnson, former NY Yankees Mental Performance Coach

Lauren Johnson is an athlete-turned-mental conditioning coach, who is highly motivating, and relatable with a passion for developing the minds of the elite. Lauren trains professional athletes, military personnel and business professionals through national speaking engagements, educational training workshops and consulting. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Lauren served as the Mental Conditioning Coordinator for the New York Yankees, where she was responsible for aiding in the development of athletes and staff through education, application, and support. From the playing field to the boardroom, Lauren helps elite performers develop mental toughness so they can be their best regardless of circumstance. Her practical, straight-forward advice and performance strategies provide tangible results and skills that help individuals push through the inevitable challenges life throws at us. In today’s episode, we discuss:

• Why soccer players flop
• How to break out of a slump
• "Coaching" her professional golfing husband
• What we all can do better mentally to be successful
• Helping the New York Yankees with mental performance
• ... and much more!!!

  Resources, Books, and Links 

• Website: LaurenJohnsonAndCo.com
• Twitter: @_LaurenJohnson_
• Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/LaurenJohnsonN
• Facebook: Facebook.com/Lauren-Johnson-114742239927231
• Instagram: @LaurenNicoleJohnson

Past "Success is a Choice" podcast episodes of interest . . .

• Rachel Cruze (Ramsey Solutions and Best-Selling Author) - Episode 161
• Clark Kellogg (CBS Basketball Analyst) - Episode 149
• Bhrett McCabe (Sports Psychologist) - Episode 148
• Mark Immelman (PGA Tour broadcaster) - Episode 137
• Phil Hellmuth (World Champion Poker Player) - Episode 108
• Jon Gordon (author of “The Energy Bus”) – Episode 100
• Bernard Robichaud (Trailer Park Boys) – Episode 086
• Brittany Horschel (PGA Tour Wife) - Episode 084
• Paul Tesori (PGA Caddie) - Episode 080
• Kevin Harrington (original shark on “Shark Tank”) – Episode 024

Lauren Johnson in Action

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Z6QS0YNqU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvCZQFzqOrA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnUbjr7OX1w

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Jamy Bechler is the author of three books including The Bus Trip and The Leadership Playbook, host of the Success is a Choice Podcast, professional speaker, and trains organizations on creating championship cultures. He is also a certified John Maxwell leadership coach. Bechler spent 20 years as a college basketball coach and administrator. He has worked with businesses and teams, including the NBA. Follow him on Twitter at @CoachBechler. To connect with him via email or find out about his services, please contact speaking@CoachBechler.com. You can also subscribe to his insights on success and leadership by clicking here.