671: Thriving Under Pressure with Alex Hodgins, Mental Performance Consultant and Speaker
About this episode
Joining us is Alex Hodgins, a visionary mental performance consultant and inspiring speaker who's spent his career helping athletes, teams, and leaders rise to the occasion when it matters most. Alex specializes in building high-performance systems that don't just withstand pressure, they thrive in it.
For eight years, Alex was the Head of Mental Performance for the Canadian Women's National Soccer Team, guiding them to Olympic bronze in Rio 2016 and an unforgettable gold in Tokyo 2020. Currently, he brings his expertise to the NHL as the Head of Mental Performance for the Vancouver Canucks, and he's also working with the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, Canada's Ski Cross Team, and elite performers across both sport and corporate arenas.
He's a lifelong learner, passionate about helping others tap into their potential, and he calls the beautiful Pacific Northwest home.
In this episode, Alex and Cindra discuss:
- The key ingredients behind high-performing team cultures
- Practical strategies for staying composed under pressure
- Why talent alone isn't enough to ensure success at elite levels
- How corporate leaders can leverage sports psychology principles to boost team outcomes
- What the highest-achieving teams consistently do differently
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