In this episode of Between Two Coaches, Coach Amanda and Coach Nick engage in a deep conversation with Dr. Lara Pence, a clinical psychologist specializing in working with athletes. They explore the concept of coaching the whole human, emphasizing the importance of understanding athletes beyond their performance metrics. Dr. Pence shares insights on the role of curiosity in coaching, the significance of building relationships with athletes, and the necessity of setting boundaries. The discussion also highlights the Coaches Collective, a program designed to equip coaches with the skills to support their athletes' mental health and well-being. The episode concludes with rapid-fire questions that reveal personal insights from Dr. Pence.

(00:56) Meet Dr. Lara Pence: The Whole Human Coach

(04:51) The Role of a Clinical Psychologist in Coaching

(09:46) Coaching the Whole Human: Understanding Athletes Beyond Sport

(15:34) The Coaches Collective: Bridging the Gap in Coaching

(22:33) Building Relationships: The Key to Effective Coaching

(28:27) Navigating Athlete Challenges: Injury and Life Transitions

(38:12) Setting Boundaries as a Coach

(46:06) Self-Evaluation and Growth for Coaches

(53:49) Rapid Fire Questions with Dr. Pence

Dr. Lara Pence

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist.

i have my mba and consult for executives and high performing teams.

i’m part of the expert team on CNBC’s no retreat: business bootcamp.

i co-wrote the book, 10 rules for resilience: mental toughness for families.

i am the owner and founder of lighfbox.

i’ve spent over 23,000 direct clinical hours with clients.

i supervise other clinicians looking to elevate their own skills.

i’m a mother of two boys and a wife of one.

the outdoors is my sanctuary.

i love to run. and love to climb.

Website - https://drlarapence.com/

Instagram - Dr. Lara Pence

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