LinkedIn Voices: Michael Gervais

What does it take to perform at your absolute best when the world is watching? While we often focus on the physical talent, the true difference between good and great is often a mastery of the mind. Dr. Michael Gervais is the psychological architect working behind the scenes to build that mental toughness.

Michael Gervais

The High-Performance Mindset of Michael Gervais

Dr. Michael Gervais is a renowned high-performance psychologist and one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. With a career spanning over two decades, he has worked with an impressive roster of clients, from Olympians and Fortune 100 CEOs to Super Bowl-winning NFL teams and acclaimed music artists. His work is dedicated to helping people in high-stakes environments master their mental skills to unlock their full potential.

From Olympians to CEOs: The Impact of High-Performance Psychology

Gervais's client list reads like a who's who of world-class achievers. He has worked with Team USA at multiple Olympic Games, helped professional sports teams like the NFL's Seattle Seahawks win championships, and coached countless MVPs and world-record holders. But his influence isn't limited to the world of sports.

He also applies his principles of mindset and mental toughness to top executives and leaders in the corporate world, demonstrating that the same psychological tools for athletic success can be applied to business leadership.

The "Finding Mastery" Ecosystem

Dr. Gervais makes his insights accessible to a broader audience through several key platforms. He is the author of the national bestseller, "The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You." He also hosts the popular "Finding Mastery" podcast, where he interviews a diverse range of high-achievers about their personal journeys and the psychology behind their success.

In addition, he is the co-founder of Compete to Create, a digital platform and consulting agency that provides mindset training to individuals and organizations.

Metrics & Impact

• Podcast Reach: Finding Mastery podcast has surpassed 25 million downloads, featuring in-depth interviews with top performers across various fields. 
  

• Client Base: Worked with elite athletes, Fortune 50 CEOs, and organizations like Microsoft, AT&T, and Amazon to enhance performance through mindset training. 
  

• Educational Influence: Through Compete to Create, trained over 50,000 Microsoft employees in high-performance principles. 
  

• Authorship: The First Rule of Mastery has been recognized among the top productivity books of 2023.

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Content Strategy & Teaching Approach

Dr. Gervais employs a multifaceted approach to content delivery on LinkedIn, where he has 76,030 followers:

• Podcasting: Finding Mastery features conversations with world-class performers, delving into topics like mindset, resilience, and excellence. 

• Regular Posts: Sharing articles, reflections, and insights on topics related to emotional intelligence and leadership on LinkedIn.

• Keynote Speaking: Delivers insights on performance psychology to organizations and audiences globally. 

• Multimedia Content: Utilizing videos and articles to address topics in a dynamic and accessible manner.

  
  

His teaching philosophy centers on:

• Mindfulness and Awareness: Emphasizing present-moment focus to enhance performance. 

• Emotional Mastery: Helping individuals manage emotions to perform under pressure.

• Continuous Growth: Encouraging a mindset of lifelong learning and adaptation.

Examples of his Featured Posts on LinkedIn

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When asked, “What’s the psychology of the greats?” This picture captures so much. What a moment. It’s a full commitment to mastery / bringing all of themselves to it / they are “in it” and support… | Michael Gervais | 108 comments

When asked, “What’s the psychology of the greats?” This picture captures so much. What a moment. It’s a full commitment to mastery / bringing all of themselves to it / they are “in it” and support others who understand the uncommon path. Love takes many forms. This one has an amazing contour. Be "in it." Support others. Success is not success unless it is shared. Even with those you are competing with. Loving the path to mastery includes loving others that are along it as well. | 108 comments on LinkedIn

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What is the best mindset for an optimized life? First, define what an optimized life is for you... A couple weeks back, we filmed our first ‘Ask Me Anything with Dr. Michael Gervais’ where we took… | Michael Gervais | 47 comments

What is the best mindset for an optimized life? First, define what an optimized life is for you... A couple weeks back, we filmed our first ‘Ask Me Anything with Dr. Michael Gervais’ where we took your questions and I went into the Mastery Lab Studio to answer them. So many great questions already and I love to hear the hard questions // what we're all wrestling with // how we can apply psychological skills to live a more fulfilled life. In this video, I answer questions like: The 3 things all high performers need to add to their routine The biggest misconception around achieving peak performance How do we practice changing our negative self-talk? How do high performers on the world stage deal with FOPO (Fear of Other People’s Opinions)? And much more… So stoked to start doing more of these // hearing from the Finding Mastery community // if you have any questions you'd like answered, leave them in the comments here or on the YouTube video! Check out a snippet from the video below, and tune into the full 45-min Ask Me Anything, Vol. 1 here: https://lnkd.in/gJNKWWdw | 47 comments on LinkedIn

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Build a Great Team on a Relationship-Based Culture, Not the Myth of "Family" | Michael Gervais | 45 comments

Years ago, I worked with an elite action sports athlete whose mother managed other world-class talent. I asked him, “How come you never used your mom as your manager?” He reflexively said, “Because I don’t want to fire my mom.” That exchange stuck with me, and often pops into my head when I hear coaches refer to high-performing teams as a family. So... are we REALLY family? Read more below... | 45 comments on LinkedIn

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Am I pursuing my very best or am I pursuing a life compared to others? There are trap doors for both... The trap door for pursuing your very best is "Am I enough?" Are you working on becoming your… | Michael Gervais | 24 comments

Am I pursuing my very best or am I pursuing a life compared to others? There are trap doors for both... The trap door for pursuing your very best is "Am I enough?" Are you working on becoming your best or the best? That's not a choice for me to make for you. I'm much more interested in working on being my very best every day. Small little micro choices. Your best isn't defined by anyone else's metric of success. It's defined by how fully you show up to your own potential. | 24 comments on LinkedIn

Michael Gervais' LinkedIn Account:

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Michael Gervais - Performance Psychologist working with the best in the world • Host, Finding Mastery Podcast • Architect, Finding Your Best Mindset Masterclass • Every day is an opportunity to create a living masterpiece | LinkedIn

Performance Psychologist working with the best in the world • Host, Finding Mastery Podcast • Architect, Finding Your Best Mindset Masterclass • Every day is an opportunity to create a living masterpiece · Founder of Finding Mastery, co-founder of Compete to Create, and host of the Finding Mastery podcast. As a licensed psychologist and industry visionary, Dr. Gervais focuses most of his time on people at the "top of their game," from the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and NBA players, to Olympians, military personnel and corporate leaders. Spending years in the trenches of high-stakes circumstances, Dr. Gervais has developed clarity for the tools that allow people to "thrive under pressure." He is a published, peer-reviewed author and a nationally recognized speaker on issues related to high performance for those who excel on the largest stages in the world. · Experience: Finding Mastery · Location: Los Angeles Metropolitan Area · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Michael Gervais’ profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.

Some of His Talks

Train Your Brain Like a World-Class Athlete, with Dr. Michael Gervais

How To Stop Worrying About What People Think of You | Dr. Michael Gervais

The Fine Line Between Burnout and Mastery | AMA Vol. 25 with Dr. Michael Gervais

Why He Matters

Dr. Michael Gervais stands at the intersection of psychology and peak performance. His work transcends traditional boundaries, offering insights that are applicable not only to athletes but to anyone striving for excellence. By focusing on the mental aspects of performance, he provides tools and frameworks that help individuals and organizations unlock their full potential.

Quick Profile Summary

Info	Detail
Name	Dr. Michael Gervais
Title	High-Performance Psychologist, Author, Speaker
Focus	Mental Mastery, Performance Psychology, Mindset Training
Experience	Over 20 years working with elite performers, including Super Bowl-winning NFL teams, Olympians, Fortune 50 CEOs, and world record holders.
Platform Reach	Host of the Finding Mastery podcast, which has surpassed 25 million downloads.
Notable Achievements	Co-founder of Compete to Create, an educational platform for mindset training. Author of The First Rule of Mastery, a USA Today Bestseller.
Website	findingmastery.com