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Lani Lawrence

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Nohelani (Lani) Lawrence, Psy.D., is the Director of Wellness and Clinical Services for the New York Football Giants. Prior to joining the Giants, Dr. Lani was a clinical and sport psychologist at the University of Southern California. Her background in both sport and clinical psychology has led to a unique perspective regarding the concerns of student-athletes. At SC she provided performance enhancement training and mental health support to 21 elite NCAA Division-I teams, including men’s and women’s basketball, track &amp; field, and swimming. She is a licensed psychologist in the State of California, and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology.  In 2012, she earned a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology from the University of Denver and went on to complete both her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship at USC’s Student Counseling Services. Previously, she received her Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology, with emphasis in Sport Psychology from Boston University in 2008 and B.S. in Psychology from Northeastern University in 2002.  In this episode, Lani and Cindra talk about:  What the best of the best do related to the mental game Strategies to reduce pressure she learned from elite athletes The mental game differences at the collegiate, Olympic and professional levels The Giant’s response to the death of George Floyd Why she is passionate about social justice issues Stategies she has implemented for herself as a female of color working in professional sport  HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/405 HOW TO ENTER THE PODCAST GIVEAWAY TO WIN $500 CASH: www.drcindra.com/giveaway FB COMMUNITY FOR THE HPM PODCAST: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2599776723457390/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong TO FIND MORE ABOUT LANI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nohelani-m-lawrence-psyd-b0475012/ Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901

Nohelani (Lani) Lawrence, Psy.D., is the Director of Wellness and Clinical Services for the New York Football Giants. Prior to joining the Giants, Dr. Lani was a clinical and sport psychologist at the University of Southern California. Her background in both sport and clinical psychology has led to a unique perspective regarding the concerns of student-athletes. At SC she provided performance enhancement training and mental health support to 21 elite NCAA Division-I teams, including men’s and women’s basketball, track &amp; field, and swimming. She is a licensed psychologist in the State of California, and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. In 2012, she earned a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Sport Psychology from the University of Denver and went on to complete both her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral internship at USC’s Student Counseling Services. Previously, she received her Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology, with emphasis in Sport Psychology from Boston University in 2008 and B.S. in Psychology from Northeastern University in 2002.  In this episode, Lani and Cindra talk about: <ul> <li>What the best of the best do related to the mental game</li> <li>Strategies to reduce pressure she learned from elite athletes</li> <li>The mental game differences at the collegiate, Olympic and professional levels</li> <li>The Giant’s response to the death of George Floyd</li> <li>Why she is passionate about social justice issues</li> <li>Stategies she has implemented for herself as a female of color working in professional sport</li> </ul> HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: <a href="http://www.cindrakamphoff.com/405" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.cindrakamphoff.com/405</a> HOW TO ENTER THE PODCAST GIVEAWAY TO WIN $500 CASH: <a href="http://www.drcindra.com/giveaway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.drcindra.com/giveaway</a> FB COMMUNITY FOR THE HPM PODCAST: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2599776723457390/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2599776723457390/</a> FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/</a> FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: <a href="https://twitter.com/mentally_strong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/mentally_strong</a> TO FIND MORE ABOUT LANI: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nohelani-m-lawrence-psyd-b0475012/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nohelani-m-lawrence-psyd-b0475012/</a> Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901</a>

405: How Professional Athletes Gain the Mental Edge with Lani Lawrence, Psy.D., New York Giant’s Director of Wellness and Clinical Services

Today’s Coaching Through Stories episode features Dr. Nohelani (Lani) Lawrence, a Clinical and Sport Psychologist and the current Director of Wellness and Clinical Services for the New York Giants. Prior to joining the Giants, her background in sport and clinical psychology has given her a unique insight and perspective on the concerns of student-athletes. In today’s podcast, Lani shares how she navigates challenges, how she builds trust and connections, and her advice for those who are dealing with uncertainty and discomfort. Lani discusses how we all need an outlet to feel understood and it helps for someone to bear witness to the challenges we experience in life.  Developing trust and listening are critical for helping others feel understood. Do you have the listening skills that create the space needed for others to share their stories?   Episode Highlights:  Lani current role and passions The story that started Lani on the path she’s currently on What Lani messaging was growing up What excites Lani the most about her new role as the Director of Player Engagement and Sport Psychologist for the NY Giants How Lani navigates challenges to achieve her personal goals and that of the organization How Lani goes about building trust and connection What being heard, accepted, and understood enables one to do Challenges Lani faced as a leader Lani thoughts on intrinsic motivation Lani advice for people who need to deal with uncertainty and discomfort  The self-care practices that has helped Lani focus on the controllables Character traits, values, and virtues tend to shine when we reflect on what really matters to us rather than our accomplishments and awards Two books Nohelani recommends: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein and The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance by George Mumford    Three Key Points:  Trust is crucial when it comes to building connections. Being heard, accepted, and understood can be life-saving; provide space to listen. Knowing your WHY can help you push through challenging times.    Resources Mentioned:  HigherEchelon Foundations of Self for Women of Color by Nohelani Lawrence Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance by George Mumford The Last Dance - Michael Jordan Documentary on Netflix 

Today’s Coaching Through Stories episode features Dr. Nohelani (Lani) Lawrence, a Clinical and Sport Psychologist and the current Director of Wellness and Clinical Services for the New York Giants. Prior to joining the Giants, her background in sport and clinical psychology has given her a unique insight and perspective on the concerns of student-athletes. In today’s podcast, Lani shares how she navigates challenges, how she builds trust and connections, and her advice for those who are dealing with uncertainty and discomfort. Lani discusses how we all need an outlet to feel understood and it helps for someone to bear witness to the challenges we experience in life.  Developing trust and listening are critical for helping others feel understood. Do you have the listening skills that create the space needed for others to share their stories? Episode Highlights: <ul> <li>Lani current role and passions</li> <li>The story that started Lani on the path she’s currently on</li> <li>What Lani messaging was growing up</li> <li>What excites Lani the most about her new role as the Director of Player Engagement and Sport Psychologist for the NY Giants</li> <li>How Lani navigates challenges to achieve her personal goals and that of the organization</li> <li>How Lani goes about building trust and connection</li> <li>What being heard, accepted, and understood enables one to do</li> <li>Challenges Lani faced as a leader</li> <li>Lani thoughts on intrinsic motivation</li> <li>Lani advice for people who need to deal with uncertainty and discomfort </li> <li>The self-care practices that has helped Lani focus on the controllables</li> <li>Character traits, values, and virtues tend to shine when we reflect on what really matters to us rather than our accomplishments and awards</li> <li>Two books Nohelani recommends: Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein and The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance by George Mumford</li> </ul> Three Key Points: <ol> <li>Trust is crucial when it comes to building connections.</li> <li>Being heard, accepted, and understood can be life-saving; provide space to listen.</li> <li>Knowing your WHY can help you push through challenging times.</li> </ol> Resources Mentioned: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.HigherEchelon.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HigherEchelon</a></li> <li><a href="https://dornsife.usc.edu/fall2017/#lawrence" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Foundations of Self for Women of Color by Nohelani Lawrence</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mindful-Athlete-Secrets-Pure-Performance-ebook/dp/B00W0LR0J6" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Mindful Athlete: Secrets to Pure Performance by George Mumford</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80203144" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Last Dance - Michael Jordan Documentary on Netflix</a></li> </ul>

Creating Space for Connection through Listening and Understanding with Dr. Lani Lawrence