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April 9th, 2025 Mature Content

EP59: Unlocking the Mental Game of Elite Performers w/ Dr. Amber Selking

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  1. EP59: Unlocking the Mental Game of Elite Performers w/ Dr. Amber Selking David Kitchen 47:17

On this episode of Built Not Born, David Kitchen sits down with Dr. Amber Selking, mental performance coach for LSU Football and founder of Selking Performance Group. Dr. Selking works with top athletes, business leaders, and high performers to leverage mindset and leadership for peak performance.

If you’re serious about winning in any arena, this episode is for you.

00:00 Introduction and Season Kickoff 00:43 Guest Introduction: Dr. Amber Selking 01:57 Key Takeaways from ‘Winning the Mental Game’ 03:34 Understanding and Training the Mind 08:17 Traits of High Performers 15:45 Embracing Failure and Building Resilience 20:45 Analyzing Performance: Well, Better, Learned 21:45 Emotional Stability in Sports and Business 24:01 Building Identity Beyond the Game 25:06 Vision, Mission, and Core Values 27:33 Personality Assessments and Leadership 30:46 Stated vs. Experienced Culture 34:17 Leadership and Accountability 38:39 Quickfire Questions and Legacy

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🔥 As always, this is your weekly reminder: Leaders are built, not born.

David Kitchen Founder / President of Edge Leadership Academy

Coach Kitch is the Founder and President of Edge Leadership Academy. He is a former Division 1 Coach, and a PhD Candidate with a master's degree in sport psychology, who has a decade of experience building leaders, culture, and mindset at the highest levels of sports and business. He is the author of The Pyramid: A System for Building Tomorrow's Leaders Today, and The Scoreboard: A Self-Audit System to Help You Build the Life You Want. As a speaker, consultant, and coach, Coach Kitch is trusted by 100+ CEO's, coaches, and high performers to help them lead and win in business, athletics, and life.