Chrissy Holm is a Leadership and Mental Performance Consultant for Premier Sports Psychology in Minnesota. They work with various athletic teams including the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Minnesota Twins. Premier Sports Psychology is partnered with Profile to utilize our assessment software within their organization and leadership initiatives. In this episode, Shailen and Chrissy dive deeper into a previously touched topic, mental health. Contrary to popular belief, expecting and asking athletes to always be positive while dealing with negative emotions can be detrimental to their performance. Chrissy has plenty of experience on both sides of this topic. She was a D1 rower for the University of Michigan, won a gold medal with the USA U23 team, and even coached rowing at the University of Minnesota while pursuing her Doctorate. Tune in to listen to tips on creating a place for emotional growth within your team. 

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Shailen is a behavioral consultant for a company called Profile. Profile is a behavioral technology company that has reinvented DISC to help coaches retain, reinforce, and recruit talent. With a focus on self-awareness, leadership, and team building, Profile has been able to work with teams and organizations such as the NCAA, the Dallas Cowboys, Stanford Men's Basketball, and more. You can find more information at www.profilebehavior.com