Executive Coaching for Mental Performance
We specialize in unlocking your full potential through Mental Performance Consulting. Our tailored approach equips you with the strategies and mindset needed to overcome obstacles and achieve excellence. Let's transform your potential into peak performance, together.
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Call us at 437-826-9365 or schedule an ask us anything chat. We can talk about how working with a therapist and mental performance consultant can help you and your team.
Client Story
From Burnout to Breakthrough – How One Executive Reclaimed Confidence and Connection When High Performance Takes a Toll
Sarah, a senior executive at a growing tech company, came to us feeling like she was losing her edge. A former competitive athlete, she had always thrived in fast-paced environments. Lately, however, the pressure that once fueled her started to wear her down.
She felt reactive, disconnected from her team, and deeply uncertain whether she could keep up without burning out.
“I was waking up, dreading the day. I felt like I was in survival mode, and no amount of productivity hacks were helping.”
A Tailored, Dual Approach: Therapy + Performance Consulting
At The Mental Game Clinic, we understand that high performers often carry invisible pressure, especially when responsible for leading others. We started by offering Sarah a comprehensive executive consultation, including our Relational Dynamics Report—a tool we use to map how clients navigate relationships in high-stakes settings.
This insight was a turning point. We uncovered that Sarah’s avoidant attachment style, often an asset in individual performance, was showing up as distance and defensiveness in team dynamics.
She began working with a psychologist trained in both therapy and performance psychology, using:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to challenge perfectionistic thinking
Mindfulness tools to regulate stress in real time
Mental skills coaching to rebuild confidence, focus, and communication
Growth That Goes Beyond the Boardroom
Three months into the process, Sarah reported more energy, improved sleep, and better boundaries. She felt clearer about her leadership values and more emotionally available to her team.
“This work helped me lead with confidence again—but more importantly, it helped me feel like myself.”
Why We’re Sharing This
Executive life often looks polished on the outside, but the pressure to perform, lead, and stay ahead can take a hidden toll. If you’re navigating burnout or feeling disconnected from the leader you once were, know that you’re not alone.
At The Mental Game Clinic, we work with high performers like Sarah to bridge clinical expertise with mental performance strategies. Our goal is to help you reconnect with your values, navigate pressure with clarity, and show up in a way that feels both confident and sustainable.
If you’re feeling the strain, let’s talk.
Book a discovery call and explore what’s possible with the right support.
* Amalgamation of common concerns. Name and identifying details changed to protect privacy.
Learn about our Executive Coaching Packages
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In our focused sessions, you'll learn to master your emotional state and build the resilience to recover quickly from setbacks. We’ll work together to sharpen your leadership and interpersonal skills, guiding you toward greater confidence in every aspect of your performance. You’ll develop practical techniques for handling stress, managing conflict, and staying calm under pressure—equipping you to take decisive action and lead with clarity, no matter the challenges you face. Whether you're aiming to boost your confidence or improve how you lead others, these sessions will give you the skills you need to thrive.
Pricing:
Kim Foster Yardley:
$650 per session
$600 per session (5-session package)
$575 per session (10-session package)
Kelly McShane:
$450 per session
$425 per session (5-session package)
$400 per session (10-session package)
Simon Taylor
Prices Coming Soon
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This team coaching plan is designed to elevate the mental performance of your entire start-up team, from leaders to developers and designers. We’ll focus on fostering team cohesion, strengthening interpersonal communication, and maintaining a focused, collaborative mindset. Together, we’ll work to enhance a sense of belonging and improve the way your team communicates, so everyone feels aligned and connected. Your team will also learn how to effectively manage stress, boost creativity, and improve productivity, helping your company achieve its goals and perform at its highest level.
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Curious about the strengths and areas for improvement in your mental performance at work? Through our key indicators for a peak performance mindset in business, we’ll assess your current performance and identify the crucial skills you need to excel. You’ll gain a clear understanding of your strengths, as well as personalized strategies to enhance your performance.
We offer:
Performance assessments
Relational intelligence reports
Confidence Profiling
Client Story
The Pressure to Be Perfect — Helping a Teen Athlete Reclaim Joy in Sport When Sport Becomes Stressful
Maya, a 16-year-old national-level gymnast, came to us after a sudden dip in performance. Despite years of training, countless hours in the gym, and an impressive record of podium finishes, Maya started hesitating on skills she used to land easily.
Her coach noticed it. Her parents noticed it. And Maya felt it every day—an invisible weight of pressure that turned her love for gymnastics into something she began to dread.
“I felt like if I wasn’t perfect, I was failing. And if I failed, I’d disappoint everyone—my coach, parents, teammates.”
She was experiencing performance anxiety, compounded by a perfectionistic mindset and fear of failure. Practices became mentally exhausting. Competitions felt like minefields. She started talking about quitting.
The Turning Point: Asking for Support
Maya’s parents reached out after a particularly difficult meeting, during which she froze mid-routine. We began with a collaborative intake session with Maya and her parents, followed by a one-on-one plan with one of our clinicians trained in youth mental health and sport psychology.
Our work together focused on three key areas:
Performance Anxiety Regulation
We taught Maya mental skills for handling pressure—like pre-performance routines, visualization, and breathwork—to calm her nervous system and sharpen focus.Perfectionism and Identity Work
Through a mix of CBT and values-based therapy, we helped Maya challenge the belief that her worth was tied to results. We explored what she loved about her sport beyond medals and rankings.Self-Compassion in Sport
We introduced Maya to self-compassion techniques—a game-changer in reducing the harsh inner voice that fueled her anxiety. She started treating herself more like a teammate and less like a critic.
The Shift: Confidence Over Perfection
After 10 sessions, Maya reported enjoying training again. She reconnected with the joy that first brought her to the sport. Her confidence returned—not just because she was “back to normal,” but because she now had tools to manage the ups and downs of competition.
“I still get nervous, but it doesn’t control me anymore. I’m not just an athlete—I’m a person. And I actually believe that now.”
She stayed in the sport, re-entered competition with a healthier mindset, and even began mentoring younger athletes at her club.
Why We’re Sharing This
Behind many successful young athletes are high expectations and hidden pressures. At The Mental Game Clinic, we work with teen athletes and their families to navigate these challenges with compassion, evidence-based strategies, and a deep understanding of performance environments.
If your teen struggles with confidence, motivation, or performance anxiety, we’re here to support them—and you.
Book a discovery call to learn more about how we help adolescent athletes thrive on and off the field.
* Amalgamation of common concerns. Name and identifying details changed to protect privacy.
Learn about our Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes
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Curious about your team's strengths and areas for improvement in their sport performance? We’ll work together to assess your team’s psychological performance needs and objectives using proven indicators for peak athletic performance. Based on these insights, we’ll develop a customized plan designed to enhance team cohesion, build resilience, and elevate overall performance on and off the field. This approach ensures your team has the mental tools necessary to compete at their best and reach new heights in their sport.
Pricing:
Kim Foster Yardley:
$650 per session
$600 per session (5-session package)
$575 per session (10-session package)
Brendan Dinsdale:
$350 per session
$325 per session (5-session package)
$300 per session (10-session package)
Simon Taylor
Prices Coming Soon
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These workshops are specifically designed for school sports teams, addressing the unique mental performance needs of student-athletes in your sport. Each sport requires specialized mental skills to achieve excellence, and we offer both virtual and in-person intensive training to support mental health and peak performance in a school setting. Our workshops equip student-athletes with the psychological tools they need to stay mentally strong and perform at their best, both in competition and in the classroom.
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You've done the training and the preparation, yet it feels like your mind and body are not working in sync. Mental barriers may be holding you back, undermining your performance when it matters most.
It’s time to shift from overthinking to optimal performance, and we can help you make that transition.
As a team of experienced mental performance consultants with a deep understanding of psychology, we specialize in helping athletes identify and overcome the mental blocks that interfere with their game. We’ll teach you how to manage your emotional state, recover quickly from setbacks, and move from self-doubt to full confidence.
Together, we’ll create a personalized mental strategy that allows you to unlock the highest level of mind-body coordination—the state where your training and skill take over, and your mind works in harmony with your body. Reach out to learn how we can support your journey to achieving peak performance.
Meet Our Coaching Team
Kim Foster Yardley, M.A. C Psych (#6680), PG Dip, (She/Her)
REGISTERED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST | CERTIFIED MENTAL PERFORMANCE CONSULTANT
Kelly McShane, PhD, CPsych License (#4710), REGISTERED CLINICAL AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST (She/Her)
Have a question for us?
Call us at 437-826-9365 or schedule an ask us anything chat.
We can talk about how working with a therapist and mental performance coach can help you.
Book Your Free Consultation Today And Begin This Transformative Journey.