Coming from an abusive childhood household, Michelle had dropped out of high school, been hospitalized for anorexia, had a few (thankfully failed) suicide attempts and began living on her own, at times on the streets, at the age of 17, she was not your candidate for most likely to succeed, and yet, she did. Michelle went on to not only finish school, but to get a PhD in Clinical Psychology, an MA in Sports Psychology and a certificate in Eating Disorders. Today she has a thriving practice as an elite performance coach helping athletes and musicians unlock the power of the mind to perform better and happier. In this video, Michelle shares how she:
- overcame her adversity to be a champion of success
- the power of gratitude
- the first steps she advises for her clients to overcome their inner demons and improve performance
Best-selling author, Dr. Michelle Cleere holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, a M.A. in Sport Psychology and a certificate in Eating Disorders. An athlete herself, her passion is unlocking the power of the mind so that athletes can play better and happier. She is a 15 year USAT Coach who developed simple and effective tools to mentally train athletes, which are used by coaches around the world. Dr Michelle serves on the faculty of JFK University. Her research focuses on how the mind can be used as an ally and trained to improve performance.
Her personal story is the basis of the new bestselling book: From Here to There: a simple blueprint for women to achieve peak performance in sports and business.
In addition to her best selling book, Dr Michelle writes an acclaimed blog, and has been an expert writer for Triathlete Magazine, Soccer Journal, Tennis Pro Magazine and Golf Teaching Pro Magazine. She has contributed to articles in Real Simple, Women’s Health and Men’s Health Magazine.
A powerful speaker and presenter, She has also been a trusted advisor and consultant for Pixar Animation Studios and Dr. Oz.