HHS Seminar: Translating Sport Psychology: Mental Skills for Success in Work and Life

Dr. Ashwin Patel from Humber College will present "Translating Sport Psychology: Mental Skills for Success in Work and Life." 

Dr. Patel's focus as a mental performance consultant in professional sport highlights how strategies developed to optimize athletes’ resilience, focus, and adaptability hold powerful applications beyond the playing field. Drawing on experiences in the NHL, Olympic Sport, and other high-performance sport environments, this talk will illustrate how the same principles — such as psychological flexibility, reframing stress,  and performance under pressure — can be translated into academia, professional development, and personal wellness. By bridging the gap between sport psychology and broader contexts, the session will emphasize how cultivating mental performance skills fosters sustainable success, reduces burnout, and enhances overall well-being across disciplines.