Dr. Michael Gervais

Performance Psychologist Working with the Best in the World | Host, Finding Mastery Podcast | Architect, Finding Your Best Mindset Masterclass | Everyday is an Opportunity to Create a Living Masterpiece

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Dr. Michael Gervais's Biography

Dr. Michael Gervais is a high-performance psychologist, author and one of the world’s leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance. Over the course of a 20-year career working with world class performers and organizations, Dr. Gervais has developed a framework for the mental skills and practices that allow organizations, teams and individuals to thrive in pressure-packed environments. Gervais’ influence can be felt across many touchpoints of popular culture. His clients include the NFL’s Super Bowl Champions, Seattle Seahawks, world record holders, Olympians, MVPs from every major sport, internationally acclaimed music artists, and Fortune 50 CEO’s. Gervais has worked across three summer Olympic Games (Tokyo, Rio, London) and two winter Olympic Games as a high-performance psychologist supporting Team USA, most recently for USA Surfing in Tokyo 2021. Dr. Gervais is the host of the Finding Mastery podcast that explores the psychology of the world’s most extraordinary thinkers and doers. In the top 1% of podcasts globally, Finding Mastery crossed the 25 million downloads milestone in 2021. In 2020, Gervais wrote an Audible Original, Compete to Create: An Approach to Living and Leading Authentically, with NFL coach Pete Carroll. He has also authored a book being published by Harvard Business Review in the fall of 2023. Gervais created a six-week online course, Finding Your Best, to bring the principles and practices of high performance psychology and wellbeing into businesses and homes. Gervais is the co-creator of the Performance Science Institute at the USC Marshall School of Business, dedicated to teaching, training and researching the science, applied principles and best practices for high performance in any domain . A published, peer-reviewed author and nationally recognized speaker on optimal human performance, Dr. Gervais has been featured in premier media outlets including NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, NFL Network, Red Bull TV, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Outside Magazine, WIRED, Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine. Dr. Gervais holds a doctorate degree in psychology, specializing in sport performance, and a master’s degree in kinesiology. He completed his PhD under the mentorship of Dr. Bruce Ogilvie, often referred to as the father of American applied sport psychology.

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Optimising Individual Performance Across Any or All of the Factors Listed

In this talk, Dr. Michael Gervais unpacks the core psychological skills and practices that allow individuals to consistently perform at their highest level, regardless of the arena. Drawing from decades of work with Olympic champions, world-class artists, elite military units, and Fortune 50 leaders, he shares actionable tools to sharpen focus, enhance resilience, and sustain motivation under pressure. Audiences leave with strategies to identify their own performance levers and apply them in high-stakes situations with confidence and consistency.

High Performing Teams

Here, Dr. Gervais explores the science and psychology behind building and sustaining high-performing teams in the most demanding environments. Using case studies from championship sports teams, elite performers, and top-tier organizations, he reveals how trust, shared purpose, and a culture of accountability drive collective success. Leaders and teams will gain proven methods to improve communication, strengthen cohesion, and maintain peak performance under intense pressure.

Decoding Disruptors

In this engaging session, Dr. Gervais examines the mindset and habits of individuals who consistently challenge the status quo and drive innovation. He distills lessons from world-class disruptors across sport, business, and the arts, offering insights into how they embrace uncertainty, take calculated risks, and turn adversity into opportunity. Attendees will learn how to adopt a similar mindset to navigate change, stay ahead of trends, and lead transformation in their own fields.

Psychology of Excellence

Blending science with real-world experience, Dr. Gervais breaks down the psychological principles that underpin excellence in any domain. He explains how to cultivate mental skills such as confidence, emotional regulation, and clarity of purpose, enabling people to consistently deliver their best when it matters most. The session equips audiences with practical strategies to reframe challenges, maintain composure under pressure, and unlock their highest potential.

Finding Mastery

Based on his renowned podcast and years of work with the world’s best, Dr. Gervais takes audiences on a deep dive into what it truly takes to achieve mastery. He shares powerful stories and insights from elite performers, decoding their approaches to preparation, mindset, and long-term growth. Participants will leave with a clear framework for aligning values, vision, and daily habits, enabling them to pursue excellence with authenticity and resilience.

Dr. Michael Gervais's Biography

Gervais’ influence can be felt across many touchpoints of popular culture. His clients include the NFL’s Super Bowl Champions, Seattle Seahawks, world record holders, Olympians, MVPs from every major sport, internationally acclaimed music artists, and Fortune 50 CEO’s.

Gervais has worked across three summer Olympic Games (Tokyo, Rio, London) and two winter Olympic Games as a high-performance psychologist supporting Team USA, most recently for USA Surfing in Tokyo 2021.

Dr. Gervais is the host of the Finding Mastery podcast that explores the psychology of the world’s most extraordinary thinkers and doers. In the top 1% of podcasts globally, Finding Mastery crossed the 25 million downloads milestone in 2021.

In 2020, Gervais wrote an Audible Original, Compete to Create: An Approach to Living and Leading Authentically, with NFL coach Pete Carroll. He has also authored a book being published by Harvard Business Review in the fall of 2023.

Gervais created a six-week online course, Finding Your Best, to bring the principles and practices of high performance psychology and wellbeing into businesses and homes.

Gervais is the co-creator of the Performance Science Institute at the USC Marshall School of Business, dedicated to teaching, training and researching the science, applied principles and best practices for high performance in any domain .

A published, peer-reviewed author and nationally recognized speaker on optimal human performance, Dr. Gervais has been featured in premier media outlets including NBC, ABC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, NFL Network, Red Bull TV, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Outside Magazine, WIRED, Sports Illustrated and ESPN The Magazine.

Dr. Gervais holds a doctorate degree in psychology, specializing in sport performance, and a master’s degree in kinesiology. He completed his PhD under the mentorship of Dr. Bruce Ogilvie, often referred to as the father of American applied sport psychology.