The Coaching Room: Volume 1 | Real Challenges, Real Solutions

This episode launches a recurring series on You Don’t Know Jack.

As a performance psychology coach, Dr. Haley Perlus has the privilege of working with athletes, executives, leaders, and high performers from all walks of life. While every person and situation is unique, many of the challenges they face are remarkably universal.

In this episode, Haley brings a collection of anonymous real-world coaching stories to Dr. Jack Groppel. Together, they unpack the obstacles, pressures, doubts, fears, and decisions these individuals are navigating and explore practical strategies, tools, and perspectives that can help.

From confidence struggles and performance anxiety to identity, purpose, resilience, relationships, and leadership, these conversations reveal what it means to face life’s inevitable challenges with courage and intention.

Whether you’re an athlete, business professional, leader, parent, or simply someone trying to navigate a difficult season, you’ll likely hear a story that resonates with your own experience.

Because the goal isn’t just to hear how others overcome adversity.

It’s to discover what these moments are asking of you.

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Dr. Haley Perlus

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Dr. Haley Perlus works with some of the world’s top athletes, brands, and fitness experts to move past mental blocks and achieve results uniquely tailored to the individual or corporation’s goals and expectations. Follow her or subscribe to receive videos featuring Mental Toughness Moments.

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Haley Perlus is a Doctor of Performance Psychology, speaker, author and coach. She specializes in applying sport specific techniques to help athletes, business leaders, and high achievers optimize their mental game. To discuss consulting sessions, speaking appearances or media projects (including virtual sessions!), don’t hesitate to get in touch with Haley.

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