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Episode Synopsis
What if your greatest strength as a leader, athlete, or high-performer isn’t just in what you do—but how you show up?In this powerful episode of The Flourishing Leaders Podcast, Scott sits down with Gina Tucci-Karnisovas, an elite mental performance coach, licensed counselor, and founder of Beyond the Scoreboards. With decades of experience in sports psychology, mental health, and high-performance environments, Gina helps athletes and leaders train their minds to thrive.Together, Scott and Gina explore:Why confidence and imposter syndrome always come back to the controllablesThe six elements you can truly set expectations around—and why everything else is a trapThe deep courage it takes to be uncommon in your pursuit of greatnessThe pyramid of peak mental performance: from mental health to mental strengthWhat it means to lead from the heart—and connect through a shared languageThis conversation is for athletes, coaches, leaders, and anyone seeking to build sustainable mental fitness and purposeful performance—from the inside out.Mentioned in this episode:Beyond the ScoreboardsGina’s articles on LinkedIn (search: Gina Tucci-Karnisovas + "Articles")The MindCode program (created at Resilience Code)The pyramid of peak mental performanceThank you for listening to the Flourishing Leaders Podcast! Hosted by Dr. Scott Parsons, this podcast explores how character, virtue, wisdom, and purpose can shape a more flourishing life and leadership journey. Learn more at: Flourishing Leaders AcademySubscribe & Follow: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google | YouTube Share this episode with someone who’s ready to lead with integrity and flourish in every domain of life. Connect with Scott: LinkedIn | [email protected] Flourish with us—because leadership rooted in character changes everything.
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