In this brand new episode of The G.E.M. Series Podcast, we're joined by Brian Bergford. Brian is a peak performance specialist who shares his expertise on the topic of using psychology to overcome fear and maximize personal potential and performance. As the brain behind Bergford Performance Systems and with a degree in psychology, Brian brings a unique perspective to the table as he works with people on their mental game. 

Our guest discusses key principles of performance psychology, including the importance of setting clear goals, developing a growth mindset, and implementing effective strategies for managing stress and emotions. We also delve into the role of mindset in achieving success and the ways in which we can optimize our psychology to create powerful leverage for reaching our peak performance.

Let’s start the year strong! Tune in for actionable insights and practical tips for overcoming fear and unlocking your true potential.

Key Takeaways

(00:52) - Who is Brian Bergford
(02:39) - How Brian found his life's work
(06:03) - His first spark of entrepreneurial spirit
(10:54) - A journey from wonder to power
(15:11) - Brian talks about the timing of courage
(17:47) - Ways to achieve optimal performance
(22:42) - How you should speak to yourself
(26:40) - Brian’s sources of inspiration and ideas
(30:03) - One practical way to keep your momentum
(32:30) - Understanding the true value of goals
(36:12) - Why set goals within yourself
(41:00) - How 1% progress can help you get better
(43:24) - Explaining the ‘Mundane of Excellence’ 
(45:56) - What it means to be intentional
(48:10) - Brian's personal mission in life
(52:35) - Making the most out of misfortunes
(55:35) - Best way to reach Brian

Quotes

“Life turns out completely different than what we would've anticipated, expected, and plan for… And that's the beauty of it.” (06:23)
“The best way to break through something is to steer right into it and hit full throttle.” (13:54)
“You have tremendous amounts of boldness inside of you.” (16:27)
“Most of the injuries we sustain are due to lack of prior planning and accountability to ourselves.” (16:46)
“You are the most influential person in your life, whether you like it or not.” (24:06)
“You want your goals to be something that serves you and not become terrible tyrants beating on you all the time.” (33:39)
“Take account of who you're really becoming because that will ultimately be your legacy.” (40:29)
“You have to have that larger purpose to drive you into being intentional.” (45:02)
“If an adversity comes into your life, make it pay you for being there.” (53:44)
 
Resources and Links

Connect with Brian:
https://www.bergfordperformance.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@bergfordperformance
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-bergford/
https://www.instagram.com/brianbergford/
https://www.facebook.com/BrianCBergford/
https://twitter.com/brianbergford

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Peak Performance: Optimizing Psychology to Overcome Fear With Brian Bergford

Join our host and CEO, Gabe Gerlach, as she talks with Holly Alway, Injury Prevention Coordinator at Trinity Health Muskegon and Chair of the Muskegon Water Safety Task Force, and Andi Switzer, Aquatic Director for Muskegon YMCA and member of the Muskegon Water Safety Task Force. Learn more about the Water Safety Task Force and why water safety, especially on Lake Michigan, is so vital all year round. Hear about the Safety Around Water program available through the Muskegon YMCA. Visit muskegonymca.org to learn more.

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Lewis Pugh was never afraid to take the plunge. Now ocean advocate for the United Nations Environment Programme, the record-breaking cold-water swimmer has completed long distance swims at both of the earth’s Poles, in the Red Sea, and along the length of the Hudson River, to spread a message of habitat renewal and conservation. 

“The first thing that happens is I can't breathe and I’m gasping for air. And the cold just grips its way around you. And you just got to try and control your mind, because there's a moment when you feel like panicking because there's nothing like this.” 

Healthy oceans, seas and rivers are essential to supporting life on Earth - providing food, medicine, and acting as the world’s largest carbon sink. In this episode, Lewis Pugh reflects on his love for the water, on his breathtaking swims, and on breaking the diplomatic ice to create the world’s largest marine park.

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Riley Gaines, author of Swimming Against the Current: Fighting for Common Sense in a World That's Lost Its Mind, joins us to discuss how her rise in the world of competitive women's swimming was interrupted when a biological male was allowed to compete against her, how this consequential injustice led her down a path of activism on behalf of the sanctity of women's sports, and how the culture is slowly but surely shifting in the direction of sanity when it comes to protecting women.

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Sports enthusiasts from around the world will soon be glued to their nearest viewing screen, watching the action unfold during the international Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

But how much do you know about the finer points of photographing elite level competition, or about the lightning-fast, high-tech journey these images make from inside a camera to a remote editing workflow, and then onward to be enjoyed by you, the viewer?

In today’s podcast we’ve got the inside track on how these visual delicacies are brought to life and served up to global audiences. Our guests are Getty Images Chief Photographer Maddie Meyer and Managing Editor James Chance, who runs Getty Images’ editing operations in Europe.

We start with Maddie, who details the advance preparations and complex logistics required to ensure the success of 60 Getty Images photographers on the ground in Paris, alongside a sizable amount of remote and robotic gear. In the show’s second half, James describes the impressive synergy between the photographers on site and the massive team of photo editors he’s assembled to work remotely from London and in other locations around the world—a complex infrastructure that’s a first for the agency.

Immerse yourself in the passion for sports and learn what it takes to capture images that set you apart from the pack.

As Maddie Meyer sums up, “That's where the real challenge comes in. And that's where I would say it's really difficult. But that's where knowing the athletes comes in, knowing the way they move, knowing their rituals before they get in the pool, knowing some of the dynamics between the athletes, where you can really kind of pick up on the minutia to try and make something special.”

Guests: Maddie Meyer & James Chance

Guest Bios:
Maddie Meyer is a chief photographer for Getty Images based in—but not geographically limited to—Boston, Massachusetts. She joined the Getty Images team in January 2015, after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in photojournalism from Ohio University. Maddie’s assignments range from covering New England’s professional sports teams to international travel covering events such as the Men’s and Women’s World Cup, the FINA World Swimming championships and the Olympic Games in Rio and Pyeongchang. Her pictures are continually published in major metropolitan newspapers, magazines, and websites worldwide, including ESPN, the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, the Washington Post, among many other media outlets.

Equally skilled as a photographer, James Chance began his editing career as a freelancer in London. He currently serves as the managing editor for Getty Images Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He works to train and schedule the editing team, as well as plan editing for major events such as the Women's World Cup in Australia, and the Paris Olympic Games. James helped to create the vision for Getty Images remote editing plan, where photo editors will be working out of the company’s London office, while the photographers will be in Paris. 

Stay Connected:
Maddie Meyer Website: https://www.maddiemeyerphoto.com/
Maddie Meyer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddiemeyer2/

James Chance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameschance_5
Getty Images Website: https://www.gettyimages.com/

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Sports Action & Image Workflow for the Paris Games, with Maddie Meyer & James Chance

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To find out, Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, meets them.

Here, you will discover extraordinary personal stories from people who devote their lives to helping others.

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