Performance Psychologist to Leaders & High Achievers.
Helping executives, athletes, and driven students think clearly and perform at their best under pressure.
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For Leaders & Executives
High-performing professionals operate in environments where decisions carry real consequences. The pressure to lead, execute, and remain mentally sharp is constant.
My work with executives focuses on strengthening the psychological skills required to perform under pressure—clarity of thinking, disciplined decision-making, emotional regulation, and sustained performance over time.
Clients often seek support when navigating leadership transitions, burnout risk, performance plateaus, or moments when the stakes suddenly feel higher than before.
If you’re navigating leadership pressure and want to strengthen how you think and perform under it, we can begin with a private consultation.
Request a consultationFor Athletes & Competitive Performers
Athletic performance depends as much on mental preparation as physical training. The ability to stay composed, focused, and resilient under pressure often determines the outcome when competition intensifies.
I work with athletes to strengthen the psychological skills that support consistent performance—confidence, concentration, recovery from setbacks, and the ability to compete freely under pressure.
This work is especially valuable for athletes navigating high expectations, performance slumps, injury recovery, or transitions to higher levels of competition.
Athletes who want to strengthen the mental side of their performance can begin with an initial consultation to discuss goals and training.
Request a consultationFor High-Achieving Students
Many capable students struggle not because they lack ability, but because the pressure to perform begins to overwhelm their ability to think clearly and execute consistently.
I work with motivated students—often high achievers or student-athletes—who want to strengthen their focus, discipline, and resilience as they navigate academic demands, college transitions, and high personal expectations.
The goal is not simply to reduce stress, but to help students develop the executive functioning, emotional intelligence, and mental skills required to perform well while maintaining balance and perspective.
Students who want to strengthen focus, resilience, and performance under academic pressure can begin with a consultation. Parents often initiate the first conversation when a driven student is navigating high expectations or a challenging transition.
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About Dr. Joel
Dr. Joel Ingersoll is a nationally recognized performance coach for students, parents, business leaders, and athletes. For more than 20 years, he has helped thousands of individuals across 200+ colleges and universities rebound from setbacks, strengthen resilience, and develop the academic, emotional, and leadership skills required to thrive in today’s high-pressure world.
He is the author of Fix-It Fatigue: How Gen-X Parents Can Stop Fixing Everything and Raise Adults Who Can Handle Anything. Dr. Joel holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, an M.A. in Applied Social Psychology, and a Master Coach Certification (CMC). He is the founder of the ClearMind Leadership Lab, Center for Psychological Health & Fitness and the creator of multiple college readiness and performance programs, including College BounceBack Accelerator and The Independence Blueprint.
His work has been featured in academic journals and national media outlets for his expertise in student performance, parenting, and the integration of fitness, psychology, and peak-performance science. He has served as an advisor to student organizations, supported campus wellness initiatives, and consulted with athletic teams and coaching staffs as a sports and performance psychology expert.
Blending psychology, coaching, and performance science, Dr. Joel delivers a practical, holistic system that helps students, parents, and professionals move from stuck to strong—and ultimately, to unstoppable.
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Optimize your mental health and performance with collaborative, strength-focused approaches blending psychotherapy, coaching, fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle factors.
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Mental Health University Podcast
Over 20 years of counseling, coaching, advising, and mentoring thousands of college students have led me to a critical insight: College admission does not guarantee college readiness or success. I am obsessed with sharing my knowledge of the ungraded skills that help college kids adjust, discover, cope, develop, and thrive throughout their college experience. Join me for weekly episodes targeted toward increasing mental health awareness and tackle the most pressing college student challenges.
