In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with George Mumford — world-renowned mindfulness coach, speaker, and author of The Mindful Athlete: Achieving Peak Performance Through Mental Strength And Focus. Known for his work with NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, George brings the same wisdom that shaped championship teams to the world of leadership. He and Gary explore what it means to perform — and lead — from a place of inner stillness, awareness, and compassion. George shares powerful lessons on how to access “the eye of the hurricane” — that state of calm focus where clarity and creativity emerge, even under the greatest pressure. Together, they discuss how mindfulness transforms not only personal performance but also how leaders connect, inspire, and empower others. It’s a profound and moving conversation about presence, purpose and peace in leadership — and how mastering the inner game unlocks extraordinary results in the outer one. Originally recorded for The Unlock Moment podcast.
In this episode of Unlock Your Leadership, Dr Gary Crotaz speaks with George Mumford — world-renowned mindfulness coach, speaker, and author of The Mindful Athlete: Achieving Peak Performance Through Mental Strength and Focus.
Known for his work with NBA legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant, George brings the same wisdom that shaped championship teams to the world of leadership. He and Gary explore what it means to perform — and lead — from a place of inner stillness, awareness, and compassion.
George shares powerful lessons on how to access “the eye of the hurricane” — that state of calm focus where clarity and creativity emerge, even under the greatest pressure. Together, they discuss how mindfulness transforms not only personal performance but also how leaders connect, inspire, and empower others.
It’s a profound and moving conversation about presence, purpose and peace in leadership — and how mastering the inner game unlocks extraordinary results in the outer one.
Originally recorded for The Unlock Moment podcast.