I love sports. I grew up playing many sports, including baseball (my first love!), tennis, and football (soccer to most Americans). What I then realized during competition — whether on the tennis court, baseball diamond, or on the pitch — is that there’s very little that separates the upper crust of athletes from those who are on the cusp of that same level. Let’s take for example the beautiful sport of tennis, played on a geometrically perfect rectangle. In the era of the “Big 3” i.e., Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic, their physical prowess was never in question. What separated them from the rest of the Top 20 or even Top 100 players was between their ears. Their mental agility and their emotional intelligence on court. The ability to exhibit resilience, grit, and perseverance to overcome those tricky moments during a match (or game) to excel and lift the trophy. Are you struggling to find that mental edge? Let Dr. Dalavai assist you in unearthing the powers of emotional agility not only during the match, but more importantly, before you even enter the court (or field or pitch!).
Areas of Expertise
Leadership Development & Sports/Athletic Performance
Strong leadership doesn’t just move a business forward—it inspires people, sparks growth, and creates lasting impact. Similarly, superior athletic performance doesn't happen overnight. It takes years of discipline, determination, and dedication...to fulfill your destiny!
Leadership development is about unlocking potential, sharpening vision, and equipping you to lead with confidence in every season.
Getting "Unstuck" & Accelerating Performance
There is a huge difference between just ‘surviving‘ and ‘thriving.’ As your coach, I’ll help you grow into the kind of leader (and person) who not only achieves results but also empowers others to thrive.
Are you stuck in a rut? You want to make a change (or changes) to your personal and professional lives, but just don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’ve walked (or sprinted!) down the road…only to fall back to where you started? Do you earnestly desire to turn your NOs into YESes, your worries into triumphs, your proverbial mess into a message, and your dreams into action? Then… READ ON! Through a proven coaching methodology backed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and neuroscientific principles (NeuroLeadership Institute), Dr. Dalavai can help you unlock what it truly means to “live your best life now!” With identification of goals, a direct, focused and sometimes non-traditional coaching approach, you could experience increased satisfaction, strengthen your decision-making, expand your influence, be a better storyteller, and lead with greater confidence and purpose.
ELEVATING YOUR SPORTS & ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE
Executive Coaching & Sports Performance Management Coaching
Executive coaching and sports performance coaching constitute powerful catalysts for personal and professional growth, helping leaders and athletes rise above the daily pressures of "the grind" -- whether it be in the Corporate Boardroom, the athletic field, or otherwise -- to see the bigger picture.
It’s about gaining clarity, building resilience, and refining the skills that drive personal, athletic, and organizational success.
EXECUTIVE COACHING CAN HELP YOU GET "UNSTUCK"!
Are you stuck in a rut? You want to make a change (or changes) to your personal and professional lives, but just don’t know where to start? Or perhaps you’ve started down the road…only to fall back to where you started? Do you earnestly desire to turn your NOs into YESes, your worries into triumphs, your proverbial mess into a message, and your dreams into action? i’ve been where you’re at currently, and it wasn’t until I enlisted the services of a bonafide coach that I was able to re-energize my professional life. Dr. Dalavai can help you do the same!
Through a proven coaching methodology backed by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and neuroscientific principles (NeuroLeadership Institute), Dr. Dalavai can help you unlock what it truly means to “live your best life now!” With identification of goals, a direct, focused and sometimes non-traditional coaching approach, you could experience increased satisfaction, strengthen your decision-making, expand your influence, be a better storyteller, and lead with greater confidence and purpose.
SPORTS PERFORMANCE & MENTAL AGILITY COACHING
I absolutely love sports. I grew up playing many sports, including baseball (my first love!), tennis, and football (soccer to most Americans). As a pitcher, I discovered that my ability to concentrate, bear down, lock in and deliver the right pitch at the right time, while keeping the hitter off-balance would determine whether I was a starter or relegated to the bullpen. What I then realized during competition — whether on the tennis court, baseball diamond, or on the pitch — is that there’s very little that separates the upper crust of athletes from those who are on the cusp of that same level.
You’ve tried everything else…now, let’s give brain science a shot. The mental edge you bring with you to matches/games can start at a young age. I tell parents all the time that learning about emotional management skills, neuroplasticity — the rewiring of the brain — and the like, can separate your son/daughter from the rest of the pack. Let Dr. Dalavai guide your budding star athlete through a comprehensive program that could elevate their performance.
As an example of mental agility, let’s take the beautiful sport of tennis. In the era of the “Big 3” i.e., Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic, their physical prowess was never in question. What separated them from the rest of the Top 20 or even Top 100 players was between their ears. Their mental agility and their emotional intelligence on court. The ability to exhibit resilience, grit, and perseverance to overcome those tricky moments during a match (or game) to excel and lift the trophy. Are you struggling to find that mental edge? Let Dr. Dalavai assist you in unearthing the powers of emotional agility not only during the match, but more importantly, before you even enter the court (or field or pitch!).
