From Jordan to Kobe: The Keys to a Championship Mindset with Mindfulness Coach George Mumford
Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
Dr. Michael Gervais
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🗓️ 16 June 2025
⏱️ 85 minutes
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Summary
What can we learn from the same person who helped unlock greatness in Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Phil Jackson? The answer is: a lot.
Meet George Mumford — the mindfulness coach behind some of the most legendary names in sport. Known as “The Mindfulness Performance Whisperer,” George has worked with elite NBA players, Olympic athletes, world-class artists, and top-tier CEOs to help them master their inner game.
This timeless episode from the Finding Mastery vault is as relevant today as ever. In a world filled with chaos, distraction, and performance pressure, George reminds us that our greatest growth comes not from pushing harder — but from turning inward.
In this conversation, George shares:
- How dark moments can become doorways to deep transformation
- Why vulnerability and mindfulness are powerful tools for performance
- How to embrace the masterpiece within
- What he learned from working directly with Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson, and MJ
- Why real strength starts with self-awareness and service
Whether you're a coach, athlete, creative, or simply trying to live more intentionally — this conversation will challenge and inspire you.
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| 1:35.0 | follow you. |
| 1:35.7 | You don't know where it's going to take you, but it's going to take you where you need |
| 1:38.1 | to go. |
| 1:39.1 | What if I told you there was a golden thread between Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and |
| 1:43.9 | Phil Jackson. |
| 1:44.8 | And what if I told you, he goes by the name of George Munford. |
| 1:48.8 | Welcome back. |
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