What We Do
Mental Performance Coaching
High performers don't struggle because they lack talent, intelligence, or work ethic. They struggle because the demands of performing at a high level expose the mental barriers that technical skill can't solve.
Mental performance coaching helps develop the psychological skills to thrive under pressure, perform consistently, and unlock your full potential.
Team & Organizational consulting
High-performing cultures are intentionally developed. The strongest teams are built through trust, clarity, communication, accountability, and a shared commitment to how they perform together. Team consulting provides customized support to help teams strengthen how they communicate, lead, respond to adversity, and perform together. Move beyond words on a wall.
counselling
We provide supportive, non-judgemental counselling to individuals looking to live their healthiest, most vibrant lives. Our work together focuses on equipping you with the skills needed to manage mental health concerns, cope with life stressors, and maintain an enjoyable, balanced life.
Our guiding principles
Building Trust
Share authentically. Assume positive intent. Cultivate healthy relationships.
Self Awareness
Take time. Be curious. Reflect. Embrace change. Visualize growth.
Personal accountability
Honesty. Courage. Motivation. Take responsibility. Forward action.
hard work
Commitment. Dedication. Maximum effort.
At Mindset we prioritize holistic health as the foundation of wellness and high performance. We believe in an ongoing process of self-awareness, reflection, and growth through our guiding principles.
We work with you to identify and manage stress and unhelpful patterns unique to high performance environments, and provide you with the mental skills and tools to be, feel, and perform your best.
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Founder, MSc, MSW, RSW, MPC
As a Mental Performance Specialist with a Masters in Social Work (MSW, RSW) and a Masters in Sport Sciences: Mental Performance (MSc), Annie has a complex understanding of the psychological and social factors that influence mental health, wellness, and performance.
With more than 15 years of combined experience in mental health and sport psychology, Annie has supported individuals and teams across a diverse range of high-performance environments, including national-level, NextGen, Usports, and youth athletes, IMG Academy, executive and senior leadership groups, as well as musicians and entertainers. Annie is also an invited member of the Phi Alpha Honor Society at the University of Toronto, which recognizes excellence in scholarship and achievement.
Annie has a genuine passion for supporting and championing individuals and teams in their pursuit of excellence and achievement.
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Consultant
Melissa Kimber, PhD, MSW, RSW, is a Hamilton-based Sport Performance Coach, as well as a Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist, who has worked in the child & youth mental health field for just over 10 years. Melissa completed a PhD in Health Research Methodology and works full-time as an Assistant Professor within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences within the Offord Centre for Child Studies at McMaster University. As a longtime runner, hockey player, & soccer player, Melissa is keen to work with female athletes between the ages of 7-17 who want to ‘master’ their mind & emotions to maximize their sport performance & enjoyment. In her down time, Melissa enjoys running, playing soccer and hockey, and hanging out with her niece and nephews. Melissa and her husband, Scott, love to travel and have the goal of seeing a game at every NHL, NBA, and NFL arena!
FAQ
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Just as a strength and conditioning coach helps enhance an athlete’s power, speed, and agility, mental performance coaches help enhance the mental aspects needed to realign thoughts, motivations, & actions, in order to reach peak performance and positive well-being.
Having a mental performance plan is as important as having a weight training plan or nutrition plan.
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Counselling is the process of managing mental health concerns and coping with life stressors through awareness, skill building, and personal development.
Mental Performance Coaching is focused on gaining the skills to improve resilience and enhance performance.
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Mindset is unique, all of our Mental Performance Coaches are also Registered Social Workers (MSW, RSW). Most insurance companies offer coverage for service providers with these credentials.
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We’re happy to provide a free consultation to learn about your specific goals, and point you in the right direction.
