Performance Psychologist / Mental Performance Coach – Entrepreneur, Competitive Athlete & ADHD
Budget: $5 – $150 USD
We're looking for an experienced psychologist or mental performance coach who understands the intersection of three worlds: entrepreneurship, competitive sports, and ADHD. This is about performing at the highest level in all areas of life — business, athletics, and personal wellbeing — while navigating the challenges and strengths of an ADHD brain. You help me get the best out of myself, every day.
Freelancers only — no agencies. Ongoing engagement with regular sessions.
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ABOUT ME
• 30-year-old serial tech entrepreneur running multiple international ventures
• Competitive ice hockey player — 16+ hours/week training and playing recreationally in Dutch leagues
• Diagnosed with ADHD — learning to turn it into a superpower, not a limitation
• High-intensity lifestyle — constantly switching between building companies, athletic training, managing teams, and personal life
• Looking for someone who gets all three worlds and can help me thrive in each
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WHAT I NEED
ADHD Management & Optimization
• Understanding my ADHD brain — leveraging strengths (hyperfocus, creativity, energy) and managing challenges (distraction, impulse control, executive function)
• Building personalized systems and strategies that work WITH my ADHD, not against it
• Focus and attention management — practical techniques for long work days
• Emotional regulation — managing frustration, impatience, and overwhelm
• Understanding how ADHD shows up differently in high-performing adults vs. textbook cases
Entrepreneurial Performance
• Decision-making under pressure — clarity when stakes are high
• Leadership psychology — managing teams, delegation, letting go of control
• Managing the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship
• Preventing and recovering from burnout
• Dealing with uncertainty, risk, and ambiguity
• Imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and confidence in high-stakes environments
• Transitioning from solo founder to CEO mindset
Sports Psychology
• Mental game for ice hockey — composure, confidence, and clutch performance
• Pre-game mental preparation and in-game focus
• Handling pressure, competition anxiety, and performance under stress
• Motivation and discipline — staying consistent with training alongside a busy business schedule
• Recovery mindset — mental approach to physical setbacks and injuries
• Competitive drive management — channeling aggression and intensity productively
Wellbeing & Balance
• Balancing two high-performance domains without burning out
• Energy management across business, sport, and personal life
• Sleep and stress management
• Building sustainable routines that account for ADHD, athletics, and entrepreneurship
• Work-life integration — making everything fuel each other
• Long-term mental health and resilience
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WHO YOU ARE
• Experienced in performance psychology, sports psychology, ADHD coaching, or a combination
• Deep understanding of ADHD in high-performing adults
• Gets the entrepreneurial world — understands the pressure, pace, and stakes
• Gets the sports world — understands competition, mental game, and athletic demands
• Evidence-based but practical — not just theory, actionable strategies I can use immediately
• Direct communicator — you challenge me, not just listen
• Credentials matter less than results — what counts is that you've helped people like me perform at their best
Ideal:
• Experience working with competitive or elite athletes — especially ice hockey or team sports
• Experience working with entrepreneurs, founders, or executives
• Specialization in ADHD — particularly in high-functioning adults
• Ability to integrate sports psychology, business psychology, and ADHD management into one coherent approach
Bonus:
• Licensed psychologist (clinical, sports, or organizational)
• Experience with professional athletes (NHL, KHL, SHL, DEL, Liiga, or national teams)
• Background in neuropsychology or neuroscience
• Experience with high-performers balancing multiple demanding roles
• Familiarity with the Dutch healthcare system
• Published research or speaking experience in performance psychology or ADHD
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HOW WE WORK
• Remote — video calls as primary format
• Regular sessions — frequency based on what works (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly)
• Async availability for acute moments between sessions
• Long-term relationship — this only works with trust and continuity
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TO APPLY
1. Your background and how you've developed your expertise
2. Your experience with ADHD in high-performing adults
3. Your experience with competitive athletes and/or entrepreneurs
4. Your approach and how you'd integrate all three domains
5. Example of how you've helped a similar client
6. Session structure and fee
7. Availability to start
Freelancers only — no agencies. Ongoing engagement with regular sessions.
---
ABOUT ME
• 30-year-old serial tech entrepreneur running multiple international ventures
• Competitive ice hockey player — 16+ hours/week training and playing recreationally in Dutch leagues
• Diagnosed with ADHD — learning to turn it into a superpower, not a limitation
• High-intensity lifestyle — constantly switching between building companies, athletic training, managing teams, and personal life
• Looking for someone who gets all three worlds and can help me thrive in each
---
WHAT I NEED
ADHD Management & Optimization
• Understanding my ADHD brain — leveraging strengths (hyperfocus, creativity, energy) and managing challenges (distraction, impulse control, executive function)
• Building personalized systems and strategies that work WITH my ADHD, not against it
• Focus and attention management — practical techniques for long work days
• Emotional regulation — managing frustration, impatience, and overwhelm
• Understanding how ADHD shows up differently in high-performing adults vs. textbook cases
Entrepreneurial Performance
• Decision-making under pressure — clarity when stakes are high
• Leadership psychology — managing teams, delegation, letting go of control
• Managing the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship
• Preventing and recovering from burnout
• Dealing with uncertainty, risk, and ambiguity
• Imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and confidence in high-stakes environments
• Transitioning from solo founder to CEO mindset
Sports Psychology
• Mental game for ice hockey — composure, confidence, and clutch performance
• Pre-game mental preparation and in-game focus
• Handling pressure, competition anxiety, and performance under stress
• Motivation and discipline — staying consistent with training alongside a busy business schedule
• Recovery mindset — mental approach to physical setbacks and injuries
• Competitive drive management — channeling aggression and intensity productively
Wellbeing & Balance
• Balancing two high-performance domains without burning out
• Energy management across business, sport, and personal life
• Sleep and stress management
• Building sustainable routines that account for ADHD, athletics, and entrepreneurship
• Work-life integration — making everything fuel each other
• Long-term mental health and resilience
---
WHO YOU ARE
• Experienced in performance psychology, sports psychology, ADHD coaching, or a combination
• Deep understanding of ADHD in high-performing adults
• Gets the entrepreneurial world — understands the pressure, pace, and stakes
• Gets the sports world — understands competition, mental game, and athletic demands
• Evidence-based but practical — not just theory, actionable strategies I can use immediately
• Direct communicator — you challenge me, not just listen
• Credentials matter less than results — what counts is that you've helped people like me perform at their best
Ideal:
• Experience working with competitive or elite athletes — especially ice hockey or team sports
• Experience working with entrepreneurs, founders, or executives
• Specialization in ADHD — particularly in high-functioning adults
• Ability to integrate sports psychology, business psychology, and ADHD management into one coherent approach
Bonus:
• Licensed psychologist (clinical, sports, or organizational)
• Experience with professional athletes (NHL, KHL, SHL, DEL, Liiga, or national teams)
• Background in neuropsychology or neuroscience
• Experience with high-performers balancing multiple demanding roles
• Familiarity with the Dutch healthcare system
• Published research or speaking experience in performance psychology or ADHD
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HOW WE WORK
• Remote — video calls as primary format
• Regular sessions — frequency based on what works (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly)
• Async availability for acute moments between sessions
• Long-term relationship — this only works with trust and continuity
---
TO APPLY
1. Your background and how you've developed your expertise
2. Your experience with ADHD in high-performing adults
3. Your experience with competitive athletes and/or entrepreneurs
4. Your approach and how you'd integrate all three domains
5. Example of how you've helped a similar client
6. Session structure and fee
7. Availability to start