From Olympic Diving to Cirque du Soleil: Imre Lengyel on Peak Performance, Psychology, and the Art of Coaching

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Wait - What Do You Do Again? | Careers, Life, and the Surprising Paths We Take

Meghan DeFord

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4 days ago

Ever ask someone what they do and end up in a surprisingly fascinating conversation? Think of this podcast as a cocktail party, minus the small talk and bad appetizers. Wait - What Do You Do Again? explores career pivots, passion projects, and the unexpected twists that shape people’s lives. From creatives to CEOs, scientists to storytellers, we dig into what they actually do and what they’ve learned. If you like learning something new just for the heck of it, subscribe and join in the conversation! More at www.megdeford.com.

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From Olympic Diving to Cirque du Soleil: Imre Lengyel on Peak Performance, Psychology, and the Art of Coaching

Wait - What Do You Do Again? | Careers, Life, and the Surprising Paths We Take

50 minutes

4 months ago

From Olympic Diving to Cirque du Soleil: Imre Lengyel on Peak Performance, Psychology, and the Art of Coaching

This week, we meet Imre Lengyel, a two-time Olympic diver and elite performance coach whose career spans the worlds of professional sports and live entertainment. From the Olympic platform to the Cirque du Soleil stage, Imre brings a rare depth of experience to the art of high-performance coaching.

In this episode, they discuss:

- What it’s really like to compete at the Olympic level
- The crossover between athletic discipline and performance artistry
- How psychology and mindset training shape elite success
- Imre's favorite foods to eat when he visits Hungary :)

With a psychology degree from the University of Miami and an incredible expanse of professional experiences, Imre shares lessons on resilience, reinvention, and staying grounded under pressure.

Whether you're an athlete, a creative, or just curious about what high-performance coaching really looks like, this episode offers a fascinating look behind the scenes.

You can connect with Imre at https://www.whatalifegroup.com/