Winning Is A Mindset—Champions Are Built Through How They Think
Dr. Amber Selking
Mental Performance Keynote Speaker | Former VP Leadership & Culture | Sports Psychology PhD
From the championship sidelines of Notre Dame and LSU Football to the executive suites of Fortune 500 companies, Dr. Amber Selking transforms how elite performers think under pressure. Her evidence-based Building Championship Mindsets framework—grounded in neuroscience and proven with championship teams—teaches leaders and organizations the mental toughness strategies that separate consistent excellence from average performance. Whether coaching athletes through the highest-stakes competitions or training executives to drive billion-dollar results, Dr. Selking delivers the competitive edge that makes winning inevitable.
The Mental Performance Expert Behind Championship Teams and Billion-Dollar Leaders
Dr. Amber Selking knows what separates champions from everyone else—and it's not talent, strategy, or opportunity. After earning her PhD in applied sport psychology with an emphasis on neuroscience and human performance, she's spent her career proving that championship-level thinking is the ultimate competitive advantage. As mental performance consultant during Notre Dame Football's winningest five-year period in program history and currently with LSU Football under Brian Kelly, Dr. Selking developed the mental toughness systems that help elite athletes perform under impossible pressure. Her work extends far beyond the locker room—as former Vice President of Leadership & Culture at Lippert Components, she translated these same principles to drive organizational excellence, proving that what works on the field transforms boardrooms just as powerfully.
Her signature framework, Building Championship Mindsets, is grounded in neuroscience and battle-tested with championship teams and Fortune 500 executives. Dr. Selking teaches that thoughts directly impact performance—and by managing mindset, leaders can unlock consistent excellence in themselves and their teams. The framework covers how championship thinking differs from average thinking, practical strategies for mental toughness under pressure, creating cultures where excellence becomes the standard, leadership presence that inspires peak performance, and the neuroscience of sustainable results. Unlike generic motivational speakers, Dr. Selking delivers evidence-based strategies your teams can implement immediately to think differently, perform better, and achieve results that seemed impossible.
Organizations from elite sports programs to global corporations choose Dr. Selking because she delivers transformation, not just inspiration. Her client roster includes the Denver Broncos, Notre Dame Softball, and industry leaders who need their teams operating at championship levels. Attendees leave her keynotes with renewed belief in their potential, refreshed sense of purpose, and actionable mental performance strategies they can apply the next day. Her bestselling book "Winning the Mental Game: The Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets" has become required reading for leaders committed to excellence. When you book Dr. Selking, you're not hiring a speaker—you're investing in the competitive edge that turns potential into consistent, sustainable results.
What Your Audience Will Learn
The Neuroscience of Championship Thinking—Understand how the brain processes pressure and learn evidence-based strategies to rewire thought patterns for peak performance, giving your team the mental edge that transforms stress into opportunity and pressure into power.
Mental Toughness Under Pressure—Discover the exact frameworks elite athletes use to perform when stakes are highest, then apply these battle-tested strategies to your high-pressure business situations, client presentations, and critical decision-making moments.
Building Championship Cultures—Learn how to create organizational environments where excellence becomes the standard rather than the exception, using the same culture-building principles that transformed Notre Dame and LSU into championship programs.
Leadership Presence That Inspires—Develop the authentic leadership presence that naturally elevates team performance, learning how champions lead themselves first, then inspire others to achieve what they believed was impossible.
Watch Amber's Keynote Speaker Demo Reel
"Dr. Selking is not only a trusted advisor and consultant for me personally and our football program, but she is also a powerful speaker."
"She has the ability to talk about really complex matters like team culture and brain science in a really understandable manner, which has allowed us to implement Mindset training into how we function on a daily basis. From culture to mindset to leadership, Dr. Selking has become a critical element in our program."
Why Meeting Planners Choose Amber
Growing up raising livestock in small-town northeastern Pennsylvania, Amber Selking learned early that champions are made through consistent effort and mental toughness. After a torn ACL redirected her from the United States Naval Academy to Notre Dame, where she wore #29 for the Fighting Irish Women's Soccer team and advanced to the National Championship game, Amber experienced firsthand the identity crisis that comes when external achievements are stripped away. This pivotal moment sparked her journey into understanding the psychology of peak performance—transforming personal adversity into a life's mission helping others build unshakeable mental foundations. Her journey from Division I athlete to PhD researcher to trusted advisor for championship teams demonstrates the very resilience principles she teaches.
Dr. Selking's Building Championship Mindsets framework emerged from rigorous academic research combined with real-world application at the highest levels of sport and business. Her PhD dissertation explored the intersection of positive psychology, neuroscience, and human performance—research she immediately applied working with elite athletes and Fortune 500 executives. Unlike theoretical academics or former athletes relying solely on personal experience, Dr. Selking combines scientific rigor with practical application, creating a methodology that's both evidence-based and immediately actionable. She's proven this framework works across contexts—from helping Notre Dame achieve their winningest period to transforming corporate cultures at Lippert Components, where she served as VP of Leadership & Culture.
Organizations choose Dr. Selking because she understands their world. Her early career in human resources with a global manufacturing company means she knows the pressure of quarterly results, talent challenges, and organizational politics. She's worked with the Denver Broncos, LSU Football, Notre Dame Football and Softball, and corporate leaders who face high-stakes decisions daily. What makes her different is her ability to translate elite sports psychology into language and strategies that resonate with business audiences—she doesn't just inspire, she equips teams with mental performance tools they'll use long after she leaves the stage. Her passion for diversity of thought, forged through studying abroad in Spain and completing the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, brings unique global perspective to every engagement.
Credentials & Recognition
Academic & Professional Credentials:
• PhD in Applied Sport & Performance Psychology, University of Missouri
• Master's Degree in Sport & Performance Psychology, University of Denver
• Bachelor's Degree in Management Consulting, University of Notre Dame
• Former Division I Women's Soccer Player, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Elite Sports & Corporate Experience:
• Mental Performance Coach, LSU Football (current)
• Mental Performance Consultant, Notre Dame Football (winningest five-year period)
• Mental Performance Consultant, Denver Broncos & Notre Dame Softball
• Former VP of Leadership & Culture, Lippert Components
Author & Thought Leader:
• Bestselling Author: "Winning the Mental Game: The Playbook for Building Championship Mindsets"
• Annual Guest Speaker, Lou Holtz Upper Ohio Valley Hall of Fame
• Expert in Residence, Harvard Innovation Lab (Lippert tenure)
• Featured Speaker at United Nations, Fortune 500 conferences, and global leadership events
Frequently Asked Questions About Booking Dr. Amber Selking
What makes Dr. Amber Selking different from other keynote speakers?
Dr. Amber Selking brings the rare combination of elite sports psychology credentials with proven corporate leadership experience. As the mental performance coach who helped Notre Dame Football achieve their winningest five-year period and currently serves LSU Football, she's not teaching theory—she's sharing the exact frameworks that drive championship results. Her PhD in applied sport psychology, emphasis on neuroscience, and role as former VP of Leadership & Culture at Lippert Components means she translates locker room principles directly to boardroom applications with measurable business outcomes.
What keynote topics does Dr. Amber Selking speak about?
Dr. Selking's signature keynote "Winning Is A Mindset: Think Like A Champion Today" reveals how championship-level thinking separates elite performers from average ones. Her framework—Building Championship Mindsets—teaches audiences the neuroscience of peak performance, how thoughts impact results, strategies for mental toughness under pressure, leadership presence that inspires teams, and creating cultures where excellence becomes the standard. She covers mental performance, leadership development, organizational culture transformation, managing pressure situations, and sustainable performance excellence.
Does Dr. Amber Selking offer virtual keynote presentations?
Yes, absolutely. Dr. Selking delivers powerful virtual keynotes that translate her championship mindset message to digital platforms with the same engaging energy she brings to live stages. Her background training athletes and executives remotely means she's mastered virtual delivery, using interactive elements and evidence-based psychology to create transformation even through screens.
How long is Dr. Amber Selking's typical keynote speech?
Dr. Selking's keynote presentations are typically 45-60 minutes. She's flexible and works with meeting planners to customize timing and content depth for your event, whether you need a powerful opening keynote, closing inspiration, or mid-conference momentum boost.
Can Dr. Amber Selking customize her keynote for our specific industry?
Absolutely. Dr. Selking works closely with organizations to understand their specific challenges and culture. Her Building Championship Mindsets framework—evidence-based mental performance principles drawn from neuroscience and elite sports psychology—applies universally across all industries. Whether your audience works in healthcare, technology, finance, manufacturing, or professional services, Dr. Selking ensures her mental performance and leadership message resonates with their specific experiences.
What can we expect from working with Select Voices to book Dr. Amber Selking?
Select Voices operates as a boutique speaker bureau providing personalized attention throughout the entire booking process. We know Dr. Selking personally and trust her completely to deliver a transformative keynote experience that combines her championship-level sports psychology credentials with practical Building Championship Mindsets strategies your teams can implement immediately. We handle all logistics including contracts, travel arrangements, technical requirements, and pre-event coordination with Dr. Selking's team. You'll work directly with us to customize Dr. Selking's presentation content, coordinate timing, understand her mental performance framework, and ensure every detail aligns with your event vision and organizational goals. Our goal is making your event unforgettable while providing a seamless, stress-free booking experience from inquiry to post-event follow-up.
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