Jonathan Fader

It’s no easy feat to help high performers reach even greater goals, but that’s exactly what Dr. Jonathan Fader does: training hedge fund executives, professional football players, firefighters, and more to perform better under pressure. Jonathan uses proven performance psychology techniques and a unique, client-centered approach to enhance others’ motivation from within. From there, he discusses the benefits of conscious, repetitive practice: “The most successful people create a masterpiece of a routine in their lives,” he tells audiences. “A series of small but meaningful activities and habits lead to massive gains over time.” These gains can be as varied as mastering effective short-term project goals, developing stronger focus at work, confidence in your leadership and communication abilities, or making clearer decisions in stressful daily circumstances. His vibrant, actionable talks will show you how to refine your potential.

Having spent two seasons as the Director of Mental Conditioning for the New York Giants, and nine years previously as the team psychologist for the Mets, Jonathan’s breadth of experience stretches into multiple, literal, arenas. Jonathan is part of The New York City Fire Department Mental Performance Initiative. In his debut book Life as Sport: What Top Athletes Can Teach You About How to Win in Life, Jonathan shares the key tactics he learned working with athletes, applying them to real-world situations. His next book, Coaching Athletes to Be Their Best: Motivational Interviewing in Sport is authored with the co-founder of Motivational Interviewing, and harnesses the power of conversation to build meaningful relationships.

A licensed clinical psychologist, Jonathan is the cofounder of the Union Square Practice mental health practice and SportStrata, a coaching and consulting business, both located in the heart of New York City. Jonathan is a certified consultant and member of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. He also wrote The New You blog for Psychology Today, and has appeared on CBS This Morning, CNN, Good Morning America, Fox News, ESPN, Business Insider, and Bleacher Report, and has been profiled by The New York Times.