PIVT Lab

03/31/2026

At PIVT Lab, we’re obsessed with showing up.

But if we’re being honest— most of us weren’t taught how.

We tie our identity to outcomes. We think if the results disappear… so do we.

I learned that the hard way.

When my career as a collegiate athlete shifted because of injury, I didn’t know how to pivot. So I did what a lot of us do— I resisted it. I forced it. I faked it.

And it made everything heavier.

Because the real problem isn’t our circumstances.
It’s that we don’t know how to work with them.

We fight reality instead of finding meaning in it.

But meaning is what keeps you steady
when everything else feels uncertain.

That’s the shift.

Learning to show up anyway— to chip away, even when you don’t feel like it, to build something with what you’ve been given.

That’s what separates people who stay stuck
from people who move forward.

And that’s the work we do every day.

03/19/2026

Most people think leadership is about saying the right thing.

It’s not.

It’s about knowing what’s happening in the moment—
in the room, in the team, in yourself—
and having the capacity to not make it worse.

That’s regulation.

Because when you’re leading: You don’t get to outsource your nervous system.

If your athlete is spiraling
If your team is off
If emotions are high

…and you match that energy?

You amplify the problem.

Awareness is step one.
But self-understanding + regulation is what actually changes outcomes.

At PiVT Lab, this is the work:
learning how to stay grounded enough to respond intentionally—
not just react automatically.

Because the best leaders aren’t always the loudest or the smartest.

They’re the most aware and intentional.

Send this to a coach or leader who gets it.

03/18/2026

PiVT Lab is proud to partner with Walsh University Women’s Volleyball to provide team mental health and leadership development throughout their season. This year, we are excited to join them and expand that offering out to youth via Walsh Volleyball camps and clinics.

PiVT Lab exists to help athletes grow from the inside out. Our mission is simple: We develop self-aware, emotionally skilled leaders and teams through evidence-based tools and relational connection. We believe that the earlier the education, the better. DM us with questions and see more/secure your spot at the link in our bio!

02/27/2026

Become the observer of your thoughts 🔎

02/25/2026

TOURNAMENT TIME! ✂️🏀🏆🧠🤝🏼

Been busy this season.

02/24/2026

The Olympics remind us: there’s no one “right” personality for success.

Alysa Liu—her energy radiates freedom and fun.

Eileen Gu—she thrives in focus, clarity, and control.

Elana Meyers Taylor—grounded, veteran presence carrying perspective and steadiness.

Mikaela Shiffrin—showing up through grief, loss, and meaning, fueled by courage to keep going.

Mental health isn’t about being someone else. It’s about:
✨ noticing what lifts you
✨ understanding what drains you
✨ working WITH your unique wiring, NOT against it

The real win isn’t imitation—it’s alignment.

💡 Save this if you’re learning to honor your energy, your style, and your nervous system.

SelfAwareness

02/16/2026

02/15/2026

Effective leaders don’t rely on sarcasm or “tough love.” They know how to give feedback that builds trust, not defense.

At PiVT, we support the reflection, education, and skill-building that turn reactive comments into regulated, clear communication. Because growth doesn’t come from shame — it comes from conversations that actually land.

01/09/2026

Giving feedback starts with relationships. Not transactional exchanges, but connections grounded in care, trust, and respect. ’s research on leadership shows that care and connection are essential in the workplace. Leaders that truly care about the people they lead build environments where honesty and growth are possible.

Receiving feedback is our responsibility. It takes self-awareness, courage, and the willingness to do the work. And giving feedback well isn’t automatic either… It requires your own emotional work, clarity, and presence so it lands effectively.

12/23/2025

In 2022, I joined the ’s ADHD Center for Evaluation and Treatment as part of the Summer Treatment Program (STP)— one of the most challenging and rewarding roles I’ve held. It turned into a foundation for how I think about leadership today.

Grateful to reconnect with old coworkers and especially to Eric, whose leadership left a lasting imprint on me and continues to shape my work with .

Clear feedback. Encouragement. High standards with humanity. A commitment to *getting it* right over *being* right. Introspection and personal development… and the wisdom to keep it playful. A true team leader amongst chaos!

[Shoutout to AI for helping get these light streaks out but still posting the originals because it feels SO weird to post 🤣]

12/12/2025

Empathy alone isn’t the goal. Feeling with someone matters—but stopping there leaves us stuck. Real growth requires people who can hold us with care and challenge us with perspective. Surround yourself with those people 💪🏼

12/10/2025

Humiliation isn’t harmless—it carries real psychological and social consequences. Research shows that social humiliation activates the same areas of the brain as physical pain. It lowers self-awareness, fuels self-defeating behavior, and can even lead to aggression or violence when people feel cornered or devalued.

Shame tells us we deserve our unworthiness. Humiliation forces it onto others. Neither creates growth, justice, or accountability.

If we want healthier teams and communities, we have to interrupt humiliation wherever we see it. Dignity is not optional—it’s a responsibility.