Thee Abundance Project Presents:

Confidence & Overcoming Self-Criticism- Develop unshakeable self-belief

This workshop addresses the inner critic that undermines performance and teaches athletes how to build genuine, sustainable confidence. We’ll cover techniques for managing negative self-talk and strategies for maintaining confidence through slumps and setbacks. Athletes learn to develop a compassionate inner voice that supports rather than sabotages performance.

Erin Ayala, PhD, LP, CMPC

With over a decade of research and clinical experience, Dr. Ayala is a Licensed Psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant based in Minneapolis. As a member of the USOPC Mental Health Directory of vetted providers, she specializes in work with female endurance athletes of all levels. Dr. Ayala is a published author of over 20 research articles and book chapters, and has been featured in Trailrunner Magazine, the New York Times, and other media outlets. She's the host of Feisty Media's Women's Performance Podcast and a sought after speaker, having spoken at events for USA Triathlon, USA Hockey, and the Georgia Cycling Association in recent months. Beyond her professional achievements, she is an accomplished cyclist, having landed on National podiums in road racing, fat bike racing, virtual racing, and gravel racing over the past few years.