Ben Bernstein Ph.D. Performance Psychologist
For visionary founders and their VCs

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Why do founders spiral?

How to stay in the Zone when the stakes are the highest

Taught, trained and consulted

Psychology Today Sundance Institute New York University Bowdoin College Oregon Health & Science University University of Alabama American Dental Education Association Ontario Institute for Studies in Education UCSF School of Dentistry New Dramatists Fire Service Psychology Association

Pressure is not going away.
It only intensifies.

Olympic athletes know how to stay in the Zone.
Do you?

This is performance psychology, not therapy, not executive coaching.
It is the science of how to perform at your best, whatever the challenge.

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Ben Bernstein, Ph.D.
Known to his clients as Dr. B.

For the past forty years, Dr. B has trained elite athletes, neurosurgeons, stage performers, and founders to stay in the Zone when the stakes are highest.

Published author, keynote speaker, distinguished educator.

Licensed Psychologist Bowdoin College Distinguished Educator Award Psychology Today contributor

As a licensed psychologist, I’m committed to complete confidentiality. While I can’t share my client’s identity, I can share their feedback about our work together.

What clients say

“Through my work with Dr. B, I replaced stress-driven reactions with powerful, intentional leadership habits. Now, I lead with clarity and purpose, and my team is more engaged and motivated than ever.”
“Dr. B showed me how to engage my spirit, something no other coach had ever addressed. His body-mind-spirit approach is not only unique, but incredibly powerful. It transformed the way I view myself and how I lead others.”
“Through working with Dr. B, I learned how to handle all my challenges, big and small, by using his tools for staying calm, confident, and focused. My company is running much more smoothly, and even my children are happier, because I am.”
“Dr. B trained me to break free from the addictive habits that were draining my energy and focus. Through his guidance, I found the clarity and strength to take control of my life again.”
“Thanks to Dr. B, I now lead with greater focus, resilience, and purpose. Our bottom line reflects the shift, and investors are finally taking notice and eager to invest.”

"Stress is not your list of daily challenges. It results from how you face those challenges."

Dr. Ben Bernstein · Psychology Today