Exploring Life & Business with Sam Maniar of Center for Peak Performance, LLC

Today we’d like to introduce you to Sam Maniar.

Hi Sam, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
When I was in high school, I read a book about the mind-body connection in running. From that moment forward, I was hooked and became fascinated with the mental side of performance in sports, business, and life. I obtained my undergrad degree in Psychology from Northwestern University, then my masters degree in Counseling & Sport Psychology from the University of Montana, followed by my PhD in Counseling Psychology & Sport Psychology from West Virginia University. I then completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Applied Sport Psychology at The Ohio State University as was fortunate enough to work with the football team as they won a National Championship. After working at OSU for 5+ years, I moved to industrial-organizational psychology, first as a consultant and then working within a large retail company. I was then recruited to be the team psychologist for the Cleveland Browns where I worked with players and coaches and also evaluated prospective draft picks. After leaving the Browns, I started my own performance psychology consulting practice where I work with athletes, sports teams, and businesses.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Never! But what fun would that be? Most people recognize the mental aspect of performance, but it still isn’t valued and prioritized. Every day is a battle to prove its (and my) worth.

Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Center for Peak Performance, LLC?
Dr. Maniar is Principal and Owner of
Center for Peak Performance, LLC.
He has worked with executives, high-
performing athletes, and
organizations to help them improve
their performance and achieve their
goals. With a strategic perspective
and the ability to creatively develop
talent, Dr. Maniar uses performance
psychology and his extensive
experience to help individuals and
organizations pursue their potential.
His varied background gives him a
true understanding of what it takes
to succeed, both in the business
world and on the athletic field.

As a sport psychologist, Dr. Maniar
has worked with thousands of
professional, Olympic, college, and
high school athletes. In his roles as
executive coach & business
consultant, he has worked with
individuals and companies in a
variety of industries. He incorporates
and applies lessons from these
various sectors into a unique,
innovative approach for obtaining
peak performance.

What matters most to you? Why?
Relationships — it’s the foundation for everything I do. Also, instilling hope in my clients, hope that they can change and improve.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.c4pp.org
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/center4peakperformance/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/center4peakperformance/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maniar/
• Twitter: https://x.com/sam_maniar