Birgit Zacher Hanson, MS, PCC

Birgit Zacher Hanson, president of Heads-Up Performance Inc., is a delightful speaker who prides herself in sharing simple insights people actually remember and implement right away. 

One of her core beliefs is that even the smallest behavioral change will have a huge impact over time.  Why not start today? 

With an MS in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins University, Birgit has a passion for diversity and change management.   She became a certified coach to promote long-term behavior modification in organizations and, if needed – one person at a time!   

Birgit is also affiliated with the Sandler Sales Institute in the Tampa Bay area, where she trains and coaches members of the Entrepreneurs’ Club to use “power tools” that work in today’s economy.  

She previously spent thirteen years in the international satellite and aerospace industry, where she served in a variety of capacities.

Birgit has partnered with the best, including the New York Yankees, and works with organizations or individuals who are seriously committed to performance enhancement.

Skype: birgit.zacher.hanson1

Connect on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/birgitzacherhanson

YouTube Videos: http://www.youtube.com/AccountabilityQueen

Tom Hanson, Ph.D.

Professional coach Tom Hanson, Ph.D., guides performers to breakthroughs in performance, learning and enjoyment. As CEO of Heads-Up Performance, Inc., he helps individuals and teams focus on the “M.I.T.” – the Most Important Things.   

Hanson has extensive experience coaching in both sport and business.  He was the full-time director of Performance Enhancement with the New York Yankees in 2001, and has also consulted with the Texas Rangers, Anaheim Angels and Minnesota Twins in professional baseball. Hanson helps develop mental skills in athletes and teams from a variety of other sports including golf, tennis, swimming, soccer and track and field.   

In the business world, Hanson serves as an executive coach, speaker and trainer, facilitating individual and team performance.

Past clients include Fannie Mae, Kaiser Permanente, Microsoft, The Corporate Finance Institute, and numerous insurance and financial services companies. His programs are fun, highly interactive, and practical.

Hanson has a doctorate in education specializing in sport psychology from the University of Virginia, where he began his career-long study of extraordinary performance. Formerly a tenured professor at Skidmore College (NY), Hanson co-authored the book “Heads-up Baseball: Playing the Game One Pitch at a Time,” which has sold more than 65,000 copies worldwide. 

His website, www.BaseballConfidence.com , is a “Mental Toughness Resource for Players, Coaches and Parents.”

To schedule a consultation or learn about coaching and program options, call us at 813-963-6224 or complete the form below.