Work With Dr. Tom Lobaugh

Coaching. Consulting. Speaking. Grounded in research. Delivered with humor and heart.

Whether you are an athlete navigating competitive pressure, a coach wanting to build a healthier team culture, an athletic department looking for evidence-based programming, or an organization that wants a speaker who brings both scholarship and humanity to the stage, you are in the right place.

Every engagement begins with listening. That's what the research taught me, and it's how I work.

Performance Psychology Consulting — Individual Athletes

One-on-one sessions focused on performance psychology, anxiety management, humor as a coping tool, and mental skills development. Grounded in my research and 30+ years of experience with collegiate and elite athletes.

• Session length: 60 minutes

• Format: Video call (Google Meet) or in-person (Boise, ID)

• To book: Use the scheduling link below

Coaching Education & Humor Literacy Consultation

Work with me to develop your humor literacy. We can build the capacity to use humor strategically, read your athletes' needs, and build a team culture where people feel safe enough to perform freely. Based directly on the findings from my research.

• Format: Single sessions or ongoing consultation series

• Best for: Collegiate coaches, high school coaches, athletic directors

Team Workshops & Keynotes

High-energy, research-backed, humor-infused sessions for athletic teams, coaching staffs, organizations, and academic audiences.

Sample topics:

• The Psychology of Humor in Performance

• Humor Literacy for Coaches

• Building Team Culture Through Belonging and Laughter

• Inspire Excellence: Performance, Purpose, and Joy

• The Hidden Psychology of Humor and What Athletes Finally Got to Say

Format: 60–90 min keynote, half-day or full-day workshop

Free Research Tool — She Said So. Humor Climate Assessment

Want to know how humor functions on your team right now? Take the free Humor Climate Assessment — built directly from my dissertation research and grounded in all seven themes.

Assesses both Sport and Workplace environments. Takes about 3 minutes.

Schedule a Conversation

Use the link below to book directly on my Google Calendar. Choose your session type, a free 20-minute initial consultation, or full 60-minute session.

Contact

Email: tomlobaugh@me.com
Location: Boise, Idaho
Instagram: @tomlobaugh