Leif H. Smith knows performance better than most. As the Founder and President of Personal Best Consulting, he has worked with people from all walks of life to help them remove the obstacles that get in the way of them performing at their best, no matter the context.

Dr. Smith has worked with thousands of athletes, from all levels of competitive sports, and hundreds of coaches. He also maintains a busy private practice in Dublin, Ohio, where he helps people suffering from depression, anxiety, and other clinical issues. A dynamic and engaging speaker, Leif regularly presents on all topics performance related.

Leif currently holds the position of Adjunct Graduate Faculty at The University of Dayton. He is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), and his work has been cited in publications such as The New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, Pure Power Magazine, HER Sports Magazine, Best Practices in HR, Legal Management, The Columbus Dispatch, and Small Business Digest. He has co-authored the book, Sports Psychology for Dummies, published in Fall, 2010, by John Wiley and Sons, Toronto.

In his free time, Dr Smith enjoys pursuing martial arts, including Aikido and Muay Thai, and enjoys traveling and spending time with his two young boys.

We have been delighted with the work of Leif Smith and Personal Best Consulting...He has been very helpful to the Buckeyes. I hope he will be part of our programs for years to come.   Andy Geiger Director of Athletics Ohio State University