Speaking
Keynote speaking and media conversations about resilience, peak performance, and athlete well-being.
A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH FOR PERFORMANCE AND LIFELONG GROWTH
for conferences, organizations & sport communities
Danae Frentz, MSc, BKin
Mental Performance Trainer, Researcher & Speaker
Danae blends research-backed insights, lived experience, practical application, and compassionate storytelling to create conversations that feel both meaningful and deeply human.
Helping INDIVIDUALS pursue excellence without losing themselves in the process
Evidence-based conversations that feel human, relatable, and applicable.
CONVERSATIONS THAT SUPPORT PERFORMANCE & WELL-BEING
Whether speaking to athletes, coaches, schools, or sport organizations, Danae's presentations explore the mental side of performance in ways that are practical, engaging, and immediately applicable.
Her work commonly explores:
performance pressure
emotional resilience
self-compassion
athlete well-being
sustainable approaches to performance
SELF-COMPASSION IN SPORT
Helping athletes and high performers navigate setbacks, mistakes, and self-criticism in healthier ways.
EMBRACING YOUR OWN PATH
Helping individuals identify their unique values and strengths on their journey toward success and fulfillment.
SPEAKER TOPICS
PERFORMING UNDER PRESSURE
Understanding and developing healthier approaches to pressure, expectations, and competition.
TEAM CULTURE & LEADERSHIP
Creating healthier team cultures through enhanced communication, awareness, synergy, and support.
CONFIDENCE & RESILIENT MINDSETS
Developing self-awareness, confidence, resilience, and sustainable mental performance habits.
SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE
Learning coping strategies that support performance and long-term growth both within and beyond sport.
PODCASTS
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The High Performance Mindset by Dr. Cindra Kamphoff: Building Self-Compassion Without Losing Your Edge with Danae Frentz, Mental Performance Consultant
Drawing from nearly a decade of research and applied work in sport and performance psychology, Danae shares how self-compassion helps athletes and performers regulate emotions, recover from setbacks, and sustain high performance without burnout.
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Speed Strength Show: Mental Skills Training with Danae Frentz
Danae discusses mental skills training, the differences between mental skills and psychology, and the foundations that help athletes develop stronger performance habits over time.
RADIO
Webinars
Closing the Gap: How to Meaningfully Integrate Self-Compassion in Sport
Canadian Sport Psychology Association (CSPA) Webinar 2025
An interactive webinar designed to help bridge the gap between research and practice when integrating self-compassion within competitive sport environments.
This session explored:
current findings on self-compassion in sport
practical strategies for supporting athletes through setbacks and pressure
collaborative discussions surrounding sustainable performance and psychological well-being
Designed for practitioners, researchers, and Certified Mental Performance Consultants (CMPCs), the webinar focused on helping athletes navigate pressure and setbacks to support both growth and well-being.
Danae Frentz
MENTAL PERFORMANCE TRAINER, RESEARCHER & SPEAKER
Danae Frentz blends research-backed insight, lived athlete experience, and compassionate storytelling to create conversations that feel both practical and deeply human.
Her work supports youth, university, and semi-professional athletes, teams, and sport communities in developing healthier, more sustainable approaches to performance, resilience, and well-being.
Danae is available virtually and in person for:
keynote presentations
team workshops
conference speaking
panel discussions
podcast interviews
webinars & educational sessions
Whether speaking to athletes, coaches, schools, or sports organizations, Danae’s goal is to help people feel more informed, emotionally aware, and supported so they are better equipped to navigate performance and life in more effective and sustainable ways.