📍 Miami, FL

Career Highlights

- 2x Pro Bowler

- Super Bowl participant

- 7-year NFL veteran

- Former Division I basketball player | 2x NCAA Tournament appearances

- Founder, Optimal Performance

- Mental Performance Specialist, San Antonio Spurs

- Featured speaker, TED World Summit

Dr. Julius Thomas brings a rare combination of elite athletic experience and clinical expertise to conversations around performance, leadership, and well-being. After competing at the highest levels of professional sport, Julius transitioned into the field of mental performance and psychology, working closely with athletes and organizations operating under pressure.

Through his work, Julius explores Optimal Performance, the intersection of sustained achievement and personal well-being. He helps leaders and teams think differently about resilience, decision-making, and the mental habits required for long-term success.

Focus Areas

- Mental resilience and well-being

- Leadership, identity, and transition

- High-performance culture

- Sustaining excellence without burnout