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Beyond Success: How Dora Kurimay Shapes Leaders to Thrive in an Unpredictable World
“Mindset Over Talent” follows Dora Kurimay’s evolution from European Table Tennis Champion to a certified mental performance coach guiding athletes and professionals to thrive under pressure. Blending her sports background with advanced psychology degrees, Dora built Dora Kurimay Inc. to offer customized, science-based coaching that transforms mental habits into high-performance outcomes. Whether it’s a teenage tennis player silencing self-doubt or a corporate executive overcoming imposter syndrome, her approach is rooted in trust, clarity, and resilience. Through coaching, books, and speaking engagements, Dora champions the belief that elite performance is not innate—it’s mental, it’s measurable, and it’s trainable.
Inside the Mind of a Mental Performance Expert
From Champion to Coach: Dora Kurimay’s Mental Game Mastery” explores how former European Table Tennis Champion Dora Kurimay turned her competitive journey into a powerful coaching philosophy rooted in psychology and personal growth. Blending academic expertise with lived experience, she equips athletes, executives, and educators with tools like visualization, self-talk, and mindfulness to build resilience and unlock peak performance. A best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Dora’s coaching centers on transforming mental barriers into strengths through self-awareness and daily mental practice—making mental fitness a way of life.
Inspiring Conversations with Dora Kurimay
A Journey of Passion and Gratitude” highlights how Dora Kurimay blends her experiences as a European Table Tennis Champion, sports psychologist, and wellness coach to promote holistic well-being through sport. From her early days in Hungary to building a second career in the U.S., she shares how table tennis became the foundation for helping others enhance their physical, mental, and social wellness. Her story illustrates the power of resilience, mentorship, and purpose-driven coaching, all rooted in a lifelong passion for performance and personal growth.
A Blueprint for Resilient Leadership
Dora Kurimay, a former European Table Tennis Champion and performance coach, combines her sports psychology expertise to foster mental resilience in leaders. Her coaching methods, including visualization, mindfulness, positive self-talk, and pre-performance routines, help clients manage stress, boost confidence, and stay focused. Kurimay’s approach has aided athletes, business leaders, and individuals pursuing personal growth. She is also an author, with books like Get Your Game Face On Like The Pros! and My Stories of Mental Toughness On and Off the Table, offering practical strategies for mental conditioning.
Mental Fitness Redefined
Dora Kurimay’s Revolutionary Approach to Coaching Resilient Leaders” delves into how performance coach Dora Kurimay leverages her background as a European Table Tennis Champion and her expertise in sports psychology to enhance mental resilience among leaders. She employs techniques such as visualization, mindfulness, positive self-talk, and establishing pre-performance routines to help clients manage stress, build confidence, and maintain focus. Her coaching has benefited athletes, business leaders, and individuals seeking personal growth. Kurimay is also an author, with works like “Get Your Game Face On Like The Pros!” and “My Stories of Mental Toughness On and Off the Table,” where she shares practical strategies for mental conditioning.
Meet Dora Kurimay
Dora Kurimay’s feature on Bold Journey explores her path as a mental performance coach, drawing from her background as a European Table Tennis Champion and expertise in sports psychology. Based in New York and Miami, she helps athletes, business professionals, and teams develop mental resilience, focus, and confidence through customized coaching programs.
The article highlights her journey from competitive sports to coaching, emphasizing how mental fitness plays a crucial role in high performance across various fields. Kurimay’s approach integrates visualization, mindfulness, and goal-setting techniques to empower her clients and build sustainable success habits.
Building A Growth Mindset And Mental Fitness
In the Brainz Magazine interview, Dora Kurimay discusses strategies for cultivating a growth mindset and enhancing mental fitness. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, resilience, and continuous learning in personal and professional development. Drawing from her experience as a European Table Tennis Champion and mental performance coach, Kurimay shares insights on overcoming challenges, setting effective goals, and maintaining motivation. She advocates for integrating mental fitness practices into daily routines to achieve sustained success and well-being.
Championing Mind, Body, and Spirit
The Passion Vista article highlights Dora Kurimay’s journey from a young table tennis enthusiast in Budapest to a European Champion and esteemed mental performance coach. Inspired by her father, a psychiatrist, she recognized the role of mental conditioning in sports, leading her to work with a sports psychologist and achieve top European rankings.
After transitioning from athlete to coach, she earned MA degrees in Psychology and Sport Psychology, overcoming language barriers and career shifts. In 2018, she founded Dora Kurimay Inc. in NYC, coaching athletes and professionals while advocating for gender diversity and work-life balance.
#24 Get Your Game Face On Like The Pros!
In an episode of the Expert Table Tennis Podcast, Dora Kurimay, a former Hungarian national team player and mental performance coach, discusses her book, Get Your Game Face On Like The Pros!. She shares insights on the mental aspects of table tennis, including techniques like deep breathing and creating a “mistake ritual” to enhance performance. Dora also addresses common challenges players face, such as staying focused during matches and managing nerves. Her expertise offers valuable guidance for players aiming to improve their mental game.
Interview with Dora Kurimay
In an interview with TableTennisDaily, Dora Kurimay discusses her journey from a young table tennis enthusiast in Budapest to a member of the Hungarian National Team and her subsequent transition into sports psychology. She shares insights into her training experiences, notable victories, and the challenges she faced, including burnout at 19, which led her to pursue a master’s degree in psychology. Dora emphasizes the importance of mental conditioning in sports and introduces her “Game Face” program, a holistic approach combining mental and physical skills tailored specifically for table tennis players. She also highlights the need for more female role models in the sport to encourage young women to participate.
An interview with Dora Kurimay
In this interview, Dora Kurimay discusses her book, Get Your Game Face On Like The Pros!, focusing on the mental aspects of table tennis. She shares insights into techniques such as deep breathing and developing a “mistake ritual” to enhance performance. Dora also addresses common challenges players face, including maintaining focus during matches and managing nerves. Her expertise offers valuable guidance for players aiming to improve their mental game.
Mental Performance with Dora Kurimay
In October 2023, Table Tennis North announced a series of webinars and interactive sessions led by mental performance coach Dora Kurimay. The program comprises three webinars and six engagement sessions, aiming to enhance participants’ mental skills in sports. Topics include the “Game Face” system, developing routines, and healthy lifestyle choices. These sessions also offer professional development points for the National Coach Certification Program (NCCP). Dora Kurimay, a former European Table Tennis Champion, brings her expertise in sports psychology to guide athletes and professionals in improving focus, resilience, and overall mental performance.
Motivation Workshop Dora Kurimay (M.A)
In the “Motivation Workshop” led by Dora Kurimay (M.A), she delves into the psychological aspects of table tennis, emphasizing the importance of mental preparation and motivation for athletes. The workshop covers techniques to enhance focus, build resilience, and maintain a positive mindset during competitions. Dora shares practical strategies to help players overcome mental barriers and achieve peak performance.
Mental Toughness
“Mental Toughness Webinar” by Dora Kurimay, presented on November 27, 2020, for the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), delves into the concept of mental toughness in sports. It outlines key components such as motivation, focus, confidence, and stress management. The document provides practical strategies for athletes to enhance these areas, including goal setting, visualization techniques, and developing pre-competition routines. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and adaptability in achieving peak performance. The webinar aims to equip athletes and coaches with tools to build mental resilience and improve overall performance in table tennis.
ITTF High Performance & Development Webinar 30 - Mental Toughness
This is the series featuring ITTF’s High Performance & Development Department covering a whole range of topics on table tennis. The webinar is free for all to join in and watch as players, coaches and sports enthusiasts can all tune in to find out more about the ins and outs of Table Tennis.
The Little White-Ball Obsession. That Isn't Golf.
In a June 2011 article titled “Ping-Pong Catches On in New York,” The New York Times explores the rising popularity of table tennis in the city. The piece highlights the emergence of venues like SPiN, a table tennis club co-founded by actress Susan Sarandon, which combines the sport with nightlife elements, attracting a diverse crowd. The article discusses how these establishments have transformed ping-pong into a trendy social activity, appealing to both casual players and enthusiasts, and contributing to a broader cultural resurgence of the game in urban settings.
PongNow: Dora Kurimay
In the “PongNow” interview series by Butterfly Table Tennis, Dora Kurimay shares her journey from a young table tennis player in Budapest to becoming a European Champion and a mental performance coach. She discusses the significance of mental toughness in sports and introduces her “Game Face” system, which combines mental and physical strategies to enhance athletic performance. Dora also emphasizes the importance of routines, visualization, and positive self-talk in achieving peak performance. The interview provides valuable insights into the mental aspects of table tennis and sports in general.
Dora's Publications
Dora Kurimay’s ResearchGate profile highlights her contributions to sports psychology, focusing on mental performance in table tennis and other sports. Her publications explore topics like stress management, coping strategies, and the Game Face mental training program. Notable works include studies on competitive anxiety in table tennis, the 4 R’s mental toughness framework, and personality traits in sports performance. Her research provides valuable insights into enhancing focus, resilience, and performance in high-pressure environments.
How To Handle Competitive Anxiety With Dora Kurimay
In the podcast episode titled “How to Handle Competitive Anxiety” on The Mental Golf Show, Certified Mental Performance Consultant Dora Kurimay delves into strategies to manage anxiety in competitive settings. Drawing from her extensive experience, she discusses techniques such as deep breathing, visualization, and positive self-talk to help athletes maintain focus and composure during competitions. Dora also emphasizes the importance of developing personalized routines and mental frameworks to enhance performance under pressure. This episode offers valuable insights for athletes aiming to improve their mental game and handle competitive stress effectively.
