20 Under 40 | LINDSAY ROBERTS
Lindsay is responsible for organizational and leadership development at Evergy. She has coached organizational leaders on how to effectively navigate difficult conversations and gain trust and respect from employees.
She volunteers with Leadership Greater Topeka, Washburn Leadership Institute, Topeka Soccer Club, and Most Pure Heart of Mary.
She is the only Certified Mental Performance Coach in Topeka, and has provided athletes of all ages with vital sport psychology services.
What led you to this career?
As a junior in high school, I took a family trip to South Carolina to watch my older sister play tennis in college. During that trip, my sister met with a sports psychologist and I found it fascinating.
I went on to study psychology at Washburn University and Dr. Dave Provorse was a great mentor for me. He helped me learn more about the world of sport and performance psychology and it’s been a wonderful match for me.
What is one piece of advice that has served you well in your journey?
Relationships matter.
I learned this advice from Dr. Karen Revich, who is a mentor, coach, and friend. Through the training I received to become a Master Resilience Trainer, it was reinforced that we all experience challenges, adversities, and successes. One of the most important factors that gets us through anything is our relationship with others.
What do you do to recharge?
Running is my thing. As a mom of two small boys, a full-time student, employee, and all of the other responsibilities I manage, it’s what I do to have time to myself.
