About Me - Tim Murphy
Tim Murphy
Mindset & Mental Performance Coach | Educator | Devoted Father & Husband
Thank you for being here and for your interest in Gentle Warrior Mindset.
Trust is the foundation of any meaningful relationship, so before we go further, I want to share a bit about who I am and why this work matters to me.
As I share in my Welcome Post, I come by this work honestly. My personal journey, varied education, and professional work have given me a perspective and skillset that make me a unique mindset and mental performance coach.
Education-wise, I hold an M.A. in Sport Psychology and a B.Ed. (Physical Education and Math), And I’m currently completing my M.A. in Counselling Psychology. If that wasn’t enough schooling, I also have a D. in Theatre and a B. in Commerce.
Professionally, I have worked as a teacher for 10+ years in international schools in Kuwait and Malaysia, as well as in public schools in Ottawa and North Bay. I have 5+ years of experience in mental performance coaching. Currently, alongside my Master’s studies, I work with hockey and other sports organizations, provide individual coaching, and co-facilitate adolescent therapy groups at a local family clinic.
My passion for psychology and performance brought me to perform my comedic storytelling shows about mental health 200+ times to over 15,000 people at 25 festivals across North America. My acclaimed solo shows, Blind To Happiness and Kuwaiti Moonshine, have won 4 Best of Fest awards. The most rewarding aspect has been the dozens of conversations about mental health and happiness sparked with patrons of the shows.
Lastly, I’m a proud husband and father to my two amazing twin toddler girls. From them, above anyone else, I’ve learned the value of compassion and love. To learn more about my services and background, see below.
Much love,
Tim!
Consulting Services
My clients include the Ottawa Jr. 67s AAA U12-U18 team, Ottawa Sting AA Hockey, and individual athletes. I also run workshops out of Child In Mind.
Interested in learning more about my services? Please go here to learn more
Tim Murphy - C.V.
Education
M.A. Counselling Psychology (Yorkville University - 2027)
M.A. Sport Psychology (University of Ottawa - 2004)
B. Education - Physical Education and Mathematics (University of Ottawa - 2005)
D. Theatre (Canadore College - 2007)
B. Commerce - Highest Honours (Carleton University - 2000)
Certified Oxygen Advantage® Functional Breathing Coach (2025)
Experience
Mental Performance Coach - 5+ years
International Teacher (AIS Kuwait and CIMP Sunway Malaysia) - 7 years
Other Teaching, Tutoring, Coaching - 10+ years
Theatre
Performed four different solo shows in 25 Fringe and Curated festivals across North America since 2009
250 shows in front of 15,000+ people
4x Best of Fest Winner for Blind to Happiness and Kuwaiti Moonshine