About Kris Beech

As a kid, I fell in love with athletics. There’s nothing like the feeling of entering that flow state set off by testing the limits of one’s ability and overcoming challenges faced in the sporting environment. But as I advanced further up the competitive latter, I initiated an unhealthy performance mindset. I unknowingly encouraged negative thought and behavioral patterns through adolescence which grew stronger as my hockey career advanced. Those moments of entering flow, where everything just clicked on the ice happened less frequently.
What I’ve learned is that it doesn’t matter what one does; whether it’s suiting up for a game, studying, or stepping into the office, flow occurs when human performance is an expectation. How we navigate the waves of meeting those expectations are critical to our well being and ultimately consistent performance. The road I traveled to the NHL and beyond led me through many experiences of success and adversity that help me communicate the benefits of mindfulness training. It is a proactive skill that contributes to a resilient mindset and helps you put your best foot forward in any situation. I’m driven to deliver the fundamentals of mindfulness opening the minds of others to the importance of being proactive and taking good care of the mental game.

Education and Career

● Founder of AIM Mindfulness (2017)
● Mental Health First Aid Canada (2017)
● MSc. Sports Management, Distinction (Ulster University Business School, 2016)
● Certified Meditation Instructor (McLean Meditation Institute, 2015)
● Certified Personal Trainer, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist (National Academy of Sports Medicine, 2014)
● Played four seasons in the WHL (Calgary Hitmen, 1996-97 to 2000-01)
● 1999 WHL Ed Chynoweth Cup champion (Calgary Hitmen)
● Selected by the Washington Capitals in with the seven-overall pick in the 1999 NHL entry draft
● Played seven Seasons in the NHL and AHL (Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh
Penguins, Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, Vancouver Canucks) –
● Played eight seasons in Europe (Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic., Germany, Austria, U.K.)
● Named the AHL’s Wilke-Barre/Scranton Penguins’ most-valuable player
(2003-04, 2005-06)
● 2006 AHL Calder Cup champion (Hershey Bears)
● Swedish Hockey League SM-silver medal (HV71, 2008-09)
● Swedish Hockey League Le Mat champion (HV71, 2009-10)