Samantha Arsenault Livingstone is an Olympic gold medalist, high-performance consultant, transformational speaker, and mental health advocate. As the founder of Livingstone High Performance and the Whole Athlete Initiative, she empowers athletes, coaches, and organizational leaders to elevate mental wellbeing and increase access to peak performance.
With a proven track record working alongside Fortune 500 companies, C-level executives, and elite athletes, including Olympians and World Championship competitors, Samantha brings a powerful approach to leadership and performance optimization. She helps high-achieving individuals and teams break through mental barriers, manage stress, and build emotional resilience to thrive in high-pressure environments.
Through her consulting work, Samantha supports high-performing organizations and teams, including The Ohio State University, where she works closely with student-athletes and staff to enhance their mental wellbeing and performance. Her expertise has also been tapped by other elite sports programs, businesses, and individuals seeking to optimize their performance and achieve their goals.
In addition to her consulting work, Samantha serves as the Chief Wellness Officer (CWO) at 5in5 Inc., where she develops strategic partnerships with teams and organizations to leverage the power of the SameHere Scale app technology. She also oversees the implementation of STARR coaching, a critical component of 5in5's holistic approach to mental wellness.
In her role as the Director of STARR Operations at Regional Psychiatry, Samantha has developed the STARR coaching division and oversees the implementation of STARR across the therapy and psychiatry divisions.
Samantha holds a master's in science education and is certified in Mental Health First Aid, Mindful Sports Performance Enhancement, and STARR. Her experience as a gold medalist on the U.S. National Team and her personal journey overcoming debilitating mental health challenges have shaped her unique perspective on overcoming adversity and rising through hard things.
Samantha's leadership and impact have earned her recognition, including being named to the University of Georgia's Top 40 Under 40 and receiving the 2023 Arch Award. As a member of USA Swimming's Mental Health Task Force and a global ambassador for Beyond Sport's Stay in the Game Network, she is dedicated to changing the narrative around mental health in sports and business.
