Mindset Coach Academy Podcast
The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast, hosted by former professional athlete and mindset coach Lindsey Wilson, is designed for aspiring mental performance coaches. It offers a mix of solo episodes and guest interviews covering strategies, tools, and business tactics for success in the mental performance industry. Lindsey shares how she built a multiple six-figure coaching business without formal degrees, providing a roadmap for listeners to turn their passion into profit. The podcast aims to help sharpen coaching skills, improve personal mindset, and build a thriving coaching career.
Episodes
639 | How I Coach Myself When Success Starts to Feel Off
Nobody warns you that success can feel a little boring. You can feel restless, a little too comfortable, and ready for a new challenge before you even know what it is.
This episode is an unfiltered look at this uncomfortable side of success — when you've hit your goals and growth starts to look different than it did before. I share the exact self-coaching process I use to navigate this se
638 | What UCLA Women’s Basketball Gets Right About Mindset Training
UCLA women's basketball just won a national championship — and mental performance training was a big part of how they got there. Even better, what they did is simpler than you think.
In this episode I break down what UCLA is doing, how you can use The Mental Game Plan to do the same with your team, and where to start if you're new to mental performance training.
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637 | How to Coach an Injured Athlete (Step-by-Step Breakdown)
Her body was ready. Her mind wasn't. And no one had given her the tools to bridge that gap.
In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of a recent session I had with a professional basketball player coming back from an ACL injury. Cleared by her trainer and full speed into practice, she was still carrying a heavy load of fear and self-doubt.
You’ll learn step-by-step how I coached
636 | The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Real Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance as you know it is a myth. But the coaches who've figured it out? There's a simple reframe that helps them avoid burnout and stay productive.
In this episode, I break down why the way most coaches think about time management is actually working against them and how you can stay productive and creative without burning out — including the simple hack that drastically improv
635 | The 2 Skills That Make or Break Your Business
Most business owners spend their time on the wrong things. The website, the logo, social media — all the fun things that don’t actually build a business.
This episode breaks down two skills that actually make or break your business and how you can turn them into your biggest competitive advantage. You'll also get a reality check on what it takes to master your craft and build a sustainabl
634 | How You Can Coach 300 Athletes in 7 Months (Without Feeling Ready)
Learning as you go can feel chaotic, but reps beat overthinking every time.
For recent Mindset Coach Academy grad Heidi Hahn, that meant giving herself permission to start, taking on practice clients, and staying in that "messy middle" even when it was uncomfortable.
In this episode, she walks through each phase of her growth as a mental performance coach, from the identity shift of stay-
633 | From 1:1 Coaching to Group: One Coach’s Journey to Scale with Purpose
Being fully booked is exciting… until it starts feeling like a trap. This episode is for the coach who’s proud of their growth, but also overwhelmed with how much time and energy it takes to keep it running.
Bianca Campbell of Rise Mindful Performance shares how she scaled her business by transitioning from 1:1 coaching to a hybrid group model that cut her working hours nearly in half — a
632 | 7 Ways to Train Your Nervous System to Make You More Money
Money decisions get a lot easier when your nervous system isn’t stuck in survival mode.
This episode will get you thinking about how your own money story influences your personal and business financial decisions. You'll walk away with seven practical ways to regulate your nervous system so you can deal with financial stress and take risks that grow your business.
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631 | Is Shame Around Selling Holding You Back as a Coach?
That weird feeling around selling? It’s a belief problem, not a sales problem.
If selling makes you freeze up or is keeping you from starting a coaching business, this episode will shift everything. You'll learn why there’s so much shame around selling, why sales conversations feel so awkward, and how to use your "coaching energy" to sell without shame or guilt.
Plus, I break down the fou
630 | The Science Behind Why Success is So Hard
Progress can look a lot like failure. Especially in the messy middle, when your confidence drops and you start to question if your doubt is a sign to stop. But it's not — it's actually a normal response to the discomfort of growth.
This episode breaks down the science behind why success feels so hard and how belief work can keep confidence alive in the messy middle. You'll learn how to ca
629 | Why Every Former Female Athlete Needs a Side Hustle
Remember that game-day rush of pure energy and drive? A side hustle will bring that feeling back faster than you think. If you're restless and need a challenge, or feel like you've lost yourself, this episode helps you take the next step toward building income, confidence, and something that's all yours.
Let's walk through:
Reason #1: reclaim your athlete identity
Reason #2: build
628 | Going Pro: Why Serious Coaches Don't Stay in Hobby Mode
The jump from hobby mode to going pro is an identity shift, not just a money move. In this episode, you'll see why coaching "just for fun" has a limit — and why staying in hobby mode can make going pro feel a lot harder than it should. I share the essential mindset shifts that reframe your fear into fuel, leave hobby mode behind, and start charging clients confidently.
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627 | The Real Reason Building Your Coaching Business Feels So Hard
Does your coaching business feel way harder than it should? Like something inside you wants to step back with every move forward you make? This episode unpacks why that happens, why it's totally normal, and how to work with your brain so you can keep going even when all you want to do is quit.
If you’re a mental performance coach who loves the work but keeps questioning if you’re cut out
626 | How a 3-Day Retreat Can Transform Your Revenue (and You)
Tired and lonely in your business? It's probably because you're doing it all alone. But that doesn't mean you should hire a team or outsource everything — it means you need real community and support.
In this episode, we're exploring how the right in-person retreat can help mental performance coaches who feel isolated clear their mental overwhelm and focus on what grows their income. You'
625 | Why Your Team Struggles Mentally—And the Fix You’ve Been Missing
What do you actually teach your team about mindset? You can read every book and listen to every podcast, but without a system, your work can quickly turn into frustration, overwhelm, and guesswork.
In this episode, I go over the six steps of my foundational program, The Mental Game Plan. You’ll learn how to simplify mindset work, bring structure to your coaching, and implement the most ef
624 | Here is How to Make a Big Decision
What do "I don't know" and "maybe" have in common? They keep you stuck in fear and indecision. But the good news is, you can coach yourself out of both.
In this episode, find out how to spot fear when it hides behind indecision, shift out of unproductive thought loops, and finally make that big decision. I'm sharing real tools I use with myself and clients to get out of "maybe" mode and s
623 | The Hidden Curriculum of Struggle (And Why It Matters)
In one of those strictly survival seasons?
As a mental performance coach, you already know growth isn’t pretty. But when you’re the one in the middle of it, it’s easy to miss what the struggle is teaching you.
In this episode, I’m going to show you how to stop asking “why me?” and instead question, “What is this teaching me?” Discover how to find gratitude in the struggle without falling
622 | Delusional on Purpose: The Entrepreneur’s Mental Leap
Have you ever been told your dreams are too big? That you need to come back down to reality if you want to have any real success? That actually might be a sign you're onto something. Because as an entrepreneur, this kind of "delusion" isn't crazy at all... it's your superpower.
This episode explores how to use belief work and visualization to train your brain to take action (even when ove
621 | How to Work with More Clients Even with Limited Time
Too busy to take on more clients? What if the real issue isn’t your schedule, but your internal bandwidth?
Most coaches think time is their biggest barrier to growth, but this episode will show you why the real problem is probably your capacity. I’m sharing how to expand your capacity so you can take on more clients and grow your business without burning out.
Learn what capacity work actu
620 | How to Make $100K as a Mental Performance Coach
Most people don’t fail at coaching — they fail at building the business. You’ve got the passion, the training, and maybe even a few clients, but it’s too easy to stay stuck without the right foundation.
In this episode, you’ll learn how my six-step $100K Process will help you build a mental performance business that feels sustainable and actually scales. It’s not a complicated system or s
619 | What I Teach First—Because It Makes Every Other Goal Easier
Why can't you meet your goals? You've mapped them out, you're putting in the work, but you're struggling to stay motivated.
The good news is that it's not a discipline problem, it's not about working harder, and it might not even be burnout. What you're feeling could be a hidden misalignment between your goals and your core values.The first thing I teach Mindset Coach Academy students is
618 | The Secret to Selling to Sports Parents
Struggling to sell to parents? You’re probably making one major mistake in your sales pitch: focusing on the athlete instead of the parent.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to shift your messaging and get them on board with mental performance coaching. Mindset Coach Academy grad and sports parent Rachel Olson joins me to explore what parents are really thinking on the sidelines, wha
617 | Why Winning Actually IS Everything
Competing to win isn’t toxic. Avoiding it might be.
In this episode, I’m going to explain why winning actually DOES matter and what we stand to lose by acting like it doesn’t. You’ll learn how competition builds resilience and makes growth possible, what kids learn from being under pressure, and how to balance winning with fun — especially for young athletes.
Winning shouldn't be so contr
616 | The 5 Biggest Mistakes New Coaches Make
Why do so many coaches work hard and still not see results? You’re not imagining it — building a coaching business really can feel overwhelming. Between finding new clients, fighting burnout, and second-guessing your next step, it's easy to doubt your skills as an entrepreneur and mental performance coach.
In this episode, you’ll learn the five common mistakes that most coaches don’t even
615 | How I Turned $100K of Self-Investment Into $1M in Revenue
Heads up: it will never be the "right time." If you're waiting for the perfect moment to sign up for that mastermind or start a business, then you'll be waiting forever.
This episode explores what it really means to invest in ourselves (beyond the money) and why it can feel so hard and scary — but absolutely worth it. You’ll learn how to push yourself, get past the fear of failure, and st
614 | What Every Coach Needs to Know About Today’s Sports Parents
Let’s talk about sports parents. The ones doing their best, but letting the pressure of the game take over. And when things get messy on the sidelines, kids and coaches can feel it.
In this episode, Jonathan Carone of Healthy Sports Parents joins me to explore what's really going on and how we can change the dynamics in youth sports. We talk about the cultural shift happening among millen
613 | The Science-Backed Way to Use Comparison (That No One Talks About)
Be honest — is comparison holding you back or pushing you forward? We so often compare ourselves to others without realizing it, but three mindset shifts can turn comparison into your competitive edge instead of a confidence crusher.
This episode will show you how to adopt a healthy comparison mindset, overcome the harmful stories your brain creates, and replace self-sabotaging behaviors
612 | Think You're Bad at Sales? Here's What You're Probably Missing
Selling doesn’t have to feel awkward, stressful, or forced. I went from hating sales for 30 years to actually enjoying it and getting results — and you can too.
In this episode, I share the mindset shift that helped me stop dreading sales and start having sales conversations that actually felt good (and not pushy). From the four things every coach needs to sell to tactics that don't work,
611 | 5 Stories That Are Killing Your Business Growth
Have you ever said to yourself, ‘I’m not ready’ or ‘no one will pay me for this?’ These kinds of thoughts may seem harmless, but they’re actually mindset traps — quiet stories that affect our confidence, our focus, and our business growth.
In this episode, I share five common stories that keep coaches stuck in self-doubt or overthinking. You’ll learn how to recognize these limiting belief
610 | What Training Do You Really Need to Become a Mental Performance Coach?
There’s no license for coaching, but that doesn’t mean there’s no roadmap. If you’re thinking about becoming a mental performance coach and turning it into a sustainable business, there are three things you need: the right mindset, coaching skill, and a real business strategy.
In this episode, I break down how The Mindset Coach Academy certification guides you through each stage and share
609 | Helping Athletes Overcome Fear: What Works and Why
Fear’s a powerful thing. Sometimes so strong that all your go-to advice won't help athletes get out of their head and back into the game. That’s when you need something more — tools that actually address the root cause of their fear and stop the overthinking that paralyzes them.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have four extra tools to add to your coaching toolkit. They’re simple, brain
608 | Coaching BTS: When Success Isn’t Enough – One Client’s Shift to Purpose-Driven Living
What do you really want? It’s a question most of us avoid, but it's where real clarity begins.
In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a real coaching session with a client who seemed to have it all on the outside but was quietly running on empty. Hear what exercises helped her discover what she truly wanted, what was keeping her from getting there, and the simple mindset shift t
607 | The Loneliness No One Talks About in Coaching and Entrepreneurship
Running your business alone? Feeling tired or unfulfilled? It’s not just burnout — it’s the quiet weight of doing it all alone. Let’s talk about the hidden loneliness so many coaches and entrepreneurs feel but struggle to recognize.
In this episode, you’ll hear why it’s easy for coaches to feel lonely even when we’re surrounded by people, and how it shows up as burnout, self-doubt, or sim
606 | Why You’re Not Signing Clients—And the Simple Fix
You're doing everything "right" but still not getting clients… what gives?
In this episode, find out why your hard work isn't turning into real results and the three-step framework that will help you start doing what actually moves the needle. We start with a goal-setting practice, move onto a fun brainstorming exercise, and then talk about how to turn your ideas into actionable steps tha
605 | 5 Simple Things That Will Improve Your Coaching
Feeling off your coaching game lately? If you're in a funk and you don't know why, that's your sign it's time for a reset.
But that doesn't mean you need more advice, more content, or someone else's blueprint. Instead, there are five simple ways you can shift back into a "high vibe" state and feel more like yourself in and out of coaching sessions.
In this episode, I share how these five
604 | Finding Your Voice as a Mental Performance Coach (And Why It Matters At All)
One way to level up your coaching? Start by embracing your unique, authentic voice.
This episode is all about letting go of how you think you should coach, finding your voice, and then trusting it — even when it feels uncomfortable. Because here’s the thing: not all mental performance coaches are meant to be tough, no-excuses types and you don’t have to be either.
Learn how to recognize w
603 | If I Had to Start Over as a Mental Performance Coach in 2025—Here's Exactly What I'd Do
I built my business the hard way, but you don’t have to!
In this episode, I reflect on my biggest missteps and misconceptions about becoming a mental performance coach so you can avoid making the same mistakes. You'll get a 7-step blueprint to fast-track your career and start getting paid clients, find out the two must-have skills every coach needs, and learn how to stop being afraid of s
602 | What's the Best Age to Start Mental Performance Training? The Answer Might Surprise You
How young is too young for mental performance training? The answer isn’t as clear cut as you might think, but today's episode will help you decide whether your athlete or child is ready.
I start by breaking down the difference between training on your own versus with a coach, and how that affects the ideal age to begin serious mental performance training. Then, you’ll learn how to introdu
601 | How I Stopped Feeling Behind and Took Back Control of My Time
Stuck in a cycle of hard work and procrastination? Always thinking, "where did all the time go?" Let's fix that.
In this episode, we explore the mindset of time and how a simple shift can help you get more done without burning out. You'll learn a mindset hack to shift out of stress mode, how to better prioritize your daily tasks using my Five Ds framework, and proven strategies to stay fo
600 | How to Build Mentally Tough Athletes—Even with Limited Practice Time
Coaching shouldn’t mean carrying the weight of an entire team alone. From team logistics to helping athletes build mental toughness, you’re expected to hold it all together. But burnout isn’t a personal failure — it’s actually a systems problem.
The Mental Game Plan was created to take the guesswork out of mental training, giving you a simple structure to teach core mental performance ski
599 | The #1 Reason Your Coaching Isn't Getting Results (And How to Fix It)
True or false: customizing every session helps athletes more. The truth is, doing more is one of the fastest ways to burn out and limit your growth. In mental performance coaching, keeping it simple is actually better for you AND your athletes.
If you're working hard but not seeing the results you want, this episode breaks down the hidden cost of trying to serve everyone differently inste
598 | How to Build Instant Rapport with Clients—Even Through a Screen
Virtual mental performance training can feel surprisingly personal if you know how to show up. The awkward small talk and loud silences may happen, but there are five strategies I use with clients to break through and build authentic connection, even through a screen.
Today, I share exactly how you can break the ice, help your clients relax and engage during sessions, and lay the groundwo
597 | Mental Performance Made Easy: 5 Tools You Can Use in Under 5 Minutes
Mental performance training doesn't have to be complicated. In fact, five minutes a day is all you need to take the first step toward real change.
This episode will give you five simple tools that you can incorporate into a busy practice schedule to start making small but important shifts. Best of all, they’re not complicated and won’t overwhelm you or your athletes.
You’ll learn how to "
596 | Is Mental Performance Only for Rich Kids? Let's Talk About It.
Is mental performance training just for the elite few? It doesn’t have to be.
The balance between impact and income is a challenge almost every coach experiences. Of course, you want your business to make money but you also don’t want to lose sight of your mission to serve more athletes.
In this episode, you’ll get ideas on how to build a coaching business that’s both sustainable and incl
595 | The Perfectionism Ceiling: Why Elite Athletes Hit a Wall—and How to Break Through
Constant self-criticism. Always pushing but never satisfied. Loss of joy. Sound familiar? For athletes stuck in a cycle of perfectionism, the game stops being fun and starts feeling like too much pressure. You see it in their body language, their mindset, and their results.
As a mental performance coach, you need the tools to help athletes shift out of perfectionism and into a healthier r
594 | Coaching Athletes Through Big Life Choices (Like the Transfer Portal)
Big decisions can feel paralyzing when everyone around you has an opinion. So, how can you guide clients without adding to the noise?
In this episode, you'll learn how to check your bias at the door and support athletes in a way that empowers them to make the call themselves. I walk you through how I'm coaching a young athlete navigating the transfer portal, from tools that often fall sho
593 | How Do I Responsibly Switch Careers in Midlife?
Is that little “what if” in your brain getting louder? What if there’s more? What if it’s time for a change? What if you actually did the thing and pursued your dream of becoming a mental performance coach?
This episode digs into that internal tug-of-war that happens when you know what you want but feel afraid to go after it. You’ll learn why your brain defaults to all-or-nothing thinking
592 | The Real Reason You Aren't Making Any Sales
It’s easy to blame your price on slow sales, but that’s rarely the real issue. So instead of trying to ‘fix’ your offer, your audience, or your sales strategy, let’s take a look at the hidden thoughts that are actually holding you back.
Today, I’m unpacking how these limiting beliefs impact the way you show up, the subtle signs you’re sabotaging sales calls, and the one simple hack I teac
591 | Build Unshakeable Confidence with This 2-Minute Tool
Consider this: confidence is built in moments you least expect. It’s happening whether you notice it or not — you just have to look.
With just a piece of paper, a pen, and a few minutes, you can discover just how much strength you’ve gained along the way and tap into your inner BADASS! This exercise is called confidence mapping, and it's a simple way to highlight your achievements and rem
590 | What Training Do I Need to Be a Mental Performance Coach?
The path to becoming a mental performance coach isn’t one-size-fits-all. Some training options provide structure and credibility, while others offer flexibility and hands-on experience. But which one is right for you?
Ask yourself these questions: Will this teach me the skills I need to know to be successful? Will this teach me anything about the business side of coaching? Will I get supp
589 | Breanne Smedley: From High School Coach to CEO
Curious about what it takes to build a mental performance coaching business? Find out from someone who invested in the right training, overcame imposter syndrome, and established a successful coaching career step by step.
Breanne Smedley, co-founder of the Elite Competitor Program, used the Mindset Coach Academy certification to build credibility, land her first clients, and confidently s
588 | What It’s Really Like to Be a Mental Performance Coach
The number one reason coaches quit isn't money, clients, or skills — it's their own mindset. Coaching others is one thing, but learning to manage YOUR mindset is what will determine your success as a mental performance coach.
No one talks about the tough moments when coaching feels overwhelming, progress feels slow, and quitting seems like the easiest option. The good news? These challeng
587 | Fast-Track Your Way to a Career in Mental Performance Coaching
What's holding you back from becoming a mental performance coach? Not sure where to start or how to find clients? Wondering if you even have the skills to make it a career? This episode will answer your biggest questions and give you the clarity you need to take the next step.
I break it all down — from the skills you need to succeed as a mental performance coach to how to turn your passi
586 | Why Slumps Happen and How to Break Free
One day you're playing with confidence, and the next, you're in a slump. You start overthinking, try to push through, but end up stuck in a cycle of frustration and self-doubt. Why does trying harder only make it worse?
The truth is these slumps are normal, but many athletes don’t realize that managing slumps isn’t just about performance — it’s about mindset.
Today, I’m giving you four go
585 | 5 Phrases That Instantly Improve Your Coaching
As a coach that is constantly trying to improve, it can be easy to WANT to do things that will improve your coaching but sometimes it’s hard to know WHAT to do. And let’s be honest, sometimes this makes us feel overwhelmed and we end up doing nothing.
The good news is that sometimes even the simplest shifts can have a huge impact and today I’m going to give you 5 of them.
Thes
584 | 3 Ways to Visualize Today
BELIEF WORK is our golden nugget secret weapon as mindset coaches. It's one of the first principles I teach to any athlete or MCA student. When it comes to achieving our goals, a huge part of our success hinges on our ability to maintain belief over time. In this episode, I explain how belief work can and will change the way your brain processes discomfort, help you find cognitive peace a
583 | Myth-Busting Sports Psych Buzzwords with Dr. Arman Taghizadeh
Today, I am putting Arman Taghizadeh (or Dr. T) in the hot seat! Dr. T is a former NCAA D1 college wrestler-turned-psychiatrist, A TEDx speaker, and the host of The Mindset Experience Podcast. As an athlete and a psychiatrist, I couldn’t have dreamed up a better guest for this podcast.
In this interview, Dr. T. re-defines common mindset terms that get tossed around in the coaching
582 | Do This in 2025 to Instantly Improve Your Life
Something I've noticed in my community of athletes, coaches, former athletes, and entrepreneurs, is how much we NEED a team. A community of people who are all working on a similar goal. Today's Mental Monday dives into community, loneliness, and the importance of building a team in whatever you're pursuing. -------------------------How to Become a Mental Performance Coach: Our latest and
581 | The Real Reason Vulnerability Matters
580 | What Should I Charge as a Mental Performance Coach
What if you could create a business that helps people AND makes money?
For many so many of my MCA students, deciding what to charge as a mindset coach feels like throwing spaghetti at a wall. It feels obscure, overwhelming, and uncomfortable.
But it doesn’t have to feel that way.
Today, I’m going to go through six key tips to help you choose your pricing AND feel really
579 | Mediocre Goal Setting
In the FIRST Mental Monday of 2025, I'm going to challenge everything you have ever been told about goal setting and make a case for keeping your goals small. For setting goals that you can and WILL hit. In this episode, I'll get into the role of your nervous system, how setting big goals can sabotage you, and how to set goals that work FOR you, not AGAINST YOU. -------------------------B
578 | The #1 Goal Setting Question for 2025
We can't talk about goal setting without talking about BELIEF. Today's Mental Monday digs into small goals, big goals, and the belief work that will help you achieve all of it. -------------------------Snag your free download of our "Daily Mindset Beast" to make mindset work a daily habit: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/daily-mindset-beast
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577 | How to Not Waste Time in a Job You Hate
Many of my MCA students have a dream of leaving their day job to pursue being a mindset coach full time. And that can lead to a lot of frustration before they take that leap. If you're feeling frustrated in your job, I'll coach you through it in today's Mental Monday._________________________For help with letting go of self-limiting narratives and stepping into your purpose, make this vis
576 | Steps to Improve Your Coaching Today, with Coach Emma Doyle
Welcome back to The Mindset Coach Academy! Today, I am thrilled to sit down with Coach Emma Doyle. I was on her podcast a few weeks ago, and couldn’t wait to bring her here.
Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Emma’s done it all - she’s a high-performance tennis player turned corporate coach, author of “What Makes a Great Coach?: Top 10 Practices of the World’s Best Coaches”, and
575 | Goals Assumptions
It wouldn't be December without a frank discussion around goal-setting. When you set a goal, it's easy to make assumptions about that goal. Many of us overestimate OR underestimate what it will cost. Both approaches can totally derail our progress and leave us feeling discouraged and/or overwhelmed.Listen to today's Mental Monday episode for tips to help you stop making assumptions so you
574 | You Are Doing a Great Job
I had the kind of morning that threw off my mood and inspired this episode.So many of us are hard on ourselves and need this simple reminder - One that most of us forget when we need it most. If you need a friend today, a word of encouragement, a reminder of your general badassery, press play, and start your week off right with today's Mental Monday. _________________________For help with
573 | Women, Money, and Power
“I want to be a mental performance coach to help my kids”
This is something I hear from so many of my students who are mothers. Many of you want to get into this field because of your kids. And as a mom of four young kids, I get it. I really get it. You are constantly trying to balance your ambitions and desires with those of your family.
But I think it’s usually so much deeper than
572 | Getting Picked Last on the Playground
You know that feeling of getting picked last on the playground? It's terrible. This episode digs into that feeling, how (and when) to save others from experiencing it, and the importance of "psychological safety"I'll leave you with an actionable challenge to take with you this week. Listen to this 5 minute Mental Monday to get your week started on the right foot and come on over to Instag
571 | How to Coach Gen Z, with Betsy Butterick
My guest today is my friend and PPT community favorite, Betsy Butterick! Betsy is a lifelong athlete who played college basketball, a coach, and communication specialist. She is known in the industry as “The Coaches’ Coach”, mentoring leaders - from the boardroom to the locker room. Betsy has committed her life to helping leaders learn essential communication skills to help them better co
570 | How to Talk Yourself Through Discomfort
I'm in a huge period of growth. Uncomfortable growth. I've been revisiting and refining my programs and offerings, and with that, I've felt serious growing pains. Today's lesson is all about stepping into discomfort while keep everything in perspective. -------------------------Snag your free download of our "Daily Mindset Beast" to make mindset work a daily habit: https://www.positiveper
569 | This Tip Will Change Your Whole Day
I've been practicing this mindset shift with my kids when they lose their temper, when I'm driving down the freeway and someone cuts me off, at the grocery store when someone shoots me a look... you name it. And it shifts the way I see the world and interact with the world on a day to day basis. Today, Im teaching it to you! Use today's mindset shift to keep your cool and stay focused on
568 | How I Built This Biz
I used to dream of playing D1 basketball. I would lay awake at night, imagining myself wearing the uniform, doing the drills, and playing at that level… but it was just out of reach. I was nowhere near where I needed to be, and I knew the problem was in my head.
Then my mom hired me a mental performance coach, and everything changed.
This episode goes through everything - from
567 | How to Improve At Anything
Critiquing vs. criticizing your performance is an essential part of getting better at ANYTHING. But as athletes, so many of us are really hard on ourselves, and with that comes a huge resistance to really looking at ourselves. For me, watching film was excruciating, I did it anyway, but I was relentlessly hard on myself. In today's episode, I'll share how you can create a system of critiq
566 | How to Get Your Kids to Eat Broccoli
For all you coaches out there, this episode could also be called "How to get buy-in"I just got done interviewing Betsy Butterick on how to coach Gen Z and how to co-create with your athletes. Today, I'm sharing one way I'm applying her coaching tips to make me a better parent.If you're a coach, parent, team captain, or boss, this one's worth a listen!
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565 | Self-Compassion vs Self-Blame (Repost)
Are you carrying the weight of self-blame? I launch this Mental Monday with a quick mindset check-in.A key characteristic of athletes and high performers is HIGH STANDARDS. These are the same high standards that fuel late workouts, final sprints to the finish, and fierce competitiveness. But the dark side of high standards is often shame. Shame when you miss a shot, don't make the startin
564 | Interview with NFL Reporter, Stacey Dales (Repost)
Episode Bio
Stacey Dales has an impressive sports resume, playing for the Canadian National Team in the Olympics and earning all-american status at Oklahoma. Collecting so many awards along the way, she was drafted 3rd into the WNBA, and went on to expand her repertoire as a reporter for ESPN. This all-around powerhouse is currently killing it as a reporter for NFL network.
563 | Follow What Feels Effortless (Repost)
Despite what your badass, high-performance brain might want you to think, “effortless” is not a 4-letter word.In this Mental Monday, I talk about the value of approaching change with a positive mindset. I challenge you to do more of what you're good at, and teach a simple thought exercise that will help.If you want to make a change in your life, this Mental Monday will help you approach i
562 | I'm Going to Get What I Came For
Today I'm talking about one of the concepts we use in our certification (and many of our other programs) because I believe that it is a fundamental piece of having a positive coach/student relationship.Whether you're an athlete attending a training camp, or a business owner attending a class, this mental shift will help you take responsibility for your needs and make the most of any progr
561 | Lindsey's Life Update: 3 of My Favorite Things
Last fall, I recorded an episode all about 5 things that bring me joy. It was an outlier of an episode, and one that I had to be convinced to record, but I got a great response. Many of you told me that you enjoyed learning more about my personal life and what goes on behind the scenes as a mom and business owner. It’s been about a year since that episode, so I figured it was time for lif
560 | Asking for Permission
As social creatures, we want to stay with the pack and fit in with the people around us. It's an evolutionary quality, and something that has kept us (especially women) safe throughout history. But this has a ripple effect. In some ways, it's positive, and in other ways, this need for belonging could be holding you back. This Mental Monday will challenge the way you think about the everyd
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