Mindset Coach Academy Podcast

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 teach all my Mindset Coach Academy certification students to build confidence, stop the self-doubt, and finally start gaining momentum — without changing a single thing about their offer.

Learn how to recognize and combat these thoughts so you can get more sales in your mental performance coaching business!

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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 remind you of the challenging experiences that made you stronger.

Whether you’re in a rut or need a quick confidence boost, this easy, effective tool will help you shift your perspective and recognize your strength. Try it now and see for yourself!

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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 support, and how? Will this create change in me, or is it just a rubber stamp or letters after my name? Will I have ongoing support after it finishes? What type of people will I be around? Is there a practicum?

This episode will help you cut through the confusion and make the best choice for your coaching career so you can invest your time (and money) wisely!

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Listen to the full breakdown of the Mindset Coach Academy certification in episode 587 - Fast-Track Your Way to a Career in Mental Performance Coaching!

We are on live March 12th (limited time replay available) for the How to Launch Your Career as a Mental Performance Coach in 2025: A Step-by-Step Plan to Turn Your Passion into Profitable Clients webinar!

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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 step into her role as a mental performance coach. In this episode, we discuss how she got started, funded her training, and turned her passion into a real business — without a background in marketing or entrepreneurship.

Starting a business is never easy, but taking the right steps early on makes all the difference. Tune in as we break down the key moves that helped Breanne launch her career as a mental performance coach!

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Sign up for the 30-minute “How to Launch Your Career as a Mental Performance Coach in 2025” webinar on March 12th!

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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 challenges aren’t a sign to quit but proof you’re in the game.

I’m sharing five mindset shifts to help you push through self-doubt, stay committed, and build a thriving career. Tune in to learn how to overcome the obstacles that make most coaches walk away!

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Sign up for the 30-minute “How to Launch Your Career as a Mental Performance Coach in 2025” webinar on March 12th!

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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 passion into a real business with the Mindset Coach Academy certification. Learn what the four-month program covers, how it prepares you for coaching paying clients, and why now is the best time to start.

The Mindset Coach Academy certification is a game-changer for anyone serious about making coaching a career, so listen in to see if it’s the right fit for you!

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Sign up for the 30-minute “How to Launch Your Career as a Mental Performance Coach in 2025” webinar on March 12th!

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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-to strategies for breaking free of slumps so you can start playing like yourself again. You’ll learn what to focus on, what to let go of, and how to handle the pressure to perform.

Whether you’re a coach or an athlete, here's your game plan to reset and get back in the game!

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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. 

These five phrases I’m sharing today take just seconds to say but have a major impact on the way you communicate and connect with your athletes.

Just try ONE and see. You’ll notice your athletes react immediately. 

These are quick but effective phrases every coach should have in their arsenal — ready to use at any moment to help athletes feel seen, heard, and supported!

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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 and equilibrium, and raise your performance over time.

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For more on the ripple effect of belief work, check out our full blog, "The Counterintuitive Way to Set Goals": https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/blog/the-counterintuitive-way-to-set-goals

For help with letting go of self-limiting narratives and stepping into your purpose, make this visualization part of your daily mindset practice. Download Tap Into Your True Power Guided Visualization here: www.positiveperformancetraining.com/offers/kig3abUL/checkout?preview=true

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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 space, but are often misunderstood. As a medical professional with a sports background, Dr. T. has so much valuable insight for mindset coaches and anyone working with athletes. 

He dives into:

Throughout this episode, I am constantly impressed with the way Dr. T. pulls from his scientific knowledge of the brain and human psychology to strengthen his work with athletes. 

This one is packed with gold for coaches, athletes, parents, and mindset coaches, so grab your headphones and get ready to laugh, learn, and level up your mindset!

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Here’s a glance at this episode:

[0:34] Dr. T. begins with a quick introduction, outlining his experience as an NCAA D1 college wrestler, and his journey to becoming a coach, then a psychiatrist. He shares what he’s most proud of, and the importance of living what you teach. 

[5:53] As a college wrestler, Dr. T. participated in a sport that was widely misunderstood at the time, and discovered the importance of a strong mental game first-hand. He shares how his love of sports led him to med school. 

[12:13] Where is the line between Mental Performance and Mental Health? Dr. T. believes physical health is the precursor to physical performance, and that the same is true for mental health. He explains why practitioners with higher level degrees don’t necessarily provide the best care for certain athletes. 

[17:37] Lindsey asks “When should athletes be referred out to a mental health professional?” Dr. T. outlines important red flags, and when collaboration is the best form of action. He shares why he doesn’t use the word “normal” anymore, and warning signs that indicate the need for psychiatric help and/or parent involvement.

[23:19] As a mental performance coach, Dr. T. offers an extensive first session with any athlete. He brings parents into the training, and spends a lot of time inquiring about an athlete’s home life and past experiences in their sport. 

[27:59] Dr. T. shares how he structures his curriculum, and how he builds on each session. Lindsey asks for an example, and Dr. T. teaches his unique take on positive affirmations and self-talk. 

[36:23] Lindsey asks Dr. T. how (and when) he would teach a teenage athlete about the subconscious brain. Dr. T. talks about the science of “getting in the zone” and how he illustrates brain activity in different performance states. 

[38:35] Dr. T. dives deep into his unique take on goal setting, and why 90% of New Years Resolutions fail. He explains the importance of a roadmap, and the “magic number” of steps between you and your goal. 

[45:45] Lindsey and Dr. T. discuss their definition of the word “belief”. Michael Jordan missed more game winning shots than he made; Dr. T. explains how his story perfectly illustrates belief. 

[48:56] Dr. T. talks about the #1 thing he wants people to remember about him 20 years from now. He explains how he builds a “culture of appreciation” and talks about why an intentional gratitude practice has the power to change your neurochemistry.