Mountain Mindset by Mzk Performance

Robbie Phillips, a former member of the Great Britain Climbing Team and multidisciplinary professional climber, joins us on Mountain Mindset to share how he stays present and builds his confidence - both on and off the wall. In this interview, Robbie discusses the tools and techniques that he uses to drive his own performance, and how he takes care of his mental health. I really appreciate Robbie's openness in sharing his experiences, and believe any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from his insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk Performance. Andrei is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and works directly to support various athletes and teams worldwide.

Pete Whittaker, a long time professional climber, joins us on Mountain Mindset to share the strategies he uses to assess risk, and build up his confidence. In this interview, Pete discusses the tools and techniques that he uses for success in the mountains, and how he uses his mindset of realism to regularly mitigate risk. I really appreciate Pete's openness in sharing his experiences, and believe any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from his insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk Performance. Andrei is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and works directly to support various athletes and teams worldwide.

Sofya Yokoyama, a member of the Swiss climbing team and competitor at multiple World Cups & World Championships, joins us on Mountain Mindset to share the strategies she uses to stay present and positive during competition. In this interview, Sofya discusses the tools and techniques that she uses to drive her own performance, and and how she prepares for events. I really appreciate Sofya's openness in sharing her experiences, and believe any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from her insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk Performance. Andrei is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and works directly to support various athletes and teams worldwide.

Clara Brown, a member of the USA Para Cycling team and gold medalist at both the Pan American Games & World Cup, joins us on Mountain Mindset to share her mindset of self-belief, and how she follows her passion on a daily basis. In this interview, Clara discusses the tools and techniques that she uses to drive her own performance, and her thorough approach to excellence - from preparation to recovery. I really appreciate Clara's openness in sharing her experiences, and believe any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from her insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk Performance. Andrei is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and works directly to support various athletes and teams worldwide.

Louis Parkinson, a former member of the Great Britain Climbing team, joins us on Mountain Mindset to share the strategies he uses to create self-confidence, as both a coach and an athlete. In this interview, Louis discusses the tools and techniques that he uses to drive his own performance, and how he coaches athletes he works with on the psychological side of climbing. I really appreciate Louis' openness in sharing his experiences, and believe any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from his insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk Performance. Andrei is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and works directly to support various athletes and teams worldwide.

Grace Dafoe, a Team Canada Skeleton athlete, joins us on Mountain Mindset to share the psychological strategies she uses to pursue success, and achieve balance, on and off the ice. In this interview, Grace discusses the tools and techniques that she uses for peak performance, and how she goes about balancing a full-time career with being an international athlete. I really appreciate Grace's openness in sharing her experiences, and believe any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from her insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk Performance. Andrei is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and works directly to support various athletes and teams worldwide.

Natalie Allport, a former Team Canada snowboarder and lifelong entrepreneur, joins us on Mountain Mindset to discuss her strategies for creating a growth mindset, staying in the moment, and finding flow state. In this interview, Natalie reflects on moments when she has been totally present, explains her growth mindset, and the mental health challenges faced during career transitions. I really appreciate Natalie's openness in sharing her experiences, and think any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from her insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk Performance. Andrei is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and works directly to support various athletes and teams worldwide.

Dr Jeff Yoo, an emergency room doctor and elite boulderer, joins us on Mountain Mindset to discuss his drive for improvement, and the high performance parallels between medicine and climbing. In this interview, Jeff reflects on the mindset he approaches all aspects of his life with, explores what drives his motivation, and shares psychological strategies that he uses to enhance performance. I find Jeff's enthusiasm and passion to be contagious, and loved hearing the similarities between his work in the medical field, and his success as a climber. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk Performance. Andrei is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and works directly to support various athletes and teams worldwide.

Cirrus Tan, the 2019 New Zealand National Climbing Champion, joins us on Mountain Mindset to discuss how she builds confidence before major competitions. In this interview, Cirrus shares the strategy she used to build up her confidence before winning New Zealand's National Championship, and reflects on her 'why' within climbing. Her aptitude for reframing challenges, and values based approach to self-care and self-compassion, provides an invaluable perspective for any coach, athlete, or parent. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk Performance. Andrei is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and works directly to support various athletes and teams worldwide.

Matt Chapman, one of Canada's top climbing coaches, joins us on Mountain Mindset to discuss his philosophy on climbing, coaching, and life. In this interview, Matt shares his experiences coaching Team Canada climbers to control their mental state, and let go of the uncontrolable, when competing at the Youth World Championships and attempting some of Canada's hardest rock climbs. His perspective on challenge, and his passion for high performance, provides invaluable insights for any coach, athlete, or parent. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk Performance. Andrei is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, and works directly to support various teams and athletes worldwide.