Nadia is a Psychotherapist and Coach, who left a successful corporate career of 28 years, the last decade of which was as a Head of People to focus on supporting individuals mental and emotional wellbeing.

Why? Those incredibly powerful words, stay home, stay safe issued on 23 March 2020 changed the course of her career as employees were needing emotional support as well as practical career guidance. And she felt she wasn't equipped to support them. Around a full time job, she retrained as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, graduating in June '24, before updating her coaching qualifications with Tracey, to add NLP Practioner Coach to her expertise and experience. 

Nadia is also a keen horsewoman and talks about her horses and overcoming mindset obstacles.

Contact Nadia

Nadia offers free introductory chats to all prospective clients as standard. You can drop her an email on [email protected] to book in.

On socials: @themindfulbusinesscompany

Webpage: www.themindfulbusinessco.com 

Contact Tracey

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www.traceycolenlp.com

In today’s episode, we’re tackling a huge topic that every rider faces—pressure. Whether it’s competition nerves, training stress, or just the relentless drive to always be better, it’s easy to get stuck in a cycle of self-imposed expectations.

But what if there was a way to lighten that load? We’re diving into Peter Sage’s powerful mindset framework: to me, by me, through me, and as me. These four stages of consciousness can completely change how you view pressure, shifting you from feeling overwhelmed to finding flow and connection with your horse.

If you’re ready to change how you think about pressure and transform your mindset, hit play now! 🎧

Don’t forget to subscribe and share with your fellow riders who could use a mindset boost. Let’s lighten the load together!

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On this episode  we chat about the remarkable journey of Marcello Costante—a real estate investor, community builder, entrepreneur, and athlete. Marcello shares how his unconventional path from being a metal singer to an 800-metre runner shaped his mindset and transformed his approach to both business and life.

Marcello opens up about why he believes that focusing on goals can sometimes do more harm than good, more than that, it's a type of deception. Sometimes, he syas that the best results come from letting go of goals. Instead, he advocates for a mindset rooted in passion, resilience, and living in the present—a philosophy that led him to unexpected successes and a more balanced life.

We also discuss how Marcello’s background in sports influenced his entrepreneurial spirit and the importance of building habits before pushing limits. Whether you’re an athlete, entrepreneur, or someone looking to find your stride, this episode is packed with insights on balancing ambition, being curious and embracing the process over the outcome.

Marcello's free High-Performance Paradox Resource

https://denofcoaches.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/The-High-Performance-Paradox-Checklist-Journal.pdf

Contact Marcello 

https://denofcoaches.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcellocostante/

https://www.instagram.com/costantemarcello/

Contact Tracey

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Why isn't mindset work working for you?

What if you're practising mindset techniques, but they're not working?

What if you hate journalling or can't visualise?

Find out on this episode!

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www.traceycolenlp.com

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Some kind people have suggested that my podcast is helping them with their riding and asked how they can help to defray the costs of making the podcast, (mostly editing software etc.). Many, many thanks, you can buy me a cup of tea here:

In this episode, we chat about into the fascinating book Peak Performance: Mental Training Techniques of the World's Greatest Athletes by Charles Garfield. Originally published in 1985, this book explores the mental strategies that helped elite USSR and Eastern Bloc athletes reach the pinnacle of their careers—many of which are very relevant today.

We break down key insights, including:

Whether you're an equestrian, athlete, or just someone looking to level up mentally, this episode is packed with takeaways!

🔗 Check out past episodes

Episode 119 - Harnessing the power of failure https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/over-the-oxer/id1695311010?i=1000678238269

Episode 71 - The flow state https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/over-the-oxer/id1695311010?i=1000650081253

Episode 40 How to get mentally tough https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/over-the-oxer/id1695311010?i=1000632786573

Focus Part 1 https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-pqg7s-145b219 

Focus Part 2 https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-krfat-1465197

Hakalau (keeping calm udner pressure) https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-xi6vq-146519b

Can you envisage visualising? https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-8ed4g-144b048  

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Buy me a cup of tea!

Some kind people have suggested that my podcast is helping them with their riding and asked how they can help to defray the costs of making the podcast, (mostly editing software etc.). Many, many thanks, you can buy me a cup of tea here: www.buymeacoffee.com/?via=Ny2j49lgXB  

Today I have a story for you. It's about Frank Dick, OBE, who served as the Director of Coaching for the British Athletics Federation, earning recognition as one of the most exceptional sports coaches and mentors worldwide. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in guiding British Athletics through a highly successful period, working with Olympic champions like Daley Thompson, Steve Ovett, and Sebastian Coe. Frank was directly responsible for coaching Daley Thompson and also designed training programs for elite athletes, including Gerhard Berger, Katarina Witt, Boris Becker, and Justin Rose.

An inspiring and motivating coach.....

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Free mental imagery / visualisations (no sign-up necessary)

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Buy me a cup of tea!

Some kind people have suggested that my podcast is helping them with their riding and asked how they can help to defray the costs of making the podcast, (mostly editing software etc.). Many, many thanks, you can buy me a cup of tea here: www.buymeacoffee.com/?via=Ny2j49lgXB  

If you know about Anne Gage's work, you'll know that she's a superb riding confidence coach and has many strings to her bow. Listen out for her tips and tricks as we chat about her life with horses and working for over 35 years with riders.

Anne Gage, The Horse Riding Confidence Coach is a specialist in helping mid-life horse riders rein in anxiety, achieve their riding goals, and strengthen their connection with their horses. With a supportive and encouraging approach, over 35 years experience as a riding coach and horse trainer, certified in mindset techniques that build confidence, and being a recovered anxious rider, she provides effective, proven strategies that develop a positive, confident mindset and strengthen the connection between riders and their horses.

Anne is the author of Confident Rider Confidence Horse and has articles published in several equestrian magazines. Anne works with riders from around the world on Zoom in her 1:1 Breakthrough program and group coaching in her membership, The Horse Riding Confidence Club.

Contact Anne

 https://confidenthorsemanship.com

Youtube - https://youtube.com/annegage  

Facebook group - https://facebook.com/groups/horseridingconfidencegroup 

Contact Tracey

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John Lewis is a Mindset Coach, working with sporting Individuals and teams, businesses and people in their personal lives helping them to develop and overcome the obstacles stopping them performing at their best. He also runs approved trainings in Mental Health Awareness and Mental Health First Aid.

We chat about John's take on mindset, NLP, visualisation and how anyone can overcome an unhelpful mindset. We talk about doable tips that anyone can start doing right now to improve their outlook and feel more positive. We also find out about a mindset coach's typical day, if there is such a thing!

Where to find John

www.Jlmindsetperformance.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/JLmindsetperformance

https://www.instagram.com/john_m1nd5et/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-lewis-691917173/

In this final boot camp episode, I share three quick techniques to help equestrians feel more confident and calm while riding. These methods are perfect for managing intrusive thoughts, anticipatory nerves and negative feelings:

Technique 1: The Power of "Stop"

Technique 2: 

Technique 3: Peripheral Vision (Hakalau)

Bonus:

Links:

Welcome to the third installment of our equestrian boot camp series. This episode delves into the mental challenges riders face and offers guidance on maintaining motivation and confidence. We explore the concept of plateauing in your riding journey, identifying how the reaching a goal or stepping stone may even sap your drive.

Discover the importance of resilience and self-trust as key elements to prevent stagnation. We'll discuss practical techniques for cultivating these traits, including detaching from high expectations and celebrating even the smallest victories. Through analogies like the marble jar, learn how to visualise and strengthen your trust in yourself.

If you're enjoying my podcast, I'd be so grateful if you could vote for it in the Equestrian Business Awards - https://www.equestrianbusinessawards.co.uk/nominate I'd be in the Equestrian Media category. And thank-you, it means so much to me! I love this little podcast and I hope that by keeping it advert-free and cost-free, more riders can become more confident and enjoy themselves in the saddle!