Have you ever felt the chains of fear and anxiety locking you out of your potential in sports? What if you could transform that fear into a powerful ally, unlocking the mental tools to elevate your performance and confidently embrace every challenge?

Join us as Gabriel shares his experiences from a young football player in Brazil to a mental coach, revealing the struggles he faced with anxiety and performance. Discover the key factors that hold athletes back, including fear of criticism and the pressure to perform, and learn how to overcome these challenges through inner work and self-awareness.

Episode Highlights:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Generation Elevation Podcast

00:01:00- Guest Introduction: Gabriel Deano

00:02:03 - Gabriel's Journey in Football and Mental Struggles

00:04:46 - Identifying Fear as a Performance Barrier

00:06:35 - Addressing Limiting Beliefs in Athletes

00:09:30 - The Importance of Understanding Values

00:11:12 - Men's Mental Health and Societal Barriers

00:13:21 - The Shift in Perception Around Mental Health

00:14:57 - Transformative Results from Inner Work

00:18:02 - Identity and Transitioning from Sports

00:21:51 - Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery

00:24:45 - Embracing Emotions and Overcoming Avoidance

00:31:08 - Final Advice: Embrace Obstacles and Experiences

About my guest: 

Gabriel Deieno is a specialist in mental training for sports, whose passion for the field ignited while seeking ways to enhance his football performance. Since 2017, he has dedicated his life to empowering athletes, helping over 2,000 individuals cultivate confidence, discipline, focus, and motivation to reach their full potential on and off the field. His impact includes a bestselling book, transformative courses, engaging workshops, and personalized coaching, with many athletes achieving remarkable success, including World Cup appearances and contracts with top clubs. Gabriel also runs the influential Instagram page, @_athletementality, which boasts thousands of followers, where he shares insights on sports mindset and neuroscience, equipping athletes with scientific tools to excel.

Find out more about Gabriel

Website: https://www.athletementality.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_athletementality

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@_athletementality

Work with Gabriel

https://www.amentality.com/onetoone

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https://generationelevation.com.au/

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