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Welcome to The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast, I’m Lindsey Wilson, former pro athlete, high-performance mindset coach, and entrepreneur and here we’ll dive into everything mindset. I have lived all these mindset tools- as an athlete, a business owner, a mom, a human. And together, you and I will sit in the student chair and study mindset. We’ll work on our own mindset and even talk about how to build a mindset coaching business if that’s your thing. With experts in the field, athletes, coaches, and other high-performance individuals, we are going to nerd out on the mental side of the game. This podcast is all about being a student of mindset. We believe mindset work isn’t about fixing or changing, it’s becoming more of who you were always meant to be. Here we work on our mindset. The good stuff, the hard stuff, the stuff most people won’t do. We have officially changed our name from The Inner Game to The Mindset Coach Academy podcast because we are specifically looking to grow as coaches and students of mindset. We’ll interview top experts in the field and high-achieving individuals about how mindset has brought them success, as well as dive deep into mindset training. New episodes will drop every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, as well as short 5-minute episodes every Mental Monday. Our first two guests are badass female Olympians successful on the playing field and rocking it off the field as well. We’ll start off with former Olympic Volleyball Player Courtney Thompson.
Episodes
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast is opening up this month, so today I wanted to talk about one big FAQ you might have:
"Should I go back to school to get a sports psychology degree OR should I get certified through The Mindset Coach Academy?".
In this episode, I'll coach you through this question and help you decide once and for all if The Mindset Coach Academy Certification is the BEST course of action for you.
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Sign up for our 8 Day Challenge: This 8 day bootcamp will take you through 8 steps to setting up a successful business. We cover topics like “how to get your first client, how to choose who you want to work with, and strategies for tapping into your own power as a mindset coach. You’ll be shocked at how much can change in just 8 days. https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/mca-eight-day-challenge
If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, join our waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment for our certification course opens: www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification
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Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
There’s something super special about getting to interview someone you knew as a kid. Especially when they’ve grown up to absolutely crush it in this industry. For me, that’s Dr. Britt Gonsoulin, MD, MPH.
Dr. Britt and I met playing basketball together on our high school team (I have the oversized jersey pic to prove it :). She went on to play D1 basketball while majoring in Kinesiology & Exercise and Sports Sciences, then continued her education at Tulane University School of Medicine. There, she graduated AOA with a dual doctorate and Public Health masters degree in Health Systems Management.
Dr. Britt has collected over 15 years of clinical experience as a Sports Psychiatrist and provides comprehensive in-person and tele-health care from her practice in Bainbridge Island, WA.
To put it plainly, her professional resume is so freaking impressive. So much so that I did something I’ve never done before and invited my MCA students to join us for our interview!
I love this episode because my MCA students got a chance to ask their own burning questions like:
- “How can we help an athlete filter against an outcome-focused parent or coach?”
- “How you incorporate cognitive behavior therapy with clients of different ages?”
- “How do you help kids who are afraid to be honest with their coach because of how it might affect their playing time?”
- “What’s the difference between Sports Psychology and Sports Psychiatry?”
- “When should you enlist the help of a Sports Psychiatrist?”
Dr. Britt is so passionate about the psychiatric side of sports, and working alongside people like her is so vital to this industry expanding.
Thank you Dr. Britt for letting us pick your brain!
Follow Dr. Britt
Website: www.bainbridgementalhealth.com
Related Resources:
- Study: Not Just a Physical Thing: The Psychology of Sports Injuries and Recovery: You can read this study (mentioned in the episode) here: https://answers.childrenshospital.org/psychology-sports-injury-recovery/
- How to Become a Mental Performance Coach: Our latest and greatest FREE ultra-simple guide will show you how YOU can make mindset coaching your full-time career or part-time hustle. (Even without your PhD!). Take the first step to becoming the mindset coach you've been dreaming of: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/guide
- The Mindset Coach Academy: If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, our fall cohort starts in October, 2023. Join our waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens: www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification
Here’s a glance at the episode…
[4:50] Lindsey and Dr. Britt have known each other since they were teenagers playing basketball together. Dr. Britt explains the difference between Sport Psychiatry and Sport Psychology.
[9:20] When should you enlist the help of a Sport Psychiatrist? When should clients be referred to one during coaching?
[13:32] Since the pandemic, there’s been more public dialogue about mental health, and mental health issues appear to be more prevalent. Dr. Britt weighs in.
[19:30] Dr. Britt shares what exactly led her to her career in Sport Psychiatry.
[21:20] Performance anxiety is consistent across industries, Dr. Britt shares how she breaks apart, analyzes, and treats athletes with performance anxiety.
[26:30] Ken asks Dr. Britt the question, “Do you incorporate cognitive behavior therapy with clients? How do you use it with different age groups?” and “How do you help kids who are afraid of what their coach might think and how that might affect their playing time?”
[30:51] Dr. Britt shares an acronym, “S.E.T”, to illustrate the framework of how to build a healthy coach/athlete relationship early on. Lindsey asks her for some case study examples of her practice.
[36:27] Lindsey asks Dr. Britt to explain how her experience as a D1 athlete informs her work as a Sport Psychiatrist.
[38:00] Pete asks, “What can we do to help young athletes overcome the amount of stress that’s put on them?” Dr Britt talks about how she coaches her 10 year old kid to keep what really matters in perspective (Hint: The Harlem Globetrotters might help)
[44:25] Dr. Britt argues that the tough environment of sports can actually be a tool to help young athletes develop emotional resilience and emotional intelligence sooner.
[45:04] Lyne asks, “What is the impact of injuries to athletes and their mindset?”. Dr. Britt explains how the body and mind’s response to physical trauma is widely varied and unpredictable. The group discusses the importance of mental health resources for injured players.
[50:22] Krista asks, “How can we help an athlete filter against an outcome-focused parent or coach?” Dr. Britt advocates for helping athletes create their own mission statement around their sport.
[52:15] Lindsey wraps up the episode by asking Dr. Britt a few rapid-fire questions. Dr. Britt shares some life highlights, from enjoying the baby fawn in her backyard, to eating chocolate, starting a blog, creating a morning ritual, and returning to her love of photography.
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“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.”
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This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode!
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Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Part of being an entrepreneur is knowing that there is an ever growing list of things to do. And it's easy to get sort of lost in it. We feel super overwhelmed, spend entire days working (without really getting anything done) and end up moving a hundred things an inch.
It's time to clear the clutter and commit to one thing.
In today’s Mental Monday, I’m telling you why “Simplify and Focus” is my coaching mantra this year and the key to making a real difference in your mindset coaching business.
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How to Become a Mental Performance Coach: Our latest and greatest FREE ultra-simple guide will show you how YOU can make mindset coaching your full-time career or part-time hustle. (Even without your PhD!). Take the first step to becoming the mindset coach you've been dreaming of: positiveperformancetraining.com/guide
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“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.”
<– If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast!
This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now!
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
As athletes, it’s so easy to get into patterns of doing what has always worked when we want to de-stress.
For example, lots of us turn to exercise when we’re feeling stressed. (Sound familiar?)
On today's Mental Monday episode of The Mindset Coach Academy, I want to encourage you to try something new. Something that forces you to be present but affects your nervous system in a different way than you're used to.
💡 What can you do today that will force you to be present?
Enjoy today’s Mental Monday and be sure to follow me on Instagram @lindseypositiveperform for more mindset work: https://www.instagram.com/lindseypositiveperform/
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For more on this topic, read our blog: 4 Myths About Athletes, Rest, and Creativity : positiveperformancetraining.com/blog/athlete-rest-creativity
If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, Our fall cohort opens in October. Join our waitlist for updates: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification
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“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.”
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Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Today, I’m talking about The Mindset Coach Academy Certification. This episode is for anyone who is curious about what it’s really like to join The MCA Certification. I’m answering questions like:
- What does a typical week look like in The MCA Certification?
- How does this certification differ from others?
- What is the value of joining The MCA community?
- How will I be supported after I graduate?
- What tangible resources will I receive during this course?
- Is this certification right for me and my business goals?
- What is a Performance Visualization Specialist?
- What will this certification qualify me to do?
I created this certification to equip people who are passionate about mindset coaching with the tools they need to start a fulfilling, profitable, business with real impact and results.
To help people like you bring mindset coaching into the world so that you can teach others the mental skills we all need to achieve our biggest goals, in and out of sports.
If you follow me, you might know all of this already.
But something I haven’t talked a lot about is what it’s really like to be a student in The MCA Certification.
From the application process (and why we have one), to the very real benefits of joining a community of aspiring mindset coaches, and the practicalities of how we equip you to work with teams long after graduation, I’ll lay it all on the table.
I believe wholeheartedly in our certification. I have years of evidence to support that the MCA Certification takes people to a place where they can work with clients, build a profitable business, get results, and create value in the world.
I hope this episode gives you clarity about whether or not The MCA Certification is right for you.
Our next MCA Certification course starts in October. I hope to see you there!
-Lindsey
Related Resources:
- How to Become a Mental Performance Coach: Our latest and greatest FREE ultra-simple guide will show you how YOU can make mindset coaching your full-time career or part-time hustle. (Even without your PhD!). Take the first step to becoming the mindset coach you've been dreaming of: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/guide
- The Mindset Coach Academy: If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, our fall cohort starts in October, 2023. Join our waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens: www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification
Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts
“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.”
<– If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast!
This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now!
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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
In The Mindset Coach Academy, we’re practicing saying yes to something that scares you.
Some students are speaking on stage, doing a daily cold plunge (like me!), having a tough conversation with a loved one, trying a new hobby, or joining a dating app. You get the idea.
Beyond the obvious, saying ‘yes’ to something that you wouldn’t normally do has this awesome ripple effect. It breaks the ‘no’ habit and rewires your brain in a way that is so incredibly healthy long-term.
Listen to the episode to learn what I did just this week to break the ‘no’ habit.
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If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, Our fall cohort opens in October. Join our waitlist for updates: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification
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“I love Lindsey’s straight forward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.”
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This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now!
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Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
If you follow me on any of my platforms, you know that I’ve been struggling lately. And even though I’m a mindset coach, sometimes my normal daily habits don’t fully cut it and I need a little extra help. And for me, this means, ‘pulling the thread of joy’
In today’s episode, I’ll tell you why this is important and how one small choice has brought me small moments of joy throughout my day.
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For more on this topic, read our blog, "The Lifelong Pursuit of Joy in Sports" positiveperformancetraining.com/blog/the-lifelong-pursuit-of-cultivating-joy-in-sports
If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, Our fall cohort opens in October. Join our waitlist for updates: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification
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“I love Lindsey’s straightforward, realistic approach to motivation and living your best life.”
<– If that sounds like you, we'd love for you to rate and review the podcast!
This helps us reach more high performers — just like you — on a personal growth journey to become better leaders, competitors, and humans. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Let us know what you loved most about the episode!
Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the podcast. We’re adding episodes to the feed each week and we don’t want you to miss out. Follow now!
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Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
"Everyone needs mindset coaching!"
I believe this and maybe you do too.
But this belief can lead to thoughts like:
- Why don't people understand that they need this?
- Why isn't there a line out the door for my services?
- It's my responsibility to share mental training with everyone
- I need to give mental training away for free!
Today on The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast, I'm talking about the not-so-great side of being truly passionate about mental training.
If you've found yourself thinking any of these thoughts, or feeling frustrated at the people around you, this one's for you.
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How to Become a Mental Performance Coach: Our latest and greatest FREE ultra-simple guide will show you how YOU can make mindset coaching your full-time career or part-time hustle. (Even without your PhD!). Take the first step to becoming the mindset coach you've been dreaming of: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/guide
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Amy Oliphant and Ken Bizup. Both of my guests today are PPT Certified Mindset Coaches and current Team Captains for The MCA.
Amy is the founder of Transcend Mental Training in Chicago. She works with athletes, hockey players, swimmers, and, as she puts it, “any athlete that crosses my path”. She is also starting to do presentations for corporations and small groups. Amy was the first coach we recruited to be a Team Captain, and we are so thankful to have her. We’ve interviewed Amy before, so you might recognize her!
Ken Bizop has been working as a mental performance coach for over 10 years, and joined The MCA Certification just 1 year ago. As Ken explains it, “I needed a recipe for success and MCA was clearly the next course of action.” Today, he continues to run his company, Athletes Mental Trainer, where his goal is to “unlock true athletic potential” by training the mind.
As MCA Team Captains, Ken and Amy are responsible for mentoring small groups of MCA students as they progress through the program. They hold bonus weekly coaching calls where they connect with their team to offer additional help, answer questions, and build relationships with coaches who are going through our program.
These breakout groups have been proven to be one of the most valuable parts of our MCA Certification. They’ve led to lifelong friendships, business opportunities, and invaluable emotional support. Students from the breakout groups have gone on to coach one another’s kids, hire one another, brainstorm marketing tactics, share advice on offerings and proposals, and, most importantly, learn from one another in a safe and welcoming space.
As entrepreneurs, this level of community is so hard to find and part of what makes The MCA the best mindset coaching program in the world.
Enjoy this episode with two of my favorite people, our incredible coaches, and kickass MCA Team Captains, Amy and Ken!
Follow Amy:
Instagram: @transcendmentaltraining
Faceook: Transcend Mental Training
Follow Ken:
Website: Athletesmentaltrainer.com
Related Resources:
- How to Become a Mental Performance Coach: Our latest and greatest FREE ultra-simple guide will show you how YOU can make mindset coaching your full-time career or part-time hustle. (Even without your PhD!). Take the first step to becoming the mindset coach you've been dreaming of: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/guide
- The Mindset Coach Academy: If you are ready to step into your purpose as a Positive Performance Certified Mindset Coach, join our waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment opens: www.positiveperformancetraining.com/MCACertification
Here’s a glance at the episode:
[1:00] Amy Oliphant and Ken Bizup introduce themselves with a brief overview of how they got involved in the MCA and how it’s changed their life.
[3:18] Lindsey believes The MCA is the best Mindset Coaching program in the world. Ken shares how the MCA community gave him a safe space to practice as he grew as a coach. They discuss how the community plays a massive role in the success of MCA graduates.
[6:37] As an early adopter, Amy didn’t have the advantage of breakout groups when she went through The MCA as a student. She talks about the safety and camaraderie she sees in breakout groups today as an MCA Team Captain.
[8:10] Lindsey asks the question, “In what ways are small groups better than 1:1 coaching?”
[11:28] “I don’t do baindaids” Ken shares how he uses role playing and collaboration within the group to help his team coach eachother. Lindsey, Amy, and Ken discuss their individual coaching styles.
[15:03] Lindsey tells Amy what she thinks her coaching superpower is as a triathlete, parent, and coach. Ken explains his empathetic and cutthroat coaching style and how important it is for students to be exposed to different examples of coaching styles.
[19:35] Lindsey tells Ken what she thinks his coaching super power is - from dropping truth bombs to being empathetic and creating space for individual experiences.
[23:21] “It’s so rewarding to watch people find themselves.” Ken talks about what he loves about the breakout groups. Lindsey reviews each monthly theme in the MCA.
[25:25] The work in breakout groups directly corresponds with what’s going on in The MCA. Amy reviews some monthly highlights and how she supports students through each month of The MCA.
[30:00] “Trying to do it on your own just does not work”. Ken shares how he coaches students through each month of The Mindset Coach Academy. He believes the intentional design of the MCA Certification program is a crucial part of everyone’s success.
[34:15] As coaches, we learn a lot from our clients. Lindsey asks the question “How has becoming an MCA team captain changed your life?” Ken and Amy share.
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Selling is a topic I don't talk about lightly. (Before you scroll past, hear me out.)
I know that people have a natural resistance to selling. Perhaps you struggle to charge for something you really believe in. Or you feel like an imposter. Or you don't think anyone will actually want to pay for what you can offer.
Today on The Mindset Coach Academy Podcast, I'm challenging you to think about selling differently. My hope is that this episode will help you see that selling is about so much more than making money.
Do you feel weird about selling? Press play!
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How to Become a Mental Performance Coach: Our latest and greatest FREE and ultra-simple guide will show you how YOU can make mindset coaching your full-time career or part-time hustle. (Even without your PhD!). Take the first step to becoming the mindset coach you've been dreaming of: https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/guide