The Mindset Advantage

Professor G and Coach DJ talk with Crossfit Games competitor Zak Carchedi about his experience in the games and how his life has changed since his time competing.

Push the Sled: 7 Skills to Build an Elevated Mindset and Amplify Performance in Your SportJordan Montgomery, owner of Montgomery Companies, is a highly regarded performance coach and keynote speaker whose clients include business executives, sales organizations, and entrepreneurs.From small town Iowa, to dominant force in the performance industry, Jordan travels the country speaking and coaching executives at Fortune 500 companies, progressional athletes, and sales professionals. Topics-Jordan life-turning point in 2015-How to build character and seek out high character candidates-How to encourage yourself-How to encourage others-Advice to someone who just got let go of their job-The importance of separating WHO from DOIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social mediasBe the first to get my brand new book Push the Sled: 7 Skills to Build an Elevated Mindset and Amplify Performance in Any Sport on Saturday April 27th on Amazon!Download my free top 30 book list at djhillier.com/30books

Push the Sled: 7 Skills to Build an Elevated Mindset and Amplify Performance in Any SportEric Wood is a former NFL center for the Buffalo Bills where he was an immediate starter, 2-time Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee, and a pro bowler. In 2018 Eric received surprising news that he had spinal injury that would take him away from the game he loves so much. With much left to offer the sport, Eric has stayed involved in football as a commentator, columnist, and podcaster conducting interviews that impact and inspire on how to lead a more effective life. Eric is also the author of his brand new book, Tackle What’s Next: Own Your Story, Stack Wins, Achieve Your Goals in Business and Life.Topics-Receiving unexpected, career ending news-How to separate who from do-Strategies to make healthy pivots in life-The importance of serving othersIf you enjoyed this conversation please be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social media channels. Get you FREE top 30 Mindset Advantage booklist at www.djhillier.com/30booksSubscribe and follow us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChBJ_5qGYsRakx2TCa5cCEw

Push the Sled: 7 Skills to Build an Elevated Mindset and Amplify Performance in Any SportCaroline Adams Miller is one of the first 33 people in the world to attain the masters degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of eight books that have been translated into multiple languages including bestsellers Creating Your Best Life and Getting Grit. Caroline’s work has been featured for decades in global media including CNN and The New York Times.Caroline is a credentialed executive coach who works with senior leaders and their teams all over the world and is known for her pioneering evidence-based approach to goal accomplishment and its connection to flourishing. Topics-Understanding traditional grit and authentic grit-Mistakes most people make when discussing grit-How to use the BRIDGE methodology-The key distinction between learning goals and performance goals-How the spelling bee shows grit 20 years later-The importance of struggling wellIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social medias. Pick up my list of the top 30 books written by Mindset Advantage guests at www.djhillier.com/30booksSubscribe and follow us on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChBJ_5qGYsRakx2TCa5cCEw

At just 9 years old John O’Leary was in a tragic fire accident that burned his entire body and kept him hospitalized for 5 and a half months. Today, John recalls on his life changing experience to help people around the world to live a radically inspired life. In addition to speaking to 50,000 people per year, John has written two books including #1 National Best Seller On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life.Topics-John’s story burning his entire body at the age of 9-Do you want to die?-Why you need to pick up your own fork-Are you all in?-Living a purpose greater than yourself-Why are you in jail?-Working alongside the “victim” mindset

Dr. Marshall Goldsmith has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Business Thinkers in the world and the #1 executive coach since 2011. For the past 50 years Marshall has been flying all over the world coaching the highest level CEO’s, Presidents, and Leaders in a variety of fields and has accumulated over 11 million frequent flyer miles. Two of his book “Triggers” and “What Got You Here Won’t Get You There” are Wall Street Journal best sellers and have won awards for Best Business Book of the Year. Marshall also has a documentary called the Earned Life on Amazon VideoTopics-What it means to live an earned life-The importance of putting emphasis on the process rather than the outcome-Success checklist -4 blocks of building discipline -The Triple A’s (Action, Aspiration, and Ambition)-4 qualities of successful leaders-Applicable exercises you can do to become a better leader-3 best pieces of advice to live with fulfillment 

DetailsThis week we turn the dial back to December of 2022 when Craig and I chatted with one of the country’s most accomplished mental health specialists in the field of anger and emotional management, Dr. Christian Conte. Dr. Conte is a familiar figure on TV and radio, and he is also a prolific writer, powerful communicator, and sought-after media expert. Dr. Conte also has an incredible Ted Talk titled “Why I Chose to Go to Prison” which was released after his best selling book, Walking Through Anger. In addition to Dr. Conte’s unquenchable passion for helping others he also holds the highest anger management certification possible and works with people in all walks of life from football players to prison inmates. Topics-Lessons learned from Spike TV series Bad Coaching with Ray Lewis-How many people are diagnosed with anger issues?-Understanding Yield Theory-Motivation by anger-Self talk and managing anger-Lessons learned working in a prison-5 Errors of Communication

This week on The Mindset Advantage Podcast, we're replaying a chat I had with organizational psychologist, researcher, and New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Tasha Eurich.With a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Tasha is the principal of The Eurich Group, a boutique executive development firm that helps successful executives achieve dramatic personal and organizational change. Her clients include Google, Salesforce, the NBA, Walmart, and the White House Leadership Development Program. She’s worked directly with tens of thousands of leaders, and spoken live to hundreds of thousands more, on every continent but Antartica. Tasha’s Ted Talk has also been viewed more than nine million times.Globally, Tasha has been named one of the world’s top 50 coaches, the #1 self-awareness coach, and both the #1 organizational culture and communication expert by Global Gurus.Topics-Why self awareness is the number meta skill of the 21st century-Common myths and misconceptions around self awareness-Internal vs. External awareness-Strategies to improve your self awareness-Being an informer vs. a me-former-Self acceptance vs. self-esteem-How to deal with unaware people-Asking What, not WhyIf you found value in this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social medias. Your 5-star feedback helps the show grow tremendously and helps to bring on more incredible guests like Dr. Tasha. 

Dr. Ellen Langer is a renowned psychologist and professor of psychology at Harvard University. She is best known for her work in the field of mindfulness and the psychology of aging. Dr. Langer's research has focused on the impact of mindfulness on various aspects of human behavior, including health, decision-making, and creativity.Her groundbreaking work challenges traditional views on aging and suggests that much of the physical and mental decline associated with aging can be attributed to social and psychological factors rather than purely biological ones.Dr. Ellen Langer has written several influential books, including "Mindfulness" and "The Power of Mindful Learning." Her work has had a significant impact on the fields of psychology, health, and wellness, and she continues to be an influential figure in the study of mindfulness and its applicationsTopics-What is mindfulness?-Misconceptions of mindfulness-Counterclockwise study-The power of our words-The air force pilot study-Zeno’s paradox-The illusion of control-Mindful optimism If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social mediasGet your FREE LMNT sample pack at www.drinkLMNT.com/mindsetadvantageGet the top 30 books written by Mindset Advantage guests at www.djhillier.com/30books

Allistair McCaw is a best-selling author and speaker and is recognized as one of the world’s foremost figures in leadership, team culture, and performance. For over 25 years he has worked with some of the most successful people, teams, colleges, and organizations in the world. An international keynote speaker, he has spoken and consulted in more than 50 countries to teach and inspire all over the globe.If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social mediasGet your FREE LMNT sample pack at www.drinkLMNT.com/mindsetadvantageGet your FREE list of my top 30 books written by Mindset Advantage guests at www.djhillier.com/30booksFollow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChBJ_5qGYsRakx2TCa5cCEw

JP Nerbun is a bestselling author, leadership coach, and founder of TOC Culture Consulting, a global sports consulting and leadership coaching business. His mission is to support leaders and their teams to achieve their full potential through 1:1 coaching, consulting, and community. Topics-Best strategies to determine and communicate player roles-How to include parents in your teams culture-Dealing with coach perceived favoritism -What to do when the coaches care more than the players-Red flags in sports parentsIf you enjoyed this conversation be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social medias. The Mindset Advantage is now on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChBJ_5qGYsRakx2TCa5cCEwGet your FREE LMNT sample pack by using the link www.drinkLMNT.com/mindsetadvantageDownload the FREE top 30 books by Mindset Advantage guests at www.djhillier.com/30books