
Total Mental Performance
The TMP podcast is for business owners, high achievers and coaches who want to harness their most powerful asset: their mind.
Join our Founder Kyran O'Neill, a leading Mental Performance Consultant based in Dubai, UAE for interviews with top performers revealing practical insights to break mental barriers and harness peak performance.
If you'd like to learn more about Mental Performance Consultancy with Kyran, check out the below resources
www.kyranoneill.com
www.totalmentalperformance.com
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Latest episodes

Dec 8, 2024 • 57min
TMP Hot Seat: Jonny Pierce
This week, we welcome my good mate @jonny_pierce to the pod! He is the founder and lead coach at Built For Better Business.
Jonny works with business owners, high net worths and various celebrities across Ireland / Northern Ireland
We dive into some really interesting stuff about coaching, personal growth, and why self-awareness is such a game-changer.
Some interesting topics in the pod:
⚫️ How coaching has evolved, the ups and downs of finding your niche, and what it actually takes to build a successful coaching business.
⚫️ We get into how easy it is to tie your identity to material things and why it’s so important to shift the focus to personal growth instead.
⚫️ We talk about the pressure to keep chasing bigger goals, the struggle to maintain high standards, and why so many of us resist change (hint: it’s kind of wired into us). But embracing change? That’s where the magic happens.
And so much more. Can't wait for you to listen to this one!
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Nov 14, 2024 • 42min
The Ultimate VA 101 - How a Full-Time Assistant Is Vital for Business Owners
In this episode, I sit down with Le-an Lai Lacaba, co-founder of 2XYOU, to talk about how a great assistant can seriously level up an entrepreneur’s productivity.
She helped me headhunt my super star assistant Kirsten Castillo and taught me how to 2x my productivity with Kirsten’s help.
2XYOU specializes in hiring, training, and managing AI-powered executive assistants for clients all over the world.
Their process starts with figuring out what tasks you can delegate, then doing a deep dive to nail down the right values and KPIs for your assistant, before finally finding the perfect match for your needs.
They then provide ongoing training and consultancy so you can maximise productivity and efficiency.
In the pod, Le-an really emphasizes the power of having a full-time assistant. Here's why:
- Consistent support: A dedicated assistant is there to handle tasks you don’t need to be doing yourself, freeing up your time to focus on higher-value work.
- Faster business growth: With the right assistant, you can move faster—delegating tasks quickly means you can focus more on scaling and growing your business.
- Speed is key: Getting the right assistant onboard quickly is crucial to avoid bottlenecks and stay productive.
- Clear communication: Regular check-ins with your assistant help keep things running smoothly and aligned, so you can address any issues early.
Having a full-time assistant can make a massive difference in how quickly you can grow and succeed in your business.
Connect with 2XYOU here.

Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 25min
Jamie Costello: Burnout to Business Breakthrough
In this episode of the Total Mental Performance Podcast, my absolute operator of a client Jamie Costello, the founder of Red Pick Media, opens up about his journey in both life and business.
🎙️ He talks about the challenges he's faced, like dealing with panic and the fear of failing, and how important emotional intelligence has been for him.
🎙️ Jamie shares some insights from his past that shaped his work ethic, stressing how crucial it is to find balance and be patient on the road to success.
🎙️ He also highlights the need for breaks to spark creativity and mentions how totems have played a role in his personal growth.
Overall, Jamie really emphasizes enjoying the journey and embracing change, rather than just fixating on the end goal.

Jul 10, 2024 • 51min
TMP Client Hot Seat: Alexander Bell
In this episode of the TMP Podcast, Alex Bell, the founder of A2B Solutions, shares his journey as a marketing agency owner. 🙌
👉 He gets into how overthinking, stress, and people-pleasing have affected him personally and professionally.
✅ Through coaching and self-reflection, Alex has gained mental clarity, confidence, and the ability to set boundaries.
📈 As a result, his business has experienced significant growth and he has achieved his best-ever Q1 and consecutive highest income months.
In the pod, you’ll find other interesting topics discussed such us:
🎙️Achieving Business Growth and Financial Success
🎙️The Effects of childhood trauma on mental health
🎙️The importance of prioritizing health and avoiding burnout
🎙️Recognizing the signs of burnout and taking action
🎙️Knowing your limits and finding balance
🎙️The difference between Tactics, Strategy, and Identity in Achieving Success
#TotalMentalPerformance #Podcast #Burnout #Overthinking

Jun 13, 2024 • 59min
TMP Client Hot Seat: Ridge Holland- WWE Superstar
In this episode, Luke Menzies, a.k.a. Ridge Holland, a WWE superstar, discusses his journey from professional rugby player to professional wrestler and the mental challenges he faced along the way.
He shares how he overcame performance anxiety and self-doubt through mental performance coaching, emphasizing the power of empathy and the need to let go of the belief that everyone is constantly thinking about us.
Some interesting topics that this episode includes are the following:
🎙️ Dealing with Pressure and Self-Doubt
🎙️ Shifting Mindset and Building Self-Confidence
🎙️Seeking Understanding in Communication
🎙️ Journaling and Self-Reflection for Mental Clarity
🎙️ Redefining Success: Enjoying Life and Being the Best Version of Yourself

Jun 5, 2024 • 1h 24min
Alec Kassin: Pain Free Comeback
In this podcast episode, we welcome Alec Kassin 🙌 (@its_alecwithac on IG)
Alec, a former semi-professional cyclist and pain elimination coach, shares his journey of chronic pain and how he discovered the brain's role in generating pain.
He explains that pain is not always a result of structural injuries but can be a learned response by the brain to protect the body.
If you listen to the full episode you’ll find really interesting topics like:
⚫️ The dangers of ignoring pain and pushing through
⚫️ Understanding true desires and motivations for training
⚫️ Moving towards fear and befriending the internal monster
⚫️ The power of belief and the Placebo Effect in healing
⚫️ Surrendering to suffering and exploring the inner self for healing
And so much more!
Check out his websites 👇
https://www.aleckassin.com/
https://www.painfreecomeback.com/

May 29, 2024 • 55min
TMP Client Hot Seat: Xander Connabeer
New TMP Podcast episode now Live! 🎙️
This week, we're putting a spotlight on TMP Client, Xander Connabeer, as he takes the hot seat.
He candidly discusses his struggles with career-ending injuries, self-doubt, burnout, and depression.
Xander initially sought help to optimize his performance but soon realized a deeper need for clarity and understanding.
In this episode, Dan and Xander dive into some fascinating topics:
⚫️ Understanding that Mental Stress Affects Everyone, Regardless of Success.
⚫️ Embracing vulnerability and leaning into discomfort can foster personal growth and connection with others.
⚫️ Trusting the coaching process and being open to change can lead to significant breakthroughs.
⚫️ Shame often becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy that keeps us trapped, but sharing our stories can bring love and support.
And much more.

May 23, 2024 • 53min
TMP Client Hot Seat: Brendan Meyers
🎙️ New TMP Podcast now live!
On the hot seat is a TMP Client: Brendan Meyers!
@thebmeyers is the founder of My Coach AI and on the pod we dive deep into really interesting topics including 👇
⚫️ The breakthroughs that Brendan experienced through his coaching journey
⚫️ The Importance of Mental Performance in Entrepreneurship
⚫️ Overcoming Struggles with Worthiness and Control
⚫️ The Power of Simplicity and Patience in Achieving Success
⚫️ Making Decisions from a Place of Clarity
⚫️ Bearing Suffering and Still Performing
⚫️ Focusing on One Area of Improvement at a Time
⚫️ Enhancing Business Performance with Coaching

May 15, 2024 • 49min
Victoria Gill: Discovering and Aligning with One's True Values and Identity
This week, we welcome @rebirthwithvictoria a holistic female health coach hosted by our very own mental performance coach, @charlottemelki_tmp
Some interesting topics in the pod include:
⚫️ Victoria's personal journey of striving for perfection and experiencing burnout and how she discovered her true values and identity.
⚫️ The impact of societal conditioning on women's self-worth and the challenges of charging what they're worth.
⚫️ The importance of finding joy in life and the balance between positivity and acknowledging negative emotions.
And so much more.

May 9, 2024 • 52min
Antoine Paucod: Self-Preservation, Taking Risks, and Learning from Failure
This week, we welcome @antoinepaucod to the TMP podcast!
Antoine Paucod, the founder of The Coach Team @team_thecoach, brings a unique business model to the table. This model combines gym sourcing with an educational platform, a one-of-a-kind approach that supports the growth of personal trainers.
In the pod, we dive into:
⚫️ The Importance of win-win partnerships
⚫️ Understanding different perspectives
⚫️ Exposure to different languages and cultures shaping the entrepreneurial mindset
⚫️ The significance of psychology in coaching and leadership
⚫️ Failure as part of the process
And so much more!