The MAP boys sit down to discuss the feedback from the Brendan Suhr episode. They also talk about some of the interesting things they have been following in the world of mental performance. For more information about MindVue and the mindset skills assessment go to www.mindvue.com - to receive a 20% discount use the code: MA20 at checkout.Have a question or comment for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netWant to work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with Brendan Suhr, the founder of Coaching U and long-time NBA assistant coach who coached many of the greatest basketball players of all-time. Brendan talks to the boys about his start in coaching and shares some of the stories from his distinguished career that saw him be a part of two teams that won NBA titles (with the Bad Boys teams of the Detroit Pistons). He shares the lessons he learned from all of the great coaches and players he was around and how those lessons can help you become better coaches and leaders with your own teams.Brendan also works with Brian Davidson and our friends at MindVue. Remember you can use the code MA20 and get 20% off anything on the MindVue site including the amazing mindset assessment. Fix your mindset and start closing the gap today between where you are and where you want to be.To find out more about Coaching U, you can visit the website at www.coachingulive.com If you have a question or comment for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo contact Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

For the 100th episode of the Mental Advantage Podcast, the MAP boys sit down with their very first guest ever, Dave Meyer. Dave is a physical therapist and mental performance coach who has been working in professional sports for many years. He is the author of the book, "Injured to Elite" and the host of the podcast, "Beyond Zero." He is truly considered a "friend of the show" as always brings a ton of great insights and energy. Special thanks to all of our listeners for 100 episodes!!Get your pen and paper ready.For more information about MindVue and the mindset skills assessment go to www.mindvue.com - to receive a 20% discount use the code: MA20 at checkout.Have a question or comment for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netWant to work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with Austin Byler, co-founder of Major League University to discuss his career and how he got motivated to become a mental performance coach. The importance of culture in programs, the Breath A.I.R. method for helping improve better self-talk and many other topics. For more information about MindVue and the mindset skills assessment go to www.mindvue.com - to receive a 20% discount use the code: MA20 at checkout.Have a question or comment for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netWant to work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down to discuss the feedback from the Damon West episode, "The Coffee Bean." They also talk about the hard choices that have to made around when it is time to retire or walk away from something you have been doing for a long time. The importance of identity in that decision. Other topics include lessons from the College World Series in Omaha. Upcoming guests: Austin Byler, Major League University.For more information about MindVue and the mindset skills assessment go to www.mindvue.com - to receive a 20% discount use the code: MA20 at checkout.Have a question or comment for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netWant to work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys sit down with Damon West to hear one of the most fascinating and inspiring stories you will ever hear. Make sure you are sitting somewhere that you can take lots of notes as this one is packed full of life lessons. Damon tells us the story of his life and the lessons he has learned along the way. A story of an All-American kid who essentially has everything in life going his way yet he ends up on the streets of Dallas an addict and a thief. Damon grew up in a very loving and nurturing family with two amazing parents. From Port Arthur, TX, he lives out every young man's dream of becoming a Division 1 college quarterback. After college he goes to work in politics and investments -- he has it all until he doesn't. But, this is a story of redemption and he walks us through the amazing lessons he has learned along the way from some of the most unexpected teachers. The story of 'The Coffee Bean', a book he co-authored with Jon Gordon will provide a life lesson you will likely never forget. Damon also chronicled his entire journey from college to prison to life after prison in his book, 'The Change Agent' and we are so fortunate to have him on the show to share it with us. So, get your pen and paper ready, because this is Damon West.Don't forget the discount being offered to all listeners of the Mental Advantage Podcast. If you have been waiting to take the MindVue profiler -- a comprehensive mindset assessment. Go to www.mindvue.com and enter code: MA20.To learn more about Damon West you can visit his website: www.damonwest.org To leave a comment or a question for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo leave a question for or work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

The MAP boys catch up with Sean ONeill, founder of ONE Mental Performance and Zach Cohen, founder of ACME Mental Performance. Both men are friends of the show and have been doing a lot of great work in the field of mental performance. Topics include: learnings from their work with athletes, dangers of NIL influences on culture, what they have recently been learning as they continue to dig into the power of performance coaching. For comments or questions for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netFor Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net Don't forget to grab your 20% off discount at MindVue by using the code MA20 in the promo box during checkout. www.mindvue.com

The MAP boys were honored to sit down with Lt. General (Retired) Bob Caslen and Dr. Mike Matthews to discuss the important role that character plays in our lives. Among the many topics discussed were character as a "toolbox" of attributes that is a great "multiplier of talent" and predictor of great leadership. The co-authors of "The Character Edge: Leading and Winning with Integrity" also discussed: the reason they decided to write the book, what to do when there is a default in character, what makes up character, how to build character, the importance of trust in leadership and many other great topics.General Caslen is a United States veteran, who served in the US Army for 43 years. He was appointed the 59th superintendent at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He was also selected to be the 29th President of the University of South Carolina. Some of the highlights from his highly decorated military career include Chief of the Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq, where he served as the senior military commander in Iraq after the drawdown of US and allied forces in 2011. You can learn more about General Caslen on his website.Dr. Matthews is a Professor of Engineering Psychology at the United States Military Academy. Dr. Matthews has done extensive research on character and grit, including work with Angela Duckworth in researching the cadets at West Point. Dr. Matthews has authored over 250 scientific papers and is the author of the highly acclaimed book, "Head Strong: How Psychology is Revolutionizing War."General Caslen's website: www.robertcaslen.comFor comments and questions: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netFor Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net Don't forget to grab your 20% off discount at MindVue by using the code MA20 in the promo box during checkout.

This week, the MAP boys sit down with Dr. Mary Ritz, the owner and founder of Almenta International. Almenta International focuses on customer management and leadership development training. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Dr. Ritz discusses the challenges she faced growing up in the Southern African country where there was a clear divide between privileged and non-privileged. How one inexplicable decision by her grandmother, who didn't speak English and couldn't read or write, changed the course of history for her and her family. She also discusses what role education played in her life, the importance of HOPE and why we should stay flexible to those things that are happening in our lives.For more information on Dr. Mary or to have her speak with or work with your team or organization, go to www.almentainternational.com To reach the podcast, write: podcast@mentaladvantage.netTo work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo contact Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.netDon't forget to follow and subscribe.

The MAP boys sit down to discuss the results of their MindVue profile assessments they took after MindVue founder, Brian Davidson, was a guest on the show. The assessment looks at 13 different skills including grit, resilience, hope, etc. The boys talked about how enlightening the process was and they try and shed some light on the importance of recognizing that this is just a snapshot and not a fixed score. Other topics include: upcoming guests, Ashley Merryman and Brian Johnson from Heroic.For more information about MindVue and the assessment: www.mindvue.com Have a question or comment for the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.netWant to work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.netTo reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net