The Elite Performance Podcast

You’re not tired. You’re unprepared. High performers prep for keynotes but wing the travel. That gap kills performance.Itamar shares the exact system he built as an air marshal and now uses when travelling for business.Most people confuse efficiency with output. The real mistake? Optimizing for speed, not performance.*Pre-order Itamar's book "Elite Performance" at https://itamarmarani.com/book/If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

Are you actually angry or just confused about what you should be expecting? Entrepreneurs don't get angry without cause, they react when expectations aren’t met. In this tactical breakdown, Itamar reveals how to intercept frustration before it escalates.The “expectation gap” reframe that kills 90% of unnecessary angerHow to spot your personal early warning signs (before the blow-up)Why working out beats any mindset hack when you’re stuckIf you’re stuck in a vortex of frustration, this episode gives you the way out.*Pre-order Itamar's book "Elite Performance" at https://itamarmarani.com/book/If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

Raising capital should elevate your game. For one entrepreneur, it did the opposite.When stakes rose, his performance tanked. Why? He didn’t anticipate the emotional cost of failing with other people’s money. This episode breaks down:Why “logical prep” isn’t enough, how to plan for emotional punches.The shift from external goals to internal identity that reignited his performance.The real bottleneck most entrepreneurs miss: staying calm under pressure.If you’re chasing big goals and aren’t ready for the emotional hits, you’re setting yourself up to spiral. Prepare better. Perform better. This episode shares how.*Pre-order Itamar's book "Elite Performance" at https://itamarmarani.com/book/If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

If C-players in most industries are getting replaced by AI, why won’t this happen with therapy?Itamar breaks down why the therapy industry is broken, how AI will expose big parts of it, and why emotional baggage plus zero KPIs equals stagnation, not healing.You’ll hear:Why AI’s lack of emotional wounds can make it more effectiveHow therapy often turns into paid validation, not progressThe real split coming: truth-seekers vs. validation-seekersThis isn’t about feelings. It’s about results.*Pre-order Itamar's book "Elite Performance" at https://itamarmarani.com/book/If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

Still chasing confidence before taking action? That’s the trap.This episode breaks down why imposter syndrome isn’t about competence, it’s a psychological glitch from survival wiring. You’ll learn how to strip emotions from decisions, use objectivity as a weapon, and move even when it feels uncomfortable.Itamar shares two practical tools to beat imposter syndrome fast that he uses both with himself and his biggest clients.*Pre-order Itamar's book "Elite Performance" at https://itamarmarani.com/book/If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

Have you ever found yourself feeling frustrated when you’re taking action but it doesn't flow and feels clunky?In this episode, Itamar breaks down why the belief that you should feel “comfortable being uncomfortable” can drain energy and kill your momentum. He shares a story of a nine-figure client who was struggling to be “comfortable while being uncomfortable” and how they shifted the frame to improve its performance. You’ll learn how to:Stop second-guessing and avoid energy leakagesReclaim your edge Push with clarity*If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

"A lot of people are mistaking intensity for consistency."In this episode, I talk with Peter Shallard, the "Shrink for Entrepreneurs," about why executing on big goals scares entrepreneurs and how to break through plateaus in business. We discuss how burnout for entrepreneurs doesn’t stem from overwork, and why playfulness and creativity are essential for breaking through plateaus.Key Topics:Why burnout for entrepreneurs is rooted in disappointment, not overworkThe principle of "minimum effective dose" for effective productivityHow gamification can help you avoid burnoutConnect with Peter:Website: www.commitaction.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petershallard/*If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

"A black belt is someone who got choked, swept and submitted thousands of times and kept coming back for more. Someone who turned those painful lessons into wisdom."As Itamar gets ready to receive his second stripe on his BJJ black belt, he shares eight crucial lessons from martial arts that have helped him coach successful entrepreneurs. Covering how to apply these principles of high-performance to create breakthrough results in business and avoid ego traps.Key topics:The perspective shift that can eliminate performance blocksThe danger of "blue beltitus" in entrepreneurship and how to avoid itHow to recognize truly high-caliber mentors in any field*Pre-order Military Grade Mindset book: https://militarygrademindset.com/If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

James Swanwick reveals how high performers can break free from alcohol without willpower or AA. He shares why even occasional drinking costs you money, clarity, and connection - and how an empowering mindset shift makes alcohol freedom feel like an unfair advantage rather than deprivation.Key Topics:Why successful people struggle to give up alcohol despite conquering other challengesWhy AA's approach often fails and keeps people stuck in a small lifeWhy alcohol freedom is the new flex that earns respectConnect with James:Book: https://alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clearWebsite: alcoholfreelifestyle.comInstagram: @jamesswanwick*Pre-order Military Grade Mindset book: https://militarygrademindset.com/If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/applyGet the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/

"The pilots who survive aren't the most skilled—they're the ones who adapt fastest."In this episode, I explain why your current identity—the expertise you've built over years—might be your biggest obstacle to adapting at AI speed. I break down the “OODA loop” and how it can determine your success in business.Key Topics:Why a sense of stability could be your downfall in the AI eraThree-step protocol for building an AI-first identityThe uncomfortable truth about letting go of who you've been in order to adapt*Pre-order Military Grade Mindset book: https://militarygrademindset.com/If you’re ready to get unstuck and take both yourself and your business to the next level, apply to The Arena here: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Get the Extreme Clarity Tool To Uncover The #1 Action To Grow Your Business: https://itamarmarani.com/claritySign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3-ideas/