
The Elite Performance Podcast
Ex Israeli Special Forces, undercover agent and BJJ black belt, Itamar Marani, shares the actionable tactics to Elite Performance he’s honed from coaching 100+ 7-9 figure entrepreneurs and being mentored by The Mossad’s top performance psychologist.
No motivational rah rah or biohacking nonsense, just clear systems to get clarity, uncover your blindspots and confidently execute at an elite level.
Latest episodes

Jan 26, 2023 • 2min
Guest podcast | Emotional Fortitude Podcast
The podcast is growing and first off I want to say thank you. Thank you for downloading and trusting me with your time and attention.Our goal is always to give the most helpful tools in as concise a manner as possible and we want to share these tools with more entrepreneurs and high achievers.In short we’re looking to have me go on other podcasts and help spread the word.If you run a podcast and would like to have me as a guest please reach out and let’s figure out a win/win.If you know someone that does and are open to introducing us that would be greatly appreciated.If you have any great suggestions for podcast for us to go on that would be great (they don’t have to be massive as long as people like you listen to them)You can email us the intro to IM@itamarmarani.com or if we’re connected through Facebook you can feel free to connect us there as well.Connect at: IM@itamarmarani.comWho dares wins,Itamar

Jan 10, 2023 • 28min
Itamar’s Insecurity and How He Overcame It | Elite Performance Podcast #17
Itamar, an entrepreneur, candidly shares his journey of overcoming insecurity and its detrimental effects on his business. Dr. Emil offers insights on recognizing and addressing insecurities, emphasizing that understanding them can be a source of strength. They discuss the importance of simplifying tasks to focus on authentic growth. The duo delves into balancing ambition with patience for sustainable success, and the significance of self-awareness in navigating personal pressures and expectations. Their conversation encourages listeners to prioritize mental health and emotional fortitude.

Dec 29, 2022 • 37min
New Year, Same You? | Elite Performance Podcast #16
Will your new year's resolution actually make it easier for you to succeed or will it make it more difficult?Will it create a smoother environment that will result in “an upward spiral” or will it end up creating more friction to an already maxed out system?In today’s episode Itamar and Dr. Emil cover what to do to actually create a new you in 2023. How to avoid failure as your new year's motivation inevitably fades.For list of prompts mentioned in the episode (no opt-in):https://bit.ly/3BNN3lsTo apply to the Q1 Arena Mindset Accelerator and claim the early bird special: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Subscribe:https://bit.ly/3vzkXYxConnect with Itamar:– Sign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas– Get the complete nothing held back Emotional Fortitude micro course: https://Itamarmarani.com/course– Apply for the 6 week “The Arena Accelerator”: https://itamarmarani.com/acceleratorFollow Itamar on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/itamarmarani Follow Itamar on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/itamar.marani/www.itamarmarani.com

Dec 26, 2022 • 27min
Tough Conversations and Standing Up To Rude People (Part 2) | Elite Performance Podcast #15
A follow up to the previous podcast. Itamar and Dr. Emil go more in depth on 2 main issues:1) The Recruiting Method that is a prerequisite to having tough yet productive conversations.2) The difference between you being rude or standing up to someone else who isn’t being considerate.Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3vzkXYxConnect with Itamar:- Sign up for "3 Quick Ideas Tuesday" (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas- Get the complete nothing held back Emotional Fortitude micro course: https://Itamarmarani.com/course- Apply for the 6 week "The Arena Accelerator": http://itamarmarani.com/acceleratorFollow Itamar on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/itamarmarani Follow Itamar on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itamarmarani/ Connect with Itamar on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarmar... Connect with Itamar on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/itamar.marani/www.itamarmarani.com

Dec 13, 2022 • 33min
Avoiding Holiday Friction and Mindset Regressions | Elite Performance Podcast #14
Have you ever noticed how people start acting like kids when they visit their family? Even the best of us can revert back to old thought patterns, behaviors and even identities. In this holiday-relevant episode Itamar and Dr. Emil discuss this important topic. How to enjoy your family holiday without having a mindset regression. They cover the two main things to be aware of:1) How to deal with challenging family dynamics.2) How to avoid identity hangovers when you go back to regular life. Happy holidays!Subscribe:https://bit.ly/3vzkXYxConnect with Itamar:– Sign up for “3 Quick Ideas Tuesday” (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas– Get the complete nothing held back Emotional Fortitude micro course: https://Itamarmarani.com/course– Apply for the 6 week “The Arena Accelerator”: https://itamarmarani.com/acceleratorFollow Itamar on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/itamarmarani Follow Itamar on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/itamar.marani/www.itamarmarani.com

Nov 28, 2022 • 48min
Tough Conversations & How to Assert Boundaries | Elite Performance Podcast #13
Often the difference between having an argument instead of a tough yet productive conversation comes down to two things. Clarity and permission.It’s about you first getting clear on what you actually want in life and then giving yourself permission to speak up instead of holding things in, letting them pent up and priming yourself for a blowout.In today’s podcast Itamar and Dr. Emil dive deep with tools and insights around these subjects and wrap it up by sharing a 6 step framework on how to have a tough yet productive conversation instead of an unproductive fights and arguments.Subscribe:https://bit.ly/3vzkXYxConnect with Itamar:- Sign up for "3 Quick Ideas Tuesday" (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas- Get the complete nothing held back Emotional Fortitude micro course: https://Itamarmarani.com/course- Apply for the 6 week "The Arena Accelerator": http://itamarmarani.com/acceleratorFollow Itamar on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/itamarmarani Follow Itamar on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/itamar.marani/www.itamarmarani.com

Nov 15, 2022 • 35min
Why Most Mindset Programs are Nonsense | Elite Performance Podcast #12
“Mindset is fluffy. It doesn’t really work.. Mindset programs have left me feeling pumped for a bit but then it fades and then it’s back to square one…”In this episode Itamar and Dr. Emil cover what the difference is between good and bad mindset programs, and how to spot and avoid the bad ones.Listen in to understand why mindset is often deemed as “fluffy, feel-good and woo-woo” and why going a mile wide and an inch deep does not get true results.Subscribe:https://bit.ly/3vzkXYxConnect with Itamar:- Sign up for "3 Quick Ideas Tuesday" (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas- Get the complete nothing held back Emotional Fortitude micro course: https://Itamarmarani.com/course- Apply for the 6 week "The Arena Accelerator": http://itamarmarani.com/acceleratorFollow Itamar on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/itamarmarani Follow Itamar on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/itamar.marani/www.itamarmarani.com

Oct 31, 2022 • 34min
Attacking the Core Issue | Elite Performance Podcast #11
Are the limits of your language putting a ceiling on your success?In this episode Itamar and Dr. Emil explain how to avoid wasting time on solving the wrong mindset problems. Listen in to understand the one key thing entrepreneurs need to expand to increase their effectiveness and why labels like “imposter syndrome” are sometimes just unhelpful labels that don't get results. Also covered in this episode is the paradox of personal improvement vs. business development and how to leverage one for the other.Subscribe:https://bit.ly/3vzkXYxConnect with Itamar:- Sign up for "3 Quick Ideas Tuesday" (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas- Get the complete nothing held back Emotional Fortitude micro course: https://Itamarmarani.com/course- Apply for the 6 week "The Arena Accelerator": http://itamarmarani.com/acceleratorFollow Itamar on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/itamarmarani Follow Itamar on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/itamar.marani/www.itamarmarani.com

Oct 17, 2022 • 47min
Achieving The “Unreasonable” | Elite Performance Podcast #10
Is what you want to achieve truly "unreasonable" or is it only unrealistic for someone who’s weighed down by fear, self doubt and insecurities?In this nothing held back style episode Itamar and Dr. Emil cover 2 main things:1. The biggest reason why some entrepreneurs achieve BIG things and why other’s settle for what they deem possible.2. The nothing held back 6 part system to become the kind of person who keeps achieving “unreasonable” results.Subscribe:https://bit.ly/3vzkXYxConnect with Itamar:- Sign up for "3 Quick Ideas Tuesday" (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas- Get the complete nothing held back Emotional Fortitude micro course: https://Itamarmarani.com/course- Apply for the 6 week "The Arena Accelerator": http://itamarmarani.com/acceleratorFollow Itamar on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/itamarmarani Follow Itamar on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/itamar.marani/www.itamarmarani.com

Oct 3, 2022 • 44min
Addition by Subtraction [Part 2] - From 10k to 70k MRR | Elite Performance Podcast #9
In this workshop-style episode, Itamar shares a system to resolve mental blocks, insecurities and fear. Have a notepad ready as he walks you through impactful exercises to: 1) Create clarity on the subconscious mental blocks that influence your behavior. 2) A framework to resolve them 3) A tool to conquer your mind and not let your subconscious dictate your actions... and success. Get access to the FREE course mentioned at itamarmarani.com/courseConnect with Itamar:- Sign up for "3 Quick Ideas Tuesday" (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas- Get the complete nothing held back Emotional Fortitude micro course: https://Itamarmarani.com/course- Apply for the 6 week "The Arena Accelerator": http://itamarmarani.com/acceleratorFollow Itamar on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/itamarmarani Follow Itamar on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/itamar.marani/www.itamarmarani.com