
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

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

Sep 15, 2022 • 24min
Addition by Subtraction [Part 1] - From 10k to 70k MRR | Elite Performance Podcast #8
In this episode, Itamar shares how Nathan, a former client, grew his business from 10k to 70k MRR in a few short months by removing one block.We cover how sometimes what creates the most impact isn’t adding anything, it’s resolving the things that hold us back. Itamar also introduces the “Hierarchy of Elite Performance” and a simple framework to assess whether you currently need more or less in order to achieve elite performance.Connect with Itamar:- Get the complete, nothing held back, Emotional Fortitude micro course to overcome imposter syndrome: https://Itamarmarani.com/course- Sign up for "3 Quick Ideas Tuesday" (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): Join Newsletter - Itamar Marani- Apply for the 6 week "The Arena Accelerator": http://itamarmarani.com/acceleratorLinks:Rising Through Resilience: Itamar Marani of Marani Consulting On The Five Things You Can Do To Become More Resilient During Turbulent Times, An Interview With Savio P. Clementehttps://medium.com/authority-magazine/rising-through-resilience-itamar-marani-of-marani-consulting-on-the-five-things-you-can-do-to-a5e46180a116 Follow Itamar on TWITTER: itamarmaraniFollow Itamar on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on FACEBOOK: Itamar Maraniwww.itamarmarani.com

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Aug 22, 2022 • 43min
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and How to Work Less and Earn 4x More – Ben McAdam | Elite Performance Podcast #6
Get the complete, nothing held back, Emotional Fortitude micro course to overcome imposter syndrome: https://Itamarmarani.com/courseIn this episode Ben McAdam joins us to talk about his transformation and how several small steps helped him go from working crazy hours for $5-10k months to making $20-40k a month while working three days a week and traveling full time with his wife and children. Ben shares his unique journey and perspective on what helped him finally overcome the imposter syndrome that years of therapy, books, podcasts and masterminds couldn’t help him shake off.(15:01) - Why Ben almost gave up on overcoming his self limitations(20:33) - Ben’s Giant Leap/Jump & what you get when you separate emotions from facts(23:48) - The fundamental thing about imposter syndrome (24:49) - One of the Most Aggressive, Cringeworthy & Impactful Intervention Tools of "The Arena"Connect with Itamar:Get the complete, nothing held back, Emotional Fortitude micro course to overcome imposter syndrome: https://Itamarmarani.com/courseSign up for "3 Quick Ideas Tuesday" (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): Join Newsletter - Itamar MaraniApply for the 6 week "The Arena Accelerator": http://itamarmarani.com/acceleratorFollow Itamar on TWITTER: itamarmaraniFollow Itamar on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itamarmarani/Connect with Itamar on FACEBOOK: Itamar Maraniwww.itamarmarani.comFollow Ben on Facebook: @profitscollective. www.ProfitsCollective.cođm

Aug 8, 2022 • 31min
How to Overcome Insecurity to Gain Clarity - 200k Profits Months and Finally Feeling Happy After 50 Years | Elite Performance Podcast #5
In this episode Itamar and Dr. Emil discuss the case study of Ian who came from a place of unconscious insecurities to clarity, fulfillment, and 200k profit months. This episode covers the #1 mistake people make when going about to find clarity and what to do instead and what results that can create.(03:29) "I suspect that a lot of people spend most, if not all of their lives, battling insecurities"(14:40) How an emotion of anger can hold you back(19:00) "Why do I feel I need to prove something?"(21:01) Your ambition will not be gone if you change the perspective(27:25) Follow these steps to gain clarity Subscribe:https://bit.ly/3vzkXYxConnect with Itamar:- Get the complete nothing held back Emotional Fortitude micro course: https://Itamarmarani.com/course- Sign up for "3 Quick Ideas Tuesday" (weekly 2 minute newsletter around mindset and emotional fortitude): https://itamarmarani.com/3ideas- 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

Jul 25, 2022 • 28min
The Price of Creating A Great Life, "Head Trash" & Going From Mid-5 Figures To Mid-6 Figures | Elite Performance Podcast #4
In this episode Noel Andrews joins us for a very honest conversation about his transformation and what getting clear on what you want in life can do.He discusses the challenging lifestyle changes that his realization about what he wanted out of life demanded, strategic thinking and why both of those led to him growing his mid five figure side project to a mid 6 figure business that finally allowed him to quit his lucrative day job. (06:45) How not being aware of your subconscious can deny you next-level opportunities(10:58) How your outdated version of success could be holding you down(17:28) The single most powerful thing that transformed Noel's life for the better(19:32) What's the first step in the right direction and what's a "niggle"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/3ideasGet the complete nothing held back Emotional Fortitude micro course: https://Itamarmarani.com/courseApply 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

Jul 11, 2022 • 37min
The Hierarchy of Elite Performance | Elite Performance Podcast #3
In this conversation, Nathan, a former client who skyrocketed his business from 10k to 80k MRR in mere months, shares his incredible journey. He discusses the critical final step in the Hierarchy of Elite Performance that many entrepreneurs overlook. The talk delves into the unique kinds of discomfort that accompany different success levels. Nathan emphasizes the necessity of overcoming emotional barriers and self-sabotage, alongside mastering relevant skills and cultivating resilience to unleash true potential.

Jun 15, 2022 • 52min
I'm Better Than That with Scott Philips | Elite Performance Podcast #2
Scott Philips, a business expert who skyrocketed from $10K to $3 million monthly in just two years, shares his inspiring journey. He reveals how he transformed from mediocrity to high performance by embracing vulnerability and eliminating toxic influences. Scott emphasizes the power of ludicrous goals in building self-esteem and explores the importance of self-awareness and focused intentionality. He discusses achieving authentic success beyond just business, highlighting the balance between personal wealth and happiness.

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May 25, 2022 • 24min
Lessons from the Special Forces and Mossad's Top Psychologist | Elite Performance Podcast #1
Itamar, a former special forces operative, shares gripping tales from the battlefield and his collaboration with a top Mossad psychologist. He opens up about his biggest failure in the special forces and how it shaped his approach to resilience and emotional fortitude. The discussion dives into the core fears that can hold us back, particularly for entrepreneurs. Itamar also reveals the 'action equation' that explains why motivation alone isn’t enough for success, urging listeners to confront internal resistance for sustainable performance.