The Mindset Advantage
Mindset Advantage, DJ Hillier
The Mindset Advantage Podcast is a show dedicated to insightful conversations in a world full of sound bytes. Hosted by national speaker, author, and performance advisor, DJ Hillier. These podcasts are designed to help you attack the gap: from where you are now to where you want to be. The episodes take a deep dive into leadership, mindset, and human behavior.. Follow the show on Instagram at MindsetAdvantagePodcast, and subscribe to his newsletter at www.djhillier.com.
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Nov 11, 2025 • 1h 9min
Extreme Ownership in Sports and Life with Leif Babin
Leif Babin is a former U.S. Navy SEAL officer and combat leader who served three deployments. He led SEALs on high-stakes operations in some of the most dangerous neighborhoods in Iraq. Because of his elite level leadership and bravery in combat, he was awarded the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and a Purple Heart.After leaving the military, Leif co-authored the #1 New York Times bestseller Extreme Ownership with Jocko Willink, helping translate the lessons of the SEAL Teams into practical leadership principles for business, sports, and life. He is the co-founder and President of Echelon Front, where he works as a leadership instructor, speaker, and strategic advisor to organizations around the world.Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclassDownload my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40booksSubscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvantagePurchase a copy of my book: https://a.co/d/bGok9UdFollow me on Instagram: @deejayhillierConnect with me on my website: www.djhillier.com
Nov 10, 2025 • 15min
Relationships Before Championships with DJ Hillier
Join DJ has he unpacks an inspirational story to help you use your mindset to your advantage!Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclasDownload my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40booksSubscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvantagePurchase a copy of my book: https://a.co/d/bGok9UdFollow me on Instagram: @deejayhillierConnect with me on my website: www.djhillier.com
Nov 4, 2025 • 1h 12min
How to Coach Kids These Days with Betsy Butterick
Betsy Butterick aka “The Coaches Coach” works with coaches, teachers, and administrators all around the country to help shorten the distance between intention and impact. Her latest smash hit book titled, “Kids These Days: Effective Strategies for Coaching Gen Z and Beyond” is a must-read book for any coach who’s on the quest to be their best!Discount for Kids These Days book: https://buy.stripe.com/4gM7sM1LIfMog86dXU2sM0iDownload my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclassDownload my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40booksSubscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvantagePurchase a copy of my book: https://a.co/d/bGok9UdFollow me on Instagram: @deejayhillierConnect with me on my website: www.djhillier.com
Nov 3, 2025 • 20min
Stay In Your Boat with DJ Hillier
Tune in as DJ unpacks an inspirational story to help you use your mindset to your advatnage!Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclassDownload my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40booksSubscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvantagePurchase a copy of my book: https://a.co/d/bGok9UdFollow me on Instagram: @deejayhillierConnect with me on my website: www.djhillier.com
Oct 28, 2025 • 51min
Next Play Mindset: How to Focus on What Matters Mosts with Alan Stein Jr.
Alan Stein Jr is an internationally renowned corporate keynote speaker and performance coach who spent ore than fifteen years working with some of the highest performing athletes on the planet including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant. He delivers a powerful, high-energy message from the stage, and his client list includes many of the most recognized brands in the world such as Pepsi, Charles Schwab, American Express, Spotify, and Starbucks.Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclassDownload my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40booksSubscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvantagePurchase a copy of my book: https://a.co/d/bGok9UdFollow me on Instagram: @deejayhillierConnect with me on my website: www.djhillier.com
Oct 27, 2025 • 16min
The David Ross Story with DJ Hillier
Every Monday DJ unpacks an inspirational story to help you use your mindset to your advantage!Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclassDownload my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40booksSubscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvantagePurchase a copy of my book: https://a.co/d/bGok9UdFollow me on Instagram: @deejayhillierConnect with me on my website: www.djhillier.com
Oct 21, 2025 • 60min
The Only Disability Is a Bad Attitude with Scott Hamilton
Scott Hamilton is one of the most recognizable and decorated figure skaters in the world — an Olympic Gold Medalist and four-time World Champion who has earned more than 70 titles and honors, including inductions into both the U.S. Olympic and World Figure Skating Hall of Fame.His journey, however, goes far beyond the ice. In 1997, Scott was diagnosed with testicular cancer — just 20 years after losing his mothe to cancer. In the years that followed, he battled three brain tumors with the same courage and resilience that defined his skating career.Today, Scott channels that spirit into his mission off the ice — raising awareness and funding for cancer research and patient support through the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation.Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclassDownload my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40booksSubscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvantagePurchase a copy of my book: https://a.co/d/bGok9UdFollow me on Instagram: @deejayhillierConnect with me on my website: www.djhillier.com
Oct 20, 2025 • 15min
The Bull Don't Care with DJ Hillier
Every Monday DJ unpacks an inspirational story to help you use your mindset to your advantage!Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclassDownload my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40booksSubscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvantagePurchase a copy of my book: https://a.co/d/bGok9UdFollow me on Instagram: @deejayhillierConnect with me on my website: www.djhillier.com
Oct 14, 2025 • 1h 3min
The Need to Lead: How Extreme Ownership Solves Every Challenge with Dave Berke
Dave Berke is a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer and fighter pilot who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He later became a Top Gun instructor, teaching elite aviators how to perform under pressure. Today, Dave is a leadership instructor with Echelon Front aiming to help organizations and individuals apply combat-tested principles to business, sports, and life. Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclassDownload my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40booksSubscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvantagePurchase a copy of my book: https://a.co/d/bGok9UdFollow me on Instagram: @deejayhillierConnect with me on my website: www.djhillier.com
Oct 13, 2025 • 14min
Persistence over Perfection
Join DJ has he unpacks an inspirational story to help you use your mindset to your advantage!Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclassDownload my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40booksSubscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvantagePurchase a copy of my book: https://a.co/d/bGok9UdFollow me on Instagram: @deejayhillierConnect with me on my website: www.djhillier.com
