The Mindset Advantage

Kelly Leonard is the executive vice president of The Second City in Chicago. He has worked at the Second City since 1988, overseeing productions with such notable performers as Steven Colbert, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and many more. Kelly is also the author of best selling book “Yes, And: How Improvisation Reverses “No, But” thinking and Improves Creativity and Collaboration.”Topics-Kelly’s role at Second City-How curiosity plays a major role in Improv-Understanding the power of Yes, and!-The give and take dichotomy-Talk without “I”-Last word Improvisation exercise-“Thank you, because” exercise-10 Lessons Kelly wish he knew when he was a senior in high schoolGet your FREE list of top 30 books written by Mindset Advantage guests at www.djhillier.com/30booksGet your FREE LMNT sample at www.drinkLMNT.com/mindsetadvantageIf you found value in this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social medias. 

Michael Bungay Stanier is an author of several best selling books including the Coaching Habit which has sold over 1 million copies. He is also a Rhodes Scholar, created of Box of Crayons, and keynote speaker. MBS has made a major impact on my life both personally and professionally and it’s always an honor to learn from him.Topics-Why curiosity is a super power-What makes a GREAT question-Understanding the keystone conversation-Coaching the person AND the player-How to create a safe environment for your athletes-6 keys to maintain great relationshipsGet your FREE download of the Top 30 books written by Mindset Advantage Guests at www.djhillier.com/30booksGet your FREE sample of LMNT at www.drinkLMNT.com/mindsetadvantageIf you found value in this episode be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social medias.

Richard Newman is the founder of BodyTalk where he and his team have trained over 130,000 business leaders around the world. Richard has also won awards in leadership communication, storytelling, and influence, and is also the global leader in evidence-based training on the psychology of communication. As an introvert on the autism spectrum, he has dedicated decades to developing success principles for communication for himself and his clients. At the age of 18 he moved to the foothills of the Himalayas to teach English to monks, then from there went on to work as an actor, keynote speaker, coach, and speechwriter. Also created one of the largest studies on non-verbal communication and influence ever published. Topics-Lessons learned from monks and acting school-Overcoming the inner critic-Pre-speech routines to get out of your own way-How to raise the energy in the room-Exploring the largest study on non-verbal communication-Body language tips -How to use breath to perform at your bestGet your FREE LMNT sample pack at www.drinkLMNT.com/mindsetadvantageGet you FREE E-Book of the top 30 books written by Mindset Advantage guests at www.djhillier.com/30books

Lauren is an athlete-turned-mental performance coach, who is highly motivating, and relatable with a passion for developing the minds of the elite. Lauren trains professional athletes, military personnel and business professionals through national speaking engagements, educational training workshops and consulting.Prior to opening her own consulting practice, Lauren served as the Mental Conditioning Coordinator for the New York Yankees. She received her Masters Degree in Performance Psychology from National University.From the playing field to the boardroom, Lauren helps elite performers develop mental toughness so they can be their best regardless of circumstance. Her practical, straight-forward advice and performance strategies provide tangible results and skills that help individuals push through the inevitable challenges life throws at us.Topics-Lessons learned working with the New York Yankees-Working through ego’s-“You become elite by choice, not by chance.”-“Everyone wants the privilege of being great. Few people want the responsibilities of it.”-Contrast principle-5 Powerful Mental Performance questions to level up your mindsetDownload your free E-book of my top 30 books written by Mindset Advantage guests at www.djhillier.com/30booksGet your FREE LMNT sample pack by using link www.drinkLMNT.com/mindsetadvantageIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social medias. 

Dr. Michael Gervais is one of the world’s top high-performance psychologists and leading expert on the relationship between the mind and human performance. Dr. Gervais has spent his career being called on by the best of the best across the worlds of business, the arts, and science when they need to achieve the extraordinary. Dr. Gervais also is the author of his brand new book “The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worrying About What People Think of You” which is available anywhere books are sold. Topics-What does it mean to truly master something?-The importance of creating a personal philosophy -How to recognize and overcome F.O.P.O in your life-How parents should treat the car ride home after a game or practiceDownload the Top 30 Books written by Mindset Advantage guests at www.djhillier.com/30booksSubscribe to The Mindset Advantage Podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChBJ_5qGYsRakx2TCa5cCEwIf you found value in this conversation please be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it on your social medias. Get your FREE LMNT sample pack by using the link www.drinkLMNT.com/mindsetadvantage