

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 fitness coach, performance optimization coach, and national speaker 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 fitness. Follow the show on Instagram at MindsetAdvantagePodcast, and subscribe to his newsletter at www.djhillier.com.
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Jul 18, 2023 • 1h 11min
Choose Your Story, Change Your Life with Kindra Hall
This week on The Mindset Advantage Podcast, I’m accompanied by Kindra Hall. Kinda is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, highly sought-after keynote speaker, and Chief Storytelling Officer at SUCCESS Magazine. Her work and research is entirely focused on the power of story-telling and how utilizing stories, both professional and personally, can yield significant positive results. Kindra has also a brand new book coming out January 11th that can be purchased wherever books are sold. Topics-The importance of story telling-How other people’s stores impact yours-Advice for parents and coaches for creating a positive story for their children-What comes first, the event, or the story?-Understanding the four part storytelling process-Improving the tone of the story we tell ourselvesPurchase Kindra’s new book and learn more about her at https://www.kindrahall.com and on Instagram @kindrahallIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave a rating and review as that makes my day and helps the show grow tremendously. Thank you all for the continued support - Enjoy the show!

Jul 17, 2023 • 5min
A Story About Being More With Less with DJ Hillier

Jul 11, 2023 • 1h 5min
Creating a Confident Mind with Dr. Nate Zinsser
This week on the Mindset Advantage Podcast, I’m thrilled to throw back to my interview with Dr. Nate Zinsser. Dr. Zinsser is a world renowned psychology expert who has taught three generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to master the art of confidence and mental toughness. Dr. Zinsser is the director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the most comprehensive mental-training program in the country, where, since 1992 he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S Army. He has also been the sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes including two-time Super Bowl champion, Eli Manning as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions.Topics-Definition of confidence-Confidence vs. Competence-Anxiety and lack of confidence-Building your mental bank account-Overcoming negative self talk-Body language and confidence-Being confident in the unknown-3 ways to think, view, and overcome imperfectionsIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer it to a friend as that helps the show grow tremendously and also helps to bring on more amazing guests like Dr. Nate Zinsser

Jul 10, 2023 • 6min
Releasing Your Mental Brick with DJ Hillier

Jul 4, 2023 • 1h 9min
Coaching Beyond the Game with Stephen Mackey
Stephen Mackey is a player development coach, keynote speaker, and founder of 2Words Character Development. Stephen is also author to Wall Street Journal Best Selling book The Locker Room” How Great Teams Heal Hurt, Overcome Adversity, and Build Unity. Stephen spends his time traveling the country teaching student athletes and coaches the tools on how to create culture, coach beyond the game, and become the best versions of themselves.Also, special shout out to friend and loyal listener of the podcast Mike Quinn who referred me to Stephen’s work. Thank you MikeTopics-Advice to young speakers-How to best influence student athletes-Mental health, anxiety, and pressure in student athletes-How to lead and hold others accountable-Learning how to communicate-A framework for uncomfortable conversations-A message to ALL parents of student athletesIf you enjoyed this conversation be sure to leave a rating, review, and share it with your friends. Also check out the video version of the podcast on YouTube!

Jul 3, 2023 • 4min
A Parable on Perspective with DJ Hillier

Jun 27, 2023 • 56min
The Art of Bouncing Back with Darleen Santore
Coach Dar is a licensed, board-certified occupational therapist, a globally sought after motivational speaker, mental skills coach, executive, and the CEO and founder of the coaching firm Performance Meets Purpose. Known for her mental skills work with athletes in the NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, and NFL, she has also served as the mental skills Coach for the Phoenix Suns. In addition to professional athletes, Santore coaches and advises Fortune 100 executives, world leaders, artists, and entrepreneurs. She is also the author of the latest hit book, The Art of Bouncing Back: Find Your Flow to Thrive at Work and in Life Anytime You’re Off Your Game.Lot of her friends and colleagues on this showTopics-Lessons from being a brain trauma therapist -Defining what a setback is-Embrace the suck-Understand who you are-Seek and apply feedback-Discover your WHY power-Activate emotional intelligence -Cultivate grit-Turn the pageIf you found value in this episode be sure to leave a rating, review and share it on your social medias. The Mindset Advantage Podcast is now on YouTube. Head over and give us a follow so you can be notified when the next episode is available to watch.

Jun 26, 2023 • 4min
The Three Words I Hate Most with DJ Hillier

Jun 20, 2023 • 1h 8min
From Tragedy to Triumph with John O’Leary
At just 9 years old John O’Leary was in a tragic fire accident that burned his entire body and kept him hospitalized for 5 and a half months. Today, John recalls on his life changing experience to help people around the world to live a radically inspired life. In addition to speaking to 50,000 people per year, John has written two books including #1 National Best Seller On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life.Topics-John’s story burning his entire body at the age of 9-Do you want to die?-Why you need to pick up your own fork-Are you all in?-Living a purpose greater than yourself-Why are you in jail?-Working alongside the “victim” mindsetIf you found value in this conversation be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer it to a friend. Also, check out the show on YouTube!Get your FREE LMNT sample pack at www.drinkLMNT.com/mindsetadvantage

Jun 19, 2023 • 4min