
The Mindset Advantage
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 30, 2024 • 51min
The Powerful Habits of Curious Minds with Anne-Laure Le Cunff
Anne-Laure Le Cunff is an award-winning neuroscientist, entrepreneur and writer. She is the founder of Ness Labs, where her weekly newsletter about mindful productivity and systematic curiosity is read by more than 100,000 curious minds. Her research at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience of King’s College London focuses on the psychology and neuroscience of lifelong learning, curiosity, and adaptability. Her upcoming book, Tiny Experiments, explores how to live a more experimental life, turn uncertainty into curiosity, and carve an ambitious path of self-discovery. Topics-The Curiosity Prayer-Myths and misconceptions of curiosity-Research, data, and why we decrease curiosity over our life time-The science researched evidence of being curious-3 Habits of curious minds-How to fail like a scientistDownload my FREE Top 30 book list at www.djhillier.com/30booksOrder my brand new book, Push the Sled at www.PushTheSled.comCheck out our NEW YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/@deejayhillier?si=6ZX98cq7Vwy7bbZw

Jul 29, 2024 • 5min
A Story About Giving Hope with DJ Hillier

Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 3min
How to Coach Today’s Youth with Amanda Schaefer
Amanda Shaefer AKA Coach AB is a Mental Performance Coach, Speaker, and owner of Fearless Fast Pitch which helps young athletes get off of the emotional roller coaster and create unshakable self-confidence in sport and in life.Topics-How and why to start with the belief before the skills-How to overcome limiting beliefs-3 P framework for coaching and the car ride home-Advice to help teens overcome low self-esteem-Advice to help teens overcome loss of identity outside of sport-Advice to helps teens overcome perfectionism-Advice to help teens overcome the comparison trapIf you enjoyed this episode be sure to share it with a friend and on your social medias and tag @mindsetadvantage podcastFollow and subscribe to us on YouTube at youtube.com/channel/UChBJ_5qGYsRakx2TCa5cCEwGrab my FREE top 30 book list at djhillier.com/30booksPurchase my brand new book at pushthesled.com

Jul 22, 2024 • 9min
Deliver a Ground Punch with DJ Hillier

Jul 16, 2024 • 59min
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 15, 2024 • 7min
It’s HOW You Do It with DJ Hillier

Jul 9, 2024 • 57min
The Improv Mind: Elevating Mindfulness, Focus, and Adaptability with Travis Thomas
Travis Thomas is a Keynote Speaker, Author, and Performance Coach where he leans on his 20+ years of Improvisation to help people live a more purposeful life. Travis’ book, “3 Words for getting Unstuck: Live Yes and…” is incredible for folks of all ages looking for a break through in life. For the past decade Travis has worked regularly with Georgia Football, Chicago Cubs, Miami Marlins, Cincinnati Reds, and the New York Yankees. He also spent four years working closely with team USA Men’s soccer on their world cup pursuit.Topics-What is Improv and what are the common misconceptions?-Key distinctions between being nervous and excited-What it means to live a “Yes, and” life-How improv exemplifies curiosity without judgement, helps others look their best, and brings out next-level focus and presence -Life is an improvisation and we control how we want to respond-Embracing the goo-Life is good, even when it isn’t

Jul 8, 2024 • 7min
The Remarkable Story of Cliff Young with DJ Hillier

Jul 2, 2024 • 57min
Lessons From the Trenches of Entrepreneurship with Jake Thompson
Jake Thompson is an Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker, and owner Compete Every Day. He has spent more than a decade as a successful entrepreneur and uses stories from his sports & business background to help teams & organizations build their grit, business, and influence. Enjoy a 20% discount at Compete Every Day using the code PushTheSled at checkout!Download my Top 30 Book List written by Mindset Advantage guests at www.djhillier.comOrder a copy of my new book at PushtheSled.com

Jul 1, 2024 • 8min
Chance Favors the Prepared with DJ Hillier
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