Mindset Coach Academy Podcast

Episode Bio   Stacey Dales has an impressive sports resume, playing for the Canadian National Team in the Olympics and earning all-american status at Oklahoma. Collecting so many awards along the way, she was drafted 3rd into the WNBA, and went on to expand her repertoire as a reporter for ESPN. This all-around powerhouse is currently killing it as a reporter for NFL network.   In additi...

Despite what your badass, high-performance brain might want you to think, “effortless” is not a 4-letter word. In this Mental Monday, I talk about the value of approaching change with a positive mindset. I challenge you to do more of what you're good at, and teach a simple thought exercise that will help. If you want to make a change in your life, this Mental Monday will help you approach it with...

Today I'm talking about one of the concepts we use in our certification (and many of our other programs) because I believe that it is a fundamental piece of having a positive coach/student relationship. Whether you're an athlete attending a training camp, or a business owner attending a class, this mental shift will help you take responsibility for your needs and make the most of any program or ac...

Last fall, I recorded an episode all about 5 things that bring me joy. It was an outlier of an episode, and one that I had to be convinced to record, but I got a great response. Many of you told me that you enjoyed learning more about my personal life and what goes on behind the scenes as a mom and business owner. It’s been about a year since that episode, so I figured it was time for life update...

As social creatures, we want to stay with the pack and fit in with the people around us. It's an evolutionary quality, and something that has kept us (especially women) safe throughout history. But this has a ripple effect. In some ways, it's positive, and in other ways, this need for belonging could be holding you back. This Mental Monday will challenge the way you think about the everyday choice...

When my daughter's 9th birthday got unexpectedly canceled because of COVID, we had to come up with a way of moving through our disappointment as a family. In today's Mental Monday, I'm sharing the 30 second mindset hack that helped myself and my kids feel our feelings while keeping everything in perspective. I highly recommend trying it with your kids, friends, co-workers, or partner next time you...

Despite goal setting becoming super mainstream over the last decade, most of what you hear about it just barely scratches the surface.    Sure, breaking down your goals, building vision boards, and learning to manifest is great, but what happens when you don’t feel like getting out of bed? What happens on weeks when you lose the spark and motivation to achieve your goals? Is the payoff o...

This month in the Insider Program, we are going through a challenge that is designed to get us over our fear of rejection. It's about not letting our ego control our actions, and about interrupting thought patterns that work hard to keep us small. Check out today's Mental Monday for more! _________________________ LIVE WEBINAR: If you have ever wanted to make money as a Mental Performance Coach, j...

One of my coaches used to have this thing he called "The 5 Minute Rule". I come back to this rule anytime I don't want to do something. For example, when I'm feeling sluggish and don't want to work out, when I'm uninspired and don't want to work, or when I feel overwhelmed about cleaning my house. And 9 times out of 10, it snaps me out of my slump and gets me moving. Tune in to today's Mental Mond...

Today I am diving into something called The Motivation Triad.  The motivation triad basically says that your brain won’t waste energy on something that it doesn’t believe is going to work out.  Now, this manifested in my own life recently in a silly way, where I was struggling to figure out a new app and gave up, not realizing the solution was right in front of me. And I see it manifesti...

What makes you feel STRONG? What makes you feel powerful, like you can tackle anything, like you can take on the world? Personally, for me, it's exercise. Specifically, it's pushing myself by lifting heavy weights. It not only makes me feel strong, it makes me feel sane. Today on the podcast I'm challenging you to think about the thing that makes you feel strong and to make time to do it in your l...

Today, I'm talking all about something called The Tutor Effect. If you don't know about The Tutor Effect, I highly encourage you to listen to today's Mental Monday. Whether you're a student, a teacher, an athlete, or a lifelong learning, The Tutor Effect will help you retain what you learn in a deep, lasting way. Tune in!   Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Lindsey’s straig...

When people ask me "What's the easiest way to get started with Mental Training?" The mistake ritual is one of the first tools I recommend. The Mistake Ritual is a lifeline for competitive athletes (and coaches). It's a way to center yourself in the middle of chaos - after a mistake, when the ref makes a bad call, when you're distracted by the weather or someone in the stands, etc. It's a very simp...

My interview earlier this year with Positive Psychologist, Chris DeSantis was such a goldmine that I immediately asked him to come present to our Insider Mastermind to teach them about positive psychology.   In our first episode together , Chris introduced positive psychology, but we really just scratched the surface. I’m thrilled to say that this episode goes so much deeper and leaves you wi...

Mental Mondays are designed to give you one tip, tool, or technique that you can implement this week. Today, I dropped my daughter off at soccer camp. My daughter was nervous to go, which is normal for her on the first day of camp. This got me to thinking about FEAR, and when we should listen to it vs. when we should get over it. Tune into today's episode where I'll share the advice I gave to my d...

If you are feeling 'off' it can be so easy to sink into chaos and forget just how easy it can be to pull yourself out of it - WITH the right process in place. In today's Mental Monday I will share 5 quick hits to help you get back on track in 5-10 minutes. Tick off each one to get out of chaos and back in the driver's seat. -------------------- The Mental Game Plan : A 6-week LIVE coaching call se...

How many times in your career have you really gotten support or structure to help you coach the mental game? You have athletes that struggle with confidence. You have athletes that get injured and have to be benched. You have athletes that get super nervous before games. This is a normal part of coaching, and a huge part of your job. And as a coach, I know you’re doing your best. So many of us try...

In this Mental Monday, I am giving you one simple question that you can ask yourself to help you take control of where you place your energy. This is a question I've been asking myself constantly (thanks to my therapist!) and it has helped me a ton. I know it can help you too. This episode is a reminder that sometimes the simplest mental hacks are the easiest to implement, and end up making the bi...

NOTE: In the month of July, we're reposting some of our top Mental Mondays because they're worth repeating. Unless you're the most zen person in the world, chances are, meditation isn't always easy for you. In today's Mental Monday, I'm here to tell you that you are not alone. This episode is designed to help you in your own meditation practice and give you tips as you guide others through their m...

I reconnected with my friend and colleague, Brooke Wyckoff, for what I thought would be a conversation about modern coaching, but ended up being a much deeper conversation about her battle with cancer.    Brooke is a former professional basketball player, and current Head Coach at Florida State. Even through chemotherapy and a double mastectomy, Brooke did not let her diagnosis slow her...

NOTE: In the month of July, we're reposting some of our top Mental Mondays because they're worth repeating. When we work with athletes, one of the first things we teach is how to do a reset ritual. In today's Mental Monday, I'm explaining why a reset ritual is important, how to practice one proactively, and how to apply it to any area of your life where you want to perform. Today's episode of The...

NOTE: In the month of July, we're reposting some of our top Mental Mondays because they're worth repeating. If YOU struggle with performance anxiety, it doesn't mean there's something wrong with you. It just means you’re human and you really care about your sport. It's time to teach athletes (and coaches) to understand, cope with, and even use performance anxiety to their benefit. In today's episo...

What can you do when you know your schedule is about to shift?    Perhaps you’re about to go into a season of chaos like a job change, summer vacation, the holidays, starting a business, or going back to school. Or maybe you’re about to quit your job, take maternity leave, or go on vacation and you know you’ll suddenly have a lot of time off (maybe too much time).   I’ve experi...

NOTE: In the month of July, we're reposting some of our top Mental Mondays because they're worth repeating. "Emotions shape, they don't just describe" In today's Mental Monday, I'm challenging you to think about the language you're using to describe the world around you, and how your words shape your experience. This episode is a firm reminder that your experience is never objective, and that can...

NOTE: In the month of July, we're reposting some of our top Mental Mondays because they're worth repeating. Today's lesson begins with the question: Where can you save your energy? High performers and athlete-minded people like you are willing to do the work, whatever it takes, to get where you want to go. But many accept unnecessary difficulty along the way. In today's episode of The Mindset Coac...