The Elite Performance Podcast

Itamar’s personal account of the unprecedented situation in Israel, the Hammas terror attacks against innocent civilians and his frameworks on maintaining a winning mindset during crisis, chaos and dark times.  The difference between acute and chronic stress and how to handle each  How to be useful during times of crisis  How to effectively support and communicate with those affected by crisis + a...

This is a classic episode from The Elite Foundations archives. Itamar and Dr. Emil go into a deep dive into the subject of boundaries. Setting boundaries has been a very real struggle that Itamar consistently sees in his clients. Listen in for Itamar’s unexpected take on why most people fail to set and maintain their boundaries. We cover:  Why setting boundaries is a waste of time and what to do i...

In a case study/workshop episode we cover who needs to put a chip on their shoulder and who probably needs to let go of the one they already have. We cover: The one question that helped three 7-8 figure entrepreneurs become cooler operators What’s “Harder than pushing harder” How to judge if you should or shouldn’t let go of the chip on your shoulder To access the resources mentioned in the episod...

In a case study/workshop episode we explore why we struggle to get others to respect our boundaries and how we each have a different “frustration line” that can cause resentment.  In this episode we cover: A 7 step framework to set better boundaries, have them respected and get more of what you want out of life and business. The power of being frustrated at a situation instead of a person. The 4 r...

In this episode, Rory, a graduate of The Arena Mindset Accelerator joins Itamar and Emil. Rory talks about the transformation he had and how he came to terms with the fact that he didn’t need to become more, but just realized that he already is more than he gives himself credit for. As a trained therapist himself, the co-founder of Counselling Tutor, and an award-winning educator Rory also shared...

In this episode Itamar speaks with special guest Andy Morgan, founder of Ripped Body.com, about why you can’t hack the foundational discipline and relying on shortcuts leads to mental fragility.  “People don't want to take responsibility for actually helping themselves out there hoping from some external fix can save themselves.” In today’s episode we cover: Why biohacking becomes a dependency tha...

“I’ve known for some time that I’m going to eventually remove them but…” A lot of us want to be better leaders. But sometimes we confuse the trees from the forest. In today’s episode we talk about: How to not get trapped by a bad employee How to empower the #1 asset in your business  Why time is not your most valuable resource

“I’m afraid to promote my product because I’m afraid someone will say it’s not good enough and I’ll get exposed.”  Not knowing through what tints we see the world through can hurt us.  Just like not being aware that you’re overly pessimistic or overly optimistic can be dangerous, so can not being aware that you have Imposter syndrome. It can cause you to over exaggerate certain valid logical conce...

In this special episode Itamar is Interviewed by Andre Lugo, a specialist in behavior change and theory of constraints. After researching Itamar’s system, Andre reached out with what he put together. The interview ranges from Andre himself being vulnerable in the hot seat and getting coached to breaking down: Why you should clarify your goals before working on your mindset How to recognize the poi...

Julian had a 7 figure SEO company but he was in his words “doing too much, being burnt out and not being efficient”. He joins today’s podcast to share the 2 main levers that allowed him to grow revenue and profit in his company while reducing staff and creating a more calm and focused environment. Tune in to learn what specific data can resolve emotional struggles in business and why resolving a f...

“Is this the logical thing to do or is this me resorting to what’s comfortable again?” Realizing that we’ve been playing small can light a fire in us to go big… To take our life and business to the next level.  But we have to make sure that we control the flame and that emotional excitement doesn’t override our logic. In today’s installment of The Coaching Series we are joined by Chris, who’s deci...

Sherry Walling, joins us to talk about grief, managing stress and her new book “Touching Two Worlds”. Sherry warns against common pitfalls around loss to be cautious of. Things such as building an identity around losses and feeling entitled to certain behaviors or privileges because of them.  We also cover acute vs chronic stress and when is the right time to process loss. To learn more about Sher...

Does beating yourself up to go harder get you better results? In today’s podcast John Ainsworth, an Arena Alumni, joins us to share the steps he took to understand and then let go of the chip on his shoulder and how that’s created 4 consecutive record breaking months. We talk about distorted views of reality, why a lot of entrepreneurs believe they’re intrinsically lazy and the ineffective ways th...

Max Hertan, a former 1:1 client of Itamar’s joins us for today’s episode. He touches on his journey to building an 8 figure agency, but we really dive into the meatier and more personal aspects of life and growth. Why some avoid it, why some don’t accept a part of the process and why external missions have an expiration date for high achievers. Max also shares his perspective on how he lives a hap...

“What will others think?... What does this say about me?... And does this mean I’m a failure?” Sometimes we know that the effective long term thing to do will require us to take a momentary dip. But we resist leaning into it because of fears around what others will think and what we’ll think of ourselves. In today’s episode we share a 1:1 coaching session Itamar had with a client. The client is a...

Are you going about creating clarity from the outside in or from the inside out? In today’s episode Itamar and Dr. Emil breakdown the most common mistake that stops entrepreneurs from getting clarity on what they truly want. They cover: How to avoid mimetic desire Internal feelings vs. External accomplishments and goal The powerful “announcement” question To get the complimentary micro course ment...

Is the reason you’re not taking action a valid logical concern or simply an emotional worry? In today’s episode Itamar shares the Mindset framework he uses to help clients figure out the most effective path to achieve what they want and have the confidence to action the plan. Key points covered: The 2 questions that clarify the path of least (technical) resistance Emotional Worry vs. Logical Conce...

When you boil it down, mindset is an access issue. Usually, optimizing for external approval causes us to live in fear and play small. I.e. we only access a bit of our potential. In today’s podcast, we cover a case study of Dave, a client of Itamar who had a fear of judgment and abandonment and how he overcame it by optimizing for pride instead. They also share the exact mindset tool he used to: 1...

“It was the ugliest, scariest and ultimately the biggest and most rewarding work of my life” In today's episode Ian Horley, a client of Itamar’s joins the podcast to share his transformation on how both his personal life and business have skyrocketed. He opens the kimono and shares his 7 step roadmap on how he was able to shed the need to prove others wrongs and is finally able to focus on what he...

The podcast is growing and first off I want to say thank you. Thank you for downloading and trusting me with your time and attention. Our goal is always to give the most helpful tools in as concise a manner as possible and we want to share these tools with more entrepreneurs and high achievers. In short we’re looking to have me go on other podcasts and help spread the word. If you run a podcast an...

Who’s the one person you should crave respect from? What does failure mean about you? Is discomfort a valid sign or a part of the journey? In today’s episode Itamar and Dr. Emil summarize the main lessons from the Arena Mindset Accelerator cohort that wrapped up in Q4 of 2022. They share the 4 main points that the Alumni emphasized helped them make a massive shift.  P.S. If you want to join the ne...

Why do we not do the simple things that we know will lead us to success? In today’s episode Itamar shares a recent experience of his. How he recognized an insecurity was pulling him to act in ways that didn’t serve him or his business. Itamar and Dr. Emil cover: 1) How to spot the root issue of why we sometimes overcomplicate things 2) "Why a man who knows his insecurities is a powerful one."

Will your new year's resolution actually make it easier for you to succeed or will it make it more difficult? Will it create a smoother environment that will result in “an upward spiral” or will it end up creating more friction to an already maxed out system? In today’s episode Itamar and Dr. Emil cover what to do to actually create a new you in 2023. How to avoid failure as your new year's motiva...

A follow up to the previous podcast. Itamar and Dr. Emil go more in depth on 2 main issues: 1) The Recruiting Method that is a prerequisite to having tough yet productive conversations. 2) The difference between you being rude or standing up to someone else who isn’t being considerate. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3vzkXYx Connect with Itamar: - Sign up for "3 Quick Ideas Tuesday" (weekly 2 minute new...

Have you ever noticed how people start acting like kids when they visit their family? Even the best of us can revert back to old thought patterns, behaviors and even identities.   In this holiday-relevant episode Itamar and Dr. Emil discuss this important topic. How to enjoy your family holiday without having a mindset regression.   They cover the two main things to be aware of: 1) How to deal wit...