The Mindset Advantage

Ashley Merryman is an author, speaker, and expert in human behavior, best known for her work on the science of achievement, motivation, and parenting. She co-authored NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children and Top Dog: The Science of Winning and Losing. Ashley has also contributed to major publications such as The New York Times , The Washington Post , and Time Magazine , and has appeared on nu...

Trevor Ragan is the founder of the Learning Lab - an educational website designed to unpack and share the science of learning and development. Trevor has worked with professional, college and olympic sports teams, Fortune 50 companies, prisons, and in hundreds of schools across the country. His workshops are designed to help people understand and apply important principles of development, in order...

Are you a coach that’s stepping into a brand new role with a new team? Or maybe a seasoned coach that is looking for some guidance on how to create and sustain a championship culture? This week’s podcast episode is for you! Jeff Janssen is a leading expert in sports psychology, specializing in helping athletes, coaches, and teams maximize their performance and mental resilience. With decades of ex...

2024 was another phenomenal year of podcasts for the Mindset Advantage. 64 total episodes jammed packed with life lessons and wisdom from some of the best in the world to help YOU attack the gap from where you are now to where you want to be.  This week, DJ is going to take you through the #1 exercise he does with all of his clients and teams he consults with, the MVP process. This exercise will h...

Dr. Jeff Wetzler is an expert on adult learning and leadership development. He brings over 25 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur, operating executive, and advisor to top corporate leaders around the world. He is co-founder and a board member of Transcend, former Chief Learning Officer of Teach For America, and a two-time author. Jeff’s career is dedicated to unlocking human potential...

Lonni Alameda is one of the most accomplished and respected coaches in collegiate softball history. As the head coach of Florida State University’s softball program since 2009, she has led the Seminoles to unprecedented success, including a national championship in 2018 and multiple Women’s College World Series appearances. Known for her innovative approach, next level player development, and inte...

Kerri Walsh Jennings is widely regarded as the greatest female volleyball player of all time. A three-time Olympic gold medalist and one-time bronze medalist in beach volleyball, she formed a legendary partnership with Misty May, winning 112 consecutive matches and dominating the sport for over a decade. Kerri has also won numerous Wold Championships, AVP titles, and FIVB tournaments. Beyond her i...

Coach Jim Schlossnagle is a highly accomplished collegiate baseball coach, currently serving as the head coach at the University of Texas. Renowned for his leadership and commitment to character development, Jim led TCU to five College World Series appearances, has accumulated over 900 career wins, and is one of the most respected figures in all of college baseball.  Topics -When Jim knew he wante...

Imagine spending eleven years interviewing, researching, conversing, and combing through the best sports teams in the past 200 years in hopes to find a common thread amongst the best of the best. That’s exactly what Sam Walker did. Sam Walker is an author, journalist, and leadership expert best known for his book The Captain Class, which explores the traits of exceptional team captains and their r...

Imagine playing in front of a roaring, jam packed stadium, with fans yelling and screaming at the top of their lungs doing anything everything they can to try and get you to lose your focus and make a mistake. Or, imagine yourself getting your first real shot at the big leagues and suffering a season ending injury. Or, imagine yourself getting into an unexplainable slump where you can’t do simple...

Imagine flying 400 miles per hour in a jet and being only arms length away from three other jets as you fly in front of thousands of people watching. Knowing that one slight mistake on your end could be the difference between life and death for you and your teammates.  When the stakes are that high, trust is a must! This situation is very familiar for my guest this week, Captain George Dom.  Georg...

Imagine you get a phone call today requesting you to speak at an event in just three days to an audience of 45 of your ideal clients, customers, or closest friends. What would you say? Hopefully you would say yes! But would you be prepared? Would you feel confident? Would you be excited about the opportunity?  Using speaking to grow your business is a wonderful skill to possess and continue to imp...