The Mindset Advantage

What if confidence isn’t where you start? What if confidence is where you arrive? Athletes often believe they need to feel confident before they can perform at their best. But in this episode, DJ challenges that belief and breaks down where confidence actually comes from. You’ll learn why action comes before confidence, how keeping promises to yourself builds self-trust, and what to do when pressu...

Sarah Martin is currently the starting goalkeeper and captain for the women’s soccer team at the University of Minnesota. During her three years as a starter for the Gophers, Sarah has consistently been one of the top performers in goal. She’s recorded numerous shutouts, earned Academic All-Big Ten honors, and worked her way into the Minnesota record books, where she currently ranks third all-time...

Join DJ in this solo podcast as he breaks down how perspective can become your superpower! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach  Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40books Subscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.yo...

Brody Brecht is a right-handed pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization and one of the top arms in their system. The former two-sport Iowa Hawkeye left as the program's career strikeout leader and was taken 38th overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, the highest any Iowa player has gone since 1990. He throws a fastball that has touched 100 and a slider scouts call the best in the system. He'...

Join DJ as he concludes a three part series on lessons learned from the greatest coaches in the country!  In case you missed it! Part 1: How Great Coaches Give Feedback: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mi-fit-podcast/id1420211275?i=1000775596549 Part 2: How Great Coaches Handle Winning and Losing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-advantage/id1420211275?i=1000776542586 NO FAC...

Cori Close has been the head coach of UCLA women's basketball since 2011. In 2026 she led the Bruins to the program's first NCAA national championship, beating South Carolina 79-51 to cap a 37-1 season. She's the only coach in program history with 300-plus career wins, and after 15 years being mentored by John Wooden, she's become one of the sport's clearest voices on coac...

7x National Champion Coach Valorie Kondos Field and I catch up and talk about my latest book and all things coaching! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach  Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40books Subscribe to our NEW YouT...

Join DJ for the second episode of this special series breaking down the major lessons he's learned from interviewing hall of fame coaches! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach  Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40books...

Greg McKeown has written two New York Times bestsellers: Essentialism, The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, voted by Goodreads as the number one leadership and success book to read in a lifetime, and Effortless, Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Together, they've sold more than three million copies and been published in over 40 languages. Greg is one of the most sought after public speakers...

Join DJ as he unpacks 12 communication patterns from elite coaches! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach  Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40books Subscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MindsetAdvan...

Dr. Ron Friedman is an award winning psychologist who helps leaders build high performing teams. He is the bestselling author or The Best Place to Work and Decoding Greatness, and the founder of Superteams, INC where he delivers keynotes, workshops, and executive advisory services to senior leaders around the world.  Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach  D...

Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach  Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40books Subscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtub...

Jon Gordon is an 18x best selling author and thought leader who impacts millions of people each year with his books, talks, podcasts, and messages. He is a top keynote speaker and leadership consultant to CEO’s, championship coaches and teams, school districts, healthcare systems, and nonprofits. -Why teammates are forever & the seven commitments of a great team -Why it’s imperative to play th...

Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach  Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40books Subscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtub...

Jeff Jones is a performance coach with 20 years of collegiate experience at Arkansas State, Boise State, Auburn, and Appalachian State — including conference championships in the Sun Belt, SEC, and WAC, 11 bowl appearances, and a trip to the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. He is the author of The Intentional Edge and creator of the 10-Rep Framework, a system designed to build mental toughness...

Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach  Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40books Subscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtub...

Garry Ridge served as CEO of WD-40 Company for 25 years and was named by Inc. magazine as one of the world's Top 10 Most Admired CEOs.  During his tenure, he helped grow WD-40 from a $300 million to a $3.6 billion company while maintaining an impressive 93% employee engagement score.  Today, as founder and CEO of The Learning Moment, Garry delivers his inspiring message to audiences and coach...

Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach  Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40books Subscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtub...

Doug Lemov is the author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion and The Coach's Guide to Teaching . He is a Managing Director at Uncommon Schools, a high-performing nonprofit charter school network, where he trains educators and school leaders. His books have sold more than one million copies worldwide. His work focuses on studying the techniques of the most effective teachers...

Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach  Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40books Subscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtub...

Jacie Hoyt is the head women's basketball coach at Oklahoma State University. In four seasons with the Cowgirls, she has already established herself as one of the best coaches in the Big 12 — leading OSU to three NCAA Tournament appearances in four seasons, including a 25-win campaign in 2024-25 that ranks among the best seasons in program history. In 2025-26 she secured the program's fi...

Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach  Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40books Subscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtub...

Tanner Morgan is the winningest quarterback in University of Minnesota history. He set 15 school records including the all time marks for career passing efficiency and completion percentage. His 2019 season ranks among the greatest in program history and cemented his legacy as one of the most decorated Gophers to ever take the field. After his playing days Tanner now serves as Executive Director o...

Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach  Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests: www.djhillier.com/40books Subscribe to our NEW YouTube channel: https://www.youtub...

Kyle Schwartz is a teacher, author, and keynote speaker best known for founding the #IWishMyTeacherKnew movement. In her first year of teaching, she asked her students a simple question — "What do you wish your teacher knew?" — a moment that sparked a national conversation about the realities students face and how schools can be more supportive. She is the author of two books: I Wish My...