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.
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The Power of the Blue Button with DJ Hillier
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Building Character that Wins Championships with Robby Emery
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55:09Robby Emery is a sought-after dynamic conference speaker, pastor, and Director of Character Development for the University of Michigan Football Team. For the past 25 years Robby has been leading his communities with an engaging, inspiring, and practical approach all over the country. He’s also the author of a brand new book titled Pick Me: A Story …
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The Twin Thieves: What Really Sinks Championship Teams with Lucas Jadin and Steve Jones
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57:48Lucas Jadin is a professional mindset coach, keynote speaker, and best-selling author who empowers top business leaders, educators, and elite athletes to thrive under pressure. His mental skills training has elevated pro sports teams and Fortune 500 companies, helping them build resilience, connection, and world-class performance. Steve Jones is a …
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The Steal That Changed Everything with DJ Hillier
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Standards Over Scoreboards: The Real Work of Culture Change with Coach Jeff Choate
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57:11Coach Jeff Choate is one of the most respected minds in college football — known for his passion, authenticity, and leadership on and off the field. With a coaching journey that spans powerhouse programs like Florida, Washington, Boise State, Texas, and now as head coach at Nevada, he’s helped shape championship-level culture at every stop. In this…
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Chosen Suffering: The Path to Elite Performance with Coach Tom Ryan
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1:00:16Coach Tom Ryan is the head wrestling coach at The Ohio State University, where he led the Buckeyes to their first-ever NCAA team championship in 2015 and has consistently kept the program among the nation's elite. A two-time NCAA Coach of the Year and National Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee, Ryan has coached dozens of All-Americans and Olympians w…
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The Interview That Changed Everything with DJ Hillier
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How to Speak So People Remember You with Bill McGowan
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49:40Bill McGowan is the founder and CEO of Clarity Media Group, a two time Emmy Award winner and the best selling author of Pitch Perfect. He is the top global communications advisor to the leading names in business, tech, and entertainment, AI, sports, fashion, cyber security, beauty, media, and finance. He has coached the founders of Amazon, Meta, Tw…
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12,500 Days of Motivation: Dr. Rob Gilberts Success Hotline Journey
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1:01:12Dr. Rob Gilbert is a legendary sports psychologist, professor, and performance coach who has been inspiring athletes, coaches, and leaders for over four decades. He is best known as the voice behind the iconic Success Hotline, where he has delivered a motivational message every single day—without missing a beat—for over 12,500 consecutive days. A p…
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Chase What Matters and Find Joy in the Journey with Yogi Roth
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1:11:00Yogi Roth is a college football analyst, bestselling author, performance coach, and Emmy-nominated filmmaker who’s spent over 20 years studying what makes great athletes and leaders thrive. A former wide receiver at Pitt and assistant coach under Pete Carroll at USC, Yogi has worked with elite quarterbacks, champion teams, and high performers acros…
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Lessons from Legends: What the Great Ones Do Differently with Don Yaeger
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58:22Don Yaeger is an 11-time New York Times bestselling author, award-winning speaker, and longtime associate editor for Sports Illustrated. Over the past 30 years, he’s interviewed and profiled the greatest athletes, coaches, and leaders in the world — from Michael Jordan and John Wooden to Nick Saban and Pat Summitt. Today, Don is one of the most tru…
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How to Coach, Parent, and Lead for Life After Sport with Coach John Tauer
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1:12:26Coach John Tauer is a distinguished basketball coach at St. Thomas University with a doctorate in social psychology which provides him a unique blend of academic expertise and coaching prowess to the hardwoods. Coach Tauer has recently led St. Thomas's transition from Division III to Division I, he has established himself as an authority on sports …
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A Coaches Playbook for Psychological Safety
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56:16Dr. Amy Edmondson is the Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, a world-renowned expert on psychological safety, and the pioneering researcher who first identified and defined the concept. She is a #1 ranked management thinker by Thinkers50 and the award-winning author of several groundbreaking books including "The Fearl…
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Excellence Over Perfection with Coach Matthew Mitchell
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55:29Coach Matthew Mitchell is the all-time winningest coach in University of Kentucky women’s basketball history, leading the Wildcats to over 300 wins, three Elite Eight appearances, and securing SEC Coach of the Year honors three times. Known for his dynamic leadership and culture-driven approach, Mitchell built Kentucky into a national powerhouse du…
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The Secret to Building Great Teams with David Burkus
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53:38David Burkus is a highly sought-after international speaker and bestselling author. Since 2017, Burkus has been ranked multiple times as one of the world’s top business thought leaders. His insights on leadership and teamwork have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USA today and many more. David also has a Ted Talk t…
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From Underdog to Unstoppable: How Anthony Robles Became a National Champion
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31:43Anthony Robles is an NCAA Division I National Wrestling Champion who achieved extraordinary success despite being born with only one leg. As one of the most inspiring figures in sports history, Anthony dominated collegiate wrestling at Arizona State University, culminating in an undefeated senior season and national championship victory that showca…
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Beyond Championships: Tim Walton on Building Athletes Who Want to Excel
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1:04:08Tim Walton is the legendary head coach of Florida Gators softball, where he has led the program to two NCAA National Championships (2014, 2015). A member of the National Fastpitch Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Walton has amassed over 1,000 career victories while producing 42 All-Americans and maintaining one of the highest graduation rates in c…
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Beyond the Medals: How the Inner Game Built a Freestyle Skiing Legend with Kaya Turski
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57:18Kaya Turski is one of the most decorated freestyle skiers in X Games history, with 9 X Games medals, including 4 golds in Women’s Ski Slopestyle. A true pioneer in her sport, she made history in 2012 by landing the first-ever switch 1080 in women’s competition, setting a new standard for progression. Kaya also represented Team Canada at the 2014 So…
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How to Embrace Fear and Live a Legendary Life with Akshay Nanaviti
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1:02:07Akshay Nanavati is a Marine Corps veteran, ultra-endurance athlete, explorer, and bestselling author of Fearvana - a book so impactful that it was endorsed by the Dalai Lama. After overcoming drug addiction, PTSD, and suicidal thoughts, Akshay transformed his life by embracing suffering and pushing the limits of human endurance. He has run 167 mile…
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From Worst to First: How JC Deacon Rebuilt Florida Golf into a National Champion
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1:00:02JC Deacon is the head coach of the premiere Florida Gators men’s golf team where has won multiple SEC championships and a national championship in 2023. As a former professional golfer himself, Deacon brings a deep understanding of the mental and strategic aspects of the game and is able to help his players when it matters most. Topics -Initial rea…
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Coaching for Significance with Bruce Brown
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54:49Bruce Brown is the Director of Proactive Coaching where he brings over 35 years of experience as a teacher, coach, and athletic administrator across junior high, high school, junior college, and collegiate levels. Bruce has delivered in-person presentations to over 1.5 million people around the world. In addition to coaching and speaking, Bruce has…
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Powerful Strategies from the World’s Best Storyteller Matthew Dicks
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57:20Matthew Dicks is a world champion storyteller, best selling author, and educator. Matthew’s has books have been translated in over 25 different languages, won 60 Moth Story Slam Competitions, and seven journalist awards for writing. Matthew travels the country working closely with companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Salesfoce, Lego, Smucker’s…
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Courage over Confidence with Travis Thomas
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1:03:06For over 20 years, Travis Thomas has performed as an improvisational comedian, performance coach, and corporate training specialist. His coaching practice combines the principles of improvisation and personal performance to help athletes and organizations with mindset, culture, and collaboration. He is also the author of two books, Live, Yes And! a…
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Life Lessons Beyond the Game with Hall of Fame Coach Sherri Coale
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1:05:33Sherri Coale is a Hall of Fame basketball coach, author, and speaker known for her impacting lives on and off of the court. As the head coach of the University of Oklahoma women’s basketball team for 25 seasons, Sherri led the Sooners to 19 consecutive NCAA tournaments and three Final Fours appearances. She accumulated over 500 wins and is one of t…
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Secret Non-Verbal Strategies for Success with Blake Eastman
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1:13:29Blake Eastman is a leading expert in nonverbal communication, founder of The Nonverbal Group, and a former adjunct psychology professor at the City University of New York. With a deep background in behavioral analysis, Blake has dedicated the past decade to studying human interactions, body language, and deception detection. Blake has worked with e…
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The Insane Power of your Words with DJ Hillier
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Wisdom from 40 Years of Coaching with Ray Bechard
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1:09:55Rey Bechard is the former Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at the University of Kansas where he spent past 27 years transforming the program into a national contender. During his 27 year career Coach Bechard led Kansas to its first ever final four, was named Big 12 Coach of the Year four times, and was inducted into the Kansas Volleyball Hall of Fame.…
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How Great Teams Operate with Scott Tannenbaum
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1:03:17Scott Tannenbaum is an organizational psychologist, researcher, and author known for his work on team effectiveness, leadership, and workplace performance. He’s advised over 600 organizations, including fortune 500 companies, military special forces, and healthcare teams. Scott is also the co-author of Teams That Work: The Seven Drives of Team Effe…
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Lesson from a Legend: Coach Tim Corbin’s Secrets to Sustained Success
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1:03:27Tim Corbin has been coaching baseball for the past 40 years. In 2003 Tim transformed Vanderbilt into a powerhouse, winning national championships in 2014 and 2019. Known for his relentless commitment to player development, culture, and leadership, Corbin has built a program that emphasizes excellence both on and off of the field. His willingness to…
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