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How can anyone, regardless of their background, develop lasting confidence?Confidence isn't something you're born with—it's a skill you build, and Dr. Nate Zinsser has spent his career helping elite athletes, military leaders, and business professionals master it. In this episode, he shares lessons from his work with NFL star Eli Manning, Olympic athletes, and West Point cadets, revealing how anyone can develop unshakable self-belief.Dr. Nate Zinsser is a mental performance coach, author The Confident Mind, and a longtime director at West Point's Performance Psychology Program. Topics explored in this episode: (02:00) The Foundation of Confidence- Why some people embrace coaching while others resist it.(10:30) The Making of a Performance Psychologist- How wrestling and martial arts shaped Nate's approach to confidence.(20:45) Training the Mind - How the military and top athletes develop mental resilience.- The story of Olympic bobsledder Jill Bakken and her confidence breakthrough.(30:20) The Eli Manning Mindset Shift- How Eli Manning transformed from an uncertain quarterback to a Super Bowl MVP.- The specific mental habits that made him a clutch performer.- Why reframing struggles can lead to a breakthrough.- The bus driver lesson: Changing your mind to change your day.Thanks to Dr. Nate Zinsser for being on the show! Learn more about Nate on https://www.natezinsser.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-zinsser-35349010/ Get Nate's book, The Confident Mind: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1847942946/ Bill Gallagher, Scaling Coach and host of the Scaling Up Business podcast, is an international business coach who works with C-Suite leaders to achieve breakthrough growth. Join Bill in the Growth Navigator Coaching Program: https://ScalingCoach.com/workshop Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/BillGallBill on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/@BillGallagherScalingCoach Visit https://ScalingUp.com to learn more about Verne Harnish, our team of Scaling Up Coaches, and the Scaling Up Performance Platform, which includes coaching, learning, software, and summit. We share how the fastest-growing companies succeed where so many others fail. We help leadership teams with the biggest decisions around people, strategy, execution, and cash so that they can scale up successfully and beat the odds of business growth. Did you enjoy today's episode? If so, then please leave a review! Help other business leaders discover Scaling Up Business with Bill Gallagher so they, too, can benefit from the ideas shared in these podcasts.Subscribe via Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PGhWPJSubscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PKe00uBill on Facebook:

Dr. Nate Zinsser, renowned performance psychology expert, former director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy, author, keynote speaker, and consultant joins me on this episode. For 30 years, Nate was the director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S. Army. He has been a sports psychology mentor for Olympic medalists, surgeons, entrepreneurs, military personnel, and elite athletes, including two-time Super Bowl Champion Eli Manning. His speaking clients have included well known organizations such as GE, Facebook, McDonald's, and Staples, and he's been featured by ESPN, MSNBC, BBC, USA Today, New York Times, and other media outlets. Topics we cover include confidence, the 5 misconceptions of confidence, why we need to win the inner battle first, creating a mental bank account, and more. Get connected with Nate: Website: https://www.natezinsser.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathaniel.zinsser LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nate-zinsser-35349010/ Purchase of copy of The Confident Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Confident-Mind-Battle-Tested-Unshakable-Performance/dp/0063014831 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324  Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ  Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call. Enjoy, thanks for listening, and please share with a friend!

The words of wisdom from Eli Manning's Former Coach from First Victory to Positive Mental Deposits, and More Investing is very much an emotional, inner game, where lack of confidence, doubt, and worry can get in the way of execution and success. When I came across the book and work of my today's guest, I knew I had to sit down and talk to him more, and with a little bit of luck and his great generosity, record this very special hour-long conversation that made me think, and act differently since we spoke. Doctor Nate Zinsser is a renowned performance psychology expert who has taught three generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to master the art of confidence and mental toughness. Dr. Zinsser is the director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the most comprehensive mental-training program in the country, where, since 1992, he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S. Army. He also has been the sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes, including two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions. He earned his PhD in sport psychology from the University of Virginia. https://www.natezinsser.com/ Dr Z's wonderful book is called: **The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance —** I read it in over a few evenings, and I could barely put it down. Today, we discuss how confidence is about how we think about what happens to us, not what actually happens. Dr. Z. shares that the 'first victory' is winning in your mind before taking action. My guest emphasizes that practice brings inconsistent and delayed returns, but it is crucial for improvement. We explore that societal factors often undermine confidence and discourage uniqueness. Our discussion highlights that patience is necessary in the pursuit of improvement. Be patient and trust the process, as consistent practice leads to growth and progress. Dr. Z. suggests that you find joy in the journey and take pride in the quality of your work and the progress you make. Today we learn that depositing positive thoughts and memories in your mental bank account builds confidence and certainty. Our conversation reveals that you should view setbacks as isolated incidents and temporary experiences, rather than judgments of your abilities. My guest points out that you can use memories of effort, success, and progress as cleaner burning fuel for motivation. Dr. Z. advises that you strive for excellence without demanding perfection and focus on doing the best you can with what you have. Stay tuned until the end when my guest concludes that success is defined as self-satisfaction derived from knowing you did your best with the tools and talents you have. Podcast Program – Disclosure Statement Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies.  Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.  Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives, and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for any individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation.  Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

What's your fitness goal? In this episode, Alison Jane is in conversation with Dr. Joanna Morrissey, Associate Professor, and Chair of the Sport, Exercise & Performance Psychology Program at the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay and Carol and Megan who are fitness instructors at Jazzercise in Green Bay, WI on the topic of fitness goals. Tune in for tips, motivation, and more!

In this episode, Adam Barfoot, M.Ed., LPC-MHSP, talks with performance psychologist Dr. Nate Zinsser about the concept of the first victory, building and protecting confidence, being curious about imperfections and mistakes, using selective attention, training and strengthening mental filters, managing our mental bank account, the sewer cycle and the success cycle of how our thinking affects our emotions and therefore affects our performance, and how choosing confidence makes all the difference in the journey of growth. Dr. Nate Zinsser is a renowned performance psychology expert who has taught three generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to master the art of confidence and mental toughness. Dr. Zinsser is the director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the most comprehensive mental-training program in the country, where, since 1992, he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S. Army. He has also been the sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes, including two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions. He has been a consultant for the FBI Academy, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and the New York City Fire Department. He earned his PhD in sport psychology from the University of Virginia. Adam's Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adam-barfoot-chattanooga-tn/962913 Instagram: @counselingandfunctionalfitness Email: counselingandfunctionalfitness@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/counselingandfitness/support

Dr. Nate Zinsser is the Director of West Point's Performance Psychology Program, a Mental Performance Coach, and an author. Nate has coached some of the US Army's best and brightest for 3 decades alongside world champion NBA, NHL, NFL, and track & field stars to fulfil their potential and create true confidence. Buy The Confident Mind - https://amzn.to/3H8l3dg Check out Nate's website - https://www.natezinsser.com/ My links: Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/jamesbrackin/1?month=2023-09 ✉️ The Mindful Minute: https://chipper-writer-4912.ck.page/29fea0fd59

Jen Schumacher is currently the mental performance consultant for Northwestern University's football program. Previously she was the Assistant Director of the Performance Psychology program at West Point Military Academy. She is also a professional speaker and provides training for elite performers in many fields, whether ultra-endurance athletes or Fortune 100 executives. Our discussion focuses on an introduction to sports psychology, how it applies to endurance sports, and how to create a regular practice that will allow you to reap the benefits. Some of the topics we touch on include: Jen's background & the goals of the Performance Psychology Program at West Point The best way for endurance runners to get started with performance psychology Common mistakes for athletes using mindset training The best approach to tackling the mental skills we seek as runners How to avoid the comparison trap and turn it into something positive How Jen applied performance psychology to her own ultra-endurance swimming My conversation with Jen with help make sports psychology more accessible for everyone. The more regularly you can make it a part of your own training, the better the results will be! Links & Resources from the Show: Enroll in our complimentary mindset course Listen to a podcast about mental toughness and skill building Learn more about specific mental toughness for runners strategies Enroll in Mindset Mastery Thank you Lagoon! Our newest sponsor is Lagoon, maker of the most comfortable pillow I've ever used. And that's no hyperbole. I'm pleasantly surprised every night I lie down because this pillow is just perfect for me. Since I know that sleep is the #1 recovery tool at my disposal, I'm taking it a lot more seriously. I took their sleep quiz to find the right pillow for my body size and sleeping position at. It only takes 2 minutes and you'll find the type of pillow that will work best for you. I'm using the Fox and absolutely loving it. A big reason why is because it's adjustable. Since you can add or remove fill to get your alignment right, it's a great way to optimize the most important way you can become a better runner that isn't training: sleep. We all know how important sleep is. It's the best recovery tool that you have at your disposal - better than compression, ice, heat, massage, or anything else you can think of. Sleep is when the magic happens and your sleep quality matters. Take your rest and recovery to the next level with Lagoon and get 15% off your purchase with code strengthrunning here. Thank you DrinkLMNT! A big thanks to DrinkLMNT for their support of this episode! They make electrolyte drinks for athletes and low-carb folks with no sugar, artificial ingredients, or colors. They are offering a free gift with your purchase at DrinkLMNT. And this does NOT have to be your first purchase. You'll get a sample pack with every flavor so you can try them all before deciding what you like best.  DrinkLMNT's products have some of the highest sodium concentrations that you can find. Anybody who runs a lot knows that sodium, as well as other electrolytes like magnesium and potassium, are essential to our performance and how we feel throughout the day. My favorite flavor is watermelon salt, but citrus salt is also a banger. I'm drinking one a day now to help me get enough fluids in our dry Colorado air. It's tasty and delicious and I find that I'm not peeing every 45 minutes throughout the day, which might be an indication I wasn't eating enough sodium. There's now mounting evidence that higher sodium intake levels are not unhealthy – and athletes need substantially more than your typical sedentary person. Of course, ask your doctor if you're worried. But for those athletes running outside in the heat, an electrolyte replacement makes a lot of sense. So check out DrinkLMNT to try their new flavor or get a free sampler pack.

#460: Mental toughness is the bedrock of starting a business, growing a multimillion-dollar portfolio, investing in real estate, crushing your debt, retiring early. Today's guest, Dr. Nate Zinsser, mentors elite athletes, soldiers and executives in confidence and mental toughness. He is the sports psychology mentor for two-time Superbowl MVP Eli Manning and the Director of the Performance Psychology Program at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He's mentored the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers and NCAA teams, and has been a consultant for the FBI Academy, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and the NYC Fire Department. He holds a PhD in sports psychology from the University of Virginia. In today's episode, we discuss how to develop the type of mental toughness and confidence that can help you grow your investments, start a business, take risks in your career, make offers on houses, and overall master your financial life. For more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode460 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Nate Zinsser is an expert in the psychology of human performance who consults to individuals and organizations seeking a competitive edge. Dr. Zinsser has been at the forefront of applied sport psychology for over thirty years. Dr Zinsser's latest book, The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide for Unshakable Performance, was released in January 2022. Dr. Zinsser has been a regular consultant to the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Giants for twelve seasons and a keynote speaker for companies such as General Electric, Facebook, McDonald's, and Staples. Since 1992, Dr. Zinsser has directed a cutting edge applied sport psychology program at the United States Military Academy's Center for Enhanced Performance, personally conducting over seventeen thousand individual training sessions and seven hundred team training sessions for cadets seeking the mental edge for athletic, academic, and military performance. Dr. Zinsser has a PhD in sport psychology from the University of Virginia. In this episode, Nate and Cindra talk about: The 5 misconceptions of confidence The difference between the success cycle and the sewer cycle 7 limiting beliefs and the “First Victory Alternative Belief” we should adopt instead How to be your “best and most honest friend” HIGH PERFORMANCE MINDSET SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: www.cindrakamphoff.com/557 FOLLOW CINDRA ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/cindrakamphoff/ TO FIND MORE INFORMATION ABOUT Dr. Z: Nate Zinsser - The Confident Mind  FOLLOW CINDRA ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/mentally_strong Love the show? Rate and review the show for Cindra to mention you on the next episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-performance-mindset-learn-from-world-class-leaders/id1034819901

My guest today is Dr. Jesse Michel. Jesse helps lead the Performance Psychology Program at Deloitte, where his team provides support and services to over 8500 principals, partners, and managing directors across the US. Previously, he spent four years as the mental skills coordinator for the Houston Astros, and another four years before that as the Lead Master Resilience Trainer at the Army's Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness Training Center. Simply put, he has a diverse background and a sharp skillset, and he poured out a ton of pearls of wisdom in this conversation! In this episode, Jesse shares how he has changed his mind to focus more on the environments we create. He riffs on the art and science of coaching, providing some actionable tools for anyone in leadership positions to use, and then closes with a discussion of how important high quality attention is to peak performers across disciplines.You can find more of Jesse here:Jesse on LinkedInJesse on TwitterMindset for Excellence

This week on the Mindset Advantage Podcast, I'm thrilled to throw back to my interview with Dr. Nate Zinsser. Dr. Zinsser is a world renowned psychology expert who has taught three generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to master the art of confidence and mental toughness. Dr. Zinsser is the director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the most comprehensive mental-training program in the country, where, since 1992 he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S Army. He has also been the sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes including two-time Super Bowl champion, Eli Manning as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions.Topics-Definition of confidence-Confidence vs. Competence-Anxiety and lack of confidence-Building your mental bank account-Overcoming negative self talk-Body language and confidence-Being confident in the unknown-3 ways to think, view, and overcome imperfectionsIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer it to a friend as that helps the show grow tremendously and also helps to bring on more amazing guests like Dr. Nate Zinsser

In today's episode, we speak with Dr. Melissa Streno about...What disordered eating might look like for endurance athletes Overcoming food fears using both psychological and nutrition approachesMental tools to help you battle "disordered eating talk"Dr. Melissa Streno earned a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (2015) and her M.A. in Sport and Performance Psychology (2010) from the University of Denver's Graduate School of Professional Psychology. She completed her pre-doctoral internship training with Psychological Resources for OU Student-Athletes (PROS) at The University of Oklahoma. Upon moving back to her native city of Denver, CO, Dr. Streno completed her postdoctoral fellowship within an eating disorder treatment program focusing on developing and leading a track designed specifically for athletes. She spent three years as a primary therapist in the eating disorder partial hospitalization program before venturing into full-time private practice with Lantern Psychology as a licensed psychologist in Colorado. She continues to teach as an Adjunct Professor in the Sport and Performance Psychology Program at the University of Denver as well.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.See you in the next episode!***Book a FREE 15 minute phone call:  https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/1 Week Real Food, Real Quick Meal Plan: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/1-week-real-food-real-quick-meal-plan/Low Energy Availability Bundle: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/low-energy-availability-lea-bundle/Nutrition for Soft Tissue Injury Mini-Course: https://nutritional-revolution.com/programs/nutrition-for-healing-soft-tissue-injuries/***MENTIONEDDr. Melissa StrenoEmail: mstreno@lanternpsychdenver.comIG: @lanternpsychdenverWebsite: https://www.lanternpsychdenver.com/At Last: Life After Sport Transition: https://amzn.to/3HBaMaEIG - Book: @atlastathleteMORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWNR10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

Confidence seems elusive. We do something that comes easily and we don't think twice about it. Or we try something new, experience setbacks, and question our capabilities. It leaves us thinking that confidence is something other people just seem to have. All the time. Performance psychologist Nate Zinsser knows that's just not true. For decades he's been working with Olympians, professional athletes, military leaders, and other high performers in his role as Director of West Point's Performance Psychology Program. What he's learned is that confidence is something we need to build, protect, and practice. In his book, The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance, he shares the methods he's developed to help us do just that. Reading Nate's book helped me realize just how many misconceptions we have about confidence. And they're the kind of misconceptions that can really hold us back. I think you'll enjoy the interview and I know you'll learn a lot from the book. Episode Links How I Avoid Burnout: A West Point Performance Psychologist A Psychologist Who Helps West Point Cadets Develop Mental Strength Shares 3 of His Best Tips Plateaus, Dips, and Leaps: Where to Look for Inventions and Discoveries During Skilled Performance When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut The Team Learn more about host, Gayle Allen, and producer, Rob Mancabelli, here. Support the Podcast If you like the show, please rate and review it on iTunes or wherever you subscribe, and tell a friend or family member about the show. Subscribe Click here and then scroll down to see a sample of sites where you can subscribe.

Dr. Nate Zinsser has taught 3 generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to master the art of confidence and mental toughness. He is the Director of Performance Psychology Program at US Military Academy at West Point, sports psychology mentor for 2XSuperBowl MVP Eli Manning, long time consultant to the NFL NY Giants and NHL Philadelphia Flyers. He has worked with Olympian's, NCAA Champions, FBI, NYFD, and the US Army recruiting command to truly understand and become “mentally tough.” He is also a former state wrestling champion, elite level mountaineer, lifetime practitioner of Japanese karate and meditative disciplines. Doc Z is truly a mindset expert! Natezinsser.com

Whether you're on an athletic team, a sales force, or a symphony orchestra, you better be honest about what you think about yourself. What you think about yourself and what you think about all the things that happen day by day, that's what constitutes your confidence.” These are the words of today's guest. Dr. Nate Zinsser is a world renowned psychology expert who teaches how to develop the self-belief essential for world class performance. He has taught three generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to master the art of confidence and mental toughness. Dr. Zinsser is the director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the most comprehensive mental-training program in the country, where for thirty years he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S Army. He has also been the sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes including two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions.  Dr. Zinsser is the author of the critically acclaimed book The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakeable Performance and today he will share with us how we can train the mental skills that underlie excellence in any human performance. In this episode with Dr. Zinsser, you'll discover: -What is the first victory we need to achieve before anything else?...03:14 -How Dr. Z defines confidence...05:02 -Confidence and competence contrasted...11:40 -How paying attention to our shortcomings actually improves performance....15:44 -Your body will do what your brain is full of...19:15 -Biggest pitfalls peak performers must overcome...26:50 -When someone says they're nervous, this is what's happening in their mind...34:22 -Addressing the fear of failure...37:40 -Why being socialized to the norms of society is a formula for mediocrity...41:30 -Why protecting your confidence is so vital to your success...48:15 -Dr. Z's best personal practice...54:40 Resources mentioned: https://www.natezinsser.com (Dr. Zinsser's website) https://www.amazon.com/Confident-Mind-Battle-Tested-Unshakable-Performance/dp/0063014831 (The Confident Mind by Dr. Zinsser)

Dr. Duncan Simpson joined IMG in January 2017 is now providing the mental conditioning services for tennis, golf, and soccer. Dr. Simpson was at Barry University in Miami where he served as an Associate Professor in Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Program. Originally from England, he received his Ph.D in Sport Psychology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Simpson is a Certified Consultant with the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (CC-AASP). Since 2005 he has been conducting mental skills training with athletes and coaches from a range of sports and varying in talent and ability from beginners to professional/Olympic athletes, including NCAA D-I, II, & III student-athletes. Find out more about Dr. Duncan Simpson and IMG Academy at https://www.imgacademy.com/people/dr-duncan-simpson.

Dr. Nate Zinsser has spent his career training the minds of the U.S. Military Academy's cadets as they prepare to lead and perform when the stakes are the very highest.  Not only this, he's coached world-class athletes like two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, numerous Olympic medalists, professional ballerinas, and other athletes, teaching them to overcome pressure and succeed on the biggest stages. Dr. Zinsser's book is called “The Confident Mind” and as soon as I started to read it, I knew I had to find a way to get him on this podcast. Because if you want to build a winning team, you need to start by building confidence.  Get a copy of Dr. Z's book “The Confident Mind”: https://amzn.to/3SE9TTt  Order your copy of “The Secret Society of Success” on Audible: https://adbl.co/3uSHzTs

This week on the MiFit Podcast i'm thrilled to interview Dr. Nate Zinsser. Dr. Zinsser is a world renowned psychology expert who has taught three generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to master the art of confidence and mental toughness. Dr. Zinsser is the director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the most comprehensive mental-training program in the country, where, since 1992 he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S Army. He has also been the sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes including two-time Super Bowl champion, Eli Manning as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions.Topics-Definition of confidence-Confidence vs. Competence-Anxiety and lack of confidence-Building your mental bank account-Overcoming negative self talk-Body language and confidence-Being confident in the unknown-3 ways to think, view, and overcome imperfectionsIf you enjoyed this show be sure to leave a rating, review, and refer it to a friend as that helps the show grow tremendously and also helps to bring on more amazing guests like Dr. Nate Zinsser

Nate Zinsser reveals practices that athletes and military cadets use to overcome pressure and build the confidence to perform anytime and anywhere. — YOU'LL LEARN — 1) Why confidence is a skill–not a quality 2) How to make affirmations work for you 3) What to do when you feel unmotivated Subscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep744 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT NATE — Dr. Nate Zinsser is the Director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the most comprehensive mental training program in the country, where, since 1992, he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S. Army. He also has been the sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes, including two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions. He has been a consultant for the FBI Academy, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and the Fire Department of New York. He earned his Ph.D. in sport psychology from the University of Virginia and his senior black belt rank from Shotokan Karate of America. • Book: The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance • Website: DrNateZinsser.com — RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Talking Yourself Out of Exhaustion • Study: “The Psychology of Change: Self-Affirmation and Social Psychological Intervention” by Geoffrey Cohen and David Sherman (PDF download) • Book: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson • Past episode: 357: The Six Morning Habits of High Performers with Hal Elrod — THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • LinkedIn Jobs. Find quality hires fast with a free job posting at LinkedIn.com/beawesome. • Athletic Greens. Support your health with my favorite greens supplement. Free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 travel packs when you purchase from athleticgreens.com/awesome. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Confidence, or the lack of it, is the ultimate deal maker or breaker, and no one is immune from its tenuous presence. Whether just starting your career or leading a large organization, and everything in between, your ability to learn, improve, and apply confidence makes all the difference in your desired achievement. In this conversation with the Director of Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy West Point, you will learn how to understand confidence, build it, protect it, and rely upon it when your performance matters most.

Confidence, or the lack of it, is the ultimate deal maker or breaker, and no one is immune from its tenuous presence. Whether just starting your career or leading a large organization, and everything in between, your ability to learn, improve, and apply confidence makes all the difference in your desired achievement. In this conversation with the Director of Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy West Point, you will learn how to understand confidence, build it, protect it, and rely upon it when your performance matters most.

Confidence, or the lack of it, is the ultimate deal maker or breaker, and no one is immune from its tenuous presence. Whether just starting your career or leading a large organization, and everything in between, your ability to learn, improve, and apply confidence makes all the difference in your desired achievement. In this conversation with the Director of Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy West Point, you will learn how to understand confidence, build it, protect it, and rely upon it when your performance matters most.

Confidence, or the lack of it, is the ultimate deal maker or breaker, and no one is immune from its tenuous presence. Whether just starting your career or leading a large organization, and everything in between, your ability to learn, improve, and apply confidence makes all the difference in your desired achievement. In this conversation with the Director of Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy West Point, you will learn how to understand confidence, build it, protect it, and rely upon it when your performance matters most.

Today we're talking about what it takes to build a confident mind… no matter what.  Our tour guide for this discussion is Dr. Nate Zinsser… who's the Director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He uses applied performance psychology to help cadets prepare for and perform in high-stakes situations.  But he also helps world-class athletes, Olympic medalists, professional ballerinas, NHL All-Stars, college All-Americans… as well as countless business professionals and leaders!  In fact, NFL MVP Eli Manning said, “Studying confidence with Dr. Zinsser helped me win two Super Bowls!”   He teaches people how to overcome pressure and succeed.  By the way… Doc Z has applied these concepts himself… to allow him to deliver consistently… but to also become a world-class mountaineer and accomplished martial artist.. just to name a few.  His brand new book is called, “ THE CONFIDENT MIND: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance.” It's a book designed to help us all better understand confidence… build it… protect it… and rely upon it when performance matters most!  It's a powerful conversation I think you're going to love so let's get to it!   RESOURCES: Dr. Nate Zinsser's book: “The Confident Mind - A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance” - Click here Dr. Z's website: www.natezinsser.com/   RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: Two Minutes To Confidence (A deep dive with Mitch): mitchmatthews.com/246/  Let Me Go Do It Like It's Never Been Done - An interview with The Orville's J. Lee: mitchmatthews.com/j-lee/ Breaking Down Barriers & Setting New Records - An interview with McKenna Hasse. mitchmatthews.com/mckenna-haase/   EPISODE MINUTE BY MINUTE: 0:02 Have you noticed this in people lately? 2:35 Get to know Dr. Nate 4:20 Conversation starts 8:15 The fruit of having higher confidence 11:38 How to avoid becoming overly confident 17:00 The starting point of confidence 20:03 Why Dr. Nate changed the name of his book 27:07 Being ridiculous honest about execution 29:50 How to actually believe your positive self-talk 33:42 How Mitch started to overcome worry 37:37 Keys to upgrade your confidence in the moment 44:14 How to connect with Dr. Nate 44:45 Mitch's minute   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Leave a comment and let me know what stood out to you from this interview with Dr. Z.   More importantly, let me know which strategy, story, or pearl of wisdom (BIG or small)… inspired you to take action.  What's something (Big or small) you're going to experiment with as a result?   I can't wait to hear from you!

I'm delighted to speak to sport and performance psychology expert, author, and speaker, Dr Nate Zinsser this week. Nate has been at the forefront of applied sport psychology for over thirty years. He is the director of West Point's prestigious Performance Psychology Program, a Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC) with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and has a PhD in sport psychology from the University of Virginia. Nate has been a regular consultant to the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Giants for twelve seasons. We discuss Nate's brand new book ‘The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance' in which he distils his research and years of experience, offering a fascinating guide to the science of confidence. The book provides readers with a practical, step-by-step programme to best harness their belief in themselves to achieve success in any field. The Confident Mind is a complete guide to confidence: how to understand it, how to build it, how to protect it, and how to rely upon it when your performance matters most.

In this episode, Drs. Jen Schumacher and Kat Longshore join the conversation.Jen is the Assistant Director of the Performance Psychology Program at West Point where she works with cadets and Division I athletes on the psychological aspects of elite performance. She is a professional speaker and provides individual training for elite performers, ultra-endurance athletes, and Fortune 100 executives. Kat joined the Center for Enhanced Performance in 2020 as a performance-enhancement specialist and lecturer. She works with cadets and core squad athletes on their mental game to perform at their best when it matters most. Prior to joining CEP, Kat worked in her private practice, MoniKat Coaching.  Kat begins the episode with a centering breath meditation, and then Jen and Kat talk with Keith and Tim about: 9:23 - What their day-to-day life is like as performance psychologists at West Point12:57 - The challenges of offering performance psychology services to not only athletic teams, but also other groups of cadets on campus 16:38 - The Mental Training Paradox and managing the felt time constraints as a reason why athletes do not do more mental skills training 25:16 - The importance of collaboration in integrating mental skills training on a college campus 26:40 - How mindfulness, compassion, and gratitude training is received in a military environment 34:05 - What does compassion look like in real life?35:07 - The benefits of Jen and Kat's embedded positions at West Point 38:57 - Assessment and effectiveness of their CEP programming 42:00 - Training cadets to respond versus react as a way of integrating mindfulness into military culture Social Media Mentioned:Twitter: @mindfulsportdocInstagram: @mindful_sport_podcast, @armywp_cepYouTube: Mindful Sport Performance Podcast CEP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/armywp_cep/Websites Mentioned: www.westpoint.edu/centers-and-research/center-for-enhanced-performancewww.westpoint.eduwww.ceptutoring.comwww.jenschumacher.comwww.monikatcoaching.comwww.mindfulsportperformance.org www.enduromind.comRemember to rate our podcast and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Very much appreciated, Keith & Tim

Dr. Nate Zinsser, Director of the Performance Psychology Program at the US Military Academy at West Point and a sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes including two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning, discusses how we can be our own best friend without being delusional about our abilities, how to handle failure, and how to trust that we actually CAN perform at a high level. Dr. Zinsser's new book is The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance.

“Victorious warriors win first, and then go to war. Defeated warriors go to war first, and then seek to win.” – Sun Tzu (Art of War) What's powerful about this thought is that it speaks of VICTORY as a predetermined outcome that is the product of a certain mental state, and NOT a random consequence of the efforts of going to war. If we consider this idea as a truth applicable to medical practice, we can say that winning against illnesses and conditions can be predetermined so long as we possess the right mindset that caters to victory. Many will choose to see this idea as hokum. If it was this “easy”, people would simply “claim victory” and “doctors would be put out of jobs”. However, what many fail to see is that getting to a “winning mindset” is what medical professionals are here to guide patients towards. Because often, the difficulty in getting past illnesses is due to the lack of mental preparation that patients have a hard time achieving on their own. In today's episode, we discuss a systematic approach towards building the confidence that patients need to WIN the fight of their lives against diseases like cancer! Confidence makes your peak performance possible. You perform the best in a state of certainty. To step into that state when fighting for your life and dealing with cancer becomes crucial. The goal is to tap into that state of mind automatically. You get this through repetition. The mindset plays on repeat at a subconscious level until it can reprogram your systems so that they conform to the cancer-winning strategy you formulate on the surface. To harness the power of this mindset, we look closer at Dr. Nate Zinsser's book: The Confident Mind. The Director of West Point's influential Performance Psychology Program shares the secrets of mental toughness and self-belief in this definitive guide to mastering confidence, the key to performance in any field. What are the 4 pillars that we need to understand about this idea? What are the limitations and challenges posed by this strategy? What are some data supporting the validity of this approach? Join us to learn more about building the confidence that our body needs to win against diseases like cancer.

Confidence seems elusive. We do something that comes easily and we don't think twice about it. Or we try something new that's challenging and we can't stop thinking about our mistakes. It can leave us thinking that confidence is something other people just seem to have. All the time. Performance psychologist Nate Zinsser knows that's just not true. For decades he's been working with Olympians, professional athletes, military leaders, and other high performers in his role as Director of West Point's Performance Psychology Program. What he's learned is that confidence is something we need to build, protect, and practice. In his book, The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance, he shares the methods he's developed to help us do just that. Reading Nate's book made me realize how many misconceptions we have about confidence, and they're the kind of misconceptions that can really hold us back. I think you'll enjoy the interview and I know you'll learn a lot from the book. Episode Links How I Avoid Burnout: A West Point Performance Psychologist A Psychologist Who Helps West Point Cadets Develop Mental Strength Shares 3 of His Best Tips Plateaus, Dips, and Leaps: Where to Look for Inventions and Discoveries During Skilled Performance Gender Gap in Orthopedics Remains Relatively Unchanged After-action Review When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut The Team Learn more about host, Gayle Allen, and producer, Rob Mancabelli, here. Support the Podcast If you like the show, please rate and review it on iTunes or wherever you subscribe, and tell a friend or family member about the show. Subscribe Click here and then scroll down to see a sample of sites where you can subscribe.

In this episode, Tim talks with Dr. Nate Zinsser about his new amazing book: The Confident Mind - A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance. Dr. Zinsser is an expert in his field and craft. He is the Director of the Performance Psychology Program at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He has also worked with several Olympic and Professional Athletes. This is THE BodCast you want to listen to. It's worth it. To read a Confident Mind, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Confident-Mind-Battle-Tested-Unshakable-Performance/dp/B093QMJT5R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RUZJMR6H4SKO&keywords=A+Confident+Mind&qid=1642868980&sprefix=a+confident+mind%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-1 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/original-strength/support

The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance by Dr. Nate Zinsser Believe and be unshakable. The Director of West Point's influential Performance Psychology Program shares the secrets of mental toughness and self-belief in this definitive guide to mastering confidence, the key to performance in any field. Dr. Nate Zinsser has spent his career training the minds of the U.S. Military Academy's cadets as they prepare to lead and perform when the stakes are the very highest—on the battlefield. Alongside this work, he has coached world-class athletes including a Super Bowl MVP, numerous Olympic medalists, professional ballerinas, NHL All-Stars, and college All-Americans, teaching them to overcome pressure and succeed on the biggest stages. Dr. Zinsser has come to understand that one single trait above all others makes peak performance possible: confidence, or the belief in oneself. Whether your mission involves leading a platoon into combat, returning an opponent's serve, or delivering a sales pitch to a roomful of skeptical prospects, you perform best when you are so certain about your abilities that your flow of fear, doubts, and confusion slows to the barest minimum. What's more, Dr. Zinsser has come to understand that confidence is a skill that can be taught, improved, and applied by anyone to enhance nearly every aspect of our lives and careers. Now, for the first time, Dr. Zinsser distills his research and years of experience, offering a fascinating guide to the science of confidence and providing readers with a practical, step-by-step program to best harness their belief in themselves to achieve success in any field. The Confident Mind is a complete guide to confidence: how to understand it, how to build it, how to protect it, and how to rely upon it when your performance matters most.

The Director of West Point's influential Performance Psychology Program shares the secrets of mental toughness and self-belief in this definitive guide to mastering confidence, the key to performance in any field.

Therapy For Real Life Podcast Host Anna Lindberg Cedar, MPA, LCSW interviews Dr. Nate Zinsser about his experience as the Director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Dr. Zinsser has trained U.S. Military Academy's cadets and world-class athletes, including a Super Bowl MVP, numerous Olympic medalists, professional ballerinas, NHL All-Stars, and college All-Americans, to help them perform at their maximum potential in high stress situations. Dr. Zinsser has been a consultant for the FBI Academy, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and the Fire Department of New York. He earned his Ph.D. in sport psychology from the University of Virginia and has his senior black belt in karate. Dr. Zinsser's book, The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance, will be released this week. This is not therapy. This is real life. Therapy For Real Life. Learn more: TherapyForRealLife.com and WorkshopsForRealLife.com . 

Action Plan: https://jimharshawjr.com/ACTION Free Clarity Call: https://jimharshawjr.com/APPLY   They say, “Confidence is key.” What exactly can confidence unlock in your life? How far can your confidence take you? Dr. Nate Zinsser is the Director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point— the most comprehensive mental training program in the country. Since 1992, he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S. Army.  He has been the sport-psychology mentor for elite athletes, including two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions.  Dr. Zinsser has also been a consultant for the FBI Academy, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, and the Fire Department of New York.   He recently released his book, “The Confident Mind,” which offers a fascinating guide to the science of confidence and provides readers with a step-by-step program to best harness their belief in themselves to achieve success.  Listen in as Dr. Zinsser takes us into a deep dive to the power of confidence: how to achieve it, how to leverage it, and how it can help you reach success despite— and because of— failure. Tune in now! If you don't have time to listen to the entire episode or if you hear something that you like but don't have time to write it down, be sure to grab your free copy of the Action Plan from this episode— as well as get access to action plans from EVERY episode— at http://www.JimHarshawJr.com/Action. 

My guest today is Nate Zinsser, a renowned performance psychology expert who has taught three generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to master the art of confidence and mental toughness. Zinsser is the director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the most comprehensive mental-training program in the country, where, since 1992, he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S. Army. He also has been the sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes, including two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions. The topic is his book The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Confidence and Sport Psychology Importance of Confidence Confidence as Skill Importance of State of Mind US Military Eli Manning Super Bowl Performances Sense of Certainty Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

My guest today is Nate Zinsser, a renowned performance psychology expert who has taught three generations of soldiers, athletes, and executives to master the art of confidence and mental toughness. Zinsser is the director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point, the most comprehensive mental-training program in the country, where, since 1992, he has helped prepare cadets for leadership in the U.S. Army. He also has been the sport-psychology mentor for numerous elite athletes, including two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning and the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, as well as many Olympians and NCAA champions. The topic is his book The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance. In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss: Confidence and Sport Psychology Importance of Confidence Confidence as Skill Importance of State of Mind US Military Eli Manning Super Bowl Performances Sense of Certainty Jump in! --- I'm MICHAEL COVEL, the host of TREND FOLLOWING RADIO, and I'm proud to have delivered 10+ million podcast listens since 2012. Investments, economics, psychology, politics, decision-making, human behavior, entrepreneurship and trend following are all passionately explored and debated on my show. To start? I'd like to give you a great piece of advice you can use in your life and trading journey… cut your losses! You will find much more about that philosophy here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/trend/ You can watch a free video here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/video/ Can't get enough of this episode? You can choose from my thousand plus episodes here: https://www.trendfollowing.com/podcast My social media platforms: Twitter: @covel Facebook: @trendfollowing LinkedIn: @covel Instagram: @mikecovel Hope you enjoy my never-ending podcast conversation!

The ALL ME® Podcast Body Image Disorders in Athletes – Dr. Melissa Streno A TrueSport Collaboration Have you ever looked in the mirror and wasn't satisfied with what you saw with your body? Do you normally think about the way your body looks or feel embarrassed with your body in certain situations? With nearly 10 million people suffering from a body image disorder, it can pose a significant impact on your mental health and mood. Can you imagine how this could also impact the mental health of our youth? In this podcast episode, Dr. Melissa Streno discusses the etiology of a body image disorder, the signs and symptoms of what the look for, especially for parents and coaches, along with strategies to promote body positivity. Dr. Melissa Streno Dr. Melissa Streno earned a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (2015) and her M.A. in Sport and Performance Psychology (2010) from the University of Denver's Graduate School of Professional Psychology. She is currently in full-time private practice with Lantern Psychology as a licensed psychologist in Colorado. She continues to teach as an Adjunct Professor in the Sport and Performance Psychology Program at the University of Denver as well. Dr. Streno is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology and has consulted with youth, high school, collegiate, elite, and Olympic athletes from a variety of sport and performance domains, including dancers and musicians, as well as those active in a business setting. Resource Links: Website: and Twitter: @truesport Instagram: @truesportusa Follow Us: Twitter:  @theTHF Instagram:  @theTHF Facebook: Taylor Hooton Foundation #ALLMEPEDFREE Contact Us:  Email:  Phone: 214-449-1990

Dr. Ed Garrett has 30 years of experience in the sport industry. He spent time with the Colorado Rockies, 1996 Summer Olympics, and multiple years as a club, high school and college coach. He has also been an athletic director and currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Sport, Recreation and Fitness Management academic program at California Baptist University in Riverside, CA. He is also the Program Coordinator for the Bachelors in Sport and Performance Psychology Program. Additionally, he is a practicing sport and performance psychology professional who works with several of the teams at California Baptist. He is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®) with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP). His contact information can be found here: https://www.cbuonline.edu/ops/facultydetails/86. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tim-rice4/support

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