Break Through Barriers: How Wilton Atkins Built a Business on Mental Coaching

Wilton Atkins is a mental performance coach who has worked with professional sport teams, Olympians, and businesses to help them expand their potential. He has over 20 years of experience coaching from where he grew up in New Zealand to Arizona, New Mexico, and now internationally via remote work. This has allowed Wilton the freedom to travel and move his family to Thailand. He is also the founder of the Mental Skills Institute where he condenses over 50 courses, he has taken into a comprehensive course of his own to help other mental performance coaches and athletes, while seeking to expand and diversify the courses offered. Wilton was a former tennis player and cross-country athlete who also made it to premier league Rugby in New Zealand. He has more recently won the Tough Guy and Tough Gal event in New Zealand and the Spartan Race in Phuket, Thailand. Finally, he has teamed up with his wife an occupational therapist to write a series of children books based around personal development themes such as agency/ownership, theory of mind/perspectives, empathy, emotional intelligence, growth mindset and more. It was a pleasure having Wilton on the show!Takeaways: Creating a growth mindset allows individuals to view failure as feedback rather than defeat, enhancing resilience. Designing your environment and accountability systems is crucial for long-term success and personal growth. Understanding one's values and motivations is essential for making decisions that align with personal goals. Cultivating emotional intelligence and empathy can significantly improve relationships and overall well-being. Agency and personal responsibility empower individuals to take control of their actions and outcomes in life. Encouraging children to engage with personal development concepts can foster their emotional and social skills early on.