Curious About Becoming a Mental Performance Coach? Here's How I Did It (And How You Can Start!) w/ Lindsey Wilson of Positive Performance

Ever wondered how to turn your passion for sports into a lucrative career? In this episode, I reveal how I went from a struggling volleyball coach to making $4,000 in one night as a mental performance coach. If you’ve ever dreamed of impacting athletes’ lives while creating the lifestyle you’ve always wanted, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss!Join me and Lindsey Wilson, founder of the Mindset Coach Academy, as we explore:The critical element missing from my coaching toolkitCreative ways to fund your certification without breaking the bankConquering fears and landing your first clientsEvolving from local coach to online course creatorNavigating the rollercoaster of entrepreneurshipHow this career shift reshaped my identity as a mom and womanThe untapped potential in the mental performance coaching fieldI’ll share the exact steps I took to kickstart my business, even with zero prior experience!Curious if mental performance coaching could be your calling? This episode is your gateway to a potential new career. Listen now and discover the path to turning your passion into profit.Join Lindsey and Coach Bre for: Launch Your Career as a Mental Performance Coach in 2025 March 12th, 12pm PST. Register for free here!Episode Highlights: [00:01:00] Lindsey Wilson’s BackgroundLindsey Wilson, founder of Positive Performance and the Mindset Coach Academy, created the certification program I completed to become a mental performance coach.[00:03:00] The Need for Mental Performance CoachingA listener recently told me how much my work has impacted them, which just reinforces how important this field is. If you see a need for mental performance coaching in your community, this might be your calling.[00:05:00] Lindsey’s MissionLindsey shares why she’s so passionate about mental performance coaching, tracing it back to her own experience as a professional athlete who benefited from mental training at a young age.[00:09:00] Entrepreneurial SparkAt first, I was focused on helping my athletes, but the more I learned, the more I realized this could be a business. I wanted more flexibility and saw an opportunity to make a real impact.[00:14:00] Choosing Certification Over a DegreeI share why I chose Lindsey’s certification program instead of going the sports psychology degree route. For me, it came down to practicality, affordability, and being able to start coaching right away.[00:19:00] Finding the Money to InvestI had to get creative when it came to paying for my certification. I used professional development funds, opened a credit card, and figured out a way to make it happen.[00:25:00] Overcoming Imposter SyndromeLike a lot of new coaches, I struggled with imposter syndrome at first. But over time, I built confidence in my ability to help athletes through mental performance coaching.[00:30:00] Moving to Online CoursesI share how I transitioned from in-person coaching to launching an online course, which eventually became my Elite Mental Game program.[00:34:00] Taking the First StepIf you’re thinking about becoming a mental performance coach, start exploring. Join the webinar, check out free resources, and take that first step.Head to coachfreetraining.com to grab our free training for coaches to quickly level-up your team's mental game!