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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2026 · 50 MIN

Mental Performance: Self-Talk, Anchors, and Improving Your Life While Having Fun w/ Collin Henderson

from People Business w/ O'Brien McMahon · host O'Brien McMahon

Collin has authored seven books, hosts the Master Your Mindset podcast, and has trained #1 NBA draft picks, Heisman finalists, and top performers across pro sports and Fortune 500 companies. His brand new sales book, The Oz Method, is out now. Mentioned on the ShowCollin Henderson’s book, The Oz Method on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03Dl58jTCollin is also the author of The Quiet Mind (https://a.co/d/0gaz0bR6) and Culture is King (https://a.co/d/0itxqEA8)Connect with Collin Henderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinhendersonmindsetLearn more about Collin’s podcast and his keynote presentations on his website: https://www.thecollinhenderson.com/Timestamps(00:00:00) - O'Brien McMahon welcomes Collin Henderson, podcaster and author of "The Oz Method".(00:01:38) - Mindset, mental performance, and getting grounded.(00:02:01) - Collin's origin story and finding purpose through pain.(00:07:12) - Starting speech therapy and confronting the fear of public speaking.(00:13:18) - The value and impact of effective public speaking.(00:13:31) - Does the vulnerable "little kid" identity still exist in Collin?(00:14:45) - Three pillars of the Mind Gym: self-awareness, self-talk, self-identity.(00:16:33) - Why self-talk matters.(00:17:15) - Negative and recurring thoughts research; shame vs. fear.(00:19:05) - Leaving corporate sales to pursue speaking/coaching full-time.(00:20:35) - The pandemic's impact and pivoting to virtual speaking.(00:22:26) - What are "anchors" and how are they used in mindset conditioning?(00:24:39) - Recovering from failure: what is the research?(00:32:31) - The four levels of confidence (zero, shaky, stable, unshakable).(00:37:46) - The "powerful paradox" of caring and not caring simultaneously.(00:40:34) - Introducing the four-minute mental workout and the HAW method.(00:42:23) - The "I have, I am, I will" mental drill explained.(00:44:39) - How play and fun accelerates learning and reduces the reps needed for new habits.(00:47:03) - Modern attention spans and earning audience engagement.(00:48:32) - Final reflections: compassion, forgiving yourself, and imperfection.(00:49:33) Closing thoughts and where to find Collin's books.

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Collin has authored seven books, hosts the Master Your Mindset podcast, and has trained #1 NBA draft picks, Heisman finalists, and top performers across pro sports and Fortune 500 companies. His brand new sales book, The Oz Method, is out now. Mentioned on the Show Collin Henderson’s book, The Oz Method on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03Dl58jTCollin is also the author of The Quiet Mind (https://a.co/d/0gaz0bR6) and Culture is King (https://a.co/d/0itxqEA8)Connect with Collin Henderson on Link...

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