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The Mindset Advantage

by Mindset Advantage, DJ Hillier

The Mindset Advantage Podcast is a show dedicated to insightful conversations in a world full of sound bytes. Hosted by national speaker, author, and performance advisor, 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 human behavior.. Follow the show on Instagram at MindsetAdvantagePodcast, and subscribe to his newsletter at www.djhillier.com.

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Episodes

  1. Stop Waiting For Confidence with DJ Hillier

    What if confidence isn’t where you start? What if confidence is where you arrive? Athletes often believe they need to feel confident before they can perform at their best. But in this episode, DJ challenges that belief and breaks down where confidence actually comes from. You’ll learn why action...

  2. Tell the Game Who You Are with University of Minnesota Soccer Goalie Sarah Martin

    Sarah Martin is currently the starting goalkeeper and captain for the women’s soccer team at the University of Minnesota. During her three years as a starter for the Gophers, Sarah has consistently been one of the top performers in goal. She’s recorded numerous shutouts, earned Academic All-Big…

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  3. Same Situation. Different Story. Different Life with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ in this solo podcast as he breaks down how perspective can become your superpower! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by...

  4. The Mental Game of Baseball with Brody Brecht

    Brody Brecht is a right-handed pitcher in the Colorado Rockies organization and one of the top arms in their system. The former two-sport Iowa Hawkeye left as the program's career strikeout leader and was taken 38th overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, the highest any Iowa player has gone since 1990.…

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  5. How Great Coaches Build Teams That Lead Themselves with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he concludes a three part series on lessons learned from the greatest coaches in the country! In case you missed it! Part 1: How Great Coaches Give Feedback: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mi-fit-podcast/id1420211275?i=1000775596549 Part 2: How Great Coaches Handle Winning and...

  6. Mission Minded Leadership with National Champion Coach Cori Close

    Cori Close has been the head coach of UCLA women's basketball since 2011. In 2026 she led the Bruins to the program's first NCAA national championship, beating South Carolina 79-51 to cap a 37-1 season. She's the only coach in program history with 300-plus career wins, and after 15 years being...

  7. Pressure Is a Privilege with Miss Valorie Kondos Field

    7x National Champion Coach Valorie Kondos Field and I catch up and talk about my latest book and all things coaching! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top...

  8. How Great Coaches Handle Winning and Losing with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ for the second episode of this special series breaking down the major lessons he's learned from interviewing hall of fame coaches! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass...

  9. From Noise to Signal: Essentialism, Coaching, and the Art of Being Understood with Greg McKeown

    Greg McKeown has written two New York Times bestsellers: Essentialism, The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, voted by Goodreads as the number one leadership and success book to read in a lifetime, and Effortless, Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Together, they've sold more than three million...

  10. How Great Coaches Give Feedback with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks 12 communication patterns from elite coaches! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by Mindset Advantage guests:...

  11. The Science and Secrets of Superteams with Dr. Ron Friedman

    Dr. Ron Friedman is an award winning psychologist who helps leaders build high performing teams. He is the bestselling author or The Best Place to Work and Decoding Greatness, and the founder of Superteams, INC where he delivers keynotes, workshops, and executive advisory services to senior…

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  12. Don't Write the Ending with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  13. The Hidden Work Behind Great Coaching with Jon Gordon

    Jon Gordon is an 18x best selling author and thought leader who impacts millions of people each year with his books, talks, podcasts, and messages. He is a top keynote speaker and leadership consultant to CEO’s, championship coaches and teams, school districts, healthcare systems, and nonprofits....

  14. The Interference Problem with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  15. Creating the Intentional Edge with UNI Strength Coach Jeff Jones

    Jeff Jones is a performance coach with 20 years of collegiate experience at Arkansas State, Boise State, Auburn, and Appalachian State — including conference championships in the Sun Belt, SEC, and WAC, 11 bowl appearances, and a trip to the 2013 BCS National Championship Game. He is the author…

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  16. They Don't Even Know You with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  17. Building a $3.6 Billion Culture with Garry Ridge

    Garry Ridge served as CEO of WD-40 Company for 25 years and was named by Inc. magazine as one of the world's Top 10 Most Admired CEOs. During his tenure, he helped grow WD-40 from a $300 million to a $3.6 billion company while maintaining an impressive 93% employee engagement score. Today, as...

  18. No Factor with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  19. How to Give Feedback That Actually Lands with Doug Lemov

    Doug Lemov is the author of the international bestseller Teach Like a Champion and The Coach's Guide to Teaching. He is a Managing Director at Uncommon Schools, a high-performing nonprofit charter school network, where he trains educators and school leaders. His books have sold more than one...

  20. Every Emotion Is OK. Every Behavior Is Not. with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  21. Expectations Are a Privilege with Coach Jacie Hoyt

    Jacie Hoyt is the head women's basketball coach at Oklahoma State University. In four seasons with the Cowgirls, she has already established herself as one of the best coaches in the Big 12 — leading OSU to three NCAA Tournament appearances in four seasons, including a 25-win campaign in 2024-25...

  22. A Lack of Patience Changes the Outcome with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  23. Don't Make Your Title Your Idol with Tanner Morgan

    Tanner Morgan is the winningest quarterback in University of Minnesota history. He set 15 school records including the all time marks for career passing efficiency and completion percentage. His 2019 season ranks among the greatest in program history and cemented his legacy as one of the most...

  24. The Room Isn't Watching with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  25. I Wish My Coach Knew with Kyle Schwartz

    Kyle Schwartz is a teacher, author, and keynote speaker best known for founding the #IWishMyTeacherKnew movement. In her first year of teaching, she asked her students a simple question — "What do you wish your teacher knew?" — a moment that sparked a national conversation about the realities...

  26. You Need To with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  27. Change Your Belief, Change Your Life with Nir Eyal

    Nir Eyal is a leading thinker on the psychology of behavior change and human potential. His frameworks have helped millions build better habits, improve focus, and unlock greater agency in their work and lives. He is the author of the international bestsellers Hooked and Indistractable, which…

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  28. Stay In Your Scene with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  29. The Work Is the Reward with Coach Molly Miller

    Molly Miller is the head women’s basketball coach at Arizona State Sun Devils women's basketball. She holds a career winning percentage of over 84% across her collegiate coaching stops and, in her first season at Arizona State, led one of the most significant single-season turnarounds in women’s...

  30. The Standard Is the Standard with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  31. Make Every Day Count with David Pollack

    David Pollack was a three-time All-American at the University of Georgia before being selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. After a career-ending neck injury, Pollack transitioned into broadcasting, becoming a prominent college football analyst for ESPN....

  32. Ask Them with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  33. Timeless Wisdom From the Winningest Coach in College Sports History with Paul Assaiante

    Paul Assaiante is the longtime head coach of the men’s squash team at Trinity College and is widely recognized as the winningest coach in college sports history. During his tenure at Trinity, he led the program to 18 national championships and an unprecedented 252-match winning streak from 1998…

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  34. Maybe... We'll See with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  35. Connection Is the Ultimate Competitive Advantage with Sue Enquist

    Sue Enquist is one of the most accomplished coaches in the history of college softball. She spent 27 years coaching at UCLA Bruins softball and was a key architect of one of the sport’s most dominant dynasties. Enquist was part of 11 NCAA National Championship teams and she finished her head...

  36. The Moment You Don't Get Back with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  37. From Anger to Freedom with 18x Paralympic Gold Medalist Jessica Long

    Jessica Long is the most decorated Paralympic swimmers in history. She’s a 31-time Paralympic medalist—including 18 golds—and has represented the United States in six Paralympic Games, setting multiple world records along the way. She was born in Siberia with fibular hemimelia, and at just 18...

  38. Unconditionally Unaffected with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ has be breaks down a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by...

  39. How Small Actions Create Extraordinary Change with Sam Demma

    Sam Demma is a best-selling author and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers today. Through more than 750 keynote presentations, Sam inspires people to believe that small, consistent actions can create extraordinary change. He’s worked with brands like Taco Bell, delivered two TEDx talks…

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  40. They're Always Watching with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ has he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  41. How Coaches Create Teams That Flourish with Daniel Coyle

    Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, named the best business books of the year in 2017. He has served as an advisor to high-performing organizations including the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, Google, and the Cleveland Guardians. Several of his books have become...

  42. Show Up Anyway with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  43. The Way of Excellence with Brad Stulberg

    Brad Stulberg researches, writes, and coaches on health, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness and co-author of Peak Performance. Stulberg regularly contributes to the New York Times, and his work has been featured in the Wall Street...

  44. Light the Fuse with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he breaks down a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by...

  45. As Perception Changes, Behavior Follows with Brett Ledbetter

    Brett Ledbetter is an industry leading thinking partner for high performers in sport, education, and business. He’s also the author of six books and founder of What Drives Winning, an organization dedicated to helping coaches prioritize character development as a competitive advantage. Download…

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  46. Drop the Rope with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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  47. Setting the Championship Standard with Coach Connor Buczek

    Connor Buczek is the head men’s lacrosse coach at Cornell University. A former Cornell standout midfielder, he was a First Team All-American and helped lead the Big Red to the NCAA Championship Game. After playing professionally in Major League Lacrosse, he stepped in as the head coach of Cornell...

  48. Just Do It with DJ Hillier

    Join DJ as he breaks down a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage!! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by...

  49. The Mental Game of Baseball with Tyler Heineman

    Tyler Heineman is a Major League Baseball catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. He has played for multiple organizations, including the Miami Marlins, San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Blue Jays. This past season had a break out year hitting a career high .289 with three home runs and...

  50. We Is Stronger Than Me

    Join DJ as he unpacks a powerful story to help you use your mindset to your advantage! Download my FREE Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard E-book www.djhillier.com/coach Download my FREE 60 minute Mindset Masterclass at www.djhillier.com/masterclass Download my FREE top 40 book list written by…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Mindset Advantage Podcast is a show dedicated to insightful conversations in a world full of sound bytes. Hosted by national speaker, author, and performance advisor, 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 human behavior.. Follow the show on Instagram at MindsetAdvantagePodcast, and subscribe to his newsletter at www.djhillier.com.

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