The Mindset Advantage
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.
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. He throws a fastball that has touched 100 and a slider scouts call the best in the system. He's a husband, a father, and open about how his faith shapes the way he competes.
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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 Losing: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-advantage/id1420211275?i=1000776542586
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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 mentored by John Wooden, she's become one of the sport's clearest voices on coaching people rather than performances.
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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!
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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!
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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 copies and been published in over 40 languages. Greg is one of the most sought after public speakers in the world, having spoken to hundreds of organizations across more than 45 countries. His clients include Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Nike.
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-What Essentialism really is
How Great Coaches Give Feedback with DJ Hillier
Join DJ as he unpacks 12 communication patterns from elite coaches!
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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 leaders around the world.
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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!
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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.
-Why teammates are forever & the seven commitments of a great team
-Why it’s imperative to play the long game in leadership
-Jon’s process to building culture with elite coaches & teams
-Two real life case studies to help improve commitment
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The Interference Problem with DJ Hillier
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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 of The Intentional Edge and creator of the 10-Rep Framework, a system designed to build mental toughness, leadership, and elite culture through daily intentional reps.
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They Don't Even Know You with DJ Hillier
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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 founder and CEO of The Learning Moment, Garry delivers his inspiring message to audiences and coaching clients around the world. He's also the author of three bestselling books, including his latest, "Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It.”
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No Factor with DJ Hillier
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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 million copies worldwide. His work focuses on studying the techniques of the most effective teachers and coaches and translating them into practical, repeatable methods that can be learned and applied at every level.
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Every Emotion Is OK. Every Behavior Is Not. with DJ Hillier
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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 that ranks among the best seasons in program history. In 2025-26 she secured the program's first NCAA Tournament win under her leadership, finishing the season 24-10. She was named a WBCA National Coach of the Year finalist and has earned a contract extension through 2030. Entering her fifth season, Hoyt signed the to...
A Lack of Patience Changes the Outcome with DJ Hillier
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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 decorated Gophers to ever take the field. After his playing days Tanner now serves as Executive Director of Uncommon Ministry — a faith based leadership organization co-founded by Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy where he equips leaders to lead with conviction and influence others with purpose and integrity.
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The Room Isn't Watching with DJ Hillier
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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 students face and how schools can be more supportive.
She is the author of two books: I Wish My Teacher Knew AND I Wish For Change: Her keynote speeches and workshops have been presented nationally and internationally, at individual schools, national conferences, and before members of Congress.
Do...
You Need To with DJ Hillier
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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 have sold millions of copies worldwide. His latest book, Beyond Belief, is now available and debuted as a bestseller.
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Stay In Your Scene with DJ Hillier
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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 college basketball history. Miller previously served as head coach at Drury University and Grand Canyon University, where her teams consistently achieved national rankings and postseason success.
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The Standard Is the Standard with DJ Hillier
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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.
Today, he is also an entrepreneur, speaker, and host of The Family Goals Podcast, where he shares insights on faith, leadership, and family.
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Ask Them with DJ Hillier
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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 to 2012—the longest in intercollegiate varsity sports history.
In addition to squash, Assaiante served as Trinity’s head men’s tennis coach, where he won three NCAA Division III national championships, making him one of the few coaches to win national titles in multiple...
Maybe... We'll See with DJ Hillier
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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 coaching career with an 83% winning percentage, ranking among the best in NCAA history.
Today, Sue is a sought-after speaker and leadership consultant, working with teams and organizations to build high-performance cultures rooted in trust, connection, and purpose.
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The Moment You Don't Get Back with DJ Hillier
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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 months old, both of her lower legs were amputated. She was later adopted by an American family and introduced to swimming at a young age—where she quickly found not only her talent, but her purpose.
Since making her Paralympic debut at just 12 years old, Jessica has gone on to becom...
Unconditionally Unaffected with DJ Hillier
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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, and shared his message with audiences across Asia, Canada, the United States, and Kenya.
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They're Always Watching with DJ Hillier
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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 bestsellers and even been adapted into films. Daniel’s work has been featured on Good Morning America, ABC World News, ESPN, CNN, and many other major media outlets.
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Show Up Anyway with DJ Hillier
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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 Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, Outside Magazine, Forbes, and other outlets. He also serves as the co-host of The Growth Equation podcast and is on faculty at the University of Michigan’s Graduate School of Public Health.
