
Learning as you go can feel chaotic, but reps beat overthinking every time.
For recent Mindset Coach Academy grad Heidi Hahn, that meant giving herself permission to start, taking on practice clients, and staying in that "messy middle" even when it was uncomfortable.
In this episode, she walks through each phase of her growth as a mental performance coach, from the identity shift of stay-at-home mom to entrepreneur to the decision to double her rate. You’ll learn how she grew her client list, improved her skills as a coach, and built a business while balancing it all with her family life.
Topics discussed:
How the Mindset Coach Academy jumpstarted her career
What it’s like to coach before you feel ready
How Heidi balances parenthood and business
The shift that helped her become a better coach
Why it’s uncomfortable but necessary to raise prices
How the community pushes you to the next level
Connect with Heidi Hahn:
https://www.instagram.com/mentallybuiltathletes/
Learn how you can become a certified mindset coach with the Mindset Coach Academy certification!
Master mental training with proven techniques in the Mental Game Plan Program!
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Feb 11
30 min

Being fully booked is exciting… until it starts feeling like a trap. This episode is for the coach who’s proud of their growth, but also overwhelmed with how much time and energy it takes to keep it running.
Bianca Campbell of Rise Mindful Performance shares how she scaled her business by transitioning from 1:1 coaching to a hybrid group model that cut her working hours nearly in half — and that's without sacrificing results or relationships.
Learn how she optimized what was already working and used client feedback to bring in more income without burning out.
Topics discussed:
Bianca’s original offer and when she hit capacity
Why skipping straight to group programs or courses backfires
How she successfully shifted from 1:1 coaching to a hybrid model
Why clients initially pushed back and her solution
How nervous system regulation played a key role in the transition
Connect with Bianca Campbell:https://risemindful.comhttps://www.instagram.com/risemindful/
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Feb 5
29 min

Money decisions get a lot easier when your nervous system isn’t stuck in survival mode.
This episode will get you thinking about how your own money story influences your personal and business financial decisions. You'll walk away with seven practical ways to regulate your nervous system so you can deal with financial stress and take risks that grow your business.
Let’s talk about:
Your money story and why it matters
How your nervous system impacts money decisions
Why success becomes harder as your business grows
Intentional spending as nervous system regulation
How to manage fear or avoidance around money
Physical nervous system regulation
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Jan 8
30 min

That weird feeling around selling? It’s a belief problem, not a sales problem.
If selling makes you freeze up or is keeping you from starting a coaching business, this episode will shift everything. You'll learn why there’s so much shame around selling, why sales conversations feel so awkward, and how to use your "coaching energy" to sell without shame or guilt.
Plus, I break down the four things clients need to be sold on to actually commit — and what to focus on first!
Let’s talk about:
Why coaches feel shame around selling
How to reframe your guilt for charging money
Belief gaps that make selling feel “icky”
Coaching energy vs. money energy
Why urgency matters in sales
How selling actually helps clients
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Dec 24, 2025
17 min

Progress can look a lot like failure. Especially in the messy middle, when your confidence drops and you start to question if your doubt is a sign to stop. But it's not — it's actually a normal response to the discomfort of growth.
This episode breaks down the science behind why success feels so hard and how belief work can keep confidence alive in the messy middle. You'll learn how to calm your nervous system and still keep showing up, even when your brain tells you to quit.
Topics discussed:
The “messy middle” phase of growth
Confidence and the Dunning-Kruger effect
Why the brain chooses failure over uncertainty
Why belief work is the foundation for success
How to keep confidence alive and stay grounded in the process
Listen to episode 627, “The Real Reason Building Your Coaching Business Feels So Hard” https://www.positiveperformancetraining.com/podcasts/mindset-coach-academy-podcast/episodes/2149117947
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Dec 17, 2025
22 min

Remember that game-day rush of pure energy and drive? A side hustle will bring that feeling back faster than you think. If you're restless and need a challenge, or feel like you've lost yourself, this episode helps you take the next step toward building income, confidence, and something that's all yours.
Let's walk through:
Reason #1: reclaim your athlete identity
Reason #2: build skills and confidence
Reason #3: financial independence
Reason #4: doing work that lights you up
Reason #5: the ripple effect on your children
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Dec 10, 2025
16 min

The jump from hobby mode to going pro is an identity shift, not just a money move. In this episode, you'll see why coaching "just for fun" has a limit — and why staying in hobby mode can make going pro feel a lot harder than it should. I share the essential mindset shifts that reframe your fear into fuel, leave hobby mode behind, and start charging clients confidently.
Topics discussed:
Why going pro feels scary (and why it’s normal)
How to reframe fear into accountability and action
How charging benefits both clients and you
The identity shift that happens when you go pro
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Dec 3, 2025
17 min

Does your coaching business feel way harder than it should? Like something inside you wants to step back with every move forward you make? This episode unpacks why that happens, why it's totally normal, and how to work with your brain so you can keep going even when all you want to do is quit.
If you’re a mental performance coach who loves the work but keeps questioning if you’re cut out for the business side, this episode is for you.
Today, you’ll learn:
Why your business feels so hard and uncomfortable
How to recognize when you’re in the “messy middle” of business
The Dunning-Kruger effect: why your confidence is dropping
Why we self-sabotage and fear standing out
The motivation triad and role of belief work
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Nov 26, 2025
15 min

Tired and lonely in your business? It's probably because you're doing it all alone. But that doesn't mean you should hire a team or outsource everything — it means you need real community and support.
In this episode, we're exploring how the right in-person retreat can help mental performance coaches who feel isolated clear their mental overwhelm and focus on what grows their income. You'll hear about the recent Mindset Coach Academy retreat, why you should consider one yourself, and what to look for in a retreat that's actually worth your time and money.
Today, you’ll learn:
The importance of community for entrepreneurs
How retreats benefit you and your business
The concept of “belief work by osmosis”
Three things to look for in a retreat
Want more support in your business? Join the The Mindset Coach Academy certification’s 2026 class!
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Nov 19, 2025
25 min

What do you actually teach your team about mindset? You can read every book and listen to every podcast, but without a system, your work can quickly turn into frustration, overwhelm, and guesswork.
In this episode, I go over the six steps of my foundational program, The Mental Game Plan. You’ll learn how to simplify mindset work, bring structure to your coaching, and implement the most effective tools in this proven framework.
It’s time to stop guessing and start coaching with confidence!
Today, you’ll learn:
How to stop complicating mindset work
The 6 steps of The Mental Game Plan
A simple reset ritual tool for post-game recovery
Why The Mental Game Plan framework works at every level
Learn more about the The Mental Game Plan Program today and start using a proven system that actually works!
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Nov 12, 2025
25 min
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