The CEP Mindset Podcast

As part of a high-performing team you want to collaborate, support each other, and be a team player… but in the same breath, you also want to hit your numbers, earn your bonus, and chase down your ne…

What if worry, frustration, or feeling down are not the problem? Instead, they are symptoms based on your approach to sport and even life.

In our society, the way we talk about emotions is backward. …

Do you feel stuck in your own head, or is your mindset holding you back?

It's normal and okay to get stuck. We can't avoid challenges, pressures, and distractions in sports or life.

But we can learn …

Winning versus enjoyment: what matters more?

The tension between the two is one that many high performers struggle with. I got this question recently, and the person said, “it's not just about winnin…

For most athletes, traditional goal setting is holding them back. Yes you read that right.

Goal setting itself is not the problem.

The problem is being obsessed with results. 

You can want and care a…

If you want a sure fire way to quickly transform your mental game - you need to develop a personalized Alter Ego. 

This strategy is not about putting fixed labels on who you are as a person.

Rather i…

The ability to block out the ‘noise’ is key to having a clear mind and playing free.

 But this is easier said than done - many athletes have trouble blocking out the ‘noise’ and end up:

Overthinking

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Confidence is arguably the most important ingredient in succeeding as an athlete, but athletes often struggle to find and keep this elusive trait. The problem lies in that they have a skewed understa…

The outline of my first book is complete - check out the caption below to see the outline!

I’ve gained some great insights while starting the writing process - you can find those in the summary below…

Performance anxiety is one the leading reasons athletes struggle to consistently perform at their capabilities.

Learning how to channel your nerves is key to performing at your best when it matters m…

Getting injured is one of the biggest challenges in sport.

So having the mental strategies to overcome this adversity will help you:

● Stay motivated despite not being able to play or train within th…

You wouldn’t build a house without a blueprint – and in the same manner you shouldn’t work on your mental game without doing an assessment.

Here are the 3 steps to using the CEP Assessment to build y…

As an elite athlete, you have put in a ton of hard work to develop your capabilities, but until you develop a rock solid mental game, you won’t perform consistently when it matters most.

You have pro…

Imagine someone on a dock, they are hesitating to jump in.

They are worried that it is too cold, so they dip their toe in.

The even jump in, but they get right back out.

This person is not swimming a…

Elite performance comes from being fully immersed in process; It’s what we call being in the moment, dialed in, or in the zone.

But the challenge is that the external scoreboards of sport and life ca…

Fear can be paralyzing.

Fear of mistakes, fear of failure, fear of letting others down, or fear of not meeting expectations; Whatever it is, it holds us back from just trusting our capabilities and a…

Confidence is a key to high performance. Unfortunately, confidence is often misunderstood and people overlook the most important part - self-worth.

Most people struggle with self-confidence because t…

Any draft day can be emotional!

If you're an athlete (or parent/coach of one) who is entering a draft - then you're going to want to read below and watch the video. Be sure to use a “Critical Lens” …

We know how frustrating it’s being in yet another lockdown in Ontario & having to take a step back from the sports we love. However, we also know this doesn’t mean your progress should stop.

For thos…