In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, continues looking at some of the lessons coming out of his training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Specifically, we'll take a look at how the people in his academy have adopted a casual attitude toward hardship, even when that hardship involves physical injury. What might the benefits of having this ability? What could you accomplish if you had more of this mindset in your life? Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking t...
Aug 22, 2023•30 min•Ep. 163
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, helps to tease out the critical difference between setting a goal and having expectation. Can it be healthy to have expectations about how one wants to be treated? Absolutely. But when it comes to the forward direction of a team or an organization, there is one critical element that can corrupt the process and make expectation highly toxic. What could that be? Listen in to find out. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat vetera...
Aug 15, 2023•34 min•Ep. 162
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, goes back into his series on lessons learned from jiu-jitsu. To listen to the prior installment, check out episode 157 on sustainable action . In today's conversation, we're taking a look at acceptance without falling into the trap of complacency or fatalism about how our capability changes over time. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious blind spots and limiting messaging to unlock you...
Aug 08, 2023•35 min•Ep. 161
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, addresses some common verbiage that he hears from prospective clients when they say that they are not ready for coaching. Why might this be useful for you? Because if you're looking at working with a coach, therapist, healer, etc., but saying that you're not ready, then you are prolonging your suffering and likely negatively impacting those around you. You deserve better, and you can do better. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or c...
Aug 01, 2023•37 min•Ep. 160
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, dives into how many people, including leaders, treat conflict as a means to assert dominance instead of using conflict as a vehicle to achieve clarity. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious blind spots and limiting messaging to unlock your highest performance? Feel free to reach out to Sean at Reload Coaching and Consulting . Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking...
Jul 25, 2023•40 min•Ep. 159
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, explores a challenge that many of his leadership clients face - being focused vs. being present. The ability to focus intently on a singular goal offers valuable benefits. But, it can create consequences that busy leaders often fail to identify until it's too late. Listen in to learn how focus and presence can compliment each other for greater effectiveness and improved relationships. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat vete...
Jul 18, 2023•31 min•Ep. 158
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, draws on lessons he's been learning in his jiu-jitsu training to explore the way in which most people in the business world do not act with sustainable action. The cost of not knowing how to modulate output has led to a number of painful circumstances for Sean's clients, including strained marriages and early heart attacks. There is a better way. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious bl...
Jul 11, 2023•45 min•Ep. 157
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, explores some of the common themes and potential strategies for dealing with chronic pain or illness. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious blind spots and limiting messaging to unlock your highest performance? Feel free to reach out to Sean at Reload Coaching and Consulting . Resources: Functional Range Conditioning Athletic Truth Group The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Prov...
Jul 04, 2023•51 min•Ep. 156
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, looks at some of the issues that have been affecting his clients who have been going through a rough time in their relationships and have decided to start working with a couple's counselor. So often couple's counseling or couple's coaching can be a brutal experience, even when it's going well. It's brutal because one or both people in the couple are opening up about things that have often been withheld for a long time. And what do man...
Jun 27, 2023•31 min•Ep. 155
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, unpacks how one's relationship with Anger is formed and shapes some of the ineffective ways that you might be living your life. Many people view anger as a collection of separate incidents. This tends to rob people of the opportunity to really understand the deeper threads and patterns that form their relationship with Anger as a concept. It is in understanding Anger as a concept in your life, and to which you've had to relate your en...
Jun 20, 2023•52 min•Ep. 154
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, dives into the seemingly straightforward yet deceptively tricky world of anger. Most of Sean's clients are leaders of organizations or departments within organizations. As such, they often have a lot of pressure on them, both at work and at home. But often, they don't understand where they are putting undue pressure on themselves. And... how their anger is often a mask for some other emotion. Let's dive in! Are you an executive, entre...
Jun 13, 2023•48 min•Ep. 153
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, reflects on a statement he heard from the Huberman Lab podcast, in which the guest stated that he attempts to be authoritative vs. authoritarian. What does it cost those who try to run their organizations with authoritarian tendencies? How is the authoritarian leader contrasted with the authoritative leader? Join in as Sean shares his observations from coaching top level leaders. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran l...
Jun 06, 2023•46 min•Ep. 152
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, shares a couple thoughts on Memorial Day. For many combat veterans Memorial Day is a painful day filled with suffering as they remember friends that were lost in combat. For those who have not been in the military, the anniversary date of a loved one's death can inspire similar feelings of loss and suffering. Whatever the reason for your day of remembrance, it doesn't have to be a day of suffering. There is so much more to remember th...
May 30, 2023•26 min•Ep. 151
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, reflects on some observations clients have had on the concept of death and how it inspires fear. One client observed, "If it's inevitable, then why fear it?" Why, indeed? Let's take a look at some of the common elements that death represents and what it is that creates our fears so that we can overcome those fears. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious blind spots and limiting messaging...
May 23, 2023•50 min•Ep. 150
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, commiserates with those who have ever wondered to themselves -- is this really my life?? Most people, if not everyone, can identify with feeling like they've been working so hard to achieve a given outcome only to have it taste like ashes once it's finally achieved. Moreover, if you've ever dealt with conditions that inspired tremendous suffering for long periods of time, then it can be easy to fall into a trap wherein you feel like y...
May 16, 2023•46 min•Ep. 149
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, unpacks some of the difficulties that come with thinking that a psychedelic ceremony will cure one's ills. With the rising popularity of psychedelic retreats and experiences, we have begun to see an attitude in popular culture that psychedelics will cure not the individual but also societal woes. This can lead to a truly dangerous and dependent state of being. Listen in to learn more. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat vete...
May 09, 2023•43 min•Ep. 148
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, challenges the notion that you don't have time for introspection... or whatever else is the subject of your personal transformation. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious blind spots and limiting messaging to unlock your highest performance? Feel free to reach out to Sean at Reload Coaching and Consulting . Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subcon...
May 02, 2023•54 min•Ep. 147
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, rounds out last week's conversation by looking at how inner transformation is often accompanied by physical discomfort. In last week's episode we looked at how difficult the inner transformation process can be. In this episode, let's do a quick dive into what we might do when physical discomfort shows up in our inner transformation process. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious blind sp...
Apr 25, 2023•14 min•Ep. 146
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, looks at how difficult the work of inner transformation can be. Over the years, clients have repeatedly discussed that they feel physically ill when working through difficult past experiences. While this physical manifestation is a common experience, and it gives Sean no pleasure to see his clients go through it, does it have to be this way? Is there any light at the end of the tunnel? Listen in to find out. Are you an executive, entr...
Apr 18, 2023•36 min•Ep. 145
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, looks at the ways in which confessing our 'sins' or laying our souls bear benefits us, despite the feelings of guilt and shame that keep most people holding onto their secrets. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious blind spots and limiting messaging to unlock your highest performance? Feel free to reach out to Sean at Reload Coaching and Consulting . Are you an executive, entrepreneur, ...
Apr 11, 2023•44 min•Ep. 144
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, explores the differences between perceived fear and realized fear. In all the coaching engagements that Sean has had, the most common reason people give for not pursuing their goals, dreams, and passions is: fear. In many instances people are limited by their perceived fears, which have actually never come to pass. But, there are times when we have experienced the full pain or cost of something that we feared. How do we overcome these...
Apr 04, 2023•46 min•Ep. 143
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, reflects on the utility of philosophy, religion, and spirituality. For some, deep questions cannot possibly be answered. Thus, they argue, there is no point in asking the questions. Is that true? Is there no point in seeking deeper understanding IF we cannot get to an objective 'right' answer? Let's talk about it. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious blind spots and limiting messaging ...
Mar 28, 2023•34 min•Ep. 142
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, wades into the complex topic of how people decide that it's time to cut ties. Whether it's a romantic relationship, a friendship, family, or a business relationship, people often experience tremendous pain in trying to ascertain whether it's time to move on. While there is no clear objective answer, there are ways to organize your thinking so that you can move forward with a sense of acceptance. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or ...
Mar 21, 2023•42 min•Ep. 141
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, addresses a deeply challenging topic - the idea that the Universe/God/Source is for you. So many people like to say that they believe that life happens for them, not to them. Yet, when "bad" things happen to them, they quickly descend into feeling that life events are happening to them. Do we need to stay in this victim-centric mindset, or is there a more empowered way to look at life? Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat vet...
Mar 14, 2023•20 min•Ep. 140
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, gives a quick rundown on the issue of pain tolerance or threshold and how it affects a client's transformation. Most high achievers are used to experiencing and enduring a high degree of pain. Whether it's long work hours, missing personal celebrations (e.g., anniversaries, birthdays, kids' sports games, etc.), or some other cost to one's well-being, high achievers often get stuck in believing that their high pain threshold is the onl...
Mar 07, 2023•18 min•Ep. 139
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, talks through the journey of transformation that people undergo in putting 'demons' to rest. Humans are great at inducing suffering on themselves. What keeps us from letting our 'demons' go? Believe it or not, there is a process that we can follow. It's not easy, nor quick, but it can work. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious blind spots and limiting messaging to unlock your highest p...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 138
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, shares an exercise that he often assigns to his coaching clients -- the Identities and Rules exercise. The exercise is designed to help people see where the identities to which they subscribe (e.g., husband, wife, mother, father, caretaker, responsible person, etc.) end up causing them suffering, so that they can make changes to the way they live. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious b...
Feb 21, 2023•25 min•Ep. 137
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, addresses a topic that affects many teams. Clarity. Many teams claim that they seek to communicate clearly. But that often does not happen. What keeps teams from communicating clearly in difficult conversations when they claim to understand the benefit of doing so? Listen in to find out. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious blind spots and limiting messaging to unlock your highest perf...
Feb 14, 2023•51 min•Ep. 136
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, shares points from various leadership clients who have recognized a critical flaw in their behavior. That is, their inability to let go of their expectations was negatively impacting their team's autonomy and initiative. Feel like that might be happening in your team? Listen in. Are you an executive, entrepreneur, or combat veteran looking to overcome subconscious blind spots and limiting messaging to unlock your highest performance? ...
Feb 07, 2023•39 min•Ep. 135
In today's discussion performance mindset coach, Sean Hansen, takes a look at the lessons we can learn from Yin Yoga . The long duration holds in Yin Yoga tend to be incredibly challenging for people, especially because, regardless of what degree of flexibility you have, each person goes to their individual edge. But what if there is more to learn from Yin Yoga than just getting a more flexible body? What if it can teach us to be present through pain and discomfort? What if it can help us keep o...
Jan 31, 2023•32 min•Ep. 134
