Have you ever felt the chains of fear and anxiety locking you out of your potential in sports? What if you could transform that fear into a powerful ally, unlocking the mental tools to elevate your performance and confidently embrace every challenge?
Join us as Gabriel shares his experiences from a young football player in Brazil to a mental coach, revealing the struggles he faced with anxiety and performance. Discover the key factors that hold athletes back, including fear of criticism and the pressure to perform, and learn how to overcome these challenges through inner work and self-awareness.
Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 - Introduction to Generation Elevation Podcast
00:01:00- Guest Introduction: Gabriel Deano
00:02:03 - Gabriel's Journey in Football and Mental Struggles
00:04:46 - Identifying Fear as a Performance Barrier
00:06:35 - Addressing Limiting Beliefs in Athletes
00:09:30 - The Importance of Understanding Values
00:11:12 - Men's Mental Health and Societal Barriers
00:13:21 - The Shift in Perception Around Mental Health
00:14:57 - Transformative Results from Inner Work
00:18:02 - Identity and Transitioning from Sports
00:21:51 - Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery
00:24:45 - Embracing Emotions and Overcoming Avoidance
00:31:08 - Final Advice: Embrace Obstacles and Experiences
About my guest:
Gabriel Deieno is a specialist in mental training for sports, whose passion for the field ignited while seeking ways to enhance his football performance. Since 2017, he has dedicated his life to empowering athletes, helping over 2,000 individuals cultivate confidence, discipline, focus, and motivation to reach their full potential on and off the field. His impact includes a bestselling book, transformative courses, engaging workshops, and personalized coaching, with many athletes achieving remarkable success, including World Cup appearances and contracts with top clubs. Gabriel also runs the influential Instagram page, @_athletementality, which boasts thousands of followers, where he shares insights on sports mindset and neuroscience, equipping athletes with scientific tools to excel.
Find out more about Gabriel
Website: https://www.athletementality.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_athletementality
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@_athletementality
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https://www.amentality.com/onetoone
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