Mental Performance: Self-talk, anchors, and how to IMPROVE your life while having fun

O'Brien McMahon and Collin Henderson explore the connection between self-image, mental performance, and professional growth in this episode of People Business podcast. Collin Henderson (@collinhenderson6749), author of seven books including "The Oz Method" and host of the Master Your Mindset podcast, shares how a childhood stutter shaped his approach to mental conditioning and why confronting fear became the foundation of his coaching and speaking. Discussed on the show: How Henderson overcame a 16-year battle with stuttering Bouncing back: Reset anchors (verbal cues, physical routines, and visual reminders) that help performers recover quickly from setbacks Why 80% of human thoughts are negative (and what to do about it) How to put in effort without focusing on the outcome How to bring fun and play into your personal mental development activities This episode offers practical tools for anyone seeking to shift limiting beliefs, lead with greater presence, or build resilience in high-pressure environments. Mentioned on the Show Collin Henderson’s book, The Oz Method on Amazon: https://a.co/d/03Dl58jT Collin is also the author of The Quiet Mind (https://a.co/d/0gaz0bR6) and Culture is King (https://a.co/d/0itxqEA8) Connect with Collin Henderson on LinkedIn:   / collinhendersonmindset   Learn more about Collin’s podcast and his keynote presentations on his website: https://www.thecollinhenderson.com/ Timestamps (00:00:00) - O'Brien McMahon welcomes Collin Henderson, podcaster and author of "The Oz Method" (00:01:38) - Mindset, mental performance, and getting grounded (00:02:01) - Collin's origin story and finding purpose through pain (00:07:12) - Starting speech therapy and confronting the fear of public speaking (00:13:18) - The value and impact of effective public speaking (00:13:31) - Does the vulnerable "little kid" identity still exist in Collin? (00:14:45) - Three pillars of the Mind Gym: self-awareness, self-talk, self-identity (00:16:33) - Why self-talk matters (00:17:15) - Negative and recurring thoughts research; shame vs. fear (00:19:05) - Leaving corporate sales to pursue speaking/coaching full-time (00:20:35) - The pandemic's impact and pivoting to virtual speaking (00:22:26) - What are "anchors" and how are they used in mindset conditioning? (00:24:39) - Recovering from failure: what is the research? (00:32:31) - The four levels of confidence (zero, shaky, stable, unshakable) (00:37:46) - The "powerful paradox" of caring and not caring simultaneously (00:40:34) - Introducing the four-minute mental workout and the HAW method (00:42:23) - The "I have, I am, I will" mental drill explained (00:44:39) - How play and fun accelerates learning and reduces the reps needed for new habits (00:47:03) - Modern attention spans and earning audience engagement (00:48:32) - Final reflections: compassion, forgiving yourself, and imperfection (00:49:33) Closing thoughts and where to find Collin's books #MindsetTraining #MentalPerformance #PeopleBusinessPodcast