Mindset Moments Podcast

020 - Jason Lammers | NCAA DIV1 Head Coach

Mindset Moments Podcast welcomes NCAA Head Coach of the University of Niagara Purple Eagles hockey team, Jason Lammers. Jason is a highly successful, veteran coach in the NCAA with 20 years of coaching experience as an associate coach with the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and as an assistant coach at Colorado College and Ohio State University.  He took a Junior A position as head coach and general manager of the Dubuque Fighting Saints of the USHL for 2 years. Coach Lammers had a great winning record that featured runs to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2016-17 and the USHL Finals in 2015-16. His Junior A success brought him back to the NCAA with Niagara. He played 4 years of college hockey and also played minor pro for 2 years in the WCHL where he helped his team win the Taylor Cup as league champions. Thanks for tuning in and joining us, enjoy the interview. 

 

Mindset Timeout | Show Appreciation and Gratitude

Have you ever asked the question: “Why is it so important to have gratitude in life?” Gratitude can change your life because it makes you appreciate what you have rather than what you don’t have. There are so many things we can be thankful for and so many people to show our gratitude to. Having Gratitude and showing Appreciation are very important to feed your mind and get you on the positive side of the ledger each and every day and keeping you there...! Take this moment, take some time to pause and reflect in this Time Out... what you are grateful for...? And who do you appreciate...? Enjoy the message! 

019 - Graeme Townshend | Former NHLer with BOS, NYI, OTT

Welcome to this week's interview podcast for Mindset Moments. Our guest is Graeme Townshend, a Canadian retired ice hockey right-winger. He became the first Jamaican-born player to play in the National Hockey League and played for 3 teams, Boston, the NY Islanders, and the Ottawa Senators. Graeme also played quite a number of games in the AHL, the IHL, and the WPHL. Prior to playing pro, Graeme played 4 years of Division 1 college hockey in the NCAA with RPI - (Rensselaer Polytech Institute) in Albany NY from 1985-89 and was captain in his junior year. Thanks for joining me and enjoy the interview. 

Mindset Timeout | Influence 101

This week's Time Out message is about influence...foundational and basic influence 101...! Leadership is Influence...! If you want to be an effective leader, you need to know how to influence...! You can influence by encouraging, taking charge, enthusiastically interacting, and setting high standards to hold people accountable to. But if you only try to influence one way, you make never get out of the starting gate to hit your full measure of influence potential. This message will highlight 4 building blocks you will need to be aware of for stronger influence. Enjoy your time out...!

018 - Liam Maguire | Author, TV Host of NHL Hockey, Historian and Trivia Expert

Our guest to the Mindset Moments Podcast this week is very well known in hockey circles as the trivia guy...! Liam Maguire is a noted hockey historian. He is a three times published author, radio host, and TV personality who is regarded as the foremost historian on the NHL and the sport of hockey in general as it pertains to Canada and it's history. We visit some of the remarkable and historic by-gone eras of hockey with Liam and he answers my questions about the mindset and mental toughness of some legendary players in the game of hockey...! Grab a coffee and take a moment and have a listen to one of the great storytellers of our day...Mr Liam Maguire... Enjoy...!  

Mindset Timeout | Faith and Belief Feeds Confidence

Welcome to Mindset Moments Time Out...! There’s no question that self-confidence plays a key role in how well you and I perform. When we have confidence in ourselves, it gives us the feeling like we can do just about anything. This week's inspiring message will provide 5 practical things you can do to stir your faith and belief to build greater confidence to help you meet your goals and objectives more consistently. Enjoy the podcast and thanks for tuning in. 

017 - Norm Milley | Former NHLer with Buffalo and Tampa Bay

Our guest to the Mindset Moments podcast this week is my friend and former NHLer, Norm Milley. A Toronto native, Norm was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1998 NHL entry draft out of Junior A hockey while with the OHL, Sudbury Wolves. He ended up playing 7 seasons as a right-winger in the National Hockey league for the Buffalo Sabres and the Tamp Bay Lightning. He also spent some playing time with their affiliates in the AHL in Rochester (Buffalo) as well as Springfield and Norfolk (Tampa). After his NHL career, he moved to Europe and played in Germany in the Deutsche Eishockey Liga for 2 different teams... 7 seasons with Wolfburg and 2 seasons with Dusseldorf EG. After a great pro career, Norm took up coaching Junior A hockey as an assistant coach with the Ottawa 67s in the OHL which was where we connected. I invite you to sit back and enjoy this great interview with Norm Milley as he shares his personal story and his own insights into the performance mindset side of the game. Thanks for joining us...!

Mindset Timeout | Go Where You Are Valued

In many different types of national survey responses on the subject matter of the appreciation and value of members of their organizations, business owners/leaders and athletic managers/coaches can all agree that the responses tell them the same thing over and over; without a doubt, their business and teams will perform better and be more profitable when their people feel like they’re appreciated and valued.  It is reported that most people don’t quit on companies, people quit on bosses and mangers just like athletes don’t quit teams, they quit on coaches. This TIME OUT message identifies the 2 ways that people like to be valued so they can be empowered to produce more and perform better…EVERY TIME. Thanks for plugging in… enjoy!

016 - Ryan Spooner | Former NHLer and Current KHL Pro Player

Delighted to have a former hockey player of mine, Ryan Spooner on the podcast this week; Ryan made his NHL debut for Boston in early February of 2013, against the Montreal Canadiens wearing number 51. His NHL career spanned 7 seasons with 4 different NHL teams (5 seasons with Boston) but and recently he has extended his pro career playing overseas last year for HC Lugano in Switzerland and currently he plays in the KHL for Dinamo Minsk. A second-round NHL draft pick, Ryan started his pro career making a big impression in the AHL as a rookie with the Providence Bruins (Boston's top affiliate) where he tallied 57 points in 59 games. Great to have this very talented hockey player on the show... enjoy...!  

Mindset Timeout | Skill with People...Cultivating Connections

In life, generally speaking, a person, especially when they are in the role of leader or the role of coach, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively is the absolute key to being a success. Making things happen in life, still requires the ability to make people like you, respect you, listen to you, and want to connect to you. And that means connecting with you in person, not digitally. The human connection will always, always, always outrank the digital connection as a get-ahead skill. So that means, the ability to sell, explain, persuade, organize, motivate, and lead others is and will always be essential when it comes to any human connection and interaction. This week's TIME OUT message provides 5 essential people skills you should develop to be successful... Enjoy and thanks for tuning in!

015 - Jesse Woods | Championship Baseball Player + Coach

Our guest to the Mindset Moments podcast is a bigtime people person who is also very passionate about baseball. Jesse Woods is a former Division I, University of Notre Dame baseball coach for many years, as well as a Boston College coach. Coach Woods is no stranger to winning as he has won many championships as a coach and as well as a player in Division III Baseball at Wheaton College. His hard work has earned him the position as the Head Coach of Colby college Division III Baseball. Thanks for tuning in to hear some of the great insights that Jesse has to offer in this weeks interview. 

Mindset Timeout | Influencing a Performance Culture

This is a popular topic of discussion for most athletic coaches and business leaders. Building and securing a strong performance culture helps an organization achieve high levels of performance and top results consistently over time. It makes complete sense that building a performance culture is a top goal for many organizations as it can mean the difference between stagnation and growth, competitiveness, and being left behind. Listen in on some of the key points that will very likely start your thought process to growing your organization's performance culture... Enjoy you Time Out...! 

014 - RC Lyke | Former Pro Player, GM/Coach JRA National Championship

My guest to Mindset Moments is a Hockey Guy through and through... Coach R.C. Lyke has been the GM and Head Coach of the USPHL Richmond Generals following a seven-year professional, NCAA Division I, and Junior A playing career. Coach Lyke started the Generals Junior program and has been the only Head Coach in the team's ten-year history. Coach Lyke has amassed a very impressive winning record behind the Generals bench in his 9 years, amassing 513 Wins with 246 Losses and 25 Overtime Losses. He is a good friend and shares a passion for developing young hockey players to the next level... Enjoy the interview.

Mindset Timeout | Mindset Chemistry... Be HAPPY

Have you ever heard the expression, "A man is as happy as he chooses to be"?Well, I believe that being happy is a mindset, you have to make up your mind to be happy, not sad. It will probably help to know, what practical steps you can take to activate happy chemicals in your brain that will change your outlook and change your life... Welcome to this Time Out message and be Happy...! 

013 - Freddie Brathwaite | Former NHL Goaltender, Pro Goalie Coach

This week's podcast, we get to share an interview with Ottawa native, Freddie Brathwaite, a former NHL goaltender who was an undrafted player signed by the Edmonton Oilers in 1993 where he spent 3 seasons. Freddie played for 4 NHL teams, 3 AHL teams Team Canada 3 different times, and spent time overseas in the KHL during and after the NHL lockout season. Towards the end of his career, he played 4 years in Germany. His post-playing career, he went on to coach pro goaltenders in the NHL Germany and with Hockey Canada for several seasons. My friend Freddie brings friendly energy, and a big smile everywhere he goes and it's great to have him on the program for you to listen to... Enjoy the podcast!

Mindset Timeout | Extreme Ownership Mentality

This week's TIME OUT episode is a short, powerful message that will help bring clarity and focus on how to get results quickly and efficiently! With military-like, precision and clarity, we will be leveraging great information from the NY Times, Best Selling book called, "Extreme Ownership" which tells how Navy Seals Lead and Win...! Take a little TIME OUT with us and prepare to get excited about some great info on how to grow your mindset and lead with greater influence. Enjoy...!

012 - Mark Osborne | Former NHLer, NHL Broadcaster, LA Kings Pro Scout

This week we are pleased to welcome former NHLer, Mark Osborne to the Mindset Moments podcast. Mark was originally drafted by the Detroit Red Wings in 1980 and played with 4 different teams during his 16 seasons in the NHL, but played twice for both Toronto and the New York Rangers towards the end of his career. He has done everything in the hockey world...except maybe referee! He was a pro coach, a GM in the OHL for a couple of teams, a broadcaster, and is currently a pro scout with the Los Angeles Kings in the NHL. This is a great interview with the man they call Ozzie... welcome to the program. enjoy...! 

Mindset Timeout | Communicate to Connect

Welcome to this week's TIME OUT episode! I am so glad you could join us for some inspiration and motivation! As human beings, living in a world together with other humans, good communication and connection skills are some of the most important skills you can develop to form solid relationships. This week, the message will be centered on what is good and effective communication and what 3 questions should you know how to answer if you want to increase your ability to connect when you communicate! Learn & grow...! Thanks for joining us!

011 - Jake Evans | NHL MTL Canadiens, Spengler Cup Champ, Univ. N.Dame Captain

Jake Evans of the NHL's Montreal Canadians is our guest to the program this week. Jake is a native of Toronto Ontario, and originally got his start playing in the OJHL for the St. Michael’s Buzzers to maintain his NCAA eligibility where he was recruited and went on to play for the University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He had an excellent NCAA career and not only was he the Captain for the Fighting Irish in his senior year, he helped guide his team to a BIG10 Championship and was also a Hobey Baker Award nominee. Jake has been praised throughout his career for his consistency, having developed a reputation as a solid two-way player at nearly every level that he has played at. Winning seems to follow him, as he was also part of Team Canada who won the 2017 Spengler Cup in Davos Switzerland. Jake has had a brilliant start to his pro career in the AHL start and has already become a roster player in the NHL pour les Canadiens de Montréal. Join us for a great discussion with this outstanding young man and mindset strong athlete. Welcome to Mindset Moments...!  

Mindset Timeout | GQ... The Pathway to Mental Toughness

Whether in sports or in business, mental toughness may often appear to be instinctive in top performers but it’s actually a set of skills and tools that anyone can learn and develop.  You must have the right MINDSET if you want to have success in anything. It doesn’t matter if you are trying to create a championship team or start a successful business; the behavioral and psychological principles are always the same. Average performers tend to quit long before they ever reach their goals and dreams. They allow discouragement, fear and self-doubt to keep them from achieving their true potential. The common denominator amongst those who fail consistently is a lack of mental toughness and a fixed mindset. This week's Time Out message shares the secret to developing more mental toughness in your life so more of your objectives, goals, and dreams become a reality...!  Thanks for joining me. Make it a great day...!