Julian had a 7 figure SEO company but he was in his words “doing too much, being burnt out and not being efficient”.He joins today’s podcast to share the 2 main levers that allowed him to grow revenue and profit in his company while reducing staff and creating a more calm and focused environment.Tune in to learn what specific data can resolve emotional struggles in business and why resolving a fear of judgment can be a cure for burnout.To connect with Julian:https://juliangoldie.com/...

“Is this the logical thing to do or is this me resorting to what’s comfortable again?”Realizing that we’ve been playing small can light a fire in us to go big… To take our life and business to the next level. But we have to make sure that we control the flame and that emotional excitement doesn’t override our logic.In today’s installment of The Coaching Series we are joined by Chris, who’s decided to evolve his trading business and form a hedge fund.He shares his dilemma about whether he...

Sherry Walling, joins us to talk about grief, managing stress and her new book “Touching Two Worlds”.Sherry warns against common pitfalls around loss to be cautious of. Things such as building an identity around losses and feeling entitled to certain behaviors or privileges because of them. We also cover acute vs chronic stress and when is the right time to process loss.To learn more about Sherry’s latest book go here: https://www.touchingtwoworlds.com/ (https://www.touchingtwoworlds.com/)

Does beating yourself up to go harder get you better results?In today’s podcast John Ainsworth, an Arena Alumni, joins us to share the steps he took to understand and then let go of the chip on his shoulder and how that’s created 4 consecutive record breaking months.We talk about distorted views of reality, why a lot of entrepreneurs believe they’re intrinsically lazy and the ineffective ways they try to compensate for that.

Max Hertan, a former 1:1 client of Itamar’s joins us for today’s episode. He touches on his journey to building an 8 figure agency, but we really dive into the meatier and more personal aspects of life and growth.Why some avoid it, why some don’t accept a part of the process and why external missions have an expiration date for high achievers.Max also shares his perspective on how he lives a happy life through integrity and why that requires accepting a period of uncertainty that few are...

“What will others think?... What does this say about me?... And does this mean I’m a failure?”Sometimes we know that the effective long term thing to do will require us to take a momentary dip. But we resist leaning into it because of fears around what others will think and what we’ll think of ourselves.In today’s episode we share a 1:1 coaching session Itamar had with a client. The client is a public figure in his field so for privacy sake we have distorted the client’s voice and removed his...

Are you going about creating clarity from the outside in or from the inside out?In today’s episode Itamar and Dr. Emil breakdown the most common mistake that stops entrepreneurs from getting clarity on what they truly want.They cover:* How to avoid mimetic desire* Internal feelings vs. External accomplishments and goal* The powerful “announcement” questionTo get the complimentary micro course mentioned at the end of the episode:https://itamarmarani.com/efcourse/...

Is the reason you’re not taking action a valid logical concern or simply an emotional worry?In today’s episode Itamar shares the Mindset framework he uses to help clients figure out the most effective path to achieve what they want and have the confidence to action the plan.Key points covered:* The 2 questions that clarify the path of least (technical) resistance* Emotional Worry vs. Logical Concern* How to understand Risk, Danger and Control* The “Courage Razor”Logical Concern vs. Emotional...

When you boil it down, mindset is an access issue.Usually, optimizing for external approval causes us to live in fear and play small. I.e. we only access a bit of our potential.In today’s podcast, we cover a case study of Dave, a client of Itamar who had a fear of judgment and abandonment and how he overcame it by optimizing for pride instead.They also share the exact mindset tool he used to:1) Have an $800k day2) 4 out of the top 5 days of his career within a three week period

“It was the ugliest, scariest and ultimately the biggest and most rewarding work of my life”In today's episode Ian Horley, a client of Itamar’s joins the podcast to share his transformation on how both his personal life and business have skyrocketed.He opens the kimono and shares his 7 step roadmap on how he was able to shed the need to prove others wrongs and is finally able to focus on what he wants, play his own game, and win massively in both his personal life and business.He also gives...

The podcast is growing and first off I want to say thank you. Thank you for downloading and trusting me with your time and attention.Our goal is always to give the most helpful tools in as concise a manner as possible and we want to share these tools with more entrepreneurs and high achievers.In short we’re looking to have me go on other podcasts and help spread the word.* If you run a podcast and would like to have me as a guest please reach out and let’s figure out a win/win.* If you know...

Who’s the one person you should crave respect from?What does failure mean about you?Is discomfort a valid sign or a part of the journey?In today’s episode Itamar and Dr. Emil summarize the main lessons from the Arena Mindset Accelerator cohort that wrapped up in Q4 of 2022.They share the 4 main points that the Alumni emphasized helped them make a massive shift. P.S. If you want to join the next cohort of the Arena Mindset Accelerator you can apply here:https://itamarmarani.com/apply/...

Why do we not do the simple things that we know will lead us to success?In today’s episode Itamar shares a recent experience of his. How he recognized an insecurity was pulling him to act in ways that didn’t serve him or his business.Itamar and Dr. Emil cover:1) How to spot the root issue of why we sometimes overcomplicate things2) "Why a man who knows his insecurities is a powerful one."

Will your new year's resolution actually make it easier for you to succeed or will it make it more difficult?Will it create a smoother environment that will result in “an upward spiral” or will it end up creating more friction to an already maxed out system?In today’s episode Itamar and Dr. Emil cover what to do to actually create a new you in 2023. How to avoid failure as your new year's motivation inevitably fades.For list of prompts mentioned in the episode (no...

A follow up to the previous podcast. Itamar and Dr. Emil go more in depth on 2 main issues:1) The Recruiting Method that is a prerequisite to having tough yet productive conversations.2) The difference between you being rude or standing up to someone else who isn’t being considerate.Subscribe: https://bit.ly/3vzkXYx...

Have you ever noticed how people start acting like kids when they visit their family? Even the best of us can revert back to old thought patterns, behaviors and even identities. In this holiday-relevant episode Itamar and Dr. Emil discuss this important topic. How to enjoy your family holiday without having a mindset regression. They cover the two main things to be aware of:1) How to deal with challenging family dynamics.2) How to avoid identity hangovers when you go back to regular...

Have you ever noticed how people start acting like kids when they visit their family? Even the best of us can revert back to old thought patterns, behaviors and even identities. In this holiday-relevant episode Itamar and Dr. Emil discuss this important topic. How to enjoy your family holiday without having a mindset regression. They cover the two main things to be aware of:1) How to deal with challenging family dynamics.2) How to avoid identity hangovers when you go back to regular...

Often the difference between having an argument instead of a tough yet productive conversation comes down to two things. Clarity and permission.It’s about you first getting clear on what you actually want in life and then giving yourself permission to speak up instead of holding things in, letting them pent up and priming yourself for a blowout.In today’s podcast Itamar and Dr. Emil dive deep with tools and insights around these subjects and wrap it up by sharing a 6 step framework on how to...

Often the difference between having an argument instead of a tough yet productive conversation comes down to two things. Clarity and permission.It’s about you first getting clear on what you actually want in life and then giving yourself permission to speak up instead of holding things in, letting them pent up and priming yourself for a blowout.In today’s podcast Itamar and Dr. Emil dive deep with tools and insights around these subjects and wrap it up by sharing a 6 step framework on how to...

“Mindset is fluffy. It doesn’t really work.. Mindset programs have left me feeling pumped for a bit but then it fades and then it’s back to square one…”In this episode Itamar and Dr. Emil cover what the difference is between good and bad mindset programs, and how to spot and avoid the bad ones.Listen in to understand why mindset is often deemed as “fluffy, feel-good and woo-woo” and why going a mile wide and an inch deep does not get true results.Subscribe:https://bit.ly/3vzkXYxConnect with...

Are the limits of your language putting a ceiling on your success?In this episode Itamar and Dr. Emil explain how to avoid wasting time on solving the wrong mindset problems. Listen in to understand the one key thing entrepreneurs need to expand to increase their effectiveness and why labels like “imposter syndrome” are sometimes just unhelpful labels that don't get results. Also covered in this episode is the paradox of personal improvement vs. business development and how to leverage one...

Apply to the final Arena Mindset Accelerator Itamar will lead before we bring in assistant coaches in 2023:https://itamarmarani.com/apply/Schedule your application call before midnight on October 30th to lock in the old price (even if the call itself will take place after October 30th).The cohort will start on November 8th and will go for 6 weeks.Apply here: https://itamarmarani.com/apply/Who dares wins,Itamar

Is what you want to achieve truly "unreasonable" or is it only unrealistic for someone who’s weighed down by fear, self doubt and insecurities?In this nothing held back style episode Itamar and Dr. Emil cover 2 main things:1. The biggest reason why some entrepreneurs achieve BIG things and why other’s settle for what they deem possible.2. The nothing held back 6 part system to become the kind of person who keeps achieving “unreasonable” results.Subscribe:https://bit.ly/3vzkXYxConnect with...

In this workshop-style episode, Itamar shares a system to resolve mental blocks, insecurities and fear. Have a notepad ready as he walks you through impactful exercises to: 1) Create clarity on the subconscious mental blocks that influence your behavior. 2) A framework to resolve them 3) A tool to conquer your mind and not let your subconscious dictate your actions... and success. Get access to the FREE course mentioned at itamarmarani.com/courseConnect with Itamar:- Sign up for "3 Quick...

In this episode, Itamar shares how Nathan, a former client, grew his business from 10k to 70k MRR in a few short months by removing one block.We cover how sometimes what creates the most impact isn’t adding anything, it’s resolving the things that hold us back. Itamar also introduces the “Hierarchy of Elite Performance” and a simple framework to assess whether you currently need more or less in order to achieve elite performance.Connect with Itamar:- Get the complete, nothing held back,...