The 1% Advantage: High-Performance Mindset Coaching with Sandy Cohan | Coaching In Session EP.698

In this high-performance episode of Coaching In Session, Michael Rearden is joined by Sandy Cohan, elite mindset architect, keynote speaker, and two-time best-selling author known for shaping unshakable confidence and mental toughness in athletes, CEOs and high-level performers.

Together, they break down the essential pillars of mindset mastery, exploring how belief, discipline, focus, and consistent habits shape long-term success in both personal and professional life. Sandy explains why stepping outside your comfort zone is crucial for real growth, how fear can become a signal for opportunity, and why coaching and support systems dramatically accelerate progress.

This insightful conversation is packed with practical tools for mindset coaching, identity shifts, confidence building, and performance optimization. Whether you're an athlete, a leader, or someone working toward personal excellence, this episode gives you the strategies to grow 1% better each day and unlock your fullest potential.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode
-Why is mindset the foundation of personal and professional success
-How comfort zones limit growth and how to break free
-The difference between “locking in” vs. blocking distractions
-How to use fear as a signal for growth instead of avoidance
-The role that coaching and mentorship play in accelerated development
-Why books and continuous learning fuel long-term growth
-How to define success on your own terms
-Why discipline and habits outperform raw talent
-The power of small, consistent improvements
-Why mindset training should start early—not just in adulthood

Key Takeaway
✅ Mindset determines how you respond to challenges
✅ Comfort zones prevent growth and limit potential
✅ Fear can be reframed as a cue for expansion
✅ Support systems and coaching accelerate results
✅ Learning through books deepens self-awareness
✅ Success is personal—not one-size-fits-all
✅ Discipline builds the foundation for excellence
✅ Consistent small wins create long-term change
✅ Early mindset development sets the stage for future success
✅ Mental performance is a skill anyone can train

🔗 Guest Links — Sandy Cohan
📌 Learn more about Sandy’s mindset coaching, free resources and his “99 Rules” book series.
🌐 Website – https://www.sandycohan.com/
📘 Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/mentaledgehockey1
📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/mentaledgehockey/
💼 LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandy-cohan-138a54193/
🎵 TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@mentaledgehockey

Explore More with Michael Rearden
🌐 Website – https://revenconcepts.com/
🎙 Podcast – https://coachinginsession.buzzsprout.com/
📸 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/revenconcepts/

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