Episodes

Mike Brown, a former F-18 pilot and entrepreneur with an 8 figure exit, turned wealth advisor joins us to talk money stories and why entrepreneurs hold themselves back from true financial success. In this gem of an episode we cover: Why we only allow ourselves to be as successful as we feel we deserve & what to do about it The 10 money stories that cause subconscious interference Offensive trait vs defensive trait We also cover money stories of billionaires that Mike and I know and a framew...

Ever wondered why you made such a bad decision about that employee you hoped would work out or the project you really want to see succeed? In this episode, Itamar and Alex break down why the projects that we’re most invested in often bring the worst out of us and how to avoid that. They cover: How to avoid our blindspots “The Set” and the 4 step process to avoid ineffective decisions The 2 most common mistakes that keep entrepreneurs stuck with poor strategies How to know when it’s time to...

In today’s podcast Itamar shares a quick high impact workshop on how to set yourself up to WIN BIG in 2024. It covers: Figuring out the one key action that will make the biggest impact for you in 2024 How to avoid the “Emotion Focused” vs “Problem Focused” trap A simple question to remove emotional and mental blindspots What’s your one big thing for 2024? Share it with us at IM@ItamarMarani.com * To apply to the Arena Mindset Accelerator: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Get the complete not...

“Show me a man who hasn’t failed and I’ll show you a man who hasn’t tried” On today’s episode we give you a step-by-step guide on how to debrief your 2023 like an elite special forces operator. Itamar also shares his personal shortcomings and lessons from the year. We cover: Why people avoid debriefing Failure Poor Debrief vs Effective Debrief The “secret sauce question” Is celebrating wins beneficial To download the slides and questions mentioned, go to www.itamarmarani.com/debrief2023 ...

“If you want to be a strong, confident man, you must be able to take pride in the fact that you see yourself as a better man than most.” In today’s episode, we break down this highly controversial and “triggering” statement. Main topics covered: Effective vs ineffective humility Why humility can be dangerous for men The 3 part system to being able to set aggressive goals and have high self-confidence when pursuing them without losing your effective humility * To apply to the Arena Mindset...

“You shouldn’t judge people?” Well, why not? Who came up with this PC nonsense that you shouldn’t judge? In today’s episode we’ll cover: Why you should judge people How to do that effectively in order to grow yourself without putting others down The 1 emotional divide that separates those who can judge effectively and those who get emotional and volatile. * To apply to the Arena Mindset Accelerator: https://itamarmarani.com/apply Get the complete nothing held back Emotional Fortitude micr...

“How do I stop negative thinking and switch to more positive thinking?” In today’s episode Itamar and Alex dive into why that question itself can cause so many people to fall short of their potential and also live an unpleasant life. They cover: The downside of the positive thinking trap Passive vs. Active mindsets Why trying to be a positive person and following morning routines can build anxiety

“There’s this constant pressure of chasing successful results” Paradoxically, sometimes focusing on results can actually lead to worse results. In this episode of The Coaching Series, Dave shares his challenges from this past year and why he’s hit a rut. Itamar and Dave cover how to overcome fear of abandonment, disregard fear of judgment and how those two cause people to fixate on the wrong things. Listen in to understand why the episode concludes with, "If you try to get the trophy, you'll ...

Today we’re going to talk about why focusing on limiting beliefs is an amateurish and outdated approach to mindset, emotional fortitude and the whole field of RESULTS oriented inner work. We break down: Why trying to figure out your limiting beliefs can actually keep you in the dark How to flush out your blindspots and see what’s actually holding back your success The #1 pokey question to ask if someone (or yourself) isn’t willing to let go of a belief they know is both holding them back and...

Itamar’s personal account of the unprecedented situation in Israel, the Hammas terror attacks against innocent civilians and his frameworks on maintaining a winning mindset during crisis, chaos and dark times. The difference between acute and chronic stress and how to handle each How to be useful during times of crisis How to effectively support and communicate with those affected by crisis + a template Links for Donations. These organizations have been vetted for legitimacy. JGive - Nation...

This is a classic episode from The Elite Foundations archives. Itamar and Dr. Emil go into a deep dive into the subject of boundaries. Setting boundaries has been a very real struggle that Itamar consistently sees in his clients. Listen in for Itamar’s unexpected take on why most people fail to set and maintain their boundaries. We cover: Why setting boundaries is a waste of time and what to do instead The #1 thing that you need to have before boundary setting How to stop people pleasing

In a case study/workshop episode we cover who needs to put a chip on their shoulder and who probably needs to let go of the one they already have. We cover: The one question that helped three 7-8 figure entrepreneurs become cooler operators What’s “Harder than pushing harder” How to judge if you should or shouldn’t let go of the chip on your shoulder To access the resources mentioned in the episode: www.itamarmarani.com/pod-35-bonus To watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/D5udm-cYOX0

In a case study/workshop episode we explore why we struggle to get others to respect our boundaries and how we each have a different “frustration line” that can cause resentment. In this episode we cover: A 7 step framework to set better boundaries, have them respected and get more of what you want out of life and business. The power of being frustrated at a situation instead of a person. The 4 rules of boundary setting To access the resources mentioned in the episode: www.itamarmarani.com...

In this episode, Rory, a graduate of The Arena Mindset Accelerator joins Itamar and Emil. Rory talks about the transformation he had and how he came to terms with the fact that he didn’t need to become more, but just realized that he already is more than he gives himself credit for. As a trained therapist himself, the co-founder of Counselling Tutor, and an award-winning educator Rory also shared a unique perspective on therapy vs coaching.

In this episode Itamar speaks with special guest Andy Morgan, founder of Ripped Body.com, about why you can’t hack the foundational discipline and relying on shortcuts leads to mental fragility. “People don't want to take responsibility for actually helping themselves out there hoping from some external fix can save themselves.” In today’s episode we cover: Why biohacking becomes a dependency that can make you mentally weak. The allure of the silver bullet instead of foundational discipline....

“I’ve known for some time that I’m going to eventually remove them but…” A lot of us want to be better leaders. But sometimes we confuse the trees from the forest. In today’s episode we talk about: How to not get trapped by a bad employee How to empower the #1 asset in your business Why time is not your most valuable resource

“I’m afraid to promote my product because I’m afraid someone will say it’s not good enough and I’ll get exposed.” Not knowing through what tints we see the world through can hurt us. Just like not being aware that you’re overly pessimistic or overly optimistic can be dangerous, so can not being aware that you have Imposter syndrome. It can cause you to over exaggerate certain valid logical concerns and end up overcomplicating things. In today’s installment of the coaching series we’re joined...

In this special episode Itamar is Interviewed by Andre Lugo, a specialist in behavior change and theory of constraints. After researching Itamar’s system, Andre reached out with what he put together. The interview ranges from Andre himself being vulnerable in the hot seat and getting coached to breaking down: Why you should clarify your goals before working on your mindset How to recognize the point of power and avoid making regrettable decisions How to choose consulting clients that will be...

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/ htt...

“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/

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 wil...

“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 hi...