Danielle Martin
Founder of True Mindsets, is a leading mindset and performance coach inspired by the late Ken Ravizza. With a diverse athletic background—including professional surfing, collegiate softball at UCLA, and multiple world championships in Brazilian JiuJitsu—Danielle uses her expertise to empower athletes and clients across MLB, NFL, NBA, MMA, and beyond. Her actionoriented approach helps individuals build sustainable mental game plans, emphasizing personal growth alongside professional success. Danielle believes better people make better athletes, and her authentic, trustbuilding methods have made her a gamechanger in the sports world.Summary

In this conversation, Aj Ramos and Danielle Martin delve into the intricacies of mental performance coaching, focusing on the transition from a defensive to an offensive mindset in sports. Danielle emphasizes the importance of breath work, emotional regulation, and the power of language in shaping an athlete's performance. They discuss how to navigate feelings, the significance of fundamentals in team dynamics, and the necessity of creating one's own zone to enhance performance. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the shared journey of athletes and the importance of support in achieving peak performance.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mental Performance Coaching
02:49 Understanding Offensive vs Defensive Mindset
05:53 The Role of Breath in Performance
09:07 Navigating Emotions in Sports
12:04 Transforming Defensive Mindset to Offensive Mindset
14:56 The Importance of Fundamentals in Team Dynamics
17:50 Creating Your Own Zone
20:56 The Power of Language in Sports
24:06 Conclusion and Future Conversations