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The Champion Within: Build Confidence, Elevate Performance, and Hit Your Goals

Kate McCauley | Mental Toughness Mindset Coach for Athletes, Leaders and High Performers

Are you a student-athlete, parent, coach or high performing leader looking to break through mental barriers and perform at the highest level? Welcome to The Champion Within, the go-to podcast for youth sports psychology, mental toughness, and confidence building. Hosted by Kate McCauley, a specialist in mental toughness mindset coaching for athletes and the corporate space, this show provides actionable strategies to help you manage performance anxiety, overcome negative self-talk, and hit

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154: Mastering the Mental Game with Jeff Heggie

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2025/11/04

Click here toBook a Team Workshop: CHAMPION WITHIN In this episode of the Champion Within podcast, host Kate McCauley interviews Jeff Heggie, an entrepreneur, author, and success coach. They discuss Jeff's journey from being a professional rodeo cowboy to a successful entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of mindset, visualization, and accountability in achieving goals. Jeff shares his experiences in sports and business, highlighting the mental game and the significance of finding one's

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153. Speedy Sunday: Let's Play JENGA!

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2025/11/02

In this episode of Speedy Sunday, Kate McCauley discusses the importance of persistence in achieving goals, using the analogy of a Jenga game to illustrate how one should not give up too soon. She emphasizes the need to explore all possible avenues and efforts before deciding to abandon a goal, encouraging listeners to stay curious and learn from their experiences. Keywords mindset, goals, persistence, Jenga, personal growth, motivation, confidence, success, self-improvement,

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152. Ava Raymond: Rising Star in Basketball

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2025/10/28

Book a mindset training team workshop, school assembly or speaking engagement:https://shop.danunow.com/s/appointmentsIn this episode of The Champion Within, host Kate McCauley interviews Ava Raymond, a talented high school basketball player. They discuss Ava's journey in basketball, her leadership role on her team, and the challenges she faced on the road to winning a state championship. Ava shares insights on the importance of mindset, family support, and the impact of NIL deals on young

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151. Speedy Sunday: The New Scoreboard: Measuring Growth

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2025/10/26

Get Mindset Mode (the private podcast) for the first month FREE!In this conversation, Kate McCauley discusses the importance of mindset in education and athletics, emphasizing the need to track progress rather than just outcomes. She introduces the concept of a 'scoreboard' that measures effort, focus, and consistency, advocating for a shift from traditional grading systems to a more holistic approach that celebrates individual growth. McCauley shares practical strategies for educators and

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150. Gabriel Hall: From Student Athlete to Admissions...

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2025/10/21

Book a mindset training team workshop, school assembly or speaking engagement:https://shop.danunow.com/s/appointments In this conversation, Kate McCauley interviews Gabe Hall, a college admissions expert and former D1 athlete, discussing the intricacies of the college admissions process, the importance of resilience and failure, and the evolving landscape of college applications. Gabe shares his personal journey as a student athlete, the lessons learned from failure, and the significance of

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149. Speedy Sunday: Burnout & mental health in...

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2025/10/19

Click Here:Get MINDSET MODE for the first month FREE!In this episode, Kate McCauley discusses the critical issue of burnout, particularly among student athletes. She emphasizes that burnout is not a sign of weakness but rather a signal from the brain and body that a pause is needed. Kate introduces the concepts of pushing versus pausing, highlighting the importance of knowing when to take a break. She shares three essential mindset tools for athletes to manage their energy and prevent

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148. HABITS: Doing the Work Beyond Practice

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2025/10/14

Let's Chat About a Mindset Session for your student-athletes: https://shop.danunow.com/s/appointments In this episode of the Champion Within podcast, Kate McCauley discusses the importance of habits in achieving personal and athletic success. She introduces the CHAMP framework, focusing on the 'H' for habits, and emphasizes the need for intentional and consistent actions to foster growth. Through a 30-day visualization challenge, she illustrates how visualization can help athletes build

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147. The Power of Mentorship in Youth Sports with Jim...

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2025/10/07

Book a mindset training team workshop, school assembly or speaking engagement:https://shop.danunow.com/s/appointmentsIn this episode of The Champion Within, host Kate engages with Jim Kielbaso, a strength and conditioning coach and president of IYCA. They discuss the importance of mentorship in sports, the balance between fun and competition in youth sports, and the significance of athletic development over skill specialization. Jim shares his journey of starting Impact Sports Performance

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146. Speedy Sunday: Try one daily thing for your mindset

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2025/10/05

Book a mindset training team workshop, school assembly or speaking engagement:https://shop.danunow.com/s/appointmentsSpeedy Sunday: Fuel Your Week with Focus Speedy Sunday are bite-sized podcast episodes full of bursts of motivation designed to kickstart your week with thought-provoking questions and statements for parents of student-athletes, all in five minutes or less. CONNECT with Kate McCauley:

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145. Unlocking Confidence Through Tiny Wins

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2025/09/30

Book a workshop, school assembly or speaking engagement:https://shop.danunow.com/s/appointments In this episode, Kate McCauley discusses the significance of celebrating small achievements, or 'tiny wins', as a pathway to building confidence, motivation, and long-term success. She shares personal anecdotes and practical strategies to help listeners recognize and appreciate their progress, no matter how small. The conversation emphasizes the importance of breaking down larger goals into

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144. Speedy Sunday: A tribute to Coach Brian

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2025/09/28

A tribute to our college basketball Coach, Coach Brian Donoghue. He will be deeply missed after losing a 12 year battle with brain cancer.WE ARE... grateful. Connect With Kate Here: Book Kate to Speak Kate's Website LINKEDIN INSTAGRAM YouTube

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143. Want More Confidence? Stop Guessing and Start...

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2025/09/23

Let's Chat about a workshop or speaking engagement:https://shop.danunow.com/s/appointments In this conversation, Kate discusses the importance of building confidence through tangible evidence rather than relying on innate traits. She introduces the concept of a 'confidence bank' where individuals can track their daily wins to reinforce their self-belief. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, she emphasizes the significance of recognizing progress and celebrating small victories

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142. Speedy Sunday: Mindset Mastery from a Hot Dog...

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2025/09/21

Ready to ditch stress and own your goals…even on your busiest days? Subscribe to Mindset Mode, my private podcast with quick, powerful mindset tools that actually work. Just $7/month. 🎧👉 [Subscribe here]In this episode of Speedy Sunday, Kate shares a unique mindset lesson derived from a hot dog eating contest. She emphasizes the importance of focus, consistency, and staying true to oneself in the face of challenges. By observing the contestants, particularly one named Tim, she

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141. The Power of Pressure: Transforming Stress into...

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2025/09/16

Let's set up a workshop:https://shop.danunow.com/s/appointments In this episode, Kate discusses the inevitability of pressure in various life situations and how individuals can learn to thrive under it rather than succumb to it. She shares a personal story about a basketball player who successfully managed pressure through visualization and breathing techniques. Kate introduces the 'Pressure Reset' technique, which includes breathing, visualization, and physical anchoring to help

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140. Speedy Sunday: The Power of Acknowledging Your...

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2025/09/14

Ready to ditch stress and own your goals, even on your busiest days? Subscribe to Mindset Mode, my private podcast with quick, powerful mindset tools that actually work. Just $7/month. 🎧👉 [Subscribe here] In this conversation, Kate emphasizes the importance of self-celebration and recognizing personal achievements. She discusses the common struggle people face in celebrating themselves and encourages listeners to acknowledge their growth and successes, no matter how small. Kate provides

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139. Mastering Focus in a Distracted World

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2025/09/09

Do you need more focus for you? your team? your students? Let's chat and co-create a workshop, school assembly or speaking engagement. In this episode, Kate McCauley discusses the pervasive issue of focus in a world filled with distractions. She shares personal anecdotes from her coaching experiences, emphasizing the importance of maintaining focus in sports and life. Kate introduces the concept of the Reticular Activating System (RAS) as a tool for training the brain to filter

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138. Speedy Sunday: Tripped, But Didn’t Fall: A...

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2025/09/07

Mindset Mode: Private Podcast Click Here! This week’s jog almost turned into a full-on faceplant… but instead, it turned into a reminder about the power of self-talk. In this episode, I share a quick story about tripping on an uneven sidewalk, how old me would’ve beaten myself up, and how now I give myself credit instead. Takeaway: Small wins matter. The way you speak to yourself, even in tiny moments, can build a stronger mindset every day. Connect With Kate Here: Book Kate to Speak Kate's

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137. Embracing the Comeback Mindset with Kate McCauley

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2025/09/02

Set up a workshop creation call for your team or business Connect With Kate Here: Learn more about THE CHAMPION WITHIN programs Kate's Website LINKEDIN INSTAGRAM YouTube In this episode of the Champion Within podcast, Kate introduces Season Six, focusing on the comeback mindset. She shares personal stories and practical tools for overcoming failure and setbacks. The episode emphasizes the importance of naming failures, reframing them to find lessons, and using those lessons as fuel for

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136. Speedy Sunday: Back to School

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2025/08/31

Get Mindset Mode the private podcast in your pocket.There's a new guided back to school meditationBack to School and All the Feels 🎒💛 It’s that time again...back to school and if you’re like me, you’re having ALL the feels. In this episode, I get real about the mix of excitement, nerves, and bittersweet moments that come with sending our kids off for a new school year. I share the dreams I have for my children and remind myself (and you!) that it’s not our job to make their path easy

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135. This is Good: Turning Setbacks into Success in...

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2025/08/26

The Champion Within Programs In this engaging conversation, Kate and Tami Matheny explore the transformative power of mental performance coaching in sports. Tami shares her journey from being a college tennis coach to becoming a mental performance coach, emphasizing the importance of mindset, self-talk, and visualization in athletic success. They discuss the challenges athletes face, including competition among teammates and the role of parents in supporting their children's development

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