Episode 104
Brad Dempsey of Mindset Sports joins me on the subject of forgiveness. He shares his perspective and how this is key to his work with young teens in sports.
You know you have forgiven someone or yourself when you feel freedom from it.
Brad emphasizes that you have to face it and work through it. He says that facing your emotions allows you to take on the challenge that leads towards mental freedom vs burying them which leads to the creation of negative coping mechanisms.
Too often, we use words like forgiveness, commitment, accountability, intentionality. hard work , but we. Fail to say, “Hey, here's what these words mean.”
Brad shares with me how he encourages his clients to take a look at and explore their own intentions, their own motivations. To look at the other party, and realize that 99% of the time they were not out to hurt you, they are just unaware that their actions have that kind of impact on you.
Brad Dempsey is Founder & Coach at MINDSET SPORTS
Brad’s passion for sports began as a teen. However, at the age of 13 he suffered a traumatic brain injury in a life-threatening car accident. As a result, he has honed his skill of surviving, thriving, and overcoming depression, anxiety, and the physical ailments as a result of this experience.
Brad lived the imposter syndrome as he put a powerful achieving face forward while inwardly suffering the pain of finding himself and his worth.
He has learned many lessons and has been able to pull through and now shares his expertise and experience with others. He helps young athletes discover how to approach believing in themselves and finding true confidence. He shows his clients how to hold themselves accountable instead of making excuses and he teaches them there is no easy and no quick fixes.
Brad believes that failures & successes as an athlete doesn’t define who you are. It’s how you emerge and respond in life that matters.
For more information, you can reach Brad at:
Email: coachd@mindsetsports.life
Facebook: Brad Dempsey or @Mindsetsportslife
Instagram: @mindsetsportscoach
LinkedIn: Brad Dempsey or Mindset Sports