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RUNVAN RundownEp 11 - Andrei MandzukEpisode 11 - This week, Julia sits down with Andrei Mandzuk, a mental performance consultant, climbing coach, and runner who works with athletes ranging from high school to Olympic level. They talk about his recent transition into track and field, how he approaches mental performance across different sports, and what athletes can do to build mental skills that actually stick. Plus: practical advice for staying focused—on the track, the wall, or the trail.
2025-06-2537 min
Mountain Mindset by Mzk PerformanceEp. 10 MM w/ Robbie Phillips | Using a Simple Mantra to Stay Confident When Projecting Big Wall ClimbsRobbie Phillips, a former member of the Great Britain Climbing Team and multidisciplinary professional climber, joins us on Mountain Mindset to share how he stays present and builds his confidence - both on and off the wall. In this interview, Robbie discusses the tools and techniques that he uses to drive his own performance, and how he takes care of his mental health. I really appreciate Robbie's openness in sharing his experiences, and believe any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from his insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science...
2021-06-021h 16Mountain Mindset by Mzk PerformanceEp. 9 MM w/ Pete Whittaker | How a Pro Climber Prepares For Safety And Success, Whatever The ChallengePete Whittaker, a long time professional climber, joins us on Mountain Mindset to share the strategies he uses to assess risk, and build up his confidence. In this interview, Pete discusses the tools and techniques that he uses for success in the mountains, and how he uses his mindset of realism to regularly mitigate risk. I really appreciate Pete's openness in sharing his experiences, and believe any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from his insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk Performance. Andrei is...
2021-05-251h 02Mountain Mindset by Mzk PerformanceEp. 8 MM w/ Sofya Yokoyama | A Swiss Bouldering Champion Reflects on Staying Present and PositiveSofya Yokoyama, a member of the Swiss climbing team and competitor at multiple World Cups & World Championships, joins us on Mountain Mindset to share the strategies she uses to stay present and positive during competition. In this interview, Sofya discusses the tools and techniques that she uses to drive her own performance, and and how she prepares for events. I really appreciate Sofya's openness in sharing her experiences, and believe any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from her insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder...
2021-05-2232 min
BETA 5The Psychology Toolkit: An Interview With Andrei MandzukE11: In this episode we chat with mental performance expert and master of exercise psychology, Andrei Mandzuk. Andrei takes us through the top three skills in The Psychology Toolkit for athletes: 1. Goal Setting. 2. Visualization. 3. Focus of Attention. Get your notebook ready!
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2021-05-1223 minMountain Mindset by Mzk PerformanceEp. 7 MM w/ Clara Brown | Self-Belief and Following Your Passion with a Team USA Para Cycling ChampionClara Brown, a member of the USA Para Cycling team and gold medalist at both the Pan American Games & World Cup, joins us on Mountain Mindset to share her mindset of self-belief, and how she follows her passion on a daily basis. In this interview, Clara discusses the tools and techniques that she uses to drive her own performance, and her thorough approach to excellence - from preparation to recovery. I really appreciate Clara's openness in sharing her experiences, and believe any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from her insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk...
2021-05-1157 minMountain Mindset by Mzk PerformanceEp. 6 MM w/ Louis Parkinson | Creating Confidence Through Passion, Practice, and Perseverance in ClimbingLouis Parkinson, a former member of the Great Britain Climbing team, joins us on Mountain Mindset to share the strategies he uses to create self-confidence, as both a coach and an athlete. In this interview, Louis discusses the tools and techniques that he uses to drive his own performance, and how he coaches athletes he works with on the psychological side of climbing. I really appreciate Louis' openness in sharing his experiences, and believe any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from his insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science...
2021-04-271h 21Mountain Mindset by Mzk PerformanceEp. 5 MM w/ Grace Dafoe | Strategies for Success and Balance When Competing with Team Canada SkeletonGrace Dafoe, a Team Canada Skeleton athlete, joins us on Mountain Mindset to share the psychological strategies she uses to pursue success, and achieve balance, on and off the ice. In this interview, Grace discusses the tools and techniques that she uses for peak performance, and how she goes about balancing a full-time career with being an international athlete. I really appreciate Grace's openness in sharing her experiences, and believe any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from her insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of...
2021-04-0753 minMountain Mindset by Mzk PerformanceEp. 4 MM w/ Natalie Allport | Flow State and Growth Mindset When Snowboarding for Team CanadaNatalie Allport, a former Team Canada snowboarder and lifelong entrepreneur, joins us on Mountain Mindset to discuss her strategies for creating a growth mindset, staying in the moment, and finding flow state. In this interview, Natalie reflects on moments when she has been totally present, explains her growth mindset, and the mental health challenges faced during career transitions. I really appreciate Natalie's openness in sharing her experiences, and think any coach, athlete, or parent can learn from her insights. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk...
2021-03-2257 minMountain Mindset by Mzk PerformanceEp. 3 MM w/ Dr Jeff Yoo | Finding Ways to Constantly Improve as a Doctor, and as a Rock ClimberDr Jeff Yoo, an emergency room doctor and elite boulderer, joins us on Mountain Mindset to discuss his drive for improvement, and the high performance parallels between medicine and climbing. In this interview, Jeff reflects on the mindset he approaches all aspects of his life with, explores what drives his motivation, and shares psychological strategies that he uses to enhance performance. I find Jeff's enthusiasm and passion to be contagious, and loved hearing the similarities between his work in the medical field, and his success as a climber. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach...
2021-03-2253 minMountain Mindset by Mzk PerformanceEp. 2 MM w/Cirrus Tan | Building the Confidence to WIN New Zealand's National Climbing ChampionshipCirrus Tan, the 2019 New Zealand National Climbing Champion, joins us on Mountain Mindset to discuss how she builds confidence before major competitions. In this interview, Cirrus shares the strategy she used to build up her confidence before winning New Zealand's National Championship, and reflects on her 'why' within climbing. Her aptitude for reframing challenges, and values based approach to self-care and self-compassion, provides an invaluable perspective for any coach, athlete, or parent. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk Performance. Andrei is based in Vancouver, British...
2021-03-2243 minMountain Mindset by Mzk PerformanceEp. 1 MM w/ Matt Chapman | Coaching Team Canada Climbers to Control the ControllableMatt Chapman, one of Canada's top climbing coaches, joins us on Mountain Mindset to discuss his philosophy on climbing, coaching, and life. In this interview, Matt shares his experiences coaching Team Canada climbers to control their mental state, and let go of the uncontrolable, when competing at the Youth World Championships and attempting some of Canada's hardest rock climbs. His perspective on challenge, and his passion for high performance, provides invaluable insights for any coach, athlete, or parent. Mountain Mindset is hosted by Andrei Mandzuk, a Mental Performance Coach, Professor of Sport Science, and the Founder of Mzk Performance...
2021-03-2250 min