This podcast unlocks the mental tactics used by leading sports professionals, and shows how we can apply the same techniques to our daily lives.
In each episode, we hear from an extraordinary athlete, coach or manager, talking us through a key moment in their career, and breaking down the psychological approach that can make all the difference. You’ll learn mental tactics like resilience, growth mindset and decision making from champions like England Test Cricket captain Ben Stokes, former Bayern Munich and Germany striker Mario Gómez, pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas .
Our hosts, Cédric Dumont, BASE jumper and high performance psychologist, as well as XC MTB athlete Kate Courtney, will guide us through the series and uncover practical tools for anyone who shares the desire to become better, more successful and more satisfied.
For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwin (http://www.redbull.com/mindsetwin)
Get in touch with us @cedricdumont & @kateplusfate
UNCUT: Full-length interview with snowboarder Marcus Kleveland
We’re finishing this season with snowboarding legend Marcus Kleveland, who uses pressure to thrive and ultimately win the world's biggest competitions, such as the X Games or even the Olympics. Having joined the snowboarding game at just 13 years old, Marcus has learned to turn pressure into something positive. In this UNCUT episode, Marcus reflects on the current state of snowboarding, his personal approach to the sport as well as his short-term and long-term goals. Go back to Season 1 Episode 8 to hear how to use Marcus’s approach to deal with pressure in your daily life. Mind Set Win S1 E8: Marcus Kleveland – Snowboarding (redbull.com)Hungry for more? Scroll back to listen to even more episodes featuring top athletes like Max Verstappen, Molly Carlson, Siya Kolisi, TJ Rogers and many more!Keep an eye out for Mind Set Win season 3 :)Talk to us at podcast@redbull.com
1/23/2024 • 16 minutes, 55 seconds
UNCUT: Kelly Sildaru – staying calm under pressure
Have you ever ignored your intuition, only to regret it?A big part of being able to let your gut feeling guide you during stressful situations is to have a cool head and remain calm. X Games freestyle skiing gold medallist Kelly Sildaru is no stranger to the pressures that come with competitions, and she's learned to not only override her stress response, but also clear her head to allow for a rational approach to dangerous situations.The Estonian skier can follow her gut feeling and make intuitively sound decisions that are not based on external or internal pressure. Of course, she has experience of what happens when she hasn't done this, so can relate all too well to the importance of letting your intuition dictate your response to fear.Listen to this UNCUT episode to hear how Kelly does it.Do you have any questions, concerns and/or feedback? Talk to us at podcast@redbull.com
1/16/2024 • 15 minutes, 6 seconds
UNCUT: Andrea Petković – learning to let go
What happens when we have to say goodbye to something that’s been all we’ve ever known? Change can be good, but learning to let go of something familiar – whether that’s a job, a hobby or a way of life – can be difficult to navigate.As Andrea Petković knows full well, moving on from her life in professional tennis came with significant challenges, including a loss of identity and the need to find a new passion to fill the void.Professional athletes are not the only individuals to face this challenge. It’s something that eventually everyone will encounter, whether this is transitioning from school to work life, starting a different job or stopping work altogether.In a very honest chat with host Cédric, Andrea talks about how she went through a period of lying to herself before retiring from her professional tennis career in 2022. She also opens up about the grief she had to deal with, and how she learned to take control of the circumstances.Do you have feedback for us, or simply just want to chat? Email us at podcast@redbull.com
1/11/2024 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 48 seconds
Tactical body language – with tennis player Elena Rybakina
Outside of the more common mental and physical techniques athletes use to win, there is one lesser known tactic that many athletes deploy – consciously and unconsciously – to gain an edge on their opponent.Using body language to your advantage is not unheard of, but how do you actually use it in competition? Tennis ace Elena Rybakina uses non-verbal communication on the court to not only control her emotions but also the game. Even if it's not going so well on Elena's side of the court, all the opponent sees is a composed masterpiece of total control. Hosts Cèdric and York explain how using body language also has a positive impact on yourself. By practising simple posture exercises, you can promote and build confident body language that has a subtle yet extensive impact on yourself and your environment. Listen to this episode to find out more! Do you have feedback for us, or simply just want to chat? Email us at podcast@redbull.com
1/9/2024 • 18 minutes, 37 seconds
New Year’s Special #5 – Clearing the road ahead
Sometimes it can be extremely hard to stick to a resolution, especially if things like a cold, more deadlines at work or a vacation slow the whole process down and make it harder to start again. Cyclist Daniel Dhers, skateboarder Madars Apse and triathlete Daniela Ryf join sports psychologist York-Peter Klöppel to share how they manage consistency in each of their disciples. York-Peter translates this to our everyday lives and shows how we can use their tricks to remain consistent in successfully completing your New Year’s resolutions. Listen now to all six episodes wherever you get your podcasts! Share your thoughts with us at podcast@redbull.comMind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)
12/28/2023 • 10 minutes, 22 seconds
New Year’s Special #1 – What should my resolution be?!
How many times have you told yourself that you were going to stick to a New Year’s resolution but never managed to actually go through with it? With the help of our very own sports psychologist and Head of Mental Performance at the APC York-Peter Klöppel, you will learn how to choose and actually stick to your resolutions. Throughout six concise episodes, York-Peter, together with some of our favourite athletes, will walk you through a step-by-step process that will make sticking to your resolutions oh-so-easy.In this first episode, York-Peter will help you choose a resolution that actually works for you! Listen in to hear why this is so important! Special guests include rugby player Siya Kolisi, surfer Justine Dupont and motorcycle racer Sam Sunderland.All six episodes are available now. Share your thoughts with us at podcast@redbull.comMind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)
12/28/2023 • 10 minutes, 6 seconds
New Year’s Special #2 – Putting a plan in place
Step 2 of successfully completing your New Year’s resolutions is all about planning ahead. As sports psychologist York-Peter Klöppel explains, knowing exactly which goals to set is key to make sure you don’t get disheartened. He's joined by top athletes like skateboarder TJ Rogers, mountain biker Kate Courtney and high-jumper Mutaz Barshim.Listen now to all six episodes to make sure you keep up your momentum! Share your thoughts with us at podcast@redbull.comMind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)
12/28/2023 • 8 minutes, 2 seconds
New Year’s Special #4 – You should always… enjoy it!
Being able to enjoy a task you’re doing will make the outcome even more successful! Sports psychologist York-Peter Klöppel will teach you how you can add that extra bit of enjoyment to things you might not want to do at all. This will help you stick to your resolutions! Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner, tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas, mountain biker Kate Courtney and skier Lindsey Vonn are here to show you how they do it! Listen now to all six episodes – available everywhere! Share your thoughts with us at podcast@redbull.comMind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)
12/28/2023 • 9 minutes, 35 seconds
New Year’s Special #3 – Ready, set, GO!
The goal now is to re-evaluate the resolutions that you set in the last episode. You have to start somewhere, so day one is equally as important as day 53, but don’t be afraid to adjust your goals as you go.Sports psychologist York-Peter Klöppel explains why it’s vital to change your goals if you’re struggling, even if you’ve already started. He's joined by top athletes like tennis player Stefanos Tsitsipas, pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis, paraglider Paul Guschlbauer and mountain biker Kate Courtney, who help him explain exactly why this ensures success in keeping resolutions.All six episodes of the New Year's resolution specials are available now wherever you like to listen to podcasts!Share your thoughts with us at podcast@redbull.comMind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)
12/28/2023 • 8 minutes, 44 seconds
New Year’s Special #6 – Get your people involved!
In the final episode, sports psychologist York-Peter Klöppel explains what getting support to stick to your resolutions can look like. With the help of sports professionals like triathlete Lucy Charles-Barclay, cliff diver Molly Carlson, Nikita Ducarroz and basketball player Chris Matthews, our sports psychologist also explains why getting support is so important on your road to success. The team of the Mind Set Win podcast wish you all a Happy New Year. We hope you find it easier to stick to your resolutions, and wish you all the best for the new year!Binge all six episodes now – available wherever you get your podcasts!Share your thoughts with us at podcast@redbull.com.We will be back with more episodes of Mind Set Win in January.Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)
12/28/2023 • 8 minutes, 22 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with Dakar champion Sam Sunderland
Competing in the legendary Dakar Rally requires a special kind of survival instinct, and rally raid rider Sam Sunderland knows this better than most. Racing thousands of kilometres across ancient volcanoes, soaring sand dunes and remote mountains, Sam battles alone against some of the toughest conditions imaginable. There is no downtime and staying alert 24 hours a day is the number one priority.A two-time Dakar winner, Sunderland has a pretty good grasp of enduring this chaos, but the desert is unpredictable, and he still needs to know exactly when to deploy his impressive arsenal of mental and physical resources. Finding that sweet spot to maintain top performance throughout the race is key. Listen now to hear more about Sam’s stories from Dakar, and find out how to navigate your path through your own personal rally of life.Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)Mind Set Win podcast: Sam Sunderland's mental strength (redbull.com)
12/21/2023 • 29 minutes, 49 seconds
Ultrarunner Fernanda Maciel – using meditation to help set records on the world’s highest peaks
What would you do if you were stuck at the bottom of a 5m crevasse somewhere high up a mountain, completely alone?Fernanda Maciel is the type of person to not panic – she knows exactly what to do. As an endurance athlete who specialises in running up and down high mountains, she spends a lot of time with herself. Fernanda has to know how to deal with this, and how to juggle the physical endurance that’s needed from her body to complete even her most daring runs. Meditation not only saved her life while she was stuck inside the crevasse, but is also the outlet through which she controls this mental and physical stress.Even if you’re not planning on competing in ultra-endurance events anytime soon, meditation should play a fixed role in your daily routine. This does not have to last hours – it can be as short as only a few minutes – but the skills you learn from this will leave you wondering how you ever lived without it.Talk to us at podcast@redbull.com! Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-fernanda-maciel-meditation
12/19/2023 • 20 minutes, 18 seconds
Mountain bike slopestyle king Emil Johansson – developing courage
"The fear is always there but it depends how much you tune into it and how much you listen to it.”Swedish mountain biker Emil Johansson might be the most successful slopestyle rider in the history of his sport but, as he reveals in this episode of Mind Set Win, fear is still an emotion he experiences every time he puts his helmet on. To launch his bike off staggering jumps and perform innovative tricks, the three-time Triple Crown of Slopestyle winner explains how trusting in his ability and not second guessing his decisions are the foundation of his winning mindset and the key to his dominance on the track. Hosts Cédric and York explore how Emil is able to think rationally in key moments and provide a step-by-step plan to help us all train to become more courageous in daily life. The exercise involves frequently putting yourself in uncomfortable situations and challenging yourself to be rational in trying to understand where your fear is coming from and why you’re feeling it. Regardless, when being your own coach, don’t be disheartened by failure because, as Emil says, you build your courage and self-belief through trial and error. Talk to us at podcast@redbull.comMind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)
12/12/2023 • 18 minutes, 58 seconds
UNCUT: NBA skills coach and mastermind of shooting Chris Matthews aka Lethal Shooter
“Whatever your why is or whatever helps you stay locked in, don’t let it give you anxiety, that’s negative energy.” All the way back in Season 1 Episode 20, coach to the elite stars of the NBA Chris Matthews aka Lethal Shooter shared a touching account of how learning to compartmentalise helped him harness his emotions to positive effect. Whether juggling personal challenges like the death of his best friend, or dealing with stressful situations on the court, Lethal Shooter explains in the episode to host Kate Courtney how he’s able to utilise his ability to set aside distracting emotions and focus on the task at hand.Now, in this UNCUT episode featuring the full-length interview, we want to give you the opportunity to spend more time with the incredible skills coach and understand further how he inspires his clients. While detailing more of his personal life, he also elaborates how he approaches various topics and techniques such as compartmentalisation, frustration and how to develop breathing techniques.Listen to Season1 Episode 20 now and hear host Kate Courtney break down compartmentalisation and how you can use visualisation to aid you in this process. Mind Set Win S1 E20: Lethal Shooter – Basketball (redbull.com)Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)
12/7/2023 • 27 minutes, 59 seconds
Two-time NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam – mental recovery
"It's important for the mind and body to be able to rest and have some time for yourself." While the idea that you need to stay active and consistently push your limits to achieve your goals might sound correct, during this episode of Mind Set Win, we learn how recovery is also key to our satisfaction levels. NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam knows a thing or two about winning and how crucial finding a balance between recovery and training is. In this interview, Pascal talks about life in the relentless NBA, what it takes to stay at the top and play almost every single night, and Toronto Raptors’ 2019 Championship triumph. In a bid to understand how to avoid mental overload, hosting duo Cédric and York take a look at the science behind how beta brainwaves stimulate your brain and alpha brainwaves help it relax and recharge. They then look at what daily activities we can do that focus on enhancing alpha waves and reducing the mental load on our brain. This includes things like reading, cooking, talking to your favourite people, listening to music or a podcast, yoga or meditation. Have a listen and see if one of the activities might work for you! Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-pascal-siakam-avoiding-mental-overload
12/5/2023 • 18 minutes, 32 seconds
UNCUT: Dive deeper into the incredible mind of pro skateboarder TJ Rogers
"I have goals and I have dreams and I really push to elevate myself to make sure there’s no excuses and that I can do anything I want."TJ Rogers has previously been a guest on this podcast with a powerful episode in which he detailed how skateboarding has been a constant source of positivity in his life while growing up in Canada and recently recovering from cancer. In his words, skateboarding saved his life. Back in Season 2 Episode 9, hosts Cédric and York explored TJ’s positive mindset and his ability to set long-term goals and continue to chase them while overcoming unexpected obstacles. In this UNCUT episode featuring an extended interview, the pro skateboarder allows us a deeper insight into his life and the mindset which has made him one of the most respected skaters in the world. Listen o TJ’s previous episode and hear Cédric and York’s tips on how to improve your long term goal setting, and how to stay committed to them.Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-tj-rogers-goal-setting
12/1/2023 • 11 minutes, 38 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with leading alpine skier Marco Odermatt
"I'm an athlete who goes all in. For me this is the best tactic."Back in Season 2 Episode 4 we learned how alpine skier Marco Odermatt uses a visualisation technique to ground himself and zone in before he takes the starting gate. It’s a process that allows the reigning Olympic and World Champion to reach top speed under pressure, and often in challenging weather conditions that put additional strain on his body and mind.In this UNCUT episode featuring the extended interview, Marco further shares how his anchor lays the groundwork for him to be able to react positively to the many unpredictable situations that can arise on the mountain.If you want to hear Cédric and York break down the role of mental stimulation and offer some tips to help us all discover our own anchor, listen back to S2 E4 now. We’re excited to hear what you think! Talk to us podcast@redbull.com!Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)
11/30/2023 • 26 minutes, 7 seconds
Elite speed skater Kjeld Nuis – identifying and accepting emotions
“I was scared to be nervous. I was ashamed of those feelings going around in my head.”While often your physical performance is seemingly the most apparent aspect of your functioning, the mental side is not to be underestimated, especially when it comes to the influence this has on your ability to achieve your goals. Dutch speed skater Kjeld Nuis has been on both sides of the coin and experienced what a difference mental fitness makes when it comes to winning. In this episode Kjeld recalls the career crossroads that inspired him to include mental training into his routine and reflects on the positive influence it had on his global success.Not everyone aims to break a world record, but this ability of recognising and accepting emotions is also hugely beneficial in everyday life as well. Hosts Cèdric and York approach this topic with a clear and simple exercise – the MAC method. This stands for Mindfulness – Acceptance – Commitment. The first step is to become mindful of your emotions. Try to identify and label the emotions you're feeling – an easier task than it sounds!Secondly, accept that this is the emotion you’re feeling at this moment. Ask yourself where that emotion came from and why.Finally, committing to these emotions means not being ashamed of feeling them but rather sharing your experience with people you trust.Lastly, remember that being able to identify and understand an emotion you’re feeling in a particular situation is already the biggest step towards utilising it to positive effect.What do you think? Does this sound like something that could work for you? Talk to us at podcast@redbull.comMind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)
11/28/2023 • 19 minutes, 15 seconds
Street skateboarding trailblazer Madars Apse – mental toughness
How many times have you tried to do something over and over again, without any tangible success? Naturally, the key here is to continue trying, but this requires mental toughness, a skill that needs cultivating. Elite Latvian skater Madars Apse is not only a pro at kickflips and Frontside 360s, but also at remaining mentally tough during challenging times, both equally important components to achieving consistent success. In Madars’ world, where the streets are his playground and offer an endless source of creativity, he knows he’ll need to stay resilient to land tricks that could be days or weeks in the making. Cédric and York lean into this theme and apply it to our everyday lives by keeping in mind that “life happens”, and sometimes you will not be able to stick to a plan. York identifies three key factors that are key to developing our mental toughness: Internal motivation: the most important component. Remind yourself why you started the process in the first place. This motivation should be the origin and drive to continue your journey. External rewards: this may manifest itself in many ways, but should regardless not be the main motivating factor.Social support: this type of support may aid your journey in the form of recognition and encouragement. Lastly, always remember that trying to reach an unattainable goal or following someone else’s schedule is not realistic, be kind to yourself – trying counts just as much!What do you think? Does this sound like something that could work for you? Talk to us at podcast@redbull.com! Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)Chapters:00:00 – Madars Apse interview09:35 – Theme and takeaway
11/21/2023 • 20 minutes, 55 seconds
Pro skateboarder and inspiring personality TJ Rogers – chasing long-term goals
Canadian skateboarder TJ Rogers has had to deal with his fair share of obstacles in life both on and off the board. From early childhood challenges to career disappointments to a cancer diagnosis in January 2022, TJ’s remained positive and ambitious to achieve the goals he set for himself as a young child. Continuing this habit, TJ wants to “never be comfortable”, and always have a five-year plan in place to maintain his dedication, energy and momentum. After all, while there might be two sides to every coin, we have the ability to choose which one we want to focus on.Hosts Cédric and York expand on TJ’s mindset techniques by offering guidance on how to best create our own long-term plans – and actually stick with them! The trick here is to begin thinking about what obstacles you might encounter along the way while setting your goals, as the path to achieving them is “never a straight line”. For example, what are you going to do if you get sick for a week and are unable to continue working towards your goal? What are the goals you have set for yourself? Let us know at podcast@redbull.com Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)Chapters:1 TJ Rogers interview2 Takeaway3 Exercise
11/14/2023 • 18 minutes, 11 seconds
UNCUT: Red Bull Cliff Diver Molly Carlson dives into her mental evolution
“When I stood on the platform I looked down on myself and I was wearing the Maple Leaf and it didn’t matter what size I was, I was just up there doing what I love.”As we heard in her episode in Season 1, Canadian cliff diver Molly Carlson shows daily how courageous and brave she is. Firstly during her Red Bull Cliff Diving career in which she jumps off staggering heights, and secondly with her ability to face and overcome any negative inner voices that arise. In the previous episode, we also learned exactly how she manages her inner team to compete successfully at elite level and reinforce a positive mindset that is so beneficial for our performance and satisfaction in everyday life. In this full-length uncut interview, Molly dives deeper into how her mindset has evolved over time, and what it took for her to find the positive space that she’s in today.Go back to Season 1 Episode 22 to hear how exactly you go about managing your inner team.For any questions, comments, or if you just want to get in touch, reach us at podcast@redbull.com. Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)Mind Set Win podcast: Molly Carlson inner team (redbull.com)
11/9/2023 • 25 minutes, 46 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with BMX rider and Olympic silver medallist Daniel Dhers
“If you go step by step every time you have an unexpected situation, you’ll come out with more success.”After a fascinating episode earlier in the series where we learned how contingency planning is crucial to Daniel Dhers’s success as a BMX rider, we just had to make the full interview available! In this UNCUT episode, Daniel further shares how his dedication and problem-solving mindset has enabled him to become one of the most decorated riders in the history of his sport. Daniel also relives his rise to fame and how it affected him, and reveals deeper insight into how he won a medal in Tokyo at the age of 36. If you’re interested in how you can start incorporating Daniel’s mindset in your own life, go back and listen to the most recent episode where hosts Cédric and York break it down and offer an exercise you can action right away. Get in touch with us at podcast@redbull.com Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)Mind Set Win podcast: Daniel Dhers – contingency planning (redbull.com)
11/2/2023 • 34 minutes, 27 seconds
Olympic BMX medallist Daniel Dhers – contingency planning
“Something I always talk about is being prepared for the unexpected.”For Venezuelan BMX rider Daniel Dhers, the key to competing at the highest level is being prepared for something to go wrong at any moment – no matter how unlikely it seems. On Mind Set Win this week, Daniel reveals how truly embracing this attitude has enabled him to build a long and successful career. He explains that it’s not about always having the perfect solution in stressful situations, but rather not panicking, and taking things step-by-step.Hosts Cédric and York lean into the theme of contingency planning, and introduce an exercise that helps you map out how to react when a situation throws what Daniel refers to as a “banana peel” at you. They identify three stages: green, orange and red – similar to a traffic light system.Green means that everything is going according to plan.Orange means that a minor obstacle has occurred.Red symbolises that a big obstacle has happened.What is your plan B? How do you want to react? In general, the plan of action should be oriented towards remaining calm and figuring out the next steps without disruptive emotions, like taking a deep breath or listening to your favourite song.Chapters:1. Daniel Dhers interview2. Takeaway3. ExerciseGet in touch with us podcast@redbull.com! Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)
10/31/2023 • 17 minutes, 49 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with inspirational Springboks captain Siya Kolisi
"Every day I have to carry myself in a way that reminds me I must push every single time because others are looking – and hopefully I can be that little bit of hope for them." In this bonus episode of Mind Set Win UNCUT, Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi goes into depth on how he grew into his role as the leader of one of the world’s most iconic sports teams. As the first Black captain of his country’s rugby team, the Springboks, Siya reveals the responsibility he carries to be a beacon of hope for his community and nation. He relives South Africa’s triumph at the 2019 World Cup and also offers an even deeper insight into his ‘why’, the intrinsic and extrinsic motivation that inspires him to keep on pushing every single day. If you’re hungry for more content with Siya, go back to Season 2 Episode 2, where hosts Cédric and York uncover how we can all find our ‘why’ and how to use it to positive effect. Get in touch with us at podcast@redbull.com Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com)Mind Set Win podcast: Siya Kolisi – finding your 'why' (redbull.com)
10/26/2023 • 26 minutes
World Champion skier Marco Odermatt – using your anchor
"My brain has already skied these runs many times, so if I make a mistake, it knows exactly what to do next."Reigning Olympic and World Champion alpine skier Marco Odermatt consistently implements a visualisation technique that’s become his anchor during races. It runs through his pre-performance routine like a red thread, and he uses it to ground himself and zone in on the upcoming task. In this episode of Mind Set Win, hosts Cédric and York-Peter discuss the role mental stimulation plays as Marco’s anchor, and learn how it helped the Swiss skier win the biggest race of his career to date in Beijing.The hosting duo then encourage listeners to identify a common routine within their own daily life. What is something you consistently do that has a comforting or grounding effect on you? The duration or type of activity isn’t what’s important, but rather how it makes you feel at that particular moment. Like Marco, you can then learn to use your anchor to find the right mindset that enables you to perform at your optimum level. Get in touch with us podcast@redbull.com Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com), Go in-depth with Marco Odermatt.Chapters:1. Marco Odermatt interview 2. Takeaway3. Exercise
10/24/2023 • 17 minutes, 45 seconds
Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina allows a peek into her personal development and mindset
"I'm trying to show no emotions, I'm trying to be calm and not show if I'm upset or angry – no matter the situation." Showing emotions in sports is a balancing act that requires discipline, but also strategic thinking. In this special episode of Mind Set Win UNCUT, tennis star Elena Rybakina elaborates on how she’s able to walk the thin line between keeping calm regardless of the circumstances, but also knowing when showing her investment in a game is beneficial for her. The 2022 Wimbledon winner has continuously worked on this technique and is able to utilise this mental strength to her advantage during the crunch moments that decide the biggest titles in her sport. After all, tennis is like “active chess” – you have to know your opponent's next move before you finish your own.Listen out for another episode with Elena where York-Peter Klöppel and Cédric Dumont outline how we can apply this technique to ourselves.For more information, check out: Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com). Get in touch with us podcast@redbull.com!
10/17/2023 • 16 minutes, 42 seconds
South African Rugby World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi – finding your 'why'
“You have to know why you’re doing something, and the ‘why’ has to be bigger than the doubt you have about yourself.” In this powerful episode of Mind Set Win, Springboks captain Siya Kolisi shares the mentality that's helped him achieve and establish his status as a sporting icon. The 2019 Rugby World Cup winner explains his ‘why’ in life, and how he’s continuously used it to push himself not just on the field, but also to create a positive impact in his community. In line with this theme, the exercise from hosts Cédric Dumont and York-Peter Klöppel focuses on how to find your own ‘why’ in life and utilise it as a source of energy for when you need it most. To help you establish your ‘why’, York suggests this technique: 1. When watching the news, or thinking about your job at the end of the day, ask yourself what resonated with you the most? What excited you the most? What carried the most meaning?2. Keep a note of it! It doesn’t matter how or where, whether it's in a folder on your phone, on your fridge, or in your notebook, all that matters is that you collect them somewhere. 3. When you’re having a down day or a difficult time, look at the note to remind yourself what your ‘why’ is, the bigger picture behind your actions and tasks.Chapters:1. Siya Kolisi interview2. Theme breakdown3. Exercise and takeawayFor more information, check out: Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com). Get in touch with us podcast@redbull.com
10/10/2023 • 20 minutes, 27 seconds
Formula One world champion Max Verstappen – trusting the process
“I enjoy what I'm doing but I also don't make myself crazy – I don't put a lot of questions in my head. I just go with the flow and this works for me."Welcome to the first episode of Mind Set Win Season 2! We’re kicking this new season off with Formula One world champion Max Verstappen, who talks to us about trusting the process. The Oracle Red Bull Racing driver has perfected the art of not overcomplicating or overthinking his routine and approach, something which helps him keep focus on the important aspects he needs to win races and titles. In the episode, hosts Cédric Dumont and York-Peter Klöppel introduce us to a way of thinking that can help us focus on the present moment. It’s called What's Important Now – or WIN. They then tell us how to put it into practice. First, identify a large goal you’re working towards. Thinking about the final outcome can become overwhelming, so begin to think about the smaller steps it will take to reach that one goal. Finally, begin every day by focusing on What’s Important Now and what you can control in that very moment. This helps keep you focused on the daily achievable goals and the current tasks at hand that will push you towards your end goal. Chapters: 00:00–Max Verstappen interview14:30–Theme breakdown17:40–Exercise and takeawayFor more information, check out: Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com). Get in touch with us podcast@redbull.com and @cedricdumont
10/3/2023 • 21 minutes, 51 seconds
Season 2 of Mind Set Win is coming soon!
Welcome back to Season 2 of Mind Set Win, the podcast where we talk to an elite sports professional, break down their winning mental approach and reveal how you can apply the same techniques in your daily life. The first episode is dropping on October 3 with F1 superstar and dominant world champion Max Verstappen but, before then, press play on the trailer to learn just what you can expect to hear throughout the whole upcoming season.You’ll also be introduced to York-Peter Klöppel, the Head of Mental Performance at the Red Bull Athlete Performance Center. York-Peter is joining host Cédric Dumont in every episode to offer his expert insight, and to help uncover the relatable psychological approaches of elite athletes that we can incorporate into our own routines.For more information, check out: Mind Set Win: Discover the keys to a winning mindset (redbull.com). Get in touch with us podcast@redbull.com!
9/28/2023 • 5 minutes, 35 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with hall of fame surfing world champion Carissa Moore
"I'm always a work in progress, and I think that's given me the freedom to push my performance, boundaries, and limits.”Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re whetting the appetite by releasing a selection of full-length athlete interviews. This episode features Carissa Moore, the dominant five-time surfing world champion and Olympic gold medallist (Tokyo). Carissa is a hall of fame surfer widely regarded as one of the all-time greats of her sport. In this episode of Mind Set Win, hosted by Cédric Dumont, the American lifts the lid on her aggressive approach to competition and reveals how – by never holding back – she’s left with no regrets. Born into surfing on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, Carissa also explains how she finds great joy, adventure and self-expression when out on the waves, and talks us through the mental techniques she uses to connect with her heart, something which enables her to perform at her best level. For more, check out: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win and get in touch with us via podcast@redbull.com to let us know your thoughts on this episode! Keep up to date with Cédric and Carissa @cedricdumont & @rissmoore10
9/18/2023 • 17 minutes, 33 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with World Surf League star Molly Picklum
“I think self-reflection is a huge part of my personality trait and my journey of trying to be the best version of myself.” Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re whetting the appetite by releasing a selection of full-length athlete interviews. This episode features Australian surfer Molly Picklum who has enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2023, winning her first WSL Championship Tour event. Molly is on a quest to become a world champion and in this episode she reveals how she strives to find balance both on and off the water, and explains how curiosity can be her greatest strength but also her biggest weakness. The New South Wales native, frequently referred to as ‘surfing’s next big thing’, also opens up on what the hardest moment of her career has been and the mental techniques she adopted to help her overcome the situation. For more, check out: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win and get in touch with us via podcast@redbull.com to let us know your thoughts on this episode! Follow Molly @picklummolly
9/4/2023 • 20 minutes, 11 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with record-breaking Tunnel Pass pilot Dario Costa
"I had no margin for error. What I added was the respect for fear. I started to listen to my fears and make them my best friends."Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re releasing a selection of full-length athlete interviews, uncut with no interruptions. This extended episode is with Italian pilot and aviation pioneer Dario Costa.Dario featured in Series 1, Episode 14, and took us into the cockpit with him on his historic Tunnel Pass flight through two road tunnels, a video which has been seen by millions. As he explains to host Kate Courtney, it was a 44-second flight which took him out of his comfort zone like never before. In this uncut episode, Dario reveals more about his Red Bull Air Race career, and offers further insight on just how he embraced his fears and pushed his limits to make aviation history. Listen to the shorter episode and hear Kate explain the four stages we commonly go through when pushing the edge of our comfort zone. https://www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-dario-costa For more, check out: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win Get in touch with us @katecourtney & @costadario
8/28/2023 • 19 minutes, 33 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with five-time IRONMAN World Champion Daniela Ryf
“It’s important to always be open for plan C,D,E,F – nothing ever goes according to plan, you need to stay flexible and adjust to the moment.”Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re releasing a series of full-length athlete interviews, completely uninterrupted. This extended episode is with Swiss IRONMAN legend Daniela Ryf.Earlier in Series 1 in Episode 16, Daniela shares how being able to mentally refocus and rest during a race gives her the best chance of being successful. She also gives the inside story on the infamous jellyfish sting that almost derailed her race at the 2018 World Championships! In this extended version, Daniela provides further insight on what has made her one of the most dominant athletes of her era. Listen to Daniela’s original episode and learn how by assessing, adjusting and acting you can reset mentally like the champion Swiss. https://www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-daniela-ryf For more, check out: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win Get in touch with us @katecourtney & @danielaryf
8/21/2023 • 21 minutes, 58 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with high jumping royalty Mutaz Barshim
“When I’m happy I’m at the track, when I’m mad I’m at the track, when I’m at my best and lowest, I’m at the track. I commit to this fully.” Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re releasing a series of full-length athlete interviews, completely uninterrupted. This extended episode is with Qatari world champion high jumper Mutaz Barshim.Earlier in Series 1 in Episode 11, listeners heard how resilience has been fundamental to Mutaz’s continued success on the world stage. In this uncut interview Mutaz reveals further just how mentally challenging it was to rebuild his career to great heights after a debilitating injury.In the shorter version, Cédric Dumont provides a step-by-step guide on how you can build your resilience levels when navigating everyday challenges. Listen to the episode and recap the exercise:https://www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-mutaz-barshim For more, check out: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win Get in touch with us @cedricdumont & @mutaz.barshim
8/17/2023 • 34 minutes, 18 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with pole vault world record holder Mondo Duplantis
“I’m not going to dwell on things I don’t want to happen, I’m just going to look at the positives.”Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re releasing a series of full-length athlete interviews with no interruptions. This extended episode features Sweden’s Olympic champion pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis, one of the most dominant athletes of his era.Earlier in Season 1 on Episode 3 we uncovered how a growth mindset can positively influence your learning process and maximise your potential. In this extended feature, Mondo reflects further on being a six-time world record holder and provides deeper insight into how he achieves his goals. In the shorter version, host Cédric Dumont offers a framework based on micro goals that we can all adopt to help achieve our bigger goals.Listen to the episode here: Mind Set Win S1 E3: Mondo Duplantis, pole vault (redbull.com) For more, check out: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win Get in touch with us @cedricdumont & @mondo_duplantis
8/14/2023 • 17 minutes, 32 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with Wimbledon finalist and top tennis talent Matteo Berrettini
“I figured out how important it is to believe that you’re actually doing the right things in order to feel better.”Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re releasing a series of uncut interviews, uninterrupted and packed with insight. This extended episode is with hard-hitting Italian tennis player Matteo Berrettini. Back in Season 1 in Episode 26 Matteo showed us all his approach to dealing with, and learning from, tough losses. In this uncut interview, he extends this into his personal life by illustrating his thought process when it comes to navigating the negative emotions associated with challenging situations. In the shorter episode you’ll find an exercise broken down by host Kate Courtney on how to approach bouncing back from your failures: Mind Set Win S1 E26: Matteo Berrettini – tennis (redbull.com)For more, check out: /www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win Get in touch with us @kateplusfate & @matberrettini
8/10/2023 • 18 minutes, 22 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas
“There’s so many things you can find to improve your everyday life. I’m an optimistic person and always try to seek the best.”Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re releasing a series of full-length athlete interviews, uncut and in their purest form. This extended interview is with Stefanos Tsitsipas, a multiple Grand Slam finalist and an ATP World Tour Finals winner. Back in the second episode of Season 1 Stefanos introduced us to his flow state which is the zone that’s played an essential part in some of his greatest career moments. In this uncut version, he allows us even further into his mind for an even deeper insight into what makes him tick both on and off the court. Listen to the original episode and learn a technique on how you can discover your own flow state and use it to your advantage: Mind Set Win S1 E2: Stefanos Tsitsipas, Tennis (redbull.com) For more, check out: www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win Get in touch with us @cedricdumont & @stefanostsitsipas98
8/7/2023 • 19 minutes, 22 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with Oracle Red Bull Racing’s Christian Horner
“When you’re at the top everybody wants to knock you off, so I think being the hunter and doing the chasing is always easier, instead of being the hunted where you have the added pressure of expectation.”Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re releasing a selection of full-length athlete interviews, uncut with no interruptions. This extended episode is with Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner. You might recognise some of the insight here, as Christian has featured in two episodes of Mind Set Win already! His first episode focused on the power of enjoyment and the other explored how routines can improve your focus. The interview was packed with so much insight though, we had to bring you it all in full. So press play and listen as one of the sport's biggest personalities takes you through his approach to life at the forefront of Formula One. Listen to Christian’s two previous episodes, which both feature a practical exercise you can action right away:https://www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-christian-horner-rituals https://www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-christian-horner For more, check out: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win Get in touch with us @katecourtney @cedricdumont @christianhorner
8/3/2023 • 28 minutes, 38 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with mountain bike cross-country World Champion Kate Courtney
“Your intellect can change, your physical strength and technical ability can change, if you are willing to commit to the process that it takes to change it.”Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re releasing a selection of full-length athlete interviews, uncut with no interruptions. This extended episode is with American cross-country mountain biker Kate Courtney.Earlier in Series 1 on Episode 6, Kate, who is also a host on Mind Set Win, introduced us to how she develops persistence, which is something she believes is ‘the foundation of everything’ she’s achieved. In this extended version Kate offers further insight into the techniques that have shaped her elite mentality on two-wheels. Listen to the shorter version where the exercise from host Cédric Dumont helps you create a personal mantra of your own, and explains the benefits of referring back to it in challenging moments: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-kate-courtney For more, check out: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win Get in touch with us @katecourtney & @cedricdumont
7/31/2023 • 28 minutes, 40 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with Olympic Freestyle BMX athlete Nikita Ducarroz
“I had used this passion that I had found for the bike - for riding - that I didn’t even know existed, to get myself out of that comfort zone little by little.”Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re releasing a selection of full-length athlete interviews, uncut with no interruptions. This extended episode is with Swiss-American BMX Freestyle rider Nikita Ducarroz. Earlier in Series 1 on Episode 28, Nikita revealed how a supportive environment has helped her evolve into the athlete she is today, but there is so much more to her story. The Olympian recalls her bronze medal-winning run in Tokyo and elaborates on how she knew her coach was the right person to teach her. Nikita also further opens up on how her anxiety shaped her athletic career growing up, and why she felt drawn to BMX.Listen to the shorter version where host Kate Courtney explores further the theme of a supportive environment and offers an exercise to help you identify what you require from your own environment and support system: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-nikita-ducarroz-supportive-environment For more, check out: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win Get in touch with us @katecourtney & @nikita.ducarroz
7/27/2023 • 24 minutes, 2 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with big wave surfer Justine Dupont
“Through having a challenge you’re able to know a little bit more about yourself and through that you can work your way to another challenge.” Ahead of Season 2 returning later in 2023, we’re releasing a selection of full-length athlete interviews, uncut with no interruptions. This special episode is with French big wave surfer Justine Dupont. Earlier in Series 1 on Episode 5, Justine spoke about the importance of self-awareness and how to use it to your advantage. Now, we’re releasing her interview in full to give you deeper insight into all the lessons she’s learned during her legendary career. Justine outlines how important focus is and illustrates further how she built the self-awareness needed to stay in the present moment, and how her approach changed over the years chasing waves. Listen to the shorter version where host Cédric Dumont elaborates more on self-awareness and provides an exercise on how we can all stay in the present: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/mind-set-win-podcast-justine-dupont For more, check out: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/podcast-shows/mind-set-win Get in touch with us @cedricdumont & @justinedupont33
“If it’s right, it will start to feel like a family.” Your environment impacts your performance, and having a supportive circle around you helps you to feel a sense of belonging, and also to develop your skills in a motivated and efficient manner. In this episode of Mind Set Win, Olympic Freestyle BMX athlete Nikita Ducarroz applies this idea to her own life, and elaborates on how it has helped her evolve and improve throughout her career as an athlete. Host Kate Courtney breaks this asset down into four vital aspects: inclusion, learning, collaborating and questioning, to help you further understand the key points that make up a supportive environment.This week’s exercise helps you to filter out what you need from your environment, and how you can implement this in your daily life. Recap the exercise below:Think of a time where you felt really supported. Who was there? Where was it?Dive into this moment and think about how you felt. Why did you feel supported?Now think of a moment that recently happened, like band practice or a dinner with your friends.Contrast these two moments. Why did you feel more supported in one situation? What were the differences?Finally, think about who may be able to help you and who you can share this information with.Chapters:00:00-Nikita Ducarroz10:23-Theme13:19-ExerciseFor more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @katecourtney, @nikita.ducarroz
7/13/2023 • 16 minutes, 40 seconds
Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner part 2 – improving focus
“We’re there to compete, we’re there to succeed. The best way to achieve that is by being measured, by being controlled, by following our processes.” Within a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, it’s crucial to enter a state of complete concentration. Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner presents a structured approach to stressful situations, which helps to make sure you slip into that focus state easier and quicker. In this episode of Mind Set Win, Christian gives an insight into his personal pre-performance routine as a tool to help improve his focus when he needs it. Following this, host Kate Courtney dives deeper into what makes a pre-performance routine so effective and shows three approaches to developing your own routine.The exercise will help you flesh out pre-performance habits on three levels: physical, mental and verbal, as a way of signaling to your brain that it’s go-time. Recap the exercise below:Decide on a cue that will prompt your brain that it’s time to begin your routine. This cue can be anything, from verbal to visual triggers – what matters is that it works for you.Now beginning your routine, a physical pre-performance routine can involve triggers like stomping your feet or snapping your fingers.Incorporating visualisation into your mental routing is an effective way to never lose sight of your goals.Finally, a verbal routine consists of saying things like “you got this” or reciting a poem or song lyrics.Chapters:00:00-Christian Horner08:00-Theme11:08-ExerciseFor more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @katecourtney, @christianhorner
7/6/2023 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
Tennis player and Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini – bouncing back from failure
“If you don’t know how to lose, if you don’t know what to take from the loss, it’s hard to get better.” Learning how to take positives from your losses is crucial to life on tour as a tennis player. After all, even some of the very best players in the world like 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini frequently taste defeat. In this episode of Mind Set Win Matteo explains how he’s developed the mental strength to negotiate moments of disappointment and how taking learnings from defeats is a stepping stone to future success. Host Kate Courtney introduces us to the attribution theory before providing us with an exercise to help us uncover why things didn’t go our way in our daily life.Based around reflecting on a time when we were unsuccessful in something, the exercise offers us action points to adopt moving forwards so we can build a plan for when future opportunities arise. Recap the exercise below:Firstly, think of an occasion where things didn’t go as you hoped.Then, list all the things that actually went well despite the negative outcome.Now, list all the things that didn’t go well, but were IN your control.Next, list all the things that didn’t go well, but were OUT of your control.Once you’ve made your lists, think about which category was hardest or easiest to find items for.Lastly, look back at the things that didn’t go very well, but were within your control; these are the things you can work on, and this is how you can improve.Chapters:00:00-Mattero Berrettini09:24-Theme14:32-ExerciseFor more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @katecourtney, @matberrettini
6/29/2023 • 17 minutes, 41 seconds
Eight-time world champion and legend of MotoGP Marc Márquez – reverse planning
“When I realised my arm wasn’t ready to win races, that’s when I started to make some realistic goals.”Few athletes can claim to have redefined their sport in the way MotoGP rider Marc Márquez has. The eight-time world champion frequently defies the laws of physics with his spectacular and skillful riding style. During his appearance on the Mind Set Win podcast, though, it’s the Spaniard’s mental techniques that are in the spotlight and not his undoubted physical talents. Host Cédric Dumont hears how Marc has used his positive mentality to overcome three “nightmare” seasons of injury battles and get back to doing what he loves best – racing. During these challenging moments, Marc had to set himself new “realistic” goals which would eventually lead to his ultimate goal of winning again. And it’s this process of reverse planning that Cédric explores before providing us with an exercise to take away and use in our own daily life to help with our goal setting and reaching our targets.Chapters:00:00-Marc Márquez08:15-Theme12:13-ExerciseFor more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @cedricdumont, @marcmarquez93
6/22/2023 • 14 minutes, 49 seconds
Paragliding pro and Red Bull X-Alps adventure racer Paul Guschlbauer – objective re-evaluation
“I do this evaluation of what is it really? Is it actually just my thoughts or is it the reality around me?”Distinguishing between subjective and objective assessments has helped Austrian paraglider Paul Guschlbauer push himself out of his comfort zone and reach new heights in his sport. Paul’s career revolves around Red Bull X-Alps, a race where competitors hike, run and fly more than 1200km across the biggest mountains in the Alps. When covering brutal terrain and navigating tough conditions, Paul has to consistently evaluate his surroundings to make the right decision that gives him the best opportunity to succeed. And as host Cédric Dumont explains, this is a technique we can all adopt in our daily lives when faced with moments that challenge us. Through incorporating Cédric’s exercise, we can learn how to better make objective decisions. For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @cedricdumont, @paulguschlbauer
6/15/2023 • 18 minutes, 55 seconds
Champion of the Dakar Rally on two wheels Matthias Walkner – increasing self-efficacy
“I know that I am not the biggest talent in our sport, but I know that my 100% is enough to win.”Joining Mind Set Win on this episode is Austrian rally raid legend Matthias Walkner, a winner of the bike category at the 2018 Dakar Rally. To win the iconic stage race you have to navigate through brutal terrain for days on end and overcome many situations outside of your control. This requires self-efficacy, a powerful asset that helps us approach new and tricky situations believing we can control them. Matthias explains to host Cédric Dumont how even though he doesn’t think he’s the strongest in the field, he believes in his ability to find his optimum level when he needs it most – his “100%”. Cédric then looks at the key determining factors of self-efficacy and offers a simple exercise that helps us increase and develop our own levels of it by building a circle of influence. For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @cedricdumont & @matthias_walkner
6/8/2023 • 14 minutes, 43 seconds
UNCUT: Full-length interview with German football icon Mario Gómez
Welcome to a rather special episode of Mind Set Win. It’s a slightly different version to what you’re used to – we give you a full length interview with one athlete, with absolutely no interruptions.Earlier in the series we heard from former Germany and Bayern Munich footballer Mario Gómez, who ended his playing career in 2020 after spending nearly two decades as one of Europe’s most admired strikers. Mario is now technical director for Red Bull Soccer and has plenty of cause for celebration after RB Leipzig’s German Cup final victory in June 2023 meant they lifted the trophy for the second season in a row.Mario had much to say about the highs and lows that are inevitable in any competitive environment. And he told us how, despite setbacks, he managed to maintain confidence that the next chance would always come. But after such a long and celebrated career, Mario had so much more to say, and we thought you’d love to hear his interview in full.For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @kateplusfate, @mario
6/5/2023 • 25 minutes, 38 seconds
Rising star of Red Bull Cliff Diving Molly Carlson – managing your inner team
“Working to recognise thoughts has been the craziest change in every part of my life.”Learning to understand the inner voices that go through her mind when standing on the cliff edge about to leap from a height of up to 27m has been key to Molly Carlson’s Red Bull Cliff Diving success. In this episode of Mind Set Win, the 24-year-old Canadian takes us up onto the platform with her and explains the mindset techniques she has developed on her way to becoming a leading contender. Host Cédric Dumont explains how the concept of the inner team was developed before offering an exercise to help explain the main characters we may experience in our own inner team, and how we can manage their influence and transformative powers. If you want to see Molly in action, tune in to Red Bull TV and watch the replay of the first stop of the 2023 Red Bull Cliff Diving season in Boston, USA. For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @cedricdumont & @mollycarlson1
“You need to find a purpose that will self-motivate you, you don’t need to read the script of somebody else.” Nepalese climber Nimsdai ‘Nims’ Purja has achieved feats many people assumed were impossible. Millions of people have watched his Netflix film, 14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible, where he summited the 14 highest mountains in the world, all over 8,000m, in six months and six days. In this episode of Mind Set Win, Nims uncovers the mindset that powered his climb into the unknown. He explains that a key component to his motivation on the quest was his sense of purpose, and wanting to inspire the world by showing that nothing is impossible. Host Kate Courtney then offers an exercise that leads us all in the right direction of finding our purpose in life by helping us better understand what we’re grateful for and what’s important to us. For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @katecourtney, @nimsdai
5/25/2023 • 15 minutes, 58 seconds
Basketball coach to NBA’s elite Chris Matthews aka Lethal Shooter – compartmentalisation
“If you want to be great, you can’t think about what you did in the past, you need to think about the present.” Chris Matthews aka Lethal Shooter is a basketball skills coach to the elite stars of the NBA. During this episode of Mind Set Win, the mastermind of shooting reveals how it was through effective compartmentalisation that he learned to process and harness his emotions to positive effect during his playing career. Now one of the most sought-after skills coaches in the world, it’s a mindset he shares with everyone he works with. After breaking down all of Lethal Shooter’s valuable learnings, host Kate Courtney offers a practical exercise to help us refocus in the moment as well. Based around visualising filing our emotions away into the drawer of a cabinet, ready to be addressed constructively at a later time, it’s a technique to be used when we want to stay in the present and focus on the task at hand.For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @katecourtney & @lethalshooter
5/18/2023 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds
OG Esports legend and Dota 2 pioneer Sébastien ‘Ceb’ Debs – trust
When OG Esports made history by winning the prestigious Dota 2 tournament The International two years in a row, one thing was at the core of their success: trust. At the heart of cultivating this mindset and atmosphere within the team was Sébastien Debs, better known as Ceb. In this episode of Mind Set Win the French gamer details how they built unbreakable trust, how it set them apart as a team, and how it also benefited his own individual performance. Host Kate Courtney introduces us to the five Cs: compassion, commitment, competency, connection and contribution, and offers an exercise to help us all increase our levels of self-awareness which can lead to strengthened relationships and added trust in the teams we’re part of. For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @katecourtney & @ceb_dota
5/11/2023 • 16 minutes, 34 seconds
European 5,000m champion runner Konstanze ‘Koko’ Klosterhalfen – patience
In this episode, Mind Set Win uncovers how patience is essential to our decision-making and achievement of long-term goals. For Konstanze ‘Koko’ Klosterhalfen, being patient has been an integral ingredient to many of her greatest races and performances during her athletic career. Specialising in the 5,000m, learning to hold back, pace herself and wait for the optimal moment to attack has been her winning formula. Host Cédric Dumont outlines why patience is a quality that goes against the grain of modern living, and then offers an exercise, which is also available on RedBull.com, aimed at helping us all develop our levels of patience over time. For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @cedricdumont & @konstanze.klosterhalfen
5/4/2023 • 15 minutes, 18 seconds
The fastest IRONMAN finisher on the planet, Kristian Blummenfelt – mental flexibility
“In a world championship everyone is in their best shape, but they’re also trying to maximise your weaknesses.” In June 2022 Norway’s Kristian Blummenfelt crushed a full iron-distance triathlon in under seven hours. No one on the planet has ever completed the gruelling swim, bike and run event quicker. During his appearance on Mind Set Win we uncover how developing and maintaining an open mindset has helped the former Ironman world champion dominate his sport. In the episode hosted by Kate Courtney it’s also revealed what we can all learn from Kristian’s mental flexibility and how he’s able to respond and adjust in the face of both success and failure. Kate offers an exercise based around setting flexible goals which allow for more than one outcome, and explains how it’s a tool that can be applicable in all areas of our lives.For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @katecourtney & @kristianblu
4/27/2023 • 17 minutes, 53 seconds
Aerobatic pilot and aviation history-maker Dario Costa – comfort zone
“It’s a rule I have in my life, if you don’t get out of your comfort zone, you’re not creating. And I want to create.”In September 2021 Dario Costa took off for a flight of a lifetime that would push the boundaries of aviation. During his appearance on Mind Set Win, Dario takes us inside the plane with him on the historic 44-second ‘Tunnel Pass’ flight. The Italian shares with host Kate Courtney how he developed the mindset needed to become a pioneering pilot and how avoiding his comfort zone is a rule in his life. Kate listens to Dario’s incredible story before offering advice on how we can all understand and push past our comfort zones.For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @kateplusfate & @costadario
4/6/2023 • 15 minutes, 15 seconds
Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner – the joy factor
“My view has always been if you enjoy what you do, you’ll do it that much better.”Over nearly two decades at the forefront of Formula One, Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal and CEO Christian Horner has seen, done and achieved it all many times over. In this episode of Mind Set Win, Christian explains to host Cédric Dumont how building a culture of finding enjoyment in their work and having a pure passion for racing is crucial to the success of the team. He also shares the final message he gave to the team ahead of Max Verstappen’s memorable 2021 World Championship clincher in Abu Dhabi. Cédric breaks down the fascinating insight before sharing a framework to help give us all a better chance of experiencing real satisfaction in our tasks by focusing on being in the moment.For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @cedricdumont & @christianhorner
3/30/2023 • 17 minutes, 18 seconds
Kitesurf world champion and progressive rider Airton Cozzolino – daring to dream
“I was a child with nothing. Everything happened because I was still dreaming." Since first picking up a broken skimboard aged four, Italian kitesurfer Airton Cozzolino has dreamed of travelling the world and riding the best conditions. In this episode of Mind Set Win, the five-time world champion reveals to host Cédric Dumont how dreaming has been crucial to him achieving his goals and turning his visions into reality. Airton also shares the story behind his ultimate dream of winning Red Bull King of the Air. Cédric breaks down the fascinating insight before sharing a practical exercise to help make dreaming a key part of our daily lives.For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @cedricdumont & @airtoncozzolino
3/23/2023 • 16 minutes, 37 seconds
High jump world champion Mutaz Barshim – developing resilience
"I’m going to do everything I can. If it’s meant to be, it’s meant to be. If it’s not, it’s not, but I have to give 120% now. 100% isn’t enough anymore."Resilience has been instrumental to Mutaz Barshim’s career spent defying gravity. In a high jump career that’s seen him raise the bar by winning three consecutive world titles and Olympic gold, the Qatari has had to bounce back from numerous injuries. In this episode of Mind Set Win, Mutaz shares with host Cédric Dumont his techniques for developing resilience and overcoming adversity. And, as Cédric reveals, we can incorporate many of these techniques into our own daily lives through the use of some simple, practical exercises.For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @cedricdumont & @mutaz.barshim
3/16/2023 • 16 minutes, 58 seconds
Leading light of Italian surfing Leonardo Fioravanti – decision-making
“The ocean, you cannot control most of it, you can only control what you do and the choices that you make in those moments.”Making split-second decisions are crucial when dealing with the powerful unpredictability of the ocean, and for Italian surfer Leonardo Fioravanti it’s an everyday necessity. In this episode of Mind Set Win, Leonardo takes us into the barrel of a wave with him and shares with host Cédric Dumont how developing the clarity of thought to only control the controllable has helped him become one of the most consistent performers in the world. And, as Cédric reveals, we can incorporate many of these techniques into our own daily lives through the use of some simple, practical exercises.For more, check out www.redbull.com/mindsetwinGet in touch with us @cedricdumont & @leofioravanti