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Mental Advantage Podcast

Mental Advantage Podcast

Written by: John Cullen & Brandon Allen
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This podcast will serve as your MAP to the best version of yourself. No matter what your goals, it all starts with having the right mindset and the right system, in place, that will set you up for success. We want to give you the Mental Advantage.Copyright John Cullen Hygiene & Healthy Living Philosophy Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Self-Help Social Sciences Success
Episodes
  • Episode 132: "The Leadership Trap," Jimmy Burroughes

    Episode 132: "The Leadership Trap," Jimmy Burroughes
    Aug 23 2026
    What happens when the skills that made you successful start getting in the way of your leadership? In this episode, Jimmy Burroughes, Founder of JBL High Performance, explores the identity shift from expert to leader, why great leaders must empower other to make mistakes, and how coaching can replace control. Jimmy shares his Simplify to Amplify framework, practical strategies for identifying leadership friction, and insights on maximizing your time and impact.

    The conversation with the former British Army Officer also looks ahead at how AI is reshaping the workforce -- and what leaders must do now to adapt, develop talent, and lead through change.

    Get your pen and paper ready -- here, is Jimmy Burroughes.

    To contact the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net
    To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net
    To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

    To learn more about Jimmy and get his assessments: Fix Firefighting Managers in 90 Days
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 131: "Next Play: Mastering Your Emotions, Your Mindset & Your Life", Alan Stein Jr.

    Episode 131: "Next Play: Mastering Your Emotions, Your Mindset & Your Life", Alan Stein Jr.
    Aug 14 2026
    What if the biggest game-changing skill isn't controlling your emotions -- but learning how to respond to them? In this powerful conversation, Alan Stein Jr. explores the "Next Play" mentality and how emotional regulation, self-awareness, and intentional responses can transform the way we lead, coach, parent, compete and navigate life's setbacks. Drawing from his experiences with elite athletes, Coach K, Kobe Bryant, and Kevin Durant, Alan shares practical strategies for turning frustration into practice, identifying blind spots through honest feedback, using comparison as fuel rather than poison, and defining success on your own terms. Whether you're facing a tough loss, a career transition, or simply trying to become a better version of yourself, this episode offers a compelling reminder: you can't always control what happens, but you can always choose your next play.

    So, get your pen and paper ready -- here is Alan Stein, Jr.

    To contact the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net
    To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net
    To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net

    Alan Stein Jr.'s website: www.alansteinjr.com
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 130: "The Champion Within", Ricky Scruggs

    Episode 130: "The Champion Within", Ricky Scruggs
    Jul 22 2026
    The MAP boys sit down with Ricky Scruggs, the founder of Centerfield Coaching and Consulting and the author of the book, "The Champion Within: Overcome Approval Addiction and Compete with Greatness."
    Some of the topics discussed in this episode include: what led Ricky to become fascinated with the mental side of the game; why people tie identity to results and how to overcome it; where real confidence comes from; competing free instead of tight and many others.

    So, get your pen and paper ready -- here is Ricky Scruggs.

    To contact the show: podcast@mentaladvantage.net
    To work with John Cullen: john.cullen@mentaladvantage.net
    To reach Brandon Allen: brandon.allen@mentaladvantage.net
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    1 hr and 1 min
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