Gold Medal Mindset: The 3 Habits That Will Unlock Your Full Potential with Dr Shadé Zahrai
About this episode
Dr Shadé Zahrai discusses the core habits behind peak performance and how to overcome self-doubt.
Why do high performers struggle with self-doubt? Behavioural expert, Dr Shadé Zahrai, joins Dr Kristen Holmes to explain confidence, mindset, and the 3 core habits behind peak performance. In this episode, Dr Shadé breaks down the reasons we overthink and self criticize, and why so many people stay stuck in victim mindsets. She shares practical tools to build self-trust, improve resilience, manage your inner critic, and focus on what you can actually control. Whether you’re an athlete, leader, or high performer, this conversation will help you think clearer, perform better, and build lasting confidence. (00:00) Intro (02:16) Revisiting the Locus of Control (09:11) How to Shift Your Mindset (12:00) Setting the Right Goals (14:14) Why Process Beats Perfection (17:02) The Importance of Finding Your Why (19:54) Ketone Ad (21:07) Why Destination Obsession Holds You Back (29:41) Habit 1 - Conscious Affiliation (34:18) Habit 2 - Self-Awareness (37:00) Habit 3 - Observation (42:53) Bonus Habit - The Power of Caring Less (45:46) David Protein Ad (46:53) Birch Ad (47:54) Asking For and Giving Feedback (51:15) Identity and How It Shapes You (55:59) Your Inner Voice Follow us here…
People in this episode
Host: Dr Kristen Holmes
Guest: Dr Shadé Zahrai
Topics covered
- confidence
- mindset
- peak performance
- self-doubt
- resilience
- self-trust
Keywords
- high performers
- self-criticism
- inner critic
- goal setting
- mindset shift
Sponsors
Ketone, David Protein, Birch
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Big Trust
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