EP. 162 - Dennis Maxwell - Top Draft Hockey Advisor - The value of mentorship and proper guidance

About this episode

Dennis Maxwell discusses the importance of mentorship and psychological factors in achieving hockey success.

Send us Fan Mail Dennis Maxwell, former NHL scout and 14-year pro, shares his journey from player to advisor and reveals the hidden factors that determine hockey success beyond just skill and statistics. We explore the psychological barriers that prevent players from reaching their potential and the importance of role acceptance, growth mindset, and authentic self-development. • Reflecting on career choices and learning to adapt to different coaching styles • Understanding that coaches are p...

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Host: Jason Podollan

Guest: Dennis Maxwell

Topics covered

• mentorship
• hockey success
• psychological barriers
• role acceptance
• growth mindset
• self-development

Keywords

• hockey
• mentorship
• psychological barriers
• growth mindset
• NHL scout
• self-development
• career choices

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Organizations: NHL

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