Most individuals and teams want to improve. They have areas where, if things were different, they’d achieve more in life and work. We’re all told breaking ingrained, ineffective habits is a slow, hard-won process, but it doesn’t have to be.
“The Mindset Playbook” podcast provides science-based, actionable guidance on how to think, engage, and achieve more effectively. Join the conversation with guests who have proven plays for moving beyond the often fleeting feelings of motivation and inspiration to instead leverage strategies and tools that sustain meaningful progress and growth.
About The Host
Larry Olsen has worked with top Fortune 50 companies and professional athletes to establish their vision and sense of purpose. He is the founder and CEO of Aperneo, an achievement acceleration company providing individuals and teams quick, actionable guidance on how to break ingrained, ineffective habits.
The Aperneo approach to professional development balances common sense, practical neuroscience, and personal accountability, enabling clients to gain insights and perspectives to live, work, and engage with more success. Learn more from HERE.
EMAIL US for questions, topic suggestions or to request being on Mindset Playbook as a featured guest.
Welcome to the Mindset Playbook Podcast with your host, Larry Olsen
EPISODE 24 Larry Olsen
In this recap episode, we dive into the importance of what our perceived value is, the essence of integrity in designing our lives, and defending democracy while listening and respecting the opinions of others.
Title: Defending What’s Right
EPISODE 23 with Jeff Ellington
President and COO of Runbeck Election Services, Jeff has grown the company to reach over 70 Million voters and gives the credit to his associates and something greater than self . . . Defending Democracy!
Title: It’s Not Rocket Science
EPISODE 22 with Janis Van Wyck
In this episode, Janis shares about being respected in a male dominated field by standing strong for her beliefs. Her humility, sense of humor and ability to create what you love, is the foundation of her business and life.
Title: Connecting Souls by Design
EPISODE 21 with Richard Brock
He is an award-winning C.E.O., and named one of the ’10 Most Influential People in CRM’. He has taken the art of listening and brought it to artificial intelligence (A.I.) where it’s impact has been profound.
Title: The Path to Prosperity
EPISODE 20 Larry Olsen
In this recap episode, we discuss building something your children want to stay and grow in, sustaining a body that is ready for anything and looking back on amazing adventures that got you where you are today.
Title: The Winds of Life
EPISODE 19 with Ted Simmons
As an accomplished business professional, Ted has tremendous insight about the power of commitment and what it means to look back on your life and acknowledge those who were instrumental in your success.
Title: Are You Committed, or Just Trying It Out?
EPISODE 18 with Dr. Theresa Ramsey
Dr. Ramsey is a practicing physician, speaker, lifestyle expert and best-selling author. There are many tips and insights from this episode that will change – forever – the way you think about your health.
Title: Keys to a Younger, Healthier You
EPISODE 17 with Tim Sprague
As a developer, Tim’s passion is to make his city a place where people can grow and develop, within a fostering environment. Join us to learn more about his entrepreneurial spirit and his ‘Let’s get it done’ attitude.
Title: Follow Your Heart
EPISODE 16 Larry Olsen
Larry dives into our last 3 episodes exploring that self-confidence is about keeping promises we make to self, the main ingredient in success is accountability and the power of believing in something greater than self.
Title: The Power of Focus
EPISODE 15 with Mark Bivens
Listen in as Mark discusses his insight and perspective on getting to the next level, while consistently developing new and innovative strategies for growth, production, and success, regardless of the market.
Title: Just a Little Bit Different
EPISODE 14 with Diane Monzelowsky
Diane shares her insight on how life can run so smoothly and predictably until something happens, then you’re either looking for reasons to blame, or you’re looking for reasons to move forward with joy and excitement.
Title: The Joy of Accountability
EPISODE 13 with Connor Olsen
Connor learned early that he needed to be proactive if he was to achieve his dreams, and shares how the power his ‘North Star’ has over adversity, keeping him positive even in the toughest of times.
Title: What’s Your North Star?
EPISODE 12 Larry Olsen
Larry discusses Steve Gardner’s epic climb while overcoming adversity, Courtney’s quest for high performance with work-life balance and Gene’s ability to assist others in taking strokes off of their game in golf and life.
Title: From Adversity to Prosperity
EPISODE 11 with Gene Grabiec
He’s coached the likes of Bob Hope and started the largest indoor golf school in the country with over 3,500 students. Gene’s been featured several times on ESPN and shares life skills important for everyone.
Title: Taking Strokes Off Your Game
EPISODE 10 with Courtney Olsen
As a leader of many, she invests in individuals, professional as well as personal growth and prioritizing work-life balance. Her herculean work ethic taught her the importance of why it’s important we all be heard.
Title: Staying Close with Distance
EPISODE 9 with Steve Gardner
Steve has a Master’s Degree, co-founder of the International Society for Christian Apologetics, built 2 businesses generating $500 million+, author of 2 books and began a course, Manifestation Plus: The Path to Greatness.
Title: The Rise of the Phoenix
EPISODE 8 Larry Olsen
Larry examines the plays and mindset that get you what you want in life. Summarizing the last 3 episodes, he explains in detail what it means to have such confidence in self that fear can’t exist. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
Title: Getting What You Want
EPISODE 7 with David Newcombe
We look into David's illustrious life and career spanning the globe as an executive producer of award-winning shows to discuss his life's work founded on a no-fear attitude, grounded by openness to life’s offerings.
Title: Looking at Life Differently
EPISODE 6 with Ginger Price
Join us as Dr. Ginger moves from a profession of a lifetime into a global company manifested from a single idea. She is a lifelong learner, risk taker and a poster child of someone who owns positive attitude.
Title: Making Life Interesting
EPISODE 5 with Jim Jackson
As an author and highly sought after public speaker, his stories and insights show us how he was able to overcome and learn from obstacles in his life, and the importance that vision plays in achieving success.
Title: Confidence
EPISODE 4 Larry Olsen
Join us and learn how failure is just a word, not the end, that your greatest doubt is your greatest learning, and that changing your life should be an exciting and prosperous adventure. EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
Title: It Takes Courage
EPISODE 3 with Dave Aycock
A Real Estate Broker, Executive General Manager and Marine veteran shares his powerful life lessons as he discusses with Larry why he left an extremely successful career to pursue his dream.
Title: Life Transitions
EPISODE 2 with Tori Cawley
Join us where you will discover how to take a stressful situation and turn it into a joyous accomplishment. Tori discovers that the answers we are seeking already lie within, we just need to take a peek.
Title: Turning Fear into Courage
EPISODE 1 with Walker Ramsey
Larry talks with former Division 1 baseball player, Walker Ramsey for a conversation on what it means to deal with adversity and the mindset necessary to deal with confusing times in life.
Title: Failure is Not an Option