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SPOILER: This is a personal development and peak performance podcast disguised as a golf mindset show.This golf mindset and high-performance podcast is designed for high-achievers—on and off the course—who feel stuck, frustrated, or held back by their own thinking and are ready to do the deeper, often uncomfortable work required to play, perform, and live to their potential.Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach. His work blends neuroscience, performance psychology, hypnosis, and real-world coaching to facilitate true identity-level change—not quick fixes or surface-level motivation. Paul's work is focused on rewiring how you see yourself, how you respond under stress, and how you show up when the stakes are high.Each week, Paul leans on his 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries alongside the experience and expertise of top minds in the performance psychology space to provid
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- 3 weeks ago52 min
161. 8-figure Real Estate Entrepreneur Made More Money Working Less...(this is how)
If you've been told success requires grinding nonstop, sacrificing your family, and working 80-hour weeks… this episode will challenge everything you believe. In today's episode, I sit down with entrepreneur, investor, and author Ryan Pineda to break down a radically different approach to success—one rooted in leverage, clarity, and intentional constraints. Ryan shares how he built wealth while playing professional baseball, why limitations create innovation, and how prioritizing family over business actually accelerated his success. In this episode, you'll learn: Why grinding isn't required to build wealth How limitations can unlock creativity, innovation, and scale The real reason most entrepreneurs stay busy—but not effective How to prioritize family, faith, and business without burnout Why identifying the true priority changes everything If you're successful on the outside but feel stretched thin, overwhelmed, or misaligned… this conversation will hit. Time Stamps: 00:00: Why Ryan rejected the "grind everything" mentality 06:07: How limitations created innovation and wealth 09:10: Turning lifestyle into a scalable business model (M19) 17:26: The framework: goals → limits → solutions 20:47: Why family must become the true constraint 24:43: The moment that changed Ryan's priorities forever 30:36: The superpower of identifying what truly matters 45:43: The advice every stuck high performer needs I help high performers get unstuck and out of their own way to unlock their potential. If you're successful on paper but feel misaligned, overwhelmed, or stuck at your next level, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter More About Ryan Pineda Ryan Pineda is a high-profile entrepreneur, real estate investor, content creator, sales trainer, and business builder best known for turning adversity, discipline, and relentless execution into large-scale success. Before entrepreneurship, Ryan played professional baseball, where he learned firsthand the realities of pressure, failure, and identity tied to performance. After baseball, he pivoted into real estate investing and became known for successfully flipping hundreds of homes, building rental portfolios, and creating multiple seven-figure businesses. He later expanded into education, coaching, media, and personal branding—building a major online presence through YouTube, social media, podcasts, and business mentorship. His book The Wealthy Way focuses on building wealth through values, discipline, strategic action, and long-term thinking. Apply to join Ryan and me in the M19 Mastermind: Click here to apply. Tell them Paul sent you. Follow Ryan on Instagram and YouTube. Learn more about Ryan here.
- 3 weeks ago28 min
160. Feeling Off-Track and Disconnected? How High Performers Get Back On Track…
You ever have one of those weeks where everything looks successful on paper… but internally, you feel completely off? Busy. In demand. Opportunities everywhere. Yet instead of clarity and control—you feel scattered, rushed, and strangely disconnected. In this episode, I break down one of the most common—and costly—patterns high performers fall into: getting off track not because things are going wrong… but because they're going right. I'll discuss why your instinct to "do more" when you feel stuck is actually what's keeping you there—and how returning to the fundamentals is the fastest way to realign, regain clarity, and perform at your highest level. In this episode, you'll learn: Why high performers get off track due to success—not failure The hidden cost of ignoring subtle feelings of disconnection and overwhelm Why "doing more" is the wrong solution when you feel stuck How your self-care routine directly impacts clarity, focus, and execution The fastest way to regain momentum: returning to fundamentals How to identify where you've said "yes" when you should've said "no" Why slowing down is the key to accelerating forward progress If you've been feeling off, overwhelmed, or out of alignment… this episode will show you exactly how to get back on track—fast. Time Stamps: 00:00: The feeling of being "off" despite success 02:30: Why high performers get stuck solving the wrong problem 04:53: Client story: success that created disconnection 09:21: The cost of abandoning self-care 15:30: Why doing more makes things worse 18:08: The real solution: slow down and return to fundamentals 23:24: Subtraction vs. addition: the path back to clarity 26:20: Reconnecting with what worked before I help high performers get unstuck and out of their own way to unlock their potential. If you know you're capable of more but keep feeling stuck, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter
- 4 weeks ago46 min
159. Mental Performance Coach for Olympians and CEOs provides the blueprint for success AND fulfillment...
Why do talented, intelligent, driven people know exactly what to do… yet still fail to execute consistently? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with performance coach and author Brandon Epstein to unpack the subconscious patterns, fear-based narratives, and hidden emotional coding that quietly keep high performers stuck beneath their potential. We dive deep into common challenges high-performing CEOs, executives, and professionals struggle with, such as burnout, confidence, emotional avoidance, surrender, identity evolution, psychological safety, and why many successful people win externally while struggling internally. In this episode, you'll learn: Why knowing what to do is rarely the real problem How fear silently drives procrastination, burnout, and inconsistency Why success can magnify unresolved internal issues How to rebuild confidence after setbacks or failure The difference between giving up vs. letting go Why emotional awareness creates elite execution under pressure If success looks better on paper than it feels internally, this episode is for you. Time Stamps: 00:00: Why smart people still fail to execute consistently 04:38: Psychological safety and invisible ceilings 06:21: Success that destroys wellbeing and relationships 11:17: Achievement as emotional avoidance 14:45: What happens when successful people "win the game" 19:10: Acceptance, surrender, and identity change 28:16: What most people misunderstand about confidence 35:55: Why performers dominate privately but fail publicly 44:03: The truth every stuck high performer needs to hear I help high performers get unstuck and out of their own way to unlock their potential. If you know you're capable of more but keep feeling stuck, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter More About Brandon Epstein Brandon Epstein is a highly regarded mental performance coach, speaker, and author best known for helping athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and high achievers unlock elite performance through mindset mastery, emotional control, confidence, and consistency. He has worked with professional athletes, collegiate programs, executives, and top performers who need to perform when pressure is highest. Brandon is known for translating sports psychology and elite performance principles into practical frameworks that help people win in business, life, and competition. He is also the author of The Success Code, a book focused on the habits, mental models, and internal disciplines required to create sustainable success. Apply to work with Brandon by visiting his website here.
- May 4, 20261 min
0. The Unstuck High Performer Podcast (Trailer)
Welcome to The Unstuck High Performer Podcast—for the high performer who knows they're capable of more… but feels stuck underperforming relative to their potential. If you're successful on paper—but privately battling hesitation, overthinking, pressure, and the quiet frustration of knowing you should be further ahead—this show is for you. Hosted by high-performance hypnotherapist and mindset coach Paul Salter, this podcast is designed specifically for CEOs, executives, founders, entrepreneurs, and ambitious professionals who know what to do—but aren't doing it consistently when it matters most. Each week, Paul breaks down the real reason high performers get stuck—not a lack of strategy, but hidden patterns of thinking, emotional resistance, and subconscious programs that quietly sabotage execution under pressure. Through a blend of performance psychology, neuroscience, hypnosis, and real-world coaching experience, you'll learn how to: Eliminate internal friction and self-sabotage Build unshakable confidence under pressure Overcome hesitation and overthinking Execute consistently at a high level Align your identity with the results you want If you're tired of spinning your wheels… If you're done knowing what to do but not doing it… And, if you're ready to finally perform at the level you know you're capable of…this show is for you.
- May 4, 202642 min
158. Why I Rebranded This Podcast (And Why High Performers Stay Stuck Longer than Most)
If you've built success—but privately feel stuck, restless, or aware you're capable of more—this episode is for you. In this deeply personal conversation, I share the real reason behind rebranding The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast into The Unstuck High Performer Podcast. I break down how many ambitious people quietly outgrow old identities, old environments, and old versions of success—but stay trapped because they fear uncertainty, crave clarity, or keep using outdated tools for new problems. In this episode, you'll learn: Recognize when you've outgrown your current identity or direction Understand why high performers often stay stuck longer than others Stop waiting for certainty before taking bold action Replace busyness with meaningful momentum Build self-trust during seasons of uncertainty and reinvention If you know what to do but still feel stuck beneath your next level, this episode may hit home harder than expected. Time Stamps: 00:00: Why success can still feel empty or misaligned 08:47: The Full Swing moment that changed everything 11:26: Why Paul launched The Scratch Golfer's Mindset Podcast 21:37: The reflection process that led to rebranding 23:58: Welcome to The Unstuck High Performer Podcast 30:17: Five reasons high performers stay stuck 39:00: How to get unstuck and level up I help high performers get unstuck and out of their own way to unlock their potential. If you know you're capable of more but keep feeling stuck, private coaching may be the fastest path forward. Click here to apply to work with me. The 90-Day Golf Identity Upgrade Accelerator: This is a private 3-month coaching container designed to help serious golfers rapidly upgrade their beliefs, rewire their golf identity, and accelerate lower scores through deep subconscious transformation — not surface-level tactics. Click here to learn more and DM me "identity upgrade on Instagram (@thepaulsalter) to learn more. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter Watch on YouTube: @thepaulsalter
- Apr 30, 202648 min
157. Tim O'Connor: The Unconscious Patterns Keeping You Stuck in a Pattern of Repetitive, Destructive Swing Thoughts (and Swings)
In this episode, I sit down with Tim O'Connor—golf coach, author of Getting Unstuck, and one of the most refreshing voices in golf psychology—to unpack why so many golfers stay trapped in the same frustrating cycles year after year. Tim explains why being "stuck" has less to do with mechanics and more to do with unconscious patterns, repetitive thinking, fear-based control, and a disconnect from the physical experience of playing golf. We also explore surrender, awareness, gratitude, adaptability, and why the golfers who improve fastest are often the ones who stop trying so hard. In this episode, you'll learn: What being "stuck" actually feels like for golfers Why fixing your swing mid-round keeps you trapped How awareness is the first step to lasting change Why golfers overthink because they're disconnected from feel How to stop bringing swing thoughts to the course Why surrender creates more control than forcing outcomes How gratitude can instantly improve your relationship with golf If you've ever chased swing tips mid-round, sabotaged a great start, overthought every shot, or felt like your scores no longer reflect your ability, this conversation will hit home. Get your pencils ready and start listening. Apply for 1-1 High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching: Click here to apply to work with me. The 90-Day Golf Identity Upgrade Accelerator: This is a private 3-month coaching container designed to help serious golfers rapidly upgrade their beliefs, rewire their golf identity, and accelerate lower scores through deep subconscious transformation — not surface-level tactics. Click here to learn more and DM me "identity upgrade" on Instagram (@thepaulsalter) to learn more. More About Tim O'Connor Tim O'Connor is a performance coach with more than 30 years of experience in golf as an author and coach. Tim is co-host of the Swing Thoughts podcast. Tim is mental performance coach of the GTS Academy in Las Vegas and Zone Golf Academy in British Columbia and co-host of the Swing Thoughts podcast with "Humble Howard" Glassman. He's written five books including The Feeling of Greatness: The Moe Norman Story, and Getting Unstuck: 7 Transformational Practices for Golf Nerds. And he plays bass guitar in a punk rock band in Guelph. Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call Subscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys Newsletter Download my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording. High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course. Instagram: @thepaulsalter Key Takeaways: Most golfers stay stuck because they repeat familiar patterns. Thinking more often creates worse golf, not better golf. Feel is frequently the missing link in performance. Great golf requires adaptability, not perfection. Gratitude brings you back to the present moment. Key Quotes: "You cannot change what you are not aware of." "Most golfers have never actually felt their swing because they're trapped in their head." "The ga
- Apr 27, 202633 min
156. The Dark Side of Perfection: The Silent Pattern Sabotaging CEOs, Founders, and High Achievers
If you know you're capable of more—but keep hesitating, overthinking, delaying action, or feeling constant pressure—this episode is for you. Perfectionism is often praised in school, rewarded in business, and admired in elite performers. But behind closed doors, it quietly creates anxiety, indecision, burnout, and self-sabotage. In this episode, I expose the hidden truth: perfection is often protection. Protection from judgment. Protection from failure. Protection from feeling not enough. If success looks better on paper than it feels internally, this conversation may explain exactly why. In this episode, you'll learn: Identify whether perfectionism is driving your hesitation and stress Understand why high achievers often stay stuck longer than others Recognize how childhood conditioning can fuel adult performance patterns Shift from perfection to excellence and build momentum again Take bold, messy action that creates real growth and freedom Time Stamps: 00:00: Why perfectionism gets praised—but destroys people privately 02:11: The millionaire client who looked successful but felt trapped 08:08: Why perfection is protection, not excellence 11:56: Signs maladaptive perfectionism is controlling your life 16:10: Where perfectionism actually comes from 25:23: How perfectionism hurts CEOs, founders, and ambitious professionals 28:16: The shift from perfection to excellence Apply for 1-1 High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching: Click here to apply to work with me. The 90-Day Golf Identity Upgrade Accelerator: This is a private 3-month coaching container designed to help serious golfers rapidly upgrade their beliefs, rewire their golf identity, and accelerate lower scores through deep subconscious transformation — not surface-level tactics. Click here to learn more and DM me "identity upgrade on Instagram (@thepaulsalter) to learn more. Follow me on Instagram: @thepaulsalter
- Apr 23, 202644 min
155. Army Special Forces Green Beret Matt Bortis: Performing Under Pressure Without Breaking Down
In this episode, I sit down with Matt Bortis—former collegiate golfer, former special operations operator, and mindset and performance coach—to unpack what it really takes to perform when pressure is high, and outcomes matter. Matt brings a rare blend of battlefield-tested composure and high-level athletic performance coaching to this conversation. We explore why so many golfers, entrepreneurs, and ambitious people crumble under pressure—not because they lack skill, but because they've never trained their response. We dive into nervous system regulation, acceptance vs suppression, why "mental toughness" often backfires, and how your patterns under pressure are usually rehearsed long before the big moment arrives. In this episode, you'll learn: Why outcomes are influenced—not controlled—and where your focus should go instead How to train your nervous system to feel safe in uncertain environments Why anxiety, nerves, and stress are often signs of readiness—not weakness The hidden downside of trying to "bear down" and force performance How elite performers rehearse worst-case scenarios before they happen Why letting go is often a more valuable skill than trying harder How self-worth tied to achievement creates endless internal pressure If you're someone who knows what to do but struggles to do it when it matters most—this episode is for you. Get your pencils ready and start listening. Apply for 1-1 High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching: Click here to apply to work with me. The 90-Day Golf Identity Upgrade Accelerator: This is a private 3-month coaching container designed to help serious golfers rapidly upgrade their beliefs, rewire their golf identity, and accelerate lower scores through deep subconscious transformation — not surface-level tactics. Click here to learn more and DM me "identity upgrade" on Instagram (@thepaulsalter) to learn more. More About Matt Bortis Coach Bortis brings over a decade of experience within multiple elite special operations units and has coached at the highest levels of NCAA competition, including Stanford University and the University of Mississippi, contributing to Conference and National Championships. From serving as a Marine Special Operations Team Commander to an Army Special Forces Green Beret, he has operated in environments where performance under pressure is non-negotiable. The lessons learned throughout these experiences are what drive his methodology and passion for helping others overcome similar obstacles. Visit Matt's website here and connect with him on Instagram: @forgedresponse Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call Subscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys Newsletter Download my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording. High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course. Instagram: @thepaulsalter Key Takeaways: Pressure doesn't create your patterns—it reveals them. You don't need calmness to perform. You need acceptance. Most high achievers have overtrained effort and undertrained surrender. Mental toughness without self-compassion leads to burnout. <li
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SPOILER: This is a personal development and peak performance podcast disguised as a golf mindset show.This golf mindset and high-performance podcast is designed for high-achievers—on and off the course—who feel stuck, frustrated, or held back by their own thinking and are ready to do the deeper, often uncomfortable work required to play, perform, and live to their potential.Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach. His work blends neuroscience, performance psychology, hypnosis, and real-world coaching to facilitate true identity-level change—not quick fixes or surface-level motivation. Paul's work is focused on rewiring how you see yourself, how you respond under stress, and how you show up when the stakes are high.Each week, Paul leans on his 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries alongside the experience and expertise of top minds in the performance psychology space to provid
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