Charge Forward Coaching

De: James Blasco
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  • What if the key to unlocking your athletic potential wasn’t just about improving your skills, but strengthening your mind? At Charge Forward Coaching, we believe that mental toughness is the secret weapon every elite athlete needs to excel. In this podcast, we explore how athletes can develop the focus, resilience, and mindset necessary to perform at their best, whether you're a high school athlete facing intense competition or a college athlete aiming for the next level. We explore essential topics such as mental resilience, providing techniques for overcoming self-doubt and building mental endurance. We also tackle performance anxiety, offering strategies to manage stress and stay focused under pressure. Throughout the show, we focus on mindset mastery, sharing tools to stay motivated, handle setbacks, and maintain peak performance. James Blasco offers expert advice on cultivating a champion's mindset for long-term success, helping athletes gain the mental clarity needed to perform at their highest level. With expert guidance from James Blasco, each episode empowers athletes with actionable strategies they can apply immediately, enabling them to sharpen their focus, handle adversity, and perform under pressure. James’s coaching approach fosters a supportive and empowering environment, where athletes are encouraged to push beyond their comfort zones, embrace challenges, and unlock their full potential. In the world of elite sports, success goes far beyond physical ability—it’s about mastering the mental challenges that arise during competition and ensuring they are prepared to rise to the occasion when it matters most. In addition to James’s insights, each episode features interviews with top athletes, coaches, and mental performance experts. These guests share their own stories, experiences, and strategies for achieving success in highly competitive environments. Through these conversations, listeners will gain diverse perspectives on how mental toughness plays a pivotal role in their journeys to excellence. Whether it’s learning from a former professional athlete about overcoming personal obstacles, or hearing a coach’s tips for developing a high-performance team mindset, these interviews will offer valuable knowledge and inspiration for athletes of all levels. Join us on this journey to improve your concentration, boost your confidence, and develop the mindset necessary to reach new heights in your athletic career. Start listening today and begin charging forward toward your goals with mental clarity and strength. About the Host: James Blasco is a CTA Certified Coach, and a Certified Functional Mental Toughness and Resilience coach based in Ormond Beach, Florida, with a rich background in sales, media, and entrepreneurship. Throughout his career, James has excelled in sales and sales coaching for some of the largest media companies, owned three successful businesses, and worked in media relations in the NFL. His diverse experiences have equipped him with a deep understanding of leadership, communication, and the drive needed to achieve success. James is also trained specifically to coach to all aspects of mental toughness and resilience. Having received coaching and mentoring throughout his personal and professional life, James recognizes the profound impact of genuine, constructive, and meaningful guidance. He understands the passion required to pursue a goal, as well as the challenges of doubt, fear, and the need for perseverance. James’s coaching philosophy is rooted in compassion and results, focusing on helping clients uncover their goals, develop actionable plans, and persist through obstacles. Resources: Website: www.chargeforwardcoaching.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chargeforwardcoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChargeForwardCoaching/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChargeForwardCoaching
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  • Your Outer Critic, The Dream Killer

    Your Outer Critic, The Dream Killer
    Apr 30 2025

    In this episode of Charge Forward Coaching, host James Blasco tackles the challenge of dealing with external critics and "dream killers" who attempt to derail your ambitious goals. As a certified Mental Toughness and Resilience Coach, James shares powerful strategies to help you build mental fortitude, emphasizing the importance of challenge, commitment, emotional control, and self-confidence.

    Key Timestamps:
    • (00:00) Introduction to external critics and their impact
    • (02:05) Types of external critics: Intentional vs. unintentional
    • (04:06) Psychological and physiological impacts of criticism
    • (05:38) The Four C’s of Mental Toughness: Commitment, Challenge, Control, Confidence
    • (07:10) Emotional control techniques: Deep breathing and a self-interview
    • (09:42) Building and maintaining self-confidence
    • (11:14) Spud Webb's story: Overcoming doubters

    Key Takeaways:
    • The Interview Technique: Step outside yourself mentally and interview your emotions to gain perspective on criticism. Ask why you feel a certain way and what might be driving the critic's behavior.
    • Confidence in Hidden Progress: Maintain self-belief by recognizing that critics don't see your daily efforts and improvements. Your commitment and plan are yours alone - let results speak for themselves.
    • Criticism as Learning Opportunity: View criticism as a chance to practice emotional control, goal focus, and confidence-building. It's an opportunity to learn about yourself and even the critic.

    Resources & Links:
    • Take the MTQ Plus Mental Toughness Assessment: MTQ Assessments | Charge Forward Coaching
    • Learn more or book a free discovery call: www.chargeforwardcoaching.com
    • Follow on Instagram: @chargeforwardcoaching
    • Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chargeforwardcoaching/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChargeForwardCoaching/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChargeForwardCoaching

    Host Bio:

    James Blasco is the founder of Charge Forward Coaching and a certified mental toughness and resilience coach. He specializes in helping athletes and high performers sharpen their focus, build confidence, and stay composed under pressure. With clients ranging from youth athletes to seasoned pros, James is passionate about helping people show up strong—no matter the arena.

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    James Blasco, mental toughness, goal setting, external criticism, dream killers, self-confidence, emotional control, challenge orientation, performance psychology, athlete mindset, resilience, self-belief, overcoming doubt, sports psychology, personal development, goal achievement, handling...
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  • Rhino Tough: Lessons in Resilience and Mental Strength

    Rhino Tough: Lessons in Resilience and Mental Strength
    Apr 23 2025

    Looking to boost your mental game? In just 10 minutes, coach James Blasco unpacks the key traits that define resilient athletes. Using real-life inspiration and the science behind grit, he reveals how the 4C’s of mental toughness: Control, Commitment, Challenge, and Confidence can transform your mindset. Take the MTQ Plus assessment, available on the Charge Forward Coaching website or book a free discovery call with James Blasco for personalized coaching today.

    Key Timestamps:

    • (00:00) Introduction to resilience and its significance
    • (01:39) Defining resilience and grit: Insights from Angela Duckworth’s book, Grit
    • (03:11) The remarkable comeback story of Alex Zanardi: Overcoming adversity
    • (04:36) From Formula 1 to Paralympian: Alex Zanardi’s positive growth mindset
    • (06:44) The four Cs of mental toughness: Control, Commitment, Challenge, and Confidence
    • (07:45) MTQ Plus Assessment: Practical advice for improving personal resilience on and off the field

    Key Takeaways:
    • Resilience Defined: Passion and perseverance are key, as highlighted by Angela Duckworth in her book Grit.
    • Inspiration from Adversity: Alex Zanardi's comeback story exemplifies the power of a growth mindset and determination.
    • The Four Cs: Control emotions, Commit to goals, embrace Challenges, and build Confidence to enhance resilience.
    • Passion as a Lifelong Focus: True resilience stems from a deep, enduring passion that becomes your life's central focus, not just a fleeting interest or hobby.
    • Reframing Setbacks as Learning Opportunities: Champions view setbacks not as roadblocks, but as chances to grow and adapt, fueling their journey forward.
    • Confidence as Resilience Fuel: Self-belief acts as the essential fuel for resilience, powering you through challenges and towards your goals.
    • Actionable Strategies: Use the MTQ Plus Assessment to identify and improve areas of mental toughness.

    Resources & Links:
    • Take the MTQ Plus Mental Toughness Assessment: MTQ Assessments | Charge Forward Coaching
    • Learn more or book a free discovery call: www.chargeforwardcoaching.com
    • Follow on Instagram: @chargeforwardcoaching
    • Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major podcast platforms
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chargeforwardcoaching/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChargeForwardCoaching/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChargeForwardCoaching

    Host Bio:

    James Blasco is the founder of Charge Forward Coaching and a certified mental toughness and resilience coach. He specializes in helping athletes and high performers sharpen their focus, build confidence, and stay composed under...
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  • Mario Andretti: A Champion's Mindset

    Mario Andretti: A Champion's Mindset
    Apr 16 2025

    In this episode of Charge Forward Coaching, host James Blasco is joined by racing legend, Mario Andretti, to explore the mindset and desire that fueled his illustrious career from age 19 to age 60. Throughout their thrilling conversation, Mario shares details about his early life in Italy where he discovered his life’s passion after witnessing the 1954 Italian Grand Prix. Andretti also shares insights into the mental toughness required to thrive in high-stakes racing, including his mindset to overcome the danger on the track, confidence and proving oneself, experiencing failure, and maintaining focus and commitment both on the track and throughout his career. Whether you’re a race car driver or a motorsports fan, you can’t miss this packed episode, full of legendary insight and reflection from the Driver of the Century.

    Key Timestamps:
    • (00:00) Introduction: Meet Mario Andretti
    • (02:10) Mario Andretti's early life
    • (03:31) The mold was cast: Mario witnessed his first race, the 1954 Italian Grand Prix
    • (04:28) Despite major obstacles and setbacks, Mario and his twin, Aldo Andretti, began building race cars to pursue their dreams
    • (06:13) Maintaining focus and commitment both on the track and throughout his decades-long career
    • (08:40) Dealing with danger and loss in motorsports
    • (11:05) Mario’s take on confidence and proving oneself
    • (16:25) Mindset, failure, and success in racing
    • (17:56) Upcoming F1 team plans
    • (19:14) What’s in the water in Lehigh Valley
    • (20:16) Looking Back: memorable career achievements
    • (21:27) The race of all races: 1978 Formula One World Championship in Monza

    Key Takeaways:
    • Passion Drives Success: Andretti emphasizes that desire and passion are crucial for maintaining focus and commitment in any career.
    • Confidence is Key: Believing in oneself, especially when facing physical or mental challenges, is essential for proving your worth.
    • Embrace Failure: Viewing setbacks as learning opportunities helps build resilience and fosters growth.
    • Mindset Matters: A positive outlook and the ability to adapt to challenges are vital for long-term success.

    Resources & Links:
    • Mario Andretti’s Career Highlights: https://marioandretti.com/career-highlights
    • Take the MTQ Plus Mental Toughness Assessment: MTQ Assessments | Charge Forward Coaching
    • Relentless Book Tim Grover
    • Learn more or book a free discovery call: www.chargeforwardcoaching.com
    • Follow on Instagram: @chargeforwardcoaching
    • Subscribe on YouTube, Spotify,
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