Pro Mindset® Podcast
Through 30+ years of representing more than 300+ NFL athletes and coaches, I have learned what it takes to play at the elite level for a long time. You can be the most talented player in the world or hardest working employee, and still not achieve your goals and dreams. I believe the missing puzzle piece is mindset. Whether you are a player or a business person wanting to reach the next level, listen to my guests and their guidance on mindset to help you unlock your Pro Mindset®.
On Pro Mindset Podcast, I am transparent and dive into the head space, beliefs and mental approach that is the common denominator of elite performers. I like to share these winning secrets with clients and business people so that they can discover how they can find their Pro Mindset and live the life they've always dreamed of!
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Pro Mindset® Podcast
The Neuroscience of High Stakes Moments with Stephen Baker
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In this episode of Pro Mindset® Podcast, host Craig Domann sits down with former courtroom barrister, professional poker player, hypnotherapist, and high-performance mindset coach Stephen Baker to explore how subconscious programming dictates human performance under pressure. From analyzing how England’s defensive shift in the World Cup reflected a restrictive team mindset to examining how early life experiences create subconscious threat patterns, Stephen’s insights on rewiring automatic mental responses provide a transformative blueprint for growth.
Stephen shares his personal journey of transitioning from law to professional poker, relying on hypnotherapy to overcome subconscious anxiety-driven impulses and make optimal decisions under intense stakes. He emphasizes the critical need to separate self-worth from performance outcomes, cultivate neuroplasticity to overcome the fear of failure, and master the ability to "suffer well" during difficult stretches. He highlights the limitations of standard cognitive coaching, illustrating how subconscious alignment bridges the gap between knowing the right process and executing it in high-stakes environments.
Additionally, Stephen pairs his deep understanding of flow state neuroscience and visualization techniques with years of coaching traders, elite athletes, and entrepreneurs. His engaging dialogue with Craig shines a light on how individuals can overcome fear-based responses and rewire their minds for long-term consistency. It's a powerful reminder that Craig's mission on the Pro Mindset Podcast is to help high performers untangle their mental blocks and achieve their ultimate potential — and Stephen’s evidence-based approach to mastering the subconscious mind is living proof of that.
Episode Takeaways:
💡 Subconscious Rewiring—Overcome Automatic Fear
💡 Process Over Outcome—Separate Identity From Performance
💡 Mindset & Neuroplasticity—Train the Mind for Pressure
📲Connect with Stephen:
🤳Facebook: @Stephen Baker
👋LinkedIn: @Stephen Baker
📸Instagram: @stephenbakerperformancecoach
🌐Website: https://www.stephenbaker.coach/
🚀 Ready to Build a Mindset That Powers You Through Anything?
If Stephen’s insights on identity and subconscious rewiring inspire you, the Pro Mindset® Coaching Program can help you align your potential with purpose and adaptability.
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