Focused and On Fire (2026)

Great New Book for Athletes, Parents, and Coaches! "Focused and On Fire: The Athlete's Guide to Mental Training & Kicking Butt" is a fresh, smart, and moving book for all ages. Coach Lisa Mitzel portrays an authentic view of the athlete's inner journey. She takes readers through highs and lows to reflect on thoughts and feelings, and brings light to inspiration in confronting battles and reaching goals. Included in the book are core mental skills, simple exercises, true inspiring stories of athlete-clients, teams who overcame challenges, and fun illustrations that enhance Lisa's powerful messages. Readers will learn self-awareness, higher-mind thinking, and the practice of believing that anything's possible.

15/07/2025

Australia & New Zealand, here I come!
I get to speak about Resilience and how it’s evolving. No longer a mindset or decision to be tough and bounce back. Resilience is a dynamic process with tools & practices to nurture ways to become more resilient.

Coaches and Owners in gymnastics and at child activity centers - get up to date and enjoy!
“Building Resilience for the New Age”
“Daily Skills to Develop Self-Driven Kids”

Follow me as I go to Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Auckland NZ.

I will also be presenting with on: “Addressing the Mental Health and Human Potential of Your Students”

I’m doing panel discussions with: Dr. Nancy Bates, Nadine Burgess and Richard Williams. And the great Katy Heddens, Ross Gage and Frank Sahlein will be speaking.

So exciting! 2 conferences in Gold Coast - GCA National Conference (Gymnastics Clubs of Australia) and IACDP (Intl Assoc. of Child Activity Programs).
Then I fly to Auckland, NZ I’m teaching 2 workshops at New Harbour Gymnastics and Active Attitude!
Thanks to Leizl Miller, Hayley Sligo and Ashleigh McCaw for arranging my accommodations and these wonderful events in NZ!
Thanks to Ross Gage and Frank Sahlein for including me in Gold Coast!

10/01/2025

Changing a mindset takes practice & strengthening a growth mindset takes effort. It’s not just natural for everyone - it’s a learned skill.

⭐️How can a person increase the likelihood of success in changing their mindset - and believe they can reduce anxiety, for example?

1. Surround themselves with people who believe in a growth mindset - “You can learn, you can improve” and “I believe in you.”
2. Follow a plan and practice exercises daily: Calming exercises with deep breathing, positive self talk, sensory exercises that stimulate your senses and connect your mind to your body, visualize and draw success on paper.
3. Ground yourself in the present moment - my feet are touching the ground right now. I am safe right now. I have all I need right now. I can breathe and feel my belly expanding now, I calm right now.
4. Think it, write it, say it, sing it - “I let go of results. I focus on the process. I’m in control of me!” Make it fun!
5. Listen to “hype” music that gives you positive energy and makes you feel good!
6. Draw a mountain on paper. Draw a person with a big smile climbing it and reaching the top. You are dancing on the top!
7. Tell 10 people, “Hey, did you know I like a challenge!” with a smile.

🤩To anyone who needs support, I coach 1-1 and groups, clinics, and presentations - online and in person. (Located near Berkeley, CA)

Peace and blessings, especially for all those in So California.
Coach Lisa Mitzel

27/11/2024

As I research fear, autonomy and bravery in children, I searched for intellectual bravery - because we can be smarter about how to teach coaches and kids the steps for bravery.
Then I found an article in the Harvard Business Review related to adults in the workplace. I’m expanding on this in regard to coaching and developing healthy children. It’s cool stuff.

My business will be putting out new staff training and education, which will include intellectual bravery. I thought I’d share it here first.

Follow me and Zen Tiger Mind for support in youth sports, mental health, and child activity centers.

20/11/2024

Holiday Season is here! Competition is coming! Come to my Happyplace! Mental Training & Mental Health sessions are transformative and life-changing. I also include parents. I specialize in managing and overcoming fears and nervousness. I’m very personable and work closely with my clients to achieve their goals.
Give the power of
⭐️patience & confidence under pressure
⭐️courage in facing challenges
⭐️inner calm & self-love
Reach me to inquire further.
15 min intro call is free.
I’m delighted to speak with you!
DM me or email heymitz@gmail.com

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94549

Website

https://LisaMitzel.com/

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