There are thousands chasing the dream. Only a few make it. What separates them? It’s not just talent. It’s not just luck. It’s the mindset that says: You can’t hurt me. I’m not quitting. I’m not going anywhere. Fear shows up. Pressure shows up. Doubt shows up. But mental fortitude…
Success is not luck. It's the realization of a predetermined goal. When you set achievable targets and commit to them consistently, momentum builds. Small wins compound. Confidence grows. And success starts creating more success. Set the goal. Make it real. Make it achievable. Then execute. #DwayneKerrigan #TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #SuccessMindset #GoalSetting #HighPerformance…
In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, former NHL veteran Brad May joins Dwayne for candid conversation about leadership, grit, and longevity — on and off the ice. Brad reflects on his 19-year NHL career, what separated players who made it from those who didn’t, and why mental fortitude…
Performance doesn’t improve under a spotlight of criticism. Whether it’s kids, teams, or employees — people respond differently when we focus on their strengths instead of their gaps. Skill can be built later. Confidence has to come first. Change the focus. Change the outcome. #DwayneKerrigan #TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #MindsetCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #RaisingConfidentKids
The future isn’t just about technology, it’s about who you are when technology shows up. Mindset is becoming a competitive advantage. As tech accelerates, the skills that separate people won’t be technical alone - they’ll be mental, emotional, and behavioral. You can’t control the pace of change. You can increase…
The fastest way to derail performance is to turn on yourself. This clip is a reminder that under pressure, your inner dialogue matters more than ever. When you attack yourself, your brain goes into survival mode. When you offer understanding, you regain control. Being kind to yourself isn’t soft —…
You can’t think ahead and perform well at the same time. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, Emma Murray shares a simple anchor that instantly brings you back to the moment: Feet on floor. Bum on chair. Breathe. Listen. Presence isn’t complicated, it’s practiced. And real performance starts…
Great coaching isn’t about giving answers — it’s about helping people find their own. Leaders can move someone out of “I don’t know” by revisiting past success, breaking down what worked, and shifting attention back to controllable processes. Messy. Clunky. Honest. That’s how growth actually happens. #DwayneKerrigan #TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment…
In Part 2 of this conversation, Emma Murray and Dwayne Kerrigan move from awareness into practical performance tools. Emma introduces one of the most powerful distinctions in high performance: critique versus criticism. She explains why self-criticism is a survival response that quietly destroys confidence, slows learning, and locks people into…
You don’t rise to the level of your skill — you perform to the level of your mindset. This clip reframes performance through a simple metaphor: skillset is the toolbox, but mindset is the system that decides when and how those tools actually get used. Grow the mindset, and the…
Explore the dynamic interplay between #Mindset and #Skillset with returning guest and friend of the pod, Emma Murray. Uncover how the right intention can revolutionize your approach to execution and success. This conversation is packed with valuable takeaways you won't want to miss! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-dwayne-kerrigan-podcast/id1708323202 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Vt5cT0HNDHX4l6mjVq02n?si=26680d16a0584bde YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #SelfImprovement…
Fear isn’t motivation — it’s distraction. This clip breaks down why carrot-and-stick thinking backfires, even when we apply it to ourselves. When attention stays on what might go wrong, performance suffers. When it stays on what we can control, results improve. Shift the focus. Change the outcome. #DwayneKerrigan #TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #MindsetShift…
Big goals don’t require big focus — they require small, controllable focus. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, Emma Murray explains why performance drops when we fixate on the big picture. All the fear lives there — the uncontrollables, the outcomes, the what-ifs. Elite performers do the opposite.…
Peak performance isn’t about eliminating pressure — it’s about managing where your mind goes when pressure shows up. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, Emma Murray breaks it down simply: we all experience pressure, expectations, and internal stories. The skill is learning to catch unhelpful thinking and deliberately…
What you focus on is what you create. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, Emma Murray explains why telling yourself not to mess up almost guarantees that you will. Your brain doesn’t hear the “don’t” — it locks onto the image. Performance breaks down when attention drifts from…
Performance mindset coach Emma Murray returns to The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast to break down why even highly capable people struggle under pressure - and how to fix it. Emma explains that humans are not wired to perform at their best in business, sport, or life - we’re wired for survival.…
Just because you can automate it doesn’t mean you should. This clip highlights why many large organizations are missing the ROI they expected from AI. When speed replaces understanding, customers feel trapped — and chaos replaces efficiency. People still want people. Smart leaders design AI around that truth. #TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #FutureOfWork…
Sometimes we don’t have imposter syndrome — we’re just growing. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, this moment reframes fear, stress, and so-called “imposter syndrome” for what they really are: signals that you’re stretching beyond what’s familiar. Fear doesn’t mean you’re not enough. It means you’re doing something…
AI isn’t plug-and-play — it’s more like baking sourdough. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, Sarah Jeanneault offers one of the clearest metaphors for AI implementation we’ve heard: success comes from process, patience, and precision. Miss a step, rush the timing, or add too much — and the…
Nothing feels wrong when your relationship is strong. This clip is a reminder that the “chains of habit” start light — small tensions, small patterns, small rituals. Over time, they define how you show up everywhere else. Change the habits. Change the rituals. Change the life. #TheDwayneKerriganPodcast #RelationshipGrowth #MindsetShift #LeadershipAtHome
In this special bonus episode recorded ahead of their full mindset conversation, Dwayne Kerrigan and Emma Murray reflect on a deeply personal topic: relationships. As Valentine’s Day approaches, they explore how intimate relationships often absorb the stress, pressure, and emotional buildup from the outside world. Dwayne shares candidly about his…
What if Valentine’s Day was less about flowers… and more about reflection? In this short bonus episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, Dwayne and Emma Murray explore lessons from their own experiences in relationships — what strengthens them, what challenges them, and how to grow intentionally. Great relationship? Make it…
What if AI doesn’t replace humanity — but restores it? This clip explores a powerful idea: by reducing busywork and friction, technology could actually create more space for connection, empathy, and meaningful relationships. Progress isn’t just about efficiency. It’s about how we choose to use the time we gain. #TheDwayneKerriganPodcast…
When fear says stop, try 10 more steps. In this episode of The Dwayne Kerrigan Podcast, Sarah Jeanneault shares a simple but powerful mindset shift: you don’t need certainty — you just need the willingness to push a little longer. Ten more seconds. Ten more steps. That’s often the difference…