Hartman.Academy Podcast
by Mike Hartman
You don’t have to wear a C on your jersey to be a leader
About this podcast
Hartman.Academy for practical mind, body and wellness tools for the athletes, leaders, and workplace professionals.
Each episode shares real-world coaching insights and practical strategies around leadership, confidence, focus, accountability, communication, mindfulness, performance, and daily habits. Listeners gain tools they can apply in sports, work, and everyday life.
Mike Hartman has been a leadership trainer and coach for more than 20 years. A former NHL player, speaker, and educator, Mike brings lessons from professional sports, leadership, coaching, and personal development to help people become stronger leaders of themselves and others.
Cheryl Buckley, Contributor, is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and former health and wellness leader at Chobani. She brings expertise in nutrition, wellness, behavior change, and healthy lifestyle habits to help people improve performance and well-being personally and professionally.
Hartman.Academy also incorporates AI-powered coaching and learning tools to provide additional personalized guidance, accountability, and support.
Stronger leadership starts with how you lead yourself.
Hartman.Academy
Episodes
The newest 50 of 407 episodes
- You don’t have to wear a C on your jersey to be a leader · 7 min · Season 7 Episode 408You don’t need a “C” on your jersey or an assigned leadership role to be a leader. Leadership is shown through your actions, effort, attitude, accountability, and how you treat…
- Chapter 14: A Healthy Mindset · 9 min · Season 7 Episode 407A Healthy Mindset is the foundation for living a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. A healthy mindset helps you manage challenges, build resilience, create positive…
- Chapter 13 Life After Work & Sports · 5 min · Season 7 Episode 406Life After Work & Sports is preparing for the next chapter with purpose, confidence, and a healthy mindset. Every career eventually changes, but your growth doesn't have to stop…
- Chapter 12 Eating Healthy & Rest · 32 min · Season 7 Episode 405Healthy Eating & Rest provide the fuel and recovery your mind and body need to perform at their best. Eating nutritious foods, getting quality sleep, and allowing time to recover…
- Chapter 11: Setbacks · 8 min · Season 7 Episode 404Setbacks are temporary challenges that provide opportunities to learn and grow. Every setback teaches valuable lessons that build resilience, confidence, and perseverance. How…
- Chapter 10: Balance · 7 min · Season 7 Episode 403Balance in Life is creating a healthy rhythm between work, relationships, health, and personal time. Living a balanced life helps reduce stress, improve wellbeing, and prevent…
- Chapter 9: Pressure · 11 min · Season 7 Episode 402Pressure is how you respond when the stakes are high and expectations increase. Learning to handle pressure helps you stay calm, focused, and confident in challenging moments…
- Chapter 8: Teamwork · 11 min · Season 7 Episode 401Teamwork is working together toward a common goal with trust, communication, and respect. Strong teamwork builds stronger relationships, encourages accountability, and helps…
- Chapter 7 Confidence · 9 min · Season 7 Episode 400Confidence is trusting yourself, your abilities, and your preparation. Confidence grows through consistent effort, learning, and taking action. Every challenge you face and every…
- Chapter 6: Self-Image · 4 min · Season 7 Episode 399Self-Image is the picture you have of yourself and what you believe you're capable of becoming. A healthy self-image builds confidence, resilience, and self-belief. As you…
- Chapter 5: Systems · 6 min · Season 7 Episode 398Systems are the daily habits and routines that help you achieve your goals. While goals give you direction, systems keep you moving forward. Small, consistent actions done every…
- Chapter 4: Goal Setting · 11 min · Season 7 Episode 397Goal Setting provides direction, purpose, and a clear path forward. Setting meaningful goals helps you stay focused, motivated, and accountable. By breaking big goals into small…
- Chapter 3: Assessment · 10 min · Season 7 Episode 396Chapter 3 Assessment is the starting point for understanding where you are today. A personalized assessment helps identify your strengths, opportunities for growth, and areas…
- Chapter 2: The Mental Game · 12 min · Season 7 Episode 395The Mental Game describes how you think, respond, and perform under pressure. A strong mental game helps you stay focused, confident, and resilient through challenges. By…
- Chapter 1: What is Mindfulness · 25 min · Season 7 Episode 394Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present so you can think clearly, manage stress, and perform at your best. By learning to focus on the present moment, you become more…
- Training Your Mind for Positive & Productive Thinking · 11 min · Season 7 Episode 393A healthy mindset is not something people either have or lack. It is a set of patterns, and patterns can be trained. Most thoughts arrive so quickly that they feel like facts…
- Why Digital Mind AI? · 9 min · Season 7 Episode 392People often ask why I call it Digital Mind AI? The answer is simple. I believe coaching should always start with the human connection, but I also know I can’t be there 24/7…
- 10 Ways to build good habits that work · 15 min · Season 7 Episode 391The most successful people don’t rely on motivation. They rely on habits. World class athletes, top business leaders, and high performers create simple routines they can repeat…
- Benefits of Thinking Productively and Positively · 10 min · Season 7 Episode 390Combining these mindsets leads to: Better decision-making: You see the full picture and choose actions wisely.Increased motivation: Positive beliefs fuel your energy, while…
- Less = More · 15 min · Season 7 Episode 389The idea for this podcast came from an unexpected place. The other day I was walking into Target when I overheard a woman talking with her husband and son. During their…
- From First-Round Pick to Prison to Purpose · 13 min · Season 7 Episode 38810 Things That Helped J.J. Davis Change His LifeBy Mike Hartman Everyone loves a comeback story, but real change rarely happens overnight. Former Major League Baseball player…
- The Power of Relationships: A Tribute to Hunter · 13 min · Season 7 Episode 387The Power of RelationshipsIn a world that moves faster every day, it’s easy to underestimate the value of relationships. We spend countless hours pursuing goals, building…
- Never Quit: Turning Adversity Into Your Edge · 17 min · Season 7 Episode 386Everyone faces adversity, but the difference is how we respond to it. Andrew Lavine’s story is a powerful reminder that setbacks do not have to define our future. As a young…
- 100 Ways Blueprint · 7 min · Season 7 Episode 385Back in 2003, I started writing my first book, 100 Ways to Become Your Personal Best: Blueprint Edition. At the time, I wanted to share everything I had learned from professional…
- The Outcome Matters · 15 min · Season 7 Episode 384One of the most common things people hear in sports, business, and personal development is, “Don’t think about the outcome.” I understand why people say it. If you become…
- Mindset Before Surgery · 8 min · Season 7 Episode 383Before my open heart surgery, I realized something very important. You can’t always control the situation, but you can control how you prepare mentally for it. There were…
- THE FIGHT I NEVER EXPECTED · 14 min · Season 7 Episode 382THE FIGHT I NEVER EXPECTED I’m sharing this story in hopes that it helps someone listen to their body, stop procrastinating, and realize how important health, relationships, and…
- The Personal Growth · 6 min · Season 7 Episode 381Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- The Supportive Family · 6 min · Season 7 Episode 380Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- The Beauty of the Game · 7 min · Season 6 Episode 379Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- A Mentor's Guidance · 7 min · Season 6 Episode 378Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- The Joy of Practice · 6 min · Season 6 Episode 377Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- 10 Truths About The Athletes Mindset · 10 min · Season 6 Episode 376Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Gratitude & Breath · 7 min · Season 6 Episode 375Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Overcoming Injury · 7 min · Season 6 Episode 374Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- The Lessons of Defeat · 6 min · Season 6 Episode 373Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- It's About The Team · 6 min · Season 6 Episode 372Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- In The Zone · 7 min · Season 6 Episode 371Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Gratitude Body · 23 min · Season 6 Episode 370Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Athlete’s Edge · 9 min · Season 6 Episode 369Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Gratitude and Happiness · 8 min · Season 6 Episode 368Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Workplace Concepts · 7 min · Season 6 Episode 367Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Half Full · 10 min · Season 6 Episode 366Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Coachable Athlete · 9 min · Season 6 Episode 365Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Focusing Moments · 5 min · Season 6 Episode 364Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Concentration in the Workplace · 14 min · Season 6 Episode 363Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Long Day Gratitude · 11 min · Season 6 Episode 362Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Life After Sports #5 · 10 min · Season 5 Episode 361Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Life After Sport #4 · 9 min · Season 5 Episode 360Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…
- Life After Sports #3 · 12 min · Season 5 Episode 359Continue Your Mindset Journey Discover the power of the Hartman.Academy Platform at https://www.hartman.academy/ Explore the Hartman.Academy Podcast for practical strategies and…







