Have you ever wondered what separates the pros from the rest? In this episode, former MLB player Simon Pond shares how taking ownership of his mental game—not just physical talent—changed everything. From falling flat in front of thousands to coaching the next generation, we talk performance pressure, self-talk, and the power of surrender. If you've ever struggled with fear, failure, or not feeling “enough,” this one’s for you.

Simon Pond played professional baseball from 1994 to 2006, including a season in the MLB and representing Team Canada in the 2004 Olympics. He played for six different organizations before retiring and starting his own company in 2010. Today, he’s a proud husband and dad to teenage girls—and stays grounded by treating himself like an animal that needs to move.

Connect with Simon on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-pond-78637045/

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What if confidence isn’t something you have—but something you do? And it gets stronger and stronger the more you take action? In this episode, we sit down with Anna Gradie and explore how to rewire your brain to take bold action, even (and especially) when you're scared. From shattering the illusion of imposter syndrome, showing you how to break out of analysis paralysis, this conversation is packed with real ways for you to step into a confident model of the world and start moving forward—messy or not.

Anna Gradie is an executive coach, speaker, and tech founder, helping women in tech become confident leaders. She blends emotional intelligence, neuroscience, and real-world leadership experience from her days as COO of a fast-scaling edtech startup. Her mission is to help women lead with impact—without burning out, or selling themselves short.

Keep in touch with Anna:

Website: https://annagradie.com
Confidence Quiz: https://annagradie.com/reveal-your-confidence-monster

Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/annagradiecoaching/30min
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annagradie/

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What if I told you that those cravings you're having aren't about willpower? What if the secret to feeling good in your body isn’t eating less—but loving yourself more? In this episode, we dive into guest Sidney Shindle’s empowering approach to food, body connection, and self-respect. It's no suprise that she is a perfect model for how to interact with food the way naturally slender people do.

If you've ever struggled with weight problems, cravings or a dysfunctional relationship between food and your body - this episode is for you. Learn how to rewire your relationship with eating so you can feel satisfied, nourished, and free.

Sidney Shindle is a Certified Nutritionist with over a decade of experience in coaching and wellness. She helps people find balance in their lives by guiding them to achieve balance on their plates, using a step-by-step approach that leads to long lasting change. She sees clients both in person and online, working with a variety of goals from diabetes and pain management to sports nutrition. Sidney is dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop and sustain a foundation of good health.

Find Sidney here: www.veritaswellness.ca

Thanks for tuning in! Modelling Success in Action is brought to you by Pleasant Hypnosis. To connect with Jessica follow us on Instagram @modellingsuccessinaction

Curious about how NLP and hypnosis can help you create your own success? Book a free hypnosis screening with Pleasant Hypnosis at pleasanthypnosis.com