In episode #35 of the All-Star Athlete Podcast, we’re joined by Gagandeep Singh — a behavioral psychologist, performance consultant, and founder of Hello Excellence Consulting. Gagandeep helps athletes, engineers, and executives elevate their leadership, communication, and emotional resilience through psychology-backed, human-centered coaching.Gagandeep’s journey is one marked by curiosity, challenge, and transformation. From growing up in India to pursuing graduate studies in the United States, he opens up about the pressure, loneliness, and panic attacks he faced early on — and the surprisingly simple grounding habit that changed his relationship with stress forever. His story is a powerful reminder that mindset is shaped not only by what we learn, but by how we practice presence and connection in the moments that matter most.We dive into the core principles of performance psychology, the differences between coaching athletes and highly analytical professionals, and why most people don’t realize they’re performing every day — whether they’re competing on the field or leading in the workplace. Gagandeep breaks down skills like scanning, rehearsal, reflection, and validation, and explains how world-class athletes like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo model the habits of elite mental performers.You’ll gain practical tools for staying calm under pressure, reducing uncertainty, improving communication, and preventing burnout — along with simple habits you can start using today to strengthen your mindset and build more effective relationships.Whether you’re an athlete, a leader, or someone striving to perform at a higher level, this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and new strategies to elevate your mental game.👇 Timestamps0:00 – Introductory Clips1:12 – All-Star Athlete Podcast Introduction1:22 – Gagandeep Singh Formal Introduction2:30 – Icebreaker – Sitting Outside in the Grass6:08 – Gagandeep’s Journey to Mental Performance Coaching10:42 – Most People Are Not Athletes13:18 – Similarities & Differences of Coaching Athletes vs. Engineers17:39 – Core Principles of Performance & Leadership Coaching21:34 – Mental Performance Skills High Performers Use28:34 – Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo – Inspiration From Each31:57 – Strategies for Staying Calm, Focused & Effective Under Pressure39:12 – Developing Effective Leadership Skills48:05 – Influence of Mental Performance Skills on Communication57:20 – Preventing or Managing Burnout1:05:31 – Actionable Strategies You Can Start Using Today—💥 Follow Gagandeep Singh📸 Instagram: @hello_excellence💼 LinkedIn: Hello Excellence Consulting🌐 Website: https://www.helloexcellence.com/—💪 Follow All-Star Mindset:📸 Instagram: @allstarmindset_📸 Instagram: @allstarathletepodcast🎵 TikTok: @allstarmindset🎵 TikTok: @allstarathletepodcast🐦 X: @AllStarMindset_▶️ YouTube: @allstarmindset💼 LinkedIn: All-Star Mindset👍 Like, subscribe, and drop a comment if Gagandeep’s insights helped you rethink communication, leadership, or how you perform under pressure.🎙️ For more, follow the All-Star Athlete Podcast!