Ep 403 The Tsunami Effect: How to Overcome Life’s Biggest Storms ft. Elite Coach Eric Mitchell

Send us a text In this episode, elite coach Eric Mitchell shares his journey from struggling athlete to world-class performance coach, revealing the life-changing lessons he learned along the way. From the heartbreak of losing his father to the breakthrough of finding faith, Eric’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless service to others.  Discover how his “Tsunami Effect” coaching method helps high performers conquer fear, anxiety, and self-doubt before they become overwhelming. Whether you"re an athlete, a coach, or someone seeking a fresh start, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable wisdom.  Eric is a performance coach and leadership strategist with over three decades of experience helping athletes, executives, and educators overcome mental and physical barriers.  As the founder of The Tsunami Effect Coaching, he equips high performers to conquer fear, anxiety, depression, and frustration before they derail success. With a background spanning NFL combine training, youth performance academies, and corporate leadership, Mitchell’s transformative methods have impacted both fitness professionals and business leaders.    Time Stamps 01:00 – Welcome to the Strong By Design podcast! 01:24 – Join Jo Miller along with our special guest, Coach Eric Mitchell 02:29 – Eric shares his cultural experience and why he loves the team 05:07 – How Eric learned to be both approachable and tough 07:28 – A quick snapshot of who Coach Eric is and what he does 10:39 – Amazing story about how Eric got started as a coach 14:29 – Eric shares how he launched the Speed School 17:20 – Jo recalls a nice memory of her manager 18:54 – Eric explains what sets a trainer apart from a coach 23:00 – What coaching "really" means, according to Eric 27:35 – What exactly is the Parisi Speed School? 31:17 – Jo shares about LifeBridge Health & Fitness and its community 36:10 – Eric receives the "Loving Your Neighbor More Than Yourself" award 39:10 – The importance of story time in training – Eric shares his perspective 44:00 – What Eric does to stay in top shape 50:10 – Insights about how coaches confront players  52:47 – Eric opens up about what’s been happening in his life lately 59:01 – What the "Tsunami Effect" Coaching is all about 1:05:09 – Looking ahead: Eric’s vision and next steps 1:08:46 – Jo talks about the vision board her husband Matt created 1:12:33 – How to stay connected with Coach Eric Mitchell 1:13:49 – Please share, and leave ratings & reviews for the SBD podcast!   Do you love the SBD Podcast show? Leave a Rating or Review on iTunes   Resources: Parisi Speed School   Connect with Eric: Instagram Facebook   Low Testosterone? Buy 1 Get 2 Free Critical T Supplement: www.criticalnutritionlabs.com Low Testosterone? Buy 1 Get 2 Free Critical T Supplement: www.criticalnutritionlabs.com Support the show Connect w/ CriticalBench: Youtube Facebook Instagram CriticalBench.com StrongByDesignPodcast.com