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Mindset Matters: Winning Life in Our Minds
Ivan Hardcastle is an occupational therapist, parent coach, and sought-after speaker who helps audiences turn emotional chaos into calm, intentional leadership. With over two decades of experience helping families, educators, and professionals thrive under pressure, Ivan brings humor, science, and storytelling together to make brain-based regulation both practical and inspiring.
Known for his relatable stories — from parenting moments to workplace “ping-pong matches” of emotion — Ivan shows how small mindset shifts can rewire the brain’s stress response and unlock the calm, creative problem-solving needed in today’s high-stress world.
Whether he’s speaking to parents, teachers, or organizational leaders, Ivan’s message is clear: when we choose presence over panic, we don’t just change our reactions — we change the game.
