#155: Performance Coaching: The Mental Shift That Powers Trading Excellence — with Andrew Menaker
Tue Jan 27 2026
“When a trader stops trying to fix themself, and starts understanding themself, that's when trading can really transform. “ – Andrew Menaker – The AlphaMind Podcast
In this episode, we explore how performance coaching transforms traders’ mindsets, sharpens decision-making under pressure, and builds routines that sustain a long-term edge.
Hosts Steven Goldstein and Mark Randall sit down with performance coach and professional trader Andrew Menaker to examine the psychological shifts that drive lasting improvement in trading performance.
While many view trading as a technical challenge—charts, systems, strategy—Andrew argues the greatest gains come from transforming the person behind the P&L. Through coaching, traders develop self-mastery, which produces clearer decision-making, healthier risk-taking, and greater resilience—leading to significant improvements in performance.
Andrew Menaker Links:
Website: https://andrewmenaker.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-menaker-phd-b2870323/
X: https://x.com/Andrew_Menaker/
AlphaMind Links
Website: https://alpha-mind.net
Email: info@alpha-mind.net
X: https://x.com/AlphaMind101
Linkedin - AlphaMind Hosts:
Mark Randall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrandallconsultancy/
Steven Goldstein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-goldstein-060a4913/
AlphaMind Newsletter: https://alphamind101.substack.com/
AlphaMind: Powering Performance in Global Markets
AlphaMind brings powerful change, growth and development to people and businesses within global markets.
Driven by a deep understanding of how markets work, and how people and businesses function within them, we partner with clients to create personal performance improvements that elevate returns across their trading activities.
Go to the AlphaMind website to know more.
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“When a trader stops trying to fix themself, and starts understanding themself, that's when trading can really transform. “ – Andrew Menaker – The AlphaMind Podcast In this episode, we explore how performance coaching transforms traders’ mindsets, sharpens decision-making under pressure, and builds routines that sustain a long-term edge. Hosts Steven Goldstein and Mark Randall sit down with performance coach and professional trader Andrew Menaker to examine the psychological shifts that drive lasting improvement in trading performance. While many view trading as a technical challenge—charts, systems, strategy—Andrew argues the greatest gains come from transforming the person behind the P&L. Through coaching, traders develop self-mastery, which produces clearer decision-making, healthier risk-taking, and greater resilience—leading to significant improvements in performance. Andrew Menaker Links: Website: https://andrewmenaker.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-menaker-phd-b2870323/ X: https://x.com/Andrew_Menaker/ AlphaMind Links Website: https://alpha-mind.net Email: info@alpha-mind.net X: https://x.com/AlphaMind101 Linkedin - AlphaMind Hosts: Mark Randall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markrandallconsultancy/ Steven Goldstein: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-goldstein-060a4913/ AlphaMind Newsletter: https://alphamind101.substack.com/ AlphaMind: Powering Performance in Global Markets AlphaMind brings powerful change, growth and development to people and businesses within global markets. Driven by a deep understanding of how markets work, and how people and businesses function within them, we partner with clients to create personal performance improvements that elevate returns across their trading activities. Go to the AlphaMind website to know more.