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The Performer's Mindset

There’s a difference between excellent and extraordinary.

You’ve done some good work before. But now, you know in your bones that you need something new.

You  walk  into  the  room.  You’ve  prepared.  You  do  your  thing.  But  when  the  moment  ends… something still feels off.

You wonder if you’re missing something-some invisible edge, some unspoken code. You’re tired of blending in. Of being told to “keep going” when what you really want… is to break through.

It’s not about skill anymore. It’s about presence.

It’s not about preparation. It’s about having that ineffable quality that separates those who perform from those who own the room.

You’re not here just to book the job, land the role, give the pitch. You’re here to make an impact that echoes-in the room, yes. But also in the world.

And if you don’t find a way to align with the future you feel but can’t yet see-you risk playing small in a life that was never meant to be.

Ready to elevate your game?

That’s the best workshop I’ve ever taken. It brought me back to life.”

Lauren Buglioli

Actress
Bad Monkey, Beyond the Gates 

 

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What Do You Need Most?

A Message from Joseph Ari'el

YOU’VE BEEN HERE BEFORE.

That pivotal moment—the pitch, the callback, the game, the meeting that could change everything.

I’ve spent years watching people step into the biggest moments of their lives

And  over  time,  I  started  to  see  a  pattern.  It  wasn’t  the  most  talented  who  rose.  It  wasn’t  the overly-prepared. It was the ones who knew themselves more.

The  ones  who  stopped  trying  to  prove  how  great  they  were-and  started  being  the  version  of themselves who already had it.

The ones who knew how to train for the moment, not just memorize what they needed to say. Who could regulate their nervous system, trust their instincts, and let it rip.

The ones who could connect from something deeper than technique.

Those performers had clarity. They had presence. And they had something else most people never cultivate: a mindset they could rely on when the pressure ramps up.

That’s  what  The  Performer’s  Mindset  is  about.

It  isn’t just about doing better work—it’s about becoming someone who knows they’re ready for the future calling them. When your body, mind, and energy align with your mission, you stop chasing opportunities and start creating them.

You stop performing stories. You start living them.

Are you ready to become undeniable?

Joseph Ari'el Towne - Founder and CEO of The Performer's Mindset, Director of Programs, Performance Coach

A renaissance man who firewalked with Tony Robbins at nine and later guested on The Today Show – Australia talking mindset at the Oscars, Joseph Ari’el Towne brings ancient wisdom to modern performance. From hosting on SyFy to studying Tibetan mantras in India, his 25-year journey spans Hollywood sets, neuroscience labs, and transformational stages worldwide. 

This New Yorker turned Angeleno balances high-energy coaching with deep listening – transforming spaces and lives through his unique Story-State-Space methodology. Season ticket holder to life’s grand performance, he’s committed to leaving every person better than he found them – whether through feng shui, mindset alchemy, or a well-timed Muppet reference.



Your words were energizing and calming. I applied your prep routine and I could feel it! Kept referring to the quote I wrote down from you – “embrace the awesomeness of it all… feel the happiness”. You are a performance whisperer. Thank you!”

Ken Black

CCO @ GMR Marketing
Former Creative Director @ NIKE & SPARQ

 

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US

Kristen Comings

Joe inspired everyone in our group, and his mindset tools and techniques helped our team on every level. 

His knowledge and integration of the science and psychology of performance created confidence and clarity in all of our work. 

Every company could benefit from a coach like Joe.

Kristen Comings, Senior VP of Marketing- It Cosmetics/L’Oreal

Frank Donner

Joe’s unique style makes me feel like I am a performance athlete, needing minimal corrections, for maximum benefit.

I recommend Joe for any entrepreneur or business executive that has high demands and big dreams while seeking to stay present as they move toward success.

Frank Donner
CEO/Founder BlkBx Creative Group (Digital Marketing Agency) / 
Academy Award-nominated film producer

Zachary Halley

The tools and guidance Joe  offers have empowered our company to meet a rapid acceleration in the pitching we are doing as we move into a different sector of our industry. He got us thinking in a methodical way about the systematized process we should be using to ensure we’re always ‘good in the room.’ It’s science based and practical…but most of all repeatable and reliable

ZACHARY HALLEY is an Emmy Award winning Producer and 3 time nominee. Founding Partner + Producer Chemically Altered Productionschary Halley/Chemically Altered Productions (3 time Emmy nominated Producer of Drunk History, The G Word with Adam Conover, South Side, Still the King)

Trent Dilfer

We asked Joe Towne and Hillary Tuck to come in and work with our guys as they start to figure out what it means to perform on the world stage. What stood out to me most was the incredible joy they brought to the process. It was a blast and everyone from our coaches to our players were engaged and leaning in.

Trent Dilfer (Elite 11, Super Bowl Winning QB)

Yogi Roth

Joe Towne gave me tools to utilize as an analyst on set, broadcasting games and interviewing athletes that I never sharpened. Our sessions and his coaching points elevated my performance and allowed me to gain confidence in a style I had not had in a decade in the broadcasting profession.
I plan to work with Joe for the remainder of my career and if you want to grow as a performer, I’d contact him as soon as possible.

Yogi Roth
Emmy Award Winning College football analyst & host
BigTenNetwork

Ashley Adamson

Not only did Joe provide tangible improvements to my pre-performance routine, but he gave me an entirely new way to think about the goal of mindfulness and preparation that has really helped me in my day to day work as a sports broadcaster. Joe is one of those genuinely loving, curious, passionate spirits and I am grateful that I’ve been able to soak up some of his energy and wisdom along the way!

Ashley Adamson (BigTenNetwork)

Ronda Rousey

The director (Pete Berg) has been so happy with my work they left my death open ended so they can bring me back in the sequel!

Mark (Wahlberg) said I did a good job!

Thank you so much for the guidance, it helped immensely!!

Ronda Rousey

Ally Steinweig

It was unbelievably refreshing to have you join our team for the week– encouraging us when we needed it, sharing fresh perspective, and asking brilliant questions all along the way. 

I also wanted to share an observation… I completely geeked out when I realized that every. single. person. who interacted with you, was changed.

I saw posture and body language shift and open.
I listened as voices pitched then dropped, slowed and relaxed, and I watched facial expressions light up in ways we don’t always get to see around here. 

It was an incredible experience to observe you working your magic.

Ally Steinweig
SCAD

Andrea Frankle

Not that I need to tell you- but Joe Towne is fantastic. The work he brought to the classroom is not only vital- it is critical- for the students and for the professors to hear and put into practice as we work to be productive and successful creatives in this business.

These are life lessons which take years to learn in a career of acting which Joe creatively illuminated to us in the span in an hour and a half. 

Andrea Frankle
SCAD

Jennifer Clement

Joe Towne is an innovators in his field – reframing the science with specifics for the creative set.

Putting a new emphasis on not only character preparation and delivery on set or in auditions – but  the often neglected, healthy mental framework to do our best — the micro steps of strong recovery; the importance of self care and the post ‘game’ review. 

This work is vital for brave, courageous work that can keep us in the ‘game’ with joy and well being.

Jennifer Clement
(she/her), Former Head of VFS Acting

Bianca Melchior

Session after session Joe inspires me to stay curious, be honest, and take the big leaps – a recipe that has resulted in massive professional and personal expansion… so much expansion that I often catch myself asking if I’m in a dream! Succinct, smart and compassionate, he is by far one of the most influential people I have had the honour of learning from. 

Bianca Melchior
Wicked, Shmigadoon

Josh Zuckerman

Joe brings great compassion and playfulness to his collaborative work. With his keen intelligence and vast knowledge, he encourages me to define and become “better”, for my life and career. What you can expect from him? Creative solutions and creative conversations aimed at a more joyful experience.

Josh Zuckerman
(Oppenheimer, The Offer, Fatal Attraction, School Spirits)

Aliyah O’Brien

I’ve been working with Joe around the psychological process of being an actor which has been really helpful. 

I’m such an advocate for working on your mental / emotional well being. I think the work he is doing is really important and often the missing piece for actors to get out of their own way.

Aliyah O’Brien
Legends of Tomorrow, Bates Motel Rookie Blue, Host of Juicy Life Pod

Josh Close

That was incredible. A game changer.
Really flipped a switch in my head.
I’m so grateful and am excited to apply more and more.

Josh Close (Fargo, Killers of the Flower Moon)

Emily Liu Foy

“This class has been a game changer for me. Because of this class, I am literally retraining my brain to think differently. I’m having fun auditioning again, I’m inspired, and I’m able to think positively from a place of possibility. Hillary and Joe are so insightful, nurturing, and challenging at the same time. They are a great team, and they know how to hone in on your specific needs.”

Emily Liu (Modern Family, Harry’s Law, Boston Legal)

Hannah Leder

Hard to put into words and do justice to what happened this weekend. Feels like a paradigm shift. “So stoked to try on the incredible tools you so gracefully and impactfully infused into us. Thank you again. This was big.

Hannah Leder (The Morning Show, Bad Judge, The Comeback)

Devyn Fusaro

Thank you so much for not only an enlightening weekend, but for the warm and supportive environment you created.I have so much processing and work to do, but you both have inspired me to persist. I sometimes doubt my place in this industry as an actor and that doubt leads me to all sorts of delusions when I then go to look inward for answers. This workshop rejuvenated my connection and ownership to an art form that brings me joy and fulfillment. I can’t wait to spread the love.

Devyn Fusaro (The Path, White Famous, Ray Donovan)