Life can feel like a roller coaster of challenges, victories and setbacks. But what if you discovered that the key to navigating this ride isn’t external, but rather internal? For Derick Grant, founder of DG Mindset, a mindset and performance coaching firm based in Fishers, this truth forms the cornerstone of his work. Grant helps individuals, teams and companies transform their perspectives to achieve profound personal and professional growth.
Through his coaching, retreats and public speaking, he teaches clients that while we can’t always control life’s circumstances, we can always control how we perceive and respond to them.
“Our worlds are shaped by our perspective,” Grant says. “People often think life is inherently hard, but it’s really their perception that makes it so. You can choose how you want to experience life, whether as a glass half empty or half full.”
The journey toward transforming perspective begins with a process Grant calls the three As: awareness, accountability and acceptance. The first step is understanding how you feel in each moment.
“Most of us move through life unaware of how our perceptions influence our emotions,” Grant says. “If you feel frustrated, fearful or stuck, it’s important to pause and ask why. It’s important to know why you’re feeling these feelings.”
Grant says it’s easy to blame external factors – your boss, your job or your circumstances. Accountability, however, means taking ownership of how you perceive those situations.
“It’s not the job or the boss causing your unhappiness,” Grant says. “It’s your perspective. Shifting that focus changes everything.”
Grant says acceptance doesn’t mean giving up; it means embracing reality as a starting point for change.
“So many of us suffer because we cling to expectations or deny what’s happening,” Grant says. “For example, I wanted to go to the NBA, but I didn’t. By accepting that, I freed myself to pursue other meaningful paths.”
For some clients, changing perspective requires addressing deeply rooted issues.
“Many people struggle to understand why they feel unhappy or unfulfilled,” Grant says. “Often it’s because old wounds or unresolved narratives are influencing their current mindset.”
Grant says triggers – those moments when you feel angry, hurt or afraid – are opportunities for growth.
“Triggers highlight areas where we lack awareness,” Grant says. “They show us the parts of ourselves that need healing. Your fears are your friends in disguise. By exploring what scares you, you can uncover the unhealed parts of yourself and move forward.”
Clients seek out Grant and his services at DG Mindset for various reasons, from improving workplace performance to overcoming personal challenges. Despite the diversity of goals, he often observes a common thread – feelings of unworthiness.
“A lot of clients come to me with the idea that once they achieve a specific goal, whether it’s financial success, a promotion or a relationship, they’ll feel good enough,” Grant says. “But even after achieving those things, they often find they’re still unfulfilled. It always comes back to self-acceptance. If you don’t believe you’re enough, no external accomplishment will change that.”
This insight inspired his book, “The 7 Laws of Healing the Inner Child”. The book provides readers with tools to address past wounds and rewrite the narratives that shape their self-concept. What sets Grant apart is his holistic approach to coaching. Grant says he doesn’t just focus on where clients are now; he helps his clients examine the past to understand how it shaped them and work toward creating the future they truly want.
The process begins with a discovery session. From there, he meets with clients weekly, tailoring his approach to their unique needs.
“I dive deep into your background – your childhood, relationships and beliefs – to understand how you became the person you are today,” Grant says.
Most clients commit to six months to a year of coaching. Grant says it can be an arduous process, but in the grand scheme of your life, six to 12 months is a small investment for lasting change.
While individual coaching forms the foundation of his work, Grant also offers retreats, public speaking engagements, and consulting for teams and businesses. His quarterly retreats, held in locations like Hawaii and Arizona, provide immersive experiences for personal transformation.
In his consulting work, Grant partners with businesses, sports teams and organizations to foster healthier, more productive environments. He says when employees feel seen and valued, they show up to work happier and more engaged. Ultimately, Grant’s mission is to help people reconnect with their self-worth.
“When you see yourself as inherently worthy, you’re no longer chasing external validation,” Grant says. “That’s when you can truly accomplish anything, because there’s no longer fear or desperation holding you back.”
Whether through coaching, retreats or the book, Grant is empowering people to live intentionally, transform their perspectives, and embrace the best version of themselves.
