We're bringing back working actor and certified life coach DaJuan Johnson DaJuan Johnson is a working actor, certified life coach, and founder of Think Bigger Coaching, where he helps actors book their first or next big TV and film role. Known for his seven-season run as Detective Rondell Pierce on Amazon's Bosch and Bosch: Legacy, DaJuan currently recurs on NCIS: Origins as Detective Noah Oakley and Disney's How We Became the Biggest Band in the World.

With credits including Grey's Anatomy, 9-1-1, Narcos, Suits, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, NCIS (Hawaii and Origins), and Agent Carter, DaJuan brings real-world experience to his coaching.

DaJuan's mission is to help actors #SKIPTHELINE and #SeeYouOnSet by mastering self-tapes and building audition confidence. Having helped hundreds of actors break through and book jobs, he's ready to help you do the same. #TrainWithCoachesThatWork

Stay in touch with DaJuan!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkbiggercoaching/
Website: www.thinkbiggercoaching.com
Check out his THINK BIGGER ACTOR'S SUMMIT (March 10-12, 2025)

In this episode, we discuss…

Trusting in what's to come, while still feeling your feelings and being upset
Me (Tony) getting CALLED OUT by DaJuan at the top of the episode about how my headshot doesn't look like me! (which I JUST got a new one for!!)
DaJuan's story of nearly booking a series regular, thinking he had the role for six weeks…then learning it didn't go to him.
What he does for his physical health (and to stick with things when he's feeling bored of his routine)
How our physical health is directly related to our mental health
The surprising moment where DaJuan and I both learned we've given up alcohol
The link between alcohol and anxiety that we both noticed
What to do when we see others getting results that we want ourselves
How to avoid deep, negative feelings when we hit the same obstacles over and over
What went through DaJuan's mind after auditioning for NCIS for 30 times - without booking

Quotes

"We have to be really careful what we put momentum behind…"

"Tell me your actions and I'll tell you what you subscribe to…"

"Social media makes us think everyone thinks a particular way…but sometimes, social media shows the loudest voices…"

"I believe everything we want is on a different frequency…"

"Does (the pain of failing again" have to cut deeper? Or is there another option available to me? I know this road feels familiar…but maybe I'm a degree off from where I was last time."

"There's a lot of 'firsts' that we go after, that we don't even remember once we hit.."

Links!

The Mental Game Podcast - with Sam Brief
Sober Curious - by Ruby Warrington
Alcohol Masterclass - with Andrew Huberman
You can listen to previous episodes with DaJuan Johnson below!

Let's stay connected!

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