The Growth Project
Dr. Milt Lowder, Dr. Drew Brannon, Dr. Cory Shaffer
Our group is traditionally trained in sport and performance psychology, and in the spirit of what we do, the purpose of our podcast is to make a positive impact on your life and challenge you to think differently on topics related to growth. Through conversations with coaches, athletes, executives, and leaders of industry, we will explore and highlight the mindset and skillset required for lasting growth. Ultimately, we exist to provide you with the tools to become the best version of you. At AMPLOS, we’re passionate about helping you pursue better.
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Apr 5, 2023 • 28min
Episode 219: Are You Willing to Be Coached?
Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, it's critical for growth and development to become more coachable and receptive to feedback. Drs Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer explore the importance of being open to coaching, receiving feedback with a growth mindset, and actively seeking out constructive criticism. They also provide practical tips and strategies to become better at receiving feedback in a constructive way.
Mar 29, 2023 • 29min
Episode 218: The Fundamental Differences Between Coaching and Criticizing
What does it really mean to coach someone? How is coaching different from criticizing? Drs Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer share how to adopt a coaching approach and discuss why coaching, which centers around relationships and development, is more impactful than criticizing, which often leaves people feeling diminished and limits growth.
Mar 22, 2023 • 37min
Episode 217: Unlocking a Team's Extraordinary Potential with Dr. John Ross
Have you ever been part of an extraordinary team? What does it feel like to be part of a team with exceptional communication and collaboration? Dr. Cory Shaffer talks about how powerful teams are formed and sustained with Dr. John Ross, professor, corporate trainer, and author of Team Unity: A Leader's Guide to Unlocking Extraordinary Potential. They discuss what Dr. Ross has learned from studying incredible teams and provide insights that can be applied to make your team an extraordinary one.
Mar 15, 2023 • 46min
Episode 216: Curiosity Enhances Learning with Dr. Chris Carr
The principles and lessons learned through sports often help us develop the necessary skills to succeed in any area of life. Dr. Drew Brannon talks with Dr. Chris Carr, the Director of Performance Psychology and Team Behavioral Health Clinician for the Green Bay Packers, about Chris' impressive career and the techniques he's applied to drive measured improvement in athletes' physical and mental performance.
Mar 8, 2023 • 29min
Episode 215: Don't Be Afraid to Say Yes with Kosha Irby
How have the stops on your journey contributed to who you are today? Dr. Cory Shaffer talks with Kosha Irby, Chief Marketing Officer for the Clemson University Athletic Department, about his eclectic life and career in the live marketing industry and how the amalgamation of these experiences and saying 'yes' to new opportunities has contributed to his personal and professional growth.
Mar 1, 2023 • 34min
Episode 214: Commitment vs. Obsession
The desire to excel is worthwhile and commendable, but on the path to achieving greatness it can be difficult to tell when the line has been crossed between commitment, which is necessary to achieve excellence, and obsession, which results in an unhealthy balance between the pursuit of the goal and the other important parts of life. Drs Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer discuss the distinction between the two approaches and how to tell when dedication has transformed into a detrimental obsession.
Feb 22, 2023 • 35min
Episode 213: Performance Psychology Q&A with Dr. Milt Lowder
We're mixing up the format with this episode to answer some of the most commonly asked questions we receive from our listeners and clients. Dr. Milt Lowder answers questions around who we are as an organization and what we do, but, more importantly, he answers questions related to our philosophy and the fundamentals of what we believe around human performance and behavior. As always, our goal is to help you pursue better in all facets of life.
Feb 15, 2023 • 39min
Episode 212: The Psychology of Pain and Resilience with Dr. John Lefebvre
Most people link pain to a physical injury, but the experience of pain is also deeply rooted in the mind; our perspective and approach to managing pain can have a huge influence on its overall impact. Dr. Cory Shaffer talks with Dr. John Lefebvre, Professor of Psychology at Wofford College and trained clinical psychologist specializing in topics related to physical and mental health, about Dr. Lefebvre's research on people's experience of pain, especially its influence on personality, catastrophizing, and memory.
Feb 9, 2023 • 31min
Episode 211: It's All About the Process
When aiming to achieve greatness or reach a challenging goal, people will often hear "be about the process" or "just focus on the process" as guidance to stay present and avoid getting caught up in unhelpful internal thoughts about the past or future. This is great advice, but what does "the process" look like? What are the elements that you can control that will set you up for success? Drs Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon discuss action steps to help you develop your own process that will position you to win.
Feb 1, 2023 • 32min
Episode 210: Excellence is Expensive
The pursuit of excellence is very expensive; it's never promised, but it is attainable. People typically think of the word expense in monetary terms and, although that is a piece of the puzzle, the word applies much more broadly here to mean that sacrifices will have to be made mentally, emotionally, and physically. Drs Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon discuss how pursuing and achieving excellence requires a strong, clear vision and share why the pursuit of excellence adds immense value to life.
