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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Oct 7, 2020 • 38min
Episode 90: Breaking Barriers - A New York Yankees Interview With Rachel Balkovec
What's the key to breaking barriers? Rachel Balkovec just entered her first year as a minor league hitting coach with the New York Yankees. She is the first woman to ever hold that title in the history of professional baseball. Our conversation explores Rachel's path to breaking down barriers to work in professional baseball, how she brought her vision to life, and how the adversities she's faced has made her better. The Growth Project | Dr. Cory Shaffer & Rachel Balkovec
Sep 30, 2020 • 57min
Episode 89: Building and Leading A Successful Team
What does it take to build, sustain, and lead a successful team? With 40 years of coaching expertise, Sue Guevara shares her philosophy and lessons learned throughout her career. She discusses the impact of effective communication and strong relationships and explains how to help teams embrace challenge and change productively. Now retired, Sue shares how she continues to live a life of passion and purpose no matter what role she has. The Growth Project | Dr. Katie Nichols & Sue Guevara
Sep 24, 2020 • 40min
Episode 88: Suicide Prevention Month
The topic of suicide is not an easy one to talk about and one that is easy to gloss over because of it's lack of understanding in each situation. If you are struggling or know anyone struggling with suicide, please call the National Suicide Hotline at +1(800)-273-8255 or call us at +1(864)-241-5444. We hope this episode proves to be a resource for you in understanding more about the seriousness and struggle of suicide. The Growth Project | Dr. Milt Lowder & Dr. Drew Brannon
Sep 16, 2020 • 43min
Episode 87: Attaining Elite Performance
Is it possible to reverse engineer peak performance? Dr. Erik Korem has made a career in the fields of High Performance and Exercise Science striving to solve that question. For 15 years, Dr. Korem has been a pioneer in athletics by challenging the status quo. Erik explore the process of reverse engineering performance and what it takes to bring a vision to life, providing tangible steps to start optimizing ourselves and performance. The Growth Project | Dr. Cory Shaffer & Dr. Erik Korem
Sep 11, 2020 • 29min
Episode 86: Emotional Reasoning
Emotional Reasoning...what is it and how can we work with our emotions instead of letting our emotions work against us? Our minds can become clouded with the strength of our emotions, which is why we need these 3 emotional reasoning steps so we can enter into emotional strength - handling our emotions wisely, appropriately, and with compassion. The Growth Project | Dr. Cory Shaffer & Dr. Katie Nichols
Sep 2, 2020 • 40min
Episode 85: The Mindset of An Olympian
What is it like to compete at the biggest stage of international competition? 2016 Rio Olympian Sage Watson discusses the routines and habits that have helped her prepare for competitions at the highest level of the sports world. With a desire to inspire the next generation of female athletes, Sage dives into the lifestyle of a professional athlete, explaining the years of work that go into preparing her mind for pressure-packed moments. The Growth Project | Dr. Cory Shaffer & Sage Watson
Aug 26, 2020 • 36min
Episode 84: High Performance Leadership - Part 3
How have great leaders remained anchored to their foundation in the recent times of uncertainty? In our final episode of this three-part High-Performance Leadership series, we look at the Social and Behavioral elements that help leaders stay aligned to their vision, mission, and purpose. The Growth Project | Dr. Milt Lowder & Dr. Drew Brannon
Aug 19, 2020 • 33min
Episode 83: High Performance Leadership - Part 2
Why are managing emotions sometimes such a challenge? Where do I find peace when there is so much uncertainty in our world right now? In episode two of this three-part High Performance Leadership series, we dive into the complexities of why those in leadership sometimes struggle to express their emotions. We also discuss how our spiritual practices are vital for maintaining perspective and helping us stay anchored to what matters. The Growth Project | Dr. Drew Brannon & Dr. Milt Lowder
Aug 12, 2020 • 35min
Episode 82: High Performance Leadership - Part 1
So you think you want to be a leader? In episode one of this three part series, we first acknowledge the complexities facing leaders in our current world. How can leaders thrive despite the unique challenges they are facing? What does an effective plan look like? We look at these questions through a holistic lens to help leaders perform in the areas that matter most. The Growth Project | Dr. Milt Lowder & Dr. Drew Brannon
Aug 6, 2020 • 32min
Episode 81: Reflection - Why it Works, What Gets in the Way, and How to Practice It
Why is it so difficult sometimes to focus on personal reflection? In today's episode of The Growth Project, we discuss the art and science behind reflection. We share insights on the performance-enhancing benefits to reflection and evaluation, what roadblocks get in the way of practicing regular reflection, and tips and strategies on how to start building this skill in your own life. The Growth Project | Dr. Katie Nichols & Dr. Cory Shaffer
