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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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
Jul 29, 2020 • 40min
Episode 80: Honesty, Collaboration, Feedback - The Marks of Authentic Leadership
What defines great leadership and how can we notice it when it’s there? In today’s episode of The Growth Project podcast, Dr. Katie Nichols interviews Kaitlyn Cunningham, the Director of Women's Basketball Strength & Conditioning at Clemson University, to discuss the continual pursuit of better and how honesty, collaboration, and feedback contribute to our growth, defining what it means to be an authentic leader. The Growth Project | Dr. Katie Nichols & Kaitlyn Cunningham
Jul 22, 2020 • 34min
Episode 79: Happiness, Results, Growth - Pursue or Ensue?
Do happiness, results, and growth occur through deliberate pursuit or ensue through a more organic way? Or is it a combination of the two? In this episode of The Growth Project, Dr. Drew Brannon and Dr. Cory Shaffer dive into a discussion focused on the topic of pursuing versus ensuing. Listen in on any device! The Growth Project | Dr. Drew Brannon & Dr. Cory Shaffer
Jul 15, 2020 • 56min
Episode 78: Build The Foundation
Mitch Doolittle has coached college football for nearly 15 years and has learned many lessons along the way. As a result, his coaching philosophy has evolved, as have his methods of driving performance. Mitch shares his perspective on the value of building the relationship foundation with those you lead. Whether you are leading student-athletes, sales professionals, or a team of teachers, these fundamentals apply. The Growth Project | Dr. Drew Brannon & Mitch Doolittle
Jul 8, 2020 • 38min
Episode 77: Three Lessons From Nike's Breaking2 Documentary
Breaking2, a documentary by Nike, chronicles the quest of three athletes to run a sub-2 hour marathon. Dr. Drew Brannon and Dr. Cory Shaffer discuss three important lessons from Breaking2 - why "software" becomes increasingly important as advantages from "hardware" level off, how the theory of marginal gains was applied (and how it can apply to your own life), and why defining your own success can produce joy in the face of "failure." The Growth Project | Dr. Drew Brannon & Dr. Cory Shaffer
Jul 1, 2020 • 43min
Episode 76: Finding The Best Version Of Ourselves
How do we find our best selves each day? Dr. Jordan Cinquino, an Internal Medicine Physician in Buffalo, NY, talks with Dr. Cory Shaffer to explain why finding balance away from work truly fuels our best selves. In addition, Jordan describes his experiences as a front line medical professional combating the coronavirus in New York state, giving insight, and a backend look at this pandemic. The Growth Project | Dr. Cory Shaffer & Dr. Jordan Cinquino
Jun 24, 2020 • 34min
Episode 75: Three Internal Voices
"I should be doing more" | "I'm so busy" | "Am I going to be okay?" The importance of self-talk is crucial now more than ever. It's a key driver of our mental and emotional status and can either work for us or against us. Many people believe they need a scoreboard in order to feel worthy, but that only leaves us empty. Dr. Drew Brannon and Dr. Milt Lowder hit on how to inform correct thinking and the internal voices that drive them. The Growth Project | Dr. Drew Brannon & Dr. Milt Lowder
Jun 17, 2020 • 50min
Episode 74: Rick Woolworth - What Role Does Mentorship Play In Success?
What role does mentorship play in success? Rick Woolworth of Telemachus Network talks with Dr. Milt Lowder about identifying the importance of inter-generational friendship and the impact it can play in unifying our country and addressing the topic of racial and social injustice. Early on, Rick chose to define what success would look like for his life, becoming a successful Wallstreet Executive. He is, first and foremost, a father and husband. Episode 74 of The Growth Project | Rick Woolworth & Dr. Milt
Jun 10, 2020 • 50min
Episode 73: Mike Noonan - Learning Requires Humility
Humility is necessary for learning. We shouldn't ever feel we’ve graduated from it. Mike Noonan - Clemson University's Head Soccer Coach - reflects with Dr. Milt Lowder on the importance of always being a student and searching out ways to improve/gain knowledge, both personally and professionally. In addition, they discuss clarifying vision, identifying core values, and having the courage to live and coach according to what you believe. The Growth Project | Mike Noonan & Dr. Milt Lowder
May 27, 2020 • 38min
Episode 72: Personality Assessments
Personality is one of the most widely studied psychological constructs. People inherently have a curiosity about what makes us who we are. Personality assessments can be helpful, but not all are. If we aren't careful, we can become quick to label ourselves and others based on what an assessment says. However, if we use the right tools, they can help us understand the uniqueness of who we are, giving methods to accelerating our growth. Episode 72 of The Growth Project | Dr. Drew Brannon & Dr. Cory Shaffer
