The Growth Project
Dr. Milt Lowder, Dr. Drew Brannon, Dr. Gabriela Caviedes
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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Jan 7, 2021 • 58min
Episode 102: Why Your Team Isn't Motivated with Dr. Rick McGuire (Part 2)
Motivated individuals create stronger teams. But what is the driving force behind motivation? What does it look like to truly motivate someone effectively? How do you create and sustain it through adversity? In this episode, Dr. Katie Nichols continues her conversation with legendary coach and distinguished sport psychology expert, Dr. Rick McGuire, who shares what it takes to motivate a team, how to inspire even the most challenging individuals, and what sustains motivation in the face of our toughest obstacles and uncertainties.
Dec 30, 2020 • 50min
Episode 101: Why Your Team Isn't Motivated with Dr. Rick McGuire (Part 1)
Motivated individuals create stronger teams, but what's the driving force behind motivation? What does it look like to truly motivate someone effectively? How do you create and sustain it through adversity? In part one of this two-part conversation, Dr. Katie Nichols talks with legendary coach and distinguished sport psychology expert, Dr. Rick McGuire, who shares what it takes to motivate a team, how to inspire even the most challenging individuals, and what sustains motivation in the face of our toughest obstacles and uncertainties.
Dec 23, 2020 • 37min
Episode 100: Clemson Football's Standard of Excellence with Coach Dabo Swinney
Coming off of their 6th straight ACC Championship, the Clemson Tigers are back in the hunt for another national title. Prior to their national semifinal match up with Ohio State, revisit this conversation between Dr. Milt Lowder and Head Coach Dabo Swinney on the principles that guide Clemson football and promote a program of sustained excellence.
Dec 17, 2020 • 21min
Episode 99: Building a Winning Culture with Coach Jamey Chadwell
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers have electrified the college football world with a perfect 11-0 regular season, surging to #12 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. As they head into the postseason, we revisit Dr. Cory Shaffer's earlier conversation with Head Coach Jamey Chadwell on the mindset, habits, and leadership principles behind building, and sustaining, a championship culture.
Dec 9, 2020 • 42min
Episode 98: How "Supercarriers" Build Performance
What makes a team thrive or fall apart? In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer explore the science and psychology behind team chemistry. They reveal how "supercarriers" elevate everyone around them, driving high-performing, overachieving teams and how "super disrupters" can quietly (or not so quietly) erode trust, unity, and results. Learn the key dynamics that determine whether a team becomes greater, or lesser, than the sum of its parts.
Dec 2, 2020 • 50min
Episode 97: How to Build a Championship Team Culture with Remy Tamer
How do you foster a championship-level team culture in a sport built on individual performance? In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer sits down with Remy Tamer, Head Coach of the Women's Cross Country Team at High Point University, to explore the power of authentic leadership. Remy shares how staying true to yourself as a leader can inspire genuine connection, fuel trust, and create the kind of culture where athletes thrive together.
Nov 25, 2020 • 27min
Episode 96: How Gratitude Shapes Our Thinking (Thanksgiving Special)
As Thanksgiving approaches, we're exploring how gratitude can be more than just a seasonal sentiment, it can be a daily practice that builds resilience, sparks joy, strengthens relationships, and shapes a mindset that finds thankfulness in all circumstances. In this special episode, Drs. Milt Lowder, Drew Brannon, Katie Nichols, and Cory Shaffer share personal insights and practical strategies to make gratitude a lasting part of your life.
Nov 18, 2020 • 28min
Episode 95: Blue Oceans, Bold Thinking, and the Courage to Challenge Convention
What could a trailblazing golfer like Bryson DeChambeau and a visionary innovator like Steve Jobs possibly have in common? In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer unpack the concept of "blue oceans" — untapped opportunities beyond the crowded waters of conventional thinking. They explore why most people stick to tradition, how to spot game-changing possibilities in your own field, and what it really takes to disrupt the status quo and leave your competition far behind.
Nov 3, 2020 • 31min
Episode 94: Burnout and the Importance of Grit
Between the global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and constant change, it's no surprise burnout is on the rise. In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder and Dr. Katie Nichols unpack what burnout really is, the warning signs to watch for, and practical steps you can take to protect your energy and well-being. They also explore why grit matters more than ever in navigating today's challenges.
Oct 28, 2020 • 49min
Episode 93: A Comeback Story with Daniel Bard
What happens when a career built on success suddenly unravels into years of failure? Colorado Rockies pitcher Daniel Bard shares his remarkable journey, from MLB star to complete collapse, to earning the 2020 National League Comeback Player of the Year. In this candid conversation with Dr. Cory Shaffer, Bard reveals how self-awareness, mindfulness, and gratitude transformed his perspective, reignited his career, and shaped his approach to life beyond the game.
