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BONUS EPISODE 32: Leadership, Mentorship, and the Evolution of Coaching: Insights from Terry Pettit
This bonus feature gives you an extra look at guest Terry Pettit's expert perspective on coaching and leadership.
EPISODE 32: Leadership, Mentorship, and the Evolution of Coaching - Terry Pettit
This week's guest, championship coach and author Terry Pettit, breaks down how leaders can move away from transactional management to foster true growth. He offers practical insights on navigating team pressure, building collaborative environments, and leading with genuine curiosity.
BONUS EPISODE 31: Optimizing Performance through Brain Fitness - Dr. Patrick Porter
In this bonus episode, BrainTap founder Dr. Patrick Porter shares rapid techniques like box breathing and mental rehearsal to regulate your nervous system and reset focus fast.
EPISODE 31: Optimizing Performance through Brain Fitness - Dr. Patrick Porter
We sit down with BrainTap founder Dr. Patrick Porter to explore how you can actively rewire your brain using simple recovery techniques and daily habits. Tune in to learn practical tools for better sleep, stress management, and long term cognitive health.
BONUS EPISODE 29: Beyond the Game: Mental Wellness and Mentorship in Youth Sports - Teresa Friesen
In this bonus episode, Teresa Friesen breaks down practical strategies for parents and coaches to prioritize fun over pressure and build lasting resilience in youth sports.
EPISODE 29: Beyond the Game: Mental Wellness and Mentorship in Youth Sports - Teresa Friesen
SheMate founder Teresa Friesen breaks down the systemic pressures causing young female athletes to drop out of sports. She shares actionable mental performance tools for parents and coaches to build long-term resilience, confidence, and joy on and off the field.
BONUS EPISODE 27: Belonging Drives Success: How Community Fuels Performance - Dr. Holly White
In this bonus episode, Dr. Holly White breaks down how psychological safety and a sense of belonging unlock performance and growth in classrooms, teams, and leadership.
EPISODE 27: Belonging Drives Success: How Community Fuels Performance - Dr. Holly White
Science education researcher Dr. Holly White explores why student success in STEM relies on a strong sense of belonging, showing how psychological safety and intentional environments drive growth in education and leadership alike.
BONUS EPISODE 26: Magic and the Mind: The Science of Perception - Alex Zander
In this bonus episode, magician Alex Zander reveals how the secrets of illusion, perception, and brain science translate into powerful communication tools for leaders
EPISODE 26: Magic and the Mind: The Science of Perception - Alex Zander
Magician Alex Zander breaks down how performers manipulate perception to create wonder and foster deep connection. Discover how principles of magic, storytelling, and brain science apply directly to leadership, coaching, and education.
BONUS EPISODE 25: Thriving in Challenging Times - Dr. Lee Baucom
Short AI summary of Episode 25 (Thriving in Challenging Times) of the MindScience Playbook that featured Dr. Lee Baucom.
EPISODE 25: Thriving in Challenging Times - Dr. Lee Baucom
We sit down with relationship expert Dr. Lee Baucom to discuss why many marital issues are actually symptoms of biological negativity bias and survival reactions. Tune in to discover how personal accountability and simple mindset shifts can transform your entire relationship dynamic.
BONUS EPISODE 19: Short AI summary of the MindScience Playbook that featured Jacob Crockett.
Short AI summary of Episode 19 of the MindScience Playbook that featured Jacob Crockett
EPISODE 19: Culture-Driven Hiring: Aligning Your Team for Success
How can an organization succeed? According to Jacob Crockett, co-founder of HireAligned and co-author of Culture-based Hiring and Recruiting for the Trades, it’s through aligning culture with employee values.
Learn how behavioral interviewing and data-driven rubrics can help identify job candidates whose personal motivations harmonize with an organization’s core values.
BONUS EPISODE 17: Connect to Your Future Self Now
Short AI summary of Episode 17 of the MindScience Playbook featuring Jim Dryburgh.
EPISODE 17: Connect to Your Future Self Now
Join Jim Dryburgh, founder of the Balanced Work Life Company, as he shares how transition from a reactive existence to a proactive, intentional life.
EPISODE 9: Leading Like You Mean It: Awareness, Action, and Real Impact
What truly drives impactful leadership? Guest expert Dr. Kevin Gazzara breaks it down with Dr. Ron Bonnstetter and Dr. Dave Gosselin by outlining the importance of self-accountability for leaders. He shares a practical path for growth through the Behavioral Change Cycle.
EPISODE 7: From Survival to Success: The Power of Psychological Safety
Psychological safety is essential in every human interaction—whether in education, business, sports, or personal relationships. When people feel safe, their brains can shift from survival mode to higher-level functions like learning, collaboration, and growth, paving the way for success.
EPISODE 6: The Toolbox Dialogue: A New Framework for Team Success
Great teamwork starts with intentional communication. Find the right framework as your hosts and guest, Michael O’Rourke, explore the Toolbox Dialogue Initiative, a structured approach that helps teams practice communication like athletes or orchestras hone their craft.
EPISODE 2: Passing the Torch: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders
Strong leadership isn’t just about today—it’s an investment in your organization’s future. In this episode, guest Dr. David Pistrui joins the hosts to share research comparing current CEOs with next-generation leaders and engineering managers.