
How To Flourish
Welcome to the podcast where we discuss the mindset, strategy, and commitment needed to train at the intersection of leadership & well-being.
We help leaders flourish.
Episodes
52 episodes
Episode 52: Choosing Changes Everything. Exploring Andre Agassi's Relationship With Tennis
Andre Agassi climbed to #1 in the world and his tennis career is one of the most decorated in history. But, as he details in his book -
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Episode 51: Unpacking the Development of Human Skills Within High Pressure Environments with Special Guest - Phil Shomo
In this episode of How To Flourish we are joined by Mental Skills Coach, Phil Shomo to discuss the story of Wyndham Clark the 2023 US Open Champion golfer. How can an elite performer develop their Human Skills to flourish in life an...
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Episode 50: I Won't Back Down - The Story of Billy Napier and the 2024 Florida Gators
Heading into the 2024 season, the Florida Gators under head coach Billy Napier were on thin ice. A few early season losses only intensified the heat as home Gator fans booed Napier off the field after a loss to Texas A&M at home. <...
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Episode 49: A Reason For Being. How To Find Your Purpose.
In this episode of the How To Flourish Podcast we discuss the word that's really behind all kinds of New Years Resolutions - Purpose.What is your purpose in life? How do you find it? What do you do if you find yourself void of purpose?<...
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Episode 48: What The Yerkes-Dodson Law Can Teach Us About Performance When It Matters Most
For the fourth straight year the Ohio State Buckeyes under head coach Ryan Day lost to the Michigan Wolverines in the greatest rivalry in sports. Under Coach Day, the Buckeyes are 1-4 against Michigan but 65-6 against everyone else. It seems wh...
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Episode 47: Pressure Free High Performance. Exploring a mind-body approach to dealing with pressure.
In this episode of the How To Flourish podcast Justin & Marcus explore recent comments from Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla. Coach Mazzulla shared last week that he feels zero pressure heading into the season as the defending NBA cha...
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Episode 46: Keep it Playful - The Story of Georges St. Pierre
In this episode of the How To Flourish Podcast Justin & Marcus discuss the journey of UFC Hall of Fame fighter, Georges St. Pierre. At the age of 43 years, GSP is still training in mixed martial arts despite retiring from competitive fighti...
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Episode 45: My Own Worst Enemy - The Story of Caeleb Dressel and His Inner Critic
In this episode of the How To Flourish Podcast Justin & Marcus discuss the journey of USA Swimmer, Caeleb Dressel. During the years of 2018-2022, Caeleb Dressel was experiencing massive success. Multiple world records, Olympic and World Gol...
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Episode 44: A Special Kind of Confidence. The Story of Steph Curry's Missed Shots and the Confidence He Crafted to Work Through It
In this episode of the How To Flourish Podcast Justin & Marcus discuss the confidence of NBA star Steph Curry. In a November, 2017 game against the Pelicans, Steph Curry started 0-for-10 from the field and made one shot in the entire first ...
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Episode 43: They Move In Silence - The Story of Clarence Avant
In this episode of the How To Flourish Podcast Justin & Marcus discuss the life of Music Producer Clarence Avant through the lens of the transformational leadership. Subscribe to the How To Flourish Newsletter: Staythecourselea...
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Episode 42: You're Training Again Aren't You? The Story of Olympic Wrestler, Terry Brands
In this episode of the How to Flourish podcast, Marcus and Justin discuss the story of Olympic wrestler, Terry Brands and the stark contrast between a "trying" mindset and a "training mindset"Subscribe to the How To Flourish Newsletter:...
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Episode 41: Becoming Built To Last - The Role of Suffering in our Development
To become a leader who is built to last, we need two things - passion and suffering. In this episode of How To Flourish Justin & Marcus discuss the role of suffering in the life of recent NFL draft pick and former Washington University quar...
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Episode 40: Principles & Practices to Enhance Your Creativity
All leaders are creators. Rick Rubin, a Grammy award winning music producer said "Creativity is the motion of making change happen." Enacting change, takes creativity. On this episode of How To Flourish, Justin & Marcus discuss...
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Episode 39: Daring Greatly - A Salute to Sara Hall on her 8th Olympic Trials Attempt
Sara Hall is an elite American distance runner, running professionally for Asics. In early 2024 she competed in her 8th U.S. Olympic Trials. After a 5th place finish, just 35 seconds behind the third qualifying spot she is now 0-for-8 in U.S. O...
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Episode 38: Extraordinary Uniqueness - Pete Carroll and Flourishing Leadership
Pete Carroll is one of the best coaches of all time. With 51 years in the field of coaching, Coach Carroll is a master at his craft. In this episode, Marcus and Justin discuss the many amazing soundbites from his farewell press conference...
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Episode 37: Returning to Your Baseline. Wisdom from the Leadership of Mike McDaniel
Mike McDaniel is the head coach of the Miami Dolphins and one of the hottest names in sports leadership. His relational approach with players is turning heads and it seems to be a byproduct of his approach to coaching and leading.But it...
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Episode 36: The Mask Must Go. Perspectives For Overcoming Self-Doubt
Jamie Kern Lima is the founder of IT Cosmetics and one of the world's most influential entrepreneurs. After years of struggling to get her business off the ground her big breakthrough came during a 10-minute spot on QVC in which she showcased h...
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Episode 35: How To Be A Transformational Leader: Wisdom For Waging The Introspective War
Jason Wilson is the CEO and Founder of the Yunion, and Director of The Cave of Adullum an inner city nonprofit in Detroit that specializes in training boys in emotional stability. With decades of leadership experience, Jason is a world renowned...
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Episode 34: Just Start. The Story of Pinky Cole and How She Is Living the Dream of Every Entrepreneur
Aisha "Pinky" Cole is the founder of Slutty Vegan, the vegan restaurant empire that is taking the country by storm. In her mid-thirties, Pinky has already been named to Time Magazine's 100 Next because of her impact on culture. As one ...
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Episode 33: The Rich Paul Rule. Exploring What Has Made Rich Paul Authentically Successful
Rich Paul is known as one of the biggest power brokers in professional sports. The founder of Klutch Sports Group and the longtime agent for LeBron James, Rich Paul has drawn a lot of criticism as he has re-written the playbook of what being a ...
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Episode 32: Ain't Hard To Find. Looking Into Coach Prime, Courage Drift, and Living With A Strong Sense of Self
Coach Deion Sanders is the hottest name in all of college football. "Primetime" has been in the spotlight for decades. As he ascended on the program in Boulder, Colorado all eyes are watching his approach in revitalizing the Colorado University...
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Episode 31: An Approach to Discipline
Have you ever felt like you knew what you needed to do, but just can't consistently follow through? Are you trying to become more disciplined around important matters in your life?Listen in to this conversation as Justin and Marcus brea...
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Episode 30: Permission To Fail. How To Form Your Own Personal Culture.
In this episode of the podcast, Justin & Marcus discuss the story of the late, Dan Wieden. Dan Wieden was responsible for forming one of the most transformative team cultures in history. Wieden + Kennedy is a world leading adv...
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