The Threshold Lab
The Threshold Lab is where “aha” moments and insights go to lift weights. Each episode cracks open a fundamental principle from the world of high performance and aims to transform how you think, work, and lead. Think of it like unlocking a door you’ve passed a hundred times, only to find it opens into a whole new way of thinking. If you're into mindset, growth, and the occasional mental mic drop, you're in the right lab.
Zach Brandon is a coach, speaker, and thought leader blending principles from psychology, coaching, and high performance to empower others toward personal and professional excellence.
Podcasting since 2025 • 168 episodes
The Threshold Lab
Latest Episodes
Turn Your Back on the Crowd: The Role of Focus and Courage in Effective Leadership
Not every voice deserves influence and not every opinion should shape your decisions. In this episode, we discuss why great leaders have the courage to turn their back on the crowd to stay anchored to the mission and committed to their people. ...
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Episode 168
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5:17
The Polaroid Principle: Why Athletes Shouldn’t Judge Their Performance Too Early
One of the most important reminders we can share with athletes is to not judge your performance or season too early. Like a Polaroid picture, performance takes time to develop. This episode is all about evaluating your growth with patience and ...
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Episode 167
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5:08
You Will Never Outperform Your Self-Image
Pioneering American psychologist, William James, once told an audience of thousands that a century of psychological research could be distilled into one principle: You become what you think of yourself. This episode breaks down why identity dri...
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Episode 166
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6:18
Being One of One: How to Differentiate Yourself as a Leader or Performer
A lot of performers chase being the best, but there's an added advantage for those who become the only. The real separator is someone who creates value in ways no one else is willing or able to do. So in this episode, Zach breaks down how limit...
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Episode 165
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6:13
Tommy Sheppard | Executive Leadership Coach and Former NBA General Manager and President | "Love people, not things."
Tommy Sheppard's career spans over 30 years in the NBA, which includes most recently serving as the General Manager and President of Basketball Operations for the Washington Wizards. Known for his humility, generosity, and world-class ability t...
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Episode 164
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