Breaking Average

Unlock your potential and elevate your leadership impact in this thought-provoking episode. Hosts Paul and Barry explore the transformative power of questions—questions that challenge conventional thinking, inspire self-reflection, and drive personal growth. Discover how intentionality, authenticity, and transparency can shape your leadership journey. From uncovering influential moments from your...

Welcome to part 4 of Season 8 of the Breaking Average Podcast focused on Unleashing Curiosity and Superpowers Through Questions. In this fun episode, Hosts Paul Gustavson and Barry Smith hypothetically plan for a zombie apocalypse, selecting team members for business resilience. They also reflect on their worst jobs as well as their future aspirations. Discover new insights through the power of qu...

n this episode, Paul and Barry dive deep into the transformative power of questions. Exploring the importance of a growth mindset, they share how curiosity and continuous learning can unlock new possibilities. Through thought-provoking "would you rather" scenarios and reflections on the pivotal year of 2020, they uncover the value of relationships, legacy, and resilience. Whether you're seeking to...

Welcome to Season 8 - episode 2 of the Breaking Average Podcast. Hosts Paul Gustavson and Barry Smith dive deeper into the power of questions. They share the significance of asking meaningful questions. Barry emphasizes the value of open-ended questions in coaching, while Paul highlights how questions can engage people and provide valuable perspectives. Discover insights on stress relief, the powe...

Paul and Barry, hosts of The Breaking Average Podcast, discuss the importance of asking powerful questions and share insights from a resource called Building Blocks. They explore various topics, including personal growth, stress relief, and the value of exploration. Don't miss this great episode where Barry and Paul were able to record it together in Colorado! Action Items [ ] Explore using powerf...

Three Tips to Make the Most of Your Summer We are working on brand new episodes for Season 8 to air later this fall. In the meantime, check out our short series for the summer. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com

In this episode, Paul and Barry take a break from sharing about great sports that have defined us and instead explore how our words create meaning and shape our worlds. Specifically, we sit down with Mark Batterson, who is a best-selling author, speaker, and pastor. His latest book, "Please. Sorry. Thanks." offers more than just practical advice, it will shape your thinking,. Discover how you can...

Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact in our lives. We call it origin moments not just for the player, team or coach, but for all of us. Sometimes in the midst of tragedy something beautiful emerges. Today's episode is about the day the world of sports suddenly stopped as we witnessed the unthinkable, but through the platform of sports came together as one. Th...

Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact in our lives. We call it origin moments not just for the player, team or coach, but for all of us. Sometimes in the midst of tragedy something beautiful emerges. Today's episode is about the day the world of sports suddenly stopped as we witnessed the unthinkable, but through the platform of sports came together as one. Th...

Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact including the origin moments of the legends of our time. Today's episode is about the legendary Tom Brady, who many consider the G.O.A.T QB in football history. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Paul's new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com

Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact including the origin moments that we should never forget. Today's episode is about the legendary U.S. Men's Hockey team and how they were lead to improbable gold in the 1980 Winter Olympics Sometimes Miracles really do happen! Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Paul's new book...

aul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact including the origin moments of the legends of our time. Today's episode is about the legendary Jackie Robinson. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Paul's new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com

Paul and Barry dive into the greatest sports moments that created an impact. The first one out of the gates is the 1982 NCAA Championships Game - North Carolina vs. Georgetown. Two great coaches. 4 Future College Hall of Famers including Michael Jordan. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also, be sure to grab a copy of Paul's new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com

Join the Breaking Average Podcast as Barry and Paul launch a BRAND NEW season. They reveal for you the TOP TEN SPORTS MOMENTS that have created an impact -- at least in their eyes. You don't want to miss this episode. Paul and Barry also invite you to share YOUR GREAT SPORTS MOMENTS that you'd love for us to discuss. Drop your ideas in the comments or visit us at http://breakingaverag.com. Discove...

Join the Breaking Average Podcast as we explore the ALL IN mentality of what it takes to be our best. Paul sits down with U.S. Navy SEAL LCDR Trey Fischer, who shares his story. You don't want to miss this episode. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com If you want to discover more about SimVentions - visit us at https://simventions.com. (We're always looking for great people who love cu...

What does it take to seed a dream - and see it come to life? That's the question we put in front of entrepreneur Steve Finn, the founder, and director of Chestnut Mountain Ranch in Morgantown, WV. As a young child, Steve Finn lost his dad and became fatherless. After struggling as a teen, he found a new lease on life and decided to be a police officer with the purpose of helping others who struggl...

A few years back - we had a chance to talk to Simon Sinek. The tape of the recording went missing for a bit - but we rediscovered it. You don't want to miss this great interview. Simon drops pearls of wisdom you don't want to miss. this. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Grab a copy of the new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com

Coach John Mosley joins the Breaking Average Podcast to share his insight on leadership and the importance of Relationships. Coach Mosley is featured on Netflix's top-rated show, Last Chance University. Check it out. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Grab a copy of the new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com

In this episode, Paul and Barry explore the significance of Speaking Life into others and the Impact we can make with a "coach's mindset." Discover what the coaching mindset is and how Speaking Life leads you to Breaking Average!

On this episode of the Breaking Average Podcast, Barry and Paul dive into the one thing that will magnify 2023 more than anything else -- The Power of Growth. Discover how you can make this the best year ever.

Happy New Day. What if you thought of each day as a new beginning and an opportunity to engage with others? Join Paul and Barry on this end-of-year episode on the eve of 2023 as they talk about the Power of Engagement. Turn the new year into new opportunities for engagement. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Also grab a copy of the new book IMAGINE at http://theimaginebook.com

Join Barry and Paul as they talk about the Power of Movement. Movement creates experience, and experience yields insight. Movement is about acting, changing states, and advancing. It keeps you from falling into the status quo trap. Find out more in this episode.

This episode of the Breaking Average podcast dives in the Power of Today. Benjamin Franklin once said that "Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.” The Power of Today is wha it takes to increase the amplitude. Discover more in this episode. And learn more at http://www.breakingaverage.com

In this episode, Paul and Barry creatively explore 21 Entrepreneur Laws to Live by as a means to make each day count. You don't want to miss this episode. Credit to @Codie_Sanchez for the food for thought that she posted on Twitter that Paul and Barry chewed on for this podcast discussion. Check out Codie by following her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Codie_Sanchez Also check out the resources...

What is Resistance Teaching You? In this episode, Paul and Barry talk about the power of a mastermind, and also how to overcome Murphy's Law and turn Resistance into a stepping stone to develop and strengthen you. Discover more at https://www.breakingaverage.com Follow Paul Gustavson at https://twitter.com/paulgustavson Follow Barry Smith at https://twitter.com/BLDWhatMatters