Win More, Live Better

Sometimes, the smallest things carry the deepest meaning. NBA All-Star, Kevin Durant’s choice to wear #35 wasn’t a random decision, but rather a tribute and a daily reminder of a piece of his purpose. This episode explores how to make your own purpose more visible and practical so it fuels you along your journey.  For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to my free...

This episode explores what it means to be the exception , drawing from General Manager Sam Presti’s leadership of the Oklahoma City Thunder. I break down two quotes from him, spoken over five years apart, and you’ll hear why repeating your vision and resisting shortcuts are key ingredients for sustained success.  For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to my free...

Today's guest is one of the most accomplished coaches in the history of basketball. With 1,216 career wins, Tara Vanderveer ranks second all-time in NCAA basketball history. Over her legendary career at Stanford University, she led her teams to 3 National Championships, 14 Final Four appearances, and an unprecedented 36 consecutive NCAA Tournament berths. A 5-time National Coach of the Year,...

In the final episode of the "Working In" series, we explore the fourth inner block: Limiting beliefs. You’ll learn why we can’t outperform our self-image and how to challenge thinking that hinders the perception we create for ourselves. You’ll also hear a real-life story of how one phrase shaped a professional athlete’s identity and, subsequently, his career. For more practical tools and...

Your brain is a storyteller, but not all the stories it tells are true. In this episode, we uncover how interpretations (the stories and opinions we form about other people, events, etc.) can trap us in false realities. We'll discuss why awareness is the first step to dismantling these narratives and why the questions you ask yourself can be a valuable tool to re-write them. For more practica...

Your past doesn’t get to decide your future, but assumptions will try to convince you otherwise. In this episode, we examine how assumptions keep people playing small and living a life that is fear-driven. Whether it’s in leadership or everyday decisions, these subtle patterns can hinder our potential. I share a mindset shift that can help you "be a better lawyer" with yourself and start...

Gremlins are our inner voices that whisper “You’re not smart enough” or “You’re not good enough" (or some similar iteration of this). In this episode, we explore how gremlins operate as your Inner Critic and how to start the process of tapping into your Inner Coach instead. We all wrestle with Gremlins, but my hope is that this episode helps you start to release it's negative power and s...

We train our bodies to get stronger, but what about our minds? In this opening episode of a new 5-part series, we explore the concept of “working in” and why inner work, not tactics, is the key to your next breakthrough. Because most people don't need a new skill or tactic, they just need to enhance what they're telling themselves and what they're listening to. For more practical to...

Today's guest is a three-time World Series champion, the 1998 World Series MVP, a National Championship-winning head coach, and a Olympic gold medalist. Scott Brosius is currently in his second year as the Vice President of Athletics for Linfield University. Following a 11-year career in the Major Leagues (including one All-Star season in 1998), Brosius returned to his alma mater (then Linfie...

Today’s episode wasn’t what I planned, but it’s what I needed to share. I read a beautiful reflection about a father’s legacy and the lessons it can offer to all of us to live better and more fulfilling lives. I hope, like me, it helps you slow down and think of someone in your own life you might share these lessons with. For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to...

What do a Ferrari pit crew and a pediatric surgery team have in common? More than you’d think. This episode explores the unlikely collision of racing and medicine and what it teaches us about creativity. This episode is a call to expand your lens and learn from unexpected places.  For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://winningw...

In 1911, two explorers set out to conquer the South Pole. One team made it back. The other didn’t. This episode explores the story behind that outcome and how pre-committed standards can be the difference between drifting and finishing.  For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://winningwithwords.beehiiv.com/ If you’re a coach or l...

Performers don't always feel ready, but the top ones still find a way to perform when the lights come on. This episode is inspired by a behind-the-scenes look at Saturday Night Live and what it means to consistently show up under pressure. If you're tired of waiting for perfect conditions, this is a reminder that greatness is built on consistency, not certainty.  For more practical tools...

High-performing individuals and teams find a way to win even when they're not at their best. In other words, they find a way to win messy. Today's episode is inspired by a quote from Oklahoma City Thunder's Head Coach, Mark Daigneault following his team's championship victory yesterday in the NBA Finals. It dives into the importance of raising your floor and strengthening endur...

What if the best way to help someone through discomfort isn’t to eliminate it, but to sit with them in it? In this episode, I share a lesson from a child psychologist that can serve as a useful analogy for how we can lead others through discomfort. Sometimes it's not about fixing or removing the discomfort for others, but rather helping them increase their capacity to handle it.  For more pra...

J.J. Spaun was ready to quit and retire from golf last year. But this past weekend? He became the 2025 U.S. Open champion. His journey has been marred by personal setbacks (including health issues), but through it all he's developed a mantra to stay in it. His mindset to “go down swinging” helped free him up to enjoy the process and go all-in on his dreams. In this episode, we explore what Sp...

This episode is a simple pause. A moment to breathe and reflect. I share the poem titled " The Dash" which has meant a lot to me this past year on a personal level.  It’s a short, but powerful reminder that the space between our birth and death is where our true legacy is built. It’s personal episode, but I hope it resonates for you too.  For more practical tools and mindset stories like...

Leadership isn’t about being bulletproof. It’s about being real. In this episode, we use the metaphor of forest fires to explore why growth follows vulnerability. You'll learn to give yourself more grace to be vulnerable with those you lead and how leaders can model vulnerability for themselves and others to grow.  For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to m...

When scientists designed a "perfect" world inside a glass dome in the Arizona desert, they didn’t expect the trees to fall. But one-by-one the trees began to tip over because there was no wind. In this episode, we explore what Biosphere 2 taught us about resilience and the role of struggle in developing strength. Today's episode explores why leadership isn’t about making everything...

Most performers don’t need more information. They need help filtering it. In a world flooded with tips, trends, and noise, clarity is a superpower. In this episode, we explore the powerful concept of signal vs. noise and why one of the most important roles of a coach or leader today is to act as a "quality control filter." You’ll learn how to help your performers cut through the distract...

Today's episode reflects on the final words of NHL veteran, T.J. Oshie's retirement speech on Monday. Rather than focusing on accolades or stats, Oshie concluded his speech with a reference to his childhood and a quote that his dad and coaches would share with him year-after-year. “Today I will give all I have, for this moment may never come again.” Within thie episode, we explore the di...

In this episode, we explore the creative discipline of digital artist Beeple, who posted digital art every single day for over 13 years and how his consistency led to one of the most historic art sales of all time. You'll learn why consistency often matters more than intensity and how to create non-negotiable minimum habits that keep momentum alive, even on your toughest days.  For more pract...

After reaching the top of the music industry, Mike Posner walked across America (literally) in search of something more. Through personal reflection and hardship, he discovered that true fulfillment comes from the process, not the praise. This episode breaks down what that means for performers and leaders and how his journey is a reminder to not just chase success, but to also find inner peace. Fo...

Over the course of just a few days, two of the most thrilling comebacks in sports unfolded on the world’s biggest stages. The Indiana Pacers stunned the basketball world in Game 1 of the NBA Finals and Carlos Alcaraz pulled off a near-impossible rally at the French Open. In this episode, we unpack what these moments reveal about competitive greatness, the danger of writing the ending too early, an...

Today's episode dives into a decision-making framework that coaches and leaders can use to break free from one-track thinking. Edward de Bono's "Six Thinking Hats" is a mental model that helps you step back and look at problems from all sides so you can move forward in a positive direction, individually and collectively. At its heart, this "Six Thinking Hats" framewor...