Win More, Live Better

Today's message is highlighted by a powerful parable that highlights why every rep builds something and why effort is never neutral. This episode focuses on how careers are shaped in ordinary moments, how regret often comes from withheld commitment, and why your body of work ultimately defines you. If you’re building toward something meaningful, this episode is a reminder to build it well.  L...

Most leaders say they want honesty, but many are not always as deliberate as they need to be in surrounding themselves with truth-tellers. In this episode, we'll discuss the book, Team of Rivals, which discusses why and how Abraham Lincoln built his presidential cabinet with rivals who would be willing to criticize and challenge him when necessary. This conversation breaks down how coaches ca...

What if the problem with most New Year’s goals and resolutions isn’t effort, but the order we approach change? In this episode, we explore why starting with your desired future ending gives meaning to the struggle you encounter in the present. Instead of stacking goals forward, you’ll learn how to define the story you want to be telling one year from now and how that clarity helps you endure disco...

This episode is the third installment of the From the Other Side of the Mic series, where I cross-share conversations from podcasts I’ve had the opportunity to be a guest on. In this episode, I’m featured on The WellSport Podcast , hosted by mental performance coach Sean Fee. Our conversation explores my background in sport psychology, my time working in professional baseball, and how my work toda...

Today is National Quitters Day, which is the point in the year when most New Year’s goals and resolutions begin to fall apart. In this episode, we explore why New Year’s resolutions often unravel, why and how to shift your focus from outcomes to inputs, and a simple daily question that can keep you aligned with the person you want to become. We’ll also challenge the idea that quitting is always fa...

Most people don’t fall short of excellence because they lack ability, but rather because the work becomes mundane, repetitive, and unrewarding long before the payoff ever arrives. In this episode, we unpack how excellence functions like a filter, gradually removing people, along the journey.  If you’re a coach committed to leveling up in 2026, I'm offering free coaching calls to help you get...

Drift is inevitable in the pursuit of any meaningful goal. Our focus will inevitably fade as initial enthusiasm wears off. Our standards will soften as we start cutting corners or making small compromises along the way. And most of the time, this all happens slowly and subtly. In this episode, I explore why I believe coaching is about helping people manage drift andhow we can function like rumble...

This is the second episode of the From the Other Side of the Mic series where I'm cross-sharing a conversation from a different podcast I've been on. Today's episode is a recording of a discussion I was part of for the Coach Your Brains Out podcast, where I joined Billy Allen, Ceci Clark, and Bernie Holliday for a deep dive into what it truly takes to create a high-performance envir...

Two teachers witnessed the same moment with the same child and told two completely different stories. In this episode, we explore how the event didn’t change, but the interpretation did. For athletes, our explanations play a significant role in shaping our confidence and momentum (especially after mistakes). For leaders and coaches, our explanations will impact decisions, conversations, and the cu...

In the span of three days, an NBA superstar had two wildly different performances, but he was adamant that his process stayed the same. This episode unpacks why elite performers have to learn to trust their process and not overreact to results, even when their career might be dependent on them.  If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fulfillment, feel free to sign...

In the early 2000's, Steve Wynn and other executives set out to redefine Las Vegas by intentionally changing the public's perception of the city. Through stories from the Wynn organization, this episode breaks down what coaches and leaders can learn about the power of one's environment on shaping behavior and identity. We'll discuss why first-class behaviors require first-class...

This episode features a conversation from my recent appearance on the Being Champions Podcast with Matt Booth. We talk about the biggest challenges facing coaches today, identity traps in coaching, and how mindset, leadership, and environment influence both performance and well-being.  Learn More About Matt Booth: To learn more about Matt’s work, you can follow him here:  https://www.linkedin.com/...

A leader's presence is never neutral. This episode highlights a recent quote from college football head coach, Jon Sumrall, that challenges leaders to take responsibility for the energy and value they bring into every space. Using examples from elite college football coaches and Liz Wiseman's research on "multipliers," this episode offers a simple self-audit to help coaches lea...

This episode marks the beginning of a new chapter for the show. In this episode, Zach introduces Win More, Live Better and unpacks the philosophy behind the rebrand. He explains why this show will continue to commit to helping coaches and high performers pursue excellence without sacrificing their well-being, joy, relationships, and fulfillment in the process. This episode is an invitation to reth...

Today, we're joined by Joe Bohringer, a longtime Major League Baseball executive and executive leadership coach, whose career spans more than three decades inside professional sport. Joe has spent over 30 years working in high-stakes environments at the highest levels of baseball, including senior leadership roles with organizations such as the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners. Throughout hi...

Fear is one of the most common topics I get asked about and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we explore why fear isn’t something to eliminate, but something to manage. Using the analogy of inflammation after training, we unpack how fear can signal growth and elevate our performances when interpreted correctly. Drawing from insights shared by high perfomers like Mikaela Shiffrin and...

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. This conversation challenges leaders to stop reacting to outside noise and start investing fully in their people.  If you’re a coach or leader striving for...

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 perspective and not becoming trapped by assumptions you create from past experiences. If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, an...

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 drives behavior and why even elite performers sometimes get in their own way. If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fulfillme...

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 limitation creates value. You’ll learn why exclusivity is a performance advantage, how to identify high-impact gaps in your environment, and how adopting th...

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 to connect with people, Tommy now works as an executive leadership coach helping leaders align performance with purpose.  Between his time with the Wiza...

Former UFC fighter, Frank Shamrock, once shared a simple framework for how to grow more effectively with the right people in your circle. This episode explores his Plus–Minus–Equal process and how mentors, peers, and rising performers each play a critical role for you in raising standards and sustaining excellence.  If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fulfillmen...

We all know the phrase, “Put your own oxygen mask on first.” Yet many leaders, coaches, and parents struggle to do it. Using two recent conversations (one with an Olympic-level coach and the other an NFL agent), this episode asks a deeper question, "Who in your life puts the oxygen mask on for you when you won’t?" If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fu...

This episode explores why excellence often comes not from adding more, but from deliberately subtracting what no longer strengthens your craft. Borrowing from the film industry, we discuss how great editors shape award-winning films not by cramming in more scenes, but by cutting the ones that are not essential. You’ll discover why deliberate subtraction is one of the most overlooked tools for impr...

Most athletes treat the offseason as a technical laboratory to refine their mechanics and strengthen their physical skills, but sometimes this creates challenges in-season when competition arrives. In this episode, Zach shares a couple of personal stories from his work with Major League Baseball players and a valuable proverb on the importance of building trust in your identity as an adaptable com...