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The Growth Project
Our group is traditionally trained in sport and performance psychology, and in the spirit of what we do, the purpose of our podcast is to make a positive impact on your life and challenge you to think differently on topics related to growth. Through conversations with coaches, athletes, executives, and leaders of industry, we will explore and highlight the mindset and skillset required for lasting growth. Ultimately, we exist to provide you with the tools to become the best version of you. At…
Episodes
The Growth ProjectEpisode 150: The Psychology of the Coaching Carousel
This is always an interesting time of year with numerous changes being made to the leadership of some of college football's key programs, and it's been a…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 149: AMPLOS Team Series - Part 3 with Dr. Drew Brannon
For our 4-part AMPLOS team series, we're shifting the spotlight to our group of psychologists and performance coaches. In the third episode of this series, Dr…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 148: Thanksgiving Special - Gratitude in Action
Like most things in life, practicing gratitude is a skill that can be developed, and it's one worth strengthening - there is no shortage of research…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 147: AMPLOS Team Series - Part 2 with Dr. Milt Lowder
For this 4-part AMPLOS team series, we're shifting the focus internally to our team of psychologists and performance coaches, who are typically on the other…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 146: When One Door Closes, Another One Opens with Kent Barber
Life doesn't always go according to plan, but when one phase of life unexpectedly comes to an end it often creates space for new and meaningful opportunities…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 145: AMPLOS Team Series - Part 1 with Dr. Katie Nichols
We love having our amazing guests on the Growth Project, but for this 4-part AMPLOS team series we're shifting the spotlight to our team of psychologists and…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 144: Maximizing Human Potential with Dr. Angus Mugford
How do you harness and enhance human potential? Dr. Cory Shaffer explores this topic with Dr. Angus Mugford, VP for High Performance for the Toronto Blue Jays…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 143: Why Ted Lasso Is a Leader Worth Following
Ted Lasso, the hit Apple TV+ comedy that has grown to become part of the cultural zeitgeist, features a lead protagonist by the same name who embodies the…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 142: Iron Woman with Jackie Faye
Dr. Drew Brannon has a conversation with Jackie Faye, the first woman to complete 6 IRONMAN races on 6 continents in a span of 12 months. Beyond discussing…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 141: Extraordinary Teams Are Made of Extraordinary Teammates with Joan Ryan
What makes an extraordinary teammate? Dr. Cory Shaffer explores this concept with Joan Ryan, an award-winning journalist and author of five books, including an…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 140: Playing the Hand You're Dealt with Brian Hastings
Life is like a poker game: it's less about the cards that you're dealt, and more about how you play them. Dr. Cory Shaffer chats with professional poker player…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 139: Being Open to Opportunity with Cindy Miller
Dr. Katie Nichols chats with Cindy Miller, who was recently included in Forbes' first-ever 50 Over 50 list and leads Stericycle, 2020 Enterprise Company of the…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 138: Environments Matter
Leaders engineer the team environment through what they say, what they do, and who they are. If they lead well, they have the opportunity to have a tremendous…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 137: Success & Setbacks - Reflecting on the Clemson/Georgia Football Game
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon, sport psychologist for Georgia football, and Dr. Milt Lowder, sport psychologist for Clemson football, reflect on their…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 136: Lifelong Learning with Mike Noonan
With fall sports underway, we wanted to revisit a great conversation between Dr. Milt Lowder and Clemson University Men's Head Soccer Coach, Mike Noonan, one…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 135: Developing Personal Accountability
Strengthening accountability is crucial in accomplishing desired goals. As part of a special, shortened episode of the Growth Project, Dr. Cory Shaffer unpacks…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 134: Finding Your "Why" with William Qualkinbush
Why do you do what you do? Dr. Katie Nichols and William Qualkinbush (Qualk), on-air radio host of "Out of Bounds" on Clemson's flagship radio station WCCP…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 133: How to Beat Burnout with Dr. Bob Eklund
What is burnout and why is it often misunderstood? Dr. Cory Shaffer and Dr. Bob Eklund, Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Advancement at Florida State…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 132: The Olympic Experience with Dorian Scott
Dr. Katie Nichols chats with Dorian Scott, a two-time Olympian and recently appointed Track & Field Head Coach for UNLV, about his experience at the Olympic…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 131: The Costs of Leadership with Josh Brooks
Being in a leadership role has many benefits, but there are some difficult realities linked to leadership that often go undiscussed. Dr. Drew Brannon and the…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 130: Navigating Disappointment
How do you navigate disappointment and leverage adversity to propel you toward your goals? Using the Olympics as a framework for this topic, Dr. Drew Brannon…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 129: The Link Between Belonging & Psychological Safety
In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer and Dr. Katie Nichols consider the similarities between the concepts of "belonging" and "psychological safety," both of which…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 128: The Power of People-Centered Leadership with Dave Ridley
Dr. Milt Lowder and Dave Ridley, who served in a variety of senior executive roles during his 27-year career at Southwest Airlines, discuss Dave's eclectic…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 127: The Evolution of a Coaching Philosophy with Ken Harnden
Dr. Cory Shaffer and University of Tennessee Assistant Track & Field Coach and former Olympic athlete, Ken Harnden, discuss the evolution of Ken's coaching…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 126: Building Buy-In from the Beginning
How do you build "buy-in" from new hires and position them to succeed in their roles? Dr. Drew Brannon and Dr. Katie Nichols discuss how to cultivate a…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 125: Three Fundamental Roles of a Father
Fathers unquestionably play a pivotal role in our collective growth and development. Dr. Drew Brannon and Dr. Milt Lowder reflect on the responsibility and…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 124: High Performance with Dr. Brandon Marcello
How do you stack the odds in your favor to perform at your best? Dr. Cory Shaffer and high performance strategist, Dr. Brandon Marcello, discuss the essential…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 123: Team Chemistry with Tom Black
Although it can be elusive to measure, you can undoubtedly feel team chemistry. Dr. Drew Brannon and University of Georgia Volleyball Head Coach, Tom Black…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 122: Finding Purpose with Coach Logan Roberts
How do you persevere through pain, disappointment, and discomfort? Dr. Drew Brannon and Furman University's Cross Country / Track and Field's Assistant Coach…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 121: Co-Creating Greatness with Todd Billingsley
What does it mean to co-create greatness with your team? Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon explore this topic with Todd Billingsley, Director of Leadership and…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 120: Preparing for Opportunity with Woody McCorvey
This episode features a conversation between Dr. Milt Lowder and football legend and Clemson's Associate AD of Football Administration, Woody McCorvey. Woody…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 119: Qualities of Elite Organizations
Regardless of industry, the most successful and effective teams throughout the world share key characteristics. Dr. Cory Shaffer and Dr. Katie Nichols review a…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 118: Are You Chasing Success or Perfection with Kelly Gramlich
Chasing perfection is a lose-lose scenario. True professional success comes from a long-term commitment to growth. ACC Network analyst and radio co-host, Kelly…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 117: NHL Player Selection and Team Development with Dr. Aimee Kimball
How do you create a winning mentality and a successful team culture? This episode features a conversation with Dr. Aimee Kimball, the New Jersey Devils…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 116: The Art of Reflection with Harvard Business School Professor Joseph Badaracco
This episode features a conversation between Dr. Cory Shaffer and Joseph L. Badaracco - the John Shad Professor of Business Ethics at Harvard Business School…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 115: MLB and the Power of Perspective
MLB kicked off last week, so we thought it was an ideal time to revisit and compile conversations from 2020 with Dr. Cory Shaffer and inspiring individuals…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 114: March Madness & Managing Expectations
We're in the midst of March Madness, which means unpredictable upsets and busted brackets. This episode features Drs. Cory Shaffer and Katie Nichols exploring…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 113: Is My Leadership Worth Following with Janna Magette
What does it mean to be an effective follower? This episode features a conversation with Dr. Janna Magette, a leadership instructor for the Clemson Athletic…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 112: Reflecting on a Year with COVID-19
The past year has transformed nearly every aspect of our world. We're taking a moment to pause and reflect on the affects of COVID-19 a year after its…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 111: Leading the Millennial Generation with Clay Kirkland
The millennial generation is quickly becoming the largest segment of the workforce and yet there remains much confusion around how to connect with them and…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 110: The Psychology of Rest with Dr. David Eccles
What is 'rest'? This episode features a conversation with Dr. David Eccles, Professor of Sport Psychology at Florida State University, who has dedicated his…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 109: Approaching Reviews with Vulnerability, Authenticity, and Strength
For many organizations, it's review season with many leaders in the midst of preparing for and conducting performance reviews for 2020. In today's episode, we…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 108: Would Your Leadership Pass a Reliability Test?
Building a great team takes time and effort. Maintaining a great team takes consistency. Once you have the right team members in place how do you keep them…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 107: High Performance Environments - A Conversation with Military Special Operators
The military special operations community is regarded as one of the highest performing environments in the world, and for good reason - the selection…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 106: Why Leadership Retreats Matter
In response to an article that leadership retreats are a waste of time and resources, Drs. Drew Brannon and Milt Lowder dig into this topic to offer a…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 105: Mastering Focus When It Matters Most
The moments right before a big performance or critical task can make or break your success. Hours, or even weeks, of preparation can unravel in an instant…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 104: Remembering Kobe Bryant - A Tribute to the Black Mamba
January 26, 2021 will mark the one year anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant. Kobe was a global icon and one of the most decorated professional athletes of…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 103: The Leadership Journey with Josh Brooks
We revisit a timely and insightful conversation with Josh Brooks, now serving as the J. Reid Parker Director of Athletics at the University of Georgia. When…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 102: Why Your Team Isn't Motivated with Dr. Rick McGuire (Part 2)
Motivated individuals create stronger teams. But what is the driving force behind motivation? What does it look like to truly motivate someone effectively? How…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 101: Why Your Team Isn't Motivated with Dr. Rick McGuire (Part 1)
Motivated individuals create stronger teams, but what's the driving force behind motivation? What does it look like to truly motivate someone effectively? How…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 100: Clemson Football's Standard of Excellence with Coach Dabo Swinney
Coming off of their 6th straight ACC Championship, the Clemson Tigers are back in the hunt for another national title. Prior to their national semifinal match…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 99: Building a Winning Culture with Coach Jamey Chadwell
The Coastal Carolina Chanticleers have electrified the college football world with a perfect 11-0 regular season, surging to #12 in the latest College Football…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 98: How "Supercarriers" Build Performance
What makes a team thrive or fall apart? In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer explore the science and psychology behind team chemistry. They…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 97: How to Build a Championship Team Culture with Remy Tamer
How do you foster a championship-level team culture in a sport built on individual performance? In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer sits down with Remy Tamer…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 96: How Gratitude Shapes Our Thinking (Thanksgiving Special)
As Thanksgiving approaches, we're exploring how gratitude can be more than just a seasonal sentiment, it can be a daily practice that builds resilience, sparks…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 95: Blue Oceans, Bold Thinking, and the Courage to Challenge Convention
What could a trailblazing golfer like Bryson DeChambeau and a visionary innovator like Steve Jobs possibly have in common? In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 94: Burnout and the Importance of Grit
Between the global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and constant change, it's no surprise burnout is on the rise. In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder and Dr. Katie…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 93: A Comeback Story with Daniel Bard
What happens when a career built on success suddenly unravels into years of failure? Colorado Rockies pitcher Daniel Bard shares his remarkable journey, from…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 92: What Matters Most with Gail Goestenkors
Leadership might be a popular buzzword, but what does it truly mean and how do you lead in a way that inspires others to follow? In this episode, Hall of Fame…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 91: The Power Paradox of Leadership
As a leader, how do you find the balance between setting standards and exerting influence while also listening and adapting to the needs of your team? In this…