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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 407: High Performance, Hidden Burnout
What happens when you're still hitting every deadline, meeting every expectation, and delivering results, but internally you're running on empty? In this…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Build Your Capacity for Discomfort
What if getting uncomfortable was one of the best things you could do for yourself? In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes explores the power of deliberate…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 406: Talent Isn't Enough
Talent may open doors, but it doesn't guarantee long-term success. In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabby Caviedes explore the talent myth and why…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: The Trap of Comparison
What if the biggest obstacle to your growth isn't a lack of progress, but the habit of comparing it to others? In this episode, Dr. Drew Brandon explores how…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 405: Trust Yourself, Not the Outcome
What does it really mean to trust yourself? In this episode, Drs. Drew Brandon and Milt Lowder unpack why self-trust isn't about always making the right…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: How You Respond Matters
Strong relationships aren't built only by showing up during hard times; they're also built by how we respond when others share good news. In this episode…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 404: Your Emotions Are Contagious
Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt the mood shift? In this episode, Dr. Gabby Caviedes and Anthony Alibro explore emotional contagion and…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Finish Strong
The way an experience ends can shape how we remember the entire thing. In this episode, Dr. Gabby Caviedes explores the peak-end rule and how our most intense…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 403: The Power of Being Present
In a world full of distractions, being fully present with the people who matter most has become increasingly difficult and increasingly important. In this…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: The Importance of Steady Leadership
Great leaders remain steady, even when the circumstances around them change. In this episode, Dr. Drew Brandon reflects on the importance of steadiness…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 402: Rewrite Your Story
What if the story you tell yourself about your life is shaping who you become? In this episode, Dr. Gabby Caviedes and Anthony Alibro explore narrative…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Busy or Effective?
Being busy can feel like progress, but activity doesn't always create meaningful results. In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro explores the difference between…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 401: Making a Living, Making a Life with Nick Campbell and Lauren Luneckas
What happens when leadership development becomes about more than leadership? In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder sits down with Nick Campbell and Lauren Luneckas…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: The Spotlight Effect
Have you ever stumbled over your words, made a typo, or felt embarrassed by a small mistake—and then replayed it all day? There's a psychological reason for…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 400: Special Live Recording – What Great Cultures Have in Common
Join us for a special live recording from the ONE building in downtown Greenville, SC, as we celebrated our 400th episode with a live audience! Drs. Milt…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Inside the Psychology of the Presidents Cup
In this week's Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon takes us inside the Presidents Cup, breaking down the unique formats, traditions, and team dynamics that make the…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 399: The Cost of the Wrong Hire with Brandon Bailey and Matthew Barnes
A bad executive hire costs far more than a salary; it can erode culture, stall momentum, disrupt strategy, and create a ripple effect throughout an…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: What Are You Practicing?
In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro explores the idea that we're always in training. Every repeated thought and behavior (worry, avoidance, complaining, or…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 398: College Football Week 1 Breakdown: Control the Controllables
Week one of college football offers more than wins and losses; it offers a powerful lesson in how we respond when things don't go according to plan. From…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Give Credit Away
Great leaders don't need to be the hero. They make sure their people feel seen, valued, and appreciated. In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Milt Lowder explores the…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 397: AI Strategy Starts with People with Mike Rudinsky (Part 3)
What do you actually do with AI? In the final episode of this three-part series, Dr. Drew Brannon and Michael Wolinsky move from reflection to action…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: The Hidden Cost of Task Switching
Ever finish a meeting and struggle to focus on the task in front of you? The problem may not be distraction, it may be attention residue. Dr. Gabby Caviedes…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 396: AI Strategy Starts with People with Mike Rudinsky (Part 2)
AI adoption isn't as simple as choosing a tool and training your team to use it. In Part 2 of this three-part AI series, Dr. Drew Brannon and Michael Rudinsky…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Whose Clock Are You Running On?
Feeling like you're falling behind often means you're comparing your full story to someone else's highlight reel. In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 395: AI Strategy Starts with People with Mike Rudinsky (Part 1)
AI is moving faster than most organizations can keep up, and that uncertainty can create excitement, fear, and resistance. In Part 1 of this three-part series…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Courage Changes Everything
Courage doesn't just change how you show up, it changes how the people around you show up, too. When you have the courage to live according to your values…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 394: She Thinks We're Just Fishin' with Emerson Lowder
As Emerson Lowder prepares to leave home and begin her next chapter at Clemson University, she joins her father, Dr. Milt Lowder, for an honest and deeply…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: The Stories We Tell Ourselves
The stories we tell ourselves shape how we see our abilities, our potential, and our future. A single setback can easily become a limiting belief about who we…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 393: Great Leaders Keep Growing with Emily Navarro and Coach Michelle Young
What does great coaching really look like? Furman Volleyball Head Coach Michelle Young and student athlete Emily Navarro join the podcast to explore the…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Why Burnout Persists
Burnout remains one of the biggest challenges facing today's workforce, yet the numbers have barely changed. In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon explores…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 392: Play to Win, Not to Avoid Losing with Coach Mike Noonan
Pressure has a way of changing how we think, lead, and perform. In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder and Clemson Men's Soccer Head Coach Mike Noonan unpack…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: There is No Perfect Choice
When faced with a difficult decision, it's easy to wait for certainty or search for the "perfect" choice. But what if that's the wrong question? In this Growth…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 391: When Your Motivation Stays on Vacation
Coming back from vacation should leave you refreshed, but often it feels like your motivation never made the trip home. In this episode, Anthony Alibro and Dr…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Leave It Alone
What if one of the more powerful leadership skills is knowing when not to get involved? In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon explores a trait he has…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 390: The Mid-Year Reset
In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabriela Caviedes explore a challenge nearly everyone faces: goal drift. Despite our best intentions, life gets busy…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Fitness is a Leadership Skill
Physical fitness is often viewed as a way to improve appearance, but its impact goes far beyond how we look. In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabriela Caviedes…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 389: The Power of the Pause
In a world filled with constant notifications, endless demands, and the pressure to always be "on," silence can feel uncomfortable. But what if it's exactly…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: What Are You Waiting For?
We all have goals, conversations, and decisions we plan to get to "soon." But what happens when soon never arrives? In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 388: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Better
In honor of America's 250th anniversary, Dr. Milt Lowder and Anthony Alibro explore the enduring ideals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness through…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: How to Disagree Without Creating Conflict
In this week's Growth Spurt, Dr. Drew Brannon explores a skill that has become increasingly rare: having healthy disagreements. Drew shares why humility is…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 387: Transitioning from Doing the Work to Developing People
In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon explore one of the most challenging transitions in any organization: moving from individual contributor to…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: When Stress Makes You Selfish
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Milt Lowder explores how stress narrows our focus, pulls us away from what matters most, and can unintentionally disconnect us from…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 386: Building Better Organizations with Dr. Alissa Zawacki
Dr. Drew Brannon welcomes the newest AMPLOS team member, Dr. Alissa Zawacki, for a conversation about industrial-organizational psychology and what it takes to…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: What the World Cup Teaches Us About Teamwork
As the World Cup brings together some of the world's most talented athletes, Dr. Milt Lowder explores what makes great teams truly successful. From sacrificing…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 385: Training Your Mind to Sleep
In this episode, Dr. Gabby Caviedes and Anthony Alibro explore why racing thoughts, worry, and problem-solving often keep us awake, even when we're exhausted…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Permission to Be Human
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Milt Lowder reflects on the challenge of accepting our humanity while continuing to grow. Milt explores the importance of focusing on…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 384: The Psychology of Pushing Limits
In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabby Caviedes unpack Rachel Entrekin's historic Cocodona 250 win as a lens for understanding performance under extreme…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Burnout Recovery Starts With Awe
In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro explores what burnout really looks like beyond just feeling tired, and explains why recovery requires more than simply…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 383: The Productivity Monster
In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder and Anthony Alibro unpack the growing pressure to constantly produce, achieve, and stay busy. Together, they explore…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: The Hidden Cost of Being "Low Maintenance"
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes unpacks the hidden downside of always being "easygoing." While adaptability and flexibility can be strengths…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 382: Winning the Summer
As summer approaches, Drs. Drew Brannon and Milt Lowder challenge listeners to stop drifting through the season and start living with intention. In this…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Get Organized with Time Boxing
In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro shares a simple five-minute routine called "time boxing" that can help reduce overwhelm, improve focus, and create more…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 381: Building Resilience and Confidence with Adekunle Olusanya
In this episode, Dr. Gabby Caviedes sits down with Adekunle Olusanya, Owner of Limit Lifters, to explore the intersection of performance, identity, and mental…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Patience or Avoidance?
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes explores the subtle but important difference between patience and avoidance. While both can look calm on the surface…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 380: Disagree Without Conflict
In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Gabriela Caviedes unpack why many people handle disagreement poorly and share how great leaders do it differently. They…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Third Person Self-Talk
In this Growth Spurt, Anthony Alibro breaks down a simple but powerful mental shift: third-person self-talk. By replacing "I am overwhelmed" with "(your name)…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 379: Breaking the Imposter Syndrome Cycle
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon and Anthony Alibro unpack the realities of imposter syndrome and explain why even high achievers feel like frauds despite…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Awareness to Action
Dr. Gabby Caviedes breaks down why self-awareness alone isn't enough to create lasting change. While insight can feel productive, real growth requires moving…
The Growth ProjectEpisode 378: Meet Anthony Alibro – A New Voice on The Growth Project
We're excited to welcome the newest member of the AMPLOS team and co-host of The Growth Project, Anthony Alibro. In this episode, Anthony joins Dr. Gabby…
The Growth ProjectGrowth Spurt: Rewrite the Pattern
In this Growth Spurt, Dr. Gabby Caviedes unpacks why failure can start to feel like a pattern. When setbacks stack up, the brain can default to learned…