The Growth Project

In this captivating episode, join Jack Podlesny, former University of Georgia football player turned Minnesota Vikings placekicker, as he sits down with Dr. Drew Brannon, UGA's esteemed sport pyschol…

Sometimes, we can hinder our growth and become our own worst enemy when trying to reach our objectives. In an exploration of winning the battle within yourself, Drs Cory Shaffer and Brian Selman emph…

Discover how to become more productive and achieve your goals with practical advice from Drs Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon. With years of experience in the fields of business and psychology, they draw…

Fear is often seen as a negative emotion, but it can also be a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation. Drs Cory Shaffer and Brian Selman explore the power of fear and how reframing it c…

Dr. Drew Brannon and the newest member of our team, Dr. Brian Selman, discuss the three types of people that leaders should be wary of: those who are satisfied with "good enough," those who believe t…

With the Boston Marathon right around the corner, Drs Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer thought it would be fitting to discuss the importance of running your own race in the more figurative sense. One of…

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, it's critical for growth and development to become more coachable and receptive to feedback. Drs Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer explore the importanc…

What does it really mean to coach someone? How is coaching different from criticizing? Drs Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer share how to adopt a coaching approach and discuss why coaching, which centers …

Have you ever been part of an extraordinary team? What does it feel like to be part of a team with exceptional communication and collaboration? Dr. Cory Shaffer talks about how powerful teams are for…

The principles and lessons learned through sports often help us develop the necessary skills to succeed in any area of life. Dr. Drew Brannon talks with Dr. Chris Carr, the Director of Performance Ps…

How have the stops on your journey contributed to who you are today? Dr. Cory Shaffer talks with Kosha Irby, Chief Marketing Officer for the Clemson University Athletic Department, about his eclectic…

The desire to excel is worthwhile and commendable, but on the path to achieving greatness it can be difficult to tell when the line has been crossed between commitment, which is necessary to achieve …

We're mixing up the format with this episode to answer some of the most commonly asked questions we receive from our listeners and clients. Dr. Milt Lowder answers questions around who we are as an o…

Most people link pain to a physical injury, but the experience of pain is also deeply rooted in the mind; our perspective and approach to managing pain can have a huge influence on its overall impact…

When aiming to achieve greatness or reach a challenging goal, people will often hear "be about the process" or "just focus on the process" as guidance to stay present and avoid getting caught up in u…

The pursuit of excellence is very expensive; it's never promised, but it is attainable. People typically think of the word expense in monetary terms and, although that is a piece of the puzzle, the w…

Regardless of industry, one common aspiration shared by the majority of people is the desire to become successful. Acquiring talented people unquestionably strengthens the team, but there are many pr…

Each January we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s incredible legacy and dream for equality, a notion that is just as relevant today and one that should always be at the forefront of our collecti…

Those who reach the pinnacle of their field are typically doing something different than their competition. Dr. Milt Lowder talks with Dr. Drew Brannon, sport psychologist for the University of Georg…

We all experience challenges, failures, and struggles in life; what separates those who falter from those who triumph is often how the person perceives the obstacle. Is it seen as an insurmountable r…