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 AMPLOS, we’re passionate about helping you pursue better.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 345
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Episode 345: The Success Audit – How Do You Define Success?
What does success really mean? In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon take a deep dive into redefining success. Through a thoughtful “audit,” they pose key questions that challenge common…
Episode 344: From the Gridiron to the Headset with Coach Jim Donnan
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with legendary Coach Jim Donnan to reflect on his remarkable journey through college football. From his playing days at NC State to a decorated coaching ca…
Episode 343: The Art and Science of Pitching with Paul Davis
In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer sits down with Paul Davis, Director of Pitching Development for the Atlanta Braves. They explore Paul's philosophy on developing pitchers, and how he blends the art …
Episode 342: Grit, Growth, and the Game with Coach Will Muschamp
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with Coach Will Muschamp, defensive analyst for Georgia Football and veteran leader across elite college programs. From his Georgia roots to a storied coac…
Episode 341: Embracing Change
Change isn’t the exception, it’s the norm. In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer explore how to lead yourself and others through change with clarity and resilience. From personal transit…
Episode 340: Flourishing During Stress with Dr. Nathaniel Thom
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with Dr. Nathaniel Thom, Director of the Neuroscience Program at Wheaton College, to explore the powerful connection between mind and body. They discuss th…
Episode 339: Misconceptions About Psychological Safety (Part 2)
In Part 2 of their conversation on psychological safety, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer move from definition to application. Now that the myths are cleared up, how do you actually build psycholog…
Episode 338: Misconceptions About Psychological Safety (Part 1)
In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer unpack the growing buzz around “psychological safety” and why many misunderstand what it really means. As the term gains popularity, it’s often red…
Episode 337: Coachability is a Competitive Advantage
In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon explore the powerful role coachability plays in performance and growth. They unpack why this trait is so highly valued by leaders, hiring managers, …
Episode 336: Afraid to Fail, Afraid to Shine
We often talk about the fear of failure, but what about the fear of success? In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer explore both. Why do we hesitate, not only when we might fall short, b…
Episode 335: What Happens After You Reach the Summit?
What happens after you’ve climbed your Everest? In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer explore the arrival fallacy—the belief that reaching a long-term goal will bring lasting fulfillmen…
Episode 334: Mid-Year Reflection
In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer explore the value of a mid-year check-in. With summer in full swing, it’s the ideal time to take inventory, evaluate your progress, and make though…
Episode 333: Leading South Carolina’s Largest School District with Dr. Burke Royster
In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder sits down with Dr. Burke Royster, Superintendent of Greenville County Schools—the largest district in South Carolina with 78,000 students. Fresh off a historic gradu…
Episode 332: Sack the Stigma with Carly Silverstein and Brett Gray
In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer talks with Carly Silverstein and Brett Gray, co-founders of Sack the Stigma, about the critical need to destigmatize mental health struggles among current and former…
Episode 331: Rory McIlroy’s Grand Slam Mentality
Drs. Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer dive into the mental game behind Rory McIlroy’s journey to Masters victory this past April. Drawing insights from his post-win press conference at Augusta National,…
Episode 330: Culture is the Advantage with Scott Watkins
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with Scott Watkins, Senior Vice President, Advanced Manufacturing Market Leader at Clayco. Scott shares his path to leadership and how forward-thinking org…
Episode 329: Humanizing Business with Sims Key and Alisha Coleman
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with Sims Key and Alisha Coleman of Equip Studio, a successful, culture-focused architecture firm based in Greenville, SC. They share how their team builds…
Episode 328: Break the Scroll with Dr. Kimberly Shaffer
The average person spends nearly four hours a day on their phone, adding up to a quarter of their waking life! Given the magnitude of that time, Dr. Cory Shaffer and Dr. Kimberly Shaffer, Director o…
Episode 327: Sixty Days in the Dark (Part 3)
In the final installment of the Sixty Days in the Dark series, Dr. Drew Brannon reflects with Dr. Milt Lowder on the realizations that followed his unexpected medical issue that left him with extreme…
Episode 326: Sixty Days in the Dark (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this powerful series, Dr. Drew Brannon joins Dr. Milt Lowder to explore what it means to walk through the “dark hallway”—the space between loss and clarity, fear and faith. Drew reflects…