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 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 performance coaches. Typically, they are …
Episode 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. They discuss Dr. Mugford's vision in de…
Episode 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 characteristics of an enthusiastic, empathet…
Episode 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 this impressive accomplishment, they also t…
Episode 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 AMPLOS team favorite, Intangibles: Unlo…
Episode 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 and winner of four World Series of Poke…
Episode 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 Year, as CEO & President. Cindy shares …
Episode 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 impact on the outcome the team achieves.…
Episode 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 unique connection with the top 5 matchup bet…
Episode 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 of the most respected individuals in the …
Episode 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 four practical tips to become more acco…
Episode 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 105.5 FM The Roar, tackle this question and…
Episode 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 University, explore burnout, including …
Episode 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 games, what it takes to perform on the "bi…
Episode 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 Director of Athletics for the University …
Episode 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 and Dr. Cory Shaffer provide suggestions …
Episode 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 are crucial in creating authentic conne…
Episode 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 career, the positive impact of putting peop…
Episode 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 philosophy. Ken's coaching approach has bee…
Episode 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 strategic organizational "on-ramp" that increas…