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 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 under doubt, fear, or distracting thoughts. …
Episode 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 all time, but what made him so unique wa…
Episode 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 Josh first joined The Growth Project, he s…
Episode 102: Why Your Team Isn’t Motivated with Dr. Rick McGuire (Part 2)
Episode 101: Why Your Team Isn’t Motivated with Dr. Rick McGuire (Part 1)
Episode 100: Clemson Football's Standard of Excellence with Coach Dabo Swinney
Episode 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 Playoff rankings. As they head into the…
Episode 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 reveal how “supercarriers” elevate everyone …
Episode 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, Head Coach of the Women’s Cross Country Te…
Episode 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 joy, strengthens relationships, and sha…
Episode 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 and Cory Shaffer unpack the concept of “b…
Episode 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 Nichols unpack what burnout really is, …
Episode 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 MLB star to complete collapse, to earning…
Episode 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 coach Gail Goestenkors joins Dr. Katie N…
Episode 91: The Power Paradox of Leadership
Episode 90: Breaking Barriers with Coach Rachel Balkovec
What does it take to break barriers and stay there? Rachel Balkovec just completed her first year as a minor league hitting coach with the New York Yankees, making history as the first woman to hold …
Episode 89: Leading with Purpose with Sue Guevara
What does it truly take to lead a team to sustained success? In this episode, Dr. Katie Nichols talks with veteran coach, Sue Guevara, who reflects on four decades of experience at the helm of colleg…
Episode 88: Understanding Suicide - A Conversation on Hope and Struggle
Suicide is a deeply complex and difficult topic and one that deserves open, compassionate conversation. In this episode, Dr. Milt Lowder and Dr. Drew Brannon address the realities and struggles surro…
Episode 87: Attaining Elite Performance with Dr. Erik Korem
Can peak performance be reverse engineered? For over 15 years, Dr. Erik Korem has been at the forefront of High Performance and Exercise Science, pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. In…
Episode 86: Working With Your Emotions, Not Against Them
What is emotional reasoning and how can we harness our emotions instead of being controlled by them? In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer and Dr. Katie Nichols unpack how strong emotions can cloud our t…