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 305: The Benefits of Gratitude - A Timeless Thanksgiving Reflection
This Thanksgiving, we’re revisiting last year’s episode on The Benefits of Gratitude. Join Drs. Milt Lowder, Drew Brannon, Cory Shaffer, and Brian Selman as they dive into the transformative power of…
Episode 304: Why Gratitude Changes Everything
Cultivating gratitude is one of the simplest and most impactful ways to transform your life—and science backs it up. In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer dispel the myth that gratitude…
Episode 303: How to Sustain Success in College Football (and Any Team)
Join Dr. Drew Brannon, sport psychologist for Georgia football, and Dr. Cory Shaffer, performance coach for Oregon football, as they reflect on the college football season so far and explore the prin…
Episode 302: Building a Strong Organizational Identity
What makes your organization unique, enduring, and impactful? In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon and Clemson PhD student and AMPLOS intern Marlee Johnson discuss the game-changing role of a well-defin…
Episode 301: Reflections & Revelations – Behind AMPLOS’ Impact in College Football and the Vision for The Growth Project
In this Q&A session following last week’s live 300th episode, Drs. Milt Lowder, Drew Brannon, and Cory Shaffer reflect on pivotal moments from AMPLOS' journey, including their work with college footb…
Episode 300: Special Live Recording - Leaders You Might Not Know, But Should
Join us for a special live recording from the ONE building in downtown Greenville, SC, as we celebrated our 300th episode with a live audience! Drs. Milt Lowder, Drew Brannon, and Cory Shaffer reflec…
Episode 299: The Art of Leadership with Dr. Katie Nichols
In this episode, Dr. Cory Shaffer welcomes back Dr. Katie Nichols, former AMPLOS performance coach and host of The Growth Project, and current Director of Mental Performance at the University of Loui…
Episode 298: Navigating the Long Game – College Football Week 5 Breakdown
Dr. Drew Brannon, sport psychologist for Georgia football, and Dr. Cory Shaffer, performance coach for Oregon football, reflect on the current state of the college football season. With Oregon undefe…
Episode 297: Special Episode on Hurricane Helene - Weathering the Storm and Uniting Through Uncertainty
In this special episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon discuss the profound impact of Hurricane Helene, which left a wake of destruction throughout the Southeast, including our home of Greenville…
Episode 296: The Power of Positive Coaching
Drs. Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer explore the surprising science behind motivational language and why negative pregame speeches in sports fall flat. Drawing on research, they discuss how coaching fro…
Episode 295: How Self-Talk Shapes Your Reality
Join Dr. Milt Lowder and Clemson University PhD student and AMPLOS intern Marlee Johnson as they explore the transformative power of self-talk. In this episode, they discuss how our inner dialogue sh…
Episode 294: Mastering Workplace Conflict
Join Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer as they explore the role of conflict in the workplace. While often seen as negative, they reveal how well-managed conflict can strengthen teams. Discover the f…
Episode 293: College Football Week 1 Breakdown for Clemson, Georgia, and Oregon
Fresh off week 1 of college football, Drs. Milt Lowder, Drew Brannon, and Cory Shaffer, the mental performance experts behind Clemson, Georgia, and Oregon football programs, reflect on the opening ga…
Episode 292: Winning Isn't For Everyone
How far would you go to win? Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer explore the nuanced continuum of competition, from glorifying victory to questioning the value of participation trophies. Drawing on Ni…
Episode 291: Cowgirls Don't Cry with McKee Lowder
In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Milt Lowder and his daughter, McKee Lowder, engage in what has become a Lowder family tradition: reflecting on McKee’s childhood and the lessons learned as she prepares…
Episode 290: Learning to Become a Pro with Olympian Danielle Williams
Fresh from the 2024 Olympics in Paris, Dr. Cory Shaffer talks with Jamaican track and field star Danielle Williams about the demanding lifestyle of an elite athlete, exploring the highs and lows of W…
Episode 289: The Intersection of Joy and Excellence
Are you making it easier or harder for those around you to experience joy and strive for excellence? Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon explore the profound impact of our actions on ourselves and othe…
Episode 288: Nurturing Teamwork as a Core Skill with Marlee Johnson
Join Dr. Cory Shaffer and Clemson University PhD student and AMPLOS intern, Marlee Johnson, as they discuss her research on team dynamics. Discover how viewing teamwork as a skill rather than shiftin…
Episode 287: Naivety is a Superpower
Naivety is often seen as a flaw, but in this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon reveal how it can be a superpower, sparking wonder, excitement, and curiosity. They discuss how age often erode…
Episode 286: Thrive Under Pressure
Using recent sports examples — Rory McIlroy's U.S. Open lead loss and Barbora Krejcikova's comeback win in the Women's Wimbledon Final — Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer discuss not succumbing to p…