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Grand Slam Journey explores how lessons from competitive sports shape life, career, and business transitions. I host conversations with athletes, business leaders, and tech innovators, uncovering purposeful mindsets and tangible strategies — from leadership and trust to decision-making frameworks and emerging technologies, such as AI. Each episode offers actionable insights for thriving physically, mentally, and professionally, helping you navigate transitions and unlock your full human potential. Available in audio and video on YouTube.
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97. Marlan Macklin | From Army Brat to the Pentagon: 6G, AI & America’s Wireless Future
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Oct 13, 2026 |
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96. Susan Brennan | From Plant Floor to CEO: Leadership, Resilience & Still Standing
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Sep 06, 2026 |
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95. Katie Calhoun | From Forbes to Getty Images to Founder: AI, Bias & Human Connection
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Aug 23, 2026 |
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94. Stephen Rose | From 5 Airborne to Tech CEO: Military Leadership, AI & Scaling Render Networks
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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93. Peter Linder | How 46 Losses Built a 35-Year Ericsson Career: 5G, AI in Sports & Storytelling
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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92. Brian Modoff | From Destroyer to Wall Street to VC: AI, Tech Trends & Never Giving Up
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May 17, 2026 |
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91. John M. Madura | From the Rowing Boat to Robotics: Physical AI, Engineering & Seizing Opportunity
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Apr 18, 2026 |
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90. Josh Simons | From Musician to CEO: Building a Career Beyond the Stage
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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89. Jurgen Arts︱From Court to CFO: Adaptability, AI & the Future of Telco Networks
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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88. Rani Yadav-Ranjan ︱ AI for Humanity's Sake
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Aug 31, 2025 |
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87. Noah Sturm︱How Augment Redefines B2B Sales with Relationships, Empathy & AI
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Aug 03, 2025 |
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86. Josh Payne⏐Coframe: The AI-Powered Future of Digital Experiences
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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85. Abby Davisson ︱ How to Make Big Life Decisions — Without the Stress!
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Jun 01, 2025 |
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84. Maciek Szczesniak︱Unleashing SMB Growth Through Trust
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May 24, 2025 |
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83. Tennis Tuesdays: 🎾 Master your Tennis Game
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Apr 26, 2025 |
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82. James Hilovsky︱From Baseball Gloves to Franchise Success
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Aug 25, 2024 |
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81. Dre Baldwin︱Unlocking Success through Communication, Content Creation, and Marketing
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Aug 11, 2024 |
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80. Dre Baldwin︱Slam Dunk Strategies for Basketball, Life and Entrepreneurial Greatness
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May 26, 2024 |
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79. Announcements and What's Next
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May 21, 2024 |
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78. Nicole Wieberneit︱Skiing to Success: Lessons from the German Alps to Microsoft Leadership 🇺🇸
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May 15, 2024 |
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77. George Mulhern︱Game, Set, Lead: Winning Strategies for Tennis, Tech, and Business Leadership
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May 04, 2024 |
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76. Daniel Gluck︱Game, Set, Invest: From Tennis Prodigy to Investment Guru @ GroundForce Capital
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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75. Paul F. Austin︱Navigating the Journey of Psychedelics: Intention, Integration & Safe Exploration
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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74. James de Lacey︱Strength Training for Sports Performance, Injury Prevention and Longevity
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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73. Mona de Lacey︱Mental Game of Champions: Overcoming Challenges, Resilience and Winning
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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72. Ode to My Grandmother︱A Life of Love, Strength, Grace, and Wisdom
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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71. Jeanette Irekvist︱President Ericsson Canada on Leading Through Change and Future of Telecom and AI
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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70. Mandy Marquardt︱27x US National Champ on Crushing Records & Creating History with Type 1 Diabetes
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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69. Eve Psalti: Are we on the eve of an AI revolution?, Leadership, and Empowering Women
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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68. John Neville︱Ace Your Life: Leadership and Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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67. Lee Zohlman: Chief Commercial Officer Juncos Hollinger Racing︱Speeding Towards Success
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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66. Cole Crawford: Founder and CEO of Vapor on Breaking Boundaries in Tech with a Tennis Mindset
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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65. Andrew McConnell: Get Out My Head - Mindset for Personal and Professional Mastery
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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64. Loretta Breuning: Why You’re Unhappy: Biology vs Politics
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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63. Albert Matheny: PROMIX Founder and CEO︱The Journey to Superior Health, Fitness, and Human Performance with Nutritional Innovator
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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62. Waqar Shaikh: Mastering the Marathon of Technology Leadership - Discipline Drives Success
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Dec 30, 2023 |
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61. Trevor McLaughlin: Tech-Lifestyle Synergy, Health Fads, the Future of Wireless Connectivity, and Christmas
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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60. Ben Smith: Redefining Leadership and Holistic Health with Integrated Wellness
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Dec 14, 2023 |
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59. Brett W Smith: Former World Champion Boxer on Shattering Ceilings, Navigating the Human Experience, Entrepreneurship
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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58. Aleks Salkin: Fitness Transformation with Kettlebell and Bodyweight Strength Training
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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57. Celebrating National Recycling Day: RecycleBalls and their Ambassador Team is Advancing Sustainability in Tennis
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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56. Loretta Breuning: The Evolutionary Science of our Mammalian Brain - Decoding Emotions and Behavior
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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55. Dani Weinstein: The Expert in Community Building shares tips for Tennis and Corporate Community Success
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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54. How do you feel about hitting your opponent during a tennis match with a tennis ball?
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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53. Coffee with Anna & Dana: Reimagining Daily Life with Automation
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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52. Trevor McLaughlin ︱Founder at networkfx on Unraveling the Complexities of Wireless Industry and Private Networks
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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51. Ahmed Moussa: Unraveling Leadership Secrets, Embracing Curiosity and Adaptability in a Technological World
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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50. Skip Bowman: Exploring Growth Mindset, Leadership, and Tennis History
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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49. Annie Duke: The Power of Quitting and Exploration of Decision-Making in Poker, Tennis & Life
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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48. Lisa Litherland: From the Sports Field to the Startup World - A Journey of Passion and Tenacity
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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47. Christian Ponder: Unraveling the Athlete's Mind - on NFL, Transition, and Building The Post
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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46. Vanessa Jupe: CEO and Founder of Leva on turning personal struggles into a support system for new moms
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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45. Coffee with Dana: Embracing Life's Transitions - From Workplace Shifts to Athletics and Parenting
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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44. Cultural Immersion: Appreciating the World Beyond Your Comfort Zone
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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43. Adam Battersby: Exploring the Intersection of Sports and Technology with Pro-Batter Sports
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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42. David Lindsay on Infusing Athletic Resilience into Business and Unleashing Your Inner Athlete
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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41. Coffee with Anna & Dana: Redefining Success; The Power of Quitting and the Art of Perseverance
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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40. Unlocking New Beginnings: Noble SISU Cold Plunge and Move to Austin, Texas
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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39. Jonathan Oe: Revolutionizing Compression Garment and Boosting Athletic Performance and Confidence with Leorêver
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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38. Polly Allen: Hands-On with AI - Prototyping, Learning, and Revolutionizing the Industry
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Jun 13, 2023 |
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37. Coffee with Anna & Dana: Conquering the Uncomfortable - strategies for managing discomfort and stepping out of your comfort zone
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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36. Mark Reifkind: Balancing Quality and Quantity - Training Strategies & Importance of Recovery︱Part 2 of 2
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May 23, 2023 |
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35. Mark Reifkind: A Journey of Movement, Coaching, and Optimizing Personal Fitness for Health | Part 1 of 2
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May 16, 2023 |
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34. The Frozen Advantage: Announcements, Cold Plunge Experiment, Tennis Q&A
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May 09, 2023 |
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33. Rikke Johansen: From Athlete to Chiropractor - helping patients and athletes move better
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May 02, 2023 |
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32. Coffee with Anna & Dana: The Gift of Mortality - how to live fully
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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31. Erin Cunningham: The Circular Economy of Tennis Balls - Intersection of Tennis, Sustainability, and Social Impact
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Apr 18, 2023 |
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30. The hidden key to success: How support systems make the difference
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Apr 06, 2023 |
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29. Coffee with Anna & Dana: Women breaking barriers and how far we've come
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Mar 28, 2023 |
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28. Phil Lyne: Turning Pain into Purpose; A journey of resilience and reinvention to helping others grow
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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27. Celebrating My Grandpa's Life: Embracing Impermanence and Finding Gratitude
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Mar 14, 2023 |
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26. Sarah Brummitt: Leadership in Action, How Authenticity and Presence Drive Relationship Building
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Mar 07, 2023 |
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25. Coffee with Anna & Dana: New experiments and adventures in AI - exploring trends and developments
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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24. American Dream: A brief reflection on my path to becoming an American
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Feb 21, 2023 |
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23. Tiziana Casciaro: Power, for All: How It Really Works and Why It's Everyone's Business, Part 2 of 2
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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22. Tiziana Casciaro: Power, for All: How It Really Works and Why It's Everyone's Business, Part 1 of 2
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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21. Natalie Novosel: From Basketball-Athlete to Entrepreneur-Athlete, Find your Voice and Confidence
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Jan 31, 2023 |
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20. Coffee with Anna & Dana: How to set goals and create your own goal-setting process
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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19. Power for All: Who controls access to what they value. Quit: The power of knowing when to walk away
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Jan 17, 2023 |
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18. Agustín Moreno: Head Coach at Loyola Marymount University and Mexico Billie Jean King Cup team, life of Tennis & Coaching
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Jan 10, 2023 |
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17. Sandy Farquharson: Founder of The Padel School and world-renowned padel expert, a journey from tennis to padel
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Jan 03, 2023 |
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16. Announcements, Consistency & Power, Power for All
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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15. Tracy Reifkind: The Queen of the kettlebell swing on transforming life
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Jun 20, 2022 |
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14. Zach Green: US Marine, Firefighter, and Entrepreneur talks about what does it mean to be a Warrior Entrepreneur
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Feb 20, 2022 |
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13. Amy Eliza Wong: Executive Coach and Founder of "Always on Purpose" talks about "Living on Purpose: Five Deliberate Choices to Realize Fulfillment and Joy"
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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12. Samah Damanhoori: The story of Madina Papel, a story about finding your uniqueness and having the courage to show it
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Dec 29, 2021 |
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11. Irina Lykina: Oklahoma University tennis player talks about her competitive tennis experience, trusting the journey, accepting the situation you find yourself in, and pursuing your happiness
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Nov 27, 2021 |
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10. Jesse Burdick: Owner and Head Coach of PowerWod talks about baseball, powerlifting, strength, nutrition. The art of consistency and starting small.
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Sep 10, 2021 |
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9. Don Tirsell: Head of Partnerships at Google Cloud talks about basketball, balancing competitiveness and mindfulness, celebrating mini-successes, bringing teams together, and appreciating differences
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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8. Nadia Belkind: Kindness has no language, the art and benefits of building and investing in relationships, the power of interpersonal communication
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Jul 11, 2021 |
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7. Mitch Williams: Telecommunications executive, former professional racquetball player on the power of adaptability, finding your way to win, measuring what matters, doing less is more
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May 18, 2021 |
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6. Christian Wassmer: CEO of Betheone Sports, former UTA tennis coach talks about college tennis, coaching, fitness, confidence, rest and recovery, sports mindset, ethics, and sportsmanship
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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5. Liz Goldman: Life and business coach talks about leadership, inspiration, benefits of slowing down, cultivating trust and wisdom, and moving to a world of possibilities
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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4. Wayne Ferreira: Former #6 ATP tennis player talks about his tennis journey, being an entrepreneur, now an ATP tour coach of Frances Tiafoe, live from the Australian Open
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Jan 28, 2021 |
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3. Fazal Syed: Tennis career, finding purpose, being of service to others, transforming human lives, harmony, and self-awareness
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Jan 08, 2021 |
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2. Takeshi Fujiwara: Olympic Athlete and 400m record holder on believing in yourself, goal setting, gratitude, optimism, balancing hard work with grace and his new book Strong Like Never Before: Transform your life in 12 weeks
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Dec 12, 2020 |
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1. Julianna Gates: Tennis coach and my former doubles partner talks about her tennis journey, mental toughness and the power of reframing
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Nov 05, 2020 |