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Pre-Zero Sports Talk is where sport meets leadership, performance, purpose, community, innovation, faith, and the realities behind the polished narratives.
Hosted by Sid Bensalah, who brings more than 30 years of international sports industry experience, the show brings together voices from inside and outside sport to ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and explore what the sports industry can learn from people who see the world differently.
The idea for Pre-Zero began with a simple frustration: too often, the public conversation around sport focuses on promises, polished narratives, targets, achievements, and impact claims while the difficult questions remain unanswered.
So we created a different kind of conversation.
Athletes, coaches, executives, entrepreneurs, scientists, educators, psychologists, technologists, conservationists, faith leaders, and people shaped by extraordinary life experiences join Sid for honest, long-form discussions without talking points or hidden agendas.
But performance and achievement are only part of the story.
Many high achievers spend their lives chasing the next win, title, promotion, deal, record, or milestone, only to discover that outward success does not automatically bring fulfilment, peace, wisdom, or meaning.
Pre-Zero also explores the questions behind achievement: What is success really for? What gives life purpose? What happens when winning is no longer enough? And where do faith, identity, family, service, responsibility, inner peace, and wisdom fit?
The name Pre-Zero originated during the global push toward Net-Zero commitments. Before reaching zero, what are organisations actually doing today? What is measurable? What works? What does not?
That question now reaches far beyond environmental issues.
Before the result, what happened in preparation? Before leadership, how did we behave? Before impact, what changed? Before the promise, where is the action? And before chasing the next achievement, do we understand why we are chasing it?
Pre-Zero also believes in practical environmental progress. Clean air, clean water, healthy soil, conservation, and measurable results matter more than slogans.
Sport is the starting point, not the boundary.
These are real conversations beyond sport, exploring what helps people, leaders, organisations, and communities perform better, live with greater purpose, and make meaningful progress.
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Steve Barton on Fear, Self-Doubt & The Game of Ten®
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Nov 13, 2026 |
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The Future of Farming: Nanotechnology, Food Security & Faith | Clark Bell
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Nov 06, 2026 |
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Repurpose Your Pain: Cecily Lachapelle on Faith, Identity and Healing
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Oct 16, 2026 |
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Darren Swanson on Group Flow, Inner Development, and Human Maturity
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Sep 25, 2026 |
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Why Being Pain-Free Doesn't Mean You're Ready to Play
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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Beyond Plastic | Phil Cohen on Simplifyber, Leadership, and the Future of Manufacturing
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Aug 18, 2026 |
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Why Practice Beats Motivation in Leadership | Chris Majer
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Leadership Under Pressure: Faith, Burnout, and Purpose | David Petrash
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May 29, 2026 |
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Burnout, Leadership, and Parenthood: Success on Paper, Empty Inside | Nicole Anderson
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May 22, 2026 |
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AI Won’t Replace Humans, But Bad Leadership Might | Stephanie Sylvestre
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May 15, 2026 |
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Succession, Trust, and Leadership Beyond the Leader | Björn Vikard
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May 08, 2026 |
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Sports Leadership, Pressure, and NIL Lessons | Jonathan K. Osborne
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Achievement Addiction, Faith, and Identity | Dr. Jack Groppel
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Why U.S. Soccer Struggles: Pay-to-Play, Money, and Youth Development | Alex Lubyansky
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Apr 03, 2026 |
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Resilience, Coaching, and Adaptive Sport | Scott Martin
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Dyslexia, Learning Systems, and Education Reform | Russell Van Brocklen
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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Sport, Sustainability, and Impact Leadership | Josephina Oji
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Men, Purpose, and Self-Leadership | Maxim Shapiro
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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Executive Health and Performance: Your Body Is the Business Plan | Tom Waite
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Women’s Sports, Coaching, and Pay Equity | Angela R. Lewis
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Event Experience, Leadership, and Innovation | David Sauers
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Golf Putting Tips: Master Lag Putting with Bob Labbe
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Cancer, Faith, and Resilient Leadership | Dr. Matthew Kutz
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Dec 19, 2025 |
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Athlete to Entrepreneur: Resilience, Loss, and Leadership | Kandace Kalin
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Purpose in Sport: Storytelling, Strategy, and Social Impact | Radha Balani
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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Family Meals, Food Waste, and Mindful Leadership | Janet Irizarry
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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How Cities Can Cool Themselves: Climate Design with Joshua Harrison
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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Searching for Father: Faith, Legacy & Leadership with Mark Motsenbocker
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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The Pickleball Boom: How Miles Reynolds Is Building More Than Courts
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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No Ordinary Risk: Chris Baron on Storytelling, Survival & Leading in the Unknown
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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Confidence Isn’t Yelled, It’s Built — Flip the Switch with Sandy Cohan
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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From Ice Rinks to Industry: Lesle Lane on Discipline, Legacy & Leadership
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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Why Marat Omarov Gave Up Everything to Create a Regenerative Future in Costa Rica
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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From Adidas to Trace: How Tareq Nazlawy Is Changing the Way the World Connects with Sports
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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Game Changers with Carlee Wolfe: Reimagining Access in Adaptive Sports
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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Beyond Scholarships: Coaching Student-Athletes for Life, Not Just College
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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AI, Burnout, and Performance: Lessons for Athletes and Leaders with Lynn Colepaugh
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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Parenting in a Climate Crisis: How to Nurture Resilient Kids
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Lead With Grit: Coaching, Faith, and Community with Bishop Kevin Foreman
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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How AI Is Changing Sports: Smarter Strategy, Fan Engagement, and Revenue Growth
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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Regenerative Beef & the Climate Question with Kevin Pallaoro
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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Revolutionizing Rehabilitation: A Conversation with Greg Lothian
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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Save Our Soils: How Food, Farming & Performance Are Connected
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Kate Grant - Smart Compassion, Women’s Health & Global Leadership
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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Out of Bounds: Power, Parenting & the Crisis in Youth Sports
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Jul 13, 2025 |
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Mastering High-Trust Leadership with George Dom
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Faith First, Purpose Always: Frank Kelly III on Leading with Heart
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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Next-Level Fan Engagement: How PixSeat Turns Fans into the Show
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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The Psychology of Winning with Brant Stachel
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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From Homeless to Game-Changer: Phil Pelucha’s Story of Impact
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May 28, 2025 |
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Mental Toughness for Dancers: Confidence, Resilience & Performance with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti
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May 23, 2025 |
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Strong Like Her: Haley Shapley on Redefining Women’s Fitness and Power
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May 20, 2025 |
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Breakdown, Bipolar, and the Rugby Comeback – Tyler Kania
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May 14, 2025 |
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Stronger Every Day: Roman Fischer on Fitness, Mindset & Transformation
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May 11, 2025 |
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How AI Is Changing Sports Storytelling | Erich Archer on Innovation & Creativity
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May 08, 2025 |
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Hollywood Stuntman & Psychologist Brian Hite: Mastering Mental Toughness and High-Stakes Performance
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May 06, 2025 |
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Planet Bonehead: Teaching Kids Climate Action with Bobby Donohue
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May 03, 2025 |
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Climate, Truth & Story: A Conversation with Thomas Schueneman
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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From Sports Executive to Business Coach: A Conversation with Fred Ewig
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Apr 18, 2025 |
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How AI Is Transforming Leadership and the Future of Work – with Scott Morris
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Living an Adventurous and Purpose-Driven Life with Florian Hornig
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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B.E.T. On It: Coaching Gen Z Athletes with David Durand
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Empowering Women in Golf: Mary Boecker’s Story
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Beyond Charity: Transforming Communities with Dr. Alvin Sanders
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Own It: How Accountability Fuels Leadership and Success
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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From Rock Bottom to Peak Performance | Don McLaughlin’s Transformation
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Transforming Youth Sports with Anthony Mac Neil
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Fashion’s Hidden Impact: Sustainability, History & Sportswear with Victoria Scholz
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Leadership Transformed: Breaking Barriers with Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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Bert TerHart: Sailing Into the Unknown Survival Sustainability
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Athletic IQ with Dr. Scott Goldman
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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Unlocking Leadership: Balancing Career and Success
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Athletics Meets Entrepreneurship: Walker Ferguson's Journey
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Soil to Sustainability: Climate Solutions with Samantha Jewel
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Mastering Mental Toughness with Kate Allgood
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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From the Ice to Impact: Lewis Simon’s Journey of Purpose and Change
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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Leadership Redefined: Emotional Intelligence and Team Performance
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Powering Athlete Safety: The Innovation of NeuroGuard Plus
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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Sports and Community: From Grassroots to Podcasting with Kevin Warren
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Jan 03, 2025 |
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Web3, AI, and Sustainability: The Path to Prosperity
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Dec 29, 2024 |
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Climate Storytelling for Young Minds with Laurel Colless
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Gut Health for Peak Performance: Nutrition Strategies for Athletes
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Biochar: Nature's Climate Solution in Action
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence in Sports and Business
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Coaching Beyond the Game: Leadership and Holistic Development
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Mindset, Vision, and Accountability with Jaclyn Strominger
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Faith, Love, and Competitive Greatness - The John Vallely Story
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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Building Trust and Community with Georgina Donahue
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Neuroscience and Leadership Growth with Yosi Kossowsky
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Mastering the Mind: The Yielding Warrior Approach in Sports and Life
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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From Zoos to War Zones: Brian Joseph on Animal Care and Conservation
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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Building Resilience and High Performance with Michael Seiler
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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The Mental Game Plan: Building Resilience in Youth Sports
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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Navigating Sports, Business, and Social Issues with Adam Lee Spencer
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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From Struggle to Strength: A Conversation with Arif Mirza
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Beyond the Game: Coaching Young Athletes for Life
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Saving the Wild: Sports, Urbanization, and the Fight for Conservation
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Sep 29, 2024 |
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Building Sustainability: Lee Stewart’s Business Strategy Blueprint
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Don't Greenwash or Gaslight; Be the Real Deal
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Sep 07, 2024 |
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Championing Conservation: A Conversation with Harry Bailey.
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Empowering Change: The Kolisi Foundation's Impact.
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May 27, 2024 |
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Sustainable Sports Branding: Community and Conservation.
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May 06, 2024 |
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In Conversation with SailGP: Racing Towards a Sustainable Future.
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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Preserving Biodiversity: A Conversation with Vikram Krishna of Sacred Groves
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Looking Back and Ahead with Pre-Zero Sports Talk
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Strawberry Hotels - Pioneering Sustainability in the Hospitality Landscape.
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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From Passion to Purpose: Tripulse's Path to Fitness, Sustainability, and Community.
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Aug 20, 2023 |
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Driving Sustainable Change in Hockey: Exploring FIH's Commitment to a Greener Future.
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Jul 23, 2023 |
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The Impact of Climate Change on Sports and Athlete Activism for Sustainability.
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Jun 01, 2023 |
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From Waste to Wear: The Story of REFLO's Sustainable Activewear.
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May 14, 2023 |
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Sustainable Sports Events: Eco-Friendly Equipment & Branding
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Apr 20, 2023 |
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Carbon-Neutral Sports: The Future of Sports Sustainability
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Feb 16, 2023 |