Pre-Zero Sports Talk

By Sid Bensalah

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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.


Episode Date
Steve Barton on Fear, Self-Doubt & The Game of Ten®
Nov 13, 2026
The Future of Farming: Nanotechnology, Food Security & Faith | Clark Bell
Nov 06, 2026
Repurpose Your Pain: Cecily Lachapelle on Faith, Identity and Healing
Oct 16, 2026
Darren Swanson on Group Flow, Inner Development, and Human Maturity
Sep 25, 2026
Why Being Pain-Free Doesn't Mean You're Ready to Play
Aug 27, 2026
Beyond Plastic | Phil Cohen on Simplifyber, Leadership, and the Future of Manufacturing
Aug 18, 2026
Why Practice Beats Motivation in Leadership | Chris Majer
Jul 03, 2026
Leadership Under Pressure: Faith, Burnout, and Purpose | David Petrash
May 29, 2026
Burnout, Leadership, and Parenthood: Success on Paper, Empty Inside | Nicole Anderson
May 22, 2026
AI Won’t Replace Humans, But Bad Leadership Might | Stephanie Sylvestre
May 15, 2026
Succession, Trust, and Leadership Beyond the Leader | Björn Vikard
May 08, 2026
Sports Leadership, Pressure, and NIL Lessons | Jonathan K. Osborne
Apr 20, 2026
Achievement Addiction, Faith, and Identity | Dr. Jack Groppel
Apr 13, 2026
Why U.S. Soccer Struggles: Pay-to-Play, Money, and Youth Development | Alex Lubyansky
Apr 03, 2026
Resilience, Coaching, and Adaptive Sport | Scott Martin
Mar 20, 2026
Dyslexia, Learning Systems, and Education Reform | Russell Van Brocklen
Mar 13, 2026
Sport, Sustainability, and Impact Leadership | Josephina Oji
Mar 06, 2026
Men, Purpose, and Self-Leadership | Maxim Shapiro
Feb 19, 2026
Executive Health and Performance: Your Body Is the Business Plan | Tom Waite
Feb 13, 2026
Women’s Sports, Coaching, and Pay Equity | Angela R. Lewis
Jan 30, 2026
Event Experience, Leadership, and Innovation | David Sauers
Jan 19, 2026
Golf Putting Tips: Master Lag Putting with Bob Labbe
Jan 16, 2026
Cancer, Faith, and Resilient Leadership | Dr. Matthew Kutz
Dec 19, 2025
Athlete to Entrepreneur: Resilience, Loss, and Leadership | Kandace Kalin
Dec 12, 2025
Purpose in Sport: Storytelling, Strategy, and Social Impact | Radha Balani
Dec 04, 2025
Family Meals, Food Waste, and Mindful Leadership | Janet Irizarry
Nov 27, 2025
How Cities Can Cool Themselves: Climate Design with Joshua Harrison
Nov 20, 2025
Searching for Father: Faith, Legacy & Leadership with Mark Motsenbocker
Nov 14, 2025
The Pickleball Boom: How Miles Reynolds Is Building More Than Courts
Nov 06, 2025
No Ordinary Risk: Chris Baron on Storytelling, Survival & Leading in the Unknown
Oct 30, 2025
Confidence Isn’t Yelled, It’s Built — Flip the Switch with Sandy Cohan
Oct 23, 2025
From Ice Rinks to Industry: Lesle Lane on Discipline, Legacy & Leadership
Oct 16, 2025
Why Marat Omarov Gave Up Everything to Create a Regenerative Future in Costa Rica
Oct 09, 2025
From Adidas to Trace: How Tareq Nazlawy Is Changing the Way the World Connects with Sports
Oct 02, 2025
Game Changers with Carlee Wolfe: Reimagining Access in Adaptive Sports
Sep 25, 2025
Beyond Scholarships: Coaching Student-Athletes for Life, Not Just College
Sep 18, 2025
AI, Burnout, and Performance: Lessons for Athletes and Leaders with Lynn Colepaugh
Sep 11, 2025
Parenting in a Climate Crisis: How to Nurture Resilient Kids
Sep 05, 2025
Lead With Grit: Coaching, Faith, and Community with Bishop Kevin Foreman
Aug 28, 2025
How AI Is Changing Sports: Smarter Strategy, Fan Engagement, and Revenue Growth
Aug 21, 2025
Regenerative Beef & the Climate Question with Kevin Pallaoro
Aug 14, 2025
Revolutionizing Rehabilitation: A Conversation with Greg Lothian
Aug 07, 2025
Save Our Soils: How Food, Farming & Performance Are Connected
Aug 01, 2025
Kate Grant - Smart Compassion, Women’s Health & Global Leadership
Jul 17, 2025
Out of Bounds: Power, Parenting & the Crisis in Youth Sports
Jul 13, 2025
Mastering High-Trust Leadership with George Dom
Jul 02, 2025
Faith First, Purpose Always: Frank Kelly III on Leading with Heart
Jun 27, 2025
Next-Level Fan Engagement: How PixSeat Turns Fans into the Show
Jun 11, 2025
The Psychology of Winning with Brant Stachel
Jun 03, 2025
From Homeless to Game-Changer: Phil Pelucha’s Story of Impact
May 28, 2025
Mental Toughness for Dancers: Confidence, Resilience & Performance with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti
May 23, 2025
Strong Like Her: Haley Shapley on Redefining Women’s Fitness and Power
May 20, 2025
Breakdown, Bipolar, and the Rugby Comeback – Tyler Kania
May 14, 2025
Stronger Every Day: Roman Fischer on Fitness, Mindset & Transformation
May 11, 2025
How AI Is Changing Sports Storytelling | Erich Archer on Innovation & Creativity
May 08, 2025
Hollywood Stuntman & Psychologist Brian Hite: Mastering Mental Toughness and High-Stakes Performance
May 06, 2025
Planet Bonehead: Teaching Kids Climate Action with Bobby Donohue
May 03, 2025
Climate, Truth & Story: A Conversation with Thomas Schueneman
Apr 23, 2025
From Sports Executive to Business Coach: A Conversation with Fred Ewig
Apr 18, 2025
How AI Is Transforming Leadership and the Future of Work – with Scott Morris
Apr 09, 2025
Living an Adventurous and Purpose-Driven Life with Florian Hornig
Apr 07, 2025
B.E.T. On It: Coaching Gen Z Athletes with David Durand
Mar 31, 2025
Empowering Women in Golf: Mary Boecker’s Story
Mar 25, 2025
Beyond Charity: Transforming Communities with Dr. Alvin Sanders
Mar 19, 2025
Own It: How Accountability Fuels Leadership and Success
Mar 11, 2025
From Rock Bottom to Peak Performance | Don McLaughlin’s Transformation
Mar 07, 2025
Transforming Youth Sports with Anthony Mac Neil
Mar 03, 2025
Fashion’s Hidden Impact: Sustainability, History & Sportswear with Victoria Scholz
Feb 27, 2025
Leadership Transformed: Breaking Barriers with Dr. Dorothy Martin-Neville
Feb 20, 2025
Bert TerHart: Sailing Into the Unknown Survival Sustainability
Feb 19, 2025
Athletic IQ with Dr. Scott Goldman
Feb 13, 2025
Unlocking Leadership: Balancing Career and Success
Feb 11, 2025
Athletics Meets Entrepreneurship: Walker Ferguson's Journey
Feb 04, 2025
Soil to Sustainability: Climate Solutions with Samantha Jewel
Jan 30, 2025
Mastering Mental Toughness with Kate Allgood
Jan 28, 2025
From the Ice to Impact: Lewis Simon’s Journey of Purpose and Change
Jan 23, 2025
Leadership Redefined: Emotional Intelligence and Team Performance
Jan 16, 2025
Powering Athlete Safety: The Innovation of NeuroGuard Plus
Jan 09, 2025
Sports and Community: From Grassroots to Podcasting with Kevin Warren
Jan 03, 2025
Web3, AI, and Sustainability: The Path to Prosperity
Dec 29, 2024
Climate Storytelling for Young Minds with Laurel Colless
Dec 20, 2024
Gut Health for Peak Performance: Nutrition Strategies for Athletes
Dec 17, 2024
Biochar: Nature's Climate Solution in Action
Dec 12, 2024
Leading with Emotional Intelligence in Sports and Business
Dec 05, 2024
Coaching Beyond the Game: Leadership and Holistic Development
Nov 26, 2024
Mindset, Vision, and Accountability with Jaclyn Strominger
Nov 19, 2024
Faith, Love, and Competitive Greatness - The John Vallely Story
Nov 14, 2024
Building Trust and Community with Georgina Donahue
Nov 07, 2024
Neuroscience and Leadership Growth with Yosi Kossowsky
Nov 05, 2024
Mastering the Mind: The Yielding Warrior Approach in Sports and Life
Oct 29, 2024
From Zoos to War Zones: Brian Joseph on Animal Care and Conservation
Oct 24, 2024
Building Resilience and High Performance with Michael Seiler
Oct 21, 2024
The Mental Game Plan: Building Resilience in Youth Sports
Oct 17, 2024
Navigating Sports, Business, and Social Issues with Adam Lee Spencer
Oct 10, 2024
From Struggle to Strength: A Conversation with Arif Mirza
Oct 08, 2024
Beyond the Game: Coaching Young Athletes for Life
Oct 04, 2024
Saving the Wild: Sports, Urbanization, and the Fight for Conservation
Sep 29, 2024
Building Sustainability: Lee Stewart’s Business Strategy Blueprint
Sep 23, 2024
Don't Greenwash or Gaslight; Be the Real Deal
Sep 07, 2024
Championing Conservation: A Conversation with Harry Bailey.
Jun 10, 2024
Empowering Change: The Kolisi Foundation's Impact.
May 27, 2024
Sustainable Sports Branding: Community and Conservation.
May 06, 2024
In Conversation with SailGP: Racing Towards a Sustainable Future.
Mar 21, 2024
Preserving Biodiversity: A Conversation with Vikram Krishna of Sacred Groves
Feb 27, 2024
Looking Back and Ahead with Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Jan 16, 2024
Strawberry Hotels - Pioneering Sustainability in the Hospitality Landscape.
Dec 19, 2023
From Passion to Purpose: Tripulse's Path to Fitness, Sustainability, and Community.
Aug 20, 2023
Driving Sustainable Change in Hockey: Exploring FIH's Commitment to a Greener Future.
Jul 23, 2023
The Impact of Climate Change on Sports and Athlete Activism for Sustainability.
Jun 01, 2023
From Waste to Wear: The Story of REFLO's Sustainable Activewear.
May 14, 2023
Sustainable Sports Events: Eco-Friendly Equipment & Branding
Apr 20, 2023
Carbon-Neutral Sports: The Future of Sports Sustainability
Feb 16, 2023