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Compete Every Day with Jake Thompson | A Show for Driven People

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The show for ambitious people who want to be great. Discover how you can build the mindset + skills required to WIN your career, training + life each week with Compete Every Day's Jake Thompson. Learn what mental, habitual, & physical systems elite performers use to succeed in their professional and personal lives. Our episodes are motivating - but they go beyond a fire that fades by providing actual takeaways listeners can implement to build their own winning mindset to succeed in their career, fitness, relationships, and life. For more information on how you can build your competitive advantage in life, visit CompeteEveryDay.com.
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How to Leave Your MARK as a Leader

CLICK HERE to get your virtual ticket to the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference! Dive behind the scenes of one of my recent talks to a basketball team on legacy and how each of us as leaders can take four specific actions to leave our M.A.R.K. on others! Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.    
10/23/202417 minutes, 47 seconds
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If You Believe It, You're Empowered to Achieve It

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! The stories we tell ourselves have a great influence on how we show up. Learn what the latest studies on neuroplasticity show about our ability to grow and change at almost any age. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.  
10/21/202410 minutes, 48 seconds
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Adversity to Advantage with Lance Cibik

Click here to grab your virtual ticket for the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference! Lance Cibik joins the show to share his inspirational story and how he 'beat the odds' to find success in sports and post-playing career - and how it's applicable to your work. We dive into how to "Keep it Simple, Stay Consistent, and Achieve Results." Take next steps with Lance by: Following him on LinkedIn Learn more about his work on his website here. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.      
10/16/202423 minutes, 59 seconds
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No Deposit. No Return.

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! "You can either lower your goals to match your effort or you can raise your effort to match your goals." - Mike Krzyzewski. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
10/14/20247 minutes, 56 seconds
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What Are You Willing to Struggle With?

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Success in life comes down to what struggles are you willing to wrestle with.  Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.    
10/9/202413 minutes, 16 seconds
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Don't Break the Chain

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! If you want to build a strong habit, use this lesson from comedic legend, Jerry Seinfeld. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.        
10/7/20245 minutes, 20 seconds
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What Every Leader Should Communicate Every Day with Eric Anderton

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Eric Anderton has more than two decades of career and entrepreneurial business experience, alongside 25 years of public speaking, small group facilitation and one-on-one mentoring. He is a trusted leadership advisor, executive mentor and expert meeting facilitator for construction companies that range in revenue from $10 million - $1 billion. Today he joins the podcast to discuss how we can lead more effectively as communicators and coaches. Prepare to walk away with actionable steps you can take today in your workplace. Take next steps with Eric by: Following him on LinkedIn Check out Eric's book on Amazon here. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.    
10/2/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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Be a Kind Leader - not a Nice One

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1!   There is a difference between being 'nice' and being 'kind.' Being an impactful leader requires putting aside the niceties to be more kind and more courageous. Here's why. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.    
9/30/20244 minutes, 53 seconds
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The Power of Perseverance with GoBrewing's Joe Chura

Joe Chura co-founded GO Brewing, a non-alcoholic beer brand based in Chicagoland. Joe joins the show to discuss the inspiration for his NA line and how he built his mindset and life after a start of poor decisions. You'll be inspired and challenged by Joe's story of perseverance and grit to have the success of building his first company (which was acquired) and this new venture into NA space. Take next steps with Joe by: Following him on Instagram or LinkedIn Check out GoBrewing to learn more about their line & order one for your fridge. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.    
9/25/202437 minutes, 32 seconds
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Why Leaders Set & Pursue Goals They May Not Even Reach

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! There are special things that happen when you set a target beyond your reach - so far that you might not even reach it. Discover why it's vital that as we head into Q4, you take the current goal you've set and make it bigger. Connect with Jake: Instagram @JakeThompsonSpeaks LinkedIn @JakeThompsonSpeaks ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.      
9/23/202411 minutes, 48 seconds
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Leadership Lessons from Building Two Brands with Harbor's Kevin Lavelle

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Kevin Lavelle founded Mizzen + Main, the first performance dress shirt for men, and is currently the co-founder of Harbor, a baby monitoring service unlike anything on the market today. Kevin has experience building two global brands and shares leadership lessons from his two different entrepreneurial journeys that we can all relate to currently. Take next steps with Kevin by: Following him on X or LinkedIn Check out Harbor to learn more about their product & order one for your family. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.  
9/18/202432 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Two Challenges Every Leader Faces

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! There are two challenges every leader & high performer faces. The first is a common one most people are aware of, and the second is the one that catches people off-guard. Learn what they are and how you can take a page from Greek mythology to face them. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.  
9/16/202410 minutes, 19 seconds
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Better Storytelling for Leaders with Katie Quesada

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Katie is an acclaimed speaker and consultant who is deeply passionate about the art of storytelling. Katie has recently worked with top brands like Zillow, United Healthcare, American Eagle Outfitters (and more!) to ignite their story for more effective communication, high trust within teams, and immediate ROI.  She joins today's show to discuss why leaders need to be great storytellers in today's competitive world and tips for improving how well we communicate. Take next steps with Katie by: Following her on Instagram or LinkedIn Check out her website for speaking & workshop programs on storytelling at KatieQuesada.com Dive into her online program, Story School, here. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.      
9/11/202433 minutes, 34 seconds
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How to Get Better, Faster

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! What can you do to speed up the process of improvement? It's not a shortcut or a hack, but it is a proven two-step method that will help you get better faster. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.      
9/9/20249 minutes, 8 seconds
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Embrace Your Inner REBEL with Graham Cochrane

Grab our BRAND NEW Go Against the Grain release HERE & save 15% with code PODCAST at checkout! Graham Cochrane is a 7-figure entrepreneur, TEDx and keynote speaker, and bestselling author of How To Get Paid For What You Know and Rebel: Find Yourself by Not Following The Crowd. He joins today's episode to discuss the idea of rebellion and how standing out is the way to live in your purpose as a leader. Order Graham's new book REBEL here. To be qualified for the book giveaway contest September 4-11, be sure to:Leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choiceEmail us a screenshot of the review to [email protected] follow Graham on either Instagram @TheGrahamCochrane or LinkedIn here. ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
9/4/202439 minutes, 42 seconds
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Embrace Your Inner REBEL with Graham Cochrane

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Grab our BRAND NEW Go Against the Grain release HERE & save 15% with code PODCAST at checkout!Graham Cochrane is a 7-figure entrepreneur, TEDx and keynote speaker, and bestselling author of How To Get Paid For What You Know and Rebel: Find Yourself by Not Following The Crowd. He joins today's episode to discuss the idea of rebellion and how standing out is the way to live in your purpose as a leader.Order Graham's new book REBEL here.To be qualified for the book giveaway contest September 4-11, be sure to: Leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice Email us a screenshot of the review to [email protected] AND follow Graham on either Instagram @TheGrahamCochrane or LinkedIn here.  ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.  
9/4/202439 minutes, 41 seconds
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Turn PRO as a Leader

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1!   Why a shift in thinking - and looking at yourself as a PRO - could be what elevates the outcomes you start producing. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.  
9/2/202416 minutes, 31 seconds
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What do Baseball Cards Have to Do with Confidence

Collecting baseball cards is a good lesson for collecting confidence. Learn why and how you can start building your collection this week.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
8/28/202420 minutes, 16 seconds
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What Do Baseball Cards Have to Do With Confidence?

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Collecting baseball cards is a good lesson for collecting confidence. Learn why and how you can start building your collection this week. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.    
8/28/202420 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Plan You Start With

How to relieve yourself of having the perfect plan to get started after that goal or career pivot.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
8/26/20243 minutes, 47 seconds
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The Plan You Start With

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! How to relieve yourself of having the perfect plan to get started after that goal or career pivot. ___________________ Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.  
8/26/20243 minutes, 46 seconds
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Overcoming Adversity and Addiction: Erik Allen’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption

Podcaster Erik Allen shares his journey from a turbulent childhood to becoming a leading show for entrepreneurs. Erik's story isn't just about overcoming adversity; it's about implementing strategic, actionable steps to shape a better future. In our conversation, Erik shares his practical blueprint for resilience, leadership, and personal growth.Connect with Erik on Instagram here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
8/21/202429 minutes, 51 seconds
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Overcoming Adversity and Addiction: Erik Allen’s Journey from Rock Bottom to Redemption

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! Podcaster Erik Allen shares his journey from a turbulent childhood to becoming a leading show for entrepreneurs. Erik's story isn't just about overcoming adversity; it's about implementing strategic, actionable steps to shape a better future. In our conversation, Erik shares his practical blueprint for resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Connect with Erik on Instagram here. ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.  
8/21/202429 minutes, 51 seconds
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Declare It Then Dominate It

What would your organization look like if you started a "Declaration Day" tradition today?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
8/19/20245 minutes, 17 seconds
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Declare It Then Dominate It

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat at the 2024 Strive to Impact Conference on November 1! What would your organization look like if you started a "Declaration Day" tradition today? ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.  
8/19/20245 minutes, 17 seconds
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The New Whole30 with Melissa Urban

Whole30 co-founder and current CEO Melissa Urban joins today's episode to discuss boundaries, nutrition, and her newest book, The New Whole30.Connect with Whole30 team on Instagram here or visit their website here. Order Melissa's book, The New Whole30, here.Jake mentioned two podcast interviews Melissa did on the show. They are:How I Built This (with Guy Raz) - linkSet Better Boundaries (with Liz Moody) - link___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
8/14/202433 minutes, 28 seconds
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The New Whole30 with Melissa Urban

Whole30 co-founder and current CEO Melissa Urban joins today's episode to discuss boundaries, nutrition, and her newest book, The New Whole30. Connect with Whole30 team on Instagram here or visit their website here. Order Melissa's book, The New Whole30, here. Jake mentioned two podcast interviews Melissa did on the show. They are: How I Built This (with Guy Raz) - link Set Better Boundaries (with Liz Moody) - link ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE  
8/14/202433 minutes, 28 seconds
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This Is When You Can't Preach Leadership

There's one specific point in your career that you can't preach leadership. Unfortunately most people fail to realize when this moment is.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
8/12/20247 minutes, 8 seconds
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This Is When You Can't Preach Leadership

There's one specific point in your career that you can't preach leadership. Unfortunately most people fail to realize when this moment is.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
8/12/20247 minutes, 8 seconds
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Move or Die with Super Bowl Winning Strength Coach Chris Carlisle

Chris Carlisle was a football strength coach, winning championships in both the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and NCAA with the USC Trojans. In today's episode, Chris shares takeaways from his book, Move or Die, and the three things that can get in our way of growth and success if we let them.Connect with Chris on his website here.Order Chris' book, Move or Die, here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
8/7/202436 minutes, 37 seconds
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Move or Die with Super Bowl Winning Strength Coach Chris Carlisle

Chris Carlisle was a football strength coach, winning championships in both the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and NCAA with the USC Trojans. In today's episode, Chris shares takeaways from his book, Move or Die, and the three things that can get in our way of growth and success if we let them.Connect with Chris on his website here.Order Chris' book, Move or Die, here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
8/7/202436 minutes, 37 seconds
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Leave Pebbles for Your Team

Take a page from Penguins this week to help build connection & trust with your team so they're more open to coaching feedback throughout the year.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
8/5/20245 minutes, 16 seconds
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Leave Pebbles for Your Team

Take a page from Penguins this week to help build connection & trust with your team so they're more open to coaching feedback throughout the year.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
8/5/20245 minutes, 16 seconds
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Leading with Confidence (and How to Close the Gap When You Lack It) with Kelli Thompson

Kelli Thompson is an award-winning leadership and executive coach and the author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck. In Kelli’s two-decade career leading teams in primarily male-dominated industries, she received industry awards for her ability to build programs that cultivated the pipeline of future leaders. She has coached and trained thousands of women leaders to lead with more clarity and confidence through her no BS, yet highly compassionate approach.Kelli joins today's episode to dive into confidence, leading with confidence, and how to close the gap when we lack it.Connect with Kelli on LinkedIn here and her website here. Order Kelli's book, Closing the Confidence Gap, here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/31/202429 minutes, 39 seconds
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Leading with Confidence (and How to Close the Gap When You Lack It) with Kelli Thompson

Kelli Thompson is an award-winning leadership and executive coach and the author of Closing The Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your Potential & Your Paycheck. In Kelli’s two-decade career leading teams in primarily male-dominated industries, she received industry awards for her ability to build programs that cultivated the pipeline of future leaders. She has coached and trained thousands of women leaders to lead with more clarity and confidence through her no BS, yet highly compassionate approach.Kelli joins today's episode to dive into confidence, leading with confidence, and how to close the gap when we lack it.Connect with Kelli on LinkedIn here and her website here. Order Kelli's book, Closing the Confidence Gap, here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/31/202429 minutes, 39 seconds
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Are You Being a Selfish Leader?

This isn't about taking care of yourself (that's selfless), but instead one way that leaders can damage their team by choosing to be selfish instead of do this one thing.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/29/20248 minutes, 39 seconds
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Are You Being a Selfish Leader?

This isn't about taking care of yourself (that's selfless), but instead one way that leaders can damage their team by choosing to be selfish instead of do this one thing.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/29/20248 minutes, 39 seconds
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The Seismic Shift in Leadership with Michelle Johnston

Executive coach and university professor Dr. Michelle Johnston joins today's show to discuss her new book and the power of connection within leadership and today's hybrid world. Learn insights into how to better cultivate connection with yourself and your team and why it's crucial to not only our professional success, but our personal health.Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn here & listen to her podcast here. Order Michelle's book, The Seismic Shift In Leadership: How To Thrive In A New Era Of Connection, here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/24/202428 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Seismic Shift in Leadership with Michelle Johnston

Executive coach and university professor Dr. Michelle Johnston joins today's show to discuss her new book and the power of connection within leadership and today's hybrid world. Learn insights into how to better cultivate connection with yourself and your team and why it's crucial to not only our professional success, but our personal health.Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn here & listen to her podcast here. Order Michelle's book, The Seismic Shift In Leadership: How To Thrive In A New Era Of Connection, here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/24/202428 minutes, 41 seconds
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Why Everything Changes When a Leader Does This

Once someone in a position of influence begins to intentionally do this one thing, it permeates throughout a culture and changes how well a team can collaborate toward a goal.Shop the BRAND NEW Summer Capsule featuring new shirts, performance clothes, and hats HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/22/20247 minutes, 26 seconds
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Why Everything Changes When a Leader Does This

Once someone in a position of influence begins to intentionally do this one thing, it permeates throughout a culture and changes how well a team can collaborate toward a goal.Shop the BRAND NEW Summer Capsule featuring new shirts, performance clothes, and hats HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/22/20247 minutes, 26 seconds
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The Power of Mentoring Relationships with Andy Lopata

Six-time author and professional speaker Andy Lopata joins today's show to discuss the power of mentoring for both the mentor and mentee. Lopata is an acclaimed professional relationships strategist, who has worked with global clients including Paypal, GlaxoSmithKline and Brother.Connect with Andy on LinkedIn here.Order Andy & Ruth Gotian's new book, The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/17/202433 minutes, 40 seconds
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The Power of Mentoring Relationships with Andy Lopata

Six-time author and professional speaker Andy Lopata joins today's show to discuss the power of mentoring for both the mentor and mentee. Lopata is an acclaimed professional relationships strategist, who has worked with global clients including Paypal, GlaxoSmithKline and Brother.Connect with Andy on LinkedIn here.Order Andy & Ruth Gotian's new book, The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/17/202433 minutes, 40 seconds
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How to Use Failures to Build You Instead of Break You

Learn from research on how to leverage failures to fuel your motivation to improve instead of allowing it to encourage you to quit.Shop the BRAND NEW Summer Capsule featuring new shirts, performance clothes, and hats HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/15/20249 minutes, 33 seconds
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How to Use Failures to Build You Instead of Break You

Learn from research on how to leverage failures to fuel your motivation to improve instead of allowing it to encourage you to quit.Shop the BRAND NEW Summer Capsule featuring new shirts, performance clothes, and hats HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/15/20249 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Power of a Company's Story for Attracting Talent with Rachel Kennedy

LinkedIn branding coach and speaker Rachel Kennedy joins today's show to discuss how cultures can grow by empowering their employees to build out their personal brands & tell more stories of the "get and give."Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn here and her website here. ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/10/202427 minutes, 15 seconds
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The Power of a Company's Story for Attracting Talent with Rachel Kennedy

LinkedIn branding coach and speaker Rachel Kennedy joins today's show to discuss how cultures can grow by empowering their employees to build out their personal brands & tell more stories of the "get and give."Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn here and her website here. ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/10/202427 minutes, 15 seconds
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Just Do Your Job

Leaning on the Bill Belichek coaching philosophy of "do your job," what does that look like for leaders today, and why is it more than just what our job description says?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/8/20247 minutes, 14 seconds
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Just Do Your Job

Leaning on the Bill Belichek coaching philosophy of "do your job," what does that look like for leaders today, and why is it more than just what our job description says?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/8/20247 minutes, 14 seconds
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If I Could Have One Birthday Wish, It Would Be This (For You)

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7/5/20245 minutes, 23 seconds
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If I Could Have One Birthday Wish, It Would Be This (For You)

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7/5/20245 minutes, 23 seconds
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Fight for Your Independence (From These Thoughts)

In the spirit of Independence Day, learn steps to reclaim your freedom from tyranneous internal stories & limiting beliefs.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/3/202413 minutes, 57 seconds
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Fight for Your Independence (From These Thoughts)

In the spirit of Independence Day, learn steps to reclaim your freedom from tyranneous internal stories & limiting beliefs.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/3/202413 minutes, 57 seconds
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Fighting Shame to Find Growth

Learn why instead of hiding our setbacks, we should face the shame and obstacle in order to better overcome them.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/1/202410 minutes, 2 seconds
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Fighting Shame to Find Growth

Learn why instead of hiding our setbacks, we should face the shame and obstacle in order to better overcome them.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
7/1/202410 minutes, 2 seconds
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Push the Sled with DJ Hillier

Mental performance coach DJ Hillier joins today's episode to talk mindset and the release of his new book, Push the Sled.Connect with DJ on Instagram here.Order DJ's book Push the Sled here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/26/202445 minutes, 22 seconds
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Push the Sled with DJ Hillier

Mental performance coach DJ Hillier joins today's episode to talk mindset and the release of his new book, Push the Sled.Connect with DJ on Instagram here.Order DJ's book Push the Sled here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/26/202445 minutes, 22 seconds
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Filling Silence with Not-So-Good Things

When we don’t communicate consistently, we can run into the problems of negativity and doubt filling the silence for our teams.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/24/20247 minutes, 59 seconds
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Filling Silence with Not-So-Good Things

When we don’t communicate consistently, we can run into the problems of negativity and doubt filling the silence for our teams.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/24/20247 minutes, 59 seconds
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Say Less, Get More with Negotiation Expert & Author Fotini Iconomopoulos

Take Fotini's FREE quiz for insights here.Negotiation expert and author of Say Less, Get More Fotini Iconomopoulos on how to improve our ask for what we want. We discuss her upbringing as first-generation Canadian in a "Big Fat Greek Wedding" family, how challenges in her personal & professional life led her to start advocating for herself (and the work she does now), and how each of us as leaders can start negotiating better to find win-wins in work & life. Connect with Fotini on LinkedIn here or her website here. Order Fotini's book Say Less, Get More here. ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/19/202446 minutes, 12 seconds
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Say Less, Get More with Negotiation Expert & Author Fotini Iconomopoulos

Take Fotini's FREE quiz for insights here.Negotiation expert and author of Say Less, Get More Fotini Iconomopoulos on how to improve our ask for what we want. We discuss her upbringing as first-generation Canadian in a "Big Fat Greek Wedding" family, how challenges in her personal & professional life led her to start advocating for herself (and the work she does now), and how each of us as leaders can start negotiating better to find win-wins in work & life. Connect with Fotini on LinkedIn here or her website here. Order Fotini's book Say Less, Get More here. ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/19/202446 minutes, 12 seconds
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How Well Do You Know Your People?

If you were given a test on your 200 team members, how well would you you do? This is a lesson on relational deposits and a great culture because, as leaders, it's important to remember that we can't influence our people if we don't know them.Grab your copy of Lead Better now here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/17/20249 minutes, 48 seconds
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How Well Do You Know Your People?

If you were given a test on your 200 team members, how well would you you do? This is a lesson on relational deposits and a great culture because, as leaders, it's important to remember that we can't influence our people if we don't know them.Grab your copy of Lead Better now here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/17/20249 minutes, 48 seconds
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What Happens If You Stop After a Setback?

Hear this powerful story from a comedy legend and what it's imperative to not quit after one failure.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/14/20248 minutes, 57 seconds
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What Happens If You Stop After a Setback?

Hear this powerful story from a comedy legend and what it's imperative to not quit after one failure.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/14/20248 minutes, 57 seconds
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Tips for Leading Teams in Multiple Locations with Civitas Senior Living's Anthony Ormsbee-Hale

Civitas Senior Living's Senior VP of Strategic Operations Anthony Ormsbee-Hale joins today show to discuss tips for leading teams in multiple locations. As a senior VP of a senior care / assisted living team, we discuss how he and the executive team ensure values are lived out to the standards of excellence when you can't physically see the team every day.Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn here.Learn more about Civitas Senior Living here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/12/202414 minutes, 13 seconds
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Tips for Leading Teams in Multiple Locations with Civitas Senior Living's Anthony Ormsbee-Hale

Civitas Senior Living's Senior VP of Strategic Operations Anthony Ormsbee-Hale joins today show to discuss tips for leading teams in multiple locations. As a senior VP of a senior care / assisted living team, we discuss how he and the executive team ensure values are lived out to the standards of excellence when you can't physically see the team every day.Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn here.Learn more about Civitas Senior Living here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/12/202414 minutes, 13 seconds
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Leaving Something in the Tank

Why 'leaving something in the tank' is actually just preparing your excuse ahead of time.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/10/20246 minutes, 35 seconds
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Leaving Something in the Tank

Why 'leaving something in the tank' is actually just preparing your excuse ahead of time.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/10/20246 minutes, 35 seconds
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Heading into Work with Optimistic Wonder with Nobel Prize winner Dr. Bob Lefkowitz

Order Dr. Bob Lefkowitz's book here.2012 Nobel Prize winner and Professor of Medicine and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke University Dr. Bob Lefkowitz joins this week's show to discuss the importance of loving the work over awards, entering each work day with optimism, and the power of mentoring. Learn more about Dr. Lefkowitz's work here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE!
6/5/202431 minutes, 44 seconds
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Heading into Work with Optimistic Wonder with Nobel Prize winner Dr. Bob Lefkowitz

Order Dr. Bob Lefkowitz's book here.2012 Nobel Prize winner and Professor of Medicine and Professor of Biochemistry and Chemistry at Duke University Dr. Bob Lefkowitz joins this week's show to discuss the importance of loving the work over awards, entering each work day with optimism, and the power of mentoring. Learn more about Dr. Lefkowitz's work here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE!
6/5/202431 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Power of a Leader's Words

The power of the words we use has more potential than most people understand. Leverage this power as a leader to grow your influence.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/3/202413 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Power of a Leader's Words

The power of the words we use has more potential than most people understand. Leverage this power as a leader to grow your influence.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
6/3/202413 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Story Needs a Struggle

Every great story needs a struggle - finish May with some encouragement on how to reframe the setbacks into something much more productive.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/31/202415 minutes, 51 seconds
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The Story Needs a Struggle

Every great story needs a struggle - finish May with some encouragement on how to reframe the setbacks into something much more productive.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/31/202415 minutes, 51 seconds
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Being a Competitive Athlete While Building a Professional Career with HYROX Ambassador Alex Shabo

Realtor & HYROX ambassador Alex Shabo joins the podcast to discuss how she balances her athletic love with growing her professional career. We discuss vulnerability & community, the importance of pushing yourself consistently and creating non-negotiables in your schedule.Sign up for Alex's newsletter Hybrid Letter here. Connect with Alex on Instagram here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/29/202436 minutes, 36 seconds
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Being a Competitive Athlete While Building a Professional Career with HYROX Ambassador Alex Shabo

Realtor & HYROX ambassador Alex Shabo joins the podcast to discuss how she balances her athletic love with growing her professional career. We discuss vulnerability & community, the importance of pushing yourself consistently and creating non-negotiables in your schedule.Sign up for Alex's newsletter Hybrid Letter here. Connect with Alex on Instagram here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/29/202436 minutes, 36 seconds
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One Choice That Separates Great Careers from Average Ones

It's not enough to learn about your blind spots - great careers are determined by those who act upon their knowledge. ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/27/202413 minutes, 40 seconds
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One Choice That Separates Great Careers from Average Ones

It's not enough to learn about your blind spots - great careers are determined by those who act upon their knowledge. ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/27/202413 minutes, 40 seconds
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Being Purposeful & Intentional with Your Team's Culture with Angie McGilvrey of APEX Physical Therapy

Grab YOUR copy of 'PT Runs Free' on Amazon here.APEX Physical Therapy's co-founder Angie McGilvrey joins the show to discuss the importance of integrating your purpose & values into your culture, how to make those two vital foundations stick, and what she does as a small business owner of multiple locations to empower her leadership team to step up. Learn more about APEX Physical Therapy here.Connect with APEX team on Instagram here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/22/202438 minutes, 28 seconds
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Being Purposeful & Intentional with Your Team's Culture with Angie McGilvrey of APEX Physical Therapy

Grab YOUR copy of 'PT Runs Free' on Amazon here.APEX Physical Therapy's co-founder Angie McGilvrey joins the show to discuss the importance of integrating your purpose & values into your culture, how to make those two vital foundations stick, and what she does as a small business owner of multiple locations to empower her leadership team to step up. Learn more about APEX Physical Therapy here.Connect with APEX team on Instagram here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/22/202438 minutes, 28 seconds
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What If You Changed the Focus of the Game You're Playing?

What if you stopped trying to win just this week - and started making choices to win the next 5 years? How would that impact your grit, relationships, and growth?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/20/20248 minutes, 6 seconds
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What If You Changed the Focus of the Game You're Playing?

What if you stopped trying to win just this week - and started making choices to win the next 5 years? How would that impact your grit, relationships, and growth?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/20/20248 minutes, 6 seconds
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Building a Great Life Now vs. Waiting Until You Get *There* with Steve Riley of Atticus Advantage

Atticus Advantage partner Steve Riley joins the show to discuss the importance of building a great life while you're building an impactful career instead of falling into the trap of 'there.' He shares his own story of struggle with this as well as what lessons he's learned from working with the top 1% of legal practice owners - and how all leaders can apply those lessons to their work. Learn more about Atticus Advantage's coaching programs here.Connect with Steve on LinkedIn here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/15/202436 minutes, 24 seconds
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Building a Great Life Now vs. Waiting Until You Get *There* with Steve Riley of Atticus Advantage

Atticus Advantage partner Steve Riley joins the show to discuss the importance of building a great life while you're building an impactful career instead of falling into the trap of 'there.' He shares his own story of struggle with this as well as what lessons he's learned from working with the top 1% of legal practice owners - and how all leaders can apply those lessons to their work. Learn more about Atticus Advantage's coaching programs here.Connect with Steve on LinkedIn here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/15/202436 minutes, 24 seconds
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How to Use Sundays to Set Up a Winning Week

Learn the 10-minute ritual Jake does every Sunday to set up wins during his upcoming week.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/13/20249 minutes, 28 seconds
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How to Use Sundays to Set Up a Winning Week

Learn the 10-minute ritual Jake does every Sunday to set up wins during his upcoming week.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/13/20249 minutes, 28 seconds
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Olympic Gold Medalist Caryn Davies on Gratitude, Performance, & the Boring Work

Grab the new Manifesto / Strong Sailor drops here!Three-time Olympic medalist and recipient of the 2023 Thomas Keller Medal (lifetime achievement in rowing) Caryn Davies joins the show to discuss her Olympic career, high-performance mindset, and how she leveraged gratitude over fear in her performance.Connect with Caryn on LinkedIn here.Learn more about her Boston-area legal practice and team here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/8/202442 minutes, 56 seconds
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Olympic Gold Medalist Caryn Davies on Gratitude, Performance, & the Boring Work

Grab the new Manifesto / Strong Sailor drops here!Three-time Olympic medalist and recipient of the 2023 Thomas Keller Medal (lifetime achievement in rowing) Caryn Davies joins the show to discuss her Olympic career, high-performance mindset, and how she leveraged gratitude over fear in her performance.Connect with Caryn on LinkedIn here.Learn more about her Boston-area legal practice and team here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/8/202442 minutes, 56 seconds
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One Reason to Give Yourself Grace

One of the hardest things a high performer can do is give themselves grace for a mistake - but here's why you should and how learning to can help you ultimately perform better in the long-run.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/6/20249 minutes
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One Reason to Give Yourself Grace

One of the hardest things a high performer can do is give themselves grace for a mistake - but here's why you should and how learning to can help you ultimately perform better in the long-run.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
5/6/20249 minutes
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A Massive Key to Being a High Performance with Dr. Ruth Gotian

Jake sits down with high-performance thought leader Dr. Ruth Gotian to discuss key findings with high performance in the workplace, including motivation, rewards, and the power of mentorship.Connect with Dr. Ruth Gotian on LinkedIn here & order her newest book, Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, here.Order the Manifesto 3.0 shirt early here!Join the FREE May Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
5/1/202434 minutes, 30 seconds
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A Massive Key to Being a High Performance with Dr. Ruth Gotian

Jake sits down with high-performance thought leader Dr. Ruth Gotian to discuss key findings with high performance in the workplace, including motivation, rewards, and the power of mentorship.Connect with Dr. Ruth Gotian on LinkedIn here & order her newest book, Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, here.Order the Manifesto 3.0 shirt early here!Join the FREE May Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
5/1/202434 minutes, 30 seconds
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An Exercise to Being More Productive

Inspired by a coaching conversation, try this four-step method to improve your productivity on priorities.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
4/29/20247 minutes, 41 seconds
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An Exercise to Being More Productive

Inspired by a coaching conversation, try this four-step method to improve your productivity on priorities.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
4/29/20247 minutes, 41 seconds
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The Horseshoe Relationship of Confidence & Imposter Syndrome with Rocky Garza

Coach Rocky Garza is focused on helping people 'kill doubt & build confidence.' In today's episode, he and Jake discuss the challenges of his childhood, the work to break some of those habits developed, how they ultimately ended up started him down the path to helping achievers battle back against fear and imposter syndrome to lead more effectively.Learn more about Rocky's coaching programs here.Connect with Rocky on LinkedIn here & Instagram here. ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
4/24/202437 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Horseshoe Relationship of Confidence & Imposter Syndrome with Rocky Garza

Coach Rocky Garza is focused on helping people 'kill doubt & build confidence.' In today's episode, he and Jake discuss the challenges of his childhood, the work to break some of those habits developed, how they ultimately ended up started him down the path to helping achievers battle back against fear and imposter syndrome to lead more effectively.Learn more about Rocky's coaching programs here.Connect with Rocky on LinkedIn here & Instagram here. ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
4/24/202437 minutes, 31 seconds
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What is "Perfect" Costing You?

What progress do we end up costing ourselves by looking for 'perfect' in the current moment?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
4/22/20245 minutes, 57 seconds
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What is "Perfect" Costing You?

What progress do we end up costing ourselves by looking for 'perfect' in the current moment?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
4/22/20245 minutes, 57 seconds
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[HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT] Dealing with Insecurity as a Leader with Tyler Dickerhoof

Click here to buy your ticket for Tyler's event where you can see me AND John Maxwell speaking!Impact Driven Leader's founder and leadership coach Tyler Dickerhoof joins today's show to talk about a leader's biggest challenge and how to work through the discomfort to make your biggest impact.Learn more about Tyler's coaching program here.Connect with Tyler on Instagram here.Mentioned in the episode:The Andrew Schulz Flagrant podcast episode with JJ Redick here.Book: The Twin Thieves How Great Leaders Build Great Teams by Lucas Jadin here.Book: The Culture System by J.P. Nerbun here.J.P.'s appearance on the Compete Every Day podcast here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
4/17/202451 minutes, 2 seconds
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[HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT] Dealing with Insecurity as a Leader with Tyler Dickerhoof

Click here to buy your ticket for Tyler's event where you can see me AND John Maxwell speaking!Impact Driven Leader's founder and leadership coach Tyler Dickerhoof joins today's show to talk about a leader's biggest challenge and how to work through the discomfort to make your biggest impact.Learn more about Tyler's coaching program here.Connect with Tyler on Instagram here.Mentioned in the episode:The Andrew Schulz Flagrant podcast episode with JJ Redick here.Book: The Twin Thieves How Great Leaders Build Great Teams by Lucas Jadin here.Book: The Culture System by J.P. Nerbun here.J.P.'s appearance on the Compete Every Day podcast here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
4/17/202451 minutes, 2 seconds
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A Fun Exercise for Dealing with That (annoying, frustrating, etc) Coworker

What is a leader supposed to do when dealing with *that* coworker or direct report? You could complain... but that would be doing what most people do. Do better and try today's activity.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
4/15/20246 minutes, 8 seconds
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A Fun Exercise for Dealing with That (annoying, frustrating, etc) Coworker

What is a leader supposed to do when dealing with *that* coworker or direct report? You could complain... but that would be doing what most people do. Do better and try today's activity.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
4/15/20246 minutes, 8 seconds
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When You Lack Your Best

How should you respond when you wake up and realize, 'I don't have my best today.'___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
4/10/20246 minutes, 29 seconds
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When You Lack Your Best

How should you respond when you wake up and realize, 'I don't have my best today.'___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE
4/10/20246 minutes, 29 seconds
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Are You Learning from Both Directions?

Be careful to make sure you're not solely focused on learning from the people ahead of you...Grab the NEW 'Make Life Count' design here. Save 15% with code PODCAST at checkout!___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
4/8/20246 minutes, 37 seconds
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Are You Learning from Both Directions?

Be careful to make sure you're not solely focused on learning from the people ahead of you...Grab the NEW 'Make Life Count' design here. Save 15% with code PODCAST at checkout!___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
4/8/20246 minutes, 37 seconds
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Are You Surrounded by Cheerleaders or Coaches?

What do the people surrounding you sound like?Grab the NEW 'Make Life Count' design here. Save 15% with code PODCAST at checkout!___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
4/3/202410 minutes, 6 seconds
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Are You Surrounded by Cheerleaders or Coaches?

What do the people surrounding you sound like?Grab the NEW 'Make Life Count' design here. Save 15% with code PODCAST at checkout!___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
4/3/202410 minutes, 6 seconds
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One Way to Replace the Limiting Beliefs Limiting You

How do you start to reprogram limiting beliefs that are limiting you?Join the FREE April Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
4/1/202412 minutes, 12 seconds
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One Way to Replace the Limiting Beliefs Limiting You

How do you start to reprogram limiting beliefs that are limiting you?Join the FREE April Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
4/1/202412 minutes, 12 seconds
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A Different Way to Encourage Confidence in Yourself

Jake shares strategies to encourage himself during challenging moments and how each of us can implement the same strategy for whatever situation we face.Join the FREE April Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/27/20249 minutes, 11 seconds
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A Different Way to Encourage Confidence in Yourself

Jake shares strategies to encourage himself during challenging moments and how each of us can implement the same strategy for whatever situation we face.Join the FREE April Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/27/20249 minutes, 11 seconds
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What's In Your Mental Carry-On?

What are you packing in your mental carry-on to be able to pull out when you need it?Listen to this past episode referenced with Lauren Rantala here.Join the FREE April Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/25/202410 minutes, 5 seconds
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What's In Your Mental Carry-On?

What are you packing in your mental carry-on to be able to pull out when you need it?Listen to this past episode referenced with Lauren Rantala here.Join the FREE April Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/25/202410 minutes, 5 seconds
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An Inspiring Story of Resilience with Michael Bednarz

Compete Every Day community member Mike Bednarz shares his near-death experience in 2023 and how he's approached the long, painful road back with a Competitor Mindset.Follow Mike's journey on Instagram here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/20/202432 minutes, 8 seconds
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An Inspiring Story of Resilience with Michael Bednarz

Compete Every Day community member Mike Bednarz shares his near-death experience in 2023 and how he's approached the long, painful road back with a Competitor Mindset.Follow Mike's journey on Instagram here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/20/202432 minutes, 8 seconds
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Four Underrated Skills that Will Make You a Better Leader

Learn four underrated skills that will make you a better leader and take on Jake's challenge to actively work on one of them this next quarter.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/18/20246 minutes, 49 seconds
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Four Underrated Skills that Will Make You a Better Leader

Learn four underrated skills that will make you a better leader and take on Jake's challenge to actively work on one of them this next quarter.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/18/20246 minutes, 49 seconds
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Flex Your Courage Muscle

Building your confidence requires that you flex this more often.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/13/20243 minutes, 30 seconds
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Flex Your Courage Muscle

Building your confidence requires that you flex this more often.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/13/20243 minutes, 30 seconds
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Discomfort Done Beats Comfortable "Wish I Had"

This is why you want to make a choice that most people won't.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/11/20242 minutes, 57 seconds
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Discomfort Done Beats Comfortable "Wish I Had"

This is why you want to make a choice that most people won't.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/11/20242 minutes, 57 seconds
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Building a Strong Culture Virtually with Grant Baldwin

Grant Baldwin is an entrepreneur and founder of The Speaker Lab. Today we discuss the challenges of building culture in an all-virtual organization, and what Grant has done to build an intentional culture while scaling this multimillion-dollar business. Learn more about The Speaker Lab and their programs here.Grab Grant's book, The Successful Speaker, on Amazon here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/6/202443 minutes, 15 seconds
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Building a Strong Culture Virtually with Grant Baldwin

Grant Baldwin is an entrepreneur and founder of The Speaker Lab. Today we discuss the challenges of building culture in an all-virtual organization, and what Grant has done to build an intentional culture while scaling this multimillion-dollar business. Learn more about The Speaker Lab and their programs here.Grab Grant's book, The Successful Speaker, on Amazon here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/6/202443 minutes, 15 seconds
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What If I Can't Change the Culture?

What's a leader supposed to do if they can't change the entire culture from their position in the organizational chart?Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/4/20244 minutes, 28 seconds
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What If I Can't Change the Culture?

What's a leader supposed to do if they can't change the entire culture from their position in the organizational chart?Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/4/20244 minutes, 28 seconds
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Why You Need to Bet On Yourself

Learn four vital reasons why you should bet on yourself in your career. Check out the inspiration for today's episode here.Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/1/202412 minutes, 44 seconds
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Why You Need to Bet On Yourself

Learn four vital reasons why you should bet on yourself in your career. Check out the inspiration for today's episode here.Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
3/1/202412 minutes, 44 seconds
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Why It's Important to Celebrate Small Wins

Don't overlook the importance of celebrating even your smallest steps forward.Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/28/20246 minutes, 38 seconds
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Why It's Important to Celebrate Small Wins

Don't overlook the importance of celebrating even your smallest steps forward.Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/28/20246 minutes, 38 seconds
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Do You Throw It In or Try Again?

Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE.Are you building the habit of throwing in the towel or trying again when you get off-track? ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/26/20247 minutes, 10 seconds
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Do You Throw It In or Try Again?

Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE.Are you building the habit of throwing in the towel or trying again when you get off-track? ___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/26/20247 minutes, 10 seconds
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What If I Don't Believe I'm Good Enough?

Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE.What do you do when you lack the confidence that you're even capable of reaching that goal?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/23/202421 minutes, 2 seconds
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What If I Don't Believe I'm Good Enough?

Join the FREE March Challenge with Jake HERE.What do you do when you lack the confidence that you're even capable of reaching that goal?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/23/202421 minutes, 2 seconds
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Creating Your Culture's System with JP Nerburn

Author and sports' coaches' coach J.P. Nerburn joins the show to discuss his book The Culture System and ideas for improving your team's culture and instilling larger impact on your people.Grab JP's books on his website here.Connect with JP on Twitter here.  Want even MORE? Grab JP's FREE course on  here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/21/202427 minutes, 33 seconds
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Creating Your Culture's System with JP Nerburn

Author and sports' coaches' coach J.P. Nerburn joins the show to discuss his book The Culture System and ideas for improving your team's culture and instilling larger impact on your people.Grab JP's books on his website here.Connect with JP on Twitter here.  Want even MORE? Grab JP's FREE course on  here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/21/202427 minutes, 33 seconds
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Leaders Who Want to Be Great Crave This

Most people avoid getting truthful (sometimes negative) feedback, because of how it makes them feel. Leaders have to separate the feedback of what they do from the facts of who they are - so they can leverage feedback to get better.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/19/20247 minutes, 10 seconds
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Leaders Who Want to Be Great Crave This

Most people avoid getting truthful (sometimes negative) feedback, because of how it makes them feel. Leaders have to separate the feedback of what they do from the facts of who they are - so they can leverage feedback to get better.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/19/20247 minutes, 10 seconds
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Reframing Discomfort Instead of Running From It

Our relationship with discomfort - and our ability to reframe how we see it - is vital to our relationship with growth and success.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/16/20241 minute, 39 seconds
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Reframing Discomfort Instead of Running From It

Our relationship with discomfort - and our ability to reframe how we see it - is vital to our relationship with growth and success.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/16/20241 minute, 39 seconds
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Getting More out of Your Day with 3.3 Author John Briggs

Author & small business owner John Briggs returns to the podcast to discuss his newest book, The 3.3 Rule for better controlling your focus, and how we can squeeze more productivity out of less working hours. Grab John's book The 3.3 Rule here.Follow John on LinkedIn here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/14/202431 minutes, 38 seconds
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Getting More out of Your Day with 3.3 Author John Briggs

Author & small business owner John Briggs returns to the podcast to discuss his newest book, The 3.3 Rule for better controlling your focus, and how we can squeeze more productivity out of less working hours. Grab John's book The 3.3 Rule here.Follow John on LinkedIn here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/14/202431 minutes, 38 seconds
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My Advice to a Women's College Basketball Team - And You

Sit in on the words of encouragement I gave recently to a college basketball team and how that same advice can help you as you step into work and life today.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/12/20246 minutes, 21 seconds
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My Advice to a Women's College Basketball Team - And You

Sit in on the words of encouragement I gave recently to a college basketball team and how that same advice can help you as you step into work and life today.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/12/20246 minutes, 21 seconds
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Excellence Isn't Common

Excellence isn't common, so why do we try so hard to blend in with society when society isn't achieving excellent outcomes?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/8/20247 minutes, 10 seconds
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Excellence Isn't Common

Excellence isn't common, so why do we try so hard to blend in with society when society isn't achieving excellent outcomes?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/8/20247 minutes, 10 seconds
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Is This Getting in the Way of Your Growth as a Leader?

Take a page from this research project featuring CEOs, MBA students, lawyers, and more against.... kindergarteners. Guess who won?It's not who you think - and what this lesson can teach about improvement.Join the FREE February Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/5/20244 minutes, 57 seconds
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Is This Getting in the Way of Your Growth as a Leader?

Take a page from this research project featuring CEOs, MBA students, lawyers, and more against.... kindergarteners. Guess who won?It's not who you think - and what this lesson can teach about improvement.Join the FREE February Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/5/20244 minutes, 57 seconds
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Success is the Byproduct, not the Destination

In today's episode, I dive into the importance of focusing on something other than success in order to actually reach it.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/2/20244 minutes, 35 seconds
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Success is the Byproduct, not the Destination

In today's episode, I dive into the importance of focusing on something other than success in order to actually reach it.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
2/2/20244 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Reason Why I Always Say "I'm Cheering For You"

There's a very special reason why I close every podcast and every social media post with the line, "I'm cheering for you." In this episode, I reveal why it's so important to me.Join the FREE February Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/31/20242 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Reason Why I Always Say "I'm Cheering For You"

There's a very special reason why I close every podcast and every social media post with the line, "I'm cheering for you." In this episode, I reveal why it's so important to me.Join the FREE February Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/31/20242 minutes, 58 seconds
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Is This Keeping You From Going?

Are we honest with ourselves to admit when it's FOPO that's stopping us from starting - and how can we reframe that mindset to reach our goals & realize no one that matters actually cares. Join the FREE February Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/29/20245 minutes, 16 seconds
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Is This Keeping You From Going?

Are we honest with ourselves to admit when it's FOPO that's stopping us from starting - and how can we reframe that mindset to reach our goals & realize no one that matters actually cares. Join the FREE February Challenge with Jake HERE.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/29/20245 minutes, 16 seconds
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Embracing the Boring (Nutrition) to Build Your Best Self with Justin Murphy

iCoach founder & nutritional coach Justin Murphy makes his second appearance on the show to discuss the importance of embracing the basics and small shifts to fit your lifestyle vs trying to change everything in your diet. We talk accountability, LEGO blocks, and the importance of consistency.Learn more about iCoach here.Sign up for the FREE CED February Challenge here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/24/202437 minutes, 39 seconds
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Embracing the Boring (Nutrition) to Build Your Best Self with Justin Murphy

iCoach founder & nutritional coach Justin Murphy makes his second appearance on the show to discuss the importance of embracing the basics and small shifts to fit your lifestyle vs trying to change everything in your diet. We talk accountability, LEGO blocks, and the importance of consistency.Learn more about iCoach here.Sign up for the FREE CED February Challenge here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/24/202437 minutes, 39 seconds
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One Thing a Leader Has to Do Consistently

It's vital when cultivating influence as a leader to continually keep your mind open to doing this on a consistent basis.Join the FREE February Challenge here!___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/22/20244 minutes, 55 seconds
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One Thing a Leader Has to Do Consistently

It's vital when cultivating influence as a leader to continually keep your mind open to doing this on a consistent basis.Join the FREE February Challenge here!___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/22/20244 minutes, 55 seconds
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Embracing "Just One" for Building Momentum

Could you get started if you saw it as "just one" step?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/19/20245 minutes, 49 seconds
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Embracing "Just One" for Building Momentum

Could you get started if you saw it as "just one" step?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/19/20245 minutes, 49 seconds
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A New Way to Deal with Crowded Gyms & Those "Resolution Chasers"

What if we stopped complaining about all of the new gym-goers (and resolution chasers) and started using it as an opportunity to encourage?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/17/20247 minutes, 10 seconds
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A New Way to Deal with Crowded Gyms & Those "Resolution Chasers"

What if we stopped complaining about all of the new gym-goers (and resolution chasers) and started using it as an opportunity to encourage?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/17/20247 minutes, 10 seconds
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Transforming Grumbles into Gratitude

Are your complaints something that someone else would gladly take? An encouraging conversation on the power of reframing our situations as leaders.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/15/202411 minutes, 42 seconds
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Transforming Grumbles into Gratitude

Are your complaints something that someone else would gladly take? An encouraging conversation on the power of reframing our situations as leaders.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/15/202411 minutes, 42 seconds
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Stop Shrinking This to Make Others Feel Comfortable

You're only hurting yourself when you shrink your goals to make other people feel comfortable about them.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/12/20242 minutes, 43 seconds
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Stop Shrinking This to Make Others Feel Comfortable

You're only hurting yourself when you shrink your goals to make other people feel comfortable about them.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/12/20242 minutes, 43 seconds
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Living Full After Hiding It All: A Former HYROX World Champion’s Journey to Overcome Adversity with Lauren Rantala

Warning: NSFW Language in this episode - but it's one you MUST listen to.2022 HYROX Doubles champion Lauren Rantala joins the show to discuss her journey to sobriety, the importance of gratitude & self-talk during competition, and why it's more important to get in the arena rather than sit on the sidelines.Key Links from the Show:Follow Lauren on Instagram here.Check out Lauren's hybrid coaching programming here.Jake's newest book, Lead Better Now, is available for preorder here & on Amazon Kindle here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/10/202442 minutes, 44 seconds
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Living Full After Hiding It All: A Former HYROX World Champion’s Journey to Overcome Adversity with Lauren Rantala

Warning: NSFW Language in this episode - but it's one you MUST listen to.2022 HYROX Doubles champion Lauren Rantala joins the show to discuss her journey to sobriety, the importance of gratitude & self-talk during competition, and why it's more important to get in the arena rather than sit on the sidelines.Key Links from the Show:Follow Lauren on Instagram here.Check out Lauren's hybrid coaching programming here.Jake's newest book, Lead Better Now, is available for preorder here & on Amazon Kindle here.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/10/202442 minutes, 44 seconds
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The Privilege of Influencing Others: Inspiring Courage Through Your Actions

Will your actions be a shining example or a stirring warning?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/8/20248 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Privilege of Influencing Others: Inspiring Courage Through Your Actions

Will your actions be a shining example or a stirring warning?___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/8/20248 minutes, 35 seconds
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It's Never Too Late (Yet) to Rewrite Your Story

Your time is ticking...but here's a reminder that it's not too late for you to get started.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/5/20246 minutes, 13 seconds
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It's Never Too Late (Yet) to Rewrite Your Story

Your time is ticking...but here's a reminder that it's not too late for you to get started.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/5/20246 minutes, 13 seconds
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No Quit Living Part 2 with Christopher J Wirth

Mental performance coach Christopher J Wirth joins the show to discuss actionable strategies for resetting after disappointment and refocusing on the "play of life" at hand.Key Links from the Show: Follow Christopher on Instagram here. Listen to his first interview back from 2020 here. Jake's newest book, Lead Better Now, is available for preorder here & on Amazon Kindle here.JOIN the FREE January Challenge with Jake here!___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/3/202430 minutes, 9 seconds
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No Quit Living Part 2 with Christopher J Wirth

Mental performance coach Christopher J Wirth joins the show to discuss actionable strategies for resetting after disappointment and refocusing on the "play of life" at hand.Key Links from the Show:Follow Christopher on Instagram here.Listen to his first interview back from 2020 here.Jake's newest book, Lead Better Now, is available for preorder here & on Amazon Kindle here.JOIN the FREE January Challenge with Jake here!___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/3/202430 minutes, 9 seconds
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You vs You: Maximize Performance and Pursue Greatness

Join the FREE January Challenge with Jake HERE.Be reminded that your competition this year - is with the person you were yesterday.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/1/20241 minute, 19 seconds
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You vs You: Maximize Performance and Pursue Greatness

Join the FREE January Challenge with Jake HERE.Be reminded that your competition this year - is with the person you were yesterday.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
1/1/20241 minute, 19 seconds
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Building Self-Belief: Using Visualization to Propel Yourself Toward Greatness

Be sure to join my FREE January Challenge starting soon by signing up here.A quick exercise to help you cast a vision for the new year and whom you want to become in it.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
12/29/202312 minutes, 36 seconds
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Building Self-Belief: Using Visualization to Propel Yourself Toward Greatness

Be sure to join my FREE January Challenge starting soon by signing up here.A quick exercise to help you cast a vision for the new year and whom you want to become in it.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
12/29/202312 minutes, 36 seconds
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Growth is Uncomfortable and Often Invisible

Join the FREE January Challenge with Jake HERE.You don't need to see progress to be consistently making it.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
12/27/20235 minutes, 14 seconds
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Growth is Uncomfortable and Often Invisible

Join the FREE January Challenge with Jake HERE.You don't need to see progress to be consistently making it.___________________Continue building your Competitor Mindset after today's episode by clicking HERE.
12/27/20235 minutes, 14 seconds