Best Pratik Patel Podcasts (2024)

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Advice I’d Love to Give Myself 15 Years Ago 36:06

1M ago36:06

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Episode Description:In this episode, I delve into my recent article, Advice I'd Love to Give Myself 15 Years Ago, inspired by conversations with young strength and conditioning interns. Join me as I discuss the article and add some personal commentary. Episode Highlights: Discussion of current advice I give interns How to embrace difficult times wi…

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10 Hard Truths for Strength and Conditioning Coaches 20:29

10M ago20:29

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In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing my recent article 10 Hard Truths for Coaching in the World of Athletics. This was an article I wrote off the backend of several conversations with young strength and conditioning interns. This show narrates the article while adding some author commentary. As a reminder, our Random Show…

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Workload Monitoring Strategies for Basketball 38:24

2y ago38:24

38:24

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing how we utilize Workload Monitoring across our basketball performance. We discuss weekly periodization models, basketball-specific movement metrics, acceleration vs. deceleration loads, and how you can take principles of wearable workload monitoring for basketball and apply it to your e…

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Isometrics within Athlete Evaluations & Performance Training 32:23

2y ago32:23

32:23

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing how we utilize Isometric Training across our performance benchmarking & testing, strength and conditioning programming, and several of the technologies we use to collect this information. If you've been interested in utilizing isometric testing in your pre-participation athlete profili…

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Mini-Episode: Updates from Colorful Colorado 24:18

2y ago24:18

24:18

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing some of the new things we're doing around University of Colorado Boulder. It's been some time since I've been behind the microphone and I'm just dusting off the thing. We talk about some of the new technologies we're utilizing within our athletic department, some of the new pre-partici…

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Owen Eastwood - The Next 10 Years in Leadership 1:10:37

2+ y ago1:10:37

1:10:37

Owen Eastwood has worked with some of the most elite teams and groups in the world, including Gareth Southgate's England Football team, the Command Group of NATO, the South African Cricket Team, corporate leadership teams, elite ballet, and the British Olympic team. He is the author of Belonging: The Ancient Code of Togetherness, which is a must-re…

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Russell Earnshaw - The Magic of Coaching 1:14:12

2+ y ago1:14:12

1:14:12

Russell Earnshaw is a coach developer and director at The Magic Academy. You can follow Rusty on Twitter. Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker. Learn more about Cody at: www.codyroyle.com

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Véronique Richard X Darren Holder - Creativity In Coaching 52:01

2+ y ago52:01

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Véronique Richard is a performance psychologist specializing in creativity. She's renowned for her work with Cirque du Soleil, as well as consulting with Cricket Australia, Swimming Australia, and AFL clubs. Darren Holder is the former coaching director for Cricket Australia, and held the same position with the West Indies, and Maharashtra. He now …

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Pratik Patel X Marc Bubbs - Nutrition for Leaders 45:28

2+ y ago45:28

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Pratik Patel is a former NFL coach specializing in nutrition and strength. He now consults high-impact individuals on their health and lifestyle. Marc Bubbs is Canada Basketball's performance nutritionist, as well as being the bestselling author of PEAK: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports. You can follow Pratik a…

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Alex Auerbach - Creating an Unfair Advantage 52:48

2+ y ago52:48

52:48

Dr. Alex Auerbach is the Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA. He joined the Raptors after serving as the Director of Clinical and Sport Psychology for the University of Arizona. In January 2022, Alex and I will be launching Unfair Advantage, our newsletter designed to bring together psychology and coaching. You c…

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Kelly Brown X Chris Gibson - Total Excellence 1:02:41

3y ago1:02:41

1:02:41

Kelly Brown won 64 caps for Scotland Rugby, including 14 as captain. He had a glittering club career, including three Premierships and two European Cups with Saracens. He is currently an assistant coach with Saracens. Chris Gibson MBE is a former Lieutenant Colonel with the British military. Chris was given the task of leading the development and d…

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Brittni Donaldson - Redefining Mental Toughness 42:32

3y ago42:32

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Brittni Donaldson won an NBA championship as a member of the Toronto Raptors and is now dedicating herself to reshaping youth development through sport. You can follow Brittni on Twitter. Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esker. Learn more about Cody at: www.codyroyle.com…

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Wade Gilbert - Coaching Lessons From Around The World 1:00:10

3y ago1:00:10

1:00:10

Wade Gilbert is a coaching scientist, performance consultant, professor, and editor of the International Sport Coaching Journal. His book, Coaching Better Every Season, is a staple on every coaching bookshelf, and his research has shaped many of the things we consider to be modern best practices. You can follow Wade on Twitter. Where Others Won’t i…

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Fiona Murden - Role Models 37:04

3y ago37:04

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Fiona Murden is a psychologist and author. Her most recent book, Mirror Thinking: Why Role Models Make Us Human, explores the mirror neuron - a core element of our behaviour and learning that most of us have never heard of. You can follow Fiona on Twitter. Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created by Cody Royle and Adam Esk…

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Aaron Walsh - The Skill of Mental Skills 59:43

3y ago59:43

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"Walshy" is an experienced Performance Coach. Currently working with the Chiefs in Super Rugby as well as consulting a number of teams as they build their mental skills programs. Have worked in MLB, NRL, and with various national teams. Currently coaching multiple corporate leadership teams in creating and maintaining a high-performance working env…

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Cameron Schwab - Leading With Emotion 1:19:34

3y ago1:19:34

1:19:34

Cameron is a CEO, leadership coach and strategist. He works with CEOs and emerging leaders to achieve high levels of trust – personally, culturally, strategically and organisationally – as the basis of high performance. After cutting his teeth as a recruiter at the Melbourne Football Club when the Demons made the finals for the first time in 23 yea…

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Doug Lemov X Todd Beane - How We Think About Coaching 1:20:39

3y ago1:20:39

1:20:39

Doug Lemov's book, The Coach's Guide to Teaching, has become a must-have for any coach, at any level, in any sport. Todd Beane's work at TOVO has had a similar impact, where his team seeks to reframe how we perceive and teach the beautiful game using ideas passed down by the great Johan Cruyff. You can follow Doug and Todd on Twitter. Where Others …

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Joan Ryan - The Intangibles 1:01:56

3y ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Joan Ryan has done years of extensive research into team chemistry to try to understand whether it actually exists. Having been around the World Series-winning San Francisco Giants team, Joan felt that despite the analytic movement suggesting otherwise, team chemistry just had to be a thing. In her most recent book, Intangibles, she explores her fi…

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Marc Champagne - Life-Changing Questions 55:05

3y ago55:05

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Marc Champagne returns to Where Others Won't to tell me about his new book, Personal Socrates. Using strong questions from legends and world-class performers like Kobe Bryant, Maya Angelou, and Steven Hawking, Marc shows us how we're all just one question away from a different life. Where Others Won’t is recorded in Toronto, Canada, and was created…

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Peter DeBoer - Coaching in the NHL 46:19

3y ago46:19

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Peter DeBoer is the head coach of the Vegas Golden Knights in the NHL. Prior to joining Vegas, Peter coached the Florida Panthers, New Jersey Devils, and San Jose Sharks, leading both the Devils and Sharks to the Stanley Cup Finals. Before getting his break in the NHL, Peter was a standout coach in junior hockey, coaching the Kitchener Rangers to a…

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Lisa Fallon - The Magic of Coaching 47:06

3y ago47:06

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Lisa Fallon is Galway United men's head coach. Lisa has a vast array of coaching experience across men's and women's football, as well as Gaelic Football. Prior to joining Galway, Lisa has held coaching roles with the likes of Chelsea, Cork City, Dublin GAA, and Northern Ireland. You can follow Lisa's journey on Twitter: @lisafallonsport Where Othe…

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Adam Gotsis - Life in the NFL 54:34

3y ago54:34

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Adam Gotsis is a defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the NFL. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Adam played for four years at Georgia Tech before being drafted in the second round - 63rd overall - by the Denver Broncos. He’s now entering his second season with the Jaguars, where he’s teamed up with legendary coach Urban Meyer, and one…

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Pippa Grange - Fear in Coaching 58:43

3y ago58:43

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Dr. Pippa Grange is a performance psychologist, culture coach, and author of the bestselling book, Fear Less: How to Win at Life Without Losing Yourself. She’s perhaps best known for her work as Head of People and Team Development at The Football Association, where she worked closely with the England men’s team in the lead-up to the World Cup in 20…

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Joanne McCallie - Coaching and Mental Health 54:42

3y ago54:42

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"Coach P" is the former head coach of Duke Women's Basketball. In a career spanning over 30 years, with stops at Maine and Michigan State, Joanne became one of the most decorated coaches in college sports. Now, she's lending her expertise and experience to tackle mental health impairment and the stigma that's still attached to mental health issues.…

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Thomas Gronnemark - How Throw-Ins Can Change Football 48:16

3y ago48:16

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Thomas Gronnemark is changing football. His work as a specialized throw-in coach includes stops at heavyweight clubs like Liverpool FC, AFC Ajax, RB Leipzig, KAA Gent, Atlanta United, and FC Midtjylland. Thomas' work gained popularity when his Long, Fast and Clever philosophy helped Liverpool go from 18th in the Premier League at throw-in possessio…

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Anthony Seibold - Reflecting on The Tough Stuff 48:45

3y ago48:45

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Anthony Seibold is the former head coach of the Brisbane Broncos and South Sydney Rabbitohs, two of the National Rugby League's premier franchises. Anthony was named 2018 NRL Coach of the Year, before being chased from the game less than two years later. In this refreshingly candid interview, Anthony reflects on how it felt when he was coaching at …

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Science of Sport Vs. Artistry of Coaching 19:29

3+ y ago19:29

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‌In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing the all too common debate between sport science and performance coaching. To be fair, it is a common debate I hear often between the pure academic sport scientists and strength and conditioning coaches "in the field". In this Random Episode, I dive into this debate between an evidence…

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Emile Studham - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 8 55:13

3+ y ago55:13

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Emile Studham is a founding partner at Performance by Design. PBD is a culture consultancy specializing in taking frameworks tested and proven in the professional sporting arena, and applying them to corporate environments. They help major organizations from all around the world to create open, honest, and high-performing cultures. You can connect …

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Sport Science != Smoke and Mirrors: Using Data Within Coaching 55:19

3+ y ago55:19

55:19

‌In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing an issue I hear too often regarding sport science and it's applied nature within high performance sport. I outline a typical day and the many touchpoints with sport science, data-led decision making, and the applied nature of scientific processes on sport outcomes. This was a fun epis…

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Tom Morris - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 7 1:04:44

3+ y ago1:04:44

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Tom Morris is the head coach of Germany's women's rowing team. A psychology major, Tom has coached rowing squads for Australia and Canada (including a medal performance in the Rio Olympics), and worked with Ross Lyon as the Coaching Performance Manager for the Fremantle Dockers. This episode is part of my Tough Stuff series of interviews, ahead of …

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Jim Garofalo - KINEXON Spotlight 40:24

3+ y ago40:24

40:24

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm speaking with Jim Garofalo, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for KINEXON. This show is a first as we begin to spotlight innovative companies who are leading the sports performance industry. On the show, we discuss Jim's background, his role at KINEXON, the specific company's vision…

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Simon Strachan - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 6 1:02:08

3+ y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Simon Strachan is the co-founder and GM of Sport for GainLine Analytics, an innovative company that measures team cohesion in sports franchises. Many of GainLine's findings challenge long-held beliefs about success in professional sport. You can find Simon's work at www.gainline.biz This episode is part of my Tough Stuff series of interviews, ahead…

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Dan Howells - High Performance Coaching 53:41

3+ y ago53:41

53:41

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm speaking with Industry Veteran and High Performance Practitioner, Dan Howells. Dan has experience at US Ski & Snowboard, the English Institute of Sport (EIS), Rugby Union and Rugby 7s, and most recently, in the Major League Baseball (MLB) Houston Astros organization. You do not want to miss this …

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Pratik Patel - The Man on Fire 1:10:39

3+ y ago1:10:39

1:10:39

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm speaking with former NFL New York Giants Director of Performance Nutrition and Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, my friend, Pratik Patel. Patel was closing in on a four year stint as the New York Giants’ Director of Performance Nutrition/Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach prior to m…

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Scott Robertson - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 5 44:57

3+ y ago44:57

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Scott Robertson is the head coach of Super Rugby franchise, the Crusaders. A former All Black and Crusaders player, Robertson took over as head coach in 2017 and has led the Christchurch-based team to four straight Super Rugby titles. Over that time, they've maintained an 86% win record. This episode is part of my Tough Stuff series of interviews, …

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Dr. Amy Kruse - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 4 49:20

3+ y ago49:20

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Dr. Amy Kruse is a neuroscientist and performance expert best known for her work with DARPA, the United States military's performance research division. She's credited with coining the term 'operational neuroscience'. Amy's efforts at DARPA generated scientific breakthroughs in areas including augmented cognition, accelerated learning, cognitive en…

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Leadership Lessons: Business Hallways to the Weight Room Floor 24:35

3+ y ago24:35

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In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing many of the leadership lessons I've learned, through the successes and failures of operating in elite sport. I discuss tactics to help empower leadership and decisions among your athletes and co-workers. I talk about leaning into your weaknesses and being vulnerable. I discuss ways you…

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Peja Lindholm - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 3 52:45

3+ y ago52:45

52:45

Peja Lindholm is the head coach of China's national curling team. Peja is one of the greatest curlers of his generation, capturing three world titles as skip of the Swedish men's team. Turning his attention to coaching, he spent nine years as Swedish team head coach, guiding his home country to a further four world titles, and an Olympic silver med…

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Velocity Based Training & Performance Application 24:20

3+ y ago24:20

24:20

In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, I'm discussing my application of velocity based training techniques (VBT) and the application of training along the force-velocity curve. I discuss the different velocity thresholds, exercise modalities, how I utilize VBT during different periods of our annual training program, and much more. As a re…

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Lisa Alexander - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 2 1:00:29

3+ y ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Lisa is the former head coach of Australia's national netball team, the Diamonds. As Australian coach, Lisa won 83 of her 102 test matches, for an impressive 81% winning record that included a Commonwealth Games gold medal, and a World Cup triumph. After leaving Netball Australia, Lisa has set her sights on an audacious new goal; coaching a men's p…

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sRPE, ACWRs, and EWMAs within Applied Performance Sciences 26:04

4y ago26:04

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In this episode of the Decoding Excellence Show, we're returning to our Random Show Version and are discussing some of my thoughts surrounding the use of sRPE in applied settings, the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR), and other derivative expressions of acute:chronic formulas like the exponentially weighted moving average (EWMA) equation. As a r…

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John Herdman - The Tough Stuff Series - Volume 1 1:00:29

4y ago1:00:29

1:00:29

John Herdman is the head coach of Canada's men's national soccer team. Having coached New Zealand's women's national team to two FIFA World Cups in 2007 and 2011, Herdman then took the head coaching role overseeing Canada's women's program. Under his stewardship, Canada won gold at the PanAm Games, won back-to-back bronze medals at the Olympic Game…

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John Lamont - One-on-One With My Under-18 Coach 56:50

4y ago56:50

56:50

John Lamont is my former Oakleigh Chargers U18 coach from the elite junior talent pathway in the Australian Football League. 2020 marks 18 years since I graduated from that program, so I was keen to re-connect with JL to reminisce, and pass on what lessons I took from him and have applied to my own coaching practice. After coaching me at Oakleigh, …

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Tony Granato - The Craft of Coaching (Part II) 50:50

4+ y ago50:50

50:50

Tony Granato is the head coach of the Wisconsin Badgers’ men’s hockey program. He played fourteen seasons in the NHL with the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks, where he was best known as a prolific scorer and key member of the Kings team that made a run to the 1993 Stanley Cup Finals. Tony served as head coach of the United …

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Kirk Ferentz - The Craft of Coaching (Part I) 56:31

4+ y ago56:31

56:31

Kirk Ferentz is the head football coach at the University of Iowa, a role he has held since 1999. Under Ferentz’s leadership the Iowa football program has made 17 bowl game appearances. He is the longest tenured football coach in college football. Prior to joining Iowa, Ferentz was hired by Bill Belichick and the Cleveland Browns to coach the offen…

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Michael Lepp - The Go Fast Business 1:07:23

4+ y ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Mike Lepp has more than 35 years of experience working with athletes and teams to develop successful strategies in the area of individual and organizational human performance. Lepp joined Joe Gibbs Racing at the start of the 2007 and played an instrumental role in building the organization’s pit crew teams that have won over 100 wins and multiple N…

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Marty Lauzon - Building Trust With Your Players 48:43

4+ y ago48:43

48:43

Marty Lauzon is the director of sports medicine and performance for the Atlanta Falcons, where he is responsible for handling all aspects of the club's athletic training department. Prior to joining Atlanta, Marty spent 10 years with the Cleveland Browns. You can find more about Marty on LinkedIn. If you’re stuck and looking for someone to help you…

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Adrian Gostick X Chester Elton - Leading With Gratitude 57:36

4+ y ago57:36

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Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick are the founders of The Culture Works, a global training and consulting company focused on creating great places to work. They are also the New York Times bestselling authors of All In, The Carrot Principle, and What Motivates Me. Their latest book, Leading With Gratitude, explores how gratitude is the easiest, fast…

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Laura Gassner Otting - Be Limitless 56:06

4+ y ago56:06

56:06

Better known as LGO, Laura is the bestselling author of Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life. Laura’s entrepreneurial edge has been well-honed over a 25-year career that started as a Presidential Appointee in Bill Clinton’s White House, where she helped shape AmeriCorps. Along the way, while serving on Hi…

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Will Ahmed - Optimizing Human Performance 44:28

4+ y ago44:28

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Will Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of WHOOP, which has developed next generation wearable technology for optimizing human performance. WHOOP today works with professional athletes across every sports league, college athletes across every conference, Olympians and the U.S. military. Ahmed wrote “The Feedback Tool: Measuring Fitness, Intensity, and Re…

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