James Leath: Unleashing Resilience: Lessons from Sports and Life

Encouragement Conquers All

About James Leath:

James has supported high-performing teams and individuals across the U.S. for over twenty years in honing their leadership skills and mental resilience. James’s work has influenced the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Cowboys, and Green Bay Packers, as well as corporate employees and innovators at leading companies such as IMG Academy, MINDBODY INC, and Under Armour.

As a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator in the field of leadership development and human performance, James uses interactive activities, team-building exercises, and research-based lectures to bring teams together. These methodologies and approaches help deliver pivotal experiences that performers can anchor to as they continue their journey to a personal best.

As a mental performance coach for Exos, James leads groups of 8-10 team members from various companies through a 6-week virtual coaching program called GameChanger. His areas of focus included personal and group leadership, the trickle-down effect of being a positive influence, and how to work effectively with teammates, classmates, and coaches.

In this episode, Justin and James Leath discuss how to:

• James's journey from supporting high-performing teams to founding Unleash the Athlete, with a mission to enhance leadership skills and mental resilience.
• Methodologies James employs as a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator to create impactful learning experiences for all ages.
• Key principles from James's coaching philosophy, applicable in sports, theater, and business.
• The role of interactive activities, team-building exercises, and research-based lectures in fostering leadership and mental fortitude.
• James's experiences with Exos and GameChanger, and his vision for leadership development and mental resilience coaching worldwide.

Key Takeaways:

• Struggle and loss are essential for growth and getting into a flow state.
• Building strong relationships and emotional resilience is crucial for effective coaching and parenting.
• Coaches should encourage curiosity and self-reflection in players to help them find peace and improve their performance.
• Designing one's life and having mentors are important for personal growth in various areas.

"Success leaves clues, and if you're not paying attention, someone else will find the same clue that was meant for you and go and run with it.” — James Leath

Connect with James Leath:

Website: https://www.jamesleath.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesleath/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jamesleath

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachleath/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesleath/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/jamesleath/playlists Connect with Justin Fatica:

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Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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