The Program Podcast
99 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago -Dive into & gain unparalleled insight on teambuilding, personal growth, & leadership development topics. For a quick listen, check out On the Attack where our Program teammates share their thoughts and powerful lessons learned from years of experience challenging our clients to become great teammates and leaders. For more in-depth conversations, check out The Program Podcast where Program CEO & Founder, Eric Kapitulik, speaks with corporate leaders, pro athletes, coaches & authors on similar topics. Attack!
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The Program Podcast Ep. 40 - Jim Rowley
July 12, 2024 18:27 - 58 minutes - 134 MBJoin Kap as he speaks with former Marine and CEO of Crunch Fitness, Jim Rowley as they discuss the importance of physical fitness, work/life balance and finding joy.
On the Attack Ep. 21 - Motivation vs. Volition and Setting Goals
July 03, 2024 14:21 - 27 minutes - 25.9 MBMac and Omri discuss the difference between motivation and volition and how to set goals for yourself and your team.
The Program Podcast Ep. 39 - Coach Greg Cronin
June 21, 2024 20:06 - 58 minutes - 133 MBGreg Cronin is a 36-year coaching veteran of the American Hockey League (AHL), NCAA, and USA Hockey. He is now the Head Coach of the NHL Anaheim Ducks. Join Kap and Coach Cronin as they discuss wounded sheep, leading a professional sports organization, and how both relate to leading any team.
On the Attack Ep. 20 - Taking 100% Responsibility
June 14, 2024 15:06 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBMac and Omri discuss the concept of taking 100% responsibility and the choices we get to make when faced with challenges.
On the Attack Ep. 19 - Coach Casey D'Annolfo
June 07, 2024 18:30 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBCoach Casey D'Annolfo is the Head Coach of the Tufts University Men's Lacrosse Program, the 2024 Division III National Champions.
On the Attack Ep. 18 - Hard vs. Challenging
May 21, 2024 18:24 - 21 minutes - 49.7 MBIn this episode, Mac and Omri discuss the concept of hard vs. challenging and the importance of seeking challenges as individuals and teams.
The Program Podcast Ep. 38 - Coach Rick Jones
May 15, 2024 18:23 - 53 minutes - 122 MBCoach Rick Jones is the current Special Assistant to the Head Coach at The University of Missouri Football Program. He is known for being the Oklahoma and Arkansas 18-time Football Coach of the Year, the National Federation of High Schools National Football Coach of the Year, and the 2018 American Football Coaches Association Power of Influence National Coach of the Year,
On the Attack Ep. 17 - Hard work, Doing One More and the Compound Effect
May 07, 2024 20:42 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBMac and Omri discuss Hard work, Doing One More, and the Compound Effect. What they mean for our teams and how to work on them as individuals.
On the Attack Ep. 16 - The Selection & Development of Team Captains, Part 2
April 26, 2024 20:33 - 20 minutes - 19 MBMac and Omri discuss some of the most common issues we come across regarding the selection and development of team Captains.
On the Attack Ep. 15 - The Selection and Development of Team Captains, Part 1
April 16, 2024 18:46 - 18 minutes - 17 MBMac and Omri discuss some of the most common issues we come across regarding the selection and development of team Captains.
The Program Podcast Ep. 37 - Admiral Sandy Stosz
April 01, 2024 16:36 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBAdmiral Sandy Stosz (USCG) is the first woman to command an icebreaker on the Great Lakes and to lead a U.S. Armed Forces service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, where she was responsible for developing and educating a corps of 1,000 cadets. Newsweek’s “The Daily Beast” named her as one of “150 Women Who Shake the World.” She is the author of “Breaking Ice & Breaking Glass. Leading in Unchartered Waters.”
On the Attack Ep. 14 - Managing Talent
March 05, 2024 20:29 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBAfter receiving feedback on the "Transfer Portal" episode, Mac and Omri discuss "Managing Talent."
On the Attack Ep. 13 - The Transfer Portal
February 28, 2024 22:33 - 27 minutes - 63.5 MBMac and Omri discuss the NCAA transfer portal, how to use it to your advantage as a coach, and how to view it as an athlete.
The Debrief Ep. 5 - Mastering Fundamentals
February 09, 2024 20:46 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBJamey joins Brady to discuss fundamentals – what they are, why they are important, and how they apply to any organization aspiring to be world-class.
The Debrief Ep. 4 - Balance Ft. Fred Kofman
January 30, 2024 22:31 - 25 minutes - 59.4 MBFred is an executive coach and advisor on leadership and culture. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley. He is the founder and president of the Conscious Business Center. Fred is the founder of Axialent, a global consulting company that delivered leadership programs to more than 15,000 executives at, to name a few, Microsoft, Yahoo!, Google, Cisco, General Motors, Chrysler, Shell, Unilever, Coca-Cola, and Citibank. In In In 2018, Fred accepted a position ...
On the Attack Ep. 12 - Humility
January 04, 2024 19:32 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBToday, Mac and Kyle S. discuss Humility. Kyle is a Police Sergeant with over 20 years of Law Enforcement experience, much of it as a S.W.A.T. operator and Team Leader. He is a long-time Brazilian Jujitsu practitioner and is passionate about leadership and personal development.
On the Attack Ep. 11 - Attacking Complacency
December 01, 2023 16:35 - 33 minutes - 76.4 MBMac & Cole discuss ways to address and attack complacency on that team.
On the Attack Ep. 10 - Setting the Example
October 31, 2023 21:43 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBIn this episode, Mac & Sam discuss the importance of setting the example.
The Program Podcast Ep. 36 - Chris Warner
October 16, 2023 20:23 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBChris Warner, a leadership educator, and author of “High-Altitude Leadership,” which I strongly recommend to our audience. He is a keynote speaker, Emmy-nominated film-maker, and entrepreneur. The Marylander founded Earth Treks, a chain of climbing gyms that is now one of the largest in the nation, serving more than 1 million customers per year.
The Program Podcast Ep. 35 - JR Butler
September 22, 2023 18:04 - 48 minutes - 112 MBKap sits down with JR Butler. JR co-founded Shift Group in 2022 and serves as its CEO. Shift helps companies find top-quality candidates by connecting athletes and veterans with career opportunities. https://www.shiftgroup.io/
The Debrief Ep. 3 - Back Brief
September 08, 2023 16:20 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBEric and Brady discuss the "back brief." The back brief is an effective communication tool that all Program teammates challenge our clients to implement. It is a highly useful but utterly underutilized tool to ensure team transparency, clarity, and alignment.
The Debrief Ep. 2 - A debrief examined
August 02, 2023 18:34 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBBrady & Jamey discuss the debrief. A debrief should occur at the end of any operation, where an organization discusses who and what went well and who and what needs to improve. It is the single best way an organization improves. And typically, it fails to occur.
The Program Podcast Ep. 34 - Nancy Frates
July 31, 2023 21:16 - 1 hour - 155 MBKap sits down with Nancy Frates. Nancy is an advocate and thought leader in the ALS community and the mother of Pete Frates, the inspiration of and the man who helped the Ice Bucket Challenge become a global phenomenon. Nancy’s Ted Talk has amassed over 1 million views on Ted.com, Nancy works closely with organizations that support and provide care to those living with the condition, and is an ALS advisor to various pharmaceutical companies.
The Program Podcast Ep. 33 - Axel Kapitulik
July 20, 2023 18:23 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBKap sits down with his son, Axel. "I asked Axel to join me because I wanted to hear how I am doing as a teammate and leader from, along with his Mom and sister, my most important teammate."
Debrief Ep.1 - A Leader's Greatest Mistake
June 23, 2023 16:30 - 25 minutes - 23.9 MBWelcome to The Program's new Corporate short-form podcast, The Debrief. Kap sits down with Brady; they discuss "A leader's greatest mistake."
The Program Podcast Ep. 32- Brady Turnage / Effective Communication
May 18, 2023 20:23 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBProgram Founder and CEO, Eric Kapitulik discusses “Effective Communication” with Naval Aviator and Program Corporate Lead Instructor, Brady Turnage.
The Program Podcast Ep. 31 - Rand Pecknold
May 15, 2023 22:02 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MBEric Kapitulik, The Program Founder and CEO, sits down to speak with Coach Rand Pecknold, Head Coach of Quinnipiac Men’s Ice Hockey, the 2023 NCAA Men’s Champion.
The Program Podcast Ep. 30 - Toughness / ft. Eric Kapitulik
May 09, 2023 14:10 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThe Program Principal and Lead Instructor, Jake MacDonald, sits down with Eric Kapitulik, CEO and Founder, to discuss Physical, Mental, and Emotional Toughness on Mt. Everest and how to apply those same lessons learned in the world's highest altitudes to our daily lives. https://theprogram.org/our-team/ https://theprogram.org/letters-on-leadership/
The Program Podcast Ep. 29 - Sam Cila
April 26, 2023 21:54 - 1 hour - 64 MBKap & Sam sit down to discuss Sam's life as portrayed in section 5 of The Program Book "No Excuses."
On the Attack Ep. 9 - Developing Leaders
April 14, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBMac & Omri discuss the development of leaders/captains on a team.
On the Attack Ep. 8 - No Excuses
April 06, 2023 19:37 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOmri & Sam discuss excuses, how to combat them, and how Sam rates his days to ensure he stays on the attack.
On the Attack Ep. 7 - Emotional Toughness
March 24, 2023 18:50 - 24 minutes - 23 MBOmri & Mac discuss emotional toughness in the third episode of a three-part series on toughness.
On the Attack Ep. 6 - Mental Toughness
March 15, 2023 21:14 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBMac & Omri discuss mental mistakes, and how to develop mental toughness.
On the Attack Ep. 5 - Physical Toughness
March 09, 2023 20:27 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBOmri and Mac discuss toughness. https://theprogram.org/our-team/ Operation Spartan Shield Situation: You are operating in 2 man sniper/spotter teams near Karbala, Iraq. Intel has identified an IED-making factory inside the city. The exact location is unknown Mission Two-man sniper teams will insert covertly at various points in the city. When locating the target, teams will neutralize with precision fire or air assets. Expect resistance. Teams will extract via hello at SAR 2. Don't be...
On the Attack Ep. 4 - The Power of Gratitude
January 16, 2023 16:12 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBMac & DJ Dolan discuss The Power of Gratitude
On the Attack Ep. 3
December 24, 2022 16:42 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBMac & Omri discuss three common phrases we hear from coaches that we believe to be misconceptions.
On the Attack Ep. 3 - Three common issues
December 24, 2022 16:42 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBMac & Omri discuss three common phrases we hear from coaches that we believe to be misconceptions.
The Program Podcast Ep. 28 - Rob Hale
October 24, 2022 21:42 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode, Kap hosts; Rob Hale, co-founder and President of Granite Telecommunications, LLC, a communications company headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts. Established in 2002, Granite has grown rapidly and consistently and now supplies over 1.75 million business lines, has annual revenues exceeding $1.7 billion, and employs over 2,300 people. He is an owner of The NBA's Boston Celtics and owner of the Boston Cannons pro lacrosse team.
On the Attack Ep. 2- Standards
October 07, 2022 20:34 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode, Omri Rachmut & Jake "Mac" MacDonald discuss standards and how they help shape our team's culture.
The Program Podcast Ep. 27 - Jake "Mac" MacDonald
September 23, 2022 20:47 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBJake “Mac” MacDonald graduated in 2000 with a degree in English from Tufts University, where he was a four-year starter and Captain of the Varsity Football team. After graduating, Jake was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Marine Corps. While on active duty, Mac completed two combat tours to Iraq as a Light Reconnaissance Platoon Commander. He continued to serve his country as a Major in the Marine Corps Reserve and deployed to Afghanistan as a Scout Sniper Platoon Commander. M...
On the Attack Ep. 01 - Accountability
September 14, 2022 17:14 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBJake "Mac" MacDonald and Omri Rachmut discuss accountability. What it means, how to create a culture of it, and what are some of the best ways to develop it.
The Program Podcast Ep. 26 - Coach Luke Reilly
August 26, 2022 21:08 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBCoach Reilly has coached Connecticut High School basketball for the past 27 years, 22 of them at state powerhouse East Catholic in Manchester CT. During that time, he has amassed a career win-loss record of 428-208. His teams have won 4 State Championships; in 2014, 2016, 2019, and this past season in 2022.
The Program Podcast Ep. 25 - James "Jamey" Slife
August 05, 2022 21:57 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBJamey joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17 and was a member of the elite special forces team DET 1. During his time with the USMC, he participated in five combat deployments on either a two-man sniper team or as part of a 40-man raid team. He is a skydiving Jumpmaster and qualified in High-Altitude Low-Opening (HALO) skydives, and has served as a Combative Diver, Explosive Instructor, Breacher, Ranger, USMC Martial Arts Instructor Trainer, and a USMC Scout Sniper. Jame...
The Program Podcast Ep. 24 - Rana el Kaliouby
January 21, 2022 15:39 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBKap, sits down with Rana el Kaliouby, an Egyptian-American scientist, entrepreneur, investor, author, and an AI thought leader on a mission to humanize technology before it dehumanizes us. She is the Deputy CEO at Smart Eye and formerly, Co-Founder and CEO of Affectiva, an MIT spin-off and category defining AI company. She is an executive fellow at the Harvard Business School where she teaches about AI and startups. Her bestselling memoir, Girl Decoded: A Scientist’s Quest to Reclaim Our Hum...
The Program Podcast Ep. 23 - Sami Jo Small
December 04, 2021 00:32 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBSami Jo Small is a Canadian former ice hockey goaltender. As a member of the Canadian national team, she was a three-time Olympic medalist and four-time World Championship medalist. In this episode Kap and Sami, discuss her journey as an elite level athlete as portrayed in her book "The Role I played".
The Program Podcast Ep. 22- Lonni Alameda
October 21, 2021 22:20 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBEntering her 14th season as the head coach of the Florida State softball program in 2022, Lonni Alameda has guided the Seminoles back into one of the nation’s best teams. After seven Women’s College World Series appearances from 1987-2004, the Seminoles have returned to the final site of women’s collegiate softball four times in the last seven complete seasons (2014, 2016, 2018 and 2021), including winning the program’s first NCAA National Championship in 2018, a WCWS Finals appearance in 20...
The Program Podcast Ep. 21- Coach Corbin
September 14, 2021 21:31 - 51 minutes - 47.7 MBKap, sits down with Coach Corbin, the head baseball coach of the Vanderbilt Commodores baseball team. Since becoming the coach of Vanderbilt in 2003, Corbin has transformed the Commodores into elite program. When he arrived in 2003, Vanderbilt had only had six winning seasons in SEC play since baseball became a scholarship sport in 1968, and had only been to three NCAA Tournaments in school history. However, since then, they have been to all but one NCAA Tournament since 2004.
The Program Podcast Ep. 20- Major General Frank Donovan
August 13, 2021 21:05 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBKap sits down with Major General Frank Donovan, who serves as the Commanding General of the 2nd Marine Division. Donovan earned a B.A. degree in geography from Towson University. He later received a Master of Military Studies degree from the Marine Corps Command and Staff College and a Master of Strategic Studies degree the U.S. Army War College.
The Program Podcast Ep. 19 - Coach John Tillman
August 10, 2021 16:05 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBKap sits down with John Tillman, head coach of The University of Maryland Men's Lacrosse program. They discuss what is takes to build a championship culture.
The Program Podcast Ep. 19 - Coach John Tillman
August 07, 2021 02:42 - 56 minutes - 52 MBKap sits down with John Tillman, head coach of The University of Maryland Men's Lacrosse program. They discuss what is takes to build a championship culture.