Everybody Pulls The Tarp
211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -Weekly conversations with Olympians, pro athletes, TV stars, CEOs, elite coaches, bestselling authors, & other top performers about their success secrets and the power of leading by example.
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Lindsay Tarpley: Building Confidence, Transforming Weakness Into Strength, & Chasing Ambitious Goals
July 18, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week Andrew talks with US Women’s National Team soccer legend & 2x Olympic gold medalist Lindsay Tarpley. Lindsay is also an international keynote speaker & entrepreneur — passionate about helping others reach their full potential. In this conversation, Lindsay shares powerful ideas on building confidence, chasing ambitious goals, learning to fail, & the role parents can play in helping kids utilize sport as a platform to develop important life skills. You’ll also hear Lindsay tell a re...
Fred Hoiberg: Leadership, Overcoming Adversity, & Navigating Difficult Life Transitions
July 11, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBThis week Andrew talks with Fred Hoiberg. Fred is University of Nebraska Men’s Basketball Head Coach — and the 2024 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year. Prior to Nebraska, Fred was head coach of the NBA’s Chicago Bulls for 4 seasons. He also had 5 extraordinary seasons as head coach at his alma mater Iowa State where he led a remarkable turnaround. Fred also played 10 years in the NBA. This episode is about far more than basketball — you’ll hear timeless ideas on leadership, overcoming adv...
3 Tips To Succeed Without “Traditional” Training Or Experience (Bonus Episode)
July 09, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.34 MBAndrew shares 3 tips you can put into action TODAY to maximize your success in situations where you don't have "traditional" training or experience. Be sure you are following Everybody Pulls The Tarp in your favorite podcast app so you catch all of Andrew's weekly conversations with the world's top performers! Episode Resources: Book List - everybodypullsthetarp.com/booklist
Ashley Gorley: The Songwriter Who Has Written 75 No. 1 Songs
July 03, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week Andrew talks with songwriter Ashley Gorley. Ashley has written a record-setting 75 (and counting!) No. 1 songs. In total, Ashley has had more than 400 songs recorded by artists such as Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, & many more. This episode is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how one of music’s greatest songwriters does his work & how little sparks of ideas get cultivated into hit songs we remember forever. Get ready for a masterclass on the creative...
7 Lessons From Shea McGee On Business, Success, & Chasing Big Dreams (Bonus Episode)
July 01, 2024 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MBAndrew shares 7 of his favorite takeaways from his episode with home designer Shea McGee back in January 2023. Shea is the founder of Studio McGee, McGee & Co, & the star of the hit Netflix series Dream Home Makeover. The 7 lessons apply to business, success, chasing ambitious dreams, & so much more. Be sure you are following Everybody Pulls The Tarp in your favorite podcast app so you catch all of Andrew's weekly conversations with the world's top performers!
Stephanie White: Leading With A Growth Mindset
June 27, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week Andrew talks with 2023 WNBA Coach of the Year Stephanie White. Stephanie is the Head Coach of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun. In 2023 — her first season with the Sun — she led the team to the WNBA semifinals & set a new franchise record for wins in a single season. Stephanie has her team off to a remarkable start again in 2024. In this conversation, Stephanie shares actionable lessons on communicating transparently, how parenting has helped her become a better coach, the importance of ...
7 Lessons From The Coach Who Has Helped 127 Players Get Selected In The MLB Draft (Bonus Episode)
June 24, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MBAndrew shares 7 of his favorite lessons from his conversation with NC State Baseball Head Coach Elliott Avent back in 2021. Elliott is one of the most successful college baseball coaches in history. He has 1200+ career wins & was named 2003 National Coach of the Year. Since 1996, he's helped 127 players get selected in the MLB Draft. The 7 lessons apply to leadership, coaching, & so much more. Season 10 launches later this week on June 27th! Be sure you are following Everybody Pulls The T...
Paul Rabil: Building Positive Habits, Continuous Learning, & Communicating With Your Inner Voice
May 23, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week Andrew talks with 2x World Lacrosse Champion & entrepreneur Paul Rabil. The New York Times called Paul “the Lebron James of lacrosse”. Paul is the all-time scoring leader in professional lacrosse history — and has won championships & MVP awards at the college, professional & international level. Off the field, Paul is known for his work as an entrepreneur and his grassroots efforts to grow the game of lacrosse globally. In 2018 — while still an active player — Paul co-founded the P...
Nick Baumgartner: The 40-Year Old Snowboarder Who Defied The Odds To Win Olympic Gold
May 16, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThis week Andrew talks with Olympic gold medalist Nick Baumgartner. In 2022, Nick won Olympic gold at the age of 40 years old — becoming the oldest medalist in Olympic snowboard history. Along the way, Nick worked summer jobs pouring concrete to fund his dream & lived out of an old construction van to reduce his commute time to training. When he didn’t have access to his training facilities due to pandemic travel restrictions, Nick spent 30-hours building a pump track in his yard. Nick’s sto...
Jed Wallace: An Unconventional Journey To Pro Football
May 09, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThis week Andrew talks with West Bromwich Albion team captain Jed Wallace. Jed is amidst a remarkable pro football career & has played in over 500 professional games. Yet unlike many of his peers, Jed didn’t join an academy at age 7 or 8. Instead, he spent his childhood and much of his teen years simply playing football with his friends. In this conversation, Andrew asks Jed about his unconventional path to pro football that’s taken him from playing on school playgrounds all the way to some ...
Shannon Higgins-Cirovski: Blazing A Trail In Women’s Sports
May 02, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThis week Andrew reflects on the remarkable momentum in women’s sports over the past few years & sits down with women’s sports trailblazer Shannon Higgins-Cirovski. Shannon was a star midfielder for the US Women’s National Soccer Team in the 1980s and early 90s — and played a pivotal role in the team’s championship run at the first ever Women’s World Cup in 1991. In 2002, Shannon was inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame — at the time, just the 3rd woman to be bestowed that honor. I...
Miles Zuniga: Changing Your Trajectory With 30 Days Of Focused Effort
April 25, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week Andrew talks with Grammy-nominated recording artist & songwriter Miles Zuniga. In 1994, Miles started the band Fastball with Tony Scalzo & Joey Shuffield. Fastball’s smash hit “The Way” was released in 1998 and ultimately became one of the most popular songs of the year. The song was part of an album that went platinum just 6 months after its release & the band was nominated for 2 Grammy awards. Today, Fastball is entering its 4th decade together as a band & showing no signs of sl...
Amy Morin: How To Build Mental Strength & Kick The Habits Holding Us Back
April 18, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week Andrew talks with acclaimed psychotherapist & bestselling author Amy Morin. Amy turned unimaginable tragedy & grief in her own life into a platform to help others. Her book "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do” is an international bestseller and she has published numerous other books on mental strength as well. Amy’s books have sold over 1 million copies worldwide & have been translated into over 40 languages. She’s also delivered one of the top 15 TEDx talks of all-time. In ...
Stephanie Dray: From Lawyer To Bestselling Author
April 11, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week Andrew talks with New York Times bestselling author Stephanie Dray. Stephanie began her career as a practicing attorney — but eventually changed course to chase her dream of becoming an author. Today she’s a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, & USA Today bestselling author of historical women’s fiction. Her award-winning work has been translated into many languages & regularly tops lists for the most anticipated reads of the year. This conversation is filled with so many powerful...
Manny Diaz: Leading With Gratitude, Authenticity, & A Winning Mindset
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBThis week Andrew talks with new Duke University Head Football Coach Manny Diaz. Manny’s coaching journey began in the late 90s when he stepped away from an emerging career at ESPN to chase his coaching dream. He took an unpaid volunteer role at his alma mater Florida State — and the rest is history. Since then, he’s spent 26 years in coaching — including 3 as a head coach and 15 as a defensive coordinator. In this conversation, Manny shares a behind-the-scenes look at his career and many of ...
Sean Clifford: Reaching Your Full Potential
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBThis week Andrew talks with Green Bay Packers quarterback Sean Clifford. Sean’s journey is a shining example of what’s possible when you ignore doubters, show up daily, & believe in yourself. For example, Sean wasn’t even invited to the NFL Combine — the annual event where NFL scouts evaluate the year’s top draft-eligible players. However, Sean kept working and was selected by the Packers in the 5th round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Andrew & Sean explore what it’s like being a rookie in the NFL, ...
Leslie Osborne: Working Together To Chase Ambitious Goals
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBThis week Andrew talks with former US Women’s National Team soccer star Leslie Osborne. Leslie played for the US Women’s National Team from 2004 to 2009, including 5 starts at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2007. In all, her professional career spanned 10 years — and she served as a team captain for every single one of the WPS & NWSL teams she played for. Leslie has been a member of the FOX Sports broadcast team since 2015. She’s also an entrepreneur and co-founder & owner of Bay FC, the new ...
Sophie B. Hawkins: Creativity, Songwriting, & The Power Of Self-Discovery
March 14, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week Andrew talks with Grammy-nominated singer & songwriter Sophie B. Hawkins. Over the course of her extraordinary career, Sophie has released seven albums — including her acclaimed platinum-selling debut album which featured her iconic hit single “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” that reached #6 on the Billboard Top 100. In this conversation, Sophie pulls back the curtain on many of the challenges & complex ideas she’s wrestled with through the years — and explores some of the moments & ...
Christian Ponder: Bringing People Together Around Shared Experiences
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBThis week Andrew talks with former NFL quarterback Christian Ponder. Andrew & Christian dive deep into a journey that led Christian from a tough first season in pee wee football as a kid all the way to the NFL. Today, Christian is the Founder & CEO of The Post, a new private membership network connecting athletes turned business leaders. In this conversation, Christian shares a behind-the-scenes look at the mindsets, philosophies, & experiences that have shaped his approach on and off the fi...
Casi Joy: Chasing Ambitious Goals
February 29, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBThis week Andrew talks with songwriter & country music artist Casi Joy. In 2017, Casi took NBC’s The Voice by storm with a 4-chair turn during her blind audition — and Rolling Stone called it one of the show’s top ten auditions of all-time. Casi’s run to the show’s live finals ultimately catapulted her music career to the next level. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at Casi’s journey — and many of the success secrets powering her music career. Casi shares her creative process, how sh...
Kate Quinn & Janie Chang: Writing, Creativity, & Collaboration
February 22, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThis week Andrew talks with bestselling authors Kate Quinn & Janie Chang. Kate & Janie recently teamed up to co-author a brand new book “The Phoenix Crown” which was just released on February 13th. In this conversation, Kate & Janie share a behind-the-scenes look at their respective creative processes & how they collaborated to write their latest book together. This conversation is filled with actionable ideas on writing, creativity, & collaboration — and it’s a powerful reminder of what’s p...
Erin Matson: The 22-Year Old Player Turned Coach Who Led Her Team To A National Championship
February 15, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBThis week Andrew talks with University of North Carolina Field Hockey Head Coach Erin Matson. Erin’s story is unlike any you’ve ever heard before. In January 2023, UNC named Erin its field hockey head coach. At the time, she was just 22 years old — and it was just 2 months following her graduation as a student from UNC. Suddenly, she was the head coach for the same program she had just finished starring in as a student athlete. In her first year as a head coach, she went on to lead UNC to a ...
Eliza Knight: Developing Ideas, Writing Fascinating Stories, & Learning From Others
February 08, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week Andrew talks with USA Today & international bestselling author Eliza Knight. Eliza writes historical fiction & historical romance novels. She is the author of over 40 books — including The Mayfair Bookshop & Starring Adele Astaire. In this conversation, Eliza shares the tools, techniques, & mindsets that power her success as one of the most prolific authors in her genre. You’ll get a behind the scenes look at her creative process, daily workflow, & how she workshops ideas with othe...
Tania Luna: The Science Of Surprise & How It Can Transform Our Work, Relationships, & Everyday Life
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week Andrew talks with psychology researcher & author Tania Luna. Tania is an expert on the science of surprise — and how surprise can transform our work, relationships, & everyday life. Tania is the author of the book Surprise: Embrace the Unpredictable & Engineer the Unexpected. In this conversation, Tania shares powerful insights on the science of surprise & how to “engineer’ surprises that positively impact our own lives & the lives of others. Additionally, you’ll learn how to uti...
Jordan Noone: From Legos To 3D Printed Rockets
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MBThis week Andrew talks with entrepreneur & aerospace engineer Jordan Noone. In 2015, Jordan co-founded Relativity Space to build 3D printed reusable rockets — based on an initial concept drawn on the back of a coffee shop receipt. The company went on to build & launch the world’s first 3D printed rocket and today is valued at over $4 billion. Jordan is also the co-founder & general partner at Embedded Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in early-stage tech startups focused on space op...
Sarah Spain: Turning Curiosity, Empathy, & Versatility Into A Superpower
January 18, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBThis week Andrew talks with Emmy & Peabody Award-winning journalist Sarah Spain. A through line in Sarah’s life & work has always been her curiosity — and a remarkable willingness to try new things. As a kid & teenager, Sarah played lots of different sports — and was also in the band, chorus, & theater. In college, she competed as a heptathlete. In 2010, she joined ESPN and has since served as a columnist for espnW, a SportsCenter reporter, a host of numerous podcasts, & appeared on many dif...
Jim “Soni” Sonefeld & Edwin McCain: Music, Friendship, & Lifting Others Up
January 11, 2024 10:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week Andrew has two guests — and a conversation you don’t want to miss. Andrew talks with Hootie & The Blowfish drummer Jim “Soni” Sonefeld and hit singer-songwriter Edwin McCain. Soni was first on the podcast in July 2023 & he’s back for an even deeper dive on his career and the success secrets that powered Hootie & The Blowfish to become one of history’s most iconic bands. Along the way, Soni and the Hootie guys crossed paths with another young musician, Edwin McCain, who went on to a...
Jesse Cole: Building An Idea Factory
January 04, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week Andrew talks with Jesse Cole — the founder of Fans First Entertainment & owner of the world famous Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have entertained millions around the globe. Jesse & his team are fanatical about the fan experience — and have a tireless passion to experiment and do things the world has never seen. In this conversation, Jesse shares powerful ideas on how to be more creative, take bold risks, & win fans for life. You...
TARP REPLAY: Mike Mills - Building One Of The Greatest Bands Of All-Time
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBThis week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew is re-sharing his conversation with R.E.M.’s Mike Mills from October 2022. In 1980, R.E.M. played their first show at an abandoned church in Athens, Georgia. Over the next 3+ decades, the band released 15 albums, won multiple Grammy Awards, and became one of the most iconic bands of all-time. In this conversation, Andrew asks Mike about his extraordinary career and R.E.M.’s unprecedented success. Andrew and Mike explore R.E.M.’s creative process, ...
TARP REPLAY: Ryanne Janca - Pivoting Your Career & Building An Influencer Business
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBThis week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew is re-sharing his conversation from April 2022 with lifestyle blogger & influencer Ryanne Janca. In 2018, Ryanne was working as a corporate recruiter when she was forced to leave her job because her husband was promoted to an executive role at the same company — and a corporate policy said she could no longer work there. Ryanne reinvented her career & launched The Recruiter Mom, a lifestyle blog and vibrant online community with over 100,000 peopl...
TARP REPLAY: Jerome Tang - Winning The Day
November 30, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBThis week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew is re-sharing his conversation from August 2022 with Kansas State University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jerome Tang. At the time, Jerome was just a few months into the job as head coach at Kansas State. It was his first head coaching job at the collegiate level & the team was coming off three consecutive losing seasons. Since then, a lot has happened & Jerome had a remarkable first year on the job. He was named the 2023 Naismith National Coach of...
TARP REPLAY: Courtney Banghart - On The Other Side Of Adversity Is Growth
November 22, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis week’s episode is a TARP REPLAY. Andrew re-shares his conversation from August 2021 with University of North Carolina Women’s Basketball Head Coach Courtney Banghart. Courtney just kicked off her 5th season at UNC and 17th as a head coach. She’s led her team to three consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including a trip to the Sweet Sixteen in 2022. Prior to her time at UNC, Courtney was the head coach at Princeton University where she completely transformed the program. In 2015, sh...
Dr. Cassie Holmes: How We Spend Our Time
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week Andrew talks with Dr. Cassie Holmes. Cassie is an award-winning teacher & researcher on time & happiness. She’s the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller & Amazon Best Book of 2022 “Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most”. Cassie’s ground-breaking research shows that even small changes in how we spend our time can have a massive impact on our happiness & well-being. In this conversation, Cassie discusses her powerful research...
Julia Boorstin: Powerful Questions, Odds-Defying Success Secrets, & How Women Lead
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week Andrew talks with CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin. In 2000, Julia landed a job as a reporter at Fortune Magazine to cover the business community — without a single economics or accounting class on her college transcript. Since then, she’s had a powerful impact on the business media world. Julia has been an on-air reporter for CNBC since 2006 and has interviewed many of the world’s most powerful executives & entrepreneurs. Julia is also the author of the book...
Aly Wagner: Building Bay FC Into A Global Brand
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThis week Andrew talks with 2x Olympic Gold Medalist & US Women’s National Team soccer legend Aly Wagner. Following her remarkable playing career, Aly brought her passion & tireless work ethic to the broadcast booth & business community. In 2018, Aly made history as the first woman ever to call a men's FIFA World Cup match — and this past summer served as the lead analyst for Fox’s broadcast of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Now, she’s also a co-founding member & co-chair of the NWSL expa...
Cody Keenan: Writing With The President Of The United States
October 26, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBThis week Andrew talks with former Chief White House Speechwriter Cody Keenan. Cody went from a campaign intern in Chicago to President Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter at the White House. Post-presidency, the two continued to collaborate and today Cody is a sought after expert on politics, communication, & current affairs. Cody is also the author of the instant New York Times bestseller "Grace: President Obama and Ten Days in the Battle for America." In this conversation, Cody shares what ...
Michelle “MACE” Curran: Life & Career Lessons From An F-16 Fighter Pilot
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week Andrew talks with former US Air Force fighter pilot Michelle “MACE” Curran. Michelle spent 13 years as a fighter pilot in the US Air Force. Flying under her pilot callsign “MACE”, she flew F-16s in combat missions in Europe, Asia, & the Middle East. From 2019 to 2021, she flew as the only female pilot for the Air Force Thunderbirds — and became only the 2nd woman to fly the Lead Solo in the Thunderbirds demonstration since the team’s creation in 1953. In this conversation, you’ll h...
Madeline Martin: Developing New Skills, Storytelling, & Learning From Feedback
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBThis week Andrew talks with New York Times & international bestselling author Madeline Martin. Madeline is the author of over 40 historical fiction & romance novels. After reading a book during her maternity leave, Madeline became inspired to write her own book as well. From there, she joined a local writers club & spent years immersing herself in the writing craft. Since then, she’s become one of the most successful & prolific authors in her genre. In this conversation, Madeline shares a be...
Keith Urgo: Helping Teams & Communities Reach Their Full Potential
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week Andrew welcomes Fordham University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Keith Urgo back to the show. In his first year as a head coach, Keith led Fordham to its best season in over 30 years and was named the 2023 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year. Under Keith’s leadership, Fordham’s historic Rose Hill arena went from an often quiet, near-empty building to a packed house — with ticket lines snaking around campus & one of the loudest, most passionate student sections in the US. In this conversati...
Tom Cleverley: Climbing The Ladder
September 28, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThis week Andrew talks with newly retired pro footballer & former Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley. Tom joined Manchester United when he was 12 years old — and went on to have a successful pro football career that spanned 15 years & included winning a Premier League title in 2013. In July, Tom announced his retirement due to injuries at just 33 years old and now he’s ready to climb the ladder again — this time as a coach. In this conversation, Tom shares powerful lessons he learned...
Cayce Lynch: From Cold E-Mail To Law Firm Partner
September 21, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis week Andrew talks with Cayce Lynch. Cayce is the Administrative Partner at Tyson & Mendes, a national civil litigation law firm. After law school, Cayce sent a cold e-mail to Tyson & Mendes co-founder Bob Tyson. Cayce aced her interview, was offered an entry level position, & has since worked her way up the ladder. Today, Cayce is the firm’s Administrative Partner. She’s led the firm to unprecedented growth & innovation — helping more than double the firm's size since her promotion to p...
Polina Marinova Pompliano: Studying The World’s Most Successful People & Businesses
September 14, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBThis week Andrew talks with journalist & author Polina Marinova Pompliano. Polina spent 5 years at Fortune where she wrote over 1,300 articles — and served as author & editor of Term Sheet, Fortune’s industry-leading newsletter on venture capital, private equity, and corporate dealmaking. Today, Polina is the founder of The Profile, a media company that features longform profiles of successful people and companies. She is also the author of the new book “Hidden Genius: The Secret Ways of Thi...
Austin Ekeler: Making The Most Of Every Opportunity
September 07, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThis week Andrew talks with Los Angeles Chargers star running back Austin Ekeler. In 2021 & 2022, Austin led the NFL in total touchdowns and established himself as one of the NFL’s top players. Despite his success, Austin’s path has never been easy or assumed. Barely recruited out of high school, Austin played Division II college football for Western Colorado University. In 2017, the LA Chargers signed Austin as an undrafted free agent — and the rest is history. Off the field he launched the...
Brijesh Patel: Building Positive Habits & Achieving Peak Performance
August 31, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThis week Andrew talks with Brijesh Patel — the Associate Athletic Director & Director of Athletic Performance at Quinnipiac University. Brijesh is the head strength & conditioning coach for the 2023 NCAA National Champion Quinnipiac University Men’s Ice Hockey team. Back in June, Andrew interviewed Quinnipiac Men’s Ice Hockey Head Coach Rand Pecknold to explore the team’s remarkable rise to the top of the college hockey world that captured the hearts of millions. It was during that conversa...
Lynne Roberts: Making Today The Bigtime
August 24, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week Andrew talks with 2023 Pac-12 Coach of the Year Lynne Roberts. Lynne took over a struggling University of Utah Women's Basketball program in 2015 and has since engineered a remarkable turnaround. Last season, Lynne led the team to 27 wins and the program’s first NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 appearance since 2006. In this conversation, Andrew & Lynne explore the mindsets, tools, & leadership philosophies powering her team’s success on and off the basketball court. Lynne highlights actio...
Damola Adamolekun: Leading P.F. Chang’s To New Heights
August 17, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThis week Andrew talks with former P.F. Chang’s CEO Damola Adamolekun. Damola took over as CEO during the heart of the COVID-19 pandemic — and led the company & its 20,000 team members through a variety of monumental strategic initiatives. In this conversation, Damola shares a behind-the-scenes look at the leadership mindsets & philosophies he put in action to power one of the world’s most iconic brands to new heights. You’ll hear actionable lessons on how to manage during times of disruptio...
Mike Elko: Communicating A Clear Vision
August 10, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis week Andrew talks with Duke University Head Football Coach Mike Elko. In 2022, Mike was named ACC Coach of the Year — in just his first season at Duke. He took over a team that was 3-9 the previous season — and swiftly turned things around, leading Duke to a 9-4 record the following year. Andrew asks Mike about his career and the mindsets, tools, & leadership philosophies powering the turnaround he’s leading at Duke. You’ll hear actionable lessons on balancing competing priorities, comm...
Ben Zobrist: How To Become More Versatile & Adaptable
August 03, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week Andrew talks with 2x World Series Champion & 2016 World Series MVP Ben Zobrist. In 2000, Ben graduated high school and thought his baseball career was over. Then, he dipped into his birthday money for $50 to attend a college tryout where he caught the attention of a college coach and landed a scholarship. He went on to become a 3x MLB All-Star and led both the Kansas City Royals & Chicago Cubs to historic World Series titles. One of the most versatile & adaptable players of all-t...
Bob Richey: Building Something That Matters
July 27, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBThis week Andrew talks with Furman University Men’s Basketball Head Coach Bob Richey. In six seasons as head coach at Furman, Bob has amassed a .720 winning percentage which ranks in the top 15 among active Division 1 head coaches. In March, Bob took Furman to its first NCAA Tournament in 43 years — and the team upset fourth-ranked University of Virginia in the first round. This episode is about far more than basketball and is a deeply personal conversation about leadership, success, and the...
Lee Whitwell: The 2x Pickleball MVP On How To Excel At Something New
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThis week Andrew talks with 2x Major League Pickleball MVP Lee Whitwell. In 2017, Lee’s friend bribed her to play in her first pickleball tournament in exchange for a six pack of beer. Since then, Lee has become one of the top ranked pickleballers in the US and was named Major League Pickleball’s MVP in 2021 and 2022. In this conversation, Andrew asks Lee about the mindsets & techniques powering her extraordinary success in the fastest growing sport in the US. This episode is filled with imp...