The Reach Your Prime Podcast
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsReal-life lessons for becoming your best self. On the Reach Your Prime Podcast, we dig into the stories of sports business professionals who have overcome challenges to achieve success that is lasting and sustainable. Our purpose is to pull out the life lessons, habits, and thought patterns of these people and share those with others who can use them in their lives and become the best version of themselves. #ReachYourPrime
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Episodes
Emotional Fitness For Sports, Life, and Everything In Between
October 14, 2020 02:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBToday’s episode is an inside look at a keynote presentation designed specifically around the concept of emotional fitness. In this world where we are facing more challenges than ever before - how we can develop our emotional resilience to constant change, our response to unforeseen hurdles, and our readiness for whatever is to come?
Building A Financial Legacy with Michael Haddix
May 22, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBMichael Haddix is one of the nation’s most trusted and experienced business advisors for professional athletes. His passion for helping athletes build their careers beyond the playing field is the result of a lifetime immersed in sports and business. As the son of a first-round NFL pick, and Columbia Business School Alum, Michael has had an intimate, personal view of the challenges and opportunities faced by active and retired athletes. Check out today's episode as Michael dives into the im...
Keynote: How To Be A Teammate In A Hypercompetitive World - Washington State University
May 06, 2020 23:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBKeynote: How To Be A Teammate In A Hypercompetitive World - Washington State University In the Fall of 2019, Jarrod Barnes and the Prime U team delivered a Keynote at Washington State University and was probably one of the most powerful moments we ever had through Prime U. We dive into a conversation on purpose, understanding your role, and what it means to be a teammate in a hypercompetitive world. Tweetable Quotes: “Sometimes the problem is not necessarily being aware of yourself...A l...
Making Brave Decisions With Fernanda Bartels of leAD Sports
April 22, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBFernanda Bartels is the Head of Communications for the leAD Sports Accelerator based in Berlin, Germany where she helps take sports tech startups from an idea to Series A funding alongside some of the most innovative minds in sports. Fernanda is also a former student-athlete at George Mason University and has gone on to have an incredible impact on the global sports business and media landscape across South America and Europe through brands like VICE Media and The World Cup. We dive into ...
Mastering The Transition With NFL Legend Cameron Lynch
April 11, 2020 22:40 - 27 minutes - 19 MBCameron Lynch is a former NFL player for the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A graduate of Syracuse University, this former undrafted free agent not only went on to have a four year NFL career but successfully transitioned into a career as a Sports Broadcaster and Keynote Speaker. Cameron is also the Owner and Lead Producer of Heartwork Media and works with brands such as Vertimax, Grady Sports Agency, and G Cuts. Tune into today’s episode as we dive into life as an NFL Play...
Keynote: Finding Clarity In The Midst of Crisis
April 05, 2020 22:04 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBWelcome to another episode of the Reach Your Prime Podcast. We’re kicking off Season 3 with a behind-the-scenes look at a Keynote delivered from Jarrod Barnes called: Finding Clarity In Times of Crisis. In moments of crisis, or when change happens in a rapid, back to back way, it can be difficult to think beyond the next hour, the next day, or the next week. Yet, change may be one of the only constants in our lives. Tune into this keynote as Jarrod covers systems to effective-decision ma...
Challenging Foundational Norms with Dr. Phil Wagner of Sparta Science
July 12, 2019 17:33 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBDr. Phil Wagner, founder and CEO of Sparta Science, joins our latest episode of Reach Your Prime podcast. Dr. Wagner shares his personal journey as a young athlete experiencing continuous injuries and how that led him towards continued learning about the human body and ways to leverage it. We also discuss how he has prioritized the focus of Sparta Science and integrated a high-level of diversity to execute their mission and to deliver results. Stay tuned for an incredible conversation on cha...
Football Player to Published Author with Rennie Curran
April 01, 2019 01:52 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBWelcome Back to another episode of the Reach Your Prime Podcast. In this Episode, we speak with Rennie Curran, former NFL player turned published author and motivational speaker. Rennie tells us about his experience growing up with immigrant parents, his football career, and what inspired him to write a book and become a motivational speaker. Key Points: (0:44) What it was like for Rennie to grow up with immigrant parents in America. (3:11) Rennie’s football career. (9:03) The ke...
Getting Back in The Game with Marina Paul
March 24, 2019 22:33 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBWelcome back to another episode of the Reach Your Prime Podcast. In this episode, we Speak with Marina Paul, former college soccer player at Georgetown University, and founder of JOX. Marina shares her experience playing soccer at Georgetown, and how her major injuries lead her to focus on building character. We also learn what inspired Marina to create her own company, and how she and other former athletes continue to relive their athletic careers through JOX. Key Points: (0:50)- Marina...
Discovering Your Purpose with Former NFL Player Tim Worley
March 15, 2019 22:19 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBWelcome to another episode of the Reach Your Prime Podcast. We speak with Former NFL player, Tim Worley, about his transition from NFL running back to successful business owner of Worley Global Enterprises. Tim opens up about his struggle with self doubt and addiction, and how he was able to overcome it and discover his purpose. Key Points: (1:00) Tim shares his background, before becoming an NFL player (9:10) Tim’s struggle with loss, addiction, and self doubt (15:35) Tim’s lowe...
The Power of Courage with Tori Stevens & Adrienne Brown
March 11, 2019 21:04 - 42 minutes - 29.7 MBWelcome back to the Reach Your Prime Podcast. In this episode, we interview two courageous women who decided to take risks in order to change their lives for the better. In the first half of this episode, we are joined by Tori Stevens, founder of Evolyoution. Self proclaimed job hopper, Tori took the leap towards entrepreneurship after working five years in education, and another five years in the corporate world. In her interview, she discusses how her previous career experiences lead her...
Prepping For the One Opportunity, With Amobi Okugo & Bobby Audley
February 28, 2019 20:48 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWelcome back to another episode of Season Two here on the Reach Your Prime Podcast. Today, on the first part of the show, we are joined by a very special guest, Amobi Okugo. Amobi is a jack of all trades; professional athlete, entrepreneur, and investor. In this episode we dive into his story and learn more about him as a person, which is something that we value as athletes; to be known as more than just a great player, but also as a person. In part two of this episode, we are joined b...
Embracing Change and Transitions with Walter Brock
November 29, 2018 01:05 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBWalter Brock is the Former Director Of Athletics Development at Columbia University in New York. Walt was a football student-athlete at St. Mary’s College in California and Sacramento State University, where he learned the ins-and-outs of athletic department culture as an intern. He started his professional career -- post-graduation -- with the NCAA. A native of San Francisco, Walt went back to the Bay Area to work with the Oakland Raiders as a Sales Account Executive and then as Direc...
Progress Over Perfection with Alvin Hines
November 05, 2018 12:53 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBAlvin Hines is the Assistant Athletic Director at Florida Atlantic University. Alvin was a two-sport student athlete, competing in both baseball and football, and was even drafted by the Washington Nationals at the age of 18, so he knows a thing or two about the game! Despite being scouted by the Nationals, Alvin made the mature decision of pursuing his education and the future he saw as solid and went on to college athletics before taking up his current position off the field. In ou...
The search for True Identity, a keynote from Jarrod Barnes
October 23, 2018 21:02 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBJarrod Barnes challenges deep psychological themes affecting athletes, business people and students. He shares how to overcome self-doubt, anxiety and negative self-talk with student-athletes and the athletic department at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ. Hear how to find purpose in pain and steps to strengthen your emotional intelligence that will lead to your true, strong identity. Key Topics: Dealing with anxiety and overcoming self-doubt (01:10) Coping with rejection...
Find Your Opportunity with Vince Pierson
October 11, 2018 23:25 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode, we welcome Vince Pierson, who is currently the Director of Diversity and Inclusion in Minor League Baseball. Vince is here to share his lessons and habits for success and growth and inspire some thought and action in our ambitious listeners! In his work, Vince aims to bridge gaps and open hearts, eyes, and minds, broaden the horizons and possibilities of everyone involved. We chat about the specifics of his job and his thoughts on D and I and why it should not become a...
From Coaching to Athlete Development with Kaeman Mitchell
October 03, 2018 14:16 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBDuring this episode, we chat to Kaeman Mitchell who is the L.O.P.E.S. For Life Coordinator at Grand Canyon University. His passion is helping student-athletes reach there full potential, something that he has carried through from his former career as a college football coach. After years as both a college player and then coach, Kaeman made the transition to student athletic development where he could continue to focus on all these things he loved best about coaching while still having time a...
Develop Habits First with Celine Mangan
September 21, 2018 18:57 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBWelcome back to the Reach Your Prime Podcast! This week we are so lucky to have the wonderful Celine Mangan as our guest and we cannot wait to share this conversation with all of our listeners! Celine is the Membership Coordinator at Women Leaders in College Sports and she is here to tell us all about her experiences in her career and what has helped her get where she is today. We discuss her childhood and early college years before delving into the jobs she did before moving into her cu...
Grace, the Story of Chris Everett
September 13, 2018 12:35 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBWelcome back to a new episode of Reach Your Prime. Today we are talking with Chris Everett, the Director of Student-Athlete Development at UNC Charlotte. Chris is a driven former student-athlete with aspirations of one day leading an athletic department to the pinnacle of college athletics. His natural curiosity pushes him to accomplish his goals, while gaining knowledge that will prepare him for new obstacles in life. Like many others, Chris suffered a major injury early in his collegia...
Lift While You Climb with DT Shackelford
September 05, 2018 18:20 - 42 minutes - 29.7 MBWelcome to the Reach Your Prime Podcast! On today’s show we welcome DT Shackelford, motivational speaker, doctoral candidate, and former linebacker for the University of Mississippi. His self-asserted role as servant leader is something that he wishes to inspire in more young people with whom he speaks. He is an award winner, both as speaker and athlete and has a host of valuable lessons to share in our discussion. In our conversation, we cover DT’s earlier and college years up until his sec...
Student Athlete to Confident Professional with Amanda Brown
August 23, 2018 21:27 - 27 minutes - 19 MBWelcome to Reach Your Prime, where we will be offering you a selection of guests, thoughts, and inspiration to help you on your way to your best future. In this episode, we are joined by Amanda Brown, who is Assistant Director of Career Enhancement & Employer Relations at Northwestern and has held a number of other interesting and meaningful positions at other colleges. In our chat, we get to hear from Amanda about her years coming up and how she worked her way to her current position at N...