The Growth Project
Our group is traditionally trained in sport and performance psychology, and in the spirit of what we do, the purpose of our podcast is to make a positive impact on your life and challenge you to think differently on topics related to growth. Through conversations with coaches, athletes, executives, and leaders of industry, we will explore and highlight the mindset and skillset required for lasting growth. Ultimately, we exist to provide you with the tools to become the best version of you. At AMPLOS, we’re passionate about helping you pursue better.
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Change isn’t the exception, it’s the norm. In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer explore how to lead yourself and others through change with clarity and resilience. From personal transitions to team transformations, they discuss why change shouldn’t be feared, how to communicate it effectively, and how to
In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with Dr. Nathaniel Thom, Director of the Neuroscience Program at Wheaton College, to explore the powerful connection between mind and body. They discuss the role of exercise in brain health and what it means to flourish under pressure. Drawing from his postdoctoral work with
In Part 2 of their conversation on psychological safety, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer move from definition to application. Now that the myths are cleared up, how do you actually build psychological safety in your team or organization? They explore actionable ways to bring it to life, like doubling down on meaning
In this episode, Drs. Drew Brannon and Cory Shaffer unpack the growing buzz around “psychological safety” and why many misunderstand what it really means. As the term gains popularity, it’s often reduced to “being nice” or mistaken as guaranteed agreement. Drawing on research by Amy Edmondson (Harvard Business Review),
In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon explore the powerful role coachability plays in performance and growth. They unpack why this trait is so highly valued by leaders, hiring managers, and coaches alike. Learn what it means to be truly coachable: having a growth mindset, showing humility, taking action, a
We often talk about the fear of failure, but what about the fear of success? In this episode, Drs. Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer explore both. Why do we hesitate, not only when we might fall short, but also when we’re on the brink of rising? They dive into the hidden drivers of this tension, from perfectionism to Tall P