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  • Why Great Coaches Put People Before Performance Metrics with Jason Fonder

    Why Great Coaches Put People Before Performance Metrics with Jason Fonder
    2026/08/11
    How do leaders sustain high performance without losing the human side of work? In this episode, Michael welcomes Jason Fonder to explore how consistent coaching, smart use of data and AI, curiosity, resilience, and a people-first culture create stronger performance over time. This conversation also examines why leaders should invest in high performers, how to learn from failure without using data as punishment, why company values must be simple enough to live every day, and how the right mentors and support system can help you move through a career crossroads. Enjoy!
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    1 時間 6 分
  • How Race Directors Build Safe Memorable Events (And Stay Calm Under Pressure) with Jeff Smith

    How Race Directors Build Safe Memorable Events (And Stay Calm Under Pressure) with Jeff Smith
    2026/07/28
    How do race directors create safe, memorable endurance events, and what can leaders learn from the pressure behind race day? In this episode, Sean and Holly welcome Jeff Smith from https://www.outsiderendurance.com/ to learn how he does it. This conversation explores the year-round work required to plan triathlons, manage safety, coordinate volunteers, respond to emergencies, and deliver an athlete experience that appears effortless. It also examines how endurance sports build confidence, adaptability, and calm decision-making when plans change. Enjoy! Find one of Jeff's events to sign up for here: https://www.outsiderendurance.com/
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    44 分
  • From Gold Medals to Leadership: Theresa Andrews' Journey

    From Gold Medals to Leadership: Theresa Andrews' Journey
    2026/07/07
    In this episode, Michael welcomes Theresa Andrews who shares her journey from Olympic gold medalist to successful executive, highlighting lessons on teamwork, resilience, visualization, and leadership that apply both in sports and business. Topics Lessons from Olympic training applicable to business The importance of teamwork and collaboration Visualization techniques for peak performance Handling pressure and overcoming self-doubt Career transitions from sports to corporate leadership Resources Olympic Race - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3fCggOGYsE LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-andrews-523b2a30/ Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theresa_Andrews
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    52 分
  • How Feedback Builds Resilient Performance with Jeremy Shapiro and Lisa Csencsits

    How Feedback Builds Resilient Performance with Jeremy Shapiro and Lisa Csencsits
    2026/06/23
    How can athletes, leaders, and HR professionals build sustainable high performance in a world that is changing faster than ever? In this episode of the Metta Performance Podcast, Holly welcomes Jeremy Shapiro and Lisa Csencsits to explore how feedback, resilience, and mindset shape the way people perform in sport, work, and life. You’ll hear how personal challenges can redefine performance, why feedback often becomes valuable after discomfort, how sport teaches adaptability and courage, and why the future of work should be designed around growth, development, and meaningful human contribution. Enjoy!
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    51 分
  • Train Comfortably, Adapt Confidently, and Perform Consistently with Tom Regal

    Train Comfortably, Adapt Confidently, and Perform Consistently with Tom Regal
    2026/06/16
    How can endurance athletes stay motivated, adapt their training to real-life demands, and determine whether their bike fit is supporting—or limiting—their performance? Michael and Sean explore these questions and more with guest Tom Regal. This episode examines the connection between a strong coaching mindset, sustainable training, race-day adaptability, and effective bike fitting. The conversation reveals why progress requires more than simply completing every workout, how a clear sense of purpose strengthens consistency, when a road bike may be the smarter choice, and what athletes should ask before hiring a bike fitter. Listeners will also learn how injury history, flexibility, posture, riding goals, and ongoing follow-up shape a cycling position that is comfortable, efficient, and built for long-term performance.
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    57 分
  • How Running Builds Community and Confidence with Michael Drabenstott

    How Running Builds Community and Confidence with Michael Drabenstott
    2026/06/02
    In this episode, Holly welcomes Michael Drabbenstott to explore how running, community, and physical challenge can become powerful tools for confidence, connection, sustainable performance, and personal growth. Through stories of early morning track workouts, race directing, trail advocacy, and lifelong movement, the conversation shows how sport can help people build resilience, create meaningful memories, and carry performance lessons into work, leadership, and life.
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    49 分
  • Coaches Chat: AI in Coaching

    Coaches Chat: AI in Coaching
    2026/05/19
    In this episode, Holly and Michael talk about about AI in coaching. This conversation explores the rise of AI coaching and looks at how AI can expand access to coaching, support athletes and leaders with data, improve coach presence through note-taking tools, and create new hybrid coaching models that combine technology with human insight. It also covers the risks: poor recommendations, confidentiality concerns, overreliance on AI, and the need to use the right tool for the right purpose.
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    43 分
  • The Curiosity Advantage with Debra Clary

    The Curiosity Advantage with Debra Clary
    2026/05/12
    What if curiosity - not expertise - is the real driver of high performance? In this episode, we welcome Debra Clary to explore how leaders can unlock better results, stronger teams, and sustained growth by asking better questions. Drawing from research behind the Curiosity Curve, this conversation reveals why curiosity declines with experience and how to intentionally rebuild it to lead more effectively.
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    47 分