Drs. Milt Lowder and Cory Shaffer dive into the mental game behind Rory McIlroy’s journey to Masters victory this past April. Drawing insights from his post-win press conference at Augusta National, they explore the mindset required for elite performance, the psychological hurdles of chasing a career Grand Slam, and what Rory’s reflections reveal about his mental approach. This conversation unpacks the championship mentality that separates great athletes and the focused mindset required to rise to the moment on golf’s biggest stage.

In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with Scott Watkins, Senior Vice President, Advanced Manufacturing Market Leader at Clayco. Scott shares his path to leadership and how forward-thinking organizations gain a competitive edge by investing in people. He unpacks the critical role of talent development and how fostering a growth-focused culture drives success—especially on complex projects involving large teams, like those at Clayco.

In this episode, Dr. Drew Brannon sits down with Sims Key and Alisha Coleman of Equip Studio, a successful, culture-focused architecture firm based in Greenville, SC. They share how their team builds a business that honors both God and people. From prioritizing internal excellence to investing deeply in their people, Sims and Alisha offer a refreshing blueprint for humanizing business. This conversation explores work/life wholeness, purpose-driven culture, and the belief that doing things well—on a human level—creates lasting impact.