Win More, Live Better

Zach Brandon
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Win More, Live Better is a podcast for sport coaches and high-performing leaders who care deeply about results, but refuse to compromise their well-being, joy, or relationships in the process. This show explores what it really means to win more and live better on your terms. Through stories, conversations, and practical frameworks, each episode helps you sharpen your leadership, strengthen your inner game, and build systems that support sustainable performance for you and those you lead. Hosted by Zach Brandon, a nationally recognized performance and leadership advisor who partners with elite sport coaches, executives, and high performers to help them thrive using practical tools, systems, and mindset frameworks.

  1. 20h ago

    Standards or Suggestions? The Truth About Team Culture

    Your team might have two very different cultures: The one you talk about and the one your people actually experience. Culture isn't simply shaped by the values you communicate or the standards you establish. It's shaped by the behaviors you consistently reinforce, reward, and tolerate. In this episode, Zach uses an everyday driving analogy to explore why consistency is essential to building culture and maintaining credibility as a leader. He also shares three practical questions to help coaches and leaders evaluate whether their actions are reinforcing the standards they expect others to uphold. Learn More About Zach: Email Zach -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comExplore Zach's new website here.You can watch the video recordings of the podcast on YouTube here.

  2. 6d ago

    Shonda Stanton | Head Softball Coach, Indiana University | Love Goes First and Being an Engineer of Belief

    Shonda Stanton is the head softball coach at Indiana University and one of the most accomplished coaches in collegiate softball, with nearly three decades of head coaching experience and more than 890 career victories. Since taking over Indiana's program in 2017, Stanton has helped transform the Hoosiers into a consistent Big Ten contender, leading the program to four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances from 2023–2026, including its first NCAA Tournament berth since 2011. Her tenure has also featured multiple 40-win seasons and a program-record 23-game winning streak in 2023. Before arriving at Indiana, Stanton spent 18 seasons as the head coach at Marshall University, where she became the winningest coach in program history. During her tenure, she led the Thundering Herd to multiple conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances, establishing Marshall as one of Conference USA's most competitive programs. In recognition of her contributions, she was inducted into the Marshall Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024. Stanton's coaching experience also extends to the professional ranks. She previously coached with the Akron Racers and, in 2026, served as head coach of the Chicago Bandits in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), working with some of the sport's top professional players. Here's some notable highlights from our conversation: [6:00] — Become an Engineer of Belief [8:53] — No Surprises in Our Program [13:08] — Confidence Isn't Built Through Perfection [18:11] — The Baton of Leadership [24:49] — Energy Giving Behaviors (EGB's) [30:38] — Adjust Your Leadership, Not Yourself [34:05] — Love Who They're Becoming [38:20] — Love Goes First [41:35] — Let Them Make Mistakes [45:32] — Stop Trying to Please Everyone [49:43] — Winning Doesn't Always Define Great Coaching [52:46] — Know What You Value [56:15] — Sustaining Yourself in the Coaching Profession [1:00:21] — "Honoring the Pause" [1:03:16] — The Family Behind the Coach Learn More About Zach: Zach's Email -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comExplore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.You can watch the video recordings of the podcast on YouTube here.

  3. Oct 24

    What Will Your Players Remember About You?

    What makes someone the best coach or leader you've ever had? Harvard leadership instructor Margaret Andrews has spent nearly two decades asking people a similar question. Her findings reveal that approximately 85% of the reasons people identify have little to do with intelligence or technical expertise. In this episode, we explore what these findings can teach us about coaching and why the way people experience your leadership matters. Learn More About Zach: Email Zach -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comExplore Zach's new website here.Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.You can watch the video recordings of the podcast on YouTube here.

  4. Oct 22

    How to Guarantee Failure

    We spend a lot of time thinking about what it takes to succeed, but what if identifying the behaviors that guarantee failure could be just as valuable?  Drawing on lessons from UCLA head football coach Bob Chesney and Charlie Munger's famous prescriptions for a life of misery, we examine how identifying destructive behaviors can help us clarify our values and avoid becoming someone we never intended to be. Learn More About Zach: Email Zach -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comExplore Zach's new website here.Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.You can watch the video recordings of the podcast on YouTube here.

  5. Oct 20

    Jamion Christian | Head Men's Basketball Coach, Bryant University | Leading With Love and Accountability

    Jamion Christian is the head men's basketball coach at Bryant University, bringing more than a decade of Division I head coaching experience and an international championship to the Bulldogs. Christian began his head coaching career in 2012 at his alma mater, Mount St. Mary's, becoming one of the youngest Division I head coaches in the country at just 29 years old. During his six seasons leading the Mountaineers, he guided the program to two Northeast Conference Tournament championships and NCAA Tournament appearances in 2014 and 2017. He went on to serve as head coach at Siena College, where he earned MAAC Coach of the Year honors in 2019, before spending three seasons leading the program at George Washington University. Christian's coaching journey also took him overseas to Italy, where he led Pallacanestro Trieste to promotion back to the country's top professional basketball division. Before becoming a head coach, Christian held assistant coaching positions at William & Mary, Bucknell, and VCU. Here's some notable highlights from our conversation: [5:48] — Creating "Forever Relationships" [9:22] — Turning Love Into Daily Behaviors [13:54] — Asking Better Questions [18:43] — Building Confidence By Reinforcing Strengths [23:24] — Accountability Doesn't Require Yelling [27:42] — From Young Tyrant to Intentional Leader [31:12] — Supporting Athlete's Well-being [35:03] — Demand More, React Less [38:36] — What Getting Fired Taught Me [44:12] — Build A Culture Worth Staying For [48:48] — Winning Beyond Basketball Learn More About Zach: Zach's Email -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comExplore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.You can watch the video recordings of the podcast on YouTube here.

  6. Oct 14

    The NFL Scout Who Saw What Others Missed

    What if one of your greatest competitive advantages is being willing to look where others won't? Gil Brandt helped revolutionize NFL scouting by finding extraordinary talent in places other organizations overlooked, but his success wasn't simply about thinking differently. It was about knowing exactly what he was looking for, while remaining open-minded about where he might find it. In this episode, we explore what Brandt's unconventional approach can teach us about recognizing potential and finding valuable lessons beyond our own profession. Learn More About Zach: Email Zach -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comExplore Zach's new website here.Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.You can watch the video recordings of the podcast on YouTube here.

  7. Oct 13

    Finishing Is A Mindset and Skill

    At the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, Tanzanian marathon runner John Stephen Akhwari finished more than an hour behind the winner. Injured and exhausted, he crossed the finish line long after most spectators had left the stadium. When asked why he continued, his response became one of the most memorable statements in Olympic history. In this episode, we explore what Akhwari’s story teaches us about commitment, purpose, and the mindset required to finish what you start.  Learn More About Zach: Email Zach -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comExplore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.You can watch the video recordings of the podcast on YouTube here.

  8. Oct 8

    The Escape Room Mindset: How to Handle Hard Better

    One of the best ways to prepare people for difficult moments is to intentionally create more of them in training. Borrowing inspiration from Olympic gold medalist and Team USA volleyball coach Karch Kiraly, this episode explores an exercise he calls the "escape room" and how to challenge athletes to embrace difficulty, navigate frustration, and develop resilience. Learn More About Zach: Email Zach -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comExplore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.You can watch the video recordings of the podcast on YouTube here.

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Win More, Live Better is a podcast for sport coaches and high-performing leaders who care deeply about results, but refuse to compromise their well-being, joy, or relationships in the process. This show explores what it really means to win more and live better on your terms. Through stories, conversations, and practical frameworks, each episode helps you sharpen your leadership, strengthen your inner game, and build systems that support sustainable performance for you and those you lead. Hosted by Zach Brandon, a nationally recognized performance and leadership advisor who partners with elite sport coaches, executives, and high performers to help them thrive using practical tools, systems, and mindset frameworks.

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  • Creator
    Zach Brandon
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    312
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Win More, Live Better
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    Win More, Live Better

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