The Threshold Lab

Zach Brandon
  • 4.8（18則評分）
  • 自我成長

The Threshold Lab is where “aha” moments and insights go to lift weights. Each episode cracks open a fundamental principle from the world of high performance and aims to transform how you think, work, and lead. Think of it like unlocking a door you’ve passed a hundred times, only to find it opens into a whole new way of thinking. If you're into mindset, growth, and the occasional mental mic drop, you're in the right lab. Zach Brandon is a coach, speaker, and thought leader blending principles from psychology, coaching, and high performance to empower others toward personal and professional excellence.

  1. 4 天前

    Push The Rock: A Lesson on Intentionality from Sisyphus

    Most performers spend the majority of their lives in repetition in the form of practice, meetings, workouts, conversations, and responsibilities that cycle over and over every day. Today, we’re discussing how to bring more intentionality to these activities through one of my favorite lessons from the Greek mythology of Sisyphus.   For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://winningwithwords.beehiiv.com/If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fulfillment, feel free to sign up for a free discovery call to see how I can best support you: https://calendly.com/zachbrandon/discoverycall

    7 分鐘

  2. 4 天前

    Unsubscribe From Stagnation: The Hidden Cost of Staying the Same

    This episode explores how old habits, beliefs, and routines “auto-renew” in our lives long after they’ve served their purpose. Zach shares a story about a Major League pitcher "unsubscribing" from a starting point in his delivery and implementing a small adjustment to accelerate his career. Listeners will learn why stagnation carries invisible costs, how leaders accidentally let their environment choose their direction, and how to run a performance “subscription audit” to create intentional growth heading into a new season.  For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://winningwithwords.beehiiv.com/If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fulfillment, feel free to sign up for a free discovery call to see how I can best support you: https://calendly.com/zachbrandon/discoverycall

    10 分鐘

  3. 5 天前

    Kibwe Johnson | Univ. of Maryland and USATF Head Throws Coach | “Athletes see everything, even what you think they don’t.”

    Today's guest is two-time Olympian Kibwé Johnson. He joins the show with one of the most decorated careers in U.S. hammer history including being a five-time U.S. Champion, Pan American Games gold medalist and record holder, and a three-time NCAA Champion. He also holds the world record for the combined hammer–discus–weight throw and represented the United States at four World Championships. Kibwé has since built an impressive coaching path through IMG Academy, SPIRE Academy, Southeastern Louisiana, and now the University of Maryland, where he serves as Throws Coach. He was also the USA Track & Field Men’s Team Head Throws Coach for the 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. In our conversation, we talk about the artistry of throwing, creating the right conditions for athletes to find their individual movement, the Dao of the hammer, and how his own misalignments as an athlete shaped the coach he is today. We also explore the role of patience, curiosity, and fatherhood in his development as a leader. Here's some notable highlights from our conversation: [5:18] — The Artistry of Throwing  [7:23] — "Creating the Conditions" for Athletes [10:36] — Learning to Embrace Individuality as a Thrower [16:54] — How Kibwe Would Coach His Younger Self [18:57] — Solving Movement Riddles  [24:15] — The Dao of the Hammer [30:53] — The Yin & Yang for Effort [37:10] — Letting Go of Ego [46:32] — Kibwe's Process for Learning [49:48] — Creating the Conditions for Flow [53:14] — Most Important Mental Skill for Athletes [1:02:05] — Breaking Out of Plateaus [1:05:05] — Creating Something that Didn't Exist When He Competed Learn More About Kibwe: To learn more about Kibwe's coaching and his work, I'd encourage you to follow his journey here: https://www.instagram.com/martillokibwe/?hl=en Learn More About Zach: For more practical tools and mindset stories, you can subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://winningwithwords.beehiiv.com/If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fulfillment, feel free to sign up for a free discovery call to see how I can best support you: https://calendly.com/zachbrandon/discoverycall

    1 小時 17 分鐘

  4. 11月21日

    Own Your 3-Foot World: A Strategy to Focus Under Pressure

    What do you do when pressure spikes or the moment starts moving too fast? Using a powerful story from Navy SEAL Mark Owen’s book No Hero, this episode explores a practical framework for staying composed in these moments and controlling the controllables.  For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://winningwithwords.beehiiv.com/If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fulfillment, feel free to sign up for a free discovery call to see how I can best support you: https://calendly.com/zachbrandon/discoverycall

    8 分鐘

  5. 11月21日

    Inside a Mental Courtroom: How to Challenge Limiting Beliefs

    Most of us don’t realize we’re being put on trial every single day by our own thoughts. This episode dives into the “mental courtroom” we carry inside us. It's a place where childhood labels become lifelong rulings and where outdated stories shape how we think, lead, and perform. We also discuss a simple 3-step process for challenging our unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more accurate and current beliefs. For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://winningwithwords.beehiiv.com/If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fulfillment, feel free to sign up for a free discovery call to see how I can best support you: https://calendly.com/zachbrandon/discoverycall

    8 分鐘

  6. 11月19日

    Muhammad Ali’s Stolen Bike: How Adversity Can Shape Your Drive

    This episode explores the famous story of Muhammad Ali’s stolen red bicycle and how one painful childhood moment became an unexpected spark in his journey toward greatness. We break down why adversity often shapes drive, what research shows about performers who turn hardship into fuel, and how purpose evolves as identity evolves. You’ll also hear how athletes like Amon-Ra St. Brown and Simone Biles have channeled their own sources of motivation. For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://winningwithwords.beehiiv.com/If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fulfillment, feel free to sign up for a free discovery call to see how I can best support you: https://calendly.com/zachbrandon/discoverycall

    7 分鐘

  7. 11月19日

    A New Chapter

    This episode dives into what happens when the role you’ve built no longer matches the life you want. If you’ve ever felt a pull toward a different future, this one’s for you.  For more practical tools and mindset stories like this, you can subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://winningwithwords.beehiiv.com/If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fulfillment, feel free to reach out anytime to see how I can best serve you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-brandon-40169573/

    9 分鐘

  8. 11月16日

    Cody Royle | Coach of Head Coaches | "Coaching is the greatest accelerator of human performance."

    Today I’m joined by Cody Royle who spends his days coaching some of the top head coaches in elite sport. Cody is a former head coach of Canada’s men’s AFL national team. He’s the author of three books (Where Others Won’t, The Tough Stuff, and Second Set of Eyes) and previously hosted the leadership podcast Where Others Won’t, where he explored how great teams and leaders actually thrive. In this conversation, Cody pulls back the curtain on the emotional reality of coaching at the highest level. He shares a story of a terrible tragedy that reshaped his understanding of leadership and was the catalyst for him to write The Tough Stuff. We talk about why the real burden on modern coaches isn’t “expectations” but the weight of caring. Cody also walks through his four-part “Coach Craft” model and introduces the idea of “coaching free” as the coach’s version of flow. Here's some notable highlights from our conversation: [6:27] — How Tragedy Led to "The Tough Stuff" Book [8:56] — The Emotional Gap in Coaching [11:34] — Asking For Help [16:30] — Becoming a Coach for Head Coaches [20:58] — The Real Weight of Leadership [25:03] — Distributing the Weight of Leadership [27:20] — Reframing Time Away from Kids [30:59] — From Playing Free to "Coaching Free" [35:25] — Three Questions Every Coach Should Answer [39:36] — Short-Term Results and Long-Term Transformation [43:44] — The Four Crafts of Coaching [50:15] — Why Coaching is Still in Third Gear [57:16] — Learning From Other Environments [1:06:51] — Coaching is for Elite Leaders Too More Resources from Cody: To learn more about Cody's coaching, email newsletter, and books, I'd encourage you to check out his website here: https://www.codyroyle.com/More Resources from Zach: For more practical tools and mindset stories, you can subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://winningwithwords.beehiiv.com/If you’re a coach or leader striving for more clarity, consistency, and fulfillment, feel free to reach out anytime to see how I can best serve you: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-brandon-40169573/

    1 小時 16 分鐘
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簡介

The Threshold Lab is where “aha” moments and insights go to lift weights. Each episode cracks open a fundamental principle from the world of high performance and aims to transform how you think, work, and lead. Think of it like unlocking a door you’ve passed a hundred times, only to find it opens into a whole new way of thinking. If you're into mindset, growth, and the occasional mental mic drop, you're in the right lab. Zach Brandon is a coach, speaker, and thought leader blending principles from psychology, coaching, and high performance to empower others toward personal and professional excellence.

資訊

  • 創作者
    Zach Brandon
  • 活躍年代
    2025年
  • 集數
    157
  • 年齡分級
    兒少適宜
  • 版權
    © 2025 The Threshold Lab
  • 節目網站
    The Threshold Lab

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