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. 23m ago

    Your Culture Has a Job to Do

    Culture matters, but not simply for the sake of having a great culture. It matters because of what it enables people and organizations to accomplish. This episode explores how leaders can connect culture to behavior and performance, why there isn't one universally “great” culture, and how working backward from desired outcomes can help create an environment where people can consistently do their best work. 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.

  2. 5d ago

    The Iron Cowboy: Building the Capacity to Handle Hard Things

    Growth often comes with an uncomfortable period where the demands of what we’re doing exceed our current capacity to handle them. Using the remarkable story of James Lawrence’s 50 Ironman triathlons in 50 states in 50 days, this episode explores the gap between new demands and our current capacity and why we should be careful about deciding too quickly that something isn’t working. 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.

  3. 5d ago

    How Many Other People Would Quit Right Now?

    The moments when you most want to quit may also be the moments where you have the greatest opportunity to create separation. Inspired by a question Chris Bosh learned from Kobe Bryant, this episode explores how performers can create separation when things aren't easy. Drawing on lessons from Randy Pausch’s famous “brick walls” message in his last lecture and my own experience training for my first marathon, we’ll unpack how to stay resilient, navigate setbacks, and keep going when the path gets difficult. Learn More About Zach: Zach's Email -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comReserve a seat at the Game Changer's Advantage Event on Sept. 4th here.Explore 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.

  4. Aug 27

    The Show Goes On: Performing When You Don’t Feel Your Best

    Not every great performance starts with feeling great. Last week, two of the world's top music artists, Taylor Swift and Noah Kahan, reminded me of the same key lesson that is relevant for elite performers in any domain. In this episode, we explore why feeling your best isn’t a prerequisite for doing your best and what becomes possible when you stop treating your internal state as a prediction of what you’re capable of. Learn More About Zach: Zach's Email -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comReserve a seat at the Game Changer's Advantage Event on Sept. 4th here.Explore 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.

  5. Aug 24

    Mark Gottfried | Former D1 Basketball Coach, Speaker, and Author | "Winning is intoxicating, but the relationships established supercede any kind of trophy."

    Mark Gottfried has experienced college basketball from nearly every angle including as a player, assistant coach, head coach, broadcaster, and now as a speaker, mentor, and podcast host. Mark began his coaching career at UCLA, where he spent seven seasons as an assistant and helped the Bruins capture the 1995 national championship. He went on to serve as a Division I head coach for more than two decades at various programs such as Murray State, Alabama, NC State, and Cal State Northridge. Across his head coaching career, Mark accumulated more than 400 victories, won multiple conference championships, led his teams to 11 NCAA Tournament appearances, reached three Sweet Sixteens and an Elite Eight, and earned Coach of the Year honors in both the Ohio Valley Conference and SEC. Today, Mark shares the lessons from those experiences with coaches, executives, teams, and organizations through speaking, mentorship, The Coach Mark Gottfried Show, and his upcoming book, The Playbook for Success, which explores his signature "Get It Done" mindset which is comprised of grit, integrity, and desire. Here's some notable highlights from our conversation: [4:59] — What Matters Beyond the Wins [7:00] — Growing Up Around the Game [9:50] — An Unforgettable Lesson from John Wooden [14:18] — Build Your Inner Circle Before You Need It [18:34] — Coaching Can Be Lonely [23:21] — Who Are You When the Phone Stops Ringing? [29:19] — The 3 Lies That Pull Us Off-Course [34:55] — Why Winning Can Still Feel Empty [44:20] — What 287 Losses Taught Him [49:35] — The "Get It Done" Mindset [56:06] — Pouring Into Others [58:57] — The People Who Have Always Been His "Why" Learn More About Coach Gottfried: Explore more of Mark's current work and resources here.Learn More About Zach: Zach's Email -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comReserve a seat at the Game Changer's Advantage Event on Sept. 4th here.Explore 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. Aug 24

    Make the Invisible Visible: How Great Leaders Make Progress Visible

    In 1943, Edwin Land’s three-year-old daughter asked him a simple question after he took her picture: Why couldn’t she see it right away? Her question helped activate an idea that had been developing in Land’s mind for years and ultimately contributed to the invention of the Polaroid camera. In this episode, Zach uses that story to explore why meaningful growth frequently occurs before it becomes visible and why great leaders help people see the progress they may not yet recognize in themselves. Learn More About Zach: Zach's Email -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comReserve a seat at the Game Changer's Advantage Event on Sept. 4th here.Explore 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.

  7. Aug 18

    The Conversation You're Avoiding

    What conversation are you currently talking yourself out of? Difficult conversations rarely become easier simply because we avoid them. More often, the frustration, assumptions, and tension continue to build beneath the surface. In this episode, Zach shares some practical strategies for navigating difficult conversations and becoming more skilled at them. Learn More About Zach: Zach's Email -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comReserve a seat at the Game Changer's Advantage Event on Sept. 4th here.Explore 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. Aug 17

    John O'Sullivan | Author, Coach, & Speaker | "Stop treating leadership as a character trait and start treating it as a skill."

    John O’Sullivan is a former collegiate and professional soccer player, longtime coach, author, speaker, and the founder of the Changing the Game Project—an organization dedicated to creating better experiences for athletes by transforming the way we coach, lead, and develop people through sport. John is also the host of the Way of Champions Podcast, where he and Dr. Jerry Lynch have had nearly 500 conversations with some of the world’s top coaches, leaders, researchers, and performers. He is the author of several books on coaching, culture, and athlete development, including Changing the Game, Every Moment Matters, and The Champion Teammate. His newest book, co-authored with Jerry Lynch, is Captain: The Athlete’s Guide to Being an Exceptional Team Leader. In this conversation, John and I explore why leadership should be treated as a skill that can be taught and developed, what exceptional captains do differently, and how coaches can create more opportunities for athletes to actually practice leadership. We also discuss the difference between being liked and respected, how to prepare athletes for difficult conversations, why great leaders sometimes lead from behind, and the two qualities John has seen consistently show up across hundreds of conversations with elite coaches. Here's some notable highlights from our conversation: [6:00] — Would You Want to Play for You? [8:06] — Leadership Is a Skill, Not a Character Trait [11:45] — Where Have All the Leaders Gone? [15:10] — You Are Always Leading [20:41] — The Qualities of Exceptional Captains [24:17] — Leadership is a Way of Being [29:40] — Great Leaders Are Thermostats [37:30] — Preparing Athletes for the Challenges of Leadership [40:30] — Being Liked Vs. Respected [46:28] — Who Are People Gravitating Toward in Your Culture? [52:36] — You Can't Develop Leaders Without Giving Them The Reps [56:37] — Two Common Traits of Great Coaches [59:27] — Captain + Leadership Development Curriculum Learn More About John O'Sullivan: Purchase John's new book Captain hereExplore The Changing the Game Project hereLearn More About Zach: Zach's Email -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.comReserve a seat at the Game Changer's Advantage Event on Sept. 4th here.Explore 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
    292
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Win More, Live Better
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