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. 3d ago

    Feeding the Rat: Expand Your Comfort Zone and Discover What You’re Capable Of

    Would you rather find out what you’re capable of or spend your life wondering what might have happened if you tried? In this episode, we explore British mountaineer Mo Anthoine’s idea of “feeding the rat” which is a symbol for our human desire for testing limits and deliberately choosing meaningful challenges that stretch your current capacity.  Learn More About Zach: Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.Explore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.

  2. 4d ago

    Flow Can't Be Forced: Lessons from a World Record Performance

    Why do some of our best performances feel almost effortless? Using Josh Kerr's recent world record in the mile, this episode explores a hidden paradox of peak performance: The harder we try to force greatness, the more likely we are to create the very interference that holds us back. You'll learn why flow can't be manufactured and how to gain control by knowing what not to control. Learn More About Zach: Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.Explore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.

  3. 6d ago

    The Books I Still Think About Years Later

    Reading a book is one thing, but actually applying and living its ideas is another. This episode isn’t a list of my favorite books per se, but it is a reflection on eight books whose lessons continue to influence my coaching, leadership, parenting, and perspective years after I turned the final page. Learn More About Zach: Secure your free seat for my upcoming live masterclass session here.Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.Explore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.

  4. Jul 20

    When the Skip Button Doesn’t Work: How to Handle Unhelpful Thoughts

    You won’t always control which thoughts enter your mind, but you can control what you do next. In this episode, Zach uses an unexpected moment during a rainy run to explain two ways we can respond to unhelpful thoughts: Change their content or change our relationship with them. Learn how athletes, coaches, and leaders can redirect unproductive self-talk when possible and continue taking purposeful action when the thoughts refuse to change. Learn More About Zach: Secure your free seat for my upcoming live masterclass session here.Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.Explore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.

  5. Jul 16

    Assembling Firewood: Why Consistent Preparation Fuels Future Success

    Many of the most important investments we make don't produce immediate results. Drawing from a childhood memory of preparing firewood with his dad and a quote from musical artist John Mayer, in this episode Zach shares how small daily efforts accumulate over time and why consistent preparation creates the confidence to perform when it matters most. Learn More About Zach: Explore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.

  6. Jul 15

    Every Dream Has Fine Print: What Every Meaningful Goal Really Requires

    Every meaningful dream comes with fine print. Whether you're an athlete, coach, leader, entrepreneur, or simply pursuing an important goal, the journey will almost certainly take longer than expected, require greater sacrifice, and test you in ways you never imagined. In this episode, Zach draws inspiration from the recent MLB and NBA drafts and explains why understanding the "fine print" for your dream can help pro athletes (and all of us) pursue excellence. Learn More About Zach: Explore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.

  7. Jul 13

    Dr. Suzanne Bell | Behavioral Health and Performance Lead, NASA | A Team of Experts Don't Equate to an Expert Team

    How do you build teams that perform under extraordinary pressure when failure isn't an option? This week, I'm joined by Dr. Suzanne Bell, an organizational psychologist, internationally recognized expert on team effectiveness, and Lead Scientist of NASA's Behavioral Health & Performance Laboratory at Johnson Space Center. Dr. Bell leads research focused on helping astronauts and mission teams thrive in some of the most demanding environments imaginable, studying everything from teamwork, leadership, communication, behavioral health, sleep, and adaptability to support NASA's future lunar and Mars missions.  Dr. Bell has also spent decades researching high-performing teams and advising organizations on how to build environments where people can consistently perform at their best. In this conversation, we explore why a team of experts doesn't automatically become an expert team, what coaches and leaders can learn from NASA about communication and feedback, how great leaders translate vision into daily behaviors, and why readiness, recovery, and self-care are essential ingredients for sustained high performance. Here's some notable highlights from our conversation: [4:24] — The Psychology of Space Travel [8:08] — Core Problems for Space Travel [11:59] — Expert Teams Aren't Automatic [15:29] — How Astronauts Live and Work Together  [18:52] — Your Team Becomes Your Family [21:58] — Common Breakdowns for Teams [26:33] — Great Teams Are Designed [32:00] — Quality Communication and Feedback [36:37] — Inside NASA's Mars Simulation [47:59] — Self-Care Makes Better Leaders [53:10] — Creating Effective Support Systems [56:06] — Translating Vision Into Daily Behavior Learn More About Zach: 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. Jul 11

    Halftime: A Mid-Year Reflection for 2026

    We’re halfway through the 2026 year. Before you rush into the next six months, this can be a great time to pause and evaluate your year so far. In this episode, I share a personal mid-year reflection on the lessons and questions that have shaped my first half of 2026 and the halftime adjustments I’m making for the back half of the year. Learn More About Zach: Explore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook 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
    276
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Win More, Live Better
  • Show Website
    Win More, Live Better

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