#259: Dan Abrahams On Chasing His Dream And Reflecting On A Regret
Release Date: 02/25/2025
#269: James Washington On How Challenges Of His Childhood Shaped His Football Career
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In Part 1 of our conversation with James Washington, a two-time Super Bowl champion safety and currently President of the Rose Bowl Institute, he discusses the adversity he faced growing up in Los Angeles and the many highs and some lows of his football playing career. Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at
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#268: Todd Smith On Challenges And Opportunities At Key Time For Sports In United States
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In Part 4 of our conversation with Todd Smith, President & CEO of Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), he shares statistics on youth participation in sports, and why he and SFIA are excited about all the opportunities domestically in the near future. Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (00:18) Upcoming Major Sporting Events in the US (00:43) Farewell to TeamSnap (01:18) Interview with Todd Smith: His Role and Vision (02:17) Understanding the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA)...
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#267: Todd Smith On What He Would Tell His 8-, 12- and 16-year-old Self
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In Part 3 of our conversation with Todd Smith, President & CEO of Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), he candidly shares what he would tell himself at 8, 12 and 16 years old, and he pinpoints which of the three sports he played was his favorite. Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (00:31) Thank You Team Snap (01:05) Todd Smith's Advice to His Younger Self (05:45) Todd Smith's Career Journey (13:56) Conclusion and Call for Sponsors
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#266: Todd Smith Recalls Thrill Of Recruiting Call From Stanford Baseball Coach
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In Part 2 of our conversation with Todd Smith, President & CEO of Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), he pinpoints the pinnacle of his early achievements, when he received the first college recruiting call from a dream school. Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (01:17) Todd Smith's High School Sports Journey (01:53) The Peak Moment in High School (05:01) The Shoulder Injury and Its Impact (08:44) Rehabilitation and Support System (14:31) Conclusion and Call for Sponsors
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#265: Todd Smith Reflects On How He Responded To Major Injury
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In Part 1 of our conversation with Todd Smith, President & CEO of Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), he reflects on how jarring a serious shoulder injury in high school was on him as an athlete and person. Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at (00:00) Introduction to Winning Is Not Everything (00:18) Dream Big: Inspiring Youth (00:43) Thank You to Team Snap (01:18) Meet Todd Smith: Early Life and Sports Journey (01:30) The Injury That Changed Everything (02:13) Todd Smith's College Challenges (05:46) Overcoming Adversity: From Baseball to...
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#264: Christine Miles On Specific Ways To Practice Listening
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In Part 3 of our conversation with Christine Miles, a professional speaker, consultant and author, she discusses her work, including six foundational questions to help us become better listeners, as well as her unique challenge to each of us. Want to sponsor the Winning is Not Everything podcast? Reach out at https://seankjensen.com/contact-sean/ (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (00:41) Farewell to Team Staff (01:16) Christine Miles on the Importance of Listening (02:25) Christine's Journey and Insights (04:09) The Listening Path and Its Impact (07:27) Practical Tips for...
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#263: Christine Miles On The Hard Journey To Rediscover Joy After Losing Her Athletic Identity
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In Part 2 of our conversation with Christine Miles, a professional speaker, consultant and author, she opens up about dealing with chronic pain and the hard adjustments she had to make after injuries forced her away from playing field hockey and reorienting her identity. Learn more about Christine Miles here: Catch up on all episodes & more on your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to my Presenting Sponsor, , for prioritizing conversations like this! (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (01:10) Meet Christine Miles: A Promising Athlete (02:22) Christine's...
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#262: Christine Miles On Why Her Listening Skills Were Sharpened In Childhood
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In Part 1 of our conversation with Christine Miles, a professional speaker, consultant and author, she candidly shares how her mother's mental health challenges, which included shock therapy, thrust her into a position to accelerate her remarkable listening skills and inspired her career path. Learn more about Christine Miles here: Catch up on all episodes & more on your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to my Presenting Sponsor, , for prioritizing conversations like this! (00:00) Introduction to Winning is Not Everything (02:11) Meet Today's Guest: Christine Miles (02:45)...
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#261: Dan Abrahams On Importance Of Young Athletes Squashing ANTs
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In Part 4 of our conversation with Dan Abrahams, a sport psychologist and author based in England, he provides some of his unique insights that can help young athletes, including having the proper "Game Face" and "Squashing ANTs." Check out more of Dan Abrahams resources here: Catch up on all episodes & more on your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to my Presenting Sponsor, , for prioritizing conversations like this! 00:00 Introduction to Winning is Not Everything 00:55 Meet Our Guest: Dan Abrahams 01:57 The Soccer Landscape in England vs. America...
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#260: Dan Abrahams On Transitioning From Coach To Sports Psychologist
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In Part 3 of our conversation with Dan Abrahams, a sport psychologist and author based in England, he highlights what compelled him to pursue becoming a sports psychologist, reflecting on his own experience as an athlete and weighing the different perspectives of sports in the U.S. versus U.K. Check out more of Dan Abrahams resources here: Catch up on all episodes & more on your favorite podcast platform! Thanks to my Presenting Sponsor, , for prioritizing conversations like this! (00:00) Introduction (00:18) Understanding Empathy vs. Sympathy (00:31) Sponsor Message: (01:04)...
info_outlineIn Part 2 of our conversation with Dan Abrahams, a sport psychologist and author based in England, he shares details of pursuing a childhood dream, a regret along the way and a humbling decision about his future.
Check out more of Dan Abrahams resources here: https://danabrahams.com/
Catch up on all episodes & more on your favorite podcast platform!
Thanks to my Presenting Sponsor, @teamsnap, for prioritizing conversations like this!