Win More, Live Better
Zach Brandon
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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Apr 28, 2025 • 6min
The Sandbox Mindset
What if your best growth didn’t come from following a rigid path, but rather from playing in the sandbox?In this episode, we explore why the world’s best performers embrace play and experimentation instead of following a rigid path or plan. You’ll learn how designing tiny experiments with a sandbox mindset gives you permission to stop asking, “What’s the right way?” and start asking, “What’s possible?”If you’re feeling stuck or discouraged by the path you're on, it’s time to play in the sandbox.
Apr 25, 2025 • 7min
You Get to Be the Author
What if the story you’re telling yourself is holding you back more than the actual event? In this episode, we explore how the way you frame your experiences (the good or the bad) shapes your mindset and momentum. You’ll hear a humbling pick-up basketball story, plus practical ways to reframe your setbacks into something useful. Tune in to learn how to become the author of a better, more empowering story.
Apr 24, 2025 • 6min
No One Drifts Into Greatness
At the start of any journey, our purpose is usually clear. But what happens when distraction and fatigue sets in and that clarity fades? In this episode, we explore why elite performers don’t drift into greatness, they steer into it. Using the metaphor of a compass, you’ll learn how to re-center when life pulls you off course and discover a simple weekly habit to help you stay aligned with what matters most. If you’ve been feeling scattered, this episode will help you return not just to your goals, but to your why.
Apr 23, 2025 • 5min
Crumpled, Not Worthless
What do a crumpled $100 bill, Rory McIlroy, and your self-worth have in common? In this episode, we explore why your value doesn’t change, no matter the results. You’ll hear a simple story with a powerful message, and a reminder that you are not your performance. If you’ve ever tied your identity to what you do, this one’s for you.
Apr 22, 2025 • 5min
Cherry Blossoms and Impermanence
Inspired by the cherry blossoms in Washington D.C., this episode explores the power of impermanence. Learn how embracing life’s changing seasons, both highs and lows, can make you a stronger performer and leader. Success is fleeting, but so is struggle. What matters is how you grow through it.The Threshold Lab is hosted by Zach Brandon who is a coach, speaker, and thought leader blending principles from psychology, coaching, and high performance to empower others toward personal and professional excellence.
Apr 21, 2025 • 9min
Welcome to The Threshold Lab
In this premiere episode of The Threshold Lab, I share the story behind why I've finally decided to launch this podcast after years of hesitation. This episode sets the tone for a show built on real stories, practical insights, and a desire to leave something lasting, for both listeners and future generations. The Theshold Lab is hosted by Zach Brandon who is a coach, speaker, and thought leader blending principles from psychology, coaching, and high performance to empower others toward personal and professional excellence.
