Game Changers with Molly Fletcher

Shawn Achor, happiness and human potential researcher and author of The Power of Beliefs, explores how core beliefs shape outcomes. He breaks down seven predictive beliefs like “I matter” and “my behavior matters.” Short stories and science show how beliefs filter reality, change health and connection, and can be rewired with practical strategies.

Cori Close, longtime college basketball coach who led UCLA to a national championship and centers leadership on character. She discusses balancing winning with staying true to values. Short stories show how daily rituals, rituals for alignment, and truth-tellers kept her grounded. Conversations focus on culture, managing tension, and designing standards that shape who people become.

Dawn Staley, elite developer of players and inclusive leader; Geno Auriemma, legendary UConn builder and recruiter; Dan Hurley, championship-minded program architect. They discuss recruiting for fit and accountability. They talk discipline, daily standards, and modeling habits. They explore defining success, building trust quickly, and how failures fuel improvement.

Landon Donovan, former U.S. soccer star and memoirist, reflects on life beyond trophies. He talks about chasing a father’s approval through sport. He discusses the identity trap of tying worth to performance. He shares the 2006 breakdown that started his healing. He outlines therapy, meditation, repairing relationships, and a simple filter for what truly matters.

Allie K. Miller, AI expert who advises Fortune 500 leaders, breaks down practical ways to turn AI into leverage. She explains why people feel overwhelmed and shows three interaction modes to get started. Learn simple plugins, morning briefs, and systems that free up hours. Hear tactics for delegating tasks, improving meetings, and getting honest AI critique.

Kevin O'Connell, Minnesota Vikings head coach and former NFL quarterback, shares how presence and authenticity shape leadership. He discusses balancing family and work, building player-driven culture, accountability that preserves confidence, and managing external noise. Short, practical stories highlight routines and influences that drive buy-in and sustained performance.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Amy Shah, author of Hormone Havoc, to talk about what's really happening during perimenopause and menopause. We unpack why symptoms like poor sleep, brain fog, anxiety, hot flashes, weight gain, and low energy show up and why so many women feel caught off guard by this stage of life. Dr. Shah breaks down the science in a clear, practical way and shares simple, research-backed strategies to support your hormones, gut, and nervous system so you can start feeling like yourself again. More from Molly: Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive Website: mollyfletcher.com

Ethan Kross, psychologist and bestselling author of Chatter, studies the inner voice and mental fitness. He explains what sparks negative thought loops and why they exist. He shares quick science-backed strategies like distancing self-talk, mental time travel, and simple rituals to quiet or reframe the noise. Practical tips for regaining control when overthinking takes over.

Dr. Maya Shankar, cognitive scientist and former White House behavioral advisor, explores how change rattles identity and why uncertainty triggers stress. She discusses brain responses to pivots, grieving lost roles, and practical tactics like temptation bundling, self-affirmation, and building a change survival kit. Short, research-backed strategies help widen your sense of self and spot hidden opportunities in disruption.

Kim Perell, nine-time founder, investor, and bestselling author who turns setbacks into momentum. She explains why waiting to feel ready stalls progress. She reframes failure as a chapter, not an identity. She walks through pivots, hiring lessons, and practical rituals that keep momentum going.