Heavy Hitter Sports

Host Mark Hochgesang speaks with Kate Delhagen. Kate is the founder of Oregon Sports Angels and a former Nike colleague of Mark's. Topics range from Jesse Owens, Billie Jean King and Mark Cuban to business start-up investing, the joy of learning and the Great Resignation. Learn how to make a successful career pivot from the master. And enjoy Kate's wit, insight and honest desire to make a positive difference in the world by addressing the underserved. Enjoy! Oregon Sports Angels: https://oregonsportsangels.org/Kate's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-delhagen/

Coaching can make all the difference to young athletes. Host Mark Hochgesang speaks with baseball's unsung hero, James Lowe. 'Coach Ballgame' teaches baseball year-round to 4 to 12 year old boys and girls. His wacky, but highly engaging style makes James a one-of-kind motivator. Today's talk covers the art of storytelling & listening, why failure can be a good thing for kids, the amazing MLB All-Star game in Iowa, the iconic Roberto Clemente, the best managers in the game today, celebrity first crushes and why nicknames can be so important. Enjoy! It's gametime!Coach Ballgame LinksWhat a Ballplayer Does Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFPldIJK4dYWebsite: https://www.coachballgame.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachballgame/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/coachballgameFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachballgame/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-lowe-a58b76190/

Guest Linda Wawrzyniak shares key findings from her brand-new book Million-Dollar Adjustments. In the conversation with host Mark Hochgesang, Linda shows how minor adjustments can make a major impact in sports, business and personal lives. Linda’s learnings come from the game of baseball. Her extensive scientific studies have shown that the players and coaches who truly excel, typically exhibit four qualities, as listeners will soon learn.As the founder of Major League Consulting, Linda played a key role in developing the positive mind-set of several Chicago Cub minor leaguers who would later go on to win the World Series in 2016 after a 100-year team drought. Linda's Million-Dollar Adjustments: http://Amazon Link

In part 2 of their emergency podcast host Mark Hochgesang and his son Chris present their  final picks for who they think should replace Clay Helton at the helm of USC football. But Mark and Chris  shift gears in this second episode. They devote most of their time to  reminiscing about and regaling the glory days of USC football.They share their top five favorite Trojan players, teams, games and moments. Mark speaks of Ronnie Lott, Marcus Allen, Junior Seau, Rose Bowl wins and National Titles. Chris talks about Carson Palmer, Reggie Bush, Matt Leinart, Pete Carroll, 4th and 9 in South Bend and exciting championships as well.  You’ll enjoy this father-son trip down the cardinal and gold memory lane. Mark's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhochgesang/Chris's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishochgesang/

Host Mark Hochgesang and his son Chris  analyze the recent firing of USC football head coach Clay Helton. As Trojan alums and die-hards, they then critique the chief coaching options on the horizon. Hope is on the way. Fight On!Mark's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhochgesang/Chris's LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishochgesang/

Looking for a dose of pure musical energy as the sports year heats up? Host Mark Hochgesang breaks down the greatest sports rock song of all-time...John Fogerty's Centerfield. John's resilient career is outlined and the hidden elements of his comeback song are uncovered. Put me in coach!Time-Stamped Show Notes:0:00  -   Put Me in Coach0:20  -   Intro1:35  -   Rebirth and Renewal1:56   -   Why Centerfield?2:44  -    Joltin Joe2:58  -    Childhood Journey 3:22  -    Uncle Sam Wants You3:37  -    Suzy Q and Proud Mary3:56  -    Rulers of Rock4:25  -    Woodstock5:00  -    Going Solo5:10  -    Centerfield Comeback6:57  -    John & Rob Lowe9:25  -    Casey at the Bat10:15  -  Tell it Goodbye10:23 -   Baseball Hall of Fame Induction10:58  -  Centerfield

Today’s guest is Lori Emerick and our focus is on leadership and how to maximize performance & engagement amongst those we manage. Lori is a talented human resources  executive who previously worked for Nike, Intel & Boeing. Currently Lori runs her own purpose-driven leadership consulting practice and is a Master Practitioner at The Wiseman Group. Lori is also personal friend from our days together at Nike where she did some amazing leadership & diversity work that left a lasting & positive impact on the company.Time-Stamped Show Notes:0:54  -    Episode Intro1:50  -    Up Close and Personal2:55  -    Lori's Corporate Journey8:40  -    The Independent Break9:40  -    Just Do It10:25  - The Wiseman Group10:40  -  Multipliers General Principles13:05  -  The Battle for Talent15:00  -  What A Girl Wants15:55  -  Mobilizing Diversity & Inclusion16:58  -  Maximizing Performance18:25 -   Leadership is an Art19:00 -   Debate Makers19:50 -   Native Genius20:35 -   Accidental Diminishers22:00 -   I Can See Clearly Now22:45 -   Put Me in Coach24:00 -   Brene Brown25:30 -   Humor and Fun26:00 -    NASA Contingency Plans26:45 -    Leadership after the Pandemic27:55 -    Lightening Round32:35 -    It's a WrapLori's LinkedIn Profile:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-emerick/Lori's Consulting Practice: https://www.aspengroupconsulting.com/aboutThe Wiseman Group: https://thewisemangroup.com/Multipliers: https://www.amazon.com/Multipliers-Best-Leaders-Everyone-Smarter/dp/0061964395

Enjoy today's talk with Susanne Mueller, renowned business coach, 26 time marathoner, triathlete and fellow podcaster. We discuss the value of diversity, respecting cultural differences,  the importance of training and hard work and her resilient and risk-taking behavior that enabled her to overcome obstacles in her athletic and business endeavors.  Time-Stamped Show Notes:2:00  -   Intro2:40  -   Talking from Your Heart3:50  -    United Nations Diversity Experiences4:30  -    Executive Coaching Career5:15  -    Business-Sport Parallels6:10  -    Roger Speaks7:00  -    26 Marathons9:50  -    Iron Man Accomplishment11:30  - The Swiss Olympic Boycott14:00  - Sports Unites Us14:30  - Naomi Rules!17:00 -  Lonely on Top17:25  - The Mt. Kilimanjaro Trek19:45  - The Inner Game of Tennis21:00  - Think Like the Pro, Be the Pro22:35  - In the Flow26:25  - Men vs. Women27:10  - Be Open & Ask Questions30:00 -  Mentorship Benefits33:30 -  Lightning Round38:00 -  It's a WrapSusanne's Website:  https://www.susannemueller.biz/Susanne's Books: https://www.susannemueller.biz/publicationsSusanne's Podcast: https://www.susannemueller.biz/podcast Susanne's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-mueller-ma/Susanne's Instagram Account:  https://www.instagram.com/susanne_mueller_nyc/

Today's workplace is more turbulent than ever. With the help of renowned recruiter Eric Raynard, we unveil the secrets of the executive search world so that "you can be ready when the moment comes." Learn how to more effectively use executive recruiters, whether you are a job seeker or hiring manager. As former GE COO Lawrence Bossidy says, "nothing we do is more important than hiring & developing people. At the end of the day, you bet on people, not on strategies." Time-Stamped Show Notes:2:25 -    Show Intro3:20 -    Recruiting Fundamentals6:25 -    Marriage Broker6:45 -    Retained vs Contingency Search7:35 -    Search Misconceptions9:00 -    Zoom Interview Tips9:25 -    Be Alive in the Moment10:15 -  8th Grade Science Project10:45 - Job Criteria Matrix11:50 - Fluff & Nonsense12:15 - Demanding University Professor12:30 - The Attributes13:05 - Hard & Soft Skills14:35 - Monumental Mistakes16:25 - Most Valuable Asset17:20 - Cost vs Revenue Center18:15 - Left in the Lurch20:05 - Candidate Rewards21:10 - R-E-S-P-E-C-T22:50 - Karma is a ....24:30 - Who are you being loyal to?26:20 - Brand Affinity & Purpose26:35 - Recruiting Evolution27:10 - Can't Do What I Do30:45 - Best Hire32:05 - Departures Hasten32:30 - Demise of Traditional Careers33:00 - Less Company & Employer Loyalty 34:10 - Nike Tears of Joy37:05 - Plan B37:10 - Lightning Round37:50 - Two Ears are Better Than One38:25 - City by the Bay38:40 - Delivery Room Tears39:45 - Curb Your Enthusiasm39:35 - Purple Haze41:35 - Next Level Embarrassment43:00 - Best Effort43:35 - Dwight & Travis45:00 - Be Ready When Your Moment ComesAs your host, I would love to hear from you. Please reach out at mphochgesang@gmail.com or 971-985-6909. I would be happy to serve as a sounding board during your next job search. Thanks for listening. Please subscribe and leave a favorable review at my new website:  Heavyhittersports.comEric's Jackson+Maxwell+Raynard company website: http://www.jacksonmaxwellraynard.com/Cheers. 

No US runner has had the lasting impact of Steve Prefontaine. What makes Pre so memorable? Why do runners still revere this rebel? Tune it to find out. Time-Stamped Show Notes:0.06 -    Show Intro0:29 -    Episode Intro1:34 -    7 Factors Behind Pre's Success2:15 -    Words from Greg Dube4:21 -    Results & Records4:57 -    Go Big or Go Home7:24 -    Heads Turn8:19 -    Champion of Athlete Rights10:36 - Nike Partnership13:19 - Untimely Passing15:50 - Concluding WordsAs your host, I would love to hear from you. Please reach out at mphochgesang@gmail.comThanks for listening. Please subscribe and leave a favorable review at my new website:  Heavyhittersports.com Cheers.