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A Bedtime StoryThe Gravity-Defying OttomanVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Gravity-Defying Ottoman, Part 2 of this week's series: The Inventory of Impossible Things.The sign Julian had painted in the driveway was simple. It said: Unique Household Items. Very Cheap. No Questions Asked. He figured the last part would either attract the right kind of people or keep the police away. Within twenty minutes, the first customer arrived.Mr. Henderson lived three houses down and...
2026-03-1206 min
The Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowTeachability vs. Ego: Turning Potential Into PerformanceEpisode 78 pits Teachability against Ego in the ultimate leadership showdown. Coach Matthew Mitchell reflects on a challenging season at Houston, revealing how humility, openness to feedback, and a willingness to learn can turn mistakes into growth—while ego can quietly hold leaders back.This episode isn’t just about basketball—it’s about how the right mindset shapes your team, your decisions, and your results. Tune in to discover how teachability can sharpen your leadership and keep you moving forward, even when the scoreboard isn’t in your favor.
2026-03-1125 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Box of Stolen SecondsVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and before we get started, a quick apology for last week's unplanned re-runs. I was extremely sick, and just couldn't make my recording schedule happen. So, I decided to re-run the original Tales of Veridia series from season 1, which was the inspiration for season 2's new multi-part format. But now we're back with a new series! Tonight's story is titled The Box of Stolen Seconds, Part 1 of this week's series: The Inventory of Impo...
2026-03-1005 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowCommitment vs. Distraction: Building Momentum Through DisciplineIn this week's episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell shares how commitment drives momentum and distractions destroy execution. Drawing from decades of coaching and leadership experience, he breaks down practical ways to simplify priorities, protect your team’s focus, and lead with discipline.Learn how to eliminate distractions, strengthen commitment, and turn focus into results — because momentum follows clear, intentional leadership.
2026-03-0422 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Starry OverrideVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Starry Override, Part 3 of this week's series: The Neon Nocturne of Neo-Veridia.The top of the Prism Tower was a forest of antennas and satellite dishes, all humming with the quiet power of a city’s worth of data. Jax stood on the metal grating, the wind threatening to pull him off the edge. In the center of the deck stood the main transmitter, a sleek...
2026-02-2805 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Ascent of the Glass GiantVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Ascent of the Glass Giant, Part 2 of this week's series: The Neon Nocturne of Neo-Veridia.The Prism Tower loomed over Neo-Veridia like a jagged needle made of mirrors. Jax stood at the base, looking up at the hundreds of floors that separated him from the transmitter. He felt small, and his sneakers felt decidedly un-stealthy on the polished marble of the plaza."Kael, are...
2026-02-2604 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowWhy Teams Crave Consistent LeadersIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Matthew Mitchell continues the February focus on Dependability—a pillar of the Winning Tools leadership system—and shares a defining moment from his coaching career that reshaped how he leads teams.After early struggles and uncertainty, Coach Mitchell faced a decision that would either keep his program stuck or push it toward transformation. What followed wasn’t a complicated strategy or a perfect plan—it was a commitment to consistent leadership. That decision changed everything.Through personal stories and practical insight, Coach Mitchell explains why teams naturall...
2026-02-2523 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Ghost in the Vending MachineVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Ghost in the Vending Machine, Part 1 of this week's series: The Neon Nocturne of Neo-Veridia.Jax lived in a city where the lights never actually turned off, they just shifted from a bright clinical white to a moody, synth-wave purple around midnight. He was nineteen, worked at a repair shop for robotic pets, and had a very specific problem: the vending machine in his apartment lobb...
2026-02-2404 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Final Wind-UpVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled "The Final Wind-Up," Part 3 of this week's series: The Midnight Curfew and the Clockwork City.The elevator doors hissed open, and Mayor Sterling stepped out, his polished boots clicking rhythmically despite the chaos. He looked at the smoking turbines and the vibrating streets of his miniature empire, and then his eyes landed on Leo and the massive brass dragon."You!" the Mayor shouted, his voic...
2026-02-2106 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Mechanical Menace of Main StreetVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled "The Mechanical Menace of Main Street," Part 2 of this week's series: The Midnight Curfew and the Clockwork City.Leo stood at the edge of the underground miniature city, his jaw hanging open in a way that would have made his mother scold him about catching flies. The scale of the place was staggering. Above the tiny metal buildings, huge pistons moved up and down like the hear...
2026-02-1906 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowDependability When It’s InconvenientDependability is easy when it’s convenient—but leadership is revealed when it’s not.In this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell shares lessons from a challenging season at the University of Houston and explains why trust is built when leaders show up consistently, even when results are hard to find.Listen as he breaks down four powerful leadership points that will help you stay dependable, strengthen team trust, and lead with integrity when it matters most.
2026-02-1822 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Key to the Copper GatesVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled "The Key to the Copper Gates," Part 1 of this week's series: The Midnight Curfew and the Clockwork City.In the town of Oakhaven, the sun did not set so much as it was told to leave. The town was run by a man named Mayor Sterling, whose waistcoat was always a bit too tight and whose pocket watch was the undisputed law of the land. In Oakh...
2026-02-1705 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Static and the SongVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Static and the Song, Part 3 of this week's series: The Frequency of Forgotten Things.The wind at the top of the bridge was fierce, whipping Juno’s hair across her face like a lash. Below them, the river was a churning ribbon of black ink. Felix was crawling along a maintenance catwalk, his backpack clinking with every move. Juno followed, her boots slipping on the cold m...
2026-02-1407 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Echo in the AlleyVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Echo in the Alley, Part 2 of this week's series: The Frequency of Forgotten Things.Juno found Felix in his usual habitat: a garage that looked like a graveyard for television sets and microwave ovens. The air smelled of solder and old ozone. Felix was currently hanging upside down from a rafter, trying to adjust an antenna that looked like it belonged on a lunar lander. He d...
2026-02-1205 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowTrust Is Built in the Small MomentsGreat leaders aren’t made in grand gestures—they’re made in the small, consistent actions that build trust every day. Coach Matthew Mitchell shares how dependability can make or break your leadership, with real stories from his 20+ years coaching at Kentucky, Morehead State, and now the University of Houston.Learn the four simple ways to show up, own it, and earn trust—and why the little things matter more than you think. This week, it’s all about leveling up your leadership one dependable action at a time.Learn more about the Winning Tools: CoachMatth...
2026-02-1123 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Needle and the VoidVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Needle and the Void, Part 1 of this week's series: The Frequency of Forgotten Things.Juno was the kind of teenager who preferred the company of inanimate objects to actual people, mostly because objects rarely asked you about your plans for university or commented on the state of your hair. She worked at a shop called The Dusty Alcove, a place where time seemed to have give...
2026-02-1006 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Archives of AlistairVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Archives of Alistair, Part 3 of this week's series: The Midnight Museum and the Lost Key.The service elevator descended with a groan of metal and a sound like a thousand angry wasps, finally depositing Eliza onto the third sub-level of the Archives. The air here was cool, dry, and heavy with the scent of old paper and leather. The Archives were a labyrinth of shelving unit...
2026-02-0705 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Velociraptor's VisitorVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Velociraptor's Visitor, Part 2 of this week's series: The Midnight Museum and the Lost Key.The Natural History wing smelled distinctly of ozone, formaldehyde, and the faintest hint of old wood polish. As Eliza stepped through the archway, the colossal skeleton of a woolly mammoth seemed to loom over her, a silent, intimidating guardian. This was definitely a place where "history is frozen." But the 'time stil...
2026-02-0505 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowDependability: Doing What You Say You’ll DoWhat separates leaders people admire from leaders people trust?In this episode, Coach Matthew Mitchell teaches four practical leadership lessons that will help you become more dependable and strengthen trust within your team. Kicking off the February Dependability series, Coach Mitchell shares personal coaching experiences and actionable strategies to help leaders align their commitments, follow through consistently, and model reliability.You’ll walk away with practical exercises to evaluate your current commitments, improve clarity, and build stronger leadership discipline using the Winning Tools system of Honesty, Hard Work, and Discipline.
2026-02-0418 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Curator's CatastropheVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Curator's Catastrophe, Part 1 of this week's series: The Midnight Museum and the Lost Key.Eliza Finch was, by all accounts, a very enthusiastic night curator for the City Museum of Curiosities. Her enthusiasm was, perhaps, slightly misplaced, considering her primary duties involved making sure the exhibits remained motionless and the alarm system remained operational. But Eliza had a boundless imagination, and for her, the museum wasn...
2026-02-0305 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Keeper's CommandVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Keeper's Command, Part 3 of this week's series: The Legend of the Unblinking Lighthouse.Leila returned to Stoney Point with the shell locket tucked securely in the pocket of her oilskin coat. The sea was calmer now, the waves sighing rather than roaring, but the silence of the sea felt unnerving, expectant. She ascended the long, spiral staircase for the third time in as many days. The...
2026-01-3105 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Glass ThiefVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Glass Thief, Part 2 of this week's series: The Legend of the Unblinking Lighthouse.Leila was not prone to flights of fancy, but she couldn't dismiss the silent shell. The moment the light had stuttered, the shell’s incessant cry had ceased, confirming its connection. She spent the next day poring over her mother's archived logbooks, records of the lighthouse stretching back decades. She learned that the ma...
2026-01-2905 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowWhen Humility Is TestedIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell wraps up our January focus on honesty by diving into one of its most powerful pillars: humility — especially when it’s tested.Humility isn’t thinking less of yourself; it’s having an accurate view of yourself. And for high-achieving leaders, that distinction matters more than ever. Coach Mitchell unpacks how humility shows up under pressure, how it strengthens trust, and why it’s essential for sustained success in leadership, teams, and organizations.You’ll also hear how the Winning Tools — honesty, hard work, and discipline...
2026-01-2831 min
A Bedtime StoryThe Whispering ShellVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story. I'm Matthew Mitchell, and tonight's story is titled The Whispering Shell, Part 1 of this week's series: The Legend of the Unblinking Lighthouse.Leila lived on the outermost edge of anywhere, which was precisely where she preferred to be. Her home was a sturdy, squat stone cottage tucked beneath the shadow of the Stoney Point Lighthouse, a tower of ancient white brick that seemed to ignore the fierce ocean winds. Leila was fifteen, mostly quiet, and...
2026-01-2705 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowHumility Under PressureWhat happens to your values when the pressure is on?In this episode, Coach Matthew Mitchell shares a defining leadership moment from a high-stakes season at Kentucky—and the lesson that reshaped how he views humility, success, and failure.You’ll discover why humility isn’t about downplaying yourself, how pressure reveals what truly leads you, and what great leaders do to stay grounded when emotions and expectations are at their highest.If you lead people, teams, or yourself—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.
2026-01-2125 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowAre You Leading for Recognition or Results?What happens when leadership stops being about you?In this episode, Coach Matthew Mitchell challenges a common leadership trap and introduces a mindset shift that separates influential leaders from underperforming ones. As part of January’s focus on Honesty, this conversation explores how humility shapes decision-making, team culture, and long-term impact.If you lead a team, a family, or an organization—and want results that last—this episode will make you think differently about influence, success, and what really drives performance.
2026-01-1423 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowWhy Humility is Your Leadership SuperpowerStart 2026 off strong with Coach Matthew Mitchell as he dives into the first Winning Tools episode of the year: honesty, and specifically, the pillar point of humility. In this episode, Coach Mitchell shares real-life lessons from his coaching journey, including turning a struggling basketball program into a top contender, and how humility transformed his leadership.You’ll learn four actionable steps to make humility a leadership strength.Whether you lead a team, a business, or your family, this episode shows how an accurate view of yourself and your strengths can unlock trust, accountability, and sustainable su...
2026-01-0730 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowDiscipline in My Actions: Turning Intentions Into AccomplishmentsThis episode marks a meaningful milestone — the final episode of 2025 and the conclusion of our 12-part Winning Tools series.In Discipline in My Actions, Coach Matthew Mitchell reflects on a year of growth, challenge, and unexpected opportunity, and shares why discipline is the bridge between good intentions and real accomplishment.You’ll learn how disciplined actions:Align your choices with your prioritiesMove you from reacting to leadingBuild credibility through consistent follow-throughThank you for being part of the journey this year. Here’s to a new year built on honesty, hard work, and discip...
2025-12-3124 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowDiscipline in My Effort: A Christmas Eve Leadership LessonMerry Christmas Eve! In this special holiday edition of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Matthew Mitchell shares a powerful leadership lesson on discipline in effort—a principle that turns intention into action and consistency into success. Using stories from his coaching journey, including the inspiring example of Ryan Howard, Coach Mitchell shows how discipline transforms small daily actions into extraordinary results.Whether you’re wrapping gifts, cooking for loved ones, or winding down 2025, this episode will help you:Make effort a habit, not a moodPrioritize consistency over intensityTurn your priorities into dependable daily prac...
2025-12-2419 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowDiscipline in My Words: When Words Matter MostIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell dives into one of the most challenging and impactful aspects of leadership—discipline in your words. When pressure is high, emotions are elevated, and outcomes matter most, the way a leader communicates can either bring clarity or create chaos.Through real-life coaching stories and hard-earned leadership lessons, Coach Mitchell explains why disciplined communication is not about silence or suppression, but about speaking with purpose, restraint, and intention. You’ll learn how disciplined words build trust, de-escalate conflict, strengthen relationships, and set the tone for a healthy, winning cult...
2025-12-1729 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowDiscipline in My Thoughts: Direction Over DistractionIn this week’s episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell kicks off the final four Wednesdays of 2025 with the third Winning Tool: Discipline—starting where every great leader must begin: in your thoughts.After guiding listeners through honesty and hard work in their thoughts, words, effort, and actions, Coach Mitchell now reveals why discipline is the tool that provides direction. You’ll learn how disciplined thinking can turn talent into effectiveness, energy into progress, and intention into impact.This episode breaks down:Why discipline begins in your thoughts—not your actionsHow to lead...
2025-12-1028 min
A Bedtime StorySeason 2 AnnouncementVisit the “A Bedtime Story” show website to submit your story ideas for a future episode!Welcome to A Bedtime Story, I’m Matthew Mitchell, and tonight I’m officially announcing Season 2 of A Bedtime Story, as well as an upcoming special behind-the-scenes look at the making of season 1 of A Bedtime Story.Season 2 of A Bedtime Story is coming, and it’ll be slightly different but better than ever. Instead of being a daily podcast, I’ll be switching to three days a week - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I’ll also move back the...
2025-12-0502 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowHard Work in My Actions: Finish with TenacityIn this week’s episode, Coach Matthew Mitchell closes out our month on Hard Work by focusing on the one place where integrity, discipline, and grit become impossible to fake—your actions. Drawing from real-time lessons with the Houston Cougars and his 20 years of teaching the Winning Tools, Coach shares how attitude tenacity separates leaders who simply complete tasks from those who finish with excellence.You’ll learn why excellence is a standard, not a mood, how true tenacity always shows up at the end, and how your actions transform preparation into impact. If you’re ready to stop...
2025-12-0334 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowHard Work in My Effort: Turning Motion Into Meaningful ProgressIn this week’s Thanksgiving episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell unpacks one of the most misunderstood aspects of leadership and performance: hard work in your effort.Drawing from his early coaching days at the University of Florida—where legendary leaders like Jeremy Foley, Steve Spurrier, Billy Donovan, and Carol Ross shaped his foundation—Coach Mitchell reveals a powerful lesson that transformed the way he approaches effort: busy doesn’t always mean productive.Through personal stories, team insights from the Houston Cougars’ current season, and practical teaching points, Coach breaks down the four keys...
2025-11-2624 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowHard Work in My Words: The Language of Persevering LeadersIn this week’s episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell continues the 12-week Winning Tools series by diving into the leadership skill of Hard Work in My Words. After returning to the court as the head coach of the Houston Cougars, Coach Mitchell shares real-time examples of how the words you choose as a leader can either drain energy or create momentum.You’ll learn why perseverance language is a hallmark of hardworking leaders, how your words shape your team’s culture, and why speaking belief—even in tough moments—is essential for sustained success. C...
2025-11-1918 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowHard Work in My Thoughts: The Foundation of Mental ToughnessIn this week’s episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell kicks off the second Winning Tool—Hard Work—by teaching you how to activate it in the most important place: your thoughts.Hard work doesn’t start in your hands. It starts in your head.Coach shares stories from his early days at Morehead State, lessons learned at Kentucky, his journey of building the Winning Tools leadership company, and how those same tools are shaping the culture in his first season at the University of Houston.You’ll learn three practical...
2025-11-1221 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowHonesty in My Actions: Leading with Integrity, Not Just IntentionIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell wraps up the Honesty series by unpacking what it means to lead with honesty in your actions — because real leadership isn’t about what you intend to do, it’s about what you actually do.Through a personal story from his days coaching at the University of Kentucky, Coach Mitchell shares how a simple issue with punctuality became a powerful lesson in integrity and consistency. You’ll learn three practical ways to live out honesty through your actions:Organization & Planning – Because honest action starts in your calen...
2025-11-0514 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowHonesty in My Effort: Competing with Your Best SelfIn this week’s episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell breaks down one of the most powerful lessons in leadership and life — Honesty in My Effort. Sharing the story of coaching All-American Ryan Howard at Kentucky, he reveals how true success begins when we stop comparing ourselves to others and start competing with our own potential.Through three practical principles — no comparisons, effort in our responses, and effort in adversity — Coach Mitchell challenges listeners to take full ownership of the one thing they can truly control: their effort. Whether you’re leading a team, building a...
2025-10-2925 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowHonesty in My Words: The Courage to Lead with TruthIn this week’s episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell dives into the power of honesty in your words — and how great leaders find the courage to speak truth with clarity, even when it’s uncomfortable.Drawing from two decades of leadership and coaching experience — from his first head coaching job to now leading the University of Houston Women’s Basketball program — Coach Mitchell shares a powerful story about choosing honesty over comfort, and how that single decision can unlock the greatness in others.You’ll learn four key ways to speak with...
2025-10-2323 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowHonesty In My Thoughts: Leading with the Truth That TransformsIn this powerful kickoff to the new Winning Tools series, Coach Matthew Mitchell dives deep into the first foundational principle of leadership — Honesty — and what it means to be honest in your thoughts. Drawing from his own journey as a head coach and professional speaker, Coach Mitchell shares how battling self-doubt, comparison, and the “inner critic” can either derail you or define you.You’ll learn four practical ways to lead yourself with honest thinking — from believing in yourself to prioritizing facts over feelings, accepting life’s volatility, and seeking help with humility. Whether you’re a coach, a leader...
2025-10-1529 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThe Power of Urgency: Turning Panic into PurposeIn this week’s episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell shares a timely leadership lesson born straight from the court — the power of urgency. As the University of Houston women’s basketball team prepares for the upcoming season, Coach Mitchell reflects on the fine line between panic and purpose-driven urgency.He breaks down how fear can cloud our leadership through disorganization, defeat, and delay — and how determination can flip the script to focus, clarity, and decisive action. Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or preparing for a major life goal, this episode wi...
2025-10-0932 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThe Building Blocks of PatienceIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell takes us inside the current season of Houston Cougars Women’s Basketball to explore a timeless leadership lesson: patience with the process. Drawing from personal experiences on the court and in life, he shares three essential building blocks—gratitude, preparation, and commitment—that allow leaders to stay steady when progress feels slow. Whether you’re building a team, leading in business, or guiding your family, this conversation will equip you to embrace the delay, stay focused on the fundamentals, and lead with perspective.
2025-10-0230 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowFrom Closed Mind to Coachable Mind: Unlocking Your Full PotentialIn this week’s episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell dives deep into the power of the coachable mind — and why it’s the key to unlocking your full potential as a leader, teammate, and person. Drawing from his first season building a championship-level program at the University of Houston, Coach Mitchell breaks down the three traits of a closed mind — seeing obstacles, dwelling on mistakes, and thinking temporarily — and teaches you how to flip them into opportunities for growth.Using the Winning Tools of Honesty, Hard Work, and Discipline, you’ll learn how to shift your m...
2025-09-2418 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowBuilding a Strong Culture with the Winning ToolsThis week on The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell takes you inside the process of building a strong culture — whether in your family, your business, or on a basketball team. Drawing from over 20 years of experience, including his first months leading the University of Houston Women’s Basketball program, Coach Mitchell shares three common mental traps that weaken culture — catastrophizing, minimizing, and rationalizing — and shows you how to overcome them.Using the Winning Tools of Honesty, Hard Work, and Discipline, you’ll learn how to:Look at challenges factually instead of catastrophizingWork hard to address what needs...
2025-09-1825 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowWhen Life Gets HARD: The Winning Tool of DisciplineIn this week’s episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell tackles one of the toughest questions every leader faces: What do you do when the journey gets hard? Drawing from real-time lessons with the University of Houston women’s basketball team, he introduces a powerful framework built on the winning tool of discipline.Coach Mitchell walks through the “H.A.R.D.” method—Honesty, Attitude, Resilience, and Discipline—to help you stay the course when challenges mount. Whether you’re leading a team, a business, or your family, these principles will give you the structure and...
2025-09-1029 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThe Pain of Popularity vs. The Power of Principles in LeadershipIn this week’s episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell unpacks a critical leadership tension: choosing popularity over principles. Drawing from real-time lessons as head coach at the University of Houston, he shows how short-term popularity often leads to long-term pain — while principled decisions, though challenging up front, build lasting power, confidence, and satisfaction.Whether you’re leading a team, a business, or your own family, you’ll gain practical tools from the Winning Tools framework — honesty, hard work, and discipline — to help you lead with courage and clarity.
2025-09-0431 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThe Lesson Hidden in Every New StartOn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell shares real-time lessons from his first months as head coach of the University of Houston Women’s Basketball team. Drawing on decades of leadership experience and his proven system—the Winning Tools of honesty, hard work, and discipline—Coach Mitchell breaks down the power of setting clear priorities to drive performance.From rebuilding a program with only three returning players to creating a culture rooted in belief, discipline, and focus, this episode offers practical takeaways for leaders, parents, coaches, and high performers in any field. Discover the th...
2025-08-2732 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowPotential Made Simple: As Easy as ABCDIn this week’s episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell dives deep into the idea of potential—what it is, how to recognize it, and how to fully realize it. Drawing on lessons from his coaching career, his new role at the University of Houston, and even a conversation with his daughter Presley, Coach Mitchell shows how potential is simply “unrealized ability.”You’ll learn:How to determine your own potential for personal growth and leadershipHow to recognize and draw out potential in your team membersHow to evaluate the potential in opportu...
2025-08-2026 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell Show4 Steps to Bounce Back from Any ChallengeIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell takes you to the choppy waters of Kauai for a real-life lesson in resilience. Fresh off a family snorkeling trip that didn’t go quite as planned, he shares the four practical steps that helped him overcome fear, adjust his approach, and get back in the game—both in the ocean and in leadership. Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or facing personal setbacks, you’ll learn how to accept imperfect conditions, find the right resources, try again, and focus on what truly matters. This is your...
2025-08-1327 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThe Pursuits of Productivity (But Not Without This Key Ingredient)In this week’s episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, we're coming to you with a powerful leadership lesson drawn from both the middle school basketball court and the college arena.Coach Mitchell dives into the misunderstood idea of “having fun” — especially for those of us driven by results, excellence, and productivity. What does it really mean to enjoy the pursuit when the stakes are high? Whether you're a parent, CEO, or coach, you’ll learn how to embrace the FUN in your work without sacrificing your ambition.Coach unpacks a memorable acronym born from coach...
2025-08-0630 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowFive Simple Steps to Take Action Part 5 | N - Your Next Step Starts NowIn the final episode of Action Month on The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell brings it all home with the powerful conclusion to the BEGIN framework—N for Next Step. Whether you’re crushing your 2025 goals or feeling off-track, this episode will help you pause, evaluate, and—most importantly—take action.You’ll revisit key lessons from this five-part series:Why belief in yourself is the foundationHow evaluation reveals your real progressWhat gratitude unlocks in tough seasonsWhere your impact is needed mostAnd finally, how to define and take your...
2025-07-3137 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowFive Simple Steps to Take Action Part 4 | I for ImpactJoin Coach Matthew Mitchell—16th-year Division I women’s basketball head coach—as he wraps up July’s Action Month with Episode 5 of the BEGIN series. In this powerful installment, Coach digs into “I for Impact” and guides you through three ways you can make a real difference: Influence, Impress, and Inspire. Get practical, principled coaching on how to connect with your legacy-makers, spark change in your team, and leave a lasting positive mark on your life, loved ones, and the world—right as we gear up to finish 2025 strong. Stay tuned for one final episode next week to unleash your n
2025-07-2341 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowFive Simple Steps to Take Action Part 3 | Strengthen Your Gratitude, Strengthen Your ActionWelcome back to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show—your go-to source for leadership, growth, and high-impact habits. July is Action Month, and this week, we're diving deep into one of the most powerful catalysts for sustained momentum: gratitude.Coach Matthew unpacks the third step in the B.E.G.I.N. framework—G for Gratitude—and shows you how intentionally exercising gratitude can unlock your potential, build emotional resilience, and fuel forward progress in the second half of 2025.You’ll learn:Why gratitude is a foundational leadership skill—not just a feel-good practiceHow to...
2025-07-1630 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowFive Simple Steps to Take Action Part 2 | BEGIN: E is for EvaluateJuly is Action Month on The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, and we’re in part two of our five-part series built on the powerful word: BEGIN. This week, Coach Matthew Mitchell breaks down the second letter—E for Evaluate—and teaches you how to reflect, repair, recommit, and relaunch your year using the Winning Tools: honesty, hard work, and discipline.Coach Mitchell shares personal insights from his return to college basketball as Head Women’s Coach at the University of Houston, revealing how to measure progress, identify necessary repairs, and recommit to what matters most.If you’r...
2025-07-1037 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowFive Simple Steps to Take Action Part 1 | Begin Again: How Belief Sets the Foundation for ActionWelcome to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show! We’re declaring July as Action Month—a time to reflect, refocus, and take bold, meaningful steps toward our goals for the second half of 2025.In this kickoff episode, Coach Mitchell guides you through a mid-year checkup the Winning Tools way. You’ll revisit the five foundational areas of life—spirit, emotions, physical well-being, professional pursuits, and fun—and reflect on what you’ve accomplished so far while setting fresh goals for what’s ahead.Then we move into the first step in our five-part Action Series:BELIEF.Us...
2025-07-0239 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThree Ways To LeadWelcome to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show—the weekly podcast where leadership meets life, and personal growth takes center court. Hosted by longtime NCAA head coach and founder of The Winning Tools, Coach Matthew Mitchell brings you practical, powerful tools to help you lead with excellence in every area of your life.Rooted in the foundational principles of honesty, hard work, and discipline, this podcast unpacks real-time leadership lessons from Coach Mitchell’s journey—from his 13 seasons at Kentucky to his current role at the University of Houston and his work with leaders across industries.Each e...
2025-06-2528 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowRisk & Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership Part 6Welcome back to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show! In this final episode of our “Risk & Reward” series, Coach Mitchell brings it all together with a powerful, practical wrap-up designed to equip leaders to take courageous next steps.Drawing from real-time challenges at the University of Houston and years of coaching executives, teams, and athletes, Coach breaks down the emotional risks that often hold us back—hesitancy, inadequacy, and catastrophizing—and shows us how to push through them using the R.I.S.K. framework:Recognize the Opportunity. Identify the Consequences. Strategize Responsibly. Keep Grounded.Thi...
2025-06-1828 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowRisk & Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership Part 5In this powerful episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, we conclude our “Risk and Reward” acronym by breaking down the final letter in the R.I.S.K. acronym: K – Keep Grounded. Coach Mitchell dives deep into how staying rooted in the winning tools of honesty, hard work, and discipline helps leaders navigate emotional risk and stay bold without being reckless.You'll learn how to be B.O.L.D.—Brave, Organized, Learning, and Diligent—and why boldness is a mindset rooted in preparation, not just impulse. This episode will equip you with practical insight to face your...
2025-06-1132 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowRisk & Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership Part 4Welcome to Episode 38 of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show! In this fourth installment of our R.I.S.K. & Reward series, Coach Mitchell breaks down the “S” in the acronym: Strategize Responsibly.We all encounter high-stakes, high-pressure moments—situations where risk feels overwhelming. But how we strategize in those moments can determine whether we grow or get stuck. Coach Mitchell dives deep into how leaders—and aspiring leaders—can build thoughtful, realistic plans that benefit both themselves and their teams.Learn how to evaluate your talent, energy, and skills, understand the power of aspirational realism, and maximi...
2025-06-0436 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowRisk & Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership Part 3In Part 3 of our powerful leadership series "Risk & Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership," Coach Matthew Mitchell breaks down the "I" in the RISK acronym: Identify Consequences. But not the way you’ve always heard it. In this episode, Coach challenges the fear-based mindset that sees consequences only as punishment—and redefines them as the results of choices, both good and bad.With personal stories from his upbringing and coaching journey, Coach Mitchell shares how reframing consequences can shift your leadership from fear to belief. You’ll learn how responsibility, dependability, and consistency aren't just noble traits—they’re profita...
2025-05-2826 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowRisk & Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership Part 2Welcome back to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show! In this second episode of our Risk and Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership series, we dive into the first step of the R.I.S.K. framework—Recognizing the Opportunity.Coach Mitchell walks you through how emotional risk often stems from fear, discomfort, and uncertainty, especially in leadership roles. Whether you're facing confrontation, stepping outside your comfort zone, or navigating difficult decisions, the challenge often lies not in the situation itself—but in how you see it.This week, Coach Mitchell shares a powerful mindset shift: learning to s...
2025-05-2131 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowRisk & Reward: Mastering Challenges in LeadershipWelcome to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, where Coach Matthew Mitchell shares battle-tested strategies for growth, resilience, and sustained success. In this powerful new series, Risk & Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership, Coach Mitchell takes you inside his personal and professional journey—from rebuilding basketball programs to advising business leaders—and reveals how navigating risk with purpose leads to transformational results.In this first episode, Coach Mitchell recounts a pivotal turning point during his tenure at the University of Kentucky—when a bold leadership decision propelled his team from mediocrity to the Elite Eight. Through candid storytelling and practi...
2025-05-1433 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowPart 3 | Principles Power Performance: Discipline InstallmentIn the final installment of the Principles Power Performance series, Coach Matthew Mitchell unpacks how discipline has become the key to remaining calm amid chaos. Sharing lessons from his return to college basketball as head coach at the University of Houston, Coach Mitchell explains how decades of practicing the winning tools—honesty, hard work, and discipline—have kept him steady through a high-stakes, high-speed transition. Discover how the discipline you've built can anchor your mindset, calm your operations, and stabilize your responses in turbulent moments. Whether you're launching a big project, leading a team, or navigating personal growth, this epis...
2025-05-0731 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowPart 2 | Principles Power Performance: Hard Work InstallmentIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, we continue the Principles Power Performance series by diving into how hard work builds confidence. Coach Mitchell shares real-time insights from leading the University of Houston Women's Basketball program and explains why confidence isn’t manufactured — it’s earned through consistent, focused effort. Learn how the Winning Tools—honesty, hard work, and discipline—can transform underperformance into high performance.Subscribe, review, and start building your confidence through principle-based leadership.
2025-04-2320 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowPart 1| Principles Powering Performance: Honesty InstallmentWelcome to Principles Power Performance, a special series on The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show where bestselling author and championship basketball coach Matthew Mitchell unpacks how core principles drive high performance. Broadcasting directly from the front lines of building the University of Houston’s women’s basketball program, Coach Mitchell shares real-time leadership insights on solving underperformance, building elite teams, and staying grounded through change.In this week’s episode, Coach Mitchell kicks off the Honesty installment of the series—exploring how clarity begins with truth, how character shapes culture, and why talent, skill, and energy must align for sust...
2025-04-1620 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowHow your track record informs future performance.In this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell shares how your track record—your successes, your setbacks, and the lessons you’ve learned—can inform and fuel your future performance. Broadcasting from the exciting new chapter as head coach of the University of Houston Women’s Basketball program, Coach Mitchell offers real-time insight into how he's applying his own career wins, challenges, and wisdom to lead with confidence.Whether you're facing a major opportunity, a tough challenge, or simply looking to grow in your leadership journey, this episode will help you examine your personal history...
2025-04-0917 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowA New Chapter: Coach Matthew Mitchell Returns to the SidelinesBig news! Coach Matthew Mitchell is heading back to the court as the new head coach of the University of Houston Women’s Basketball team. In this special episode, he shares his excitement, a little bit about the journey that led him here, and how he’ll be implementing the Winning Tools—honesty, hard work, and discipline—in real time. Whether you’re a basketball fan, a Houston Cougar supporter, or a leader looking for valuable insights, this episode is worth a listen. Tune in and join the journey!
2025-04-0206 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThe 3 Pillars of Personal ExcellenceIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, we dive deep into the three pillars of personal excellence: Character, Commitment, and Consistency. Coach Mitchell breaks down how these foundational elements shape leadership, personal growth, and long-term success. Learn how to build unshakable character, stay committed to your goals, and develop the consistency that sets high achievers apart. Plus, hear how the Winning Tools—honesty, hard work, and discipline—can help you create lasting success in every area of life. Tune in and start your journey to excellence today!
2025-03-2620 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThe 3 P’s of Building Your Tournament TeamMarch Madness is here, and it's time to talk about building a championship team! In this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell breaks down the 3 P’s—Principles, Philosophy, and Plan—that will help you create your version of a tournament team, whether in sports, business, or life. Drawing from his experience leading Kentucky to 17 NCAA tournament wins, Coach Mitchell shares the blueprint for long-term success. Plus, an exciting announcement—his USA Today bestselling book Ready to Win is now available in paperback! Tune in, take notes, and start building your path to victory.
2025-03-1925 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowPrincipled Process: The Ultimate Success - Part 2In this powerful continuation of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell dives deeper into creating a principled process for sustained success. Drawing insights from Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni's Super Bowl journey, Coach Mitchell outlines three essential steps for building a winning mindset. He also shares powerful anecdotes from his own coaching career, including lessons learned during championship moments at the University of Kentucky. Tune in to gain practical strategies you can apply immediately to lead your team to victory.Don't forget to visit coachmatthewmitchell.com and grab your copy of Ready to Win: How...
2025-03-1234 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowPrincipled Process: The Ultimate Success - Part 1On this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, we dive into the world of leadership under pressure. Using the story of Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni as a backdrop, Coach Matthew Mitchell unpacks how leaders in any field—whether sports, business, or life—must learn to block out the noise. From media pundits and competitors to the most dangerous critic of all—your inner voice—Coach Mitchell shares proven strategies to stay focused, execute with confidence, and lead through adversity. Tune in for tactical tools that will help you filter out distractions, silence the doubters, and keep your eye...
2025-03-0530 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowAll In: Finding What You Love & Chasing It Relentlessly with DJ White ShadowIn this electrifying episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, we sit down with the Grammy-winning producer and DJ, Paul Blair—better known as DJ White Shadow. From spinning at college parties to shaping the sound of Lady Gaga, Paul shares his incredible journey of passion, persistence, and seizing opportunities. We dive into his early days navigating the fraternity scene, the grind of building a music career, and the moment that changed everything—leading to a decade-long collaboration with one of the biggest artists in the world. If you’re looking for inspiration on chasing your dreams and making an imp...
2025-02-2649 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowWinning Through Preparation: Leadership Lessons with Reed ShepardIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell sits down with NBA guard Reed Shepard to discuss the power of preparation, leadership, and the mindset needed to sustain success at the highest level. Reed shares valuable lessons from his journey—from a standout freshman season at Kentucky to being the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft. They talk about the importance of always striving to be your best, serving your team, and embracing excellence over perfection.Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with actionable insights to fuel your leadership and personal growth. Don’t fo...
2025-02-1934 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowWinning Through Preparation: Leadership Lessons with Greg ByrneOn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, we sit down with Greg Byrne, Director of Athletics at the University of Alabama, for a powerful conversation on leadership, mentorship, and perseverance. Greg shares invaluable insights on giving back to others, staying focused amidst distractions, and pushing through failure to reach new opportunities. I also reflect on how Greg’s mentorship helped shape my own coaching journey. Don’t miss this inspiring discussion filled with actionable takeaways for leaders at every level.Subscribe, leave a review, and visit CoachMatthewMitchell.com for more leadership resources!
2025-02-1236 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowWinning Through Preparation: Leadership Lessons with Carolyn PeckHall of Fame basketball coach Carolyn Peck joins The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show to share powerful leadership insights on preparation, enthusiasm, and valuing your team. From leading Purdue to a national championship to her impact as an ESPN analyst, Carolyn’s journey is packed with lessons for leaders in any field. Tune in for a conversation on how preparation positions you to win, leading with energy in tough times, and why sincere care creates high-performing teams.Subscribe now and get ready to win!
2025-02-0548 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowBuild a Resilient Life – 3 Steps to Thrive in 2025In the final episode of January, Coach Matthew Mitchell dives deep into the essential quality of resilience. Reflecting on a powerful month of habit-building and momentum, this episode unpacks why resilience isn’t just about bouncing back from challenges but also about holding form during success.Coach Mitchell shares:1️⃣ The three things you can control in life.2️⃣ Why accepting life’s volatility is key to resilience.3️⃣ How committing to a prepared life ensures long-term success.Drawing from his experiences in coaching, leadership, and insights from his latest book Ready to Win, Coach Mitchell provide...
2025-01-2926 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThree Game-Changing Traits of Helpful HabitsWelcome to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show! In this episode, Coach Matthew Mitchell dives into the three qualities that define truly helpful habits: being conscious, being intentional, and fostering progress. Using personal stories, including lessons learned from his childhood in rural Mississippi and his parents' emphasis on preparation, Coach Mitchell illustrates how habits shape our lives and success.Discover how to transition from unhelpful, unconscious routines to habits that drive you forward in your personal, professional, and physical growth. Plus, learn about the Ready to Win 20-Day Habit Builder, a framework designed to help you create impactful...
2025-01-2223 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowBuilding Championship-Level Teams with Psychological SafetyIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Matthew dives into the essential topic of building psychological safety within your team to achieve extraordinary success. Drawing from his experiences coaching championship-level basketball at the University of Kentucky and Morehead State, Coach Matthew unpacks how honesty, hard work, and discipline—The Winning Tools—can be applied to create a thriving and safe environment for your team.Learn how to:Set clear and aspirational expectations with honesty.Build genuine, sincere connections through hard work and intentional effort.Use the discipline of evaluation to fost...
2025-01-1529 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowStay Encouraged: Three Words & Three Actions to Propel Your Year ForwardAs we kick off the second week of 2025, Coach Matthew Mitchell shares an empowering message to help you stay encouraged, no matter how your year has started. In this episode, Coach Mitchell introduces three powerful words—believe, have, will—and three actionable behaviors—attitude, attention, action—to inspire confidence and unlock your potential.Whether you're navigating challenges, building new habits, or leading a team, this episode provides practical steps to cultivate encouragement from within and in those around you. Plus, learn more about the Ready to Win workshops, the Winning Tools 365 Mastermind, and how to make 2025 a year of...
2025-01-0831 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell Show20-Day Habit Builder: Ready to Win ChallengeIn this episode, Coach Matthew Mitchell lays out the tools and strategies you need to kick off 2025 with precision and focus. Learn how to leverage the 20-Day Habit Builder and join us for the Ready to Win Challenge to streamline your goals and measure your progress effectively.🎯 Download the tracker and integrate it into your daily routine for maximum impact. If you're ready to align your actions with your vision, this episode is for you!🔗 Head to https://www.coachmatthewmitchell.com to grab your tracker and get started.#ReadyToWin #LeadershipTools #GoalSetting
2025-01-0134 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowHope for the Holidays: Fueling Your 2025 SuccessCelebrate the season with Coach Matthew Mitchell in this heartfelt Christmas Day episode. From cherished family traditions to Coach Mitchell reflecting on the power of hope and how to turn it into fuel for success in 2025. Discover three actionable steps to convert your holiday hope into energy, rooted in reflection, intentional planning, and consistent action. Whether you're gearing up for personal or professional growth, this episode will leave you inspired to embrace the new year with clarity and purpose.Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and here's to your success in 2025!
2024-12-2523 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThe Winning Tools Series: The Power of Discipline in PreparationIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, we dive into discipline—a fundamental principle of preparation. Coach Matthew shares three key benefits of discipline:Focus and Concentration – Eliminate distractions and stay on task.Consistency and Routine – Build habits that drive success.Time Management – Crush procrastination and prioritize effectively.Plus, celebrate the success of Ready to Win, Coach Matthew’s USA Today bestselling book, and discover how it can help you and your team become the most prepared people in the room.Learn more about Ready to Win workshops at coachmatthewmitchell.com, and l...
2024-12-1813 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThe Winning Tools Series: Hard Work - A Fundamental Principle of Preparation (Part 2)In this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, we dive deeper into the power of preparation with Part 2 of our series. Coach Matthew Mitchell shares insights from his book, Ready to Win: How Great Leaders Succeed Through Preparation, exploring why hard work is a cornerstone of success.Discover the three essential qualities hard work brings to your preparation:Effort and dedication – aligning your energy toward meaningful goals.Persistence and resilience – building grit to overcome challenges.An attitude of going the extra mile – pushing beyond the bare minimum to exceed expectations.Coach Matthe...
2024-12-1111 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThe Winning Tools Series: Honesty as the Cornerstone of SuccessWelcome to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show! In this episode, Coach Matthew Mitchell kicks off a powerful three-part series on The Winning Tools: Honesty, Hard Work, and Discipline. Drawing insights from his new book, Ready to Win: How Great Leaders Succeed Through Preparation, Coach Mitchell dives into how honesty serves as a foundational principle for preparation and sustained success.Discover:The transformative power of honest self-assessment.How integrity in the process builds unshakable trust and long-term results.Why feedback and reflection are vital for continuous growth.This episode will inspire leaders to harness...
2024-12-0414 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThanksgiving Special: Gratitude, Leadership, and a Five-Generation Family RecipeJoin Coach Matthew Mitchell for a heartwarming Thanksgiving edition of the show! Dive into a celebration of gratitude, leadership, and tradition as Coach Matthew shares:His great-grandmother’s legendary five-generation cornbread dressing recipe.Three critical questions to boost your self-belief and sustain success.Why gratitude for your talent, skills, and energy is vital for personal and professional growth.Plus, learn how preparation is the key to winning — whether you're leading your family Thanksgiving meal or gearing up for 2025. Don't miss this special episode filled with leadership insights, culinary inspiration, and a generous helping of Thanksgiving cheer.
2024-11-2722 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowReady to Win: How Great Leaders Succeed Through PreparationWelcome to a special episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show! This week, we celebrate the launch of Coach Matthew Mitchell’s new book, Ready to Win: How Great Leaders Succeed Through Preparation.Join Coach Mitchell as he unpacks the three ways preparation can powerfully position you to win:1️⃣ Boosting your confidence.2️⃣ Enhancing your performance.3️⃣ Increasing your opportunities.With stories from his journey as a Division I basketball coach and practical insights for life and leadership, this episode will inspire you to prioritize preparation in every area of your life. Whether you're looking to exc...
2024-11-2018 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowMastering the Moment: Leadership Lessons from the World Series and the Power of PreparationIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Matthew dives deep into the pivotal moments of the recent World Series and unpacks powerful leadership insights on preparation, focus, and resilience. Reflecting on three crucial mistakes made by top athletes, he draws valuable lessons applicable to our own professional and personal journeys. Learn how to stay focused on the task at hand, trust your fundamentals in high-stress situations, and nail the simple, yet critical, tasks to drive success. Plus, an exciting announcement: Coach Matthew's new book, Ready to Win: How Great Leaders Succeed through Preparation, is available for...
2024-11-1319 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThe Power of Dedicated Execution: Turning Preparation into ActionIn this episode, Coach Matthew Mitchell guides listeners through the final step in preparation: moving from planning to dedicated execution. You’ve clarified your goals and developed a strong strategy – now it’s time to harness your focus and bring your vision to life. Coach Mitchell shares three powerful benefits of committing to dedicated execution:Focused Energy: Learn how directed effort amplifies your impact, allowing you to tackle tasks with intensity and purpose that drive real results.Efficiency: Discover how dedicated execution removes unnecessary steps and streamlines your actions, maximizing productivity and freeing up resour...
2024-11-0718 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowBelieve Like Broadway Joe: 3 Mindsets for Unshakeable Confidence 🎃🏈In this special Halloween episode, Coach Matthew Mitchell channels his inner Joe Namath, donning the iconic fur coat and swagger that made Broadway Joe a legend. But it’s not just a costume – today, Coach dives deep into the mindset that turned Namath from an underdog to a football icon. Drawing on Joe’s legendary self-belief, Coach Mitchell reveals three steps of world class preparation that anyone can use to build unshakeable confidence in their lives, careers, and dreams.Whether you're aiming for a game-winning drive in business, leadership, or personal growth, these insights will help you cultiv...
2024-10-3024 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowBehind the Playbook: Recruiting Stories and the Power of PreparationIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell takes us behind the scenes of an unforgettable recruiting experience from his days at the University of Kentucky. Listen in as he shares the highlights. But that's not all — Coach Mitchell will also break down the five key tasks on his preparation to-do list, showing how thoughtful planning and execution are critical to success both on and off the court. Whether you're a sports fan, a leader, or just love a good story, this episode is packed with valuable insights!
2024-10-2322 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowCrystal Clear: The Power of Clarity in Achieving Your GoalsIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell explores the critical role clarity plays in setting and achieving goals, sharing the story of someone he has long admired for their unwavering focus and commitment. He reflects on how this individual's ability to define and pursue clear objectives has deeply influenced his own leadership and personal growth. Coach Mitchell explains why clarity is essential for success in any area of life. Tune in to learn how you can harness the power of clarity to reach your highest potential!
2024-10-1624 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowFrom Doubt to Belief: 3 Questions to Strengthen Your LeadershipIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, Coach Mitchell tackles a challenge every leader faces: self-doubt. Whether you're navigating a critical decision or stepping into a new role, moments of doubt can undermine your confidence and impact your leadership. Coach Mitchell shares three powerful questions you can ask yourself when self-doubt creeps in, guiding you from uncertainty to belief in your abilities. Tune in for actionable insights to help you trust your leadership at the moments that matter most.
2024-10-0930 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowThe Pursuit of PerfectionIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, we explore the powerful shift from chasing "the best" to pursuing "my best." Often, the pursuit of perfection can be a relentless, exhausting journey—trying to meet external standards and expectations. But what if success isn’t about being the best according to others, but about striving for your best? Join Coach Matthew Mitchell as he breaks down how this mindset shift can unlock greater fulfillment, growth, and sustainable success in leadership and life.
2024-10-0225 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowLeading in Life - 5 Key Areas to Show UpIn this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, we dive into how I approach leadership in life by focusing on five essential areas. Whether it's in your personal or professional life, showing up as a leader requires attention to more than just skills. Today, I’ll walk you through what I consider crucial: spiritual leadership, emotional well-being, physical health, professional competency and growth, and the often overlooked role of leisure in leadership. These pillars help me stay grounded, energized, and ready to serve at my best. Tune in to discover how you can lead holistically and inspire others to...
2024-09-2542 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowA Tribute to Carol MitchellIn this heartfelt episode, Coach Matthew Mitchell honors the incredible influence his mother has had on his life and the lives of many others. From lessons in resilience, faith, and perseverance, to the unshakable love and wisdom she shared, Coach Mitchell reflects on how her guidance has shaped his journey as a leader, coach, and person. This tribute is not only a personal story but also a celebration of the profound power of a mother’s legacy while she was here to inspire us all. Join us for a moving conversation about gratitude, love, and lasting impact.
2024-09-2516 minThe Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowWelcome to The Coach Matthew Mitchell ShowJoin us as Coach Matthew Mitchell takes you behind the scenes of his journey and what inspired the creation of this podcast. Discover the key themes—business, leadership, sports, and insightful interviews—that will shape every episode. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, athlete, or just passionate about growth, Coach Mitchell will equip you with actionable insights and strategies to help you unlock your full potential.
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The Winning Tools Podcast07: Do you have the bounce back? Let's talk resilience!On today's episode Coach Mitchell walks us through how to build the strength for a resilient mindset.
2022-04-1336 minThe Winning Tools Podcast03: Hard Work - Work That Goes Beyond The Finish LineCoach Mitchell shares how Hard Work became a pillar of the Winning Tools system and the three things you’ll get better at when you’re committed to The Winning Tools definition of Hard Work.
2022-03-1646 minThe Winning Tools Podcast02: Honesty - Beyond Telling the TruthOn today’s show we’re taking a deep dive into what’s considered the cornerstone of Winning Tools - the principal of Honesty. While many people automatically associate truth with honesty, Coach Mitchell provides a different perspective and shows how much you can gain from a simple distinction.
2022-03-0941 min
The Show with Edmund Mitchell42: 🙊 How Religion Evolved with Dr. Matthew RossanoDr. Matthew Rossano is a Professor of Psychology at Southeastern Louisiana University. In this episode we talk about his book Supernatural Selection: How Religion Evolved. We have a fascinating conversation about his proposal of viewing religion as rituals concerned with a "supernatural relationship" and the implications on evolution, evangelization, and dialogue with the modern world.
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