Building Champions for Life

Kirk Spahn

Topics: Self-Improvement · Management · Relationships

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Join host Kirk Spahn as he speaks with world champions about ways to elevate and equip tomorrow's champions and leaders. Drawing on his extensive background as a fourth-generation educator, founder of the Institute for Civic Leadership, and former competitive tennis player, Kirk explores the intersection of elite performance, character development, and lifelong success.In each episode, Kirk sits down with remarkable achievers across sports, business, arts, and education to uncover the hidden foundations of true championship mindsets. Through substantive dialogues, guests share the pivotal moments, mentors, failures, and principles that shaped their journeys—revealing insights that parents,...

Latest episodeTrue Emotional Connection: Doug Noll on the Neuroscience of Being HeardOctober 30, 2026 · 54 min

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Latest episodes

1. True Emotional Connection: Doug Noll on the Neuroscience of Being HeardOctober 30, 2026 · 54 min
2. Mastering the Inner Landscape: Jay Levin on the Architecture of Emotional IntelligenceOctober 23, 2026 · 34 min
3. The Invisible Foundation: John Miles on Why Mattering Across All Life Quadrants Beats AchievementOctober 16, 2026 · 39 min
4. Train Your Mind Like Your Body: Leon Bax's Progressive Mental Performance FrameworkOctober 9, 2026 · 45 min
5. From Personal Passion to Global Purpose: Julie Colombino-Billingham's Fair Trade Revolution in HaitiOctober 2, 2026 · 44 min
6. From Dance to Educational Innovation: Dr. Jennifer Berry on Building STEM Identity Beyond ScienceSeptember 25, 2026 · 27 min
7. Tim White, Trevor White and Demi Singleton on The Underdog Mentality That Won King RichardAugust 26, 2026 · 58 min
8. The Real Legacy of Athletic Careers: Todd Martin on Friendships, Not RecordsAugust 19, 2026 · 76 min
9. Peak Performance Starts Within: Dr. Jim Loehr on Your Inner Voice and the Power of Your StoryAugust 14, 2026 · 78 min
10. Effort as Joy, Thinking as Power: Jofre Porta's Philosophy for Tactical MasteryAugust 12, 2026 · 69 min

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