Win More, Live Better

We conduct background checks before giving people important responsibilities. So why not do the same with the beliefs we give influence over our lives? In this episode, Zach shares a simple way to examine the evidence behind your assumptions and limiting beliefs, challenge outdated conclusions, and make sure your past isn't unnecessarily dictating your future.
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Email Zach -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.com
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Paul Goldstein is the Director of Men’s Tennis and Head Coach at Stanford University. Across 12 seasons leading the Cardinal, Goldstein has compiled more than 200 wins, guided Stanford to the NCAA Championships every season, won conference championships in both the Pac-12 and ACC, and earned ITA Northwest Region Coach of the Year honors five times. 
In 2024-25, he led Stanford to 26 wins, an ACC Championship in its first season in the conference, and appearances in the semifinals of both the NCAA Championships and ITA National Team Indoor Championships.
Before becoming Stanford’s head coach, Goldstein built an accomplished playing career of his own. He became the first player in NCAA men’s tennis history to start on four consecutive national championship teams at Stanford and was a four-time All-American.
Goldstein then competed professionally for a decade, reaching career-high ATP rankings of No. 58 in singles and No. 40 in doubles, advancing to the 2005 US Open doubles semifinals, and earning singles victories over players including Novak Djokovic, Lleyton Hewitt, Patrick Rafter, James Blake, and Mardy Fish.
Here's some notable highlights from our conversation:
[5:14] — From Winning Championships to Leading People
[13:35] — The Weight of Caring
[16:42] — What Business Taught a Tennis Coach
[19:46] — From "Me" to "We" 
[23:32] — Fostering Culture and Connection at the Dinner Table
[25:10] — The Mental Game of Tennis
[38:17] — What an Athlete Needs From You Under Pressure
[48:31] — Thriving in Stanford's High-Achievement Environment
[53:18] — The Doorstop Lesson

Learn More About Paul:
Watch Paul's Commencement Address at his Alma Mater here.
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Zach's Email -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.com
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Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.
You can watch the video recordings of the podcast on YouTube here.

Culture matters, but not simply for the sake of having a great culture. It matters because of what it enables people and organizations to accomplish. This episode explores how leaders can connect culture to behavior and performance, why there isn't one universally “great” culture, and how working backward from desired outcomes can help create an environment where people can consistently do their best work.
Learn More About Zach:
Email Zach -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.com
Explore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.
Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.
You can watch the video recordings of the podcast on YouTube here.

Growth often comes with an uncomfortable period where the demands of what we’re doing exceed our current capacity to handle them. Using the remarkable story of James Lawrence’s 50 Ironman triathlons in 50 states in 50 days, this episode explores the gap between new demands and our current capacity and why we should be careful about deciding too quickly that something isn’t working.
Learn More About Zach:
Email Zach -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.com
Explore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.
Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.
You can watch the video recordings of the podcast on YouTube here.

The moments when you most want to quit may also be the moments where you have the greatest opportunity to create separation. Inspired by a question Chris Bosh learned from Kobe Bryant, this episode explores how performers can create separation when things aren't easy. Drawing on lessons from Randy Pausch’s famous “brick walls” message in his last lecture and my own experience training for my first marathon, we’ll unpack how to stay resilient, navigate setbacks, and keep going when the path gets difficult.
Learn More About Zach:
Zach's Email -- Zbrandon1022@gmail.com
Reserve a seat at the Game Changer's Advantage Event on Sept. 4th here.
Explore 1:1 coaching with Zach -- Schedule a free call here.
Download my free Win More, Live Better Leadership Playbook here.
You can watch the video recordings of the podcast on YouTube here.