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July 30, 2025 40 mins

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Are you ready to break through your limitations and unlock your full potential?

Join us as Adolfo Gómez Sánchez, best-selling author, speaker, and Chief Passion Officer at Gold Results, shares his remarkable journey from competitive athletics to leadership in performance psychology.

Adolfo Gómez Sánchez and Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor met while speaking in New York under the direction of Tricia Brouk -- and quickly discovered shared synergy between Adolfo's Optimum Performance Formula and Dr. Diane's work of helping educators learn and lead through play. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance, especially those in educational leadership roles who aim to inspire both educators and students.

Why Listen:

  • Gain actionable strategies to manage stress and pressure, vital for both startups and established businesses, and equally important in educational settings where teachers and students face constant demands.
  • Learn how to apply an athlete's approach to leadership, enhancing success and innovation in schools and educational institutions.
  • Explore the transformative power of reframing failure and embracing courage, essential for educators and leaders aiming to cultivate resilience and perseverance in students.
  • Understand the importance of curiosity and collaboration in driving performance, key components in creating a dynamic and engaging learning environment.
  • Get inspired to create thriving teams that support growth and development, crucial for educators seeking to foster collaborative and supportive school cultures.

Chapters:

  • 00:38:Adolfo's origin story
  • 03:23:Unpacking the Optimum Performance Formula 
  • 16:58:Investing in Practice, Not Perfection -- Applying the Optimum Performance Formula principles to education
  • 26:18:Embracing Failure and Taking Chances 
  • 35:55:Brave Leaders Empowering Performance With Curiosity and Collaboration 

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