The Secrets to Winning with Dr. Bhrett McCabe

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Minimizing Negative Influences Around Athletes Dec 22, 2021

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This podcast is a little window into my Catalyst School platform. It is about shining the light on the successful coaches, athletes, and teams that I work with to give you an inside look at what they do on a regular basis to perform at the highest levels. The best of the best have processes and systems to help them succeed, but when we look at them from the outside, we don't always know exactly what they do to execute those processes.

In this episode, we are going to break down a question that one of my Catalyst School coaches had pertaining to negative external influences infiltrating their program. We are going to take a deep dive into, as coaches, how we can keep our athletes and team away from the negative people around them that reduce and restrict their ability to be who they are.

Common Trends Among Championship Coaches Dec 17, 2021

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In my profession, I am fortunate to get to be around some great athletes, but I also spend a lot of time around coaches. I have a unique perspective as I have played for the best college baseball coach of all time, Skip Bertman at LSU, and I also currently work for the best college football coach of all time, Nick Saban at Alabama, as well as the entire Alabama athletic department. I don't know many people in my field or in the entire athletic circle who have actually had the experiences that I have had in being around the caliber of coach that I get to work with on a regular basis.

There are some common themes and trends among all of these great coaches that make them who they are. In this episode, I want to dive in to those themes and processes that these coaches have in place at each of these programs that allow them to not only achieve success, but to sustain it over long periods of time.

Do Your Job Nov 19, 2021

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We are not a patient society. We are plagued with entitled individuals who think that they deserve a position, role, roster spot, job opportunity, etc., without ever earning it. Those individuals feel like they should be handed the greatest of roles and responsibilities, yet they have no idea what the hell they are doing. They are embarrassed to start at the bottom, put in the work and time, and climb the ladder to get where they want to be. In both sports and life, we have too many people in this world who would rather complain about their circumstances and try to change them based on discontent instead of taking those circumstances and making them better.

In this episode, I want to stress the importance of DOING YOUR JOB. It doesn't mean that you have to accept your circumstances, but it does mean that you need to do your job to the best of your ability, allowing your performance and your execution to change your circumstances. Not your complaining and moaning.

Building Your Mental Bookshelf Nov 05, 2021

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Recently, I was invited to sit on a panel with one of my great clients, Billy Horschel. Sitting on that panel, along with Billy and his swing coach Todd Anderson, allowed me to gain tremendous perspective. It reminded me of the way Billy feels about his team and the trust he has with every single member because of the experience, trust, and expertise they bring to the table. He listens to everyone in his circle, and he is incredibly loyal.

Billy talked about how he was an active seeker of information and was constantly learning. He wanted to continuously add to his mental bookshelf so that he always had a way of improving as a person and player. In this episode, I want to take a deeper dive about how you can build your mental bookshelf and how it takes no talent to do so. It has nothing to do with talent; it has everything to do with a desire to learn, grow, and develop.

Facing the Stress in Your Life Oct 08, 2021

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The many stresses and burdens the world has placed on us have taken their toll on so many people, and I want to make sure you are taking a moment to check in on your mental health. Believe it or not, our mental health is all we have. It takes care of you.

It's not so much the major stresses that I am worried about. Whether it's a death in the family, the birth of a child, losing a job, etc. It's the minor ones; the ones you typically overlook or brush aside throughout the day but end up wearing on you as they build up. They are things like traffic, running late for an appointment, having too many items on a to-do list, etc. They slowly drain your energy. For the most part, the ways in which we cope with these stresses aren't great either.

In this episode, I discuss different strategies you can utilize to overcome the stresses you are experiencing and some ways to neutralize them before they ever come about.

Our Communication is Broken Sep 24, 2021

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In today's world, communication is ever-changing and becoming increasingly difficult. I have spoken with a number of people, both in and out of the sports world, who tell me that they're overly cautious, if not somewhat scared, when communicating what they feel, and what they think.

Why? Because they are afraid to cross a certain line. Honestly, it is a line that they don't even know that exists. They're afraid to share what they believe out of fear that someone will misinterpret their intentions or underlying belief systems. The question I want to answer in this episode is - how have we gotten to this point in our lives?

Tune Into Your Higher Frequency Sep 10, 2021

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So many things are bombarding us for attention on a daily basis. There is so much noise in our lives and clutter in our heads. It's almost like we are standing in Times Square in NYC trying to focus on one small billboard. Surrounding us on all sides are loud noises, cars honking, bright lights, people shouting, etc. It becomes extremely difficult to focus our attention on that small billboard.

In this episode, I want to focus on how and where to filter and direct our attention, energies, and effort so that we can stay focused on the things that matter and remove all the clutter and noise.

Bhrett McCabe and Ben Newman: A Discussion About Uncommon Leadership Aug 27, 2021

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This week, I brought in a familiar voice to The Secrets to Winning. That person is none other than my Alabama Football colleague and fellow consultant, Ben Newman. Ben recently wrote a book titled, Uncommon Leadership where he takes you inside the minds and hearts of eleven exceptional individuals: athletes, coaches, CEOs, entrepreneurs, and others whose unrelentingly high performance has made them not only the best in their fields but also unquestioned leaders in sports, business, and life.

In this episode, Ben and I break down the concept of uncommon leadership, honing in on the core qualities that drive these trailblazers to push for the best in themselves and others, every single day.

John O'Leary: On Fire - How to Live a Truly Inspired Life Aug 13, 2021

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He was expected to die. Now he is teaching others how to truly live. In 1987, John O'Leary was a curious nine-year-old boy. Playing with fire and gasoline, John created a massive explosion in his home and was burned on 100% of his body. He was given less than a 1% chance to live.

His epic story of survival has never felt more relevant, as we experience the coronavirus pandemic and its aftermath. John's story, perspective and inspiration have inspired millions of people and 2,000 clients over more than 12 years - and continue to today through virtual keynotes, workshops and experiences. John is also a two-time national bestselling author of ON FIRE and IN AWE.

Inside the Mental Health of Elite Athletes Jul 30, 2021

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With Simone Biles' withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health issues, the subject of the pressure, stress, and expectations placed upon high-profile athletes has been at the forefront of the conversation. There have been many athletes who came out in support of Biles, including tennis star Naomi Osaka and the most decorated Olympian of all time Michael Phelps, each of whom has dealt with mental health struggles.

Mental health is a major issue in athletics for a lot of reasons: the amount of pressure placed on athletes to perform, the stress to constantly meet expectations, the sacrifice it takes to compete at the highest level, and the lack of coping away from the sport, just to name a few. In this episode, I hope to bring to light the many difficulties and challenges that these athletes struggle with.