In this episode, Bryan welcomes back Marisa Massana, former LPGA athlete and high-performance strategist, to dive into the powerful connection between accountability, intentionality, personal values, and long-term growth. Marisa shares how she transitioned from elite athlete to entrepreneur, and how journaling, goal setting, and weekly reflection became tools for building a life and business aligned with her true values. She breaks down her framework for helping Fortune 100 leaders and athletes alike reconnect with their goals, identify limiting patterns, and take aligned action. From creating impactful executive retreats to planting seeds for long-term brand partnerships, Marisa drops gems for anyone looking to evolve, lead with purpose, and grow through challenges.

Chapters

• 00:00 – Learning Through Losses
• 00:26 – Marisa Massana Returns
• 02:13 – From LPGA to Business Coaching
• 03:50 – Journaling to Find Your Zone of Genius
• 06:01 – What Intentional Living Really Looks Like
• 07:49 – Aligning Your Calendar with Your Core Values
• 09:28 – Avoiding the Trap of Success Without Purpose
• 11:33 – Why Your Hardest Moments Hold the Most Wisdom
• 13:34 – How Marisa Works with Executives & Athletes
• 15:48 – The Power of Weekly Accountability
• 17:18 – Creating Trust with “Golf & Growth” Roundtables
• 19:09 – How to Host a DIY Leadership Session
• 21:08 – The Wins, Losses, Lessons, Systems Framework
• 23:25 – How Marisa Landed a Fortune 100 Partnership
• 25:00 – Seed Planting vs. R&D: Long-Term Brand Building
• 27:07 – The Real Shortcut: There Isn’t One
• 29:04 – Marisa’s “Zero Productivity, Max Vibe” Day
• 31:14 – Rest to Return: Recharging Like a Pro
• 33:11 – Best and Worst Advice from Her Caddy
• 35:14 – Where to Connect + Marisa’s 1:1 “Challenge to Triumph” Calls

Connect with Marisa: 

• Linked In: @marisamessana
• Instagram: @marisamessana
• Website: www.marisamessana.com

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