James is the Founder of Unleash the Athlete and former Head of Leadership and Character Development at IMG Academy. He helps college, professional athletes, and business professionals develop the mental and relational side of their craft through interactive lectures and teambuilding activities. James is also the director of performance for Complexity, the esports organization owned by the Dallas Cowboys.

Website: utathlete.com or jamesleath.com

Instagram: jamesleath

twitter: @jamesleath

Previous episodes with James:

WYC Episode 31

WYC Episode 50

WYC Episode 61

WYC Episode 100

 

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Don't sell yourself short

James was going to apply for an internship at IMG, his mentor told him to go for the full-time job

Do you ever sell yourself short, thinking you're unqualified?

I've arrived - the destination of a championship

'I wished I would've enjoyed the journey more'

'Who am I now? I've always been the person going after this'

The Circle of Intentional Influence

Influence -> Relationship

Relationship -> Trust

Trust -> Authenticity

Authenticity -> Ownership

Ownership -> Credibility

Credibility -> Influence

How to Communicate Effectively

Take your sunglasses off

Take a knee

Take note of what's behind you (the sun, the cheerleaders)

Take 2 minutes or less

Unleash the Athlete

Online curriculums for coaches

Mental toughness, teambuilding activities, and much more

Website: utathlete.com or jamesleath.com

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