Grand Slam Journey
Grand Slam Journey explores how lessons from competitive sports shape life, career, and business transitions. I host conversations with athletes, business leaders, and tech innovators, uncovering purposeful mindsets and tangible strategies — from leadership and trust to decision-making frameworks and emerging technologies, such as AI. Each episode offers actionable insights for thriving physically, mentally, and professionally, helping you navigate transitions and unlock your full human potential. Available in audio and video on YouTube.
Episodes
88 episodes
88. Rani Yadav-Ranjan ︱ AI for Humanity's Sake
What if we could revolutionize healthcare and other industries by using the untapped computing power that sits idle in hospitals every night? Meet Rani Yadav-Ranjan, Chief AI Officer at Gr...
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87. Noah Sturm︱How Augment Redefines B2B Sales with Relationships, Empathy & AI
Noah Sturm, Senior Vice President of Sales and Revenue at Augment AI, shares his journey from an unstructured upbringing through professional golf aspirations to becoming a transform...
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86. Josh Payne⏐Coframe: The AI-Powered Future of Digital Experiences
Josh Payne shares his unique journey from musician to tech entrepreneur, exploring how AI is creating a more personalized, adaptive internet experience that could revolutionize how we interac...
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85. Abby Davisson ︱ How to Make Big Life Decisions — Without the Stress!
Abby Davisson shares a comprehensive framework for making life's biggest decisions, from career transitions to family planning, with a clear process that reduces anxiety and builds confide...
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84. Maciek Szczesniak︱Unleashing SMB Growth Through Trust
Picture this: a technology salesperson walks into a meeting armed with impressive specs—gigabytes, terabytes, processing power—only to face a small business owner who simply asks, "What will this do for my business?" This fundamental disconnect...
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83. Tennis Tuesdays: 🎾 Master your Tennis Game
This episode was produced by Google Notebook LLM using my latest blog post on my website: https://www.grandslamjourney.com/post/tennis-tuesdaysI'm curious what you think...
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82. James Hilovsky︱From Baseball Gloves to Franchise Success
Unlock the secrets of transforming athletic discipline into entrepreneurial success with our special guest, James Hilovsky, a former minor league baseball player who now helms
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81. Dre Baldwin︱Unlocking Success through Communication, Content Creation, and Marketing
Unlock the secrets to maximizing your potential with our special guest, Dre Baldwin, a former Professional Basketball player turned entrepreneur, coach, and speaker. How do skills like communicatio...
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80. Dre Baldwin︱Slam Dunk Strategies for Basketball, Life and Entrepreneurial Greatness
Ever wondered how the discipline of sports can catapult you into a life of entrepreneurial success? Join me as I sit down with former professional basketball player turned entrepreneur Dre Baldwin<...
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79. Announcements and What's Next
Thank you all for tuning in. I share some reflections on the past almost 1.5 years of creating content and releasing episodes on a weekly basis, as well as announcements of what's next.I would appreciate it if you could share some feedb...
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78. Nicole Wieberneit︱Skiing to Success: Lessons from the German Alps to Microsoft Leadership 🇺🇸
Step into the dynamic world of visionary leadership and strategic innovation with Dr. Nicole Wieberneit, the Managing Director of Sales Strategy and Business Architecture Cross Soluti...
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77. George Mulhern︱Game, Set, Lead: Winning Strategies for Tennis, Tech, and Business Leadership
Discover the intertwined worlds of professional sports and corporate strategy as we sit down with business and tech titan George Mulhern, the former CEO of Cradlepoint. George shares his uni...
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76. Daniel Gluck︱Game, Set, Invest: From Tennis Prodigy to Investment Guru @ GroundForce Capital
Embark on a journey with Dan Gluck, a former competitive tennis player who's aced his way into the investment world as the co-founder and managing partner at Ground Force Capital. Join us ...
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75. Paul F. Austin︱Navigating the Journey of Psychedelics: Intention, Integration & Safe Exploration
Embark on a journey with us as we unravel the mysteries of psychedelics with the inimitable Paul F. Austin, founder of Third Wave. From the shackles of guilt and shame to a world of liberation and insight...
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74. James de Lacey︱Strength Training for Sports Performance, Injury Prevention and Longevity
Unlock the secrets to unwavering commitment in your physical and professional pursuits as strength and conditioning sage James de Lacey joins us on a compelling odyssey through consi...
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73. Mona de Lacey︱Mental Game of Champions: Overcoming Challenges, Resilience and Winning
Embark on an inspiring journey with Mona Pretorius de Lacey, the karate world champion turned Olympic weightlifting powerhouse. She shares the mental fortitude that propelled her to t...
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72. Ode to My Grandmother︱A Life of Love, Strength, Grace, and Wisdom
As I weave through the cherished memories of my grandmother's 91-year long life, a poignant tapestry of love, strength, and wisdom unfurls. Her time as a telegraph operator, her exceptional marriage, and the life lessons she embedded in the fab...
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71. Jeanette Irekvist︱President Ericsson Canada on Leading Through Change and Future of Telecom and AI
Embarking on a leadership journey fraught with challenges and triumphs, I had the pleasure of engaging in an intimate conversation with Jeanette Irekvist, President of Ericsson Canada....
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70. Mandy Marquardt︱27x US National Champ on Crushing Records & Creating History with Type 1 Diabetes
When Mandy Marquardt wheels into the spotlight, her story unfolds with more twists and turns than a high-velocity velodrome. Mandy is a Professional Track Sprint Cyclist living and racing with type ...
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69. Eve Psalti: Are we on the eve of an AI revolution?, Leadership, and Empowering Women
Ever pondered the intersection of technology and human creativity? Join me as I sit with Eve Psalti, a luminary from Microsoft Azure AI and ex-Google Cloud guru who passionately advocates for women's ascent in tech leadership. Our spirited exch...
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68. John Neville︱Ace Your Life: Leadership and Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
When words cross paths with destiny, they can ignite a journey beyond our wildest imaginations. Join me alongside the multi-industry maestro John Neville as we share tales of transformation and the profound influence tennis, business, and techn...
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67. Lee Zohlman: Chief Commercial Officer Juncos Hollinger Racing︱Speeding Towards Success
Unlock the secrets of mental toughness as Lee Zohlman, Chief Commercial Officer for Juncos Hollinger Racing, joins me on a riveting exploration of endurance spo...
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66. Cole Crawford: Founder and CEO of Vapor on Breaking Boundaries in Tech with a Tennis Mindset
As the racquet meets the ball, there's more at play than just a game of tennis; there's a world of strategy, resilience, and adaptability that mirrors the high-stakes realm of tech entrepreneurship. That's something
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