Ep. #118: Building Champions: Sherry Winn’s Game-Changing Leadership for the Next Generation

🌟🎧 Do you ever wonder how the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives? In this inspiring episode, host James McLamb connects with Coach Sherry Winn, a two-time Olympian 🥇 and leadership expert 💼, to discuss the power of positive self-talk 🗣️ and leadership in shaping success. Sherry shares how internal struggles, not external ones, often define outcomes, drawing from her experience coaching athletes 🏅 and working with leaders. The conversation dives into the impact of "I am" statements 💬 on personal development and how focusing on positive language can shift mindsets 🔄.

 

Whether you're a parent 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, teacher 👩‍🏫, coach 🏋️‍♂️, or anyone looking to make a positive impact, Coach Winn’s practical advice and uplifting stories ✨ offer simple, effective ways to shift your mindset and help others grow 🌱.

Connect with Coach Sherry Winn:
Website: https://www.thewinningleadershipcompany.com/about/ 

Books: https://www.thewinningleadershipcompany.com/books/ 

X: https://x.com/Sherry__Winn 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sherry.winn.16 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SherryMWinn 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinningleadershipcompany/ 

Episode highlights:

(0:00) Intro

(1:51) Sherry Winn's background

(4:28) The importance of "I Am" statements

(8:03) How negativity shapes thoughts

(10:22) Turning negative experiences into positive learning moments

(14:07) The influence of early messages on personal development

(19:04) Life beyond sports

(23:27) Aligning beliefs with goals for success

(26:05) Changing who you are to reach your goals

(28:51) Planting a seed

(32:12) Outro