Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Welcome to Pre-Zero Sports Talk, where sports, leadership, community, and progress intersect. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the sports industry, this podcast isn’t about preaching or claiming to have all the answers. Instead, it’s a platform for honest, thought-provoking conversations exploring how to create positive, actionable change in and through sports.
Born from a passion for progress, Pre-Zero Sports Talk explores the pressing topics shaping our world today—leadership, innovation, community impact, performance and well-being, regenerative agriculture, governance, and more. Each episode goes beyond the surface, engaging with trailblazers, changemakers, and thought leaders to uncover solutions and inspire new perspectives.
This is a space for real conversations with real people about real issues—conversations that challenge norms, break barriers, and spark action. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, industry leader, or someone seeking to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table for you.
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Pre-Zero Sports Talk
Mindset, Vision, and Accountability with Jaclyn Strominger
In this Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast episode, host Sid Bensalah sits down with Jaclyn Strominger, founder of the LEAP Foundation. Jaclyn transitioned from corporate life to coaching, helping leaders transform themselves and their teams by focusing on mindset, vision, and accountability.
Key Takeaways:
- Jaclyn's Shift to Coaching: Discover what pushed Jaclyn to leave a corporate career for coaching and why helping others became her true passion.
- LEAP Framework: LEAP stands for Communication, Energy, Action, and Performance. Jaclyn explains how these elements create effective leaders.
- Accountability and Empathy in Leadership: Jaclyn explains why balancing empathy and accountability is vital to successful leadership.
- Energy Leadership Index: A unique tool Jaclyn uses to help leaders understand their energy levels and how they impact their teams.
- Mindset and Vision in Practice: Learn practical strategies for aligning your daily actions with your bigger vision and staying accountable to your goals.
Lightning Round Highlights:
- Historical Dinner Guest: Cleopatra.
- Book Recommendation: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy.
- Daily Ritual: Peloton rides for maintaining focus and energy.
Jaclyn’s insights are practical and actionable. If you want to grow as a leader, align your actions with your goals, or understand how empathy and accountability coexist in leadership, this episode is for you. Join us as we unpack real-world leadership strategies, explore Jaclyn's experiences, and discover how mindset and accountability can lead to meaningful growth.
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