Welcome back to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show! In this final episode of our “Risk & Reward” series, Coach Mitchell brings it all together with a powerful, practical wrap-up designed to equip leaders to take courageous next steps.

Drawing from real-time challenges at the University of Houston and years of coaching executives, teams, and athletes, Coach breaks down the emotional risks that often hold us back—hesitancy, inadequacy, and catastrophizing—and shows us how to push through them using the R.I.S.K. framework:
Recognize the Opportunity. Identify the Consequences. Strategize Responsibly. Keep Grounded.

This episode explores the real rewards of facing leadership risks head-on:
→ Clarity to know your next move
→ Courage to take it
→ Confidence to keep going

If you’ve ever felt stuck at the edge of a big decision or unsure how to lead through fear and uncertainty, this episode is your roadmap forward.

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In this powerful episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, we conclude our “Risk and Reward” acronym by breaking down the final letter in the R.I.S.K. acronym: K – Keep Grounded. Coach Mitchell dives deep into how staying rooted in the winning tools of honesty, hard work, and discipline helps leaders navigate emotional risk and stay bold without being reckless.

You'll learn how to be B.O.L.D.—Brave, Organized, Learning, and Diligent—and why boldness is a mindset rooted in preparation, not just impulse. This episode will equip you with practical insight to face your fears, reject perfectionism, and take courageous action toward your goals.

🔑 Don’t mistake risky for bold—this episode will help you know the difference and act with clarity and confidence.

Welcome to Episode 38 of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show! In this fourth installment of our R.I.S.K. & Reward series, Coach Mitchell breaks down the “S” in the acronym: Strategize Responsibly.

We all encounter high-stakes, high-pressure moments—situations where risk feels overwhelming. But how we strategize in those moments can determine whether we grow or get stuck. Coach Mitchell dives deep into how leaders—and aspiring leaders—can build thoughtful, realistic plans that benefit both themselves and their teams.

Learn how to evaluate your talent, energy, and skills, understand the power of aspirational realism, and maximize your three key resources: time, talent, and treasure. Coach Mitchell shares practical insights from his own leadership journey, both on the court and in life, and reminds us that great leadership starts with leading yourself well.

Three guiding questions to ask when planning:

Is the plan aspirationally realistic?
Are we using our resources effectively?
Is the plan easily understandable?
Tune in, get inspired, and start leading with purpose. And don’t forget to visit coachmatthewmichael.com for more tools to build a life of excellence.