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.

In Part 3 of our powerful leadership series "Risk & Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership," Coach Matthew Mitchell breaks down the "I" in the RISK acronym: Identify Consequences. But not the way you’ve always heard it. In this episode, Coach challenges the fear-based mindset that sees consequences only as punishment—and redefines them as the results of choices, both good and bad.

With personal stories from his upbringing and coaching journey, Coach Mitchell shares how reframing consequences can shift your leadership from fear to belief. You’ll learn how responsibility, dependability, and consistency aren't just noble traits—they’re profitable actions with powerful results.

Tune in and walk away with tactical steps to:

Shift your mindset from fear-based to belief-based leadership.
Reclaim the word “consequences” as a tool for growth.
Take consistent, dependable, responsible actions that lead to long-term success.
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Welcome back to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show! In this second episode of our Risk and Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership series, we dive into the first step of the R.I.S.K. framework—Recognizing the Opportunity.

Coach Mitchell walks you through how emotional risk often stems from fear, discomfort, and uncertainty, especially in leadership roles. Whether you're facing confrontation, stepping outside your comfort zone, or navigating difficult decisions, the challenge often lies not in the situation itself—but in how you see it.

This week, Coach Mitchell shares a powerful mindset shift: learning to spot opportunity where others see obstacles. You'll discover three practical steps to start viewing challenges through a more empowered lens:

1. Start at YES
2. Identify available assets
3. Write a commitment letter to recognize the opportunity clearly

Packed with insight, humor, and personal stories—including his current journey as the head coach at the University of Houston—this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to build confidence, clarity, and courage in the face of leadership risk.

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Welcome to The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, where Coach Matthew Mitchell shares battle-tested strategies for growth, resilience, and sustained success. In this powerful new series, Risk & Reward: Mastering Challenges in Leadership, Coach Mitchell takes you inside his personal and professional journey—from rebuilding basketball programs to advising business leaders—and reveals how navigating risk with purpose leads to transformational results.

In this first episode, Coach Mitchell recounts a pivotal turning point during his tenure at the University of Kentucky—when a bold leadership decision propelled his team from mediocrity to the Elite Eight. Through candid storytelling and practical insights, he introduces the core framework of the series: the RISK acronym—Recognize, Identify, Strategize, Keep—and lays the foundation for facing emotional and leadership challenges head-on.

Whether you're leading a team, building a business, or striving for personal excellence, this episode equips you with the mindset and tools to confront conflict, embrace confrontation, and step out of your comfort zone—all with honesty, hard work, and discipline.

Tune in and take the first step toward becoming the courageous, impactful leader you’re meant to be.

In the final installment of the Principles Power Performance series, Coach Matthew Mitchell unpacks how discipline has become the key to remaining calm amid chaos. Sharing lessons from his return to college basketball as head coach at the University of Houston, Coach Mitchell explains how decades of practicing the winning tools—honesty, hard work, and discipline—have kept him steady through a high-stakes, high-speed transition. Discover how the discipline you've built can anchor your mindset, calm your operations, and stabilize your responses in turbulent moments. Whether you're launching a big project, leading a team, or navigating personal growth, this episode offers powerful, real-time insight into how principles truly power performance.

In this episode of The Coach Matthew Mitchell Show, we continue the Principles Power Performance series by diving into how hard work builds confidence. Coach Mitchell shares real-time insights from leading the University of Houston Women's Basketball program and explains why confidence isn’t manufactured — it’s earned through consistent, focused effort. Learn how the Winning Tools—honesty, hard work, and discipline—can transform underperformance into high performance.

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