- 74
- Episodes
- 6
- Transcribed
- 243
- Ratings
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2025
- First episode
About Building Champions for Life
Join host Kirk Spahn as he speaks with world champions about ways to elevate and equip tomorrow's champions and leaders. Drawing on his extensive background as a fourth-generation educator, founder of the Institute for Civic Leadership, and former competitive tennis player, Kirk explores the intersection of elite performance, character development, and lifelong success.In each episode, Kirk sits down with remarkable achievers across sports, business, arts, and education to uncover the hidden foundations of true championship mindsets. Through substantive dialogues, guests share the pivotal moments, mentors, failures, and principles that shaped their journeys—revealing insights that parents, coaches, educators, and aspiring leaders can apply immediately.Building Champions for Life goes beyond trophies and accolades to examine how exceptional performance in any field connects to deeper purpose and lasting impact. With Kirk's unique perspective spanning both traditional education and innovative learning approaches, listeners gain practical wisdom on nurturing not just skills and talents, but the character traits that create champions who thrive in all aspects of life.Whether you're a parent supporting a child's dreams, a coach developing the next generation of talent, an educator shaping young minds, or someone striving for personal excellence, this podcast delivers actionable insights from those who've reached the pinnacle of achievement while maintaining their core values and purpose.Subscribe to join the conversation about what truly makes a champion for life—in the arena and beyond.Donate to the ICL Foundation today! https://omella.com/tzfnb
- Publisher
- Kirk Spahn
- Category
- business · education · society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 12 Apr 2025
- Latest episode
- 16 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
6 of 74 episodes have a transcript.
16 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Invisible Foundation: John Miles on Why Mattering Across All Life Quadrants Beats Achievement
9 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Train Your Mind Like Your Body: Leon Bax's Progressive Mental Performance Framework
2 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
From Personal Passion to Global Purpose: Julie Colombino-Billingham's Fair Trade Revolution in Haiti
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The Invisible Foundation: John Miles on Why Mattering Across All Life Quadrants Beats Achievement
Published 16 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Well, so mattering at its most simple, basic point is it has two different elements to it. First, you have to feel like you are giving value to someone else, and then you need to have that return to you. You need to be seen, felt, understood. But it's both sides. And a lot of times we only think it's the one side. So what the mattering effect really is, is that first component of of you giving mattering out into the world. But in order for you to do that, you have to feel like you matter yourself. And that's where in a lot of ways this is breaking down because so many people themselves don't feel like they matter. […]
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- John Miles
- Leon Bax
- Julie Colombino-Billingham
- Dr Jennifer Berry
- Tim White
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.7 / 5
- 18 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 225 ratings
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- 37
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 32
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