Untapped Potential

About Untapped Potential

This podcast aims to carve out the non-technical specific skills required to thrive and activate the untapped potential within the men and women who serve in the support roles behind the world’s best athletes.

Publisher

Richard Husseiny

Category

health & fitness · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Sept 2023

Latest episode

10 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Aug 2025

   S4E48: Staffing, Structure & the Courage to Lead Differently with Howard Gray

   Howard Gray is one a very respected performance leader in collegiate and professional sport—a systems thinker, a mentor, and a culture shaper who’s spent two decades helping people and programs navigate the messy middle of high performance. From Texas A&M to Crystal Palace, Florida State to East Tennessee State, Howard’s fingerprints are on some of the most innovative and integrated performance environments in sport. But behind the credentials is a personal journey of reflection, burnout, and recalibration—of asking not just what works, but what matters. In this conversation, Howard shares what it’s like to lead from the inside out: the toll of imposter syndrome, the physical consequences of overpreparing, and the identity reckoning that came from always being “on.” He speaks candidly about the gap between leadership and wellbeing, why we need better backup systems (for people, not just data), and how resilience isn't built by grit alone—but by permission, pause, and perspective. Now working with organizations to reshape hiring, transitions, and staff development, Howard is driven by a deeper mission: to build environments where performance doesn’t cost you your health, your family, or your self-worth. Talking Points: Overpreparing, imposter syndrome, and why high performers often feel hollow inside The GI issues, anxiety, and coping mechanisms many leaders never talk about Taking time away from sport—and what it revealed about identity, family, and success The danger of tying your worth to your output Why senior leaders need to model vulnerability and sustainability Creating robust structures that support—not squeeze—staff How female-led programs are shifting the culture with care The patterns seen in those who walked away from the system What spirituality, reflection, and human connection now mean in Howard’s leadership Why sustainable success requires regular checkpoints—not just new goals If you’ve ever led from a place of overwork, or supported others while quietly struggling yourself, Howard’s story offers both a mirror and a map. It’s a conversation for anyone ready to build something more human—starting with themselves. Resources: The Empowerment Blueprint (https://www.menbehindsport.com/empowerment-blueprint) The Coach Toolbox (https://www.menbehindsport.com/coaching-tool-box-optin) The High-Performance Coach’s Guide to Lasting Change (https://www.menbehindsport.com/coaches-guide-to-change) Gaia Games Summit 2026: Join the Movement! (https://www.menbehindsport.com/gaia-games-summit) Global Consciousness Project 2.0 (https://gcp2.net/) Connect with Howard: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/hsgray83/)

2. 

   27 Jul 2025

   S4E47: Discipling Through Coaching: Leadership, Purpose & the Practice of Presence with Chris McCormick

   Chris McCormick’s journey is anything but linear—from the weight room to the pulpit, from Division I sidelines to planting a church grounded in family, service, and spiritual leadership. Before becoming the Lead Pastor at Reliant Church in Indiana, Chris spent over a decade in collegiate athletics, serving as Director of Athletic Performance at universities like FAU and Gardner-Webb. But underneath the reps, metrics, and X’s and O’s, Chris felt a deeper call—a higher-order purpose that couldn’t be measured on the field. In this episode, Chris shares how discipling and coaching are two sides of the same coin. For him, discipleship isn’t about throwing Bible verses at people—it’s about presence, learning, and living with intentionality. He opens up about leaving a PhD program to pursue coaching, the role Chad Scott played in his journey at Liberty, and how prayer, storytelling, and belief—not just “feeling spiritual”—have become the foundation of his life and leadership. Now, as a church planter and father, Chris is redefining what it means to lead. Whether it’s honoring the Sabbath with his family on Fridays, or helping others encounter a higher power in everyday rhythms, he lives what he teaches: that transformation happens in relationship, not performance. Talking Points: Why discipling and coaching are deeply connected Leaving a PhD behind to follow a calling What Chad Scott and Liberty taught him about spiritual leadership The transition from performance-driven environments to purpose-driven ministry Sabbath as a discipline—not a luxury The role of ritual, storytelling, and higher purpose in everyday life Why coaching is about helping others become who they already are Navigating faith in a world obsessed with output Lisa Miller, Gaia Games, and the neuroscience of spiritual awareness How belief and prayer can shape your leadership—beyond feelings If you’re a coach, leader, or parent looking for a more rooted, spiritually-aligned way to lead and live—this one will speak to your soul. Resources: The Empowerment Blueprint (https://www.menbehindsport.com/empowerment-blueprint) The Coach Toolbox (https://www.menbehindsport.com/coaching-tool-box-optin) The High-Performance Coach’s Guide to Lasting Change (https://www.menbehindsport.com/coaches-guide-to-change) Gaia Games Summit 2026: Join the Movement! (https://www.menbehindsport.com/gaia-games-summit) Dr Joe Dispenza (https://youtu.be/G4hkYDjPSFs?si=O6xNJm18WPNzWVmk) The Awakened Brain by Jill Miller (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Awakened-Brain-Psychology-Spirituality-Meaning/dp/0241401933) Connect with Chris: The Reliant Church (https://www.goreliantchurch.com/about-us) Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmmccormick7/)

3. 

   20 Jul 2025

   S4E46: Leaving the Dream to Find the Truth with Charlie Norton Sherwood

   Charlie spent years in the world of elite sport, helping athletes at Leicester City and Arsenal perform at their peak. But while his career was progressing, inside he was questioning whether the path he was on truly aligned with who he wanted to be and how he wanted to live. Choosing to step away from a “dream job” wasn’t an act of quitting, but of stepping towards a life of deeper purpose and alignment. Today, as a performance coach, Charlie helps high-performers sustain excellence without losing themselves and guides individuals seeking clarity and direction in their careers and lives. In this conversation, Charlie shares his journey of leaving the high-performance bubble to pursue meaningful work, how he’s reframed success, and why creating space to listen to yourself is essential for sustainable performance and personal fulfilment. If you’ve ever questioned whether the success you’re chasing is costing you your wellbeing, or if you’re looking for a new way to define achievement in your life, this episode is for you. Talking Points: The moment Charlie realised he was no longer aligned with his career path Why stepping away from elite sport was an act of courage, not failure Moving from proving yourself to performing with purpose Creating space for honest reflection in high-pressure environments How to pursue excellence without sacrificing wellbeing Supporting high-performers to find clarity and balance The role of intentionality in career and life decisions Why success is empty if it isn’t aligned with your values Charlie’s journey into writing and sharing his perspective with a wider audience Helping people feel less alone in their struggles while navigating transitions If you're enjoying the Untapped Potential Podcast, please leave a review on iTunes or Spotify to help this content reach the coaches, leaders, and practitioners who need these conversations most. Resources: The Empowerment Blueprint (https://www.menbehindsport.com/empowerment-blueprint) The Coach Toolbox (https://www.menbehindsport.com/coaching-tool-box-optin) The High-Performance Coach’s Guide to Lasting Change (https://www.menbehindsport.com/coaches-guide-to-change) Gaia Games Summit 2026: Join the Movement! (https://www.menbehindsport.com/gaia-games-summit) Dr Joe Dispenza (https://youtu.be/G4hkYDjPSFs?si=O6xNJm18WPNzWVmk) Connect with Charlie: Charlie's Substack (https://substack.com/@charlienortonsherwood) Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-norton-sherwood/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/charlie_n_s/)

Who has been a guest on Untapped Potential

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Eamon Devlin
• Sarah Gregg
• Jill Ritchie
• Jordan Fairclough
• Jeroen Peters

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

229,184

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

46

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32