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Aug 2024
47m 24s

Dr. Gio Valiante on Humiliation and Losi...

Slappin' Glass
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Slappin' Glass is joined this week by one of the world's most successful and sought-after high performance coaches, Dr. Gio Valiante. Dr. Gio is renown for his work with pro golfer, NBA and NFL players and coaches, and some of the top investors on Wall Street. The trio dive into an interesting conversation on humiliation and loss, mastery vs. ego orientations, goal setting, and discuss understanding confidence and building resilient teams during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"

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