
Learning to Thrive
On the Learning to Thrive podcast, we share stories, lessons learned, and practical tools to help your business go from surviving to thriving.
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Episodes
90 episodes
Ep. 89 - How to Choose Programming Partners
Programming partners can be a positive addition to your business, and it's important to choose ones that align with your organization's values. In today's episode of Learning to Thrive we're sharing how we identify and vet potential partners in...
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20:20

Ep. 88 - Hard Conversations & How to Have Them
As a leader in your organization, you are likely no stranger to “hard” conversations. Hard conversations can be daunting, so in today’s episode of Learning to Thrive we are sharing the roadmap we use to facilitate these conversations with confi...
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Episode 89
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22:56

Ep. 87 - Avoiding Employee Burnout
If you are anything like us at Thrive, your organization experiences cyclical energy expenditure year over year. In today's episode, we touch on how to recognize the "seasons" your business and your staff go through, and how to plan accor...
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Episode 88
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17:18

Ep. 86 - Q1 Wrap Up : Goals Check In
We’re sharing an honest check in about our Q1 goals and our plan for Q2. Today’s episode is a great refresher on how to frame your mindset as you approach goal setting, tracking and calibration when things don’t go to plan....
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Episode 87
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15:40

Ep. 85 - The Hard Truth We Feel Like No One is Talking About
In this episode of Learning to Thrive we’re sharing our honest thoughts about the economic unpredictability that we as businesses could be facing, and how in the face of uncertainty, we are choosing a proactive, community-centric approach.<...
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Episode 86
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19:50

Ep. 84 - Gap vs Gain Mindset
In today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we're reviewing the differences between a gap versus a gain mindset. We'll discuss how shifting from measuring progress against what could be, should be, or we wish it would be, to measuring progress ag...
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Episode 85
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12:19

Ep. 83 - End of Q1 : What You Need to be Doing Now for a Successful Q2-4
In today's episode we discuss what actions you should be taking to wrap up your business' Q1, and set yourself up for success in Q2-4. We will review tracking your business vitals as well as how you can be proactive with your decisions as we na...
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Episode 84
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18:57

Ep. 82 - Braving Trust
In today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we explore the concept of “BRAVING Trust” by Brene Brown and discuss how we as leaders can use this framework in our businesses and personal lives to strengthen our relationships.
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Episode 83
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20:21

Ep. 81 - How To Maximize Summer Camp Enrollment
On today's episode, we are sharing with you how we learned to maximize our summer camp numbers by creating a camp experience that is enjoyable for camper and staff alike! We will discuss how to determine your cost per hour, the amount of staff ...
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Episode 82
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21:59

Ep. 80 - Handling Customer Issues (Replay)
In today's episode of the Learning to Thrive podcast, we are discussing how to provide exceptional customer service using the HEAT model. In the world of youth sports, it is inevitable that we encounter parents who are advocating for their chil...
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Episode 81
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15:41

Ep. 79 - 3 Lessons We Learned in 3 Years of Hosting our Friendship Meet
We just wrapped up the Friendship Meet, our annual gymnastics competition hosted in partnership with our friends at GiGi's Playhouse! In today's episode, we're discussing the lessons we have learned over the years about how to host an event tha...
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Episode 80
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25:03

Ep. 78 - Parents of Competitive Athletes: Praising the Process
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we dive into an important topic for parents of competitive athletes: the power of praising the process, rather than the results. While it's easy to get caught up in outcomes like wins and trophies, we expl...
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Episode 79
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17:28

Ep. 77 - 5 Fun & Easy Ways to Keep Your Staff Happy (Replay)
If you are a team lead, director, or facility owner - look no further for strategies on how to boost staff morale and maintain a supportive, happy team environment. The techniques you will find in today's episode are generally easy, and definit...
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Episode 78
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14:40

Ep. 76 - Keeping Your Peace in the Midst of Chaos (Replay)
Join us as we explore practical strategies and personal insights on how to cultivate a sense of calm amidst the global chaos that surrounds us. Whether you're navigating personal challenges, societal pressures, or the sometimes overwhelmi...
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Episode 77
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16:07

Ep. 75 - Creating Your Budget (Replay)
In this episode we will discuss the power of strategic financial planning, and explore practical tips on allocating resources effectively, managing expenses, and maximizing profits. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting ...
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Episode 76
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31:16

Ep. 74 - 3 Places to Splurge & 3 Places to Save
In this episode, we’re discussing how we balance between splurging and saving when it comes to business expenses. We’ll share the areas we deem worth investing a little extra, versus the places where we trim costs for bigger long-term savings.&...
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Episode 75
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17:11

Ep. 73 - Deliberate Practice
Today’s episode of Learning to Thrive is about deliberate practice, a simple 4-part formula for helping high achievers continue to achieve at that level. We’ll take you through each step, and help you understand how to apply deliberate practice...
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Episode 74
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11:16

Ep. 72 - 4 Things to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty
In today’s Learning to Thrive episode, we dive into strategies for businesses to navigate economic uncertainty. We’ll discuss understanding your finances, building cash safety nets, and how to position your business as the go-to destination for...
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Episode 73
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28:19

Ep. 71 - Habit Stacking
In today's episode, we're discussing habit stacking. Leveraging your existing habits to build new ones can help prevent you from feeling overwhelmed, and make it easier to follow through. We will also give you a couple of real-life examples of ...
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Episode 72
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9:52

Ep. 70 - Three Keys To Finding And Keeping Good Coaches
In today’s episode of Learning to Thrive we discuss how to hire high-quality coaches, and how to keep those high-quality coaches. We will share about the application, interview and training processes we have fine-tuned over our 16 year...
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Episode 71
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19:43

Ep. 69 - How You Talk To Yourself Matters
Self-compassion can shape our health, our mental wellbeing, and the outcome of our ability to accomplish great things. Do you talk to yourself with kindness in life’s stressful moments, or can you be your own worst critic? Today we discuss how ...
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Episode 70
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10:15

Ep. 68 - Monthly Review: Creating a Habit of Tracking Metrics That Matter
Starting 2025 off with a strategy to audit your ‘business vitals’ in real time, rather than waiting until a moment of need, will allow you to catch trends earlier and capitalize on the positives as well as proactively address the negatives. In ...
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Episode 69
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18:11

Ep. 67 - Feeling Overwhelmed? - Bottom Level Of The Pyramid Check In
When life get's overwhelming, we go back to our Thriving Pyramid to assess what cracks we need to address in order to boost our energy and balance our stress. In today's episode, we're sharing a quick activity that will help you assess the stat...
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Episode 68
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15:01

Ep. 66 - Summer Camps: 3 Things to Make for a Successful Summer
With having just launched our summer camp registration at Thrive, we are in the mindset of preparing for summer, and we want to encourage our listeners to be there too! Getting schedules out early, planning in advance, and looking through the l...
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Episode 67
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21:53

Ep. 65 - Going Again Even When it Feels Hard
We often have a vision for how our new year is going to go, especially if we took the time to map out our goals and create a plan. In today's episode, we are here to encourage you to reassess and go again if things have not started off the way ...
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Episode 66
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11:08
