Game Changers with Molly Fletcher

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Game Changers with Molly Fletcher is a podcast designed to help you maximize your influence and unleash your potential. Each episode, we take you behind the scenes with peak performers to learn what makes them tick and discover how you can apply their lessons to your life. For additional resources, visit mollyfletcher.com.

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June 11, 2026Episode 26642 min

Why You Never Feel Like You Have Enough Time with Dr. Cassie Holmes

If you had more time, would you finally be happier? Most of us believe the answer is yes. We tell ourselves that if we could just clear our calendars, get through the to-do list, or find a few extra hours in the day, we'd feel less stressed and more fulfilled. But according to UCLA professor and bestselling author Dr. Cassie Holmes, that's not how it works. In this conversation, I sit down with Cassie to unpack the surprising science of time and happiness. We explore why so many high performers feel constantly rushed, the hidden costs of "time poverty," and why having more free time doesn't necessarily lead to greater fulfillment. By the end of this conversation, you'll think differently about time and walk away with practical strategies to feel less overwhelmed and more fulfilled with the time you already have. More from Molly: Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive Website: mollyfletcher.com

May 28, 2026Episode 26549 min

Why Talented Teams Still Underperform with Ron Friedman

Why do so many talented teams still underperform? The answer surprised me. Most people assume the answer is more collaboration, better chemistry, or simply working harder. But workplace psychologist and bestselling author Ron Friedman, author of the new book Superteams, says the highest-performing teams operate very differently. In this conversation, I sit down with Ron to unpack the hidden habits that separate average teams from the great ones. We talk about why too much collaboration can actually hurt performance, the surprising science behind smarter team decisions, and the small shifts leaders can make to help teams perform at a higher level. Ron shares practical, research-backed strategies and challenges some of the myths keeping teams stuck and underperforming. By the end of this conversation, you'll rethink what great teamwork actually looks like and walk away with actionable tools you can apply immediately with your own team. More from Molly: More from Molly: Get Ron's new book: Superteams Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive Website: mollyfletcher.com Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive Website: mollyfletcher.com

May 14, 2026Episode 26442 min

How to Rewire the "I'm Not Enough" Belief That's Holding You Back with TOMS Founder Blake Mycoskie

If success is supposed to make you feel fulfilled… why do so many high achievers still feel like they're not enough? You hit the goal. You build the career. You create the life you thought would finally make you feel fulfilled… and somehow, it still doesn't feel like enough. Blake Mycoskie built TOMS into a global phenomenon and became one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world. But behind the success, he was quietly battling depression and wrestling with a deeper question he never expected: "Am I enough?" In this conversation, we unpack why so many high performers struggle in silence and what it actually looks like to keep your ambition without losing yourself in the process. By the end of this conversation, you'll walk away with a different way to think about success and self-worth.

April 30, 2026Episode 26353 min

The 7 Beliefs That Predict Your Success with Happiness Expert Shawn Achor

Most people are trying to change their results without ever changing the beliefs creating them. We tweak habits, push harder, and chase bigger goals— but underneath it all, our beliefs are shaping what we see, what we go after, and what we think is possible. In this conversation, I sit down with Shawn Achor, author of The Power of Beliefs, to break down the seven core beliefs the science shows actually predict your success. We talk about how your brain filters reality, why beliefs like "I matter" and "my behavior matters" can fundamentally change the trajectory of your life and leadership, and how to start rewiring the ones that may be holding you back. By the end of this conversation, you'll start to see the beliefs driving your results— and how to shift them so they start working for you, not against you.

April 16, 2026Episode 26251 min

The Hidden Cost of Chasing Outcomes (And What to Do Instead) with Coach Cori Close

We love to celebrate winning—but we don't talk enough about what it takes to get there without losing yourself along the way. After 15 years as the head women's basketball coach at UCLA, Cori Close just led her team to a national championship. But behind that moment was a constant tension so many high performers face: Can you compete at the highest level without compromising what you believe in? In this conversation, Cori shares how she learned to manage that tension instead of trying to eliminate it—and why chasing outcomes can quietly pull you away from what matters most. From building a culture rooted in daily standards to redefining success beyond banners and rings, she offers a blueprint for leaders who want both excellence and alignment. By the end of this episode, you'll walk away with a new way to think about success—one that's built on who you become, not just what you achieve. More from Molly: Get Landon's new book: Landon: A Memoir Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive Website: mollyfletcher.com

April 2, 2026Episode 26134 min

The March Madness Playbook with Final Four Coaches: Geno Auriemma, Dan Hurley & Dawn Staley

This weekend, you're watching the best teams in the country compete. But what you're really watching is how elite coaches handle pressure. In this special March Madness episode, I'm bringing together some of the most powerful moments from my conversations with three of the game's best—Geno Auriemma, Dan Hurley, and Dawn Staley—who have combined for 17 national championships and are all coaching in the Final Four. We talk about what it really takes to win when it matters most: how they build accountability, create buy-in, and lead teams that don't break under pressure. From recruiting and culture to discipline and daily standards, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how championship programs are built. If you want to understand what actually separates good teams from champions, this is it.

March 19, 2026Episode 26051 min

Why Winning Doesn't Fix What You Think It Will with Soccer Legend Landon Donovan

What if success doesn't give you what you thought it would? In this conversation, I sit down with soccer legend Landon Donovan—the face of American soccer—to unpack the hidden cost of success and why achieving at the highest level can still leave you feeling empty. By every measure, he made it. And yet behind the accolades, he was quietly struggling. We talk about the childhood wound that fueled his drive, the identity trap so many high performers fall into, and the moment everything unraveled after the 2006 World Cup. If you're someone who keeps chasing more but still feels like it's not enough, this episode will give you a new framework for pursuing success without losing yourself. More from Molly: Get Landon's new book: Landon: A Memoir Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive Website: mollyfletcher.com

March 5, 2026Episode 25950 min

How to Turn AI Into Your Advantage with Allie K. Miller

Have you ever felt like everyone else has figured AI out except you? Even high achievers are quietly wondering if they are already behind. The pressure is not just about learning new tools. It is about staying relevant and valuable in a rapidly changing world. In this episode, I sit down with AI expert Allie K. Miller to break down practical ways to turn AI into your advantage. We unpack where most people are underusing it, how to create real leverage at work, and simple workflows that can free up hours each week. More from Molly: Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive Website: mollyfletcher.com

February 19, 2026Episode 25846 min

How Great Leaders Create Belief and Buy-In with Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin O'Connell, head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, to talk about the side of leadership most people never see. What do you do when expectations are high, the noise is loud, and the people you lead are looking to you for answers? Kevin shares how leaders create real buy-in, create accountability without breaking confidence, and communicate a vision people actually commit to. If you lead a team and feel the weight of expectations, this conversation will give you a clearer way forward. More from Molly: Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive Website: mollyfletcher.com

February 5, 2026Episode 25743 min

How to Feel Like Yourself Again During Perimenopause and Menopause with Dr. Amy Shah

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Amy Shah, author of Hormone Havoc, to talk about what's really happening during perimenopause and menopause. We unpack why symptoms like poor sleep, brain fog, anxiety, hot flashes, weight gain, and low energy show up and why so many women feel caught off guard by this stage of life. Dr. Shah breaks down the science in a clear, practical way and shares simple, research-backed strategies to support your hormones, gut, and nervous system so you can start feeling like yourself again. More from Molly: Get Molly's latest book, Dynamic Drive Website: mollyfletcher.com