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Pre-Zero Sports Talk is built on real conversations beyond the game. Hosted by Sid Bensalah, with over 30 years of global sports industry experience, the podcast explores sport as a platform for deeper conversations about leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact. This is not only a podcast about sport. It is about what sport reveals about people, how we lead, how we handle pressure, how we pursue meaning, and how we build lives, teams, and communities with purpose. Through honest, long-form conversations with athletes, coaches, leaders, founders, innovators, and changemakers, Pre-Zero Sports Talk explores the deeper why behind performance, success, resilience, clean progress, human potential, and the future of sport. Topics include sports leadership, coaching culture, athlete well-being, faith and purpose, human performance, community impact, clean progress, sustainability, innovation and technology, governance, and sports business. No filter. No bias. Straight talk. Subscribe and join real conversations on sport, leadership, faith, performance, purpose, and life beyond the game.

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May 29, 2026Episode 1051 hr 34 min

The Ripple Effect: Leadership, Purpose & the Cost of Self | David Petrash

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when pressure strips everything down to who you really are?In Episode #105, Sid Bensalah sits down with David Petrash, a U.S. Navy veteran, former nuclear submarine reactor operator, entrepreneur, pastor, leadership speaker, and founder of Ripple of Faith Leadership.From life aboard nuclear submarines to leadership in business, ministry, and family life, David shares hard-earned lessons on communication, pressure, purpose, faith, ambition, and the ripple effect our lives leave in others.This is a raw, honest, and deeply reflective conversation about leadership under pressure, the hidden cost of success, burnout, identity, marriage, surrender, and learning to lead from the inside out.Key topics include:• Leadership under pressure• Life aboard nuclear submarines• Communication that actually connects• Accountability with empathy• Why pressure reveals character• The danger of achievement addiction• Marriage, family, and being present• Burnout, surrender, and letting go of control• Faith, purpose, and true success• Building a ripple effect that outlives youTIMESTAMPS00:00 — The Ripple Effect: Leadership, Purpose & the Cost of Self00:29 — Young Responsibility & Early Leadership Lessons01:19 — The Ripple Leadership Mindset03:24 — Show Introduction04:57 — Growing Up David Petrash09:08 — Academy Setback & Learning Through Failure12:07 — The Military Comfort Trap13:40 — Discipline, Accountability & Leadership Lessons15:44 — Life Aboard a Nuclear Submarine20:58 — Pressure, Fatigue & Mental Resilience27:23 — Communication That Actually Lands32:18 — Leadership, Clarity & Building Trust37:24 — Accountability With Empathy42:50 — Coaching, Mentorship & Human Connection47:22 — Betting On Yourself48:51 — Pressure Reveals Leaders51:13 — Calm Under Pressure & Letting Go of Control53:21 — The Origins of Ripple of Faith Leadership54:59 — Life-Giving Leadership vs Leaving a Wake01:00:06 — Lightning Round Begins01:00:17 — Why Great Leaders Focus Outward01:03:22 — Feelings vs Behavior01:05:31 — Surrender & Letting God In01:07:52 — Why Faith Can Sometimes Make Life Harder01:09:45 — Marriage Beyond Happiness01:13:50 — Family, Presence & The Cost of Ambition01:18:10 — Achievement Addiction & Identity01:21:40 — “Enough” & Redefining Success01:23:27 — Avoiding Burnout & Emotional Exhaustion01:26:18 — Hope, Legacy & The Ripple We Leave Behind01:32:34 — Final Reflections, Closing Thoughts & QuoteOrder David’s book: The Ripple of FaithSupport the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk!Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify Video → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive UpdatesYour Voice Matters!🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea?We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here💡 Support the Podcast 👉 Donate.

May 22, 2026Episode 1041 hr 29 min

Success on Paper, Empty Inside | Nicole Anderson on Burnout, Leadership & Parenthood

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you achieve everything you thought you wanted… but still feel exhausted, disconnected, and empty inside?In this raw and deeply honest conversation, leadership coach and burnout expert Nicole Anderson joins Sid Bensalah to unpack the hidden emotional cost of success, high performance, leadership pressure, parenting, identity, and modern work culture.Nicole shares her personal journey through burnout, health struggles, motherhood, achievement addiction, and the process of redefining success on her own terms. Together, they explore why so many high achievers tie self-worth to performance, why modern culture rewards productivity over peace, and how leaders can pursue ambition without losing themselves in the process.This episode also dives into:• Burnout and emotional exhaustion• Leadership and authenticity• Women in leadership• Work-life integration• Parenting and ambition• Mental resilience in sports and business• Scandinavian work culture• Recovery, boundaries, and intentional living• Purpose beyond titles and achievementKey Moments:00:00 Success on Paper, Empty Inside03:54 Kids Trigger the Shift06:53 Achievement as Identity14:57 Redefining Success and Freedom23:51 Ambition With Boundaries35:27 Hit the Wall and Naming It47:45 Resilience Means Recovery Plans49:56 Gender Double Standards in Leadership01:03:30 Work Life Integration01:10:29 Ambition and Presence01:16:07 Building Mindfully SuccessfulLearn more about Nicole Anderson:https://thekalergroup.comOrder Mindfully Successful:https://margoboster.com/mindfully-successful/Support the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk!Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify Video → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive UpdatesYour Voice Matters!🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea?We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here💡 Support the Podcast 👉 Donate.

May 15, 2026Episode 1031 hr 12 min

AI Won’t Replace Humans — But Bad Leadership Might | Stephanie Sylvestre

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 103, Sid Bensalah sits down with Stephanie Sylvestre, CEO and Co-Founder of Avatar Buddy AI, for a raw and deeply human conversation about AI, leadership, human potential, layoffs, community, and the future of work.Stephanie explains why AI should amplify people rather than replace them, how properly configured AI can build self-esteem and self-agency, and why the erosion of the middle class could become one of society’s biggest risks.From powerful stories in Nairobi and Ghana to honest reflections on entrepreneurship, self-doubt, sexism in tech, and the emotional realities of building a startup, this episode goes far beyond technology.This is a conversation about people, purpose, resilience, and what kind of future we are building.Topics include:• Human-centered AI• AI and leadership• AI replacing jobs• Layoffs and the middle class• Entrepreneurship and resilience• Digital mentors and AI agents• AI in education and farming• Community and trust in the AI era• Deepfakes and human connection• Women in AI and leadershipTimestamps:00:00 AI Won’t Replace Humans — But Bad Leadership Might00:05 AI And Human Possibility02:57 Accidental Startup Origin12:45 Doubt, Ego, and Menopause15:29 Data Vaults And AI Agents25:02 Profit, Layoffs, and Society36:41 AI For Literacy And Farming43:32 Kindness and Self-Worth47:42 Monetizing Human First AI55:19 Layoffs And Exploitation56:52 Sexism And Racism In AI01:01:08 Deepfakes And Community Trust01:03:27 Future Vision And Lightning RoundSupport the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk!Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify Video → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive UpdatesYour Voice Matters!🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea?We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here💡 Support the Podcast 👉 Donate.

May 8, 2026Episode 1021 hr 32 min

Leadership Beyond the Leader with Björn Vikard

Send us Fan MailEpisode #102 of Pre-Zero Sports Talk features leadership advisor and former COO Björn Vikard in a raw, honest, and deeply insightful conversation on leadership, succession, trust, systems thinking, and high-performance culture.Drawing on more than 20 years of experience across Sweden, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, and Thailand, Björn shares hard-earned lessons on cross-cultural leadership, rebuilding broken trust, founder dependency, organizational culture, and why great teams collapse when leadership becomes overly centered on one individual.Using powerful examples from Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United, the All Blacks, Olympic systems, and family-owned businesses, this episode explores how leaders can build organizations, teams, and cultures that last beyond them.We also dive into communication, marriage, parenting, AI’s impact on leadership, “gemba” leadership, sports development systems, and the importance of humility, self-awareness, and accountability.A powerful long-form conversation for leaders, coaches, founders, athletes, and anyone interested in leadership beyond titles and ego.Timestamps00:00 Leadership Beyond the Leader02:59 Culture Shock in Sri Lanka09:49 Why Relationships Matter in Asia12:28 Trust, Character & Self-Awareness21:40 Systems Over Hero Leaders27:54 Sports Coaching Cycles31:54 Founder Succession Fears40:49 Difficult Conversations With Owners56:37 Different Levels See Different Problems57:39 Gemba Leadership Explained01:01:58 Rebuilding Broken Trust01:09:52 Marriage & Communication01:13:29 AI & The Future of Consulting01:22:26 Lightning Round01:31:06 Final Thoughts & QuoteLearn more about Björn → https://bjornvikard.com/Support the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk!Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify Video → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive UpdatesYour Voice Matters!🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea?We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here💡 Support the Podcast 👉 Donate.

April 20, 2026Episode 1011 hr 23 min

Grace, Grit & Humility: What Sports Teach You About Life and Pressure

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 101 of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, Sid Bensalah sits down with Jonathan K. Osborne, a former Division I basketball player and federal prosecutor, now leading white-collar defense and internal investigations.This conversation explores preparation vs. uncertainty — and how sports shape leadership, discipline, and identity beyond the game. Jonathan shares how grace, grit, and humility became the foundation of his journey from athlete to attorney.One powerful framework he shares is thinking about life in 7-year cycles — where each phase brings periods of growth and evolution across three key areas: professional life, personal life, and community service.He also reflects on failure and losing — not just as outcomes, but as defining moments that shape character and perspective.The episode dives into the realities of NIL deals, contract risks, and leadership under pressure, while also touching on faith, service, and purpose. In a powerful moment, Jonathan shares what gives him hope — rooted in progress, growth, and the impact we have on others.A raw and insightful conversation for athletes, leaders, and anyone navigating pressure and purpose.Timestamps00:00 Grace, Grit & Humility: What Sports Teach You About Life and Pressure02:09 Sportsmanship And Grace03:34 Basketball Lessons: Grit Humility09:24 Player To Coach Mindset11:21 Athletes In Business Excellence13:39 Habits, Health, and Seven Years23:21 Defining Winning And Losing26:40 Servant Leadership Principles30:08 Pressure as a Federal Prosecutor33:28 Composure Reading The Room36:08 Detaching After Verdicts40:15 Settling vs Trial Control41:59 NIL Deal Misconceptions43:17 Contract Dispute Clauses45:56 Unequal Leverage and Representation50:49 Is NIL Sustainable52:52 Key Clauses to Review01:02:01 Morality Clauses and Investigations01:05:28 AI Ethics in Legal Practice01:08:37 Hope Progress and Service01:12:52 Lightning Round01:19:53 Final Wisdom and ClosingTo learn more about Jonathan, click here. Support the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk!Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify Video → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive UpdatesYour Voice Matters!🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea?We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here💡 Support the Podcast 👉 Donate.

April 13, 2026Episode 1002 hr 6 min

I Spent My Life Trying to Prove Myself — Until I Found What Really Matters

Send us Fan MailOn the milestone Episode 100 of Pre-Zero Sports Talk, Sid Bensalah sits down with Dr. Jack Groppel, a sports science pioneer and author of Mountains Within, for a raw, deeply personal conversation about success, faith, and identity.From a childhood shaped by a demanding father to a lifelong drive to prove himself, Jack opens up about what he calls “achievement addiction” — the relentless pursuit of external validation. Despite working with elite athletes and leading organizations such as the Human Performance Institute, he reveals that success alone was never enough.A turning point came during a 1996 hospitalization, when isolation forced him to confront deeper questions about purpose, relationships, and faith. What followed was a journey of transformation — guided by mentors, grounded in faith, and ultimately reshaped by fatherhood after adopting his son from China.Jack shares powerful insights into curiosity as a driver of growth, the role of fear in life and faith — reflected in Holy Easter and the human experience of fear — and the importance of character over performance. As he puts it, “I’m not a fan of pushing in sport, but I’m a big fan of being a great parent.”From an unforgettable trip to Alaska with his father to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with his son, this episode reflects on transformation, resilience, and the mountains Timestamps00:00 - I Spent My Life Trying to Prove Myself00:01 - Redefining Success03:07 - Early Life and Father Influence10:27 - Curiosity, Pressure, and Validation25:21 - Faith, Crisis, and Searching for Truth31:15 - Becoming a Sports Science Pioneer53:24 - Elite Performance and Human Potential01:12:50 - Risk, Career Choices, and Achievement Addiction01:33:32 - Adoption and Becoming a Father01:50:00 - Kilimanjaro and the Mountains Within02:04:06 - Final Reflections on Purpose and SuccessSupport the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk!Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify Video → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive UpdatesYour Voice Matters!🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea?We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here💡 Support the Podcast 👉 Donate.

April 3, 2026Episode 991 hr 18 min

Why U.S. Soccer Fails: Pay-to-Play, Money, and the Truth About Football

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, 99, Sid Bensalah talks with Alex Lubyansky, Founder of Detroit Metro FC and former European Sporting Director, to reveal a tough truth about U.S. soccer.The system is built more for participation than actual performance.Alex discusses how the pay-to-play model prioritizes players by income over talent, explains how incentives shape behavior at both youth and professional levels, and describes how the U.S. differs from global soccer systems. From Europe’s merit-based promotion and relegation system to South America’s culture of access and street football, this conversation challenges how we view development, competition, and success.This offers a clear, honest perspective on governance, money, and the structural forces shaping the game.Timestamps:00:00 Why U.S. Soccer Fails00:01 Participation Over Performance01:59 Meet Alex Lubyansky02:54 From Ukraine to Pro Football05:36 Building a Free Club Model07:10 Europe Rewards Winning08:36 U.S. Soccer Business Model09:40 Why Transfers Don’t Matter12:46 MLS: Entertainment vs Sport13:44 Culture and Attention24:35 Grassroots Costs34:08 Detroit Metro FC37:24 Promotion and Relegation39:38 U.S. League Structure41:16 Why Promotion Matters42:27 Europe’s Club Culture44:13 Pressure and Performance47:05 Can the U.S. Change48:36 Super League Risk51:55 Pay-to-Play by Design56:23 College Soccer58:08 Money vs Culture01:04:30 Brazil and Argentina01:09:19 World Cup Impact01:14:53 Lightning RoundSupport the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk!Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify Video → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive UpdatesYour Voice Matters!🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea?We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here💡 Support the Podcast 👉 Donate.

March 20, 2026Episode 981 hr 50 min

Play From Your Heart | Scott Martin on Losing His Hands and Rebuilding Through Sport

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 98, Sid Bensalah sits down with Scott Martin, an award-winning soccer coach, educator, and author of Play From Your Heart.After a life-threatening infection led to septic shock, a month-long coma, and the loss of both hands and parts of his feet, Scott was forced to rebuild his life from the ground up. What followed is a powerful journey of resilience, leadership, and rediscovering purpose through sport.Scott shares how coaching is not about control, but about putting players in a position to learn. He reflects on identity, confidence, parenting, and what it means to lead with empathy and accountability. From raising five adopted children to returning to the sidelines with prosthetics, his story is raw, honest, and deeply human.This episode explores leadership beyond the game, adaptive sports, and why playing from the heart changes everything.Timestamps00:00 Play From Your Heart01:04 Coaching as Learning02:48 Parenting and Leadership07:20 Life Changed Overnight10:29 Driven Before Illness14:25 Coaching Philosophy19:46 Mentors and Culture31:31 Illness Warning Signs35:10 Coma and Wake Up38:36 Identity and Grief50:01 Adoption Journey59:38 Return to Coaching01:14:03 Writing the Book01:18:53 Disability Advocacy01:20:46 Paralympics and Media01:30:05 Building a Winning Team01:35:36 Empathy and Accountability01:40:00 Lightning RoundLearn more about Scott here.Support the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk!Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify Video → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive UpdatesYour Voice Matters!🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea?We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here💡 Support the Podcast 👉 Donate.

March 13, 2026Episode 971 hr 52 min

The Dyslexic Advantage: From First-Grade Reading to a Better Learning System

Send us Fan MailWhat if dyslexia is not a disability, but a different method of processing information that schools still do not understand? In this detailed episode, Sid Bensalah interviews Russell Van Brocklen, a dyslexia researcher funded by the New York State Senate, whose personal struggles with reading and writing drove him to pursue a 20-year mission to reevaluate dyslexia and learning. After being assessed at roughly a first-grade reading and writing level in college, Russell developed a system that challenges traditional ways schools teach dyslexic students and shows how parents, teachers, and coaches can better support them.Russell explains why many schools use the wrong cognitive approach, how his front-brain learning model functions, and why word analysis followed by articulation can quickly improve writing. He also shares case studies from state-funded programs, success stories led by parents, and his views on sports, motivation, neurodiverse thinking, and institutional resistance.This is a raw, honest, high-energy discussion on dyslexia research, education reform, learning systems, coaching dyslexic athletes, and practical steps for families and educators.Timestamps00:00 The Dyslexic Advantage00:58 The F That Sparked A Mission08:49 Why Schools Miss Dyslexia13:48 First Grade Level Evaluation21:45 Law School Trial By Fire30:22 Front Brain Strategy Explained45:02 Building A Learning System49:02 Kimberly And Reed Breakthrough01:06:52 Schools vs Neurodiverse Brains01:21:00 Sports as Strength Builder01:27:01 Institutional Resistance01:39:51 AI as Research Assistant01:49:09 Final Advice and ClosingLearn more about Russell → https://DyslexiaClasses.comSupport the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk!Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify Video → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive UpdatesYour Voice Matters!🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea?We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here💡 Support the Podcast 👉 Donate.

March 6, 2026Episode 961 hr 24 min

Josephina Oji: The Outsider Advantage in Sport, Sustainability, Leadership, and Impact

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 96 of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, host Sid Bensalah interviews Josephina Oji, Global Director of Impact, Sustainability, and Transformation, for an engaging discussion on leadership, sustainability, and the value of an outsider perspective in sports.Josephina shares her “squiggly career” journey from law, human rights, and government policy into global sports strategy. Drawing on experience in diplomacy, criminal justice reform, and health equity, she explains how new perspectives can challenge traditional thinking within the sports industry.The discussion examines why sport remains one of the most influential yet fragmented sectors regarding governance, sustainability, and long-term strategic planning. Josephina emphasizes that social and environmental responsibility should not be seen as a mere compliance task, but as a competitive advantage that can open new markets, build community trust, and generate lasting impact.From golf’s transformation and emerging markets to fan behavior, gender equity, and the role of storytelling in sustainability, this episode highlights how sport can become a powerful tool for global change. Josephina also shares her thoughts on leadership, navigating the industry as a young Black woman, and the importance of building allies and strategic partnerships to promote meaningful progress.Timestamps00:00 Josephina Oji: The Outsider Advantage in Sport, Sustainability, Leadership, and Impact04:24 Intro 08:47 Soft Power & Equity in Diplomacy and Pandemic Response10:35 Leaving Government: Consulting and the Business Case for Impact18:36 Will AI Replace Lawyers? 25:36 Why Sport Hired Her31:18 Outsider Blind Spots, Barriers, & Leadership Challenges38:17 Building Trust in Sport Through Expertise & Strategy45:41 Allies in the Room: Influence & Advocacy46:14 Why Sport Feels “Immature” & Why That Creates Opportunity50:32 Fan Behavior, Storytelling, & Breaking Down Silos01:02:15 Representation, Tiger Woods, & the Next Generation01:06:04 Why Equal Pay Still Lags in Elite Sport01:13:39 Lightning Round01:21:27 AI, Legacy, & Sport as a Vehicle for ChangeSupport the show☞ Stay Connected with Pre-Zero Sports Talk!Join host Sid Bensalah and the Pre-Zero Sports Talk community for real conversations beyond the game, where sport meets leadership, faith, performance, purpose, identity, community, and impact.Follow & Engage 🔹 Spotify Video → Watch Full Episodes🔹 YouTube → Subscribe & Join the Conversation🔹 X → @PreZeroST🔹 Instagram → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 LinkedIn → Connect with the Community🔹 TikTok → @PreZeroSportsTalk🔹 Substack → Get Exclusive UpdatesYour Voice Matters!🎤 Got feedback or a topic idea?We’d love to hear from you → Send your thoughts here💡 Support the Podcast 👉 Donate.