Muamba Moments

QB coach of the 2020 Super Bowl champion Tampa bay Buccaneers discusses his upbringing that molded him into the Leader of leaders. From being abandoned as a child then adopted into a loving family to leading some of the greatest quarterbacks in football. Tom Brady, Peyton manning, and Andrew Luck just to name a few.  Leaders also need leading too and coach Christensen is one of the best mentors around. 

Donnie Shell is a NFL Hall of fame who had a difficult path to the NFL. He speaks about the challenges after arriving there and the mindset that was needed for him to succeed at the highest level.  Donnie speaks on everyone who helped him reach the next level at each stage of his life. He speaks about the skills that the game of football has helped him to develop.  Leadership, encouragement, patience just to name a few.

Chuck Pagano is a husband, father and long standing coach in the National Football league. He has coached hall of fame players throughout his tenure and in doing so has developed greatly as a leader. He shares these lessons and what makes a team and player/employee great. we dive into the main things that helped him fight leukaemia in the middle of a football season. Coach Pagano explains how inspirational his family and players he coached were in his battle with cancer. 

Dikembe Mutombo is a Congolese American former professional basketball player. Mutombo played 18 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Mutombo was introduced into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015. Outside basketball, he has become well known for his humanitarian work. Dikembe shares what has made him who he is. On the basketball court but also the influences that developed him off the court.   

Grace Mahary is a supermodel living out of LA and New York Mahary was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, to Eritrean parents. In her youth Grace explains how her love for the game of basketball served as a foundation for her future career. Grace speaks about embracing her challenges and going all in despite the fear that may be in the way. she speaks on her definition of beauty and has a word of encouragement for young girls as well! In addition Grace discusses how her trip to Africa gave birth to Project Tsehigh a nonprofit organization that was created to help decrease global energy poverty and improve the quality of life for families currently living under such conditions.  

Michael “Pinball” Clemons is the General Manager for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL). After playing in the CFL for 12 seasons, he was asked to leave his role as a player mid-season to take over as the team’s interim head coach. On today’s episode of Muamba Moments, we’re talking about: 00:55 - Who is Michael “Pinball” Clemons? 03:30 - How did your childhood develop you into the man you’ve become? 05:15 - What’s one of the greatest lessons of your childhood? Why it’s important to cheer on those around you. 07:12 - Should you just chase your passions as a career? 09:03 - How do you stay humble in success? 11:00 - How does your spiritual belief help him stay grounded? 13:08 - Why wealth doesn’t equate to being a great person. 15:44 - Why did he choose to do internships during his college Summers? 18:07 - What motivated him to pursue football as a career? 21:00 - Why excuses almost cost him the opportunity of going to the NFL Combine 24:10 - How to overcome self-doubt. 26:29 - How being in a position of leadership empowered him. 28:15 - What happens when you realize you belong somewhere? 29:50 - How are you making the most of your opportunities? 32:35 - Making history and going from player to Head Coach mid-season. 36:04 - Always be “the man in the arena.” 38:30 - “Success is not final and failure is not fatal.” 40:30 - You’ll find true success when you realize everything is about empowering a team around you. 41:30 - How to make the most of opportunities and make a commitment. 44:00 - It’s our job to be opportunistic. 45:00 - Why you should always focus and make the most of today. 46:17 - How to win the battle with yourself. 47:47 - Your feeling of success will come when you feel that what you’re doing matters. 49:30 - If you want to feel good about yourself, help someone else. 52:10 - Why you should desire more but embrace being able to live humbly. 54:15 - Why Michael was proud of being cut by the NFL? 57:10 - How becoming a Youth Director at his church impacted his life. 59:55 - How winning a championship as a coach is different than as a player.

Donald Thomas is a former NFL player who has successfully transitioned to life as an entrepreneur. On today’s episode of Muamba Moments, we’re talking about: 02:15 - What was your motivation in early life? 03:42 - How did Donald Thomas become a walk-on for the UCONN football team. 05:45 - Was it a leap of faith to pursue football? 07:06 - When was the first time he thought about playing in the NFL? 08:50 - How do you motivate yourself? 10:30 - How to develop a belief in yourself. 12:47 - What does it take to get to the next level and stand out? 16:10 - What’s the biggest misconception about players in the NFL? 17:37 - How to use goals to propel yourself forward. 22:00 - Why did he fall out of love with football? 23:45 - How to succeed in a toxic environment. 25:25 - Why taking care of yourself first has to be your priority. 26:10 - What does it mean to live life with a sense of urgency? 27:30 - How Bill Bilichick creates a culture of winning. 30:50 - What did Donald learn from Tom Brady? 32:10 - How to perform under pressure and block out distractions. 34:15 - What was it like transitioning out of football? 37:30 - How did the NFL prepare him for being a business owner? 40:53 - How did you stay motivated through all your transitions? 42:30 - What advice would you give your younger self? 44:55 - Advice to anyone who wants to go after their dreams. 46:25 - What’s next for Donald Thomas?

Michale Foit is a former actor and the CEO of Apex Energy Solutions. We’re talking about how his time in Hollywood helped prepare him to run a company that operates in 21 markets across the country. On today’s episode of Muamba Moments, we’re talking about: 01:20 - Why everyone should have their own creative space. 03:38 - Who is Micheal Foit? 05:10 - How did you find your passion for acting? 08:00 - Should you go to school to become an actor? 09:42 - Why you should follow your dreams despite doubters. 11:35 - Why was it important to be in LA to reach your goals?  13:33 - How do you prepare for becoming an actor? 15:59 - How to stay consistent? 17:15 - The book that impacted Michael the most, The Greatest Secret in the World 18:30 - Why it’s okay to pivot your dream. 24:03 - How to stay creative while going into business? 26:00 - The best advice Michael ever got. 29:10 - How a leap of faith can prepare you for future pivots. 29:45 - How acting helps you become a better salesman? 31:31 - What was the beginning of building your business like? How did it start? 34:10 - How to overcome fear and bet on yourself. 36:05 - Advice to anyone who wants a career in Hollywood. 37:09 - What has been the biggest obstacle in your career/business?  38:35 - Why you should invest your time in your employees. 41:18 - How to be a great leader and keep your team motivated. 44:14 - Why should you keep adding to your goals when you’re already successful? 46:42 - How does failing help you move forward? 48:05 - Why you should never apologize for your passion. 49:06 - Why staying positive is the key to conquering all your goals. 51:07 - What can studying history teach us about running a business and leadership? 53:36 - Does the meaning of time change as you grow older? 54:55 - Why you shouldn’t waste time on regrets. 56:00 - How to accomplish anything.

Phylicia George is a former Canadian Track and Field athlete. She is a 3-time Olympian and has competed in both the Summer and Winter Olympics as a competitor in the 100m Hurdles and as a Bobsledder.  On today’s episode of Muamba Moments, we’re talking about: 00:50 - Who is Phylicia George? 01:35 - How did she get into track and field? 03:00 - How do you thrive in an individual sport? 04:25 - Why it’s important to have a good support system  06:10 - What does it take to develop mental toughness. Get out of your comfort zone! 08:25 - Why is it important to make sacrifices for your dreams? 10:20 - Why you should always keep your goals in front of you. Know your “Why.” 12:14 - What is the key to lasting success? 15:10 - The biggest competition out there is yourself. 17:40 - Should you focus on your strengths or weaknesses? 19:43 - How did Phylicia George get into Bobsledding? 21:35 - You have to take risks. 22:40 - How was the training different from track to bobsled? 24:30 - What was it like being a back-up on a team for the first time? 26:30 - How to embrace fear and take action anyway. 29:20 - What is the story you’re telling yourself?  30:20 - Why you have to trust yourself! 31:57 - The importance of always have a “beginner’s mind” 34:20 - How did you keep going when everyone told you to move on? 37:02 - How do you overcome self-doubt?  39:04 - Why you can’t compare yourself to others? 40:55 - Work ethic wins everything. 42:45 - Advice to young women: stand in your truth.