In this episode, Bryan welcomes back Marisa Massana, former LPGA athlete and high-performance strategist, to dive into the powerful connection between accountability, intentionality, personal values, and long-term growth. Marisa shares how she transitioned from elite athlete to entrepreneur, and how journaling, goal setting, and weekly reflection became tools for building a life and business aligned with her true values. She breaks down her framework for helping Fortune 100 leaders and athletes alike reconnect with their goals, identify limiting patterns, and take aligned action. From creating impactful executive retreats to planting seeds for long-term brand partnerships, Marisa drops gems for anyone looking to evolve, lead with purpose, and grow through challenges.

Chapters
00:00 – Learning Through Losses
00:26 – Marisa Massana Returns
02:13 – From LPGA to Business Coaching
03:50 – Journaling to Find Your Zone of Genius
06:01 – What Intentional Living Really Looks Like
07:49 – Aligning Your Calendar with Your Core Values
09:28 – Avoiding the Trap of Success Without Purpose
11:33 – Why Your Hardest Moments Hold the Most Wisdom
13:34 – How Marisa Works with Executives & Athletes
15:48 – The Power of Weekly Accountability
17:18 – Creating Trust with “Golf & Growth” Roundtables
19:09 – How to Host a DIY Leadership Session
21:08 – The Wins, Losses, Lessons, Systems Framework
23:25 – How Marisa Landed a Fortune 100 Partnership
25:00 – Seed Planting vs. R&D: Long-Term Brand Building
27:07 – The Real Shortcut: There Isn’t One
29:04 – Marisa’s “Zero Productivity, Max Vibe” Day
31:14 – Rest to Return: Recharging Like a Pro
33:11 – Best and Worst Advice from Her Caddy
35:14 – Where to Connect + Marisa’s 1:1 “Challenge to Triumph” Calls

Connect with Marisa:
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-messana/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marisamessana/?hl=en
Website: www.marisamessana.com

Connect with Bryan:
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