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EPISODE · Feb 14, 2026 · 36 MIN

Pop-Up Ep. 016 | Practicing For Life w/ Alex Dumas

from The Spark Konnect · host Kassy LaBorie

In this special pop up Sports & Facilitation episode, Kassy LaBorie and guest, Alex Dumas explore how athletic experiences shape personal growth, confidence, and public speaking skills. Alex shares his journey from feeling insecure to finding confidence through football, emphasizing the importance of practice and preparation. They delve into the mindset required for effective performance and introduce the WIN framework, which focuses on self-worth, intentions, and networking. Mentioned In This Episode:Warm Up Songs: I Want It All by The Arctic Monkeys & Dearest Alfred by KhruangbinBook about Alex's ancestral history: The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo by Tom ReissAlex’s Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdumas Website: speakeralexdumas.com Kassy’s Links:Website: https://kassylaborie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassylaborie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassylaborie/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Alex Dumas08:43 How Sports Influence Facilitation14:01 The Freedom That Sports Unleash17:15 Connecting with the Audience19:49 Embracing Athleticism and Personal Growth22:37 The Importance of Preparation 25:23 The WIN Framework: Worth, Intentions, and Network31:17 Practical Tips for Speakers and Trainers33:51 This History of the Dumas NameTakeaways:Sports can be a significant confidence booster.Preparation and practice are essential for success.Mindset plays a crucial role in performance.Public speaking fears can be overcome with practice.Athletes often rehearse scenarios to prepare for performance.Embracing vulnerability can help you connect with your audience.sports, facilitation, personal growth, public speaking, preparation, mindset, WIN framework, performance, confidence, athletes

In this special pop up Sports & Facilitation episode, Kassy LaBorie and guest, Alex Dumas explore how athletic experiences shape personal growth, confidence, and public speaking skills. Alex shares his journey from feeling insecure to finding confidence through football, emphasizing the importance of practice and preparation. They delve into the mindset required for effective performance and introduce the WIN framework, which focuses on self-worth, intentions, and networking. Mentioned In This Episode:Warm Up Songs: I Want It All by The Arctic Monkeys & Dearest Alfred by KhruangbinBook about Alex's ancestral history: The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo by Tom ReissAlex’s Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdumas Website: speakeralexdumas.com Kassy’s Links:Website: https://kassylaborie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassylaborie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassylaborie/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Alex Dumas08:43 How Sports Influence Facilitation14:01 The Freedom That Sports Unleash17:15 Connecting with the Audience19:49 Embracing Athleticism and Personal Growth22:37 The Importance of Preparation 25:23 The WIN Framework: Worth, Intentions, and Network31:17 Practical Tips for Speakers and Trainers33:51 This History of the Dumas NameTakeaways:Sports can be a significant confidence booster.Preparation and practice are essential for success.Mindset plays a crucial role in performance.Public speaking fears can be overcome with practice.Athletes often rehearse scenarios to prepare for performance.Embracing vulnerability can help you connect with your audience.sports, facilitation, personal growth, public speaking, preparation, mindset, WIN framework, performance, confidence, athletes

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