Winner stays: Muhammad Ali Important Links Abdelaziz Musa (Host) – LinkedIn Russell Harrison (Guest) – LinkedIn Spartans Boxing Club – spartansboxing.com The Impact Lab – www.theimpactlab.store Cush Digital – www.cush.digital ️ Follow The Impact Lab: TikTok | Instagram | LinkedIn | X (Twitter)   This Week’s Guest: Russell Harrison Russell Harrison is the Chief Revenue Officer of Spartans Boxing Club, a global franchise redefining community boxing. An Australian based in Singapore, Russ has over three decades of combat sports experience, from boxing and martial arts to coaching and leadership. Alongside his role at Spartans, he is launching a consultancy firm and is deeply passionate about leading people whether in sport, business, or life. A father of five and husband to professional boxer Fash, Russ brings unique perspectives on resilience, team building, and scaling global businesses through discipline and preparation.   Summary This episode is a masterclass in leadership through the lens of boxing. Abdelaziz and Russell unpack what makes someone truly coachable, why grit is the difference-maker in sport and business, and how adversity shapes resilience. They explore the parallels between fighters in the ring and leaders in the boardroom: from staying grounded after wins to bouncing back from losses, and from adapting coaching styles to structuring global franchises. Listeners will hear stories from Spartans Boxing Club’s journey to international growth, Russ’s reflections on coaching and corner work, and how lessons from the gym translate into leadership in business. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a coach, or someone looking to sharpen your mindset, this episode delivers hard-earned insights you can apply immediately.   Takeaways Grit beats talent: Champions are made by consistency and resilience, not just ability. Coachability matters: Growth mindset and humility create long-term success. Loss is part of the process: In boxing and business, defeat is learning, not failure. Stay grounded after wins: Egos can derail growth faster than losses. Leadership adapts: Great coaches tailor their style to each individual. Preparation over chance: Systems, discipline, and structure fuel global scale. The corner = the boardroom: Leading fighters and leading teams share the same principles.   Keywords boxing leadership, Spartans Boxing Club, Russell Harrison, grit and resilience, coachability, humility, leadership lessons, fight psychology, franchise growth, scaling businesses, adversity in sport, entrepreneurship, mindset training   Timestamps 00:00 The Intersection of Boxing and Business Leadership05:10 Understanding Coachability and Growth Mindset14:58 The Importance of Grit in Sports and Life20:42 Unlocking Potential: The Psychology of Performance26:55 The Psychological Preparation for Fighters35:24 Groundin...