Episodes

April 24, 2020

46. "Behind The Number" Podcast w/ Host Zakayla Hughes!

Thanks for tuning in! To connect with Zakayla, and learn more about what @_mytwentyfour_ is doing to positively impact young athletes, click here: https://linktr.ee/_mytwentyfour_ Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.co…
April 15, 2020

45. “Yup, She Said It!” Podcast w/ Host Marley Holmes!

Thanks for tuning in! Check out the full YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87BoWrdRy7c Contact Marley: Email: thebfcaexperience@gmail.com IG: @thebfcaexperience @yupshesaidit Website: www.marleneholmes.com …
April 6, 2020

44. Just Checking In! (Don't Get Too Comfortable)

Just Checking In! Love You Guys! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdashaun/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tajdashaun/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachtajda…
April 5, 2020

43. "Blending The Family" Podcast w/ Host Tommy Maloney

The episode details below are copied directly from Tommy’s website, BlendingTheFamily.com Welcome to the podcast BLENDING THE FAMILY Are you doing well during this time? I really hope you are and if you need me I am here f…
March 17, 2020

42. "Rediscovery" With Mac Denis! (Client Interview)

Like many athletes after their careers, Mac struggled to find ways to apply his “go-getter” mindset to everyday life. In this interview, we talk about the process of discovering (and rediscovering) talents, skills, and passi…
March 4, 2020

41. "Move Swiftly" Podcast w/ Host Aswand Cruickshank

Honored to be invited to share on my boy Aswand's Podcast. Check out his new book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AAswand+Cruickshank&s=relevancerank&text=Aswand+Cruickshank&ref=dp_byline_sr_bo…
March 2, 2020

40. Identity & Attachment

Recently I found myself slipping back into an unhealthy pattern of “trying to handle everything on my own.” This was something that plagued me back when I was in the process of discovering who I wanted to be besides “Taj the…
Feb. 20, 2020

39. Let’s Talk SOLUTIONS!

Starting today, I refuse to let people complain in my presence for more than 30 seconds. (This includes me complaining to myself in my own head 😂) When that 30 seconds is up, it’s time to start talking about solutions. The o…
Feb. 19, 2020

38. Stop Watching Bull***t

No one in their right mind would sit on the couch all day, eat junk food, and expect to be in amazing shape. Yet some of us fill our minds with “junk food” every day, and still expect to live amazing lives. Believe me, I kno…
Feb. 12, 2020

37. The "Funeral Test"

Have you ever thought about what people will say about you at your funeral? Whenever I start working with someone who’s experiencing a bad case of “short-term mentality” (more about that in the full video), I ask them a simp…
Jan. 27, 2020

36. "After Orange Slices" Podcast w/ Host Bridget Case

By Bridget Case: What good is an athletic mindset if you're not applying it to something that you actually care about? These wise words from today's guest, Taj Dashaun. Taj is a former college football player at Stony Broo…
Jan. 22, 2020

35. Always an Athlete With Kyle Scelza (Client Interview)

Former Mount Union basketball player Kyle Scelza is a prime example of transferring the athletic mindset into everyday life. When Kyle and I first connected, I could tell he was a go-getter. But like many former athletes, he…
Jan. 15, 2020

34. "I Don't Know What to Do With My Life!"

I woke up out of my sleep at 3am last night to record this 😂 My mind was still running from the calls I had yesterday with former athletes who feel like they’re “running out of time” to “figure out their life.” I’ll share th…
Dec. 18, 2019

33. Tapping Into Your Individuality With Antoine Ford (Client Interview)

Like many former athletes, Antoine resented the way his football career ended. Long after his playing days were over, he found himself struggling to bring the passion he had at wide receiver, into everyday life. In the full …
Dec. 11, 2019

32. Why Some People Suck at Networking

When did networking become a game of trying to strategize and “leverage” people rather than building genuine relationships? I know I’m not the only one who has an inbox full of impersonal, self-serving, copied and pasted mes…
Dec. 4, 2019

31. You Don’t Have to “Handle It” on Your Own

Being “too proud” to ask for help is something that hindered my progress for years. I was caught in a vicious cycle of reaching out to people, only to blow them off or tell them “I’m fine” when they’d ask how I was doing. I …
Dec. 2, 2019

30. Why You Should Take LinkedIn Seriously

If you get any value from this episode, please leave a rating/review of the podcast and share with a friend. Thanks for listening! Connect with me at https://www.tajdashaun.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tajdasha…
Nov. 26, 2019

29. Creating a Better Life Is Hard, Are You up for the Challenge?

Let’s face it… Creating a better life is hard. This is why we all know people who have big dreams, but don’t put the work in to make those dreams become reality. One of the saddest things in the world is hearing the stories …
Nov. 20, 2019

28. Who Gives a F*** What People Think

If you’re reading this right now, this is a reminder that you have absolutely nothing to prove to anyone. While I think it’s important to have humility and take advice/feedback from others, I also know how important it is to…
Nov. 13, 2019

27. Influencer Networking Secrets Podcast w/ Host Paul Edwards

While the stakes are dramatically different, there’s no denying the similarities between the life of a soldier, and the life of an elite athlete. I’d like to thank Paul Edwards for inviting me on his show, and more important…
Nov. 7, 2019

26. The Mission Must Come First

I’d like to share something for all my guys out there who may be struggling with women. I’m not a dating coach, but as a career coach for former athletes, I feel responsible for helping people improve every single area of th…
Oct. 29, 2019

25. Playing for “Team You”

Do you cheer for yourself the same way you cheer for your favorite teams? A few years ago, I realized that whenever I watched sports, I was showing up with a level of excitement and enthusiasm that I wasn’t bringing to my ow…
Oct. 25, 2019

24. Don't Escape Your Reality, Change It

I consumed more alcohol in my first 2 years after college than I did during my entire 4 years on campus. I drank (and smoked, and isolated myself) because I felt like a failure. Not only was I ashamed of the way my football …
Oct. 21, 2019

23. How Justin Built the Foundation for His Post-Football Career (Client Interview)

Former University of Richmond linebacker Justin Rubin came to me with a clear vision for his life after football. All he needed was a foot in the door. My time working with Justin wasn’t about teaching him anything new, it w…