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Lessons in Mental Performance and Life
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- The Career Guy
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- May 12, 2026
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- 3615
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Summary
In this episode, I have a conversation with Gary Chupik, a mental performance coach and the creator of the “GAMEPLAN FOR LIFE”. Gary is a certified coach through the International Coaching Federation ICF. He has a master's degree in Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary, and an undergraduate degree in Religious Education from Eston College. Gary refers to himself as a prairie boy, as he was raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. In this episode, the listener will appreciate how this view on life has kept him grounded, enabling him to approach leadership by building relationships. We go through his journey attending Eston College and the Canadian Bible College, where he completed his degree in Religious Education. His pursuit of his master's degree in Divinity at Fuller Seminary in Pasadena, California, and settling in the Seattle area are discussed. Gary reflects on his decision to pursue a career in the ministry. He shares his experiences of his many roles, including youth leadership, discipleship, senior pastoring, church planting, and chaplaincy. Gary discusses how his career evolved from working as a chaplain at the Veterans Hospital in Seattle. The transition from this to his role with the Seattle Thunderbirds, leading to a career shift, is revealed. Gary opens up and talks about a turning point in his life. It was the mishandling of his energy that led to burnout. He discloses his brief sabbatical and what he did during this period. His honest reflection that reshaped his direction, resulting in his coaching practice, the “GAMEPLAN FOR LIFE”. We talk about his pursuit of being a certified coach and his experiences with the International Coaching Federation ICF. We address misconceptions regarding the roles of chaplain, coaching, and mentorship. There is insight into…