What if your biggest obstacle to peak performance isn't your talent or preparation—but your need for approval?

In this episode of the Becoming My Stronger Me podcast, Coach Nassim sits down with Ricky Scruggs—founder of Centerfield Coaching & Consulting, former professional baseball player, performance coach, and author of The Champion Within.

After years of competing at a high level and working with athletes and leaders, Ricky discovered that many high performers unknowingly tie their identity to results, achievements, and the opinions of others. He calls this approval addiction, and it's one of the biggest barriers to performing freely and consistently.

Drawing from his experiences in professional baseball, along with performance psychology, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), theology, and practical mental skills, Ricky developed the Champion Performance Model—a holistic framework designed to help people stop renting their identity from outcomes and start competing from a place of freedom, confidence, and purpose.

If you've ever questioned your worth after a poor performance, felt defined by your results, or struggled to separate who you are from what you do, this conversation will challenge your perspective and equip you with tools to build lasting confidence.

Connect with Ricky:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricky-scruggs-coaching/

Website: https://www.rickyscruggs.com/

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