EP 047: The Power of Coachability: Why Staying Teachable Can Open Doors You Never Planned For When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn
Mon Dec 22 2025
What happens when the thing that defines you no longer fits who you’re becoming?
In Episode 47 of Dream Plan Execute, host Ramon Parchment sits down with Angela R. Lewis former professional basketball player, publisher, entrepreneur, and coach for an honest, practical conversation about growth, reinvention, and staying coachable when life forces a pivot.
This isn’t just a sports story. It’s an episode for anyone navigating a transition career changes, identity shifts, imposter syndrome, or the uncomfortable feeling of starting over. Angela shares how basketball unexpectedly opened doors around the world, including a professional career in Germany, and how the lessons she learned on the court became the foundation for success long after the game ended.
You’ll hear real talk about:
Why being coachable matters more than raw talent
How to move forward when you’re not immediately good at something
What athletes and non-athletes get wrong about life after their “main thing”
How mentorship and reflection turn setbacks into momentum
Angela breaks down how to build new skills without abandoning who you already are, and why asking “What did I learn from this?” can change how you approach failure, growth, and opportunity.
If you’re in a season of uncertainty, rebuilding, or leveling up this episode will challenge how you think about progress and give you perspective worth every minute of the listen.
#DreamPlanExecute#Coachability#Resilience#Mentorship#PersonalGrowth#LifeLessons
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What happens when the thing that defines you no longer fits who you’re becoming? In Episode 47 of Dream Plan Execute, host Ramon Parchment sits down with Angela R. Lewis former professional basketball player, publisher, entrepreneur, and coach for an honest, practical conversation about growth, reinvention, and staying coachable when life forces a pivot. This isn’t just a sports story. It’s an episode for anyone navigating a transition career changes, identity shifts, imposter syndrome, or the uncomfortable feeling of starting over. Angela shares how basketball unexpectedly opened doors around the world, including a professional career in Germany, and how the lessons she learned on the court became the foundation for success long after the game ended. You’ll hear real talk about: Why being coachable matters more than raw talent How to move forward when you’re not immediately good at something What athletes and non-athletes get wrong about life after their “main thing” How mentorship and reflection turn setbacks into momentum Angela breaks down how to build new skills without abandoning who you already are, and why asking “What did I learn from this?” can change how you approach failure, growth, and opportunity. If you’re in a season of uncertainty, rebuilding, or leveling up this episode will challenge how you think about progress and give you perspective worth every minute of the listen. #DreamPlanExecute#Coachability#Resilience#Mentorship#PersonalGrowth#LifeLessons