Events Calendar

December 2023

SEAC Ramón Colón-López | Dec 12

Episode 17: The Future is a Spinoff of the Past

In this episode, Phil Wagner, MD, CEO & Founder of Sparta Science talks to SEAC Ramón Colón-López of the US Air Force about the ripple effect of health - from individuals to teams to national security and beyond.

They discuss:

• How the health and well-being of an individual not only affects that person directly but also impacts their team members
• The crucial role of cultivating habits, especially instilling habits early on
• The acknowledgment that health has been and will continue to be foundational for the functioning of our society

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CSM Brian A. Hester | Dec 19

Episode 18: Learned Humility

In this episode, Phil Wagner, MD, CEO & Founder of Sparta Science talks to CSM Brian Hester of the US Army Futures Command about the quality of learned humility and its integral contribution to both human and organizational development and success.

They discuss:

• Learned humility stems from a shared commitment to mission success, driven by a collective dedication to the team's goals and the recognition that resilient individuals are the Army's asymmetric advantage, requiring continual adaptation and thoughtful reflection to transform into the most decisive land force.
• Learned humility involves recognizing personal limitations, embracing the value of failure for continuous learning, and cultivating a mindset of self-development through diverse sources, fostering trust within the team, and considering opposing perspectives for more holistic problem-solving.
• Learned humility develops alongside moral courage, which not only entails the courage to weather failure but also underscores the importance of courage in the journey of continuous learning and character development.

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Andy Walshe, PhD | Dec 26

Episode 19:Creativity is Your Competitive Advantage

In this episode, Phil Wagner, MD, CEO & Founder of Sparta Science talks to Andy Walshe, PhD, founding member, partner, and chief performance officer of Liminal Collective, about the significance of creativity and the future of human performance.

They discuss:

• The responsibility of leaders to establish structures, systems, and expectations that create space for creativity.
• The complexity, interdependencies, and integrativeness of human performance.
• How the evolution of AI provides opportunity for our innately human characteristics, ultimately making humans more human.

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Past Events & Recordings

  WEBINAR RECORDINGS

August 23 | TBI Assessment & Rehabilitation: A Balancing Act with Thomas Buckley

JUN 21 | Balance and Aging: Promoting Health and Longevity in Older Populations with Dr. Debra Rose

MAY 25 | Evaluating Performance Technologies for Real-World Utility with Josh Hagen, PhD

MAY 3 | Optimizing Performance for US Special Agents with Frank Wintrich, CSCS

APR 18 | Sustaining the Human Weapon System in US Special Operations with Chase Phelps, PhD

APR 4 | Sustaining the Human Weapon System in US Special Operations with Joe Denk, MS, CSCS, CPSS

MAR 22 | Optimizing Billing Processes in Movement Health with Jesse Shaw, DO

FEB 15 | Strengthen the Therapeutic Alliance with Accessible Movement Profiling with Steve Fell, Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist

PODCASTS

Dec 15 | Keith Dugger, Colorado Rockies

In this episode, Phil Wagner, MD, CEO & Founder of Sparta Science, talks to Keith Dugger, the Head Athletic Trainer for the Colorado Rockies, about the pivotal role of human connection when it comes to health, the adoption of new technology, and growth, especially in large and diverse organizations.

Nov 29 | Chrissi Rawak, University of Delaware

In this episode, Dr. Phil Wagner talks to Christine Rawak, the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Services at the University of Delaware, about building organizational muscle to support success and wellbeing.

Nov 21 | General Paul E. Funk II, US Army (Ret)

In this episode, Phil Wagner, MD, CEO & Founder of Sparta Science talks to retired General Paul E. Funk II of the US Army about fundamental approaches and practices for leaders to consider as they develop their people to win in the battlefield of the future.

Nov 14 | RC Buford, CEO San Antonio Spurs

In this episode, Phil Wagner, MD, CEO & Founder of Sparta Science talks to RC Buford, CEO of the San Antonio Spurs, on the importance of remaining curious to innovation and open minded to provide appropriate ground for successful teams. 

Nov 7 | Brigadier Ian Langford, PhD (Retd)

In this episode, Dr. Phil Wagner talks to retired Brigadier Ian Langford, PhD, of the Australian Army on how to build an infrastructure of ethics and morals at the base of an organization to provide ample access to all your people need to succeed. 

Oct 31 | Gen Michael X. Garrett, US Army (Ret)

In this episode, Phil Wagner, MD, CEO & Founder of Sparta Science talks to retired General Michael X. Garrett of the US Army on the impact of quality leadership and how that translates to your team. 

Oct 24 | John Cochrane, CEO Humangood

In this episode, Phil Wagner, MD, CEO & Founder of Sparta Science talks to CEO John Cochrane of Humangood about the impact of falls on the aging population.

Oct 17 | Vice Adm Timothy Szymanski, US Navy (Ret)

Oct 10 | Kelly Starrett

Oct 3 | Gen Michael Holmes, USAF (Ret)

Sep 26 | Michael Cheika In this episode, Phil Wagner, MD, CEO & Founder of Sparta Science talks to Michael Cheika, Head Coach of the Argentina Rugby Team about how to balance managing business priorities  and health priorities. Listen to the episode.

Sep 19 | CMSgt Jamie Newman Phil Wagner, MD, CEO & Founder of Sparta Science talks CMSgt Jamie Newman, Command Chief Master Sergeant for the USAF Air Mobility Command about how to maintain readiness through self-care and how to balance managing business priorities with health priorities. Listen to the episode.

Sep 12 | Christy Lane, PhD In episode 4 of Leading Movement Health, Phil Wagner, MD, CEO & Founder of Sparta Science talks to Christy Lane, PhD, founder of the Stanford Wearables Lab about the role of wearable technology in relation to movement health care. Listen to the episode.

Aug 29 | LTG Ross Coffman, Deputy Commanding General of the Army Futures Command In episode 3 of Leading Movement Health, Phil Wagner, MD, CEO & Founder of Sparta Science talks to LTG Ross Coffman, Deputy Commanding General of the Army Futures Command about building the strongest army for the future, and leveraging innovation to do so.  Listen to the episode.

Aug 15 | Jordan Shlain, MD, Founder Private Medical In Episode 2 of Leading Movement Health, Phil Wagner, MD, talks to Jordan Shlain, MD, Founder and Managing Partner of Private Medical about how to be successful in leadership of complex organizations. They delve into the importance of encouraging executive teams to rethink their approach to effectively move the needle. Listen to the episode.

Aug 2 | David Shulkin, MD, 9th Secretary of the VA

In our new exclusive interview series, Leading Movement Health, leaders discuss the intersection of Movement Health and tribal leadership. In the first episode Phil Wagner, MD, interviews David Shulkin, 9th Secretary of the VA, on breaking down silos to provide optimal movement health care in large organizations. Listen to the episode.

July 2023 | Phil Wagner, MD Featured on Fitt Insider Podcast

Hear from Sparta Science Founder and CEO, Phil Wagner, MD, as he shares his journey from the field to entrepreneurship in movement health innovation and more on the recent episode on Fitt Insider.
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July 2023 | The Code: Optimize Performance with Movement Intelligence

Phil Wagner, MD, sits down with Dr. Andrew Fix of The Code Podcast to share his experience and intel on the landscape of physical therapy with the onset of Movement Health and AI.
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May 2023 | AWS Health: Impact of Movement Health on Disease

Hear the discussion on how data is improving outcomes in movement health by facilitating standards for assessments. Phil Wagner, MD shares personal background and experience with this evolution in the space. 
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May 2023 | Passionate Pioneers: Optimizing Movement 

Learn how the landscape of combining modern data science, clinical expertise and epidemiological principles can fuel organization-wide movement health decisions. 
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