What does it mean to be ready to pursue growth? Should we pursue growth when we don't feel ready? And how do we achieve optimal growth by readying ourselves for everything that comes with it? The Growth Ready Podcast seeks to form a true appreciation for all facets of the growth process as we learn from high performers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Hosted by Steve Mellor, a seasoned high-performance executive coach and former US Olympic swim coach, each episode explores t ...
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At the intersection of sports and leadership, The Highest Level Podcast with Evan Burk features thought-provoking conversations with athletes, coaches, and leaders in sports, to reveal how championship team cultures are built and the keys to leadership excellence at the highest level.
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Episode 279: Invisible Boxes & Unshakable Roots: How to Lead With Curiosity and Courage with Tracy Clark
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52:16About the Guest: Tracy Clark is a leadership coach, former managing partner of an international oil & gas events business, and a passionate advocate for helping founders and leaders break through invisible limits. After scaling her company 450% and exiting for eight figures, Tracy shifted her focus to guiding others in discovering their own transfo…
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Phil Jackson: How to Lead Champions (Championship Leadership Case Studies)
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15:54Phil Jackson Leadership Case Study - How to Lead Champions How do you coach Michael Jordan? Phil Jackson didn’t just manage the greatest player ever - he transformed him from individual superstar into the ultimate team leader. In this deep dive, discover the 5 leadership principles Jackson used to win 6 NBA championships with the Bulls: Mindful Awa…
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Episode 278: Living Out Loud and Embracing Life’s Seasons with Lori Melancon
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56:33About the Guest: Lori Melancon is the CEO of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber. A driven, candid, and deeply passionate leader, Lori is known for her commitment to systemic change, economic development, and building a more connected and resilient Baton Rouge. Her leadership style blends transparency, emotional intelligence, and a deep belief in communit…
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Episode 277: Trust, Feedback, and the Daily Win: A Growth Conversation with Lex Gillette
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46:35About the Guest: Lex Gillette is a world-renowned Paralympic track and field athlete, speaker, and author. Despite losing his sight at age 8, Lex has built a career marked by world records, Paralympic medals, and a powerful mission to teach others how to "see" their potential. His message centers on leadership, resilience, and unlocking excellence …
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Episode 276: Curiosity, Capacity & Showing Up: Why Knowing Yourself Changes Everything with Amanda Stern
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55:47About the Guest: Amanda Stern is a coach, writer, speaker, and expert in the practice of journaling as a tool for self-discovery, emotional clarity, and intentional living. A lifelong learner and former librarian, Amanda has built a unique approach to helping others show up more fully in their lives. She blends soft skills like presence and empathy…
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Episode 275: Remembering Why You Started - Happy 7th Birthday to us!
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13:51About the Episode: In this special milestone episode, Steve Mellor reflects on seven years of podcasting and what’s kept him going through every high and low. He shares a deeply personal story of a swimmer he once coached, Timmy and how rediscovering his "why" led him back to joy and forward to the Olympic trials. Steve also invites listeners to as…
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Episode 274: Passion, Purpose & the Pivot: A Candid Career Chat with Gene Rice
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46:54About the Guest: Gene Rice is a seasoned executive recruiter, entrepreneur, and author of the bestselling book “From Grad to Grown-Up.” With a rich career that spans from owning rock clubs to founding one of the top executive search firms in the U.S., Gene is dedicated to helping young professionals and leaders find clarity, passion, and purpose in…
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Episode 273: Intentionality, Impact & Inner Greatness with Larry Long Jr.
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51:42About the Guest Larry Long Jr. is a global keynote speaker, sales coach, author, and founder of LLJR Enterprises. Known for his infectious energy and motivational message, Larry inspires professionals around the world to rediscover their greatness and live with purpose. A former athlete turned corporate sales leader, Larry now helps others step int…
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Episode 272: Purpose, Passion & the Power to Impact Millions with Amy Boone Thompson
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44:10About the Guest: Amy Boone Thompson is the CEO and Owner of IDEA Health & Fitness Association, a trailblazer in the wellness industry, and Chair of World Active. With over two decades of experience in fitness leadership, Amy has worn every hat, from personal trainer to executive leader. Her mission is rooted in making health and movement accessible…
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Episode 271: The Art of Growth-Ready Communication with Margaret Watts Romney
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52:13👤 Guest Bio: Margaret Watts Romney is a leadership communication coach, TEDx speaker coach, and author of The Speakership is Leadership. With a rich background in public speaking, neurology, and purposeful leadership, Margaret empowers individuals to find their voice, connect authentically with audiences, and lead through clarity and emotional inte…
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Episode 270: Culture Clubs & Mental Snacks with Julio Melara
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1:04:53👤 About the Guest: Julio Melara is a seasoned CEO, publisher, entrepreneur, and author with a deep passion for personal development and leadership. With a track record of transforming adversity into opportunity, Julio brings decades of experience in business, publishing, and motivational speaking. He’s the publisher of Business Report and the autho…
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Episode 269: Why Growth Demands Grit, Honesty, and a Personal Code with Ric Moylan
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1:12:45👤 Guest Bio: Ric Moylan is a high-performance coach, speaker, and founder of Charity Boxing Nights and Reset Summit. With a background in elite boxing and martial arts, Ric brings a unique lens to personal and professional growth, bridging lessons from combat sports into boardrooms, businesses, and everyday life. His coaching philosophy is grounded…
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Episode 268: The Real Risk Is Staying the Same: Embracing Change with Debra Bradley
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55:02About the Guest: Debra Bradley is a seasoned fractional CFO and innovation strategist who specializes in guiding companies through transformative growth. With a career steeped in finance, risk assessment, and technological adoption, Debra is known for her bold yet calculated approach to change. Whether it's advising on AI implementation or recalibr…
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Episode 267: Living with Intention & Leaving a Legacy with Tamara Jackson
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55:50About the Guest: Tamara “Tam” Jackson is a business strategist, speaker, and host of The Beacon Show. With two decades of corporate experience and a passion for empowering faith-driven leaders, Tam helps others navigate purpose, calling, and impact. Her work bridges the gap between faith and business, showing that success in the marketplace can als…
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Episode 266: Branding, Luck, and the Power of Yes with John Fareed
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1:05:20About the Guest: John Fareed is the Global Chairman of Horwath HTL, the world's largest and most established hotel, tourism, and leisure advisory firm. But before becoming a leader in global hospitality consulting, John was a U.S. Marine, a professional magician, and a young radio DJ. With a career marked by bold pivots and relentless curiosity, Jo…
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Episode 265: Growth, Failure, and the Power of Followership with Dr. Chris Fuzie
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55:57About the Guest: Dr. Chris Fuzie is an educator, leadership expert, and the President of the National Leaderology Association. With a doctorate in Education and Organizational Leadership and 30 years of experience as a police officer, Dr. Fuzie brings a rare blend of real-world leadership, academic rigor, and an innovative approach to organizationa…
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Episode 264: Motion Before Emotion: The Real Work Behind Peak Performance with Chris Vasami
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52:46About the Guest: Chris Vasami is a former All-American baseball player turned elite performance coach and keynote speaker. With years of experience mentoring athletes, executives, and high-performing teams, Chris helps people build mental and physical resilience, navigate failure, and align daily actions with long-term goals. His personal journey, …
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Episode 263: From Pain to Possibility: The Power of Radical Ownership with Jason Moss
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43:01About the Guest: Jason Moss is a high-performance coach and business strategist who specializes in helping entrepreneurs scale their online businesses with clarity, confidence, and purpose. With over a decade of experience and having invested more than $200,000 in his own personal development, Jason brings a unique blend of real-world results and d…
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Episode 262: Alignment Over Everything: Unlocking True Business Growth with Philippe Bouissou, PhD
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39:11👤 About the Guest: Philippe Bouissou is a seasoned entrepreneur, growth expert, and former Apple executive who worked directly with Steve Jobs. With a PhD in physics and over 35 years of experience across 23 boards, Philippe is the founder of Blue Dots Partners and author of the critically acclaimed book Aligning the Dots. He specializes in helping…
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Episode 261: Finding the Right Balance for Growth with Dr. Denis Cauvier
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50:19About the Guest: Dr. Denis Cauvier is a globally recognized expert in leadership, personal growth, and executive coaching. With nearly 40 years of experience, he has worked in over 60 countries, authored 26 books (with more on the way), and has been a sought-after keynote speaker and advisor to top executives. Recently named one of the Top Executiv…
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Episode 260: The Mental Conditioning Playbook with Collin Henderson
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1:04:14About the Guest: Collin Henderson is a high-performance coach, speaker, and the founder of Master Your Mindset, where he helps athletes, executives, and leaders build mental toughness and confidence. A former college athlete turned top-performing sales professional, Collin took his passion for mindset coaching and built a platform that trains peopl…
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Episode 259: Leaning Into Imperfect Action with Kristin Gutierrez
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49:15About the Guest: Kristin Gutierrez is a sales expert turned entrepreneur who helps coaches, consultants, and course creators package their expertise into high-value offers—without burning out in implementation. After an unexpected layoff from her six-figure VP of Sales role in 2023, she pivoted immediately, landing her first consulting client the s…
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Episode 258: Leading with Purpose: Craig Coyle on Overcoming Resistance and Building Resilient Teams
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55:27About the Guest: Craig Coyle is a former Apache helicopter pilot, West Point graduate, and leadership expert. After serving in the military and transitioning to the aerospace industry, Craig saw firsthand the recurring leadership and workforce challenges organizations face. He founded Operation Lead, a company that helps businesses navigate leaders…
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Episode 257: Beyond Resilience: How to Recover from Burnout and Build Bounce Back Ability with Cait Donovan
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57:08About the Guest Cait Donovan is a burnout recovery expert, acupuncturist, speaker, and host of Fried the Burnout Podcast. With a background in Chinese medicine and a deep understanding of resilience, Cait helps high performers recognize, recover from, and prevent burnout by cultivating self-awareness, setting boundaries, and redefining success. Abo…
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Episode 256: The Power of Resilience: Kenneth Lo on Facing Adversity, AI, and Growth
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52:27About the Guest: Kenneth Lo is a two-time world championship track cyclist turned AI strategist and entrepreneur. As the co-founder of Zen Business AI, he helps organizations leverage artificial intelligence to scale operations and optimize growth. However, Kenneth’s most profound journey in recent years has been a deeply personal one - facing an u…
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Episode 255: Mastering Growth & Mentorship with Glenn Leifheit
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1:01:00About the Guest: Glenn Leifheit is a technology leader at Microsoft, a podcast host, and a dedicated mentor. With over 20 years in the tech industry, Glenn has embraced personal and professional growth while helping others navigate their own journeys. He hosts From Stuck to Growth and co-hosts Mentorship Live on LinkedIn, a space dedicated to suppo…
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Episode 254 - Embracing Failure, Breaking Stagnation, and Unlocking Growth with Frankie Russo
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1:13:41About the Guest: Frankie Russo is an entrepreneur, speaker, and author who specializes in business growth, innovation, and leadership. He has built and scaled multiple successful companies, including one that grew 60x in three years and was eventually acquired by a Fortune 500 company. Frankie is also deeply involved in helping individuals overcome…
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Episode 253: The Power of Growth and Letting Go with Larry Jackson
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1:03:13🎙️ About the Guest: Larry Jackson is a medical device sales expert with a background in professional fighting, including boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA. Coming from a tough upbringing, Larry has navigated personal and professional challenges with resilience, leading to a career in disruptive technology sales. His journey from fighting to sale…
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Episode 252: Building Legacy Through Impact with Ed Dudley
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1:01:37About the Guest: ED Dudley is a passionate advocate for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, with over 20 years of experience in financial services. He co-founded Shining Light In Darkness, a nonprofit supporting underserved survivors, and has served as Interim Board Chair of United Against Slavery, advancing research to address anti-tr…
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Episode 251: From High-Speed Decisions to Nonprofit Success: Hardy Smith on Being Growth Ready
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51:32About the Guest: Hardy Smith is a seasoned consultant, speaker, and author specializing in nonprofit governance and board engagement. With a background in NASCAR, he brings a unique perspective on strategy, anticipation, and leadership. Hardy is the author of Stop the Nonprofit Board Blame Game, a book dedicated to helping nonprofit organizations o…
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Episode 250: Leadership, Courage, and Finding Fulfillment with Omar Halabieh
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59:17About the Guest: Omar Halabieh is a global technology executive with over 20 years of experience spanning telecom, energy, and payments. He currently serves as Director of Technology at Amazon Payment Services, overseeing payment experiences across the Middle East and Africa. Beyond his professional role, Omar is passionate about leadership develop…
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Episode 249 - Unmasking Authenticity: Challenging the Status Quo with Scott Ramey
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58:48About the Guest: Scott Ramey is the secret weapon for forward-thinking executives ready to elevate their communication and leadership skills. With over 20 years of experience guiding Fortune 500 companies to billions in new business, Scott’s innovative SPEAK Framework transforms leaders by helping them communicate with clarity, inspire action, and …
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Episode 248: The Strategic Power of Joy: Overcoming Barriers to Growth with Jennifer Gomez
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48:41About the Guest: Jen Gomez is a trailblazer in empowering female entrepreneurs to break free from self-doubt and unleash their full potential. With nearly a decade of experience coaching women on how to elevate their personal and professional brands, work holistically, and scale their businesses, Jen has become a trusted mentor for those ready to d…
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Episode 247: Building Loyalty, Brand Identity, and Dominance with Ken Schmidt
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1:03:11About the Guest: Ken Schmidt, former director of communications for Harley-Davidson, is a renowned business strategist and speaker who helped transform the brand into a global icon. Known for his bold and entertaining style, Ken specializes in competition, brand positioning, and customer loyalty. His book, Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road t…
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Episode 246: Mindset, Generosity, and Building Legacy with Dany Martin
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49:51About the Guest: Dany Martin, a South Louisiana native now based in Shreveport, is passionate about empowering others through sound financial planning and positive leadership. With a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Northwestern State University and an MBA from Louisiana Tech, Dany has built a career focused on exceeding client expectatio…
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Episode 245: Embracing Change, Failure, and Radical Honesty with Talia Bombola
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1:05:32About the Guest: Talia Bombola is an award-winning psychotherapist, podcast host, and professor of psychology. Known as The Confidence & Assertiveness Specialist™, Talia focuses on helping ambitious individuals enhance their self-worth, confidence, and assertiveness by rewiring their beliefs about themselves and the world around them. She believes …
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Episode 244: Overcoming Barriers and Embracing Growth with Dallin Cooper
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49:14About the Guest: Dallin is an author, entrepreneur, and award-winning shepherd. From small towns in Wyoming to one of the largest cities in China, he has inspired audiences to embrace perspectives beyond their own. Recognized as an expert in Authority Magazine, Dallin helps organizations and leaders challenge assumptions and communicate effectively…
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Episode 243: Leadership, Fulfillment, and Crisis Resilience with Rich Salon
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1:01:29About the Guest: Rich Salon is a seasoned HR expert, Career Transition Coach, author, and speaker with 25 years in corporate leadership roles at companies like The Home Depot, Lowe’s, and Circuit City. Known as “Rich-the-HR-Guy,” he specializes in fostering career fulfillment, employee engagement, and trust within organizations. Rich’s dedication e…
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Episode 242: From Chaos to Clarity: Building a GrowthReady Mindset with Robert X. Fogarty
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1:12:35About the Guest: Robert X. Fogarty is a speaker, advocate, and social entrepreneur, best known as the founder and CEO of Dear World, an organization dedicated to storytelling through powerful images and personal narratives. Since starting as an art project in New Orleans in 2010, Dear World has evolved into a global movement celebrating the impact …
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Episode 241: Embracing Change and Growth: Navigating Life's Seasons and Trusting the Journey with Sonia Daniels
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46:39About the Guest Dr. Sonia L. Daniels is a highly skilled and experienced professional with a passion for empowering organizations to achieve sustainable growth. Through her consulting firm, S. Daniels Consulting, she leverages her expertise to support a wide range of clients, including nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies. H…
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Episode 240 - Embracing Growth: The Power of Reflection, Intention, and Learning with Katie Anderson
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47:37About Katie: Katie Anderson is a leadership consultant, speaker, and author of the bestselling book "Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn." Her work focuses on helping leaders build high-performing, learning-driven cultures. A Fulbright Scholar and Stanford graduate, Katie has inspired leaders worldwide to foster innovation and excellence. Learn more…
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Episode 239 - The Role of Leadership in Emergencies: The C3 Method with Patrick Hardy
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53:45About Patrick Patrick Hardy is an internationally-recognized disaster preparedness expert dedicated to empowering people with practical strategies for navigating both major emergencies and everyday disruptions. As a keynote speaker and the author of "Design Any Disaster," Patrick shares invaluable insights and secrets of effective disaster planning…
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Episode 238 - Foundations of Growth and Fulfillment with Mark Scherer
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41:32About Mark Mark Scherer’s journey into spirituality began in his youth, driven by a desire to win arguments with his parents. This led him to explore the Bible and its connections to real life. With over 30 years of study in Consciousness, Language, Spiritual Law, and Quantum Physics, Mark nurtured a passion for personal transformation. Now, he lea…
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Episode 237 - Overcoming Fear and Embracing Growth with Richard Blank
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56:45About Richard: Richard is the CEO of Costa Rica’s Call Center, which he founded in 2008 after moving from Philadelphia. With over 20 years of experience, he has trained more than 10,000 bilingual telemarketers in advanced strategies and employee motivation. Richard holds a degree in Communication and Spanish from the University of Arizona and integ…
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Episode 236 - Embracing Growth and Joy in Leadership with Robbie Olivier
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1:00:21About Robbie: Robbie is the President and CEO of Sigma Engineers & Constructors, a destination workplace for both employees and clients in engineering, construction, field services, inspection, and leadership solutions. While his education and career tell the story of an engineer, a large part of Robbie’s growth journey has come from playing in cre…
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Episode 235: Unlearn and Evolve with Jason Silver
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57:28Jason Silver, a multi-time founder and author, shares his perspective on being "growth-ready" and embracing uncertainty. He is the author of Your Grass is Greener: Use What You Have. Get What You Want. At Work and In Life. Jason emphasizes the importance of being open-minded and ready to receive growth from unexpected sources. His career trajectory…
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Continuous Improvement and Working on Your Game with Dre Baldwin
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43:44Dre Baldwin, CEO and founder of Work on Your Game, Inc., shares his journey as a former professional basketball player and how it has shaped his approach to personal and professional development. He emphasizes the importance of discipline, structure, and persistence in achieving success. Dre highlights the need to find the right opportunity that al…
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Living Your Principles: Personal Growth, Mind Mastery, and Goal Visualization with David Conway
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47:42David Conway, a mindset mentor, discusses the power of manifestation and setting goals. He emphasizes the importance of living your life through what you teach and applying the principles you teach to your own life. Conway explains that goals are often misunderstood and that the purpose of a goal is not just to get something, but to grow as a perso…
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Cultivating Trust and Appreciation Through Active Listening with Jesse Hernandez
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40:09Jesse Hernandez, founder of Depth Builder, emphasizes the importance of focusing on the human side of work as a leader. He shares his personal journey of realizing that driving results and treating people as things was not effective or fulfilling. By shifting his focus to serving and developing his team, he achieved better results and built stronge…
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Crafting Your Personal Mission, Vision, and Values with Chuck Cooper
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38:27Chuck Cooper, founder of Whitewater Consulting, shares his journey of transitioning from the corporate world to starting his own consulting company. He emphasizes the importance of valuing individuals and building trust and unity among teams. Chuck discusses the significance of real-life experience and wisdom in leadership and the need for effectiv…
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