Dr. Kofi Smith: No Timeouts in Life, Resilience and Rising Up

Badass Leaders Podcast: Brave Hearts, Brave Conversations, Badass Leaders

Former college football athlete turned powerhouse leader, Kofi Smith joins the Badass Leaders Podcast to share his journey from the field to the front office. In this raw and inspiring conversation, Kofi unpacks how discipline, resilience, and teamwork shaped his leadership style. He dives deep into the power of authenticity, conflict resolution, mental health, and the importance of embracing vulnerability. From overcoming rejection to building a legacy, this episode is a masterclass in turning adversity into fuel—and leading with purpose, heart, and hustle.

Learn more about Kofi at:

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drkofismith43

• Instagram: dr._kksmith

Mentioned this episode:

• The First 90 Days by Michael D. Watkins: https://buff.ly/xd5CeEQ

• Columbus War Dogs football team: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus_Wardogs

• Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson: https://buff.ly/87CLRXB

• AATC: https://aatc.org/

• Georgia Tech Black Alumni Association: https://www.instagram.com/gtbao_/?hl=en

• Daniel Steere’s podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-work-not-suck/id1745439676

• Scott Wozniak’s episode: https://youtu.be/YJ05Ewazics?si=_NtXaPffWAGNVEYJ

• Angela's triatholon blog post: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/my-triathlon-days/

• A-Team blog post: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/ep-021-building-your-a-team-who-you-need-in-your-corner-for-leadership-success/

• Angela’s story of abuse as a child: https://www.angelagillnelms.com/from-survival-to-strength-my-journey/

• The SPEED of Trust by Stephen M .R. Covey: https://buff.ly/0wBld3t

About Angela: Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in the creation of exceptional companies and teams. She serves as the Director of Biolocity and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of both The AGN Group and the Recovery Advocate Network. Previously, she held the position of Chief Operations Officer at Aetos Imaging, RenovoRx, and Florence Healthcare. With a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech, Angela has a proven track record of successfully navigating the FDA, leading diverse teams, prioritizing the needs of customers and patients, and building exceptional companies.

Angela shares her lessons learned around the country in keynote speeches, coaching, and team-building workshops. Learn more about Angela at www.AngelaGillNelms.com.

About The AGN Group: At The AGN Group, we believe every individual, team, and company can unlock their inner badass, one brave step at a time. We offer keynote and panel speaking, leadership and team-building workshops, fractional and management consulting, brand and storytelling services. Email us at [email protected] to connect. Learn more at www.TheAGNGroup.com.

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