B.E.S.T Self Podcast

You Matter! Transformative Coach Christina Thomas

Globally known speaker, best self advocate  and transformative coach, Christina Thomas joins Brad Dalton on the B.E.S.T. Self podcast in addition to the 60 country, five continent network world wide.  Christina motivates, elates, and drips nuggets to her community each day her toes touch the floor.  She learns  the rules so she can bend them, she loves business and is  obsessed with all things mindset and personal development. Christina was born in Texas and raised between Alaska and Maryl...

Brad Dalton is joined by Inner Genius Architect, Mike Zeller

One of the worlds leading experts at helping high achievers finding their deepest zone of genius, Mike Zeller joins Brad in this episode of the Best Self Podcast.   Collectively, his businesses have achieved more than $100 million in sales in the last 10 years.  Mike has trained under masters of the industry such as Tony Robbins,  Russell Brunson, and Jay Abraham. A master NLP practitioner, he helps entrepreneurs and creatives get unstuck  from emotional roadblocks to become more fully inte...

It Takes Courage To Win

You don’t get in life what you want, you get in life who you are. Opportunities don’t happen yesterday, they happen today.  Are you, me and we recycling yesterday’s thoughts?  You have the ability to own your thoughts, choose your words and take positive action TODAY. You’ll need: 👉Courage to make mistakes. 👉 Courage to bet on YOU! 👉 To tell the world to take a hike sometimes.  Play life big BIG! Follow @best_selfu on Instagram                   Brad Dalton on LinkedIn                ...

Shawn Harper -The Winologist

Motivational speaker and champion for the underdog, Shawn Harper joins Brad in this episode of the Best Self Podcast.  With 25 years of experience, Shawn Harper has earned an excellent reputation as one of the worlds's leading corporate motivational speakers!  Be captivated by the energy, wisdom and fun in this episode. Shawn is a seven-year former NFL offensive lineman who played with the Rams, the Oilers, the Colts, and NFL Europe, an owner of a multi-million-dollar security services firm...

Dana and Courtney- Sisterpreneurs Lessons Learned

Dynamic sisterpreneurs Dana Cadwell and Courtney Hopper join Brad in this episode of the Best Self Podcast.   Based out of North Carolina,  this duo paved their path by sheer grit and tenacity splashed with some therapy, coffee and a lot of fun.  The pair took the leap, made big changes, strayed from a risk averse life and they absolutely get it!  Over the past 12 years they have lived in that isolation, wondered where the next paycheck was coming from at times, and thought "how in the worl...

Julie Hruska - A Shade of Awesome You Need

Elite Strategic High Performance Coach, Julie Hruska, awakens, empowers and inspires you to be the best version of you  when she joins Brad in this episode of the Best Self Podcast.  Julie has built a large following specializing in guiding people to create a life they love by way of high performance habits in the areas of career, relationships, emotions and health.  You will love this engaging conversation and leave loving everything Julie brings to the table.   In 2010, Julie had an awake...

Alex Demczak - Integrity + Resilience = Success Road

Inspiring communicator, facilitator, author and trainer Alex Demczak challenges businesses, schools, sports teams, and non-profits to maximize their potential and make a difference when he joins Brad in this episode of the Best Self Podcast.  Alex  is a top keynote speaker and trainer for the Jon Gordon Companies. .   You will love this positively engaging conversation. Alex is an innovative entrepreneur that has a knack for starting new ventures such as Thrive U, Coach’s Corner, MU Courtes...

Yonason Goldson - Treating People As Allies- not Assets

Ethics Ninja Yonason Goldson, joins Brad in this episode of the Best Self Podcast.  His approach to ethics draws on 3000 years of rabbinic wisdom while remaining contemporary and relevant.  In the last two years,  he's been booked on 90 podcasts.   Yonason is a a two-time TEDx speaker, community rabbi, recovered hitchhiker and circumnavigator, columnist, and retired high school teacher.   He's published hundreds of articles and six books applying ancient wisdom to the challenges of the mode...

Lolita Guarin - Crush Your Stress

Certified Stress Management Coach and Life Coach, Lolita Guarin, joins Brad in this episode of the Best Self Podcast.  Lolita is a speaker and workshop facilitator in addition to being a coach.  She is also the author of Crush Stress While You Work: tips and tricks on how to stay energized, organized and happy in your work environment.  Additionally, she's a contributing writer for Wellness Universe, Women Mean Business, and numerous other magazines. Connect with Lolita at: Web:  www.BeAm...

Chris Duffin - Finding your balance through the extremes

Inventor, thought leader, and serial entrepreneur Chris Duffin helps you find your balance through extremes when he joins Brad in this episode of the Best Self Podcast.  Chris has Co-Founded multiple prominent globally recognized brands the largest of which, Kabuki Strength where he serves as Chief Visionary Officer.   You will love this engaging conversation.   Chris has invented multiple ‘game-changing’ products improving human biomechanics as well as systemized approaches to assessing and...

Ayana King - What Matters

Founder, CEO and Empathy Advocate, Ayana King leaves you wanting to pursue the best version of you as she joins Brad in this episode of the Best Self Podcast.  Ayana is fun, passionate, driven and extremely authentic as an educator and as an advocate for inclusion, diversity and equity.  If you're into positive leadership and shaping mental equity, you will love this engaging conversation.   Ayana's company, Maximum Communications, helps new and experienced executives communicate what truly ...

Greta Kesa - Color Your Life In Yellow

Mindvalley superstar, and author of two separate Happiness Courses, Great Kesa colors your world yellow when she joins Brad in this episode of the Best Self Podcast.  Greta has a positively infectious mindset and personality that will draw you in.  You will love this engaging conversation.   Greta believes happiness is a choice.  She's climbed up the ladder quickly in one of the most successful companies in the world in regards to mindset.   She's a passionate problem solver and advocate for...

Pierre Evans - 104 Wasted Days

Transformative speaker, author and trainer, Pierre Evans, speaks life into listeners beginning with his days days as a high school dropout, extending to homelessness before trending up as  a disciple of the Eric Thomas speaking tree and ultimately landing on his feet as world class, sought after speaker and trainer.   Pierre speaks truth in this engaging conversation.   Pierre Evans is making a big impact on the youth with his unique approach and delivery of real life issues.  With a signifi...

Samantha Kris - Light Your Soul On Fire

Award-Winning Speaker, Best Selling Author and Goal Setting expert, Samantha Kris lights your soul on fire when she joins Brad in this episode of the Best Self Podcast.  Samantha is the right blend of fun, extremely sharp and value driven.  You will love this engaging conversation.   Samantha Kris is the head of marketing at Goalcast, the world’s leading empowering media company. She has been recognized for her leadership, community involvement and ability to mobilize change. Her proprietar...

Sheri Riley - A transformative Experience

One of the worlds best Empowerment Speakers, Life Strategist and award winning author, Sheri Riley joins Brad in this loaded episode of the Best Self Podcast.  You will burn a hole in your paper with notes, with this engaging conversation.   After 20 years of creating marketing strategies for  internationally renowned celebrities and athletes, as well as global brands, she now serves as  an Empowerment Speaker and High-Performance Life Coach. Her NAACP Image Award nominated book, Exponenti...

Jim Van Allen - The Ambassador of Awesome, Positive and Vision

Speaker, trainer, coach and ambassador to the positive train, Dr. Jim Van Allan,  joins Brad in this loaded episode of the Best Self Podcast.  Do not enter if you're not into positive, engaging content that will add instant value to you and your circles life..... Dr. Jim Van Allan is an accomplished speaker and trainer with clients across the United States. He specializes in using a unique blend of audience-engagement and high-energy to make workshops and keynote speeches come to life.  He'...

Ultra Tim Davis - A Success Story

 “Ultra” Tim Davis joins host Brad Dalton on the Best Self Podcast.  Tim is an avid ultra-runner and triathlete, and an advocate for mental health and 12 step programs.  His story begins in his 20's when fell off exercising as drinking and drugging consumed most of his life.  He was diagnosed with pre-diabetes and weighed in at 250 pounds on a frame that wasn't built for that kind of weight.   He was just over a year sober from drugs and alcohol, but still smoking over a pack of disgusting c...

Kirt Manecke - Fantastic Human Being 101

A crusader for individuals looking to be treated like champions,  Kirt Manecke  joins host Brad Dalton on the Best Self Podcast.  Kirt is an Amazon best-selling and award-winning author. His book Smile: Sell More with Amazing Customer Service is a 60-minute crash course in customer service and sales used by Neiman Marcus, BancorpSouth, and others. His online course and book, Smile & Succeed for Teens: Must Know People Skill for Today’s Wired World is used by school districts across the cou...

Brendan Kane - Transform Your Life In 3 seconds

Social media wizard, Brendan Kane, has built online platforms for A-listers including Taylor Swift and Rihanna . He’s advised brands such as MTV , Skechers , Vice and IKEA and now joins host Brad Dalton on the Best Self Podcast.  Kane has spent his career discovering the best tools to turn any no-name into a top influencer simply by speaking into a camera or publishing a popular blog—and now he’ll share his secrets with you.  This episode is loaded with gold nuggets that will have the intent...

Jon Gordon- When There's Grit, There's No Quit.

Ten time best selling author and Keynote Speaker Jon Gordon joins Brad in this loaded episode of the Best Self Podcast.  You will burn a hole in your paper with notes, struggling to keep up with the awesome nuggets inside.  Today,  Jon and Brad speak of devotion, self growth, discipline, weeding the negatives and feeding the positives.  The difference between telescope vision and microscope vision.  When there's grit, there's not quit.    Jon latest best sellers include The Garden and Relat...

Jon Gordon- When There's Grit, There's No Quit.

Ten time best selling author and Keynote Speaker Jon Gordon joins Brad in this loaded episode of the Best Self Podcast.  You will burn a hole in your paper with notes, struggling to keep up with the awesome nuggets inside.  Today,  Jon and Brad speak of devotion, self growth, discipline, weeding the negatives and feeding the positives.  The difference between telescope vision and microscope vision.  When there's grit, there's not quit.    Jon latest best sellers include The Garden and Relat...

Zach Brandon - Awaken Your Freedom

Brad is joined by MVP Mindset Founder and Arizona Diamondbacks Mental Skills Coordinator, Zach Bandon.   Today,  Zach goes in to depth on the similarities between the belly breathing of a baby and the heartbeat of a sniper.  Additionally, we hunt for core values that give us our best shot out improving our previous best self.  Zach also discusses how we can close the gap between potential and performance.  Create space within you this episode and join the success road! Zach serves as the Me...

Thane Marcus Ringler - Better than a Good Cup of Coffee

Author, personal development coach, retired professional golfer and podcast host of the The Up & Comers Show, Thane Marcus Ringler, joins host Brad Dalton on the Best Self Podcast.  The focus of Thane’s work is to help others live and work better, centering on the realm of human development, both personally and professionally. The Up & Comers Show targets the individuals that are into the process of becoming. Create space within you this episode and join the success road! Through coaching,...

Patrick Fitzgibbons - E.V.O.L.V.E

Brad is joined by Patrick Fitzgibbons, host and creator of the #1 Criminal Justice Podcast, CJEvolution.   Today, Patrick talks about the superpower, Vulnerability.   Additionally, we tackle mentoring future generations, the moments that lead us to be the best version of ourselves and stirring up the passion that leads us to the success road.  We're not trying to drain the ocean, we're merely try to calm the currents in life and make the subtle changes the give us our best shot at being our ...

CJ Beatty - Change Your Life

The Best Self Podcast, hosted by Brad Dalton, invites CJ Beatty’s electric personality, outside the box thinking and inspirational delivery to the show.  Beatty has used his motivational speaking to put thousands on a journey to success, giving them tools to create mental toughness and creating a championship atmosphere within their school, university, organization and/or workplace. CJ is a life change expert and a transformative thinker.  His journey began as a first round draft pick for t...

Andrew Kap - #1 Best Selling Author and Sustainable Impact Expert

The Best Self Podcast, hosted by Brad Dalton, invites best selling author and sustainable impact expert, Andrew Kap to the show.  Andrew Kap holds one goal above all others through his various projects: Genuine and Sustainable Impact. His latest offering, “The Last Law of Attraction Book You’ll Ever Need To Read” offers readers a never-before-seen understanding of the topic — that no other “LOA” book has ever been able to do — by going the extra mile of finally addressing WHY people can’t m...

Heather Chauvin - Reverse Engineer "Busy"

Brad and international speaker, Heather Chauvin, dive into reverse engineering "busy".  What is busy?  How do we fill our cups full of freedom?  Is there such a thing as balance?  Heather is a leadership coach who helps ambitious, overwhelmed individuals, conquer their fears, embrace their struggles and become leaders at home and work.  She has created a dynamic  approach to help others be alive and be in control, resulting in sustainability, profitability and a language that spells out su...

Bernadett Nagy - 50 Shades of Awesome

Bernadette Nagy, despite being born with a hole in her heart and being given a limited timeline to live, created a journey and leadership platform to make you a better friend, better business leader, better lover and more self loving version of yourself.  As "The worlds smiliest event manager", Nagy speaks with Brad and his listeners on the topics of empowerment, smiling, being at peace with ones self and reconnecting with our best self.   You feel better just being in the conversation with ...

Best Self Uniform

What uniform are you wearing today?  Is it yours?  Is it upside down?  Is it backwards?   Inside todays brand new episode, we lean into a few of the skills necessary to giving us our best shot at being our best self.    Did you know that it only takes roughly 13 muscles to smile but 60+ to frown?  We look into the qualities that will help us seize the good and the questions needing to be asked to create the best version of our self.  You didn't wake up to be mediocre today, you woke up to se...

Shannon Rose II - Empowerment Energizer

In this brand new episode of the Best Self Podcast, Brad and international speaker, Shannon Rose, speak with listeners on the topics of empowerment, transformation, conscious leadership,  corporate culture, MMA coaching and wonder woman!  Shannon creates a process where empathy is a staple in your every day operations and walks you through meeting each individual where they're at emotionally.  Everybody’s circle gets a little better with her in it.  Join the good fight for the positive train...

Skill Sets That Give You An Edge TODAY!

You don't sweat, you leak awesomeness.  Inside todays brand new episode, we gravitate toward the skills necessary to giving us an edge in life, the qualities that will help us seize the good and the questions needing to be asked to create the best version of our self.  You didn't wake up to be mediocre today, you woke up to serve and to out improve your previous best self.  Are you ready?  In this episode of the Best Self Podcast, prepare to trend up and reach toward the end of the spectrum ...

Anna McAfee - Community Curator and Belonging Expert

Anna has the gift of bringing people together, giving others a sense of belonging and curating community around the world.  Anna is an author, a world traveler, a crusader for others, and a rock star mother from the big banana in Australia!   In its first four months on the market, 400+ cities in hopped onboard.  Additionally, thirty-nine countries have made the plunge into the success road at the time of this recording!   We welcome back Virginia as well as Taiwan to the show! The best in...

Nicole Middendorf - The Live It List

Nicole is a money maven, a knowledge junkie, a natural born leader and the creator of the Live It List. Nicole is the author of five books, a world traveler, philanthropist, and an accomplished public speaker.  She is a rock star mother, wealth advisor and advocate for the person looking to create their best life.   As a Wealth Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with Prosperwell Financial, her main focus is to help people create wealth from the inside out. Nicole works hard to ...

Sing In The Mud

Don't be afraid to sing in the mud in life as you are looking to seize the good, be the best version of your self, be the victor-not the victim and make the keys to success a part of your DNA.  You didn't wake up to be mediocre today, you woke up to serve and to out improve your previous best self.  In this episode of the Best Self Podcast, hosted by Brad Dalton, we speak out six keys to success, Lionel Messi, Lebron James and embracing the fertile dirt surrounding us every day. At the time...

Ben Ward - Forward Leadership

In this brand new episode of the Best Self Podcast, powerhouse keynote speaker and leadership development expert, Ben Ward joins the Best Self movement.  Ben is the Founder and CEO of Forward Leadership and is a core values development crusader.  He helps entrepreneurs improve their leadership, grow sales, and recruit more of the right people. His skill set translates to every arena and across all ages as we all have better than just good in the tank, we have greatness awaiting.  Executive l...

The Original OG

The high potential individuals in life are looking to seize the good, be the best version of your self, be the victor-not the victim and look to be an OG.  Optimistic Genius.  In this episode of the Best Self Podcast, hosted by Brad Dalton, we speak out to being intentional OG behaviors, bullying, going deep with relationships and being the best version of ourselves. At the time of this recording, we have 400+ cities and 37 countries tuning in to the Best Self Podcast and ready to sustain l...

Danny Shannon- The Gratitude Maker

In this brand new episode of the Best Self Podcast, The Gratitude Maker and founder of the Encapsulator, Danny Shannon, fills your cup full of positivity, gratitude and inspiration.  This is an engaging and insightful episode with great stories and great conversation.   Danny is a recovering addict who has not had a drink or a drug since the 15th of September 2009.   His stories range from falling out of a three story building chasing his next high to being on his death bed a minimum fiftee...

The Competitive Advantage!

Gain a competitive advantage in life, seize the good, be the best version of your self and be the victor-not the victim in this episode of the Best Self Podcast, hosted by Brad Dalton.  Love, courage, selflessness, tactical authenticity and core value held loosely while carrying a tough minded optimist mindset and other nuggets inside today. In its first three months on the market, five continents and thirty-five countries have made the plunge into the success road!  300+ cities in the USA ...

Zenas Chin-Continuous Self Creation, Ferraris, and the Positive Gratitude Loop

In this brand new episode of the Best Self Podcast, gratitude loop genius, Zenas Chin, gets your head spinning, touching on countless relevant topics.  Zenas jumps on the positive train leading with empathy and recognizing the value of praise, recognition and experimental learning.  Zenas is a global leader in the field of positivity and works for powerhouse Mindvalley out of Malaysia.  This is an engaging and insightful episode.  Join the good fight for the positive train, seek people seizi...

Steve Fifita - impressON

In this brand new episode of the Best Self Podcast, Brad and former american professional football player Steve Fifita, talk about the Fifita success road, relationships and embracing struggle.  Fifita had the opportunity to play for Urban Meyer, Nick Saban and Bill Belichik,  three of the living football icons in their respective levels of the game.  He shares how he earned the nickname "poo poo boy", his journey, what he means by "impressON" and gives his best advice for the individuals ou...

Winners Delight

Those with a winners mindset are looking to seize the good not only in their life but in the lives of those around them.  Their is great delight in adding value to the people you work with, compete wit and live with.  In this episode of the Best Self Podcast, hosted by Brad Dalton, we speak out to being the tremendous rewards behind the double win.  That is, by adding value to others, you consequently add value to your own life.   At the time of this recording, we have 400+ cities and 38 co...

W.I.N. This School Year

Embrace the circus, seize the good and be the best version of you in this episode with host Brad Dalton of the Best Self Podcast.  Brad sneaks in a quick message to all of the teachers and students starting back up for this school year.  This specific conversation was a snippet of an impromptu discussion to a group involved education but is cross curricular to listeners in any arena and any leader spanning the globe. In its first three months on the market, 300+ cities in the USA hopped onb...

Good Vibes with Army Veteran, Titan Games Competitor and Courageous Queen Michelle Lewis

Join Army veteran, Titan Games competitor and Courageous Queen, Michelle Lewis today on this brand new episode of the Best Self Podcast.  After joining the military at seventeen and surviving three IED's on consecutive Fridays overseas, this success road specialist has a positive outlook on life and a growth mindset she shares with host Brad Dalton and his faithful pack of Positive Train listeners.   Listen to Michelle share her journey and give insight for the individuals out there looking ...

Manny Lavery - The Success Road In Real Time

In this brand new episode of the Best Self Podcast, Brad and success road artist, Manny Lavery, speak with listeners on the topics of bringing passion, excitement and disruption to whatever arena you operate in.  Manny is a huge advocate for redemption and a giant fan of the double win.  Creating a better lifestyle for others and himself is his juice.  He shares his journey and gives his best advice for the individuals out there that are currently experiencing struggles and for all of the ot...

AMRAP

In this brand new episode of the Best Self Podcast, Brad and his listeners aim to get in as many meaningful reps as possible with the 24 hours they have in the day and 365 days they have in a yeas!  Brad issues a special 21 day challenge that could change your life.  We march the good fight for the positive train, seeking people seizing the good in the Daily Dose of Goodness and lead the good news movement. In its short time on the market, 245+ cities in the USA hopped onboard.  Additionall...

Best Fit Series 4 - David Feifia, Associate Head Coach

Veteran Associate Head Football Coach, David Fiefia, joins the Best Self Podcast in another episode of the Best Fit Series.  What are recruiters looking for when they have that sit down with an athlete?  What goes into being a best fit for the school?  What goes into the subject line and/or the body of an email to a recruiter?  Is there such a thing as too much information?  Coach Fiefia discusses these topics among others with Best Self Podcast host Brad Dalton.  The worst thing a family ca...

Jennifer King- The First Full Time Black Female NFL Coach

Jennifer King- The First African American Woman Full Time NFL Coach

Ryan McCarty- A Soul Man with a Culture Plan

In this brand new episode of the Best Self Podcast, Brad and keynote speaker, Ryan McCarty, speak with listeners on the topics of bringing soul to whatever arena you operate in.  Creating a lifestyle where the culture is strong and the cups are full of gratitude.  Ryan shares his journey, speaks about the loss of his mother at an early age and how his experiences have shaped the success story he is today.  This is a powerful and insightful episode.  Join the good fight for the positive train...

Best Fit Series 3 - Six Time State Champion Tim Brennan

With over 200 wins, hundreds of athletes that have moved on to the next level, six state championships and four academic state championships, Tim Brennan has a wealth of experience that he brings to the table.  When a college recruiter comes knocking, how do you get brought to the table?  How does a player get his name on the list that a coach will refer?  Some sports carry 100+ man rosters, how does that work?  Coach Brennan discusses these topics among others with Best Self Podcast host Br...