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Life's New Normal Podcast with Host John Register

169 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Amputate your fear and embrace your new normal with host John Register introducing you to amazing people who have overcome tremendous adversity and still find it in themselves to give back to others.

Have you ever felt you were called to do more than what you are doing?
Do you wish that it was you who was inspiring others?
Have you ever wanted to create a new normal for yourself or those around you?

Well if you answered yes to those questions you are in the right spot, and if you answered no, well, you are probably in self-denial.

Each guest on this show has overcome a life challenge with dignity and grace. You get a chance to hear their story and learn the life lessons which you can apply to your own life.

My name is John Register, Paralympic Silver Medalist, and I am your host.

My Story

I am a four-time all-American; two-times Olympic trials participant and U.S. Army Gulf War Veteran, who sustained an injury resulting in the amputation of my left leg. With the support of faith, family, and friendships, I hurdled the adversity and created a new normal mindset.

Armed with this resilient mindset, I began swimming for physical therapy and wound up getting so fast I qualified for and swam in the Paralympic Games (games for people with physical disabilities). Four years later, I learned how to run again and became the first American to long jump over 17 feet without a leg or a knee and captured the silver medal at the Paralympic Games in the process.

Now, as a keynote speaker and change management expert, and host of this podcast, "Life's New Normal," I am honored to introduce you to amazing ordinary people who turned their obstacles into opportunities. Their mindset is to live greater tomorrow than today. In short, they share with us how they created life's new normal.

I hope you are inspired by each guest and take away tangible action steps to overcome the obstacles in your life.

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Episodes

S4E20 Tamsin Astor "Force of Habit"

June 08, 2020 12:30 - 36 minutes - 32.9 MB

About my guest Tamsin Astor is a survivor. In 2008 she was married with two young boys and had recently left London for St. Louis and eventually, Cleveland, Oh. She also moved out of the world of academia and into the world of Neuroscience, yoga, and writing. She was living the entrepreneurial immigrant dream.  Then she found out her son had cancer.She found out her children had ADHD and dyspraxia. Her husband, who would eventually leave, struggled to get tenure on the job.  In short, life w...

S4E19 Priti Malik "It's About Experience Put in Action"

June 05, 2020 12:30 - 47 minutes - 42.4 MB

About My Guest Priti Malik new at 17 years of age she wanted to be in broadcast media for the rest of her life. Well, she is well on her way. She is making a name for herself on Virgin Radio. But no one escapes hard work? Priti was born and raised in NYC to Indian-born parents. Growing up it was a balanced mix of Bollywood films and the Backstreet Boys. She originally wanted to be a lawyer. But one fine day when she was in high school, Priti decided to pay a visit to the MTV studios to watc...

S4E19 Priti Malik "Experience in Action"

June 05, 2020 12:30 - 47 minutes - 42.4 MB

About My Guest Priti Malik new at 17 years of age she wanted to be in broadcast media for the rest of her life. Well, she is well on her way. She is making a name for herself on Virgin Radio. But no one escapes hard work? Priti was born and raised in NYC to Indian-born parents. Growing up it was a balanced mix of Bollywood films and the Backstreet Boys. She originally wanted to be a lawyer. But one fine day when she was in high school, Priti decided to pay a visit to the MTV studios to watc...

S4E18 Charmas Lee "Building Champions"

June 03, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 29.1 MB

For more than 30 years Charmas Lee Building Champions has been challenging individuals to transform their lives through its dynamic brand of facilitated introspection. The Building Champions approach is the by-product of extensive professional experience building champion athletes at all levels of competition. Charmas and Janice Lee have adapted these insights into a comprehensive strategy that helps businesses, teams, and students reach their full potential. Building Champions improves human...

S4E17 Nicole Malachowski: First Woman Thunderbird Pilot Harnesses Her Headwinds

June 01, 2020 12:30 - 42 minutes - 38.1 MB

Nicole Margaret Ellingwood Malachowski is a retired United States Air Force officer and the first female pilot selected to fly as part of the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, better known as the Thunderbirds. Combat veteran, first woman Thunderbird pilot, fighter squadron commander, White House Fellow and advisor, patient advocate. Sharing her unique personal and professional experiences, Nicole will show you and your team how to push the envelope to reimagine what’s truly possible. She will...

S4E17 Nicole Malachowski: Thunderbird Pilot Harnesses Her Headwinds

June 01, 2020 12:30 - 42 minutes - 38.1 MB

Nicole Margaret Ellingwood Malachowski is a retired United States Air Force officer and the first female pilot selected to fly as part of the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, better known as the Thunderbirds. Combat veteran, first woman Thunderbird pilot, fighter squadron commander, White House Fellow and advisor, patient advocate. Sharing her unique personal and professional experiences, Nicole will show you and your team how to push the envelope to reimagine what’s truly possible. She will...

S4E15 Denise Hamilton "Watch Her Work - Thriving During Covid-19" Part 2

May 29, 2020 12:30 - 31 minutes - 28.3 MB

About my guest I love to call Denise Hamilton "My Muse" because every time she opens her mouth I have to write down what she says. It is just that simple. Do not miss this conversation. Period Sir. Period Ma'am. Denise Hamilton is the CEO of WatchHerWork which gives advice and helps women to take control of their careers. But really, the advice is for anyone who wants to dominate in their space. Her advice is solid and there is no room for sitting back and waiting for "lady" luck to come to...

S4E16 Denise Hamilton "Watch Her Work - Thriving During Covid-19" Part 2

May 29, 2020 12:30 - 31 minutes - 28.3 MB

About my guest I love to call Denise Hamilton "My Muse" because every time she opens her mouth I have to write down what she says. It is just that simple. Do not miss this conversation. Period Sir. Period Ma'am. Denise Hamilton is the CEO of WatchHerWork which gives advice and helps women to take control of their careers. But really, the advice is for anyone who wants to dominate in their space. Her advice is solid and there is no room for sitting back and waiting for "lady" luck to come to...

S4E15 Denise Hamilton "Watch Her Work - Thriving During Covid-19" Part 1

May 27, 2020 12:30 - 38 minutes - 34.4 MB

About my guest I love to call Denise Hamilton "My Muse" because every time she opens her mouth I have to write down what she says. It just that simple. Do not miss this conversation. Period Sir. Period Ma'am. Denise Hamilton is the CEO of WatchHerWork which gives advice and helps women to take control of their careers. But really, the advice is for anyone who wants to dominate in their space. Her advice is solid and there is no room for sitting back and waiting for "lady" luck to come to yo...

S4E14 Chad McCrary "Life Does Not stop - Keep Living"

May 22, 2020 12:30 - 40 minutes - 36.3 MB

Chad McCrary has always had a calling to help people. He just did not know the depth of that calling. He left a job in construction to become a paramedic. And, he was good. Chad’s world would be flipped upside down after a motocross accident would strip him of his ability to walk. He would no longer be able to work as a paramedic.  What do you do when your life mission is to help others and now others have to help you.  Thank goodness a failed suicide attempt kept him here to encourage and ...

S4E13 Laura Reed: "Struggle. There is No Testimony Without a Test. Awaken!"

May 20, 2020 12:30 - 48 minutes - 43.1 MB

Laura Reed was at her wit's end. She was sitting at the dining room table. A young mother. A father not around. A mouth to feed. Then she had and "awakening." Here what happened next on this episode of Life's New Normal Podcast. Laura relocated from Johannesburg to North Carolina while she was still a child, but her family carried their culture and traditions (as well as their love for writing) with them wherever they went. At nine years old she saw her first poem published in print, and at ...

S4E12 Susan Frew "Fighting Back"

May 18, 2020 12:30 - 34 minutes - 31 MB

When you have fraud committed against you by a trusted employee, you learn how to stay afloat. In times like these adversity becomes the greatest teacher. Susan Frew has been through a lot. It is her resilience and fighting spirit which is a great attraction to anyone who meets her. Since I have known her, she has been through a tremendous fraud committed against her company. She has endured a surgery that might have ended her ability to speak. And, she has managed to purchase another compan...

S4E11 Corinne Hancock "Thriving in Chaos"

May 15, 2020 12:30 - 30 minutes - 26.9 MB

Corinne Hancock is a woman who is not comfortable unless she is leading people through the most chaotic times in life. Hear her journey from high school missions to causing an inspirational impact around the world.  Do not let her small frame and blond hair fool you. She is a fierce warrior who gets it.  "People have great intentions to help people. But you had better ask how to help before going to an environment with what you believe are the answers," says Corinne. I caught up with her (...

S4E10 Michael Baroni "An Attorney's Heart"

May 13, 2020 12:30 - 37 minutes - 33.4 MB

Michael Baroni, the General Counsel for Palace Entertainment, is just a nice guy...for an attorney. Don't get me wrong he is a bear in the courtroom, but his litigation is usually done with a smile. I walked into Michael's office and saw a myriad of sports paraphernalia. But what impressed me more was his charitable work. It ranged from Patriots and Paws to the Child Abuse Prevention Center and from the Women's Transitional Living Center to the Orangewood Foundation.  Still, he has a 26-yea...

S4E9 Whitney Reynolds: Keep Pressing. Never Give Up. Dreams Do Come True.

May 11, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MB

Whitney Reynolds is dedicated to provoking positive change through tough topics. She produces a program that is dedicated to being a safe space for delicate life stories. She found her mission first hand through her own difficult childhood. The Whitney Reynolds Show educates, motivates, and makes a difference, one topic at a time. What started as an online talk show, the program gained momentum quickly and moved to NBC within its first year. In 2012 the show made strategic changes, which incl...

S4E8 Terry Murphy CEO Who is Taking Care of People

May 08, 2020 12:30 - 27 minutes - 24.5 MB

Bayhealth is Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and in Milford. Bayhealth provides a wide range of medical services, including cardiovascular, cancer, orthopedics and rehabilitation, pediatrics, respiratory care, sleep care, surgical weight loss, and women’s services. At the helm of it all is CEO Terry Murphy.  I was invited to speak to his organization at the tail end of 2019. I was highly impressed with Terry's leadership style and that all his employees had not...

S4E7 Angela Madsen - "Row Row Row Your Boat or The Row of Life"

May 06, 2020 12:30 - 37 minutes - 33 MB

Angela Madsen, a former Marine, paraplegic, Paralympian, who is about to celebrate her 60th birthday, is rowing solo and unsupported from Marina Del Rey, Ca to the Hawaii Yacht Club in Honolulu, Hi. Why would she do this? Well, find out during my interview on life's new normal.  One thing is for sure, people have always doubted her, and she still proves them wrong.  I caught up with Angela just before she hit the high seas to learn what drives her, as well as discover what we can learn to h...

S4E6 Crystal Washington | Into the Future - Let's Keep Moving

May 04, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MB

Crystal Washington is a futurist, technology strategist, and author who will blow you mind with her quick wit and sensible answers to present-day issues. She works with organizations that want to leverage technology for increased profits and productivity.  Her down to earth, sensible style, and infectious humor, help people take complex topics and make them easier to understand. In this podcast, you will learn how Crystal "pivots" around issues. Who is entitled to have feelings?  How to us...

S4E6 Cyrstal Washington | Into the Future - Let's Keep Moving

May 04, 2020 12:30 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MB

Cyrstal Washington is a futurist, technology strategist, and author who will blow you mind with her quick wit and sensible answers to present-day issues. She works with organizations that want to leverage technology for increased profits and productivity.  Her down to earth, sensible style, and infectious humor, help people take complex topics and make them easier to understand. In this podcast, you will learn how Crystal "pivots" around issues. Who is entitled to have feelings?  How to us...

S4E5 Meridith Elliott Powell | "Accountability Counts"

May 01, 2020 12:30 - 33 minutes - 29.4 MB

Meridith Elliott Powell took the stage at the NSA Winter Conference and mesmerized the audience. Then she told everyone to select and accountability. Guess who I chose?  With no one in my immediate area, I quickly went to LinkedIn and saw that Meridith and I were 1st connections. So, without her permission, I made her mine.  Meridith was voted one of the Top 15 Business Growth Experts to Watch, by Currency Fair, sales and leadership experts. She is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, ...

S4E4: Alvin Law "I Drum with My Feet - What's Your Point?"

April 29, 2020 12:30 - 38 minutes - 34.5 MB

Like you, keynote speaker and bestselling author Alvin Law has heard a lot of cliches about thinking positively.  But are any of them true? Does thinking positively really guarantee success in life? Should we force ourselves to think positively, no matter what our situation? Will mantras and soundbites change how we view ourselves and the world? Or are we looking at it the wrong way? With over three decades of professional speaking and over five decades of experience living life without arms...

S4E3 Steve Browne - People Still Love Pizza!

April 27, 2020 12:30 - 39 minutes - 35.2 MB

Struggling or not, in your business to keep your employees and keep profits moving, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Steve Browne is one of those connector guys. He knows everyone and loves connecting ideas, ideals, and people. Every time I see him he is busy, and every time I see him, in his busyness, he always has a moment to talk with others. I spoke with him at the SHRM conference in Las Vegas and learned that he is a reluctant HR professional, which we will get into on t...

S4-E2: Dr. Ganielle and Otis Hooper: Mental Health - A Family Business

April 22, 2020 12:30 - 34 minutes - 30.8 MB

Hello inspirers. Another day of learning awakes us all. Otis and Ganielle Hooper are and American power couple. Both served in the military and both inspire others beyond what is possible. With their humility and down to earth demeanor, they do their part to enable people to believe in their God-given capabilities. They rely on their inner strength, grit and hard work to accomplish in weeks what most people can't do in a lifetime.  They share with us their remarkable journey through the ...

S4E2: Dr. Ganielle and Otis Hooper: Mental Health - A Family Business

April 22, 2020 12:30 - 34 minutes - 30.8 MB

Hello inspirers. Another day of learning awakes us all. Otis and Ganielle Hooper are and American power couple. Both served in the military and both inspire others beyond what is possible. With their humility and down to earth demeanor, they do their part to enable people to believe in their God-given capabilities. They rely on their inner strength, grit and hard work to accomplish in weeks what most people can't do in a lifetime.  They share with us their remarkable journey through the ...

S4 - Ep 1: Jason Harris - No Fail Trust - Build Your Atmosphere for Success

April 20, 2020 12:30 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MB

Jason O. Harris has skyrocketed on to the scene with lessons he learned as an Air Force Officer. It is not the fighter pilot mentality of being in the cockpit alone, knowing support is around you, but rather piloting a support aircraft where an intricate team must be engaged in a philosophy, approach, and methodology to create an environment and atmosphere of mutual trust, responsibility, and productivity for mission success. Jason calls this philosophy, "No Fail Trust." One delighted clien...

S4Ep 1: Jason Harris - No Fail Trust - Build Your Atmosphere for Success

April 20, 2020 12:30 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MB

Jason O. Harris has skyrocketed on to the scene with lessons he learned as an Air Force Officer. It is not the fighter pilot mentality of being in the cockpit alone, knowing support is around you, but rather piloting a support aircraft where an intricate team must be engaged in a philosophy, approach, and methodology to create an environment and atmosphere of mutual trust, responsibility, and productivity for mission success. Jason calls this philosophy, "No Fail Trust." One delighted clien...

S3 E14 "Look Ma, No hands!" The Inside World of Living Life Without Arms

May 25, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 37.7 MB

Our guests today! 1. Jessica Cox: You may have recently seen one of her videos from a news station celebrating her getting her pilots license. Jesica is a motivational speaker. And if you can't get motivated by someone who does not have any arms getting a pilots license you're probably not breathing. Which means you're probably not listening to the show because you're 6 feet under. 2. Leticia Wexstten. Leticia is an accomplished graphic designer. In 2019 on April 3rd she won $15,000 in a gr...

S3 EP 13 The Force | Charlynda Scales, Veteran, "I Don't Fit in Your Box!"

May 18, 2019 13:00 - 49 minutes - 44.5 MB

"I am not a young pretty girl who needs advice on what to do after college. I am a Clemson grad and have a masters degree. I am a military veteran with over 12 years of service. I own two companies. I am an only child and caretaker of my parents. I have been through a lot. Not 23 years or 25 years....but 37. I am constantly humbled that I don't look like all the things I have been through." These words were written by Charlynda Scales, a dynamic motivational speaker, brand ambassador, Air For...

S3 E12 Managing Predictability with Athletic Trainer Phenom Darryl Conway

May 11, 2019 13:00 - 45 minutes - 40.6 MB

Darryl Conway says he is lucky. But when you send out 30 letters to 30 NFL teams and happen to get a break, that is not luck. That is dogged determination. His insights into taking advantage of an opportunity is a resounding lesson for us all. Mr. Conway is the Senior Associate AD and Chief Health & Welfare Officer at the University of Michigan. His advice to young students is to ask questions, then ask questions from the answers, and ask more questions. This is one way Darryl Conway distin...

S3 EP 11 Move on the Cha Cha's | Conversation with Off-Broadway's Diane Ripstein

May 04, 2019 13:00 - 42 minutes - 38.3 MB

Diane Ripstein is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and communications consultant, who has an affinity for the arts. Combining insights and stories from 20+ years of corporate sales, along with humorous theatrical flair from performing Off-Broadway, Diane delivers. Her upbeat keynotes will grab your attention, tickle your funny bone, and have you nodding in agreement. Be inspired to communicate like a pro, sound smart, bring out your personality in a big way, and own your success! I had th...

S3 E10 Just Plain Scrappy. The Unlikely Olympian, Kim Conley

April 27, 2019 13:00 - 34 minutes - 30.6 MB

Kim Conley is just plain scrappy. While every runner has a unique story, Kim's journey to the world of professional running does not resemble the path of many of her fellow competitors. Growing up in Santa Rosa, California Kim's track career began in 1998 when she joined the Santa Rosa Express Track Club. She went on to compete at UC Davis, but despite steady improvement over her years as an Aggie, she graduated in 2009 with only one national-level collegiate appearance to her name. Determine...

S3 E9 Walk Like and Egyptian. New Discoveries, New Perspective with Ashlei Reign

April 20, 2019 13:00 - 51 minutes - 46.3 MB

Ashlei Reign, aka, "The Perspective Advocate, travels the world. But her most recent stop stopped her dead in her tracks and she confronted her own heritage. What was lost and what is gained. Though she came back with more questions than answers she continues to uplift, educate and enlighten her tribe to higher heights and deeper depths. In this episode we talk about the amazing trip she took with her father to Egypt and the new knowledge she returned home with. Ashlei is a former Emergency...

S3 E8 Contextual Intelligence with Dr. Matthew Kutz

April 13, 2019 13:00 - 40 minutes - 36.2 MB

What is most the poisonous thought you have ever had? Strange question, huh? Have you ever thought about that? You should, because, your thoughts matter. I am not talking about negative self-talk. I am talking about the kind of thinking that is so nuanced and so sinister that we are not even aware it is there or what it is doing to us. I am convinced that the refusal to honor someone else’s success or accomplishments is a poison that subtly, yet very conspicuously thwarts everything we try to...

S3 E7 Discover The Outward Mindset with The Arbinger Institute's James Ferrell

April 06, 2019 13:00 - 28 minutes - 24.8 MB

The Arbinger Institute provides training, consulting, coaching, and implementation tools that move individuals, teams, and organizations from the default self-focus they call an inward mindset to the results focus of an outward mindset. My guest Jim Ferrell is one of the managing founders of the organization that is rapidly growing around the world.  The Arbinger Institute was founded in 1979 by Dr. C. Terry Warner, the scholar who solved the central problem at the heart of the human scienc...

S3 EP 6 Rediscovering Self - With Guest Chantal Aston

March 30, 2019 13:00 - 35 minutes - 31.5 MB

What do you do if the very thing you were called to do in life were taken away? Today, I chat with guest Chantal Aston on how she was able to create her new normal after her life took a different direction. Her husband was killed in a tragic accident leaving her to live life as a single mom with a 5-year-old daughter. But despite it all, she survived and later thrived. Today, she appreciates life and challenges us to do the same. Chantal Aston began wowing audiences in the early 1990’s w...

S3 E5: Hurdling Adversity - Create Life's New Normal with John Register

March 23, 2019 13:00 - 46 minutes - 41.2 MB

How does one bounce back from being an Olympic track and field hopeful and Army Officer Candidate one day and becoming an amputee the next? John Register knows the answer to that question all too well because, well, this is John's story. "It is all about employing one's resilience," Register says. Despite John's devastating setback, he hurdled his adversity and succeeded over it. Within 23 months he competed in the 1996 Paralympic Games n Atlanta, GA (games for athletes with physical disab...

S3 E4: Focus Your Drive to Fly! With Olympic Champion Brittney Reese

March 16, 2019 13:00 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MB

In a single event, Brittney Reese is the most dominant female athlete ever. Hands down one of the most superior track and field athletes every to grace the national and international stage. Now, eight world titles and two Olympic medals to her name, Brittney strives for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Yet, she is not a hoarder of success. She is a philanthropist. She is a mentor. She is a mom. Brittney was gracious to sit down with me for a few minutes before her training session at the Elite Ath...

S3E3 | Right Now is Where You are Supposed to Be - with Actress Tasia Grant

March 09, 2019 14:00 - 42 minutes - 37.8 MB

Tasia Grant has overcome a lot of trauma in her life. Nothing more significant than an accident which allowed her to appreciate her life that much more.  Tasia is an American actress and bona fide scene stealer. Some of her television accolades are, Saints and Sinners, House of Cards, The Vampire Diaries, and The Have and Have Nots. Her film credits are equally impressive as she has played in the Single Moms Club, Meet the Browns, and Definitely Divorcing. Many times, we as the fan public, ...

S3 E2: Elevating Life, Sitting Tall. Life with Paralympian Chris Waddell

March 02, 2019 14:00 - 22 minutes - 19.4 MB

What do you do in that dark moment after an injury, or when you feel a sense of loss? Do you hate the world, or do you get back up and back into life? For my guest Chris Waddell, who was injured in a skiing accident in 1988 at the age of 20, he had a monumental moment lying there, realizing he no longer needed to ever feel intimidated by anybody if he could come back from “this.” He felt like he had a second chance, and was determined to get back into his regular life A.S.A.P so his injury wo...

S3:Ep1 | Amaze Every Customer Every Time with Special Guest Shep Hyken

February 23, 2019 14:00 - 23 minutes - 20.5 MB

Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert and the Chief Amazement Officer of Shepard Presentations.  He is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and has been inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement in the speaking profession. I caught up with Mr. Hyken at the Breckenridge Ski Resort and asked him about trends in the industry, how he started, and what is the new normal in his business. Mr. Hyken's answers are we...

Ep. 123 Running towards danger or destiny with Photojournalist - Monica Morgan

August 18, 2018 13:08 - 43 minutes - 38.6 MB

Known for her distinct style of world-class images of celebrities, heads of state, pop icons, and historic events, photojournalist Monica Morgan is more than “a photographer.” She sees what others don’t; she captures what others can’t. Whether she’s freezing history or making it, Monica Morgan lives life through the lens. Her lens. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Morgan earned her communications degree from Wayne State University, where she had a full academic scholarship. During her...

Ep. 123 | Leadership Master Building with Entrepreneur Ann McNeill

August 11, 2018 13:00 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MB

Ann McNeill is a multimillion-dollar construction business owner and nationally recognized professional speaker, Ann is able to connect with business audiences as few others can. She impacts the lives of countless people through the use of her GOAL-SETTING, GOAL-ACHIEVING system Employing the success system in her own life led to Ann’s HUGE success in the male-dominated construction industry, along with her many other endeavors. Now Ann will share her life-changing system with you. Ann will...

Ep. 122 The Long Jump that Changed History! A Conversation with Bob Beamon

August 05, 2018 21:00 - 45 minutes - 40.3 MB

On October 18th, 1968, Robert (Bob) Beamon shattered the  world-long jump record in Mexico City. It remains as one of the most extraordinary sporting feats in Olympic history. He broke the existing record by a margin of 55 cm and his world record stood for almost 23 years until it was broken in 1991 by Mike Powell. Beamon's Olympic record stands to this day. Beamonesque: Beamon’s first leap at the 1968 Mexico City Games inspired the new word which means an athletic feat so superior to what h...

Ep. 121 Brad Jay XGames Announcer - How to Stay Excellent

July 21, 2018 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

Brad Jay is an event and TV host for some of the world's largest action sports and sporting events including X Games, the Olympic Games, ABC's World of X Games, Nitro Circus Live, U.S. Open Snowboarding Championships, and the ESPY's Red Carpet. He has worked with some of the biggest brands in entertainment including a stint as the on-court announcer for the NBA's Los Angeles Clippers. A native of California, Brad's flair for entertainment emerged with his start as a morning radio host at KJE...

Ep. 120 Andrew Kurka | From Wrestling to Mono Skiing | He's Still the Best

July 14, 2018 13:00 - 41 minutes - 37.1 MB

Growing up, Andrew Kurka wanted to be an Olympic wrestler. But an ATV accident he had when he was 13 years old derailed those plans somewhat. The accident, which happened in 2005, broke his back and left him paralyzed. A couple years later though, a physical therapist would introduce him to skiing. He soon connected with Challenge Alaska, a chapter of Disabled Sports USA near his home town, and realized he might be able to once again compete on behalf of Team USA. Hear is amazing journey as ...

Ep. 119 How Attention Deficit Disorder or ADD Elevates the Work Place

July 07, 2018 13:00 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB

Rebecca writes, speaks and teaches on those topics she has knowledge, empathy and experience. This includes two decades of experience working in leadership, strategy and execution, team building, consultative selling, transforming HR and training professionals to become business consultants. Rebecca has worked globally with clients from all industries, best selling authors and top thought leaders such as the late Stephen R. Covey, Stephen MR Covey, Chris McChesney, Todd Davis, Jennifer Colo...

Ep. 118 From Pool to Podium | Overcoming Life's Challenges

June 30, 2018 13:00 - 42 minutes - 37.9 MB

Kaitlin Sandeno is an American former competition swimmer who is an Olympic gold medalist, world champion and former world record-holder. Sandeno was a member of the American team that set a new world record in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay at the 2004 Olympic Games. Her rise to success came relatively easy, but there was a moment, or rather moments that really challenged her to continue on. In this episode of Life's New Normal, I spoke with Kaitlin. Our conversation took place just after ...

Ep. 117 | USA Bobsled Silver Medalists Talk Leadership Lessons

June 23, 2018 13:00 - 58 minutes - 52.5 MB

Elana Myers-Taylor and Lauren Gibbs pushed and drove the United States Two-woman sled to the silver medal in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Today, we learn the challenges and the triumphs to winning silver. We explore building the competitive advantage; outworking the competition and the gravity of representing your nation on the global scale. Lauren, had a decorated career as a volleyball player at Brown University, where she was a captain and All-Ivy League performer. She was introduced to bo...

Ep. 116 Activate Your Brain with award winning author and speaker Scott Halford

June 16, 2018 13:00 - 46 minutes - 41.4 MB

Expert speaker Scott Halford, CSP, CPAE provides insights into the lessons from neuroscience that help us achieve results and excellence. He is an internationally recognized speaker, educator and authority on emotional intelligence and the use of neuroscience in business. Today you will learn how to better lead people to achieve results that drive your business strategies forward. Scott is the bestselling author of Be a Shortcut: The Secret Fast Track to Business Success and he writes monthl...

Ep. 115 Engage the Fans! Hear the Maestro for the Knicks and Voice of the Bucks.

June 09, 2018 13:00 - 42 minutes - 37.9 MB

John Magrino, the administrative dean at Dr. Phillips, had one of the most important roles at the historic first NCAA Playoff National Championship in Arlington, Texas. Magrino was the public address announcer for Ohio State’s 42-20 victory over Oregon. He also has been the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announcer for 17 years. Ray Castoldi has been the organist at Madison Square Garden since 1989. During the summer, when the New York Rangers and New York Knicks are spending their offseasons, Castoldi...