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LifeExcellence with Brian Bartes

65 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratings

Join success coach and bestselling author Brian Bartes as he interviews athletes, entrepreneurs, authors, entertainers and others who have achieved excellence in their chosen fields, so you can learn their tools, techniques, and strategies for improving performance and achieving greater success.

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Episodes

EP012 - Iron Cowboy: Endurance Triathlete James Lawrence

November 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MB

James Lawrence, the ultra-endurance triathlete also known as the Iron Cowboy, redefined the limits of human potential by completing 101 full-distance triathlons in 101 days! James shares how he pushed his body and mind to its absolute limit, and the lessons we can learn from his amazing accomplishments.

EP011 - Born to Dance: Radio City Rockette Sophie Silnicki

November 02, 2021 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MB

Sophie Silnicki has danced in productions of The Nutcracker, Romeo & Juliet, Giselle, Don Quixote, and Swan Lake… and she is currently a Radio City Rockette! Join us as Sophie shares what it’s like to be part of this iconic New York City tradition – the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall!

EP010 - Power Entertaining: Master Sommelier Eddie Osterland

October 19, 2021 04:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

Eddie Osterland, America's first Master Sommelier, is an internationally acclaimed expert in the culinary arena of food and wine. Eddie reveals his power entertaining secrets that will help you make an unforgettable impression at your next dinner or business event.

EP009 - Fish Tales: Professional Angler Greg Bohannan

October 05, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

Greg Bohannan’s dream from the age of 10 was to be a full-time professional fisherman. Greg shares how he worked hard to make his dream come true, what life is like on the pro fishing circuit, and why Pringles is his favorite potato chip!

EP008 - Prodigy to Professor: Violinist Fabiola Kim

September 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Hailed by the New York Times as “a brilliant soloist,” who “played with extraordinary precision and luminosity,” violinist Fabiola Kim discusses her amazing career, which began when she made her concerto debut with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra at the age of just seven!

EP007 - Intentional Living: Business Strategist & Entrepreneur John Anderson

September 14, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MB

A lifelong business strategist and entrepreneur, John Anderson understands the structures and insights needed to achieve success. John is very passionate about living the second half of life better than the first half, and shares how you can live more intentionally, too.

EP006 - Lessons from Everest: Entrepreneur & Adventurer Aditya Gupta

August 31, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Entrepreneur and adventurer Aditya Gupta lives life to the fullest, and is passionate about setting and achieving huge, audacious goals. Aditya discusses his businesses, his summit of Mt. Everest in 2019, and how Everest is just a metaphor for ANY challenging goals one aims to achieve.

EP005 - Fueling for Life: Firefighter & Registered Dietician Maureen Stoecklein

August 17, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MB

As an accomplished athlete and Registered Dietician, Maureen Stoecklein understands the importance of solid nutrition for optimal performance. Maureen discusses her career as a firefighter, her mission as a dietician, and how you can incorporate the same nutrition strategies as professional and elite athletes.

EP004 - Network Like a Pro: Power Connector Derek Dickow

August 03, 2021 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MB

Derek Dickow connects people with opportunity. He’s a world-class networker known for facilitating high-potential introductions. Derek is also a highly sought-after professional keynote speaker. His formula for cultivating connections is the secret to his success, and led to the creation of his “5 Pillars of Purpose-Driven Networking.”

Episode 3- Iron Mike: Cycling Accident & Cancer Survivor Mike Orris

June 09, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

In 2009, Mike Orris and six friends were training for the Ironman Triathlon, which was to take place in August of that year in Louisville, Kentucky. But during the Memorial Day weekend in 2009, their lives would take a horrific turn – one that nearly derailed all their dreams.

EP003 - Iron Mike: Cycling Accident & Cancer Survivor Michael Orris

June 09, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

In 2009, Mike Orris and six friends were training for the Ironman Triathlon, which was to take place in August of that year in Louisville, Kentucky. But during the Memorial Day weekend in 2009, their lives would take a horrific turn – one that nearly derailed all their dreams.

EP002 - Success In And Out of the Pool: Olympian Peter Vanderkaay

June 01, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Peter Vanderkaay is a four-time Olympic Medalist, representing the United States in three consecutive Olympics. He discusses the sacrifices needed to compete at that level, what it’s like to be at the Olympics, and the support required to achieve success – in swimming, and in life.

Episode 2- A Chat with Gold Medalist, Peter Vanderkaay

June 01, 2021 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MB

Brian talks with US Olympic swimmer gold medal winner Peter Vanderkaay about his early life, his olympic journey, and what it took to get there.

Episode 1- The Roads All Taken with Brian Kruger

May 18, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Brian Bartes launches his podcast with guest Brian Kruger. Kruger talks about how shifting careers and approaches in life has granted him a wide variety of opportunities, challenges, and reward.

EP001 - Making Movies: Filmmaker Brian Kruger

May 18, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

A former comedian and software entrepreneur, Brian Kruger discusses making movies as a 12-year-old, and how his childhood hobby evolved into making historical documentaries… and garnering two Emmy nominations.