Success is a Choice
762 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 90 ratingsHost Jamy Bechler is a speaker, leadership consultant, and author of 7 books. The former college basketball coach and high school athletic director helps high-level individuals, organizations, and teams maximize their potential in the areas of leadership, culture, and teamwork.
The "Success is a Choice" podcasting network provides inspiring insights to help you grow your team, strengthen your culture, improve yourself, or add value to those around you. It features a variety of episodes (The Coachable Coach, Leaders Growing Leaders, 2-Minute Drill, Weekend Wisdom, Motivational Minute, Leadership Now) as well as conversations with guests ranging from professional sports coaches to actors to business executives to reality TV stars.
To listen to all of the past daily episodes, please visit JamyBechler.com/Podcast
Some of the more popular guest episodes have included Michele Tafoya, Riley Gaines, the Babylon Bee's editor-in-chief Kyle Mann, Phil Hellmuth, Clark Kellogg, Rachel Cruze, and Shark Tank's Kevin Harrington.
Subscribe and listen in as the best of the best share their stories to help inspire you as you choose to maximize your potential.
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Episodes
The Coachable Coach | Jackie Carson (Furman WBB)
August 04, 2021 12:13 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBToday's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Jackie Carson, head women's basketball coach at Furman University. "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. They believe that a strong culture doesn’t just happen by accident. Good coaches may...
2-Minute Drill: Your Commute
August 03, 2021 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about how you can handle your commute to and from work. The 2-Minute Drill is a short segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today by...
Episode 174: Jeff Hoffman, Priceline.com
August 02, 2021 18:07 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBJeff Hoffman is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy Award winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com, Booking.com, uBid.com and more. Jeff is the CEO of Driving Force Enterprises, a strategic consulting firm that teaches exponential growth to busine...
2-Minute Drill: Looney Tunes
July 27, 2021 16:12 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about a myth surrounding the Roadrunner and Coyote from the Looney Tunes and how we have a tendency to jump to conclusions in our daily lives. The 2-Minute Drill is a short segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have grea...
Leaders Growing Leaders: Kelly Wells (University of Pikeville AD)
July 21, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBToday's guest on the "Leaders Developing Leaders" series is Kelly Wells, the Director of Athletics at the University of Pikeville. During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders on how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and building a stronger, healthier culture. - - - - Kelly Wells won more than 70% of his gam...
2-Minute Drill: Lighthouse Keeper
July 20, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.33 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about being a leader and how sometimes you'll have to make difficult decisions. He says that if you want to please everybody, then you might as well just go and sell ice cream! The 2-Minute Drill is a short segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPl...
Episode 173: National Association of Collegiate Esports Executive Director Michael Brooks
July 19, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBMichael Brooks is the Executive Director of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE). NACE is a nonprofit membership association organized by and on behalf of member institutions and the largest varsity organization in North America. NACE’s members are developing the structure and tools needed to advance collegiate esports in the varsity space. Areas of collaboration include: Eligibility, Path to Graduation, Competition & Scholarships, IP Rights, and Program Implementation. N...
LEADERSHIP NOW: DeAnna Price
July 15, 2021 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.32 MBIn today's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, Jamy Bechler praises U.S. hammer thrower DeAnna Price and her accomplishment of setting an American record and winning the U.S. Olympic Trials. The LEADERSHIP NOW episodes examine a current topic in the world of sports and leadership in less than five minutes. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stro...
The Coachable Coach | Barry Davis (Rider baseball)
July 14, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBToday's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Dr. Barry Davis, head baseball coach at Rider University, the 2021 MAAC Champions and NCAA Tournament team. "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. They believe that a strong culture doesn’t j...
2-Minute Drill: Heavy Lifting
July 13, 2021 11:30 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about being a servant leader and how we can all help with the heavy lifting. He shares an interesting story from the American Revolutionary War to hammer this point home. The 2-Minute Drill is a short segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook...
2003 British Open Champion Ben Curtis (popular episode replay)
July 12, 2021 15:44 - 43 minutes - 30 MBThank you for listening to the Success is a Choice podcast network. This week is the Open Championship at Royal St. George’s Golf Club in England. It is the last major of the PGA season. It also marks the 18th anniversary of Ben Curtis winning the Open Championship at this same course. The open championship rotates courses each year and Royal St. George’s has only hosted the Open Championship one time since that Curtis win back in 2003. When Ben Curtis hoisted the claret jug, it was the fir...
LEADERSHIP NOW: Sha'Carri Richardson banned
July 08, 2021 17:36 - 4 minutes - 2.75 MBIn today's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, Jamy Bechler shares his two takeaways on the U.S. 100m dash champion (Sha'Carri Richardson) getting disqualified and banned from the upcoming Olympics for using marijuana. The LEADERSHIP NOW episodes examine a current topic in the world of sports and leadership in less than five minutes. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a perso...
The Coachable Coach | Missy Bilderback (Jones College)
July 07, 2021 15:56 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBToday's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Missy Bilderback, the highly successful women's basketball coach at Jones College in Mississippi. "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as well. They believe that a strong culture doesn’t just happen...
2-Minute Drill: Humility
July 06, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.38 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about being humble and how our arrogance can oftentimes get in the way of our (and other people's) success. The 2-Minute Drill is a short segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a pe...
Episode 171: Leadership That Rocks with Jim Knight
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 26.8 MBJim Knight is a keynote speaker, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Jim Knight teaches organizations of all sizes how to attain their own "rock star" status. Although his illustrious career started at Gatorland Zoo (he has the scars to prove it), Jim cut his teeth in the hospitality industry and eventually led Global Training for Hard Rock International for two decades. His customized programs show how to amp up organizational culture, deliver world-class differentiated service, and bu...
Jamy Bechler appears on the PGA Tour's "On The Mark" Podcast
July 01, 2021 19:06 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThe PGA Tour's "On the Mark" podcast is one of Jamy Bechler's favorites to listen to and so he was excited to appear as a guest and talk with host Mark Immelman. EPISODE DESCRIPTION Jamy Bechler is a former College Basketball Coach and Professor turned Professional Speaker, Leadership Trainer and Executive Business Coach. He is "John Maxwell Team" certified and travels the USA to motivate and coach people and organizations on how to build a championship culture. Jamy joins the show t...
2-Minute Drill: Joe Delaney
June 30, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about former Kansas City Chief Joe Delaney and the ultimate sacrifice he made. The 2-Minute Drill is a short segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a st...
Episode 171: Dr. Richard A. Johnson, Texas Public Policy Foundation
June 29, 2021 11:55 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBRichard A. Johnson, Ed.D., is the director of the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Booker T. Washington Initiative which examines the effects of public policy on African-American communities. Click here to read Dr. Johnson's complete bio. In today’s episode, we discuss: Educating today's youth The importance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Thoughts on race Beating Hall of Famer David Robinson in a basketball game ... and much more!!! Resources, Books, and Links Website: TexasPo...
2 Minute Drill: Daily Commute
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about the opportunities we have each day during our daily commute. The 2-Minute Drill is a short segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger cultu...
Happy Birthday, You're FIRED | The Leadership Playbook live
June 25, 2021 16:30 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBOn this week's episode of The Leadership Playbook Live Show, John Brubaker (a high-level business coach and the author of "Stadium Status") fills in for Tristen Foote as Jamy Bechler's co-host. Coach Bru and Jamy discuss ... How we can be successful during rough times (like a pandemic) Getting fired on his birthday Writing a book with no words The meaning of "Stadium Status" and why we should be striving to be stadium status in our lives Mental health and why he started the compan...
2 Minute Drill: Pearls of Wisdom
June 23, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about the phrase "pearl of wisdom" and how pearls get made. The 2-Minute Drill is a short segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates and everyone can be a person of influence. Build a stronger culture today ...
Detroit Pistons add a new logo to their jersey | The Leadership Playbook
June 18, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThe Leadership Playbook is a live weekly show in which co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Tristen Foote provide insights on leadership, life, teamwork, culture, and success. They also interview a guest each week and Jamy answers mailbag questions. You can also watch this episode on Facebook, YouTube, or Linkedin. 1:45 - Jamy and Tristen start off the show talking the new "2-Minute Drill" segments that Jamy is releasing weekly on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network. Last week's episode was abo...
2-Minute Drill: Harriet Tubman
June 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBIn today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler tells us how we all can live a life of significance and be a person of influence. He reinforces this concept by sharing the story of Harriet Tubman. The 2-Minute Drill is a short segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - - The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great t...
Episode 170: Jake Kelfer, Professional Basketball Combine
June 15, 2021 13:54 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBJake Kelfer is the 2x bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and Elevate Your Network, as well as a motivational speaker and the founder of Professional Basketball Combine. His first book Elevate Beyond, released in 2016, originally began as a series of blog posts for his friends and is a real-world guide to standing out in the job market and discovering your passion. Elevate Your Network, his follow-up book which was released in 2018, is all about how to build extraordinary relationships in ...
Singing Kumbaya, winning games, and athletes transferring | The Leadership Playbook live
June 11, 2021 12:30 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThe Leadership Playbook is a live weekly show in which co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Tristen Foote provide insights on leadership, life, teamwork, culture, and success. They also interview a guest each week and Jamy answers mailbag questions. You can also watch this episode on Facebook, YouTube, or Linkedin. 1:45 - Jamy and Tristen start off the show talking about a recent speech Jamy gave to some graduating senior scholarship winners and that spun off into a discussion about perspective and...
Episode 169: America's Happiness Coach, Laura DiBenedetto
June 08, 2021 13:01 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBLaura DiBenedetto is a TEDx Speaker, #1 best-selling author of The Six Habits: Practical Tools for Bringing Your Dreams to Life, and a life mastery coach. Laura teaches others how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love. As founder and CEO of Vision Advertising, a company that she built aged 19, she has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs build and grow profitable enterprises entirely on their terms. Click here to read more about Laura DiBenedetto. In today’s episode...
Jamy talks teammate accountability | Hoop Heads Podcast
June 03, 2021 21:30 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBThanks for joining us today on the Success is a Choice podcast network. When my most recent book “The Bus Trip” came out, I was asked by Mike Klinzing, the host of the Hoop Heads podcast to come on his show. Mike Klinzing is a former Kent State basketball player who played there a few years before I arrived as a Graduate Assistant back in the 1990s. If you are a basketball coach, this is a great podcast to subscribe to if you aren’t already subscribed to it. They have big-time guests. I was ...
Dan Hughes, WNBA Championship Coach (replay)
May 31, 2021 15:17 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBDan Hughes retired yesterday from the Seattle Storm. He has had a great career coaching and is now going to focus on the USA Women's Basketball Team. This was one of my favorite episodes when it first aired and so I wanted to release it again with the news of his retirement. Click here for the ESPN article about his retirement. ORIGINAL SHOW NOTES: Dan Hughes is the head coach of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm. In just his first year with the Storm, he helped lead them to the 2018 WNBA Ch...
Tim Tebow is back in the NFL & Jamy gives us 3 ways EVERYONE can be a verbal leader
May 28, 2021 13:19 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBThe Leadership Playbook is a weekly show in which co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Tristen Foote provide insights on leadership, life, teamwork, culture, and success. They also interview a guest each week and Jamy answers mailbag questions. You can also watch this episode on Facebook, YouTube, or Linkedin. 1:10 - Jamy and Tristen start off the show chatting about Tim Tebow’s return to the NFL and whether that is a good thing. Jamy then shares his thoughts on being a verbal leader and the 3 ways...
Jamy talks with former Michigan State basketball legend Mateen Cleaves on the "Power Forward" podcast
May 26, 2021 15:17 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBToday's episode is a fun conversation that Jamy had recently with Mateen Cleaves and Justin White on the "Power Forward" podcast. Mateen Cleaves is a legend when it comes to college basketball. He is Michigan State’s only three-time All-American and was the Big Ten’s player of the year twice. He led the Spartans to the 2000 NCAA championship before playing six seasons in the NBA. Mateen’s co-host is Justin White, who is a 7-time Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, host, and reporter. ...
Tom Brady goes from 9th grade bench warmer to the GOAT and Jamy talks about how Drake had a part in making him nervous for the only time in his speaking career
May 23, 2021 18:11 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThe Leadership Playbook is a weekly show in which co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Tristen Foote provide insights on leadership, life, teamwork, culture, and success. They also interview a guest and Jamy answers mailbag questions. You can also watch this episode on Facebook, YouTube, or Linkedin. 1:55 - Jamy and Tristen start off the show talking about Tom Brady overcoming numerous obstacles and surprising everyone by becoming the Greatest of All-Time. 9:40 - Justin White is a brand journalis...
Episode 168 - Jennifer Rothman, National Alliance on Mental Illness
May 20, 2021 14:37 - 24 minutes - 17 MBJennifer Rothman is the Senior Manager for Youth and Young Adult Information, Support, and Education for NAMI. The National Alliance on Mental Illness is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Click here for Jennifer's bio page on the NAMI website In today’s episode, we discuss: What are some of the misconceptions of mental illness Signs and symptoms of mental illness Ho...
World premiere of "The Leadership Playbook" live weekly show
May 14, 2021 14:16 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBThis is the first episode of "The Leadership Playbook" weekly live show where co-hosts Jamy Bechler and Tristen Foote share insights on leadership, life, teamwork, culture, and success. They also interview a guest and Jamy answers mailbag questions. You can also watch this episode on Facebook, YouTube, or Linkedin. 1:30 - The hosts talk about the way we see life. Jamy shares about doing a leadership weekend retreat for a Division I basketball in Destin, Florida. Find out what a DI team, ...
Episode 167 - Hugh Freeze, Liberty University Football Coach
May 11, 2021 13:28 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBHugh Freeze is the head football coach at Liberty University. He has won an astounding 18 games in his first two years at Liberty. Prior to his time at Liberty University, he was the head coach at Ole Miss in the SEC. During his time at Ole Miss, they were the only team to beat Alabama in the regular season in both 2014 and 2015. His teams finished with a winning record in four of his five years. He is one of the only college coaches in history to win at least 10 games at four different col...
Episode 166: Former CIA Officer Marc Polymeropoulos
May 05, 2021 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBMarc Polymeropoulos served 26 years in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) before retiring in June 2019. His positions included field and headquarters operational assignments covering the Middle East, Europe, Eurasia, and CounterTerrorism. He is the recipient of the Distinguished Intelligence Medal, the Intelligence Commendation Medal, and the Intelligence Medal of Merit. Marc is also the author of Clarity in Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the CIA. In today’s episode, we discuss: What...
Episode 165: Everyday Leaders with Melahni Ake
April 26, 2021 20:19 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBMelahni Ake shares her own influences that have shaped the way she leads today and how she has come to create the Everyday Leaders Platform. Throughout her life and career, Melahni has been striving to show up and add value to others, and she lives out her purpose by supporting leaders to grow and develop. Her Podcast Everyday Leaders 50 in 50 was set up to showcase those people who are making a difference through their leadership. Click here to see Melahni and her company's "about" page....
Episode 164: Turn Setbacks into Rocket Fuel with Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco
April 19, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBMike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco is the CEO of People Building, Inc., and the powerhouse behind the “What Are You Made Of?” movement. He is a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, visionary and thought leader. He is also the author of "Rocket Fuel: Convert Setbacks, Become Unstoppable." He has been featured by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 and is on a mission to build people. He is driven to Inspire others and he measures his success on how he is able...
Episode 163 - Bret Burchard, former NBA G-League Head Coach
March 18, 2021 21:05 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBBret Burchard is the co-founder of the mindset development company ChampionShift and co-author of “Catching Confetti: Developing the Mindset of a Champion.” He helps athletes and coaches tap into mental states to improve their confidence and resilience. He coached in the NBA for 10 seasons, all with the Phoenix Suns, most recently as the head coach of their minor league affiliate. Click here for Bret's Wikipedia page. In today’s episode, we discuss: Ignoring Justin Timberlake Why som...
Episode 162: Paige Tonz, Athlete Mindset Mentor
March 03, 2021 12:30 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBPaige Tonz is a mindset mentor for female athletes. She is a former star catcher for Northwestern University in the Big 10. She talks about the entrepreneur side of starting a business from scratch and designing a career built on impacting others while fulfilling a larger purpose. Paige's website is https://www.paigetonz.com This episode is made possible by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com. Great teams have great teammates. Build a stronger culture today by helping athletes become better teammate...
Jason Romano, Sports Spectrum Host (replay)
January 26, 2021 14:43 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBThis is a replay of one of our more popular shows. It might be worth listening to again since there were some good stories and great insights. If you haven’t heard it before, you’re in for a treat. Since this episode aired, Jason Romano has released a second book entitled "The Uniform of Leadership: Lessons on True Success from My ESPN Life". SHOW NOTES: Jason Romano is the host and producer of the Sports Spectrum podcast where he interviews athletes, coaches, and other personalities...
Episode 161: Rachel Cruze, #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author & Ramsey Personality
January 06, 2021 14:33 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBRachel Cruze is a two-time #1 national best-selling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show. Since 2010, Rachel has served at Ramsey Solutions, where she teaches people to avoid debt, save money, budget and how to win with money at any stage in life. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she co-wrote with her father, Dave Ramsey. Her latest book is Know Yourself, Know Your Money: Discover WHY You Ha...
Episode 160: Michael Kelly, VP of Athletics at South Florida
December 07, 2020 15:24 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBMichael Kelly is Vice President of Athletics at the University of South Florida. Prior to taking the reins of the Bulls athletic department, he was the Chief Operating Officer for the College Football Playoffs. Click here for Michael's complete bio. In today’s episode, we discuss: College football playoffs and the BCS The growth of USF and Tampa Hiring head coaches Communicating and leading during a crisis Things to do and places to eat in Tampa ... and so much more!!! Re...
Episode 159: Gary Sheffield, Jr from Outkick.com
November 30, 2020 16:09 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBGary Sheffield, Jr. is a writer at Outkick.com. He is a former college baseball player and the son of the legendary Gary Sheffield, Sr. who hit more than 500 homeruns during his career. In this episode, we discuss: Picking out Jordan shoes with Derek Jeter Having a famous dad Getting a trash can thrown at him by Randy Johnson His uncle Dwight "Doc" Gooden What he's learned about fame Seeing other people's perspectives The Southwest Airlines culture ... And so much more!!! ...
Episode 158: Kay Salerno & Shila Morris, Entrepreneurial Sisters
November 17, 2020 17:13 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBKay & Shi (Kay Salerno & Shila Morris) are dynamic and entertaining entrepreneurs with fascinating stories. When Kay and Shila were 10 and 17, their parents quit their careers and “bet it all” to buy a tiny breakfast restaurant in a California ski town. These sisters instantly gained a front row seat to the drama of American entrepreneurship, all while bussing tables and working the new family business on the daily. As they became adults, they joined the ownership and helped grow the busine...
Episode 157: Chrissi Rawak, University of Delaware AD
November 04, 2020 15:32 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBChrissi Rawak is Director of Athletics at the University of Delaware. Prior to her arrival at Delaware, she spent more than a decade at the University of Michigan where she served as the Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director. She was also a varsity swimmer at Michigan. Click here for Chrissi's complete bio. In today’s episode, we discuss: Working with the former Ford C.E.O. Transitioning to Athletic Director The student-athlete experience Raising money for athletics Delawar...
Episode 156: Jason Whitlock, Outkick.com
October 26, 2020 07:30 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBJason Whitlock is a longtime TV personality on both Fox and ESPN. He is now a partner with Outkick.com. The former Ball State University football player has been a fearless journalist throughout his career in sports media. He has written for such papers as the Kansas City Star and the Ann Arbor News, where he covered the University of Michigan. Click here for Jason's bio on Outkick.com In today’s episode, we discuss: The state of sports media Athletes using their platforms Joining ...
Episode 155: TOPGUN with Andy "Grand" Mariner
October 01, 2020 15:40 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBCaptain Andy "Grand" Mariner is the Deputy Commander of the historic Carrier Air Wing 11. Previously, he was the Commanding Officer at TOPGUN. The United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program is the preeminent training school for naval aviators. Click here for Captain Mariner's complete bio. In today’s episode, we discuss: Leadership principles Mentality of fighter pilots A day in the life of a TOPGUN student and instructor What the movie (Top Gun) got right or wr...
Episode 154: No Quit Living with Christopher J. Wirth
September 02, 2020 15:31 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBChristopher J. Wirth is the host of the "No Quit Living" Podcast which has been rated as a top 50 Business Podcast on iTunes. Christopher is a sought after Keynote Speaker. Wirth began his coaching career as an AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Basketball Coach, Collegiate Basketball Coach, as well as High School Basketball Coach. He is also the author of "The Positivity Tribe". In today’s episode, we discuss: His top-50 Apple Business podcast Lessons learned from Andre Agassi's career Wh...
Episode 153: Intentional Performance with Brian Levenson
August 12, 2020 16:16 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBBrian Levenson is the founder of Strong Skills, which provides executive coaching and mental performance coaching, speaking and consulting to elite organizations, performers and leaders. He also has a weekly podcast, Intentional Performers, where he interviews a diverse group of elite high performers. His new book, Shift Your Mind, is scheduled to be released in October of 2020. Click here for Brian Levenson's complete bio In today’s episode, we discuss: Lessons learned from his Intenti...
Episode 152: John O'Sullivan Changing the Game Project
August 03, 2020 12:11 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBJohn O'Sullivan is the CEO and founder of the Changing the Game Project. He is the author of two #1 bestselling books, Changing the Game: The Parents Guide to Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids and Every Moment Matters: How the World’s Best Coaches Inspire Their Athletes and Build Championship Teams. He is also the host of the popular podcast "Changing the Game". Click here to read John's complete bio. In this episode, we discuss ... Deali...