Your Best Day Yet
186 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis is "Your Best Day Yet," a podcast built by Center for Victory to provide inspirational content for leaders and professionals. Center for Victory hopes to unlock, reinforce, and enrich relationships through personal and professional development with our short, easy-to-digest episodes. With guests in different sectors, make sure to come back often to get a fresh dose of "Your Best Day Yet!"
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A Map To Growth
August 29, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Pete Schramm, CEO and People Engagement Engineer for Lattitude. They discuss how you can successfully map out your personal growth, and how to surround yourself with leaders who will assist you with your career map. Takeaways: Hiring is expensive, but losing talent can be even more costly. A good boss should help you map out your personal growth on your career map. If you don’t have a plan or a career map, how are you ...
Cultivating Trust and Releasing Self-Judgment
August 22, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Alex Pursglove, Business and Transformation Coach. They discuss the importance of focusing on trust, intuition, and self-judgment so you can experience more joy and fulfillment in life. Takeaways: - Our intuition is connected to our desires, creativity, and the things that help us expand. It’s always guiding us toward our growth, expansion, and often out of our comfort zone. - Raise awareness for your thoughts and desires...
Promoting Health and Wellbeing
August 15, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Elyse Wagner, Co-Owner and Chief Wellbeing Officer at The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. They discuss how functional medicine can promote and benefit our health and wellbeing. Takeaways: - Autoimmune or chronic disease is not just about the nutritional aspect. We have to consider and create a space for the emotional, mental and social impact that these diseases have on us. - Coaches should take a “client-centered” ...
Survival of the Most Loving
August 08, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined once again by former hospice nurse, Marissa Host. They discuss why it’s important to understand what your survival mechanisms are and why connection to others is crucial to living a happy life. Takeaways: - We are not designed to be violent, but rather we’re designed to love and cooperate. - We have the ability to control the perceptions of our mind and therefore control ourselves and how we react. - We need to access and ch...
Healing Through Hockey
August 01, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Dave Jackel, President of the Pittsburgh Warriors. They discuss how our veterans are healing through hockey and how our community can provide support. Takeaways: - Find a safe space where you can find a release and purpose, whether that is your spouse, friend, or a fellow veteran. - Create a culture of healing for those hurting. - Promote brotherhood in your community. - The best reward you could ask for is to be apprecia...
Sibling Strength
July 25, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, discuss the importance of supporting and building a strong relationship with your siblings. They reminisce on Faith’s bond with her brother Josiah and how their unique friendship has stood the test of time. Takeaways: Your siblings should be your best friends. Children observe the way their parents interact with each other, and behave accordingly. The importance of showing up for your sibling and p...
Addressing Workplace Burnout
July 18, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Christie Cawley, Senior Partner and Executive Consultant at Center for Victory. They discuss the important of understanding and addressing workplace burnout. Takeaways: - Burnout isn’t just about being tired. It’s a cycle of a depletion of energy, where you have nothing left to give. - Burnout can result from unrealized expectations and illogical guilt if left unchecked. - Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean y...
Culture by Design
July 11, 2023 12:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy interviews Dr. Shree Mulay, CEO of The Kidney Experts. They discuss ways leaders can create a workplace culture that is engaging and beneficial for all. Key Takeaways: - Successful companies have an 85% employee engagement rate. Make it your goal to be one of the most engaging employers! - There is culture by default, or culture by design. Which one describes your culture? - Take the time you need to develop a clear vision for your fut...
Living Into Your Purpose
July 05, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by CEO of Birgo Realty, Andrew Reichert. They discuss ways leaders can benefit themselves and those around them. Takeaways: - Leaders should take sabbaticals in order to rejuvenate and to gain perspective. - Leaders should be focused and centered on others. - Sometimes loving people well means parting ways with them. - The qualities learned as a leader in the workplace can benefit your family environment. - Treat today as if...
Accountability and Leadership
June 27, 2023 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, discusses the importance of accountability. He also shares why we should seek support in having an accountability partner. Takeaways: - Establish clear goals and expectations of what you want to accomplish. - Take ownership of your actions and decisions. - Accept responsibility for the outcomes and results of your decisions. - Build trust and foster open communication. - Encourage collaboration and shared responsibility. - Provide fee...
Getting Into Your Genius
June 20, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, discuss the importance of shifting our perspective of our strengths and weaknesses.They also share how to change your mindset toward strengths and weaknesses, and to instead view these qualities as talents and non-talents. Takeaways: - Stay focused on your natural talents. - Focus on allowing others to be talented and intentionally help foster those talents in them. - View others’ strengths and weakne...
Onboarding Essentials
June 13, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by our Intern, Braden Majors. They share essential tools for a successful onboarding process that benefits everyone involved. Takeaways: - Create an onboarding folder for your employee to access for further development. - Make sure your values align the companies values. - Build trust in other peoples processes. The fact that it’s different from yours doesn’t mean it’s not as effective. - Complement your employees and leaders...
Lessons From a Real Life MacGyver
June 08, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn honor of National Best Friends Day, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by his guest and longtime friend, Don Okon. They discuss all things life, love and leadership. Takeaways: - When you’re loyal to your friends, they will be loyal in return. - Give to your friends without expecting anything in return. - A good leader has the ability to pivot when life changes. - Always put your family first. - Don’t be afraid of hard work. The easiest way is not always the best way. Quotes: - “...
Your Word Matters
June 06, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by another member of the Guy family, Josiah Guy. Josiah takes us through the steps of setting and reaching our goals—an inspiration for success! Takeaways: - Don’t be satisfied with just making it halfway to your goals. Reach the top and conquer them! - Keep your goals simple and they’ll be easier to achieve. - Create small, tangible goals for each day to help you reach your bigger goals. - Make sure that your inner circle mo...
The New 'Guy' On The Block
May 30, 2023 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by Toni Guy, the newest member of the Guy family. Toni shares what has helped her to embrace her in-laws as family, as well as how she keeps her marriage thriving. Takeaways: - If you commit to being open and honest in your marriage, your communication will improve. - Allow yourself to be authentic, because you will reveal your true self eventually. - Stick close to your family. - Try a weekly reset with your family. Check in...
Leadership Trends For 2023
May 23, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and Master Chair of Vistage Worldwide, Dick Singer, discuss leadership trends for 2023. They also share how leaders can contribute to their employees wellbeing and happiness. Takeaways: - It is critical that leaders have empathy and emotional intelligence to understand their employees. - Employees want to feel valued by their leaders. - Educate your employees by investing in them. - Employers need to be open and transparent so their em...
The Obstacle Is The Way
May 16, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by COO at Adventures in Training with a Purpose (ATP) and Co-founder of Aurelius, Sarah Kolb. They discuss how adventures make up a critical component of the mind, body and soul. Takeaways: - We all have obstacles (physical or emotional), and the only way to grow through those obstacles is to face them head on. - When someone has experienced a traumatic event, the pathways in the brain can become damaged or underutilized. TMS...
Purposeful Adventures
May 09, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and Executive Director at Adventures in Training with a Purpose (ATP), Caleb Kolb, discuss the benefits of having purposeful adventures. Takeaways: Treat the whole person: mind, body, and soul. There is healing in nature. Nature-based adventure will benefit your mental health. Everyone has a story; we just need to listen to benefit. Improve your quality of life by taking small steps. Quote: Get outside and embrace nature.
I'm Getting a Good Vibration
May 02, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and former hospice nurse, Marissa Host, discuss the difference between good and bad vibes, what that can mean for relationships, and how good vibes can lead to better health! Takeaways: - When you take the time to listen to people who have good vibes, you remain in a good frequency. - If you don’t understand the difference between good and bad vibes, you can’t be an effective leader in your company, workplace, and home. - Those in you...
In The Zone
April 25, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, shares how to identify an ideal job role for a person based on their behaviors, and how to know when you are “in the zone.” He also shows how to create an ideal work role and how to work toward that role. Takeaways: - To engage your team, assess the following: • Job Fit: What will you do, and will you do it well for long periods of time? • Manager: Get the right person in the right seat. • Team: It’s not that you have the ...
I'll Be Happy When...
April 18, 2023 22:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Darci Williams, Certified Executive Level Life and Leadership Coach, discuss the challenge of thinking “I’ll be happy when…” and how to pursue your goals with a healthy mindset. Takeaways: - Destination addiction occurs when we get hyperfocused on what’s on the horizon, losing sight of what is right in front of us. - Embrace all of the ups and downs along your journey of pursuing your goals. - Happiness is a choice! We get to deci...
It's The Environment, Stupid
April 11, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and former hospice nurse, Marissa Host, continue to discuss how our environment can possibly impact our cellular and gene expression.They also dive in to how a positive environment can ultimately lead to better health, performance and relationships. Takeaways: • An unhealthy and negative environment can reflect the person that you are on the inside. • Healthy, positive people often include aspects of nature in their home, have a positi...
Celebrating Our Heroes
April 04, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Corey Christman, Owner of Bravery Wines, discuss the importance of celebrating heroes.Corey also shares how the wine production industry provides him an opportunity to celebrate people who live a life of servitude. Takeaways: • There are heroes we see everyday that don’t get recognized. It’s not just our first responders or veterans, but also our mothers, fathers, teachers, and others. • If you create an environment that is collab...
Keep Believing
March 28, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, interviews Kyle Kunkle, Vice President of Laurel Holdings, a 3rd generation family business. Listen in as Kyle shares his leadership journey, and why emotional intelligence is crucial to our development as leaders. Key Takeaways: Emotional intelligence is like a muscle. You have to keep using it and strengthening it to benefit yourself and others. Taking the Predictive Index assessment can give you the foundation you need in order t...
It's In The Cell
March 21, 2023 02:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and former hospice nurse, Marissa Host, discuss the importance of good end-of-life care, the benefits of living in a positive environment, and how each cell of the human body responds to the pressures and traumas of life. Takeaways: • Our cells respond to traumas and toxins similarly to the way that we do. • We put great attention into our birthing environment, so we should put the same level of care into the environment in which someo...
Your One Word
March 10, 2023 00:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, discuss why their family chose one word for the year, and how focusing on an attribute or characteristic for the year can benefit you. Takeaways: • How to keep your word front and center: put visuals on your devices and vision board, tell others in your community, and make it a part of your identity. • Sometimes you don’t know for months how your word will affect you, but you will get it. • To come up...
Everybody Needs A Don (Part 2)
February 11, 2023 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric follows up with Part 2 of having an inner circle of trusted friends. He breaks down why we should eliminate toxic people from our inner circle, and what are some things we can do to find better friends! Key Takeaways: Cut ties with toxic people Find friends with the right character by being part of a Mastermind group. Be consistent with your Mastermind group. Get a formal mentor to give you direction, even if you don’t want to hear it ...
Everybody Needs a Don
January 31, 2023 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.69 MBIn this episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy talks about having an inner circle of trusted friends. He breaks down the qualities you should look for in a close friend, and ways that you can be a better friend to others. Key Takeaways: You need an inner circle of trusted friends to build you up when you are down, and to ground you when you are about to make a mistake. Your close friends will have your confidence, and you will have theirs. Trust is essential to a good relationship. You...
Reshaping Your Vision
January 03, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy asks Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy about creating a family vision day for the year and how you can reach your goals throughout the year. Key Takeaways: Setting goals for the year helps you to not just go through the motions, but to be intentional. Setting and reaching your goals can make you come alive. You can be purposeful and have accountability partners in the process. Make sure your goals align with who you are and your purpose ...
Lessons From Buddy
December 20, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 9.93 MBIn this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy talks with Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy about the lessons we can learn from Buddy, from the movie ‘Elf’ and how we can share some holiday cheer even through these difficult times! Key Takeaways: Do you have a word of the year? Faith’s word of the year was ‘joy’ and having a joyful mindset everyday. Be joyful for existing, breathing and getting opportunities. There is so much power in giving specific compliments to others. Step outsi...
Was It Magic?
December 06, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode, Faith Guy shares the story of her journey to graduating college at age 20, and about the obstacles and opportunities she met along the way to starting her teaching career. Key Takeaways: 1. Success is earned, not given. 2. You need someone to hype you up and someone to help you to slow down and think rationally. 3. Being in a new or uncomfortable environment can strengthen your self-awareness and your empathy, if you allow it. 4. Surround yourself with people who moti...
The Power Of "Yet"
November 18, 2022 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.06 MBIn this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Faith Guy about the power of dropping the phrase "I can't" and replacing it with "not yet." They discuss how a patient and persistent mindset can overcome even the most difficult circumstances. Key Takeaways: 1. The power of yet is really defeating the power of can’t - but rather “it’s just not happening yet”. 2. There is a difference between I “have” to do something, or I “get“ to do something. 3. It’s your choice to change your mindset for the...
Exercising Integrity w/ Guest Loriann Putzier
August 18, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Loriann Putzier to talk about exercising integrity. Loriann is the Chief People Officer and founder of IntegraCare, and she provides us great insight on integrity.
Beating Back Procrastination w/ Guest Loriann Putzier
August 16, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Loriann Putzier to conquering procrastination. Loriann is the Chief People Officer and founder of IntegraCare, and she provides us great tips and tricks on beating back procrastination.
Making Room for a Bigger Yes w/ Guest Loriann Putzier
August 11, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.79 MBIn this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Loriann Putzier to talk about making room for a bigger YES! Loriann is the Chief People Officer and founder of IntegraCare, and she provides us great insight.
Values and Ethics: How to Know Yours w/ Loriann Putzier
August 10, 2022 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Loriann Putzier to talk about the building awareness around knowing your values and ethics. Loriann is the Chief People Officer and founder of IntegraCare, and she provides us great insight on knowing values and ethics.
Connection to Purpose w/ Guest Mary Finley
August 08, 2022 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Mary Finley to talk about the connection to purpose. Mary is the Chief People Officer at Advanced Group, and she provides us great insight in purposeful connections with others. For more, visit our YouTube account or our website, www.centerforvictory.com
Thriving Through Adversity w/ Guest Eric Posa
January 05, 2022 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBJoin CVO Eric Guy as he speaks with President of Copeland Technology Solutions, Eric Posa, about thriving through adversity. Throughout the past trying years, the two discuss how to make not only your business thrive, but your personal life thrive. Leave a like for more of Your Best Day Yet!
Will It Blend? w/ Guest Paul Furiga
October 11, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBToday, our Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, speaks with the president of WordWrite, Paul Furiga! The two speak about business and dynamics in companies.
The Challenges of Leadership w/ Guest Dick Singer
October 06, 2021 00:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBBeing a leader can be challenging, so today Eric Guy is interviewing Dick Singer to speak on leadership. Through challenging opinions, decision-making, and more, these two will leave you with something to learn!
The Mindset of Belief w/ Guest Zed Williamson
October 06, 2021 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIn this episode of, "Your Best Day Yet," Eric interviews the amazing Zed Williamson. The two talk about what it takes to create greatness with a perspective and mindset of belief.
Not Divided, United w/ Guest Paul Spradley
June 12, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBToday's Episode Eric interviews one of our favorites here at Center for Victory, Dr Paul Spradley. The two discuss the injustices our world has been facing, how to understand others, and steps of action to make the world more united.
Reconnecting with Joy
June 09, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBIn today's episode, Eric Guy speaks with Chief Joy Officer for his company on June's theme, "Get Connected." The two determine what joy has looked like for them, how fear halts growth, and how to overcome current hardships facing your personal joy. How will you reconnect with your joy today?
What is Empathy?
June 05, 2020 16:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBToday, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy interviews the incredible CEO of Care Based Leadership, Paul Spradley. The two discuss empathy, sympathy, and the importance of connection.
Staying Connected
June 02, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MBToday, Eric interviews Westminster student infamous for his YouTube show, "Jack in the Box," Jack Karson. Eric and Jack speak about how they've stayed connected as extroverts during our current crisis. In the comments below, let us know how you've stayed connected and how you've adjusted to our online world.
Your Capital S Story
May 29, 2020 16:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBToday, Eric Guy interviews the President and Chief Story Teller of WordWrite, Paul Furiga. What is your Capital S story, and how will you go about defining why your story drives your brand? Leave a like and comment below with your thoughts and subscribe for more important topics like today.
How's that Going for You?
May 22, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBEric Guy interviews Author, Vistage Chair, and Executive Coach, John Dame. We want to know what kind of mindset you believe it takes to be a leader and how you're going to train your mind to be a better leader in the comments below.
Be Outrageous
May 18, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBIn today's podcast, Eric Guy interviews the phenomenal Mikki Williams. Mikki is a Hall of Fame speaker and TEDx speaker, was chosen as one of the best speakers in the country by Meetings and Convention Magazine along with Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, and Jay Leno. Based in Naples, Florida, she is an award-winning speaker for Vistage International, the world's leading executive organization and Master Chair of two of their peer advisory boards in Chicago. Mikki has spoken in every US state, ever...
Deal with Your Stuff
May 18, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn today's podcast, Eric Guy interviews lead pastor at the Alliance Christian Fellowship church, Dan Min. How are you going to get your mind right and maintain a healthy mental state going forward?
Reengage with Purpose
April 06, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBEric Guy interviews Adam Zaffuto and Alex Pursglove Zaffuto. During this time, how can we shift our attention away from fear and worry into a place of compassion and service to others? How to connect with family and friends? Bringing value to your relationships, both personally and professionally What you can do to take advantage of this time at home? Who do you want to be at the end of this? Learn more about ReEngage PGH: http://www.reengagepgh.com/ Check out our website: https://www.cent...