Finding Your Summit

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Trent Dilfer: 14 Year NFL QB & ESPN Analyst on how losing his son to heart disease at age 5 taught him so many life lessons.. May 03, 2019

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Trent Dilfer is a former NFL quarterback (14 years), Pro Bowler and winning quarterback of Super Bowl XXXV with the Baltimore Ravens. After retiring from the NFL, he spent 9 years as an ESPN Analyst. Trent is the Head Coach of Elite 11, a quarterback camp featuring 24 of the nation’s best high school quarterbacks. In January, Dilfer was named Head Football Coach of Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, TN.
Summary:
On this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, former NFL QB & Super Bowl winner, Trent Dilfer, talks about family life, values and impact. Trent shares the non-negotiables (or big rocks) for him and his family: Faith, Internal Voice (calling) and Intentionality. He tells us about what carried him and his family through the loss of his 5 year old son and how he went from competitor to ally with rival quarterback Matt Hasselback. Listen in as Trent discusses how rewarding it is to develop quarterbacks that not only end up leading professional teams but go on to have a significant impact in their community as well. Trent isn’t shy to share his thoughts on what he loved and didn’t love about working as an ESPN Analyst for 9 years. Trent’s story reminds all of us that no matter how much personal or professional success you’ve had, you will never be more alive than when you are stepping outside of your comfort zone and following your calling!
What You Will Learn:
Trent talks about the emotions he and his family faced as they made the decision for him to leave the comfort of retirement to coach high school football. This journey helped him to realize that we are all designed to have an impact, not to merely be comfortable. Dilfer says, “For the first time in 10 years, we all feel really alive and that we are serving our purpose. This was a calling!”.
Trent shares the “Big Rocks” or non-negotiables for his family, and Faith is #1. He believes that we all have an internal voice and goes on to say, “The more I listen to it...the more productive, impactful and passionate I am about life.” Trent discusses turning to his faith for strength and hope when his 5 year old son died from a heart condition. He shares how he learned to handle conflict better and be more of a peacemaker through watching his son.
Trent believes that life was meant to be lived with others, and this can be found in the dynamics of his relationship with former Seattle teammate, Matt Hasselback. Even though they were competing fiercely for the starting QB job, Trent earned Matt's trust by being authentic and realizing there was something deeper on the line - a friendship. Trent served Matt by pushing him to be the best he could be. Later in life, when Trent went through tough seasons in his life, God used people like Matt Hasselback to help heal Trent.
Trent was selected as the Head Coach of Elite 11 QB Camp because he had the vision, passion and leadership skills necessary to lead the organization. He took it from a camp to a cult following and eventually to a community. Trent discusses the unique journey that Quarterbacks take because there is a great burden on them for leadership. Elite 11 QBs will not only go to the NFL but will have a significant impact in their community.
Trent discusses the polarizing dynamic of being an ESPN Analyst for 9 years. He loved the ability to see his family and stay involved in the game, but eventually, the network created everything to be political and dramatic. ESPN became like the big news networks, and his job wasn't fun anymore.
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Blair Kellison: Paying it forward with the CEO of Traditional Medicinals Apr 26, 2019

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Blair Kellison, the CEO of Traditional Medicinals on living life with purpose after facing a career crisis. In 1995, Kellison, a former CPA with Ernst & Young and Brand Manager at Nestle, walked into 19th Street Natural Foods Co-Op in Los Angeles and his life was forever changed. He realized that just because you’re good at something doesn’t mean that you like it, so he took a 70% pay cut and went to work for a vegetarian food company that he believed in.

Garrett Madison : The Dangers of Guiding Clients up Everest and K2 Apr 17, 2019

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Garrett Madison of Madison Mountaineering is a world-class mountaineer and guide and also holds multiple high altitude mountaineering world records. His records include first person to summit Mt. Everest and Lhotse in less than 24 hours, the only person to climb Mt. Everest and Mt. Lhotse in a day 3 times, first person to guide a successful ascent of K2, first American to summit K2 more than once and he has personally led more climbers to summit Mt. Everest and K2 than anyone else. As an executive producer, Garrett Madison was awarded the 2017 Sports Emmy in Outstanding Digital Innovation for the resulting SI.com/Life VR production, Capturing Everest
Madison got hooked on mountaineering when he began ascending and summiting Mt. Rainier (Washington) as a teenager. In college, he decided to get a job as a mountain guide in order to keep spending time up in the mountains. He joined RMI as an apprentice mountain guide in 1999 worked there for 8 summer seasons. Madison transitioned to Alpine Ascents in 2007 and started guiding in Argentina (Aconcagua), Antarctica (Vinson) and eventually Everest. In 2014, he started his own guide service, Madison Mountaineering, and at the time of this podcast release, he is currently preparing to summit Everest for the 10th time.
On this intriguing episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, mountaineer Garrett Madison shares his thoughts on what it takes to successfully ascend and summit the world’s tallest peaks from a guide’s perspective. He tells us about how his passion for mountaineering developed as a child and teenager while on hiking trips with his father. Garrett brings us through his journey of working with two of the most well-known guide companies for years before starting his own in 2014. Listen in as Garrett discusses preparation, hard work, achievement and mental toughness on the world’s tallest peaks. If you’re anything like me you’ll be on the edge of your seat for this podcast as Garrett’s story inspires us all to reach our summit!
What You Will Learn:
Garrett discusses his love for mountaineering and guiding. While on hiking trips as a child, he recalls always feeling led to scramble up to the highest ridgelines and get a 360-degree view from the summit. As a guide, he says, “It's hard but it's fun”. He discusses the feelings of helping a client reach the summit and what it means to him personally.
Garrett and I talk about the challenge and responsibility of guiding groups up Everest, K2 and other high altitude peaks. He says, “It's challenging when you sign up for a climbing group and you don't know everyone and know their level of preparation and training.” His goal as lead guide is to make expeditions safe and enjoyable.
Garrett recalls, firsthand, the deadly avalanche and wind blast on Mt. Everest in 2014 and 2015 respectively. He was on the mountain both years as these events occurred, and he discusses his involvement in rescue operations and planning new, safer routes up the mountain.
Garrett shares about his company’s strategic approach to guiding climbers to the summit of K2, the “Holy Grail of Mountaineering”. Garrett's approach to climbing K2 is Modernization. His company utilizes modern oxygen equipment and weather forecasting systems. He utilizes a complete team approach by flying in his climbing Sherpas from Everest to assist.
Garrett discusses the importance of mental toughness and hard work in mountaineering. He says, “You put in hard work & training, so for game-time, you're ready to go.” Garrett shares his Mentality: One day at a time. Moment by moment. Re-assess risk. Adapt.
Links to Additional Resources:
CAPTURING EVEREST / A GROUNDBREAKING EMMY AWARD WINNING VR EXPERIENCE
Daily posting from 2019 Everest Expedition

Ed Molitor: Former NCAA BB Texas A & M assistant coach on being purposeful, positive & energetic after overcoming adversity. Apr 11, 2019

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Ed Molitor of The Molitor Group and Athletics of Business Podcast is a former NCAA basketball player for Creighton University and Basketball Coach at Texas A&M University. He founded The Molitor Group in 2016 to help ambitious individuals, organizations, and teams think, act, & execute at an elite level. After leaving the sport of basketball, Ed went through a period of his life where he struggled with a lack of identity. As a result, Ed struggled with Alcoholism for a period of time before receiving advice to change his mindset from "Why is this happening to me?" to "What am I going to do about it?". This change of mindset put him on the path to freedom and has carried over into everything that has since transpired in his life. Now Ed’s helps business executives close their performance gap by adopting the traits and behaviors deployed by elite athletes and high performing teams.
On this inspirational episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, Ed Molitor shares his experience as a lifelong student of the game of basketball and how his transition from athlete/coach to corporate America left him questioning his identity. Listen in as Ed discusses Taking Ownership, Self-Awareness and the Servant Mindset as key themes in his personal and business success. Ed’s authentic story is one of honesty & selflessness; I hope you find some nuggets of truth in this episode to help you grow in your own journey...I know I did!

Kechi Okwuchi Surviving a plane crash with 2 time America’s Got Talent Finalist. Apr 05, 2019

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On this gripping podcast episode of Finding Your Summit, Kechi Okwuchi shares her experience as one of two survivors from a major plane crash in 2005, and she discusses the role that music played in her long journey to recovery. Kechi's compelling story is one of hope & perseverance; I have no doubt you’ll take as much inspiration from this episode as I have.

066: REWIND - Former NFL Quarterback Tom Flick Is Here To Learn About You Mar 29, 2019

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In this REWIND episode, Mark and Tom discuss moving faster with less chaos. "We must stop, slowdown and think," says Tom. When companies are too focused on efficiencies, organizations lose intentionality. These automated approaches to life and work invite chaos. To be nimble and fast, leaders have to create the right kind of speed, and Tom helps folks develop that clean speed.
Tom suggests building 2 to 3 hours a week to: think, ponder and reflect. Drop everything, let it fall to the ground...then determine what you want to pick up again and in which order. That clarity is found when for Mark in mountains of Sun Valley.

Jean Enersen – First Woman Co-Anchor, Conquered Her Summit Mar 22, 2019

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Jean is the first and longest tenured female news anchor in US history. Graduating from Stanford in 1966 Jean mapped out a plan to continue her education and earn a PhD. Life got in the way and launched her on her remarkable career. Staring with KING 5 TV in Seattle in 1968 Jean's first job with the documentary film production company. A week later, the documentary production capability was dissolved. Jean began working in the newsroom beginning her multi-decade run at the pioneering station.

Cody Foster – Co-Founder of Advisors Excel, Finding the Summit Team Mar 15, 2019

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Cody grew up in a Stockton, a little town in western Kansas. His graduating class was 27 people. Though his upbringing rural, his grandparents were entrepreneurs. In a one stoplight town, they owned the bowling alley and cafe for the town. His entreprenurial grandparents started him on his path. Today Cody is the Co-Founder of Advisors Excel. In just over 10 years, his comany has moved from the kitchen table to a nearly 8 billion dollars firm that employes over 100 people.

Sheryl O'Loughlin - Rebbel CEO is Killing It Mar 08, 2019

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Sheryl O’Loughlin has always been on the move. As a child she was too impatient to slow down to pour milk in a glass. As an adult she’s lead companies so often, it seems like her first name is CEO. In 1998 Sheryl joined Clif Bar as the Executive Vice President of Brand. Next, Sheryl was the CEO. She grew the brand to a massive world-wide hit. She introduced the world to Luna Bars recognizing that the female segment of the market were underserved. Today Luna, the first nutrition bar targeted towards wom

Sean Evangelista - Navy SEAL is Living 30 Seconds Out & Skiing with a Purpose Mar 01, 2019

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Sean Evangelista is a retired Navy SEAL. Today he’s a clothing company founder-it’s called 30 Seconds Out, he’s also a ski patrol member and the kind of guy that’s just going to keep on going. An Unsettle Youth Sean grew up with adversity. His mom struggled early in Sean’s life to find reliable work. He also had a drug addict dad who left home when Sean was three. With 75 cents in her pocket, Mom only had enough money for three phone calls. The next few months the couch surfed and held on for d

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