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Kate Eckman | 5 keys for Mental Health & Self-Confidence Jan 04, 2022

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In this episode, we dive into a couple of different topics surrounding mental health with my guest Kate Eckman.

Kate Eckman empowers high-achieving individuals to actualize their full potential. She leverages her experience as well-known communication, performance, and mindfulness expert, accomplished entrepreneur, and elite athlete to equip leaders with the tools, methodology, and energetic boost they need to excel at the game of life.

With a results-driven approach rooted in neuroscience, positive psychology, and whole-person coaching techniques, Kate helps her clients succeed in and out of the boardroom and on and off the field. She guides them to identify who they are beneath their titles and labels, clarity their priorities and values, and then co-create a game plan to get them from where they are now to where they most want to be … adding in some fun and humor along the way.

Kate earned her B.A. in communications from Penn State University, where she was an Academic All-American swimmer. She received her master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She graduated at the highest level from Columbia University’s executive and organizational coaching program. Kate is also a certified ICF coach (ACC) and a licensed NBI consultant.

Kate is the author of, The Full Spirit Workout: A 10-Step System to Shed Your Self-Doubt, Strengthen Your Spiritual Core, and Create a Fun & Fulfilling Life, (New World Library, April 27th, 2021).

What we discussed:

Navigating exiting collegiate athletics and finding a career that she is passionate about
The good, bad, and ugly of being a journalist (She once interviewed Angelina Jolie & President Barack Obama)!
What moves the needle for mental health
Never say "Just let it go"
5 P's for self-confidence
How much does former President Barack Obama bench press

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Kim Durand | How most athletes screw up their chance of a lifetime (student-athlete edition) Dec 07, 2021

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Kim Durand has 27 years experience in Academic Support/Student-Athlete Development Leadership in Division I Intercollegiate Athletics programs (Oregon, Kansas, UCLA, Washington). National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A)President, Past-President & Board of Directors.

Director & Faculty Member - National Association of Academic And Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A) Steve McDonnell Professional Development Institute

N4A Past Region 5 Director & Board of Directors

Executive Committee - University of Oregon Alumni Association Board of Directors

Board of Trustees - University of Washington Alumni Association

Specialties: Academic Support & Student-Athlete Development Programs In Division I Intercollegiate Athletics Higher Education Administration

What we discussed:

The growth of student-athlete development.
The character kryptonite that athletes often have.
The "postgraduate" benefits of being a student-athlete (on a team).
The biggest thing college athletes need to be able to articulate in a job interview.
How to maximize the relationships that you are privy to as an athlete.
Key questions that parents NEED to be asking during the recruiting process.

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Assignment: Do you know your purpose? Nov 23, 2021

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In this episode, I dive in on the deepest question you could ever ask yourself..What's my purpose.

What I discuss:

Cows know their purpose...do you?
Questions you need to ask yourself.
Your insecurities could be blocking you from knowing your purpose.
As you become more mature your assignment could change...will you be ready?
What do you love and what do you hate in the world is a good place to start.

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Alignment: It starts with knowing who you are Nov 16, 2021

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No matter what industry you work in, what your background is, your religion, the color of your skin, or your educational background, there will come a time in your life where you will start to look in the mirror and self-reflect on the person you are. I thought I was somebody who I knew, turns out I had no idea and I was hiding behind my career. When I went on a job interview I was hit in the gut (and it was the most embarrassing moment in my life)! That dark moment started me on my journey of personal development, and I had to start with leading myself!

What I discuss:

How to align your passion w/your purpose.
Can your foundation withstand adversity?
Becoming honest with yourself.
Being inspired can point you in the direction of a fruitful & joyful career.
Character questions to ask yourself.

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Ginny Burton | A life transformed: From addict to honors college scholar Nov 09, 2021

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Ginny Burton was addicted to heroin and crack, and convicted of 17 felonies. She was homeless and lived on the streets of Seattle.

Now at 48 years old, she has overcome it all. She is a graduate of the University of Washington.

“It is possible, if I can do it anybody can,” said Ginny Burton.

“Whatever I had to do, everyone was a victim and everyone was prey,” said Burton. “There were a number of times I just barely made it out.”

After serving time in every women’s prison in the state, in 2012 something changed.

“I was looking at my fourth prison sentence and I made a decision. The minute I got into the police car. That was it. I was done and I was super grateful I had been arrested because I knew it was going to give me an opportunity to change my life,” said Burton.

She served her time, got clean, and got out with new dreams. In 2016, the mother of three went back to school. Now she will graduate from UW with a degree in Political Science. She starts graduate school at the Evans School of Public Policy and Governance in the fall.

Burton was arrested more than 20 times, desperate to feed her drug habit. She did it all from identity theft, to assault, to armed robbery, even stealing from drug dealers.

Ginny shares her story of how she overcame trauma as a youth, drug addiction, and became an honors scholar.

What we discussed:

Overcoming adversity (Your past doesn't have to define you)
The ugly truth about addiction & the beauty of service
Taking accountability for all of your choices can affect how you view yourself
How to energize and recharge yourself
Keys to lead yourself no matter how much you've been beaten down
Leaderships philosophies and principles that she believes in
Overcoming self-doubt

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Max Artsis | Peeling back the layers of Leadership Nov 02, 2021

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My guest this week is Max Artsis. Max is the Performance strategy & athlete experience director at Tonal. has been training athletes for over a decade. He specializes in not only getting his athletes physically ready for their upcoming season or event but also mentally ready. He has had the privilege of working with prospects getting ready for the Olympics and NFL combine as well as NBA, MLB & NCAA athletes.

Max shares his thoughts and principles of leadership and how to use these things to gain trust.

What we discussed:

Telling the story of sport
How over-communicating can lead to people feeling secure in their role
How to gain trust with anyone
The barriers of entry and how to see them differently
How to change the "bad apple"
How leaders stunt growth & how to change it
Intentional leadership habits

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Amy Durham | Beer after work is NOT a team building exercise Oct 26, 2021

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Amy Lynn Durham is the CEO of “Create Magic At Work” and a U.C. Berkeley Certified Executive Coach. She is certified to coach in the 21 skills associated with Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) using the SQ21 Assessment and an Emotional Intelligence Practitioner (EQ).

Amy has spent years in the corporate world successfully managing hundreds of employees for private and publicly traded companies. Her company, Create Magic At Work’s intention is to offer Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) and Emotional Intelligence (EQ) tools to energize and transform the workplace.

As an expert in building positive company cultures, Amy designed Create Magic At Work to bring a variety of services and strategies to aid in cultivating teamwork and harmony in order to improve profits and employee morale.

What we discussed:

How your ego protects you
How to make your ego be in service of your higher-self
SQ (21 skills)
Recognize, Repair, & Recover (how to stop beating yourself up over mistakes)
How to create magic at work
Companies need to be aware of the "Great Resignation"
The top 3 skills of spiritual intelligence

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Brandie Allen | The Power of Self-Mastery & using it to navigate adversity Oct 12, 2021

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When it comes to self-mastery, Brandie Allen has been a catalyst for many. After successfully making it through some difficult life experiences, she decided to go back to college in her 40's and earned her Master's Degree in a mental health program. Brandie still felt like there was so much she was missing in terms of how she can help people feel better. After an appalling experience in the mental health field, she was still on the search for a more complete understanding of personal development. Nine months after completing her first Master's Degree, Brandie enrolled in a second Master's program in Consciousness & Transformative Studies, one of only a handful in the world. This was the piece that she was missing. Brandie is a personal development coach and the author of The Power of SelfMastery: Changing your life through discovery, exploration, and transformation. She is now on a mission to empower and encourage as many people as possible to learn to master the self.

What we discussed:

How to stop keeping yourself hostage.
Being more intentional while keeping your ego at bay.
How to overcome a NASTY divorce: The secret and benefits of surrendering.
Blocking out the noise.
STOP caring what people think about you (a 45-min. nightmare butt dial).
If you have a negative emotion, it's not about anything but you!
Self-awareness is the foundation of finding your identity & setting yourself FREE.

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Keith Harris | The N.I.L. Saga: The Good, Bad, & Ugly Oct 06, 2021

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My guest this week is Keith Harris who is the Managing Partner of Athletes Business Consultants, LLC. In this role, Keith is responsible for leading the execution of brand and marketing strategies for professional athletes, as well as, business development initiatives for clients poised to make the transition from professional sports to entrepreneurship.

A seasoned entrepreneur in the sports business arena, Keith has over 25 years of experience in Sports Business Development and Sports Marketing as a Managing Partner of his own boutique sports business development agency. Keith’s experience includes executive positions with Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment as head of Business Development and Marketing, representing professional sports' most iconic athletes, coaches, and executives. He has also held a similar executive position with BDA Sports Management leveraging the business brands for the NBA's top stars.

During his tenure at Leigh Steinberg Sports and Entertainment, Keith led the business development initiatives and marketing for LSSE. He oversaw the Leigh Steinberg Superbowl party, which is a Leigh Steinberg pillar event for business networking at the firm. Event guests have included NFL team owners, Corporate CEO’s, current draft class, Hall of Fame clients, Tech moguls and movie stars. In addition, Keith oversaw the development of Steinberg Sports Analytics, an analytics company utilized by professional sports teams, The Obama Presidential Campaign Sports Group, and managed LSSE client's development in their entrepreneurial endeavors. Keith held a similar position with BDA Sports Management, developing the NBA’s top stars such as, Steve Nash, Yao Ming and Rajon Rondo to name a few.

What we discussed:

How sports marketing has evolved over the last 25 years
Name, Image, & Likeness for College athletes
Financial literacy for College athletes
eCommerce and taking advantage of "lighting in a bottle" moments
Questions to ask potential sports marketing agencies

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Ian Humphreys | Incarcerated hope Sep 29, 2021

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Ian Humphrey is one of the most authentic speakers you will ever have the pleasure of hearing.

From his own troubled adolescence and eventual incarceration, he knows what it takes to overcome challenges to unlock our own full potential. In Ian’s renowned speaking programs, he shares inspirational stories about life, its great challenges, and opportunities and creates a palpable feeling of confidence and positivity that pervades the auditorium and will inspire your audience to discover their own strengths, talents, and untapped potential.

What we discussed:

9:00 Discovering your purpose
10:20 We all deserve a better life
12:10 Do not believe the stories that were conditioned to you as a kid
14:00 Somebody can look past your mistakes and still believe in you
14:30 The tools/structures to help us go back when we're knocked down
15:45 1st tool: Stop Making Excuses (Stop the blaming and pointing fingers. Take responsibility of your own actions)
16:50 Take some chances!
22:55 Be mindful of who you surround yourself with
26:25 Leadership starts with a vision
27:10 Be open to new opportunities
29:00 The book for incarcerated youth.

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