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Rennie Curran | Free Agent to Game Changer Mar 23, 2021

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Rennie Curran is a former professional athlete, keynote speaker, author, and CEO of Game Changer Coaching. He delivers powerful keynote presentations, workshops, and one on one coaching on topics such as leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, and performance. His foundation was based on the values that his immigrant parents instilled in him. Rennie overcame incredible odds to play professional football, but along the way, he discovered that he was much more than a football player. He invested heavily in his personal development and leadership skills. He found out that at some point everyone is a "free agent" and if you can ask yourself deep enough questions you can connect with your purpose.

What you will learn:

The power of mentorship
Transferrable leadership from sports
learning about your culture to help you see more of yourself
The benefits of a holistic upbringing
Why good leaders continually look to improve
Differentiating yourself from what you do vs. who you are
Tips for student-athletes when they're done playing their sport

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Jared Kleinert | Networking secrets from the most connected Millennial in America Mar 16, 2021

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My guest this week is Jared Kleinert. He is the founder of Meeting of the Minds. Jared started his first business at 15 and later became one of the first 10 employees for an enterprise SaaS company called 15Five, where he worked under “The Most Connected Man You Don’t Know In Silicon Valley” according to Forbes.

At 18, he became one of the youngest signed authors of a business book in MacMillan’s 175+ year history as one of the elite publishing houses, and soon published two award-winning books profiling hundreds of the world’s smartest and most talented Millennials. That same year, he began his own marketing consulting firm after landing #1 NYT bestselling author Keith Ferrazzi (former CMO of Deloitte and author of Never Eat Alone) as his first-ever client.

In this episode we discuss:

What millennials want
The power of having a podcast
How to choose mentors
Connect with yourself before connecting with others
How experimenting with your career is a good thing
Finding your zone of genius
How to put together a relationship action plan

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Marcellus Wiley | Life is a competition between you and yourself Mar 09, 2021

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My guest this week is Marcellus Wiley. Marcellus and I were teammates back when we played for the San Deigo Chargers (2001-2003). Have a listen as we discuss topics that range from entitlement, social media traps, parenting, and how people change in an instant once they have an elevated platform.

Marcellus’ unique experience of having survived the hardships of growing up in one of America’s toughest cities to becoming an Ivy League football star, NFL All-Pro Athlete, and a staple in the sports entertainment industry, gives him a unique outlook on life. He is both relatable and adept at delving into topics ranging from sports to social issues with a breadth and depth of understanding. His charismatic personality appeals to a broad fan base making him one of the most well-respected sports analysts in the industry.

What you will learn:

How your environment can shape how you see yourself
How to prioritize yourself as student-athlete
How showing gratitude is a gift
Competing against yourself instead of others
The dangers of entitlement (positive and negative)
Human capital and how to grow it

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Trey Taylor | A CEO blueprint for success Mar 02, 2021

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Trey is the Chief Executive Officer of Taylor Insurance Services, Managing Director of trinity | blue consulting and Founding Partner of Ascend Partners.

Trey is well versed in CEO hood. So well versed that he wrote the book on it.

In 2013, Trey was named one of Georgia Trend Magazine’s 40 Under 40. Additionally, Trey received the Cheers for Peers MVP, Cheers for Peers MVP Giver, Employee Recognition Award and Happiest Company Award in 2014 from TinyHR.

Frequently featured as a Keynote speaker, he has addressed attendees at the Human Capital Institute, the Ascend Conference, and many other engagements.

What you will learn:

Secrets to speeding up your knowledge
What type of character does it take to be a CEO
The best way to manage people
Uncovering the secret to changing behavior
3 things that all current and future CEO's need to focus on
How to deal with "bad apples"

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Nilka Thomas | Saying yes to opportunities Feb 23, 2021

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Nilka Thomas is a former Division I track athlete (University of Oregon) who parlayed her work ethic, competitive spirit and drive to start her career in an uncertain environment.

Nilka first joined Lyft in 2018 as Vice President of Talent Acquisition & Inclusion, after more than a decade at Google. During a period of exponential growth for the company, Nilka was instrumental in recruiting top talent, allowing Lyft to scale quickly and succeed. Most recently, Nilka served as Chief People Officer at SeatGeek, where she worked to retain talent and look after their team in these difficult times.

Nilka’s work on inclusion and diversity laid the foundation for what is now a robust and influential function within the People team, and she brings to Lyft an understanding of the unique workplace challenges brought about by COVID-19.

What you will learn:

How having different experiences
How to be smart enough to convince someone to give you an opportunity
The power of ambition
How to build your own tool kit to get what you want
How to make yourself more marketable when starting your career
Having standards is key for any type of success

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Chael Sonnen | Leveraging who you are (even if it's unpopular) Feb 16, 2021

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Chael Sonnen is an American submission grappling promoter, mixed martial arts (MMA) analyst, author, and retired mixed martial artist. Beginning his MMA career in 1997, Sonnen competed for the UFC, where he became a top contender in both the light heavyweight and middleweight divisions and challenged for both the UFC Light Heavyweight and UFC Middleweight Championships. Sonnen has also fought in the Bellator MMA.

Sonnen is often considered as one of the greatest all-time mixed martial artists to have never won a UFC Championship. In 2014, Sonnen began working as an MMA analyst for ESPN and two years later, in July 2016, founded Submission Underground (SUG), his own submission wrestling promotion. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest trash-talkers in MMA history.

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What we discussed:

Do pro-athletes need to toughen up?
The secret to making decisions after emotional letdowns
The benefits of having a coach/mentor
Leveraging who you are...even if you're the "bad guy"
using any means necessary to motivate you to get what you want!
How having an open mind can save you time and pain

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The benefits of uncomfortable relationships Feb 09, 2021

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The power of uncomfortable relationships can help you or hinder you depending on the character of individuals. Uncomfortable relationships are sometimes put on us and then there are ones we choose.

We sometimes run away from the relationships run away from people or situations that make us uncomfortable even though it can be the biggest blessing in our lives, and then other times we run to the relationships that make us the most comfortable which can hinder us from becoming the best version of ourselves.

What you will learn:

How to look for uncomfortable relationships that grow you
How to not let success change you for the worst
The power of accountability

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Mo Naboulsi | 10x your output by optimizing your input Feb 02, 2021

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My guest this week is Mo Naboulsi. Mo is a human performance coach.

While working with CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Business owners Mo is able to utilize strategies to enhance their effectiveness. Not by some meager standard however, but by using what's fundamentally there and enhancing it. Most coaches tear away from people's natural order, Mo has identified a solution to working with them through their natural behavior patterns. It is a 3 step process. Once the mind is optimal he then focuses on the gut or the (second mind), to then pivoting to the body. To weaponize it, enhance it, make it unstoppable & blistering with energy.

This gives the individual the necessary tools to scale their business, enhance workflow, dedicate more time with their family, perform at their very best each and every day moving forward.

What you will learn:

How to find your passion and soak up knowledge
The power of starting at the ground level
How to optimize habits (for high performance-driven people)
Understanding your biggest commodity
Health optimization hacks
Learn the benefit of mastering a skill

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Elijah Molden | The apple doesn't fall far from the tree Jan 26, 2021

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Elijah, also known as "E3", has prepared himself for being in the NFL since he was knee-high to a grasshopper. His tenacity on the field is matched only by his tenacity in the classroom, film room, and weight room. He also has a unique ability to seek knowledge where ever he goes. Tune in to hear how his obsession to become the best possible version of himself and how he views his opportunity to be in an elite fraternity.

Questions I ask:

How are you preparing for the biggest job interview in your life?
What makes a good leader?
What makes a good teammate?
When was the moment when you knew you had a gift?
How do you define success?
When did becoming the best version of yourself become an obsession?

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Eric Rogell | A Hero's journey: The making of a Leader Jan 19, 2021

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Eric Rogell is a speaker and storyteller, the host of the “Warriors, Lovers, Kings, and Heroes” podcast, producer of The Complete Man Summit, a bestselling author, and a mentor creating bold, inspirational leaders who want to ignite motivation, vision, and purpose in their teams and their lives.

He has interviewed hundreds of men—from celebrities to athletes, to entrepreneurs, to military vets—diving deep into their stories of what made them the men and leaders they are today. Eric has made it his mission to get leaders the tools, tips, strategies, and intel they need to be the best they can be... to step into their greatness as leaders, husbands, and fathers. And to teach them how to create other strong leaders.

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