What's Next with Eric Wood

Latest Episodes:

Ep 82 - 2021 Kentucky Derby Special with Brad Cox Apr 26, 2021

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Brad Cox is a Louisville based Horse Trainer and will bring the favorite to the 147th KY Derby this Saturday, and that's Essential Quality.

Brad's North American career earnings exceed $80 million with 1,492 wins through 2021. He has won 6 Breeders' Cup races and will look to become the first Louisville trainer to ever win the KY Derby.

Today on the show, Eric an Brad discuss:

2:55-6:40 - Getting into the horse business

6:40-9:00 - What separates elite horses from the rest

9:00-12:30 - What to look for when buying horses

12:30-16:41 - KY Derby Preview

And much more.

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Ep 81 - Set The Example with Ben Newman Apr 19, 2021

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Ben Newman is a highly regarded Performance Coach, International Speaker and Best-Selling Author, whose clients include Fortune 500 companies around the world, business executives, sales organizations and professional athletes in the NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, UFC and NCAA.

Ben serves as a Mental Conditioning Coach for the 18-time National Champion Alabama Crimson Tide football team and has worked with players from the last 3 Super Bowl Champion teams. Today on the show, Eric and Ben get into some of the lessons that he teaches Coach Nick Saban. Other topics include:

(2:00-6:40) - The power of words & mentors at a young age

(6:40-9:15) - Ben's career journey, You Always can Improve

(9:15-13:00) - Accountability & Mindset

(13:00-17:12) - Relationship with Mom

(18:12-31:00) - Alabama Football, Leadership lessons from Nick Saban

(31:00-35:00) - Ben's morning routine

(35:00-39:46) - Ben's faith journey

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Ep 80 - Relentless with Dan Morgan Apr 12, 2021

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Dan Morgan is a former Pro Bowl NFL Linebacker for the Carolina Panthers and the current Director of Player Personnel for the Buffalo Bills. Dan was selected 11th overall in the 2001 NFL Draft after playing college football at the University of Miami.

At Miami, Dan became the first sophomore team captain in team history and was the first player in NCAA history to win the Butkus Award, the Nagurski Trophy and the Bednarik Award in a career (and in the same year).

Today on the show, Dan and Eric discuss:

(2:14-4:25) - Dan's upbringing in sports, transition into college

(4:25-7:35) - Switching positions & leadership lessons from Miami

(7:35-14:03) - Dan's advice to NFL players, looking back on his 7 year career

(14:03-18:25) - Dan's transition out of the NFL and into the front office

(18:25-24:05) - The job of Director of Player of Personnel: Covid impact, balancing family life & 2021 Buffalo Bills talk

And much more!

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Ep 79 - A Life of Transitions with Mike Caussin & Jana Kramer Apr 05, 2021

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Join Eric, Mike and Jana on Instagram LIVE for a LIVE edition of What's Next with Eric Wood. Mike Caussin played 5 seasons in the NFL and is a former teammate of Eric's with the Buffalo Bills. His wife, Jana Kramer, is an actress and country music superstar. Together, the two have written a book titled "The Good Fight" that explores the raw and real emotional moments of their marriage.

Today on the show, the gang get into several different topics, including:

Dealing with each others Quirks

Mike's injury history in the NFL

Jana's decision to get into acting

What moves the needle for them

Stories from writing the book "The Good Fight"

The transitions throughout their careers

And much more.

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Ep 78 - Chasing Greatness with Andre Reed Mar 29, 2021

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7x Pro Bowler, Hall of Fame Wide Receiver and Buffalo Bills legend Andre Reed joins the show. Andre played 15 seasons for the Bills from 1985-1999 and was a huge part of Buffalo's success in the 90's.

Today on the show, Eric and Andre relive some locker room stories from those Bills days. Andre also gives great advice on making the most of your opportunities in life and powerful moments throughout his NFL journey. Topics include:

(3:00 - 6:05) - Diet & Exercise

(6:05 - 8:52) - Andre's D-II Journey to the NFL

(8:52 - 14:04) - The Comeback Game

(14:04 - 23:20) - More 90's Bills stories

(23:20) - 25:00) - Marv Leavy's greatness

(25:00 - 29:15) - Transition out of the NFL

(29:15 - 32:00) - Philanthropy work with Boys & Girls Club of America. Get Involved, link here: https://www.bgca.org/get-involved

(32:00 - 36:30) - Getting the call to go into the Hall of Fame

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Ep 77 - Decide to Win with Keith Craft Mar 22, 2021

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Keith Craft is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Elevate Life Church, a non-denominational church in Frisco, Texas. As a leader, coach, speaker, author, and transformationalist, Keith Craft impacts thousands of people around the world every year and does so yet again today in this episode. Eric and Keith discuss:

Keith's athletic upbringing and career with the Dallas Cowboys (3:00-13:45)

Creating habits and the importance of consistency (14:00-17:00)

Self discipline is everything (17:00-23:00)

Defining and Deciding to Win (23:00-29:00)

Meeting the right people at the right time (29:00-35:00)

Core values to live your life by (42:00-45:00)

Improving your speaking skills (45:00-49:00)

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Ep 76 - Becoming Adaptable with Lorenzo Alexander Mar 15, 2021

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Former teammate and 4x Walter Peyton Man of the Year nominee Lorenzo Alexander joins the show today. Lorenzo played college football at the University of Cal, but went undrafted out of college. It was his ability to adapt and be versatile that helped him play for 13 seasons in the NFL.

Today on the show, Eric and Lorenzo discuss behind the scenes stories from their days in Buffalo, their transitions in and out of the NFL, and much more, including:

Lorenzo's early days as an athlete (2:30)

Concussions and their impact on youth football (4:11)

Lorenzo's transition into the NFL as an undrafted FA (6:32)

Lessons to Rookies today (10:30)

Becoming adaptable in order to succeed (17:40)

The transformation of his body for different positions (23:18)

Lorenzo's pivot point and Sean Taylor (28:55)

His transition out of the NFL (33:50)

Being intentional at home (41:40)

And much more:

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Ep 75 - Inspiring The Next Generation of Athletes with Deja McClendon & Jordan Larson Mar 08, 2021

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To celebrate International Woman's Day, Eric welcomes two female star athletes to the show. Deja McClendon and Jordan Larson are players in the new Athletes Unlimited Professional Volleyball league, the first indoor professional Volleyball league in the United States. Deja is from Louisville, Kentucky, she was Miss KY Volleyball in 2009 and has been playing oversees since 2013. Jordan played her college Volleyball at the University of Nebraska, she has won multiple Olympic Medals and is currently ranked the #1 player in the AAU Volleyball League.

Deja and Jordan are leading by example and inspiring the next generation of athletes. Today on the show, they talk about:

Their transition from collège Volleyball to playing overseas (2:42)

Details about the new Volleyball League (5:30)

How they use mental motivation to their advantage (8:33)

The impact a Professional Volleyball League in the U.S. can have (9:11)

Standing out and fitting in as a female in sports (11:00)

Overcoming obstacles such as sexism and racism in sports today (14:00)

Their most fulfilling athletic accomplishment (17:45)

How Covid has impacted their career (20:21)

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Ep 74 - Hall of Fame Discipline with Terrell Owens Mar 01, 2021

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Terrell Owens played 16 seasons in the National Football League. He is a six-time Pro Bowler, a five-time First-Team All-Pro and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018. As a former teammate of Eric in Buffalo in 2009, Terrell is considered one of the greatest Wide Receivers of all-time.

Today on the show, the guys get into some of T.O.'s favorite memories in Buffalo, playing hurt in a Super Bowl and much more, including:

T.O.'s upbringing in Alabama

The Power of Words

Learning from Jerry Rice

How to Play Like a Champion

The Greatest QB he's ever played with (Ryan Fitzpatrick)

His transition out of the NFL

The secret to T.O.'s success: Discipline

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Ep 73 - Holistic Approach to Battling Mental Health Issues with Victor Brick Feb 26, 2021

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International business consultant and motivational speaker Victor Brick joins the show today. Victor is the co-founder of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, the CEO of Planet Fitness Growth Partners and he and his wife, Lynne, were both named as two of Maryland's top 50 most influential people.

In this episode, you'll be inspired by Victor's story of grit and determination in business and his passion to uplift others, especially in the space of mental health. Some other topics include:

How Grit and Success are related (3:00)

The importance of having Dreams (6:30)

Why he chose the fitness industry (13:30)

Having the Right Kind of People around you (17:45)

How sports and business are related 21:05)

Why Victor started the Mental Health Foundation (23:40)

Discussion about Mental Health in America Today (31:45)

Steps to creating Healthy Habits and Positive Stress (36:30)

Connectivity and Coping Skills (41:00)

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