What's Next with Eric Wood

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Ep 189 - Addicted To Improvement with Ryan Leak Feb 08, 2023

Show notes

Ryan Leak is an executive coach, best-selling author and motivational speaker. He is the CEO of the Ryan Leak Group, LLC, a leadership development firm in Dallas, TX and has worked with teams all over the world from NBA teams to Fortune 500 companies.

Today on the show, the guys discuss Ryan's book "Leveling Up" and also ask the question, "What does success look like to you?"

Other topics include:

(2:35-5:00) - Ryan's basketball career. Details behind Ryan's documentary "Chasing Failure"

(5:00-7:55) - What does it cost to be you?

(7:55-12:20) - Kobe mentality

(12:20-16:00) - Ryan's career path. How to level up

(16:00-20:05) - What does success look like for you?

(20:05-23:00) - Characteristics of successful people

(23:00-34:20) - Developing your speaking skills. Being willing to fail

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Ep 188 - Superhuman Protocol with Jason Tebeau Jan 25, 2023

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Jason Tebeau is the President & CEO at Da Vinci Medical and the creator of the Superhuman Protocol. Jason helps people live in their most optimal physical state by optimizing three elements: Magnetism, oxygen and light. "Without magnetism, oxygen and light we cannot survive. With them we are “Superhuman.”

Today on the show, Eric and Jason get into the details of this protocol, discuss the benefits of walking outside barefoot and even the best cure for a hangover. Other topic include:

(2:50-8:00) - How cancer impacted Jason's career path

(8:00-17:10) - Grounding/Earthing (Magnetism)

(17:10-28:20) - Red light exposure (Light)

(28:20-36:30) - Exercise with oxygen therapy (Oxygen)

(36:30-42:00) - Nutrition advice

(42:00-51:15) - Hangover cure. Benefits of hydrogen water

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Ep 187 - Keep Things Simple with Jesse Winker Jan 11, 2023

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Jesse Winker is a professional baseball player for the Milwaukee Brewers. The former Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariner Outfielder was voted an All Star in 2021 and has played in the MLB for over five years.

Jesse was born in Buffalo, NY and is a proud member of Bills Mafia. A theme of the show today. Other topics include:

(2:00-3:40) - Eric's 1st pitch with Jesse at a game

(3:40-5:45) - Jesse's decision to skip college and play professional baseball

(5:45-8:20) - Minor league baseball's hard lessons of money management

(8:20-11:40) - All Star Selection in 2021

(11:40-14:30) - Offseason rehab. Trade to Brewers

(14:30-19:30) - How to break out of a slump. The simple side of life

(19:30-21:40) - Superstitions

(21:40-26:00) - Growing up a Bills fan

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Ep 186 - How Lucky Can You Be with Dave Lapham Dec 28, 2022

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Dave Lapham is known as the most versatile offensive linemen in Cincinnati Bengals history. A player for Cincinnati from 1974-1983, Dave has since served as the Bengals radio color commentator for 30+ seasons and is still on the job.

Today on the show, Eric and Dave discuss their journeys in the NFL, how they have both transitioned into broadcasting and they also preview a highly anticipated matchup between Cincinnati and Buffalo next Monday. Other topics include:

(2:15-5:30) - Dave's ability to adapt on the offensive line. Playing for Paul Brown

(5:30-11:00) - Their transitions into broadcasting. The possibility of coaching

(11:00-14:15) - Rookie year stories

(14:15-18:30) - Dave's college path from Law to Media

(18:30-23:00) - Staying power in the radio booth

(23:00-26:00) - What makes Cincinnati special

(26:00-33:45) - Bills - Bengals preview. Joe Burrow greatness

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Ep 185 - Great Communicators with Mike O'Connell Dec 21, 2022

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Mike O'Connell is the Executive Pastor of Love Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Mike is also a former football player, an entrepreneur, a public speaker and leadership coach impacting the lives of many across the globe everyday.

Today on the show, Eric and Mike discuss what makes the best leaders, how to craft a vision and many lessons that you can apply to your life. Other topics include:

(2:00-5:10) - Mike's athletic career. Fate sends Mike from Iowa to Iowa State

(5:10-11:15) - Mike's transition from football to ministry. Omaha was calling

(11:15-16:45) - Becoming a gifted communicator. Traits of great leaders

(16:45-19:45) - Mike's journey into personal coaching and speaking

(19:45-24:00) - Finding balance between contentment and drive

(24:00-27:00) - Benefits of being proactive vs reactive

(27:00-31:00) - Creating a vision. Morning routine.

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Ep 184 - Waiting For Your Opportunity with A.Q. Shipley Dec 14, 2022

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A.Q. Shipley played 12 seasons in the NFL as a center before a neck injury cut his career short. Drafted in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft, A.Q. played for five different franchises including a Super Bowl win in 2020 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Today on the show, A.Q. and Eric talks some ball, the importance of waiting for the right moment and some of the similarities throughout their careers. Other topics include:

(2:15-5:00) - Two sport athlete in high school

(5:00-9:15) - Being drafted by his hometown of Pittsburg and how it was the worst thing possible

(9:15-12:45) - Overcoming adversity. Waiting for your opportunity

(12:45-20:15) - What makes Bruce Arians and Tom Brady so special

(20:15-27:00) - Neck injury that ended A.Q.'s playing days

(27:00-35:00) - Transition into media. Working with Pat McAfee

(35:00-39:45) - The state of offensive line play in the NFL today

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Ep 183 - Take Advantage with Austin Ekeler Dec 07, 2022

Show notes

Austin Ekeler is the starting running back for the Los Angeles Chargers and one of the best young stars in the NFL today. The fantasy football monster signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2017 after his CFB career at Western Colorado from 2013-2016.

Off the field, Austin is a motivated entrepreneur and is looking to make an impact in many other ways. Today on the show, the guys get into some of Austin's off the field ambitions, the grind of a NFL season and much more. Other topics include:

(3:10-6:30) - Transition from D-II football to NFL

(6:30-10:30) - Development of Austin's work ethic

(10:30-13:40) - Taking Advantage of Right Now

(13:40-20:50) - Austin's passion for entrepreneurship

(20:50-23:45) - Normal day eating

(23:45-30:45) - Current NFL talk

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Ep 182 - Step Up For Yourself with Sean Casey Nov 30, 2022

Show notes

Sean Casey, nicknamed "The Mayor," is a former Major League Baseball first baseman for the Cleveland Indians, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox. Casey was a 3x All-Star and is in the Cincinnati Reds' Hall of Fame.

Today on the show, Eric and Sean relive some of their favorite Reds memories, their journeys into professional sports and some of their superstitions. Other topics include:

(1:30-5:45) - Pittsburg born and raised.

(5:45-21:25) - The advice Sean's Dad gave him his senior year of high school and how it changed his life.

(21:25-24:45) - Eric's one scholarship offer.

(24:45-29:40) - Advice to your younger self.

(29:40-35:00) - Favorite memories from Cincinnati and Sean's MLB days.

(35:00-39:30) - The pressure on children of professional athletes.

(39:30-50:25) - Superstitions, trash talk and morning routines.

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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Ep 181 - Get Back to Work with Alex Mack Nov 23, 2022

Show notes

Alex Mack is a former American football center. He played college football for the University of California, Berkeley and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the first round with the 21st overall of the 2009 NFL Draft. During his 13 year career, Alex also played for the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers and earned Pro Bowl honors 7 times.

Today on the show, Alex and Eric talk about some of the challenges of the Center position, some of their favorite playing day memories and much more. Topics include:

(2:20-7:30) - First year of retirement. Alex's style of play

(7:30-16:30) - Alex's last year with the 49ers. What makes Kyle Shanahan a great coach.

(16:30-24:00) - Alex's credit for success? Humility and work ethic.

(24:00-32:15) - Toughest players/types of players Alex played against

(32:15-39:00) - Favorite travel spot. Future in broadcasting?

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Ep 180 - Earn Your Confidence with Alan Stein Jr Nov 16, 2022

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Alan Stein, Jr. is an experienced keynote speaker and author. At his core, he’s a performance coach with a passion for helping others change behaviors. He spent 15+ years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant). Through his customized programs, he transfers his unique expertise to maximize both individual and organizational performance.

Alan is a dynamic storyteller who delivers practical, actionable lessons that can be implemented immediately. He teaches proven principles on how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level.

Today on the show, Alan and Eric discuss the value of physical training, how to earn confidence and how to trust the process. Other topics include:

(2:35-8:10) - How Alan became a performance coach

(8:10-20:00) - Takeaways from working with Kobe Bryant. What separates elite athletes from the rest?

(20:00-28:00) - The value of physical training

(28:00-31:30) - The challenge of transitioning out of professional sports

(31:30-35:30) - Alan's career shift to keynote speaking

(35:30-46:00) - Routines, do you have one?

And much more. Rate, review and subscribe to the show today!

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