Beyond Speaking

Paralympic medalist and veteran John Register shares his story of losing his leg after a track and field event, developing resilience, and choosing the new normal mindset.  

Award-winning journalist and TV pioneer Joan Lunden shares how a rival TV station helped her land a dream job, her battles working in a male-dominated industry and how she made it to Good Morning America.

Performance strategist for some of the world's top leaders & brands, Victoria Labalm shares how to create engaging meetings, how to tell when you have that next big idea and remembering that just because someone hasn't done something doesn't mean it's a bad idea. 

Chris Tuff is a bestselling author and highly sought after keynote speaker who has presented for Nike, Harvard, Home Depot, Verizon, and several other Fortune 100 companies. He began his career as a pioneer of the social media marketing space starting in 2006, becoming one of the first marketers to work directly with Facebook as well as helping them build many of their local-at-scale products for brands like Toyota. His first book, The Millennial Whisperer, is a USA Today bestseller and has gone on to sell more than 100k copies which explores the importance of empathy and relationships in the workplace, and it equips leaders with tools to attract and retain young talent through genuine connection. During the pandemic, Tuff shifted toward connections outside of organizations in writing his latest book, Save Your Asks. He’s interviewed some of the world’s greatest leaders and entrepreneurs and is publishing this handbook to equip everyone with the tools to become better salespeople and networkers through a focus on authenticity and connection. In this book, he highlights real world examples of “askholes” and such sales techniques as “shawshanking.”

After breaking several Guinness World Records, James wondered if he had truly found his mental and physical limits. He knew there was more. Experience firsthand the remarkable journey of James Lawrence and his family. Known as the Iron Cowboy, James earned this nickname from the public after he started to wear a cowboy hat during the marathon portion of his Ironman races to be identified by his children quickly. With two Guinness world records under his belt, James and his family attempted to do something every person deemed impossible, 50 full-distance triathlons, in 50 states, in 50 consecutive days (aka: 50.50.50). His combination of energy, humor, determination, and achievements captivates his audience and creates an inspirational and awakening phenomenon for all. James' story of reaching new limits is one everyone can relate to. He is an ordinary guy, whose extraordinary personal story will make you laugh, cry, reflect, and leave you inspired to reach higher. James has spoken all over the world, on stages in more than 20 countries.

Chemical engineer, thought leader and energetic speaker Cassandra Worthy shares how to transfer enthusiasm to others, tactics to take frustration and turn it into opportunity and new ways to engage your colleagues to spark growth and change.

Legendary NFL coach and player Mike Ditka shares how football has changed over the years, why only some quarterbacks are true leaders and advice to youth coaches.

Creativity Strategist and award-winning author of The Creativity Leap, Natalie Nixon shares how to ask better questions for innovation breakthroughs, how to handle the future of work as a leader, and more on this week's Beyond Speaking Podcast.

Terence Mauri, Founder of Hack Future Lab, a global think tank, and Partner with MIT Solve, an initiative to address world challenges, brings decades of experience and knowledge sharing cutting edge principles on the future of leadership.

Chick-fil-A Executive and customer experience expert Elizabeth Dixon stopped by to share lessons she learned from Truett and Dan Cathy, why details matter, and techniques to keep customers from abandoning brands.

Former VP of Innovation & Creativity at The Walt Disney Company Duncan Wardle shares how everyone can be creative, how Disney works to innovate and the time Roger Rabbit met Princess Diana.

Disruptive innovator, entrepreneur, and Ellen Degeneres' favorite teacher Michael Bonner shares techniques for handling burnout in 2023 by setting yourself up for daily success, why change can make others uncomfortable, and how to create power moments.

Renowned neuroscientist and entrepreneur, Beau Lotto, has spent decades studying the way we see—and in his three-time mainstage TED talks with over 7 million views, he shows us how to see differently. As Lotto puts it, "the brain never sees the world as it actually is, only the world that is useful to see." By illuminating these principles of perception, Lotto helps companies overcome biases, embrace uncertainty, transform their approach to creativity, and unlock innovation.  

A three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowl selection, Darren Woodson is often recognized as one of the greatest players to wear a Dallas Cowboys uniform. Darren shares leadership techniques he learned from Bill Parcells, how to create a successful team culture and more.

Crystal Washington, CSP works with organizations that want to leverage technology to increase profits and productivity! As a technology strategist and certified futurist, Crystal takes complex social media, app, and web topics and makes them easy to understand and accessible for everyday people. Crystal's clients comprise Fortune 500 companies including Google, Microsoft, and GE, and as a sought-after keynote speaker, she has entertained and educated audiences around the globe.   

Seth is an internationally recognized thought leader, advisor, and top-rated keynote speaker on talent management, change and innovation, digital transformation, leadership, and the future of work.  His research, case studies, and thought leadership focus on inspiring audiences while sharing actionable strategies to drive meaningful outcomes for individuals and their organizations. He also coaches high-performing leaders with practical, life-tested ideas, concepts, and frameworks to elevate their impact and create lasting legacies.  Learn more about 

Doc Hendley is proof that anyone, even a tattooed keg-tapper, can cure what ails the world.

In 2003 Doc Hendley dreamed up the concept of Wine To Water while bartending and playing music in nightclubs around Raleigh, North Carolina. In January of 2004 he held his first fundraiser and by August was living in Darfur, Sudan installing water systems for victims of the government-supported genocide.

When Doc returned home in 2005, the haunting memories of what he had seen in Darfur drove him to continue growing the organization he had started only two years earlier. And in 2007, after working two jobs and volunteering his time for over three years, Wine To Water became an official 501 (c)(3) and Doc's dream finally became a reality.

Hendley's work aims to help the 1.1 billion people worldwide who lack access to clean water, a figure estimated by the World Health Organization. Nearly two-thirds of that group lives in Asia. In sub-Saharan Africa, 42 percent of the population lives without yard taps, household connections or other improvements to sanitize water. Unclean water is the number one killer of children in the world. Water borne illnesses kill far more children the HIV/AIDS and Malaria combined. Every 15 seconds a child dies from unclean water.

Hall of Fame pitcher and broadcaster for the Baltimore Orioles Jim Palmer shares about life in the minor leagues, the oriole way and the importance of adoption.

Mary C Kelly specializes in leadership growth that helps organizations improve their profitability and productivity, especially in finance, insurance, real estate, and manufacturing. One of the first female graduates of the Naval Academy, Mary served 25 years on active duty, mostly in Asia, leading multi-cultural teams in nine countries. Her remarkable career of service included working as an intelligence officer, a chief of police, an HR director, and a chief of staff, as well as training more than 40,000 military personnel. 

Rene is one of the world's leading executive coaches, working with some of the Fortune 500's and FTSE 100's top Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and their executive teams.  

He speaks with the authority and confidence of an expert and leader who has seen and experienced it all before. Rene draws much from his own unique experiences as Managing Director at IPC Magazines and serving on a variety of boards including Pepsi, IPC Media, and the Inland Revenue.  

Rene has acquired a reputation for providing first-hand advice and support for a series of successful CEOs in the Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and all around the world. Many may claim to have worked at the 'sharp end' with CEOs, but in actual fact very few have. He has worked closely with Jim Yong Kim (President, The World Bank), Antony Jenkins (CEO, Barclays Bank), Mario Greco (CEO, Generali), and Maria Ramos (CEO, Absa Bank). Hardly any can match his sustained track record of success.  

Jenn Lim is the founder and bestselling author of Beyond Happiness and CEO of Delivering Happiness (DH), a company she and Tony Hsieh (the late CEO of Zappos.com) cofounded to create happier company cultures for a more profitable and sustainable approach to business. Delivering Happiness started as a book (New York Times and WSJ Bestseller, which sold one million copies worldwide) and evolved into a business consultancy and global movement that has impacted and inspired hundreds of companies and organizations worldwide.

Retired US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills shares his story of becoming a quadruple amputee on his 25th birthday, going through a ketamine coma, and steps to overcoming adversity.

Former Air Force One Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero.

Superbowl champion, broadcaster, and entrepreneur Joe Theismann talks leadership lessons from some of the NFL greats, how to handle life changes, and his relationship with the man that ended his career.

One of the greatest linebackers in NFL history Mike Singletary shares his real thoughts about the Super Bowl Shuffle 35 years later, reflects on the leadership of Walter Payton and answers fan questions.

Founder and CEO of RainmakerThinking, Inc shares how to find skilled talent in the current job market, the 3 biggest mistakes when it comes to hiring and how to truly gain influence.

Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a leading employee engagement, and consulting firm Heather R Younger stopped by to share how to become a better listener, leader and human.  

Paralympic medalist and veteran John Register shares his story of losing his leg after a track and field event, developing resilience, and choosing the new normal mindset.  

Communication & Influence Strategist Stacey Hanke shares techniques on how to communicate in a hybrid work environment, the importance of brevity, and the 3 common misconceptions about personal communication as a leader.  

The youngest bestselling business author in American history Alex Banayan shares his journey to creating the third door chronicles including his powerful moment with Quincy Jones, how implicit messages are incredibly important and how success and failure can be the same thing.

Men's Fitness fittest man on the planet, Dean Karnazes answers fan questions sharing his experience running on the Silk Road, how to fight apathy and how he turned endurance running into a business.

Former Southwest Airlines customer service manager and workplace culture expert Jason Young shares how to lower tension at the office, the cycles of culture, and building teamwork between different generations.  

Special Forces Army Ranger and award-winning country music artist, Keni Thomas, as he shares his part in the story made famous by Ridley Scott's movie Black Hawk Down.

Adventure racing world champion and CNN hero Robyn Benincasa - shares the 8 essential elements of teamwork, how ego plays into team building, and how to choose great people to build a successful team.

Digital leadership expert Erik Qualman shares how to use cowboy scheduling to stay present, the un-selfie mentality, and being good at saying no.

NFL Pro Bowl Running back and Shark Tank Entrepreneur Justin Forsett shares some of his toughest moments on the field, being roommates with the mercurial Marshawn Lynch and the importance of having a huddle.

Five-time tech entrepreneur, hyper-growth CEO, and creative trouble maker Josh Linkner shares how to handle a total reset, a challenge to grow creativity every day, and how creating a fake competitor can lead to innovation.

Top diversity and inclusion speaker and Princess of Sierra Leone shares her story of finding out her royal family ties in college, why community is paramount to success, and how to embrace the uncomfortable.

NBA Mindset Coach and 2x Best-Selling Author David Nurse shares his improbable journey of making it to the NBA, the key to finding your purpose, and how eliminating goals can help you reach your greatest potential.

Award-winning digital strategist and podcast host Jay Shetty shares how to build your resilience muscle while in quarantine, the 3 types of mentors, and the importance of being a connected thinker.

Amelia Rose Earhart takes us through her 28,000-mile flight around the world and the lessons she learned along the way in becoming a female pilot and handling turbulence not only in the air but also in life.

Emmy-winning sportscaster Greg Gumbel shares his journey from small market broadcasting to the national stage, the grind of covering march madness, and the secret to success that he learned from his father.

Vice-Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Carla Harris shares her insight on authenticity, the importance of taking risks, and the power of gratitude.

Leadership expert and failure savant Ryan Leak sat down with us to share his journey of trying out for the NBA, handling failure with positivity and why handling personal issues in a work environment can lead to increased productivity. 

Member of the first Jamaican bobsled team Devon Harris shares the facts and fiction behind the movie Cool Runnings and how we each can have the mindset to set Olympic-sized goals.

Male figure skating star Scott Hamilton stopped by to talk bout how to fight when you want to give up, the importance of getting back up 41,000 times and he answers fan questions.

Communication expert and national storytelling champion Kindra Hall sheds light don't the outward stories we share and the inward stories we tell ourselves, how to fight your negativity bias and ways to change the story you are constantly telling yourself. For fun she also helps us understand the difference between a professional speaker and a professional storyteller.

Childhood burn survivor and top-ranked Ironman triathlete Shay Eskew stopped by to share his story of handling life's uncertainties, using comedy to handle pain, and how to find your happiness.  

Kevin Brown spent 20 years building a little-known family business into the number one brand in their industry with annual revenues reaching two billion dollars. Along the way, he has learned a thing or two about overcoming adversity, dealing with change, and creating a culture that drives organizational excellence and customer loyalty. He's the author of the bestselling book "The Hero Effect." On this episode, he shares with us his own story, the difference of positive thinking versus optimism, and how to rewrite the story of your life. To begin the interview, I asked Kevin where the idea of his book and work, The Hero Effect, came from.

Chemical engineer, thought leader and energetic speaker Cassandra Worthy shares how to transfer enthusiasm to others, tactics to take frustration and turn it into opportunity and new ways to engage your colleagues to spark growth and change.

#1 global voice for education on LinkedIn Heather McGowan shares how leadership and management have changed dramatically over the past decade, ways humans can bridge the skills gap with technology and tips to deal with burnout.   

Bestselling author and Harvard instructor Suneel Gupta shares the 4 people you need in your life to become backable, how leading with a story changed his business life, and the way to get people to take a chance on your next great idea.

Former secret service agent to JFK and Jackie Kennedy, Clint Hill shares his first-hand account of the assassination of JFK including running up on to the car to protect Jackie after the shooting. Clint also reveals his opinions on the newly released documents and the evidence for Lee Harvey Oswald.

Performance strategist for some of the world's top leaders & brands, Victoria Labalm shares how to create engaging meetings, how to tell when you have that next big idea and remembering that just because someone hasn't done something doesn't mean it's a bad idea. 

Retired Colonel in the United States Army and former commander of the U.S. Army Fort Belvoir garrison shares his story of surviving an IED attack, how he made the decision to amputate his leg, and helping the New York Giants win the Superbowl in 2008

Grammy-nominated songwriter Jimmy Yeary stopped by to share his story of becoming a hit songwriter, how vulnerability leads to productivity, and how to know when you hit a hit song.

Digital marketing expert and best-selling author Corey Perlman dishes on how to create useful content, the common mistakes businesses make using social media and help for parents on how to handle social media with their kids.  

Gina Schaefer is founder and CEO of a chain of Ace Hardware stores located in the Washington, D.C. area. She is a passionate entrepreneur who grew her company from one to 12 stores in only 14 years and now leads a multimillion-dollar business that employs more than 250 people. As a former member of the Ace Hardware Corporation Board of Directors, she is dedicated to maintaining a strong corporate culture.  Schaefer's big passion is for developing urban markets, supporting small businesses, and helping women to succeed in all aspects of the hardware industry. She has tirelessly focused on the "Return to Main Street" movement in her own city of Washington, D.C., to promote Shop Local campaigns and community revitalization in urban areas.

Strategy and Innovation Expert Kaihan Krippendorff shares how to out-think the competition, how to come up with your next innovation and how being a force of good with your profits leads to even more success advertised or not.

America's Educator, and two-time New York Times Bestselling author Ron Clark shares his tips on fundraising, how to hire the best team, and where to focus your energy as a leader.

Human connection expert and bestselling author Riaz Meghji stopped by to share how to create human connection virtually, the power behind documenting personal details to connect with others and leading with assertive empathy.

The father of the modern NFL quarterback fraternity Archie Manning shares how to set an example as a leader, handling changes in life and his favorite Manning commercial.

Leadership Author and Organizational Culture Expert Adrian Gostick shares how to handle anxiety in the workplace, ways to increase trust with employees and how to cultivate innovation in this new future of work.

Paralympic ski racer, author, and cancer survivor Josh Sundquist shares his philosophy behind one more thing one more time, his first time out in public after amputation surgery and of course his internet-famous Halloween costumes.

American War hero and Paralympic medalist Melissa Stockwell shares the story of dancing with the commander in chief, her path to becoming a para-athlete and the invisible wounds of war.

Top 30 Global Guru, and regular Forbes contributor on Leadership Strategy, Curt Steinhorst stopped by to share his insights on how to help employees be more productive, the state of going back into the office, and how we can fight burnout at work.

Recognized as one of the 50 leading business thinkers in the world, Whitney Johnson shares how to find your growth curve of learning, how to be agentic rather than a victim, and reframing our mindset of the last 18 months.

Vice-Chairman, Managing Director and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Carla Harris shares her insight on authenticity, the importance of taking risks, and the power of gratitude.

Gold Medal Winning Olympic Gymnast Carly Patterson stopped by to share her journey to the top of the Olympic podium, how challenges can become fuel for greatness, and the importance of embracing the spark.

Olympic Gold Medalist turned Adventurer Adam Kreek shares his journey competing in the Olympics, rowing across the Atlantic ocean and the importance of living a values-driven life.

Mindset Expert and TEDx Speaker Karen M. Allen shares tips and tricks to mental strength training, how she handled the murder of her husband and the power of choosing the responsibility of healing.

The youngest bestselling business author in American history Alex Banayan shares his journey to creating the third door chronicles including his powerful moment with Quincy Jones, how implicit messages are incredibly important and how success and failure can be the same thing.

Author and former Navy SEAL Chad Williams stopped by to teach us how to aim small - miss small, the importance of earning your SEAL trident every day, and how he turned a devastating loss into a desire to change the world.

Men's Fitness fittest man on the planet, Dean Karnazes answers fan questions sharing his experience running on the Silk Road, how to fight apathy and how he turned endurance running into a business.

What do you do when you’re under pressure, overwhelmed, and ready to get what you really want? As one of the first female F-14 Tomcat fighter pilots in the US Navy, as well as a mom, wife, business consultant, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and global speaker, author Carey Lohrenz knows that the stress we experience can be just as intense as the stress in the cockpit of a fighter jet going Mach 2. But she’s got a secret weapon to prevail: years of training to overcome the specific natures of uncertainty, stress, burnout, anxiety, and pressure.

We are re-running this episode remembering one of our favorite guests, speakers and people: NBA All-Star Mark Eaton. Mark shares his unlikely story of getting to the NBA, the advice he was given by Wilt Chamberlain, and the 4 Commitments of a Winning Team. We will miss you Mark.

Special Forces Army Ranger and award-winning country music artist, Keni Thomas, as he shares his part in the story made famous by Ridley Scott's movie Black Hawk Down.

Keynote Speaker, #FearBOSS and Improv Nerd Judi Holler, shares her story of overcoming fear and teaches Brian a little bit of improv!

Workforce Strategist and Management Trendspotter Seth Mattison sits down with Brian to talk about making the most of difficult circumstances, how to develop our skills and relationships personally and professionally, and how to set a path forward for success.

Five-time tech entrepreneur, hyper-growth CEO, NY Times bestselling author, and venture capitalist Josh Linkner shares tips on becoming a creative troublemaker, why innovation is critical right now, and how to be creative in a time of crisis.

People’s Choice Award winner and podcast host Carlos Whittaker shares his story about our part in racial reconciliation in 2020.

Best-selling author, and business expert Garrison Wynn shares how to make remote teams work, the future of retirement, and what the next generation of workforce talent is going to look like.  

Brent and Kyle Pease stopped by to share their incredible story of racing Kona as a tandem, advice for disabled triathletes, the power of skittles in the middle of a race, and how they are helping others with disabilities find their inner athlete.

Emmy-winning sportscaster Greg Gumbel shares his journey from small market broadcasting to the national stage, the grind of covering march madness, and the secret to success that he learned from his father.

Male figure skating star Scott Hamilton stopped by to talk bout how to fight when you want to give up, the importance of getting back up 41,000 times and he answers fan questions live!

Star of the MTV show The Buried Life Ben Nemtin joined us to share his insights on the importance of setting personal goals, how to become the architect of your own inspiration, and what it was like playing basketball with Barack Obama at the White House.

4x Super Bowl Champion and Vietnam veteran recalls his favorite Super Bowl moment, his battle to get back on the field after being wounded in Vietnam, and of course his pick for Super Bowl 55

NFL Pro Bowl Running back and Shark Tank Entrepreneur Justin Forsett shares some of his toughest moments on the field, being roommates with the mercurial Marshawn Lynch and the importance of having a huddle.

Super Bowl Champion and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday shares his story of getting to the NFL, what it was like playing and sometimes fighting with Peyton Manning and the importance of having ambition with wisdom.

Improvisational humorist and author Joel Zeff shares how to build confidence in small steps, how to create success by being present, and the Tao of Ta-Da!

We gear up for 2021 and new opportunities with Valorie Burton as she shares how to fight false guilt, the questions to ask yourself to create new opportunities, and how to be kind to yourself moving into the new year.

To learn more about Valorie Burton visit https://premierespeakers.com/valorie_burton

Olympic Gold Medalist and Goalie for the 1980 U.S. "Miracle on Ice" Hockey Team, Jim Craig shares his journey to winning the 1980 gold medal, the importance of preparation, and how to help others achieve their own impossible.

Six-time IRONMAN World Champion Mark Allen shares how nobody can take away your best performance, how to adjust your goals during COVID-19, and why you should take hold of a dream and see it to the finish line.

The female Jerry Maguire, Molly Fletcher shares how to negotiate a contract for yourself, the power of the pause and how being a woman helped her in the male-dominated world of sports agents.

Carly covers How leaders can approach decision-making in tough times, how our culture has gotten leadership wrong, how to demonstrate leadership to others and what is the best framework for problem-solving?  Carly’s leadership lessons aren’t theoretical- they’re based on real-world experience. Carly draws her background as the first female CEO of a Fortune 50 company with HP, to her time with the Department of Defense, to often being the lone female executive in the room.  This fireside chat is designed to help your leaders learn how to be more effective, decisive, and successful during these tough times and beyond.

Former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez shares stories from her time in the CIA including what it's like being the real-life Q, having a family while being an officer and she reveals the most realistic spy show on tv.

Jon Gordon shares the number one predictor and factor of success, the formula for GRIT, how to improve our mindset, and the importance of communication connections.

Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 16 books including 6 best-sellers: The Energy Bus, The Carpenter, Training Camp, You Win in the Locker Room First, The Power of Positive Leadership and his latest The Power of a Positive Team. Jon and his tips have been featured on The Today Show, CNN, CNBC, The Golf Channel, Fox and Friends and in numerous magazines and newspapers. His clients include The Los Angeles Dodgers, The Atlanta Falcons, Campbell Soup, Dell, Publix, Southwest Airlines, LA Clippers, Miami Heat, Pittsburgh Pirates, BB&T Bank, Clemson Football, Northwestern Mutual, Bayer, West Point Academy and more.

Chairman and CEO of analytics and advisory company Gallup, Jim Clifton shares why millennials don't build startups, the difference between innovation and entrepreneurship, and how polling has changed over the years.

Leading expert on generational leadership and personal productivity, Haydn Shaw shares how to fight boredom in the workplace, ways to communicate upwards to management, and the different motivations for Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z.

Kevin Brown spent 20 years building a little-known family business into the number one brand in their industry with annual revenues reaching two billion dollars. Along the way, he has learned a thing or two about overcoming adversity, dealing with change, and creating a culture that drives organizational excellence and customer loyalty. He's the author of the bestselling book "The Hero Effect." On this episode, he shares with us his own story, the difference of positive thinking versus optimism, and how to rewrite the story of your life. To begin the interview, I asked Kevin where the idea of his book and work, The Hero Effect, came from.

To learn more about Kevin Brown visit: https://premierespeakers.com/kevin_brown

Former Air Force One Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero.

First female thunderbird pilot, White House Fellow and survivor Nicole Malachowski shares what it is like flying a weapon, losing her childhood dream, and the importance of being able to reinvent yourself.

Corporate Magician, comedian and trainer, Bill Herz stopped by to share his journey with magic along with stories of teaching U.S. presidents magic tricks, which types of crowds are the easiest to trick and how magic has been used in war.

People’s Choice Award winner and podcast host Carlos Whittaker shares his story about our part in racial reconciliation in 2020.

7 foot 4 NBA All-Star Mark Eaton stopped by to share his unlikely story of getting to the NBA, the advice he was given by Wilt Chamberlain, and discuss the 4 Commitments of a Winning Team.

Humor engineer and best selling author Andrew Tarvin stopped by to share how he used comedy to solve the problem of boredom, how to grow humor as a skill, and the role comedy plays in politics business and beyond.

Master of influence and persuasion and author of Exactly What to Say, Phil M. Jones, shares how to ask for anything without fear of rejection, words that pique curiosity, and ways to grow confidence in conversations.

Gold Medal Winning Olympic Gymnast Carly Patterson stopped by to share her journey to the top of the Olympic podium, how challenges can become fuel for greatness, and the importance of embracing the spark.

Brian Lord interviews Shark Tank's Daymond John, discussing work, life, and the current business environment. Fan questions were answered as well. Daymond shared how he has been impacted by the past two months, ways to innovate during challenging times and how to lead in a crisis.

Drama researcher, global thought-leader, and New York Times best-selling author Cy Wakeman shares ways to blow your mind every day, the importance of creating a "yes day," and how to remove emotional waste from the workplace.

Former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez shares stories from her time in the CIA including what it's like being the real-life Q, having a family while being an officer and she reveals the most realistic spy show on tv.

Five-time tech entrepreneur, hyper-growth CEO, NY Times bestselling author and venture capitalist Josh Linkner shares tips on becoming a creative troublemaker, why innovation is critical right now, and how to be creative in a time of crisis.

Sue Reynold shares her journey from obesity to qualifying for the USA triathlon team, swimming with alligators and the importance of finding your competitiveness.

Award-winning digital strategist and podcast host Jay Shetty shares how to build your resilience muscle while in quarantine, the 3 types of mentors and the importance of being a connected thinker.

Nationally syndicated personal finance columnist for The Washington Post Michelle Singletary stopped by to share her financial dos and don'ts during the coronavirus. She sheds light on the public programs that are available for those who are unemployed and the importance of companies communicating compassionately.

Brent and Kyle Pease stopped by to share their incredible story of racing Kona as a tandem, advice for disabled triathletes, the power of skittles in the middle of a race and how they are helping others with disabilities find their inner athlete.

New York Times Best Selling Author of Essentialism, Greg McKeown shows us how to focus on the good in the current times of struggle from the COVID-19 pandemic. He also dives deep into essentialism and what it means while most of us are in quarantine and explains why we all need our own pair of polarized lenses.

While we all are staying at home we did a zoom interview with National Geographic Fellow and New York Times best-selling author, Dan Buettner. He shares how to take this time of the Corona Virus pandemic and staying inside as an opportunity to re-evaluate our careers, diet, lifestyle and more.

Professional drummer and workplace retention expert Clint Pulver stopped by to share the inspiring story of how a teacher cleared the path for his career, the importance of being a mentor over being a manager and what it's like being the undercover millennial.

TED Speaker, author and happiness guru, Shawn Achor shares the five traits needed to reach our biggest potential, the science of happiness and the true power of social connection.

John O’Leary shares his story of survival from a fire that left him with burns over 100% of his body. What legendary baseball broadcaster Jack Buck did for him, and what it was like to return to the Cardinal’s Busch Stadium.

Olympic Gold Medalist and Goalie for the 1980 U.S. "Miracle on Ice" Hockey Team, Jim Craig shares his journey to winning the 1980 gold medal, the importance of preparation, and how to help others achieve their own impossible.

Former secret service agent to JFK and Jackie Kennedy shares his first-hand account of the assassination of JFK including running up on to the car to protect Jackie after the shooting. Clint also reveals his opinions on the newly released documents and the evidence for Lee Harvey Oswald.

Star of Shark Tank, entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author Daymond John shares how his job waiting tables at Red Lobster led to his current success, why you should be answering emails on the treadmill, and his philosophy that it's not about the numbers it's about the people.

20 year Disney veteran and customer experience guru Dennis Snow shares behind the scenes stories of working at Disney, how to create moments of wow and 3 keys to excellent customer experience.

One of the greatest linebackers in NFL history Mike Singletary shares his real thoughts about the Super Bowl Shuffle 35 years later, reflects on the leadership of Walter Payton and answers fan questions.

Amazon survivor and the inspiration behind the film “Jungle”, Yossi Ghinsberg shares his story of survival in the amazon, his true impressions of being played by Daniel Radcliffe, and what he discovered about the true meaning of life.

STORY Conference leader, Master Illusionist & Communicator Harris III stops by to share the deeper concept of wonder, how people misuse their imagination and why curiosity can become a huge factor in creating success.

Business growth strategist, entrepreneur and author of the new book Fanocracy, David Meerman Scott shares how selfies break down barriers, the process of writing a book with his millennial daughter and why closeness matters.

Best selling author and career guru Jon Acuff stopped by to share how to properly set New Year's Resolutions so that you keep them, why saying something is common sense is dumb, and how to identify the things that are keeping us from the finish line.

Master of influence and persuasion and author of Exactly What to Say, Phil M. Jones, shares how to ask for anything without fear of rejection, words that pique curiosity and ways to grow confidence in conversations.

American War hero and Paralympic medalist Melissa Stockwell shares the story of dancing with the commander in chief, her path to becoming a para-athlete and the invisible wounds of war.

Legendary NFL coach and player Mike Ditka shares how football has changed over the years, why only some quarterbacks are true leaders and advice to youth coaches.

20 year Disney veteran and customer experience guru Dennis Snow shares behind the scenes stories of working at Disney, how to create moments of wow and 3 keys to an excellent customer experience. 

Educator, tech expert and co founder of Kid’s Deserve It, Adam Welcome shares why building a community is a necessity, how to embrace the things you don’t know and ways to use technology to better the classroom.

Social entrepreneur, humanitarian and founder of Because I said I would, Alex sheen shares the story behind his foundation, the importance of keeping a promise, and how tragedy can create hope.