Unleashing the Power of Mindset: Overcoming Adversity with Bryan Schwartz

In this compelling episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackle sits down with Bryan Schwartz, a former NFL linebacker, leadership coach, and author. Bryan shares profound insights into the power of mindset in overcoming adversity, both in personal and professional life. Drawing from his experiences on and off the field, Bryan discusses the importance of embracing challenges, stepping out in faith, and the vital role that mindset plays in developing resilience.

Key Topics Discussed:

The Role of Adversity in Growth:

    • Bryan explains that adversity is a necessary part of personal and professional growth. He emphasizes that challenges are designed to help individuals develop and ultimately fulfill their purpose.

Mindset Over Motivation:

      • Unlike traditional self-help books, Bryan’s approach focuses on cultivating the right mindset rather than just offering motivational speeches. He believes that a strong mindset is foundational to achieving lasting success.

Three Key Principles:

    • Bryan introduces his three-step process to help high-performing individuals break through barriers:
      • Right-Sizing the Promise: Ensuring that the promise you’re pursuing is greater than the problems you face.
      • Resizing the Problem: Understanding that problems must be framed within the context of the larger promise.
      • Reframing the Pressure: Learning to handle daily pressures with a renewed perspective, leading to personal growth and increased capacity.

Staying Grounded in the Present:

    • Bryan advises listeners to stay grounded in the present moment to avoid the pitfalls of anxiety (future-focused) and depression (past-focused). He stresses that being present allows for better opportunities and a greater impact on others.

Living with Purpose:

    • Bryan shares his belief that everyone has an assignment in life that goes beyond just earning a paycheck or seeking fame. He encourages listeners to live with purpose, reflecting their values and beliefs in all aspects of life.
About Our Guest

Bryan Schwartz is a former NFL player turned leadership coach and author. He is the founder of Fourth and Short, a coaching business aimed at helping high-performing individuals develop the mindset and skills necessary to overcome challenges and maximize their impact. His latest book, which delves deep into the mindset required to navigate life’s adversities, is already gaining praise for its practical and purpose-driven approach.

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2024-10-09T12:12:07-04:00September 4, 2024|

Unleashing Authentic Leadership: Embracing the 8 Pillars with Ash Beckham

In this enlightening episode of Training Unleashed, Evan Hackel sits down with leadership expert Ash Beckham to explore the transformative power of authentic leadership. Ash delves into her innovative concept of the “8 Pillars of Leadership,” discussing how empathy, individuality, courage, and grace can be applied across various leadership scenarios. Discover how embracing these pillars can elevate your leadership style, foster inclusivity, and drive organizational success.

Key Takeaways

  1. The 8 Pillars of Leadership: Learn about the core principles of leadership that go beyond traditional methods. Ash Beckham introduces a versatile approach to leadership that includes empathy, individuality, courage, and grace.
  2. Creating Your Leadership Brand: Understand the importance of authenticity in leadership. Ash explains how to establish a consistent and predictable leadership presence, regardless of the situation or organizational change.
  3. Empowering Every Role: Discover strategies to help team members at all levels recognize their leadership potential. Ash discusses ways to validate and encourage leadership qualities in employees who may not see themselves in traditional leadership roles.
  4. The Importance of Discomfort in Growth: Ash shares her insights on the necessity of stepping outside your comfort zone to foster personal and professional growth. Embracing discomfort is key to evolving as an authentic and effective leader.

About Guest

Ash Beckham is a renowned leadership coach and speaker specializing in helping individuals and teams embrace authentic leadership. With a focus on empathy, courage, and inclusivity, Ash works with high-performing teams and executives to build trust and enhance leadership skills. She offers both in-person and virtual workshops and keynotes, tailored to various stages of organizational development.

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Quote of the Episode

“If you’re not uncomfortable, you’re not growing. Leadership requires embracing discomfort and acting with authenticity.”

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2024-09-04T09:57:32-04:00September 4, 2024|

Unleashing the Power of Knowing Your Story with Sandra Dee Robinson

In this episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackle sits down with Sandra Dee Robinson, a renowned executive communication coach, speaker, and former television actress, to discuss the importance of understanding and owning your personal story. Sandra Dee shares her journey from Hollywood to coaching, emphasizing the significance of self-awareness and staying grounded in your truth, regardless of external labels and expectations. They delve into the value of resilience, authenticity, and how knowing who you are can transform not just your professional life but your overall well-being.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Importance of Owning Your Story: Sandra Dee highlights that everyone is on a unique journey, and understanding your own story is crucial to personal and professional growth. Knowing who you are helps you remain grounded, even when others try to define you.
  • Labels Don’t Define You: Sandra Dee discusses how labels—whether positive or negative—should not dictate your self-worth. She shares insights from working with both highly successful individuals and those facing significant challenges, emphasizing the importance of standing in your truth.
  • Resilience Through Challenges: The conversation touches on how everyone, regardless of their life circumstances, faces difficult times. Sandra Dee encourages listeners to recognize their value and remain resilient, even during tough periods.
  • The Power of Positive Communication: Sandra Dee talks about her experiences in coaching and how positive reinforcement and communication can significantly impact someone’s self-perception and confidence.
  • Adapting to the Moment: Evan and Sandra Dee explore the idea of being prepared but also being open to change, as highlighted by a spontaneous shift in the discussion during the episode.
About Our Guest:

Sandra Dee Robinson’s life has been a tapestry woven with rich experiences in relationships and behavior, both on and off the screen. Starting her career as a model and actress at a young age, Sandra Dee quickly made a name for herself with roles on popular TV dramas like Another World, Sunset Beach, and Days of Our Lives. Despite her success, Sandra Dee battled with shyness and the struggle to find her own voice, which led her on a profound journey of self-discovery and learning. She became an expert in communication, studying neurolinguistics, body language, and other modalities, ultimately becoming a sought-after executive communication coach. Today, she empowers others to find their voice and confidently step into their power through her companies, Charisma on Camera Presentation Training and Horsepowered Consulting. Known as “The Charisma Coach,” Sandra Dee continues to make a significant impact by helping entrepreneurs, authors, and celebrities enhance their presence and achieve their goals.

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2024-08-21T03:06:45-04:00August 21, 2024|

Unleashing Unlimited Worth: Overcoming Trauma and Achieving Success with Mike Skrypnek

In this episode of Training Unleashed, host Evan Hackel sits down with Mike Skrypnek, a transformational business coach, author, and founder of the Unlimited Worth Project. Mike shares his personal journey of overcoming trauma, the importance of addressing mental health issues even when feeling successful, and how these experiences have shaped his approach to coaching and leadership. The conversation delves into the impact of unresolved trauma on leadership, the significance of addressing mental health proactively, and the services Mike offers through his Unlimited Worth Project.

Key Discussion Points:
Mike’s Journey and Overcoming Trauma:
  • Mike shares his background and how he was shaped by childhood traumas and the need to prove his worth: “I had a great foundation, but I was still missing something.”
  • He discusses the repetitive nature of stressors and how unresolved trauma affects mental health and success: “When I realized that it was gonna deal with me one way or the other if I didn’t deal with it, I really started to wonder, why didn’t I do this sooner.”
  • Mike emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health issues when feeling good, rather than waiting for a crisis.

    “If we can tackle these things when we’re feeling decent, we can enter into a healthy process of improving our mental health.”
The Unlimited Worth Project:
      • Mike introduces the Unlimited Worth Project, which evolved from his previous initiative, Grow Get Give Coaching: “It’s morphed into something I call the Unlimited Worth Project.”
      • The project aims to connect past experiences and current behaviors, helping leaders fill gaps and elevate their performance: “The Unlimited Worth Project is exactly that – connecting the dots between what happened to us and what we’re repeating.”
      • Mike works with male leaders, CEOs, and leadership teams to identify and address these gaps in a straightforward and comfortable manner: “In a plain-spoken way that makes people comfortable and gives them clear and understandable viable pathways to success.”
Services Offered by Mike Skrypnek:
      • Mike offers keynote speaking, workshops, and one-on-one coaching for senior leadership teams and individuals: “I’ll come in and do keynotes, workshops with senior leadership teams, and one-on-one coaching with senior leadership people.”
      • He invests time in discovery conversations, offering a generous 28-minute free consultation to explore potential benefits and ways to work together: “I give of myself. And I’m doing that through this program in particular. 28 minutes of my time to investigate through a discovery conversation.”
      • Interested individuals can reach out to Mike via his website, LinkedIn, or email for more information and to take advantage of his offer: “Go to my website, LinkedIn, or email me at [email protected].”
Unlimited Worth Book:
      • Mike recommends his book “Unlimited Worth” as a must-read, which details his personal journey and the connection between healing and achieving a fulfilling life:
        “It has to be ‘Unlimited Worth’… my most recent book, written and published in 2022.”
      • The book provides insights into becoming whole by addressing and overcoming past trauma: “It describes my journey and the connection I made to what happened to me on one side of healing, and then the other side, the better side, of becoming whole.”

Key Takeaway:

  • Mike’s primary tip for the audience is to recognize that everything is connected: “It’s all connected, and it will be connected until we take action to unconnect or disconnect it.”
  • He encourages leaders to take proactive steps to break these connections and improve their overall well-being and performance: “What happened to us will happen to us continually until we deal with it.”
About Our Guest

Mike Skrypnek is an international bestseller of nine books, a keynote speaker, leadership coach, podcast host, and sought-after business strategist who has shared his insights and wisdom with thousands of passionate purpose-driven industry leaders. Mike is the CEO of Grow GET Give Coaching, Founder of the UNLimited WORTH Project & Chair of the UNLimited WORTH Wellness Society. Mike lives, loves, and adventures with his wife, Sherri, and their two young adult children, Madison, and Coen, in the beautiful Sea-to-Sky corridor of British Columbia, Canada. You can find them skiing, snowboarding, hiking, mountain biking, paddling and more in the mountains, on the rivers and ocean just minutes from home, in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

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2024-07-10T10:58:04-04:00July 10, 2024|

Unleashing Potential: A Journey from Business Growth to Personal Fulfillment with Herb Cogliano

In the fast-paced world of business, success often hinges on strategy, innovation, and perseverance. In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Herb Cogliano, founder of Aspire Growth Advisors, as he navigates the realms of physical challenge and business growth with equal vigor.

Applying Principles to Business:

Despite not being the youngest competitor, Herb embarked on the grueling Iron Man challenge with one goal in mind: to share the experience with his son. It’s a testament to the power of family bonds and shared goals in driving personal achievement. Herb’s approach to the Iron Man mirrors his philosophy in business—discipline, focus, and determination. As a seasoned consultant, he helps businesses articulate their vision, align their teams, and execute their goals with precision.

The Importance of Clarity:

Central to Herb’s methodology is the concept of clarity—a shared understanding of purpose, values, and objectives. In a world of distractions, clarity becomes the guiding force that steers organizations toward success. For Herb, success isn’t just about hitting targets—it’s about unleashing potential. Through Aspire Growth Advisors, he partners with mid-market companies to accelerate their growth and cultivate exceptional leadership.

Embracing the Journey

Herb’s journey serves as a reminder that true fulfillment comes from pushing boundaries, embracing challenges, and discovering our limitless potential.

About Our Guest

Herb Cogliano is the founder of Aspire Growth Advisors, a seasoned consultant, and a passionate advocate for personal and professional growth. With a diverse background in business consulting and endurance sports, Herb brings a unique perspective to driving business growth. Through Aspire Growth Advisors, he offers practical strategies and resources to help mid-market companies accelerate their growth and achieve lasting transformation. Herb’s mission is to inspire individuals to embrace growth, overcome challenges, and make a meaningful impact in their organizations and communities. Visit Aspire Growth Advisors to learn more about Herb’s work and explore resources for business growth and to access their Complimentary Growth Kit!

2024-04-10T12:59:58-04:00April 10, 2024|

The Transformative Power of Coaching in Career Development with Randi Roberts

Welcome to another insightful edition of Training Unleashed! Today’s episode brings us a compelling conversation between our host, Evan Hackle, and the esteemed guest, Randi Roberts, CEO of Randi Roberts Coaching. The focus of this discussion revolves around the world of coaching and its profound impact on individuals, teams, and organizational growth.

Why Coaching Matters

Evan begins the conversation by addressing a significant question: Why do some people undervalue coaching, and why isn’t it a more prominent part of the executive world? Randi expresses her belief that awareness of coaching is on the rise and emphasizes the transformative nature of coaching relationships. As someone deeply passionate about coaching, Randi emphasizes that coaching isn’t about telling people what to do; it’s about guiding them to find their own path forward.

The conversation evolves to highlight the changing landscape of coaching acceptance. Randi notes that once individuals understand the support and possibilities coaching brings, they become more open to it. Coaching, however, isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. While it may not be for everyone, those willing to engage in inner work and move forward find tremendous value in the coaching relationship.

Introducing Coaching Effectively

The discussion touches upon the crucial aspect of introducing coaching effectively within organizations. Randi and Evan share their experiences of coaching within corporate settings, highlighting the positive impact on individual and team performance. The key, they suggest, is framing coaching as an investment in personal and professional growth rather than a corrective measure.

Confidentiality in coaching engagements is a pivotal aspect that Randi emphasizes. Whether coaching is initiated by individuals or companies, setting clear objectives and maintaining confidentiality creates a safe space for clients to explore and grow.

Leadership Team Development: Nurturing High Performance

Transitioning into leadership team development, Randi underscores its essential role in organizational success. With teams constantly evolving, from forming new teams to assimilating new leaders and diagnosing team challenges, the need for ongoing development becomes apparent. Trust is identified as the foundational element, and addressing both strengths and deficits is crucial for fostering high-performance teams.

One Tip for Career Success

As the conversation concludes, Randi offers a valuable tip: If something doesn’t feel right in your career, invest time in inner work to identify the root cause. Ensuring you solve the right problem is crucial for making informed decisions about your career path.

About Our Guest

Randi Roberts shares her journey, having enjoyed two fulfilling careers—one in pharmaceuticals and the current one as a coach for the past five years. As the founder of Randi Roberts Coaching, she specializes in executive coaching, career life coaching, and leadership team development. Interested readers can explore valuable resources on her website and connect via email at [email protected].

2024-01-29T17:35:30-05:00February 14, 2024|

Mastering the Art of Leadership: A Conversation with Chad Brown

Chad is an Associate Partner at Take New Ground and the host of The Naked Leadership Podcast with the founding partners of TNG (Take New Ground). In this episode, Evan takes a deep dive into the world of leadership with our special guest, Chad Brown. With a wealth of experience and insights, Chad is here to share his perspectives on what it takes to be an exceptional leader.

Defining Leadership

At the heart of this episode is Chad’s definition of leadership – an art form that involves inspiring and empowering others. Drawing from his diverse background and extensive leadership roles, Chad sets the stage for a conversation that goes beyond conventional leadership norms. Evan delves into the qualities that make a great leader, exploring authenticity, empathy, and adaptability with Chad. According to Chad, titles and authority don’t define leadership; instead, it’s about influence, service, and creating a culture of collaboration. The discussion serves as a guide for both emerging and experienced leaders, offering insights into what truly matters in leadership.

Navigating Challenges: Lessons from Chad’s Journey:

One of the most engaging parts of the episode is when Chad shares a significant leadership challenge he faced – leading a team through a major organizational change. The transparency, resilience, and adaptability required during this period provided invaluable lessons that every leader can learn from.

Advice for Aspiring Leaders:

For our aspiring leaders, Chad offers practical advice based on his journey. Continuous learning, embracing challenges, and being open to feedback are key components that Chad believes can contribute to a fulfilling and successful leadership journey.

About Our Guest

Chad Brown is a leadership engagement expert. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work. He thrives in extreme environments and finds comfort in difficult conversations. Over the last 5 years, Chad has trained and developed leaders at globally recognized brands like Lulu Lemon, and Ironclad Document Services along with many burgeoning start-ups.

2024-03-21T13:53:32-04:00January 24, 2024|

Navigating the Modern Job Hunt: Insights from Lori Wallace

Welcome, to another engaging episode of “Training Unleashed” with your host, Evan Hackel. In this episode, Evan sits down with Lori Wallace, the founder of Career Ecology – a hub spot for Work-Life Empowerment and explores innovative perspectives on the workplace. Lori’s unique approach to career transitions and authentic relating adds a refreshing touch to the job hunting discussion.

The Modern-Day Hero Journey

Evan kicks off the conversation by delving into Lori’s concept of the “modern-day hero journey.” According to Lori, career transitions can feel like an initiation into the unknown, akin to a hero’s journey. Individuals, whether seasoned CEOs or recent graduates, often grapple with feelings of being an outcast, questioning their value, and facing uncertainties in their professional journey.

Shifting Trends in Job Hunting

The conversation shifts to the evolving landscape of job hunting, comparing the pre-pandemic era to the present. Lori notes a growing emphasis on authentic relating and genuine communication. In the pre-pandemic era, interviews were typically in person, laborious, and lacked the chance for authentic connections. Post-pandemic, with virtual touchpoints, there’s an opportunity for a more authentic exchange, akin to a speed-dating experience.

Authentic Relating in Interviews

Lori introduces the concept of “authentic relating” in interviews, emphasizing a shift from performance-oriented messaging to a service-oriented approach. She encourages individuals to express themselves authentically without succumbing to the pressure of competition. By interviewing from a place of service, candidates can establish a genuine connection with the interviewer, creating a more meaningful dialogue.

Generational Diversity

The conversation takes a turn towards hiring strategies, particularly concerning different generations in the workforce. Lori advocates for diversity and cooperation as essential elements in hiring. She stresses the significance of embracing diverse perspectives to create a dynamic and adaptable work environment. Evan concurs, highlighting the positive impact of diverse teams on innovation and business success.

Gen Z in the Workplace

Evan and Lori discuss the unique characteristics of Generation Z in the workplace. Lori underscores the importance of viewing generations through the lens of different personalities rather than age. She encourages hiring managers to consider personality types and diverse perspectives, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Ecology Philosophy

Lori explains the inspiration behind her company, Career Ecology, drawing parallels with the principles of biomimicry. She emphasizes the need for individuals to authentically integrate into their professional environments, maintaining balance and adapting to changes. Career Ecology aims to empower individuals during career transitions, shifting the narrative from “outplacement” to “empowerment.”

About our Guest

Lori Wallace has mentored job seekers for over twenty years as the owner of her own search agency where she’s matched prominent hospital systems like
Cedars Sinai, Kaiser Permanente, and Sutter Health to skilled and passionate professionals ranging from CEO to Lab Assistant.

Special offers

Join Lori every Tuesday on Zoom for open discussions and expert guidance on career empowerment. Or check out her book “Way of the Monarch,” her Hero’s Journey book that offers a four-month experiential program. She extends a generous offer to listeners, providing access to the first chapter and a 10% discount on Career Ecology for Unleashed !

2024-01-16T11:14:37-05:00January 11, 2024|
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