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Why Smart Leaders Lose Their Team’s Trust Without Realizing It

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0500

Most leaders believe trust is earned through vision, values, and competence.

It isn’t.

People don’t trust your words. They trust your patterns.

In this LIVE conversation, I break down why smart, capable leaders lose their team’s trust without realizing it and what separates leaders people follow from leaders people quietly manage around.

You’ll learn:

The subtle behaviors that cause teams to filter the truth
Why mission-driven leadership fails under pressure
How your reactions, not your intentions, define your leadership
The difference between being respected and being accommodated
A practical framework to lead with calm, consistency, and authority

This isn’t about being nicer.
It’s not about lowering standards.
And it’s not about abandoning your mission.

It’s about leading in a way people trust when it matters most.

FROM THE EPISODE: The Practical Tool: The Fire Mirror Audit

After any tense moment, ask:

What triggered me?
Which fire showed up?
What truth was exposed?
What needs repair, ownership, or a boundary?

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Discover what one single dad, who owns a successful business, did to dedicate 2 hours each day to improve his mind, body and relationship with his kids, without missing one second of work.

Before you can master you life, you have to begin by learning how to master your morning.

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Life Is A Mirror: Why Your Triggers Are Costing You Power, Profit And Peace

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 16:00:00 -0500

Most men are playing victim and blame everything around them.

Her.
The kids.
The employees.
The economy.

Meanwhile their body is softening, their relationship is flat, the business is stuck and they keep attracting the same chaos in different clothing.

In this solo episode, Cletus breaks down one of the core Be The Torch principles: life is a mirror, not a verdict. Your results in business, your body, your relationships and your bank account are feedback, not a life sentence.

You’ll hear Cletus walk through:

Why your relationship, bank account and body are a scoreboard that only shows feedback
How victim mindset quietly weakens men and kills leadership at home and in business
The real reason you keep attracting the same toxic relationship or bad hires on your team
How to use triggers as a signal instead of a reason to explode or shut down
What it looks like to live with standards, a personal code and real self respect
How to become the dad your kids can trust when they screw up, not the one they fear

This is straight talk for driven dad entrepreneurs who are tired of repeating the same patterns in their marriage, dating, co parenting and business.

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How to Tell If You’re Headed for Divorce, Burnout, or a Business Breakdown

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Dude, you don’t need a psychic to predict the future, you just need the balls to look in the mirror. In this episode, Cletus Coffey exposes how your current habits, beliefs, and standards quietly predict whether you’ll face divorce, burnout, or business collapse. You’ll learn how to read the signs, raise your standards, and stop the breakdown before it happens.

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You Mad Bro? Squash Anger Today, Before Your Kids Copy It

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400

You snap at your kids? Lose it with your partner? Let pressure dictate your decisions?

It’s not about them my friend. It’s about you. And if you don’t get this under control, you’ll burn trust, connection, and energy that you can’t afford to lose.

In this episode of the Be The Torch Podcast, Cletus Coffey shares the Torch Treatment™

A 7-step recalibration tool that helps you regulate your emotions, stop reacting from old patterns, and start leading from power and presence.

Discover:

How triggers sabotage your leadership and relationships
The step-by-step Torch Treatment™ process
Why this tool can be done in 3 minutes or less
How to shift from chaos and guilt to power and peace

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Your Kids, Your Business, and YOU… All Getting Screwed

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0400

The Impossible Triangle That’s Screwing You..and Everyone Else
If you’re a divorced dad running a business, you’ve been sold a lie that you can give 100% to your business, 100% to your kids, and 100% to yourself. The math doesn't add up. It’s impossible, and it’s killing you.

In this episode of Be The Torch, I break down the brutal reality of the “Impossible Triangle” every divorced dad entrepreneur faces—business, kids, and rebuilding yourself—and why trying to “balance” them will burn you out.

We’ll walk through:

Why “balance” is a losing game
How to merge your three missions into ONE man
The guilt trap you’ve been living in (and how to crush it)
The IGNITE Method for taking back your time, energy, and control

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Why Focusing On Your Third Leg Matters In Business And Life

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Are you struggling to balance business, fatherhood, and your own healing post-divorce or as a single dad?

You’re trying to be a great father, a successful business owner, and somehow rebuild your life after divorce. But something keeps breaking down.

That something… is you.

In this episode breaks down:

Why the “balance” myth is a lie keeping men stuck
The dangerous role-playing identities that lead to burnout
How to stop fighting with your ex and start leading your life
The hidden cost of victim thinking and ego-driven decisions

If you feel like you’re pulled in too many directions and losing yourself in the process...this is your wake-up call my friend.

Takeaways for business owners, single dads, and high-performing men looking for real growth, freedom, and peace.

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The Legacy Lie: Why Your Money & Business Won't Set Your Kids Free

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Most men believe that the best legacy they can leave behind is financial—wealth, inheritance, or handing over the family business. But here's the truth: that mindset might be hurting your children more than helping them.

In this episode, I reveal the three powerful shifts every man must make if he truly wants to leave a legacy of freedom, fulfillment, and happiness:

Possibility Over Wealth
Character Over Comfort
Freedom Over Security

Your kids didn’t come here to repeat your path. They came to learn their own lessons, through their own struggle, setbacks, and self-discovery. By trying to pave the road for them, you might be robbing them of the very strength they need to succeed.

This episode will challenge everything you think you know about legacy, and give you a powerful new lens to lead your family forward.

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Divorced, Distracted, and Drowning in Business? Here's How to Reclaim Your Power

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Divorced. Distracted. Drowning in business?

If that’s you, and you’re tired of pretending everything’s fine while secretly struggling to keep it all together—this episode is your roadmap back to power.

I reveal:
- The 3 lies every divorced dad entrepreneur believes
- The framework that rebuilt my life after burnout
- How to lead from peace, not pressure

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Stop Betraying Yourself: For Men Who Suck at Setting Boundaries

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0400

Brother, if you feel constantly drained, overwhelmed, or pulled in a million directions, this episode is a must listen.

I drop the hammer on one of the biggest silent killers of self-respect, productivity, and peace: poor boundaries.

Whether it's your ex (co-parent), your clients, your employees, or even your kids—if you can’t hold the line, you’re not leading. You’re leaking energy. You’re betraying yourself. And your business, family, and sanity are paying the price.

You’ll learn:

The brutal truth about why you feel frustrated and burnt out
A simple 3-part framework to set powerful boundaries minus the guilt
How to communicate them like a leader, not a doormat.
What to do when others cross your line, and how to stay cool, calm, and in control.

Your freedom begins with one decision: to stop betraying yourself for the comfort of others. This is the Torch Standard.

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Your Business Is Stuck Because You Are (Men Don't Want to Hear This)

Sat, 10 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400

The success of your business is a direct reflection of YOU.
In this episode, I’m calling out the trap most entrepreneurial single dads fall into: building a business at the cost of their health, relationships, and peace of mind.

I break down:

Why building a business before building yourself is a dead-end
How your current struggles are mirrors—not roadblocks
The 5 areas of self-mastery that drive true growth
How to stop being chained to your business and start leading your life

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about becoming the man who can handle more.

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#1 Mistake Single Dad Business Owners Will Sadly Make in 2025

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400

No really...The #1 Investment in Your Business is You.

Most men think if they grind harder and make more money, their business will thrive. The truth? Your business can’t outgrow the man running it.

In this episode, I lay down the hard truth: if you’re out of alignment, your business is too. Whether it’s your relationships, your mindset, or your energy—you are the single biggest investment in your company.

You’ll learn:

Why chasing money first is killing your alignment.
How your personal energy sets the tone for your entire culture.
The hidden cost of living a lie and how it blocks business growth.
How to build a personal culture that fuels leadership and freedom.
The three biggest myths keeping high-achieving men stuck.

Don’t just work on your business—work on you....and watch your business grow.

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The Leadership Lie That’s Bleeding Your Business Dry

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

In this episode, I break down the 3 hidden power leaks that are silently sabotaging your leadership and business. If you’re a business-owning single father who’s tired of burnout, pressure, and underperformance...this one's for you.

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Why Happy Wife, Happy Life is Holding Your Business Back

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0400

Why Happy Wife, Happy Life is Holding Your Business Back is not for weak men.

This is for men who want to feel loved, find happiness, meaning and purpose in their lives.

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3 Signs Your Morning Routine Is Killing You (Single Dad Edition)

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Your morning routine might be the silent killer of your energy, focus, and freedom.

You’re just too afraid to admit it.
You know damn well that tapping your phone, slurping coffee, and shoveling garbage in your mouth is NOT the way a man who’s on a mission starts his day.

Yet your body and mind? It’s addicted. Conditioned.
You’ve become a prisoner to your weakness before the sun even comes up.

This isn’t about motivation. This is about discipline.
And in this episode of the Be The Torch Podcast, I break down 3 brutal signs your morning routine is holding you back from becoming the man, father, and entrepreneur you were built to be.

If you’re a single dad juggling business and kids—or just stuck in survival mode—I DARE YOU to try something different.

This episode is not for the weak. It will light the fire, shift your mindset, and hand you the tools to finally take control of your mornings—and your life.

Key Topics Covered

The victim mindset that keeps high-performing men stuck
Why your phone is sabotaging your day before it starts
How caffeine is like a credit card for your energy—and why you’re in debt
The deadly cycle of living in survival mode
5 areas to focus on each morning to become your best self: Focus, Family, Fitness, Fortune, and Foundation

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REAL Men Don’t Get Triggered (Are YOU Ready to Quit?)

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 20:00:00 -0400

If you clicked on this episode, respect to you. Most men won’t even approach this conversation because they’re afraid of what they’ll find inside themselves.

The truth is, when you get triggered, it’s not about THEM. It’s about YOU.

Your partner makes a comment, your kids push your buttons, someone at work challenges you...and boom, you react.

Are you tired of that experience?

Tired of the impact it's making on those you lead?

You know you can do better, but don't know how?

A man who has mastered himself doesn’t get triggered. He stands in his power, unshaken, untouchable. But guess what happens when you reach this level of awareness?

All these answer and more are inside episode #83. Jump in and prepare to learn a ton about yourself.

This episode is about shifting your mindset, using triggers as teachers, and building self-mastery so nothing and no one can shake you.

Be the Torch brother 🔥

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Why Your Achievements Will Never Make You Happy

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 21:00:00 -0500

Men are taught from a young age that success equals happiness. The belief that if they grind harder, make more money, and achieve more, they’ll finally feel fulfilled.

But what happens when you check all the boxes—business, money, relationships, status—and still feel empty?

In this episode, we’re breaking down the biggest lie about success and why your achievements aren’t making you happy.

You’ll learn:

✅ Why external accomplishments don’t lead to fulfillment
✅ The difference between experiencing and achieving
✅ How to shift from doing to being and start feeling joy NOW
✅ The biggest myths keeping men trapped in stress and disconnection

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#1 Challenge Most Men Will Never Have the Courage to Face...Will You?

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0500

In this powerful episode of the Be The Torch Podcast, I reveal the key to transforming every area of your life: understanding that everything you experience is a reflection of who you are inside.

From your relationships with your partner, co-parent, and kids, to your results in business...

Everything stems from your thoughts, beliefs, fears, and insecurities. I walk you through the truth that men rarely acknowledge, yet once recognized, it becomes the single most powerful tool for creating lasting success and fulfillment in all areas of life. Learn how to take responsibility for your internal world, stop playing the victim, and create powerful shifts in your life, business, and relationships.

Key Takeaways:

Your relationships reflect your inner state and unresolved issues.
How taking responsibility for your feelings and actions unlocks true power.
Why your business struggles may be tied to deep-rooted insecurities.
The importance of showing up authentically as a man in all areas of life.
Practical steps to overcome victim mentality and start transforming your life.

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AI vs. Authentic Intelligence: The Real Secret to Standing Out in Marketing

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0500

#80 AI vs. Authentic Intelligence: The Real Secret to Standing Out in Marketing is a fresh take on the mad rush to adopt AI. Yep, AI is here to stay and while it's a viable tool, it is not the ultimate solution for your business. Learn the power of having a foundation of Authentic Intelligence to attract customer who will stay with you for the long haul.

In this episode, I explore:

The difference between AI and Authentic Intelligence in marketing.
Why showing up authentically is key to building trust, loyalty, and long-term relationships.
How embracing your true self in your messaging will make your business stand out from the crowd.
The real cost of relying too heavily on AI without the foundation of authenticity.
Why being authentic is not just about marketing—it’s about life and relationships.

Key Takeaways:

AI can support your marketing, but it should never replace the authentic you.
True marketing success comes from building trust through your real-life experiences, energy, and messaging.
If your marketing isn’t resonating with your audience, it’s time to get real about who you are and show up authentically.

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Turning 50: Top 5 Powerful Life Lessons For 50 Year Old Single Dads

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0500

I'm turning 50!

It wasn't easy, however I share the top 5 lessons I've learned in my first 50 years of life that all men, single dads, and entrepreneurs can benefit from.

Whether you’re looking to take control of your mornings, build meaningful relationships, or create a thriving business, this episode is packed with valuable insights that can help you level up in every area of life. Thank you for the opportunity to share the powerful lessons I've learned.

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Transformation vs. Change: The Truth Behind Goals Setting That All Men Must Learn

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500

Men Need Transformation—Not Just Change

In this powerful episode of Be The Torch, I expose the biggest mistake ambitious single dads make: focusing on quick-fix changes instead of deep transformation. If you’re ready to move past superficial, short-term wins and finally experience true freedom, fulfillment, and success in your health, relationships, and business, tune in.

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#1 Thing a Woman Should Give a Man (Not What You Think)

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 20:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Be The Torch, Cletus Coffey challenges the popular notion that a woman’s top job is to give her man unconditional loyalty. Instead, he reveals why this demand stems from unhealed trauma and misguided masculine posturing—and how true loyalty, respect, and love can be experienced. If you’re a single dad wondering how to build a healthy, fulfilling relationship without the macho BS, this episode is for you.

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3 Types of Single Dads - Which One Are You?

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Be The Torch, I breakdown three common archetypes single dad entrepreneurs fall into—Victim, Fan, and Torchbearer—and how to break free from old outdated broken patterns that are keeping you stuck.

I'm a former athlete so I use a powerful sports analogy, to help you learn how to recognize your current state of affairs, shift your mindset, and step into your true authentic role as a leader in your family, business, and life.

If you are single dad business owner, hit play now!

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Why Men Need to Stop "Taking Care of Their Responsibilities."

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:00:00 -0500

Is it true that men need to stop "taking care of their responsibilities."

In this world where there expectation is that men must take care of their responsibilities, we are losing men. They are losing themselves. Men are lost, broken, exhausted, and in the process of producing, performing, and providing are taking less and less responsibility for themselves.

It's time for radical transformation.

In this episode of the Be The Torch podcast, I explore the concept of reframing the common phrase 'take care of your responsibilities' to help men lead more fulfilling lives. I discusses the pressures men face to provide and perform, and how these pressures can often lead to stress, anxiety, and burnout. I emphasize the importance of prioritizing one's own well-being and health, alongside fulfilling responsibilities, and of course share insights from my personal experience while offering practical steps, including mastering your mornings, to help men become the best version of themselves.

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Dating as a Single Dad: The Game-Changing Path to Finally Finding Your Soulmate

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0500

WARNING!

Do not attempt to go out into the dating world, as a single dad, until you have learned this game-changing strategy for not just finding love, but your soulmate.

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The Hustle Trap Most Men and Business Owners Are Stuck In - And How to Break Free!

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 15:00:00 -0500

In this episode of Be The Torch, Cletus Coffey calls out entrepreneurs stuck in the hustle and grind, and shows how to step into their power by redefining their role in business—and life. Creatively crafted through the language of sports, discover how to level up from being the overwhelmed, overworked athlete/player to the true owner of your business.

🎙 What You'll Learn:

[00:02:45] The surprising connection between sports and entrepreneurship
[00:07:30] Why most business owners are stuck thinking like employees
[00:13:15] The five roles in the "business-as-sport" framework
[00:20:10] How to identify your current role—and what it means for your life
[00:26:45] The steps to move from being a player to becoming the owner
[00:32:15] Why self-mastery is the foundation of success in business and relationships

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Why Your Orgasms and Vacations Are Holding You Back From the Freedom You Actually Seek

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400

In this powerful episode of Be The Torch, Cletus Coffey dives into a topic often reserved for women’s podcasts—orgasms—and explores how they, along with vacations, are meant to release tension and stress, but in the big picture of life are only fleeting moments of relief that are keeping men stuck.. Discover a new approach to living a life of daily freedom, presence, and pleasure beyond these temporary escapes.

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The Trap of Prioritizing Everyone Else Over Yourself—How to Break Free

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400

Do you sometimes feel like you’re carrying a heavy load and no one really knows how hard it is?

In this episode of the Be The Torch podcast, I dive into the widespread struggle men face when they place all their energy into their relationships, children, and businesses—without nurturing their own purpose. As a single father and entrepreneur, I get it, I too lost myself in my responsibilities and and had to shift my focus inward to unlock a new level of fulfillment and freedom.

Tune in to discover:

Why making your family and business the focal point can lead to burnout and unfulfillment.
How to identify where your true purpose lies.
Actionable steps to realign your life around your mission while still serving those you care about.

Whether you're a father, entrepreneur, or simply someone searching for more, this episode is packed with insights to help you reclaim your power and live authentically.

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The Hidden Pain of Driven Men: Signs, Struggles, and Solutions

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0400

If you are a man in pain, struggling, feeling broken and need someone to talk with, please do not hesitate to dial 988. An anonymous call to talk it out with someone.

In this episode of the Be The Torch Podcast, we dive into the often overlooked struggles of high-performing men. Whether you're a man living this experience, or someone who loves and supports a man, this conversation sheds light on the silent battles men face. From external success to internal turmoil, we'll uncover why men feel broken, disconnected, and lost despite appearing to "win" on the scoreboard of life. Learn how to recognize these signs and what we can do to support the men we care about.

Episode Highlights:

[02:10] Why men are struggling in silence
[06:30] The signs of a broken man: physical, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion
[12:15] The athlete mentality: why vulnerability feels like weakness
[16:45] External success vs. internal fulfillment: why men feel like they're losing
[22:00] Lack of purpose and direction: the spark vs. the torch
[29:40] Avoiding shame and guilt: how men suppress their feelings
[35:55] Low-frequency activities: alcohol, drugs, and distractions
[42:30] Identity crisis: how men lose themselves in work, sports, and fatherhood
[48:10] How to support the men in your life without judgment

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3 Keys for Becoming the Best Version of Yourself Today!

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Ever feel like you don't have enough time to be a parent AND a business owner? Would you believe that if your focus is primarily on your business and your children, you are cheating everyone, including yourself, out of a life worth living.

In this episode of the Be The Torch podcast, Cletus Coffey dives deep into what you should REALLY be focused on so that you can live the life you truly desire and lead others in your life and business. If you’re an entrepreneurial dad striving for more freedom, flexibility, and fulfillment in all areas of your life, this episode is a must-listen. Cletus shares personal insights, practical strategies, and the three core elements you need to focus on to transform your business and life.

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Olympic Hangover: What the 100 Meter Dash Can Teach Men About Success in Life and Business

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0400

Do you have an Olympic Hangover like I do?

In this Olympic edition of the Be The Torch podcast, I dive into the lessons from the track and field events, particularly the men's 100-meter dash. If you’re feeling the Olympic hangover and missing the excitement, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on how the principles of sprinting apply directly to your journey as a man, father, and entrepreneur.

I share insights as a former collegiate decathlete and masters world champion, breaking down the four key phases of the 100-meter dash and how they mirror the stages of life. Whether you're just starting, accelerating, at top speed, or facing deceleration, this episode will guide you on how to apply these principles to succeed in your own race of life.

Episode Markers:

[00:00] - Introduction and Olympic Hangover
[03:15] - The 100-Meter Dash: A Life Metaphor
[07:30] - Phase 1: The Start – Understanding Your Beginnings
[12:45] - Phase 2: Acceleration – Finding Your Drive
[18:20] - Phase 3: Top Speed – Hitting Your Stride
[23:10] - Phase 4: Deceleration – Slowing Down Gracefully
[28:50] - No Comparison: Running Your Own Race
[34:00] - Real-Life Application: How to Stay on Track
[39:30] - Call to Action: Join the Be The Torch Academy Waitlist

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How Attract a Healthy Relationship: A Guide for Single Fathers

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Be The Torch podcast with your host, Cletus Coffey. In this episode, we dive deep into the journey of self-mastery for men, focusing on the power, purpose, passion, and play that lead to true freedom and fulfillment.

If you're a single father and an entrepreneur, seeking growth in all areas of life, this episode is for you.

We'll explore the importance of healing, building meaningful relationships, and taking ownership of your life to attract and maintain a healthy, fulfilling partnership.

Cletus shares his personal story of transformation, offering insights and steps to help you navigate your own journey.

📍 Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction: Why Self-Mastery is Essential for Men
04:15 - Building a Lifestyle First: Prioritizing What Matters
08:45 - The Impact of Unhealed Trauma on Relationships
13:20 - The Truth About Yourself: How to Face and Own It
20:10 - Importance of Vulnerability: A Game-Changer for Men
25:30 - Steps to Attract a Healed Partner into Your Life
33:45 - The Power of Healing Together in a Relationship
38:00 - Final Thoughts: Creating a Thriving Relationship
41:30 - Join Be The Torch Academy: Unlock Your Full Potential

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How to Master Communication for Entrepreneurs, Fathers, and Leaders

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 21:00:00 -0400

In this episode of the Be The Torch podcast, we dive deep into the art of communication—an essential skill for any entrepreneur, father, or leader. Join us as we explore the three core steps that can transform your business, relationships, and personal life. Learn how to communicate authentically, correct effectively, and shift behavior for better outcomes in every area of your life.

Episode Highlights:

[00:00] Introduction: Why communication is vital for entrepreneurs and fathers.
[02:15] The overlooked importance of investing in communication skills.
[04:50] Personal story: How poor communication impacted my business and relationships.
[07:30] The three core steps to mastering communication.
[08:10] Step 1: Communicating authentically and vulnerably.
[12:45] The impact of ego on authentic communication.
[15:00] How authenticity invites openness in others.
[18:20] Step 2: Being specific in communication and correction.
[20:30] The dangers of vague praise like "good job."
[22:50] How specific feedback improves behavior and results.
[26:15] The impact of specific correction on leadership and parenting.
[30:40] Step 3: The 5-to-1 ratio for improving behavior and performance.
[34:10] Why saying "I'm proud of you" can be problematic.
[37:00] How to praise without making it conditional.
[40:20] Conclusion: Recap of the three steps and final thoughts.

Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! Let's grow together and become better communicators in every aspect of our lives.

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3 Reasons Why Single Fathers, Who Run a Business, Must Unlock Their True Purpose

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400

In this important episode, we address a segment of men who do not have much support, resources or community to help them grow and evolve. Single Fathers who own and run businesses.

We explore the unique challenges single fathers face and outline a roadmap to transform their lives.

This episode serves as a bridge, connecting practical strategies with the ultimate goal of achieving a fulfilling life. Join us as we dive deep into why single fathers need specialized support and how they can ignite their inner fire to become the torch in their own lives.

What are your biggest takeaways from this week’s episode? We want to hear from you! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag @cletuscoffey

In this episode you'll gain clarity on:

The Struggles of Single Fathers: Identifying the Gap
Why Focus on Single Fathers?
The Importance of a Playbook and Community
Core Elements for Personal Growth
Statistics on Mental Health and Stress in Single Fathers
Three Core Strategies for Immediate Impact
The Power of Self-Mastery
Being a Torch: Attracting Like-Minded Individuals
Revolutionizing Fatherhood and Business
Aligning Life and Business
Creating a Lifestyle First, then a business that fits in it.
Building a Community and Accountability for men like you.

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From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Mastering the Power of Presence for High-Achieving Men - Power of Personal Culture #5

Mon, 20 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400

Struggling to balance entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and personal fulfillment?
This episode is your game-changer.

Episode Highlights:

Episode 5 of the "Power of Personal Culture" series, emphasizing the importance of presence in achieving life’s true fulfillment.
Insight into Cletus’s personal struggles and how his experiences as a former professional athlete informed his approach to personal culture and presence.
The critical shift from focusing on outcomes and achievements to being present and enjoying the process.
How the relentless pursuit of success and perfection, inherited from an athlete’s mindset, can lead to isolation and stress in personal and professional life.
Scoreboard Addiction: Exploration of the concept where men tie their self-worth to external measures like money, success, and relationships, leading to constant anxiety.
The Human and Being Dichotomy: The distinction between doing (human actions) and being (inner presence), and how prioritizing being can lead to true fulfillment.
Resourcefulness and Source: Connecting with a higher source or inner resourcefulness to navigate life’s challenges and find support.
Daily Practices: Cletus shares his routine of connecting with the present moment and a higher source to maintain balance and reduce stress.
Future Feelings: The practice of envisioning future emotions and bringing them into the present to create a fulfilling and joyful life.
Listening to Source: Emphasis on listening to inner guidance and future self to make aligned decisions and overcome past pains.

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Entrepreneurship Redefined: Profit Strategies for Single Fathers - Power of Personal Culture #4

Mon, 20 May 2024 16:00:00 -0400

Transform your business and life by learning the power of profits. It's time to value your worth!

Episode Highlights:

Introduction to the fourth element of personal culture: Profits.
Common pitfalls business owners face: not paying themselves and undervaluing their worth.
Personal insights from Cletus Coffey on transitioning from professional athletics to business.
The importance of shifting from a hustle mindset to a profit-focused strategy.
Steps to understand your financial truth: assessing income, debts, and spending.
Taking ownership and responsibility for your financial situation.
Overcoming the challenges of operating from a place of desperation.
Attracting the right partners and customers by elevating your frequency and mindset.
Actionable steps to start paying yourself first and achieving financial freedom.

Actionable Takeaways:

Assess Your Financial Truth: Evaluate your income, debts, and expenses honestly.
Take Ownership: Accept responsibility for your financial situation without placing blame elsewhere.
Become the Person Capable of Financial Success: Shift your mindset and elevate your frequency to attract the right opportunities.

Call to Action:

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The Power of Personal Culture #3: People

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0400

Hey it's Cletus Coffey, bringing you the another episode on Personal Culture. In this episode, we're tackling #3 of the Power 5 of Personal Culture and its a crucial aspect: people. Here are the highlights:

Leading Yourself to Lead Others: As high achievers and entrepreneurs, we often have a lot of people counting on us – whether it's in business, at home, or in our communities. But here's the kicker: if we're not leading ourselves effectively, we're failing those who rely on us.
Authenticity is Key: Being a great boss, partner, or friend isn't just about ticking off boxes; it's about leading authentically. If we're not being true to ourselves, how can we expect others to support us authentically?
Expand in All Areas: Focusing solely on business and money can leave other areas of our lives neglected, becoming an anchor rather than a source of growth. We need to expand in all areas simultaneously to truly thrive.
Building Trust in Relationships: Authenticity and vulnerability aren't just workplace buzzwords – they're essential for building trust and fostering genuine connections with our teams and loved ones. When we show up authentically, we invite others to do the same.
Take the Lead in Your Life: It all boils down to leadership – starting with ourselves. By leading ourselves effectively, we set the example for those around us and create a ripple effect of growth and fulfillment in all areas of life.

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The Power of Personal Culture #2: Physiology #61

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400

Introduction to Physiology: Hey there, it's Cletus Coffey from Be The Torch, back with video number two of our Power Five series on personal culture. Today, we're diving into physiology, which is all about taking care of the powerhouse that is your body.
Understanding Personal Culture: Quick reminder: personal culture is about honing in on five key areas of your life: psychology, physiology, people, profits, and presence. It's the roadmap to achieving holistic success in a society fixated on traditional markers of achievement.
The Importance of Body Care: Your body isn't just a vessel; it's your constant companion in every aspect of life. Whether it's sealing deals in the boardroom or cozying up with your loved ones, your body is there. So, taking care of it isn't a luxury – it's a necessity.
Making Room for Health: As high achievers, it's tempting to prioritize business over bodily well-being. But neglecting your health can lead to a snapback effect, where you're forced to divert resources to repair what's been neglected.
Accountability and Action: We're all about accountability here at Be The Torch. Don't let another year slip by without prioritizing your health. Join our movement, connect with our community, and let's work together to build a life where your business fits into your well-rounded existence, not the other way around.

Key Points:

Personal culture encompasses five key areas, including physiology, vital for holistic success.
Your body is your constant companion in every facet of life; caring for it is non-negotiable.
Neglecting your health can lead to setbacks that hinder your ability to thrive in other areas.
Embrace accountability and take action to prioritize your health today, not tomorrow.
Join the Be The Torch community to embark on a journey towards holistic success where every aspect of your life thrives.

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The #1 Lesson I Have Learned As a Divorced, Single Father & Entrepreneur #60

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0400

In your business, in your relationship, in your parenting, and your health, in your money – it's time for a transformation!

Join us on this podcast episode as we break free from old patterns and embrace a new journey towards success and fulfillment.

If you're ready to unlock your true potential and elevate every aspect of your life, this is the place to be. Let's shatter limitations, redefine possibilities, and embark on a journey of growth together. Are you ready to step into the best version of yourself?

Hit play and let's make it happen!

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The Power of Personal Culture #1: Psychology

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 16:00:00 -0400

The power of Personal Culture is something every high performing man should learn how to embrace. It is the KEY to the FREEDOM, the PEACE, the FULFILLMENT and HAPPINESS that already lives inside you. Now is the time to light your torch and bring these feeling to life.

Introduction to Personal Culture: Hey there, it's Cletus Coffey, founder of Be The Torch, and I'm thrilled to kick off this five-part series on personal culture. Today, I delve into why understanding personal culture is pivotal, especially if you're like me, a high achiever entrenched in the business world.
Breaking Free from Traditional Success Metrics: Let's challenge the status quo together. I share my journey from being a world champion athlete to grappling with the transition into life after sports. It's about breaking free from the confines of society's narrow definition of success, focusing beyond just material accomplishments.
The Torch Philosophy: At Be The Torch, we believe in igniting personal culture before team culture. It's about understanding that individual well-being fuels team and business success. Join me as we explore how personal growth is the cornerstone of holistic achievement.
The Power Five Elements of Personal Culture: Here's the breakdown: psychology, physiology, people, profits, and presence. Each element is crucial for creating a life of fulfillment and prosperity. Let's dive deep into understanding and nurturing these aspects. We address #1: Psychology in this episode.
Taking Action: It's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work. Assess where you stand in each of the Power Five elements, take ownership of your journey, and commit to building habits aligned with your goals. It's about taking tangible steps towards holistic growth.
Now its your turn to listed to ALL 5 EPISODE of PERSONAL CULTURE

Key Points:

Personal culture is the key to transcending traditional success metrics.
Prioritize individual well-being to foster overall success in both business and life.
The Power Five elements lay the foundation for personal growth and fulfillment.
Action is paramount – assess, own, and build habits aligned with your aspirations.
Join the Be The Torch community for support, accountability, and resources on your journey to holistic success.

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The Big Rejection Lie

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:00:00 -0500

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In this podcast I discuss the detrimental impact of harboring acrimonious feelings due to past rejections and how such emotions lead to stagnation and hinder personal growth. Presenting valuable insight into various life scenarios such as professional career rejections, relationship failures, and personal hurdles, I emphasize the significance of a growth mindset in overcoming rejection. The talk encourages its listeners to detach from outcomes they can't control, reflect on their true selves, and authentically express who they are without fear. I stress the importance of standing in one's personal culture, which consists of five key areas: psychology, physiology, people, profits, and presence. I conclude by urging you to 'be a torch', lighting your path, trailing your passion, and leading a fulfilling life.

Chapters:

00:00 Fear of Rejection
00:12 My Experience w/ Rejection
01:05 Nature of Rejection
01:40 Reality of Rejection
03:11 Overcoming the Fear of Rejection
03:22 Concept of Personal Culture
04:09 Role of Rejection in Personal Growth
04:23 The Scoreboard: Outcome vs Process
05:53 Steps to Overcome Rejection
08:15 Power of Authenticity
10:46 Conclusion: Be the Torch

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L.E.A.D: Love, Effort, Attitude, Discipline with Levi Nelson

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0500

This episode is for those leaders who desire to impact the lives of others, whether it be at work, or at home. Coach and author, Levi Nelson who tell the story of what happens when a leader decides to care for those they lead. A powerful listen for anyone who wants to the most out of their people in a caring climate.

"I don't believe in a work life balance. I never stopped being a dad when I'm at work. I never stopped being a husband when I'm at work. And same thing when I'm at home, I don't stop coaching and caring for people,....it's who I am"

You can get access to Levi Nelson here:

1. X/Twitter: @rlevinelson

2. But his book L.E.A.D: A Coach's Playbook on how to positively impact the world through Love, Effort, Attitude, and Discipline.

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Feeling Like a Failure: Eben Greene on the Courage to Pivot

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0500

In this first POWERFUL Be The Torch interview, we chat with Eben Greene, a entrepreneur of 35 years who open shares the real time challenges he faces personally and professionally as he navigate a pivot in life and business. Eben describes, in true colors, the challenging impact of focusing on business and business only has had on his health, his marriage and his family.

"I really haven't been as aware during a huge part of my life,....kind of looking outside myself In psychology terms, you might think of it being a bit codependent. So I was really chasing that recognition.. of I'm gonna do more and I gotta be better than, and so it's a bit competitive, un unconscious way of thinking" - Eben Greene

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1. LinkedIn: Eben Greene

2. Website: Shift Up Agency

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Welcome to Be The Torch: Trailer

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the Be The Torch podcast. This is the first episode and trailer for this new show. In this trailer, Cletus shares the journey to the rebrand and what he has learned along the way. Join us as we explore how to find our inner torch so you can illuminate a path to success in all areas of life.

"I had to learn how to build a life my business fit into, not a business my life could fit. " - Cletus Coffey

If you are ready to move past the stress, struggle and suffering entrepreneurship brings, and begin intentionally building a life your business can fit in, this episode if for you!

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Build a Life Your Business Can Fit Into

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 21:00:00 -0500

In this eye opening episode, Cletus begins to share the process of telling the truth and accepting vulnerability as we way of life. As entrepreneurs, we learned to "go all in," to "hustle and grind," however this strategy most often leads to pain and suffering. Especially if the business does great! Get ready to learn the value of creating a life rooted in purpose, passion, happiness and fulfillment, that can support your business dreams.

"I thought if I could crush it in business it would love my relationship problems, better connect me with my kids, and give me the happiness I so desperately wanted. I was dead wrong." - Cletus Coffey

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Should You Really "Trust the Process?"

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0400

The popular cliche sports that almost every coach, and even media personalities, use is "trust the process." It's common usage leads us to believe that most athletes (and people) do not trust the process. So in order to achieve the success you desire in life after sports, should you really "trust the process?"

Believe it or not, most athletes have struggled in using many of the life lessons learned in sports to accomplish their goals in life after sports.

If are a former athlete looking to get results in your life and business, this episode is a must listen. We explore what it means to "trust the process," and how to use it to accomplish the results you desire and deserve.

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How To Get Past Athlete Identity Foreclosure

Thu, 12 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400

Let me know if you ever heard this as a competitive athlete:

You need to go all in.
Block out all distractions.
Give it everything you have.
Dedicate yourself.
You have work on your game in-season and in the off-season.

Of course you did. Our well intentioned coaches and parents wanted to support our athletic dreams. However, what they failed to realize was by encouraging us to go "all in" on our sports, we effectively foreclosed, or ruled, out all other elements of ourselves.

Thing about students in your high school or university, who we NOT athletes. They were encouraged to:

Find yourself.
Explore your passions.
Travel.
Try new things.

Thus, athletes, when their competitive careers come to a close, often find themselves lost, confused, and broken.

In episode 53, we interview Dr. Will Goodloe, Foudner of Behind The Whistle, and author of De4L Life & Leadership. Dr. Goodloe, when completing his decorate studied this concept of athlete identity crisis and foreclosure.

Learn what Athlete Identity Foreclosure is, how you many have experienced it, and how you can overcome this major hurdle so you can find success and thrive in all areas of your life.

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Behind the Whistle
Book: De4L For Life & Leadership

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How To Overcome Stress and Anxiety For Ex Athletes

Fri, 04 Mar 2022 16:51:03 -0500

Sports is the ultimate platform for learning life's most important lessons.

However, would you believe that our participation in sports has increased our levels of stress and anxiety?

If you find yourself struggling with stress, pressure, anxiety, overwhelm and confusion around what success really is in life, then this is the episode for you.

This goes beyond the stress that parents, coaches, teammates and society puts on athletes...

This is about the scoreboard. How you were taught to view yourself and success.

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The 5 MUSTS For Massive Success In Life After Sports

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:49:26 -0500

The 5 P's to success in life after sports, are power keys every former athlete must understand!

Are you seeking fulfillment in your life after sports?

Are you struggling to find something that you are as passion about as you once were with being an athlete?

Do you crave the fun, freedom and fulfillment of sports?

You're not alone!

As you know, the transition to finding success in life after sports is not easy. However, it does not have to be hard. The keys to your success in whatever areas you want, can found in your athletic career.

I'm here to simply remind you of who you once were....

So that you can access the successful, fulfilled, and passion Athlete DNA in you and apply it to your life today.

Listen to episode 50 of The Recovering Athlete and learn how to tap into the 5 P's and starting acting on them right away.

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Overcoming Failure: How to Climb A New Peak In Life w/ Jamie MoCrazy

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 14:03:00 -0500

Welcome to the 2022 Winter Olympics episode with former professional snow skier Jamie MoCrazy. If you are an Olympics fan like I am, the next several weeks are going to a ton of fun. The amazing part of the Games is only 3 athletes in each event are coming home with a medal. What we know as former athletes, is often times a victory, or in this case a medal, can make or break this experience for many athletes.

Truth is, more athletes than not, are going to "fail" in these Olympics. If you've been around me or this podcast long enough, you know "failure" is part of the process. You are going to fail more times than you succeed. Failure is how success if born.

Joining me on the show is former professional X-Games snow skier Jamie MoCrazy. Jamie shares her story of her ultimate failure, a ski jumping accident, that almost cost her everything, including her life. Instead, she goes into detail about how her horrific crash birthed a new opportunity for her. Doing exactly what she loves in life after sports.

What you will learn however, is that in order to find her passion, she had to learn to climb a new peak in life.

On the eve of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, I am fired up to share this interview about losing it all and having the courage to look at life, skiing, and what is possible with a brand new lens. Enjoy episode 49 with Jamie MoCrazy.

Jamie MoCrazy is a keynote speaker, TV show host, and philanthropist. To connect with Jamie visit: Website: https://www.mocrazystrong.com/ Instagram: @jamiemocrazy

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Sports Failed Us - How To Set Goals You Will Actually Accomplish

Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:14:00 -0500

When it comes to setting goals, sports failed us.

For most of us, goals were based on status, wins & losses, stats, times, championships, and achievements.

If we hit them, we were elated!

If we missed them the season was consider a failure.

This pattern of goal "setting" and goal "missing" has to stop...starting now.

In the episode, I give you a foundational system you can use to set and accomplish your goals this year and beyond.

It's all about have a system that allows you to become the person CAPABLE of achieving your goals. There are no guarantees. However, you can improve your chances of hitting all your goals by having this powerful system.

Listen, set you goals, and them let me know what there are. Post you goals for the world to see (that will improve your chances) and tag me @cletuscoffey.

Go get 'em!

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Defeat The 3 Headed Monster...Before It's Too Late

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 21:30:30 -0400

Sports introduced you to the 3 Headed Monster, and although the beast appeared to be harmless when you were younger, it now has a hold of you and your future.

I honestly could do an hour episode on this topic as it is so deeply engrained in athletics and athletes, however I kept it brief so you get the main concepts.

What now?

Awareness. The more you become aware of the beast, the better equipped you will be to slay it when it pops its ugly head(s).

You are not alone. This is a humanity experience. Yet, through the language of sports, we can better understand them and become more aware.

The ugly beast cannot hang around if you are aware and take action.

Enjoy episode 47 on Defeating the 3 Headed Monster.

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How To Play Small In Order To Go Big

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:36:42 -0400

Go big or go home? Nah....

Your success in sports did not come overnight. Nor were you simply born with it. Sure your genetics and talent may have played a part in your success, however your hard work gets the bulk of the credit. This is a hurdle may former athletes need to get past, especially when crafting a lifestyle, a business, or the ideal relationship.

It's time to toss your ego out the door and do the real work that is needed to achieve the level of success and fulfillment you want in your life.

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How To Tell Your Life Story

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 13:29:44 -0400

People buy transformation. Period. If you are looking to develop a personal brand (you should be), or want more clients, or even attract an intimate partner, you need to be able to tell your story in a way that gets people to say "yes."

One of the biggest hurdles I see preventing former athletes from achieving the outcomes the want in life and business is ego. Their egos are preventing them from telling the REAL story about their life and athletic career.

Here's the deal. In the USA, we love our sports, and most people love hearing sports stories.

There are many reasons why, yet none bigger than the fact that most people didn't play sports. As a former competitive athlete, you have experienced something that most people have not. Since we hold our athletes up so high, people want to hear what it was like.

So start telling your story. The REAL story. Not the ego filtered one that protects you from looking unsuccessful, or weak, or having not "made it."

You know, the story that hits the highlights of your athletic career, then uses some lame excuse about getting injured to explain away your failure to get a scholarship, or playing time or making it to the pro's.

Give me the real story.

If you have not heard my story, go back and listen to Episode 31.

Listen in here to Episode 45 to learn 3 keys to telling your life story so that you can get the outcomes you desire in life and business.

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How To Have Freedom In Life By Acting Like A Coffee Bean With Damon West

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0400

Transition to life after sports looks differently for everyone. Judging whether one path is harder than the other is a waste of time. As is judging someone else by their worst moments, while having a vision for yourself in your best moments.

If it is hard for you, then it's hard for you. Most former competitive athletes struggle in some capacity. So just recognize that you're not alone...and recognize we cannot judge others because their path looks different their ours.

Yet, despite all the unique struggles we go through, often times there comes a story that puts things into perspective. What makes a story REALLY good, is the hero's journey. Finding a common ground with the character in the story and rooting for them to come out having experienced a personal internal transition.

My guest today is someone who has a story that will take you on this hero's journey. Former NCAA college football quarterback Damon West shares his story from injury to drugs, from meth to crime, and from being convicted to 65 years in prison to inspiring others to find their own personal freedom using an unlikely metaphor....a coffee bean.

Now out of prison, hear Damon's incredible story to achieving freedom, not just in society, but in his mind. The author of The Coffee Bean - A Simple Lesson to Create Positive Change, Damon is a sought after speaker by many of the largest Universities, Armed Forces, and Fortune 500 companies.

Damon's mission is to help others reach their highest potential in life, by getting out of comfort zones and putting in the work necessary for growth.

I am honored to share this incredible, mind blowing, interview with you. Enjoy episode 44 of The Recovering Athlete Podcast with Damon West, it's amazing!

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How To Create Your Lifestyle By Design w/ Rennie Curran

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -0400

When an athlete's competitive career comes to an end, and life after sports begins, most end up doing the exact same thing....

Look for ways to make a living. For most it's getting a job, while some venture into the world of entrepreneurship.

Regardless if your last years in sports were in college or the pro's, with sports no longer taking up most of our lives, we were now free to pursue other interests; except that most of us faced "athlete identity foreclosure," and did not have other interests out side of sports.

Athlete Identity Foreclosure is when an athlete, most often unknowingly, blocks out all efforts to explore other interests outside of being an athlete.

My guest on Episode 43 of The Recovering Athlete Podcast is former University of Georgia and NFL football player, Rennie Curran.

Rennie is now a keynote speaker, author, and the CEO of Game Changer Coaching. Born in Atlanta, GA and the son of Liberian immigrants, Curran has a diverse background with humble beginnings. His experiences of overcoming many circumstances to reach his childhood dream of becoming a 3-time All American, Butkus Award Finalist, permanent team Captain, a 3rd round draft pick in the 2010 NFL Draft (Tennessee Titans) and transitioning into becoming a successful entrepreneur has given him a unique perspective on what it takes to handle adversity and maximize opportunities while having a positive impact on others.

In this episode, we discuss his unique journey from sports to starting his business before his career was ever over. Unlike many former athletes, Rennie sought to explore WHO he was and WHAT he wanted to create prior to transitioning to life after sports.

Listen to Episode 43 and learn how be intentional and create a lifestyle by design, and not follow what society says you need to do.

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How To Fill The Athlete Void w/ Greg Camarillo

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 15:25:54 -0400

The Athlete Void in life after sports is real. Are you aware of what the Athlete Void is?

First off the definition of "void" is: a completely empty space. Regardless of how long you last played competitive sports, do you feel an emptiness left by sports, and have yet to find something to replace it?

The Athlete Void is that large element of your life that sports took up, and without it you feel empty, lost, unfulfilled, un-successful, and a feeling that there has GOT to be something more, something greater for you in this lifetime.

Now, some athletes fill the void with drugs, alcohol, sex or other life destructing additions they use to get the HIGH they once had in sports. Most however, fall in line with what society or others say they should do like, get into coaching, get a comfy job, get married, and so on. So they do what others say thinking it may fill the void left by sports, except none of these things can fill the Athlete Void like sports once did.

To fill the void, it requires self awareness, training, coaching, hard work, belief, confidence and a playbook. All things you have done, or had, before as an athlete.

8 year NFL veteran, Greg Camarillo knows this all too well. He lived with this reality and struggled with filling the void in the new game of life after sports. Greg, a Stanford University graduate is now doing what he loves, being around sports and athletes as the Assistant Director of Scholar-Athlete Development for the University of San Diego. He is also hosts a podcast 2 Pro's and a Joe, and is a co-host of Football Night in San Diego which airs after the NFL games on Sunday nights.

Yet, it was the passing of yet another athlete due to mental health challenges in life after sports, that inspired Greg to post a tweet that quickly went viral. His message was clear, athletes struggle when their careers are over. It was this tweet that brought us together.

In this episode, we discuss Greg's athletic journey from being a walk-on at Stanford, to spending 8 years in the NFL, to his transition to life after sports. You will learn his insight and advise for filling the Athlete Void and how to make sure you are aligning what you love with what you do for a living.

You will learn this ,and much more about life after sports on episode 42 of The Recovering Athlete Podcast. We want to help more former athlete just like you, and need your help! Please subscribe to the podcast, leave your feedback, comments and your 5 star review!

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How to Make The Impossible...Possible w/Dr. Jen Welter (Part 3)

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:40:00 -0400

What is your biggest most outrageous dream?

Now times it by 1,000 and go make it happen.

Seem impossible?

It may be a lot closer to a reality than you think.

This episode is number 3 in a 3 part series with the NFL's first woman coach, Dr. Jen Welter.

Dr. Jen is also the first woman coach to appear on the famed video game Madden 20.

Our conversation was so rich and powerful, I had to break it up so you could digest each section before moving on to the next.

I highly encourage you to binge listen to all three at once...

They are THAT powerful.

In this episode we discuss how she has used her opportunity becoming the NFL's first woman coach, to help bring the game of football to girls and boys all over the country.

And in the process, inspire so many to walk through the door of opportunity.

Enjoy episode 3 of 3.

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How to Make the Impossible...Possible w/Dr. Jen Welter (Part 2)

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:20:00 -0400

What is your biggest most outrageous dream?

Now times it by 1,000 and go make it happen.

Seem impossible?

It may be a lot closer to a reality than you think.

This episode is number 2 in a 3 part series with the NFL's first woman coach, Dr. Jen Welter.

Dr. Jen is also the first woman coach to appear on the famed video game Madden 20.

Our conversation was so rich and powerful, I had to break it up so you could digest each section before moving on to the next.

I highly encourage you to binge listen to all three at once...

They are THAT powerful.

In this episode we learn how Dr. Jen worked her way on to the sidelines of the Arizona Cardinals working for coach Bruce Arians and eventually onto the Madden 20 video game.

Enjoy episode 2 of 3.

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How to Make The Impossible...Possible w/Dr. Jen Welter (Part 1)

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400

What is your biggest most outrageous dream?

Now times it by 1,000 and go make it happen.

Seem impossible?

It may be a lot closer to a reality than you think.

This episode is number 1 in a 3 part series with the NFL's first woman coach, Dr. Jen Welter.

Dr. Jen is also the first woman coach to appear on the famed video game Madden 20.

Our conversation was so rich and powerful, I had to break it up so you could digest each section before moving on to the next.

I highly encourage you to binge listen to all three at once...

They are THAT powerful.

In this episode we begin from the beginning and learn how Dr. Jen first started playing football and eventually found herself playing on professionally on a men's team.

Enjoy episode 1 of 3.

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How to Tap Into Wonderment For Optimal Performance

Tue, 25 May 2021 18:21:51 -0400

As former athletes, optimizing our performance is nothing new. We were always looking for ways to get better in sport. However, the sports mentality we learned is often based on the physical work of getting bigger, faster, stronger and ignores the inner work for true optimal performance.

What about now in life after sports?

Are you performing at an optimal level in your business, career, health and relationships?

In episode 38 I chat with Dr. Bob Greczanik D.Ac., EAMP., better know as simply "Dr. Bob," by many NFL, NBA, MLS, and MLB teams, and countless collegiate, professional and Olympic athletes.

By combining Eastern and Western healing modalities, Dr. Bob has discovered new ways to optimize the body’s energy system to improve performance, increase efficiency and consistency, enhance recovery and give teams the competitive advantage of having healthy players. He is also a pioneer in the arena of in-game enhancement as a Player Performance Consultant.

Listen in as we talk about how former athletes can tap into the inner and outer work to achieve optimal results with ease.

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How Athlete Mindfulness Can Help Tap Unknown Power and Potential

Mon, 17 May 2021 02:38:23 -0400

What words would you use to describe a former record setting NCAA and NFL running back? The experts would most likely address his balance and power. Maybe even acknowledge his confidence and fearlessness. However, I am willing to bet inner peace and mindfulness were not words included in his NFL draft profile. We don't often associate big, strong, accomplished warriors, such as NFL athletes, with inner peace and mindfulness. However, we are learning more and more about the power of the mind and how developing a mindfulness practice can unlock the inner keys to performance and success. Thus wouldn't all high performers want to tap into our this oasis? In episode 37 I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to welcome former Georgia Tech University and Baltimore Ravens running back, Prince Daniels Jr., to the Recovering Athlete Podcast. After having his professional football career cut short due to injury, Prince found himself stuck, struggling with identity and having his life after sports completely falling about. In fact, his story almost never came to be. After finding himself alone, struggling and losing hope, he contemplated and then began to execute plans to end his own life. However, one powerful phone call prior to ending it all, forever changed the trajectory of his life. Today, Prince is the author of multiple books including his newest one called: Mindfulness for the Ultimate Athlete: Mastering the Balance Between Power and Peace. Using meditation as the tool for recovery from his depression and loss of identity, Prince found his calling of helping professional athletes find their vision and purpose in the game beyond the game. From an athlete who realized his dreams of playing in the NFL and going on to live a thriving and purpose-driven life, Daniels’s message is nothing short of inspirational. For more on Prince Daniels Jr: Book: Mindfulness for the Ultimate Athlete: Mastering the Balance Between Power and Peace. Website Instagram Facebook YouTube **If you are having suicide ideations or contemplating suicide, please reach out for help immediately. You are not alone and help is waiting for you. National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255 The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

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How to Find Meaning in the Madness with Pierce Brooks

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:12:42 -0400

It's March, and in the US sporting world that means one thing....Madness. Yes, March Madness is here and while the college basketball season is coming down to it's final 64 teams and the marquee event of the season, for many former athletes the madness often extends far beyond the the final four and the buzzer beaters, and into life after sports. As a former NCAA college basketball player, Pierce Brooks knows march madness all too well. However, not the upset, buzz beater, net cutting, or trophy lifting way you may be thinking of. Growing up, Pierce was the future of basketball in his community. Destined for greatness. Coaches knew it. Scouts knew it. The community knew it. Like many former athletes Pierce was told over and over his future was in basketball. Yet, like so many former his sport was not his destiny. He has since found fulfillment in life after sports and basketball as he transitioned from athlete to motivational speaker and coach. Listen to his story of the madness behind reaching his potential early, not living up to others expectations and how he rebounded to tell his story of finding meaning in madness on the TEDX stage. For more on Pierce Brooks visit his website at: https://piercejbrooks.com/ This episode was brought to you by: Playoff: The Dating App for Athletes Ready to learn how to dominate life after sports? Be sure to download our how to guide, the Ultimate Playbook for Dominating Life After Sports

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How To Take Advantage Of The Most Important Time In The History of Sports

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:07:46 -0400

In our current pandemic state where we all are social distancing so much of our world has come to a halt, including the sports world. There are no fields to play on. No balls. No teammates to train with. No gyms, and for many of us, no parks to practice in. Now two months into a stay at home order, coaches, teams and parents running out of content and ideas to keep athletes motivated. If you are an athlete, coach, parent, or former athlete this episode is a MUST listen. Right now is the most important time in the history of sports. It's a big statement, I understand. However we may never get an opportunity like we have right now ever again. Yes...I said opportunity. If you want to be elite in sport and in life, there is one aspect of sports that almost every single team, coach, leader and parent overlook. One major asset that is the answer to digging yourself and team our of mediocrity. Those that are elite, get it. However there are very few elite teams, coaches, businesses and leaders in our world. Everyone else is busy doing the same thing as they try to keep up with each other...and stay mediocre. Why? Because being mediocre is easy. It does not take extra effort. If you have a desire to lead in a way that is contrary to what the masses are doing (and staying mediocre) then tapping into this asset is a must. Right now. In this time of social distancing, there will be leaders who will develop themselves, and their teams, in a way that will propel them into a level of elite performance beyond what they ever could have imagined. Are you one of them? If so, grab a note pad and a pen and dive into episode 35. Afterwards, drop me a note and let me know what your plans are going forward. If you are former athlete and you are ready to find fulfillment in life after sports, then download my FREE cheatsheet to help you put into action a plan for getting out of struggle and mediocrity and start dominating life after sports. GET ACCESS HERE Enjoy!

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We're All In This Together: How to Create a High Performance Culture During a Pandemic with Mike Robbins

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0400

What are the chances this would happen.... An author commits over a year to write a book titled "We're All in This Together," and his publisher decides months ago to launch it in April of 2020. ⁣ Right during the heart of a global pandemic. ⁣ For over 12 months author and speaker Mike Robbins has did exactly this. Having committed over a year to writing his new book titled “We’re All In This Together,” the saying ironically has become the rallying cry our society has following during the Coronavirus, COVID-19 Pandemic. ⁣ ⁣ Did he have some previous knowledge of what was to come? Nope. Just an understanding what it takes to develop a team of high performance in any situation. ⁣ Knowing this, I really wanted to bring Mike⁣ back on the podcast (he joined my on Episode 11) to help provide us insight into improving our individual and team performance during this remote #quarantine time. ⁣ ⁣ As a reminder Mike Robbins is the author of five books, including his brand new title, WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging, which comes out April 14th. For the past 20 years, he’s been a sought-after speaker and consultant who delivers keynotes and seminars for some of the top organizations in the world. ⁣ ⁣ His clients include Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Genentech, eBay, Harvard University, Gap, LinkedIn, the Oakland A’s, and many others.⁣ ⁣ He and his work have been featured in the New York Times and the Harvard Business Review, as well as on NPR and ABC News. He’s a regular contributor to Forbes, hosts a weekly podcast, and his books have been translated into 15 different languages.⁣ ⁣ Mike drops serious knowledge on how we can take lessons from this unique time to develop a culture that people want to be part of. ⁣ We address several topics such as: Building culture in a remote working environment. What we can do to improve performance now. The recovering from the loss of a loved one (Mike and I have both lost sisters). The Houston Astros culture and what may have lead them to cheat in baseball. ⁣ In you run a team or want to learn what a people centered team looks like you HAVE to listen to Episode #34 and check out Mike’ new book WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.⁣ Purchase Mike Robbins new book here: WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER Mike Robbins on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrobbins/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikedrobbins Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedrobbins/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikerobbinspage/

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How to Avoid the 3 Ugly Truths About Eating a Vegan Diet: A Plant-Based Story

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:54:06 -0400

In Spring of 2007 I made a choice that would alter my world in ways I could have never expected.

While playing football in college and professionally, I had to work my butt off to keep my weight on. Having weighed around 193 to 195 pounds.

Keeping my size required endless food consumption. My 193 pounds and very little body was a picture of a very healthy and fit human being. On the outside I was.

Inside I was in pain.

However this all changed in 2007 when I had enough of feeling off internally.

I tried something that not many were talking about at the time. I made a shift in my eating habits to a plant-based diet. Or as it is often called, Vegan.

Not yet mainstream at this time, I had not heard of vegan or plant based eating. However, I was willing to give it a try if it meant the headaches, hives, lack of energy and stomach issues I had would be cured.

Have you been curious about eating plant-based or a vegan diet? Or have your tried?

My results were crazy. Crazy good and crazy bad.

In this episode I share my story and what inspired me to try eating plant based, my results and the three things I wish I had known before making this change in my eating habits.

Little did I know that simply taking out two food items (dairy and milk) from my daily consumption would cause such a backlash and impact the lives of almost everyone in my life.

Changing my diet was supposed to be my personal journey to feel better and set myself up for longevity the way I wanted to live.

Instead it became a personal growth challenge to navigate the negativity, judgement and vicious attacks from others who did not agree with my choices.

This is my story. Everything you hear in this episode was my experience and worked for me. It may not be your experience or work for you. And that's ok. Do you.

I am not a health professional, nor do I claim to be. The only diet and exercise I endorse or support are the those that you like, enjoy and work specifically for you and your goals.

This is your life. Your body. Your temple. Do what you think is best for you.

Enjoy episode 33 of The Recovering Athlete Podcast.

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How to Win The Relationship, Not The Deal with Casey Jacox

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 07:30:00 -0400

The current state of the world has us facing a lot of uncertainty about what the future will look like. As it stands, this unique place in time has many people weighing what is most important in life. If you have followed this podcast for long, or have consumed any of my content you know that in business, sports and in life, the level of your production, performance, profits, or points, comes down to the level you in which you investing in and developing human beings first. On this episode of the The Recovering Athlete, I have former NCAA Quarterback from Central Washington University, Casey Jacox on the mic with me to share with you his story of failure to wild success. Casey is the author of Win the Relationship, Not the Deal, a book he wrote about his secret for developing a wildly successful corporate sales career. Now a consultant and coach for sales teams and organizations, Casey boils down this process in our conversation. Wait until you hear Casey's answer when I ask him why he left his high paying corporate gig where he consistently ranked #1 in sales. This is an excellent episode for anyone, not just sale professionals, who are seeking to achieve long term, sustainable success in their career, business or life. Join me on Episode 32 and learn how to shift your paradigm for success from closing the deal, to winning the relationship. Connect with Casey Jacox here: Website: https://caseyjacox.com/ Book: Win the Relationship, Not the Deal Twitter: @caseyjacox Instagram: @caseyjacox9

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Quick Huddle: My Story - How I Went From Struggle to Fulfillment in Life After Sports

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 20:24:57 -0400

As a former athlete, I have had my share of highs and lows. Struggles and success. As athletes we are not given the playbook for finding fulfillment in life after sports.

We have a fire, a drive and a passion for our sport, but when we are done we often do not know where to put this Athlete Mindset. Thus for many the stress, anxiety and depression turns to abuse of substances, people we love and ourselves.

I struggled for over a decade with this problem. I had a fire burning so hot inside of me and it was killing me that I did not know where to put this drive and energy into.

Until I found it. The thing that gave me the same feeling as being an athlete. However I even though I found my HIGH, fulfilling it was another story. One that would take me to the highs and lows of life in the pursuit of finding what would ultimately fulfill me.

Listen into Episode 31 a Quick Huddle on my story. How I found my HIGH and made it my mission to get out of my struggle and find fulfillment in my life.

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How Miracles Are Made: The Incredible Sports Story Every Fan Should Hear

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:10:53 -0500

In our current society where so many are seeking results and success immediately, there are constant reminders that patience will always win out.

Combine patience with consistent action, doing the right thing and being of service for others and good ol' fashions belief....well know you have a recipe for success.

That recipe is one used by former high school basketball coach and my guest this week, coach Jim Johnson.

As the former head coach for Greece Athena High School in Rochester, New York, Coach Johnson in his early years was known more for his near misses, than championships.

His teams were consistently in the state playoffs, yet had never made it to the finals to compete for a championship.

That all changed on February 15th, 2006 when in the last 4 minutes of "senior night" for his players, Coach Johnson made a decision that would change the trajectory of his basketball program, his coaching career and life of one young man named Jason McElwain.

We all love a good sports story and there so many that offer inspiration, motivation and touch us in heart warming ways that only sports can.

This story is all of this feelings and emotions combined.

To get the maximum benefit from this podcast, I encourage you to watch the story unfold on video first. Then dive into my interview with Coach Johnson and hear how this moment unfolded and the why the outcome of his decision that had he and Jason McElwain, also known as J-Mac) on every major television outlet imaginable.

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From ESPN, The Today Show, Oprah Winfrey Show, to Larry King, Good Morning America and many others.

You will learn how the decision to focus on human beings first not only inspired others such as President George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, Peyton Manning, Oprah Winfrey and countless others to meet with Coach Johnson and J-Mac, but also earned J-Mac the prized ESPY Award given out by ESPN beating out Kobe Bryant's 81 point game.

Coach Johnson now share his message on leadership and team building with corporate teams through his book A Coach and a Miracle and with his keynote talks.

Enjoy Episode 30 of The Recovering Athlete Podcast with Coach Jim Johnson.

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Marques Ogden: From The NFL To Losing A Multi-Million Dollar Business and How To Rise From The Ashes To Find Success In Life

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 17:19:00 -0500

Marques Ogden was a successful student-athlete at Howard University who followed in the footsteps of his Father and his NFL Hall of Fame Brother and played football in the NFL for six years.

He always new the football game would end sooner than later which is why he saved all his earnings while playing.

Listen in to episode 29 as Marques shares his story of how he went from playing in the NFL to owning an 8 figure construction company all before the age of 30, only to lose it all in the span of 90 days.

This is a story of the rise and fall of a former athlete who found a way out of the ashes to follow his purpose and passion using the lesson he learn through failure.

Now an accomplished author and speaker, you can learn more about his story and tools in his new book, The Success Cycle.

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How To Break Free Of The Athlete Alibi To Achieve What You Desire

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:46:54 -0500

"What's wrong with me?"

A question I have asked myself more times than I can count since retiring as a competitive athlete.

I was stuck. Lost. Unsure of my identity and who I really was.

Can you relate?

After believing I had it all figure out, I crashed and burned emotionally, financially, in my health and my relationships. I painfully learned that I indeed did not have it all figured out.

But I wanted to. I had a light in me. Actually it was a fire that was smoldering, waiting for a spark and some fuel to bring it to life.

See, the fire was raging while I played sports. No question I knew where to place that fire, that drive for fulfillment. It was into my athleticism.

Yet, when sports ended, I had this fire raging with nowhere to direct it. So it slowly became extinguished along with my smile, my passion, and my high for life.

After years of floundering in my own "victim" mindset, I began the hard and excruciatingly painful process of understand WHO I really was rather than identifying with WHAT I did.

During this journey, I recognized something profound. I recognized I had been so embarrassed by my failures and my lack of success on the scoreboard of life, I had began to make excuses.

When I dove deeper into myself, I realized I had been making excuses for my entire life to explain away my failures.

I did it as an athlete, and I was doing it in my everyday life after sports.

I was creating alibi's for my perceived failures. They look like this:

If I had started playing football earlier I would have had a chance to play at an NCAA Division I university.

If I did not get hurt, I would have made it to the NFL.

If people could just understand my business, it would succeed.

If my boss cared about me, I would have been able to be promoted.

If I only had money...

If the market didn't crash in 2008...

And on...and on.

I realized going through this, I was not alone. Once I found it in myself, I traced it back into my past and realized how much I was exposed to this mentality in sports. Not knowing any better, I ultimately made it my own bad habit.

We are athlete's who have become experts in explaining away their failures through alibi's, to avoid looking like a failure, a loser, weak or unsuccessful.

This episode is a quick snap shot into the habits that have become our society's favorite pastime, the Athlete Alibi, and how to break free of these habits to begin to find success in all areas of your life.

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How to Reach Your Dreams by Walking Through Open Doors

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:21:51 -0500

Jarrod Barnes was the first NCAA Division I football player in history to be enrolled in a Doctorate program at school while on an active football roster. He new football would go only so far.

However, he still had a dream to make it into the NFL. He did all the right things, attended a Power 5 school, played for top tier coaches, and tried out for all 32 NFL teams.

The result? He made it into the NFL, however not in the way you may be thinking. His path to reaching the pinnacle in his sport was not linear.

The struggles of post sports were real. His identity was challenged. However this former athlete was able to get past these difficulties by doing something we all can learn from.

He said "yes" to opportunities when doors opened for him. By walking through doors he has been able to work at The Ohio State University, Clemson University, started his own leadership company PRIME U, and now as an executive with the Los Angeles Rams in the National Football League.

Learn the power of walking through open doors even when you have no idea where they may lead you.

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How to Take Massive Action to Design Your Future: Former NFL Player and Army Green Beret Nate Boyer

Tue, 28 May 2019 15:04:13 -0400

As an athlete you sought out a challenge, wrote your goals out, found a guide (Coach) to help you plan and take the action necessary to implement and accomplish your goals.

Where many of us get hung up in life after sports is when we are unsure of what our next challenge is. We loved sports. We know how to complete and feel alive when we are working to accomplish our goals, yet do not know where to channel our athletic drive outside of sport.

Further more, we often lack the guide (Coach) to help us plan and execute. We are now the Coach and the Athlete, meaning we have to draw up the strategy and execute it at the same time.

In Episode 26, I talk with Nate Boyer a former US Army Green Beret and NFL football player, turned actor, film maker and philanthropist.

Nate talks about his transition from the Army to Football and then to his next chapter in life after sports. What you will learn is he has done many of these major things in his life by taking massive action first.

This includes the action he took to reach out to former NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick after he sat silently on the San Francisco 49ers bench in protest of police brutality on people of color.

Listen in to Nate share his journey from tours in Iraq and playing football at Texas to channeling his athletic fire into new ventures in life after sports.

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Unmasking Mental Health in Athletes: Former Major League Baseball Player Mike Marjama

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 15:31:42 -0400

Could you imagine giving up your life's dream, something you have worked your entire life for, in order to serve your life's true purpose?

My guest on Episode 25 is former Major League Baseball player Mike Marjama who abruptly retire from the Seattle Mariners in 2018 in order to make a greater positive impact off the field than he ever could on the field.

In high school, Mike suffered from an eating disorder that would threaten his health and well-being, and ultimately sideline him from sports for an entire year.

As a male athlete suffering from from an eating disorder Mike not only had to overcome challenges he had with body image but also the stigma that only women struggle with eating disorders.

After seeking help, Mike recovered to restart his baseball career; one that he would take him all the way to the major leagues.

In the episode, Mike get very real about his struggles with mental illness, how he was able to use his challenges as motivation to follow his baseball dream.

He also opens up about the shocking revelation he had when he finally made it to the Mariners big league roster and his role now as an ambassador for the National Eating Disorders Association.

Listen in to the the decision Mike made that landed him on all the major news shows including Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, ESPN, and UNINTERRUPTED.

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Athletic Identity Addition: Are you addicted to being an athlete?

Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:30:27 -0500

Are you a former athlete who struggles with what truly fulfills you in your life after sports?

Me too!

Jobs, relationships, family, money, material things are common things to have, but fulfillment, meaning and purpose are crazy rare in today's society.

As an athlete I had a purpose, and I was laser focused on it. I was completely fulfilled and could have been truly satisfied being an athlete for the rest of my life.

But, like you, my career ended.

What I didn't realize until later was I had developed an addiction to the "high" I had as an athlete. My identity was so wrapped up in what I did versus who I was, that when my competitive career ended I found myself doing things and making decisions in my life to feel that same high I had as an athlete.

However, my decisions were not giving me the same high or fulfillment in life.

Have you struggled in this way? If so, please dive into this longer than normal Quick Huddle to learn about the addiction many of us face and how to work through it.

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Chris Smith: Why Breaking Up With Sports is a Must For Former Athletes

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:30:51 -0500

Breakups are never easy, wouldn't you agree?

Like me, I am sure you have been through some really tough one's in your day, however as a former athlete have you ever considered breaking up with your sport?

I had not thought about the need to break up with my sport until my conversation with Chris Smith, the Founder and CEO of Athlete Network, the largest community of current and former athletes.

Chris is a former NCAA Div I football player who struggled with the transition to life after sports. Want to help others going through the same things, he started Athlete Network to best connect athletes, brands and hiring corporations together.

On episode 23, I ask Chris about the challenges he went through trying find his way after sports and how he was able to align his passion and purpose with sports to make a powerful impact on athletes across the country.

Listen in as Chris breaks down some big issues many of us athletes face and how we can best build ourselves up for success in life after sports.

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EP 22: Quick Huddle: Four Keys to Elite Performance in Life after Sports

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 21:15:19 -0500

When on a sports team we are fortunate to have a coaching staff to provide structure, feedback and solutions to challenges. In life, we have to be the athlete and the coach, at the same time.

Here are four key steps to elite performance and falling in love with the process now that you have your coach AND athlete hat on.

Use these keys for your own life and for those you lead. Our brains love order and structure so give it to yourself and enjoy the process despite how hard it may seem.

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EP 21 Overcoming Fear to Summit Your Biggest Dreams with Mt. Everest Mountaineer Elyse Ping Medvigy

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:22:53 -0500

If you think your drive for greatness runs high, wait until you hear from my guest on Episode 21.

Elyse Ping Medvigy is a West Point graduate, Army Veteran and the first female active duty soldier to summit Mt. Everest.

In fact she has already summited five of the seven summits on Earth.

However, her accomplishments as a mountaineer make up only a small portion of who Elyse Ping Medvigy is and what mountains she is attempting to climb in life.

Listen in to Episode 21 to her story of blazing new trails for women in the Army, what her next steps are as she finishes her Masters Degree and how she is using her love for climbing mountains to help support those who do not have exposure, or easy access, to the world of mountaineering.

Get ready to learn how reaching the top is only a sign that you are half way there here on Episode 21.

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EP 20 Nate Lawrie: Ivy League to the NFL to an Appearance the Shark Tank - How to Make an Impact After the Game

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 17:22:27 -0400

Far too often our dreams never make it down on paper let alone put into action because the fear of failing consumes us. Even if we do take a step toward our vision we often pack a Plan B for the ride. Just in case it does not work out. The challenges with this thinking is if we avoid going all in on a dream then we give ourselves excuses for why Plan A won’t work or didn’t work. If you have even done this (I now I have), than I am excited for you to learn about Nate Lawrie’s journey. Nate is a former NFL football player turned entrepreneur who was featured on ABC’s hit show the Shark Tank. In this episode you will learn: How he went from Yale University to the NFL. His mindset for transitioning to life after football, while still playing. What process he went through to launch his business and first product. What it was like being on the Shark Tank and what ultimately happened on the show. And more……

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EP 19 Quick Huddle: Be Present with the Athlete You Are Today

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 13:32:45 -0400

Has-Been. Weekend Warrior. Re-living the glory days. Names and phrases often given to former athletes who are trying to hang on to who they once were.

Do you miss being an athlete? Still trying to hang on to the physical, mental, or emotional piece of performing as an athlete?

Time to wake up my friend. That ship has sailed.

However there is power in remembering who you were as an athlete and using it to be present with yourself and your goals today.

This episode will help remind you to look in the mirror and see the athlete you are today, not the 21 year old version. There is power in being present.

Now let's go!

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EP 18 James Donaldson: NBA All-Star Opens up About Mental Health Struggles

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 19:06:59 -0400

For most of us, it's easy to blend into the crowd. We can step outside and be virtually invisible simply walking down the street. My guest on Episode 18, James Donaldson however, does not have that luxury. At 7-Foot 2-inches, when he walks out of the house, he gets the stares, the whispers, and the one question he has faced everyday of his life for the past 40+ years, "do you play basketball?" As a 14-year NBA veteran, James has played basketball, and he has done it at the highest level, including being selected to the 1988 All-Star team along with a host of iconic players like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Despite being retired for almost 20 years, he cannot hide from his physical stature, not here in the US, nor in China where he has done a lot work as an ambassador for the NBA. However he had been hiding in plain sight. Until now. During Thanksgiving of 2017, James was not feeling well. A series of events in his personal life had caused him a lot of stress and pain. Soon they began to take a toll on his mental well-being. Since that moment, James' life has never been the same. The best news is, he has survived a very dark time where he felt taking his own life was the only way to get through it all. He has come to understand his struggles with mental health are not unique to him, thus he is making his whole-self visible to the outside world now in an effort to bring awareness and support to the mental health challenges many young people and athletes are experiencing. Episode 18 is a story of success, heartbreak, and the power of healing oneself through helping others. We discuss: His career in the NBA. Making the 1988 All-Star team. Challenges of being 7 foot 2 inches tall. His struggles with his mental health. Breaking free of identity. Pressures current athletes face. *If you need emotional support, thinking of suicide, or are concerned about someone else, please call the hotline below 24/7. National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255

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EP 17 Jen Mueller: When Talking Too Much is the Key to Reaching Your Dreams

Thu, 24 May 2018 17:53:01 -0400

If you are trying to figure out what you are best at, and how to align that with your purpose and career, then this is a GREAT episode for you. Jen Mueller is a self-proclaimed talker. It's a gift she has used to align with her passion in life, sports. As the sideline reporter for both the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Mariners, Jen has done more than find a way to talk sports for a living. She has beta down barriers and modeling what is possible for women. The author of three books including her most recent, The Influential Conversationalist, Jen and her company, Talk Sporty to Me, teach corporation how to use sports as a conversation piece to get business done.

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Ep 16: Yogi Roth: How to Live a Life Full of Seeking

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 22:36:20 -0400

"We don't know our own path. We don't know the plan." Yogi Roth is a New York Times best selling author, filmmaker, broadcaster, and incredible human being. Learn more and listen to other episodes at

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Ep: 15 Jay Dobyns: Taking On the Biggest and Baddest Bullies

Fri, 02 Mar 2018 03:09:21 -0500

Jay Dobyns is a New York Times Best Selling author, sought after speaker, actor, and one of the most genuine bad ass dudes you will ever come across. I am all about taking risks, however there is taking risks, and then there is Jay Dobyns. His story unlike any you have ever heard before. A former All Pac 10 Conference football player, turned ATF Federal Agent, Jay has experienced things only Hollywood can create. Except this is his real life. You will be blown away by what he has endured as an athlete, an ATF agent, a husband and father, and now in his battle against the Government. His drive to follow his dreams despite how they could affect his safety as well as the safety of his family, is powerful, exciting, inspirational, and heartbreaking all at the same time. Listen in as this episode will not disappoint. Connect with Jay Dobyns Website: http://www.jaydobyns.com Instagram: @dobyndjay Twitter: @jaydobyns

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Ep 14 - Quick Huddle - You're Scared And I Know It

Thu, 08 Feb 2018 18:39:08 -0500

Yes, I know you are scared. If you're not, you should be. Fear can cripple us or push us. If you are not fearing anything, when is NOW a good time for you to set goals that scare you enough to take action. If you are scared listen in. If you are feeling pretty comfortable, listen in. It's time to get uncomfortable.

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EP 13: How to Discover and Launch Your Passion with Quarterback Jason Johnson

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 17:25:46 -0500

Former NFL and Canadian Football League league quarterback, turned storyteller with a camera, Jason Johnson is not your average QB. While most professional football players only have time to focus on their game, Jason went beyond, and documented his teams journey...on film. Turned on by an ESPN documentary crew filming him and his University of Arizona teammates, Jason found a burning passion for what he wanted to do when his career ended. Now he is one of the most sought after video storytellers in the all of sports. Connect with Jason Website: http://www.jasonryancreative.com/ Social: @jasonryancreative

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Ep 12: Quick Huddle - Playing Win/Win

Wed, 01 Nov 2017 17:37:51 -0400

Unfortunately I did not learn the concept of playing Win/Win until late in my life. As an athlete, I was always taught to win, sometimes at all costs. It was self serving and lacked the true embodiment of being a winner. I took this mentality I had learned into business and didn't know why I wasn't winning. The win/lost mentality has got to go. Playing Win/Win in all areas of life, including sports and business, will help you reach greater levels of achievement and success.

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Ep 11: Mike Robbins: How to Find Purpose and Success in Life after Pro Baseball

Wed, 25 Oct 2017 02:54:28 -0400

From the College World Series to walking away from professional baseball, Mike Robbins knows what it feels like to have to start over when Plan A as an athlete does not work out. Mike is an awesome human being, entrepreneur, author, and highly successful speaker. I am so fortunate to have crossed paths with Mike, to learn from him and follow his work. I am beyond excited to introduce him to our community. For more information on Mike, his books, and speaking: https://mike-robbins.com/

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Ep 10: High Performing Mind, Body, and Awareness with Sean McCormick

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:59:58 -0400

Sean McCormick is my new safe place. Everyone has to have a Sean McCormick in their lives. He really understands how to be present and listens to understand. Which is probably why he is such a dynamic life coach and an entrepreneur who is in the business of taking you to altered states with his company Float Seattle. We talk how he moved out of his cush job to start his first business. How he grew his business while designing his lifestyle, and how he now support other executives, entrepreneurs (yours truly) and athletes. Be sure to check out his program Life MBA to learn more about how to empower your life. Life MBA https://www.life-mba.com/ Sean McCormick http://www.seanmccormick.org/ On Instagram: @seanmccormickcoaching

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Ep 9: Olympic Decathlete Jeremy Taiwo: Making of the World's Greatest Athlete

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 18:24:35 -0400

Jeremy Taiwo is an Olympic Decathlete who represented the USA in the 2016 Rio Olympics. His path from youth sports, to the olympics, and now trying to qualify for the 2020 Games in Tokyo, has been filled with highs and lows. He is attempting to do something very few olympians have ever accomplished; qualifying for two olympics, just like his father did. His story is amazing, and his future is bright. Listen in and let me know what you think. Connect with Jeremy Taiwo https://www.jeremytaiwo.com/ e: jeremytaiwoLLC@gmail.com INSTA: @jeremytaiwo Twitter: @jeremyATaiwo

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Ep 8: Athletes Guide to Confidence

Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:53:22 -0400

You might be surprised to discover that many athletes end their playing careers struggling with lack of confidence and self-doubt. It shows up in their careers, relationships, finances, and overall happiness. The truth is, confidence is there, athletes simply need to learn how to channel it. Listen to this guide to re-discover your confidence and use it to find your high in life just like you had in sports.

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Ep 7: The Power of Letting Go with US National Pole Dance Champion Sergia Louise Anderson

Wed, 02 Aug 2017 03:22:22 -0400

I recently met Sergia Louse Anderson and was immediately intrigued by her journey from being an actress, who was actually getting work, to randomly finding her calling in pole dancing. A calling which led her to become the US National Pole Dance Champion, and now one of the most sought after pole dance teachers and trainers in the world. She is a dynamic athlete, dancer, and human being. This is a must listen. Connecting with Sergia Louise Anderson on her websites and social media: Social Media: @sergialouise Websites: https://www.completepole.com/ https://www.thevertitudesantarosa.com/ (Her studio in Santa Rosa, CA) https://www.sergialouise.com/ Music: http://timhurleymusic.com/

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Ep 6: Reaching Your HIGHest Potential

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 22:04:20 -0400

Athletes work hard to be the best at their sport, however when the game is over mediocrity sets in. It's time to reach your highest potential in life, just like in sports.

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Ep 5: Olympic Gold Medalist Lauryn Williams on Pursuing Passion After Making Olympic History

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 21:24:20 -0400

I just loved having Lauryn Williams on the podcast. She is one of five people to ever medal in the both the summer and winter Olympic Games, however her athletic endeavors is not what defines her. We dive into how she went from making Olympic history to finding her passion after her career ended. We talk failures, resilience, finding her purpose post athletic career, and even gender inequalities in sports and the financial industry. One MAJOR point here is she too felt lost and unsure what her next steps where after sports. Listen in and let me know your thoughts. Thank you! To connect with Lauryn: - Worth Winning: http://www.worth-winning.com/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauryncwilliams/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurynWilliamsOfficial Thank you to Tim Hurley Music for the tunes: http://timhurleymusic.com/

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Ep 4 - You Are Not an Athlete

Fri, 09 Jun 2017 18:34:56 -0400

Although you may have played sports your entire life, you are not an athlete. Listen in to discover why thinking you are an athlete, or a coach, or a boss, or anything other than being yourself, can be an obstacle preventing you from reaching your highest potential.

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EP 3 : JJ BIrden: 9 Year NFL Star and Americas #1 Opportunity Trainer

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 19:24:05 -0400

JJ Briden is one of the most dynamic athletes you will ever come across. However, he is even a better human being. I loved having him on because his is so inspiring and passionate about helping others. JJ and I met years ago in Oregon and I am so grateful to share his story. I hope you are as fascinated by his journey of success and disappointment to new doors being opened and how he has seized these opportunities, especially when the odds were against him. Now as an author, speaker, and American #1 Opportunity Trainer, he is motivating thousands to take advantage of their opportunities. For more information on JJ Birden, his Isagenix Team, and to buy his book, please go to: https://www.jjbirden.com/

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EP 2: Collin Henderson: RISE Above Fear and Obstacles

Tue, 23 May 2017 14:28:22 -0400

Collin Henderson was Mr. Everything as a student athlete in the State of Washington. His talents on the field and in the classroom took him to Washington State University where he was a two sport star, playing football and baseball. What you may be shocked to find out is, this all star athlete retired from competition only to uncover the fears and self doubt that had held him back for years. I was introduced to Collin by a mutual friend, and I instantly felt a kindred spirit. He wears his energy, passion, and dedication to his mission and family on his sleeve, but I quickly learned things were not always as they seem. Listen to Collin's journey from unparalleled success in sports to learning how to find himself, his voice, and desire to positively impact the lives of others. Check out Collin at his blog, Project RISE, http://projectriseblog.blogspot.com/

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EP 1 Adam Ackerman: From the Hardwood to a CrowdFunding King

Wed, 19 Apr 2017 03:02:10 -0400

"I remember thinking, why can't I make the transition from being a superstar on the court to a superstar in business." - Adam Ackerman Adam Ackerman was a star collegiate basketball player, and upon leaving the game, struggled to find his way as an entrepreneur. Listen to how he overcame obstacles to start five business, including one where he raised $600k in a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign, on his first try. Special thanks to the talented Tim Hurley for laying the music track. Music: Tim Hurley Band http://timhurleymusic.com/

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