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Dre Baldwin, CEO and founder of Work on Your Game, Inc., shares his journey as a former professional basketball player and how it has shaped his approach to personal and professional development. He emphasizes the importance of discipline, structure, and persistence in achieving success. Dre highlights the need to find the right opportunity that aligns with your skills and goals, and the importance of continuously working on your game to improve and produce results. He encourages individuals to assess their game, develop their skills, create opportunities, and repeat the cycle to achieve ongoing success.
The foundation of success is discipline, structure, and persistence.Finding the right opportunity that aligns with your skills and goals is crucial for success.Continuous improvement and working on your game is essential to produce results.Assess your game, develop your skills, create opportunities, and repeat the cycle for ongoing success.
Connect with Dre on Linkedin at @dreallday
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David Conway, a mindset mentor, discusses the power of manifestation and setting goals. He emphasizes the importance of living your life through what you teach and applying the principles you teach to your own life. Conway explains that goals are often misunderstood and that the purpose of a goal is not just to get something, but to grow as a person. He also highlights the need to protect and value your own mind, as it is the source of your potential. Conway encourages listeners to relax into their goals and visualize their desired outcomes.
Live your life through what you teach and apply the principles you teach to your own life.Goals are not just about getting something, but about personal growth.Protect and value your own mind, as it is the source of your potential.Relax into your goals and visualize your desired outcomes.
Connect with David through his website at www.conway.consulting
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Jesse Hernandez, founder of Depth Builder, emphasizes the importance of focusing on the human side of work as a leader. He shares his personal journey of realizing that driving results and treating people as things was not effective or fulfilling. By shifting his focus to serving and developing his team, he achieved better results and built stronger relationships. Jesse highlights the power of listening to build appreciation and trust, and the importance of asking open-ended questions to empower others. He also discusses his book, Lean and Love, which applies the principles of lean management to personal relationships.
Focusing on the human side of work as a leader leads to better results and stronger relationships.Listening to build appreciation and trust is a powerful skill that requires practice and intention.Leaders should ask open-ended questions and involve others in problem-solving to empower them.Applying lean management principles to personal relationships can improve communication and connection.
Connect with Jesse on Linkedin at @jessedepthbuilder
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Chuck Cooper, founder of Whitewater Consulting, shares his journey of transitioning from the corporate world to starting his own consulting company. He emphasizes the importance of valuing individuals and building trust and unity among teams. Chuck discusses the significance of real-life experience and wisdom in leadership and the need for effective communication. He highlights the need for leaders to remain curious and ask questions, as well as the importance of creating personal mission, vision, and values. Chuck also emphasizes the need for leaders to reward themselves and give themselves grace.
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Antonio Vaglica, a former athlete turned entrepreneur, shares his journey of building two successful businesses and the importance of small consistent habits. He emphasizes the need to focus on micro wins and daily habits to achieve long-term success. Antonio discusses the role of sports in entrepreneurship and how it provides valuable lessons in resilience, teamwork, and failure. He also talks about his consulting firm that helps growth-oriented entrepreneurs maximize their enterprise value and his community, Consistency Wins, which supports high achievers on their entrepreneurial journey. Antonio highlights the importance of mindset, personal development, and building a strong team to achieve success.
Small consistent habits lead to long-term successSports provide valuable lessons for entrepreneurshipMindset and personal development are crucial for growthBuilding a strong team and network is essential for success
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Dr. Sharon Hull, founder of Metta Solutions, LLC and author of 'Professional Careers by Design,' discusses the importance of being intentional in our careers and lives. She emphasizes the need to press pause, reflect on our values, and make decisions that align with what matters most to us. Dr. Hull also highlights the shift happening in the workplace, where employees are seeking organizations that prioritize intentionality and provide a custom-crafted experience. She provides a framework for discernment, managing change, and taking a lifelong perspective on our careers. The book offers practical guidance for individuals and organizations to navigate career choices and create a meaningful work-life balance.
Press pause and reflect on your values and what matters most to you in your career and life.Be intentional in your decision-making and align your choices with your values.The workplace is shifting, and organizations that prioritize intentionality will have a competitive advantage.Dr. Hull's book, 'Professional Careers by Design,' provides a framework for discernment, managing change, and taking a lifelong perspective on your career.
Connect and learn more about Dr. Hull via this link - www.drsharonhull.com
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Shara Ruffin, an independently licensed clinical social worker and former psychotherapist, shares her journey to becoming an entrepreneur and the challenges she faced along the way. She discusses the pivotal moment that led her to pivot into entrepreneurship after failing her board exam and losing her job. Shara emphasizes the importance of faith and prayer in her journey and how it played a crucial role in her success. She also highlights the significance of sharing the nitty-gritty and hard parts of her story to inspire others. Shara's story is a testament to perseverance and the power of turning adversity into opportunity. Shara Ruffin shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma and mental health challenges while building a successful business. She emphasizes the importance of connection and support in her work, providing emotional support and guidance to her colleagues. Shara's approach is holistic, focusing not only on passing exams but also on the mental and emotional well-being of her clients. She encourages individuals to recognize their own worth and to focus on the process of achieving their goals. Shara's story is a reminder that success is a continuous journey of growth and self-improvement.
Adversity can serve as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.Having faith and relying on prayer can provide guidance and strength during challenging times.Sharing the nitty-gritty and hard parts of your story can inspire and connect with others.Success is often born out of pain and perseverance.Turning adversity into opportunity can lead to unexpected and fulfilling paths. Trauma and mental health challenges can shape a person's journey and success.Connection and support are vital in overcoming challenges and achieving goals.A holistic approach that considers mental and emotional well-being is important in any endeavor.Recognize your own worth and focus on the process of achieving your goals.
Connect with Shara via Linkedin @shararuffin
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Frank Kitchen, a motivational speaker and author, shares his journey from a career in training and leadership development to becoming a professional speaker. He emphasizes the importance of talent and passion in pursuing a career and the impact of competitiveness on driving performance. Frank's story highlights the evolution of his career and the diverse industries he has impacted through his speaking engagements. The conversation explores the concept of healthy competition and its impact on personal growth, success, and relationships. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing potential, inspiring others, and fostering a supportive community of driven individuals. The discussion also delves into the idea of competitive collaboration and the positive influence of ambitious and driven individuals on each other's success.
Connect with Frank via his website www.frankkitchen.com
Takeaways:
The combination of talent and passion is essential for pursuing a fulfilling career.Competitiveness can drive performance and inspire others to achieve their best.The evolution of a career can lead to unexpected opportunities and diverse industry impacts.Recognizing talent and harnessing competitiveness can lead to personal and professional growth. Healthy competition can inspire personal growth and success.Prioritizing potential and fostering a supportive community of driven individuals is essential for personal and collective success.Ambitious and driven individuals can positively influence each other's success through competitive collaboration.Sign up for the monthly newsletter with Steve and GrowthReady (formerly known as Career Competitor) by providing your details here - Request to become part of our community
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Doug Noll, an award-winning author, speaker, and trainer, shares his journey from being a trial lawyer to becoming a peacemaker and mediator. He discusses how his practice of Tai Chi and the realization of the limitations of the legal system led him to make the decision to leave his law practice and pursue a career in conflict resolution. Doug also explains the concept of affect labeling, a three-step process that involves ignoring the words, reading the emotions, and reflecting back the speaker's emotions using U statements. In this conversation, Doug Noll discusses the power of affect labeling and its ability to de-escalate conflicts and build rapport. He explains how affect labeling can be used in various contexts, such as parenting, coaching, and sales. Noll emphasizes the importance of emotional mastery and the role of emotions in effective communication. He also challenges the notion of competition and highlights the value of serving others and creating a more peaceful world. Noll provides resources for further exploration of affect labeling and offers workshops, coaching, and training.
Putting your mind to something can lead to amazing accomplishments over time.Transitioning from one career to another may require personal growth and patience.Success can be redefined to prioritize service to others.Being open to opportunities can lead to unexpected and impactful projects.Affect labeling is a powerful technique for deescalating conflicts by reflecting back the speaker's emotions. Affect labeling is a powerful tool for de-escalating conflicts and building rapport.Affect labeling can be used in various contexts, including parenting, coaching, and sales.Emotional mastery is essential for effective communication and understanding others.Competition has its place, but it should not define our lives.Serving others and creating a more peaceful world should be the focus of our actions.
Connect with Doug via his website www.dougnoll.com
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Helen Hanison, a leadership coach and author, discusses the importance of career transformation and finding alignment between personal values and professional goals. She shares her own experience of being stuck in a career that didn't align with her values and the process she went through to make a change. Hanison emphasizes the need for readiness and self-awareness when considering a career transition. She also highlights the cost of staying stuck and the importance of valuing oneself and one's career direction. The process of career transformation involves building a career compass, redesigning one's career, and developing a mindset for success.
Career transformation requires readiness and self-awareness.Staying stuck in a career that doesn't align with personal values has a cost.Valuing oneself and one's career direction is crucial for fulfillment.The process of career transformation involves building a career compass, redesigning one's career, and developing a mindset for success.
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Chris Hood, a keynote speaker and expert in merging customer success with digital strategy, shares insights on the importance of customer-centric cultures and the power of storytelling. He emphasizes the need to break through assumptions and change mindsets to prioritize customer needs. Hood discusses the seven-stage framework outlined in his book, Customer Transformation, and highlights the significance of building a customer-focused culture throughout the organization. He also emphasizes the relevance of storytelling in communication, providing tips on using relevant experiences and keywords to engage and connect with others.
Break through assumptions and change mindsets to prioritize customer needs.Build a customer-focused culture throughout the organization.Utilize storytelling to engage and connect with others.Use relevant experiences and keywords to make communication more impactful.
Connect with Chris via his website - www.chrishood.com
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Amy Kemp, a certified habit finder coach, shares her journey of discovering the power of thought habits and how they impact success. She explains that her work focuses on the subconscious habits of thinking that occur throughout the day and how they can hold us back. Amy emphasizes that hard work alone is not enough to achieve our goals and that we need to change our thought habits to move forward. She also discusses the challenges and resistance she faced when making the transition to her current career and the importance of having a support system during times of change. In this conversation, Amy Kemp discusses the importance of awareness in making changes and the role of habits of thinking in our lives. She shares personal examples of how her own habits of thinking have impacted her and offers insights on how to shift these habits. Amy emphasizes the need for a gradual and sustainable approach to changing habits of thinking and the importance of having a relational component in the process. She also discusses the role of competition in her life and how it has evolved over time.
Thought habits have a significant impact on our success and can hold us back if they are unhealthy.Hard work alone is not enough to achieve our goals; we need to change our thought habits.Transitions can be challenging, but having a support system and a safe space to process emotions is crucial.Choosing to pursue our goals and not settling for less can lead to unexpected opportunities and miracles. Awareness is the first step in making any kind of change.Changing habits of thinking is a gradual and sustainable process.Having a relational component, such as a coach or accountability partner, is crucial in changing habits of thinking.Competition can be beneficial and can elevate performance when approached with the right mindset.
You can learn more about Amy through her Instagram amykempinc.
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Cullen Talley a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and coach, discusses the importance of competitiveness and discomfort in achieving success. He shares his personal experience as a competitive swimmer and endurance athlete, highlighting the mindset required to stay in discomfort and push through challenges. Talley emphasizes the need to start small and gradually increase discomfort levels, setting clear goals and measuring progress along the way.
Competition starts within oneself and involves pushing through discomfort.Discomfort is about doing what is necessary, even if it's not what you want to do.Start with smaller levels of discomfort and gradually increase intensity.Setting clear goals and measuring progress is crucial for success.Having a third-party perspective can provide accountability and remind individuals of their commitments. Having a support system and working with a coach can help accelerate success.When choosing a coach, look for someone with perspective, a plan, and proven results.Beware of the dangers of the coaching industry becoming saturated with unqualified individuals.Starting a business requires sitting in discomfort and asking difficult questions.Clarity and success come from taking the time to find answers and making deliberate choices.
He also stresses the value of having a third-party perspective to hold individuals accountable and remind them of their commitments. The conversation explores the importance of having a support system and working with a coach to achieve success. It emphasizes the need for perspective, a plan, and proven results when choosing a coach. The discussion also highlights the dangers of the coaching industry becoming saturated with unqualified individuals. The conversation concludes with insights on the process of starting a business and the importance of sitting in discomfort to find clarity.
You can learn more about Cullen through his website at www.exitmomentum.com
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In this podcast, Todd Holzman, a renowned educator, Founder & CEO of Holzman Leadership, emphasizes the importance of candor in conversations. He shares how candor became his life's work and defines it as a collaborative pursuit of truth for improvement. Holzman highlights its benefits for psychological well-being, authentic relationships, and effective leadership. He stresses the need for self-awareness and recognizing communication flaws.
Admiration Shapes Behavior: Todd emphasizes how our admiration for others influences our behavior and presentation in society. Understanding this can help us navigate our interactions more consciously.Stepping into Conversations for Growth: There's an emphasis on the significance of engaging in conversations, even uncomfortable ones, as a means of personal development. By actively participating in discussions, we open ourselves to learning and growth.Navigating Relationship Traps: Todd highlights the common pitfalls we encounter while trying to build relationships. Recognizing these traps can help us navigate them more effectively and foster healthier connections.
You can learn more about Todd at www.holzman.com
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Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, a leadership expert, discusses the importance of resilience in career success and how to build it. She shares her journey into this work, starting with her experience in psychology and remote areas. Dr. Pelletier emphasizes the need for a strategic approach to resilience and highlights the importance of self-awareness and realistic perspective. She provides practical tips for increasing resilience, such as creating a daily self-awareness practice and incorporating resilience into strategic planning. Dr. Pelletier also addresses the concept of burnout and how to prevent it by understanding the individual and organizational factors involved.
Resilience is not just a tool that you use within your career but it's an attribute for life.Discover the significance of integrating flexibility into the structure of your daily routines. Understand the importance of considering context when training your mindset.
You can connect with Dr. Pelletier through her website at www.drmarie-helene.com
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Ciara Stockeland, a serial entrepreneur and author, shares her journey and expertise in cashflow management and financial success. She emphasizes the importance of setting goals, finishing what you start, and being intentional in decision-making. Ciara also discusses her experience as an Ironman athlete and how the same principles of commitment and finding the right support system apply to both business and personal endeavors. She offers guidance on managing finances, understanding key numbers in business, and planning for profitability. Ciara's mission is to help entrepreneurs achieve financial freedom and be good stewards of their resources.
You can connect with Ciara through her website at www.ciarastockeland.comTakeaways
Set goals and finish what you start to cultivate a competitive mindset.Be intentional in decision-making and plan with the end in mind.Find the right support system and coach who believes in your goals.Manage your finances by understanding key numbers in your business and planning for profitability.Be a good steward of your resources and strive for financial freedom.Tune in to the Career Competitor Podcast for valuable insights and inspiration!
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Steve Mellor sits down with special guest McGee Moody in this compelling episode of Career Competitor. Discover how McGee Moody sheds light on the significance of one's perspective towards time, offering valuable insights on how it can aid in slowing down and appreciating life's moments. Explore three key themes: Perspective on Time, Non-Negotiables in Culture, and the Power of Optimism.
Perspective on Time: McGee Moody discusses the importance of adopting a mindful perspective towards time, emphasizing how it can help individuals slow down and appreciate life's moments more fully.Non-Negotiables in Culture: explores the concept of non-negotiables within organizational culture, highlighting their role in attracting like-minded individuals who align with shared values and objectives.Power of Optimism: McGee shares insights into the transformative power of optimism, particularly in situations where desired outcomes may seem distant or challenging. He discusses strategies for incorporating optimism as a tool for maintaining resilience and navigating obstacles effectively.
McGee Moody, a former NCAA college swimming coach with 25 years of experience, has coached at East Carolina University, the US Naval Academy, the College of William and Mary, and spent 15 years as head coach at the University of South Carolina. During his coaching career, he guided numerous SEC champions, NCAA All-Americans, and Olympians. After retiring from coaching in 2021, he transitioned into the financial field. You can connect with McGee through Instagram at @usccoachingdad.
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Steve Mellor sits down with special guest Steven Pivnik in this compelling episode of Career Competitor. Together, they explore a myriad of profound insights that can transform the way you approach your career and personal growth journey. Specifically, listeners can expect insights around the importance of Embracing Your Uniqueness, Value Is King, and Turning Unfinished Business into Fuel.
Steven Pivnik is an international keynote speaker, bestselling author, business advisor, and serial entrepreneur specializing in the IT market. He grew his last company, Binary Tree, to over 200 employees across 12 countries before a successful exit to a $4 billion competitor, West Software. Today, as a trusted business advisor, our guest partners with leaders on how to achieve similar business success and perseverance in their own entrepreneurial journey. You can connect with Steven through Instagram at @stevenpivnik and through his website www.stevenpivnik.com.
SHOW NOTES
-Embracing Your Uniqueness: Discover why knowing what sets you apart is key to finding your path in the business world.
-Value Is King: Learn why delivering value never goes out of style—it's the cornerstone of lasting success.
-Turning Unfinished Business into Fuel: Steven shares how to use setbacks as motivation to keep pushing forward.
Whether you're navigating challenges in your career or seeking to unleash your full potential, this episode offers practical wisdom and actionable insights to propel you forward.
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Steve Mellor sits down with special guest Deonte Holden in this compelling episode of Career Competitor. Together, they explore a myriad of profound insights that can transform the way you approach your career and personal growth journey. Specifically, listeners can expect insights around the importance of Harnessing Fear to Propel Potential, Starting with Why and Strengthening It, and why Technique Trumps Strength in Success.
Deonte Holden is the founder of Law of Athlete, a former NCAA student-athlete with NC State University where he played football, a public speaker, and an all-around investor in the potential of others. The key focus of his work with Law of Athlete is to provide services to student-athletes that include Athlete-Centric Content & Products, Educational Programming & Initiatives, Community Building & Engagement, and Brand Partnerships & Collaborations. You can connect with Deonte through Instagram at @honchoholden and @lawofathlete.
Show Notes
Harnessing Fear to Propel Potential: Holden delves into the intriguing concept of fear and its surprising ability to drive us toward our potential. He shares personal anecdotes and insights on how understanding and confronting our fears can be a catalyst for growth and achievement.Starting with Why and Strengthening It: Mellor and Holden discuss the importance of having a strong sense of purpose, or "why," in everything we do. They emphasize the continual effort required to clarify and fortify our reasons for pursuing our goals. Through engaging dialogue, listeners gain valuable strategies for nurturing and refining their own sense of purpose.
Technique Trumps Strength in Success: In a thought-provoking exchange, Mellor and Holden dissect the age-old debate of technique versus strength in the pursuit of success. Drawing from personal experiences and observations, they demonstrate how mastering technique often proves more effective than relying solely on raw strength or talent.
Whether you're navigating challenges in your career or seeking to unleash your full potential, this episode offers practical wisdom and actionable insights to propel you forward. Tune in to the Career Competitor Podcast to discover how to overcome fears, strengthen your purpose, and master the techniques essential for success.
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Welcome to a bite-size episode of Career Competitor as Steve presents a 7-minute insight for listeners around the art of coaching and why it needs to be defined clearly.
Through both storytelling and educating, host Steve Mellor provides you with the impactful insight you need to either elevate your coaching skills or look at the art of coaching through a renewed lens.
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