Lets Grow

In this episode I share five simple, practical applications to help you foster a more positive and proactive attitude and approach towards life.

In this episode, I share some advice that was offered to me by an old coaching buddy when I left my hometown to tackle my first head coaching position. As a leader on the homefront, at work, or in the community, I believe this practical advice can be useful.

In this episode, I share five ways students can close down the school year (and their high school career) on a positive, powerful note, so they can transition well. But know - these five applications can certainly be applied to life and work. There's no better way to prepare for what's next than to take care of what's here and now in a responsible, respectable fashion. Additionally, life is full of opportunity and difficulty, and how we navigate that has everything to do with the person we become in the process of doing what we do.

In this episode, special guest Julie Harris discusses her role as a communications director (as well as serving as president of a local music festival) and why storytelling is such a powerful tool in communicating the vision and mission of organizations. She is a true professional in every sense of the word and the work she has done in the Somerset-Pulaski County-Lake Cumberland region of Kentucky is invaluable.

In this episode, special guest Jeffrey Jordan shares his story of overcoming a turbulent childhood in the foster care system to becoming a husband, dad, and business owner. He is a great example of resolve and grit, but his story also reminds us that it's caring adults choosing to invest in young people that truly make the difference for someone fighting to make it. 

In this episode, I share five reasons why we all need a mentor in our lives - someone who is where we want to be in a particular area and can help us get there.  Additionally, I offer a few intentional questions that can help you gather meaningful information from those who you want to learn from. 

In this episode, I share a simple acronym to consider when you speak to the people around you where you live, work, play and worship.  

In this episode, special guest Rachael Adams shares her story as a wife, mom, author, and podcaster, with a focus on valuing the small things in life and how God uses them to advance His kingdom. Purchase her new devotional, A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life wherever books are sold. Connect with her through her website (rachaelkadams.com), social media (@rachaeladamsauthor), or podcast (The Love Offering).

In this episode, I share three simple questions that can help you recalibrate and refocus as you continue to go and grow through life.

In this episode, I discuss some of the positives and negatives of the self-help industry as well as a few pieces of advice that I feel can be damaging for people. 

In this two-part episode, special guest Pastor Michael Edwards speaks candidly about not only the stigma of mental health in the Christian community but also his own personal struggle in that regard and how his growth and development have enabled him to better care for himself and others.

In this two-part episode, special guest Pastor Michael Edwards speaks candidly about not only the stigma of mental health in the Christian community but also his own personal struggle in that regard and how his growth and development have enabled him to better care for himself and others. 

In this episode, special guest Cody Gibson talks about wrestling with work becoming your identity and why it's important to assess your priorities in order to be more fulfilled in your work and to operate at a sustainable pace.

In this episode, I discuss a great question raised by a high student during a recent speaking engagement, and how this one focus can do wonders for your growth and the impact you make in the world.

In this episode, special guest Clifton Lambreth talks shares how his focus helped him rise above a tough childhood and excel through college and his early career. He talks about best principles and practices that lead to growth and success. 

In this episode, special guest Jeremy Toohey (Toohey Sports Performance) talks about strength and conditioning and why finding fitness activities you enjoy are important to sustaining a healthy, active lifestyle.

In this episode, special guest Marlie Hall discusses her decision to "pivot" during the pandemic to begin a new career that provides more freedom and flexibility.

In this episode, I discuss the epidemic of loneliness that we find ourselves living in, and how placing so much value in our internet connections and social media followers plays into that. 

In this episode, special guest Brandon Hayes discusses the difference between confidence and cockiness while also sharing what's necessary to consider if you want to build a better belief in yourself. 

In this episode, special guest Jeremy Pryor discusses why fathers play such an important role in society as he shares his vision and mission for helping families thrive.