Counsel Culture with Eric Brooker

From Olympic hopeful to Paralympic silver medalist, keynote speaker, and servant leader, John Register brings more than a story of resilience. He brings a framework for transformation. In this episode, we explore: Why John doesn't believe in “overcoming” adversity and what he does instead The power of redefining your new normal as a launchpad, not a limitation His RE framework: Reckoning, Revision, and Renewal What it means to “amputate fear” and move forward with purpose How to lead teams with empathy, vision, and humanity, even through layoffs or transition Whether you're unemployed, in leadership, or standing at your own life's hurdle, John's words offer insight, encouragement, and a reminder that the goal is not just to survive adversity, but to hurdle it. This show is dedicated to John's journey. This conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | https://johnregister.beehiiv.com/  

Welcome to The Counsel Culture Podcast, where we explore the heart of leadership and the power of personal growth. Today, we're diving into The Art of Self-Leadership with author and leadership expert Heather Younger. Heather shares the journey behind her latest book, emphasizing why self-leadership is the foundation for leading others. We'll discuss the role of gratitude, empowerment, and accountability in shaping our leadership approach, both personally and professionally. In this conversation, Heather unpacks the dangers of comparison, the importance of self-care, and how fear can hold us back from making bold decisions. She also shares insights on navigating organizational dynamics and why taking ownership of our choices is key to growth. Whether you're leading a team or leading yourself through life's challenges, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you step into your full potential. This show is dedicated to Heather's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.heatheryounger.com  

What is up? Hey everyone, Eric Brooker here. I am your host and welcome to Counsel Culture. By now, you know what we are all about. For those of you that are new, this is THE culture and leadership podcast. Today, I am thrilled to welcome Sylvie Di Giusto to the show. Sylvie is an international keynote speaker, 13-time award winner, and author who has captivated audiences worldwide with her groundbreaking insights on leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal branding. Drawing on two decades of corporate experience in Europe and the U.S., Sylvie has mastered the art of empowering individuals and organizations to harness the "Power of Choice"—a transformative framework that equips leaders to make conscious decisions, align behaviors, and achieve exceptional outcomes. Her innovative work, including the world's first 3D immersive holographic keynote experience, has earned accolades like the ESPRIT Award and two Davey Awards for her contributions to emerging technology and education. Sylvie's ability to connect with audiences stems from her unique dual perspective as both a seasoned corporate leader and a professional speaker. With clients ranging from American Airlines to Microsoft, and Nespresso to the US Air Force, she has earned the trust of some of the world's most respected organizations to inspire growth in leadership, sales, and customer experience. A Certified Speaking Professional and author of “The Image of Leadership,” Sylvie's expertise extends to her cutting-edge online courses and volunteer work with the National Speakers Association. Join us as we dive into her remarkable journey and explore the insights that have made her a true pioneer in the speaking industry. This show is dedicated to Sylvie's journey. This conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.sylviedigiusto.com 

My guest today is none other than my friend Marques Ogden. Marques is a former NFL player turned inspirational speaker, author, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Ogden Ventures LLC, a media and entertainment company that specializes in keynote speaking, business coaching, and consulting. Ogden is a three-time best-selling author and the host of the podcast "Get Authentic with Marques Ogden." In his speaking engagements, Marques leads his audiences to understand why “Authenticity Creates Victory” by sharing his personal story of overcoming adversity and achieving success. Marques is on a mission to inspire CEOs and other senior leaders to maximize their potential to reach their personal and professional goals. This show is dedicated to Marques's journey. This conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.marquesogden.com  

My guest today is an old personal friend and I am thrilled to introduce you to my guest, Meredith Carder. Meredith is an ADHD coach, creator and writer. She holds a BS in psychology and MBA. As a true multi-passionate adult with ADHD, Meredith has gained varied experience over the last 20 years working in employee training and development as well as tackling several small businesses. Meredith prides herself in her ability to hold a supportive space for her clients and facilitate lasting connections in her community for ADHD adults, the Hummingbird Hive. Her recent book, It All Makes Sense Now, seeks to both validate the challenges that exist with ADHD and provide empowering strategies for personal growth.  This book was not only eye opening for me but also, a game changer. This show is dedicated to Meredith's journey. This conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.instagram.com/hummingbird_adhd | www.meredithcarder.com   

On a mission to scale positivity and happiness in the workplace. ‍After successfully navigating the vibrant fields of fashion design, systems engineering, cloud engineering, cloud training, and team coaching, Antoni Tzavelas found his true vocation: igniting the spark of inspiration in others as a public speaker and leadership coach. With a focus on spreading the potent messages of happiness and empowerment, his mission is to illuminate paths of personal and professional fulfillment for others. Global engagements have seen him gracing stages at many conferences around the world. Such appearances are complemented by participation in countless community meetups where he has imparted his knowledge and insights, furthering an understanding of leadership, happiness, and empowerment. Antoni guides individuals to prioritize their happiness in every aspect of their lives. By offering straightforward, impactful strategies through keynote speeches and workshops, he empowers people to unlock their full potential. This is not just his career: it's his mission to help make the world a more inspired and joyful place. Make happiness your superpower!   This show is dedicated to Antoni's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.  Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.smilingbowtie.com  

My guest today is Johnny Vrba. On average, around 350,000 U.S. students, and nearly one million students worldwide, study abroad every year. Yet since its inception in 1963, only about 73,000 total students from over 1500 colleges and universities have participated in Semester at Sea. It is a truly unique, exclusive, and intimate experience, where students and faculty study, work, and travel to the farthest reaches of the globe. But what happens when your ship is out to sea when a pandemic hits the world, rumors run rampant, ports begin closing, and thrills turn into turmoil? Seas the Day is the true story of one student's first-hand account of being stranded at sea during the most intense time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Through detailed daily journals, Johnny candidly captures the fears, confusion, comradery, and, ultimately, his personal transformational growth and the rediscovery of his faith. This show is dedicated to Johnny's journey. This conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.johnnyvrba.com 

One of my all time favorite guests is back….you originally were on episode 77, April 8, 2022! Melanie Sodka is a human behaviour enthusiast helping overwhelmed people who are over-committed and distracted. She's a podcaster and an international speaker who addresses Capacity Management. Through her structures and frameworks, she reveals how our addiction to distraction is literally breaking down our bodies. Her research and trademarked tools have helped tens of thousands in managing their personal capacity while staying out of burnout and doing more of what they love. For many years, Melanie has been engaging and shifting the perspectives of her audiences in the classroom, boardroom and conference rooms. A TEDx speaker, Melanie designs custom talks and virtual series to serve her clients. She is also an experienced lead facilitator for national conferences as well as an EMCEE for various events. Melanie is also pursuing her dream of writing a book where she shares true stories and a suite of tools, including her very own Egocake™  Framework, intended to guide people through the discovery of their personal capacity and ultimately how to respect it. This show is dedicated to Melanie's journey. This conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.melaniesodka.com | www.goodgriefgala.com  

My guest today is a good personal friend of mine and culture guru, Jake Herway. I had the opportunity to meet Jake at The Purpose Summit a couple of years ago and am grateful for his friendship and mentorship Jake understands that your business needs more than a short-term fix; it requires a clear vision, a defined identity, and a cohesive team to succeed. As an accomplished culture and business advisor, he offers an approach beyond traditional leadership development to customer outcomes. Jake's Culture to Customer™ approach fosters rewarding work – a culture of passion, purpose, and profit, where individuals are inspired and fulfilled daily and make a difference in areas they deeply care about. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience in various sectors, including education, healthcare, and financial services, Jake focuses on helping your business achieve its full potential. This show is dedicated to Jake's journey. This conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture™. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.jakeherway.com  

My guest today is none other than Mayor Joshua Hoyt! Over the past 25 years, he has developed a reputation for being a complex problem solver. As an elected Mayor and three-time entrepreneur, he successfully navigates the complexities of both the private and public sectors. His career is a testament to the principle that success requires multifaceted solutions. Motivated by this insight, he founded his consulting business to assist clients in achieving their goals across personal, professional, and business landscapes. Drawing on disciplines learned in the United States Marine Corps, he prioritizes data-driven decisions, critical thinking, and objective analysis in his work. His approach is personalized, focusing on the unique challenges and needs of each client to provide tailored, actionable strategies. This hands-on method ensures accountability and measurable outcomes, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth and success. Choosing to work with him or in my case, being his friend means aiming for excellence in all you do. Joshua is extremely proactive in community outreach and volunteerism, serving multiple non-profits and raising tens of thousands of dollars annually. Please join me in welcoming our esteemed guest to the podcast, Mayor Joshua Hoyt! This show is dedicated to Joshua's journey. This conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.nosingular-solutions.com  The Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-singular-solutions-with-joshua-hoyt/id1741235868  

My guest today is author of a few good books including, How to work with almost anyone, How to Begin, The Advice Trap and the one we all know and love, The Coaching Habit, Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever. Michael Bungay Stanier has a gift for distilling big, complex ideas into practical, accessible knowledge for everyday people that helps them be a force for good.His books have sold over a million copies, with The Coaching Habit topping The Wall Street Journal bestseller list. MBS has been featured on the blogs and social media platforms of thought leaders including Seth Godin, Tim Ferriss, and Brené Brown, and has appeared on ABC, BBC, CBC, Ted.com, and innumerable podcasts--as well as in notable publications including the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Inc., and Fast Company. MBS is the founder of Box of Crayons, a learning and development company, that helps organizations move from advice-driven action to curiosity-led transformation. They have trained more than half a million people for clients including Microsoft, Salesforce, TELUS, and Gucci. Before establishing Box of Crayons, MBS's accomplishments included publishing an academic article on James Joyce and a Harlequin-esque short story; playing small roles in helping invent Pizza Hut's Stuffed Crust pizza and creating "one of the worst single-malt whiskies in existence"; and spending 20 minutes writing what has remained GlaxoSmithKline's global vision for more than 20 years. A former Rhodes Scholar, MBS is an Australian who now lives in Toronto, Canada. This show is dedicated to Michael's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.mbs.works | www.bestpossiblerelationship.com 

Today, it is just me. There was a message that needed to get out into the world and I used my forum to get that message out. As a reminder, everyone is going through something. You Are Enough! This show is dedicated to your journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. As promised, www.ericbrooker.com | www.linkedin.com/in/ericbrooker  480.296.9777 call, text, send dad jokes.

My guest today is author of the new book; Breakproof 7 Strategies to Build Resilience and Achieve Your Life Goals. She is also a global keynote speaker and a world record holding mountaneer.  Jenn Drummond is more than a speaker, author and mountaneer; she is a catalyst for change. As a devoted mom of seven and a successful entrepreneur, her journey through a near-fatal car crash to the peaks of the world's tallest mountains is a testament to her unbreakable spirit. Her mission goes beyond personal achievement – it's about guiding others to find their resilience and conquer their own summits. Jenn's BreakProof philosophy isn't about avoiding failure; it's about learning to rise stronger from it. She believes that it's in our most vulnerable moments that we discover our true strength. Join us today, and embark on a journey to transform vulnerability into victory, and challenges into opportunities for growth. In our conversation today, you'll not only be inspired but also equipped with the mindset and strategies to create your best life and become genuinely BreakProof. This show is dedicated to Jenn's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.jenndrummond.com 

Douglas R. Conant is an internationally renowned business leader, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, keynote speaker, and social media influencer with over 40 years of leadership experience at world-class global companies. For the past 20 years of his leadership journey, he has honed his leadership craft at the most senior levels—first as President of the Nabisco Foods Company, then as CEO of Campbell Soup Company, and then as Chairman of Avon Products. In 2011, he founded ConantLeadership: a mission-driven community of leaders and learners who are championing leadership that works in the 21st century.  I could literally about talk about Doug, his resume and this conversation for day's. Doug is a wealth of knowledge and a genuinely nice guy with a true desire to help mature the next generation of leaders. This is a cannot miss conversation.  This show is dedicated to Doug's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.conantleadership.com 

Our guest today is none other than Sylvie Di Giusto. I am going to tell you right now, this is a can't miss episode. After you listen to today's conversation, please come back to the show notes and watch the incredible trailer to her immersive keynote speech and then do yourself a favor and follow her on social, buy the book and be ready to be engulfed in incredible thought provoking content. More than a decade ago, Sylvie made one of the best decisions of her life by leaving her successful twenty-year corporate career in Europe and bringing her young family across the Pond to America with a newborn on her lap. She exercised what she has since called the Power of Choice, a conscious decision-making framework that allows us to understand our perceptions, choose our behaviors, and determine our best outcomes. Now, extraordinary leaders and professionals at many of the most respected organizations, associations, and government agencies in the world—from American Express to American Airlnes, Hilton to Nespresso, Microsoft to Prudential, and even the US Airforce - trust Sylvie to help them make the right decisions to grow their brands and bottom lines. Building on her five cornerstones of Modern Emotional Intelligence—visual, behavioral, verbal, digital, and social intelligence—she gives her audiences the Power of Choice to determine their greatest outcomes in leadership, sales, and customer experience. She takes them on a thought-provoking and immersive journey through the brain, the mind, from the unconscious to the conscious—and ultimately to the heights of personal, professional, and organizational success. She is one of fewer than 12 percent of speakers worldwide who received the Certified Speaking Professional designation, 11-time award winner, the author of "The Image of Leadership," and the “Discover Your Fair Advantage: Leverage Your Unique Selling Points and Human Potential for Work, Business and Life,” and the mind behind dozens of innovative mobile online courses, including "How You Impress". When she is not working, she is volunteering with the National Speakers Association and the Global Speakers Federation. When she is not volunteering, she is racing more than 102 floors in the stairwells of some of the highest buildings around the world, cruising around on her boat in sunny Florida, or she is spending time with he two wonderful teenage children who test her emotional intelligence e.v.e.r.y single day. This show is dedicated to Sylvie's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.sylviedigiusto.com Watch the trailer to her immersive keynnote address here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=iFvGUp_qC5M    

You all know my guest today, it is none other than my friend, Sage Steele! Sage Steele is a is a television anchor who is the former co-host of SportsCenter on ESPN. She also hosted SportsCenter on the Road from various sporting events such as the Super Bowl and The Masters, and NBA Countdown on ESPN and ABC for four seasons. For five years prior to the NBA assignment, Steele was a full-time host of SportCenter, ESPN's flagship show, and had previously contributed to ESPN First Take, Mike & Mike in the Morning and SportsNation. Steele hosted SportsCenter's daytime coverage of the NBA Finals in 2012 and 2013 and covered every NBA Finals from 2012 to 2020. All things considered this is a top 5 conversation for me in the last 3+ years of hosting this show. Y'all are not going to want to miss this one. We cover every topic under the sun and then some. I will let you know now that there will be more conversations with Sage in the future….it was just that good! This show is dedicated to Sage's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com 

Elevate your week with today's conversation that will transform your mindset and drive your future success. Experience the transformative power of today's guest, Walter Bond's and this dynamic discussion. As a celebrated Hall of Fame speaker and renowned business advisor, Walter has captivated audiences worldwide, inspiring them to reach new heights of achievement. Get ready to ignite a fire of ambition and action! Former NBA athlete Walter Bond shares his journey from basketball to motivational speaking and the importance of coaching and recalibrating in achieving success. He emphasizes the significance of mastering the fundamentals and setting audacious goals. Walter highlights the role of teamwork and the core of an organization in driving success. He encourages leaders to empower their people and create a strong culture. In this conversation, Walter Bond discusses the importance of building a customer-centric culture and empowering employees. He emphasizes the need for managers to prioritize the customer experience and empower their teams to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. Walter shares examples from companies like Nordstrom and the Ritz Carlton, where employees are empowered to make decisions and take actions to make things right for the customer. He also highlights the impact of leadership on culture and the value of lifestyle and balance. Additionally, Walter introduces Peak Performance Huddle, an online portal designed to help individuals and businesses reach their full potential. This show is dedicated to Walter's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.peakperformershuddle.com 

My guest today is Ryan Estes. Ryan has more than 20 years of experience as a top-performing sales professional and leader. As the former chief strategy officer for the McCann Worldgroup advertising agency NAS, he brings a fresh perspective to business events. As a keynote speaker, Ryan is known for his innovative ideas on leading change, improving sales effectiveness and preparing for the future of work. He was recently recognized as one of “the best keynote speakers ever heard” by Meetings & Conventions magazine alongside Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, Colin Powell and Mike Ditka. Ryan delivers keynote speeches, courses and online learning with an emphasis on actionable content designed to elevate business performance. His curriculum emphasizes emerging trends influencing leadership effectiveness, sales performance and customer experience. Ryan helps participants prepare to thrive in today's ultra-competitive, hyper-connected business environment. Today, we are talking about his new book Prepare for Impact - Driving Growth & Serving Others through the principle of human centered leadership. This book comes out today and you do NOT want to miss this conversation. This show is dedicated to Ryan's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com & www.ryanestis.com 

In this inspiring episode, we're honored to host Gen. (R) Paul E. Funk II, a retired four-star general and a mastermind in transforming large, complex organizations. With his strategic insights and motivational prowess, General Funk has redefined leadership in both military and civilian spheres. In today's conversation, General Funk offers leadership lessons from the battlefield to the boardroom. Retired General Paul Funk discusses his military career and the importance of leadership and trust in building successful organizations. He emphasizes the need for leaders to catch people doing good and to be present and engaged in their interactions. General Funk also highlights the significance of understanding the mission and purpose of an organization and the role of leaders in shaping its culture. He shares his experiences in making difficult decisions and developing future leaders. Finally, he reflects on the leaders who have inspired him throughout his career. Retired General Paul Funk discusses his upbringing in the Army, the importance of mentors and coaches, building a positive legacy, being a good follower, and why he does what he does. This show is dedicated to General Funk's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.linkedin.com/in/paul-e-funk-ii/

My guest today is Jaime Taets. Jaime is the Chief Vision Officer and CEO at Keystone Group International, a 2x author and a podcast host! As the CEO of Keystone Group International, Jaime created the organization to focus on leadership development, organizational strategy, and growth. Before starting Keystone Group International, she spent 13 years in a large corporate environment in a variety of leadership roles, living and traveling globally. Jaime believes that strong leadership is the foundation for healthy and sustainable growth for any business. She uses her leadership experience to drive “real” discussions about how to drive high performance and healthy cultures within client organizations. Leaders need to be focused on helping their organizations create a positive mindset change to manage the constant change as their business grows and evolves. Jaime's areas of expertise are helping organizations identify the issue that is getting in their way of growth and creating a plan for improvement – specifically in areas of strategy, culture, and people. Jaime uses her SuperPower of Empathy and high EQ to build strong relationships with clients and leaders within organizations she works with. This same SuperPower allows her to build trust quickly which makes it easier to get to the root of the issue. The purpose behind Jaime's work is to create an impact on the people she works with. Jaime is driven by the positive changes that she creates for her clients-it's an addiction. This show is dedicated to Jaime's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.keystonegroupintl.com 

The book launch is today! We did it and I can't thank you enough. Each and every one of you. Thank you for joining me on this journey and thank you for being by my side each step of the way. A special thanks to my longtime friend and the host of today's show, Ryan O'Hara. In the midst of personal heartache, including my sister-in-law's passing from alcohol addiction and my estrangement from my eldest daughter, I embarked on a healing journey. As I confronted deep-seated childhood wounds, I faced a relentless sense of inadequacy. However, in this book, I share my transformative journey, leading to the realization that I am enough, and so are you! We delve into the impact of feeling unworthy, recounting tales of despair, such as Kevin Berthia's near-suicide on The Golden Gate Bridge, and the Berns Family's tragic loss. Yet, amidst darkness, we also share stories of resilience and affirmation of self-worth. Meet inspirational figures such as authors John O'Leary and Waldo Waldman, keynote speaker Andre Norman, and former Starbucks President, Jim Alling. They too discovered that, despite life-altering situations, they were enough. This book isn't just a testament to transformation; it offers tangible tools for change. Learn how to be present, authentic, and meaningfully connected. Embark on this journey with me. Let's embrace our worth and unlock our limitless potential. This show is dedicated to you; the listener, the reader, the observer. This conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.  You Are Enough! Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | Find the book on Amazon by searching; "You Are Enough Eric Brooker"

Good leaders maintain steady teams, achieve reasonable growth, and are comfortable in their authority. But great leaders recognize that unparalleled success comes from always seeking to improve. The stakes of leadership are higher than ever, and operating with maximum effectiveness is not only desirable but also imperative. What the world's most influential leaders know is that the secret to achieving that effectiveness is becoming coachable.  And in order to do so, one must be ready to engage in the process of betterment, starting with investing in yourself in order to give the most back to your organization, team, and the world. That's where executive coaching comes in. Imbued with decades of experience at the highest echelons of the industry, Becoming Coachable guides readers through the ins and outs of a successful coaching experience. Scott Osman, Jacquelyn Lane, and Marshall Goldsmith identify key leadership archetypes and unpack the intricacies of a typical engagement. They demystify the coaching relationship and outline a framework that hinges on openness.. Most important, however, is the invitation this book contains to propel a leader's impact far beyond themselves.Today, my guests are two of the authors of this magnificient book, Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane. Scott Osman is the founder and CEO of the 100 Coaches Agency and codesigner of their proprietary curation process and the company's relationship-first philosophy. In his role as CEO, he establishes the vision for the company, leads partnerships and business development, and serves as a leading light of the 100 Coaches Community, which he cofounded with Marshall in 2016. He is the cofounder of Methods by 100 Coaches, the online learning platform. Jacquelyn Lane is the president of the 100 Coaches Agency and codesigner of their proprietary curation process and relationship-first philosophy. She has been with the agency since its founding and is a critical pillar of the 100 Coaches Community. Jacquelyn comes to the world of executive coaching through her previous roles in the energy industry and lifelong commitment to improving the lives of all people by elevating the quality of leadership. This show is dedicated to Jacquelyn and Scott's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.agency.100coaches.com | www.100coaches.com 

My guest today is returning guest, Paul Epstein. Paul has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office, where he has broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history, opened a billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy, where he became known as the “Why Coach”. As an award-winning keynote speaker named one of SUCCESS Magazine's top thought leaders that get results, Paul's impact continues off stage providing leadership development and culture transformation programs for companies and teams including Amazon, Disney, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dallas Cowboys—and his work has been featured on ESPN, NBC, Fox Business, USA Today and today, Counsel Culture. He is also the best-selling author of “The Power of Playing Offense” and his book, “Better Decisions Faster”, comes out today! This conversation is decidated to Paul's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.  Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.paulepstein.com | www.thepurposesummit.com   

My guest today is Dov Baron. Dov is a preeminent expert in helping leaders create life-and-work meaning. His models and strategies of the Emotional Source Code and the Anatomy of Meaning are used by leaders in business and government worldwide.  Dov has been named a Top 30 Global Leadership Guru five times and an Inc. Magazine Top Leadership Speaker twice.   He is the creator and host of two popular podcasts, “Leadership & Loyalty”, and "Curiosity Bites,” which has featured hundreds of hours of interviews with top leaders, scientists, theologians, military intelligence officers, and artists.   He has written for or been interviewed by many media outlets, including CEO World, CNN, Elle Italia, Entrepreneur, FOX and today, Counsel Culture He is the author of several books, including "One Red Thread: How to Find the Purpose Already Woven Into Your Life,” and "Fiercely Loyal: How High Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent.” Both were bestsellers on Amazon.   As a speaker, Dov has presented to the United Nations, the Department of State, the World Management Forum, the Servant Leadership Institute, The World Management Forum in Iran, and the United States Air Force. Dov is also the co-founder of The Authentic Speaker Academy for Leadership — where he teaches leaders how to use ethical persuasion skills to impact and influence change makers.  This show is dedicated to Dov's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.dovbaron.com

My guest today is Ryan O'Hara, a Catholic guy who lives in MN with his wife Jill and their four sons.  He has been helping college students and young adults live for big things, since 1997.   You might be asking yourself, what sort of 'big things' are you talking about? The first big thing is helping them answer Jesus' question "who do you say that I am?" The second big thing is walking with them as they discover, in light of the first big thing, who they are supposed to become, what they were born to do, and who they should journey with through all that life throws at them.  Ryan is someone I am grateful to call a friend and I am thrilled to introduce you to him today. This show is dedicated to Ryan's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.ryanohara.org | www.enterinter.xyz | Find Better Preach at: https://pod.link/1619852636  

Author, Catalyst, and Executive Coach Laura Gassner Otting inspires people to push past the doubt and indecision that keep great ideas in limbo by helping audiences think bigger and accept greater challenges that reach beyond their current, limited scope of belief. She delivers strategic thinking, well-honed wisdom, and perspective generated by decades of navigating change across the start-up, corporate, nonprofit, political, as well as philanthropic landscapes. Laura dares audiences to find their voice, and generate the confidence needed to tackle larger-than-life challenges by helping them to seek new ways of leading, managing, and mentoring others. Laura has appeared regularly on Good Morning America and the TODAY Show, and her writing has been seen in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, HR Magazine. She is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of three books, including Wonderhell: Why Success Doesn't Feel Like It Should… and What to Do About It, Limitless: How to Ignore Everybody, Carve Your Own Path, and Live Your Best Life, and Mission-Drive: Moving from Profit to Purpose.  This show is dedicated to Laura's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This, is Counsel Culture.  Learn more at: www.ericbrooker.com | www.limitlessassessment.com | www.wonderhell.com | www.enterinter.xyz  

Inc Magazine calls him - America's #1 executive coach. With a PhD from UCLA, Marshall Goldsmith is a pioneer in 360-degree feedback as a leadership development tool. His early efforts in providing feedback and then following-up with executives to measure changes in behavior were precursors to what eventually evolved as the field of executive coaching. With nearly 40 years of hands-on experience, Marshall Goldsmith is the leading expert on leadership and coaching for behavioral change. World-renowned business educator and coach, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the leading expert in his field. His singular ability to get results for top leaders has drawn over 150 CEOs and their management teams to address change in the workplace. They want what Dr. Goldsmith offers: practical and proven methods. This show is dedicated to Marshall's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This, is Counsel Culture.  Learn more at: www.ericbrooker.com | www.marshallgoldsmith.com | www.enterinter.xyz

I am thrilled to introduce you to today's guest. Damian Gerke and I originally connected at The Purpose Summit and immediatly hit it off. Damian is a leadership coach, author and learning & development professional with Houston-based coaching firm EntreResults. He's the author of three books, including Are You Who You Want to Be: How Knowing Your Identity Lets You Live Your True Purpose. Damian has coached business startups, leaders at Fortune 500 companies and many in between. He's a credentialed member of the Association for Talent Development, International Coaching Federation, and Harrison Assessments International. He lives in St. Petersburg, FL with his wife Cheryl, and enjoys cycling and writing as a hobby.  His newest book, Are You Who You Want to Be comes out today! This show is dedicated to Damian's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.damiangerke.com  Thank you to our sponosr at https://www.enterinter.xyz 

Today's show was recorded in front of a live studio audience at The Purpose Summit. My guest today is Simon T. Bailey and man alive does he bring the fire! A keynote speaker, a success coach, an author, television host, and philanthropist, Simon T. Bailey's purpose in life is to help you discover your brilliance. Every single person has brilliance within them. The problem is that this brilliance often gets buried by society's rigid rules on how we are allowed to use our talents and abilities. It's only when we learn to shift our way of thinking that we can find our spark. Simon T. Bailey has the insight and inspiration to help you find your spark and unleash your brilliance to the world. With his more than 30 years of experience, he has worked with over 2,000 companies in 50 different countries. He has helped countless people find their spark, and he'll help you find yours too. This show is dedicated to Simon's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.simontbailey.com | www.thepurposesummit.com      

Today's show was recorded in front of a live studio audience at The Purpose Summit. My guest today is Dr. Josh Wymore! This is Josh's second time on the show and it was great having him back! Dr. Josh Wymore has a passion for helping people live and lead with purpose and clarity. As an executive coach, consultant, and trainer with WYMORE, Josh has helped nonprofit and Fortune 500 leaders all around the world become more of who they were made to be. His book, Humbler Leadership, explores the ten mindsets and skill sets leaders can practice to become humbler. He loves helping people leverage their strengths, develop a growth mindset, and become humbler leaders. Before becoming a management consultant, Josh spent a decade in higher education developing leaders as an administrator and adjunct professor. Along the way, he obtained his PhD from The Pennsylvania State University. He and his family now proudly call Fort Wayne, IN, home.  Today, we talk about his book, Humbler Leadership and the importance of having community around us. I am proud to call Josh a friend and have him back on the show! This show is dedicated to Josh's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This, is Counsel Culture. Learn more at: www.ericbrooker.com | www.joshwymore.com | www.thepurposesummit.com 

Live from The Purpose Summit at The University of Notre Dame, my guest today is Jake Brown. Jake is a former NFL athlete turned entrepreneur, transformational speaker, and writer. He is the Chief Transformational Officer for PurposePoint and the Co-Founder of Varlo, a cycling and triathlon apparel brand. He is a 3x TEDx speaker, was 40 Under 40 in 2015, and has been featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, as well as Good Morning America. Jacob is mostly known for his thought leadership on LinkedIn, #FailForward posts, and inspirational videos. He travels globally speaking to corporations, colleges, and sports teams about how to take failure and turn it into fuel. He is a family man – a husband of one and a father of four. This show is dedicated to Jake's journey, this conversation is what we make it, this is counsel culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.failforwardbrown.com | https://www.thepurposesummit.com  

Our guest today needs little to no introduction. Larry Johnson is an absolute basketball legend. Famously taking on the character of, Grandmama in his Converse commercials, Larry has a long history of awards including; 1987 McDonald's All American 1990 NCAA Champion The number 1 pick in the 1991 NBA Draft 2x NBA All Star NBA Player of the Year 1991 The list goes on. Please join me as today we welcome the legend, Grandmama himself, Larry Johnson to the show. This show is dedicated to Larry's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.larryjohnson2.com  

Our guest today is Davin Salvagno is the Founder of PurposePoint & The Purpose Summit, and an inspirational speaker & bestselling author known for connecting purpose, people, and performance. Having spent nearly two decades serving in various leadership roles in human resources, operations, marketing, and finance with Fortune 500 companies, his insights and talks have helped hundreds of organizations across the world engage their purpose and inspire their people. He is an honored member of the Marshall Goldsmith 100 Coaches, a channel partner of The Ken Blanchard Companies, and member of C12 Business Forums. His first book “Finding Purpose at Work” was published in 2020, and his second book “The Thief of Purpose” is expected to be released in 2024. Davin is originally from Philadelphia, PA, and currently resides in Michigan, with his wife Amy and their two children This show is dedicated to Davin's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. More at www.ericbrooker.com  Summit Registration: https://thepurposesummit.brushfire.com/purposesummit2023/532986?group=107771878260491ab27fb296133fded5&typecode=2023SPECIALINVITE  

My guest today is author and keynote speaker extraorinaire, Dorie Clark. Dorie has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. Clark, a consultant and keynote speaker, teaches executive education at Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School, and she is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, Clark has been described by the New York Times as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” A frequent contributor to the Harvard Business Review, she consults and speaks for clients including Google, Microsoft, and the World Bank.  You can download her free Long Game strategic thinking self-assessment at dorieclark.com/thelonggame. This show is dedicated to Dorie's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.dorieclark.com | www.enterinter.xyz

My guest today is Dr. Jake Hyde.  Dr. Hyde is a Chiropractor and Board Certified Holistic Healthcare Practitioner based in Florida. He has made it his mission to empower each of his practice members and clients to experience transformational healing through mind-body restoration, neuro-emotional reprogramming, trauma relief, nutritional consultations and corrective movement training. Jake is a wealth of knowledge and it was a privilege to have him on the show. Dr. Hyde also happens to be family. Jake is my cousin! Today we talk about health, healthy leadership, finding energy and so much more! This show is dedicated to Jake's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.drjakehyde.com | www.enterinter.xyz 

Before we get started today, I want to share that former guest Kris Sokalowski has passed away. Kris came on our show back in February of 2022 to discuss his terminal cancer diagnosis and the power of a positive attitude. Rest in peace Kris Sokalowski. As we get started today, I am excited to welcome back Lt. Colonel and friend, Waldo Waldman. Waldo is a retired F-16 fighter pilot with 65 combat missions under his belt. I am proud to be a wingman to Waldo and am grateful to have him back on the show. Not only does Waldo have an incredible background, he has a passion for helping others by sharing his story. Today, we talk about his fear of heights and a long history of claustrophobia. Specifically, we talk about overcoming some of these fears to become the best version of ourselves possible. This show is dedicated to Waldo's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.

This conversation is one you are not going to want to miss.  Dr. Josh Wymore has a passion for helping people live and lead with purpose and clarity. As an executive coach, consultant, and trainer with WYMORE, Josh has helped nonprofit and Fortune 500 leaders all around the world become more of who they were made to be. His book, Humbler Leadership, explores the ten mindsets and skill sets leaders can practice to become humbler. He loves helping people leverage their strengths, develop a growth mindset, and become humbler leaders. Josh grew up on a Christian campground in the Texas countryside where the most common forms of entertainment were playing six-man football and chasing armadillos. Before becoming a management consultant, Josh spent a decade in higher education developing leaders as an administrator and adjunct professor. Along the way, he obtained his PhD from The Pennsylvania State University. He and his family now proudly call Fort Wayne, IN, home.  This show is dedicated to Josh's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.joshwymore.com  

My guest today is none other than David Nurse. David Nurse has been transforming the way hundreds of NBA stars play on the court for most of his career. In fact, his method was dubbed as training “athletes of the future” because of his ability to teach them how to tap into different mindsets and become unstoppable. He has written two bestselling books, runs a successful motivational coaching business and is a highly-sought-after speaker—hired by companies like Dell, Salesforce, ESPN and The NBA—to help thousands of employees and athletes develop unshakeable mindsets. In fact, he was recently named as one of the  top 50 keynote speakers in the world by Real Leaders and ranks as the youngest speaker on the list. As a former professional basketball player, David's ability to get into the zone and master his mindset led him to two Guinness World Records for shooting—a huge accomplishment on its own. In 2016, the Brooklyn Nets hired him as a coach to help players improve their shooting—they went from being 28th in the league to 2nd overall in 3 point shooting. In total, David has worked with over 150 NBA players whose contract earnings amount to 3.2 billion. Today, CEOs and professional athletes hire David for his award-winning strategies and infectious positivity. His two books, Pivot & Go and #1 Amazon Best Seller on the Day of Release Breakthrough, have helped thousands develop confidence and find success; and its teachings are also at the very core of his virtual coaching business, online workshops and corporate speaking. He resides in Marina del Rey with his incredibly talented wife, actress Taylor Kalupa. When he's not traveling the world inspiring thousands to have breakthrough moments, he loves going on long walks on the beach with his wife. As one star NBA superstar put it: “David is the guy that everyone needs to hire.” This show is dedicated to David's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.davidnurse.com  

My guest today is Alan Stein Jr.  Alan is a world-renowned coach, speaker and author. He spent 15+ years working the highest performing basketball players on the planet and now teaches audiences how to utilize the same strategies in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. Alan specializes in improving individual and organizational leadership, performance and accountability.  He inspires and empowers everyone he works with to take immediate action and improve mindset, habits and productivity. “Alan played a huge role in my development on and off the court and his guidance helped me get to where I am today.” - Kevin Durant This show is dedicated to Alan's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com & www.alansteinjr.com  

My guest today is Jim Allling I was connected to Jim through a mutual friend and former guest, Howard Behar. Jim's journey to leadership has put him in a myriad of executive roles from a Vice President at Nestle, the President of Starbucks, Chief Operating Officer at T-Mobile and most recently the CEO of Toms shoes! Today, Jim comes on the show to discuss some of the lessons he has learned in a live well lived. This show is dedicated to Jim's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. More at www.ericbrooker.com       

My guest today is Pete Havel. Pete Havel, a leading speaker, trainer, and consultant on workplace culture, leadership, and office politics, is author of the best-selling book recently ranked as Amazon's #1 ‘Hot New Release' The Arsonist in the Office: Fireproofing Your Life Against Toxic Coworkers, Bosses, Employees, and Cultures.   Pete and his company, Fireproofed Leadership, help organizations successfully deal with people problems, internal bad behavior, and the things that keep leaders up at night. He helps build better leaders, managers, and helps companies put together the building blocks that make organizations great. This show is dedicated to Pete's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. www.ericbrooker.com | www.petehavel.com 

My guest today is none other than NY Times best-selling author and keynote speaker, Lieutenant Colonel Waldo Waldman. A real-world Top Gun, Waldo is a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, executive coach & expert on resilience, overcoming adversity & managing change. He leverages his real-world business acumen & experience leading diverse teams in combat to help leaders Overcome Obstacles, Build High-Performance Mindsets, & Grow Cohesive, Loyal teams. His focus on building “One Team, One Mission” cultures of trust is a perfect way to go into the upcoming new year. Waldo was in the military and flew 65 combat missions, is a friend and brings his wealth of knowledge to the show today. This show is dedicated to Waldo's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. More at www.ericbrooker.com | www.nickwork.us | www.waldowaldman.com | www.yourwingman.com/nfs 

My guest today is Ayse Birsel. She is  a designer and innovator who has designed hundreds of award-winning products and systems for Fortune 500 brands. You've probably sat in one of her office systems for Herman Miller; peeled potatoes with her potato peeler for Target; or used her toilet for TOTO. Designing products with leading brands taught Ayse how effective design principles are in solving complex problems. She has applied these principles to life to help thousands of people of all ages and backgrounds to transform their lives through her workshops and book, "Design the Life You Love.” Today, we talk about her newest book; Design the Long Live you Love which came out just yesterday. Today, she give talks, lead workshops, and teaches masterclasses at companies to help leaders and their teams design their work and life, using 5 foundational principles of optimism, empathy, holistic thinking, collaboration and an open mind.  Ayse designs award-winning products and systems with Fortune 100 and 500 companies, including Amazon, Colgate-Palmolive, Herman Miller, GE, IKEA, The Scan Foundation, Staples and Toyota. This show is dedicated to Ayse's journey, this conversation is what we make it, this is Counsel Culture. More information can be found at: www.ericbrooker.com | www.aysebirsel.com | www.aysebirsel.com/newsletter | www.nickwork.us  

My guest today is Ryan Leak. You remember, we had Ryan on the show last year to discuss his book Chasing Failure. Chasing Failure is an absolutely incredible read and a top-five book for me last year and Ryan is back! Today, we catch up with Ryan and discuss his new book, Leveling Up which comes out today! Ryan Leak is an author, speaker, executive coach, and filmmaker. He's known for two documentaries: The Surprise Wedding and Chasing Failure. The son of a preacher man, Ryan grew up in the church with a marketplace passion. Today, Ryan splits his time between speaking in churches and doing executive coaching and speaking in Corporate America through his company The Ryan Leak Group, LLC. This show is dedicated to Ryan's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. More at www.ericbrooker.com | www.nickwork.us | www.ryanleak.com  

My guest today is Dave Kerpen. Dave is the #1 LinkedIn Influencer of all time with more page vies than the likes of; Bill Gates, Jack Welch, Mark Cuban and Barack Obama. Dave is a serial entrepreneur, New York Times best selling author, and global keynote speaker.  Dave is the co-founder and co-CEO of Apprentice, a platform that connects entrepreneurs with the brightest college students to solve their biggest business challenges.  His newest book, The Art of People: 11 Simple People Skills That Will Get You Everything You Want is out now! Kerpen is among the most popular writers in LinkedIn's Influencer program, one of the most-read contributors for Inc.com , and has been featured by CNBC, BBC, ABC World News Tonight, the CBS Early Show, the TODAY Show, the New York Times, and today, the Counsel Culture Podcast. He has also keynoted at dozens of conferences across the globe including Singapore, Athens, Dubai, San Francisco and Mexico City.  Likeable Social Media: How to Delight Your Customers, Create an Irresistible Brand, and Be Generally Amazing on Facebook and Other Social Networks, was Kerpen's first New York Times bestselling book. He followed Likeable Social Media with two more bestselling books, Likeable Business and Likeable Leadership. His fourth book, The Art of People, offers 53 bite-sized, easy-to-execute, and often counterintuitive tips, to learn and master the 11 People Skills that will get readers more of what they want at work, at home, and in life. This show is dedicated to Dave's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. Find more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.nickwork.us | www.davekerpen.com | www.chooseapprentice.com 

My guest today is Chris Bentley. Chris is the Founder and Former CEO of Bellatorum Resources and Author of Burning Bellatorum: The Story of a Forty Million Dollar Fraud and its Priceless Lessons for Investors and Entrepreneur. To frame out this conversation, below is a portion of his LinkedIn post from the day before this podcast was published. "Yesterday afternoon I officially became a convicted felon and pleaded guilty to wire fraud. Sentencing is scheduled for February 16th. I requested to have the sentencing and pleading done in one hearing but was denied that request by the prosecution. Their stance is that the investors need time to be heard. I've been messaged directly by a handful of investors asking why I'm not in jail yet. They think I'm the one stalling and dragging this thing out to avoid jail time. I assure you that's not the case. I'm ready to get this over with and start on a path toward redemption. This holding pattern/purgatory phase is not my preference at all. As Tom Petty sang, "The waiting is the hardest part."" This show is dedicated to Chris's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.  Find more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.nickwork.us  

My guest today is Liz Wiseman. Liz Wiseman is a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives around the world. She is the author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers:  How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, The Multiplier Effect:  Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools, and Wall Street Journal bestseller Rookie Smarts:  Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work and her most recent book, Impact Players: How to Take the Lead, Play Bigger and Multiply your Impact She is the CEO of the Wiseman Group, a leadership research and development firm headquartered in Silicon Valley, California. Some of her recent clients include:  Apple, AT&T, Disney, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Nike, Salesforce, Tesla, and Twitter. Liz has been listed on the Thinkers50 ranking, and in 2019, she was recognized as the top leadership thinker in the world. She has conducted significant research in the field of leadership and collective intelligence, and writes for Harvard Business Review, Fortune, and a variety of other business and leadership journals. She is a frequent guest lecturer at BYU and Stanford University and is a former executive at Oracle Corporation, where she worked as the Vice President of Oracle University and as the global leader for Human Resource Development. In September of 2021, Wiseman testified at the Hearing on Civility and Collaboration in Congress to discuss opportunities to help Congress foster relationships leading to a more collaborative and civil work environment. This show is dedicated to Liz's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.  Website and Merch refresh by: www.nickwork.us Find more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.thewisemangroup.com

My guest today is Brian Scudamore. While you may not know his name yet but you most certainly know his brands. Brian is a serial entrepreneur, known for pioneering the professional junk hauling industry with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?. Since conquering that market, he's gone on to apply the O2E (ordinary to exceptional) formula to the painting and home-detailing industry with WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine. Currently, he's at the helm of a burgeoning home-service empire; each brand has franchise locations in every major metro in North America and Australia. He's a respected industry leader and speaker, well-known in the business community for his belief in people and passion for innovation. His companies have made celebrated appearances on ABC Nightline, Good Morning America, Dr. Phil, CNN, The Today Show, Oprah, and CNBC. Brian's story has been featured in Fortune Magazine, The New York Times, Huffington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and today, the Counsel Culture Podcast! Brian is a strong believer in ongoing personal and professional development, and has attended programs offered by MIT for several years. If he's not launching a new brand or coming up with a new, big idea, he's biking or hanging out with his family in Vancouver, BC. This show is dedicated to Brian's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.  Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.brianscudamore.com   

My guest today is Anastasia Forest. As a musician, author, and sobriety coach, she encourages people to let go of their hang-ups and embrace higher callings. She is author of the book The 30-Day Sobriety Experiment and manages a program called You're Sexier, Sober. “The 30-Day Sobriety Experiment” is her first book. It is a 30-Day Guide to help you take a break from alcohol and get to know yourself better. There are weekly well-being assessments where you will collect data about your physical and emotional well-being. This is a no-pressure journey of self-discovery. Anastasia's wish for you is that you will experience freedom from your attachment to alcohol, at least for 30 days. Who knows? This break may change your life.  This show is dedicated to Anastasia's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.  Find more at www.ericbrooker.com | https://linktr.ee/therealanastasia | www.anastasiaforrest.com 

My guest today is David Crenshaw. As an author, speaker, and online trainer, Dave Crenshaw is a master of building productive leaders. The irony of Dave's productive mission is his inherently chaotic and unfocused nature. When he was clinically diagnosed as “off-the-charts” ADHD he took this as a personal challenge and developed simple systems to be organized and productive despite himself.  Now, hundreds of thousands of high-performers worldwide utilize Dave's training to improve focus, productivity, and profitability. Dave has decades of experience training leaders in Fortune 500 companies, universities, and organizations of every size.  His humorous and engaging approach always hits the mark with audiences. His speaches are described as dynamic and life-changing. Dave's courses on LinkedIn Learning-such as Time Management Fundamentals and Improving Your Focus—are consistently among the most popular in the world and have received tens of millions of views.  His five books have been published in eight languages, the most popular of which is The Myth of Multitasking-a time management bestseller. He also frequently appears in the news worldwide, including TIME magazine, FastCompany, USA Today, the BBC News and today, the Counsel Culture Podcast.  He is the founder and CEO of Invaluable Inc., a coaching and training corporation that promotes productive leadership on both the personal and organizational level. This show is dedicated to Dave's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.  Find more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.davecrenshaw.com | www.davegift.com 

Our guest today is David Rendall and if you are an avid follower of the show you might have noticed something a bit diferent about this episode. This conversation with David comes just one day after we dropped our previous episode. Lets call this a bonus podcast! An conversation too good to hold onto. During the last fifteen years, David Rendall has spoken to audiences on every inhabited continent. His clients include the US Air Force, Australian Government, and Fortune 50 companies such as Microsoft, AT&T, United Health Group, Fannie Mae, and State Farm. Prior to becoming a Certified Speaking Professional, he was a leadership professor, stand-up comedian, and nonprofit executive. In between presentations, David competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. David has a doctor of management degree in organizational leadership, as well as a graduate degree in psychology. He is the author of four books: The Four Factors of Effective Leadership The Freak Factor The Freak Factor for Kids Pink Goldfish 2.0 This show is dedicated to David's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.  Find more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.drendall.com