Courage Over Fear

Cory Camp is the founder of Forever Athlete LA, Host of The Athletic Mindset Podcast, and former Division I swimmer at the University of Deleware. In this episode, Cory joins Steve in a conversation about identity, mindset, determination, and transitions. Follow Cory: Instagram Follow Steve: Instagram | TikTok Rate & Review this podcast: Click here for detailed instructions on how to rate & review this show

Nick Goodin is an Executive Coach who works alongside high-performing leaders in the areas of storytelling, semantics, decision making, neuroscience, and human performance. After spending the first 10 years of his professional career developing community outreach to support the school system in Mexico, Nick later developed a passion for helping leaders excel in uncertainty. His work today is heavily invested in training leaders in the areas of listening, empathy, vulnerability, and more. In this episode, Nick and Steve chat about vulnerability, why it's so important while simultaneously so hard to demonstrate, and how it can help lead us through fear and transform us into better leaders. There's also a HUGE TWIST in Nick's story towards the end of this episode as he provides a real-world example of vulnerability in action. Follow Nick: Instagram Follow Steve: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Help us reach more people by dropping a rating and a written review: Click here for instructions on how to rate and review this podcast

In this episode, Slade Heathcott, former outfielder for the New York Yankees and current Co-Founder & Director of More Than Baseball, shares his story of overcoming childhood trauma and being living out of his truck in high school to later becoming the New York Yankees' 1st Round Pick in the 2009 MLB Draft. Likewise, Slade also chats about the challenges of the minor league baseball lifestyle, what it was like to play alongside Yankee Hall of Famers, Derek Jeter & Mariano Rivera, and a rather comical account of one of the larger bench-clearing brawls in minor league baseball, which kicks off the top of the episode. More about Slade's non-profit, More Than Baseball: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Twitch Follow Steve: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook How to Rate & Review This Podcast: Click Here for Instructions

David Paul works at the intersection of research, data, and stories. Along with publishing the popular newsletter, Dispatches in Storytelling, and hosting two podcasts (Audible Insights and The David Paull Show), David leads two research companies, Dialsmith® and Lillian Labs®, which blend decades of experience with what David calls Behavioral Storytelling® to uncover what connects with audiences, the supporting "why's" behind the connection, and how to consequently drive those audiences to take action.  In this episode, David and Steve chat about communication and influence tactics, David's RSPCT framework for helping others overcome fear, persuasion, and mindset. Books referenced in this episode: The Wonder Switch by Harris III Follow David: Instagram | LinkedIn Follow Steve: Instagram | TikTok  How to Rate & Review this Episode: Click here for instructions on how to rate this podcast

In this episode, we address an intrinsic kind of courage--that is-- the courage to like yourself. Using a combination of research, personal anecdotes & reflection, unique discoveries, and findings from other experts, Steve covers an array of topics that impact a person's ability to like themselves such as comparison, emotional isolation, overthinking, and self-hate, which makes this episode a reflective and insightful account of courage.   Books referenced in this episode: The Wonder Switch by Harris III When Your Twenties Are Darker Than You Expected by Paul C. Maxwell UNFU*K YOURSELF by Gary John Bishop Here is Real Magic by Nate Staniforth The Leader In You: How to Win Friends, Influence People & Succeed in a Changing World by Dale Carnegie Follow Steve: Instagram | Facebook | TikTok   Follow the guide below to rate and review this podcast: How to rate & review this podcast  

Rachel Zimmerman Brachman is an Outreach Specialist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab, inventor, scientist, engineer, educator, writer, knitter, and mom. Previous to work at the Jet Propulsion Lab, she worked with the Canadian Space Agency on the Candian side of the International Space Station and Education and Outreach for the Center for Neuromorphic Systems Engineering, a National Science Foundation-sponsored Engineering Research Center that developed biologically inspired robotics. What we discuss in this episode: Rachel's work on the Casini Space Mission to Saturn, why it's important to dare mighty things, the lessons we can learn from astronauts as it relates to surviving the pandemic, the power of giving yourself space to dream, and how learning new things can change the way you perceive the universe. 

Tony Sorrentino is the Chief Strategic Officer at Ox Creative, a Marketing and Advertising Agency based in Chicago, IL that uses world-class creativity to build a better world. In this episode, Tony and Steve chat about how to create a courageous and authentic brand/reputation, how to interact with others on social media in an honest and authentic way, and how better people will lead to better brands, which leads to a better world.

Steve chats with Jim Alling, the former President of Starbucks, COO of T-Mobile, and (most recently before retiring in early 2020), CEO of TOMS Shoes. He is a skilled communicator and an expert with over 35 years of experience in leadership, development, and teamwork. This is part two of a two-part conversation and in this episode, Jim chats with Steve about the gift of generosity, lessons learned from his time as CEO of TOMS Shoes, one of the scariest times of his life when his son was born prematurely, and next step advice for current job seekers.

Steve chats with Jim Alling, the former President of Starbucks, COO of T-Mobile, and (most recently before retiring in early 2020), CEO of TOMS Shoes. He is a skilled communicator and an expert with over 35 years of experience in leadership, development, and teamwork. This is part one of a two-part conversation and in this episode, Jim chats about the power of giving, servant leadership, the trap of believing perfection is possible, and how he brought pockets back to the aprons of the baristas at Starbucks.

In this episode, we kick off our series Real People Real Stories (RPRS) with Hannah from Michigan as she tells the story of her experience as the mom of six boys and caretaker to a husband that faced PTSD. 

This week Steve (@steve.cabe) reflects on the story and lessons learned after being hit in the face with a fastball during his senior year of college baseball. This is a story of hardship, discouragement, perseverance, and how having the courage to continue is what really counts in the end. Steve also shares about how this experience led him to the discovery of a powerful ability that we as humans all possess and how using that in meaningful ways can encourage others.

Brian Biro is America’s Breakthrough Coach! He has delivered over 1,800 presentations around the world over the last 30 years and is the author of 15 books. With degrees from Stanford University and UCLA, Brian has appeared on Good Morning America and CNN. Not to mention he was recently named one of the top 100 most inspirational graduates in the 75-year history of the UCLA Graduate School of Business. He was also honored as one of the top 10 interactive keynote speakers in North America, and is one of the top 60 Motivational Speakers in the WORLD! This is part two of a two-part episode. In part one we spoke about the Pygmalion Effect, not missing the WOO's (window's of opportunity), and removing the fear of failure from your decision-making process. In part two, we discuss what it means to be a good leader, how to ask great questions, the success of ultra-marathon runner, Cliff Young, and how to live and lead with kindness and love.

Brian Biro is America’s Breakthrough Coach! He has delivered over 1,800 presentations around the world over the last 30 years and is the author of 15 books. With degrees from Stanford University and UCLA, Brian has appeared on Good Morning America and CNN. Not to mention he was recently named one of the top 100 most inspirational graduates in the 75-year history of the UCLA Graduate School of Business. He was also honored as one of the top 10 interactive keynote speakers in North America, and is one of the top 60 Motivational Speakers in the WORLD! In part one of this episode, Brian and Steve chat about the power of energy, opportunity, and mindset as Brian shares about the Pygmalion Effect, not missing the "WOO's" (windows of opportunity) in life, and removing the fear of failure from your decision making process.

Matt Johnson (@likemattjohnson) is an escape artist and master magician who's performances have been featured on Britain's Got Talent, World's Best, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Penn & Teller Fool Us, and many more. His stunts have been viewed by more than half a billion people in more than 60 countries around the world over 25 years of performing. In this episode, Matt chats with Steve about where the courage comes from to defy death and the deep meaning behind his underwater escapes. They also talk about Matt's time on Britain's Got Talent and how his first audition on the show ended in catastrophic failure before ultimately leading him to a second audition where his dream came true because he never gave up.

This week we take a break from our typical guest interview format because Steve is currently in the middle moving from SW Michigan to Los Angeles, CA. In this episode, Steve (recording from his hotel room in Lincoln, NE) takes us through some of the thoughts and feelings and how he's dealing with the fear and anxiety that surrounds his decision to relocate 2,400 miles away from the midwest where he's spent the majority of his life. 

Perry Grone (@perrygrone) is a comedian, filmmaker, and storyteller with a passion to share laughter with others. Originally hailing from a small farm town in Oregon, Perry uprooted his life after college and moved to Los Angeles, CA to pursue a career in filmmaking before eventually traveling the world to tell stories of good and later turning to comedy. Now, all in on pursuing the life of a comic, Perry sits down with Steve to chat about the nerves of performing, imposter syndrome, how to deal with negative thinking, and how consistency leads to courage.

Lynda Cormier (@LyndaCormier) wants to help people celebrate their extraordinary. After graduating with a degree in English Literature from USC and realizing "the world didn't need experts in Shakespeare," she became a highly sought after speaker, earning six figures as a young woman in the '90s and early 2000s in what was considered a man's world. Now she is the CEO/Co-Founder of an international multimillion-dollar wellness company.

Jackson Rayne (@JacksonRayneMagic) is all about pushing the limits in everything that you do! In this episode, Jackson shares about how he started performing as an escape artist and international illusionist, how the magician's mindset can transform your perspective of what is possible and lead him to breaking his first world record, and what it means to be minimally exceptional.

Courage Over Fear with Steve Cabe is where genuine, authentic people like you come to learn and grow in what it means to be courageous by taking lessons from top thinkers, communicators, and authentic storytellers around the world. On this show, we have episodes with world-record holders and comedians, magicians and CEO's, and everyday people who wouldn't normally find themselves on a podcast. So, come and join us as we discover what it means to choose Courage Over Fear.