Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepren

If you want to be more confident in any arena of life, this is the episode for you.Here's what you will learn:The 4 step formula to develop your confidenceHow volume reflects confidenceWhy so many people are afraid of public speakingThe side effects of being a social creatureThe power of getting practiceHow to channel your focus during crunch time...Stay Connected Check out CourtneyStephen.com for more content.DM us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

If you have ever published any content, you know how challenging it can be to get it in front of the right people. That's where Lyda comes in.Lyda Mclallen is a full-stack marketer from TalkPlusTell PR and Marketing Services.She has made a career out of helping authors, CEOs, and thought leaders build massive authority and gain the traction necessary to have a successful book launch.Her clients have been featured in high profile publications on tv and online. From weekly contributions on Huffington Post, to articles in Forbes - she can make it happen!If your brand needs a boost, this is the episode you want to listen to.Here's what you will learn:The reason you can't write a book until you failHow to become a guest writer in Huffington Post, Forbes, or Business InsiderPeople don't buy books, they "buy time"How to pitch smaller media outlets before national mediaWhy writing a book is actually a habitHow to treat your content like a productThe value of knowing your audienceWhy you need to put profit over popularityHow a therapist leveraged writing to grow her practiseAuthority by association...Stay Connected Check out CourtneyStephen.com for more content.DM us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

His name speaks for itself.Mr. Good Vibes has accomplished more by the age of 20 than most people will accomplish in their lifetime.From making plays as an up and coming athlete to standing on stage and inspiring a generation with his story, Mr. Good Vibes is a certified Come Up story worth listening to.Listen to his episode to learn more about:Cold emailing schools to earn a Division 1 NCAA scholarshipStarting a landscaping business and earning 5 figures at 14 years oldStarting an apparel business while studyingLiving on couches and selling out of your trunkSelf-awareness, personal branding, and leveraging your differentiating factorNetworking and monetizing partnershipsAccelerating your growth by shadowing mentorsInvesting in your own businessRobert Kiyosaki's iconic book "Rich Dad, Poor Dad"...Stay Connected Check out CourtneyStephen.com for more content.DM us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

If you are not exactly where you want to be in life this message is for you!My most powerful presentation of all-time. Hands down.This podcast is dedicated to every person hustling for their dreams. Working towards a better life. Dealing with issues that no one knows about. Fighting for what they believe they can achieve.In a nutshell: Life will lie to you and make you believe that you are what you do.Don't take the bait.Your mission is bigger.Your potential is limitless.Inside this episode:How to capitalize on moments."Be" vs "Do" mentality.The only thing guaranteed in life is adversity.Why successful people treat others so well.The greatest gift you can ever give yourself.Life is the Dash...Stay Connected Check out CourtneyStephen.com for video content.DM us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

The first episode of 2019!Courtney and Jimmy pick up right where things left off in 2018 with some real-life advice that might just help you navigate your next big milestone.Definitely not an episode you want to miss!Here's what to expect...Inside This Episode.1. Working while you wait.2. You can't learn what you THINK you already know.3. Why coaches get so emotional.4. The 2 phases of transition.5. Taking a leap of faith.6. Which hours are you awake?...Stay Connected Check out CourtneyStephen.com for video content.DM us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

Guess who's back! Yes, Jimmy. Back for the first time since season 1, Co-Host of TCU Jimmy checks in to talk speaking skills.Definitely one of our favourite episodes of 2018!Here's what to expect...Inside This Episode.1. Alliances, References & Opportunities.2. We're talking about Practice!3. The Power of Stories.4. Creating Influence.5. Toast Masters....Stay Connected Check out CourtneyStephen.com for video content.DM us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

Krish is an Entrepreneur from Vancouver, B.C. with a diverse background. He is the CEO of a marketing company called Lighthammer Consulting Ltd. and he has over 20 years experience as a land developer leading high-end residential and commercial construction projects.Needless to say, Krish knows a lot about starting and running a successful business. Listen to this episode to hear his story.Inside This Episode.1. 3 key components of starting a business.2. The power of networking.3. Why you need to be more selfish.4. Personal branding strategies.5. Finding your career path....Connect with Krish on Instagram....Stay Connected Check out more Keynotes & Leadership Content at CourtneyStephen.com Give me your Feedback on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

Stories like this one are the reason why we love sports.On Halloween night 2018, Derrick Rose scored a career-high 50 points to help lift his Minnesota Timberwolves over the Utah Jazz 128-125 in the absence of Minnesota's star player Jimmy Butler. If you were not a Derrick Rose fan before, you will be now. Look what this man has been through...Derrick Rose Timeline:2008: #1 Pick in the NBA Draft.2009: NBA Rookie of the Year.2012: Tore ACL in the opening game of NBA Playoffs.2012 - 2013: Missed entire season.2013: Played 10 games & then tore meniscus.2014 - 2015: Played 51 games despite reinjuring the same knee from 2013. This time he only missed 6 weeks.2015 - 2016: Suffered broken bone in his face and wore a protective mask all season. Went to Eastern Conference Semi-Finals in his last season as a Chicago Bull2016 - 2017: Traded to New York Knicks and eventually would tear meniscus in his other knee.2017 - 2018: Signed with Cleveland Cavaliers. Took time away from the team to contemplate retirement. Eventually was traded to Utah Jazz and subsequently waived.2018: Signed with Minnesota Timberwolves.Oct. 27th, 2018: Career High 50 PointsStay Connected Check out more Keynotes & Leadership Content at CourtneyStephen.com Give me your Feedback on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

Pro Sports is considered a high-performance business. In my career as a professional athlete, I have learned a lot about stepping up to the plate when it matters most. These are four of my top strategies for thriving under pressure and making the most of big moments.4 Steps to Build Killer Confidence:Step 1: Know Your BodyStep 2: Understand Your Game PlanStep 3: Get Your RepsSep 4: Lock InWatch the Video: HereAlso mentioned in this Episode:1. Follow Akeem Haynes on Instagram2. Listen to my Interview on The Underdog Mentality PodcastStay Connected Check out more Keynotes & Leadership Content at CourtneyStephen.com Give me your Feedback on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

How I made the change from an average 'C' student to getting Straight 'A's as a Honours Psychology Student in University. This proven Three Step process will help you learn and retain new information when in class at school, at work in meetings, or at home learning on your own. Here's the Formula:Step 1: Identify Key TermsStep 2: Understand & Summarize Related InfoStep 3: Study Your Own WordsAlso in this Episode: 1. Recognition vs Recall. 2. How Memories are Associated. 3. Multiple Choice vs Open-Ended Questions. 4. Why the Way You Learn Influences the Way You are able to Execute on that New Knowledge.Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

This episode is actually a reply to a Direct Message from a listener who is a 19 year old athlete from Ireland who asked, "What do you do when you start to doubt your dream because you feel like it is impossible?" My answer was very simple. I broke it down into three steps... Inside This Episode. 1. Audit your Influences. 2. Be Honest about your Hustle. 3. Add a layer of Accountability. . Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

The life of an artist can be filled with doubt and challenges. Musical artist Raz shares the major breakthroughs that took him from pre-med at University of Western Ontario to being on stage touring Europe. Inside This Episode. 1. The pros and cons of being a perfectionist 2. Recording your own podcasts on Anchor.fm. 3. How to find your own sound as an artist. 4. Surrounding yourself with talented teammates. 5. How to create nostalgic vibes when making music. 6. Going on tour and performing on stage. . Stay Connected Check out Raz online at ItsRaz.com Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

If you surround yourself with people who are moving in the right direction you will find yourself developing winning habits. We have a big influence on our friends and likewise, our friends have a big influence on us. So, if you feel like you need more energy or support start by showing love to someone else. Inside This Episode. 1. "If you couldn't speak, would everyone know what your goals are?" 2. You can never pay back all of the people who have helped you in your life, so pay it forward. 3. Give off the energy you want to receive. 4. Don't let your insecurity stop you from supporting others. 5. You don't need a tangible return on every action. . Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

Don't fool yourself by getting stuck in the future. This episode is all about the momentum and motivation that you can generate by taking time to stop and look at everything you've done to get to where you are. Inside This Episode. 1. "I'm doing everything right, but I'm still not where I want to be." 2. Looking Forwards vs Looking Backwards. 3. How to stay committed to long-term goals. 4. My NCAA Scholarship grind. The highs, the lows, and how I stayed motivated. 5. Outliers - Malcolm Gladwell; the first book I read cover to cover just because. . Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

This is the follow up to S2E4 - The Dream Team Keynote. I caught up with Canadian Football League legend Chad "The Flyin' Hawaiin" Owens and we got a chance to talk about the role he plays as a leader in the community. Inside This Episode. 1. What does it mean to "Exhale Inspiration". 2. Achieving momentum. 3. Making your passions a priority. 4. Building a legacy off of the field. Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

Approach your problems with confidence. Inside This Episode. 1. "If you Stand in the Middle of the Road you are Twice as Likely to get hit." 2. Every Challenge brings Growth and access to new levels of potential. 3. Growth is Not Comfortable. Don't fear discomfort. 4. Don't confuse having Too Many Options with having No Options. Opportunity is Everywhere. Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

Set yourself up for success by making it harder to get access to the things that you waste the most time doing. Inside This Episode. 1. Going Deep - Each Moment can only have one Focus 2. What is Available Where you Are? 3. Realize What is Wasting Your Time 4. What I learned while looking at the ocean in the Bahamas 5. How I kicked my XboxOne Addiction Special Shoutout to: Chris & Hafeez from "The Roommates Podcast" who were just featured on episode #80 of The GaryVee Audio Experience. Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

Why you literally can't lose in the long run if you have a relentless will to stay focussed on the task at hand. Inside This Episode. 1. Will Power 2. Break it Down into "Sets & Reps" 3. Opportunities to Prepare & Opportunities to Perform 4. Fear, Regrets & Gains 5. Our First 5 Episodes sounded Terrible... But we have no Regrets. 6. Moments - The things that Life is made of. Music: "Opera House" by Saipher Soze Featuring: Daniel Son Produced by: DJ Finn Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

Dream Team Keynote Courtney shares his story with high school students in the Chad Owens’ Youth Mentorship group. In the Hamilton Tigercats stadium, Courtney shares his upbringing and his journey to the Canadian Football League. He connects the dots and shares the lessons he learned on his way. 1. Your perspective is completely under your control 2. All of our Challenges are Opportunities 3. You don't have to look to anyone else to accomplish your goals 4. Progress is progress Stay Connected 
 Make sure to visit Courtney Online at CourtneyStephen.com for videos from his Vlog & Leadership Training seminars. Also, Follow Team TCU on Instagram at @TheCStephen & @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend.

Season TWO of The Come Up is back! After celebrating our first anniversary and taking some time to regroup and reload, we're back with more of the steps to success. Listen to this episode to hear about the upcoming season and some of the new types of content that we will be rolling out for you. Episode Highlights - Where's Jimmy? - New Content Types... - You're either Growing or you're Dying! - Plus a lot more! Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online at CourtneyStephen.com for videos from his VLog & Leadership Training seminars. Also, Follow Team TCU on Instagram at @TheCStephen & @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. Let me know what you thought of the episode & feel free to email any questions or comments to cs@courtneystephen.com

Show off what you do best. What is your “Go-To" move? What do you do better than anything else? Whatever that is, it will be the key to your success! Here's how you Master Your Special Move: *Experiment: Try things out. You have to learn the game before you can play the game. *Identify: Find your niche. *Practice: Only Deliberate Practice will get the job done. Don't just work, work on something. *Execute: Consistently Use Your skills. If you don't use it you lose it. What is your "Go-To" move? Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online at CourtneyStephen.com for videos from his VLog & Leadership Training seminars. Also, Follow Team TCU on Instagram at @TheCStephen & @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. Let me know what you thought of the episode & feel free to email any questions or comments to cs@courtneystephen.com

Are You Ready to Get Better? You’ve heard people say, “When the student is ready the teacher will appear”. How about the teacher is ALWAYS there. 3 Challenges That Stunt Growth. 1. Intention 2. Reception 3. Action 1. You can’t see what you’re not looking for. - Seek Knowledge, Seek Mentors. 2. You can’t learn what you already think you know. - Be open to new information. Try to see things differently than you have in the past. 3. You can’t improve without being Engaged. - Put your new found knowledge into practice. Ask questions, try techniques, make mistakes & clarify, reinforce lessons & polish your new skills. Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online at CourtneyStephen.com for videos from his Vlog & Leadership Training seminars. Also, Follow Team TCU on Instagram at @TheCStephen & @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. Let me know what you thought of the episode & feel free to email any questions or comments to cs@courtneystephen.com

Wow! This episode is unquestionably one of THE BEST conversations that we have ever recorded. Jam packed with actionable strategies and advice from Daniel Guaragna, founder of REDASales Listen to this episode to learn how this college drop out went from being the youngest medical sales representative in North America to amassing over $20M of corporate sales during his very short career. Highlights - Sales Strategies: How to close a deal. - Self Education: Why you NEED to take your education into your own hands. - Perspective: Building Confidence by aligning your Ideals & your Actions - Instagram Live 2-4-1: How to Daniel used IG Live to perfect his craft & build his audience simultaneously. - Plus a lot lot lot more! Make sure to connect with Daniel Online at REDASales.com for online seminars and training. Follow Daniel on Instagram to catch his Daily Live Streams at @DanielGuaragna Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in! PS: Sorry for the audio quality, I recorded this one in my Kitchen! (I was Hungry)

Brian is a Millennial Professional Development expert from Detroit, Michigan area. He has made a living by empowering and inspiring students through Interactive workshops and motivational keynote presentations all across the United States. Brian started a Professional Development Conference called “Career Matters” and is the author of not 1, but 2 books! “The READ IT Theory to Success” & “Why Wait when you can Create” 6 steps from the page to the stage. Brian is an expert when it comes to professional development and career advancement, so we were excited to sit down with him and learn more about how he built his personal brand and how he’s using his platform to empower his community. Connect with Brian: www.BrianThomasSpeaks.com Social: @BrianThomasSpeaks Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

Chris Hallberg Author of “The Business Sergeant’s Field Manual”. Chris is a Husband and a Father from Denver, Colorado who now serves as a leadership and management coach to entrepreneurs and their leadership teams all across the USA. Chris’ 20 years of business leadership are enough credibility to sit in the boardroom with anybody, but what makes his approach to leadership unique are the strategies, tools, and lessons that he learned during his time in the military and working in law enforcement. Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

This week Courtney has a conversation with Founder of Dose Performance Coaching, David Ogle. Courtney and David dive into the world of cognitive science as David describes a simple formula for distilling your genius and finding insight. The founder of Dose Performance Coaching talks about his life-altering travels to study abroad in Tibet. David describes the value of culture on teams and businesses and how he’s able to leverage culture in his start-up. Courtney and David answer questions like, what makes a great coach, and how to find your purpose by understanding your contributions. David gave us some insight into how he built his business around his skills and left us with some strategies on digestible blogging. Listen to this episode to hear about the Dose Performance Coach’s superpowers!!

The Key Points 1. Everyone starts at the same level of unconscious incompetence when learning a new skill. 2. A teacher, coach, or guide is instrumental when progressing towards conscious incompetence. 2. Repetition is a great way to reach the final stage of unconscious competence which is mastery of a specific skill. Leave a comment @ www.thecomeuppodcast.com/quickwins/mastery and tell us how you've been applying these phases to become a master in your field.

This week Courtney and James discuss the growth mindset. James and Courtney talk about how failures and struggles built up their resilient attitude. James shares how being cut from the basketball team in middle school gave him the opportunity to fall in love with the process of improvement and overcome hearing the fear of falling short. Courtney brought us back to his first high-school football game where he gave up a touchdown late in the game. That moment would push him to embrace the grind of preparation and focus in on training for the big moments. Leave a comment on the shownotes and let us know what you think about the Growth Mindset! Are we born with a limit on our potential or can we improve on our skills? Does the situation shape a person's mindset or does the mindset of a person shape the situation? Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in! Find all the books from this episode in our new book club at www.thecomeuppodcast.com/books

Crush your priorities with the TCU Task Manager Key Points Balancing multiple projects can be overwhelming. The Task Manager allows you to plan and see when your deadlines are coming up. The Priority Filter and the Task Manager should be used together to help you prioritize and manage your projects Download your Task Manager @ www.thecomeuppodcast.com/quickwins/taskmanager

This week Courtney and James discuss their origin story by sharing the first time they got exposed to Entrepreneurship, the first time they met, and some memorable moments on their journey. Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

Identifying your Priorities Download your Bonus Content @ www.thecomeuppodcast.com/quickwins/prioritize The Key Points Priorities are the most important things on your To-Do list. Identify what you need to do versus what you want to do. The biggest return for the least amount of investment should be your highest priority. Download your Priorities Worksheet @ www.thecomeuppodcast.com/quickwins/prioritize

This week James and Courtney interview Joseph Scozzari from 6ManSports Podcast Joseph Scozzari, the co-host of 6ManSports, joined us at TCU HQ to share his story. 6ManSports started with the help of his friend Michael as a project that eventually became Joseph passion. A former football player turned youth football coach; Joseph talks about earning respect at a young age and how that as translated into his professional life. He talks about the lessons he learned playing football and how that's translated into his success podcasting. Joseph talks about a blown play by Joey Porter of the Pittsburg Steelers versus New England Patriots that would’ve have sent the Steelers to the Super Bowl, and you get the feeling that he’s passionate about sports. We got to test his passion by asking him about stats and how they have impacted conversations about certain players like Lebron James and Tony Romo. Joseph explained that context is critical when discussing stats. On his show, 6ManSports, he likes to tell a story using the stats. The number one rule is what are the stats saying. Stats don’t help anyone when there is no context. Joseph took us into his process for preparing for a show. Preparing an itinerary, creating the topic headline, and preparing responses to transition questions. The 6ManSports host talked about his research techniques and how he streamlines his fact-finding process. Listen to this episode to find out who’s greatest Quarterback of all time Peyton Manning or Tom Brady Listen to 6Man Sports on iTunes, Podcast Addict, SoundCloud Connect with 6ManSports on Facebook and Instagram @6ManSports Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

Courtney interviews author Robert Thomas Bethel about the life-changing success strategies from his book "Strengthen Your Business: Fail-Proof Strategies From The Man Who Has Rescued 77 Businesses". Robert Thomas Bethel is a veteran business advisor and turnaround expert with over 40+ years of experience leading businesses in over 25 industries! In his book, Robert teaches us the exact strategies and tactics that he has used to bring dying businesses back to life over and over again during his career. Courtney and Robert discuss the importance of being prepared setting measurable goals by creating a 90-Day plan. Robert explains why measuring performance is one of the most important tasks when building a business. The “Strengthen Your Business” author emphasized how crucial it is to leverage the knowledge of everyone within the company. He also explains how to take stress off of the lead descision makers by decentralizing information and empowering the rest of the team members in the organization. Robert shared the secret as to why bonuses are better than raises. Within Roberts vast wisdom he shared three critical strategies for success; find a mentor, overcome your ego, and don’t be afraid to ask for help. Listen to this episode to learn how you can build an empire and develop a profit mindset! Connect with Robert Thomas Bethel Website: www.robertthomasbethel.com Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

This week James and Courtney talk about what didn’t go so well and what went well in 2017 for Team TCU. We want to send a very special thank you to our audience and all our listeners. The Come Up: Steps to Success Podcast started on June 23rd, 2017. In 6 months were able to hit 2027+ downloads. We owe that first-year success to everyone that listened and subscribed to our podcast. Our first year was full of ups and downs. Lessons that we could only learn by committing to this process of podcasting. One of the major lessons we learned was that consistency is the key to growth. We shared with you our mistakes when launching TCU. Our continuous growth led us to upgrade our microphones, and because of our increasing commitment, we "paid to play" by purchasing professional hosting to deliver longer episodes and better-embedded players. What Didn’t Go Well Lack of research before launching episode 1 Waiting two weeks to release episode 2 Conflicting schedules What Went Well! Switching to Buzzsprout Upgrading our microphones to the Audio-Technica ATR 2100 Bringing on ambitious guests that included authors, athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs. Our Favourite Episodes from 2017 1. Episode 24 - “Mindfulness” - Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, and Much More with Madeleine Eames 2. Episode 1 - Creating an Elevator Pitch 3. Episode 21 - Realize your potential with @tobiaji 4. Episode 11 - Life After Football Entrepreneur with @TFT_fitness 5. Episode 16 - How to Create a Podcast 6. Episode 19 - The Brand Building Entrepreneur with @mr.koa What to Expect for 2018? We are going to provide more valuable content for you in 2018. Starting with TCU Quick Wins. We are also going to be bringing a more Star-Studded line up of interviews which includes MORE Authors, MORE Athletes, MORE ARTIST, MORE professionals and MORE entrepreneurs, to share their tools, resources, and lessons that they learned on their journey. OUR GOAL FOR 2018 We need your help spreading the word. We want to hit 20,000 downloads in 2018. To do that we need you to share your favorite episode with a friend, a family member, or a colleague. Help us reach our goal by subscribing to TCU! You don’t want to miss out on whats coming in 2018. Make sure you Join TEAM TCU! @ https://www.thecomeuppodcast.com We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

This week James and Courtney talk to Madeline Eames about her entrepreneurship journey. Madeleine has a Masters in Social Work from U of Toronto and a certificate from the Institute of Mind-Body medicine at Harvard. She is a yoga teacher and has worked in the field of mental health in various capacities before closing her busy private practice in June of 2017. She made a transition to teaching classes in mindfulness and breathing techniques for healing anxiety, depression, chronic pain and more. Madeleine will be releasing an online course called “Stop Worrying and Start Living” in January 2018 and will be launching a global meditation event called “One Breath Together”. Most recently she wrote and published a book of tools her clients have found useful called “Mindful Breathing: Simple, Powerful Tools to Heal Anxiety, Stress and More”. Madeleine took us into the work of mental health offering practical breathing techniques we can use to calm our thoughts. She described how we could have anywhere from 40,000 to 70,000 thoughts per day and most of them are negative. The yoga enthusiast took us through her morning routine, breaking down how living in the moment and being aware of our feelings are some of the first steps to being mindful. An expert in mental health, Madeleine explained to us what anxiety is and when it starts to become a serious issue. She gave us some details on identifying the symptoms and when to seek help. Listen to this episode to learn about Madeleine Eames secret power! Connect with Madeleine Eames Website: http://www.mindfullivingnow.com/ We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

This week James and Courtney interview Rashari Henry founder of The Stath Blog about his entrepreneurship journey Rashari Henry joined us on TCU to discuss starting a sports blog with absolutely no background or experience in blogging. We wanted to know how he managed to do it and he shared everything he knew with us. Rashari gives a lot of credit to Serena Gill and Alex Galli for being two of the driving forces behind the Stath Blog. He talked about managing expectations and tactics he uses to eliminate procrastination by his writers. He shared with us his pain points when managing a team remotely and how he overcame them. Rashari is very knowledgeable when it comes to social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. He gave us advice on how we can leverage their analytics to help us build a bigger audience. We asked the founder of Stath Blog to take us into his war room and describe how he would motivate his team to attack the New Year when they relaunch. Listen to this episode to learn how Rashari built a sports blog from the ground up leveraging his network and overcoming obstacles. Connect with The StathBlog Website: www.stathblog.com Facebook @stathblog Twitter @stathblog Instagram @stathblog Resources Trello - Project Management: https://trello.com/ Slack - Team Collaboration/Communication: https://slack.com/ Tweetdeck - Tweet Scheduler: https://tweetdeck.twitter.com/ Google Analytics: analytics.google.com We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

This week James and Courtney interview @apolloplease about his entrepreneurship journey. Apollo joins us at TCU headquarters to discuss his career path as an up and coming radio personality. A natural to conversing Apollo shared with us his story from Brampton to Vancouver. Finding his passion for music and radio, and returning back home. We asked Apollo about overcoming obstacles while pursuing a career in the radio industry. He talked about working on his skills before getting the opportunity to get on the air. Apollo shard some advice I don’t think I have accomplished the amount of success that I want to… But I have checked some goals off my list of things. Some actionable steps that I would suggest to anyone who is looking to do what I am doing 6 Tips by Apollo P 1. You have to live life as if there are no obstacles 2. If you are going to do something, do it right… don’t find shortcuts, don’t half-ass anything. Commit to the damn thing! 3. Once you start something, see it all the way through… envision something and see through with your action and time, but also mentally envision yourself at the finish line. (Have a checklist to keep track your success) 4. Concentrate your energy on one thing and focus on that one thing… doing too much will make that slip away from your goal. 5. Invest in yourself so you know it’s real. If you aren’t willing to go broke on yourself don’t expect anyone else to. 6. Look towards complete strangers as your way to success… your friends are your friends, but they are not your way out. “ We also discuss other major tips for success that Apollo used to create opportunities for himself such as: Filling his toolbox with skills. Learning to concentrate one ultimate goal. Laying groundwork and building an audience. Finding your own voice and filling a void in the market. Listen to this episode to learn about Apollo’s superpower. Connect with Apollo
 Instagram: @apolloplease & @apolloforthepeople Youtube: ApolloForThePeople Live Radio: VIBE 105.5 6pm We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

This week James and Courtney interview @tobiaji about his entrepreneurship journey. Tobi Aji joins us at TCU headquarters to discuss his journey as an artist. Listen to this episode to learn about Tobi’s approach to creating and spreading his music. Tobi shares with us his upbringing and the first song that inspired him to take writing seriously. We talk about his decision to chase his dreams and not continue down the path his parents picked for him. Tobi talked about his switch from battle rap to crafting songs. We also learned more about where he gets his inspiration from and why he’s decided to create music that impacts peoples lives. Listen to this episode to learn about TOBi’s superpower. Connect with TOBi
 Website: www.tobiaji.com We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

James and Courtney talk about how to motivate your team. “Weekly Win” Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments. Summary This week we dive into how to motivate your team. James and Courtney talk about the different types of motivation and why having internal goals keep you driven. We discuss how leaders can motivate their teams by, understanding their members, finding out individuals goals, and communicating how individual goals can help accomplish team goals. Emotions and open communication can be a catalyst for motivation. Leaders must lead by example and bring positive energy to the group to keep the team motivated. Listen to this episode to learn how you can motivate your team to accomplish individual and team goals. 3 Steps from Courtney Stephen Live what your talking about Bring good energy Support your troops 3 Steps from James Lawson
 Set clear goals Create competition Provide open dialogue Review links We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

This week James and Courtney interview the Brand Building Entrepreneur Mr. KOA about his entrepreneurship journey. Craige Ryan Malcolm-Campbell, also known as Mr.KOA (King of Arts), joins us at TCU headquarters to discuss the origin story of his brand King of Arts. Ryan revisits his transition from a college athlete, to accident artist, to entrepreneur. Listen to this episode to learn the social media and brand strategies that helped him build a business online. Ryan shares with us the moment he hit rock bottom and how he climbed out of it as the King of Arts. We learned some secrets about how KOA started and which song inspired the brand. Mr.KOA took us inside the mindset of a methodical entrepreneur. He teaches us how he drives traffic to his website and what methods he uses to create a stronger connection to his audience. Listen to this episode to learn about Mr.KOA’s superpower. Connect with Mr. KOA Website: www.mrkoa.com We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

James and Courtney talk about how to balance your business and personal life “Weekly Win” Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments. Summary This episode was inspired by a suggestion from one of our listeners. @giu.fabrizio2122 on Instagram wanted to us to discuss balancing business and personal life. Courtney and James emphasized the importance of identifying your overarching goal and zeroing in on the “WHY” and purpose behind your goals. James and Courtney address the issue with balancing multiple goals and being flexible when making a schedule. Listen to this episode so you can learn how to balance your business and personal time when life gets busy. 3 Steps by Courtney Stephen Keep it congruent Optimize your downtime Make sacrifices 3 Steps by James Lawson Identify Life Source Block out time Ask for feedback & reevaluate Resources Start with Why - Simon Sinek 4-hour work week - Tim Ferris Wunderlist - App We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

James and Courtney talk about how to publish a podcast. “Weekly Win” Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments. Summary James and Courtney continue the How to Create a Podcast series by sharing their journey on publishing their first episode. We talk about hosting platforms and why we switched from SoundCloud to Buzzsprout. We share some tips and tricks on how to use social media to drive traffic to your podcast. Courtney talks about the importance of show notes and how to utilize call-to-actions. Listen to this episode so you can find out how to get on iTunes and what it takes to be featured on the “New and Noteworthy” Courtney Stephen Diversify your directories Share your show notes Plan your post James Lawson Create a website Get a professionally made thumbnail Be consistent Visit www.thecomeuppodcast.com for links to resources Resources Soundcloud Buzzsprout iTunes Thumbnail Requirement New and Noteworthy Requirement We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

James and Courtney talk about how to create a podcast. Bonus Content - TCU Podcast Starter Checklist Get your Free Downloadable Content at www.thecomeuppodcast.com/episodes/16 “Weekly Win” Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments. Comment of the Week This episode was really helpful. It reinforced some things that I'm already doing and gave me a few more tips to try. For me, sometimes clearing my workspace means leaving spaces entirely and finding new ones entirely -- if I have only the tools I need for my task, I have nothing else to pull my attention (including well-intentioned family/friends.) Love listening to you guys right before getting into work mode...you help me get focused! - @Just_juanita Summary James and Courtney talk about creating the TCU podcast. We share our inspiration for starting a podcast. We talk about the podcasts we are currently listening to like The Art of Charm and Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn. We talk about the pain-points and share lessons we’ve learned while producing The Come Up Podcast. Listen to this episode to learn about how James and Courtney started their own podcast and how you can start yours for free. Courtney Stephen Plan your attack 10x your launch Learn your levels James Lawson Choose a topic you love Start Simple - Choose the free option Listen on multiple systems Resources Garageband Audacity Mic - Audio-Technica ATR2100 Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone Headphones - Sony MDR 7506 Professional Studio Monitors Our Favourite Podcasts The Art of Charm Finding Mastery The Gary Vee Audio Experience Smart Passive Income Vigor Life Podcast Pardon My Take We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Make sure to visit Courtney Online to watch his Leadership VLog. Send your Questions to us on Twitter at @TheCStephen ... Follow us on Instagram at @TheCStephen or @ItsJLawson Thank you for tuning in!

James and Courtney talk about how to eliminate distractions. “Weekly Win” Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments. Comment of the week “This was AWESOME! I am sure I will listen to it again. I am definitely going to work on being my own best friend. So Simple... but something I need to work on. Thank you for the inspiration” - @funkemama17 Summary Distractions can be people, places, or things. We all have goals, aspirations, priorities and daily tasks, and every day we are bombarded with distractions that keep us from accomplishing our objectives. James and Courtney talk about practices that can be used to eliminate distractions in meetings, tools that can help you unplug from devices, and personal tricks they use to stay focused. Listen to this episode so you can find out how to eliminate distractions and get more done. 3 Steps by James Lawson Make your goals visible Say No Track your progress 3 Steps by Courtney Stephen Get your rest Clear your workspace Listen to instrumentals Resource The ONE Thing - Gary Keller Toggl RescueTime BreakFree We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Get in touch with us on Instagram @mr.jimmylaw and @TheCStephen. Follow our podcast Facebook page and Instagram page @thecomeuppodcast. Find us at www.thecomeuppodcast.com Thank you for tuning into The Come Up: Steps to Success Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. We enjoy helping people grow, so tell us how we can help you. Contact us at cs@courtneystephen.com

This week James and Courtney interview, the Legacy Entrepreneur, @thelegacycoach about his entrepreneurship journey. Vince Luciani, the Legacy Coach, came to the TCU headquarters to talk about finding his identity and how he's using it to help others find theirs. With a background in athletics and a Masters in Coaching, Vince has gained a lot of from his experience coaching to even selling power bands at a Burlington mall. We asked Vince about his coaching experience in the NCAA and the CFL. The Legacy coach shared with us, his moment of depression and how a job at Lululemon lifted him up from rock bottom. Vince answers what legacy coaching is. He also shared a bit of the process he uses with his professional athletes, called "Guided Discovery", to help them uncover their legacy. Listen to this episode to find out how Vince’s father inspired him to spread “Love”. Resources “I AM” NETFLIX Connect with The Legacy Coach Website: https://www.thelegacycoaching.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelegacycoaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelegacycoaching We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Get in touch with us on Instagram @mr.jimmylaw and @TheCStephen. Follow our podcast Facebook page and Instagram page @thecomeuppodcast Thank you for tuning into The Come Up: Steps to Success Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. We enjoy helping people grow, so tell us how we can help you. Contact us at cs@courtneystephen.com

James and Courtney talk about how to increase your influence. “Weekly Win” Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments. Comment of the week Your podcasts have amazing, valuable content. I’ve only listened to a few so far, but I’ve already made a list of notes to keep from them. Great work! - @rubanikalra Summary Courtney shares his meaning of influence. He describes it using the acronym B.I.G, which is the capacity to affect Behaviour, Identity or Growth (B.I.G). Influence can be direct and indirect. We can have an impact on people and influence them using our skills. We can also make an impact on people indirectly and impact them by creating products or services that influence people on a larger scale. Courtney and James talk about how they have used their skills and creations to increase their influence directly and indirectly. 3 Steps by James Lawson Create opportunities Provide value Separate yourself from the pack 3 Steps by Courtney Stephen Find your lane Under promise and over deliver Be willing to serve others We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Get in touch with us on Instagram @mr.jimmylaw and @TheCStephen. Follow our podcast Facebook page and Instagram page @thecomeuppodcast Thank you for tuning into The Come Up: Steps to Success Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. We enjoy helping people grow, so tell us how we can help you. Contact us at cs@courtneystephen.com

James and Courtney talk about how to create a website. “Weekly Win” Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments. Review of the Week “I love where your guys heads at. The length of the podcast is perfect - lots of valuable information for anyone looking to better themselves” - Losandres A website is a digital storefront that allows you to showcase your brand. People usually see your website before they get the chance to meet you in person. In our increasingly digital world, it is important to have a website whether you are a hobbyist, marketing a brand, capturing leads, or selling a product. Courtney and James talk about how to create a website by determining the purpose, getting a domain name, and designing your website. Listen to this episode to hear about some of the internet tools you can use to create a website. Resources Website Building Platforms Wordpress Squarespace Domain Registration GoDaddy Crowdsourcing Fiverr 3 Steps by James Lawson Brand your page Simple design Showcase your value 3 Steps by Courtney Stephen Outline your offer Optimize for mobile Funnel your social media traffic to your website We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Get in touch with us on Instagram @mr.jimmylaw and @TheCStephen. Follow our podcast Facebook page and Instagram page @thecomeuppodcast Thank you for tuning into The Come Up: Steps to Success Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. We enjoy helping people grow, so tell us how we can help you. Contact us at cs@courtneystephen.com

This week James and Courtney interview the Life After Football Entrepreneur @tft_fitness about his entrepreneurship journey. Steve McCollum, aka @tft_fitness, a former collegiate football player turned personal trainer and fitness entrepreneur talks to us about redefining his passion after his football career was cut short. He shared the secret to building his business with us which consisted of leveraging his network, turning weaknesses into strengths, and continuous learning. We asked him what sets him apart from other entrepreneurs in the fitness industry. Listen to this episode so you can find out why @tft_fitness started “Motivation Monday” and how its made his brand more personable. Connect with TFT Fitness Instagram: www.instagram.com/tft_fitness/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/therealtftfitness/ Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCaEKwu9xu3CKgkFtzq8U4Vw We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Get in touch with us on Instagram @mr.jimmylaw and @TheCStephen. Follow our podcast Facebook page and Instagram page @thecomeuppodcast Thank you for tuning into The Come Up: Steps to Success Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. We enjoy helping people grow, so tell us how we can help you. Contact us at cs@courtneystephen.com

James and Courtney talk about improving your time management with routines. “Weekly Win” Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments. Routines can become habits which improve your time management. It’s important to schedule blocks of times to get your goals and tasks completed, however, it is just as important to block out time for rest. James and Courtney talk about improving time management with routines and how you can get the most out of your 24 hours. 3 Steps by James Lawson - Start Your Day with something simple - One New Habit at a time - Become a Master of repetition 3 Steps by Courtney Stephen - Use the calendar on your phone - Work Offline - 5 minutes early is 10 minutes late We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Get in touch with us on Instagram @mr.jimmylaw and @TheCStephen. Follow our podcast Facebook page and Instagram page @thecomeuppodcast Thank you for tuning into The Come Up: Steps to Success Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. We enjoy helping people grow, so tell us how we can help you. Contact us at cs@courtneystephen.com

James and Courtney talk about mastering the art of gratitude. “Weekly Win.” Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments. Mastering the art of gratitude can lead to a better outlook on life. A change in perspective and focusing on the positives are some elements of mastering the art of gratitude. James and Courtney talk about how mastering the art of gratitude can lead to increased opportunities and a more positive lifestyle. 3 Steps by James Lawson Reflect daily Appreciate the small wins Acknowledge the negative but focus on the positive 3 Steps by Courtney Stephen Write a ‘Thank You’ letter Pay it Forward with ‘RAK Tuesday’ Send a message to an old friend Resource WNTT Podcast - We Need To Talk Podcast We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up Stay Connected Get in touch with us on Instagram @mr.jimmylaw and @TheCStephen. Follow our podcast Facebook page and Instagram page @thecomeuppodcast Thank you for tuning into The Come Up: Steps to Success Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, share it with a friend. We enjoy helping people grow, so tell us how we can help you. Contact us at cs@courtneystephen.com