From Embers To Excellence™

In this eye-opening episode, join us as Dave Hollenbach, your trusted host for "From Embers to Excellence," engages in a riveting conversation with Stephen M. R. Covey, the acclaimed New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author.Discover the insights from Stephen's groundbreaking books, including "The Speed of Trust" and the recently released Wall Street Journal bestseller, "Trust & Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others."Stephen brings a wealth of practical experience, having served as the former President & CEO of the Covey Leadership Center, where he transformed the organization into the largest leadership development firm globally. As a Harvard MBA and leader of FranklinCovey's Global Speed of Trust Practice, his expertise is unparalleled.Key Discussion Points:Shifting Leadership Paradigms: Explore the transformative journey from "command and control" to "trust and inspire" leadership and how it fuels increased productivity and cultivates an enriched company culture.Cultivating Trust in the Changing Workplace: Uncover actionable strategies for leaders to build and nurture trust in dynamic and evolving work environments.Innovation in High Trust Cultures: Learn why trust is the cornerstone of fostering a culture of excellence.Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights into leadership excellence and trust-building from a true thought leader, Stephen M. R. Covey.About the Host: Dave Hollenbach, your guide on the journey "From Embers to Excellence," steers the conversation towards unlocking the secrets of leadership, with a focus on achieving excellence in every aspect.

Explore the extraordinary journey of LTC Oak McCulloch, a seasoned Army veteran and accomplished leader, in this captivating video. Born in Loudon, Tennessee, and raised in Kirkland, Illinois, Oak's path led him through the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, where he began his military journey.Over a 23-year career, LTC McCulloch served in various leadership roles in the Infantry and Armor branches, contributing to disaster relief efforts during Hurricane HUGO and Hurricane ANDREW. His operational deployments took him to Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Bosnia, and Kosovo, shaping his expertise in military strategy.Following his retirement from the Army in 2009, Oak transitioned to civilian life, making a significant impact as the Associate Director at the Bay Area Food Bank during the BP oil spill. His commitment to service extended to roles as Vice Chair for Military Affairs at the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and as a member of the Mobile Rotary International Club.In 2010, LTC McCulloch took on the role of Recruiting Officer for the Eagle Battalion Army ROTC program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Over 15 years, he transformed the program, earning recognition as the top recruiting officer in 2019 out of 274 recruiters.Beyond his achievements, Oak McCulloch is the author of "Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be," published in February 2021. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in History from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Military Arts and Science from the United States Army Command and General Staff College.Throughout his military career, LTC McCulloch earned thirty-one military service awards, including the Bronze Star, eight Meritorious Service Medals, and the Humanitarian Service Medal. Join us in celebrating the remarkable life and accomplishments of LTC Oak McCulloch, a true leader and inspiration to many.

Join us in this gripping interview as Dave Hollenbach sits down with the extraordinary Don Mann, a former Navy SEAL, world-class adventure athlete, New York Times bestselling author, and host of “Surviving Mann”. Don has been a sought-after guest on major networks like FOX, CNN, and ABC, where he has shared his unique insights and knowledge. His powerful "Pushing Beyond Boundaries" presentation has captivated and inspired thousands, leaving an indelible mark on all who hear it.As an accomplished athlete, Don has conquered multiple Ironman triathlons, numerous adventure races, and countless marathons. Learn how his athletic pursuits intertwine with his mindset on pushing beyond boundaries and achieving excellence. #LeadershipExcellence #DonMannInterview #FromEmberstoExcellence #MotivationalSpeakerExplore more about Don Mann's incredible journey on his website: http://usfrogmann.com/

Dive into the transformative journey of Steve Mellor, a former Olympic Swim Coach, as he unravels the secrets of success and unleashes the potential of individuals and organizations through his company, Career Competitor. With a rich background in coaching elite performers within high-performance environments, Steve has honed his expertise over nearly two decades, offering invaluable insights as an executive coach, culture consultant, speaker, and author.Hailing from England, Steve Mellor, a former top-50 world-ranked swimmer, brings a unique blend of competitive spirit and compassion to his coaching, nurturing individuals and teams to reach unprecedented heights of success. As a husband, father, and lifelong competitor, Steve embodies the ethos of his brand, Career Competitor, fueling the fire within every individual to realize their untapped potential.In this compelling episode of From Embers to Excellence, esteemed show host Dave Hollenbach delves into the dynamic world of high-performance coaching, unveiling the strategies and mindsets that drive individuals and organizations from mere embers to the pinnacle of excellence. Discover the essence of unlocking your true capabilities as Steve Mellor shares his invaluable wisdom, guiding you to become the career competitor you were destined to be. Don't miss this exhilarating episode as we explore the path from embers to excellence with the remarkable Steve Mellor.Steve@careercompetitor.com or call 225-573-2262Subscribe now to our channel for more empowering insights and leadership excellence.#LeadershipExcellence #CareerCompetitor #FromEmberstoExcellence #SteveMellor #DaveHollenbach

Join us for an insightful conversation with professional MMA fighter Nicholas McCarty as he sits down with the host Dave Hollenbach on the latest episode of From Embers to Excellence. In this episode, they delve into the captivating story of Nick's life, chronicling his journey from the struggles of life to excellence both inside the cage and on the BJJ mat.With a focus on drive, self-leadership, and unwavering discipline, Nicholas McCarty shares the lessons he's learned and the challenges he's conquered in his pursuit of greatness within the fiercely competitive world of professional fighting. Discover the secrets behind what it truly means to be a leader in the realm of professional fighting and how one can maintain a steadfast commitment to excellence.Tune in to gain invaluable insights into the mindset and principles that have propelled Nicholas McCarty toward his aspirations of one day being at the top of the MMA world. Get inspired by his resilience and determination, and learn how to apply these principles to your own life's pursuits.Don't miss this compelling conversation on leadership excellence and the extraordinary path to success in the world of professional fighting. Hit the like button, subscribe, and turn on the notification bell to stay updated on the latest episodes of From Embers to Excellence hosted by Dave Hollenbach.

Vickie Lanthier (she/her/elle) is a speaker, author, veteran, and entrepreneur with lived experience working through adversities such as trauma, burnout, and identity struggles. She has worked at National Defence for over 25 years, first in the military as a Signals Operator for 14 years and followed by consulting as a Technology Architect. Vickie founded GirlGoneGood© Wellness + Wilderness in 2012, a values-based business that connects nature, wellbeing, and community by providing hiking resources. GirlGoneGood© is proudly partnered with Leave No Trace Canada, Nature for All, and YETI Canada and has donated over $25,000 to local charities. In 2020, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honours program from the University of Ottawa. She is currently working on her first book, which will help readers realize that they are capable of controlling the narrative and creating a well-lived life, no matter what adversity life brings their way. Her background in the military, as well as being an avid traveler, professional consultant, and creative entrepreneur inform her inclusive and mindful approach.https://www.vickiemlanthier.com/

During his distinguished 35-year public safety career, William E. Sturgeon, (Bill), MPA, CPM, EFO, EMT-P, ICMA-CM, has served volunteer, military, municipal, and county fire rescue organizations and held many titles including: Firefighter/Paramedic, Aircraft Crash Rescue Firefighter, Flight Paramedic, Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Specialist, EMS Supervisor, Instructor, Company Officer, Shift Safety Officer, Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief, Division chief, Fire Chief and City Manager. In 2007, as the Accreditation Manager for Orange County Fire Rescue (OCFRD) Florida, he successfully led OCFRD to CFAI accreditation.In 2013, Bill was appointed as the Assistant Fire Chief for St. Cloud Fire Rescue and six months later he was appointed to the Fire Chief's Position, where he took his vast experience and diverse knowledge to transform St. Cloud Fire Rescue into a modern fire rescue department. From July 2017 until August 2022, he served as the City Manager where he oversaw a $209M budget and 755 employees of the ninth fastest growing City in the United States and the second fastest in the State of Florida. Under his leadership the city improved its strategic focus, financial position, bond rating, public safety services (emergency management, fire, EMS, and police), revitalized the downtown, established a sea plane base, rebranded the city, improved staff training and customer service.Bill holds an associate degree in Fire Science from the Community College of the Air Force, a bachelor's in occupational safety and Health from Columbia Southern University and a Master's in public administration from American Public University. He is a credentialed City Manager (ICMA-CM), Certified Public Manager and a Graduate of the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program at the National Fire Academy. Bill is also known for his common-sense approach to problem solving, crisis management, and strategic thinking skills.

In this exciting episode of "From Embers to Excellence," we are honored to host Candice Gottlieb-Clark, a renowned Author, Business Advisor, Coach, and Conflict Management Specialist. As the founder of Dynamic Team Solutions, Candice has been dedicated to empowering businesses by bolstering their leaders and teams through enhanced communication, teamwork, leadership, and conflict management strategies.#Leadership #Teamwork #ConflictManagement #BusinessAdvisor #ExecutiveCoachingJoining forces with a team of expert coaches, trainers, and facilitators, Candice's successful ventures have spanned private companies, public institutions, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies across diverse industries like entertainment, education, medical, legal, financial, manufacturing, and professional services.#BusinessConsulting #CommunicationExpert #TeamDynamics #IndustryExperienceCandice's expertise in Counseling and her accreditation as a Board-Certified Executive Coach have earned her recognition as a sought-after keynote speaker and a prolific writer. Her insights on Leadership, Communication, and Team Dynamics have captivated audiences worldwide.#KeynoteSpeaker #PublishedAuthor #ForbesCoachesCouncilCandice's thought-provoking contributions to Forbes Coaches Council and her features in Business Insider and other mainstream publications attest to her profound understanding of leadership principles and team dynamics.#ForbesContributor #BusinessInsider #MainstreamPublicationsMoreover, we delve into Candice's newly published book, "Find, Fix, Fill Your Leadership Gap," where she masterfully employs real-life stories to illuminate key lessons in trust-building, role clarity, and effective conflict management for leaders of all types.#BookRelease #LeadershipLessons #ConflictResolution #TrustBuildingTune in to this episode of "From Embers to Excellence" to gain invaluable insights from Candice Gottlieb-Clark on transforming your business, fostering exceptional leadership, and nurturing high-performing teams.#PodcastInterview #LeadershipTips #BusinessGrowth #HighPerformanceTeamsYou can find more information about Candice at her website: https://dynamicteamsolutions.org/ See her speak here and here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB0cKtHFoIU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o0BlqQtTdU Check out her author website and learn more about the book here: https://candicegottliebclark.com/ https://tinyurl.com/FindFixFillBook

Terry Brock is a Speaker Hall of Fame recipient and brings a passion for technology, a sense of history, and real-world business strategies for success to events all over the world. He Earned an MBA in marketing and is focused on real-world business applications. He leverages his background in journalism and education in live presentations all over the world including the United States of America, Mexico, England, Australia, Russia, Ireland, China, Japan, Thailand, Argentina, Indonesia, Nigeria, Singapore, Bermuda, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, and even Texas! As a virtual presentation expert, Terry is able to break the bonds of distance and time to serve clients in a way that makes them feel as though they are in the room with him. Terry Brock is more than a technology trends expert. He's a speaker, virtual presenter, interviewer, published author, and coach who packs everything he touches with solid business strategies meant to build relationships and improve the bottom line.Terry Brock brings a passion for technology, a sense of history, and real-world business strategies for success to your event, whether it is in-person or virtual.Terry continues to bring this knowledge to his audiences when speaking and sharing state-of-the-art ideas applied with fun, entertainment, and powerful applications.https://terrybrock.com/

Dr. Joshua Helman is a Harvard-trained physician licensed in fourteen states. He has two degrees in Biochemistry, (bachelor's from Harvard magna cum laude and master's from the University of Cambridge, UK). He is Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. His medical degrees are from Harvard Medical School and MIT. He is the former Medical Director of Hippocrates Health Institute, was on the TrueNorth Health Center research team and was affiliated with Sponaugle Wellness Institute. His areas of interest include vitality, longevity, toxins, mold, Lyme disease and fasting. He is passionate about applying his biochemical knowledge to real-world challenges. As a plant-based physician, he embraces an integrative approach including the importance of diet and lifestyle for optimal health.To learn more about Dr. Josh visit: https://drjosh.com/

Chief Freddie spent 32 years with Miami Fire Rescue. He held every civil service rank, spending his last five years as the Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Freddie's extensive teaching experience includes training firefighters, police officers and corrections officers. Since 1999, Chief Freddie has specialized in test preparation courses for entry and promotional level public-safety candidates. He's facilitated, prepared and assessed hundreds of examinations, conducting seminars and private training sessions for all ranks. To connect with Chief Freddie Fernandez or to learn more about the courses that he provides, visit the following links:https://www.fireassessmentcenterprep.com/ https://www.facebook.com/FireAssessmentCenterPrep/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiCoJql6gw_KGQ7ZIS4fHfQ

Chip Nightingale is an executive, a gifted national & international conference speaker, evangelist, author, entrepreneur, and Life & Leadership Coach. His goal is to help people grow in their understanding of themselves and the people they lead. Chip has been successful in business, leading a church, growing a camp, and coaching high school and college sports for over 20 years. Today he is an executive for one of the largest camping ministries in the world serving in over 80 countries.https://www.chipnightingale.com/ “Ceasefire: Finding Peace When All You See is Conflict”

Sonal Patel, M.D. is a TEDx speaker, pediatrician, neonatologist, & breastfeeding specialist who founded NayaCare in 2018. NayaCare is a home health clinic focused on improving postpartum care. She has written several articles on this subject published in Scary Mommy, Kevin MD, and Colorado Sun. She wrote her first book, “The Doctor and Her Black Bag,” that examines maternal mortality in historical and personal context and solutions to reduce maternal mortality. She is also a co-founder and co-executive director of the Center for 4th Trimester Care, a national physician-led non-profit with the mission of improving postpartum care. To learn more or to connect, visit Sonal's website: https://nayacare.org/

Neil joins Dave Hollenbach on From Embers to Excellence for a rare interview. He has done approximately 10,000 interviews for his podcast, radio show, and TV show but rarely has he been interviewed himself. This is a great conversation that will appeal to many because of the many topics Dave and Neil cover. Visit Neil's website to learn more about him or to connect: https://neilhaley.com/

Mike Liguori is a former Marine a published author and founder of Live Your Truth Media. His memoir, “The Sandbox: Stories of Human Spirit and War” chronicled his two combat deployments to Iraq and transition from the war. In the book, Mike gives readers an honest, gut-wrenching portrayal of not only the camaraderie built during the war but also the toll it takes afterward on the men and women who have served and how his transition impacted his belief system.His book, “The Road Ahead and Miles Behind: A Story of Healing and Redemption Between Father and Son” chronicles the story of a cross-country road trip taken during the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic with one of the darkest shadows of his past, his relationship with his father.His journey of service and writing has been featured in the San Jose Mercury, Huffington Post Live, and Conscious Magazine.https://www.mikeliguori.com/ https://www.liveyourtruth.media/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelliguori/

After moving 15 times through five southern states, Dea Irby, serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author, knows the value of belonging and is on a mission to share her message. Many of us underestimate the importance of belonging and its impact in the workplace and our communities. People who feel like they belong, don't just stay, they take ownership, and raise everyone to a higher level. A former tearoom owner and operator, Dea published a cookbook, A Dollop and A Pinch: Recipes and Stories from The Baron York. She is a realtor, collector of puns, world traveler, and a Lover of Truth. Dea and her husband of 48 years, currently live in Durham, NC, have 8 grown children, and 19 grandchildren. Along with her real estate business, Dea works with leaders to build a culture of belonging through her magnetic leadership strategy called C.L.A.I.M.http://www.deairby.com/https://youtu.be/DP57ic9QQzo

Ryan Horn went from broke and working 12-hour night shifts at a metal factory while sleeping on his aunt's couch to becoming an award-winning entrepreneur, peak performance coach, an in-demand speaker and top-rated podcast host. His proprietary 5 Step Business Breakthrough framework has helped thousands of men around the world transform their business and life.https://extmanpodcast.com/

Phil Klein is a former firefighter/paramedic who spent 25 years serving his community. Klein started his public service career in 1990 as a volunteer firefighter on Long Island. After earning his paramedic credential in 1992, he worked for NYC EMS before spending nearly 10 years as a police medic for the Nassau County Police Department. In 2002, he and his family relocated to Georgia, where he continued his career as a firefighter/paramedic for a metro Atlanta department. He ended the full-time portion of his public service as a lieutenant for another department north of Atlanta. Since leaving public service, Klein earned a doctorate from the University of Georgia and currently works in higher education in Wheeling, WV.Phil's podcast, Stories From the Road, began as an idea for a book that morphed into a podcast. “We see so many unusual things as first responders, and I thought the public might want an insider's glimpse into our world,” said Klein. “After the first couple of podcast recordings, it was clear the podcast was headed in a different direction. We've lost so many good people to suicide that it was natural for guests to talk about the PTSD that goes along with being a first responder.” The podcast's guests frequently address the cumulative stress and mental health battles first responders face every day.“This isn't a ‘worst call of my career' podcast. It's finding common ground, sharing stories, and talking about the situations we encounter and their impact on mental health,” said Klein. Podcast guests include firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and others who work or worked in public service. Stories cover critical calls, life changing events, and the effects each has on first responders. To learn more about the podcast or to share a story from the road, visit https://www.storiesfromtheroadpodcast.com/

Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and is a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset and personal development expert, the author of Trust Again, and is a 2-time #1 International bestselling author of: The Unshakable Woman AND From Hardened to Healed: The Effortless Path to Release Resistance, Get Unstuck and Create a Life You Love. Her podcast: From Betrayal to Breakthrough is also globally ranked within the top 1.5% of podcasts. Her recent PhD study on how we experience betrayal made 3 groundbreaking discoveries that changes how long it takes to heal. In addition to being on FOX, CBS, The Dr. Oz Show, TEDx (twice) and more, she's an award-winning speaker and coach dedicated to helping people move past their betrayals as well as any other blocks preventing them from the health, work, relationships, confidence, and happiness they want most.To learn more about Dr. Silber check out these links: https://thepbtinstitute.com/ Watch Dr. Debi's Recent TEDx Talks! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyqOR69dHiU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX30i6nC7ro Do you have Post Betrayal Syndrome? Take the Quiz: https://thepbtinstitute.com/quiz/

In this inspiring interview, Dr. Stanley Andrisse shares his remarkable journey "From Prison Cells to PhD" with Dave Hollenbach, host of the show "From Embers to Excellence". Dr. Andrisse, an endocrinologist scientist and assistant professor at Howard University College of Medicine, talks about his experience as an inmate in a maximum-security prison and the psychological toll of the justice system that left him feeling hopeless and without a way forward.However, Dr. Andrisse's story takes a turn when a mentor recognized his hard work and determination and took him under his wing. Since then, Dr. Andrisse has made it his mission to help other inmates take the same path to success. He founded the non-profit organization "From Prison Cells to Ph.D." and is a board member of the Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates Network (FICGN).Dr. Andrisse also shares the personal story that led him to a career in endocrinology and researching diabetes. His passion for helping others, combined with his professional expertise, has earned him several service commitments, including being a youth mentor, motivational speaker, and community activist.Tune in to learn about how STEM-OPS chose Dr. Andrisse's non-profit to grant a 5-year, $5.2 million award and how he has dedicated his life to leadership excellence and making a positive impact on his community. Do not miss this captivating interview with a true trailblazer in science and social justice!https://www.fromprisoncellstophd.org/

TEDx Speaker, #1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach, Laura DiBenedetto teaches how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love. Laura is the founder and CEO of the award-winning marketing company, Vision Advertising, located in the greater Boston area. Laura created, built and ran the growth-oriented enterprise for 19 years with tremendous success, before retiring from active involvement in 2018 at age 37, passing the reins to her successor. Over the years, Laura personally sold several million dollars in ongoing contracts, was featured on Fox News and other Boston programming several times, was publicly recognized for business accomplishments, and was named a 40 Under Forty winner at only age 23.Having started her first business at 19, Laura began to search for her next big project in 2012, finally finding it right on the cusp of retirement. While Laura's career had been speckled with accomplishments and accolades, when she retired, she was simply burnt out and unhappy. After years of classes, workshops, books, and more, Laura was confused and wondering why the personal development world had let her down and sought to solve the problem. She went on a radical journey of self-discovery, research, and testing, determined to find energy and lasting, fulfilling happiness in all areas of life.Laura found the answers to the question that plagued her (and so many of us) – six of them, in fact. She is devoted to sharing the universally applicable and deeply liberating truths she discovered, so that others may find their own path out of misery and into lasting, fulfilling happiness and limitless possibility.Laura DiBenedetto LinksInstagram https://www.instagram.com/lauraldibenedetto/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lauraldibenedetto/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lldibenedetto/ Website 1: https://lauradibenedetto.com/ Website 2: https://www.thesixhabits.com/

Join Jason Butler, author of “The Village Mindset,” on Dave Hollenbach's show "From Embers to Excellence" to learn how to become a better leader. Jason has 20 years of executive leadership experience and is a keynote speaker and leadership coach. He holds a Master's in Intercultural Studies, a Doctorate in Leadership from Duke University, and is the author of “The Village Mindset.” Learn how to strengthen your organization's culture and increase belonging by embracing servant leadership. Tune in to hear from Jason Butler now!https://jasonbutler.me/

In this episode of "From Embers to Excellence," Dave Hollenbach interviews Seth Earley, a renowned speaker, author, and influencer with over 20 years of experience in Knowledge Strategy, Data and Information Architecture, Search-based Applications, and Information Findability solutions.Seth is the author of "The AI-Powered Enterprise," a book that was released in April 2020, and went on to receive the Axiom Business Book Silver Medal in the Artificial Intelligence / Robotics / Algorithms category in 2021.In this insightful interview, Seth shares his expertise in achieving higher levels of operating performance by making information more findable, usable, and valuable through integrated enterprise architectures supporting analytics, e-commerce, and customer experience applications.Seth's writing has appeared in prestigious publications such as IT Professional Magazine from the IEEE, Harvard Business Review, CMS Wire, CEO World, TechTarget, eCommerce Times, and Analytics Magazine, and he co-authored “Practical Knowledge Management” from IBM Press.Tune in to this episode to learn from a true expert in the field of leadership excellence and gain valuable insights into how to make your enterprise more efficient and effective through the power of AI.https://www.earley.com/

On this episode, Jim Knight, renowned keynote speaker, author, and training and development expert, is here to discuss his incredible journey of taking organizations from embers to excellence. Jim shares his experience at Hard Rock International, where he led Global Training for two decades, and the methods he used to create and manage staff and management training materials and programs, facilitate Hard Rock's corporate university, oversee management training locations, and more. Tune in to learn how Jim teaches organizations of all sizes how to become “rock star” teams and leaders, and how to achieve leadership excellence.https://www.knightspeaker.com/

Introducing "From Embers to Excellence" hosted by Dave Hollenbach and featuring Claudia Miller, a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech. With her talents and expertise, Claudia has helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level, and partnered with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations, providing strategic insights and support in developing a leadership and talent pipeline with a focus on Women and Women of Color. Her efforts have been recognized by Top Fortune 500 Clients, World Business Chicago and other organizations. Claudia is also the Creator & Host of her own podcast, "Roadmap To The Executive Suite", featuring leadership excellence examples and stories of success. Due to her client's success, she's been featured multiple times in Forbes, MSNBC, Thrive Global, and Business Insider put her in their top global list of Top Innovative Career Coaches. Tune in to "From Embers to Excellence" to find out more about Claudia's inspiring story.https://www.claudiatmiller.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiatmiller/

Welcome to the "From Embers to Excellence" show with your host, Dave Hollenbach! In this episode, we're joined by Velma Knowles, a leadership expert and membership strategist who works with purpose-driven organizations to drive sustainable growth through membership consulting, leadership coaching and relationship marketing. Velma shares her expertise on how to achieve leadership excellence and how to create sustainable growth using her 4-driver approach: Clarity in Numbers, Alignment in Resources, Relevance in Value, and Accountability in Planning. Plus, Velma provides examples of leadership excellence from her own experience so that you can learn how to implement these strategies in your own organization. Tune in now to get the insights and strategies you need to take your leadership and business to the next level!https://velmaknowles.com/

Join us for an exciting episode with Roy Osing, former president and CMO, as he shares his 40+ years of unmatched executive leadership experience with show host Dave Hollenbach. As the former president of a major data and internet company, Roy's audacious 'unheard-of ways' took the company from its early stage to a $1 Billion in annual sales. Hear about his journey from embers to excellence and learn from his leadership excellence examples.Roy is not just a successful business leader, he is also a blogger, content marketer and mentor to young professionals. He is the author of the popular no-nonsense book series 'Be Different or be dead', with 'The Audacious Unheard-of Ways I took a Startup to A BILLION IN SALES' as his seventh.Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and advice from one of the industry's leading experts on leadership excellence. Tune in now!https://www.bedifferentorbedead.com/

Join Dave Hollenbach as he sits down with Seth R. Silver, Ed.D., and Timothy M. Franz, Ph.D., authors of "Meaningful Partnership at Work: How the Workplace Covenant Ensures Mutual Accountability and Success between Leaders and Teams". In this episode, Dave explores the concept of transforming working relationships into great partnerships, with a focus on the importance of mutual accountability, support, and well-being for team members. Additionally, Silver and Franz share how to instill shared purpose, build empathy, respect, trust, alignment, partnership, and create authentic engagement among virtual, co-located, and on-site teams. Discover how to turn leadership excellence examples into actionable steps for your organization. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on the path to leadership excellence.Learn more at https://teambuildingprocess.com/ or https://silverconsultinginc.com/

Nicholas Janni, Founder/Director Core Presence, is an expert in transformational leadership, presence, peak performance and innovation. He is also the author of “Leader as Healer.” His book serves the reader as a guide to reaching the highest levels of presence and performance. It is a call to break from the chronically imbalanced ways of thinking and functioning that have become the norm in so many corporate cultures - where doing eclipses being, and hyper-rational, analytical thinking relegates feeling, sensing, intuiting and the transpersonal to the outer fringes of life.His work is focused around what he calls ‘Core Presence' - a deep grounding in our bodies, a conscious and inclusive relationship to our emotions, a rebalancing of left and right brain, and meditative practice. From this, the biggest expansions of consciousness take place, both in an individual and a group, which then allow us to align with the highest evolutionary intelligence.As a consultant, Janni mentors CEOs and senior leadership teams worldwide on reaching advanced levels of consciousness and effectiveness. He also teaches at the University of Oxford's Saïd Business School and the IMD Business School in Switzerland.https://www.nicholasjanni.com/

Welcome to the 'From Embers to Excellence' podcast, hosted by Dave Hollenbach. In this episode, we have a special guest, Bryan Gillette, who has over 25 years of experience in Leadership and Organizational Development. With executive and senior-level responsibilities in small and large companies, Bryan has a wealth of knowledge to share. He was a Vice President of Human Resources for a mid-size, global-technology company and has extensive experience in Leadership Development, Organizational Design, Communications, and Mergers & Acquisitions.Bryan's approach is pragmatic and he brings firsthand experience having managed teams of 2 to 270 people and multi-million-dollar projects. He's not afraid to roll up his sleeves and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Bryan is also a dedicated endurance athlete, having completed many long-distance cycling or running events including cycling across the United States, cycling 300 miles in 24 hours, and running 200 miles around Lake Tahoe in 76 hours.In this episode, Bryan will share his leadership excellence examples and insights on how to reach your peak performance, drawing from his own experiences and those of over 100 CEOs, CxOs, founders, and endurance athletes. He will also discuss his upcoming book, 'EPIC Performance: Lessons from 100 Executives and Endurance Athletes on Reaching Your Peak', which will be published Summer 2022. Tune in to hear Bryan's valuable insights and tips on how to take your leadership skills to the next level.

In this episode, join host Dave Hollenbach as he sits down with data literacy expert and author, Kevin Hanegan, to discuss how organizations can use data and analytics to transform and improve performance. From understanding the brain's decision-making process to overcoming implicit bias and groupthink, Kevin delves into the intersection of business, technology, learning, and psychology. He also shares his insights on the importance of data literacy and explains how to turn data into wisdom through a clear process and methodology. Additionally, Kevin covers the topic of resilience and the benefits of conflict in the workplace, and the difference between active and passive listening. With real-world leadership excellence examples, Kevin explores how we can collaborate with data to change ourselves, our organizations, and even the world. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about how to take your organization from embers to excellence. Be sure to check out Kevin's website at https://www.kevinhanegan.com/ and The Data Literacy Project at https://thedataliteracyproject.org/ for more information.

Joshua Womack is the author of 'I'm not a copywriter, but ...: Lessons Learned from a Late Bloomer.' He is a Senior Copywriter who lives in Downtown Cleveland with his wife Lauren, and his dog, Dori.Stand-up comedy. Speechwriting. Pro wrestling? Somehow, these oddball life choices led Josh Womack to copywriting. In his debut book, he talks about these experiences and more. If you're a junior or mid-level copywriter out there still trying to find your way, congrats! So is the author of this book. Have fun and keep slingin'.https://www.joshwomack.net/

Tim is the host of the Ordinary People's Extraordinary Stories podcast, #1 best-selling author on Amazon, and 40+ year British Army veteran.Tim played a lot of rugby as a scrum half. He likes to ski telemark and has competed several times at the British Telemark Championships. He was a Hang-Gliding Instructor, played American Football for Milton Keynes Pioneers, and is a reasonably experienced offshore sailor. I believe he is Great Britain's version of the Most Interesting Man in the World. I really enjoyed this conversation with Tim and I think you will too.To learn more about Tim visit his website here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118723 https://www.facebook.com/tim.heale.1 https://www.instagram.com/timheale9/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-heale-9-797488238/

Kevin hosts the Unlock Your Freedom podcast which is ranked in the top 5% of all podcasts globally. He is a Gallup-certified Strengths Coach who has helped thousands of professionals look inside themselves to find clarity, discover what they love, and live a life of freedom. Through weekly episodes, Kevin provides step-by-step training, coaching and accountability to leaders who want to take their life & business to the next level! I have been a guest on his show, which led to a post interview conversation, that then led to me signing up to be a part of his mastermind group. He doesn't just talk the talk. Kevin walks the walk so many of us want to. I have been fortunate to meet people from all over the world that are doing some amazing things. Kevin is one of those people and he has impacted me in some incredible ways. I am so grateful to have him on the show to share with all of us. https://www.kevinkepple.us/CERTIFICATIONSAdvanced degree in strategic managementGallup certified strengths coachCertified Leadership Coach with thousands of hours of 1:1 client work.Trusted coach of managers, directors, VPs, C-level executives, and business owners.

Morgana Rae is the international #1 best-selling author of “Financial Alchemy®: Twelve Months of Magic and Manifestation.” She is regarded to be the world's #1 authority on transforming relationship with money. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, all the major television networks, Coast to Coast Radio, and she was a recurring Money Maven on Fox TV. Morgana's fans call her a “the Money Honey Lady” because of the many documented examples of clients making unexpected income of 4, 5, 6, and even 7 figures within hours of changing their relationship with money. A pioneer in personal development for close to 30 years, Morgana writes, speaks, and coaches from a desire to empower idealistic entrepreneurs, artists, healers, and humanitarians to have a big impact in the world… and to heal the rift between heart, spirit, and money.https://www.morganarae.com/book-prelaunch-2023/ https://www.morganarae.com/ How's your relationship with money? Test yourself:http://DoesMoneyLoveYou.com Join Morgana's community of 10.7 thousand followers on Facebook:www.facebook.com/MorganaPage

Neil is the VP at Pederson's Natural Farms, a farm with humane, organic, and natural practices. As for the Cowboy Perspective Podcast… He says that most of the things he is confident in today stem from the things he learned and continues to learn from the cowboys and cowgirls in his life. The Cowboy Perspective is his way of telling that story in hopes of being a resource to others. Neil and I discuss how you can deploy grit, determination, humility, and faith daily. We discuss some of the leadership lessons that he has learned in his life and career. Neil goes on to tell me about some of the lessons that he has learned from his wife and daughters, as well as the lessons he hopes he has imparted on them in return. This is a great conversation that is packed with wisdom from a cowboy's perspective.https://pedersonsfarms.com/ https://thecowboyperspective.com/ #cowboystoic

Oak is the author of the 2021 release, Your Leadership Legacy: Becoming the Leader You Were Meant to Be. Based on 40+ years of leadership in the U.S. Army and subsequent civilian positions, Oak highlights principles that will benefit today's leaders and inspire the leaders of tomorrow. Oak is also a well-known speaker who gives presentations on a variety of topics including leadership, success, military history, college preparation and others.During his 23-year career in the Army, Oak McCulloch held numerous leadership positions in the Infantry and Armor branches. He assisted in disaster relief operations for Hurricane HUGO in Charleston, SC and Hurricane ANDREW in south Florida. Oak's operational deployments include: Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia and Iraq as a General's Aide-de-Camp; Support operations in Bosnia as a Congressional Liaison Officer; and A peacekeeping deployment to Kosovo as an Operations Officer. https://www.linkedin.com/in/oakland-mcculloch-34293256 https://www.ltcoakmcculloch.com/

Ashlee is a veteran with 14 years of active-duty service in the United States Coast Guard. Her primary job was an avionics electrical technician and flight mechanic instructor. She flew hundreds of missions during her time with the Coast Guard, rescuing over 100 people throughout her career. She trained over 60 basic aircrewman and flight mechanics who served bravely and effectively under her tutelage and beyond. In 2019, Ashlee retired due to a medical diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis. Leppert received 16 medals and awards throughout her career, to include the prestigious Air Medal, Achievement Medal (2), and Letter of Accommodation (7).Ashlee and I discuss her book and her latest project that she intends to publish in the very near future. We have a conversation related to PTSD related to military sexual trauma (MST) and her experiences operating during Hurricane Harvey. To learn more about Ashlee or to connect with her through social media, visit her website here: https://ashleeleppert.com/

Doug is the host of the Terminal Value Podcast and the Founder & Principal for Terminal Value Consulting. His career began with 20 years of progressive leadership experience in corporate Finance and Technology. He attained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) alongside his wife while both were working full-time. He served in the Marine Corps Reserve while in college and at the beginning of his career. During this time, he engaged in a continual string of ‘side hustle' entrepreneurial ventures. All of these experiences gave him the tools to succeed and to help others succeed as well.For additional information, visit: https://terminalvalue.biz/

Angie Morgan is a dynamic, creative thought leader who knows how to unlock the capability and talent of leaders at all levels.After serving as a Marine Corps officer, Angie led in pharmaceutical sales for Merck and Pfizer. She's been a special advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on diversity initiatives, and engages routinely with boards and organizations to drive performance. Angie is an avid athlete — her competitive nature and motivation to win shows up in every client engagement as she inspires others to be their best.To learn more about Angie or to connect with her, visit: https://leadstar.us/

Adele is an award-winning author, a thought leader, and an international speaker and trainer. She has been awarded the 2020 Woman of Inspiration Award, and in 2021, she was recognized as the Top Behavioral Expert of the Year. Her book Shift: 4 Steps to Personal Empowerment has won three awards and is sweeping the globe, transforming how people are setting and achieving their goals. Her journey of discovery and learning helped her answer why the personal and professional methodologies she was following did not work for her. The result is the creation of her proprietary 4 Step Repatterning Technique, which she delivers through a member portal called the Pattern Maker Hub. Today she supports thousands globally to achieve extraordinary levels of happiness, peace of mind, prosperity, goal-achievement, and life-fulfillment.https://www.adelespraggon.com/

Ise (ee-say) is an Emmy Award winner, Inspirational Speaker and Men's Self-Mastery Coach who's the founder of The Divine Man Self-Mastery Coaching Program that trains individuals and teams alike to perform as their highest self, fulfilling his mission of "Once you have YOU, you have everything!"Additionally, Ise has appeared on hundreds of tv shows, film, commercials, and radio such as Lucifer, Bad Boys 2, Criminal Minds, General Hospital and many others while recently starring in the upcoming film “Alone Today” opposite Eric Roberts, Danny Trejo, Shannon Elizabeth and Frank Whaley to be released in 2023.This is an amazing conversation with and amazing man who has helped so many men and women with his coaching program. We dive deep, so be ready when you listen.To learn more about Ise visit his website here: https://kikoellsworth.com/

Stacy Sherman is a Corporate Executive at Liveops, and an award-winning keynote speaker, author, and podcaster focused on Doing Customer Experiences Right as a brand differentiator. She's created a Heart & Science™ framework that accelerates loyalty, referrals, and revenue fueled by valued and empowered employees and customer service agents.Stacy has held multiple leadership roles at major companies such as Verizon, Wilton Brands, AT&T, and Schindler Elevator. What differentiates Stacy from others is that she brings real-life examples and customer service experience best practices from being in the trenches! Others speak and write about CX from a purely academic view and short-term consulting projects, while Stacy is really walking the talk every day! https://doingcxright.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacysherman/

Gregory Offner is one of the most in-demand experts on the topic of professional performance, and navigating disruption. His clients include Fortune 100 companies, and he is often asked to keynote at conferences where industry leaders and executives turn to him for new perspectives on how to elevate performance, eliminate disengagement, and make work suck less.To learn more visit Greg's website: http://www.gregoryoffner.com/

Frank is the Founder/President of The Unlocked Man, a leadership development community which guides and equips leaders to remove self-limiting beliefs and connect to their Personal Purpose in order to fulfill their potential and their organization's mission.He is also the President of F3Nation, an international leadership organization for men with about 55,000 members across 46 states and 4 continents, that uses vigorous outdoor workouts to teach leadership principles.Additionally, Frank founded LEC Media in 2007. LEC Media is a corporate communications and video production firm in Charlotte, NC which serves clients like, Bank of America, Electrolux, Verbatim, Honeywell, and others. To learn more about Frank and his many endeavors, check out these links:https://f3nation.com/ https://f3nation.com/podcast/ https://theunlockedleader.com/ https://www.facebook.com/43Feet/

Dr. Slover is a Business Consultant, Certified Transformation Life Coach, Certified Resilience Practitioner, Host of The Quest4Life Podcast, and Founder of Quest Consulting Service, LLC. Ed's development of the Q.U.E.S.T. ModelTM helps individuals and businesses transform the way they make decisions and solve problems in order to become more resilient. This is a great conversation on leadership, growth, and the psychology of leadership. Below is the QUEST model acronym that Dr. Slover walks us though along with how we can all implement this into our lives. • Quicker: Swift, thoughtful, and intentional action • Understandable: Thorough and easily understood communication • Executable: Immediately implement solutions • Strategies: Specific knowledge as to how to achieve every goal • Tactics: Clear knowledge of what to do and when to do it For more information or to connect with Dr. Slover visit his website: https://thequest4life.com/ (https://thequest4life.com/)

Audley Stephenson is the Commissioner of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) and has been an energetic ambassador since the league's inception in 2011. NBL Canada has the distinction of being Canada's longest running professional basketball league. He held a variety of roles within the league before unanimously being appointed to the position by the board of directors in June 2022. Audley oversees all league/basketball day-to-day and game day operations as well as business development support. Audley is also an experienced podcaster and currently produces and hosts "The Audacious Living Podcast" (his sixth one) where he sits down with a cross section of top-quality performers in business, media, sports, entertainment and lifestyle to uncover key elements to help listeners live their best audacious life ever. He's also worked in the public service since 1996 with both the federal and provincial government in a variety of project management roles including but not limited to stakeholder management, negotiations, monitoring, supervision and leadership. For learn more about Audley or to connect with him on social media, please visit his website here: https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/ (https://www.bestaudaciouslife.com/)

Doug Thorpe is a performance-driven Senior Executive, Entrepreneur, Board Member, Thought Leader, Army veteran, and Coach with more than 40 years of success in the financial services, executive coaching, oil & gas industries, and small business. Leveraging extensive experience in guiding business transformation for growth-oriented organizations, he is a trusted guide for mid-cap companies to large global enterprises requiring expert assistance with leadership development, team performance, employee engagement, culture shifts, and change management. Additionally, Doug has written several books and his podcast is extremely popular. To learn more about Doug or to connect with him, please visit his website: https://dougthorpe.com/ (https://dougthorpe.com/)

Eric M. Twiggs is a founding partner and president of The What Now Movement. His mission is to build high performing entrepreneurs, authors, and career professionals, who are prepared for life's unexpected curve balls. He is author of “The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Principles to Overcome Procrastination.” The Discipline of Now has been recognized as a Global Top Ten Finalist for the 2020 Author Elite Awards in the category of Best Self Help Book. Eric is also the host of a weekly inspirational podcast titled "The 30 Minute Hour." As a Certified Life & Business Coach, Eric has conducted over 28,000 coaching sessions, helping executive leaders and entrepreneurs who have moved from feeling frustrated, to finding fulfillment. He has also led organizations of 500 or more people in corporate America, and shared his message with corporations, associations, and congregations across the country. To learn more about Eric or to connect with him, visit his website here: http://www.ericmtwiggs.com/ (http://www.ericmtwiggs.com/)

As a former graduate professor with a deep understanding of people, Dr. Sherene McHenry saves companies and organizations the time, money and work it takes to gain such knowledge by sharing simple, achievable steps to obtain the results they desire and deserve. Businesses boost their engagement, productivity and profitability. Individuals enjoy healthier relationships, enhanced well-being and mental health, and greater success in and out of the workplace. Known as The People IQ Expert, Sherene has empowered thousands of audiences throughout North America as well as in South America and Asia. Sherene holds a PhD in Counselor Education, and is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She is the author of Navigate: Understanding the Five Types of People, Pick: Choose to Create a Life You Love; 7 Ways to Get Your Team Fully Empowered and Engaged Guidebook; The Busy Student's Guide to College and Career Success, and a syndicated column addressing leadership and workplace issues. Sherene is a member of the National Speakers Association and past president of the Michigan National Speakers Association. To learn more about Sherene visit her website here: https://www.sherenemchenry.com/ (https://www.sherenemchenry.com/)

Fred Rutman, aka “Repeatedly Dead Fred” was a marketer/consultant and then went into academia as a college professor. He taught MBA, Marketing and Finance for a number of years. After acquiring his MBA, his weight really ballooned, up to 340 pounds. He did all the CICO methods, tried a bariatric doctor (no surgery) and exercised his butt off. He eventually got down to about 280, where he plateaued. Then, the summer of 2009 came crashing down on him and forced him into permanent medical leave. His heart was stopping and was clinically dead dozens of times. Each time his heart stopped, he collapsed and hit his head, sustaining multiple concussions. In 2018, he learned about intermittent fasting and life hasn't been the same for Fred since. He attributes the large majority of his recovery to the healing powers of IF. He reversed T2 diabetes and some of its related issues, and is no longer asthmatic. His sleep apnea even went away. There is still some perpetual anxiety, PTSD and Post-Concussion Syndrome but it gets better every day. Visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrutman/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrutman/) to learn more or to connect with Fred.