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While most people are just coasting through life, you can decide to maximize your potential and add value to others. Use this podcast as a word of encouragement from Jeremy (and various special guests) to help you do just that - to help you grow and get better. Topics covered here are: personal de…

Jeremy A. Taylor


    • Nov 29, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 51 EPISODES


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    Ep. 50 - 5 Ways to Have Greater Peace of Mind

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 22:50


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

    Ep. 49 - A Little Advice from an Old Friend

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 26:06


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

    Ep. 48 - Seniors, Finish Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 30:09


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

    Ep. 47 - The Value of Storytelling, with Julie Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 52:08


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

    Ep. 46 - Circumstances Don't Make the Man, with Jeffrey Jordan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 60:00


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

    Why You Need a Mentor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 32:04


    In this episode, I share five reasons why we all need a mentor in our lives - someone who is where we want to be in a particular area and can help us get there. Additionally, I offer a few intentional questions that can help you gather meaningful information from those who you want to learn from. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 44 - Filtering Your Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 26:52


    In this episode, I share a simple acronym to consider when you speak to the people around you where you live, work, play and worship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 43 - The Small Things Matter, with Rachael Adams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2022 56:07


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

    Ep. 42 - Stop, Start, Keep

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 26:38


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

    Ep. 41 - Bad Self-Help Advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 32:02


    In this episode, I discuss some of the positives and negatives of the self-help industry as well as a few pieces of advice that I feel can be damaging for people.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 40 (Part 2) - Mental Health and Faith, with Pastor Michael Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 52:42


    In this two-part episode, special guest Pastor Michael Edwards speaks candidly about not only the stigma of mental health in the Christian community but also his own personal struggle in that regard and how his growth and development have enabled him to better care for himself and others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 40 (Part 1) - Mental Health and Faith, with Pastor Michael Edwards

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2022 48:08


    In this two-part episode, special guest Pastor Michael Edwards speaks candidly about not only the stigma of mental health in the Christian community but also his own personal struggle in that regard and how his growth and development have enabled him to better care for himself and others. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 39 - Your Work ≠ Your Worth, with Cody Gibson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2022 35:55


    In this episode, special guest Cody Gibson talks about wrestling with work becoming your identity and why it's important to assess your priorities in order to be more fulfilled in your work and to operate at a sustainable pace. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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    Ep. 38 - Dealing with People

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 23:28


    In this episode, I discuss a great question raised by a high student during a recent speaking engagement, and how this one focus can do wonders for your growth and the impact you make in the world. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 37 - Your Focus Determines Your Future, with Clifton Lambreth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 59:36


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

    Ep. 36 - Functional Fitness, with Jeremy Toohey

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 45:49


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

    Ep. 35 - Career Transition, with Marlie Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 52:47


    In this episode, special guest Marlie Hall discusses her decision to "pivot" during the pandemic to begin a new career that provides more freedom and flexibility. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 34 - Friends > Followers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 30:15


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

    Ep. 33 - Building Belief, with Brandon Hayes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 57:47


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

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    Ep. 32 - Redeeming Fatherhood, with Jeremy Pryor

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 57:34


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

    Ep. 31 - A Challenging Yet Fulfilling Career, with Janos Briscoe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 57:34


    In this episode, special guest Janos Briscoe discusses how and why he chose law enforcement as a career path, along with touching on the challenges of being a young, black, law enforcement officer in today's society.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 30 - Words Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 24:35


    In this episode, I share a few thoughts regarding the power of words and the importance of using our words to positively influence the lives of the people around us. 

    Ep. 29 - The Focus You Bring to Your Work, with Austin Upchurch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 47:24


    In this episode, special guest Austin Upchurch discusses how he prioritizes his life and work, which allows him to go "all-in" on whatever he commits himself to to. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 28 - Remembering 9/11, with Jesse Johnson-Brower

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 23:12


    In this episode, special guest Jesse Johnson-Brower shares his motivation for embarking on a 9/11 Memorial Walk this summer in support of LifeGR, as the 20th anniversary of this dreadful day approaches. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 27 - Overcoming Fatherlessness, with Ryan Rucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 46:49


    In this episode, special guest Ryan Rucker shares his story of growing up without and father and how he chose to be the dad he never had. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 26 - Mental Health, with Jaala Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 37:51


    In this episode, my lovely wife Jaala Taylor joins me to talk a little bit about mental health, her One Word for 2021, and what she's reading to begin the New Year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 25 - Culture Creator, with Michael Rodenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 54:37


    In this episode, special guest Michael Rodenberg and I discuss the release of his new book and what has helped him build a winning culture with his team. Learn more about Michael and purchase a copy of "Bridge the Gap: How Leaders Can Revitalize Broken Organizations" at WeCanBridgeTheGap.com.

    Ep. 24 - Humility and Hard Work, with Mark Biggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 44:33


    In this episode, special guest Mark Biggs shares the fundamental principles that shaped him at an early age - principles he has utilized to get to where he is today.

    Ep. 23 - From Reactive to Proactive, with Andy Megargel

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 44:02


    In this episode, we discuss a three-step approach to dealing with problems that can help you create some positive momentum in your life.

    Ep. 22 - Personal Growth and Faith, with Pastor Nate Herren

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 45:10


    In this episode, we discuss the grace-driven effort to grow versus a works based idea of becoming the best version of yourself. 

    Ep. 21 - Passion and Purpose, with Lamarr Womble

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2020 37:56


    In this episode, special guest Lamarr Womble and I discuss what it looks like to have passion for the work you do and how to be more fulfilled in your work.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 20 - Networking: Cultivating Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 26:03


    In this episode, I share a few practical tips for cultivating win-win relationships.

    Ep. 19 - Taking a Risk, with DC Clement

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 43:34


    In this episode, special guest DC Clement and I reminisce on past conversations, while he also talks about his growth and how it has required taking risks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 18 - Sharing Your Passion with Others, with Daina Falk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 38:48


    In this episode, special guest Daina Falk talks about her passion for food and sports, how she turned that into a business, and how she’s grown in the process. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 17 - Leading Through Adversity with Mayor Alan Keck

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 34:57


    In this episode, special guest Mayor Alan Keck talks about leading and staying positive during the COVID-19 crisis and how his team has continued to grow through 2020.

    Ep. 16 - Keeping a Simple Focus with Austin Newton

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 38:49


    In this episode, special guest Coach Austin Newton shares what keeps him focused forward and going and growing. 

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    Ep. 15 - The Road to Succeess is Always Under Construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 18:15


    In this episode, I share a few thoughts that I believe will encourage you to keep growing, as I reflect on a recent trip to Alaska. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 14 - A Letter to Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 17:48


    In this episode, I share a word of encouragement during this COVID-19 crisis and offer a practical tip to help people process what they’re going through.

    Ep. 13 - Problem or Perspective?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 26:13


    In this episode, I share three practical tips to help you keep the right perspective and carry a positive attitude through whatever problems you may be facing.

    Ep. 12 - Staying Committed with Derrick Furlow

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 40:01


    In this episode, we discuss how staying committed is an integral part of growth and success. My dear friend, Derrick Furlow, shares part of his story - how commitment was modeled to him at an early age - as well as his personal “how to transition” formula.

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    Ep. 11 - What If...

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 14:54


    In this episode, I share a call to action to get off the sidelines of life, get in the game, and start living. It’s easy to consider what may go wrong, but what if you chose to focus on what could go right. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 10 - Self-Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2019 26:36


    In this episode, I share six specific things my parents did for me that helped me develop self-awareness. When you’re self-aware you can confidently and freely add value to others.

    Ep. 9 - Tough Times Come and Go with Tasha Eizinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 33:51


    In this episode, we discuss how difficulty will show up, but that it does not have to define you. My dear friend, Tasha Eizinger, shares part of the pain she’s experienced and how personal development has helped her grow through it.

    Ep. 8 - It’s Okay to Look Back, Just Don’t Stare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 22:09


    In this episode, I share why it’s important to leave the past where it’s at - in the past. Each new day is a gift. Don’t allow yourself to ruin that precious gift by dwelling on what’s behind you.

    Ep. 7 - Living by Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2019 22:31


    In this episode I share the core values my wife and I established for our family. We believe knowing what’s important to you (or any organization you are part of) provides clarity and direction. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 6 - Simplifying the Focus with Harding Ison-Bowman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2019 28:43


    In this episode we discuss how narrowing the focus drives much of the growth in the life of my dear friend, Harding Ison-Bowman. He shares his “One Word” for 2019 with us.

    Ep. 5 - Why Personal Development? with Andy Megargel

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2019 28:44


    In this episode we discuss how personal development has made such a profound impact on the life of my friend and business partner, Andy Megargel. His passion for growth fuels his desire to better people. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 4 - What’s Your Moo?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 19:58


    In this episode I discuss how the simple pleasures of life help us stay grounded and optimistic. And in turn, finding value in the small things impacts how we engage with others where we live, work, play, and worship.

    Ep. 3 - Talent vs Effort

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 27:38


    In this episode we talk about how valuing effort over talent is better for long-term growth. Talent may be present in a given area of your life, but effort can be cultivated in every area of your life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 2 - Boundaries for Screen Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2019 16:38


    In this episode I share a little bit about one of the best decisions my wife and I have made - that’s the decision to established boundaries around screen time in our home. In my opinion, the overuse of technology and social media in our society is something that is hindering the growth of far too many people. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Ep. 1 - Everybody Can Encourage Somebody

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2017 6:14


    Everybody Can Encourage Somebody Weekend Challenge - One act of intentionality can change the trajectory of a person's life. Be intentional about encouraging at least three people this weekend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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