Timeout With the Strength Coach with Greg Smith

Resilience is brilliance. Greg Smith checks in from the road after speeches to corporate and education audiences in Austin, Texas and Chicago Illinois   … Read more about this episode...

Greg has moved from Mississippi to Arizona.  He’s struggling to find a place to live, find someone to prepare his meals and take care of his personal needs like bathing and dressing.  Uprooting and beginning a new life at age 51 with congestive heart failure and muscular dystrophy?  Sounds like “The Strength Coach” … Read more about this episode...

Greg is moving from Mississippi back to Phoenix, Arizona where his broadcasting career started.  Why would a man with a severe disability abandon family supports and take on the responsibility of complete independence?  A 51 year old man with muscular dystrophy and a heart condition?  Tune in and find out! … Read more about this episode...

Greg reveals how his “athletic mentality” has led him to success.  He also shares his guest appearance on “The Doug Stewart Show.” … Read more about this episode...

Satisfied? Never! – Greg gives his analysis of the success of his ADA Fan Cam initiative and shares a back to school message … Read more about this episode...

Want to become unstoppable?  Here’s the formula:  – Do something difficult + feel good about it = desire to do more difficult.  It is an ongoing cycle.  Greg celebrates the success of his ADA Fan Cam effort which resulted in fans with disabilities being recognized nationwide on Major League Baseball telecasts.  Next up:  The NFL! … Read more about this episode...

Greg didn’t get an invitation from the White House for the celebration of ADA.  He’s cool with that. Find out why. iDiversicons. The World’s First Diverse Emoji Keyboard … Read more about this episode...

Greg discusses the importance of friendships with people who share commonalities, and introduces us to Emily Wolinsky, his close friend and founder of NMD United, a non-profit organization serving adults with neuromuscular disabilities.  They also talk about his film, “On A Roll” which is currently available free at www.onarollmovie.com www.Facebook.com/ADAFancam www.NMDUnited.org … Read more about this episode...

“On A Roll: Family, Disability and the American Dream” can be viewed at no charge throughout the month of July.  It’s all a part of the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.   Listen to his March interview with Filmmaker Joanne Caputo. http://www.onarollmovie.com http://www.ada25.com … Read more about this episode...

Iraq war triple amputee veteran Bryan Anderson, plus an update on ADA Fan Cam, the On A Roll documentary film and the disability emoji www.Facebook.com/ADAFanCam www.onarollmovie.com … Read more about this episode...

Greg gives an update on his ADA Fan Cam Initiative to get fans with disabilities on all Major League Baseball television broadcasts on the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Plus interviews with Abilities Expo Director David Korse and Dallas Crum from AMS Vans. www.abilities.com www.amsvans.com   … Read more about this episode...

ADA Fan Cam!  Major League Baseball broadcast crews are working with Greg on an initiative to cut to disabled fans during broadcasts on 25th Anniversary of ADA, July 26, 2015.  And a new book by Mark Johnson entitled “I Love Today – A Story of Transformation.”       … Read more about this episode...

Emoji Update!  Artists and ideas needed.  Greg talks about the importance of diverse emoji, shares insights into his schedule and ups the ante to a challenge from a disabled racer to Red Bull! http://www.TheStrengthCoach.com http://bitly.com/DisEmoji … Read more about this episode...

New Disability and Diversity Emoji are Here!  Greg interviews the founder of iDiversicons.com, Katrina Parrot. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/idiversicons-first-diverse/id720172165?mt=8   … Read more about this episode...

New joystick technology enables Greg to continue driving despite a weakening body.  Ride along as he goes through driving evaluation with Jim Kennedy from Atlanta’s Shepherd Center.   … Read more about this episode...

Battling Negative Body Image  http://www.thestrengthcoach.com/overcoming-negative-body-image-loving-the-living-skeleton/ … Read more about this episode...

Greg shares a recent experience, introduces us to a disability diversity pioneer and mourns the loss of a Facebook friend.Deb Dagit – debdagitdiversity.com Kelsi Craven – http://www.mswheelchairutah.org/mwu-first-attendant.html Greg Smith Sr. – www.thestrengthcoach.com   … Read more about this episode...

Greg discusses the significance of Boston Marathon competitor Maickel Melamed, the disabled man who finished the race in 20 hours. … Read more about this episode...

Greg reveals the methods he takes to become sensitive to the opportunities that present themselves. … Read more about this episode...

Greg interviews friend and disability advocate Andy Imparato, Executive Director of the Association of University Centers on Disability about his life with bi-polar disorder.  The Strength Coach also shares his story of overcoming negative body image and urges you to drop the baggage to be free. … Read more about this episode...

Greg declares his triumph over a lifelong battle with negative body image and posts pictures of his body on his web site.  www.TheStrengthCoach.com/blog … Read more about this episode...

Greg shares a spiritual awakening with his pastor, LaSonya Debose. … Read more about this episode...

“Go. Full-Strength!”  Greg interviews his teammate, Dr. JR Harding, a two-time quadriplegic who is living the American dream! On a Roll – the Movie   … Read more about this episode...

What’s the one thing standing between you and your dreams? www.onarollmovie.com www.thestrengthcoach.com/podcast … Read more about this episode...

“On A Roll: Family, Disability and the American Dream” can be viewed at no charge throughout the month of July.  It’s all a part of the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.   Listen to his March interview with Filmmaker Joanne Caputo. http://www.onarollmovie.com http://www.ada25.com … Read more about this episode...

This week, the Strength Coach stresses the choice we make every day about how to handle news.  There is no bad news.  Only challenging news. He also promotes his upcoming documentary film screening in July and introduces us to Michael Dormitz, Executive Director of Date Safe Project. … Read more about this episode...

This week, The Strength Coach shares intimate details of a recent challange he overcame and gives us suggestions about how to bounce back from disappointments. … Read more about this episode...

“Never giving up” is this week’s theme, exemplified by Greg’s son Donovan, who walked away from football a year ago and has returned to sign a letter of intent to play at Arizona Christian University in the fall… and by Zach and his father Kevin Smith.  Zack is a young man with muscular dystrophy who has found a game-changing solution … Read more about this episode...

This week, Greg takes us along to two of his speeches.  He shares his thoughts on embracing change and the art of life.  He also explains why he is “here so he won’t get fined!” … Read more about this episode...

In this abbreviated show, Greg shares wisdom and insights about hard work, the importance of therapists and the importance of keeping things to look forward to on your calendar. … Read more about this episode...

This week, Greg pays tribute to the late Stuart Scott, introduces you to the leading mentor in his life and gives you a sure-fire strategy for making your New Year’s resolution stick! … Read more about this episode...

This week, the Strength Coach shares the most difficult thing he has ever overcome, and invites you to reach out to him through social media to share the same in your life. … Read more about this episode...

This week, Greg introduces a new teammate he had never met or knew about before seeing a Facebook post last Tuesday.  Ricky “Rico” Brown is a quadriplegic who was injured on the football field at the age of 14 in 1984.  Recently, he started a non profit organization teaching kids how to “Play Hard and Play Smart.”  Rico is also … Read more about this episode...

Greg Smith preaches words of wisdom about starting the new year off right.  He interviews one of his teammates, attorney and radio host Sugar Stallings, shares some speaking platform highlights, shares more motivational movie moments, and finishes with powerful words about believing in yourself. … Read more about this episode...

This week, “The Strength Coach” wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving and talks about the importance of gratitude and character.  You’ll get to hear one of his greatest keynotes ever, and more motivational Hollywood moments! www.thestrengthcoach.com … Read more about this episode...

This week, “The Strength Coach” exposes 4 major lies told by the negative voice within.  He’s also joined by “Transformation Tom,” Tom Dowd about job hunting and networking.  And he reveals his six most motivational Hollywood speeches of all time! … Read more about this episode...

This week “The Strength Coach” welcomes motivational speaker Marilyn Sherman to the team. Her passion and expertise is to help you get out of your comfort zone and get a front-row seat in life. What that means is it’s time to get out of that rut and stop settling for mediocrity.  He’ll also bring in Daniel Jacobs, co-founder of Avanoo.com… Read more about this episode...

In the kick-off broadcast, you’ll meet The Strength Coach, Greg Smith, and get a feel for his energy and his mission to empower you to build your inner strength.  You’ll also meet a few of his teammates… people who share his passion about living an inspired life.  You’ll meet comedian Murv Seymour, Greg’s best friend and accountability partner, … Read more about this episode...