Vertical View

Seth Williams (oldest son) joins the Vertical View to help his dad (Chris Williams) chat about family traditions wrapped around the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Mrs. Joy Bryant joins the Vertical View to discuss her new book: God Talks Back. Joy shares her Christian journey with us - the Vertical View family in this episode. Joy was born and raised in SC and has been married to her husband (Robin) for over 30 years! Chris and Joy have been friends for the last 20 years - meeting as co-workers at SWU located in Central, SC. You can learn more about Joy, her life experiences and her book @ her website: www.joy-laughter.com.

This special edition of the Vertical View is hosted by Dan Scott and the Dan Scott Show. Dan interviews me on his podcast and allows me the opportunity to give an update about my struggles with depression and anxiety. Dan hosts his show each day and can be found @thedanscottshow or on-line at www.thedanscottshow.com.

In this episode of the Vertical View, I discuss the opportunities which have come my way - For the past number of years, it seems my work schedule dedicated my life - well now, after nearly 30 years of working in athletics - I've made a career change and that change has afforded me the opportunity to get involved in things I really didn't have time for in the past. Some times a pause, a change, our circumstances can turn into opportunities!

In this episode, Chris is joined by sons - Seth and Silas Williams. Seth and Silas give their expert predictions on the winners for the 93rd Academy Awards. To learn more about Seth - follow him on FB or YouTube @fiddleheadmediahouse and you can catch glimpses of Silas on our FB page: ChrisLisaWilliams Follow Chris @ve_executive on Twitter or Instagram.

In this episode, Matt and I discuss the teachers, staff and coaches of Lansing Central School (NY) who made a lasting impression on us. Though these stories are unique to us, we hope that our trip down memory lane will remind you and your friends of those people in your past and how they influenced you and your life. To connect with Matthew - find him on FB at Matthew Smith Warren and on Twitter at Matthew S Warren. To connect with Chris - find him on FB at Chris Lisa Williams and on twitter at VE_Executive. Matt and Chris attended Lansing High School in Lansing NY from 1984-1988.

In this episode, Chris chats with college buddy Kirk Kettinger about his Cleveland Browns. Chris and Kirk dissect why as fans we stay loyal and keep cheering for teams/organizations who seem to be perennial losers. Kirk Lives in Rochester, NY and currently serves Roberts Wesleyan College as their Director of Alumni and External Relations. He is a lifelong Ohio sports fan, cheering for the Cleveland Indians, the Browns, the NBA's Cavs and The Ohio State Buckeyes. You can connect with Kirk via Twitter @kwekettinger or find him at www.roberts.edu/alumni. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Yeah, what a better way to start 2021 - a top 10 list! In this episode, Chris covers his top 10 favorite Saturday morning cartoons from his childhood days. He would also like to hear your top 10 list - connect via twitter @VE_Executive to share yours with him! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Back in the day, Lisa and I coached collegiate basketball. It had become tradition for us to host the team/s for a Christmas party. At those parties we would exchange gifts, share food, create memories and hear the reading of the Grinch - by me! In this episode, we go down memory lane for the reading of Dr. Seuss - How the Grinch Stole Christmas.

In this Episode of Vertical View - I have the opportunity to interview Coach Darius Carter.  Carter is a graduate of Tusculum College earning his bachelors in Sports Management while playing basketball for the Pioneers. Carter is also a graduate of Northern Arizona University where he earned his Masters in Educational Leadership while working as a graduate assistant coach.  Currently, Coach Carter serves as the asst. coach for the men's basketball team at Southern Wesleyan University.  He coaches under the direction of head coach Nick Pasqua. You can follow Coach Carter on Twitter @swucoachcarter and follow his team at www.swuathletics.com.

In this episode of the Vertical View - TP and Chris finish their imaginary round at Augusta National by playing the back 9. They carded a 13 over par (49) on the front 9 before stopping for lunch. This episode picks up following their round after eating their traditional Masters style lunch! We hope you enjoy the hole by hole descriptions (taken from the Masters spectator guide) as well as the play by play shot making of Chris W. (player) guided by his steady little caddie (TP). As we enter the 2020 Masters week - We hope you enjoy the sites and sounds as we believe we would see them while playing the course. Have fun, we certainly did! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of the Vertical View - Chris plays an imaginary round at the 2020 Masters. During his round he and caddy, TP, give you a hole by hole view of the Augusta National Golf Club. The Masters is being played as the last major of the 2020 year and then back for the first major again for the 2021 season. All hole descriptions are taken from the spectator guides given to the patrons upon arriving at The Masters. All play by play of the imaginary round are straight out of Chris's imagination! Hope you enjoy this 'real' episode of the Vertical View. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of the Vertical View, I share more about my struggles with depression and anxiety - training I have received from NAMI and my passion to help 'End the stigma' surrounding Mental Illness. I have recently partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (www.nami.org) to help dispel the myths and End the Silence surrounding Mental Illness. I share briefly, some of the stats, facts and the information I have learned from the NAMI training. In order to know my story and the struggles with depression and anxiety - check out episode 7 where Dan Scott interviews me and helps me to lay out my personal story for the first time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. Duane Aagaard - Associate Professor and Chair of Sports Management at Catawba College joins me to discuss Leadership, ND football and facial hair. Duane has served as: 2003-2012, Director of Athletics, Southeastern University, Lakeland, FL 2014-2017, Adjunct Graduate Professor of Sport Management, Wingate University, Wingate, NC 2012-2017, Sport Management Chair & Assistant Professor, Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, NC 2017- Present, Sport Management Chair & Associate Professor, Catwaba College, Salisbury, NC Follow Duane on Twitter @duaneaagaard and www.catawba.edu. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Chris interviews Fredonia State (NCAA DIII), Director of Athletics, Mr. Jerry Fisk. Jerry shares how he and fellow SUNYAC AD's dealt with the cancellation of spring sports due to COVID19, how they planned and prepared over the summer months and now as they continue to prepare to welcome students and student-athletes back for the fall 2020 semester. The Fredonia State Blue Devils are NCAA DIII members who compete within the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC). Fredonia has nearly 350 student-athletes who compete in 19 varsity sports. Fisk earned a bachelors degree in business administration from Roberts Wesleyan College and later earned his masters degree in athletic administration from UNC-Chapel Hill. You can follow Jerry on Twitter @jerfisker. Learn more about Fredonia State and Blue Devils Athletics by visiting their athletics web site www.fredoniabluedevils.com. https://twitter.com/FredBlueDevils https://twitter.com/SUNYACsports --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dan Scott joins the Vertical View to discuss: Major League Baseball- their 60 game schedule, lack of a bubble and the impact of MLB's decisions for the minor leagues. Furman Paladin baseball - the elimination of the sport and Dan's role as broadcaster for the Paladins. NCAA college football, the impending season for Power 5 schools and the potential PAC 12 boycott. You can learn more about Dan by following him on Twitter @danscottshow. Dan is the radio host for Furman Athletics as well as the Greenville Drive. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So many of us are searching for balance and better mental health in work and life. In this episode I discuss some tips with the goal of becoming more balanced and achieving better mental health. After listening to this episode of Vertical View - you may desire to reach out and connect - Please feel free to email: cwilliams@theveteam.com. I would be honored to connect and chat with you about leadership, finding balance and achieving better mental health. #getvertical --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I am thankful to Mr. Dan Scott (www.thedanscottshow.com) for allowing me to share this interview from 2018. In this episode, Dan interviews me and helps me share my battle with depression and anxiety. Dan is a good friend who has had me on his show many times before - He is an award winning sports editor and writer who currently serves as the voice of Furman Athletics. You can follow Dan on his website @ www.thedanscottshow.com or on Twitter and YouTube @ danscottshow or on Facebook @ danscottspeaks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I have a chat with Rachel Curtis. Rachel recently graduated from Southern Wesleyan University. At SWU she was a member of the women's soccer team - wearing the #12 for teamSWU. I ask Rachel 12 questions - working our way through her introduction to sports, her high school playing days and into her collegiate career. Rachel shares stories of her favorite memories as a student-athlete and also tells of the struggles that come with being a collegiate athlete. She also gives the future #12's some advice too! (I apologize for the sound quality as we struggled to get a good connection during the interview) Find out more about Rachel and her career at SWU @ www.swuathletics.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I will interview Jay Trainer - Jay serves as the 'Voice' of RWC Redhawk Athletics, the founder of Infuzion and as host of his podcast - UNTORN. Jay has served sport teams, youth camps and various other communities from behind a microphone for over 20 years! His educational pursuits have taken him from: Bachelor in Communications and Ministry - Roberts Wesleyan College Masters in Theological Studies - Northwestern Seminary Masters of Communications - Purdue University Follow Jay Trainer on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @jaytrainer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, I jump (back) into the world of small college athletics - Where I spent almost 30 years of my working career. Robert Segave - Director of Athletics @ Roberts Wesleyan College www.roberts.edu joins me to discuss how his athletic department and other small college athletic departments are dealing with COVID19. We will also talk about the plans being made for the Fall 2020 sports seasons and also find out how the Redhawk coaches and administrative staff are supporting their student-athletes during this pandemic. Roberts Wesleyan is a NCAA DII college located in Rochester, NY. Bob Segave has served RWC as the AD for the past years. Previously he was the WBB coach from 2007-2015. Segave led the Redhawks to over 100 wins during his tenure as head coach also earning Coach of the Year 6 times in 8 years. Host Chris Williams is an alum of Roberts Wesleyan receiving both his undergraduate degree and graduate degree in 92 and 2000. Williams was inducted into the athletic hall of fame as both player and a coach in 2019. #getvertical - Follow Chris on Twitter @ve_executive and follow Bob on Twitter @bobsegave - --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Vertical View host Chris Williams interviews - VP of Innovation and Ventures for the American Leprosy Mission - Darren Schuapp. Chris and Darren discuss leadership - who do you look to for inspiration and mentor-ship, what are attributes of a successful leader and how do you continue to grow and develop as a leader yourself?

As you know from the last episode - I currently serve as the Executive Director for Vertical Engineering - In this episode we will learn about Vertical Engineering the company, introduce the owners of VE in a segment called 5 bullet points or less and finally we will talk directly to the Vertical Engineering guys themselves!

Vertical View: A strategic consultancy and think tank - inspiring and motivating leaders, teams and corporations. Hosted by Chris Williams an entrepreneur with nearly 30 years of leadership, coaching and business management experience. Ep. 1.0 is an introduction to Vertical View answering the following questions: How I got here? Why a podcast? Who am I? and what to expect from the podcast? #let'sgetvertical