Podcasts about last bad day

What would happen if you did a gratitude practice before opening each meeting? Are mindfulness practices a fluffy waste of time? Michael O'Brien suffered a personal tragedy that caused him to reset how he thinks about his beliefs, and how he utilizes his energy in daily life. Today, he shares the power of recognizing that everything in life is neutral until we label it…and how the labels we choose shape our perceptions.KEY TOPICS- Why leaders struggle to celebrate their wins (and what to do about it.)- How implementing mindfulness into daily routines increases productivity.- The consequences our minds and bodies face when we approach life with pessimism.- How to stop self-sabotaging your days.SUBSCRIBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@decidedlypodcast?sub_confirmation=1CHAPTERS00:00 Mission of Decidedly00:51 Sanger & Shawn's Scar Stories03:21 Introducing Michael O'Brien04:43 If Your Default is Pessimism07:50 Michael's Car Accident15:17 “You're Husband's Not Gonna Make It”23:40 Reframing Your Thoughts30:53 Mindset Training34:16 Deciding to Respond, Not React41:00 Mindfulness Tips for Business50:26 Pressure Testing Your Thoughts1:03:42 Decision-Making Tip for Business Owners1:05:42 Key Takeaways1:07:17 Producer ClosingMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEEp.54 I Dandapani I Deciding to Have Unwavering Focus: Insights from a Former Monk - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UIoKAIBY7yzoKM0ABNtJwCONNECT WITH US⁠www.decidedlypodcast.com⁠Instagram⁠: @decidedlypodcastFacebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's ⁠Instagram⁠: @shawn_d_smithSanger's ⁠Instagram⁠: @sangersmith Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing and post-production of the Decidedly podcast. SANGER'S BOOKA Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact⁠ - https://www.amazon.com/Life-Rich-Significance-Transforming-Meaningful/dp/1952654769 SHAWN'S BOOKPlateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want⁠ - https://www.amazon.com/Plateau-Jumping-What-Change-When-ebook/dp/B0CTXHP5HR MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION?At ⁠Decidedly Wealth Management⁠, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy. LEARN MORE: ⁠www.decidedlywealth.com⁠ WEEKLY NEWSLETTERhttps://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR⁠ CONNECT WITH MICHAEL O'BRIENWebsite: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/ Instagram: @pausebreathereflect LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoachingThe Ripple Effect Newsletter: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/newsletter/The Kintsugi Podcast: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/kintsugi-podcast/Michael is a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, and endurance athlete. He loves helping people accomplish hard things through mindfulness. He's a survivor of a horrific near-death cycling accident called his Last Bad Day and years in the corporate executive suite and in 2022 used the power of mindfulness to ride his bike across America.

Breathe in… Breathe out… It's time to stress less and Pause Breathe Reflect. Join Dr. Jannine Krause as she dives into mindfulness and personal growth with Michael O'Brien—a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, endurance athlete, and the creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude app. Michael shares his journey of resilience and purpose, shaped by surviving a near-death cycling accident he calls his Last Bad Day. Today, he's on a mission to help us reimagine our relationship with our phones and foster better connections within our communities. Episode Highlights: Change Your Relationship With Your Phone Explore how excessive phone use is disconnecting us from nature and each other. Learn to scroll less and connect more, creating stronger, more compassionate communities. Michael's “White T-Shirt” Tips for Health Simple, practical strategies to stay mindful and centered amidst life's chaos. How small pauses can lead to big changes in how we approach stress. Pause on Stress Discover the power of taking a moment to breathe and reflect, especially during high-pressure situations. Why mindfulness is essential for overcoming life's hard moments. Building Better Communities Through Less Phone Time How putting down our phones fosters deeper human connections and a sense of belonging. The shared human experience: going through challenging moments together, regardless of divisions. Resources From The Show: Choose Compassion Drive for LA Wildfires: Support the cause with a Pause Breathe Reflect organic zipper hoodie. Get yours here. Pause Breathe Reflect App: Transform your mindfulness practice. Download the app. Michael's Meditation & Community: Join the Friday Pause Breathe Reflect meditations. Learn more here. Michael's Kintsugi Podcast: Inspiring stories of resilience and mindfulness. Listen here. Michael is helping the world feel a little smaller, one meditation at a time. Tune in to learn how mindfulness can transform your life and your relationships.

Amidst the fast pace of life, this episode dives into the transformative power of small yet profound actions. Guest Michael O'Brien shares his inspiring journey from a near-fatal cycling accident to becoming a beacon of resilience, mindfulness, and intentional living. His framework, GRACE—Gratitude, Reflection, Awareness, Community, and Energy—emphasizes the importance of reframing adversity, finding gratitude in the present, and using breath as a tool to navigate life's challenges. Highlighting the ripple effect of kindness and connection, Michael demonstrates how embracing moments of pause can lead to deeper self-awareness, better relationships, and a life aligned with purpose. With practical insights and heartfelt anecdotes, this conversation motivates listeners to slow down, breathe, and focus on what truly matters. Key Takeaways How the GRACE framework serves as a practical tool for navigating challenges and fostering a mindset shift. The concept of "Pause, Breathe, Reflect" interrupts reactive behavior, allowing for thoughtful responses in moments of stress. How reframing traumatic experiences can shift the narrative from "happening to me" to "happening for me," fostering personal growth. Building a strong community or “peloton” of support for recovery and resilience. Utilizing breathing techniques, such as box breathing, as simple yet effective methods for grounding oneself in high-stress situations.   About the Guest:  Breathe in…Breathe out… It's time to Pause, Breathe, and Reflect with Michael O'Brien. Michael is like a reactive mind circuit breaker who helps leaders prevent a bad moment from turning into a bad day so they can perform at a higher level. He's a survivor of a horrific near-death cycling accident called his Last Bad Day and years in the corporate executive suite, and in 2022, he used the power of mindfulness, grit, resilience and his peloton to ride his bike across America. www.michaelobrienshift.com    Connect with Dr. Michelle and Bayleigh at: https://smallchangesbigshifts.com hello@smallchangesbigshifts.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/smallchangesbigshifts https://www.facebook.com/SmallChangesBigShifts https://www.instagram.com/smallchangesbigshiftsco   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Make no mistake. There's a lot you can't control about your retirement. The economy. The markets. That neighbor. But there is something you can control that will make a big difference in your quality of life. Your mindset. Michael O'Brien shares his compelling story and how he learned how to prevent bad moments from turning into bad days. Michael O'Brien joins us from the Garden State of New Jersey. _______________________ Bio Michael O'Brien is President and Founder of Peloton Coaching and Consulting. As a certified executive coach, he has advised, motivated, and inspired Fortune 500 executives, entrepreneurs, and other difference-makers at organizations like Brother International and Johnson and Johnson. He also serves as a mentor and volunteer with organizations that promote professional growth, such as the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association and James Madison University's College of Business. Before starting Peloton Coaching and Consulting, he was a healthcare sales and marketing executive and received his marketing degree from James Madison University. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and two daughters. Michael is the author of two books, his inspiring memoir: Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows: Winning at Work and in Life and the companion work, My Last Bad Day Shift: How to Prevent Bad Moments from Turning into Bad Days: a practical and powerful guide to lead a life free of bad days. ________________________ For More on Michael O'Brien Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows: Winning at Work and in Life My Last Bad Day Shift: How to Prevent Bad Moments from Turning into Bad Days Website ________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like Self-Compassion – Dr. Kristin Neff The Mindful Body – Ellen Langer Living Like You Mean It – Jodi Wellman Taking Stock – Dr. Jordan Grumet _______________________ Wise Quotes On His Last Bad Day "But as I went through my recovery, I tried to put up this good front, like, Okay, we're going to make it. But I wasn't believing any of my hype. A mentor came to me and said, Hey, listen, everything in your life is neutral until you label it. You get to look at this any way you want to. And so then I started to realize, Okay, well, we're all living moments. Every day is filled with a whole bunch of moments. And if I have people in my life who I love and love me back, then I can't call a full day a bad one. That's why I came back to call my, that accident day, my last bad day. I've had definitely bad moments since then, but I still have a lot of love in my life. So I can't call a full day a bad one. But I also knew this, that I had to find a way to ground myself because my recovery felt so overwhelming. I had to figure out, much like in sports, how to slow the game down. Everything was just coming at me, much like life today. And I just knew I had to slow things down a bit to create some space so I could be thoughtful and intentional about how I wanted to go forward." On Who You Surround Yourself With "I think it's very important to surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you. And I think this is a big thing because for a lot of us men, especially as we think about retirement, a lot of our relationships are work relationships that we think those guys are our friends, but they're really our colleagues. And some of them are friends, and they'll stay friends for a while. And I think it's very important to surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you. But it's a minority of the relationships we have, maybe on one hand or both hands. So as we go into this next phase of our lives, into retirement, men or women, it's good to have people around you who can bring out the best in you, to help maybe clarify things when you get stuck or challenge you so you can be the best you can be - or to be there in celebration or to be there for a crisis or some type of comfort.

What would happen if you did a gratitude practice before opening each meeting? Are mindfulness practices a fluffy waste of time? Michael O'Brien suffered a personal tragedy that caused him to reset how he thinks about his beliefs, and how he utilizes his energy in daily life. Today, he shares the power of recognizing that everything in life is neutral until we label it…and how the labels we choose shape our perceptions.   KEY TOPICS Why leaders struggle to celebrate their wins (and what to do about it.) How implementing mindfulness into daily routines increases productivity. The consequences our minds and bodies face when we approach life with pessimism. How to stop self-sabotaging your days.   CHAPTERS 00:00 Mission of Decidedly 00:51 Sanger & Shawn's Scar Stories 03:21 Introducing Michael O'Brien 04:43 If Your Default is Pessimism 07:50 Michael's Car Accident 15:17 “You're Husband's Not Gonna Make It” 23:40 Reframing Your Thoughts 30:53 Mindset Training 34:16 Deciding to Respond, Not React 41:00 Mindfulness Tips for Business 50:26 Pressure Testing Your Thoughts 1:03:42 Decision-Making Tip for Business Owners 1:05:42 Key Takeaways 1:07:17 Producer Closing   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ep.54 I Dandapani I Deciding to Have Unwavering Focus: Insights from a Former Monk - Decidedly I Decision Tips for Business Owners | Podcast on Spotify   CONNECT WITH US ⁠www.decidedlypodcast.com⁠ Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QEoFui30nCg Subscribe on ⁠YouTube⁠ Join us on ⁠Instagram⁠: @decidedlypodcast Join us on ⁠Facebook⁠ Shawn's ⁠Instagram⁠: @shawn_d_smith Sanger's ⁠Instagram⁠: @sangersmith     Thank you to Shelby Peterson of Transcend Media for editing and post-production of the Decidedly podcast.   SANGER'S BOOK: ⁠A Life Rich with Significance: Transforming Your Wealth to Meaningful Impact⁠   SHAWN'S BOOK: ⁠Plateau Jumping: What to Change When Change Is What You Want⁠   MAKING A FINANCIAL DECISION? At ⁠Decidedly Wealth Management⁠, we focus on decision-making as the foundational element of success, in our effort to empower families to purposefully apply their wealth to fulfill their values and build a thriving legacy.  LEARN MORE: ⁠www.decidedlywealth.com⁠   SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER:⁠ https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZR⁠       CONNECT WITH MICHAEL O'BRIEN Website: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/  Instagram: @pausebreathereflect  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching Newsletter: The Ripple Effect Newsletter (michaelobrienshift.com) Podcast: Stories of Connection: The Kintsugi Podcast (michaelobrienshift.com)   Michael is a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, and endurance athlete. He loves helping people accomplish hard things through mindfulness. He's a survivor of a horrific near-death cycling accident called his Last Bad Day and years in the corporate executive suite and in 2022 used the power of mindfulness to ride his bike across America.  

Episode 89 is here!  We officially kick off the new season, Season 3, with Michael O'Brien.  Michael was a super successful executive in marketing, leading a $700 million brand and had all the trappings of success.  Below the surface, though he was continually feeling like he had to "chase happiness" before he "made it".   Life changed for Michael when he was hit head on by an SUV while riding his bicycle. The wreck should have killed him but he somehow survived.   A period of darkness, anger, fear and depression gripped him as he contemplated his new life of limitations.  A mentor shared the thought that all events are neutral until we label them and asked Michael to consider if this event happened FOR him, rather than TO him.  After grappling with this idea for some time, Michael turned the corner and began to consider the moment of his wreck as his Last Bad Day.  Tune in and hear Michael's amazing and inspiring story!  ===================================================Connect with Michael here: Website: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/ Website: https://www.pausebreathereflect.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.mindful.cyclist/@the.mindful.cyclist Thanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free, 15-minute strategy session. https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-linkFollow me on: Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 Facebook: Eric SardinaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ Affiliate: LMNT hydration drink mix: get a free sample pack with your first order by using this link: http://elementallabs.refr.cc/ericsardina

In this episode, Ted Thayton interviews Michael O'Brien, a bestselling author and speaker, about his journey of resilience and personal growth after a life-altering accident. Michael shares his experience of rebuilding his identity and finding gratitude and mindfulness as tools to navigate stress and adversity. He emphasizes the importance of slowing down and being present to fully experience life's moments. Michael also discusses the role of mindfulness in endurance races and performances and offers practical advice for starting a mindfulness practice. The conversation concludes with reflections on the importance of emotional range and connection in defining masculinity.   Takeaways Practicing gratitude helps shift perspective and appreciate what we have. Mindfulness can change our relationship with stress and enhance performance. Starting small and making mindfulness a daily habit can lead to a more peaceful and intentional life. Embracing emotional range and connection is essential in redefining masculinity.   Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Gratitude Practice (03:03) Michael O'Brien's Last Bad Day (06:52) The Importance of Slowing Down (09:45) Changing Relationship with Stress (12:39) Practicing Gratitude and Mindfulness (16:54) Mindfulness in Endurance Races and Performance (21:47) Starting a Mindfulness Practice (25:31) Reflecting on Life as a Man (29:52) Connecting with Michael O'Brien (31:40) Shaping the View of the World as a Man (34:27) Takeaways and Conclusion Michael's Links: Pause, Breathe, Reflect: https://www.pausebreathereflect.com/  Website: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pausebreathereflect/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching/   

Michael O'Brien was successful corporate executive who had a serious wake up call. He was away on a corporate retreat… getting a quick bike ride in before a day of meetings… when he was struck head-on by a speeding SUV who crossed the centerline going 40 mph. As you can imagine… it changed his life forever. More specifically… Michael is quick to say THAT was his "Last Bad Day." We'll talk about WHY that is… and more importantly… HOW that can be true! Today… Michael is an endurance athlete… a meditation teacher… and the creator of the “Pause Breathe Reflect” Meditation and Gratitude app. And he's on a mission to ‘ripple something worth rippling' and help individuals and businesses stress less… perform better… and live more. He's truly living the DREAM THINK DO life… so I'm excited for this conversation. Let's do this. HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A LIFE COACH? (Get YOUR score!) Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Life Coach, Success Coach or Business Coach… but you've wondered whether it would be a good fit for YOU? Let's get YOUR predictability of success score: www.mitchmatthews.com/cpsa   That's right!  Download the Coaching Predictability of Success Assessment to see if becoming a successful and profitable Coach is right for YOU!   MORE FROM MICHAEL O'BRIEN: Michael's website: https://www.pausebreathereflect.com Michael's clothing line: https://www.pausebreathereflect.com/collections  Michael's book: My Last Bad Day - Shift. RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: “It's RESET WEEK” – A deep dive with Mitch Matthews – Episode 346: mitchmatthews.com/391 “Joy as a Constant Companion” – William Paul Young – Episode 229: www.mitchmatthews.com/229 “DREAM BIG… No Matter What” – Amberly Lago – Episode 310: mitchmatthews.com/310 Check out Mitch's OTHER PODCAST: ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS You can now check out Mitch's new podcast called “ENCOURAGING THE ENCOURAGERS” anywhere you listen to podcasts.   It's specifically designed for coaches, speakers and content creators and provides quick doses of inspiration, strategy AND… of course… encouragement! Check out: www.encouragingtheencouragers.com!  Find it on Apple Podcasts:  Click here Find it on Spotify: Click here Find it on Anchor: Click here Find it on Google: Click here   I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: Okay… how about YOU!?   What did you think of Michael's “Last Bad Day” story?  More importantly… how might you apply the concepts he was talking about?  And how about the story of the wisdom his mentor shared with him in the hospital room?  Holy cow… THAT was incredible and it speaks to the power of what just one word of encouragement can do for someone!  Right? Okay… now you know the question is coming! Are you ready?  Here it is: What's something (BIG or small) YOU want to do as a result of hearing this episode?  Lastly… PLEASE share this powerful conversation with a friend or family member who might be needing it… right now!  They'll thank you! And hey… remember… I believe in you! Mitch   Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What's Inside: How to end bad days for good!  6:01 Get to know Michael O'Brien and the day that changed his life forever  15:51 Simple tools and steps Michael took to transform his life  20:00 How Michael rebuilt his life and body one step at a time  27:21 One bad moment doesn't have to ruin your life 30:07 Pause, Breath, and Reflect: The Micro-Steps to lasting change  38:16 A look into the PBR app and how to create more space in your day  45:45 Mitch's Minute! Biggest takeaway and action steps 

"Breathe in… Breathe out…You've got this!Today, we're joined by Michael O'Brien, who brings an extraordinary blend of experiences, from leading in the executive suite and endurance athletics to teaching meditation. Michael's unique perspective on tackling life's complex challenges is deeply influenced by his journey, including surviving a near-fatal cycling accident he refers to as his 'Last Bad Day.'How to Be Balanced, Beautiful and Abundant?For more information go to…https://www.rebeccaelizabethwhitman.com/Https://linktr.ee/rebeccaewhitman

Today we're joined by Michael OBrien, a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, endurance athlete, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude app. He loves helping people accomplish hard things through mindfulness practices! Together we'll:

Michael O'Brien was on a regular bike ride when a head-on collision became the catalyst for his journey into mindfulness, culminating in the creation of the Pause. Breathe. Reflect app. Today, Michael joins us to share actionable insights from his app and coaching practice aimed at busy professionals, aspiring leaders, and anyone navigating our fast-paced, AI-driven world. Whether you're seeking to build resilience, foster a positive organizational culture, or become more present in your day-to-day life, Michael's insights promise transformation.   Key takeaways to listen for: Michael's journey from tragedy to transformation Pause Breath Reflect App: What it's for and how it started Life-changing effects of box breathing Crucial role of understanding the roots of relationship conflict  The massive impact of practicing mindfulness   Resources: Pause Breath Reflect | Google Play Store and App Store  Joy Regenerator Self-Love Quiz    About Michael O'Brien When he's not riding his bike across the country, Michael O'Brien helps companies lead mindfully and prevents bad moments from turning into bad days as the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching. O'Brien is also a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher and the founder of Pause Breathe Reflect™, an apparel and mindfulness-based company. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day (aka near-death cycling accident) story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage and with multiple Fortune 500 companies.   Connect with Michael Website: Michael O'Brien Podcast: The Kintsugi Podcast - Stories of Connection LinkedIn: Michael OBrien  Instagram: @michaelobrienshift   Connect With Us Schedule a call and find your level of happiness by taking your self-love quiz at www.BradChandler.com/contact.   Join How to be Happier - For Entrepreneurs | Private Facebook Group https://mc.bradchandler.com/grouppc_bradc.   Follow Brad on Social Media! Facebook Page: Brad Chandler Coaching  Instagram: @bradchandlercoaching Twitter: @lbchandler1 TikTok: bradchandler6 YouTube Channel: Brad Chandler

What if the worst day of your life turned out to be the most transformative? Imagine being struck head-on by a speeding SUV while cycling, narrowly escaping death, and then finding a way to turn it into a life-altering revelation and movement. You're one breath away from a breakthrough, and this episode holds the oxygen tank.Today, we have a guest who knows the power of turning trials into triumphs— who transformed his 'Last Bad Day' into the first day of the rest of his life.Our deep dive today is all about mastering mindfulness to tackle life's biggest challenges. If you've ever faced a hurdle that seemed too high, a goal too distant, or a path too rocky, this is your roadmap to resilience.After this Episode, You Will Be Able to ...Apply the PBR Method to reduce stressShift perspective and take control of your lifePractice 1 minute mindful meditationJoin the Unstoppable Insiders CommunityJoin the Unstoppable Insiders Community and receive,Be the first to dive into transformational chapters available only for the Unstoppable Insiders Community. Access to a community of insiders willing to help and encourage you through life's challenges. Get the scoop on release dates, special events, and author Q&As to keep you in the loop at all times. Exclusive content, including workbooks, so you can take action and achieve your goalsBonuses to claim as we gear up for the big launchTo join, go to the show notes for a link to join the Unstoppable Insiders Community. Free Resources: Thank you for taking the time to write a review and for sharing the podcast with your friends. To claim your free resources send a screenshot of your review to UnstoppableGritPodcast@DanielleCobo.com. We appreciate your support!Want to work with Danielle? Schedule your call today: https://bit.ly/3OnuLLOLet's Connect!https://linktr.ee/DanielleCobo?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6e335959-4f63-4ce8-80f9-6da47fdf2895Join the Unstoppable Grit Podcast Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unstoppablegritpodcastcommunityBook Recommendations:  https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-de49157c/list/2W8I8NWS6N4CJAbout the guestMichael is a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, endurance athlete, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude app. Free Access to Pause Breathe Reflect: Welcome to Pause Breathe ReflectFree access to my live meditation practice (M to F):  Pause Breathe Reflect Live MeditationsConnect with Michael O'Brien:LinkedIn Page Link: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoachingInstagram Page Link: (@pausebreathereflect)Website: Online Mindfulness Apparel StoreRate, Review, and Follow on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Google Podcast

Michael had been checking the boxes of life.  He went to college, got a good job and got married, and had two beautiful children.  But then his script got a rewrite.  On July, 11, 2001, Michael was hit head-on by an SUV traveling at 40 mph while he was out training on his bike.  That became his Last Bad Day. Miraculously, he survived, but the long road to recovery wasn't without difficulties.  He was told "that all events in our lives are neutral until we label them."  Maybe his accident didn't happen to him, but for him.  Not long after, he began to change his perspective and mindset, started a daily mindfulness practice called Pause Breathe Reflect, and changed his life.https://instagram.com/pausebreathereflect?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

In this week's episode of Wellness As A Way of Life I am focusing on How and Why You Want to Make Pausing, Breathing and Reflecting a Way of Life with my friend and mindfulness expert Michael O'Brien.   We chatted about:   The accident that almost took his life. How he secretly practiced one breathing technique in order to maximize his rehabilitation sessions. The blessings in disguise of the pandemic. How you can ripple something good today.  How we can help more men be inspired to start a mindful practice.  How essential mindful practices are to prepare us for any unknown.   Michael is a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, endurance athlete, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude app. He loves helping people accomplish hard things through mindfulness. He's a survivor of a horrific near-death cycling accident called his Last Bad Day and years in the corporate executive suite and in 2022 used the power of mindfulness to ride his bike across America.   Connect with Michael LinkedIn Instagram   Use this link for free access to his app:  www.mindfulnessweek.org   Thank you for listening! When you are listening please take a screenshot and share it on social media and tag me @meganswanwellness !  We would really appreciate it.   Connect with Megan Swan Social: Instagram LinkedIn   Work with Megan Swan www.meganswanwellness.com  

Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? Maybe you woke up feeling groggy and rushed, spilled your coffee on your shirt, and then got stuck in traffic on the way to work.  We've all been there.  But here's the thing - you don't have to let those bad days define you. In this episode, Nicole and Erin dive into the mindset shift of making yesterday your last bad day. They share tips on taking control of your own happiness, health, and life purpose, while also being kind to yourself and allowing for flexibility. So if you're in need of some inspiration to shake off those bad days and take control of your life, give this episode a listen.   If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com  If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!  Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)   Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram  Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group    Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?”quiz  Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)" Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments “Live like yesterday was your last bad day.” “One challenge that I found in this is that I often expect too much of myself."  “It's not just my priorities, but it's my expectations that's always been a challenge for me." "We talk so much on this podcast about controlling our lives and career and connections and authenticity. And I just thought, isn't that like a bumper sticker we all should have?" “Set reasonable priorities about daily life."

Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to go wrong? Maybe you woke up feeling groggy and rushed, spilled your coffee on your shirt, and then got stuck in traffic on the way to work.  We've all been there.  But here's the thing - you don't have to let those bad days define you. In this episode, Nicole and Erin dive into the mindset shift of making yesterday your last bad day. They share tips on taking control of your own happiness, health, and life purpose, while also being kind to yourself and allowing for flexibility. So if you're in need of some inspiration to shake off those bad days and take control of your life, give this episode a listen.   If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com  If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!  Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)   Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram  Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group    Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?”quiz  Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)" Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments “Live like yesterday was your last bad day.” “One challenge that I found in this is that I often expect too much of myself."  “It's not just my priorities, but it's my expectations that's always been a challenge for me." "We talk so much on this podcast about controlling our lives and career and connections and authenticity. And I just thought, isn't that like a bumper sticker we all should have?" “Set reasonable priorities about daily life."

Michael O'Brien had one of those life-changing, near catastrophic events in 2001. He was struck by a car while riding his bike, resulting in multiple, possibly lethal, serious injuries. The doctors' prognoses for how his future life would look were grim. Obviously, he had the option of accepting these and leading a life just scraping by. One of the revelations that someone provided him was that he could choose his own labels, in other words, what attitude do you want to have toward hardships? Michael decided that the day of his accident would be his last bad day. Challenges are simply moments, not chronic conditions if you believe you can overcome them and opportunities to move forward. His rehab was tedious, but his mantra was that working hard today would create a better tomorrow. Boy does this surgery rehab veteran relate to that! Michael also gained a lot of insight into meditation and mindfulness and began leading sessions. The pandemic spurred him to leave his corporate life and devote himself to introducing more people to these hugely beneficial practices. Many people don't have the time for long meditation sessions, so he created Pause Breathe Reflect, which includes an app that offers easy-to-access meditations, some as brief as one minute. Nice and convenient. Pausebreathereflect.com has a Web site on which I've enjoyed many of his blog articles. Last year, Michael pedaled across the country on a recent knee replacement, and this episode also includes some of his interesting data collection on milkshakes in every state!Michael O'Brienpausebreathreflect.comhello@pausebreathereflect.comFacebook Pause Breathe and ReflectInstagram and LinkedIn @pausebreathereflectBill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram @stahlor and @coachstahlYouTube We Are Superman Podcast

Michael OBrien, Chief Calm Officer, Pause Breathe Reflect, was convinced that "good enough was good enough."​ He thought living under an umbrella of stress was “business as usual in the corporate world.” He never looked past his own assumptions because he was too busy establishing his career, providing for his family, and driving for results. Then, in an instant, his life changed.Listen in to hear how Michael has lived his last bad day and is now mindful in all moments of life.Check out your podcast app's chapters feature for highlights! Or, use these timestamps:02:14 My Last Bad Day15:31 I Matter20:16 Pause, Breathe, Reflect28:33 Soft Skills32:01 Story of Resilience38:34 Where to Find the AppBIO:Michael OBrien is the Chief Calm Officer of Pause Breathe Reflect. He elevates successful corporate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. He sees Pause Breathe Reflect™ as the symbol of mindfulness. After his accident, he made the choice to recalibrate his approach for the rest of his life.Follow Michael on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching/Download your Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation App: http://flowcode.com/p/hUD16YHd4?fc=0

On a summer morning in 2001, today's guest, Michael O'Brien, had what he refers to as his last bad day. While out on a morning bike ride, an SUV traveling at 40 mph crossed into his lane and struck him head-on, forever altering his life as he knew it. Doctors were shocked that he survived and told him that he'd likely never ride again or even walk with comfort. Yet, in 2022, Michael completed a 41-day, 3,600-mile bike ride across the United States, proving all of them wrong. Today, Michael is a meditation teacher, author, executive coach, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect app, which invites users to meditate and take time out to stop a bad moment from becoming a very bad day.  Tune in to hear the remarkable story of his healing journey, the benefits of being mindful, and how to have a meditation practice yourself! “And I did it for about five minutes, and I was like, oh, that felt good. And then I just set my intentions for the day, like, how did I want to show up? I'm like, okay, get your head on straight. Let's attack this rehab. Let's get better. Let's make progress. So I was still trying to plow forward a little bit as opposed to allowing the day to unfold with a little grace. But it felt good. So the next day, I did it again, and then I did it again, and then I started doing it multiple times throughout the day. And soon enough, I had a mindfulness practice, but I didn't know I had a mindfulness practice.” - Michael O'Brien What we discuss in this episode: Michael's memories of everything that happened on that life-changing day in New Mexico. What meditation is, how it was integral to his healing process, and how it helped him “slow down.” His internal transformation after the accident. How he let go of bad habits. The benefits of mindfulness. His recommendations for someone who's starting out with meditation. The importance of silence. Tips for dealing with anger and frustration.   Resources: Michael's website: Pause Breathe Reflect The app: Pause, Breathe, Reflect - Apps on Google Play Instagram: Michael OBrien (@pausebreathereflect) • Instagram photos and videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pausebreathereflect   Send us a voice message. We want to hear from you!  Switch4Good.org/podcast Take the Running On Plants challenge and feel the difference! https://runningonplants.org/ Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://mobile.twitter.com/Switch4GoodNFT ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

In this podcast, Anna is with Michael O'Brien. Breathe in...Breathe out... It's time to stress less and pause, breathe, and reflect with Michael O'Brien. Michael is a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, endurance athlete, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Relaxation app. He loves helping people accomplish hard things through mindfulness. He's a survivor of a horrific near-death cycling accident called his Last Bad Day and recently rode his bicycle across America. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day (aka near-death cycling accident) story and leadership advice with Fortune 500 companies, at TEDx, and with Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC.   They also talked about: 03:19 Mindfulness meditation 07:11 How Michael faced adversities  18:55 Taking a pause in life  20:42 The “Pause Breathe Reflect” app  26:16 Gaining awareness through mindfulness 37:22 What does freedom mean to Michael?   Quotes “I think we pack a lot in the backpacks that we carry around a lot of rocks, boulders, stones, and pebbles, and we try to numb our pain, numb our suffering, and that's not a healthy way of dealing with it. So, through mindfulness and some other contemplated practices and just movement in general, we can deal with what's causing us pain and suffering in a healthier way.” -Michael    “You can't stop the waves in the ocean, but you can learn how to surf. And for me, mindfulness and mindfulness meditation is a way to surf the waves of stress.” -Michael   “Mindfulness allows us to open up our awareness. It helps us focus when we need to focus, and gives us this ability to meet our moments with some level of calm, giving it some space.” -Michael   “We can't get some of the things done, that we wanna get done, if we're hurting and struggling“ -Michael    “We're all going through stuff, so let's try to treat that stuff in a healthy way and not numb it away or ignore it or resist it.” -Michael   “When we slow it down just a bit. Not stop, but slow it down just a bit. We can invite flow into our lives. And when we have flow, we end up having more joy with our experiences and a lot of times we go faster and we put out higher quality work” -Michael   “This digital world that we're in, or this marketed world that we're in, we see all of this, this happy sometimes false lifestyle that we portray. We just need to be ourselves, whatever that is.” -Anna   Check out Michael O'Brien's social media accounts:  www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching   www.instagram.com/pausebreathereflect    Do you want to be a speaker/guest on my podcast? Book a call here: https://calendly.com/annadavidson/interview ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GET THIS FREE EBOOK: Manifesting with Visualisation: http://bit.ly/3q46nDr 5 Steps To Make More Money From Home by Selling Professionally On Amazon: https://bit.ly/3A6uCq1   Check these out:  Amazon Profits Accelerator (Free 3-Day Webinar): https://bit.ly/34e9cJh Amazon 101 Academy: https://bit.ly/3gvJO6l Amazon 101 Academy-Self Study: https://bit.ly/3n53DUS Make Sh*t Happen Membership: https://bit.ly/37MtCdg   Join Tribe My Facebook Group Your Freedom Project https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourFreedomProject2020/    Visit My Website Here: https://theannadavidson.com/   You can also reach Anna on her socials: Instagram - @theannadavidson Facebook - Anna Davidson YouTube - @theannadavidson  

In this episode of the Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Michael O'Brian. As a near-death cycling accident survivor, former corporate executive, endurance athlete, qualified meditation teacher, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude app, Michael brings a unique perspective to any corporate event or podcast. On July 11th, 2001, Michael experienced a life-altering event that shattered his worldview; he was struck head-on by a speeding SUV while cycling. Today, Michael refers to this as his "Last Bad Day", and has gone from barely surviving to thriving, and even recently cycled across the country, averaging 87 miles per day, on a brand new total knee replacement. Today he's on a mission to ripple something worth rippling: Help 100,000 people in 2023 start a mindfulness and gratitude practice and help individuals and businesses stress less, perform better, and live more. Michael's approach to mindfulness is straightforward, relatable, and geared to those who don't think they have time or believe they can't do it. He believes a "slow is fast," mindful approach is needed today to help us accomplish hard things tomorrow. Get in touch: Website: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/ Mindfulness app: https://www.pausebreathereflect.com/ Facebook, Instagram, YouTube:  @pausebreathereflect  About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

What can we do to create space in our day to slow down and reflect?This week's guest is Michael O'Brien, a meditation teacher and the creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect app, which makes mindfulness straightforward and relatable. In July of 2001, Michael was struck head-on by a speeding SUV while he was out cycling. Today, he refers to this as his “Last Bad Day” and shares how that healing journey led to his work in mindfulness and meditation. In our conversation, Michael shares how that day collided with his sense of identity, how he now incorporates gratitude into his life, and why slowing down can help us ease our suffering. We also discuss ways to use mindfulness to avoid burnout, the power of lovingkindness, how we can create meaning in the difficult moments, and much more.If you enjoy this episode, please feel free to rate and review the podcast on whatever app you're listening on, and share with a friend!OUR SPONSORAre you ready to feel more energized, focused, and supported? Go to zen.ai/wanderlust and add nourishing, plant-based foods to fuel you from sunrise to sunset.CONNECT WITH MICHAELPause Breathe Reflect: https://www.pausebreathereflect.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pausebreathereflect/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pause-breathe-reflectCONNECT WITH THE SHOWWebsite: WellnessAndWanderlust.netInstagram: www.instagram.com/wellnessandwanderlustblogFacebook: www.facebook.com/wellnessandwanderlustblogTwitter: www.twitter.com/moses_says

TEDx speaker Michael O'Brien joins me today to discuss a very important topic: how to have your last bad day. Before becoming a coach, Michael was struck head-on by a speeding SUV in 2011 while out on a training bike ride. To him, that was his last bad day and he's now dedicated to help 1 million people have their last bad day too.   We discuss Michael's story, living life through mindfulness, starting meditation, and so much more!   Time Stamps:   (0:10) My Guest Today (1:08) Michael's Last Bad Day (11:05) Living Life with Mindfulness (21:00) Starting Meditation (28:30) Being Intentional with Our Lives (41:28) Where to Find Michael ---------------- Follow Michael on Instagram ---------------- Follow Me on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/laceeiskk/ ---------------- We have helped over 800 women transform their mind and body and become the best version of themselves. Want to be next? Click Here to Apply! - https://form.typeform.com/to/WKxPkc

Everyone can relate to being busy and not having a moment to stop and breathe. Michael O'Brien, the creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Relaxation app, joined me today to talk about how taking a minute to breathe and rest can be precisely that one minute! About the Guest:Breathe in…Breathe out… It's time to stress less and Pause Breathe Reflect with Michael O'Brien. Michael is a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, endurance athlete, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Relaxation app. He loves helping people accomplish hard things through mindfulness. He's a survivor of a horrific near-death cycling accident that he calls his Last Bad Day and recently rode his bicycle across America.He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day (aka near-death cycling accident) story and leadership advice with Fortune 500 companies, at TEDx, and with Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC.www.PauseBreatheReflect.comwww.instagram.com/pausebreathereflectwww.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoachngAbout the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N' Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I've created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcome their own objections so they can live the life they want to live and start that business they have always wanted. The Family Playbook, or standard operating procedure, is the tool every mama needs to save time and stress-less when chaos ensues at home. For new biz owners, I also help simplify systems on social media and other business platforms to automate processes to get their business up and running quickly and efficiently with how-tos and hands-on coaching. I have helped hundreds of women to be more productive and self-sufficient in their homes and businesses allowing them to reclaim control of the chaos. www.chaosncookies.comhttps://www.instagram.com/chaosncookies/https://www.instagram.com/theheathergreco/https://www.facebook.com/Chaos-n-Cookies-111324364538688https://chaosncookies.com/shophttps://linktr.ee/hsteinker Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.

Breathe in…Breathe out… It's time to stress less and Pause Breathe Reflect with Michael O'Brien. Michael is a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, endurance athlete, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Relaxation app. He loves helping people accomplish hard things through mindfulness. He's a survivor of a horrific near-death cycling accident that he calls his Last Bad Day and recently rode his bicycle across America. Michael was also the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association first male Chapter President and started his HBA journey in 2003 He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day (aka near-death cycling accident) story and leadership advice with Fortune 500 companies, at TEDx, and with Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC. In this episode you'll learn: Why it's important to approach life at a slower pace than society expects. How you can "reset" throughout the day.  Ways to incorporate breath work to help you become more self aware.  The app he created to help you practically make changes.  Advise for young entrepreneurs and high performing executives.  Why "hustle culture" is a recipe for disaster (and why you don't need to do it to succeed) Links Host: Josh Cearbaugh https://joshcearbaugh.com  https://instagram.com/joshcearbaugh  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshcearbaugh/  https://www.jumpstartyourlife.com  Guest: Michael O'Brien https://www.instagram.com/PauseBreatheReflect/ www.facebook.com/michaelspeloton www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching  

You're going to feel SO inspired by this episode! Breathe in…Breathe out… It's time to stress less and Pause Breathe Reflect with Michael O'Brien. He's a survivor of a horrific near-death cycling accident that he calls his Last Bad Day and recently rode his bicycle across America. In this episode we talk about  how do you prevent a bad moment from turning into a bad day?  The power of forgiveness and self-compassion/care. The value of mindfulness, how to tackle hard things and more!Michael is a qualified meditation teacher, executive coach, endurance athlete, and creator of the Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Relaxation app. He loves helping people accomplish hard things through mindfulness. He has shared his personal transformational story and leadership advice with Fortune 500 companies, at TEDx, and with Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC. Connect with Michael O'Brien:IG: @pausebreatherefect LinkedIN: /michaelobrienpelotoncoachingFB: /pausebreathereflect FREE Self Love & Sweat Monthly Life Coaching Calendar: http://lifelikelunden.com/calendar FREE ACCESS 15-day #BreatheBeforeYouScroll Breathwork & Mindfulness Challenge: https://lifelikelunden.com/breatheOne-On-One Life Coaching & NLP with Lunden:http://lifelikelunden.com/vipConnect with Lunden:IG: @lifelikelundenYouTube: https://youtube.com/lundensouzaLinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lundensouza/Twitter: @lifelikelundenUse code LUNDEN25 for 25% off Snap Supplements: https://bit.ly/snapsweat

Mike McCoy 2-5-2023 AM It's a familiar truth told by our Lord Jesus, the story of the rich man and Lazarus. In today's message Brother Mike will unpack the eternal accuracy of this passage and the blessed hope of our last bad day. Crossville First Free Will Baptist Church www.crossvillechurch.com

Back in July of 2001, Michael experienced what he calls his ‘last bad day', when he was hit head on by a motorist while riding his bike. This day changed his life, his outlook, and his identity. The road to recovery was a long one and there was a point when Michael realized he had to heal his mind if he wanted to get his body healed. That's when he made the decision to call that terrible day back in July 2001 his last bad day. He has continued to live his life with this decision and today he is a leadership coach as well as a mindfulness and meditation teacher. He healed, he got back on the bike, and last year he rode his bike 3,600 miles across the United States, experiencing all that our country has to offer. He named this ride the Rise 2 Ripple Challenge and shared daily recaps that you can find on his website. www.michaelobrienshift.com www.murphologypodcast.com https://linktr.ee/Murphology Email me at murphologypodcast@gmail.com if you have a topic or the name of a cyclist you find interesting. Support my podcast at Patreon.com/Murphology and visit my Facebook and Instagram page for daily entertainment!

I'm joined by Michael O'Brian, an executive coach, speaker, author, and the Chief Calm Officer of the Pause Breathe Reflect™ movement. In 2001, Michael was the marketing lead for a $700M brand and, as he describes it, he was checking everything off the list. He had a college degree, successful career, wife, kids, and a house. But on July 11, 2001, an SUV traveling 40 mph hit him head-on when he was out for a morning bike ride. After being discharged from the ICU, his doctors warned him that he would have a lifetime of limitations, walk with difficulty, and probably never cycle again. Michael's mental health took a major hit after receiving that news. He eventually connected with a mentor who emphasized that everything in life is neutral until you label it. He challenged Michael to start a mindfulness practice, which eventually turned into his signature Pause Breathe Reflect™ session that he shares with leaders today. He came up with the acronym G.R.A.C.E., which stands for Gratitude, Reframing, Awareness, Community, and Energy, as a way to become more resilient and achieve success starting from the inside out.  As a way to commemorate t​​he 21st anniversary of his accident and Last Bad Day, he's embarking on a challenge he's calling the Rise2Ripple. He'll be cycling The TransAmerica Bicycle Trail, which is a whopping 4,300 miles and covers 43 states. It's a celebration of life, generosity, mindfulness, and the beauty of the United States. In our conversation, we also highlight the World Bicycle Relief, a non-profit organization that specializes in large-scale, comprehensive bicycle distribution programs to aid poverty relief in developing countries around the world.Listen to today's episode to hear Michael's inspiring story and learn more about the power of mindful, intentional living. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, Simplecast, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Embracing the mindset that things happen for you, not to you Challenging today's hustle and grind culture Michael's transformative perspective and approach to achievement and external validation How five mindful minutes using Pause, Breathe, Reflect™ can transform your dayThe origin of the word ‘peloton' and how Michael relied on his community through his recoveryShowing people what's possible when you slow down and live life mindfullyAbout our guest: Michael's Instagram Michael's WebsiteMichael's YouTubeMichael's LinkedInPause Breathe Reflect Instagram Pause Breathe Reflect WebsiteRise 2 Ripple Challenge World Bicycle Relief Special Offers: If there's a topic or charity you want me to highlight on the podcast, DM it to me on Instagram @getbusylivin_podFollow Us:Get Busy Livin' Podcast WebsiteGet Busy Livin' Podcast Instagram Get Busy Livin' Podcast TwitterAnne's Website Anne's LinkedInAnne's InstagramAnne's Twitter

Recognizing the Moments with Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer and Resilience Expert at Peloton Executive Coaching and helps leaders prevent bad moments from turning to a bad day. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company, Real Simple, and ABC-KATU. Would you like a digital copy of Chapter 1 of Michael O'Brien Book Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows. It's really simple, just go to yourtakeaways.com/claim add the Access code - BB6ET7. Spend 3 minutes giving your feedback and receive a gift. Access code - BB6ET7 Connect with Michael at https://www.michaelobrienshift.com Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows; Winning at Work and in Life By Michael O'Brien Check out Michael's Podcast: The Kintsugi Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1505748380 Check out Gratitudespace.com Check Out Charity Water: https://www.charitywater.org/ and World Bicycle Relief https://worldbicyclerelief.org/ Connect with Host Chris Palmore, The Gratitude Junkie, author of The Mechanics of Gratitude (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736130234), and creator of Dear 2020: Letters to a Year That Changed Everything and Dear Gratitude: An Anthology, at https://linktr.ee/Gratitudespace Recast from 7/14/20 EP#2 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gratitudespace/message

Michael O'Brien's last bad day was July 11th, 2001. Riding his bike in New Mexico, he was hit head on by an SUV traveling 40 miles per hour and left crippled on the side of the road.  “I remember the sound of me hitting his grill… the thud I made as I crashed onto the asphalt below, and the screech of his brakes.” Wanting to make the best of the situation, Michael promised himself that if he survived, he'd stop trying to chase happiness and begin truly enjoying every day—a profound lesson we can all learn from. In today's episode, Michael shares the story of what happened on his last bad day and how he reframed his situation over the course of several months to heal his mind and body. We dive into how he discovered Pause-Breathe-Reflect meditation, what his daily practice looks like, and how you can immediately begin applying his mindset to your life. KEY TAKEAWAYS How changing the conversations we have with ourselves helps us become more compassionate when we talk with others. Why Michael had to shift his mindset to truly heal after his accident–and how the day of his injury became his last bad day. Why all events in our lives are neutral until we label them–and how Michael processes bad, angry, and sad moments in his life without letting them define his experience. Why Michael does something monumental on the anniversary of his injury every year–and why he's going on a 4,300 mile bike ride from Astoria, Oregon to Yorktown, Virginia this summer. Get The Full Show Notes To get full access to today's show notes, including audio, transcript, and links to all the resources mentioned, visit HalElrod.com/424 Subscribe, Rate & Review I would love if you could subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage other people to listen and allow us to grow as a community. The bigger we get as a community, the bigger the impact we can have on the world. To subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on iTunes, visit HalElrod.com/iTunes. Connect with Hal Elrod Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube

Jon talks with Michael O'Brien, Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching, about how you can make today your last bad day. Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching and elevates corporate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, and ABC.   Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon’s Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Michael O'Brien: Website: http://www.michaelobrienshift.com/  Twitter: @roadieob Instagram: @michaelobrienshift LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pelotoncoaching  Michael's Book: MY LAST BAD DAY SHIFT: How to Prevent Bad Moments From Turning Into Bad Days

Welcome Michael O'Brien to The TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable. Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching and serves on The Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Global Board. As a coach, speaker, and best-selling author, he helps leaders build resilience and prevents bad moments from turning into a bad day. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC. Visit www.michaelobrienshift.com Book - Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows: Winning at Work and in Life

Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching. Before surviving his near-death cycling accident that he calls his Last Bad Day, Michael created an award-winning sales and marketing career that took him from a territory rep to the executive suite with the responsibility of leading a thousand-person team and managing a $4B P & L.  Today Michael is an executive coach, speaker, and best-selling author focusing on resilience and preventing bad moments from turning into a bad day through his G.R.A.C.E. model. He also hosts a weekly podcast called The Kintsugi Podcast: Conversations about Resilience. He also serves on The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association and frequently speaks about building diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture through allyship.  He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC.  This year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his accident, he is riding his bike across the country. He's calling his 45 days, 4,500-mile trek, The Pause - Breathe - Reflect Tour, after a breathing process that spark his apparel line and helped him manage the stress of his recovery. As part of his ride, Michael will be raising awareness and funding for charities focused on First Nation healthcare, Climate Quality, and Trauma Recovery.  You discover more about Michael and his work by visiting www.michaelobrienshift.com or connecting with him on social media. https://thomsinger.com/podcast/michael-obrien

Recast (July 14, 2019) Episode 2: Recognizing the Moments with Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer and Resilience Expert at Peloton Executive Coaching and helps leaders prevent bad moments from turning to a bad day. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, and Fast Company, Real Simple, and ABC-KATU. Would you like a digital copy of Chapter 1 of Michael O'Brien Book Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows. It's really simple, just go to yourtakeaways.com/claim add the Access code - BB6ET7. Spend 3 minutes giving your feedback and receive a gift. Access code - BB6ET7 Connect with Michael at https://www.michaelobrienshift.com Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows; Winning at Work and in Life By Michael O'Brien Check out Michael's Podcast: The Kintsugi Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1505748380 Check out Gratitudespace.com Check Out Charity Water: https://www.charitywater.org/ and World Bicycle Relief https://worldbicyclerelief.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gratitudespace/message

Michael O'Brien, one of our great Conference21 speakers, is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching and serves on The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association Global Board. As a coach, speaker, and best-selling author, he helps leaders build resilience and prevents bad moments from turning into a bad day. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC. Other Links: https://www.facebook.com/groups/confidentconnected (Confident, Connected, and Influential Facebook Group) http://motivation.guywhoknowsaguy.com/ (Morning Motivation) Music Credit Bits And Bytes by Claus Appel Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4688-bits-and-bytes License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Mentioned in this episode: Get my MP3 I have recorded my book in audio form. Get your copy for free at https://www.guywhoknowsaguy.com Network without talking to strangers Did you know that you can network without ever talking to a stranger? It's true. Networking is not about awkward conversations and elevator pitches. It is about making connections and creating value. I'll teach you how in a two minute video at https://www.guywhoknowsaguy.com/innercircle

"Wait to Worry, Live in the Present. It's time to Pause, Breathe, and Reflect." Michael O'Brien reminds us what's important in life from his near-death experience after being hit by a car while he was riding his bike. Michael learned a lot about himself healing from that accident; is grateful to still be alive and has vowed to inspire others. Remember to make time each day to pause, breathe, and reflect on the moment. You have control over your response to life each day. Michael is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching. As a coach, speaker, and best-selling author, he helps leaders become more aware, resilient, and prevents a bad moment from turning into a bad day. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC. Learn more at https://www.michaelobrienshift.com

Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching and helps leaders prevent bad moments from turning to a bad day. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC. Shift: creating better tomorrows winning at work and in life. https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/ 3:00 Still remembering the screech of the brakes.7:03 Arguing with reality. 11:18 The shift toward gratitude.15:58 The patient’s work will pay off. 18:28 Know thyself.22:33 “I thought I had to do more to be more.”26:54 Be, do, have.32:15 Coaching with a “better together” mindset.35:09 What it all comes down to.39:00 Time to be the student.43:17 “By going slow, sometimes we go faster.”46:32 Riding in the same peloton.49:36 There’s more that brings us together. Download The Best Mental Toughness Quotes That Will Make You BETTER Newsletter TEXT DRROBBELL to 33444If you enjoyed this episode on Mental Toughness, please subscribe on apple podcasts and leave a review!Dr. Rob Belldrrobbell.com 

How do you pull yourself together when you've been hit with the most unfortunate circumstance you could ever imagine? It's human nature to be transfixed by the problem.  How about slowing down, so you can get faster? How about reframing your perspectives, so you find opportunities and not just challenges?  Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching and helps leaders prevent bad moments from turning into a bad day. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC.  In this episode, Michael shares what difference it makes when making a significant change in business and leadership and, most importantly, in the people who matter most to us, our family, and our closest friends. He believes that when we change one life, we make a change everywhere. What you will learn from this episode:  Discover about a simple exercise to do away with stress and use the time to shift perspectives to find opportunity beyond the problem  Learn how to live a life in alignment where authenticity and consistency rule your life Learn the power of seeing a problem as happening for you and not to you "When we feel that we're stressed, when we feel that our self-narrative or chatter isn't as healthy as it could be, I recommend to people - pause, breathe and reflect. Slow it down for a minute or two." - Michael O'Brien Topics Covered: 01:27 - Why the name Chief Shift Officer?  03:13 - How to fully show up as your true self in every aspect of life  05:11 - How authenticity means consistency  06:57 - What have his clients done wrong before consulting with him?  08:37 - Getting results which are impacting not just business success but one's personal life  10:57 - Shifting perspectives in the way we look at a problem  13:10 - Get your FREE ‘A Better Life Workbook.' Click here: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/  14:25 - The need to pause, breathe, and reflect  Key Takeaways: “What I'm trying to do is help leaders show up fully as themselves in every aspect of their life. And when they do that, they send a powerful ripple to the people on their teams. And as a result, they show up in the way that they can show up. And when we all show up with the type of potential we have, I believe we create better change that the world desperately needs right now.”   “I think there's a line there that is important to honor when we think about work and life. It's that consistency to say, 'Hey, you know what, the person I meet, in-person or online or in the conference room is that same person. That consistency, when there's alignment, things are less stressed.”   “I get hired because I'm going to help them get better at leadership, better at business, help their company make more money, return on shareholder investment, all that jazz. But the stuff that fires me up is that when they're better at home with the people that truly matter in their lives, not to say that their corporate colleagues don't matter.”  “When we think about those people who are going to be with us for our whole lives, we're talking about our family and our closest friends. When they show up better for them, I know we've made an incredible difference.”  Resources: Get your free ‘A Better Life Workbook.' Click here: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/  Connect with Michael O'Brien: Website: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/ LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching Instagram:  www.instragram.com/michaelobrienshift Facebook: www.facebook.com/michaelspeloton Twitter: www.twitter.com/roadieob 

Don’t let one bad moment ruin your entire day. Don’t let one bad situation ruin your entire life. You don’t need to chase happiness by doing and having. There is a better way to live and here is the insight you’re looking for to help you reframe what seems to be happening to you.Michael is an executive coach and speaker who had a near-death experience in 2001. He was hit head-on by a speeding SUV while cycling. As he lay on the asphalt he promised himself that if he lived, his life would be different. He is the author of Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows; Winning at Work and in Life.Quotes to remember: “I thought I could be more if I did more.”“Try to sit in a moment so we can understand why this moment is showing up for us.”Takeaways:Nothing has meaning until you give it meaningAsk yourself: how did this happen for you, rather than to you?We are tougher than our tough momentsNo mud, no lotusCreate the change you want, don’t wait for itWhat you’ll learn:Why Michael vowed that his life would be different as he lay on the asphalt dyingHow he built a healthier self-narrativeWhat his cycling accident means to him now and how it has happened for himHow to address impostor syndrome and the self-critical voiceHow to connect better with others during CovidAbout his breath practice and a simple way to connect to your breathMentioned on the podcast: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows; Winning at Work and in LifeMan’s Search for Meaning - Viktor FranklThe War of Art - Steven PressfieldBreath - James NestorLinks:FacebookLinkedinInstagram

Amir talks with author, speaker, and executive coach, Michael O'Brien, about mindset shifts we can all make to take charge of our own stories, create better tomorrows, and ensure that our “last bad day” is behind us for good. For more: theghannadgroup.com/blog/ttlpodcast-095Guest LinksWebsite: www.michaelobrienshift.com/Books: www.michaelobrienshift.com/michaels-bookstoreLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoachingFacebook: facebook.com/pelotoncoachingInstagram: instagram.com/michaelobrienshift——————————The Transformative LeaderWebsite: https://theghannadgroup.com/Buy the book: https://theghannadgroup.com/store/the-transformative-leaderCulture Transformation Guide (FREE): https://theghannadgroup.com/culture-ebookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaghannad/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmirGhannad/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmirGhannadEmail: amir@theghannadgroup.comThe Transformative Leader PodcastWebpage: https://theghannadgroup.com/podcastEmail (guest inquiries welcome): naveed@theghannadgroup.com

Amir talks with author, speaker, and executive coach, Michael O’Brien, about mindset shifts we can all make to take charge of our own stories, create better tomorrows, and ensure that our “last bad day” is behind us for good. For more: theghannadgroup.com/blog/ttlpodcast-095Guest LinksWebsite: www.michaelobrienshift.com/Books: www.michaelobrienshift.com/michaels-bookstoreLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoachingFacebook: facebook.com/pelotoncoachingInstagram: instagram.com/michaelobrienshift——————————The Transformative LeaderWebsite: https://theghannadgroup.com/Buy the book: https://theghannadgroup.com/store/the-transformative-leaderCulture Transformation Guide (FREE): https://theghannadgroup.com/culture-ebookLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaghannad/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmirGhannad/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmirGhannadEmail: amir@theghannadgroup.comThe Transformative Leader PodcastWebpage: https://theghannadgroup.com/podcastEmail (guest inquiries welcome): naveed@theghannadgroup.com

His last BAD DAY was 19 years ago and it was life changing. Michael O'Brien was out for a nice quick ride on his bike while attending a conference out of town. He came around a corner in an instant, he knew his life had changed forever. Michael was hit head on by a SUV doing over 40mph. He heard the crunch of his body against the grill and hood, he felt the glass break as his head and shoulders went through the windshield. He awoke to find himself surrounded by EMT's and a life flight helicopter transporting him to a level 1 trauma center. Was he going to survive? Would his life ever be the same? Would he ever walk or ride again? Jen and Shawn were fascinated listening to Michael's story of HOPE, CHANGE AND TRANSFORMATION! Sometimes in life, you ask questions like..."why did this happen to me?" Maybe the most challenging and difficult events in our lives didn't happen TO US but instead they happened FOR US!! What if the biggest adversity you face in your life actually ends up being the greatest blessing of your life in disguise? You won't want to miss this episode of the Hope Radio Podcast!

After a freak head on collision left him waiting for a trauma helicopter to save his life, Michael O'Brien made a promise. That this was his last bad day. I'm honored to have Executive Coach Michael O'Brien on today's show. Today, he's going to TEACH YOU HOW TO PREVENT BAD MOMENTS FROM BECOMING BAD DAYS. Executive coach, speaker and author, his favorite saying is "When the going get tough, the tough gets going." For him, nothing could be farther from his truth. A keen cyclist out on a training ride in New Mexico, Michael was hit head-on by an SUV that crossed into his lane traveling 40 miles per hour. As he lay there waiting for the trauma helicopter, he told himself that his life would be different if he survived. Drawing from this potent experience of his own life-changing, near-death Last Bad Day and the insights he's gleaned working closely with corporate leaders, Michael offers the proven strategy he applied to his life—executive, entrepreneurial, and personal. And as a way to celebrate 19 years for living with purpose and honoring those who supported him, he is cycling 19 hours (inside for safety) for 19 charities supporting others during this unprecedented time. He is calling it Thank You -19 Ride. Tune in today and listen to Michael's advice. We all have bad moments that have the power to completely poison our whole day. But sit and allow Michael's story to shift your perspective and make you grateful for what you already have. Want more of Michael? You can find him here: https://www.mightycause.com/…/Thankyou19 ——— Firebuilders is a scalable way coaches and consultants can keep their clients accountable with daily, personal attention. Visit http://www.firebuilders.io for more info!

Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching and helps leaders prevent bad moments from turning to a bad day. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC.   SHOW NOTES * How a tragic accident became Michael's last bad day * Preventing bad moments from turning into bad days * All of your life events are neutral until you label them * Deciding to write a different script * Overcoming challenges with PBR (not the beer!) * Lean on the people in your peloton * Why we tend to be our own worst boss * Conversational intelligence * The value of self-compassion * How Covid-19 is causing us to examine our scripts * Get clear on your vision, values, and peloton * Use your morning routine to frame your day * You are more resilient than you think you are * Michael's 19 hour cycling event to raise funds for good causes   You can learn more about Michael at www.michaelobrienshift.com   You can learn about Michael's event at https://www.mightycause.com/event/Thankyou19   You can learn more about Brian at www.brianrollo.com  

Episode 168: My Last Bad Day - The SHIFT - Interview Michael O'Brien  On the morning of July 11, 2001, Michael O’Brien, an avid cyclist, was riding his bicycle on a New Mexico road when an SUV hit him head-on going 40 mph. The crushing accident left him near death as the mede-vac helicopter descended to take his broken body to be pieced back together. Today Michael is with us and will take us to the darkness of his accident and the long, slow road to recovery, but he’ll also take us to his shift - the moment when he decided it was the power of his mind that would decide the rest of his life. It wasn’t the tragedy that would define him, but how he responded to the tragedy. I recently returned from a Genius Bootcamp, put on by Leslie Householder, in Arizona. The concept behind her teachings are a greater understanding of universal law and how to implement those laws for the greatest most powerful creations of our own lives. At the very foundation of universal law is the understanding of the power of the human mind. Where we focus our attention begins to create things spiritually, and eventually we bring those into the physical world - whether it’s an idea of something we want to create, attracting money, or changing our vibrations to live healthier or with more joy. Truth always ties into truth and as I read Michael O’Brien’s book Shift  and cheered him on as he intentionally chose the mindset and perspective that would help him make his way back into a life he wanted, I just smiled at the way this truth comes up over and over. This is why I’m always asking you, “What story are you telling yourself?” “Are you creating your life on purpose?” And “You’re responsible for creating the life story you want to tell.” It’s all about our personal agency to shift our story when needed.” Listen to the audio program to hear Michael's story and how he shifted. We talk about questions like: 1. Your accident was almost 20 years ago and I believe your book just came out. When did you decide you wanted to start sharing your story and why? 2. Take us back to the accident - what do you remember? 3. What was the hardest part? 4. What would you do differently? 5. What were you most grateful for at the time? 6. How did the shift happen? 7. You have 20 tips at the back of your book - can you share your top 3? When I talk about reframing our stories - the ones that are holding us back, I’m talking about this very thing - this SHIFT. When we are stuck in a story that isn’t serving us, we MUST understand that we can shift our perspective and change our interpretation in order to stay on higher vibrational levels - in order to stay out of the victim mindset - in order to live our best life story.  I’m grateful to Michael for sharing his story and his shift and giving us a visual of what that looks like in action. The power of our minds more vast than we can comprehend. Use yours to create your best space: to lift you when you are down, to intentionally create the life you want, to overcome. For more information on Michael and his books: www.facebook.com/michaelspeloton www.instagram.com/michaelobrienshift Books: My Last Bed Day Shift, and his memoir: Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows Your challenge this week is to find a story that needs to shift for you. Are you in a fight with your spouse and you can choose to let go of a way of seeing something that can help you find a happier space? Are you holding a grudge - can you shift and give someone the benefit of the doubt? Do you have something bigger that needs a major shift? Try changing the thought and see what happens. Things only have the power we give them. See you in two weeks on the next episode of Love Your Story

Michael O'Brien, Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching, and author of “Shift. Creating Better Tomorrows: Winning at Work and Life”, joins us on this episode to share his insights and observations around how leaders can navigate change and uncertainty. We discuss topics like the importance of being intentional in times of crisis, how to adapt to working online and create new, healthy, habits that align with that, what leaders can do to develop a new perspective on productivity and team work, and why we need to shift how we prioritize when dealing with the unknown.A cycling accident several years ago was the catalyst to the seminal shift that changed Michael's perspective, mindset, and actions. This put him on a path to create better tomorrows at work and in life and sparked his executive career progression, and passion for business leadership development. Now Michael O'Brien helps leaders prevent bad moments from turning into bad days. He has shared his personal transformational Last Bad Day story and leadership advice on the TEDx stage, with Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, and NBC. To find more about Michael and his work, check him out online: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/Find him on Facebook: www.facebook.com/michaelspeloton Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching Instagram: www.instragram.com/michaelobrienshift

Michael O'Brien is interviewed by Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC and discusses the following: What helped you from your near death cycling accident that might help us with this period of uncertainly with the coronavirus? What are three approaches that help individuals with the anxiety of uncertainty? What was the mindset that helped you transition from a high paying corporate job to be an independent? Who is Michael O'Brien? Michael O’Brien PCC is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Consulting. He elevates successful corporate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days as he illustrates in his current book, My Last Bad Day Shift. His award-winning, best-selling memoir Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows chronicles his Last Bad Day and near-death cycling accident recovery journey. He has shared his inspirational story on the TEDx stage, with multiple Fortune 500 companies, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Real Simple, ABC, USA Today and podcasts like Love Your Story. Excellent Executive Coaching Podcast If you have enjoyed this episode, subscribe to iTunes. We would love a review on iTunes or other platform. The EEC podcasts are sponsored by MKB Excellent Executive Coaching that helps you get from where you are to where you want to be with customized leadership and coaching development programs. MKB Excellent Executive Coaching offers leadership development programs to generate action, learning, and change that is aligned with your authentic self and values. Transform your dreams into reality and invest in yourself with coaching programs to reach your goals. Your host is Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC, founder and general manager of www.mkbconseil.ch a company specialized in leadership development and executive coaching.

Today's conversation is from my TEDx and idea with spreading that You Go Where Your Eyes Go. It will give you more insight to my Last Bad Day story. To discover more visit www.kintsugipodcast.com and www.michaelobrienshift.com  

A new podcast from Michael OBrien, Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Executive Coaching. The Kintsugi Podcast - Conversations about Resilience was inspired by my Last Bad Day and near-death cycling accident. Through my recovery I discovered the power of a healthy mindset, strong peloton, and gritty resilience.  Please listen, subscribe and share with members of your Peloton. You can discover more at www.kintsugipodcast.com and until our conversation, have fun storming the castle!  Michael 

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Click here (cogentanalytics.com/profit2020) for your Profit Breakthrough Session from Cogent Analytics or call/text Andrew (770) 713-3333 Welcome to Conscious Millionaire Epic Achiever Podcast, with your Host, Marcus Aurelius Anderson... Michael O'Brien: Stop Bad Moments from Turning into "Bad Days" Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Coaching and Consulting. He elevates successful corporate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. His award-winning, best-selling memoir Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows chronicles his Last Bad Day and near-death cycling accident recovery journey." SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES And, download your free gift today... Get the High Performer Formula to Make Millions – Click Here! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other entrepreneurs and business owners find our podcast… grow a high-profit business that makes an impact. Help your friends Become a Conscious Millionaire! They will thank you for it. Conscious Millionaire Network has over 2,000 episodes and 12 Million Listeners in 190 countries. Our original Conscious Millionaire Podcast was named in Inc Magazine as one of the Top 13 Business Podcasts!

Click here (cogentanalytics.com/profit2020) for your Profit Breakthrough Session from Cogent Analytics or call/text Andrew (770) 713-3333 Welcome to Conscious Millionaire Epic Achiever Podcast, with your Host, Marcus Aurelius Anderson... Michael O'Brien: Stop Bad Moments from Turning into "Bad Days" Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Coaching and Consulting. He elevates successful corporate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. His award-winning, best-selling memoir Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows chronicles his Last Bad Day and near-death cycling accident recovery journey." SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES And, download your free gift today... Get the High Performer Formula to Make Millions – Click Here! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other entrepreneurs and business owners find our podcast… grow a high-profit business that makes an impact. Help your friends Become a Conscious Millionaire! They will thank you for it. Conscious Millionaire Network has over 2,000 episodes and 12 Million Listeners in 190 countries. Our original Conscious Millionaire Podcast was named in Inc Magazine as one of the Top 13 Business Podcasts!

Click here (cogentanalytics.com/profit2020) for your Profit Breakthrough Session from Cogent Analytics or call/text Andrew (770) 713-3333 Welcome to Conscious Millionaire Epic Achiever Podcast, with your Host, Marcus Aurelius Anderson... Michael O'Brien: Stop Bad Moments from Turning into "Bad Days" Michael O'Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Coaching and Consulting. He elevates successful corporate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. His award-winning, best-selling memoir Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows chronicles his Last Bad Day and near-death cycling accident recovery journey." SUBSCRIBE IN ITUNES And, download your free gift today... Get the High Performer Formula to Make Millions – Click Here! Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other entrepreneurs and business owners find our podcast…and turn their big impact into their First Million. They will thank you for it. Conscious Millionaire Epic Achiever Podcast is an entrepreneurial, business, and mindset show that reveals the secrets of the world’s Entrepreneur Epic Achievers. Join Marcus Aurelius Anderson as he goes inside the minds of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs, athletes, authors, and experts who teach you how they turned their greatest Adversities into their most Epic Wins.   Conscious Millionaire Network has over 1,800 episodes and 12 Million Listeners in 190 countries. Our original Conscious Millionaire Podcast was named in Inc Magazine as one of the Top 13 Business Podcasts!

Learn how our labels that we create define our moments and days. Discover how to better define each moment so your last bad day is truly behind you! Michael O'Brien and Mike Domitrz converse on these very lessons.   * You are invited to join our community and conversations about each episode on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/MutuallyAmazingPodcast and join us on Twitter @CenterRespect or visit our website at http://www.MutuallyAmazingPodcast.com**   3 STEPS: Take 5 Minutes to Frame Out Your Day (before you look at phone or computer).  Grab a PBR (Pause. Breath. Reflect.). During the day, being Mindful. Gratitude (including being grateful for our struggle).   L.A.V.A. Communication Flow Listen (fully to what is being said and not being said) Acknowledge Validate Ask empowering questions (who, what, when, where, how, why)   Michael’s BIO: Michael has a unique mixture of “in the trenches” executive leadership expertise and his inspirational Last Bad Day story that shifted his perspective on what is possible at work and in life.   Today he elevates successful corporate leaders and their teams by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days and has shared his story on the TEDx stage and with companies like Genentech, Pfizer, and Brother International.   Michael is a strong male ally for women’s leadership and empowerment causes. He’s the first male President of a Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association chapter and give all the proceeds of this award-winning, best-selling memoir, Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows to World Bicycle Relief. They help girls conquer the challenge of distance by providing mobility and access to education, healthcare, and the market.     Michael’s Links: www.michaelobrienshift.com www.facebook.com/pelotoncoaching www.instagram.com/michaelobrienshift www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching     Books Michael Recommends: Leading from the Inside Out by David Kolb Conversational Intelligence by Judith Glaser The War of Art by Steven Pressfield   YOUR HOST: Mike Domitrz is the founder of The Center for Respect where he helps educational institutions, the US Military and businesses of all sizes create a culture of respect throughout their organizations. From addressing consent to helping corporations build a workplace free from fear (reducing sexual harassment and helping employees thrive by treating them with respect every day), Domitrz engages audiences by sharing skill sets they can implement into their lives immediately. As an author, trainer, keynote speaker and coach, Mike Domitrz loves working with leaders at all levels. Learn more at http://www.CenterForRespect.com

Welcome to the I Love You So Much podcast with Kenzie Elizabeth. HAPPY 2020! Todays episode Kenzie sits down with Michael of Peleton Coaching. They talk about his story, elevating success, best habits, mindset coaching, etc. Hope you enjoy XO!    SECRET FACEBOOK PAGE: https://bit.ly/2zEx3BM Kenzie's Channel: https://youtube.com/kenzieelizabeth Kenzie's IG: https://bit.ly/298RzRn Kenzie's Twitter: https://bit.ly/2RdtJsE ILYSM IG: https://bit.ly/2vlwxXy Taylor's IG: https://www.instagram.com/tailsyoudie/ Michael: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com   Produced By Dear Media

Michael O’Brien is a business leadership coach, speaker and two-time, best-selling author including his most recent book, My Last Bad Day Shift: How To Prevent Bad Moments From Turning Into Bad Days. Michael helps elevate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. Michael joins Justin for part 2 of their conversation – this episode focused on conversational intelligence.

Michael O’Brien- Michael O’Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Coaching and Consulting. He elevates successful corporate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. His award-winning, best-selling memoir Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows chronicles his Last Bad Day and near-death cycling accident recovery journey. He has shared his inspirational story and transformation from human DOer to human BEing and work and at home on the TEDx stage, with multiple Fortune 500 companies, ABC, Fast Company, Real Simple, and many wonderful podcasts.  Listen to another #12minconvo

Inspirational speaker, Michael O’Brien, is on a quest to help 1 million people have their Last Bad Day. As a corporate coach, Michael elevates successful leaders by helping them prevent bad moments from turning into bad days. In this episode, we discuss Michael’s experienced a life-altering event in 2001 changed his entire perspective on life and his career. You’ll Learn   Why we must know how to live in the sense of intentionality. What My Last Bad Day is all about. How can you live your life positively? And much more! Favorite Quote “Until you get your mind right, you probably won’t get your body right. It’s all about mindset.”   - Michael O’Brien Click here to check out Michael O’Brien’s Website How to get involved Malorie has become an expert in helping people remove their mindset blocks, so they can experience the growth in their business and decrease in stress they desire. Check the site to learn more, download a freebie and stay connected. If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe on iTunes and leave a review. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we’d love for you to help us spread the word!

Do you ever wish that you could flip a switch and transform your mindset from feeling like a victim into feeling like a victor? With this episode my friend Michael O'Brien is going to help us figure out how to do this! Michael is an Executive Coach, Speaker, Best-Selling Author, and Chief Shift Officer that helps elevate leaders and prevents challenging moments from turning into bad days. Listen in as Michael and I discuss: The story of what he calls his "last bad day". The difference between Do, Have, Be and Be, Do, Have. Having a victor vs victim mindset. Here is how you can connect with Michael: Website: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelobrienshift/    Check out my NEW FREE MINI COURSE: The 7 Necessary Steps for Long Term Weight Loss Success

I love this conversation with Michael O’Brien in which he shares his journey forward after having been in a bad biking accident when he was 33 years old, and how this woke him up to live on purpose. His subsequent positive mindset created a shift all areas of his life and career. (And so fun that I got to share the meaning of the number 33, and its power in numerology, which fits so well into the big picture of his story!) He turned this hardship into triumph and inspires others through his coaching.   Michael’s Bio: Michael O’Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Coaching. He has a unique mixture of “in the trenches” executive healthcare leadership expertise and an inspirational story that he calls his Last Bad Day story. It helped him shift his perspective on what is possible at work and in life.  Today he elevates successful corporate leaders and their teams by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days and has shared his story with TEDx, ABC, Entrepreneur, Fast Company and with companies like Novartis, Pfizer, and Brother International.  Michael’s a strong male ally for women’s leadership and empowerment causes. He’s the first male President of a Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association chapter and gives all the proceeds of this award-winning, best-selling memoir, Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows to World Bicycle Relief. They help girls conquer the challenge of distance by providing mobility and access to education, healthcare, and the market. Also, here is a link to his new book, My Last Bad Day: https://www.mylastbadday.com/get-your-copy  It’s a great holiday gift and you can use the code: “Shift” to get a break on the S & H. The actual book is free.

In this interview, I speak with Michael O'Brien whose Wakeup Call came from his near death bicycle accident that caused him to create, Last Bad Day, and discover freedom as what matters most to him.

Michael O’Brien is a business leadership coach, speaker and two-time, best-selling author. Michael helps elevate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. Michael joins Justin to discuss both his first and second books – and most importantly, how to “shift” your mindset in dealing with setbacks.

What if you could have your last bad day? What does that mean and how can it be possible? Michael O'brien is on a mission to help 1 million do exactly that! - Michael OBrien’s unique mixture of “in the trenches” executive leadership expertise and inspirational Last Bad Day story has shifted his perspective on what is possible at work and in life. Even though 87% of the people he’s worked with have received an increase in either compensation, scope and title, what really lights him up is when his clients’ partners thank him for the transformations that have occurred at home. Today he elevates successful corporate leaders and their teams by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. Michael has worked with multiple Fortune 500 companies and multiple media outlets. He’s also shared his story and transformation from human DOer to human BEing on the TEDx stage. Michael is a strong male ally for women’s leadership and empowerment causes. He’s the first male President of a Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association chapter and gives all the proceeds of his award-winning, bestselling memoir, Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows, to World Bicycle Relief. They help girls conquer the challenge of distance by providing mobility and access to education, healthcare and the market.

Michael O’Brien, Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Coaching and Consulting, elevates successful corporate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. His award-winning, best-selling memoir Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows chronicles his Last Bad Day, the day he experienced a near-death cycling accident, and his recovery journey.   What I love is so much about Michael and his journey is that he took the transformation he experienced and what he learned, internally, and then turned around to help other people transform their own lives through a coaching and consulting practice. He literally lives a life of impact and I am so here for it!   To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: YourBadassJourney.com   Resources: Learn more at michaelobrienshift.com Read: My Last Bad Day Shift: How to Prevent Bad Moments from Turning into Bad Days Instagram: www.instagram.com/michaelobrienshift LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching Facebook: www.facebook.com/pelotoncoaching Jumpstart your growth with my favorite people, networks, and products Your Badass Journey is a production of Crate Media

Today's episode is not for the faint of heart. My guest, Michael O'Brien, survived a biking accident that would have taken most people's lives. In our interview, he talks about the accident, his long recovery and how he decided to make that his last bad day. He shares with us how we can change our perspective and mindset to not let bad moments turn into bad days or weeks. His story and passion are remarkable and I promise, you will need a pen and paper to take notes! You can find out more about Michael and all he has to offer on his website: www.michaelobrienshift.com. Even better, you can get a copy of his newest book for FREE here: https://www.mylastbadday.com/get-your-copy. If you use the code SHIFT at checkout, you can get 25% shipping and handling and the first chapter of his memoir is included. I cannot wait to read my copy! Look for Michael O'Brien along with 30 other amazing teachers and presenters in our Epic Marriage Summit coming October 8th-10th. Mark your calendars, because I promise, it will be EPIC!

Today’s episode is not for the faint of heart. My guest, Michael O’Brien, survived a biking accident that would have taken most people’s lives. In our interview, he talks about the accident, his long recovery and how he decided to make that his last bad day. He shares with us how we can change our perspective and mindset to not let bad moments turn into bad days or weeks. His story and passion are remarkable and I promise, you will need a pen and paper to take notes! You can find out more about Michael and all he has to offer on his website:  https://www.mylastbadday.com/get-your-copy (https://www.mylastbadday.com/get-your-copy) . If you use the code SHIFT at checkout, you can get 25% shipping and handling and the first chapter of his memoir is included. I cannot wait to read my copy! Look for Michael O’Brien along with 30 other amazing teachers and presenters in our Epic Marriage Summit coming October 8th-10th. Mark your calendars, because I promise, it will be EPIC!

Michael O’Brien is the Chief Shift Officer atPeloton Coaching and Consulting.He elevates successful corporate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. His award-winning, best-selling memoir Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows chronicles his Last Bad Day and near-death cycling accident recovery journey. He has shared his inspirational story and transformation from human DOer to human BEing and work and at home on the TEDxstage, with multiple Fortune 500 companies, ABC, Real Simple Fast Company, and many wonderful podcasts like Do a Day. Michael was a successful sales professional and Marketing Director. The same stress that you and your team feel every day burdened him. There were many days when he just wanted to survive. He knew he could be better, but didn’t know how to consistently find the energy to thrive and get closer to being his best. The sad thing is that he didn’t need to be chasing back then. He already had many wonderful reasons to be happy. He was a proud, new dad of two wonderful daughters, had a loving wife who was and still is his best friend, he was healthy, and he had a career filled with promise. But he rationalized his chase and, in hindsight, made up ego-based reasons why he had to keep living that way. Many times, he caught happiness, but like a dog chasing its tail, he didn’t know what to do when he caught it. He was happy for a moment. It validated his pursuit, but then it floated away. So, he got back to stressfully chasing. He was exhausted but couldn’t tell anyone because he was the leader at work and the provider to his family. He knew there was a better way, but he couldn't see it. Then, on Monday, July 11, 2001, while at a corporate meeting in New Mexico, Michael went out for an early morning bike ride that changed his life permanently. An SUV crossed the center line in the road and hit him head-on, going close to 40 miles per hour (plus Michael's speed). As he laid waiting for the medical trauma helicopter, he told himself that life would be different if he lived. His recovery was the catalyst to the seminal shift that changed his perspective, mindset, and actions. It put him on a path to create better tomorrows at work and in life, and sparked his executive career progression, which was instrumental to finding happiness and passion for business leadership development and creating his business, Peloton Coaching and Consulting. It also lead to his amazing book, My Last Bad Day Shift: How to Prevent Bad Moments from Turning into Bad Days. Michael shares the story of his accident, and the shift that came as a result. His experience is the inspiration for many to shift their situation, so listen to this episode and find how you, too, can shift your life from whatever Last Bad Day you may have. Key Points from the Episode with Michael O'Brien: Michael is a husband and father of two girls, which is how he frames himself first and foremost Secondly, he is a leadership coach, focused on sales and marketing leaders to help them change how they work as a portal to how we behave as a society. He described it as helping people be wealthy from the inside out We got into the idea that we are a complete person, and can’t show up in one part of our life differently from how we do in another. If that’s what’s happening, we are acting in at least one part of our life. We are spending all our energy in one area, and left with nothing for another. Michael talked about the idea so many of us live with around having just meh or vanilla days where “it is what it is.” To him, that’s not acceptance so much as settling and coasting. He uses the brilliant cycling analogy around coasting - if you coast for too long, sooner or later, you’re going to stop. Michael shared the story of his biking accident on July 11th, 2001 while in New Mexico at a work offsite meeting. He was hit head-on by a white, Ford Explorer that had drifted into his lane with a distracted driver behind the wheel. He suffered tremendous and life-threatening injuries, and had to be medi-vaced to the nearest Level 1 Trauma center. When this happened, his wife and two daughters (then 3 and 7-months old) were across the country at home in New Jersey. His injuries were extensive, with it unclear whether he would lose his leg once his life was stabilized. After several operations, and months of grueling recovery work, Michael regained the ability to walk, and eventually to ride a bike again. Pinning a number on at a biking event today is the sweetest symbol to him of what he came through. This event and the process that ensued created the basis for his book, Shift, which brings the reader up to and through this moment where his life shifted. He had been white-knuckling his life before, just working to get through. In losing almost everything forced Michael to step back and find a new way to define himself as he faced the idea of depending on others for the rest of his days, losing control of so much of his life, and more. He realized the need to let go, trust in others, and trust in himself. That included a journey of forgiveness. That included people who he thought would come to see him, but never did. He found himself focusing on those people, and as a result, he lost sight of those who were there. Bitterness and pain around who did not come out to support him consumed Michael. For them, he realized how difficult it was for those people to show up. In situations like that, we often don’t even know what to say. We get scared and overwhelmed, and they deal with and experience the situation through their lens. It helped him feel compassion and understanding for them rather than anger that consumed him. He also found forgiveness for the driver of that car. It wasn’t about the driver, but rather about letting go of the energy toward the driver that was getting in the way of Michael’s recovery and his ability to appreciate what he did have rather than what he didn’t have. His shift came in a specific moment during a physical therapy session. Michael wondered why some people were making progress and others weren’t. He wasn’t happy with the progress he was making, so he was curious. Michael realized how his mind was standing in the way of his progress. He needed to find alignment between his outward thoughts, words and actions and those within him, which were less positive. Michael started a morning ritual of calm, breathing and reflection that framed his days in rehab, which he’s also used to frame his days since then. His goal is to show up with intention, purpose and drive, respecting the day that he has since he nearly lost all of it. I had to call out this great line from his “20 Ways of Being” at the end of Shift. He says that you can never let someone out-hustle you on what really matters. It sparked thoughts about how hard it is to say, “No," to things, but if those things aren’t what truly matters, then you leave the door open to be out-hustled on those things. He reminds us that every No is a Yes. When you say, “No,” to one thing, it allows you to say, “Yes,” to something else, which matters more. Looking at it that way helps with feeling ok saying, “No.” We also talked about the word Peloton, which Michael uses as the name of his coaching and consulting business. It is the name for a group of cyclists, who must work together as a group to protect each other, share the burden of breaking the wind to ease the effort for the group and stay synchronized so no one throws the group off or creates a disruption that can lead to the group crashing. He uses the metaphor a lot in the idea of finding your peloton, and being mindful of who you bring into it to ride with you. Links: Website: www.michaelobrienshift.com Michael's Book: My Last Bad Day Shift: How to Prevent Bad Moments from Turning into Bad Days TEDx Talk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching/ Twitter: @RoadieOB Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pelotoncoaching Instagram: @michaelobrienshift/ YouTube Subscribe to The Do a Day Podcast     Keep Growing with Do a Day Get the book in print, Kindle, iBooks, Audiobookand more - even get a personally-signedcopy from Bryan Falchuk Get started on your journey to Better with the Big Goal Exercise Work with Bryan as your coach, or hire him to speak at your next event  

On July 11th 2001 Michael OBrien was hit head-on by a speeding S.U.V. during a bike ride. He calls it his Last Bad Day and it's a grateful one because it shifted his perspective in almost everyone aspect of his life. His recovery helped him climb to the corporate executive suite on his own terms and sparked his passion in helping other leaders shift their perspectives on leadership through executive coaching, speaking, and his memoir, Shift:Creating Better Tomorrows. To celebrate his 18th anniversary of my Last Bad Day this July, I'm setting out to help 1,000,000 people have their Last Bad Day as well.  Michael's Website: https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/ Michael's Book (Use coupon code "shift" for 25% off the shipping cost!): https://www.mylastbadday.com/get-your-copy Michael's Wealth Language Quiz: https://quiz.leadquizzes.com/q/JzB2KI

Michael O’Brien tells the story of His Last Bad Day when he was out for a bike ride and got hit head on by an SUV. This accident acted as a huge pause button for his life, changed its trajectory, and provided an opportunity to live every day with perspective, presence, and gratitude. In this […] The post EP 35 Michael O’Brien – His Last Bad Day appeared first on Purpose Up.

Michael O’Brien is the Chief Shift Officer at Peloton Coaching and Consulting. He elevates successful corporate leaders by preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. His award-winning, best-selling memoir Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows chronicles his Last Bad Day and near-death cycling accident recovery journey. He has shared his inspirational story and transformation from human DOer to human BEing and work and at home on the TEDx stage, with multiple Fortune 500 companies, the Bergen Record, and many awesome-sauce podcasts. In this episode we dive into: How you can make a shift in your own life without having to go through a tragic event. Where Micheal’s desire for more and addiction to achievement actually began and how we rationalize our ongoing chase for happiness rather than focusing on the process. Michael’s mindset and formula for preventing bad moments from turning into bad days. How you can start making a shift towards a life of Be, Do, Have. The secret to stop chasing happiness and become the wealthiest person you know. How Michael got stuck on life's hamster wheel, working as a marketing director and playing superhero dad at home. Why Michael believes the truck that hit him was literally and figuratively sent to him to stop chasing happiness. How Michael used sports in his youth to validate that he was enough. Michael's final bad day, and why he decided to change the way he looks at his life. How we can be more intentional throughout our days, and practice “showing up” in the way that we want. The benefits of a slow morning and taking time to unwind before you even start your day. Why our biggest evil is not really stress, but lack of recovery. World Bicycle Relief and why Michael chooses to donate a percentage of proceeds from his book “Shift” to this non-profit organization. www.brenttieri.com www.michaelobrienshift.com

Michael O’Brien is a sales and marketing executive business coach who helps leaders slay their internal feelings of worry and doubt so they can achieve complete success for themselves and their teams. Before starting his executive coaching firm, Peloton Coaching and Consulting, Michael spent over two decades in the pharmaceutical and bio industry in roles that ranged from sales to marketing to executive leadership. Before launching into his coaching career, Michael experienced a life-altering event that ruptured his worldview. On July 11th, 2001, he was struck head-on by a speeding SUV while out on a training bike ride.   Now, Michael considers it his Last Bad Day and shares his journey from being a human doer to a human being in his best-selling memoir, Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows and donates all the proceeds to the World Bicycle Relief.   Now, Michael channels his energy to helping other business executives and entrepreneurs realize their potential by changing the conversations they have with others and themselves. He is also an active volunteer and corporate sponsor for the Healthcare Business Women’s Association and an advocate for diversity and gender parity. Michael lives in Bergen County, NJ with his wife, two daughters, three dogs and Rosie, the cat.   www.twitter.com/roadieob www.instagram.com/michaelobrienshift www.facebook.com/michaelspeleton.com www.lifestylelocker.com/michaelobrien www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoaching/ https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/   www.facebook.com/lifestylelocker www.instagram.com/drjoshhandt www.twitter.com/drjoshhandt www.linkedin.com/drjoshhandt

Michael O’Brien was in a life threatening bike accident that was a catalyst for making a shift in his entire life and mindset. He is now an author, speaker, and executive coach living the life of his dreams. Learn about Michael’s amazing story, and how we can all make a shift to live the life that we were meant to live.

After a pivotal moment surviving a life-threatening bike accident, Michael decided it would be his last bad day. In his recovery, he made a commitment to stop chasing happiness. Now as a coach, speaker and author, he is on a journey from being a human doer to a human being. This episode will inspire you to look at your life differently and consider making today your last bad day. Learn more about Michael at MichaelObrienShift.com Loving this podcast? Please leave me a rating and a review!

In this episode of Masculinity on the Rocks, Michael OBrien drops some SERIOUS knowledge bombs about how we allow our bad days to stick to us like glue, AND how to make sure that doesn’t happen. Kyle and Michael make plenty of cycling puns, agree with each other more than a few times, and share some knowledge around how to overcome personal struggles. Michael talks about his PBR method which has nothing to do with the cheap beer! Pause, Breathe, Reflect - whenever you feel buried, stressed, or unsure of what to do next. It’s amazing! Don't forget to download the drink recipe by clicking here! -- Links: Michael's Website Michael's LinkedIn Michael's Facebook Wright Wellness Center Kyle's Instagram    

Michael O'Brien, Slayer of Last Bad Days is a successful leadership coach, speaker, and author. As the founder of Peloton Coaching and Consulting, he helps people become the wealthiest person they know ― starting from the inside out. 18 years ago, Michael had his "Last Bad Day" that started his journey towards a game-changing realisation for existence. His cycling accident became a catalyst to the incredible shift that changed his perspective, mindset, and actions towards life. From chasing his happiness to helping others become their best, his last bad day marked the start of his journey to ultimate success. In this episode you will learn: - How your last bad day is the start of your new beginning - How mindshift and gratitude can change your life, that can help you become the wealthiest version of you - Michael's inspiring journey towards becoming the real Superman of people in need

A great discussion with Brigitte Cutshall and Michael O'Brien about how his near-death experience (after being hit head-on by an SUV while riding his bike) changed his perspective to live a more purposeful life. They also discuss the "value of Freedom" and how we tend to put too many conditions on happiness. Michael is President and Founder of Peloton Coaching and Consulting and is the author of SHIFT. Creating Better Tomorrows: Winning at Work and in Life.

Michael O'Brien is a sales and marketing executive business coach who helps leaders slay their internal feelings of worry and doubt so they can achieve complete success for themselves and their teams. Before starting his executive coaching firm, Peloton Coaching and Consulting, Michael spent over two decades in the pharmaceutical and bio industry in roles that ranged from sales to marketing to executive leadership. Before launching into his coaching career, Michael experienced a life-altering event that ruptured his worldview. On July 11th, 2001, he was struck head-on by a speeding SUV while out on a training bike ride. Now, Michael considers it his Last Bad Day and shares his journey from being a human doer to a human being in his best-selling memoir, Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows and donates all the proceeds to the World Bicycle Relief. Now, Michael channels his energy to helping other business executives and entrepreneurs realize their potential by changing the conversations they have with others and themselves. He is also an active volunteer and corporate sponsor for the Healthcare Business Women's Association and an advocate for diversity and gender parity. Michael lives in Bergen County, NJ with his wife, two daughters, three dogs and Rosie, the cat. michaelobrienshift.comjeremytodd.comjeremy@jeremytodd.com

Today’s guest’s last bad day was July 11th, 2001, a day that changed his life in a significant way. Experiencing a harrowing cycling accident was the catalyst to the seminal shift that changed his perspective, mindset, and actions. Since then, he has been helping leaders make change stick at work and in their lives. In addition to executive coaching and speaking, he is the best-selling author of “Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows,” and the founder of a leadership academy that helps people become the wealthiest person they know, from the inside out. Please join me in welcoming Michael O’Brien.  Would you leave an honest rating and review on Apple Podcast? Or Stitcher? They are extremely helpful and I read each and every one of them. Thanks for the inspiration! In this episode we discuss: his thoughts on leadership: “Leadership is really about knowing your purpose, trying to paint a compelling vision of the future, connecting with others, and then making it about their success.” how baseball coaches shaped his views on leadership from a young age. how his cycling accident changed his life and the significant mindset shifts he went through to start living his life on purpose. the intention he puts into his leadership academy, and how he connects with each and every student. his experience with being a minority at a conference and how that led to him becoming President of a chapter of the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association. Links Michael O’Brien on LinkedIn and Twitter. www.michaelobrienshift.com The Pace Line Academy Books mentioned in this episode: “Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences” by Robbie Samuels “Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows: Winning at Work and in Life” by Michael O’Brien “Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy” by Mo Gawdat Other Resources: Learn more about Sliding Doors with Gwyneth Paltrow. Listen to my interview with Mo Gawdat. Learn more about The Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. Learn more about Christopher Reeve. Learn more about Marie Forleo. Listen to my interview with Tammy Gooler Loeb. Learn more about Tammy’s Work From The Inside Out podcast. Learn more about the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association - NY Chapter. Learn more about Maya Angelou. Interested in booking Robbie to speak? Learn about his signature Art of the Schmooze session on strategic, effective and inclusive networking, and the other sessions he offers. Thinking of hosting a podcast? Writing a book? Want to launch an Amazon bestseller? Ready to make the most of your next conference experience? Robbie offers several free Masterclasses on these topics. Each one of these Masterclass replays is over an hour-long and contain valuable takeaways to help you grow your business or in your career. Find all the free Masterclasses at www.robbiesamuels.com/masterclass. Are you ready to create a Relationship-Based Business Plan that will help you achieve greater impact (and income)? The next cohort for The M.O.R.E. Program for Entrepreneurial Women begins in Spring 2019. You want to have a greater impact and increased income. The problem is that there are so many options for how to build your business that you can feel stuck, overwhelmed, and like you're running out of time. The reason options are overwhelming is that you're looking at them as a series of disconnected steps when -- to make the most of your time -- you need a strategy that connects only the most important and highest impact ones. Why? Because you know it's true that if you try to do everything, you will accomplish nothing. Which means, to achieve your goal, you have to invest in a strategy to put time on your side. How? This program will help you find the clarity to determine what is the right next step for your business. A book? A podcast? An online course? Masterminds? Speaking on bigger stages?

Today's guest's last bad day was July 11th, 2001, a day that changed his life in a significant way. Experiencing a harrowing cycling accident was the catalyst to the seminal shift that changed his perspective, mindset, and actions. Since then, he has been helping leaders make change stick at work and in their lives. In addition to executive coaching and speaking, he is the best-selling author of “Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows,” and the founder of a leadership academy that helps people become the wealthiest person they know, from the inside out. Please join me in welcoming Michael O'Brien.      In this episode we discuss: his thoughts on leadership: “Leadership is really about knowing your purpose, trying to paint a compelling vision of the future, connecting with others, and then making it about their success.” how baseball coaches shaped his views on leadership from a young age. how his cycling accident changed his life and the significant mindset shifts he went through to start living his life on purpose. the intention he puts into his leadership academy, and how he connects with each and every student. his experience with being a minority at a conference and how that led to him becoming President of a chapter of the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.OnTheSchmooze.com - episode 137

Michael O'Brien (@RoadieOB) is former pharmaceuticals executive turned leadership consultant and the author of SHIFT: Creating Better Tomorrows. After recovering from a horrific cycling accident involving a speeding SUV and coming within minutes of death, Michael shares with us the process he's gone through to give his life true meaning. "One big thing that came out of it is a greater sense of purpose – why do I want to pursue the things I want to pursue?" – Michael O'Brien. What We Discuss with Michael O'Brien: Michael's career path before his horrific accident. His 'Last Bad Day'. The road he traveled to recover from his injuries. Why he practices meditation to focus on living in the present and being grateful. How he uses his experiences to inspire company leaders. Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider leaving your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally! (Download Episode Here) ​(Subscribe in iTunes Here) (Connect with CJ)   (We Go Where Our Eyes Go- TED X Las Vegas from Michael O'Brien​ via YouTube) Please Scroll Down for Full Show Notes and Featured Resources! The Two Rule Foundation helps inspire professionals to live gratefully and commit more of their resources to help those in need. The foundation can help you determine who you should give your money to and how. More About the Show Michael was in New Mexico for a big company meeting that would last several days. He had it all planned out. Instead of resorting to the lack-luster hotel gym, he’d bring his bike, and cross a state off his cycling checklist.​ It was July 11, 2001, and Michael discovered a two-mile loop originated at the hotel that he could ride before the day’s meetings began. Three laps went smooth as planned. Michael was enjoying the sunshine and dry roads. On his fourth lap, as he rounded a bend in the road, an SUV going the opposite direction crossed over into his path, hitting Michael head on at 40 mph–himself going around 20 mph. In an instant, his life would forever change. As the SUV made contact with Michael’s body, his momentum hurled him over the hood and face-first into the windshield, then coming down in a thud, while sliding several feet on the asphalt. The accident shattered the bones in face, snapped his scapula, cracked ribs, broke his arms and wrists, and shattered his left femur. As he was being medevaced to the nearest hospital for emergency surgery, he learn he’d severed his femoral artery and was bleeding out. ​He was given 34 units of blood, and spent dozens of hours in surgeries to mend his broken everything. “The doctors told my wife... if I was 10 years older or not in good shape, I would have certainly passed around before he’d gotten to the hospital.” O’Brien recounts. Get Michael O'Brien's book SHIFT: Creating Better Tomorrows. All the profits go to support girls in Africa through World Bicycle Relief. THANKS, Michael O'Brien! If you enjoyed this show with management change leader Michael O'Brien, let him know by clicking on the links below and sending him a quick shout out on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Click here to connect with Michael on LinkedIn Thank Michael on Twitter! Connect with Michael on Facebook! Follow Michael on Instagram! Click here to let CJ know about your number one takeaway from this episode!   This is a great way to cross-promote your blog or website because if I use your question on the show, I will link to it in the show notes!​ Mentioned in This Episode: ​​Zig Ziglar SHIFT: Creating Better Tomorrows The Pace Line Academy

Michael O’Brien is a sales and marketing executive business coach who helps leaders slay their internal feelings of worry and doubt so they can achieve complete success for themselves and their teams. Before starting his executive coaching firm, Peloton Coaching and Consulting, Michael spent over two decades in the pharmaceutical and bio industry in roles that ranged from sales to marketing to executive leadership.  Before launching into his coaching career, Michael experienced a life-altering event that ruptured his worldview. On July 11th, 2001, he was struck head-on by a speeding SUV while out on a training bike ride. Now, Michael considers it his Last Bad Day and shares his journey from being a human doer to a human being in his best-selling memoir, Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows and donates all the proceeds to the World Bicycle Relief. Now, Michael channels his energy to helping other business executives and entrepreneurs realize their potential by changing the conversations they have with others and themselves. He is also an active volunteer and corporate sponsor for the Healthcare Business Women’s Association and an advocate for diversity and gender parity. Michael lives in Bergen County, NJ with his wife, two daughters, three dogs and Rosie, the cat.    

The date was July 11th, 2001. It was the day Michael O'Brien was struck head-on by a speeding SUV while out on a training bike ride.  A former pharmaceutical industry executive, Michael is a coach to sales and marketing executives, TEDx speaker, best selling author, and cyclist.  He shares his journey in his best-selling memoir, Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows and donates the proceeds to World Bicycle Relief. Please join me in welcoming Michael O'Brien. In this episode we discuss: Who Michael was before his “Last Bad Day”, a life-altering bicycle accident in 2001. How his accident sparked his transition from being a ‘human doing’ to a ‘human being’. The mindset shifts that have occurred since Michael’s life took a pause. How his developing awareness forced him to pay attention, move toward acceptance, and into action. His belief that small steps with focus lead to bigger gains. Listen, subscribe and read show notes at www.tammygoolerloeb.com/podcasts/ - episode 006

“I knew my life was in the balance… I promised myself if I lived, life would be different and I would stop chasing happiness.” We will all likely face a life-altering moment when it is least expected. Michael O’Brien was cycling when his happened, and what followed became the cornerstone of his life’s mission today. Michael was nearly killed over 17 years ago, and what he has done since then to turn things around, and become the positive influence he is now is the basis for my episode today. That and a six pack of PBRs! “The message I preach is resilience and a lot of gratitude. Gratitude for what we still have and can do, and resilience is just get back up again.” Resilience. Tenacity. Optimism in the face of being in a really bad place. Michael has been there, and emerged a much stronger man than he was pre-crash. This episode will resonate with you, as you will hear us talk about recovery, and how to change how we all look at life, and family, friends and work. “We all have the voices in our head that hold us back… when that happens, what I do is grab a PBR… Pause. Breathe. Reflect on the story we tell ourselves. Then try to reverse engineer the result that we want.” OK, we didn’t actually drink a six pack of Pabst Blue Ribbons (insert product placement residual here). What Michael did instead was to teach us all how to take a break from our stressful and hectic lives, and do a PBR, (Pause, Breathe, Reflect) which you will learn how to do. We talk about leadership, empathy, business success, along with a gratuitous book promo! Make sure to hear about this and much more! Happy Listening! “If folks could lead with a bit more empathy, we would solve a lot more problems in the corporate world.” “Great cultures, whether at work or personal, start with great relationships... a great relationship is born out of great conversation.”   Some Topics we talk about in this episode: Introduction - 0:56 Michael’s “Last Bad Day” - 4:58 Current Coaching Philosophy - 16:22 One Degree of Flexion - 22:50 Advice for Others Who Have Been Through Trauma - 24:50 Current Coaching Demographic - 30:12 Empathy and Business Success - 33:30 “Hit Your Mark!” - 40:42 What Legacy Do You Want to Leave? - 48:58 Micro Mindfulness - 55:18 Wrap-up and Takeaways - 57:34     How to get involved Be sure to connect with me on Social Media @MarkMoyerCoach and go to my website, www.markmoyer.com to get access to the tips and strategies that my coaching clients get directly. If you’re looking for ways to Make Your Mark, send me an email Mark@MarkMoyer.com and I’ll get you going right away.   If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave me a quick review on iTunes. Your reviews and ratings will help me reach more people with ways to make their mark in life!

Grab a PBR For Your Last Bad Day!We all have bad days. When I say bad day, I don't mean like bad hair day, I spilled coffee on my pants day, nothing is going right day. I'm talking about that bad day that puts all other days, past and future, into perspective. That's the day you realize how blessed you are to have the people, health and relationships in your life. If you have not experienced your last that day yet? Listen to my conversation with Michael OBrien as he shares his story. Meet our feature guest Michael OBrien helps sales and marketing leaders who are juggling it all slay the internal feelings of worry and doubt so they can accomplish complete success. Before starting his executive coaching firm, Peloton Coaching and Consulting, Michael spent over two decades in the pharmaceutical/bio industry in roles that ranged from sales to marketing to executive leadership. He is also lucky to be alive. On July 11th, 2001, he was struck head-on by a speeding SUV while out on a training bike ride. He considers it his last bad day and shares his journey from being a human doer to a human being in his best-selling memoir, Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows and donates all the proceeds to the World Bicycle Relief. Finally, Michael is an active volunteer and corporate sponsor for the Healthcare Business Women’s Association and an advocate for gender parity. He lives in Bergen County, NJ with his wife, two daughters, three dogs and Rosie the cat. Connect with our guesthttps://www.michaelobrienshift.com/ (michaelobrienshift.com) Text: shift to 7200 michael@pelotoncc.net Mentioned Resources Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows - Michael OBrien War of Art - Steven Pressfield The Dip - Seth Godin Conversational Intelligence - Judith E. Glaser What Would You Do If You Lost Everything Today?  I know what I would do. I would ensure I had access to Russell Brunson's 30 Day Challenge. Get it at: https://www.30days.com/start?cf_affiliate_id=456269&affiliate_id=456269 (WallyRecommends.com/30Days) Today, 20 September 2018, is the last day to get it. So get it now.  Business Breakthrough MastermindLet's work together, in a small group, to find the hidden revenue in your business so you can finally live the Life of Abundance & Prosperity you've been working for. 30 Day Trial Chances are, you don't know me well enough to jump right into a coaching relationship with me. I get that and respect you for it. So I want you check me out for 30 days. If I can't show you how to greatly increase your revenue in 30 days, I have no business being a business and marketing strategist. Get access to... My E-Learning program worth $197 per month Live weekly group coaching calls worth $500 a month Access to my website with 1 million dollars’ worth of Business Coaching and 2 million dollars’ worth of turn-key advertising in 120 different fields and industries An assigned accountability partner with whom you can share ideas and challenge each other A closed group of no more than 12 with only one business type per seat to network with and grow your business A closed Facebook group to share ideas with and mentor each other https://menofabundance.com/ap-mastery/ (Tell Me More) Tired of Your Low Lead Conversions and Embarrassing Low Revenue?Get Access to the 8 Strategies That Will Uncover $10K to $50K In Your Business in Just 45 Minutes. Download Your Free Copy Now Support this podcast

An incredible story of Michael talking about his life changing bicycle accident and his inspiring book SHIFT. Subscribe to the show for future episodes where I'll provide the guests and research to help you Rise Above Your Best.

Michael O’brien was a long time sales and marketing executive in the life sciences business. Where he held Sr. level positions and was a catalyst for growth and change while leading one of the fastest growing divisions of the company. Not unlike many of us he burdened by much of the same stress that you and your team feel every day. There were many days when he just wanted to survive. But while trying to release some of that stress at National Sales Meeting in AZ, he went for a bike ride and on On July 11 2001 his life changed. He was struck head on in a serious cycling accident which changed his life forever. Where he held several life threatening and structural injuries, he had time to reflect. He calls that day The Last Bad Day --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/executiveathletes/support

Michael O’Brien helps successful sales and marketing executives become the best version of themselves. He’s a coach, a consultant, and a recovering trauma patient. He is the author of a heartfelt memoir called Shift, where Michael talks about his Last Bad Day. Michael was on an early morning cycling training ride when he nearly died from a head-on collision with an SUV. After the event, he began to shift his self-narrative and through this recovery, Michael formulated a powerful triad to help people discover the lost art of conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/feisworld/support

YOUR LAST BAD DAY How can a severe accident, a near death experience, become a person’s greatest gift? You will discover the inspiring answer to that question in this podcast. Michael OBrien was living a successful life – on the surface. He had a career, money, family, everything that is supposed to add up to happiness. Behind this facade, at the core of his being, he felt trapped and unfulfilled. In his own words, he was a “human doer,” not a human being. Unfortunately,  many people live this way. Fortunately,  you don’t have to almost lose your life to transform from human doer to human being. Michael’s experience and the lessons he learned from it can help you enrich your life personally and financially. Michael fell in love with bicycles as a child. His passion for cycling grew into his adulthood. He took his bike with him on a business trip with the intention of combining work with pleasure. That decision almost killed him. For a while, it turned him into a vengeful person. Learn how he  turned anger into love, fear into courage, despair into hope, how he stopped being a victim to life’s circumstances and became a victor instead. Michael OBrien offers you many other gems in today’s episode. He illuminates the difference between chasing happiness and being truly happy; he helps you understand the importance of your moment to moment self talk and why you should doubt your doubts. There’s more than exciting, valuable, serious stuff in today’s episode. There’s warmth, humor, and entertainment. So join us for some fun and enrichment. You may come away with the priceless fit of knowing how to have your last bad day. BOOKS IN THIS PODCAST Shift: Creating Better Tomorrows by Michael OBrien Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl QUOTES IN THIS PODCAST “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”  – Viktor Frankl “The one thing you can’t take away from me is the way I choose to respond to what you do to me. The last of one’s freedoms is to choose one’s attitude in any given circumstance.” – Viktor Frankl “When the going gets tough the tough get going.” – Joseph P. Kennedy, Knute Rockne, Lottsa Peeps. “Great teams work together after a tough loss.” – Ron Brown CONTACT MICHAEL www.MichaelOBrienShift.com (https://www.michaelobrienshift.com/) Michael@Peleton.net

Summary: Special episode with Michael O'Brien: The Last Bad Day Show Notes: Contact Michael at https://www.pelotoncc.net/contact/ Follow Michael on FaceBook, Twitter, and LinkedIn Michael's upcoming book: Shift Brief bio: I'm Michael O'Brien and I help executive leaders and teams drive better results tomorrow than today. In essence, I change lives through trusted executive leadership and teamwork. People I've worked with have found that they and their teams have: * Enhanced team engagement and discretionary effort * Maximized executive and team trust and collaboration * Minimized judgment and toppled barriers to success * Improved change responsiveness and accountability * Strengthened culture and delivered better results Peloton Executive & Team Business Leadership Coaching and Consulting (www.pelotoncc.net) is all about your success. Your success is our success. When you work with Peloton, you get an ALL-IN partner with an executive coach who understands your world because I've lived your world as a 22+ year veteran in multiple pharmaceutical leadership and executive roles. In the past, I was convinced that "good enough was good enough."​ I thought that living under an umbrella of stress was “business as usual in the corporate world.” I never looked past my own assumptions because I was too busy establishing my career, providing for my family, and driving for results. Then, in an instant, my life changed. On the morning of July 11, 2001, I was out on a cycling training ride before a corporate meeting. I was hit head-on by an SUV that crossed into my lane traveling 40 mph My doctors told me if I had been unhealthy or 10 years older, I probably would have died that day. But somewhere along my recovery journey, I decided I would not be defined by my accident. Rather, I would be defined by how I responded to my accident, and with that, I made the choice to recalibrate my approach to the rest of my life. How to contact your host? website: www.SaberWaves.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saberwavescoaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saberwavesCoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/saber_waves