Podcasts about take new ground

Strength in Numbers, Don't Hide, Take New Ground, and All In. These aren't just slogans to us. They're the “Fearless Code”.  These values define us and guide us as we carry out our mission. When you live them out, you will discover what it looks like to be a Fearless follower of Jesus.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: CLICK HEREABOUT FEARLESS CHURCHFearless Church is here to help you live boldly for Jesus. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we'll walk with you as you grow, take your next step, and make a difference. Let's pursue a movement of faith together that changes lives—starting with yours! LOCATION & TIMES2601 E. Alex Bell Road, Dayton, OH 45459 Sundays - On-campus: 9:30 & 11 AM | Online: Facebook & YouTube at 11 AM. Get more info about us at befearless.org.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FearlessChurchOhioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlesschurchohio/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FearlessChurchOhio

Strength in Numbers, Don't Hide, Take New Ground, and All In. These aren't just slogans to us. They're the “Fearless Code”.  These values define us and guide us as we carry out our mission. When you live them out, you will discover what it looks like to be a Fearless follower of Jesus.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: CLICK HEREABOUT FEARLESS CHURCHFearless Church is here to help you live boldly for Jesus. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we'll walk with you as you grow, take your next step, and make a difference. Let's pursue a movement of faith together that changes lives—starting with yours! LOCATION & TIMES2601 E. Alex Bell Road, Dayton, OH 45459 Sundays - On-campus: 9:30 & 11 AM | Online: Facebook & YouTube at 11 AM. Get more info about us at befearless.org.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FearlessChurchOhioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlesschurchohio/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FearlessChurchOhio

Strength in Numbers, Don't Hide, Take New Ground, and All In. These aren't just slogans to us. They're the “Fearless Code”.  These values define us and guide us as we carry out our mission. When you live them out, you will discover what it looks like to be a Fearless follower of Jesus.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: CLICK HEREABOUT FEARLESS CHURCHFearless Church is here to help you live boldly for Jesus. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we'll walk with you as you grow, take your next step, and make a difference. Let's pursue a movement of faith together that changes lives—starting with yours! LOCATION & TIMES2601 E. Alex Bell Road, Dayton, OH 45459 Sundays - On-campus: 9:30 & 11 AM | Online: Facebook & YouTube at 11 AM. Get more info about us at befearless.org.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FearlessChurchOhioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlesschurchohio/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FearlessChurchOhio

Strength in Numbers, Don't Hide, Take New Ground, and All In. These aren't just slogans to us. They're the “Fearless Code”.  These values define us and guide us as we carry out our mission. When you live them out, you will discover what it looks like to be a Fearless follower of Jesus.DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: CLICK HEREABOUT FEARLESS CHURCHFearless Church is here to help you live boldly for Jesus. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we'll walk with you as you grow, take your next step, and make a difference. Let's pursue a movement of faith together that changes lives—starting with yours! LOCATION & TIMES2601 E. Alex Bell Road, Dayton, OH 45459 Sundays - On-campus: 9:30 & 11 AM | Online: Facebook & YouTube at 11 AM. Get more info about us at befearless.org.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FearlessChurchOhioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlesschurchohio/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FearlessChurchOhio

Get ready to challenge everything you think you know about leadership and coaching. In this episode of Start With a Win, Adam Contos sits down with Adrian Koehler, a fearless executive coach who has worked with everyone from Navy SEALs to global innovators. Together, they dig into the raw, unfiltered realities of leadership - where broken commitments, uncomfortable truths, and radical authenticity collide. This conversation isn't about clichés or motivational platitudes - it's about the real work of transformation, the conversations most leaders avoid, and the hidden dynamics shaping success. Buckle up; this one will make you rethink how you lead, relate, and show up in every part of your life.Adrian Koehler is a no-nonsense leadership expert and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, known for helping fast-moving leaders cut through the noise and drive real transformation. He coaches executives around the world - ranging from Fortune 500 giants to startups and healthcare innovators - fostering authentic leadership and courageous change. As co-host of Raising The Bar and The Naked Leadership Podcast, Adrian brings bold insights from his diverse background in philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine. Based in Hollywood with his kids, Scout and Charli, he's on a mission to challenge leaders to live and lead with purpose.00:00 Intro02:03 The bowl is never empty…05:44 No ice breakers here… 08:02 Locust of Control Conversation!11:01 Hold up the mirror…  14:45 They double down on vision however need to double down on this!   19:30 Why do leaders sit on knowledge and not take action?24:13 Not only is this a leadership gap, it a human gap!33:10 Key tip to open the door…36:48 A moment of pause…   https://adriankoehler.com/https://www.instagram.com/adrian.k/https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler/https://takenewground.com/===========================Subscribe and Listen to the Start With a Win Podcast HERE:

You were made for action, not just to sit on the sidelines.  When you take a step forward in faith, God stretches you – you grow and get stronger. But the step you take doesn't just impact your life, it pushes others forward.  When YOU take new ground, WE take new ground!DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: CLICK HEREABOUT FEARLESS CHURCHFearless Church is here to help you live boldly for Jesus. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we'll walk with you as you grow, take your next step, and make a difference. Let's pursue a movement of faith together that changes lives—starting with yours! LOCATION & TIMES2601 E. Alex Bell Road, Dayton, OH 45459 Sundays - On-campus: 9:30 & 11 AM | Online: Facebook & YouTube at 11 AM. Get more info about us at befearless.org.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FearlessChurchOhioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlesschurchohio/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FearlessChurchOhio

You were made for action, not just to sit on the sidelines.  When you take a step forward in faith, God stretches you – you grow and get stronger. But the step you take doesn't just impact your life, it pushes others forward.  When YOU take new ground, WE take new ground!DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: CLICK HEREABOUT FEARLESS CHURCHFearless Church is here to help you live boldly for Jesus. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we'll walk with you as you grow, take your next step, and make a difference. Let's pursue a movement of faith together that changes lives—starting with yours! LOCATION & TIMES2601 E. Alex Bell Road, Dayton, OH 45459 Sundays - On-campus: 9:30 & 11 AM | Online: Facebook & YouTube at 11 AM. Get more info about us at befearless.org.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FearlessChurchOhioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlesschurchohio/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FearlessChurchOhio

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dan Tocchini—executive coach, transformation catalyst, and founder of Take New Ground. Dan's work has had a profound impact on me personally and professionally, and I'm thrilled to bring this conversation to you.We talk about:Why transformation > change, and what most people get wrongWhat it means to “tell the truth”—and why that's where real growth beginsThe concept of identity patterning and how to break the invisible scripts that limit usWhy responsibility isn't blame—it's powerWhat it looks like to lead yourself and others with more courage, honesty, and agencyWhether you're navigating a season of change, leading a team, or doing deep personal work, this episode will challenge and equip you to take new ground in your own life.

You were made for action, not just to sit on the sidelines.  When you take a step forward in faith, God stretches you – you grow and get stronger. But the step you take doesn't just impact your life, it pushes others forward.  When YOU take new ground, WE take new ground!DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: CLICK HEREABOUT FEARLESS CHURCHFearless Church is here to help you live boldly for Jesus. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we'll walk with you as you grow, take your next step, and make a difference. Let's pursue a movement of faith together that changes lives—starting with yours! LOCATION & TIMES2601 E. Alex Bell Road, Dayton, OH 45459 Sundays - On-campus: 9:30 & 11 AM | Online: Facebook & YouTube at 11 AM. Get more info about us at befearless.org.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FearlessChurchOhioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlesschurchohio/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FearlessChurchOhio

You were made for action, not just to sit on the sidelines.  When you take a step forward in faith, God stretches you – you grow and get stronger. But the step you take doesn't just impact your life, it pushes others forward.  When YOU take new ground, WE take new ground!DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: CLICK HEREABOUT FEARLESS CHURCHFearless Church is here to help you live boldly for Jesus. Wherever you are in your faith journey, we'll walk with you as you grow, take your next step, and make a difference. Let's pursue a movement of faith together that changes lives—starting with yours! LOCATION & TIMES2601 E. Alex Bell Road, Dayton, OH 45459 Sundays - On-campus: 9:30 & 11 AM | Online: Facebook & YouTube at 11 AM. Get more info about us at befearless.org.FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FearlessChurchOhioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fearlesschurchohio/YouTube: www.youtube.com/@FearlessChurchOhio

In this episode of The Future of Teamwork, Dane Groeneveld talks with Dan Tocchini, Co-Founder of Take New Ground, a consulting firm focused on maximizing organizational performance and efficiency.Dan breaks down how most workplace conflict stems from unspoken needs, unmet expectations, and the fear of rocking the boat. Dan explores the high cost of avoiding hard conversations and how leaders can unlock deeper trust and stronger alignment by choosing candor over comfort.If you've ever struggled to get your team on the same page, or sensed misalignment but didn't know how to surface it, this episode is a masterclass in courageous leadership and creative conflict resolution.Key Takeaways:00:00 Introduction to the Future of Teamwork Podcast01:37 Meet Dan Tocchini: A Journey in Leadership02:28 Personal Stories and Leadership Lessons04:38 Aligning Personal and Corporate Agendas09:54 The Importance of Difficult Conversations11:52 Case Study: Navigating Team Challenges14:51 Frameworks for Effective Leadership23:15 Building Synergy and Alignment in Teams26:07 Overcoming Fear and Self-Sabotage27:32 The Importance of Clarity in Teams28:25 Effective Leadership Trainings31:47 Coaching and Accountability33:37 Living as Your Word36:23 Addressing Team Dynamics43:30 Founding Take New Ground44:40 Resources and Final Thoughts

In this truth-bomb-filled episode, I sit down with leadership engagement expert and founder of Take New Ground, Adrian Koehler. Known for his bold mix of tough love and deep compassion, Adrian dives headfirst into the raw truth about what makes leaders effective—not just exceptional. We unpack everything from fear-based leadership and the hidden costs of people-pleasing to building team cultures rooted in truth and commitment (not performance and politics). Adrian also challenges us to question our stories, face our fear, and stop hiding behind comfort and approval. If you're a Christian woman in leadership who's tired of over-functioning, burnout, or leading from a place of fear—this one will shake you up (in the best way). What We Cover: Why effectiveness matters more than being “exceptional” The myth of being “stuck” and how we keep ourselves there How fear is not the enemy—it's an invitation Why most leaders avoid hard conversations and what it costs them The connection between courage, faith, and taking meaningful risks How team culture must be built on commitment, not just competency What Jesus modeled about approval, courage, and disruption Resources Mentioned: TakeNewGround.com Adrian's Instagram: @adrian.k Public Trainings: The Revenant Process and Intrepid Leadership Training   I hope this episode blesses you! Xoxo, Tanya   Episode Resources: GFL Episode Catalog   5 Ways To Connect With Me: 1️⃣ FREE CALL: Book your FREE Coaching Call now! Get personalized and practical strategies for work-life balance. Start your grace-filled life and leadership journey ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/workwithme   2️⃣ FACEBOOK: Become part of our Supportive Facebook Group. Connect, share, and learn with others navigating life and leadership ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/community   3️⃣ FREE WORKSHOP: Watch my FREE “Conquer Your Email Inbox” workshop! It's your key to jumpstart productivity ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/workshop   4️⃣ COACHING: Are you READY to Lead Well, Live Well and BE Well? Get on the waitlist for functional health coaching. It's the accountability and guidance you need to reclaim your health and happiness! ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/health   5️⃣CONTACT: Leave me a question or comment ➡︎ https://gracefilledleader.com/contact   "Yes! Finally, a podcast helping others become the thriving leaders they're meant to be outside of hustle-culture! This is an amazing resource! Thank you so much for sharing and helping us become Spirit-driven, peaceful leaders!"    If you can relate, please consider rating and reviewing my show! It helps me reach more people – just like you – to help them change their future. Don't forget to follow the show so you don't miss any episodes! And, if you're feeling really generous, I'd be SO honored if you would share this podcast with someone.   Click here to view our privacy policy.   Reminder:  The information you hear on this show is not meant to diagnose, manage or treat disease.  Always consult with your own health practitioner before you make any changes to your health.

Each week on the podcast we'll spend a few minutes introducing a question, let you in on how we've processed it and invite you to go and do the same. Typically we'll take a few minutes to set you up with a question for your date night but in this episode we want to discuss “What's One Area You Want to Take New Ground in Your Relationship in the Next 6 Months?”

In this  episode Simon welcomes Dan Tocchini, a seasoned business consultant with over 35 years of experience in transforming leadership teams. Dan shares his journey from a family of entrepreneurs to becoming a sought-after consultant for companies like ESPN and nonprofits like Homeboy Industries. He discusses the challenges leaders face when trying to elevate their teams and the importance of courageous leadership and creative conflict resolution.Key Moments Grew up in a family of entrepreneurs, which shaped his understanding of business and human performance.Executives often feel stuck at certain revenue plateaus and struggle with team dynamics, succession issues, and the need for strategic planning.Successful leaders need to manage from a strategic level rather than being bogged down in daily operations.Understanding the Profit and Loss statement is crucial for assessing business health and making informed decisions.Chronic complaints often indicate deeper issues that need to be addressed for growth and improvement.Successful leaders must learn to leverage their team's talents and have difficult conversations to foster a collaborative environment.Dan shares a success story of helping a well-known Wall Street executive turn around a struggling company, emphasizing the importance of transparency and strategic restructuring.Know what you want to achieve, understand your team's dynamics, and be willing to have hard conversations.To learn more about Dan Tocchini please visit his Linkedin ProfileTo learn more about Take New Ground please visit their website.YOUR HOST - SIMON LADER      Simon Lader is the host of The Conference Room, Co-Founder of global executive search firm Salisi Human Capital, and lead generation consultancy Flow and Scale. Since 1997, Simon has helped cybersecurity vendors to build highly effective teams, and since 2022 he has helped people create consistent revenue through consistent lead generation.        Get to know more about Simon at:      Website: https://simonlader.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonlader  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/headhuntersimonlader/      The Conference Room is available onSpotifyApple podcastsAmazon MusicIHeartRadio

What does it mean to "take up" the Armor of God?How is the Bible a weapon to be wielded?Steps to making prayer your battlefield strategy.In today's episode we talk with special guest Chad Harper, Executive Pastor of Genesis Church. Together we discuss the importance of God's word in your life and home, prayer and how to thrive spiritual when you are fighting a spiritual battle all around. Today's scripture passage is found in Ephesians 6WANT MORE CONTENT?Click the link below to see the teaching that's tied to this podcastYoutube.com/genesischurchorlando.comwww.genesischurchorlando.com/sermonsGOT QUESTIONS?DM us on our Instagram and/or TikTok or email us at postsundaypodcast@gmail.comLIKE, SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5 star REVIEW on Spotify & iTunes.PSP Social Media at:Instagram: @postsundaypodcastYoutube.com/postsundaypodcastTiktok: @postsunday.podcastTwitter: @postsundaypodcastThread: @postsundaypodcast

In this powerful episode of the Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail welcomes executive coach and consultant Adrian Koehler, a leadership expert with a bold approach rooted in emotional intelligence and unapologetic honesty. From "hugging the cactus" to "riding the elephant," Adrian shares what it really takes to lead high-impact retreats and teams—spoiler: it's not all good vibes and holding space. Episode Highlights: Leadership Beyond the Feel-Good: Adrian and Shannon break down why retreat leaders need more than intuition and good intentions—they need structure, clarity, and accountability. The Real Work of Alignment: Learn how to get your support team fully aligned with your retreat's vision, values, and promises so every attendee gets what they came for. Handling Conflict Like a Pro: Adrian shares his frameworks for navigating difficult conversations with empathy and precision—so you can be “hard on the problem, soft on the person.” Preventing the Parade of Horribles: Discover how addressing small issues early keeps your business relationships strong and your standards high. Empathy Meets Accountability: From venue problems to team tension, Adrian shows you how to approach challenges collaboratively while staying fiercely committed to your mission. Whether you're a seasoned retreat leader or building your first event, this episode will give you real-world tools to step into your role as a true leader—not just a space holder. About Adrian Adrian Koehler, the no-nonsense leadership engagement expert and Senior Partner at Take New  Ground, is the go-to guide for fast-moving leaders. Dedicated to breaking through barriers, he spends his time helping entrepreneurs and enterprise leaders cut through the noise and create transformative outcomes. Adrian coaches executives globally, encouraging authentic leadership and fostering courage for meaningful change. His passion for human performance has led him to diverse contexts, from Fortune 500 organizations to startups and healthcare, making Adrian a catalyst for real talk and impactful results. Adrian Koehler extends his influence beyond the boardroom as the co-host of "Raising The Bar" and "The Naked Leadership Podcast." Drawing on his background in philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, he thrives in difficult conversations and engaging complexity, challenging listeners to live authentically. Currently residing in the heart of Hollywood, with his children Scout and Charli, Adrian is on a mission to inspire authentic leadership, urging individuals to raise the bar in both personal and professional realms.   Connect with Adrian https://takenewground.com/      The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Top 5 Marketing Tools Free Guide Free Top 11 Tips for Building an Email List  Get your legal docs for retreats   Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together!   Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify

Today's guest is Adrian Koehler who is a leadership engagement expert and co-founder and senior partner of Take New Ground, a global executive coaching and training firm. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership. Drawing on his diverse background in philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine Adrian thrives in extreme environments and finds comfort and possibility in having “difficult conversations”. In this candid and powerful conversation, we talk about how to engage with grace and personal power both at work and at home.  Where to find Adrian Koehler: @adrian.k https://takenewground.com https://adriankoehler.com Where to find Joni and her upcoming offerings: wakeupwithjoni.com  Book: STOP LOOK CHOOSE Your journey to peace and freedom https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stop-look-choose-b-msc-joni-lerner/1145955718?ean=9798218432225 DATING REBOOT: REAL LOVE after 50 (6 week online course) https://practicalintegratedspirituality.com/products/dating-reboot-real-love-after-50/ 2nd ACT TV Guest Spots with Joni https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3U1NJiFnUY Medicine Wheel Retreat with Joni, John & Dr. Ivory: https://www.rayenaturopathic.com/medicine-wheel-journey    

In this podcast, Greg Voisen sits down with Dan Tocchini, founder of Take New Ground, to discuss his journey and the powerful principles that guide his work in leadership development. Dan opens up about his personal experiences, from overcoming addiction to navigating the complexities of family dynamics, and how those shaped his approach to leadership. He dives deep into why organizations resist change and how leaders can overcome this resistance by embracing clear communication, fostering curiosity, and creating a safe space for innovation. Dan also shares valuable insights on handling tough conversations, implementing change initiatives, and ensuring that transformation happens at every level of an organization. Topics Discussed: -Dan Tocchini's personal story and how it shaped his leadership approach -Overcoming resistance to change in teams and organizations -The role of communication in effective leadership during change -Creating a culture of curiosity and innovation within teams -Practical tips for leaders to navigate challenging situations and drive transformation

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1 Thessalonians 5v16-24   There are five practical things we can do to foster growth in following Jesus.   Taught by Jose Zayas

Matthew 14v22-34   Guest teacher: Pastor Peter Kasirivu  

Adrian Koehler, the founder of Take New Ground, shares his journey from nursing to leadership coaching in this engaging interview. He explains how his experiences in healthcare, spiritual communities, and philanthropic work shaped his approach to coaching entrepreneurs and business leaders. Adrian's unique background, which includes working with prison inmates and trust fund kids, gave him valuable insights into human behavior and personal growth. Throughout the conversation, Adrian emphasizes the importance of key leadership qualities such as personal responsibility, adaptability, and the ability to ask for help. He stresses that great leaders need to be both confident in their opinions and open to feedback. Adrian also highlights the importance of creating a work environment where team members feel valued and can grow personally and professionally. He suggests that retaining top talent is about ensuring that working with you helps people become the best version of themselves. In this episode, we'll cover: -Adrian Koehler's journey from nursing to leadership coaching -The importance of personal responsibility for entrepreneurs -Balancing confidence with openness to feedback as a leader -Focusing on results and reality rather than intentions -The power of storytelling in leadership and business -Creating a work environment that fosters personal growth -A three-part feedback method to giving and receiving effective feedback -The "Revenant process" - a leadership deep dive retreat SHOW NOTES: https://insidethelionsdenpodcast.com/podcast/episode87 CONNECT WITH ARYEH: Apply to Work with Me Instagram: @aryehthebusinessman Future Fund | The guilt-free flexible plan to build financial wealth + freedom Join me inside: Solution Advisory: Investment for Wealth Coaching Program

Acts 15v36-16v15   God often brings new people into our lives for the new thing He wants to do.   Taught by Jose Zayas

Mark 6v30-44   How did Jesus prepare His disciples to take new ground after his death and resurrection?   Taught by Jose Zayas

In this episode of Sticky from the Inside, host Andy Goram sits down with leadership coach and visionary, Dan Tocchini to explore the transformative power of vision, resilience, and authentic connections in leadership and company culture. Dan shares profound insights on how embracing discomfort and facing personal and professional "exile" can lead to deeper wisdom, stronger relationships, and extraordinary success. Discover why a strong vision is the cornerstone of effective leadership and how it can free you from being held hostage by past failures or current circumstances. Learn how to cultivate resilience and stay committed to your goals, even in the face of adversity, and why authentic connections are forged in the toughest of times. If you're looking to transform your approach to leadership and company culture, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking concepts that will inspire you to lead with purpose, overcome challenges, and create lasting impact. ----more---- Key Takeaways How to turn discomfort into a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. The role of vision in freeing leaders from the constraints of history and circumstance. Why resilience and commitment are crucial for achieving extraordinary results. The importance of facing reality head-on to unlock new opportunities for success. ----more---- Key Moments The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:10 - Introduction to Sticky from the Inside 00:03:14 - Dan Tocchini on Transforming Leadership and Company Culture 00:06:15 - The Role of Philosophy in Leadership Development 00:09:57 - Phenomenology and Neuroscience: Understanding Leadership Behaviour 00:12:24 - How Vision Shapes Leadership and Company Success 00:19:38 - Embracing Discomfort for Personal and Professional Growth 00:26:54 - The Importance of Resilience and Commitment in Leadership 00:33:13 - Leading Through Crisis: Lessons from Personal Tragedy 00:39:00 - Overcoming Exile in Business Leadership 00:44:04 - Authentic Connections and Emotional Intelligence in Leadership 0000:46:40 - Key Takeaways: Mastering Leadership and Creating Impact ----more---- Join The Conversation Find Andy Goram on LinkedIn here Listen to the Podcast on YouTube here Follow the Podcast on Instagram here Follow the Podcast on Twitter here Follow the Podcast on Facebook here Check out the Bizjuicer website here Get a free consultation with Andy here Check out the Bizjuicer blog here Download the podcast here ----more---- Useful Links Follow Dan Tocchini on LinkedIn here Follow Dan on Instagram here Find the Take New Ground website here Find out more about Phenomenology here Find out about Hubert Dreyfus here ----more---- Full Episode Transcript Get the full transcript of the episode here

John 21v1-17   Jesus invites Peter to serve in greater ways after His resurrection.  But it doesn't start with more activity.  It begins with a rekindled love.   Taught by Jose Zayas

John 21v1-17   Jesus invites Peter to serve in greater ways after His resurrection.  But it doesn't start with more activity.  It begins with a rekindled love.   Taught by Jose Zayas

In this episode I talk to Adrian Koehler about fearless leadership, what it really means and how to create genuine connection with others. Introduction Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert founder and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground a leadership coaching, training and consulting firm based in Los Angeles. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work. Take New Ground partners with select executives and organizations to get the results they want by creating the culture they need. He is also the co-host of The Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Sr Partner Dan Tocchini.   Resources mentioned in this episode Follow Adrian: Instagram: HERE LinkedIn: HERE Website: HERE Free E-Book: HERE   Thank you for listening. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and leaving a review. Leave comment on what you enjoyed from the episode and if you have any suggestions for future episodes, I'd love to hear from you. Even better, share it with a friend or colleague and turn on the notifications so that you never miss an episode. It really helps the podcast gain more listeners so that we can grow our Lead From Within community. Thanks everyone! Keep reaching for your highest branch!   Let's Connect Follow me on LinkedIn Here Visit my website Here Email: mthomson@curisconsulting.ca  Self-Care Guide on Amazon: Canada: HERE USA: HERE Leave me a voice note HERE and have it included on a future podcast! Just click on the "message" tab.  It is greatly appreciated!  

In Part 2 of our conversation with Adrian Koehler, Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, we explore the deeper facets of leadership and personal growth. Adrian shares his philosophy on why true leadership isn't about convincing others but about asking the right questions and challenging the status quo. Join us as we delve into why people often resist help, the significance of understanding one's professional gauge, and the importance of new questions not new answers. Adrian also offers practical advice on how to have the courage to confront difficult truths and make meaningful changes. If you want to support our work and get early access to part 2, be sure to subscribe to our Patreon. By becoming a patron, you'll be helping us continue to produce quality content and bring you even more fascinating guests in the future. to find out more about our upcoming guests, jazz, whiskey favorites, and updates from the show.   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin @whiskeyjazzandleadership #whiskey #jazz #Leadership #whiskeyjazzandleadership #business

Join Adrian Koehler, the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, for a captivating discussion on leadership and the unique connections it shares with whiskey and jazz. Join us as we enjoy a Twisted Grapefruit Topo Chico and Peerless Double Oaked Bourbon while diving into Adrian's fascinating background and perspectives on leadership as both an art and a science. Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this episode offers a fresh take on what it means to guide others and how seemingly unrelated elements can enhance your leadership style. Get ready for more bold insights every Friday! In Part 2, Adrian Koehler dives deeper into the psychology of leadership, the courage to ask tough questions, and why it's not about having the right answers, but asking the right questions. Don't miss this powerful continuation If you want to support our work and get early access to part 2, be sure to subscribe to our Patreon. By becoming a patron, you'll be helping us continue to produce quality content and bring you even more fascinating guests in the future. to find out more about our upcoming guests, jazz, whiskey favorites, and updates from the show.   Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin @whiskeyjazzandleadership #whiskey #jazz #Leadership #whiskeyjazzandleadership #business

God's promises don't just shield us from hell's attacks, they also form the weapon we need in our hands to take back territory from every dark force of the enemy. Jesus' promise is that He will build His church, and the gates of hell won't overcome it. Today we explore what it means to "take up the sword of the Spirit" and join Jesus in His spiritual fight against every stronghold of hell.

Adrian Koehler is a leadership expert and co-founder of Take New Ground, a consulting firm specializing in organizational transformation and elevating the performance of top-notch executive teams.  He also hosts The Naked Leadership Podcast, which has been put on pause as of April 2024. Learn more at https://takenewground.com Connect with Adrian on Instagram @adrian.k Connect with me on Facebook @nathanhaber81 and @natehaberpodcast You can Buy Me a Coffee to support our podcast https://buymeacoffee.com/natehaber    

Unlock the secrets to mastering leadership, culture, and conflict resolution in today's dynamic organizations. I'm Gwenevere Crary, founder and CEO of Guide to HR, and join me as I engage with Dan Tocchini, co-founder of Take New Ground, for an insightful conversation on why organizational culture often resists change, especially during critical phases like scaling startups or mergers. Learn how candid communication and self-management can transform leadership effectiveness and help build a coherent and robust culture.Discover the art of building trust in high-pressure environments. We break down how openness and understanding differing viewpoints, especially during conflicts, can foster deeper respect and team cohesion. Listen to us explore the importance of leaders being willing to follow and consider all perspectives, ensuring everyone feels heard. Additionally, we address the pitfalls of unilateral decision-making and the necessity of timely communication to prepare and align teams for upcoming changes.Balancing creativity and business expectations is a tightrope walk for tech startups, and we delve into this critical tension. Hear how maintaining a culture of creativity while meeting investor demands requires effective communication and the willingness to ask the right questions. We discuss the value of feedback and being open to new ideas, even those that seem initially threatening. We also offer strategies for fostering a proactive and accountable culture, emphasizing the power of clear requests and promises to achieve leadership growth. Join us as we share actionable insights and strategies to help you navigate the complexities of organizational leadership.

It's Powerful Collaboration for Extraordinary Results week!Our lives are complex and fast-moving. Thus, conflict happens, even when everyone has the best of intentions.Want to know how to deal with conflict effectively and proactively? Dan Tocchini III is here to tell us how. Dan's a business and social entrepreneur, published author, master trainer, executive coach, leadership whisperer, and culture development specialist, he'll have you thinking about and approaching conflict much differently.This is not an episode to miss! You'll get practical and transformational advice you can immediately apply. About the Guest:Dan Tocchini III is a business and social entrepreneur, a published author, a master trainer, executive coach, leadership whisperer and culture development specialist. He is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground of Take New Ground a subsidiary of Human Performance Unlimited, Inc, where he champions founders and executives to scale their organizations.After 30 years of transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from their current state to a desired future state of fulfilling their vision, Dan's passion for leaders makes no question too dangerous and no conversation too difficult in delivering meaningful long-term results. Clients include Disney, ESPN, Microsoft, Interstate Batteries, Nike, Virgin Hyperloop-One, Seigel & Gale, The Oprah Winfrey Network, Gavin de Becker, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Smarty Pants Vitamins, World Vision, Homeboy Industries, Defy Ventures and many others. The best way to reach Dan is through LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantocchini About the Host:Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results. Amy's most popular keynote speeches are:The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership LegacyThe Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System CollaborationThe Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and CommunityThe Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid Team Her new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.www.courageofaleader.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshoopriley/Resources mentioned in the podcastThe Inspire Your Team assessment (the courage assessment): https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/ Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to The Courage of a Leader podcast! If you got inspired and/or got valuable leadership techniques you can use from this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have questions or feedback about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the...

Episode 7 | Are you building a cathedral, or are you just pushing rocks?In this episode of Strong & Awake, Dane and Mitch explore the crucial interplay between the present moment and long-term vision. Using vivid analogies like the parable of two rock-pushers - one building a cathedral, the other aimlessly toiling, pushing rocks - they underscore the necessity of connecting daily actions to a greater purpose. Through frank self-examination of symptoms, both positive and negative, listeners are challenged to identify (with radical candor) their current reality and preferred future. With authenticity and specificity, they guide listeners in painting a nuanced, multi-sensory vision to fuel sustained motivation amidst life's inevitable discomforts. For those feeling demoralized by past failed attempts, this episode offers a radical reframing: charting an unconventional path aligned with ancient wisdom, not fleeting fads promising shortcuts to fulfillment.Key Moments:00:00 Introduction 00:54 What is now, what is not yet?03:48 Name the symptoms, reveal the vision17:38 What do you want?21:28 Mastering the mundane24:22 Crystallize the cathedralMentioned in this Episode:Dan Tocchini - Dane's mentor who originally shared the rock pusher parable exemplifying purposeful living. Dan is a seasoned leadership coach and co-founder of Take New Ground, known for his innovative approaches to conflict resolution and transformative leadership development.Matthew Perry - Dane references the tragic trajectory of the Friends actor, who achieved fame but then struggled with deeper dissatisfaction.David (from the Psalms) - Dane quotes this "Jewish dude" counseling to desire neither poverty nor wealth, just one's "daily bread."The parable of the two rock pushers - Dane uses this metaphor, where one laborer builds a cathedral while the other toils aimlessly, to illustrate the power of vision.Anchor Actions:Ruthlessly list the bothersome "symptoms" manifesting in your current reality, then vividly depict the alternative reality you crave - paint it with nuanced textures, sights, sounds, and feelings.Radically question whether your stated goals and visions align with your deepest values and the person you wish to become. Are wealth, fame, or comfort truly "worth wanting"?Regularly reconnect with and update your crystallized "cathedral" vision, fueling sustained motivation by viscerally visualizing the purposeful life you're striving toward amidst inevitable daily discomforts.Join Us:Our Membership Community (MWOD) is where we embrace discomfort as a path to personal development. Remember, it's probably not for you... but if we're wrong about that, or if you want to find out for yourself, visit us at MWOD.io

Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work.Adrian is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, a leadership coaching, training, and consulting firm based in Los Angeles. TNG partners with select executives and organizations to get the results they want by creating the culture they need. He is also the co-host of two engaging podcasts: Raising The Bar with Drybar Founder Alli Webb and The Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Sr Partner Dan Tocchini.Drawing on his background in philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, Adrian thrives in extreme environments and finds comfort in difficult conversations—in fact, his passion for human performance has taken him around the globe, serving people in times of crisis, transformation, and stalemates. Over the last decade, Adrian has trained and developed leaders at NIKE, Virgin Hyperloop One, Jeni's Ice Cream, Herschel Supply Co., Oprah Winfrey Network, Gavin DeBecker & Associates, Siegel & Gale, UCLA, and elsewhere.Here, Adrian shares his wisdom around leadership and the “Kairos moment” that sparked his entrepreneurial journey. Today, he works primarily with founders of new companies and we dive into how he helps them transform and harness their power. Adrian talks about why the “what do you want to be when you grow up” question is problematic and how kids learn to turn off their genius. We also discuss how to tend to your heart while chasing your dreams, how faith can help us show up authentically, and more. What's Inside:How Adrian helps founders overcome obstaclesThe importance of honoring your call to greatness Information on Adrian's upcoming training program Mentioned In This Episode:Listen Then Speak PodcastAdrian Koehler on InstagramAdrian Koehler on LinkedInhttps://intro.co/adriankoehlerThe Revenant Process – Adrian's ProgramTake New Ground Website

I'm thrilled to welcome leadership expert Dan Tocchini to explore some transformative ideas about leadership. We dive deep into what it really means to lead effectively, going beyond traditional notions and tackling the concept of turning to genuine leadership. Dan shares insights from his decades of experience in coaching and leadership development, revealing how true leaders are made by putting something at stake and embracing vulnerability. Whether you're a seasoned leader or aspiring to be one, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how you lead and provide practical tips for enhancing your leadership skills.#RickJordan #Podcast #LeadershipWe Meet: Dan Tocchini III, Episode References: Connect:Connect with Rick: https://linktr.ee/mrrickjordanConnect with Dan: https://takenewground.com/Universal Rate & Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/allinwithrickjordanSubscribe & Review to ALL IN with Rick Jordan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RickJordanALLINAbout Dan: Dan Tocchini III is a business and social entrepreneur, a published author, a master trainer, an executive coach, a leadership whisperer and a culture development specialist. He is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground of Take New Ground a subsidiary of Human Performance Unlimited, Inc., where he champions founders & executives to scale their organizations. After 30 years of transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from their current state to a desired future state of fulfilling their vision, Dan's passion for leaders makes no question too dangerous and no conversation too difficult in delivering meaningful long-term results. Clients include Disney, ESPN, Microsoft, Interstate Batteries, Nike, Virgin Hyperloop-One, Seigel & Gale, The Oprah Winfrey Network, Gavin de Becker, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Smarty Pants Vitamins, World Vision, Homeboy Industries, Defy Ventures and many others. After 40 years of marriage, Dan and his wife Aileen live in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho near their two children and 5 grandkids.

Adrian Koehler, the founder of Take New Ground, has a powerful way of looking at ownership and an approach to crushing despair. In this episode with host Dr. Rosie Ward, Adrian shares his journey of overcoming "life lies" and discusses the power of living authentically even when feeling like a leader is challenging. They tackle the tough topics of workplace dynamics, the importance of emotional ownership, and how honest self-assessment can lead to lasting personal and professional growth. Additional Resources: Connect with Rosie on LinkedIn Learn more about Salveo Partners Connect with Adrian on LinkedIn Learn more about Take New Ground The Naked Leadership Podcast Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Adrian shares his unconventional approach to coaching, which involves using strong language and holding leaders accountable. He emphasizes the importance of embracing pain points, aligning with leaders, and striving for transformative change. If you want to become a better leader, this episode is a must-listen!  Adrian and Dean explore the connection between tension and personal responsibility, and how taking responsibility for oneself can lead to positive change. About Adrian Koehler:Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work.Adrian is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, a leadership coaching, training, and consulting firm based in Los Angeles. TNG partners with select executives and organizations to get the results they want by creating the culture they need. He is also the co-host of The Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Sr Partner Dan Tocchini. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Adrian Koehler discuss:Discover the importance of aligning with leaders before engaging with their teams to effectively drive changeUnderstand the challenges of addressing issues within a dysfunctional company and the role of the CEO and investorsRecognize the significance of being honest with oneself and others in personal and professional lifeExplore the consequences of allowing dysfunctional team dynamics to persist and the payoffs individuals receiveGain insights into confronting disengaged team members and fostering honest conversations in the workplaceLearn how to be a good leader by assessing results, seeking feedback, and taking personal responsibility "Feelings or emotions are just thoughts trapped in the body looking for language.” — Adrian Koehler Connect with Adrian Koehler:  Website URL: https://takenewground.com/Instagram: @adrian.k (https://www.instagram.com/adrian.k/?hl=en) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler/   See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370 Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Dan Tocchini III is a business and social entrepreneur, a published author, a master trainer, executive coach, leadership whisperer and culture development specialist. He is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground where he champions founders & executives to scale their organizations. Dan shares his wisdom on Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

Today, our guest is Adrian Koehler, and we're jumping into leadership and how to use emotions in leadership to lead fearlessly. Adrian works with coaching leadership engagement and is senior partner at the executive coaching powerhouse, Take New Ground. They've worked with companies such as Lululemon, Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream (which we LOVE at Stitchcraft Marketing) and Nike. Adrian has carved a niche in coaching executives and entrepreneurs alike. His goal is always to empower these leaders to bring out the best in themselves, rally their teams, and serve their clients in ways that not only break new ground but also infuse a deep sense of fulfillment in their professional lives.

Adrian Kay-ler, a senior partner at the executive coaching firm Take New Ground, and on this episode he discusses the importance of speaking and listening for unprecedented results. Takeaways Own the impact of your actions and live with intention. Transitioning from founder to CEO requires embracing new responsibilities and delegating tasks. Raising the bar and aligning work with passion can lead to greater freedom. Effective communication involves listening, speaking with clarity and purpose, and living with integrity.

In this brand new episode of the Spartan Leadership podcast, I interview Dan Tocchini, the co-founder of Take New Ground. Dan has worked with executive teams at elite companies for over 35 years to develop courageous leadership, conflict resolution, and organizational restructuring - essentially turning leadersh*t into leadership!You'll learn why you must face problems head-on rather than avoiding difficult conversations. We discussed the importance of truly listening to understand others' perspectives. Dan explained why leadership is a sacred responsibility not to be taken lightly, why leaders should take a stand for what's right, and so much more.Become a better and more authentic leader. Tune in to the episode NOW! Here are the timestamps…00:00 Intro02:52 Turning Leadersh*t to Leadership08:05 The Origin of Becoming a Great Leader16:12 What You Don't Face Will Defeat You25:07 Listen to Understand31:43 Leadership is a Sacred Responsibility34:25 Not Everyone's Meant to Lead38:29 Why Leaders Should Take a Stand50:37 Diversity in Thought54:30 There are No Perfect Leaders58:09 Finding Beauty By Ordering the ChaosCONNECT WITH DAN TOCCHINI HERE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dan_tocchini/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantocchini/Website: https://takenewground.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nakedleadershipCONNECT WITH ME HERE:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitterTikTokYouTube SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST HERE:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYouTube

In EP 27 of the Emotional Intelli-Gents Podcast the EQ Gents had the pleasure of sitting down with Adrian Koehler, leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground.  Adrian coaches execs and entrepreneurs in the art of science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work.   Adrian's constant pursuit of people and experiences that push him closer to the edge is the way he has always lived his life.  His diverse career history and the anecdotes he shares in this episode are evidence of his unique approach to coaching.  During this episode we hit on a bunch of really interesting topics like: -       The Role of Crisis in Personal Growth-       Outward Mindset and Leadership -       The Influence of Past Experience -       The Fear of Vulnerability -       The Journey to Authenticity More about Adrian Koehler: He is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, a leadership coaching, training, and consulting firm based in Los Angeles. TNG partners with select executives and organizations to get the results they want by creating the culture they need. He is the co-host of two engaging podcasts: Raising The Bar with Drybar Founder Alli Webb and The Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Sr Partner Dan Tocchini.Drawing on his background in philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, Adrian thrives in extreme environments and finds comfort in difficult conversations—in fact, his passion for human performance has taken him around the globe, serving people in times of crisis, transformation, and stalemates. Over the last decade, Adrian has trained and developed leaders at NIKE, Virgin Hyperloop One, Jeni's Ice Cream, Herschel Supply Co., Oprah Winfrey Network, Gavin DeBecker & Associates, Siegel & Gale, UCLA, and elsewhere.Prior to his work as an executive coach, Adrian was the founding executive director of The Cornerstone Project, a grant-giving foundation that supports positive life transformation and spiritual reconciliation for the incarcerated and those with criminal histories. Before moving to Los Angeles in 2005, Adrian worked as a pediatric intensive care specialist at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He has also served as a pastor and community organizer at Mosaic LA and founded serveLA, Mosaic's community dedicated to holistic development for the marginalized and vulnerable in Los Angeles.  He received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while playing football at Millikin University. Adrian resides in the heart of Hollywood, Los Angeles with his wife and four children.Connect with Adrian Koehler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adrian.k/?hl=enb  Connect with Adrian Koehler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler/Link to learn more about Take New Ground: http://takenewground.com/Link to ‘The Naked Leadership' Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-naked-leadership-podcast/id1495058489Feel free to send us an email at info@emotionalintelligents.com and share your thoughts or visit us at https://linktr.ee/emotionalintelligents

Matt has not only had coaches, but is an active coach himself in the mortgage field. Adrian Koehler has been coaching executives and companies for over 15 years now. He has a firm Take New Ground, where they are fierce advocates for their people. Adrian gets to the heart very quickly and goes deep. What makes him different from the competition? Listen to his story from Nurse to Business Owner - Welcome back to the Get Better Everyday Podcast! Want to help the show? Sharing this episode with a friend or on social media is the number 1 way to help us grow. Leaving 5-star reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are also great ways to give back. Visit mattgouge.com to learn more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/matt-gouge/message

Adrian Koehler, a founder and senior partner at Take New Ground, shares his journey and expertise in leadership, culture, and transformation. He discusses his background growing up in a small town in Illinois and his passion for sports and competition. Adrian emphasizes the importance of curiosity and empathy in understanding different perspectives. He also shares his experience in nursing and pediatric intensive care and his involvement in activism and philanthropy. Adrian's work in community building and his impact through the Ready for Life program are highlighted. In this part of the conversation, Adrian Koehler discusses the importance of shifting from a victim mindset to a responsible one, especially for imprisoned individuals. He shares the impact of leadership training in prison and how it helps inmates find purpose and dignity. Adrian also discusses his transition to coaching and leadership challenges in high-profile organizations. He explains his coaching process and the role of emotional intelligence in shaping and maintaining a healthy company culture. In this episode, Adrian Koehler discusses the importance of accessing dynamic range and becoming emotionally aware. He emphasizes the need to befriend sorrow and suffering to empathize with others. Adrian also encourages listeners to explore the depth of life and take a fresh look at areas they may be avoiding. He invites them to seek help and play to win, reminding them that miracles can happen. The episode concludes with a call to share the insights gained and continue the journey towards excellent company culture. Takeaways Curiosity and empathy are essential in understanding and honoring different perspectives.Engaging in in-depth and sincere conversations can lead to personal growth and connection.Leadership involves building community trust and empowering others.Making a positive impact often requires stepping outside comfort zones and taking risks. Accessing emotional range allows for a deeper connection with others.Becoming emotionally aware is the first step towards emotional intelligence.Befriending sorrow and suffering enables empathy towards others.Exploring the depth of life leads to a greater appreciation for its beauty and challenges.Asking for help is essential for personal growth and transformation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Sponsorship01:19 Adrian Kahler's Background and Expertise04:38 Adrian's Journey and Childhood08:00 Sports and Competitive Mindset11:16 Curiosity and Empathy13:46 Desire for Depth and Sincerity18:18 Transition to Nursing and Pediatric Intensive Care21:39 Passion for Helping Marginalized People25:24 Transition to Leadership and Community Building29:16 Engagement in Activism and Philanthropy34:42 Impact of Ready for Life Program34:47 Shifting from a victim mindset to a responsible mindset36:10 Finding purpose and dignity in prison37:31 Creating a vision for life after prison38:25 The impact of leadership training in prison40:13 Transitioning to coaching42:25 Challenges of leadership in high-profile organizations45:26 The process of coaching and leadership development52:41 Identifying leadership aspects that impact company culture58:28 Changing the leadership dynamic in small organizations01:01:40 Navigating leadership dynamics in family-owned businesses01:08:08 Leadership in small manufacturing organizations01:10:16 The role of emotional intelligence in leadership and company culture01:10:22 Accessing Emotional Range01:11:45 Becoming Emotionally Aware01:12:57 Befriending Sorrow and Suffering01:14:11 Empathizing with Others01:15:06 Exploring the Depth of Life01:17:49 Creating a Miraculous Year01:18:31 Asking for Help

Building Culture, Emotional Truth, Transparency, and Fearless Leadership: Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground. He coaches executives and entrepreneurs in the art and science of leadership for themselves, their teams, and clients to create new, unprecedented results and experience fulfillment in their work."Growth, Change, & Transition"He is the Founder and Senior Partner at Take New Ground, a leadership coaching, training, and consulting firm based in Los Angeles and is the co-host of two engaging podcasts: Raising The Bar with Drybar Founder Alli Webb and The Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Sr Partner Dan Tocchini.Today's Top 3 Takeaways: Fearless leadership.Truth and Transparency.Creating connected culture through emotional truth. Today's Guest & Resource Links: https://takenewground.com/https://www.instagram.com/adrian.k/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3c7kMcC7nah-QdxffV2NXA Watch us on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Tk6u6h-OaZU?si=HYMIQltE7h4j-oVt Timestamped Show Notes: 07:00 – We love being distinct. We don't do what most coaching companies or training companies do most of, that shits boring and useless, as well. Wat they do is usually provide formulas that gesture at results. We don't mess around. We drive with three very distinct conversations. One is we do care about results. That's what people are paying for, something new that's happening that wasn't happening before. So we get really clear on that and how do we do that? Well, leadership, if we could talk about what leadership is for a long time, but at least we know, leadership is getting results through other people. 23:00 - In our work, we call it vital competencies. This is where life is like the connection between two humans, that's where life is, period. I mean, we can have a transaction, but we're not gonna have a future together, that is, unless we like each other. We get some vested interest, and we get shared interest together. Actually, you know what, I'd really trust Scott, I get this guy, even if we want different things, and I get you. We might be on the other side of the table, but it's like, Man, I get this dude. He's a real deal. Now that's vital. That's like truth telling and that's really listening. That's the presence and all of the things that you naturally show up as30:00 – When I first got into coaching, I would hope nobody would ask, how how'd you get into this? Because I wasn't an Accenture guy, I wasn't an IBM guy, I wasn't a Google guy. There's a natural thing here, I've been spending years doing a bunch of crazy weird shit, from being an ICU nurse at the bedside, when trying to keep a kid alive, to running a multi-million dollar Foundation, to working mostly to doing leadership training with murderers to taking teams to go overseas.40:00 – It's honoring our convictions as much as our emotions most, the imposter syndrome was really my feelings about what's happening matter more to me than my capacity. I speak on lots of big stages these days, I sit in rooms, wave, and have conversations that have lots of dollar signs in the backend. Am I scared? Yes, I am. I am intimidated. I am insecure, I know all of that shits happening. When...

Can Difficult Conversations Be a Catalyst for Positive Transformation? Our guest today is Adrian Koehler, a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at Take New Ground, an executive coaching firm based in Los Angeles. His extraordinary journey spans philanthropy, ministry, activism, and medicine, making him an expert in navigating challenging environments and facilitating difficult conversations. Adrian has left an indelible mark on diverse organizations, including the US Navy SEALs, NIKE, and Oprah Winfrey Network, and co-hosts the Naked Leadership Podcast with TNG Senior Partner Dan Tocchini and Raising The Bar with Drybar Founder Alli Webb. In Part 1 of this series, we explored Adrian's personal leadership journey as well as his diverse coaching experience.  Today, in Part 2, we explore the process of becoming responsible, moving beyond the story of our past and gaining confidence in who we are committed to being – as a leader and as a human being. If you are a leader who aspires to create positive and lasting transformation in your life and business, this episode is for you! What We Discuss in this Episode What shaped the speaker's personal journey and the challenges faced. The role of empathy and understanding in navigating life's complexities. How societal issues intersect with personal experiences. Valuable lessons drawn from the listener's diverse experiences. The art of responsibly steering one's life path. Breaking free from a victim mindset to embrace empowerment. Creating distinction and clarity in one's life journey. The transformative power of sharing struggles and the path to healing. The process of self-examination, seeking forgiveness, and accepting one's contribution. Cultivating self-belief and fostering trust in oneself. Complete Show Notes: https://leadersoftransformation.com/podcast/leadership/470-hard-conversations-for-leaders-part-2-hugging-the-cactus-with-adrian-koehler  

From Kierkegaard's quotes to confronting personal truths, this recap episode unpacks enlightening takeaways from Adrian Koehler on the pivotal role of introspection in honing leadership skills. Join Brad and Lesley as they navigate life's challenges with clarity and purpose, urging leaders to move beyond the status quo and embrace transformative change.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co . And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe.In this episode you will learn about:Strategies for shifting your perspective and avoiding self-imposed constraints.Realizing and leveraging the power of choice in directing your life's course.The importance of challenging self-imposed limits and being open to the world of possibilities around you.The role of clear goal-setting and a positive mindset in steering through life's changes.Why self-reflection is an invaluable tool for leaders seeking clarity and direction.Episode References/Links:Agency Mini Seven-Day Coaching ProgrameLevateCambodia Pilates Retreat  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox.Be It Till You See It Podcast SurveyBe in the know with all the workshops at OPCBe a part of Lesley's Pilates Mentorship Join us at Agency Mini - Sept. 10-16, 2023Join us at our Cambodia Retreat - Oct. 8-13, 2023FREE Ditching Busy WebinarAmy Ledin - Episode 5: "How to take fast action against limiting beliefs" ResourcesWatch the Be It Till You See It podcast on YouTube!Lesley Logan websiteBe It Till You See It PodcastOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley LoganOnline Pilates Classes by Lesley Logan on YouTubeProfitable PilatesSocial MediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInEpisode Transcript:Lesley Logan 0:00  I think no matter if you are a business person or not, having clear principles and values and using your gifts, and having an explorer's mind, all three of those bullet points, we applied to everything. Because if you are not clear on your values, you will end up just kind of feeling a little lost and doing things that you're like, oh, I regret doing like that, like, you're not that everything is perfect when you use your values, but you at least have like a guidepost to go, what the hell am I supposed to do right now? Well, I don't really know. But I know that I want to be transparent and I want to be honest, I wanna be communicative. Okay, well, then let's just communicate what we don't know. And what we're going to do to try to figure it out, you know, so I think that that's really helpful in relationships in life.Lesley Logan 0:28  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 0:49  Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It Interview Recap where my co-host in life Brad and I went to dig into the fierce combo I had with Adrian Koehler in our last episode, if you haven't yet listened to that one. You should pause this now. And listen to that one. Actually, don't let me tell you what to do. You can tell you what to do, but I'm gonna tell you right now for this recap. You're like, Wait, hold on. (inaudible)Lesley Logan 1:08  Hug that fucking cactus.Lesley Logan 1:09  What I'm gonna have to go listen to the real thing. I should. Because Adrian's amazing. And Brad was on the interview as well. So, surprise. Anyways, before we get into Adrian's amazingness, today is September 14 in real time, and that means it's National Eat a Hoagie Day. Brad Crowell 1:28  That's right, y'all Philadelphians. Eat that Hoagie. Lesley Logan 1:31  So this is when you can tell that Brad took over the show. Eat a Hoagie and if you're gluten and dairy free, good luck. Good luck. You know how Okay, so sidenote, when I first time I had a Philly Cheesesteak. We went into one of the famous restaurants not the ones that fight but like, I don't know, you can tell me which one we went to. We went to gyms went to gyms. And I told them I'm gluten and dairy free. And the guy looked at me. He still took the bread. He took one of those like the thin.Lesley Logan 2:04  Well, it's like it's like, it's like, it's not wax. Wax. It was just like a paper, food truck paper. But yeah.Lesley Logan 2:10  And he put that on the the top of the buttons, and then he still put my food, my whole sandwich everything that went inside, on that parchment paper, right. And then he put that on my sandwich, but I put all my stuff on there and then handed me the sandwich, including the bud I said I did not want ah, and also thought cheesesteak because I had no cheese. The guy doesn't mean me like what are you doing? Anyways? Go eat hoagie y'all wherever you are. Okay. And this week, Brad and I really like dead in the middle of agency meeting number nine. Brad Crowell 2:45  Holy cow. Lesley Logan 2:46  It is a small business coaching program. It's for it's for any fitness instructor. And it really does help you get clarity. And then we also we love giving you clarity, and then an agency, we get you into implementation, which is where we rock. So at any rate, that's happening, it's too late to sign up, don't ask.Brad Crowell 3:04  It is too late, it is almost over, but you can actually still go to profitablepilates.com/mini to get on the waitlist for the next one. But you don't also need to wait six months, you can just like I interrupted Lesley saying, you could just jump right into our coaching.Lesley Logan 3:19  Yeah, it's okay you can finish that sentence, that's fine. Then, in a couple of weeks, we actually are leaving for Cambodia. Wait, I'm gonna be really honest, unless you like love to like live on the wild side probably get on the waitlist for that one instead of coming on this one because it's pretty much full anyways. But we are so excited. And this summer actually bringing my sister in law, our product manager and her husband with us because we have such a full crew. It's just going to be amazing. I can't wait for them to see this space because they haven't been there yet. So you go to Lesleylogan.co/retreat. And you know, if you are wanting to host your own retreat in Cambodia and use our space, you can do that too. So just reach out to us.Brad Crowell 4:00  Yeah, that's right. We have a 12 bedroom apartment building there. And all the relationships that we built since 2017. And it's been this this will be our first year 2023 is our first year letting somebody else take over our space and run their retreat. Effectively, we handle all of the logistics and all the programming and all the food and all the, any of the cool variables. You just teach your thing and then bring your people.Brad Crowell 4:28  You sell it, you teach it, you bring your people, we do all the stuff behind the scenes. It is annoying. And then we come back. We're gonna see the dogs for like seven days. And then we are going to be I'm going to be going to Chicago finally, Erika Quest and I get to hang out in real life. That's November fourth and fifth we got some workshops. You're probably wondering, oh my God, how you sign up. You have got to wait. Make sure you're following me on Instagram and you will find out or make sure you're on our newsletter list. You will find out that way. But I don't have a link for you because we have there's a two week window for people at this specific studio to sign up first. And then we can let the public sign up. And then in December we go back on our road tour or winter tour. So, you know, I think I-70 is basically whatever, whatever long route 70 all the way to Philly, and then down through the 40. Am I remembering it correctly? You? What's the one through Texas that we do is it the 10? 20? Brad Crowell 5:30  It is usually the 20 and the 10.Lesley Logan 5:32  The 20 and the 10. Okay, not the 40.Lesley Logan 5:35  But we've hit the 40 before they're not that far off.Lesley Logan 5:37  Yeah. So anyways, we'll be doing that. More details to follow, so don't worry about it. Just keep listening to this amazing show. But first, Brad, before we talk about Adrian, do you do we have an audience question?Brad Crowell 10:54  We totally do. I heard you have a mentorship program? Yes. Yes. And the question is, is it too late to apply, apply, apply, apply, apply? And what is the next one?Lesley Logan 11:07  Okay, so at the time that this is dropping, I think we just closed applications. This is the number 14th, soBrad Crowell 11:14  the 13th, we closed applications. That's right. Lesley Logan 11:16  So here's the deal. Assuming it's full, then yes, too late to apply. However, one of the girls in our current round round three, she literally heard all about it on the podcast, like a week before we started, and someone had happened to drop out and she took their spot. Yes. So what I would say is go to Lesleylogan.co/elevate, eLevate the name of the mentorship and get on the waitlist. And then reach out to us ASAP. If you're like, oh my god, I do not want to wait till 2025. (Brad: Exactly.) We can't make promises but worth worth, like raising your hand. The actual next rounds are in 2024. And they kick off in January, which why the applications are now if I can get everyone ready and get all the things going the dates ahead of them. So it's really exciting. I only can run so many a year because I can only have so many people and it takes there it takes so much of our time. So anyways, I really hope that if this is you it's meant to be for you, you raise your hand and we have a spot. And if not well then who knows? Who knows? Maybe we do with I don't know you'll never know, (Brad: Who knows?) but you should just reach out. So lesleylogan.co/elevate to get more information about that is for teachers who are all ready, have already done a comprehensive. It doesn't matter if it's classical or contemporary. None of that matters. Now if you've just finished or been teaching for 20 years, that you do have to have already done a comprehensive training.Brad Crowell 12:50  Yeah, cool. Lesley Logan 13:03  If you have questions, life, business, relationships, Pilates, dogs, and you would like to hear our take on that you can just send it in to the Be It pod. We are happy to answer your questions. Whatever those ones are.Brad Crowell 15:08  Okay, now let's talk about Adrian Koehler. Adrian Koehler is a leadership engagement expert and senior partner at the executive coaching firm, Take New Ground, he specializes in helping leaders recognize their potential bottlenecks and empowers them to take transformative actions in their professional journeys. And he's my former executive coach, (Lesley: I know you guys worked together for a while and it was right for you like a year and a half.) More than that. I don't even know. It was amazing. So super, super helpful for me. I have nothing but love  Brad Crowell 15:40  He will push you to step up. Yeah, in a good way. And he did that a lot for me. And, you know, I still think a lot about our conversations. And, you know, the things that I was struggling with, are still applicable today, some of them and others I've been able to move through, or maybe some situations that come back, and I reflect back often on our conversations, and one that makes us laugh is hugging a cactus. But you'll have to go back and listen a little bit more about what that means in the previous episode.Lesley Logan 16:26  Yeah. Can I talk about what I love to do it? Okay. So, because one of the reasons that you got you end up working with Adrian is because I am not a founder, who is like, I have to be the CEO. I thought I did. Let me get to his point. He actually said, he said, founders usually don't want to be CEOs but think they should. And so they like get stuck. And they get trapped in their mind, and they do things, doesn't work out. So well. Anyways, I thought I'd be the CEO, because I thought like, if you found, if you found it, then you're the president or whatever. I don't know. Because clearly, like there's presidents of like Mattel, they didn't found it. Like so. But in my mind, and everyone treated me like as a CEO, but then you stepped in Brad, and then you became the CEO. And then and then we got you, Adrian to like, because you had sea level like you were an ops manager and things like that big corporations, but like, we're gonna see, oh, it takes a whole different leadership role. You have to think of things in a whole different way. So you don't get things don't get stuck. So I loved that.Brad Crowell 17:22  I was the COO. (Lesley: Yes) Yeah. But I had never been responsible for the sales and marketing. In addition to the operations, I was only the one side. So I was doing like finance and ops. And this was my first time. There's two really interesting transitions with that. And one was basically letting go of the thing that I know, I'm good at giving it to somebody else. (Lesley: Yeah) that was like, hard for me to do. Because when I get stressed, what do I go? Do I go do things I'm good at. So I go back to my safe zone, where I felt like I could kick ass and take names over there. But ultimately, that's not actually helping the company. And it was really, you know, that was the transition that you're making when you're stepping into that role. (Lesley: Yeah) And, yeah, anyway, you know, Adrian has, like, worked with people who have teams of 10,000 people. (Lesley: Yeah) you know, and we had a team of like, 10, I think at the time.Lesley Logan 18:13  Yeah. And then another thing that I loved, I just love the freedom of that. So any of you who are like, Oh, my God, like, once this company I'm building grows, like, I don't know that I can be the CEO, you don't have to be, or you can, you just have to get out of everyone's way. And really like, and really think of yourself as a unique contribution. And not like, I'm the essential worker, because like, that's where you get in people's way, and you start doing their job. And they're like, I don't know why I'm here. AndBrad Crowell 18:44  Well, that's, that's exactly what I was doing too is, basically, when you are building a company, because you know, your strengths you you do those tasks, right? And so you end up being in a critical role in the company. And you don't necessarily plot it that way. We're like, everybody needs me. But ultimately, that's what ends up happening. More often than not, for Founders, like smaller companies who are beginning to grow is the like, well, I built literally every aspect of this stuff. So everyone needs to come to me to help get their questions answered. And, you know, ultimately, know where what that leads to is the gears slowing down because there's one, you're one person, you can only do so many things, right? But it makes you feel needed. It makes you feel like you're doing something right. And it's a trap. Yeah. And so that essentially, you know, like, Founders have this habit of setting things up so that they are essential in the flow of things instead of it instead of empowering their team to eventually take over the process altogether. Right? And You know, that was that, you know, and that's still something that that I have to deal with, too. But with, you know, Adrian, that's where he, the challenging part of agent comes into play is that he can go, hey, man, third party perspective. I know you're a web developer and you love building websites, but you're spending 10 hours building a website instead of, you know, handling these fires over here that need to be put out, by the way, did you know that? Lesley Logan 20:22  Well, and that leads me to my other point that I that I liked that he brought up, he said, whatever is going on in my life, I either created it, or I allow it and like we as human beings we are we can be resentment machines, and we complain about what's not working. But whatever you're complaining about, you either allowed it to happen, or you created it. And like, this is so true for everything, not even just work. Like for example, I was going to like totally complain this afternoon because I the the landscaper came, and I couldn't see the landscaper come because he was he was two hours late. And so I was working on my teacher and I didn't lock the door because I was like I was landscaper coming today I don't even know like haven't seen him on the whole block on anyone else's house. So I started doing my session. And then we didn't get the door locked. And the dogs got to go greet the landscapers today.Brad Crowell 21:15  They are fending them off with the with the air blower. Lesley Logan 21:18  Yeah, they were but yeah, they were just like running around like barking. And they're fine. They're not dangerous dogs like but they don't like people in their backyard. And so at any rate, I heard I heard their barks because I got up and let him in. I will like partly I want to just like complain so much. Because like why the fuck didn't Brad lock the door when he saw the landscapers come because his office is gonna window to see the thing. And I caught myself because I mind, I could have said to Brad, I'm going to not be able to lock the door because I got a session. Or I could have just fucking lock the door anyways. And so I basically like allowed that whole situation in because I we didn't communicate.Brad Crowell 21:57  And we didn't yeah, we didn't communicate. And it's so funny because I saw them. But I was I was on a call. And I saw them. And for some reason it just didn't register. So normally I see them and I just like casually lock the back door. And I didn't do it today. I don't know. And I thought what the hell, you know, but butLesley Logan 22:14  I just bring that up. Because I think sometimes we can think of like when a business coach comes on here, we can think about things being busy. And I thought that this point was so holistic, because whatever is going on, you either created it or you allowed it.Brad Crowell 22:27  Yeah, I think Well, I think that's the ultimately that's what it comes down to is the idea that it's not happening to me, right? It's something that I brought into my world. Lesley Logan 22:41  And don't yell at me on YouTube because somebody died in your life. And you're like, that doesn't apply to you. We're talking about like, the things in your, your life that you're making decisions on. Last time we talked about, it's happening for me, someone goes, my dog just died. That is not happening for me. Okay, see yourself in the story, some other examples?Brad Crowell 23:00  But I do think that's a part of the that's actually the argument. And that's where the challenge is. Right? Is that, you know, there's a very much it's easy to be a victim. (Lesley: Yeah) And it's hard to embrace this idea that we had an influence in the things that are happening in our lives, you know, and we had some choice in that matter. And that might not be always like black and white, crystal clear. But especially in within a company or within, you know, whatever it is that's happening in your family in school or in your job, you know, you know, if there's conflict, or if there's something that isn't happening the way that the you want it to be happening. you still are participating in some way. Yeah. And there's decisions that are made there. Lesley Logan 23:51  You're not upholding boundaries, or you're not you let people break those boundaries, and you didn't correct them when that happened. Like all these. It's just incredible. So anyways, yeah, I love it. I love that example. I think that is a really great sentence to like pin somewhere on your wall. What did you love that he said?Brad Crowell 24:07  Yeah, that's deep, deep. Okay, Adrian said, a lot of possibilities are in the periphery. And I thought this was interesting, because I think that I think that the idea, again, like waiting for something to be stupidly obvious for us to go do the thing. It's never going to be obvious, right? So we may be on a path but but being open to possibility that like this path that we've defined, oh, I want to like for me, here's a perfect example of a path that I defined. I was going to be Adam Levine and I decided that that means I have to go to Music College and I'm gonna leave music college I'm going to be a band and my band is gonna be assigned in the I'm going to sell a million records, and I'm gonna tour the world for the rest of my life. And I'm going to be a 75-year-old rock star that everybody goes, they should probably quit, but they're so fucking awesome. That's the path that I had decided for myself, right? And that was my dream, right. But I had kind of created this box that I had put myself in. And I was, for years, I was unwilling to look anywhere except for like, only at that thing. And I think that when you are allowing yourself to be open, there were peripheral things happening all throughout that time, where I could have been, maybe I could have made some money, maybe I could have, I don't know, some opportunity or some thing, if I had been looking kind of like on the sides and been open to this idea that maybe what I think my path is, maybe there's other paths for me, right? And so the idea that the possibilities are in the periphery. Lesley Logan 25:52  And I was one of those possibilities in the periphery, I'm just gonna say like, hello, amazing periphery.Brad Crowell 25:59  Well, I'm so excited about that periphery. But let me let me finish my, my example here. While, I was doing my music, you've heard me talk about how my innate, you know, strengths, were the organization, the admin, the booking the sales, the, you know, effectively all those things, which, when it wasn't until my dream came to a hard wall, where everything stopped, that I was, I was like, oh, shit, I can't keep going forward. What am I going to do now? That was the only time I was finally willing to look around and be like, I need to do something else. What can I do? Right? And that kind of took me into the operation side of things. You know. And so, you know, I think when you have a vision like that, it can also be restrictive, you know, is ultimately the point. Yeah. I think he said that your vision can be an agenda, too. Actually use it that, you know, your vision can turn into an agenda. Yeah, you know, and I think that that was the same thing for me. And so I wasn't like I didn't, I didn't celebrate things that were happening in my life outside of my dream, my vision, and it really put me in a weird.Lesley Logan 27:14  That's why we have FYF, guys, because everyone is treating their life like it's a fucking agenda, and not really understand that you are experiencing some amazing things that could lead you to different places. If you if you just took a moment to go. oh, that was fun. Oh, that was weird, huh? Well, this is a wrong turn. You know, like, there's adventures everywhere.Brad Crowell 27:34  Yeah, I think I think something that is a little scary about those adventures is like what happens when life lifes and things shift and change? You know, ILesley Logan 27:43  Put on an amazing rap song. And keep going. Brad Crowell 27:46  Yeah, I didn't do that. I got angry. I got angry. Yeah, like angry. And for years, I was angry. And this was in my 20s. Right, where I was, like, just super, super frustrated that things weren't going the way that I thought that they were supposed to go the way that I wanted them to go. I worked so fucking hard and things weren't panning out. Right. And Adrian talked about how he deals with shifts and changes. And he gave us a quick little list here. He said, have clear principles and values. You know, use your gifts, have an explorer's mindset. And then, you know, all, like all throughout this, he was specifically talking about being a leader. So he was talking about keeping him, you know, his interests and his team's interests at heart throughout these shifts and changes and stuff. But, you know, I think it's really interesting, you know, if, if, when you have clear principles, values, that's kind of hard thing to what the hell does that even mean? Like, do you know your values, like, I think your values, you kind of depends on the situation that you're in, you know, but when you have an opinion, and you are willing to stand by, you know, the decisions that you've made, that will help you in times of tumultuous, you know, unknown. Lesley Logan 29:04  Well, also, like, I think no matter if you are a business person or not, having clear principles and values and using your gifts, and having an explorer's mind, all three of those bullet points, we applied to everything. Because if you are not clear on your values, you will end up just kind of feeling a little lost and doing things that you're like, oh, I regret doing like that, like, you're not that everything is perfect when you use your values, but you at least have like a guidepost to go, what the hell am I supposed to do right now? Well, I don't really know. But I know that I want to be transparent and I want to be honest, I wanna be communicative. Okay, well, then let's just communicate what we don't know. And what we're going to do to try to figure it out, you know, so I think that that's really helpful in relationships in life.Brad Crowell 29:54  All right. Let's talk about those Be It Action Items. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Adrian Koehler? He actually, he talked about, he kind of started going down. But he started listening (inaudible), he's really going to do all of them. And I was like, whoa, well, we kind of got sidetracked, so (Lesley: You only have to do the one.) Yeah, I just well, I think we got bold and executable, but, you know, be bold. And he said, actually, this is one of our core values of their company is bold, being bold. And he said, ask yourself, do I want to live with this? Whatever this might be? Or is there some kind of new future that I want to create? Right? He said, we're so busy, and we have a lot going on. So we need to take the time to slow down and reflect on the resentments that we have been carrying. And I'll tell you when I started coaching with him, like this was really interesting. He dug and dug and dug and dug, and then began to challenge me with things that I was effectively allowing to happen, you know, in my life, and my work life, and my relationships, and all those kinds of things I loved. I love when he was in your life. Yeah, no, me too. It was great. Yeah.Lesley Logan 31:15  It felt like he would like help highlight the things that I was hoping you would feel. But I didn't want to tell you, I didn't want to be that wife. I thought maybe Adrian...Lesley Logan 31:27  So he emphasized the importance of self-reflection, clarity, and addressing personal and professional goals and issues. And by doing so, he said that leaders can gain a clearer understanding of their current situation, and prompt, which all of that prompts critical questions of whether or not they want to continue to embrace those issues or figure out a way to create new, a new path, right? And, you know, like, whatever that might be, in whatever challenge that you're going through right now. You know, is there a different way and you know, what can you do? How can you do it? You always have options, right? What about you? What about you?Lesley Logan 32:10  Well, I really, my big takeaway is it's a quote by Kierkegaard.Brad Crowell 32:18  That's him.Lesley Logan 32:24  People find a level of despair that's tolerable and call that happiness. Oh, why do we do that? It's so annoying. And it's really actually you know, you have people in your life that do do this on a really grand scale. Yeah, my grandfather big time one of those people. I'm a taller boy, I just think I'm the happiest, it was just like flatline But at any rate, I think it he said Adrian said like it makes the heart sick if you don't have hope about how things can get better. And the truth is it's like Kerry Ford mentioned like a mountain with no peak and I think for the over two years in the room it can get you have to find the balance of like making sure you find a summit to like celebrate on but we should always be finding something else that could just challenge us a little bit more take us to another level a new thing while celebrating and understanding because otherwise you just go well this shitty life I'm living in this pigsty, this is this is as good as it gets. I'm gonna call it happiness like remember when you watch the movie as good as it gets you're like this is really depressing I was like yeah, funny you mentioned it, so like I just really enjoy that he brought that up as a as a bit action item because we we we can get stuck in our own place and go well this is good I guess this is good. I'll just do this so he said the solution for a hard hard-drivin-driving type A is with a get shit down and perfectionist people is that you actually do uh no one can handle the me so he advised to stop being the icon and get out of your persona and be who you are. Get peers around you get a coach around you take the you can take messy action with and have people you can talk with because those people are going to help you celebrate those people are gonna like reflect and be a mirror about where you're going to getting stuck in places and also like help you want a little bit more so you don't like just go well, I'll just live in this pigsty. Yesterday I had yesterday when we're recording this I had a call with a girlfriend. She's a peer she has a business I love she'll be on the podcast soon and Jessica and I was just like I'm just having some low energy today. I was able to do some big vision thinking And I got was that was actually really fun. And she goes, Oh, what was your vision, and it was just so fun to have someone who we don't do the same business, but to ask that and be that peer where I could like, share that with because it when you share that it helps solidify a little bit and the universe gets in there starts helping things out. So anyways, Don't be the person who finds a level of despair, and that's tolerable and go happiness, I'm happy to do it.Lesley Logan 35:27  I don't think that's what like they're doing it like that. I think it's like, we, you know, theLesley Logan 35:32  subconscious?Brad Crowell 35:33  No, it's, that's what I'm saying is like, you know, I, I think with my, my marriage before my past marriage, I thought to myself, Why did I ever get married? And that occurred like two years in. And, and then and then the next thought was, well, I, I divorce isn't an option. So I guess this is what it's going to be. And I guess I've signed up for this for the rest of my life. Right. And that was really depressing. But I was like, okay, I guess that's what I gotta do now. Right? And that's sucks. That's, and it also was not fun. And it was actually really emotionally challenging.Lesley Logan 36:17  I feel like had you had peers around you, that you could have trusted to share that information with? I do feel like, you might have come to the, like, an idea that you could have also been out of it sooner, but you were kind of alone in that relationship. And not really, it was. Brad Crowell 36:35  I was also stressed, like, pretty set in my ways. I was very convinced that like, I should not ever get a divorce period. And it wasn't until, you know, my ex was like this is you don't have a choice here. This is happening. That things really well.Lesley Logan 36:51  That's why that going back to Adrian's point, have someone close to you, or coach, aka therapists would have been good there. Like how, like having another person who are which you could share what was going on that wasn't the person you're married to? Brad Crowell 37:05  Yeah, it was, well, I mean, I had a bunch of friends, but I would shut them down. When they what if that idea ever came to surface? I was like, Nah, don't do that. I'm not going to do that. There's a way for us to fix it. I was very determined, you know, but I think that it that's exactly the problem is that when I was so convinced that my way was the correct way, was the way, right that I was unwilling to even listen to my friends who were trying to look out for me. And it wasn't until, you know, everything exploded in my face that I was forced to do it. And then that really challenged me and made me go. Am I right, though, like was that the right way? You know, and but it took like a catastrophic event for that to happen. I hope that's not you. I hope that doesn't happen for you. It doesn't need to be that way. But it requires self-inflection. And it's really hard for people who, quote-unquote, know what they know.Lesley Logan 38:01  Yeah, I know. It's a struggle. We all know those people. And sometimes we are those people. So anyways, I just, go back and listen to Adrian's episode a couple times. Maybe it's when you say it's definitely anyone you're gonna share. Really enjoy this man. We definitely have to hang out with him again soon. Here. They go to Hawaii. So we should yeah.Brad Crowell 38:22  All the things, the episodes coming out after all the programs he talked about, but those he does those programs a couple times a year. And yeah, I mean, if you're 2024 days, yeah, looking for more. You know, we'll put the links in the show notes. Yeah. I'm Lesley Logan. Brad Crowell 38:38  And I'm Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 38:39  Thank you so much for being here. Thank you for being one of our amazing listeners, like this podcast keeps growing. I just checked the stats on this podcast. And you guys, our listener, scores higher, we're still in the top 2% of all podcasts in the whole world. I just want you to know, I would like to in the year in the top 1.5%. So I need your help. I need you to share this podcast and you need to tell people listen to FYF, if you're listening to recaps, or like maybe like the interviews more whatever of the episodes you love the most just tell them to listen to those. They'll find their own path, but just know that you are part of this incredible success. We're gonna hit 300 episodes. Quite soon. Yeah, Claire Solly, who's been on the pod a few times. She was Brad's attendant. She texted me other day she's like, Oh my god, I just heard your podcast is on 256 Like, how in the world and that was 10 episodes ago. So like we're even closer now. So anyways, I'm just ready to have a lot of fun. So thank you for being a listener. And make sure that until next time you be it till you see it. Brad Crowell 39:37  Bye for now.Lesley Logan 39:37  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. 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