Jeremy Couch Show: Recent Episodes
Jeremy Couch
When it comes to sales, there are certain things that will always be essential to success—asking great questions, listening well, building relationships, and being resilient, to name a few.
On this episode of Ideas Into Results, sales coach and entrepreneur Patrick Dubois joins the podcast to share his insights and expertise developed over decades of being on the front line of sales. During this interview, Patrick reminds us of the timeless principles needed to succeed in sales and produce stellar results. No matter what industry you work in, you will benefit from applying these principles to your sales process.
Patrick is the Founder of Sales Growth Today, as well as Co-Founder of Stellar Ridge Vineyard in California. Visit salesgrowthtoday.com to learn more and connect with Patrick.
In the latest episode of Ideas Into Results, Jeremy Couch interviews Kevin Respress, Chair of C12 Central Florida. Kevin talks about his journey of finding his calling and persevering to pursue that calling, even when things were not going well.
Today Kevin is fulling his calling of leading Christian business leaders to use their business as a ministry to serve others and glorify God.
You will be inspired, encouraged, and challenged by this episode!
This episode was originally recorded in 2020.
On this episode of Ideas Into Results, Dr. Jen Bennett joins the show to talk about her book Be Worth Following: How to Be Different and Influence People In a Crowded Social World.
This episode will challenge and equip you to build an online presence that attracts people and influences them in a positive way. There is enough negative noise online these days. We need more people who use their online platforms to equip and inspire others to become their best.
After listening to this episode you will be inspired to be different online...to BE WORTH FOLLOWING!
This episode is brought to you "from the vault." It was originally recorded in 2019.
Welcome to another episode of Ideas Into Results! Do you need help navigating relationships? Learning how to build a successful business? Getting better at personal branding? You're in the right place.
This episode features Dr. Janie Lacy, a licensed psychotherapist, relationship expert, TV host, and business owner. You will be enriched, equipped, and inspired through this episode!
Originally recorded in 2020.
Are you working on making a change in your life? Is it not going quite like you had hoped? Perhaps you've hit a roadblock or faced some setbacks that have discouraged you or caused you to lose motivation.
Don't allow this to derail you from pursuing the goals you've set for yourself. Instead, remember where you are headed. Keep your vision and future destination in front of you to help you see what you are working towards. This will help keep you going during the challenging times.
On this episode of Ideas Into Results, Lee Stephenson joins the show to discuss how you can take your performance and wellness to another level in 2025!
Lee is the Founder & CEO of Ignite Performance and Wellness, a company focused on helping others to elevate their performance and ignite wellness in their lives through personal training and nutrition coaching.
Lee provides us with some clear, actionable steps you can take to not only set better performance and wellness goals, but to also have a plan for taking action on those goals. This episode will challenge and equip you to get better!
As we embark on another year, I want you to think about something. Think ahead to December 31, 2025. Can you picture it?Now, ask yourself three questions:What specific results do you need to achieve in 2025 to consider the year a success?Why do you need to achieve these results?What will you do, starting today, to take intentional action and position yourself for success?The first question is about direction – you must have clarity about where you are going this year and what success looks like.The second question focuses on inspiration – the “why” behind your goals will drive and motivate you when things get tough and you feel like giving up.The final question is all about action – the daily steps you will take to build the habits necessary for achieving success.Every January, we can wipe the slate clean and have a fresh start, but we often miss this opportunity and coast through the start of the year without giving it much thought.This year, I want to challenge you to think differently by taking time to be intentional about your goals. Whether it’s business, physical, relational, financial, developmental, or something else, you must get clear about answering these three questions if you want to achieve your goals and make this year different.
On this episode of the Ideas Into Results podcast, Joe McLeod joins the show to share his expertise and insights on how to master the art of communication in all areas of your life. Joe is a public relations professional, college professor, and communications consultant.
We cover a variety of topics related to communication and delve into some of the primary reasons that people often fail to communicate clearly and effectively.
If you desire to become a better communicator in any area of your life, you won't want to miss this episode!
On this "From the Vault" episode of Ideas Into Results, you will hear from entrepreneur and business builder Kenworth Reeves, Jr. He will share his journey of finding success through relationships, taking risks, and demonstrating resilience through one of the toughest personal trials of his life. He will also provide great insight into what it takes to be successful as an entrepreneur and business owner. This episode will leave you encouraged and inspired to face your fears and chase your goals with a renewed passion and determination. Listen today!
Episode originally recorded in October 2019.
Do you ever feel like giving up on a goal you set? Or do you ever feel like abandoning a new habit you've tried to establish? Guess what? You're not alone! It's easy to lose motivation when the going gets tough and you're not seeing the results you desire. But it's in these moments that you have to dig deep and keep going!
On this episode of Ideas Into Results, Jeremy Couch outlines three key steps you can take to help you keep going and keep persisting even when you've lost motivation. This episode will energize and motivate you to renew your focus and passion for the goals you've set for yourself. Listen today and share it with someone!
Now is the perfect time for you to re-focus and finish this year off strong! The final four months of any year present a tremendous opportunity to reset your mind and increase your productivity. It's easy to lose sight of the goals you set back in January, but now is not the time to beat yourself up if you didn't stick with your original plan. Now is the time to get re-focused and make the most of the months remaining in 2024.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch discusses three key concepts to help you with your mindset:
- Mental Toughness
- Power of One More
- Desire
Dive into this episode and be inspired to take action today!
Resources:
Fanatical Prospecting, Jeb Blount: https://fanaticalprospecting.com/
Mel Robbins, How to get ahead of 99% of people (in 4 months): https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-209
If you are looking for a clear process to help you build your net worth and attain financial freedom, look no further! On this episode of Ideas Into Results, Blake Bozarth joins the podcast to talk about his Net Worth Blueprint system and coaching program. Blake explains that achieving financial freedom and a $1 million net worth while working a 9-5 job IS attainable! He knows this system works because he has done it himself!
This episode will equip you with actionable tools and resources to help you get on the path toward financial freedom. You can access Blake's free Net Worth Newsletter and learn more about his coaching program at https://www.blakebozarth.com/. Check it out today!
On this episode of Ideas Into Results, Eric Konovalov will equip you with tools to help you communicate more effectively, and he will inspire you to overcome your self-limiting beliefs. Whether you are in sales, run your own business, or desire to perform at a higher level, this episode is for you!
Eric Konovalov is a sales and mindset coach who helps growth-minded sales pros and entrepreneurs sell more and create a confident self-image. He is the host of the Relentless Goal Achievers Podcast and the author of B2B Sales Secret. To learn more about Eric's services and access one free month of his group coaching program, visit www.thegoalguide.com.
On this episode of Ideas Into Results, Jennifer Fonseca explains what it means to
"activate your destiny" and pursue the dreams and vision you have for your life. From getting clarity about your future, to identifying mental roadblocks holding you back, to taking one step toward your dreams, we cover it all. This episode is a masterclass in coaching that you will not want to miss. You will be challenged and inspired to take action today!
Jennifer Fonseca is a Destiny Activator, Certified Dream Manager, career coach, and transformational speaker who equips and inspires people to become the best version of themselves. Connect with Jen here.
Are you living in quiet desperation? Are you discontent with where you are in life? Do you feel like you were made for more, but something is holding you back? If that sounds like you, this episode was designed with you in mind. Troy Ismir joins the Ideas into Results Podcast to discuss his journey from a career as a highly successful pharmaceutical sales rep to leaving it all behind to pursue his passion and purpose in life. And he hasn't looked back since.
Troy will talk about getting out of his comfort zone by literally moving across the country to experience true freedom. He will explain how he has overcome fear and doubt by staying focused on what God has called him to do.
Today, Troy is focused on helping men move from quiet desperation to a life of purpose. This episode will leave you inspired and encouraged to pursue more in life and realize your potential!
To learn more about Troy's ministry, visit www.troyismir.com.
Is fear holding you back from pursuing your goals and dreams? You're not alone; it happens to everybody at some point. The good news is that you can learn to take action despite your fears. But you've got to take a step!
In this episode of Ideas into Results, Jeremy Couch talks about a lesson in facing fear he learned a couple of months ago when snow skiing for the first time. Take a listen and be inspired to face your fears today!
In this episode of Ideas Into Results, Cynthia Blackwell joins the podcast to share her strategies for achieving success, wealth, and happiness through applying the principles found in her book, The Magical Power of 3. You will be inspired, challenged, and entertained as Cynthia guides you to a new way of thinking about your daily habits. And most importantly, you will be equipped with tools and resources to help you create a plan of action to achieve the success you are seeking in your life and career.
From igniting energy into a business plan, motivating action, and inspiring positive habits, Cynthia helps entrepreneurs boldly reach for their goals and live a life they deserve. Whether it is speaking to a room full of people or grabbing a cup of coffee with a client, her passion for her work and her partners is unmatched. As a business and life strategist, Cynthia’s work extends to all areas of life, business, relationships, personal growth, networking, and more. With the right perspective and energy, you have the power to be the best version of yourself, and Cynthia strives to help you bring that to the forefront. Connect with her at www.cynthiablackwell.com.
How well are you running your race of life? Do you have a clear purpose and a passion that is driving you on a daily basis? Or perhaps you’re in need of a new perspective and a feeling of revitalization to get you re-focused on your vision and goals?
On this episode of Ideas Into Results, Pete Folch will equip you with the tools and inspiration to take a step toward your goals and desired future. Pete is the founder and principal of Second Wind-Finish Strong, where he provides speaking, training, and coaching in the areas of transformational leadership and revitalization.
Join Pete and host Jeremy Couch on this episode that will leave you encouraged, challenged, and inspired to be at your best in all areas of your life!
We often say we "should" do this or that, but for whatever reason we delay, make excuses, or sometimes never follow through at all on what we "should" be doing. Maybe it's changing a habit, pursing a goal, or chasing a dream. Regardless of the desired result, it always begins with taking a small step in the direction you desire to go.
In this episode of Ideas into Results, Harry Spaight discusses his journey and provides us with insights and lessons on how to pursue the passion within us to create the life we desire. Harry is the author of Selling with Dignity and host of the Sales Made Easy podcast. His message is simple--serve first!
Listen to this episode and be inspired to take action--today!
Welcome to the Ideas into Results podcast! Check out this trailer to learn more about the focus of the podcast and the topics that will be discussed.
Join host Jeremy Couch on this journey toward achieving your goals through intentional action.
First episode launches on April 1st. Subscribe today!
Since the Spring of 2021, roughly 33 million Americans have left their jobs for various reasons. This shift in the workforce has been referred to by some as "The Great Resignation." Regardless of what it's called, there are lessons to learn from this seismic shift in employee attitudes toward work.
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch talks about lessons that we can glean from what has taken place in the job market these last couple of years. Whether you are an employee, leader, or business owner, Jeremy has some thoughts for you to consider that will help you navigate the current and future work landscape.
In this episode, Jeremy talks about the importance of changing your mindset in order to achieve your goals. He explains the 3 R's that will help you do just that: Reflect, Renew, Re-commit.
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch discusses the importance of having an "attitude of gratitude" everyday, not just around Thanksgiving.
He explains four ways that gratitude can impact your life and the lives of those around you.
1) Gratitude keeps you grounded.
2) Gratitude gives you perspective.
3) Gratitude cultivates generosity.
4) Gratitude communicates value.
Take a listen and be encouraged today!
After taking off almost a year from podcasting, Jeremy Couch is back with a new format and focus on The Jeremy Couch Show.
In this episode, Jeremy talks about his professional journey over the last year and the key lessons he learned after a very difficult season. This episode will inspire and encourage you to make the most of your career and focus on something you are passionate about doing. It will also challenge you to take risks and have faith in yourself.
In this episode of the Insights for Leading podcast, Jeremy Couch interviews Vinnie Fisher, Co-Founder and CEO of Fully Accountable. They discuss lessons that Vinnie has learned over his 20 years of being a successful entrepreneur and leader. Whether you are leader, a business owner, an entrepreneur, or you just want to get better professionally, this episode is for you!
Be sure to stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special link from Vinnie that will provide you with 2 FREE books and other great resources!
ABOUT VINNIE FISHER:
Vinnie Fisher is an entrepreneur and a best-selling author who has over 20 years of experience growing a scaling multiple 8 figure companies.
His most recent mission is helping eCommerce, tech and digital business owners improve their financial fluency and operate their accounting back office as a profit center.
After growing 3 – 8 - figure businesses with fast growth, many customers and low margin, Vinnie discovered the issue was that he lacked financial fluency and gave back much of his hard-earned money in cash waste and no margin. With no good solutions in the marketplace, Vinnie founded Fully Accountable, an outsourced full service cutting edge accounting firm, that helps eCommerce and Digital business owners through fractional CFO and accounting services.
Vinnie has been awarded Digital Marketer of the Year multiple times and has been featured on many top-rated national podcasts and other media outlets such as Business Insider. He has also authored three best-selling books and has guided Fully Accountable to the Inc 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in America twice, and ranked as one of the Top 5 Outsourced Accounting Firms by CFO Tech Outlook.
In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews Troy Ismir, founder of the men's online fitness ministry Barbells and Brothers. During the course of this interview, Troy discusses his journey of leaving a lucrative career in 2017 in order to find true meaning and purpose as he chased his dreams of starting a fitness ministry. Through all of the ups and downs, Troy has persevered and stayed the course. He continues to inspire and impact many people through his ministry and passion for helping others become fully alive.
Connect with Troy online:
- Barbells and Brothers
- Troy Ismir
In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch shares his thoughts on finding what makes you come alive and pursuing it with all your heart. Take a listen to this episode, and be inspired to take action!
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch talks about courage and explains that courage is not about getting to a place when you're not scared. It's getting to a place when you take action even though you are scared. He shares about his own journey recently and how he has been able to take action in spite of fear and uncertainty.
Be encouraged and challenged by this episode!
In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch talks with Kevin Respress, Central Florida Chair of the C12 Group, a national organization that equips Christian CEOs and owners to build great businesses for a greater purpose. Kevin tells his story of how God called him away from his career to start a new path with C12, where he works directly with CEOs and business owners to help them grow their businesses with a Kingdom mindset.
In addition to discussing how to use your business as a platform for ministry, Kevin also talks about a very difficult and low point during this transition, and he explains how he was able to persevere through the trials and trust that he was following what God had called him to do.
You will be inspired, encouraged, and challenged through this conversation!
For more information about C12 Central Florida, visit www.c12centralflorida.com
In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch shares a message designed to encourage you in the difficult season many of us find ourselves in right now. Jeremy recently spoke at Calvary Chapel Lake Buena Vista and provided the sermon for their service on July 26, 2020. The message, "Pressing On When Life Is Hard," was delivered remotely via Facebook live from Jeremy's home.
In this message Jeremy provides key three points to help you press on when times are tough: Perspective, Power, and Promise. Listen today and be encouraged!
In this episode of the Insights for Leading podcast, Jeremy Couch interviews Joby Slay, author of Get More for Coaches. Joby talks about the story behind his book and explains the formula he has used to coach players and build championship teams. This formula can also be applied to a business or organizational setting to help leaders more effectively coach their people and enable them realize their full potential. If you are in a position of coaching at least one other person to help them get better, this episode is for you!
To learn more about the book and connect with Joby, visit https://getmorecoach.com/
In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews Pete Folch to discuss a wide range of leadership topics, including: the power of your words, how to build a culture of outstanding service, leading through change, and persevering during difficult times. Pete is the Founder and President of Second Wind-Finish Strong, where he provides consulting, coaching, and inspirational speaking services to leaders, teams, and organizations. He is also a marathon runner who helps others achieve their goal of completing a marathon.
Pete is a passionate leader who inspires others to find the greatness within them and unleash their potential. To learn more about Pete and his services, visit his website at https://www.secondwindfinishstrong.com/
In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews John Crossman, CEO of Crossman Career Builders, and author of Career Killers Career Builders. John is a highly successful business and real estate executive and former CEO of Crossman & Company. In this interview, John shares his story and talks about the intentional actions he has taken over the years to help him be so successful in business and in building relationships. He also touches on topics that are not always easy to talk about, like addressing mental health and taking a stand for an issue you believe in.
You can learn more about John and his services at https://crossmancb.com/
In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews Dr. Tommy Kiedis. Tommy serves as the President of Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary and Graduate School. He is also a prolific creator of leadership development and discipleship content through his blogs and podcast. Tommy is passionate about helping leaders maximize and multiply their lives for God's glory.
In this interview, Jeremy and Tommy talk about calling, communication, leading during a crisis, decision-making, handling criticism, thinking, soul-care, and more! This is a leadership conversation that you do not want to miss!
Connect with Tommy and his leadership resources via his website at www.tommykiedis.com
Are you taking care of your mental health during the crisis? Are you adapting to working from home?
In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews Cristina Ally, licensed mental health counselor and owner of Flourish Counseling Co. in Winter Park, FL. Cristina shares tools, ideas, and resources to help you care for your mental health during a crisis like the one we are in right now, and she also shares helpful tips for working from home effectively.
Learn more about Cristina at https://flourishcounseling.co/
How would describe the condition of your soul? Restless, discontent, agitated, hurried? You're not alone. In this episode of the Insights for Leading podcast, Jeremy Couch interviews Dr. Lane Cohee to discuss his book, The Disquieted Soul: Paths of Discovery and Deliverance. They also discuss leadership from the perspective of personal leadership and examine the negative effects that pride and shame have on leaders today.
Lane is an associate professor of management at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
You can learn more about Lane at www.lanecohee.com
To learn more about his book, visit www.disquietedsoul.com.
In this episode of the Insights for Leading podcast, Jeremy Couch interviews Janie Lacy, psychotherapist, relationship expert, TV commentator, and owner of Life Counseling Solutions. They discuss a variety of topics, including: how to be a successful business owner, branding yourself, and how to be a more relational leader.
To learn more about Janie, visit JanieLacy.com or LifeCounselingSolutions.com
In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews Dr. Larry Shyers, a licensed mental health counselor and professor of counseling at Palm Beach Atlantic University. They discuss how counseling has changed during the Coronavirus crisis, how you can still receive therapy, and what you should do to take care of your mental health during a time like this.
Are you desiring to achieve a higher level of performance professionally, mentally, emotionally, relationally, and physically? In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch interviews Dr. Jenny Susser, a sport and performance psychologist with decades of experience training top-level athletes and corporate executives in the area of performance management.
Jenny tells her story of being a Division-I college athlete at UCLA and training for the Olympics. She discusses how this experience led her into the world of performance training and helping others on their journey to peak performance. You will be energized and challenged by this interview!
To learn more about Dr. Susser, visit her website DrJenny.com
In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews Karen Pelot, owner and CEO of Perspectives, LLC. Karen specializes in helping individuals and organizations effectively manage and resolve conflict in order to build greater trust, reduce stress, and get better results.
In this interview, Karen provides us with a better understanding of conflict, our personal conflict style, why conflict can actually be a positive thing, and how to get better at managing conflict in our personal and professional lives.
Connect with Karen at www.perspectivesllc.com
In this episode of the Insights for Leading podcast, Jeremy Couch interviews John Szydlowski of Whitestone Professionals. John opens up and tranparently shares his story about a dark and broken time in his life, when he lost everything due to some poor decisions. From that experience John has experienced transformation and restoration, and he now lives with a sense of purpose in order to help others. This interview will inspire you and encourage you to know that no matter what you've done, there is still hope for you to turn your life around and experience joy and fulfillment.
Will 2020 be the year when you finally get serious about following through on your goals? So many people give up on their goals or resolutions just a few weeks after the New Year. It doesn't have to be that way!
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch shares three ideas to help you make 2020 your best year yet by developing the habits necessary for achieving your goals and making this year a success.
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch continues his discussion on the 10 things that every leader must know in order to lead themselves and others more effectively.
As you reflect on 2019 and plan for 2020, take some time to evaluate yourself in these areas. Doing so will help to accelerate your leadership performance!
Great leadership starts with leading yourself well first. In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch discusses five essential things that every leader must know in order to be a great self-leader.
This is part one of a two-part series designed to help you focus on the things that will help accelerate your leadership.
Everyone has a story to tell, but not everyone does an effective job of creating an online presence and brand that is worth following. In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews Dr. Jen Bennett, an author, speaker, educator, and social media specialist. Jen has a passion for helping individuals go from confused and overwhelmed to confident and passionate about who they are, their expertise, their story, their faith, and their brand. And she then helps them build a platform and online presence that tells their story in a compelling and engaging way.
To learn more about Jen, her book, Be Worth Following, and her services for individuals and organizations, visit www.drjenbennett.com
In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews Dr. Matt Kutz about Contextual Intelligence, a concept that will help you change the way you live, lead, and make decisions by navigating complexity and uncertainty more effectively.
As a leadership coach, award-winning author, researcher, and professor, Matt is passionate about helping others achieve high-level leadership and outstanding organizational performance. His teaching, research, and leadership development interests are in reaching the highest levels of corporate performance and facilitating all facets of leadership and change initiatives.
To learn more about Matt's services, research, and books, visit www.matthewkutz.com
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch provides a 10-minute teaching on the four essential questions every leader should ask. Whether you are evaluating your own performance, or that of a team or organization, these questions will help accelerate your performance.
The four questions are:
1) What's working?
2) What's broken?
3) What's missing?
4) What's unclear?
Listen to this episode to hear more about how these questions can help you and your team get the results you desire.
Every great leader needs to be able to develop meaningful relationships, take calculated risks, and build a resilient spirit. In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch interviews Kenworth Reeves, Jr., an entrepreneur, real estate investor, and relationship-builder who has the ability to not only create ideas, but to take action and make those ideas become reality.
In this interview, Kenworth chronicles his professional journey, through the ups and the downs, and shares his insight and wisdom about entrepreneurship and taking risks. He also opens up about a very challenging, difficult, and dark time during his life, and he shares how we was able to come through that season a better and stronger person.
This interview will leave you challenged, motivated, and inspired!
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch has a conversation with Robbie Harper of Blue Bridge PR about his involvement in helping spread the word about Stetson Baptist Church's initiative to pay off $7.2 million in medical debt and fund three foster homes. They not only discuss this amazing and powerful story of impact, but they also talk about the important role of PR and positive messaging in helping get your story heard. This inspiring story demonstrates what can happen when you have a vision that turns into action.
A link to the story can be found HERE.
Connect with Robbie and learn more about his work and the viral impact of this story HERE.
In this episode of Insights for Leading, Jeremy Couch interviews communications expert and author Jennifer Rock. They discuss a wide range of topics, from communication traps to avoid, examples of bad leadership, understanding what it takes to build a culture of teamwork, and how to be more purposeful in your career. In addition, they talk about Jennifer's book, Operation Clusterpuck, to discuss its themes and how it can help leaders and teams in today's corporate culture.
To learn more about Jennifer and her company, visit: https://www.rockdotvoss.com/
To purchase the book, visit: https://amzn.to/32Kf7Cv
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch interviews Dr. Lauren Hodges, a performance coach, researcher, and consultant who has a passion for helping leaders and teams perform at their highest level. In this interview, we discuss what it means to be a person who takes care of yourself on a physical, mental, and emotional level, and why doing so is essential to improving your performance and relationships.
Lauren is co-owner of Grasshopper Training, a performance company with a mission to develop leaders who want to do better and be better by blending education, experience, science, and intuition to create impactful experiences that further performance, relationship, and connection to self and others.
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch talks about developing good habits and breaking bad ones. Based on his reading of the bestselling book, Atomic Habits by James Clear, Jeremy unpacks some of the key principles found in this book and explains how you can apply them to your life. He also talks about his own journey to change some key habits in his own life.
You can also read more about this book and find some additional resources at insightsforleading.com
Are you living your purpose and passion? Are you fully alive? Are you willing to take a risk to step out in faith and do what God is calling you to do?
My guest, Troy Ismir, asked himself these questions and in 2017, to took a leap of faith by leaving Florida and a six-figure career to pursue his passion of starting a fitness ministry in Colorado. Since then, he has impacted numerous lives through his classes, coaching, and online content.
If you want to get fired up and motivated about living your best life and becoming fully alive, then follow Troy. He will motivate and inspire you!
You can learn more about his ministry HERE and listen to his Spiritual Warriors Unite podcast HERE.
Troy Ismir
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch interviews Chad McLeod, co-founder and principal of McLeod Communications in Lakeland, FL. He is also the host of the PR & Politics Podcast. In addition, Chad is a candidate for the Lakeland City Commission this fall.
Chad talks about his political aspirations, how organizations can be better prepared to communicate when a crisis arises, his two-time battle with cancer, and how he was inspired to pursue his goals of completing the Ironman Triathlon and becoming an entrepreneur.
Connect with Chad online at www.chadmcleod.com
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch discusses the power of servant leadership to transform people and organizations, and he outlines some of the key behaviors of servant leaders. Jeremy shares part two of his talk at the 2019 Servant Leadership Conference at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch explains what leaders must do to build a culture where people thrive. Taken from a recent talk given at The Servant Leadership Conference, Couch identifies the key characteristics that define a thriving culture.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch interviews Mark Goldstein, president of the Central Florida Christian Chamber. In 2009, Mark took over the struggling organization and re-built it with a new vision centered on relationships. Ten years later, the Christian Chamber is a thriving organization that serves the Central Florida business and faith community. In this interview, Mark talks about his journey of taking over the Chamber and believing in faith that God had called him to lead this organization into a new future. Mark provides some great tips and insights on trusting God and believing in a vision that is bigger than you.
How would you characterize the culture of your organization or team?
In this episode, Jeremy Couch discusses the importance of organizational culture and explains what a toxic culture looks like. He identifies the signs to look out for and then contrasts the detrimental effects of a toxic culture with the positive attributes of a thriving culture.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch interviews Jennifer Fonseca -- the Destiny Activator. Jennifer is passionate about helping people clarify their life's purpose and empowering them to live in that purpose daily. She serves as Assistant Director of Career Development at Palm Beach Atlantic University and has her own private career coaching practice. Learn more about Jennifer at her website.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch interviews Joe Pici, recently ranked #3 by Global Gurus on their list of the world's top 30 sales professionals. In this wide-ranging interview, Joe covers everything from building a successful and effective sales process, to overcoming self-limiting that beliefs that hold you back, to building the daily disciplines that will position you as an expert in your field.
Joe and his wife Dawn run Pici and Pici, a successful sales and tactical skills training company located in Central Florida.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch provides you with three simple but effective tips to help you stay focused on pursuing your goals for 2019.
This is the first in a new segment called "10-Minute Teaching".
Have you ever found yourself desiring more fulfillment from your work? Maybe you've been stuck in a toxic or unhealthy environment. Or perhaps you've had a dream to start a business but have been held back by fear. This episode is for you.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch interviews Robbie Harper, owner of Blue Bridge Public Relations. In this interview, Robbie chronicles his journey from leaving a toxic situation to stepping out in faith and launching his own company. Robbie is now living out his purpose and passion, helping leaders and business owners build their brand and expand their influence.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch interviews Dawn Whitestone, founder of Whitestone Professionals in Orlando, FL. Dawn helps individuals, teams, and organizations through coaching and consulting, and she specializes in a concept called Strategic Business Prayer. Her book by the same title will be coming out in January 2019. For more information, visit www.whitestonepros.com
In this episode, Jeremy Couch interviews Dr. Marcus Warner, president of Deeper Walk International and co-author of Rare Leadership.
Dr. Warner discusses the key components of Rare Leadership and explains how rare leaders can increase trust, joy, and engagement in their people. He also talks about emotional maturity and why this is essential for a leader.
To learn more about Dr. Warner, visit Deeper Walk International and Rare Leadership online.
What does it mean to be a biblical leader--someone who puts the needs of others first and leads with a focus on God's calling? In this episode, Jeremy Couch examines the five key traits that differentiate a biblical servant leader from an average leader.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch interviews leadership consultant and speaker Scott Brown, owner and president of Hardie Consulting. Scott is also the author of Alignment.
In this interview, Jeremy and Scott cover a wide array of leadership issues, including the importance of creating an aligned organization that drives employee engagement.
Leaders are often unfairly held to an unreasonable and unrealistic standard that they must always have everything together and never show any weakness. As a result, many leaders are burned out, stressed, overwhelmed, and possibly even dealing with serious mental health issues.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch explains the importance of recognizing the human side of leadership and provides some tips to help both leaders and followers recognize and embrace this reality.
In this episode, Jeremy discusses his model for performance improvement, called the 3A model. Whether you want to improve professionally, personally, relationally, or you just want to develop a better method for achieving your goals, this model can help. Listen as Jeremy breaks down this model and explains how you can apply it to your life and leadership.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch is joined by Joe McLeod of McLeod Communications for a discussion on effective communication in leadership. What are some of the biggest communication mistakes that leaders make? How can leaders get better at communication? Why does communication matter so much in leadership and in life? These are a few of the questions that we will explore on a deeper level.
Here are some of the key points that Joe shared in regards to effective communication:
- Frequency of communication is not equal to competency
- Great communication begins with listening
- Communicating more effectively helps you get more of what you want
- Communication requires constant work and development
Joe McLeod is managing partner at McLeod Communications and an instructor of communications at Keiser University at Lakeland.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch provides insights that will help you become a better leader, even when you lack the formal authority to lead others. Adapted from the book How to Lead When You're Not in Charge by Clay Scroggins, four key principles will be discussed to help you learn to lead yourself well first. These four principles are:
1) Lead Yourself. You are in charge of you.
2) Choose Positivity. See the big picture. Trust in God. Be hopeful about the future.
3) Think Critically. Stop being critical. Be constructive. Bring solutions.
4) Reject Passivity. Find something to own and be intentional about making it better. Control what is controllable.
Great leaders know how to lead when they’re in charge because they’ve been leading long before they were ever given that authority. Lead where you are RIGHT NOW by changing your perspective. Great leaders look ahead to the future and begin to act today to become who they want to be.
Listen to this episode and learn some tips that will help you lead well when you're not in charge!
In this episode, Jeremy Couch discusses the importance of getting the right people on your team in order to create a high-performing, healthy organizational culture. To help you figure out what the "right people" look like, Jeremy provides a series of characteristics to look for in the people you hire. No matter what type of business you are in, these characteristics apply. Take a listen and then evaluate how you're doing at getting the right people on the bus!
As a leader, you are responsible for getting things accomplished. However, if you're not careful, you can end up completing a number of tasks, while at the same time neglecting to give your team what they really need. In this episode, Jeremy Couch discusses five rules that every leader should follow every day if they want to lead their team more effectively.
Ask not what your team can do for you; ask what you can do for your team! Leaders who want to lead a high-performing, healthy team need to focus less on giving orders and more on giving support. In this episode, Jeremy Couch discusses five key things that team members need from their leader.
Great teams don't happen by accident. They are built through intentional effort over a sustained period of time. In this episode, Jeremy Couch discusses some of the key ingredients that every leader needs to cultivate in order to build a high-performing, cohesive team.
Want to take your organization to the next level? Need clarity about where to focus your efforts, what to aim for, how to measure it, and what actions to take? In this episode, Jeremy Couch explains the remaining four questions for the strategic roadmap and how you can apply them to your organization.
Every leader must be able to answer a series of seven key questions that will help them determine strategic direction, establish priorities, and create alignment for their organization. In this episode, Jeremy Couch discusses the first three essential questions that every organization must ask and answer.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch explains why leaders must be intentional about creating clarity and how they can effectively do so for their team members.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch explains that even though leadership is not about, it starts with you. If you want to lead others well, you must learn to lead yourself well first.
In this episode of podcast, Dr. Jeremy Couch discusses Servant Leadership and examines three myths that often prevent people from fully embracing this approach to leadership.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch discusses how leaders can get better at doing one of the most important things a leader can do: ask for feedback.
In this Tip for Leading Well, Jeremy Couch discusses the importance of having a healthy and caring heart toward the people you lead.
In part four of his talk to the Central Florida Christian Chamber, Jeremy Couch discusses how servant leaders dream big for the people and organizations they lead.
In this episode, Jeremy continues his talk on audacious leadership, discussing the need for leaders to elevate others by encouraging, equipping, and empowering them.
In this episode, we continue with part II of Jeremy's talk on "audacious leadership" by examining the importance of authenticity in leadership.
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch shares part one of a speech he gave to the Central Florida Chamber of Commerce on the topic of Audacious Leadership.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch discusses the four stages of self-leadership and explains how to become a better of leader of yourself, so that you can become a better leader of others.
In this episode, Jeremy Couch discusses why leadership matters and explains how leadership can make all the difference in the success and health of an organization.