Your Best Day Yet: Recent Episodes

Eric Guy

This is "Your Best Day Yet," a podcast built by Center for Victory to provide inspirational content for leaders and professionals. Center for Victory hopes to unlock, reinforce, and enrich relationships through personal and professional development with our short, easy-to-digest episodes. With guests in different sectors, make sure to come back often to get a fresh dose of "Your Best Day Yet!"

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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with entrepreneur, digital marketing expert, and owner of Digital Position, Stephen Cozzolongo. From his competitive background as a collegiate swimmer to building and scaling multiple successful businesses, Stephen shares the mindset that has fueled his success in fast-changing industries. Together, Eric and Stephen discuss why mastery requires genuine passion, how consistency in small decisions shapes every area of life, and why experience and strategy remain invaluable in the age of AI.

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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with entrepreneur, filmmaker, outdoorsman, and Western Obsessions TV founder Kurt Belding. After building multiple successful businesses in the health and fitness industry, Kurt made the bold decision to walk away from everything and pursue a life centered around adventure, purpose, and the outdoors. Together, Eric and Kurt explore why what many call a midlife crisis is actually an opportunity for realignment, how embracing discomfort builds resilience, why meaningful experiences matter more than chasing success, and how nature has the power to restore perspective, clarity, and purpose.

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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with movement coach, entrepreneur, and WeShape co-founder Tyler Bramlett. After a life-changing accident forced him to relearn how to walk without pain, Tyler began questioning everything the fitness industry teaches about health, success, and self-worth. Together, Eric and Tyler unpack the hidden psychological cost of toxic fitness culture, why lasting health begins with self-care instead of self-criticism, how movement should define fitness, and why sustainable habits are built through consistency, community, and compassion rather than shame.

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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with entrepreneur, real estate coach, and founder of Two Degrees North, Luke Gilbert. From building video game soundtracks to digging ditches, becoming an electrician, launching a real estate business, and now developing AI-powered software, Luke shares the unconventional path that shaped his philosophy on growth. Together, Eric and Luke explore why sustainable success is built on systems instead of shortcuts, how to scale a business with intention, how entrepreneurs can avoid confusing technology with strategy, and why embracing discomfort is often the catalyst for extraordinary growth.

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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with nationally recognized performance coach, entrepreneur, and founder of the Chris Ryan Fitness App, Chris Ryan. Drawing from his journey as a Division I athlete, successful entrepreneur, and executive performance coach, Chris shares why health isn't something leaders can afford to put off. Together, Eric and Chris discuss the connection between physical wellness and business success, why entrepreneurs must prioritize themselves before they can effectively lead others, and how consistent habits can extend peak performance well into your 40s, 50s, and beyond.

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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with leadership expert, executive coach, author, and CEO of Lancaster Leadership, Julie Lancaster. Julie draws from a career that spans higher education, outdoor adventure, and leadership development, and she shares why authentic human connection is the foundation of effective leadership. Together, Eric and Julie explore the power of storytelling, how leaders can inspire rather than simply inform, and why curiosity, community, and intentional communication are more valuable than ever in an AI-driven world.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with motivational speaker, coach, author, and leadership trainer Patrick Engasser. Blind since birth, Patrick shares how he built a successful career in sales, leadership, and entrepreneurship by shifting his mindset, embracing challenges, and refusing to let obstacles define his future. Together, Eric and Patrick explore the true source of confidence, the danger of comfort zones, the power of daily habits, and the responsibility we have as parents and leaders to build resilience in the next generation.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Monique DeMonaco, executive coach, emotional intelligence expert, author, and founder of Unlock BOLD Change™. With more than 20 years of experience helping leaders, business owners, and individuals create lasting transformation, Monique brings practical insights rooted in brain science and human behavior. Together, Eric and Monique explore the power of self-awareness, why resilience is built through adversity, and how understanding the root causes of our behaviors can unlock meaningful and lasting change.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Dan Desko, founder and CEO of Echelon Risk + Cyber, entrepreneur, and cybersecurity leader. Together, Eric and Dan explore what it takes to build a high-performing team in a high-stakes industry, why great leadership is about people more than processes, and how a culture of professionalism can drive lasting success. This conversation dives into leadership, trust, accountability, personal growth, and the human side of business that often gets overlooked in highly technical fields.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Joy Officer Faith Guy sits down with Todd Cole, educator, professor, author of What Would Fred Do?, and lifelong advocate for children. As a close friend of Fred Rogers, Todd shares personal stories, leadership lessons, and timeless wisdom from one of the most influential voices of kindness and compassion. Together, Faith and Todd explore what leaders, parents, educators, and business professionals can learn from Fred Rogers’ example, why empathy and emotional intelligence matter more than ever, and how intentional words and authentic human connection can transform the people around us.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy welcomes back Coach Rich for a powerful conversation on clarity, continual growth, and navigating life in an increasingly noisy world. From working alongside legendary rock bands like Aerosmith and Metallica to coaching leaders and helping people find direction through the “Five Q Method,” Coach Rich shares lessons learned through adversity, reinvention, and decades of high-pressure experiences.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365 and creator of the Sunday Basket system, for a powerful conversation on organization, mental clutter, and the invisible work people carry every day. Together, Eric and Lisa explore how modern life overwhelms our attention, why organization is about more than just cleaning up physical spaces, and how simple systems can create greater peace, clarity, and productivity.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, sits down with parenting coach, Jodi Slein, for a powerful conversation on emotional regulation, generational patterns, and what it means to parent from connection instead of control. Together, Faith and Jodi explore the importance of self-awareness in parenting, why children “borrow our calm,” and how parents can create healthier, more emotionally connected homes.

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Today, Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, is joined by her favorite guest yet, Mike Vucelich, to discuss the "behind the scenes" leadership that matters most. Mike is a regional sales account supporter for Right Traffic and an eighth grade and high school basketball coach. Faith and Mike discuss helping others win, measuring impact without standing in the spotlight, and what it means to be a true catalyst for others.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Eric Guy, Chief Victory Officer, and Caleb Kolb, Chief Adventure Officer, are reminiscing on one of the first AMP trips to the Grand Canyon, since some of our team is heading back to that same spot next month! Together, Eric and Caleb unpack the physical challenge, mental battles, team dynamics, and life lessons that come from doing hard things alongside great people.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Herb Reeves, 72-year-old running coach, author, founder of the Forever Running Club, and known by many as The Forever Runner. Together, Eric and Herb explore how movement can become the key to longevity, why getting older doesn’t have to mean slowing down, and how Herb rebuilt his life after surviving multiple heart attacks.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Kevin Taylor, Professional EOS Implementer, for a powerful conversation on leadership, growth, and what it takes to run a business with clarity and discipline. Together, Eric and Kevin explore how intentional leadership drives results, why structure creates freedom inside organizations, and how leaders can build healthier, more effective teams.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, is joined by Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, for a powerful conversation centered on clarity, consistency, and intentional leadership. Together, they explore what it takes to stay aligned with your purpose in the midst of distractions, how discipline creates momentum over time, and why the best leaders are those who consistently show up with focus and intention.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, sits down with Molly Donelan-Cupka, founder of Up Ending Parkinsons, for a powerful conversation on confidence, courageous leadership, and stepping fully into your voice. Together, Eric and Molly explore what it means to lead authentically, how self-doubt can hold leaders back, and why embracing discomfort is often the key to growth.

Check out Molly’s work: https://www.upendingparkinsons.org/about

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolbfor a powerful and perspective-shifting conversation on what it truly means to live with obedience over outcome. Together, Eric and Caleb explore the tension between control and surrender, the pressure of results-driven thinking, and how real growth happens when we focus on faithfulness rather than outcomes.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb sits down with Michael Zappala and Julia Hazlet of Babb Insurance to explore how business can be a powerful force for good. Together, they dive into the heart behind Mission Madness, a creative initiative that turns the excitement of March Madness into meaningful impact for local nonprofits. Through their conversation, they highlight the importance of mission-driven work, community collaboration, and why relationships, not transactions, are at the core of everything they do.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, sits down with entrepreneur, author, and leadership developer Reed Nyffeler. Together, Caleb and Reed explore the power of purpose-driven leadership, the barriers that hold people back from living out their calling, and why true success is rooted in serving others. Reed shares insights from his journey building businesses and developing leaders, explaining how discovering your purpose can transform the way you lead, grow, and make a lasting impact in the lives of others.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, sits down with Dr. Jimmy Moley, psychiatrist, mental performance specialist, and leading expert in athlete mental health. Together, Caleb and Dr. Moley explore the hidden pressures athletes face, the rise of performance anxiety, and why mental health must be treated with the same seriousness as physical health in sports.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb sits down with actor, boxing trainer, and world-pizza-games competitor Eddie Holliday, a man whose life story embodies grit, redemption, and the power of purpose. Together, Caleb and Eddie explore Eddie’s remarkable journey from deep personal tragedy and addiction to finding faith, community, and a calling that now fuels his passion to help others.

Follow Eddie's Journey: Instagram @ holliday_hustle
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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb sits down with a very special guest, his father, Jon Kolb. A 13-season NFL player, four-time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, former Steelers strength coach, and lifelong teacher of mental, physical, and spiritual resilience, Jon joins Caleb for a deeply personal conversation about legacy, family, faith, and the extraordinary experiences that shaped his journey.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb sits down with Chief Joy Officer Faith Guy for an honest, energizing conversation about vision, growth, and what it really means to be all in. Together, they unpack the lessons learned from a packed season of retreats, events, speaking engagements, and personal breakthroughs, including what the “all in” theme at Top Contractor School’s retreat revealed about courage, discomfort, and the choices that shape who we become.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb sits down with Jackson Kerchis, founder of Happiness University, researcher, and nationally recognized educator in the science of well-being. Together, Caleb and Jackson explore what happiness really means, why most people pursue it the wrong way, and how simple, research-backed habits can significantly improve your daily life.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Dr. Hisham Seify, board-certified plastic surgeon, global educator, and co-founder of the Worldwide Cancer Network. Together, Eric and Dr. Seify explore what it truly means to restore the human body and spirit, how humility and emotional intelligence shape exceptional care, and why listening is one of the most powerful tools in medicine and leadership.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down withDave Schmit, principal and founder of Schmit & Associates, a real estate development firm focused on creating walkable, people-centered communities. Together, Eric and Dave explore why human connection is essential to well-being, how intentional design can foster meaningful relationships, and what it looks like to build spaces that bring people together.

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HAPPY VISION DAY WEEK!! In this episode, our Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, and our Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, reflect on the last Vision Day, share the benefits of planning and Vision Day, and share their joy for the new year!

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, is joined by our very own Relationship Account Manager, Rodney Brown, for a conversation centered on trust, consistency, and the power of authentic relationships. Together, Caleb and Rodney explore what it means to truly show up for people, how strong relationships are built over time, and why presence, integrity, and follow-through matter more than titles or tactics.

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On this last episode of the 2025 year, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, and Executive Consultant, Lindsey Higgins, are joined by Jennifer Paine and Carl Allison of Amputee Aid. Amputee Aid is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring mobility, dignity, and hope to amputees in underserved communities around the world. Together, they explore the heart behind Amputee Aid, the realities faced by amputees in developing nations, and how compassion paired with action can radically change lives.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Dalmo Cirne, technologist, mathematician, leadership advisor, and author of The Four Streams of Leadership. Together, Eric and Dalmo explore why most leaders fail not from incompetence, but from lack of preparation, and how intentional leadership frameworks can dramatically improve productivity, alignment, and team longevity.

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As we reflect on 2025 and the amazing things we’ve accomplished and gotten to be a part of, our Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, sat down with close family friend and business leader Craig Falk, Controller at Medart Manufacturing. Together, Caleb and Craig reflect on their mission trip to Honduras this past September and what it taught them about obedience, presence, and truly experiencing life. They explore stepping outside comfort zones, releasing expectations, and how faith-filled adventures reshape perspective, deepen gratitude, and multiply blessings far beyond what we ever anticipate.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Amy Kemp, leadership coach, Habit Finder expert, and creator of Encounter, the powerful small-group program that has guided more than 300 women through the transformative work of reshaping subconscious thought patterns. Together, Eric and Amy explore the hidden habits beneath our habits, the internal resistance that sabotages our best intentions, and how to replace survival mechanisms with healthier, life-giving ways of thinking.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Doug C. Brown: CEO of CEO Sales Strategies, trusted revenue expert, and a man whose life journey spans 37 businesses, military service, and extraordinary sales victories. Together, Eric and Doug explore what it truly means to “do the right thing,” build success through character, and lead with both grit and heart. This conversation dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, the habits that create predictable growth, and the mindset required to endure challenges, serve people well, and keep becoming better.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Dr. Greg Stewart, counselor, executive coach, and expert in emotional intelligence, trauma recovery, and identity formation. Together, Eric and Dr. Greg explore the purpose behind our negative emotions, the lies we unknowingly carry, and how to walk into those emotions to reclaim what was lost. This conversation dives into the psychology of healing, the inner patterns that keep us stuck, and the powerful emotional frameworks that help leaders, couples, and individuals show up with clarity, truth, and wholeness.

Check out Dr. Greg Stewart: https://www.becomingmore.com/dr-greg-stewart

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, sits down with Brad Farris: leadership advisor, strategist, and creator of the transformative “Best Day/Worst Day” framework for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Together, Eric and Brad explore how to eliminate hurry, expand presence, and design the conditions that bring out your very best self. This conversation dives into the psychology of leadership, the patterns that sabotage our best days, and the intentional practices that help leaders show up with clarity, creativity, and deep connection.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Josh Kosnick, founder of Kairos Coaching, EOS Implementer, and author of "The Kairos Code: Discover Your Purpose, Tap into High Performance, and Become a Leader of Eternal Impact." Together, Eric and Josh explore the Five Bridges of Kairos, the power of vulnerability in leadership, and what it means to build a legacy that lasts beyond your lifetime. 🏆

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Larry Sprung, founder of Mitlin Financial, proud husband, father, and author of Financial Planning Made Personal. Larry’s journey is one of intention, purpose, and heart, a story shaped by both loss and love. After losing his mother and brother-in-law at young ages, Larry made a commitment: to be present, to build a business around family, and to help others find joy along the way. Together, Eric and Larry explore the importance of asking one powerful question: “What did you do today that brought you joy?”

Check out Larry: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/team-members/lawrence-sprung/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Laurie Maddalena: executive coach, leadership consultant, and author of The Elevated Leader. Together, they explore how leadership has evolved from command and control to connection and coaching. Laurie shares her journey from an untrained first-time supervisor to an expert helping thousands of leaders thrive with confidence, balance, and intention. From fixing to facilitating, Laurie reveals why the best leaders today don’t just manage, they cultivate cultures where people love to come to work.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Brendan Brown, fourth-generation President and CEO of Tom Brown, Inc., a family business built on nearly 90 years of craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. From navigating generational transition to redefining work-life balance as a husband and new father, Brendan opens up about the lessons learned from his father, the power of relationships, and the importance of leading with trust. Together, Eric and Brendan dive into the heart of legacy leadership, what it takes to honor the past while fearlessly evolving toward the future.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, we’re AMP’d to welcome Cris back to the podcast! This time, he’s joined by his wife, Viv, the other half of the inspiring duo behind Train to Summit! Joined by Caleb and Sarah Kolb, the couples dive into what it means to chase adventure together, face fear head-on, and grow stronger through every climb. From lightning storms to love stories, this conversation explores how mountains test and transform both heart and home. Get ready for laughter, courage, and a fresh reminder that the best views, and the best relationships, come from the hardest climbs.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Dr. Tim Elmore: author, leadership expert, and founder of Growing Leaders, an Atlanta-based nonprofit equipping the next generation to lead with wisdom and confidence. Together, Eric and Tim dive into his upcoming book, "The Future Begins with Z: 9 Strategies to Lead Generation Z as They Disrupt the Workplace," exploring the challenges, gifts, and growth opportunities of leading the most tech-savvy, socially aware generation yet. From bridging generational gaps to redefining feedback and rethinking authority, Tim offers practical insights that help today’s leaders not only understand Gen Z, but learn from them. 🙌

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Ali Williams, entrepreneur, business developer at Elite Paving IL, and founder of Vintage Blacktop Co. From navigating instability in her early years to finding belonging in the world of construction, Ali’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and vision. Together, Eric and Ali explore her mission to shift cultural perceptions of the trades, empower women and youth to pursue meaningful careers, and lead with integrity and authenticity in a world that often overlooks quiet leadership. 🛠️✨

Check out Ali: https://www.elitepavingil.com/ & https://vintageblacktop.co/

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by entrepreneur, business systems architect, and founder of Propel Small Business Solutions, Justin Lund. Together, Eric and Justin unpack how personal struggles can forge professional strength, why “hustle harder” eventually fails, and how systems, delegation, and clarity can unlock the freedom every founder seeks.

Check out Justin: https://propelyour.com/

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by writer, speaker, and founder of Considerate Ventures, Meghan Cathlin. From surviving her father’s suicide and navigating the hardships of poverty to building a career advising celebrities, CEOs, and influencers, Meghan’s journey is one of resilience, authenticity, and heart. Together, Eric and Meghan explore her new book Leading with the Heart and unpack how adversity, people-pleasing, and burnout can all become catalysts for growth when we learn to follow the wisdom within.

More of Meghan: https://www.meghancathlin.com/

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Ethan Nicholas, founder of the Pittsburgh Business Exchange (PBEX). From starting as a small Facebook group to becoming the largest social chamber of commerce in the Northeast, Ethan’s story is one of resilience, vision, and relentless pursuit of connection. Through his leadership, PBEX has become more than a business network, it’s a community where mentorship, culture, and purpose drive growth.

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On this week's special episode, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, sits down with Rich Hunt and Chelsea Krause to share their incredible story of how a simple jump rope became the thread that tied together competition, discipline, and family memories. From starting a club out of a book to competing at the national level, and finally performing a surprise wedding-day jump rope routine, their journey reminds us how passion and perseverance can create lasting legacy moments.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with entrepreneur and fractional integrator Forrest Derr. From starting with a paper route at 14, to selling his first business while still in college, to helping companies across the country scale with clarity, Forrest’s career is defined by problem-solving and building sustainable systems. Now, as a trusted integrator, he shares how he helps visionaries move from chaos to structure, and why true success comes when leaders let go and trust their teams.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, host Caleb Kolb sits down with veteran law enforcement officer, military serviceman, and private investigator Brian Weismantle. From enlisting in the Army National Guard at 17, to serving over 30 years in the Air Force Reserve, to investigating more than 1,000 homicide and death cases with the Pittsburgh Police, Brian’s career is defined by service, resilience, and integrity. Now stepping into a new season of leadership, he shares lessons learned on the front lines and the values that guide him today.

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This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by 24-year-old entrepreneur and asphalt business owner Alex O’Quinn. From working summer jobs in high school to dropping out of college during COVID to build his own company, Alex has forged a path defined by faith, discipline, and action. He shares how intentional habits, strong mentors, and a deep sense of purpose helped him overcome inexperience, lead older crews, and scale with clarity. Whether you're a young leader or seasoned pro, this episode is a reminder that success starts with belief and grows through grit.

Alex's Website: https://pavementproseal.com/

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This week, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, is joined by entrepreneur, filmmaker, and world traveler Drew Etherton for a conversation about building a life beyond the expected path. From launching a clothing brand at 19, to backpacking through 64 countries, to starting Agoge Visuals and Consbeeracy Brewing, Drew shares what it means to chase passion over comfort and create meaning through experience. Drew opens up about identity, risk, creativity, and the freedom that comes from living outside the lines.

Check out Drew’s Socials: https://www.youtube.com/@DrewEtherton

Instagram: @drewetherton, @agogevisuals, @consbeeracybrewingco

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This week, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by leadership expert and author Jeff Hancher for an eye-opening conversation about the transformative power of firm feedback, building resilient teams, and leading with confidence in uncertain times. From his book Firm Feedback in a Fragile World to his 24-year leadership journey, Jeff shares lessons on emotional intelligence, accountability, and the importance of leaders who challenge and care deeply. Together, they unpack why feedback is not criticism but a tool for transformation, and how leaders can create cultures of trust, respect, and growth. 🙌

Check out more of Jeff: jeffhancher.com

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This week, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by author, poet, and former teacher Kayla Green, also known as “The Unicorn Rider," for a heartfelt conversation about the power of storytelling, the importance of clean and inspiring reads for young minds, and the courage to step into your creative purpose. From her fantasy novella Even the One Truth to her upcoming young adult release The Goodness of Unicorns, Kayla shares how faith, imagination, and resilience shape her writing and her life as a mother. Together, they dive into how stories can connect families, spark meaningful conversations, and help us navigate life’s unexpected twists.

Check out Kayla's amazing work: www.unicornwriter.com/

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This week, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb for a conversation about an often-overlooked secret to clarity, creativity, and resilience: the healing power of nature. From the science behind the “Three-Day Effect” to life-changing moments on some of America’s toughest hikes, Eric and Caleb share how stepping away from the noise and into nature helps us reset, reconnect, and reimagine what’s possible. Together, they explore why discomfort is essential for growth, how shared challenges build unshakable trust, and why sometimes the best way to move forward is to simply unplug. 🔌

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Takeaways:

🌲 The Three-Day Effect: Just 72 hours immersed in nature, away from digital distractions, can boost creativity by 50%, reduce stress, and improve decision-making.

🌄 Discomfort Builds Resilience: Voluntary discomfort, whether through adventure or challenge, is the training ground for mental toughness and personal breakthroughs.

💬 Healing in Community: When we let our guards down and share real experiences, we build deep, authentic bonds that last long after the trail ends.

💡 Nature is for Everyone: Whether it’s a simple walk in the woods, a challenging hike, or a wilderness retreat, small steps into nature can have massive impact on wellbeing.

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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with David McGlennen, founder of Impact Leadership Consulting, for a powerful conversation about sustainable leadership, building cultures of accountability, and living with intention. From a life-changing phone call that thrust David into unexpected leadership to the lessons he’s learned from endurance sports, entrepreneurship, and personal reflection, this episode is packed with wisdom for anyone who wants to lead well and live fully. Together, Eric and David explore the habits, mindsets, and emotional intelligence needed to create impact that lasts.

More of David:

  • Website: https://www.davidmcglennen.com

  • Instagram: @dmcglennen

  • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmcglennen/

  • YouTube - In The Growth Space podcast and all podcast platforms

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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy and Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb are joined by Casey Williams, co-owner of Victory Float Lounge and former world-class powerlifter turned mental resilience advocate. In a conversation that starts with a chance airport encounter and unfolds into something far deeper, Eric, Caleb, and Casey explore the underestimated power of stillness, the science behind floating, and why creating space for discomfort might just be the key to transformation. 🌊

Takeaways:

🔵 Stillness is Strength: Once driven by intensity and performance, Casey shares how learning to be still, not just physically, but mentally, became one of his greatest tools for recovery, creativity, and clarity.

🔵 Start Messy, Stay Committed: Floating wasn’t easy at first, but committing to the discomfort brought deep transformation. His story shows that practice, not perfection, opens the door to growth.

🔵 Float to Reset: Flotation therapy activates the theta brainwave state, the space between sleep and consciousness, where stress melts away, creativity expands, and the nervous system resets.

🔵 Tailored for Everyone: Victory Float Lounge is designed for all bodies and all stories. From new parents to first responders, the goal is to meet people where they are and offer a personalized experience of healing.

🔵 Discomfort is a Teacher: Whether it’s floating in silence or hiking a mountain, Casey believes voluntary discomfort builds mental resilience and reveals who we truly are.

🔵 Healing Happens in Community: From chance encounters to shared missions, the episode underscores that meaningful relationships, like the one sparked at an airport bathroom, often carry us into the spaces we most need to grow.

Go try a float, you won't regret it! -- www.floatvictory.com & check out victoryfloatlounge on IG!

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“We thought it’d be an epic adventure. We didn’t expect it to break us wide open.”

In this episode, Eric, Caleb, and Sarah unpack their brutal 17.5 hour journey up one of the hardest day hikes in the U.S.: Cactus to Clouds. From blisters and busted egos to mental breakthroughs and mountaintop moments, it was a humbling, unforgettable test of grit, faith, and team.

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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Rachel Kurt Schneider, speaker, author, and founder of Spirited Prosperity. After losing her husband to ALS, raising two boys as a widow, and ultimately remarrying years later, Rachel brings a message of healing, hope, and Holy Spirit-led resilience. Her book, The Widow Chose Red, invites us to rethink how we handle grief, community, and personal faith in life’s hardest seasons.

More of Rachel: https://spiritedprosperity.com/
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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Lauren Furtado, founder of Unconventional CFO Services. After two decades in corporate finance and navigating profound personal loss, Lauren now helps business owners gain clarity, confidence, and control over their finances. In this conversation, Lauren shares how aligning your money with your mission can create real peace, purpose, and growth.

Takeaways:
Simple Over Complicated:
Lauren simplifies finance so owners can focus on what matters. A few key metrics, clearly explained, go a long way.

Confidence Replaces Fear:
Many avoid finances out of fear or pride. Lauren creates space for learning and growth without judgment.

Money Is Personal:
Your business should serve your life. Lauren ties financial strategy directly to your goals: more time, less stress, stronger relationships.

Cash Flow is Queen:
Profitable businesses still fail without cash. Lauren’s forecasting tools help owners plan ahead and sleep better at night.

Good Systems, Less Stress:
Strong financial habits create freedom. With structure, owners spend less time worrying and more time leading.

Lead with Empathy:
Lauren blends strength and softness—bringing clarity while building trust. Her “financial therapy” approach changes lives, not just spreadsheets.

Ask for Help Sooner:
Trying to do it all alone leads to burnout. Bringing in the right help, early, can save time, money, and energy.

Check out more of Lauren: https://unconventional-cfo.com/link-in-bio
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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Walt Rodgers, a seasoned operations leader turned HR strategist, who’s brought predictive talent tools into three different industries. In this energizing conversation, Eric and Walt explore what it really takes to unlock team potential, lead with empathy, and build data-driven, people-first organizations. 👏

⭐️ Full episode out now! - https://youtu.be/HTYStcSKn3g ⭐️

Takeaways:

💥 Data Drives People Strategy: Walt shares how integrating the Predictive Index transformed hiring, communication, and leadership development, bringing objectivity, speed, and clarity to decision-making.

💥 Empathy Meets Execution: Balancing business strategy with sincere care for employees isn’t just possible, it’s essential. Walt emphasizes the "secret sauce" of leading with consistency, availability, and support.

💥 Culture Starts at the Top: Through intentional involvement and consistent communication, leaders shape culture daily. Walt's commitment to driving culture by example ensures alignment and engagement across the organization.

💥 Teach the Platinum Rule: Adapting to how others need to be treated fosters trust, retention, and performance. Walt trains leaders to treat people how they need to be treated, not just how you prefer to lead.

💥 Dreams Matter: Inspired by The Dream Manager, Walt believes helping employees identify and pursue personal goals deepens morale, loyalty, and performance, especially with the next generation of workers.

💥 No Going Back: In today’s dynamic workplace, talent optimization tools aren’t a luxury, they’re essential. As teams scale and complexity grows, data-backed insights ensure alignment, reduce bias, and drive results.

Flow Control Holdings: https://www.fchinc.com/

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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Brian Fabbri, a world-traveled economist and author of Around the World Through a Child’s Eyes. From decades advising global financial institutions to a deeply personal mission of showing his daughter the world, over 40 countries before age 18, Brian shares heartfelt stories and wisdom on parenting through cultural immersion. In this rich and reflective conversation, Eric and Brian explore the transformative power of travel, the value of discomfort, and how raising children with a global perspective builds empathy, resilience, and curiosity. 👏

👉 Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/Gn4ru8F-mGo 👈

👉 More of Brian: https://brianfabbri.com/ 👈

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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Coach Rich Guberti, a dynamic speaker and brand strategist with a powerful story that spans decades in the entertainment industry and now in personal development. From his years on tour with rock legends like Aerosmith to his impactful work with high achievers and young professionals, Coach Rich shares hard-earned wisdom on identity, ego, and legacy. In this honest and energizing conversation, Eric and Coach Rich explore how to stay grounded in a hyper-distracted world, the power of gratitude, and how to live with intentionality at every stage of life.

More of Rich: https://coachrichg.com/
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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Cam Roberts, owner of Laser Pavement Solutions and host of the Stripe It Like It’s Hot podcast. From humble beginnings in northern Canada to building a purpose-driven pavement business, Cam shares his inspiring journey of turning challenges into opportunities. In this energizing episode, Eric and Cam dive into the power of values-based leadership, how to create meaningful work that retains top talent, and why pouring into your people always delivers the best ROI.

Takeaways:

  • Purpose Drives Business: Cam’s story is a testament to how personal grit and a sense of purpose can transform not just a career but an entire industry. His desire to serve better than the competition fueled the launch of his successful business.
  • People Before Profits: Cam’s leadership philosophy is clear, businesses thrive when they prioritize their employees’ growth and goals. His company serves as a vehicle to help team members achieve both personal and professional dreams.
  • Employment Is a Two-Way Street: Cam makes it a point to understand what his employees value and where they want to go in life. He uses tools like personal goal-setting forms and quarterly check-ins to ensure alignment and engagement.
  • Leverage Through Leadership: Instead of just exchanging time for money, Cam emphasizes that investing time in developing people creates exponential returns for the business.
  • Play to Strengths: Don’t force people into roles that go against their natural abilities. Cam advocates for putting employees where they’re most likely to succeed and thrive.
  • Consistent Feedback Beats Annual Reviews: Cam ditched the outdated annual review in favor of quarterly feedback sessions that foster connection, clarity, and continuous growth.
  • Believe in People’s Potential: Many employees don’t see their own greatness. Cam actively calls out their strengths and invests in helping them recognize and reach their potential.
  • Legacy Beyond Work: Cam shares his vision for legacy, leading his family, team, and community by example, always putting people above profits, and living his faith and values boldly.

Laser Pavement Solutions: https://www.laserpavementsolutions.ca/about-us

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This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is thrilled to welcome back a returning guest and friend of Center for Victory, Joelle Kaufman! A powerhouse executive, speaker, and author, Joelle returns to share her latest insights on navigating career curveballs and breaking free from what she calls the “talent trap.” In this engaging episode, Eric and Joelle explore the importance of champions in your career journey, how to build trust and connection that opens doors, and why reinvention isn’t just possible, it’s essential.

Takeaways:

  • Leadership Is a Relationship Game: Joelle reminds us that getting ahead isn’t just about being good at your job, it’s about building real connections with people who want to see you win.
  • Talent Isn’t Enough: If you’ve been grinding hard and still feel stuck, you might be caught in what Joelle calls the “talent trap.” She breaks it down and shows how to break out of it.
  • Success = Skill + Trust + Champions: Joelle shares her “magic triangle” and why all three pieces matter if you want to grow your impact (and avoid burnout).
  • Stop Doing Everything Yourself: Leaders don’t succeed by doing more, they succeed by influencing and aligning others. Joelle explains how to shift your mindset to lead without overloading.
  • Find (and Be) a Champion: Whether you’re early in your career or decades in, having people who advocate for you is a game-changer, and Joelle gives practical advice on how to build those relationships authentically.
  • Reinvention Is a Gift: From curveballs to comebacks, Joelle shares how the tough stuff in life can open unexpected doors if we’re brave enough to follow the signs.

Links:

Five Step Process for Unfailable Problem Solving Resource: https://gtmflow.com/cfv/

Joelle's Website: https://gtmflow.com/

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This week, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Broadway performer turned executive consultant and life coach, Lindsey Higgins! With an impressive past that includes roles in Wicked and Bring It On: The Musical, Lindsey shares her vibrant journey from the stage to coaching, entrepreneurship, and now... motherhood and leadership for us at Center for Victory! Eric and Lindsey dive into career pivots, personal alignment, and building a life that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside.

🎧 Watch the full episode out NOW: https://youtu.be/VYtTDv-HXC8 🎧

Takeaways:

Believe It’s Possible – Lindsey shares that she never doubted her Broadway dreams, which became reality through persistence and belief. Her story highlights how confidence and intention are key ingredients to success.
Reinvention is Powerful – From theater to yoga, coaching to brownies—Lindsey reminds us that life can be lived in chapters. Reinvention isn’t failure—it’s evolution.
Coaching as Creation – Coaching taught Lindsey that she could create her life no matter what’s happening in the world. It unlocked new opportunities, income streams, and her next calling.
Follow the Signs – When she felt relief after theater shut down during COVID, Lindsey listened to that inner signal and leaned into something new, instead of resisting change.
Teamwork Matters – After years of solo work, Lindsey craved community. Joining Center for Victory reconnected her with her high social drive and reignited her passion for being part of a mission-driven team.
Purpose-Driven Parenting – Now expecting her first child, Lindsey’s preparing to bring her coaching tools into motherhood. She’s energized by the chance to raise a child with intention, values, and deep presence.
Fun is Serious Business – Lindsey plans to bring her theatrical and coaching background into corporate workshops and leadership development—infusing play, embodiment, and creativity into meaningful growth.

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This week, Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, is joined by dedicated parenting coach and good friend, Jodi Slein! Jodi brings a unique perspective to her coaching with her personal experience with her three sons, one of which is adopted. Faith and Jodi speak all about parenting, emotional intelligence and regulation, and the benefits of learning self-awareness to become a better person and parent!

Takeaways:
✅ Parent from the Inside Out – Jodi explains that empowered parenting starts with self-awareness. Understanding your own childhood, attachment style, and triggers helps you parent more intentionally and effectively.

✅ Regulation is the Game Changer – Emotional regulation is a foundational skill in parenting. Jodi emphasizes that parents must learn to regulate themselves first in order to teach their kids how to do the same — especially in high-emotion moments.

✅ Empowered Parenting is Not Passive – Setting firm boundaries with empathy and consistency creates a respectful relationship — not one based on fear or control. Empowered parenting requires patience, presence, and purpose.

✅ Repair Builds Trust – When mistakes happen (and they will), it’s the repair that matters most. Jodi shares how owning her mistakes and apologizing helped deepen connection and build mutual respect with her kids.

✅ Connection Over Perfection – Building lasting influence starts with prioritizing connection. Jodi's story shows that when children feel emotionally safe and valued, communication and trust naturally follow.

Check out Jodi's Coaching: https://alwayshopemindfulgrowth.com/
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In this week’s episode of Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, sits down with long-time friend and executive coach, Tim Yeager. Tim opens up about his personal transformation — from feeling stuck in life and leadership to embracing a growth mindset through deep self-awareness and emotional intelligence work. Together, Eric and Tim unpack the uncomfortable but powerful journey of personal responsibility, conscious leadership, and how doing the inner work can unlock your highest potential.

Takeaways:
✅ Choose Growth Over Comfort – Tim shares how the most transformational moments came when he leaned into discomfort instead of avoiding it.

✅ Awareness is Everything – Becoming conscious of how you’re showing up in relationships, leadership, and everyday life is the first step toward meaningful change.

✅ Victim vs. Creator Mindset – Tim and Eric talk about breaking free from blame and instead owning your experience — and your power to change it.

✅ The Hard Stuff is the Good Stuff – Emotional work isn’t easy, but it’s necessary. Tim encourages leaders to sit in the “muck” rather than numb or avoid it.

✅ Live Intentionally – Whether it’s how you respond to stress or how you lead your team, intentionality is the key to creating a life and legacy you’re proud of.

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In this week's episode, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, sits down with elite adventure coach and leadership expert, Matt Walker! 🌍 Matt shares his journey from scaling the world's highest peaks to helping leaders navigate the challenges of business and life with an explorer’s mindset. He and Caleb dive into the power of adventure, the lessons learned from the wild, and how pushing past limits in nature translates to success in the boardroom. They also discuss Matt’s Five Elements of Adventure and why embracing discomfort is the key to growth. 🧗‍♂️

🎙️ Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/iyYYG4K5q-Q 🎙️

Takeaways:
✅ Adventure as a Mindset – Matt explains why adventure isn’t just about extreme sports—it’s a way of thinking that drives innovation and resilience.
✅ The Power of Discomfort – Growth happens when we step outside our comfort zones. Matt shares how facing uncertainty in nature prepares us for leadership challenges.
✅ The Five Elements of Adventure – Learn the core principles Matt uses to inspire individuals and teams to perform at their best.
✅ Lessons from the Wild – Caleb and Matt explore real-life stories where nature taught unforgettable leadership lessons.
✅ Bringing Adventure to Work – Discover how integrating adventure into daily life can boost creativity, problem-solving, and overall well-being.

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In this week's episode of Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, sits down with business life coach and visibility strategist, Lorene Cowan! Lorene shares her entrepreneurial journey — from childhood hustle to building The Experts Tribe, a platform helping aspiring entrepreneurs turn their expertise into thriving businesses. She and Eric discuss the power of expertise, the importance of market research, and why building a strong foundation matters for long-term success. They also dive into Lorene’s exciting new venture — Yoke, a dating app designed specifically for entrepreneurs looking to build lasting connections. 🚀

Takeaways:

The Power of Expertise – Lorene highlights how everyone has valuable expertise to share, and success comes from identifying your niche and confidently offering your knowledge to the marketplace.

Market Research is Key – She emphasizes the importance of talking to your target audience to understand their true needs — and adjusting your product or service to meet them.

Starting Smart – Lorene advises entrepreneurs to start with a minimal budget, testing ideas and building traction before making big financial investments.

Building a Legacy Together – With her new dating app Yoke, Lorene aims to connect entrepreneurial minds, fostering relationships where partners understand and support each other’s drive and vision.

Mindset Matters – Lorene encourages listeners to overcome self-doubt, reminding them that if they’ve conquered a challenge before, they can teach and help others do the same.

More of Lorene: https://coachcompare.com/coach/3914-lorene-cowan

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In this week's episode of Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, interviews hypnotherapist, bestselling author, and manifestation expert, Victoria Gallagher! Victoria shares her journey into hypnotherapy and how she’s helping people unlock their potential through the power of the subconscious mind. She and Eric discuss the importance of self-awareness, visualization, and gratitude in manifesting success — and how reprogramming your mind can lead to a more empowered and fulfilling life. 🌟

Takeaways:

Rewiring for Success – Victoria emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and specificity in goal setting, encouraging listeners to define clear desires and use visualization to reprogram the subconscious mind for success.

The Power of Gratitude – She explains how shifting focus to gratitude, even in difficult times, raises emotional and mental states, fostering creativity, resilience, and overall well-being.

Hypnotherapy for Transformation – Victoria discusses how hypnotherapy helps bridge the gap between conscious desires and subconscious programming, making long-term change possible through relaxation and suggestion.

Mindset & Manifestation – Victoria highlights the importance of aligning thoughts, emotions, and vibrations to manifest success, reinforcing that belief and expectation should come with a sense of detachment.

Daily Routines & Self-Care – She advocates for a structured morning routine, including meditation, journaling, and exercise, to create a positive and empowered mindset each day.

Resources for Personal Growth – Victoria shares details about her “Believe” app, which offers over 1,200 hypnosis sessions, affirmations, and courses to help people manifest success and improve mental clarity.

🌟 Check out Victoria: https://victoriamgallagher.com/

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In this week's episode of Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, interviews leadership coach and corporate leader, Monika Malan! Monika shares her journey from corporate leadership to empowering women through her coaching practice. Monika and Eric discuss the challenges women face in leadership, the power of values-based decision-making, and how setting boundaries and embracing emotional intelligence can unlock personal and professional success. 🤩

🎙 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/q0oFrQcC8Dc 🎙

⭐ Takeaways: ⭐

👉 Empowering Female Leaders: Monika leverages her 18+ years of corporate leadership experience to coach and mentor women, helping them overcome self-doubt and thrive in their careers.

👉 The Challenge of Self-Doubt: Monika identifies self-doubt as a major hurdle for female leaders, driven by societal norms and pressure to conform to aggressive leadership styles.

👉 Values-Driven Leadership: Monika helps her clients identify their core values through a structured exercise, ensuring their actions align with personal and professional goals.

👉 Emotional Intelligence & Listening: Monika emphasizes the importance of listening and understanding others’ perspectives as key to developing emotional intelligence and building stronger relationships.

👉 Setting Boundaries & Work-Life Balance: Through priorities, time-blocking, and clear boundaries, Monika maintains balance between her corporate career, coaching practice, and family life.

👉 Call to Action: Listeners are encouraged to take Monika’s free quiz at SheLeadsBoldly.com/quiz to discover their leadership style and start building a values-based leadership approach.

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In this week's episode of Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, interviews the CEO of Floyd Consulting and mastermind behind Floyd's Dream Manager program, Kate Volman! Kate shares about her inspiring and exciting book, "Do What You Love," and her and Eric talk about the connections between personal and professional growth, dream storming, and chasing creative passions!

Takeaways:
Personal and Professional Growth Are One and the Same – Kate emphasizes that people are not separate “work” and “home” versions of themselves. If leaders want their teams to be strategic, engaged, and reliable at work, they need to support their personal growth as well.

The Dream Manager Program Transforms Workplace Culture – Kate discusses The Dream Manager book and program, which helps organizations improve engagement and retention by supporting employees in achieving their personal dreams. When employees feel valued, they show up differently at work.

Strong Leadership Creates Strong Cultures – Eric and Kate's conversation highlights how leadership plays a key role in fostering a positive work environment. Organizations that invest in coaching and development see higher productivity, better retention, and increased loyalty.

Creativity Fuels a More Fulfilling Life – Kate shares insights from her book, "Do What You Love," which encourages people to reconnect with their creative passions. Whether it’s music, writing, or another pursuit, creativity brings joy and can positively impact work performance.

Action Beats Perfection – A big takeaway from the discussion is that waiting for the "perfect moment" or "ideal inspiration" can keep people stuck. Instead, progress happens when people take action, even if it's imperfect or uncomfortable at first.

More from Kate Volman: https://katevolman.com/ (Get her book while you're on her website, too!)
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In this week's episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, interview Ryan "Bugsy" Malone, former professional hockey player and founder of the Malone Family Foundation. Bugsy, known for his career with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning, has dedicated his post-hockey life to supporting veterans and first responders. Through initiatives like Hockey is Healing and Warrior Wellness, he provides mental health resources, community support, and athletic training to help individuals navigate life's transitions. 🏒🇺🇸

Key Takeaways:

  1. The Power of Community & Giving Back – Bugsy has shifted from professional hockey to philanthropy, using hockey as a tool for healing and personal growth among veterans and first responders.
  2. Warrior Wellness & Mental Health Support – His foundation provides free hockey camps, resilience training, and holistic wellness programs, aiming to improve both physical and mental well-being.
  3. Identity & Transition Challenges – Bugsy relates his own struggles post-hockey to the identity crisis many veterans face after service, emphasizing the importance of finding new purpose and support systems.
  4. The Impact of One Person – The podcast highlights how one person can create change, from Bugsy's efforts to reinstate RMU’s hockey program to his growing network of veteran wellness initiatives.
  5. Free Veteran & First Responder Programs – Events like Warrior Hockey Academies and Mental Health Action Days offer professional coaching, team camaraderie, and personal development resources—all at no cost.
  6. Call to Action – Listeners are encouraged to get involved, whether by attending events, donating, or simply spreading the word, reinforcing that small efforts lead to significant impact.

For more information, visit https://themalonefamilyfdn.org/🏒🔥

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In this week's episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, interviews Corey Lyon Folsom. Corey is an aboriginal skills instructor, professional tracker, vision quest leader and wilderness guide for newly sober people. He has a book entitled, "Soul Statements: A Love Coaches Guide to Successful Communication." Eric and Corey speak about soul statements, purposeful living, the benefits of exploring the outdoors, and the joy of parenting.

Key Takeaways:
1. Understanding Soul Statements: Soul statements help re-anchor individuals to their inner strength in moments of distress. Unlike affirmations, they connect people to their present resources rather than imagining a future state.
2. Corey Lyon Folsom’s Journey: He experienced a spiritual awakening in 2009 during a Tantra workshop, which profoundly changed his self-perception. His early life was marked by shyness and a lack of skills to handle conflict, shaping his later work.
3. Work with Newly Sober Individuals: Corey has extensive experience guiding people in wilderness settings to reconnect with themselves. He believes nature teaches respect for forces greater than oneself, fostering personal growth.
4. Success Stories & Coaching: One of his notable experiences involved mentoring a troubled young man through intense survival training. His coaching practice mainly supports women seeking healthier relationships by transforming their self-perception.
5. His Book: Soul Statements: Written to help people redirect their thoughts in challenging moments. Emphasizes the importance of focusing on personal strengths rather than fears.
6. Advice on Living Fully: The best day of life is always today because it is the only moment one truly has. The difference between a hero and a coward is in their actions, not their emotions.

More of Corey:
https://corerelationship.com/author/corefolsom/

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Our first ever LIVE podcast is here, and we are still reeling over the amazing opportunity Eric and Tre had to speak with over 400 high school students! 🥳👏

Eric and Tre used this opportunity to share Tre's inspiring story and empowering vulnerability. Tre shared his insights and advice, along with sharing some laughs and smiles along the way! 💚

Thank you Beaver County Youth Ambassador Program for giving us this opportunity! 🤩 Let us know if this is something you all would like to see more often! We have another one coming up shortly, so stay tuned! 😁

💚 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/JgcnXsJH-lM

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Eric is joined this week by good friend and fan favorite guest on the podcast, Andrew Reichert! Andrew is the CEO/Visionary of Birgo Realty and also the author of his new book, "Priorities on Purpose: A Blueprint for Living with Clarity and Focus." Andrew and Eric speak about the importance of intentional planning and prioritizing along with building self-awareness through connection and self-reflection.

Priorities on Purpose from the Episode:

1. Prioritizing with Intentionality - Andrew Reichert emphasized that everyone is already prioritizing something in life—the key is to do so intentionally. His book, Priorities on Purpose, offers a structured system to help individuals align their decisions with what truly matters.

2. The Turning Point: Overcoming Adversity to Find Purpose - Andrew’s wake-up call came through a series of life challenges: expulsion from high school,incarceration, and a cancer diagnosis in his first year of marriage. These experiences forced him to reassess his direction and define his personal operating system for living with clarity.

3. The Rhino Operating System (ROS): A Framework for Alignment - Inspired by business operating systems like EOS, Andrew created the Rhino Operating System (ROS) as a life framework. The rhino symbolizes:

  • Resilience – The ability to withstand life’s difficulties, just like a rhino’s thick skin.
  • Alignment – Charging forward with purpose instead of aimlessly drifting through life.

4. The Five Components of a Purpose-Driven Life -

Andrew structured his book around five key principles that create alignment and clarity:

  1. Know Yourself (Who Component)
    • Self-awareness is the foundation of success.
    • Uses tools like Predictive Index, Values Index, and self-reflection to uncover strengths and blind spots.
  2. Prioritize Purpose (Why Component)
    • It’s not enough to know your purpose—you must actively prioritize it.
    • Suggests assessing priorities by looking at where you spend time(calendar) and money (finances).
  3. Pursue Convergence (What Component)
    • Defines convergence as the overlap of:
      • Passion – What excites you.
      • Proficiency – What you’re skilled at.
      • Purpose – What brings meaning to your life.
    • Encourages continual refinement rather than expecting instant clarity.
  4. Execute Rhythmically (How Component)
    • Success requires structured execution.
    • Applies 90-day rocks, weekly goals, and daily priorities to create momentum and progress.
  5. Optimize Energy (When Component)
    • Energy management is crucial for sustained performance and well-being.
    • Discusses chronotypes (morning vs. night people) and optimizing daily schedules for peak productivity.

Additional Resources: Andrew offers a workbook, an app, and other tools to complement the book. More details can be found at rosjourney.com.

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In this week's episode, Eric gets to share his passion of healthy living with chiropractor and wellness professional, Sara Jayne Klein! Sara Jayne has always been natural minded, but a panic attack in 2015 sent her into a tailspin. Now, she is a chiropractor and wellness advocate, she has helped thousands of others get back on their feet through nutrition, cleaner products, and a mastered mindset.

Key Takeaways:
The “Fab Five” Daily Supplements for Optimal Health: She recommends these five supplements for foundational health:

  1. Multivitamin
  2. Fish Oil
  3. Probiotic
  4. Vitamin D3 with K2
  5. A Functional Food (for gut health, detox, or inflammation)

Self-Care as a Foundation for Helping Others: Sarah Jane emphasized that taking care of oneself is essential before being able to effectively support others. Her wake-up call was a panic attack in 2015, which forced her to reassess her lifestyle.
The Turning Point: Prioritizing Health and Wellness: After her panic attack, she decided to make a drastic lifestyle change, choosing to seek the root causes rather than relying on medication. This shift led her to deeper studies in nutrition, wellness, and mindset.
The Importance of Boundaries and Mental Health: She sought therapy a year after her panic attack and learned how to set boundaries. Through therapy, she realized that she didn’t need validation from others and had to prioritize her own well-being.
Challenging the "Normalization" of Poor Health: Many people accept chronic pain, fatigue, and discomfort as a natural part of aging, but Sarah Jane argues that small lifestyle changes can drastically improve quality of life.
The Impact of Diet on Overall Well-Being: She stressed the importance of reducing sugar intake and eating whole, unprocessed foods. Even small changes, like cutting out sugary coffee drinks, can have a significant impact.

Check Sara out! - https://www.purelysarajayne.com/Klein-Chiropractic & https://www.facebook.com/velvachiro

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Join our Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, as he interviews writer and former competitive boxer, Mark Connor! Mark Connor is an author, former boxer, and current boxing trainer from Saint Paul, Minnesota. In this episode he shares his personal background and his wisdom, even sharing insights from his book, "It's About Time: (Millions of Copies Sold for Dad).

Takeaways:
Resilience and Transformation: Mark Connor's journey demonstrates resilience through life’s challenges, including physical injuries, personal losses, and navigating identity as both a boxer and writer.
Faith and Spirituality: Mark’s life has been deeply influenced by his Catholic upbringing, Irish heritage, and interactions with Native American traditions. He sees common threads in these spiritual practices, highlighting their unifying themes of love, family, and connection.
Boxing as a Metaphor for Life: Mark described how boxing shaped his discipline, identity, and worldview, influencing both his personal life and writing. Despite stepping away from competitive boxing, its lessons remain integral to his approach to challenges.
Finding Purpose Through Writing: Mark transitioned to writing to contribute intellectually and spiritually to the world. His book It’s About Time combines autobiography, poetry, and reflections on spirituality to inspire and provide hope.
Life's Unpredictable Pathways: Experiences like working in Alaska and engaging with Native American culture allowed Mark to explore his identity and spirituality more deeply. These moments of solitude and reflection were pivotal in shaping his personal growth.

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions about human trafficking, child exploitation, and related topics that may be triggering or difficult for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

In this powerful episode, Caleb Kolb, Chief Adventure Officer, speaks with Joe Sweeney, Co-Founder/CEO/Board Chairman of The Asservo Project. For over 29 years, Mr. Sweeney has devoted himself to serving his country and community as a former SWAT Operator, Bomb Squad Commander, and U.S government Explosive Security Specialist. Caleb and Joe talk about Joe's career, combatting human trafficking, and more topics that give awareness around difficult, yet very real and relevant issues in our world today.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the Scope of Human Trafficking: The episode sheds light on the vast and often underreported issue of human trafficking, emphasizing the importance of awareness and the global scale of this crisis.
  • The Importance of Education and Awareness: Educating communities, especially children and young adults, about the dangers of trafficking is a critical step in prevention. The Asservo Project's efforts in schools and public seminars are highlighted as essential tools for spreading awareness.
  • Empowerment Through Knowledge: The episode emphasizes that knowledge and education are powerful tools in the fight against human trafficking, empowering individuals and communities to take informed actions.
  • Recognizing Red Flags and Vulnerabilities: Practical advice is provided on recognizing the signs of trafficking and understanding the tactics predators use, which is crucial for prevention and early intervention.
  • The Psychological Impact of Trafficking: The episode explores the long-term psychological effects on trafficking victims and the necessity of comprehensive support systems for recovery and rehabilitation.
  • The Power of Resilience and Purpose: Listeners are encouraged to reflect on the importance of resilience and finding purpose in challenging times, as illustrated by the personal and professional journeys shared in the episode.
  • Taking Action and Making a Difference: The conversation motivates listeners to consider how they can contribute to combating trafficking, whether through volunteering, education, or supporting organizations like The Asservo Project.

More on the Asservo Project: https://www.theasservoproject.org/

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HAPPY VISION DAY WEEK!! In this episode, our Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, and our Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, reflect on the last Vision Day, share the benefits of planning and Vision Day, and share their joy for the new year!

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Key Takeways:

Vision Day as a Reset Tool: Caleb and Faith explain Vision Day as a critical event for reflecting on the past year and setting tangible goals for the future, using tools like vision boards and personal assessments.

Customized Goal Setting: Caleb and Faith discuss how Vision Day caters to individual differences in goal-setting styles, allowing for flexibility and personal expression in creating vision boards and planning.

Importance of Assessments: The conversation highlights the value of using behavioral and motivational assessments (The PI, VI, and AI) to gain deeper self-awareness, which can shape more effective personal and professional goals.

Data-Driven Resolutions: Unlike typical New Year's resolutions, Vision Day focuses on data-driven insights from assessments to guide goal setting, making the process more grounded and personalized.

The Value of Community: Vision Day is depicted not just as a personal planning event but also as a community-building experience where participants support each other’s journeys.

Accountability Partnerships: Caleb and Faith discuss how having accountability partners can enhance the commitment to personal goals, especially when those partners share similar motivations.

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We're taking you back to Christmas Eve for this episode when Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, was joined by The Culture Man himself, Mr. Jay Doran! Eric and Jay speak about purposeful thinking, cultural observations, and personal growth, and share some laughs along the way! ✨

Key Takeaways:

🌟 Reflection as a Growth Tool: Jay and Eric highlight the power of reflecting on past actions to identify mistakes, areas for improvement, and opportunities to serve others more effectively.

🌟 Everyday Improvement: Both Jay and Eric discuss the importance of daily reflection and self-assessment rather than waiting for the New Year, promoting a mindset of ongoing personal development.

🌟 Cultural Observations and Personal Growth: Jay delves into the cultural attitudes toward holidays and giving, contrasting societal norms with the deeper value of daily gratitude and interpersonal connection.

🌟 Self-Assessment and Accountability: Jay and Eric speak about the necessity of self-accountability, with a focus on setting and revisiting goals periodically rather than waiting for a specific time, like New Year’s resolutions.

🌟 Overcoming Entitlement and Complacency: Jay and Eric discuss the dangers of entitlement and the tendency to rest on one's laurels, stressing the need for continuous effort and responsibility in achieving one's full potential.

👉 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QZxKbeFP6s4 👈

🌟 Jay's Links: 🌟

The Culture Matters Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/679703

Thirty Days of Thoughts: Culture Matters: https://www.amazon.com/Thirty-Days-Thought-Culture-Matters/dp/0578438135

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To end 2024, Eric and Caleb speak about one of the AMP trips for 2025 FROM one of the hike spots. They discuss the beauty of nature from Angel's Landing in Zion National Park along with the perks of AMP trips, the fun in adventuring, the benefits of personal and professional development during adventures, and the joy of living your best day(s) in nature!

Takeaways:
The Transformative Power of Nature: Eric and Caleb reflect on the breathtaking beauty of Zion National Park, emphasizing how its awe-inspiring landscapes can foster mindfulness, gratitude, and a sense of wonder.

Adventure and Personal Growth: The 2025 Zion AMP trip is an opportunity to combine outdoor adventure with structured personal and professional development activities, designed to push participants beyond their comfort zones and cultivate resilience.

Building Community through Shared Experiences: Eric and Caleb emphasize the importance of "family dinners" during the trip, where participants come together to share meals, stories, and forge meaningful connections.

Why You Should Join: Eric and Caleb outline compelling reasons to join the 2025 Zion AMP trip, including opportunities for growth, unique outdoor experiences, and the chance to build a supportive community with like-minded individuals.

Reconnecting with Simplicity: The conversation underscores how stepping away from the hustle of daily life and immersing oneself in nature can offer clarity, rejuvenation, and a renewed focus on what matters most.

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In this episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, interviewed the incredible and inspiring Joelle Kaufman. Breast cancer has shaped Joelle's life since age 13, culminating in her 2023 diagnosis—the fourth in her immediate family. Despite the challenges, she turned adversity into strength, crafting a mental approach that eradicated her cancer and led to her happiest year yet. As CEO of GTM Flow and a sought-after leadership coach, Joelle merges cancer-forged resilience with cutting-edge business strategies. Her journey inspires countless others to face life’s curveballs with courage and purpose. Eric and Joelle speak about victory, overcoming adversity, and the mentality of crushing the curveballs in life!

Key Takeaways:

  • Curveball as a Catalyst: A career breakthrough came when Joelle applied her “curveball” mindset, turning obstacles into opportunities by staying adaptable, decisive, and optimistic.
  • Resilience through Adversity: Facing cancer from a young age and her own diagnosis taught Joelle how to navigate uncertainty with grace. This experience sharpened her ability to manage unexpected challenges in life and business with focus and resilience.
  • Mental Strength in Leadership: Joelle developed a mental framework based on perseverance and adaptability. In business leadership, this mindset helps her stay centered and results-driven, even when outcomes are uncertain.
  • Enabling Success through Service: Joelle’s sales philosophy of enabling buyers mirrors her approach to life’s challenges: provide value, remove friction, and stay solutions-focused.
  • Applying Cancer Lessons to Life: Her book Crushing the Cancer Curveball outlines strategies for overcoming personal and professional hardships, emphasizing resilience, proactive problem-solving, and emotional intelligence.

Five Step Process for Unfailable Problem Solving Resource: https://gtmflow.com/cfv/
Joelle's Website: https://gtmflow.com/

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In this week's episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by the unapologetically positive, high energy, Ramon Ray. Ramon is an exceptional motivational speaker and serial entrepreneur who is a leading expert on personal branding and small business growth. Eric and Ramon share their insights about leadership, parenting, entrepreneurship, and more for an inspiring and exciting episode!

Key Takeaways:

  • Leadership through Joy: Ramon highlights how uncontainable joy and positivity can transform leadership.
  • Parenting with Purpose: Ramon Ray shares heartfelt stories about balancing career success with intentional parenting. He emphasizes the importance of being present and creating memorable family moments.
  • Resilience and Accomplishments: The conversation touches on Ramon’s personal achievements, including entrepreneurial ventures and public speaking engagements. His journey underscores the value of perseverance and growth.
  • Life Lessons through Storytelling: Through engaging anecdotes, Ramon and Eric discuss how life’s simple moments can offer profound lessons in gratitude, leadership, and living with intention.
  • Community Impact: A central theme is creating meaningful impacts in both personal and professional spheres. Ramon encourages using one’s platform, however large or small, to uplift and inspire others.

Check out Ramon's Website: https://www.ramonray.com/
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In this episode, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, is joined by the Mountaineer who is working on becoming the first person to climb the seven summits from sea to sea, Madalin "Cris" Cristea. Caleb and Cris speak about the benefits of getting immersed in the outdoors, fun adventuring stories, and the joy of challenging oneself to reach new heights. 🥾

Key Takeaways:

👉 Pushing Physical and Mental Boundaries

🌄 Cris shares how striving for the extraordinary, such as climbing the seven summits from sea to summit, demonstrates the human capacity for endurance and resilience. Each challenge reinforces the importance of persistence and adaptability.

👉 Connection to Nature

🌄 Caleb and Cris highlight the therapeutic benefits of immersing oneself in the outdoors. Being surrounded by nature fosters mindfulness, reduces stress, and cultivates a sense of wonder.

👉 Overcoming Obstacles

🌄 Cris provides insights into facing physical, logistical, and emotional challenges on monumental adventures. These stories showcase the power of preparation, courage, and the will to keep going despite setbacks.

👉 Inspiring Personal Growth

🌄 The journey of climbing significant summits serves as a metaphor for life's struggles and triumphs. Cris and Caleb reflect on how these pursuits challenge individuals to rethink their limits and embrace transformative growth.

Follow Cris' Journey:

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TraintoSummit

Instagram - @traintosummit

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Kp4HYPBhPBk

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This week, Eric Guy, Chief Victory Officer, is joined by Happiness Researcher and Educator, Jackson Kerchis. Jackson is an author, certified executive coach, and co-founder of Happiness Means Business. From being a former management consultant, Zen monk, college instructor, and one of the only people to major in happiness, Jackson brings his wisdom and insights to the conversation, as he and Eric speak about mindfulness, happiness, and leadership.

Takeaways:
Mindfulness and Mental Training

  • Jackson emphasizes how daily meditation and mindfulness practices significantly improve mental clarity and emotional control. Training the mind, much like physical exercise, leads to positive shifts in behavior and outlook.

Happiness as a Skill

  • Happiness is described by Jackson as a skill that can be cultivated through consistent practice of biological, psychological, and relational well-being. The focus is on nurturing the ingredients (exercise, positive emotions, and strong relationships) rather than pursuing happiness directly.

Lessons from Zen Practice

  • The experience of living as a Zen monk highlighted the importance of simplicity, presence, and “polishing the mirror” of awareness. It’s about refining attention to experience life vividly.

Leadership and Organizational Climate

  • Eric and Jackson touch on creating psychologically safe environments in organizations. Leaders are encouraged to foster trust, open communication, and emotional intelligence to boost team performance and morale.

Focus on Process Over Outcome

  • A recurring theme is embracing the journey rather than fixating on outcomes. Daily habits and intentional practices lead to sustained well-being and success.

Know more about Happiness Means Business: https://happinessmeansbusiness.com/
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In the spirit of giving, we wanted to give you an extra podcast this week with Eric and Faith Guy! In this special bonus episode, they speak about the act of giving, the importance of serving others, and having a "gratitude attitude." If you all can make a gratitude list, please tag us on our socials! Happy Thanksgiving Eve and thank you to everyone who have stuck with us for 200 episodes!

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In this episode, our Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Mike McHargue, author of "That's On Me: Seasoned Executives Confess Their Rookie Mistakes," and he is the founder/president of his consulting firm, Mike McHargue Consulting. Mike and Eric discuss the key ideas from his book, focusing on the power of "overcommunicating" within teams and how this practice fosters transparency, trust, and accountability. Together, they unpack what it means to lead effectively by owning responsibility and creating a culture of clarity. Tune in as they explore leadership strategies that drive meaningful connections and elevate team performance.

**Key Takeaways:

1.** Overcommunicate for Clarity

  • Teams thrive when leaders communicate frequently and clearly. Mike shares how overcommunication prevents misunderstandings, ensures alignment, and builds trust.

2. Own Responsibility to Inspire Growth

  • Leadership starts with owning mistakes and successes alike. Mike shares how this mindset shifts team dynamics and builds a culture of accountability.

3. Empathy Drives Team Performance

  • Understanding your team’s individual needs and challenges creates a culture of belonging and support, which is essential for sustained performance and morale.

4. Lead by Example to Empower Teams

  • Mike highlights the value of modeling the behaviors you expect from your team, from transparency to resilience, as a way to inspire and motivate others.

5. Consistent Communication Creates Stability

  • By maintaining clear and consistent messaging, leaders can help their teams navigate uncertainty and focus on shared goals.

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In this episode, our Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, sits down with JM Ryerson to discuss the power of vulnerability, the journey to authenticity, and overcoming self-limiting beliefs. JM, a visionary entrepreneur and CEO of Let’s Go Win, shares insights from his two decades of leadership experience and his journey through building and selling three successful businesses. Now an international speaker, podcast host, and author, JM inspires leaders to break free from self-doubt and create lasting impact. Watch this episode for a transformative conversation on embracing authenticity, transcending barriers, and finding true success by living aligned with your values.

Takeaways:

  • Unmask Your True Self
    • JM explains the importance of letting go of the ‘masks’ we wear and stepping into our authentic selves to build genuine connections and lead with purpose.
  • Embrace Vulnerability as Strength
    • Through personal stories, JM highlights how vulnerability creates space for growth and fosters trust within teams and personal relationships.
  • Transcend Self-Limiting Beliefs
    • JM shares methods to identify and break down limiting beliefs, empowering leaders to realize their full potential.
  • Pursue Authentic Leadership
    • By embracing his own journey of self-discovery, JM encourages leaders to model authenticity, inspiring teams to bring their best selves to work.
  • Equip Yourself for Success
    • In navigating challenges, JM offers tools for building resilience, confidence, and a winning mindset that fuels both personal and professional triumphs.

Watch the full episode here ➡️ https://youtu.be/iV8LTiHUs7g

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In this episode, our Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, sits down with Christian Higgins and Lindsey Carothers to explore their journey of personal and professional reinvention. Lindsey, a former Broadway performer who pivoted to a successful coaching business, shares insights on building resilience and effective communication. Christian reflects on his path from the Army and law school to re-launching his family business, Brownie House, inspired by Lindsey’s entrepreneurial spirit. Together, they emphasize the importance of embracing change, supporting each other’s passions, and finding success off the beaten path. Tune in for a powerful discussion on navigating life’s challenges, supporting growth, and forging strong partnerships.

Takeaways:
Be Open to Reinvention

  • Christian and Lindsey share how embracing new career paths can lead to fulfilling and meaningful work, even if it means leaving traditional roles behind.

Find Personal Growth Outlets

  • Lindsey highlights the importance of grounding activities like yoga and meditation to help maintain balance and personal growth through life’s transitions.

Communicate, Even When It’s Tough

  • Lindsey’s coaching skills in having constructive, challenging conversations are discussed as a key leadership trait for growth and understanding.

Support Each Other’s Dreams

  • By supporting one another’s goals, Christian and Lindsey created unexpected opportunities, showing the power of backing your partner’s passions.

Embrace Challenges to Grow

  • Christian’s experiences in jiu-jitsu and business show the value of being humbled, open to challenges, and constantly learning in both personal and professional life.

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In this episode, our Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by the CEO of Mackin Engineering, Zach Olawski. Zach and his girlfriend, Amanda, recently completed the rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon with our AMP team. Zach and Eric reflect on their journey from the rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon and speak on embracing life without the usual safety nets. Tune in as they dive into stories of endurance, growth, and the lessons learned when leaving comfort zones behind.

Takeaways:

  • Commit Fully, No Matter the Risk
    • Zach’s journey reinforced the value of diving into goals without backup plans. This mindset not only helps in tackling personal challenges but also pushes boundaries in professional growth.
  • Embrace Discomfort to Unlock Resilience
    • The physical and mental challenges on the trail, especially with Zach's knee injury, show how embracing discomfort can transform our approach to obstacles, giving us the resilience to keep going even when things get tough.
  • Strengthened Bonds through Shared Challenges
    • Shared experiences, especially those involving struggle, can forge deeper connections and support networks, which are crucial in building resilience and trust within personal and professional relationships.
  • Translating Adventure Lessons into Everyday Life
    • The hike serves as a metaphor for tackling life’s mountains, reminding us that the commitment, discomfort, and resilience we build through challenges can propel us forward in all areas of life.

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, is joined by photographer and entrepreneur Ben McMillen of Hilltop Pack Coffee. Together, they discuss Ben’s experience turning his outdoor passions into a business and how he’s learned to adapt through challenges.

Takeaways:

  • Even silly ideas can evolve into great ones.
  • Don’t let others break you down, instead tune them out and stay focused on your path.
  • Delaying conflict only multiplies it.
  • Try saying ‘yes’ more often as it might lead to unexpected, rewarding experiences.
  • Mistakes are necessary for growth.
  • Avoid over-planning at the expense of taking action.
  • Tough experiences create the best stories, where learning and growth happen.
  • Surround yourself with people who will support you through challenges.

Quotes:

  • “Resist the urge to say no”
  • “There is growth in being uncomfortable.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by best-selling author, international speaker, and high-performance coach, Dr. Coyte Cooper. Together, they discuss the essential mindset shifts for achieving success and practical strategies for overcoming challenges.

Takeaways:

  • Doing what you love leads to greater happiness.
  • Cultivating good habits during hard times empowers you to become your best self.
  • Learning to let go of negative emotions allows you to function more effectively.
  • Controlling your breath helps manage anxiety, stress, and keeps your mind focused.
  • When disappointment arises, recognize it as a pattern rather than blaming your goals.
  • Addressing and breaking down the fear associated with failure is essential for growth.
  • Don’t feel ashamed of fear or sadness; acknowledge them without letting them define you.
  • To overcome fear, recognize it, assess if it’s realistic, and release it.
  • Struggles with habits often arise from not understanding their importance.
  • When you have positive thoughts toward something, your brain will want to continue doing it.

Quotes:

  • “We’re humans, we’re going to fall short at times.”
  • “Show respect to your brain and your body.”
  • “The way we go at things really matters.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by educator, author, business trainer, and culinary maestro, Christian J. Fischer. They discuss how the power of mentorship and strategic guidance can help individuals and businesses unlock their full potential.

Takeaways:
- Creative people thrive with support from those who truly understand their vision.
- Success and failure both stem from the foundation of self-leadership.
- Spending more time at work than at home signals an imbalance that needs addressing.
- Mastermind groups foster collaboration, relationship-building, and problem-solving.
- The toughest feedback is often the most life-changing.

Quotes:
- “I liked what I did, but I didn’t like who I did it for.”
- “Everything rises and falls with self-leadership.”
- “Be an architect of memories.”
- “Sometimes the things that are tough to hear, are the things that help to move the needle.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by influencer, creator, and life coach, Rich Guberti. They discuss the power of positivity, the influence of your surroundings, and the impact of gratitude on achieving lasting success.

Takeaways:

  • Embrace creativity even in chaos; it’s an inevitable part of life.
  • Your past experiences can be valuable tools for helping others navigate their own challenges.
  • Coach and teach others the way you wish you were guided in the past.
  • Your actions can leave a lasting impact on others, even if you don’t realize it.
  • Dedicate yourself daily to personal development and growth.
  • Practicing gratitude can significantly enhance your well-being.
  • Humor is a powerful tool that can break down barriers and create connections.
  • Surround yourself with positive people who bring joy and laughter into your life.

Quotes:

  • “Chaos is where brilliant dreams are born.”
  • “It’s easier to become negative than positive.”
  • “Better days are ahead, and tomorrow is another day.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by award-winning speaker and author, Robyn Dykstra. Together, they explore the power of faith, community, and personal growth during life’s most challenging moments.

Takeaways:

  • Outer beauty doesn’t always reflect how you feel inside.
  • We all face discouragement, but it’s important not to get stuck in it.
  • Leading by example is more effective than forcing someone to change.
  • A strong support system, whether through church, friends, or family, is crucial for your personal growth.
  • Shame often holds us back from getting help, but love can accelerate healing.
  • Surrounding yourself with a community that shares your values is vital for emotional and spiritual health.
  • Instead of dwelling on your current struggles, focus on what God has done for you and what he will do in the future.

Quotes:

  • “Pray like it depends on God, work like it depends on you.”
  • “Everybody has ugly things happening, but I probably wouldn’t want to trade my ugly for your ugly.”
  • “You need somebody to celebrate and commiserate with you.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by sales coach, author and CEO of Strategy Sprints, Simon Severino. Together, they explore the mindset and strategies behind thriving in sales and business.

Takeaways:

  • Embrace your power! It’s your greatest asset and strategic advantage.
  • Building trust in online sales is crucial. Listen actively to make your clients feel heard.
  • When your clients feel in control, they’re less likely to resist.
  • Prioritize self-care before taking care of others.
  • Keep your daily tasks simple to avoid being overwhelmed.
  • Design your day around your passions to stay motivated.
  • Success comes from walking in the middle of the street, not playing it safe on the sidelines.
  • A strong community reduces business risks and is a powerful marketing tool.
  • Don’t waste resources chasing cold leads. Opportunities lie in those already warmed up to your brand.

Quotes:

  • “If you want to be in the 1%, you practice the basics every day until you can jump 3 inches more than your competitor.”
  • “You want to get hit by that luck bus.”
  • “Community is the new marketing.”
  • “What I am learning to do is to dance in this chaos.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Dena Enos, founder of StrongHouse, a marketing consultant firm. Dena shares her approach to helping companies reach their full potential by embracing fresh strategies and collaboration.

Takeaways:

  • Sometimes it takes hearing the same idea from an external source to spark action within your organization.
  • You can’t achieve different results by sticking to the same routine.
  • Optimization doesn’t require a complete overhaul; sometimes, it’s about tweaking a single variable.
  • Building a business model rooted in core values is crucial.
  • Regularly reconnect with your vision and values to maintain focus.
  • When you feel valued as an employee, you’re more likely to produce exceptional work.
  • You can’t just introduce data into a situation hoping it will create change, you need to interpret the data.

Quotes:

  • “If we want different outputs, we have to change the inputs”
  • “If everything’s important, then nothing’s important."

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by the author of consultant for college coaches, Jared Zeidman. Together, they dive into the essential strategies high school athletes need to succeed in today’s competitive recruiting landscape.

Takeaways:

  • High school athletes need to focus on GEAR:
  • G: Growth-oriented. Take your failures and use it as a learning experience.
  • E: Engage. Engage with good posture and eye contact with coaches and be locked in all aspects of the game.
  • A: Aware. Get to know yourself better, your strengths and weaknesses, and what you want to accomplish.
  • R: Ready. These things will prepare you for whatever comes your way in college.
  • Playing multiple sports builds resilience and adaptability by working with different coaches.
  • Coaches prioritize your ability to compete and maintain a positive attitude over high school prestige or stats.
  • Don’t focus on impressing coaches with the right answers, instead of asking important questions during the recruiting process.

Quotes:

  • “My aim is to teach you to fish, not give you the fish.”
  • “When you show up on a college campus, you’re not the big fish anymore.”
  • “Your attitude breaks the tie.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by the CEO of Allegheny Construction Group, Paul Martin. Together, they dive into the essentials of accountability and its impact on both personal and professional growth.

Takeaways:

  • Accountability starts with commitment—you don’t want to disappoint others just as much as you don’t want to let yourself down.
  • Accountability means taking ownership of your actions, outcomes, and the promises you make to others.
  • Set clear expectations so you hold yourself and others accountable.
  • Tracking your progress is crucial, as it reveals trends and shows how your accountability grows.
  • Accountability is a mindset—taking ownership and responsibility defines your approach to everything you do.

Quotes:

  • “You’re going to come out swinging, or you’re just going to lay over and get knocked out.”
  • “When you tell someone you’re going to do something, you follow through.”
  • “It’s easier to walk with someone than to push someone.”
  • “When you start down the path of taking ownership, it doesn’t stop.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by international speaker and consultant, Carly Pepin. Together, they discuss how our subconscious perceptions shape our reality and influence our life’s purpose. Tune in for insights on achieving balance, clearing misperceptions, and how to align with your true purpose.

Takeaways:

  • Your life’s purpose has always been within you, guiding your actions and priorities.
  • How you invest your time, energy and resources reveals what’s most important to you.
  • Comparing yourself to others can lead to self-doubt and make you lose sight of your own purpose.
  • Understanding your purpose helps you to manage and plan your day around your true priorities.
  • Frustration over unmet goals could indicate that your focus doesn’t resonate with your true purpose.
  • Building a legacy requires consistent effort and alignment with your purpose, long before your time ends.
  • Focus on actions that align with your purpose to create a lasting impact.

Quotes:

  • “You transform your life by shifting your perception.”
  • “You don’t have to find it, it’s your genuine purpose, it never left you.”
  • “Your purpose is right there every day, all day; can’t get rid of it, can’t lose it.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb. Together, they discuss the power of stepping outside your comfort zone and the importance of embracing challenges for personal growth and resilience.

Takeaways:

  • Embracing new experiences outside your comfort zone fosters growth and builds resilience.
  • Overcoming physical and mental discomfort is crucial for personal development.
  • Engage in activities that leave a lasting impact on you, push your limits, and expand your mind.
  • The unknown can be scary, but it’s important to challenge yourself to try new things.
  • Facing discomfort as a team strengthens bonds, enhances organizational culture, and creates unity.
  • You’re more likely to regret missed opportunities than the actions you took.
  • Excessive comfort can hinder your progress.

Quotes:

  • “There’s a comfort addiction.”
  • “The path to greatness is paved with discomfort.”
  • “Reduce the clutter in your mind.”
  • “Comfort is like a drug; it feels good but too much of it will destroy you.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by coach and author, Dr. Lucille Maddalena. Together, they explore the keys to finding joy in your work and building a fulfilling, authentic life.

Takeaways:

  • Find joy in your work, whether through connections, the tasks themselves, or the results you achieve.
  • Your actions today and the people you help progress, shape the legacy you leave behind.
  • Modern communication methods can isolate us; reach out and connect with others to bridge the gap.
  • Building meaningful connections requires taking the risk to put yourself out there, even when it’s scary.
  • Step out of your comfort zone and take risks to grow.

Quotes:

  • “The way you get followers is by building them.”
  • “Your legacy is the people that you’ve developed…the people that you’ve helped succeed.”
  • “Getting out and taking the risk works.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by workplace conflict expert, Carol Bowser. Together, they delve into the complexities of workplace mediation, sharing practical tools for resolving conflicts and improving workplace relationships.

Takeaways:

  • The loud and angry voices often capture our attention, especially on social media.
  • We demand more from ourselves and our work compared to previous generations.
  • There are mutual rights and responsibilities in the employment relationship that we all should understand.
  • Mediation is about developing mutual solutions to resolve problems and conflicts.
  • It’s crucial to have the tools, framework, and language to solve conflict effectively.
  • Find someone who can identify blind spots within your organization.
  • Assumptions about roles, processes, and systems shape our expectations.
  • Leaders view conflicts organizationally, while employees view them personally.

Quotes:

  • “The angry voices are the really loud voices.”
  • “Get out of the blaming and shaming game.”
  • “We might fear conversations because we don’t know how to start them.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by Deputy Mental Health Administrator of Beaver County Behavioral Health, Elisia Majors, and County Outreach Program Specialist at Beaver County Rehabilitation Center, Susan Smith, who both oversee the Youth Ambassador Program (YAP). Together, they discuss the mental health challenges that youth face today. They also share how we can empower young people to support each other, break stigma, and foster a community of understanding.

Takeaways:

  • Social media significantly influences the mental health of youth today.
  • Developing wellness and coping skills is crucial for youths to support themselves and their peers.
  • Many youths lack knowledge about mental health and are often influenced by stereotypes and stigma.
  • Youths frequently turn to each other for support in difficult times, making it vital for everyone to be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to help.
  • Openly talking about mental health teaches youth that they are not alone and that others are experiencing similar challenges.
  • Although mental health was once a taboo topic, today’s youth are breaking the stigma and changing the norm.
  • Today’s youth are driving a culture of acceptance and understanding around mental health.

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by physicist, inventor, engineer, and cancer survivor Sam Shepherd. They explore how technology is transforming health and wellness, bringing groundbreaking advancements that can directly improve your life.

Takeaways:

  • Instead of giving up when you face challenges, seek out-of-the-box solutions.
  • Diet plays a significant role in maintaining your health and preventing inflammatory diseases.
  • Making decisions out of fear will always lead to poor outcomes.
  • Many factors must align for cancer to develop, so your efforts should be on interrupting this biological pathway.
  • New technology has the potential to disrupt the trillion-dollar/year medical industry.

Quotes:

  • “There’s no reason for people to get sick anymore.”
  • “Fear is what gets people killed.”
  • “I went from a 97% chance of being dead in 10 years, to alive, well and cancer-free.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined once again by author and 12-year veteran of the United States Air Force, Jan Ackley. They delve into the essential role of fatherhood and the importance of being a strong, supportive presence in your children’s lives. Jan shares his insights, offering practical advice on how to be an effective leader at home.

Takeaways:

  • Be a leader and a father to your children.
  • Engage in deep conversations with your children, asking them questions so they know they’re not alone.
  • Foster a deep connection with your children by truly getting to know them and allowing them to know you.
  • Adversity often brings valuable lessons for your children, so embrace it as an opportunity to learn.
  • Teach the importance of thinking about others first.
  • Being a good leader at home involves being present, showing responsibility for yourself, and demonstrating hard work.

Quotes:

  • “Fatherhood is caring and being there for your kids.”
  • “It’s okay to feel uncomfortable.”
  • “Don’t let adversity get you down, use it as a learning tool.”
  • “It’s okay to be uncomfortable at times in your life because if you rise up you’ll end up being happier”
  • You can find storms in life everywhere if you look hard enough, but that’s not where you should be looking.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined once again by licensed acupuncturist, naturopath, and author Dr. Gala Gorman. They discuss practical strategies for fostering a deeper connection with our bodies and achieving lasting well-being and balance.

Takeaways:

  • Don’t ignore the signals our bodies are sending you through symptoms.
  • Suppressing symptoms can worsen problems, affecting more systems and causing additional symptoms.
  • Research shows that chronic use of pain relievers is creating problems with emotional intelligence.
  • Connecting our actions or inactions to outcomes helps us better understand our body.
  • Having a final meal by 4pm aligns with peak digestive system activity, optimizing bodily functions.
  • Symptoms indicate necessary changes in our habits or practices.

Quotes:

  • “Our body is sending us messages all the time.”
  • “It doesn’t have to be an unsolvable puzzle.”
  • “Think of a symptom like a bark.”
  • “The most powerful hours for sleep are 11pm-3am.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Lori Rogers, president and co-owner of Rogers Marketing. Together, they delve into the transformative power of positive thinking and its impact on our well-being.

Takeaways:

  • Well-being is available to you, but negative thoughts, words, and beliefs can block this stream.
  • Repeated negative thoughts turn into beliefs, and your brain will attract these beliefs, whether positive or negative.
  • Shift your language from “I want”, to “I am”, or “That will be mine”.
  • Embrace good things by being open, excited, and believing they will come to you.
  • Only 10% of our happiness is influenced by external factors, while 90% is determined by our perception.
  • Shift your perspective on challenges and setbacks, turning them into positive experiences.

Quotes:

  • “Your unconscious mind is a very faithful friend.”
  • “Believe it before you see it.”
  • “This is happening for me, not to me.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by the founder and children’s book author, Scott Watkins. Together, they discuss the lasting impact of childhood experiences and how they shape our lives.

Takeaways:

  • It is crucial for children to have supportive mentors.
  • Childhood experiences have a lasting impact, often igniting future passions and drive.
  • Encouraging children to read is important for their growth and development.
  • A loving and supportive upbringing significantly shapes who a child will become.
  • Overcoming struggles as a family will strengthen each relationship.

Quotes:

  • “It takes a village.”
  • “Make reading fun, and spark that lifelong learning itch.”

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In this week’s bonus podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy come together for a special Father’s Day episode. They emphasize the importance of personalized, intentional, and positive parenting.

Takeaways:
- Invest time in your kids.
- Dedicate quality time to truly understand and connect with your children.
- Focus on fulfilling your kids’ needs rather than just their desires.
- Approach parenting with deliberate and thoughtful actions.
- Recognize that each child is unique and may require different parenting methods.
- See the good in everyone.
- Treat the act of loving others as a significant and rewarding privilege.

Quotes:
- “Speak life into others.”
- “Being loved is being known.”
- “It’s a privilege to love people.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Lorene Cowan, entrepreneur and founder of the Experts Tribe. They discuss the importance of self-belief, learning from failure and being adaptable in the face of challenges.

Takeaways:
- Parents play a crucial role in instilling self-belief in their children.
- Every failure offers valuable lessons for improvement.
- Practice self-compassion, acknowledging your best efforts even in failure.
- Keep pushing forward despite setbacks.
- Recognizing when to pivot is essential for progress.

Quotes:
- “It’s okay to fail.”
- “Today’s no, is tomorrow’s maybe, and the next day’s yes.”
- “Follow your bliss.”

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In this week’s bonus episode, Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy shares insights and strategies to overcome the fear of success.

Takeaways:
- Anxiety and excitement trigger similar feelings, offering you the chance to direct your emotions.
- Counter your anxiety anxiety with positive self-talk.
- Cement your self-worth to embrace the success you deserve
- Identify fears and limiting beliefs to confront and overcome them.
- Transform anxiety into a positive force by reframing challenges
- Set small, achievable goals to build something gradually.
- Seek support from a network of loved ones, colleagues, and professionals, drawing strength from their encouragement and guidance.
- Visualize your success, and imagine yourself overcoming obstacles.

Quotes:
“You get your whole life to work on this.”
“Go after your natural strengths and abilities.”
“You are meant to have big feelings.”
“Choose to shine because you’re going to need sunglasses.”
“If you want to live a successful life, you have to start by thinking successfully.”
“Everything good and worthwhile is going to take some grit, perseverance, and a whole lot of patience.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Tyler Joe Stratton, Director of Strategy for 1Team Media and founder of Happy Heart Academy. They discuss strategies for cultivating personal growth, finding fulfillment, and creating a positive impact on both oneself and others.

Takeaways:
- Your outcomes reflect who you are, not just what you desire.
- Cultivate a hopeful future instead of dwelling on past pain.
- Reshape your reality if you’re tired of feeling stuck.
- Embrace emotions and allow time for healing.
- Tune in to people you want to become like.
- Practice gratitude and celebrate both small and big wins.
- Find joy in life’s simple pleasures.
- Simplify your world to enhance your happiness.Quotes:
- “The person you’re supposed to serve is who you once were.”
- “Attract what you are, not what you want.”
- “Life is supposed to be enjoyed, we just make it difficult.”
- “The future is as bright as you make it.”
- “My happiness can be contagious too.”

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@tylerjoestratton on Socials

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Mike Van Pelt, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and men’s life coach leader. They discuss the challenges that men face, how they can unpack the goodness that’s already in their hearts, and discover the true man inside of them.

Takeaways:
- Embracing vulnerability and seeking support empowers men to overcome challenges.
- Fear shouldn’t stop us from reaching out and asking for help.
- Recognize the danger of isolation; connection is vital for your well-being.
- Create a checklist of authentic individuals who uplift and inspire your growth.
- Examine your actions to determine whether you’re a giver or a taker.
- Generosity extends beyond material gifts; share your time, knowledge, and emotions.
- Find time to pause and center yourself.

Quotes:
- “Get out of your head and into your heart.”
- “Be a giver rather than a taker.”
- “When you give, you receive.”

Resources mentioned:
https://truemanlifecoaching.com/

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Shannon Talbot, author, speaker and life coach. They offer strategies for balancing responsibilities while prioritizing personal fulfillment and happiness.

Takeaways:

  • Drop the guilt and pursue your dreams without hesitation.
  • Shift from guilt to growth by asking how your pursuit of happiness benefits others.
  • Daily reminders of your “why” can be a lifeline on tough days.
  • Commit to your vision and put in the hard work every day.
  • Identify and overcome obstacles standing between you and your dreams.
  • Prioritize your happiness without letting other priorities overshadow it.
  • Find joy in at least one thing every day, no matter how small.

Quotes:

  • “Drop the guilt.”
  • “Find one thing every day that brings you joy.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Dr. Jenny Tufenkian, naturopathic physician and functional medicine educator. They highlight the importance of self-awareness, stress management, and listening to one’s body for overall well-being and productivity.

Takeaways:
- It’s crucial to pay attention to our bodies and not just push through and ignore the signals.
- If you’re feeling burnt out, acknowledge it rather than continuing to push yourself.
- Your energy is contagious; if you’re leading from a stress-expressed state, that stress can become your company culture.
- Relying on caffeine, sugar, and stress hormones to keep pushing forward can lead to a crash when your body can no longer sustain the pressure.
- Establishing regular breaks, such as a 15-minute break, allows your brain to calm down and rejuvenate.

Resources mentioned:
https://enjoyfullhealth.com/
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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Anita Anello, business owner, coach and successful software executive. They discuss ways you can transition from an employee to an entrepreneur, offering valuable insights and advice to establish and grow your own business.

Takeaways:
- Be grateful for the time you can invest in your family relationships.
- A change in perspective can change the entire trajectory of your career.
- Find people who will help draw out your aspirations.
- There’s a difference between thinking like an employee and an entrepreneur, and that difference can mean everything.
- Describe your ideal day without any limitations. Afterward, reflect on how many elements of that perfect day you’re already incorporating into your life.

Quotes:
- “Take the next right step of integrity.”
- “Listen for the people that you should be listening to.”

Resources mentioned:
therippleaffect.net

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Jay Doran, CEO of Culture Matters. They discuss the significance of culture in personal and professional development.

Takeaways:
- Confronting your fear leads to growth and achievement.
- All great achievements come with difficulties, but result in valuable lessons and personal growth.
- Engage with different perspectives, even if they challenge your beliefs.
- Approach challenges with love and compassion, rather than succumbing to fear and negativity.
- Understanding the story, purpose, and direction of an organization is essential for its members and leaders.
- Transition from enabling behavior to empowering behavior.
- Both individual and organizational responsibility are crucial for a healthy work environment.

Quotes:
- “Face everything and rise.”
- “People like us exist because companies will breathe their own exhaust.”
- “Resentment eats culture.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Tre Tipton, former wide receiver with the Steelers, as they discuss finding purpose after life on the football field. They emphasize the importance of intentional choices, self-awareness, and seeking advice and support from multiple sources.

Takeaways:
- Self-awareness is needed to find purpose in your work and relationships.
- Be intentional about choosing people who add value to your life.
- Find different tribes for different needs - not everyone can be everything to you.
- Evaluate your responses to challenges, learn from past experiences, and be open to seeking advice.
- Seek solutions through self-reflection, and have faith in the process.
- Spend alone time with yourself to understand personal likes, goals, and values.

Quotes:
- “You have to know who you are without the sport that you play.”
- “Stop resisting the love because you want to be alone.”

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Are you craving adventure? Have you been curious about our AMP Adventures?Join Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, in this week’s podcast episode as they delve into the world of AMP!

Get the inside scoop on our upcoming trips to the Grand Canyon and Glacier National Park, and uncover the thrilling experiences that await.

With careful planning and personalized support via Zoom calls, we’ve got every detail covered.Don’t miss out on this bonus episode—tune in now learn how you can join us!

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Clive Savacool, retired fire chief, founder & CEO of LogRx Narcotics Tracking Software. They discuss how leaders can successfully lead through crisis and change.

Takeaways:
- The key to a great workplace, especially for young people, is constant communication.
- Listen closely to younger generations to show you value their input.
- Your work culture greatly influences your employee’s engagement.
- Cultivate dependable advocates within your network.

Quotes:
“The greatest difference between average and great is pain and suffering.”
“If you really believe in something, it’s not just the idea, it’s the execution.”
“If you are passionate, go after it with a smile.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Kimberly Marshall, Life Coach with Happy HSP Coaching. Together, they delve into the intricacies of being a highly sensitive person (HSP) and how we can better understand this perspective.

Takeaways:
- HSPs often experience emotional drainage after being in tune with their own emotions and those of others.
- Setting boundaries is essential for HSPs to safeguard their energy and emotional well-being.
- Overthinking can be a common challenge for HSPs, as their heightened sensitivity can lead to deeper processing of emotions and thoughts.
- Don’t discount the quiet person in the room. Given the time and space, they can offer valuable insights and ideas that may have been overlooked in more extroverted discussions.
- Making progress doesn’t always require big leaps; small steps taken consistently can lead to significant change over time.

Resources mentioned:
kmarshall@happyhspcoaching.com
HSP Quiz - https://www.happyhspcoaching.com/hsp-quiz

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Traci Hughes, Manager of Youth Services of Beaver County Rehabilitation Center (BCRC). They discuss how businesses can support students to reach their highest potential.

Takeaways:
- Those seeking support often find profound learning opportunities in offering support to others.
- There are many ways to help right where we live if we just pay attention.
- See abilities, not disabilities; Instead of focusing on what someone can’t do, instead focus on what they can do.
- Businesses can foster inclusivity and diversity by crafting tailored job roles that accommodate the skills and talents of individuals with disabilities.
- Recognizing any kind of success, big or small, could be enough to keep someone going each day.

Quotes:
- “Make sure no child graduates to their couch.”

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Get ready for an extra special Valentine’s Day podcast episode as Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by his wife, partner, and Chief Operating Officer, Tammy Guy!

Join them as they open up about conquering the rugged terrain of the Grand Canyon, and also about overcoming numerous health and family obstacles—turning challenges into triumphs along the way.

Takeaways:
- Stick together during tough times; you can beat anything as a team.
- Embrace the role of an overcomer, confronting and conquering your fears.
- Rise above your illness and refuse to let it define you.
- Empower yourself through positive self-talk during difficult times.
- Instead of material gifts, prioritize shared experiences with your spouse and family to strengthen your bonds.
- Support each other within your family; be cheerleaders for one another.
- Confront your fears head-on.
- Use your inner voice to bring positivity to your family life.

Quotes:
- “Everything we teach people, we attempt to do.”
- “Sometimes you have to go through the valley to get to the mountain.”
- “Step into your fear and go after it.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by John Brink, owner and founder of The Brink Group of Companies and the oldest nationally ranked bodybuilder in North America.

Brink’s captivating story takes us through his upbringing in Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II, his courageous immigration with only $25.47 in his pocket, and his embracing ADHD as a superpower to achieve remarkable success.

This inspiring conversation offers invaluable insights into resilience, determination, and the power of overcoming adversity, making it a must-listen for anyone seeking motivation and inspiration in their own journey.

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Elsa Martin, a Certified Advanced Clinical Weight Loss practitioner. Discover practical tips for achieving your healthiest self and unlocking the secrets to motivating positive change.

Takeaways:
- Transform your life with a simple step: Eliminate sugar. It’s shockingly 10x more addictive than cocaine.
- Steer clear of seemingly “healthy” convenience foods. Unmask the marketing hype and make informed choices for your well-being.
- If you can’t recognize an ingredient, your body won’t either.
- If you want to make changes, find your motivator.
- Treat food as your fuel; shift your mindset towards cultivating nourishing habits that sustain your well-being.
- Sustainability matters! Opt for choices that align with your, and your family’s, long-term health goals.
- Don’t allow stress to derail your healthy habits and sap your energy.

Quotes:
- “Slay the sugar dragon.”
- “If you don’t recognize an ingredient when you’re reading it, your body isn’t going to either.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, shares the history and the highlights from this year’s Vision Day. Joining him live on stage are four guests and familiar faces to the podcast.

First, Caleb Kolb, unveils our new initiative: AMP (Adventure, Mission, Purpose) leadership adventures.
Next, Faith Guy discusses the importance of having a word of the year.
Lastly, Josiah and Toni Guy share a little about how their vision boards and their inner circle have helped them to reach goals each year.

Takeaways:
- The AMP adventures is an outlet for personal growth.
- 2024 will bring adventure opportunities with trips to iconic destinations such as the Grand Canyon, Mt. Kilimanjaro, and Glacier National Park.
- It is important to challenge yourself physically and mentally, conquering new heights while forming unbreakable bonds with fellow adventurers.
- Choosing a word of the year helps you to be intentional, providing a focal point for your goals that align with your deeper purpose or “why.”
- Incorporating Bible verses, quotes, or song lyrics into your reflections can deepen your personal connection to your chosen word and can serve as a source of inspiration.
- Creating vision boards, whether physical or digital (using apps like Canva), offers a visual representation of your goals and serves as a constant reminder of what you’re working towards.
- Including elements that motivate you on your vision board, such as quotes, verses, or images of loved ones, can provide ongoing inspiration and encouragement.
- Surrounding yourself with a supportive community or accountability partners can help you stay on track. Taking intentional actions towards your goals is crucial for progress.

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Michelle Kuei, an international motivational speaker and marketing coach. They discuss Michelle’s inspiring life story, the importance of asking for help, and how to find your potential.

Takeaways:
- Courage is inherent within you; recognizing it is key.
- Keep a self-judgment journal noting moments of self-critique.
- Plan and prepare thoroughly when facing challenges.
- Don’t hesitate to ask for help; your situation is not a burden, but an opportunity.
- Changing your mindset about seeking help creates opportunities for others.
- Everyone has a purpose, and courage is part of yours.
- Practice gratitude to shift focus away from judgment.

Quotes:
- “Be curious, stay curious, and just explore the possibilities.”
- “Being strong means that it’s okay to cry.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Jan Allen Ackley, author of Searching for Change. They discount how to overcome obstacles, find happiness and inspire others.

Takeaways:
- Gratitude is the key to happiness; focus on others, not just yourself.
- True leaders are the first to address and resolve issues.
- Good leaders empower others to find success on their own.
- Don’t waste a day being unhappy; find your path to happiness.
- Growth comes from stretching yourself into the uncomfortable.Quotes:
- “Everything you do in life has to be about the other person.”

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Genevieve Piturro, a renowned speaker, consultant and author. They discuss why finding your purpose can transform your life.

Takeaways:
- Discover the importance of your purpose and the profound impact of human connections.
- Devote even just one hour per week to embracing and nurturing your purpose; witness the transformative power it holds in your life.
- Tune in to your heart’s voice; it’s the internal compass that truly matters.
- Success in any role is rooted in aligning yourself with your purpose.
- Spread the influence of our purpose by sharing it with others!
- Companies should recruit individuals whose purpose resonates, even in subtle ways, with the company’s mission.

Quotes:
- “Slide or jump.”
- “If this is the next 30 years of your life, is this enough?”

Resources mentioned:
https://www.genevievepiturro.com/an-exercise-to-help-you-find-your-purpos

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In this week’s podcast episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Dr. Gala Gorman, Licensed Naturopath, acupuncturist and author. They discuss ways to manage the stresses in our lives and how to identify the warning signs.

Takeaways:
- Stress poses a significant threat to our well-being, directly contributing to over 90% of known diseases.
- Among the top stressors are a poor diet, work pressures, and the accumulation of toxins in our environment.
- Water is vital for sustaining our body’s electrical balance, keeping the vitality and essential functions active within us.
- Being mindful of sugar labels is crucial for making informed dietary choices and maintaining overall health.
- Individuals often acclimate to high-stress work environments, sometimes only recognizing the strain when physical or mental symptoms manifest externally.
- Begin your day with a 30-minute routine to gently awaken your body and mind, setting a positive tone for the hours ahead.
- Recognize symptoms as your body’s way of signalling overload and an inability to manage further stressors.
- Many aspects of healing our bodies can be initiated and nurtured at home through proactive practices and self-care routines.Quotes:
- “Become your own PCP (Primary Care Person).”
- “Stress is life threatening.”
- “Ease into your day.”

Resources mentioned:
- Whats your Kryptonite? https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Your-Kryptonite-Stressors-Threatening-ebook/dp/B0B7QMYZWW?ref_=ast_author_mpb
- drgala.com

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy talks with Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy about the lessons we can learn from Buddy, from the movie ‘Elf’ and how we can share some holiday cheer even through these difficult times!

Key Takeaways:
- Do you have a word of the year? Faith’s word of the year was ‘joy’ and having a joyful mindset everyday. Be joyful for existing, breathing and getting opportunities.
- There is so much power in giving specific compliments to others.
- Step outside of your comfort zone, do one thing for somebody today.
- If you can refine what your purpose is, you give yourself a second chance to have a purposeful life.
- If we’ve lost our way, focus on the simple steps of being a good person, a good neighbor, and a good friend.
- Find your joy in the small things.
- Treat everyday like a holiday.

Quotes:
- "Treat everyday like Christmas" ~ Buddy
- "You have such a pretty face, you should be on a Christmas card." ~ Buddy
- "You can sing alone, you can sing in front of people; there is no difference." ~ Buddy
- "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." ~ Buddy
- "They just lose sight of what’s important in life, it doesn’t mean they can’t find their way." ~ Santa to Buddy
- "If you can refine what your purpose is, you give yourself a second chance to have a purposeful life." ~ Faith
- "Find your joy in the small things." - Faith

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In this week’s special Christmas episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Kevin Cherilla, Co-Founder and Owner of K2 Adventures. They explore one of the most precious gifts: the gift of lived experience.

Takeaways:
- Life’s challenging adventures, both physical and mental, yield invaluable rewards, especially the sense of accomplishment they bring.
- Stepping outside of your comfort zone fosters empathy and helps reshape your perspective.
- In these experiences, personal attributes like wealth, age, or beliefs become irrelevant; it’s about delving deep within oneself.
- Collaborative efforts in these adventures forge strong bonds. As the saying goes, “Neurons that fire together, wire together.”
- Success isn’t about individual gains but about cultivating teams that thrive together, embracing collective experiences and shared success.

Quotes:
- “Give the gift of experience.”
- “The mountain is the greatest equalizer.”
- “There are experiences that are priceless to me that I didn’t pay for.”
- “It’s not about how many summits I have, it’s about how many people I’ve gathered.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Vinnie Candelore, Artist and Host of Athletic Aesthetic Podcast. They discuss how we can nurture creative talents in others and help them find their why.

Takeaways:
- Empower and uplift others to embrace their unique talents and strengths.
- Embrace the journey of creation, finding joy not just in the outcome but in every step along the way.
- Remaining dedicated to your passion isn’t always simple, but finding love in what you do is essential.
- There’s something extraordinary waiting for you to discover once you take that step forward.
- Look in the mirror. Embrace and appreciate the person looking back at you.
- Pursue your calling with purpose and ensure there’s a meaningful “why” behind it all.

Quotes:
- “If you love what you do, it’s okay to put down the brush.”
- “My art is just my vehicle.”

Resources mentioned:
https://www.instagram.com/vc2art
https://www.instagram.com/athleticaestheticpod/

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Brian Hess, Founder and President of The Pavement Group. They discuss their shared experiences on the Grand Canyon hike (even at 122° F) and how to build exceptional employees and workplace environment.

Takeaways:

  • Shared Adventures Forge Unforgettable Bonds: Embarking on joint experiences like hiking the Grand Canyon creates irreplaceable connections. Those shared challenges and triumphs deepen relationships in a unique way.
  • The Unifying Nature of the Canyon: Regardless of backgrounds or achievements, the Grand Canyon’s majesty strips away distinctions, leaving only the person standing beside you. It’s a great equalizer, emphasizing companionship over external status.
  • Incredible Returns from Bonding: The ROI from such bonding experiences is immeasurable. The intangible value of strengthened relationships and camaraderie greatly surpasses any monetary calculation.
  • Workplaces as Crucial Environments: Our workplaces serve as pivotal settings where people spend a significant portion of their lives, influencing their well-being and connections.
  • Beyond Profit: Nurturing Personal Growth: As employers, our primary duty isn’t solely about enhancing job performance for financial gain. It’s about fostering personal growth, nurturing individuals to be better spouses, parents, and contributing members of society. By achieving this, businesses inherently thrive.
  • Empower Employees for Fulfillment: Elevate your employees by instilling values like teamwork, fostering a positive culture, and trust. This empowerment ensures they return home fulfilled and content.
  • Communication as a Catalyst for Agility: Open and transparent communication within businesses acts as a catalyst for progress and adaptability in a rapidly changing landscape.
  • Developing the Individual Yields Exceptional Results: By focusing on the holistic development of individuals—from their core values outward—the outcome is not just improved performance but the creation of exceptional, well-rounded individuals.

Quotes:

  • “Our jobs as employers are not to make better employees to make more money, our job is to send people home as better husbands, wives, mothers and fathers.”
  • “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to far, go together.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined once again by Caleb Kolb, Co-Founder and President of Aurelius 520, as they share their experiences from their recent expedition to the Grand Canyon. Together, they delve into the valuable lessons that can be drawn from their journey.

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Dave Lutes, coach and consultant at Under New Management Group LLC and McCluen-Martin Associates LLC. They discuss the importance of servant leadership and how it benefits all organizations.

Takeaways:
- Organizations should place value on their employees’ lives and recognize that they have God-given talent and ability that can be discovered and unlocked.
- Nurture the soil that your people are planted in with care, good feedback, open communication, delegation, and investment.
- You will retain your people if they feel you’re investing in them, if they have a good relationship with their manager, and if they have a career path and development plan.
- People want to discover a place that taps into their heart’s desires and gives them a chance to test it out.
- Figure out what people’s flight risk assessment will be. Is this candidate in risk of leaving and finding something better? The impact of losing them would be considerable if they’re a high potential candidate.
- If you claim to have an open door policy for communication with your people, it has to be more than just a literal open door into your office.
- People need to see that it’s okay for them to fail in your organization and that they will be supported if they do.
- Investing in people increases your return on investment.
- Get the right people in the right job, doing the right thing, in the right way, with the right support. Give them the right training, achieving the right objectives and goals, with the right succession planning model.

Quotes:
- “Create the soil for your people to grow.”
- “It took me years to discover what made the light come on in my own heart.”
- “Servant leadership is smart business.”
- “Don’t boil the ocean, boil a teacup. You can’t change the culture overnight.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Neil Rogers, Owner and VP of Sales at Rogers Marketing. They discuss how Neil’s time as a bartender led to important business skills that lauched his successful career.

Takeaways:
- Building Initial Rapport: A proper greeting sets the initial tone of any interaction, forming the foundation of a positive connection. It isn’t merely a formality but an essential aspect of building rapport and establishing a comfortable environment.
- Active Listening Dynamics: Active listening involves more than just hearing words; it requires deliberate engagement. Leaning in during conversations, nodding affirmatively, and allowing others to express themselves fully are vital components. It shows genuine interest and validates the speaker’s thoughts and feelings.
- Respecting Their Narrative: Allowing individuals to share their stories without diverting attention to oneself demonstrates a genuine interest in understanding their perspectives. Avoiding the temptation to interject with personal experiences allows the speaker to feel heard and valued.
- Respect for Time Commitments: Punctuality communicates respect for others’ schedules and reflects a level of professionalism. Arriving on time or even a few minutes earlier demonstrates dedication and appreciation for the time of others.
- Seeking Positive Interactions: Proactively reaching out to individuals who radiate positivity can significantly impact one’s emotional well-being. Engaging with those who uplift, support, and inspire promotes a more optimistic outlook.

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is once again joined by Alex Pursglove, Business and Transformation Coach. They discuss how to deepen your relationships by cultivating trust and acceptance of others.

Takeaways:
- Understanding vulnerability requires discerning what it is not.
- Nourish the growth of your relationship by articulating your needs while graciously making room for your partner’s desires.
- The catalyst for change doesn’t always require detailed descriptions; often, embodying the change itself is the most potent force.
- Experiencing acceptance in our most vulnerable state from someone we love stands as one of life’s most beautiful and fulfilling encounters.
- Break free from people-pleasing by transforming your relationship with yourself. Authentic self-honesty paves the way for openness with those closest to you.
- Gauge your partner’s readiness by checking their capacity to engage with your thoughts: “On a scale of 1 to 10, how open are you to discussing this right now?”
- Foster honesty and a non-judgmental atmosphere in your relationship by incorporating the phrase: “My preference is that we _______, and I’m open to your genuine feelings about this.”
- Encouraging openness about desires invites a judgment-free space for genuine honesty.
- Shift from personalizing your feelings to framing them as the narrative you’re experiencing when communicating about emotions.

Quotes:
- “To trust another person, you need to start with trusting yourself.”
- “Address the problem as US against the issue, instead of YOU being the issue.”
- “When you remove judgement, your left with acceptance.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is once again joined by Caleb Kolb, Co-Founder and President of Aurelius 520. They delve into the significance of embarking on adventures and explore the profound healing potential that these journeys can offer.

Takeaways:- Leaders benefit from taking a step back to gather their thoughts and gain a fresh perspective.
- Nature holds the keys to powerful healing remedies.
- Immerse yourself in the challenging and immensely rewarding embrace of nature, where transformation and healing flourish.
- It is vital to avoid isolation and actively engage with your team and others for a healthier leadership journey.
- Find unparalleled clarity and insight by experiencing the great outdoors and embracing adventure.
- Work-Life Balance: You are healthier and happier when you work to live instead of living to work.
- Life is profoundly better when your purpose and mission are aligned to your actions.
- CFV’s Upcoming Adventures: Exciting adventures and vision trips are on the horizon in 2024 with CFV. Stay tuned for details!

Quotes:

  • “Change of place, change of pace, change of perspective.”
  • “Be where your feet are.”
  • “Revitalize, prioritize and strategize”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined once again by Caleb Kolb, Co-Founder and President of Aurelius 520, as they share their experiences from their recent expedition to climb Mount Fuji. Together, they delve into the valuable lessons that can be drawn from their journey.

Takeaways:- While you coach others, remember that you should also remain open to being coached yourself.
- Embrace a coachable attitude to foster personal growth and development.
- You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges as if they were canyons and mountains; seek support when needed.
- Each of us is on a unique journey, whether it’s metaphorical or literal; recognize and respect individual paths.
- Discover your purpose and set clear objectives to guide your actions and decisions.
- Every team operates with its distinct dynamics; it’s crucial to comprehend these dynamics to provide effective support and collaboration.

Quotes:“We all have our own Mt. Fuji.”
“You don’t need to go through the canyons and mountains alone.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, delves into the intricacies of employee engagement and offers valuable insights on retaining your top performers.

Takeaways:- Engagement extends beyond mere workplace satisfaction; it encompasses a profound emotional commitment to the company and its objectives.
- Engaged individuals exhibit emotional dedication to the company’s vision, fostering a sense of psychological ownership.
- Companies with engaged employees experience a 6% higher net profit margin, 22% increased productivity, and a 22% boost in profitability.
- 98% of CEOs overlook engagement data, neglecting its importance.
- If you want people to stay engaged, you must put them in positions where they are going to flourish.
- Employees should be matched behaviorally to positions that align with their core traits and strengths.
- Treat people the way they need to be treated for maximum productivity and efficiency.
- Disengaged managers contribute to a staggering annual cost of $90 billion in the United States.
- Employee turnover exacts a hefty price, causing an annual loss of $11 billion.

**Quotes:

-** “Take the initiative to pour into your people, and your people will pour back.”
- “Your people won’t be engaged through osmosis.”
- “People don’t quit their job, they quit their boss."
- “Treat people the way they need to be treated for maximum productivity and efficiency.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Will Host, CEO and Principal Leader of Andocia Creative Agency. They discuss the importance of aligning your skills and aspirations with the right opportunities and roles and understanding the value of honest feedback and self-assessment. They also share the benefits of using tools like the Predictive Index to make informed decisions.

Takeaways:- It’s essential to consider whether your actions are sustainable in the long run.
- Success comes when you’re in the right seat.
- When opportunities arise, take them and explore where they lead.
- Regularly assess your direction and make adjustments as needed.
- Using tools like the Predictive Index can help you make informed decisions.
- Surround yourself with those who are honest and unafraid to provide constructive feedback.
- Seek people who won’t let you stay where you are, but will help you become the best you can be.

Quotes:“There’s a bigger gift here, I’ve just unwrapped it for you.”
“Any door that opens up for you, go through it.”
“Be around someone that is not afraid to tell you the truth.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, shares his insights into how you can piece together your story. He discusses the power in understanding where you’ve come from, and where you want to go.

Takeaways:- Self-awareness is clear, honest interrogation of your natural talents, passions and behaviors.
- Authenticity is a conviction to remain true to self.
- Surround yourself with talent or process.
- To understand your story is to understand yourself.
- When you are regulated emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually, you find that you are in a good rhythm.
- One you realize how your subconscious is wired, you can consciously choose the direction you want to go.
- Choose to focus on the positive for the day, and you’ll have a positive story.
- Most people spend about 80% of their day in negative self-talk. Change the script and make a choice to spend your day in positive self-talk.
- Evaluate your story. Do you like it or dislike it? What needs to change?
- There is no growth without some pain and discomfort.

Quotes:- “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right.” - Henry Ford
- “I was not allowed to be negative and say I can’t do something.”
- “Choose today what your story is going to be for the day”.
- “Change the script and make a choice.”
- “What you think about, you bring about—you become.”
- “Your story is one of a champion, not one of a victim.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, takes over the podcast for Eric to discuss all things servant leadership. Faith shares what servant leadership is, how you can become a servant leader, and why you should surround yourself with other servant leaders.

Takeaways:- Servant leadership is a non-traditional leadership philosophy embedded in a set of behaviors and practices that place the primary emphasis on the well-being of those being served.
- Being a servant leader means giving 100% and expecting nothing in return.
- If you’re expecting something in return or manipulating a situation to benefit you, it’s not servant leadership, it’s selfish leadership.
- The best thing that you can do for somebody is to help them know that they are loved and capable of loving. So how are you doing that as a leader, friend or parent?
- Being a servant leader means that you are giving and not judging people in the process.

Quotes:- “Give 100% and expect nothing in return.”
- “You can’t give 100% if you’re trying to get even 20% back from it.”
- “Don’t drain people with your expectations.”
- “Give out love like you’re made of it. Spread it like confetti.”

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In this week’s replay episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Darci Williams, Certified Executive Level Life and Leadership Coach, discuss the challenge of thinking “I’ll be happy when…” and how to pursue your goals with a healthy mindset.

Takeaways:
– Destination addiction occurs when we get hyperfocused on what’s on the horizon, losing sight of what is right in front of us.
– Embrace all of the ups and downs along your journey of pursuing your goals.
– Happiness is a choice! We get to decide today how we are going to live life tomorrow.
– We don’t have control over some things that will happen in life, but we can contol how you react to them.
– Change your fixed mindset to a growth mindset.
– The power of “yet” reminds us that we get to learn something today, and evolve into a different person tomorrow.
– Everytime you say, “I don’t know how to do this,” remember to add the word “yet.”

Quotes:
– “Beware of destination addiction.”
– “Until you give up this idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are. ”
– “Let go of the notion that your happiness is at a point in the future.”
– “You are the author of your book of life, and you own the pen.”

Resources Mentioned:
You can reach out to Darci for more help and support on on your journey at www.yourjourneyyourcoach.com or email at darci@wayfindingwdw.com

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In this week’s replay episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Jon Kolb, Founder of Adventures in Training with a Purpose (ATP) and former Pittsburgh Steeler. They discuss how we can lean in to and embrace the rocks in our life. They also discuss how the challenges we experience can bring about the change we need in our life.

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In this week’s replay episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy in Zion National Park, Utah. They discuss the importance of getting disconnected from your routine and connecting with people that are important to you.

Takeaways:- If you don’t look up from your phone, you can be missing great opportunities that are right in front of you.
- Take time to connect with one another in person, instead of with your “connections” on social media.
- Get disconnected to be connected again.
- Connect throughout the year with your inner circle to stay accountable with your goals.
- Be purposeful with your connections.
- Connect with topics like your dreams, goals, likes and dislikes.
- Take time in with the people that you prioritize in your life.

Quotes:- “Spend time looking up, and not down at your phones.”
- “Relationships are oxygen…we need it.”
- “The most important thing you could do is to set goals and go for them.”
- “Spend time connecting to what is most important.”
- “If I don’t look up from my phone, I’m missing an opportunity that’s right in front of me.”

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This week we're bringing back one of your favorite episodes, one that we released in March of this year. We hope you enjoy it!

In this replay episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and former hospice nurse, Marissa Host, discuss the importance of good end-of-life care, the benefits of living in a positive environment, and how each cell of the human body responds to the pressures and traumas of life.

Takeaways:• Our cells respond to traumas and toxins similarly to the way that we do.
• We put great attention into our birthing environment, so we should put the same level of care into the environment in which someone will die.
• Often people become so consumed with career success that they neglect the physical nutrients and activity that the body needs.
• The things you choose to focus on are the things that will affect you the most.

Quote:"It's so important to be self-aware, and to be honest with yourself."

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Pete Schramm, CEO and People Engagement Engineer for Lattitude. They discuss how you can successfully map out your personal growth, and how to surround yourself with leaders who will assist you with your career map.

Takeaways:

  • Hiring is expensive, but losing talent can be even more costly.
  • A good boss should help you map out your personal growth on your career map.
  • If you don’t have a plan or a career map, how are you going to reach your goals?
  • Create a Career Map and a Board of Advisors: Pre-Career, Early-Career, Mid-Career, Late-Career, Post-Career.
  • Set your expectations from the start with your new hire.
  • Give your people the chance to grow. Look at their career map and take the time to talk with them about their goals.
  • Leaders should set the tone that life is about more than your workday.

Quotes:

  • “Doing the wrong thing can be much worse than doing nothing at all.”
  • “Don’t settle for the wrong person.”
  • “Life is what you make of it, so why not make it great?”
  • “Absorb what is useful. Discard what is not. Add what is uniquely your own.” - Bruce Lee

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Alex Pursglove, Business and Transformation Coach. They discuss the importance of focusing on trust, intuition, and self-judgment so you can experience more joy and fulfillment in life.

Takeaways:- Our intuition is connected to our desires, creativity, and the things that help us expand. It’s always guiding us toward our growth, expansion, and often out of our comfort zone.
- Raise awareness for your thoughts and desires. Then identify the reasons WHY you aren’t moving forward on those desires.
- Recognize your desire and the fear that is talking you out of it.
- Your inner critic is closely tied with imposter syndrome, because it’s setting the pattern that you’re not good enough.
- Ask yourself: How often are you celebrating your wins? How often are you focusing on what you did well, instead of what you could have done better? How often are you responding to yourself with negativity and criticism when you make a mistake?
- Meet awareness with aligned action. Take those steps, even when it’s uncomfortable.
- Let yourself feel and then express. Don’t force the aligned action and then beat yourself up for how you feel about it.

Quotes:- “Make our fear move over to the passenger seat.”
- “Recognize your ‘but what if’ spirals.”
- “How often are you celebrating your wins?”
- “How often are you focusing on what you did well, instead of what you could have done better?”
- “How often are you responding to yourself with negativity and criticism when you made a mistake?”
- “You can’t feel alive when you’re not living in the now.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Elyse Wagner, Co-Owner and Chief Wellbeing Officer at The Functional Medicine Coaching Academy. They discuss how functional medicine can promote and benefit our health and wellbeing.

Takeaways:- Autoimmune or chronic disease is not just about the nutritional aspect. We have to consider and create a space for the emotional, mental and social impact that these diseases have on us.
- Coaches should take a “client-centered” approach: They are going to meet you where you are.
- 80% of chronic illness and disease can be helped with lifestyle and behavioral changes.
- Tune in and turn up your own internal wisdom and volume.
- Our choices come from our belief systems, which stem from our values.
- You can be your best health advocate and make the right choices that will serve you.

Quotes:
- “Lead without a title.”
- “Step into your own wellbeing and own it.”
- “Turn down all of the external noise.”
- “Tune in and turn up your own internal wisdom and volume.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined once again by former hospice nurse, Marissa Host. They discuss why it’s important to understand what your survival mechanisms are and why connection to others is crucial to living a happy life.

Takeaways:
- We are not designed to be violent, but rather we’re designed to love and cooperate.
- We have the ability to control the perceptions of our mind and therefore control ourselves and how we react.
- We need to access and change our conscious mind.
- Our perception can reverse a “survival of the fittest” mentality into a “survival of the most loving” mentality.
- Until the age of 6, children are downloading the way their parents are reacting and this will affect how they react to situations in their own life.
- Having an openness in our relationships creates oxytocin (“the cuddle chemical”). This hormone creates empathy between people.
- Connecting with nature draws out all of the feel-good hormones.
- We need to live connected with people, or we’re cutting out something that our bodies are designed to do.

Quotes:
- “We are meant to be these radiating beings of love.”
- “Not holding someone accountable is creating fear.”
- “We all want to know that we’re running in the right direction.”
- “Is love at the foundation of your story?”
- “What you think about, you bring about.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Dave Jackel, President of the Pittsburgh Warriors. They discuss how our veterans are healing through hockey and how our community can provide support.

Takeaways:- Find a safe space where you can find a release and purpose, whether that is your spouse, friend, or a fellow veteran.
- Create a culture of healing for those hurting.
- Promote brotherhood in your community.
- The best reward you could ask for is to be appreciated.

Quotes:- “Everyone has a need or a hole that they need to fill.”
- “Your brain is built to learn anything, but it’s learning things in a certain way.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, discuss the importance of supporting and building a strong relationship with your siblings. They reminisce on Faith’s bond with her brother Josiah and how their unique friendship has stood the test of time.

Takeaways:

  • Your siblings should be your best friends.
  • Children observe the way their parents interact with each other, and behave accordingly.
  • The importance of showing up for your sibling and participating in their interests should be taught from the very beginning.
  • Family members should always be rooting for each other.

Quotes:

  • “Kids are products of their environment.”
  • “I’m glad, especially now, that my best friend growing up was my brother.”
  • “The narrative of all of our lives is that it’s love-focused, not fear-focused.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Christie Cawley, Senior Partner and Executive Consultant at Center for Victory. They discuss the important of understanding and addressing workplace burnout.

Takeaways:- Burnout isn’t just about being tired. It’s a cycle of a depletion of energy, where you have nothing left to give.
- Burnout can result from unrealized expectations and illogical guilt if left unchecked.
- Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should do it.
- Each person on your team will handle responsibilities differently, in a way unleashes unique talents and capabilities.
- Healthy habits, including the right amount of sleep and exercise, will reduce the risk of burnout.
- Endorse and support your employees to be at their best, even if that means blocking out time for rest.
- Create a list of the things in your life that are causing you stress, so that you can find a way to cope with them.
- Acknowledge your stress levels on the stress meter, and be clear with yourself and others about what you can reasonably handle.
- Your employees need to have purpose in what they are doing.

Quotes:- “Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should do it.”
- “Start with a healthy dose of self-awareness.”
- “Build it in, don’t bolt it on.”
- “We need to get comfortable being questioned.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy interviews Dr. Shree Mulay, CEO of The Kidney Experts. They discuss ways leaders can create a workplace culture that is engaging and beneficial for all.

Key Takeaways:- Successful companies have an 85% employee engagement rate. Make it your goal to be one of the most engaging employers!
- There is culture by default, or culture by design. Which one describes your culture?
- Take the time you need to develop a clear vision for your future.
- Instead of employee annual reviews, incorporate quarterly reviews for better engagement.
- Overcome obstacles for your employees so they can be successful in their roles.

Quotes:- “Accomplish more in a day without increasing your workload.”
- “Find the people that are way better than you are.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by CEO of Birgo Realty, Andrew Reichert.  They discuss ways leaders can benefit themselves and those around them.

Takeaways:- Leaders should take sabbaticals in order to rejuvenate and to gain perspective.
- Leaders should be focused and centered on others.
- Sometimes loving people well means parting ways with them.
- The qualities learned as a leader in the workplace can benefit your family environment.
- Treat today as if it is a redo. Pretend that you can redo your interactions with your employees and family in order to build healthy and strong relationships.
- Give the appropriate weight to each and every day.

Quotes:- “I hope that my ceiling will be their floor.”
- “You are loved just the way you are.”
- “Sometimes loving people well, means parting ways with them.”
- “Treat today as if it is a redo.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, discusses the importance of accountability. He also shares why we should seek support in having an accountability partner.

Takeaways:- Establish clear goals and expectations of what you want to accomplish.
- Take ownership of your actions and decisions.
- Accept responsibility for the outcomes and results of your decisions.
- Build trust and foster open communication.
- Encourage collaboration and shared responsibility.
- Provide feedback and constructive criticism.
- Always be improving and compare yourself only to you.
- Embrace accountability as a tool to your personal development.
- Seek support in an accountability partner who will help hold you accountable and celebrate with you.
- Hold your employees accountable for their roles and responsibilities by letting them know what your expectations are for them.
- Implement accountability systems and framework (i.e. KPIs at weekly meetings).
- Lead by example: showing it, not telling it.
- Build resilience in the face of setbacks. Fail fast, figure it out, and then move on.

Quotes:- “Creating a culture of accountability starts with creating a supportive and empowering environment.”
- “Celebrate the achievements, learn from failures, see it as an opportunity, then move forward.”
- “Understand your self-limiting beliefs to a point where you can get over it.”
- “Choice is a direct function of awareness.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, discuss the importance of shifting our perspective of our strengths and weaknesses.They also share how to change your mindset toward strengths and weaknesses, and to instead view these qualities as talents and non-talents.

Takeaways:- Stay focused on your natural talents.
- Focus on allowing others to be talented and intentionally help foster those talents in them.
- View others’ strengths and weaknesses as talents and non-talents.
- Take time to regulate yourself, so you can learn better.
- Be aware of what your own talents are and what those talents may look like in other people.
- Create an environment where you are consciously complimentary (not competitive) to the people close to you.
- Be around people who won’t doubt your ability.
- Compare yourself only to what you did yesterday—not to other people.

Quotes:- “Understand and build awareness about what your non-talents are, and be excited about what your talents are.”
- “Don’t place someone in a box when they are circular.”
- “You can’t have education without regulation.”
- “Don’t give up on your talents.”
- “Just compare you to you.”
- “Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by our Intern, Braden Majors. They share essential tools for a successful onboarding process that benefits everyone involved.

Takeaways:- Create an onboarding folder for your employee to access for further development.
- Make sure your values align the companies values.
- Build trust in other peoples processes. The fact that it’s different from yours doesn’t mean it’s not as effective.
- Complement your employees and leaders. Find people who have different strengths than you do.
- Create a development and engagement platform with your onboarding plan.
- Find a position that will challenge you so you don’t burn out mentally.
- Don’t get stuck in the rat race of chasing after the title of a place. Focus instead on finding a place that will give you the support and resources to get to where you want to be!

Quotes:- “Get out of the weeds and don’t micromanage.”
- “People don’t quit their job, they quit their boss.”
- “Hire for drive, teach for skill.”

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In honor of National Best Friends Day, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by his guest and longtime friend, Don Okon. They discuss all things life, love and leadership.

Takeaways:- When you’re loyal to your friends, they will be loyal in return.
- Give to your friends without expecting anything in return.
- A good leader has the ability to pivot when life changes.
- Always put your family first.
- Don’t be afraid of hard work. The easiest way is not always the best way.

Quotes:- “The harder you work, the luckier you get.”
- “Loyalty gets loyalty.”
- “My boys are not just my sons, they’re my friends.”
- “Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by another member of the Guy family, Josiah Guy. Josiah takes us through the steps of setting and reaching our goals—an inspiration for success!

Takeaways:- Don’t be satisfied with just making it halfway to your goals. Reach the top and conquer them!
- Keep your goals simple and they’ll be easier to achieve.
- Create small, tangible goals for each day to help you reach your bigger goals.
- Make sure that your inner circle motivates you to reach your goals.
- Ensure that you have a clear purpose for your actions. Your purpose will ignite a greater passion for achieving your goals.

Quotes:- “Focus on a short time frame to reach your goals.”
- “Find your word of the year, so you can have one thing you can chase after.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by Toni Guy, the newest member of the Guy family. Toni shares what has helped her to embrace her in-laws as family, as well as how she keeps her marriage thriving.

Takeaways:- If you commit to being open and honest in your marriage, your communication will improve.
- Allow yourself to be authentic, because you will reveal your true self eventually.
- Stick close to your family.
- Try a weekly reset with your family. Check in on how your week was, what you need from each other, what you did well, and what you did not do well.
- Lean in to what your family/in-laws have to offer.

Quotes:- “How you interact with each other feeds in to how you interact with your individual families.”
- “It’s not a burden to add new family members to your life.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and Master Chair of Vistage Worldwide, Dick Singer, discuss leadership trends for 2023. They also share how leaders can contribute to their employees wellbeing and happiness.

Takeaways:- It is critical that leaders have empathy and emotional intelligence to understand their employees.
- Employees want to feel valued by their leaders.
- Educate your employees by investing in them.
- Employers need to be open and transparent so their employees feel they can be heard.
- Don’t rely on your gut feeling when hiring new employees.
- When you empower your employees to do their job, you’ll experience increased engagement and growth, because you’re giving them an opportunity to be their own boss.
- Create a psychologicallysafe culture for your employees.
- Make sure that your employees know your company’s vision so they can feel apart of it and live it.

Quotes:- When you invest in your employees, you get a lot more stickiness.
- Have a ‘to do’ list and ‘to don’t’ list.
- Focus on employee well-being and happiness.

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy is joined by COO at Adventures in Training with a Purpose (ATP) and Co-founder of Aurelius, Sarah Kolb. They discuss how adventures make up a critical component of the mind, body and soul.

Takeaways:- We all have obstacles (physical or emotional), and the only way to grow through those obstacles is to face them head on.
- When someone has experienced a traumatic event, the pathways in the brain can become damaged or underutilized. TMS targets these damaged areas, so that the pathways can be reforged.
- Treat the soul by finding healing in nature.
- Complex movements aid in strenghtening cognitive function.
- No goal is too small, or not important. If a goal is personal, it is important.

Quotes:- “Whatever stands in the way becomes the way.”
- “Everyone has a mountain to climb, and we’re here to climb it with you.”
- “Adventure empowers the soul.”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and Executive Director at Adventures in Training with a Purpose (ATP), Caleb Kolb, discuss the benefits of having purposeful adventures.

Takeaways:

  • Treat the whole person: mind, body, and soul.
  • There is healing in nature.
  • Nature-based adventure will benefit your mental health.
  • Everyone has a story; we just need to listen to benefit.
  • Improve your quality of life by taking small steps.

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  • Get outside and embrace nature.

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and former hospice nurse, Marissa Host, discuss the difference between good and bad vibes, what that can mean for relationships, and how good vibes can lead to better health!

Takeaways:- When you take the time to listen to people who have good vibes, you remain in a good frequency.
- If you don’t understand the difference between good and bad vibes,  you can’t be an effective leader in your company, workplace, and home.
- Those in your inner circle can provide positive influences in your life.
- Positive and negative energies can be likened to the ocean. When two positive waves meet, they produce more energy/positivity, and they build on each other.  When negative and positive waves meet, they flatline and no energy is produced.
- Physiological alignment: You have the ability to bring the positive vibes up in your workplace and home.
- Trust your instincts. Avoid people who are unregulated and negative. Do they talk poorly about people, others’ successes, or you?

Quotes:- If you’re vibrating at a high level, it’s easier for those around you.
- Physiological alignment - you have the ability to bring the positive vibe up.
- You can still love people from afar.
- Capture your negative thoughts, stop then in their tracks, and assess why you’re acting that way.

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, shares how to identify an ideal job role for a person based on their behaviors, and how to know when you are “in the zone.” He also shows how to create an ideal work role and how to work toward that role.

Takeaways:
- To engage your team, assess the following:
• Job Fit: What will you do, and will you do it well for long periods of time?
• Manager: Get the right person in the right seat.
• Team: It’s not that you have the wrong team; it may be that your team doesn’t know what they have.
• Culture: Make sure that both the employees and managers fit your culture.
- There is a difference between “can” and “will.”
- When you don’t have to behave any differently then what comes natural to you, it will take less effort, and you’ll be more engaged.
- Does your talent align with your business strategy to achieve the business results that you want? It doesn’t always mean adding to your team.
- If you are interviewing for a job, you should be asking what the behavioral requirements are for the job.
- When you have someone who is “in the zone”, they’ll be more engaged, productive and efficient.

Quotes:
- “It’s not always that you’re on the wrong team, it’s maybe that the team doesn’t know what they have.”
- “When you don’t have to behave any different then what comes natural to you, it will take less effort and you’ll be more engaged.”
- “Does my talent align with my business strategy to get me the business results that I want?”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Darci Williams, Certified Executive Level Life and Leadership Coach, discuss the challenge of thinking “I’ll be happy when…” and how to pursue your goals with a healthy mindset.

Takeaways:
- Destination addiction occurs when we get hyperfocused on what’s on the horizon, losing sight of what is right in front of us.
- Embrace all of the ups and downs along your journey of pursuing your goals.
- Happiness is a choice! We get to decide today how we are going to live life tomorrow.
- We don’t have control over some things that will happen in life, but we can contol how you react to them.
- Change your fixed mindset to a growth mindset.
- The power of "yet" reminds us that we get to learn something today, and evolve into a different person tomorrow.
- Everytime you say, “I don’t know how to do this," remember to add the word "yet."

Quotes:
- “Beware of destination addiction.”
- “Until you give up this idea that happiness is somewhere else, it will never be where you are. ”
- “Let go of the notion that your happiness is at a point in the future.”
- “You are the author of your book of life, and you own the pen.”

Resources Mentioned:
You can reach out to Darci for more help and support on on your journey at www.yourjourneyyourcoach.com or email at darci@wayfindingwdw.com

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and former hospice nurse, Marissa Host, continue to discuss how our environment can possibly impact our cellular and gene expression.They also dive in to how a positive environment can ultimately lead to better health, performance and relationships.

Takeaways:• An unhealthy and negative environment can reflect the person that you are on the inside.
• Healthy, positive people often include aspects of nature in their home, have a positive and bright outlook, and are surrounded by people that they love.
• Emotional hoarding can include bitterness, hatred and a lack of forgiveness. At the end-of-life stage, emotional hoarders cling to these negative feelings, which can result in a negative experience.
• Be intentional about your relationships. This sometimes requires you to remove unhealthy relationships, and to replace them with healthy ones.
• Remove the clutter that diverts your energy away from what is most important, so you can focus your energy on good relationships, marriage, children and work.
• Be intentional about bringing nature inside . Get some houseplants. Open up your blinds to let the sunlight in, remove the clutter from your home, and take a walk in the grass!
• You can choose to maintain positive thinking, even when your circumstances are not positive.

Quotes:• When you provide a healthy environment for your cells, they thrive.
• Sometimes you feel like you need to duck, even though the ceilings are high.
• You can’t thrive when you’re surrounded by clutter.

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Corey Christman, Owner of Bravery Wines, discuss the importance of celebrating heroes.Corey also shares how the wine production industry provides him an opportunity to celebrate people who live a life of servitude.

Takeaways:
• There are heroes we see everyday that don’t get recognized. It’s not just our first responders or veterans, but also our mothers, fathers, teachers, and others.
• If you create an environment that is collaborative, appreciative and respectful, you will have no shortage of people who want to work for your organization.
• Celebrate your employees who believe in your organization and your values.

Quotes:
• “Celebrate the hero in you.”
• “People are hardwired for connection.”
• “Culture is a result.”
• “Make people feel a part of our brand.”
• “We all have the ability to be a hero.”
• “Are you willing to serve others?”

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, interviews Kyle Kunkle, Vice President of Laurel Holdings, a 3rd generation family business.
Listen in as Kyle shares his leadership journey, and why emotional intelligence is crucial to our development as leaders.

Key Takeaways:

  • Emotional intelligence is like a muscle. You have to keep using it and strengthening it to benefit yourself and others.
  • Taking the Predictive Index assessment can give you the foundation you need in order to deal with different personalities.
  • Choose to see potential, even in small communities. The impact you create could last for generations.
  • If you want to separate yourself from the crowd, you should do it through your work ethic.
  • Keep the small things small. Develop the emotional intelligence to self-regulate and to be steady. Do not overreact to stressful situations.
  • The values that shape you become your playbook for how you handle stressful and complex situations.
  • In employee engagement and development, make sure that you are focusing on the whole person.

Quotes:
• The greatest gift you can give to someone is believing in them.
• I want to be the hardest working person in the office, and if I’m not the hardest working person, I’m going to make a really good team with the guy who is at work in me.
• Keep the small things small.
• If you want to become a better leader in the office, it’s also about becoming a better leader in your personal life as well.

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and former hospice nurse, Marissa Host, discuss the importance of good end-of-life care, the benefits of living in a positive environment, and how each cell of the human body responds to the pressures and traumas of life.

Takeaways:• Our cells respond to traumas and toxins similarly to the way that we do.
• We put great attention into our birthing environment, so we should put the same level of care into the environment in which someone will die.
• Often people become so consumed with career success that they neglect the physical nutrients and activity that the body needs.
• The things you choose to focus on are the things that will affect you the most.

Quote:"It's so important to be self-aware, and to be honest with yourself."

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, discuss why their family chose one word for the year, and how focusing on an attribute or characteristic for the year can benefit you.

Takeaways:
• How to keep your word front and center: put visuals on your devices and vision board, tell others in your community, and make it a part of your identity.
• Sometimes you don’t know for months how your word will affect you, but you will get it.
• To come up with a word, ask yourself “What are my goals telling me about what my year is going to look like?”
• Your perspective on life can change with every word you choose.
• Having a word for the year helps to hold you accountable.

Quotes:
"I want my fire to be so bright, that it ignites all of you."

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy and Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, dive deeper into one of our core values, ‘Be Like Fred’ and how we can exemplify Fred Rogers in our lives. Eric discusses more about one of the Values Index Assessments ‘Altruism’ and how we can benefit ourselves and others with this value.

Takeaways:

  • People’s motivations vary, but even though you don’t understand it, it doesn’t mean we can’t support others - 5:22

  • It’s not just about taking a values index, but what your values are.

  • Sometimes you have to say ‘no’ - just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. You want your help to be quality, over quantity. 8:00

  • One of our core values, is to ‘Be Like Fred’ to treat others the way they need to be treated - emotional intelligence to be like Fred. 9:45

  • Be more intentional with our relationships and with ourselves.

  • Always prioritize intentional decisions that help other people, not the way we think it should be, but the way they need to be treated. 10:38

  • what it means to us to be like Fred? Kind hearted, selfless, personable, empathetic, listens and hears others, heart for people, servant leader, family oriented, loyal. 11:30

  • How are you encouraging people to be awesome just the way there?

  • Don’t set your own rulebook to your own Agenda. We would have a lot less problems if we set our rulebook on how it benefits others. 20:54

  • Look for a place to put your heart, and use it. Look for simple ways to help people, even just sharing a smile.

Quotes:

  • We proactively strive to equip others, and each other 12:35

  • Everyone is different, so what am I doing to help people realize that's a good thing 15:00

  • Help people understand just how awesome they are.

  • “Try your best to make goodness attractive. That’s one of the toughest assignments you’ll ever be given” - Fred Rogers - 19:20-

  • Don’t set your own rulebook to your own Agenda. We would have a lot less problems if we set our rulebook on how it benefits others. 20:54

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric follows up with Part 2 of having an inner circle of trusted friends. He breaks down why we should eliminate toxic people from our inner circle, and what are some things we can do to find better friends!

Key Takeaways:

  • Cut ties with toxic people
  • Find friends with the right character by being part of a Mastermind group.
  • Be consistent with your Mastermind group.
  • Get a formal mentor to give you direction, even if you don’t want to hear it sometimes.
  • Be the friend and inner circle you want to have!
  • Make sure the people in your inner circle match with your core values

Quotes:

  • "Be that friend you want to have!"
  • "If you don’t have one, get yourself a Don!"

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In this episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy talks about having an inner circle of trusted friends. He breaks down the qualities you should look for in a close friend, and ways that you can be a better friend to others.

Key Takeaways:

  • You need an inner circle of trusted friends to build you up when you are down, and to ground you when you are about to make a mistake.
  • Your close friends will have your confidence, and you will have theirs. Trust is essential to a good relationship.
  • You should respect the values and opinions of your closest friends, or it will be difficult to trust them.

Quotes:

  • "Who you surround yourself with is going to affect you on a fundamental human level, both professionally and personally."
  • "Not every friendship is forever."
  • "A true friend will not try to create a wedge between you and anybody else."
  • "It's hard to do things with people and be around people you don't respect."

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In this week’s episode, Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy asks Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy about creating a family vision day for the year and how you can reach your goals throughout the year.

Key Takeaways:

  • Setting goals for the year helps you to not just go through the motions, but to be intentional.
  • Setting and reaching your goals can make you come alive.
  • You can be purposeful and have accountability partners in the process.
  • Make sure your goals align with who you are and your purpose - create a vision board to keep you accountable.
  • Create your why so you don’t have to worry about the how.
  • Write down your goals everyday to stay on track - you can’t escape your why when it’s staring at you in the face.
  • Eventhough you don’t know how you’re going to reach your goal, you have your why, so go after it.

Quotes:

  • The right people will tell you go, but wrong ones will tell you no. - 08:59
  • When you have a why, you don’t have to worry about the how. - 11:35
  • If it matters to you, you have to measure it - 17:23
  • Power in defining the purpose for your life.
  • Align your goals with your purpose.
  • If you can believe it, you can achieve it.

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In this week’s episode, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy talks with Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy about the lessons we can learn from Buddy, from the movie ‘Elf’ and how we can share some holiday cheer even through these difficult times!

Key Takeaways:

  • Do you have a word of the year? Faith’s word of the year was ‘joy’ and having a joyful mindset everyday. Be joyful for existing, breathing and getting opportunities.
  • There is so much power in giving specific compliments to others.
  • Step outside of your comfort zone, do one thing for somebody today.
  • If you can refine what your purpose is, you give yourself a second chance to have a purposeful life.
  • If we’ve lost our way, focus on the simple steps of being a good person, a good neighbor, and a good friend.
  • Find your joy in the small things
  • Treat everyday like a holiday

Quotes:

  • ‘Treat everyday like Christmas’ ~ Buddy
  • ‘You have such a pretty face, you should be on a Christmas card.’ ~ Buddy
  • ‘You can sing alone, you can sing in front of people; there is no difference.’ ~ Buddy
  • ‘The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.’ ~ Buddy
  • ‘They just lose sight of what’s important in life, it doesn’t mean they can’t find their way.’ ~ Santa to Buddy
  • If you can refine what your purpose is, you give yourself a second chance to have a purposeful life. ~ Faith
  • Find your joy in the small things. - Faith

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In this episode, Faith Guy shares the story of her journey to graduating college at age 20, and about the obstacles and opportunities she met along the way to starting her teaching career.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Success is earned, not given.

  2. You need someone to hype you up and someone to help you to slow down and think rationally.  

  3. Being in a new or uncomfortable environment can strengthen your self-awareness and your empathy, if you allow it.

  4. Surround yourself with people who motivate you and keep you from making excuses. 

Quotes:

  1. Everyone can improve on the empathy and understanding they give to other people.

  2. You just have to start by DOING SOMETHING.

  3. You can't get discouraged when the problem is taking longer then you thought it would, or when the solution is different than you thought it would be.

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In this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Faith Guy about the power of dropping the phrase "I can't" and replacing it with "not yet." They discuss how a patient and persistent mindset can overcome even the most difficult circumstances.

Key Takeaways:

  1. The power of yet is really defeating the power of can’t - but rather “it’s just not happening yet”.

  2. There is a difference between I “have” to do something, or I “get“ to do something.  

  3. It’s your choice to change your mindset for the day. 

  4. You have the power to make others have a great day. 

  5. Everyday you show up you get to have the choice to be the student you want to be, the friend you want to be, and be whatever person you want to be. 

Quotes:

  1. The power of yet is really defeating the power of can’t.

  2. You’re not there yet, but you will be.

  3. The choice that you make when you wake up defines your entire day - you can make this day whatever you want it to be.

  4. Even though you’re in the dirt, you can still be planted into something beautiful. 

  5. Don’t doubt your yet. 

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In this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Loriann Putzier to talk about exercising integrity. Loriann is the Chief People Officer and founder of IntegraCare, and she provides us great insight on integrity.

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In this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Loriann Putzier to conquering procrastination. Loriann is the Chief People Officer and founder of IntegraCare, and she provides us great tips and tricks on beating back procrastination.

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In this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Loriann Putzier to talk about making room for a bigger YES! Loriann is the Chief People Officer and founder of IntegraCare, and she provides us great insight.

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In this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Loriann Putzier to talk about the building awareness around knowing your values and ethics. Loriann is the Chief People Officer and founder of IntegraCare, and she provides us great insight on knowing values and ethics.

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In this episode, CVO Eric Guy talks with Mary Finley to talk about the connection to purpose. Mary is the Chief People Officer at Advanced Group, and she provides us great insight in purposeful connections with others. For more, visit our YouTube account or our website, www.centerforvictory.com

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Join CVO Eric Guy as he speaks with President of Copeland Technology Solutions, Eric Posa, about thriving through adversity. Throughout the past trying years, the two discuss how to make not only your business thrive, but your personal life thrive. Leave a like for more of Your Best Day Yet!

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Today, our Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, speaks with the president of WordWrite, Paul Furiga! The two speak about business and dynamics in companies. 

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In this episode of, "Your Best Day Yet," Eric interviews the amazing Zed Williamson. The two talk about what it takes to create greatness with a perspective and mindset of belief.

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Being a leader can be challenging, so today Eric Guy is interviewing Dick Singer to speak on leadership. Through challenging opinions, decision-making, and more, these two will leave you with something to learn!

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Today's Episode Eric interviews one of our favorites here at Center for Victory, Dr Paul Spradley. The two discuss the injustices our world has been facing, how to understand others, and steps of action to make the world more united. 

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In today's episode, Eric Guy speaks with Chief Joy Officer for his company on June's theme, "Get Connected." The two determine what joy has looked like for them, how fear halts growth, and how to overcome current hardships facing your personal joy. How will you reconnect with your joy today?

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Today, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy interviews the incredible CEO of Care Based Leadership, Paul Spradley. The two discuss empathy, sympathy, and the importance of connection.

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Today, Eric interviews Westminster student infamous for his YouTube show, "Jack in the Box," Jack Karson. Eric and Jack speak about how they've stayed connected as extroverts during our current crisis. In the comments below, let us know how you've stayed connected and how you've adjusted to our online world.

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Today, Eric Guy interviews the President and Chief Story Teller of WordWrite, Paul Furiga. What is your Capital S story, and how will you go about defining why your story drives your brand? Leave a like and comment below with your thoughts and subscribe for more important topics like today.

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Eric Guy interviews Author, Vistage Chair, and Executive Coach, John Dame. We want to know what kind of mindset you believe it takes to be a leader and how you're going to train your mind to be a better leader in the comments below.

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In today's podcast, Eric Guy interviews the phenomenal Mikki Williams. Mikki is a Hall of Fame speaker and TEDx speaker, was chosen as one of the best speakers in the country by Meetings and Convention Magazine along with Tony Robbins, Bill Gates, and Jay Leno. Based in Naples, Florida, she is an award-winning speaker for Vistage International, the world's leading executive organization and Master Chair of two of their peer advisory boards in Chicago. Mikki has spoken in every US state, every Canadian province, and every continent except Antarctica... where she can't wear her stiletto's. 

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In today's podcast, Eric Guy interviews lead pastor at the Alliance Christian Fellowship church, Dan Min. How are you going to get your mind right and maintain a healthy mental state going forward?

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Eric Guy interviews Adam Zaffuto and Alex Pursglove Zaffuto. During this time, how can we shift our attention away from fear and worry into a place of compassion and service to others?
How to connect with family and friends?
Bringing value to your relationships, both personally and professionally
What you can do to take advantage of this time at home?
Who do you want to be at the end of this?

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Corey Christman sits down and reflects on his military background with Eric Guy. They will discuss 3 main concerns: 

  1. Leaning into the unknown
  2. Where we are (currently) is a result of our choices and decisions
  3. Finding people who see the best in you when you can't see it in yourself

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Eric Guy brings back his wife, Tammy Guy, to close out the “Wonder Women” theme for the month of March. During this unprecedented time with COVID-19 and with their family’s background with cyber school, she gives some tips and tricks on how to adapt to having kids doing school at home during this time. Not only will it help the kids, but it will also provide more structure and discipline for those adults working from home.

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Carrie Albright, former UPJ student, is now an account executive with the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. She will share her story, how she moved away from home after college and how the people that impacted her life got her to where she wanted to go. Although Carrie is young, she is open-minded, successful and ready to take on this new exciting journey!

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Tracy Moore, former military, current VP, HR of Hunter Fan Company, shares her success and struggles as a woman in a male dominated workplace. She believes that if you hold yourself accountable and write your goals down, it will help keep you focused on where you want to go. Tracy is a strong believer in giving back to community and getting involved with local hospitals.

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Eric Guy asks Loriann Putzier about her professional background. She took a leap of faith at a rocky time of her life but still came out on top! Loriann will encourage you to find your passion, face your fears, have courage and ensure you to have a great support system to get you through it all. 

As President & Chief Operating Officer of IntegraCare, Loriann leads the operations, sales, marketing, human resources and organizational development, risk management and financial performance for each of the IntegraCare communities.

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Eric Guy sat down with one of Center for Victory's Senior Partners, Christie Cawley. She speaks on having a "Mid-Life Reset." It's okay not live up to the typical standards of the world. Be selfish; stand up for what you want. Not only are our words impactful to ourselves and others, but our actions are as well. She discusses what she's done for herself and her clients to get them on the right track for success personally and professionally even if you think you don't have time for it.

Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

Listen while you drive:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/286wmuZgWv2Bd84yrha3no
Buzzsprout: http://www.buzzsprout.com/277128
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-best-day-yet/id1458749030?mt=2&app=podcast

Social Networks:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-victory/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterforVictory/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforvictory/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Center4Victory

More Content:
Blog: https://www.centerforvictory.com/blog
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Victory-Mastering-Secret-Choosing/dp/0990826546
Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXQicwfEp2g&list=PL92cm5Ww3QwKoyQmGdPNwjrCFFQdcHRK4
Merch: https://www.centerforvictory.com/shop-1

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Eric Guy interviews Betsy Hamm, Chief Operating Officer at Duck Donuts. They talk through her personal and professional life history and what steps she took in order to get where she is today. Betsy worked for Hershey for 15 years before taking a leap of faith at a new much smaller company. She shares about where it was at when she started and, just after 3.5 years, how much it has grown. Betsy will leave you with some successful steps you can take to get where you want to go.

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Eric Guy asks Morgan Guy, Client Services Coordinator at Center for Victory, how she managed to find the right connections during her time of growth. She will touch on self-awareness and how it really opened her eyes to what's right in front of her. Tips will be shared on how to keep your goals (short and long term) front of mind. Morgan will also give her perspective on millennials and how to keep them motivated in the workplace based off her personal experiences. 

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Beth Friel from 91 Day Consulting appears on this episode of "Your Best Day Yet." Eric Guy will ask her how she became who she is and what shaped and molded her to be successful in the business world today. Beth will speak on some personal failures that really helped her rise in the business world. She will also share who has inspired her through it all!

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During the month of March, Center for Victory's podcast, "Your Best Day Yet," will be focusing on WONDER WOMEN. Every Monday and Friday at 12:00pm EST we'll be releasing interviews with inspiring women, such as single moms, millennials and high level business women all sharing their stories personally and professionally to show us how they fought through some of the toughest moments in life and still came out on top! 
To kick things off, Eric Guy interviewed, Jenn Christman, President at VetAdvisor. Jenn shared her journey after high school, being a single mom, getting her bachelor's degree and blocking out the "naysayers" as she pursued her passion in social work. Eric asked Jen how she remained positive through her life's journey and what it took to surround herself with the right people to get where she is today.

Interested in learning more about what Jenn Christman does?: http://myvetadvisor.com/

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Eric Guy interviews Tim McCarthy in this “Your Best Day Yet” podcast. Tim is a coach, entrepreneur, speaker, marketing guru and engaged philanthropist. He believes in order to have your heart in the right place, you must acknowledge 4 things within yourself - spiritual, physical, mental and social. Tim also shares what it's like when your heart is wrong and action steps you should take in order to get it back on track. He'll encourage you to slow down and be an active listener - you don't always need to be the teacher. Take time today and get your heart right by listening to this podcast and reflecting on these areas of your life.

Want to learn more about Tim McCarthy?: https://www.thebusinessofgood.org/

Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

Listen while you drive:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/286wmuZgWv2Bd84yrha3no
Buzzsprout: http://www.buzzsprout.com/277128
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-best-day-yet/id1458749030?mt=2&app=podcast

Social Networks:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-victory/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterforVictory/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforvictory/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Center4Victory

More Content:
Blog: https://www.centerforvictory.com/blog
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Victory-Mastering-Secret-Choosing/dp/0990826546
Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXQicwfEp2g&list=PL92cm5Ww3QwKoyQmGdPNwjrCFFQdcHRK4
Merch: https://www.centerforvictory.com/shop-1

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Corey Christman, Senior Partner, is back again with Zack DelTurco. A lot of awareness is discussed in this episode. Corey will explain how not everyone communicates the same way and that's okay. He will encourage you to take ownership of your mistakes, say you're sorry and always say thank you! Sometimes the simplest manners we forget about doing but can go a long way.

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Greg Furer from Beratung Advisors is back! Eric Guy asks him about his core values and how he lives them out in the workplace, as well incorporating them into the outside world in order to leave a thumbprint. 

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In this “Your Best Day Yet’’ podcast, you'll learn three things:
1 - How to turn your HAVE-TOs into WANT-TOs
2 - Leaders are in the Energy-Transfer Business
3- How to stay curious and keep growing

Eric Guy interviews special guest, Ryan Walter. Ryan spent 17 seasons in the NHL as a player and coach before broadcasting hockey games on radio and TV, choreographing hockey for Hollywood and leading a professional hockey team as President and CEO.

Want to learn more OR reach out to Ryan?: https://www.ryanwalter.com/

Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

Listen while you drive:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/286wmuZgWv2Bd84yrha3no
Buzzsprout: http://www.buzzsprout.com/277128
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-best-day-yet/id1458749030?mt=2&app=podcast

Social Networks:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-victory/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterforVictory/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforvictory/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Center4Victory

More Content:
Blog: https://www.centerforvictory.com/blog
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Victory-Mastering-Secret-Choosing/dp/0990826546
Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXQicwfEp2g&list=PL92cm5Ww3QwKoyQmGdPNwjrCFFQdcHRK4
Merch: https://www.centerforvictory.com/shop-1

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Tammy Guy, Chief Operating Officer at Center for Victory sits down with Eric Guy, Chief Victory Officer. Listen closely and learn how opposite these two really are! Not only do they work closely with one another, but they've also been married for 23 years. They'll give personal and professional examples on how to adapt through differences and how beneficial it really can be at the end of the day. 

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Eric will ask Zack DelTurco questions on how to maintain happiness throughout life. Zack will touch on how you can obtain happiness at work. They will encourage you to develop a plan and goal personally and professionally.

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Faith Guy is back with Eric Guy for another great podcast. In this episode, they turn the tables on a traditional "time-out" and discuss how having a "time-in" was actually a more beneficial parenting choice. Listen as this father/daughter duo share important insights for a successful relationship.

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In the month of February, we will be focusing on, "Getting Your Heart Right." We will focus on all areas of your life, personally, professionally, mentally, physically, etc. Your heart is the reason you're here today. If you keep it happy and healthy, you just may have a longer health expectancy! 

Zack DelTurco will be interviewing a Center for Victory Senior Partner, Corey Christman, to kick off this month's theme. Corey will give his viewpoint on how being vulnerable is critical to helping with a happy heart. We need to watch how we react to certain situations and not allow our emotions get the best of us. You must lead yourself before leading others, surround yourself with things you love, especially people.

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Eric Guy interviews Vistage Chair, Bob Moore. Bob is from the Memphis, Tennessee area, owned his own business for 30 years, was a Vistage member, and has been a Vistage Chair since 2008. Bob will provide encouragement on leadership changes to make in the New Year, including how and when to hire new members of your team, how and when to allow poor performers to explore other employment opportunities, and in general, how to make decisions faster so you are moving forward and your people see you as decisive. Eric and Bob believe in business being all about the people, and your people are a strategic asset not an expense item.

Contact Bob Moore: bob.moore@vistage.com

Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

Listen while you drive:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/286wmuZgWv2Bd84yrha3no
Buzzsprout: http://www.buzzsprout.com/277128
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-best-day-yet/id1458749030?mt=2&app=podcast

Social Networks:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-victory/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CenterforVictory/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/centerforvictory/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Center4Victory

More Content:
Blog: https://www.centerforvictory.com/blog
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Victory-Mastering-Secret-Choosing/dp/0990826546
Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXQicwfEp2g&list=PL92cm5Ww3QwKoyQmGdPNwjrCFFQdcHRK4
Merch: https://www.centerforvictory.com/shop-1

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Eric Guy gets to interview Dr. Paul Spradley for a third time! They'll discuss adaptive and core leadership and how they're different. Adaptive leadership will be broken down into 4 parts: Emotional Intelligence, Organizational Justice, Character and Development. Get ready to take notes because there's a lot of information that will benefit you personally and professionally!

Dr. Spradley owns The Care Based Leadership Collaborative, a firm that looks to train organizations and institutions in diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
Want to know more about Dr. Spradley and The Care Based Leadership Collaborative? Visit their website: https://thecblc.net/

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Doug Smith is back and will be discussing his own way of continuing to develop as a leader. Eric Guy will ask him questions on personal growth, mastermind groups, how to deal with failure, and of course, advice on being the best leader you can be! Tune into this podcast as Doug explains why personal life and leadership are one in the same. "If you don't want to follow yourself, why would anyone else?"

Book Recommendation: Living Forward by Michael Hyatt
https://www.amazon.com/Living-Forward-Proven-Plan-Drifting/dp/080101882X

Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups and membership. During the episode, Doug talks about his story, why he started L3 Leadership, the power of mentorship and how to pay it forward.
https://www.lightoflife.org/
https://l3leadership.org/

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Zack DelTurco and Eric Guy discuss empathy on this podcast. Are we born empathetic or are we taught it? Eric will hone in on the self-awareness piece of all things empathy. Tune in to see how you can become more empathetic and have awareness toward those around you.

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This week, Eric Guy interviews Vistage Chair, Dick Singer. Dick has 30+ years experience in the broadcasting industry. He has seen every side in the business world, even close to bankruptcy. See how he kept a positive perspective throughout his business journey to get him to where he is today. Eric will ask him what the difference is between a boss and a leader, what the next decade of leader may look like and what were the biggest issues he may have seen throughout his journey. 

Contact information for Dick Singer:

Email - dicksinger85@gmail.com

Phone: 412-576-8049

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Eric Guy interviews Zack DelTurco on his view (as a millennial) of what becoming a leader looks like. Are we born to be a leader or do we evolve into it? Being a leader doesn't just mean in the workplace. Eric will ask Zack how he applies it to his personal life as well.

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Dr. Paul Spradley is back! Eric Guy will be asking him about reflective leadership. Dr. Spradley will break it down into 4 parts: When, How, What and Why. Get ready to take notes and apply this to your everyday life, personally and professionally! 

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Zack Delturco and Eric Guy talk about leadership. Are you really being a great leader in your work, yourself or your family? Eric will give some pointers on things you can do in order to be a great leader throughout life. Your biggest leadership lesson may be more personal development. Read a book, admit you're wrong, apologize, etc. 

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The entire month of January, we are going to focus on “Leading into the New Year." This will help many of our followers personally and professionally. To start out the month, Zack DelTurco and Eric Guy will discuss leadership. What is your definition of a leader? What are some qualities you look for in a leader? Can anyone be a leader? 

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Eric Guy talks with a special guest, Brett Pyle. They discuss your “why,” which is the real motivation behind your vision. We are given one life. Find the legacy you want to leave in the world. Brett shares some deep, intimate personal information that will put your very own vision into perspective. He then flips the script on Eric and asks him his why and his legacy. You won't want to miss this podcast! 

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In this podcast, Eric Guy interviews his daughter, Faith. They discuss some of Faith's earliest memories on goals and vision, how she got there and how she kept it front of mind. You will experience the bond Eric and Faith have during this discussion, and see how Eric has always ensured goals and a clear vision were set for his family. This way their why is lived out and they leave a legacy. 

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This week, Eric Guy video chats with Jodi Slein, a long time friend. Jodi will give her vision as a parent and share how she had to step out of her comfort zone and really push through the most trying times. Through it all, she kept hope for her family and came out successful. If you are a parent who may be struggling with vision, you will want to listen to this podcast! 

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Eric Guy interviews Zack DelTurco, a millennial himself, for this week’s podcast. Zack gives his thoughts on the stereotypes out there on millennials. He discusses his own 2020 vision for the new year and strategies on how to get it done. 

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Eric Guy interviews Connor, a long time family friend and coaching client. Connor gives his perspective on life as a teen and how his vision has remained the same through the growing pains in life. Connor shares a pivotal point in his life which forced him into a longterm lifestyle change that he was able to push through and still reach his goal of a D1 scholarship for lacrosse. 

Book Recommendation: Free to Focus by Micheal Hyatt

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Eric will address the fact that in the process of setting your vision for 2020, you will get uncomfortable. He will encourage you to step out of your comfort zone. Reach out to someone to help hold you accountable for where you want to end up at the end on the 2020 year. Do no not allow your past struggles and failures get in the way of what you truly want.

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Eric Guy and Zack DelTurco will help you reflect on the 2019 year in this podcast. Eric wants the listeners to really focus on what they want to get out of 2020. Ask yourself the same questions Eric asks Zack. Utilize the "Life Wheel" to help take inventory and lay out the things you have and want to have. This will help create a clearer vision on what to work towards in the 2020 year! 

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Eric Guy, CVO, will help you push through your fears when shaping your vision for 2020. You don't need to be smart. You just need to be patient, and think and behave in a different manner than you normally would. Eric will encourage you to really focus on yourself and what truly interests you. 

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As 2019 comes to an end, Center for Victory wants you to go into 2020 with a clear vision. During the month of December, we will focus on having "2020 Vision." In this Podcast, Zack DelTurco and Eric Guy discuss the difference between a goal and a vision. We set goals and check them off once completed. Vision, on the other hand, isn't short term. They'll help you find the meaning behind the goal and make it a vision!

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Eric Guy discusses how giving makes you feel uncomfortable. "You can't grow if you aren't giving." Strengthen the giving muscle inside you. Stretch yourself this holiday season and give until it feels good.

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Eric Guy touches on his upcoming book with Zack DelTurco. He will talk about how giving is not giving in. Do not let your past relationships and experiences hinder what could be in store for the next season of your life. Change your mindset to a positive one and watch everything come around full circle.

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Eric and Zack will help you think outside the box when it comes to giving. Let's get back to basics and simply take time to make the ones we care about a priority. 

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Eric talks about how giving can give you powers. He will also inform you on some health benefits of giving. Stay healthy this holiday season by giving. You won't want to miss this!

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To continue our month's theme of "Gratitude and Giving," Zack and Eric will discuss how happy you can get when you give. Eric will explain some benefits you will receive when you open up to the world of giving.

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Zack will ask Eric the different ways you can give and if you can ever really give too much. Eric will explain how giving can take the attention off of yourself and onto your purpose. If you truly want to be successful, be a giver.

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Eric will make you think about the life you want to give in this week’s podcast. He will share his own personal story on what impacted his life and why he is a firm believer in giving.

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In this podcast Eric and Zack will discuss how giving can change your mindset and health. They will also give you action steps to take if you have never given before and have no idea where to start.

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With the holiday season approaching quickly, Zack and Eric are focusing on giving and gratitude in the month of November and will be giving some teasers on Eric’s second book. Learn how to stop living as a consumer and become a creator. Listen to the podcast if you want to succeed and have a fulfilled life when you become a giver!

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Last week Eric Guy and Zack DelTurco taught you how to make your weaknesses irrelevant. This week, they want to focus on your genius. We are all perfect just the way we are; why not embrace it? Zack asks Eric about self awareness, choosing a career path and how to find our innate talents. When you put all of those together, you will feel more successful!

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Zack DelTurco and Eric Guy discuss how to make your weaknesses irrelevant in this week's podcast. Eric Guy will give you some helpful tips and tricks so you can hit the ground running. Listen closely as this episode will help you develop in your personal life, as well as your professional life. Stay tuned for Monday's episode as they dive deeper into your "genius!"

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In this week's podcast, Zachary DelTurco, executive consultant at Center for Victory sits down with Caleb Kolb (Executive Director) and Sarah Watkins (Director of Development and Marketing) of Adventures in Training with a Purpose. Zack focuses on "Millennial Leaders" and asks them about their own trials and tribulations as individuals, as well as an organization. Sarah discusses the "fear of failure" and how failing forward just may be what’s needed. Caleb is passionate about having the right people in the right role and about focusing on their strengths. Listen to the podcast to learn more!

About ATP:
Adventures in Training with a Purpose (ATP) was created to confront health and movement related issues in vulnerable populations who no longer have the benefit of paid rehabilitation.  ATP is a nonprofit 501c(3) organization with the stated mission of working towards a world where no one is held prisoner to his/her health related limitations. The first word - Adventure, is intended to encourage participants to embark on an adventure that has no guarantees but holds the promise that it will be challenging and meaningful. Training is the vessel which builds an individual's armor and moves them towards the goal that will combine to create a fulfilling Purpose in life.

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Part 2 of "Discretionary Effort with Millennials" continues this week where Eric and Zack will be focusing on the emotional investment side of it. Zack will be giving tips on how to look for a career instead of a job. Eric and Zack discuss how you can’t be afraid to fail and what steps you can take to help hold you accountable. 

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The tables have turned in this episode of podcast, “Your Best Day Yet,” as Eric Guy, CVO at Center for Victory interviews Zack DelTurco, Executive Consultant, on Discretionary Effort with Millennials. Zack will talk about what millennials want in a workplace to help with discretionary effort. Eric will also tie in some questions that reveal answers on how to adjust and accommodate for millennials when they step into the workplace. 

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In this week's episode of, "Your Best Day Yet," Zack DelTurco and Eric Guy are back to talk about the final part of Discretionary Effort, part 4. They share about a client success story in regards to discretionary effort and about the breakthrough this company has had and is currently having.

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In this week's episode of, "Your Best Day Yet," Zack DelTurco interviews Eric Guy (CVO). Eric dives deeper into Discretionary Effort. Eric talks about having a "want to" attitude opposed to a "have to" attitude. People in organizations don't quit their jobs, they quit their bosses. 

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In this week's episode of, "Your Best Day Yet," Zack DelTurco interviews Eric Guy (CVO). Eric explains how to promote discretionary effort in your company. It is important to reiterate your company values even if you assume everyone already knows. Keep the company ‘why' front of mind.

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In this week's episode of, "Your Best Day Yet," Zack DelTurco interviews Eric Guy (CVO). Eric explains "Discretionary Effort," what it means and how to get people to go above and beyond. See how they tie in job, manager, team dynamics and culture to keep all employees engaged. Listen to see if everyone really has the capacity to go above and beyond.

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Want to open yourself and your way of thinking to a new world? In this podcast, Zack and Eric discuss gratitude and why it is so important. Gratitude has many benefits like: happiness, improved health, reduced anger, better relationships and even improved self-esteem. Listen now to know that what you have is actually enough! 

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In this episode of "Your Best Day Yet," Zack DelTurco sits down with author, Eric Guy, of "The Life of Victory: Mastering the Secret of Choosing Love over Fear." This final chapter is called "Conclusion." Eric will help you put what you learned into practice during this section of the book. He asks Zack some questions about what action steps he has taken after reading this book and what practical applications he has used to live a love filled life instead of a fear based life. 

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In this episode of the podcast, "Your Best Day Yet," Zack DelTurco sits down with author, Eric Guy of "The Life of Victory: Mastering the Secret of Choosing Love over Fear." In chapter 8, "Emotional Flexibility," Eric flips the script and asks Zack what this chapter has meant to him. You will see this podcast from a readers perspective instead of the author himself. Eric and Zack will challenge you after this podcast to change your lens, choose to change, look at your relationships to ensure you have healthy connections and escape your victim mentality.

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In this episode of the podcast, "Your Best Day Yet," Zack DelTurco sits down with author, Eric Guy of "The Life of Victory: Mastering the Secret of Choosing Love over Fear." In chapter 7, "Achieving the Necessary Awareness," Zack asks Eric some questions about why we need awareness and how we are addicted to drama.  Eric will challenge you to be a Victor and not a Victim.

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In this episode of the podcast, "Your Best Day Yet," Zack DelTurco sits down with author, Eric Guy of "The Life of Victory: Mastering the Secret of Choosing Love over Fear." In chapter 6, "The Language of Life," Eric will discuss the reticular activating system (RAS) and how this may affect us. Eric will challenge you to make a mindset-shift and “change your language.” The limits of your world are the limits of your language. Eric and Zack want you to believe that whatever your assignment may be here on earth, you are equipped to achieve it.

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In this episode of the podcast, "Your Best Day Yet," Zack DelTurco sits down with the author, Eric Guy of "The Life of Victory: Mastering the Secret of Choosing Love over Fear." In chapter 5, "Escaping the Victim Mentality," Eric and Zack discuss what causes the victim mindset and how to overcome it. Eric will challenge you to look at your daily grind, live a life of love and have good stress in your life.

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In this episode of the "Your Best Day Yet" podcast, Zack DelTurco had the honor of sitting down with Doug Smith. Doug is the Director of Development at Light of Life Rescue Mission, a non-profit that helps the homeless, in Pittsburgh, PA. He is the Founder of L3 Leadership, a company that connects and develops leaders through training, events, mastermind groups and membership. During the episode, Doug talks about his story, why he started L3 Leadership, the power of mentorship and how to pay it forward.

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In this episode of the podcast, "Your Best Day Yet," Zack DelTurco sits down with the author, Eric Guy of "The Life of Victory: Mastering the Secret of Choosing Love over Fear." In chapter 4, "Relationship and Regulation," Eric and Zack will discuss what healthy relationships look like and challenge you to surround yourself with the right people. They will talk about how the 5 people closest to you can make or break you. Also, they’ll help you see things from another person’s perspective and how it can actually be complimentary, not competitive.

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In this weeks episode of "Your Best Day Yet," Zack DelTurco sits down with the author of "The Life of Victory: Mastering the Secret of Choosing Love over Fear" in order to discuss the third chapter of his book. This chapter, called "What's Your Story" helps the reader focus on the things they can do, rather than the things they cannot do. Eric Guy discusses his own personal experience that helped him realize just this!

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In this week’s episode of “Your Best Day Yet,” we had the honor of sitting down with Greg Furer to discuss how he shifted his mindset from ‘employee’ to ‘business owner.’ Greg went from working for a fortune 500 company to owning his own business, Beratung Advisors. Zack DelTurco asks Greg about his why, company core values, how giving back to the Pittsburgh community aligns with his own values, and how being exposed to business at such a young age has impacted him today.

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In this episode of the podcast "Your Best Day Yet," Zack DelTurco sits down with the author of "The Life of Victory: Mastering the Secret of Choosing Love over Fear" in order to discuss the second chapter of his book. This chapter, called "We're Doing Everything Backwards," calls to the reader to look at different interacts in varying lenses. Are people's ambitions truly what they seem to be based on the judgements you've made about them? The answer may be alarming, but it's something you probably already know!

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In this episode of the "Your Best Day Yet" podcast, Zack DelTurco got the honor of sitting with Keagan, a young man who's gone through some huge battles with illness. During the episode, Keagan talks about his favorite sports, his drive, and how he's overcoming his physical battles at such a young age. We love you Keagan!

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To kick off our new schedule of two podcast episodes per week, today's episode of "Your Best Day Yet" kicks off a brand new series. For the next 9 episodes of this mini-series in our podcast, Eric Guy and Zack DelTurco sit down and discuss Eric's book called "The Life of Victory: Mastering the Secret of Choosing Love Over Fear." Breaking down the book chapter by chapter every week, today's episode focuses on the chapter "How I Got From There to Here." Enjoy this episode and the others to come! 

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To all the fathers out there: have you ever thought about what makes a good dad? How can you be the best father that you can possibly be for your kids? In this episode of "Your Best Day Yet," Josiah Guy sits down with his dad, Eric Guy, to discuss what Eric did and continues to do for Josiah. This is shared through a series of stories from Josiah based on different scenarios that lead Eric to think or behave in a certain way. 

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In this week's podcast of "Your Best Day Yet," we had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Paul Spradley to discuss topics relating to his mission and goals. Dr. Spradley owns The Care Based Leadership Collaborative, a firm that looks to train organizations and institutions in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Zack DelTurco asks Dr. Spradley about his why, his journey, his leadership development, and his goals for diversity in the future.

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What is RAS? What's so important about it? In this episode of the podcast, "Your Best Day Yet," Zack DelTurco sits down with Eric Guy to discuss the reticular activating system. This part of the brain is where data is filtered unconsciously. It also explains why our beliefs often become reality, both good and bad.

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You were not born in this life by chance, you were born with a purpose. What's your purpose? In this episode, Eric Guy and Zack DelTurco discuss what it means to live your purpose.

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Do you have a goal that is bigger than yourself? One that you can't accomplish on your own? In other words, are you dreaming dangerously? In this episode, Josiah Guy and Zack DelTurco discuss why dangerous dreams are important to success.

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If you look up the definition of service on Google, the definition reads as, "the action of helping or doing work for someone." Yet, does service and doing actions for others really just help the other person, or do you grow yourself in the process as well? Do you sometimes actually get more benefits out of the experience than who is being helped in the first place? In this podcast episode, Eric and Josiah Guy dive into how service can benefit you, why you should try to find service opportunities, and how you can get connected. 

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Don't whine, shine. Eric Guy and Zack DelTurco discuss what it means to be a light in the world. To do that, you must know your gifts and then strengthen them.

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Eric Guy and Zack DelTurco discuss how failure is inevitable, but that it's how you respond to failure that determines your success.

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Eric Guy and Zack DelTurco discuss how serving others allows you to be a better leader.

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Honey Badgers never compromise and live fearlessly. Eric Guy and Zack DelTurco discuss the 10th principal to super charge your life - Be a Honey Badger.

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Eric Guy and Zack DelTurco discuss why it is important to forgive and not to judge.

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Eric Guy and Zack DelTurco discuss how to know who you truly are and how to not get bogged down by what others may think or say.

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Eric Guy and Josiah Guy discuss what it means to Be Like Fred - Fred Rodgers that is. Are you being the best neighbor (and person) you can be?

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Eric Guy and Zack DelTurco discuss how to choose to be happy.

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Eric Guy and Colleen Redshaw discuss being selfless vs. selfish and how that impacts your life.

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Are you surrounding yourself with eagles or pigeons? Pigeons crap all over everything, whereas eagles soar and will bring you up. Eric and Zack discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with people who bring you up. 

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You can't get to the wrong place having the right friends, and you can't get to the right place having the wrong friends. We need the right people in our lives to get where we're called to go. Eric and Zack discuss how to choose your pack wisely. 

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We're all hardwired to be connected. Eric and Zack discuss how to create a blueprint for good relationships.

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Eric Guy and Zack DelTurco discuss the benefits of changing your scenery when you need to get centered and focused both professionally and personally.