Success is a Choice
Episodes
Episode 104: Chris Oliver, Founder of Basketballimmersion.com
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Oliver is the founder of Basketballimmersion.com and is one of the most respected basketball coaches and clinicians in North America. He regular...
Episode 103: Josh McDowell, "Evidence That Demands a Verdict"
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Josh McDowell has spoken to approximately 35 million people, in 140 countries. Josh has written or co-authored more than 150 books in over 100 langu...
Episode 102: Dating & Branding Strategist Tracie Hitz
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tracie Hitz is a personal and professional branding strategist with more than 20 years of branding, marketing and sales experience in the sports ind...
Episode 101: Tim Dimoff, National Expert on Security & Workplace Issues
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Dimoff is the President & CEO of SACS Consulting and Investigative Services, Inc., a company that specializes in high-risk workplace and human res...
Episode 100: Jon Gordon, NY Times Best-Selling Author
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Gordon is a best-selling author, motivational coach and motivational speaker. His books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the...
Episode 099: Company Culture for Dummies with Mike Ganino
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Ganino is a culture & storytelling expert who helps executives, teams, and thought leaders communicate, connect, and engage. He is the author o...
Episode 098: Leaving the Corporate 9-to-5 with Anna Lundberg
08 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Lundberg is the author of the book, "Leaving the Corporate 9-to-5", a book that compiles the stories of 50 people who have left their corporate...
Episode 097: Atlanta Hawks VP of Ticket Sales, Eric Platte
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Platte is the Vice President of Ticket Sales for the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. He has been with the Hawks since 2010 when he graduated from Michigan S...
Episode 096: NBA Player Lorenzo Brown
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lorenzo Brown was the NBA's 2018 G-League Most Valuable Player and is a member of the Toronto Raptors. He has also played with the Minnesota Timberwol...
Episode 095: UMBC Athletic Director Tim Hall
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Hall is the Director of Athletics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He was also appointed President of the Division I-AAA ...
Episode 094: Worth Financial CEO Glen Wright
28 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Glen Wright is the founder and CEO of Worth Financial Advisory Group, a professional team of financial advisers that helps Fortune 500 retirees, busin...
Episode 093: FitMama Jen Oliver
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Oliver is the founder and CEO of FitMama Global, a mindset based coaching movement whose purpose is to educate, empower, and motivate moms to be s...
Episode 092: Jerod Ward, Former Pro Basketball Player
17 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jerod Ward was the #1 high school basketball player in the country in 1994. As the top recruit, he could choose to play college ball anywhere and he c...
Episode 091: Crisis Preparedness Expert Melissa Agnes
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Author of Crisis Ready: Building an Invincible Brand in an Uncertain World, Melissa Agnes is a leading authority on crisis preparedness, reputation ma...
Episode 090: Former NFL Tight End Brandon Bostick
12 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon Bostick is a former NFL Tight End. He is originally from South Carolina and starred at West Florence HS before going to Newberry College. Wh...
Episode 089: Former Yankees Director of Strength Training Dana Cavalea
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dana Cavalea spent 12 years with the New York Yankees Organization, many of those years as the Director of Strength and Conditioning & Performance E...
Episode 088: Nicole Arbour, Comedian & Entertainer
21 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Arbour is a comedian, entertainer, social media expert, actress, singer, dancer, choreographer, motivator, and business consultant. Her videos ...
Episode 087: eSports World Champion "Miss Harvey"
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Harvey, known as "Miss Harvey", is one of the pioneers in the gaming industry. She is a 5-time eSports world champion. She is probably best...
Episode 086: Actor Bernard Robichaud
11 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Boston-born, Canadian-based, actor, writer and comic, Bernard Robichaud, known to fans worldwide as Cyrus, the gun toting, drug dealing nemesis from ...
Episode 085: Drew Dinkmeyer, Co-Founder of DailyRoto & "Welly-Maker" Charity Water Organizer
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Drew Dinkmeyer is one of the most respected experts in the fantasy sports industry. Along with Mike Leone, they co-founded DailyRoto, which is one of ...
Episode 084: PGA Tour Wife Brittany Horschel
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brittany Horschel is the wife of PGA Tour pro and 2014 Fed Ex Cup Playoff Champion Billy Horschel. After Billy won the Byron Nelson tournament in May ...
Episode 083: USA Football's Keith Grabowski
31 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Grabowski is the Director of Football Operations for USA Football. As the sport's national governing body and member of the U.S. Olympic Commi...
Episode 082: Travel Expert Dayvee Sutton
01 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dayvee Sutton is an award-winning journalist covering a range of beats: travel, sports, entertainment, movies, and a number of lifestyle topics for te...
Episode 081: Former FBI Lead Negotiator Chris Voss
25 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Voss is the author of Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, CEO of Black Swan Group Ltd., and a former lead ne...
Episode 080: PGA Caddie Paul Tesori
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Tesori is the caddie for professional golfer Webb Simpson. Paul was on the bag when Webb won the 2012 U.S. Open and 2018 THE PLAYERS Championship...
Episode 079: Kevin DeShazo, Fieldhouse Media and Culture Wins
05 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling author of Leadership Interrupted: daily inspiration to become the leader you were meant to be, and iAthlete: Impacting Student-Athletes ...
Episode 078: One Percent Better with Joe Ferraro
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to be better and choose success then today's guest is your guy. Joe Ferraro is the host of the One Percent Better podcast. He has intervie...
Episode 077: Hall of Fame Softball Coach Sue Enquist
01 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sue Enquist is UCLA Softball's first All-American, National Champion, and Hall of Famer. In 2006, Enquist concluded her storied 27-year career as hea...
Episode 076: Recruiting Expert Dan Tudor
26 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Tudor is the President and Founder of Tudor Collegiate Strategies. It is the nation's foremost consulting service for college athletic departments...
Episode 075: Emily Chapman Richards, Daughter of Steven Curtis Chapman & VP of Show Hope
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Chapman Richards is the vice president of Show Hope, an organization whose mission is to care for orphans and reduce barriers to adoption. Show...
Episode 074: Former NFL Wide Receiver JJ Birden
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
JJ Birden played 9 years in the NFL as a Wide Receiver after a stand out career as a star track athlete at the University of Oregon, which is known a...
Episode 073: Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, "Best Ever You" Network
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino is the founder and CEO of The Best Ever You Network, a brand with more than one million followers in social media and two...
Episode 072: Ken Coleman, EntreLeadership Podcast and The Ken Coleman Show on SiriusXM
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Coleman is host of The Ken Coleman Show and the top-rated EntreLeadership Podcast, and author of One Question: Life-Changing Answers from Toda...
Episode 071: Shoshanna Gabriel, Christian Inspirational Fiction Writer
20 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Shoshanna Gabriel is a Christian inspirational fiction writer. She has a very unique story as she was was previously known as Shoshanna Evers, a NY T...
Episode 070: Tim Elmore, President of Growing Leaders
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Tim Elmore is the founder and president of "Growing Leaders". He founded it in 2003. Growing Leaders is a global nonprofit that encourages and ...
Episode 069: NFHS Executive Director Bob Gardner
13 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Gardner has been the executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations since May of 2010. He will be retiring from t...
Episode 068: Actor & Screenwriter Mark Fauser
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Fauser has been a television and movie actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. He had parts in such shows as Jag, Evening Shade, Coach, SeaQ...
Episode 067: Grammy Nominee and President of Lavish Records Tracy Randall
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tracy Randall is a Grammy nominee, Urban Inspirational Recording Artist, Label Owner, Entertainment Attorney & Manager. He is also a cancer survivor. ...
Episode 066: Brad Lea, CEO of LightSpeed VT
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Lea is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of LightSpeed VT. As the Founder of LightSpeed VT, Brad has revolutionized the online training world. He has ...
Episode 065: Executive Director of the NCCAA Dan Wood
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Wood is the Executive Director of the National Christian College Athletic Association. He joined the NCCAA national office staff in 2000. Dan was ...
Episode 064: NCAA Director of Leadership Development Curtis Hollomon
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Curtis J. Hollomon is the director of leadership development at the NCAA. His primary duties include strategic advancement of the department, marketi...
Episode 063: Travis Daugherty, Sports Parenting Author and Basketball Coach
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Daugherty is the author of "The Lens: Raising a Champion Athlete and Man in Today's Myopic World". He is also the head boys basketball coach a...
Episode 062: Todd Gongwer, Author of "LEAD...for God's Sake"
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Gongwer is the best-selling author of "LEAD...for God's Sake. The book has been called a "game changer" by national championship football coach U...
Episode 061: John Maxwell Team Founding Partner Chris Rollins
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Rollins is a Master Trainer in the DISC Model of Human Behavior and a Founding Partner with the global John Maxwell Team. He speaks and trains u...
Episode 060: Amy Morin, Top-30 TEDx Talk and Author of "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do"
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Morin is the author of "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do" and "13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do." Her TEDx talk, "The Secret of...
Episode 059: Darrin Gray - All Pro Dad Director of Partnerships, President of Lions Lead, Co-Author of "The Jersey Effect"
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Darrin Gray serves as President and CEO of The Lions Lead. Darrin has more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in communications, media...
Episode 058: Aaron Walker, "View From The Top"
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Walker is a successful businessman and life coach. He has inspired many through his leadership, mentorship, and consistent pursuit of excellence...
Episode 057: Tony Gaskins, Jr. - Motivational Speaker and Life Coach
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Gaskins Jr. is a motivational speaker, author, and life coach who has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show. Tony built his brand from scratch to ...
Episode 056: "Read to Lead" Host Jeff Brown
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Brown is the host of the highly-acclaimed "Read to Lead" podcast. Before beginning Read to Lead, he spent 26-years in radio. Jeff even co-hosted ...
Episode 055: Business Strategist & Best-Selling Author Matt Morse
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Morse is the author of the #1 best-seller "Mental Game VIP" and co-author (with Brian Cain) of "Mental Conditioning for Baseball." He is a former...
Episode 054: Larry Winget - "The Pitbull of Personal Development"
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Winget is known as "The Pitbull of Personal Development". He was the star of A&E's "Big Spender" reality show and is the author of many books, i...
Episode 052: Tim Selgo - 3x National A.D. of the Year
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Selgo is the author of the book "Anchor Up: Competitive Greatness the Grand Valley Way". He was the athletic director at Grand Valley State Uni...
Episode 053: Cory Dobbs, The Academy for Sport Leadership
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cory Dobbs is the Founder & President of The Academy for Sport Leadership. A former basketball coach, Cory's coaching background includes experi...
Episode 051: "The Go-Giver" Bob Burg
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Burg was named by The American Management Association as one of the 30 Most Influential Leaders. He is a much sought-after speaker at company ...
Episode 050: John Maxwell Team Faculty Member and Mentor Ed DeCosta
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ed DeCosta is one of the most engaging executive coaches and thought leaders of our time. He delivers results with companies of all sizes, from high t...
Episode 049: Movie Producer and Pastor Michael Catt
07 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Catt is the pastor of Sherwood Baptist Church in Albany, GA, which has a congregation of more than 3,000 people. His church has produced major...
Episode 048: Steve Nudelberg, "Confessions of a Serial Salesman"
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Nudelberg is a serial salesman & entrepreneur. As a product of his entrepreneurial spirit, he developed On the Ball - a company that focuses exc...
Episode 047: Alicia Jessop from RulingSports.com
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia Jessop is a much sought after expert in the sports business industry. She is the founder of RulingSports.com and a sports law professor at Pepp...
Episode 046: Southeastern University Basketball Coach R-Jay Barsh
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
R-Jay Barsh is the head men's basketball coach at Southeastern University. The 2017-18 season marks his sixth season at the helm of the Fire program. ...
Episode 045: Sports Spectrum Host Jason Romano
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Romano is the host and producer of the Sports Spectrum podcast where he interviews athletes, coaches, and other personalities on the intersecti...
Episode 044: Lolly Daskal, Top-50 Leadership & Management Expert
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lolly Daskal is the go-to executive leadership coach for Fortune 500 companies. She has been named by Inc. Magazine as a Top-50 Leadership and Manag...
Episode 043: Mike Hamilton, Former University of Tennessee Athletic Director
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Hamilton is the Executive Director of Show Hope, a position that he has held since December 2014. Show Hope is an orphan care and adoption minis...
Episode 042: Glenn "Shemy" Schembechler, Son of Hall of Fame Football Coach
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Glenn "Shemy" Schembechler serves as the President of GES Advisory Company. Shemy has spent the majority of his life and professional career in the fo...
Episode 041: "90-Day Sales Manager" Bruce Lund
23 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Lund has trained thousands of professionals all over the country as a business professor, career author, speaker, and sales trainer for more tha...
Episode 040: John Maxwell Leadership Coach Justin Maust
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Maust is a certified speaker, trainer and coach for the John Maxwell Team. His business, athletics, and youth leadership experience provides h...
Episode 039: Ruston Pierce, Mount Pisgah Head of School
19 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ruston Pierce is the Head of School at highly regarded Mount Pisgah Christian School just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. He was hired at Mount Pisgah in...
Episode 038: Mandy Green, Creator of "Busy Coach"
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mandy Green is the creator of Coaching Productivity Strategies and "Busy Coach". Mandy is also a former Division I Soccer Coach. She is trying to revo...
Episode 037: All-Star Leader Podcast Host Daniel Hare
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Hare is the host of the All-Star Leader Podcast. He has interviewed such big-time guests as former U.S. Congressman J.C. Watts, College Footbal...
Episode 036: Spring Arbor University President Brent Ellis
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Brent Ellis became the 30th president of Spring Arbor University when he took over the top position in 2013. since 2013. During his presidency ...
Episode 035: Begin to Win President Jeff Raver
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Raver is a John Maxwell Certified National Sales and Leadership Coach, motivational speaker, as well as the founder and president of Begin To Win...
Episode 034: Baker Books Editorial Director Chad R. Allen
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chad R. Allen serves as the editorial director for Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group. He is also a writer, editor, speaker, entreprene...
Episode 033: Blogging Your Passion Jonathan Milligan
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Milligan is an author, blogger, speaker and career coach. He has spent the last decade counseling, guiding, and directing career professional...
Episode 032: Creator of The Speaker Lab Grant Baldwin
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Baldwin has spoken at 500+ events to nearly 500,000 people and earned close to $2 million in speaking fees. He is a successful speaker, podcaste...
Episode 031: Real Estate Leader Brandon Patrick
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brandon is a real estate expert that has managed close to a Billion dollars in residential and commercial sales. He is co-owner of the Global Real Est...
Episode 030: True North Sports Founder Celia Slater
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Celia Slater is the founder of True North Sports, an organization whose purpose is to challenge coaches to find their True North and coach from "th...
Episode 029: Fantasy Football Expert Adam Levitan
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Levitan is a fantasy football expert that helps thousands of casual and serious players each week. He is a DraftKings analyst. Along with Fantasy...
Episode 028: San Jacinto College Dean of Liberal Arts Shawn Silman
25 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Shawn Silman is the Dean of Liberal Arts at San Jacinto College, which is located in Houston, Texas. Prior to becoming the Dean in 2011, he served for...
Episode 027: 2017 River States Conference A.D. of the Year Rusty Kennedy
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rusty Kennedy arrived at Midway University as the Athletic Director in January 2016. Kennedy has been responsible for overseeing the dramatic change...
Episode 026: ESPN.com Fantasy Football Senior Editor Keith Lipscomb
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Lipscomb has been at ESPN.com for 20 years. He is currently the Senior Editor for Fantasy Football. He has served many roles through the years, ...
Episode 025: Actor Bill Coelius
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bill has been in numerous television shows including American Horror Story, Parks and Rec, Modern Family, The Office, Desperate Housewives, Law and Or...
Episode 024: Stadium Status Author John Brubaker
15 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
John Brubaker is a highly sought after keynote speaker, award-winning author and executive coach known for his unique approach to performance enhancem...
Episode 023: Award-Winning Washington D.C. Reporter Jay Korff
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Korff is a general assignment reporter with ABC7/WJLA-TV & News Channel 8 in Washington D.C. He is also the director of the full-length documentar...
Episode 022: The Super Coach Micheal Burt
13 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Micheal Burt is known as "The Super Coach," for his unique blend of being a former championship coach who has an entrepreneurial mindset. He has autho...
Episode 021: Kevin Harrington, Original Shark on "Shark Tank"
08 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Harrington is an original shark on the Emmy Award winning show "Shark Tank", where he filmed more than 175 segments. He is also the Inventor of ...
Episode 020: Productivity Coach Mridu Parikh
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Mridu Parikh is one of the top productivity coaches in the game today. If you want to simplify your life and make your business run more efficiently t...
Episode 019: Indiana High School Athletic Association Commissioner Bobby Cox
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby Cox is the Commissioner of the Indiana High School Athletic Association. He became the 8th commissioner in Indiana history when he took the reig...
Episode 018: Former NFL Cheerleader and Best-Selling Author Kelly Roach
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly Roach is the CEO and Founder of Kelly Roach Coaching, where she provides Business training, coaching, and consulting to Business Owners, Entrepr...
Episode 017: Proactive Coaching Partner Rob Miller
01 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Miller is a partner and motivational speaker for Proactive Coaching, which is one of the top leadership training platforms in the country. Along w...
Episode 016: Crossroads League Commissioner Larry Desimpelare
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Larry DeSimpelare is the commissioner of the Crossroads League, which is arguably the best NAIA conference in the country when it comes to combining n...
Episode 015: GiANT Worldwide Founder Jeremie Kubicek
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremie Kubicek is the co-founder of the GiANT companies (GiANT Worldwide, GiANT Partners, GiANT Capital, GiANT Impact). Jeremie's first book, Makin...
Episode 014: Grace College Athletic Director Chad Briscoe
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Briscoe is the athletic director at Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana. He earned the 2017 Crossroads League Athletic Director of the Year a...
Episode 013: Communication Specialist Betsy Butterick
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Betsy Butterick is the Coaches' Coach and the Communication Specialist that businesses and teams call upon when they are serious about improving. Bets...
Episode 012: Purpose Focused Marriage - Greg and Julie Gorman
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Greg and Julie Gorman provide life-transforming content and coaching for your business and life. They write, produce, and host weekly broadcasts and h...
Episode 011: CoachTube Founder Wade Floyd
20 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Wade Floyd is the founder of CoachTube.com, which is the world's #1 marketplace for online sports education. CoachTube empowers coaches to create c...
Episode 010: St. John's University Athletic Director Anton Goff
18 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Anton Goff is the Director of Athletics at traditional Big East power St. John's University. He has also been the athletic director at Hartford Univer...
Episode 009: VoiceAmerica Radio Host Rick A. Morris
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Rick A. Morris is the President of RSquared Consulting and a Radio Host on Voice America Talk Radio. He is also a John Maxwell certified leadership tr...
Episode 008: Tao of Sports Host Troy Kirby
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Troy Kirby is the host of the very popular Tao of Sports podcast. He has done more than 800 episodes with some of the top people in the sports busines...
Episode 007: Culture of Good Co-Founder Ryan McCarty
13 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan McCarty is the co-founder of the Culture of Good, an organization that empowers employees through a movement of cultural good. Along with Scott M...
Episode 006: Miss USA Fitness Trainer Scott Keppel
11 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Keppel is an official Fitness Trainer for the Miss USA and Miss America contests. He is the creator of the Scott Training Systems and is one of ...
Episode 005: The Restaurant Lady Misty Young
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Misty Young is the best-selling author of "From Rags to Restaurants: The Secret Recipe". She is the mother of the Squeeze In restaurant franchise. The...