If you are perfect this podcast is not for you. welcome to the Imperfect cafe with your host Dr. Darryl Stickel. Pulling from his rich life experiences and deep knowledge, Darryl dives into the complex topics of trust, relationships, and leadership in today's increasingly uncertain world. Darryl has focused his life’s work on building trust and his superpower lies in his ability to teach leaders, teams and organizations how to understand, diagnose and act to remedy trust problems. Tune in to ...
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The Reconstructing Inclusion Podcast goes far beyond what the host, Amri B. Johnson, considers redundant, how-to diversity, equity, and inclusion dialogues. He aims to create a space to speak the truth and examine context in DEI. This means creating a path forward for everyone to rethink and recognize the benefits of inclusion individually and collectively. Reconstructing in this sense is about creating organizational systems and networks where everyone belongs. reconstructinginclusion.subst ...
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We live in a culture that has forgotten the need for encouragement. Who doesn't need some direction, guidance, and encouragement in their life? Each Wednesday, join Justin Fatica as he interviews experts in encouragement - from all walks of life! Mentors and leaders in athletics, business, parenting, and more share how they give and receive encouragement. Anyone can become the most encouraging person on the planet!
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Fr. Larry Richards: Loving Like Christ: The Path to Encouragement
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This is a Classic Rewind episode. About the guest, Fr. Larry Richards: A gifted and captivating speaker, preacher, retreat master, and author, Fr. Larry Richards holds the answer to some of life’s most profound questions. He speaks from experience as a pastor of an inner city parish, a high school chaplain, a counselor, and an evangelist. Fr. Larry…
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Reconstructing Inclusion S2E4: Drawing Larger Circles: DEI Beyond Political Division
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Welcome to the Reconstructing Inclusion Podcast! Today, I’m excited to dive into a timely and challenging topic: navigating the winds of political change while maintaining our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). As we explore this theme, I’ll share insights on how we can view perceived setbacks as setups for meaningful comebacks. …
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20: The Need for Trust in Leadership with Frederick Mayer
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Tell us a story about Trust .... In this episode, Darryl sits down with Frederick Mayer, the dean of the University of Denver, who helped him devise an action plan for building trust. They discuss what it means to be a leader people can trust. They bring in real-life examples from American politics to illustrate how trust can be utilized and also m…
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Austin Wright: Virtue, Faith, and Entrepreneurship
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This is a Classic Rewind episode. In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Austin Wright, co-founder and CEO of MDKeller, for an in-depth discussion on faith, relationships, and making a positive impact in the world. Austin shares his diverse background and how it has led him to create a mission that brings value and change …
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Tell us a story about Trust .... Darryl and Eric speak in-depth on the power of engagement. They look at statistics that point to how engaging with your employees and clients and acknowledging their work can lead to better relationships that last longer. They chat about their experiences with putting clients first in their careers and how it's paid…
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18: Creating and Maintaining Connection with David Obstfeld
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Tell us a story about Trust .... David Obstfeld is the Founder of the Social Capital Academy, an Associate Professor of Management at College of Business and Economics, at California State University, Fullerton, and an Affiliated Research Scientist at the USC Center for Effective Organizations. He sits down with Darryl to talk about the notion of c…
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About Darren Shearer: Darren Shearer is the founder and director of the Theology of Business Institute, which helps marketplace Christians explore and apply God’s will for business. He has authored three books for marketplace Christians: The Christ-Centered Company: 37 Biblical Business Habits to Build a Thriving Company That Honors God and Blesses…
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Reconstructing Inclusion S2E3: Trust as a Skill: Dr. Darryl Stickel on Vulnerability, Leadership, Uncertainty, and Inclusion
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In this episode of the Reconstructing Inclusion Podcast, host Amri Johnson interviews Dr. Darryl Stickel, a leading expert on trust. Dr. Stickel discusses how modern relationships have become shallow due to social media, emphasizing the importance of building deeper connections. He explores trust in organizational contexts, highlighting the role of…
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Tell us a story about Trust .... Kelsy Trigg is an ultrarunner, Race Director, and VP @SAP. Kelsy’s focus on leadership is woven into her role as the Global Head, HR Advisors. Her team, with 60 team members based out of 25 countries, works with, supports, and consults SAP’s 9300 leaders every day. Kelsy join Darryl to talk about her journey to succ…
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Darryl Stickel: Unconditional Encouragement: The Drake Effect on Trust
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Darryl Stickel is the founder of Trust Unlimited and one of the world's leading experts on the topic of trust. He wrote his doctoral thesis on Building Trust In Hostile Environments at Duke and worked as a consultant at McKinsey & Company prior to founding TU. Darryl has a rare blend of deep theoretical knowledge and practical applied experience. H…
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Julie Bee: Three Short Phrases to Change Someone’s Life
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About Julie Bee: Julie Bee is a business owner burnout strategist, author, and coach. She’s been dubbed the “small business fixer" by her clients and peers. Her book, Burned: How Business Owners Can Overcome Burnout and FUEL Success, is changing how we battle, and then embrace burnout. With over 15 years in the entrepreneurial field, Julie has soli…
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Tell us a story about Trust .... In this episode, Darryl starts by breaking down what is trust and why it’s important. He talks about how trust is earned and how to redeem someone’s trust. He also answers your questions that were written in about trust and talks you through how to deal with trust issues. The Imperfect Cafe Thank you for tuning in t…
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Rich Kozak: Branding for the Heart-Driven Entrepreneur
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About Rich Kozak: Rich Kozak is The Voice of Impact Driven Branding. After decades of languaging and launching brands, he founded RichBrands specifically to serve heart-centered entrepreneurs and professionals – evolving individual Brands with a foundation of clarity, longevity, and divine purpose. At RichBrands, Rich guides individuals in elevatin…
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Imagine a workplace where every employee, regardless of their differences, is set up to thrive. A place where managers are charged not just with hitting targets, but with creating an environment where even those they clash with can excel. Sound like a fantasy? It's not. This is the reality of what I call an "inclusion system," and it's the key to t…
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Jason Flowers: Beyond the Game: Life Lessons in Toughness, Authenticity, and Forgiveness
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About Jason Flowers: Jason Flowers served as the Head Boy’s Basketball Coach at Valley Christian High School in Cerritos, CA, during the 2022-23 season. Previously, he was part of the California Baptist University Women’s Basketball coaching staff from 2020 to 2022, contributing to the Lancers' historic 2020-21 season, where the team went 26-1 and …
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Reconstructing Inclusion S2E2: Shifting DEI Perspectives: Ten Recurring Themes Across Podcasts
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In this episode, Amri B. Johnson, host of the Reconstructing Inclusion Podcast, revisits ten insightful questions from his past podcast appearances, offering a comprehensive look at his approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Timestamps 01:55 Amri's background and journey into DEI work 07:00 Relationship between DEI and anti-racism 10:0…
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15: Never Fight Again with Doug Noll
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Tell us a story about Trust .... Doug Noll is a lawyer turned mediator, speaker, and author. He works with clients to teach them to listen to how a person is feeling rather than what they are saying. He trains people to communicate rather than fight. He shares his technique with Darryl and they go over how to approach someone with escalating the si…
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Michael Buzinski: Beyond Business: Love, Marketing, and Mission-Driven Entrepreneurship
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About Michael Buzinski: Michael Buzinski is a decorated US Air Force veteran, serial entrepreneur, international speaker, and best-selling author. Dubbed a “visionary marketer” by the American Marketing Association, Buzz, as most call him, has simplified digital marketing success with the Rule of 26 to help entrepreneurs avoid the time drain and fr…
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Drew Donaldson: Unstoppable Entrepreneurship: Redefining Success in Work and Life
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About Drew Donaldson: Drew Donaldson is a serial entrepreneur, Growth Strategist, and founder of GroHaus, an agency designed to help exceptionally skilled professionals build and grow high-ticket businesses. After over a decade as a Marketing Consultant in corporate America, Drew founded GroHaus in January 2020, just before the global pandemic. Dur…
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Tell us a story about Trust .... This week Darryl dives into the imperfections of parenting by answering some of your questions. He shares how he has started to parent with intention and includes his children in how he does. He gives advice on how to shift your parenting style and what you can do to sharpen your skills when it comes to being a pare…
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David M. Frankel: Collars to Character: Innovating Integrity in Business and Life
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About David M. Frankel: David M. Frankel is a dynamic entrepreneur and inventor, founder, and CEO of Perky, LLC and Perky Franchising, LLC. A father of six, David started Perky, LLC in 2015 to create a lasting legacy and achieve work-life balance. The company, known for its innovative clothing solutions like the Perky Collar, now offers nine produc…
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Turner Ward: Hitting Home Runs in Life: A Guide to Faith, Coaching, and Giving Back
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About Turner Ward: Turner Ward is a professional baseball coach and former outfielder. He is the Assistant Hitting Coach for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He joined the Cardinals in 2021, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles as a Major League hitting coach for Cincinnati, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the A…
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13: The Wisdom of Walt with Jeffrey Barnes
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Tell us a story about Trust .... Dr. Jeffrey Barnes is a best-selling author and world-renowned Disney keynote speaker on the life and lessons of Walt Disney. He sits down with Darryl to talk all things Disney. They take a look at some of Walt’s biggest failures that eventually led to his successes. They talk about the people who helped him find su…
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Joanna Kleinman: Mindful Mastery: Rewiring Thoughts for Authentic Living
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About Joanna Kleinman: Joanna Kleinman is a renowned psychotherapist, Leadership Coach, best-selling Author, and CEO of Dethroning Your Inner Critic, a prominent personal and professional growth and development company. She is the mastermind behind The M.I.N.D Method™, an innovative blend of psychology, science, metacognition, and nervous system re…
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Luke Tyburski: Mindset and Mission: Crafting a Life of Purpose and Presence
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About Luke Tyburski: A former professional footballer who grew up in Australia, Luke Tyburski has always had a passion for adventure, and living life by his rules. It was when his football career ended through physical injury, and he suffered with his mental health, that his life took a turn, and he set out to become an Endurance Adventurer. Taking…
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Reconstructing Inclusion S2E1: Evidence-Based Inclusion: Elevating DEI with Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey
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In this episode, host Amri Johnson welcomes Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey, founder of The Element of Inclusion, to discuss evidence-based inclusion and its importance in creating more effective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies. Timestamps 06:46 Influences and Inspirations: Personal and Professional 16:12 The Importance of Evidence-Ba…
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Seth Pepper: Mind Over Medal: Unlocking the Champion's Mindset
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About Seth Pepper: Seth Pepper is an elite-level sports psychologist, mental performance coach, and former professional athlete. Seth's journey from professional swimming to high-performance mental coaching is nothing short of inspiring, and his expertise has helped elite athletes, coaches, business leaders, and artists reach new heights of success…
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About Simon Hartley: Simon Hartley is a globally respected sports psychology consultant and performance coach. For over 25 years, Simon has worked with gold medallists, world record holders, world champions, top five world-ranked professional athletes, Olympians and championship-winning teams. Since 2011, Simon has published ten books, including St…
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12: Team Safe Spaces and Psychological Safety
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Tell us a story about Trust .... We are all human. All learning. All growing, evolving, and developing. Mistakes are inevitable. In fact, they should be welcomed. Are you in an environment where you're able to embrace the learning process and truly flourish? This week, we're exploring the relationship between psychological safety and trust, safe sp…
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Siobhan Fallon Hogan: Faith, Family and Film: A Candid Conversation
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About Siobhan Fallon Hogan: Siobhan Fallon Hogan starred in SNL, Men in Black, Seinfeld, Forrest Gump, and RUSHED. Her second film Shelter in Solitude opened in theaters across the USA on Oct. 6th after being picked up for a wide release by AMC & Regal cinemas. Shelter in Solitude will be streaming on Dec.14th on Amazon, Apple, YouTube, Google, etc…
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Matthew Faiola: The Power of Giving: Building Strong Relationships and Communities
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About Matthew Faiola: Matthew Faiola is the Dean of Students, Athletic Director, Boys Basketball Coach, and Biology Teacher at Tyburn Academy of Mary Immaculate High School in Auburn, NY. He graduated from Tyburn Academy in 2015 and earned his Bachelor’s degree of Science degree from Le Moyne College in Syracuse in 2019. He served as Project Manage…
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Tell us a story about Trust .... Dan Buchner is an award-winning designer, leadership facilitator, educator, and author of How Might We Champion Design Thinking in Your Organization? Dan draws on his practical experiences in business and life to shift thinking, transform perspectives, and inspire action. He brings the practice of Design Thinking to…
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James Leath: Unleashing Resilience: Lessons from Sports and Life
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About James Leath: James has supported high-performing teams and individuals across the U.S. for over twenty years in honing their leadership skills and mental resilience. James’s work has influenced the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Cowboys, and Green Bay Packers, as well as corporate employees and innovators at leading companies such as IMG Academy, MIND…
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Courtney Abbe: Mentorship, Faith, and Entrepreneurship: Pursuing Your Dreams with Purpose
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About Courtney Abbe: Courtney Abbe is a published creative writer with a concentration in several forms including screenwriting, poetry, and fiction. Though, most recently, she is pursuing an interest in freelance copywriting and editing. As a mission-oriented writer, Courtney is a passionate advocate for OCD awareness, with a special focus on the …
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Tell us a story about Trust .... Is there one right way to lead? We're in a time where what excellence in leadership looks like is ever changing. What should our leaders be working towards? This week, we're breaking down leadership's definition. Let's dig in. The Imperfect Cafe Thank you for tuning in to another insightful episode of the Imperfect …
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Lee De Leon: Shining His Light: Making an Impact for Jesus in College Athletics
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About Lee De Leon: Lee De León, an expert in athletic development and external affairs, joined Middle Tennessee in 2021 as Deputy Athletic Director for External Affairs. Previously, he spent two years at Louisiana as Executive Director of RCAF and Deputy Director of Athletics, leading the RCAF to raise over $42 million. At MTSU, he collaborates wit…
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Reconstructing Inclusion: Season Two Begins
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Amri B. Johnson acknowledges the growing criticism of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, but argues that DEI remains crucial for organizational success in creating truly inclusive cultures. He believes many current strategies treat inclusion as an add-on rather than fundamentally rethinking systems and cultures, often failing to drive …
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Nicholas Simmons: Seeing Through the Father's Eyes: Finding Grace and Goodness in Our Dads
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Nicholas Simmons is a dedicated husband and father, a Catholic convert from atheism, and a devoted follower of the Blessed Mother. He aspires to emulate Our Lord and Saint Joseph in all aspects of his life. Passionate about helping men discover their masculine identity in Christ, Nicholas actively advocates for fraternal-based men's ministries and …
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Tell us a story about Trust .... Maurice Philogene is an investor, entrepreneur, coach, and philanthropist who teaches like-minded professionals how to Try Life On more. As a means to Try Life On himself, Maurice maintained 4 parallel careers for two decades. He was a 25-year Senior Executive for global management consulting firm Accenture, a 22 ye…
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Mark Hart: Connecting Hearts: Navigating Relationships in a Digital Age
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In this inspiring conversation, Mark Hart joins me to discuss how we can make a meaningful impact in our relationships, especially within our families, during challenging times. We dive into the importance of genuine interactions, developing a daily prayer rhythm, and the power of self-reflection. Mark shares his insights on how courage, perspectiv…
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Dr. Cassidy Preston: Embracing the Journey: Finding Purpose, Passion, and Personal Growth
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We dive deep into the world of mindset and high-performance strategies with Dr. Cassidy Preston, the founder of Consistent Elite Performance Mindset. Throughout the episodes, you'll discover how to optimize your mindset, embrace change, and find purpose to live to the fullest. Join us as we explore personal stories of facing adversity, the shift fr…
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Austin Wright: Virtue, Faith, and Entrepreneurship
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In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Austin Wright, co-founder and CEO of MDKeller, for an in-depth discussion on faith, relationships, and making a positive impact in the world. Austin shares his diverse background and how it has led him to create a mission that brings value and change to people's lives. About the guest…
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Tell us a story about Trust .... If there's one thing we know for sure, it's that change is our only constant. While we must accept that fact, change isn't necessarily always good. Navigating change is a daily struggle, whether you're a parent, a leader, an employee, or a student. Join us, as we take look at change from the lens of trust, discuss t…
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Victor and Jessica DiSanzo: Building a Legacy of Love: Encouraging Others Through Faith and Friendship
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Join Victor and Jessica as they share their inspiring journey of friendship, faith, and building a welcoming home. Discover the power of prayer, encouragement, and unconditional love in relationships. Listen now and learn how to make your house a home! About the guests, Victor and Jessica DiSanzo: Victor and Jessica met as Hard as Nails missionarie…
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Tell us a story about Trust .... With 25 years on Wall Street, Chuck Garcia brings years of leadership experience to every coaching assignment. He has trained one-on-one, hundreds of executives worldwide, and group trained thousands more. At Columbia University’s Graduate School of Engineering, he teaches brilliant engineers the hard truth about so…
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J.P. Nerbun: Six Pillars of Encouragement: Shaping the Future of Coaching
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Our latest episode is a game-changer, featuring the one and only J.P. Nerbun, a powerhouse in leadership and sports counseling, best-selling author, and the mastermind behind the ToC culture consulting project! From transformational leadership to building a culture of encouragement, J.P. shares his incredible journey from a basketball coach to a gl…
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Reconstructing Inclusion S1E15: Listening Alchemy: Lessons on Presence, Context, and Connection with Raquel Ark
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In this episode of the Reconstructing Inclusion Podcast, host Amri Johnson interviews Raquel Ark, an expert on the art and science of listening. They discuss the importance of listening for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and how it can be practiced and improved upon both personally and professionally. Raquel shares insights into her backgr…
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Susan Kelly: The Healing Power of Faith: Confession, Presence, and the Pursuit of Heaven
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In this episode of the Encouragement Conquers All Podcast, host Justin Fatica welcomes Susan H. Kelly, CEO of Jo-Kell, Inc. As a friend of Justin, Suzy discusses her late husband's legacy as an encouraging figure who coached girls' basketball for decades. The conversation delves into how to maintain composure in tough times through faith and prayer…
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Tell us a story about Trust .... Dr. Jeffrey Garner has served San Francisco Lighthouse Church and the Bay Area as a pastor, community leader, and spiritual director since 2003. Dr. Garner holds his doctorate degree from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for Karuna Care International and…
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Discomfort & Growth: Bill Eckstrom's Insights on Transformative Coaching
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In this transformative session, we have the extraordinary Bill Ekstrom, CEO and founder of Ecsell Institute and two-time TEDx speaker, sharing his incredible insights on leadership and the profound impact of coaching. Dive deep into Bill's game-changing talk on how discomfort is the secret ingredient to growth. About the guest, William "Bill" Eckst…
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