Core Energy Experience

Chris Smith is Owner of Val's Tavern Restaurant in Rumson, NJ, a Councilman of Little Silver, and a former Commodities Trader in NYMEX.  In this episode, expect to gain insight on the high of the trading floor, Chris's reasons for leaving finance, his transition from trader to restaurant owner, the role community and service play in his life, the inner workings of his mind as a leader in...

Craig Haywood is Manager at Driftwood Cabana Club's Tiki Bar in Sea Bright, NJ and former Military Police Officer. Expect to learn about Craig's experience from Marine to Bar Manager, a Military Officer's take on the public perception of police, how to cultivate a welcoming bar, the importance of positive energy, how to use the inner critic for personal growth, living happy, and so...

Dr. Axa Yox is Founder & CEO of X Theory Inc.,  Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine, and a self-proclaimed neuroplasticity nerd.  Expect to learn about Dr. Axa's journey from academia to podcasting, the relationship between your comfort zone and self-worth, what to do if you're waking up but your partner isn't, the dopamine/serotonin seesaw, how to frame a conversation abou...

Bart Rogers is former Director of Manpower at the Harry Lundeberg School of Seamanship and Vice President of the Paul Hall Center for Maritime Training. He is currently Head Coach of Leanordtown High School Boys Lacrosse.  Expect to learn about Bart's journey from decorated Merchant Marine to championship-winning Lacrosse Coach, playing a key role in Operations Iraqi Freedom & Enduring Fr...

Justin Gates is a Training Supervisor at Rio Tinto of Western Australia's Pilbara region.  Expect to hear about Justin's Journey to Australia, his path to success from bus boy at Red Lobster to Training Supervisor at Rio Tinto, being captain and an all-time leading scorer for his high school hockey team (coached by Kurt), starting a brawl at a Devil's game, the role of family in per...

Brian Cooper is Director of Sales & Marketing at Mighty Dog Roofing of Naples and Fort Myers, FL. Expect to hear about Brian's journey in the commodity exchange, the energy of the trading floor, what it's like to be a two-time survivor of World Trade Center attacks, celebrity pranks in a high-pressure environment, team dynamics and performance, diversity on the trading floor, his tra...