OneSharpSword

Meet a super under-stated bad-ass! Mark Ashby is an Australian who was in the special forces and did some exceptionally covert ops. He did numerous tours in Iraq and he helped ensure the completion of some high-end projects. This is vague, on purpose. With all of that said, when we spoke after this recording, he teared-up a bit talking about the 911 monument in New York. There’s a gentle humanity...

Bryan Gillette uses his experience as an ultra-distance athlete as a foundation for his work in leadership development. The lessons are simple, but not always easy. Build Communication (but what kind, and how?) Humanize (should be easy enough, so why isn’t it happening?) Engage cross-functional teams Stay curious This, of course, is a favorite topic of mine. After the show, I showed Bryan the Curi...

What do you do when you want to pursue art and you recognize a need to make money? Head to Wall Street! There, Miriam faced trials of having to prove her worth, doing so by making herself visible. Several leadership lessons reveal themselves as Miriam talked about how she approached her climb on Wall Street and her love of art. One of these focuses on guerilla marketing and getting yourself in the...

John’s bio makes him look like he’s got decades beyond his 21 years. He’s a serial entrepreneur who has been a realtor and investor, coming out of the projects to make his life different from his early start. He learned from others, seeing who was a NON-Role Model for him and choosing another path. His focus is on teaching and lifting others to see beyond their current circumstances and in this po...

Hello Detective - a greeting from a Netflix show that I was dying to say that out loud, but didn’t. Here, retired NYPD Detective Vic Ferrari takes us behind the scenes of the NYPD, sharing stories that have relatable leadership lessons woven throughout. At 10 years old, he was fascinated with the men in uniform he saw around him. He’d poke into police cars to look at their equipment and knew then...

Myles Wakeham is the kind of guy I’d love to sit with to enjoy a beer and share life’s philosophies. He’s understated, not loud, but has a simmering wisdom that he shares openly if you’re willing to absorb it. Growing up in Australia, the son of talented concert musicians, he learned about patterns of waves and music and has applied that knowledge to a grander perspective in the world. When he was...

None of what’s presented in this program is intended as medical, psychological, legal, financial, or spiritual advice. This is a conversation you’re choosing to drop in on. Please seek appropriate, professional advice and counsel should you need professional help. Ann Hince had a rough start as a child. From leg issues needing physical therapy at birth to being given up for adoption to finding her...

None of today’s episode is intended as financial or investment advice or counsel, nor are any promises made for returns on investments. Rather, what is presented is intended, as always, to spark inspiration and deep thought. What an investment fund manager can teach us about our future is HUGE. Beginning with how we ended the podcast, the nuggets you’ll hear here include: Invest in YOURSELF - Get...

Gina Riley helps people in job transitions to gain clarity and design the job they really want. She notes that it’s important to find your unique value proposition, what you bring that’s different from anyone else and not to try to be everything to every job op. Much like One Sharp Sword allows you to cut through to what matters most, knowing what you’re great at allows you to cut through the nois...

From Pharmacist to Conflict Resolution Coach, Jerry Fu brings us some great leadership lessons. In this podcast, you’ll hear how Jerry Fu challenged the path he was expected to take, pursued his own path in becoming a pharmacist and then realized his true calling. He challenged himself and us, the audience, to consider the questions of: - What if I could be a good leader? - How much longer will I...

What can a guy who was tossed in jail for stealing rims teach us about business? This guy is a decorated Marine and a multi-millionaire. He’s a mentor to business owners. And he can teach us all A LOT. Edwin Carrion had dreams. He followed those dreams. His attitude when challenges arose: “Let me make the best of it.” Listen to this episode to learn about Edwin’s amazing story. Remember to create...

With a degree in biology from Univ. of VA, Danielle Matthews was on a path to make a difference in the world. That path was quite literally knocked off track when a drunk driver hit Danielle’s car in a head-on collision. Danielle was 23 at the time. Living with trauma-induced brain fog, Danielle searched for a path back to health. Traditional medicine only took her so far. Between Meditation, Acup...

Vin Infante has recreated himself. He needed to, because the alternative would be pretty dark. Bullied throughout school, he felt like his identity was one of “victim.” After all, there was enough recurring evidence to support that thinking. Following in his father’s footsteps, he went into the mental health field. His childhood desires: to be a therapist… and to be a firefighter. Vincent got to b...

Known as the Chief Results Officer, Blaine Olkers gets people to think differently so that they can get more positive outcomes in their lives! Blaine’s purpose is to help people take care of their lives by taking care of themselves. Today’s episode highlights WYTAYBA - What you think about, you bring about. So get very clear about your thinking, what you allow in and what you must filter out. Blai...

From dwarf goat farmer to business success coach… Donnie Boivin (pronounce Bo-veen) has what it takes to get s**t done. Donnie is all about Business Freedom. He lives it and he teaches it. Here are some of the key lessons from our conversation today: You’ve got to get free of employee-mindset thinking You’ll come face-to-face with yourself; when that happens, you’re on the way to freedom You MUST...

Speaking from a place of authenticity - The Power To Speak Naked A puck to the throat doesn’t stop this speaker, author, and coach from showing up and offering some gems! Tyler’s book, The Power to Speak Naked delves into what it takes to be vulnerably authentic - and therefore quite powerful - in your story telling on stage, at networking events, or in any social gathering. Key points from this e...

Psychologically crushed by an abusive, gas-lighting narcissist, Amanda Kate found herself with perplexing, chronic physical symptoms. She was living her life teetering between survival and shut-down. And yet, here she is. Thriving, energetic, dynamic. She took back her control and began to explore the realm of Kinesiology, a blend of psycho-spiritual-physical-energetic practices. NOTE: THIS PODCAS...

Why would you want to join or host a 2-hour cocktail party? Because as adults, it’s harder to make friends. And the key to getting even just a few more friends is to build your acquaintances. Friendships come out of acquaintances. Networking events are traditionally transactional (and not conducive to building relationships). Invite those you meet to a 2-hour (time restricted and structured) cockt...

This show was recorded during some storms and the internet was unstable. The freezes were beyond my control and the interview was too important to scrap. Jump in, you’ll see why! Every so often you meet someone who you just can’t wait to talk to again. Vinnie Postesive is one of those exceptionally special people. He’s a man who simply brings out the best in others. He’s an Emmy-Award winning medi...

Wendy Nash reminds us to observe. Personally, I enjoyed having Wendy on the show since her message is so similar to mine and yet her approach is quite different. And that, my friends, is what makes the world go ‘round. From meditation and mindfulness to parking the ego and distractions, you’ll find good nuggets to ponder in our conversation. Listen in as Wendy addresses the concepts of meditation,...

What can a top-talent Purdue graduate, mechanical engineer teach us about living fully? A lot. Meet Zach White whose story of how his climb for career success led to an implosion in the rest of his life.    The lessons are clear for each of us -  Along the way you’ll learn how humanity wins.   Success doesn’t come when you try to get smarter and work harder. Yes, learn. No, don...

Swire Ho runs a promotional products company called Garuda, named for the guardians of The Buddha. What’s so special about a “swag” guy? Well, HE is. And so is the way that he thinks about doing business. In this podcast, you’ll learn how this sound-engineer turned CD duplicator turned promotional products producer engages in business. Hint - it’s intentional and it’s focused on creating unique ex...

Exceptionally honored to have my personal mentor and coach, David Neagle, join me on my podcast. I’ve always said that great coaches have great coaches for the sake of gaining greater perspective and because of my trust and willingness, David’s guidance has quite literally changed my life. He’s a speaker and highly sought advisor for entrepreneurs, focusing on mindset and business processes, why I...

In this episode, Angel Pretot, The Premier French Learning Coach, shares his insights on what it takes to learn. Having grown up in Dijon, France, he moved multiple times and now lives in Vienna, Australia. Angel holds a Masters in French As A Foreign Language. Angel speaks four languages and teaches French to those committed to learning. Learning starts with a belief that you can learn. It’s amaz...

Having blood drawn recently, I realized I had violated some of my basic rules for engaging with other people. I missed what I call the E-S-N Eye contact - I have no idea what color the phlebotomist’s eyes were Smiling - I was a little too anxious to smile or to get a smile Name - I don’t know what her name was and I forgot to ask When we get anxious or self-absorbed/focused, we forget the basics....