Office Hours with David Meltzer

In this episode, David Farkas shares his journey as an All-American water polo player, professional athlete, longtime youth coach, actor, musician, writer, and educator. He discusses character development and how parents and coaches can help young people grow into good people. David also talks about his upcoming book, Stop Chasing Highlights: Changing Youth Sports by Changing What We Celebrate, re...

In today’s episode, I sit down with David Donoho, Dr. Bentley Gibson, and Bracha Banayan to discuss the evolution of AI, unconscious bias, and new approaches to metabolic health. David explains how decades of research, open source collaboration, and data science created the foundation for today’s AI tools. Bentley shares how unconscious bias affects hiring, leadership, and decision making, along w...

In this episode, David J. Long shares lessons from more than 40 years in the automotive industry and explains how leadership, accountability, culture, and the right mindset can drive sustainable business success. As an automotive executive, coach, and author, David offers practical insights into improving dealership performance and building stronger teams, along with lessons from his new book, Ste...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Benjamin Todd, Eyal Lifshitz, and Steph Korour to discuss meaningful careers, small business resilience, and the mindset required to turn challenges into opportunities. Benjamin shares why building valuable skills and applying them to meaningful problems can create a more fulfilling career. Eyal explains what Bluevine’s data reveals about small business sentimen...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Nic Glazer to talk about what happens when even a well-oiled machine has an off day. We break down how small mistakes, missed details, exhaustion, and unexpected changes can quickly create interference, along with the importance of adaptability and personal accountability. I share how I use “stop, drop, and roll” to recognize my reactions to fear and respond wit...

In today’s episode, Virgil Herring and I discuss how resilience, preparation, and trust in a proven process help us recover when strong starts, certain deals, or perfect shots fall apart. Virgil compares my son’s comeback after two difficult opening holes with Rory McIlroy’s ability to overcome early mistakes under pressure. We explain why past failures cannot control the present, and why outcomes...

In this episode, David sits down with Lori Bruhns, Glenn Harwood, and Alex Snider for a conversation about leadership, purpose, personal growth, and making more intentional decisions. Lori shares her approach to executive coaching, helping leaders connect with their purpose, overcome obstacles, identify blind spots, strengthen relationships, and unlock their potential. Glenn Harwood discusses his...

In today’s episode, Brian Sher and I discuss commitment, accountability, and using influence with intention. We share how people reveal their priorities through the effort they make when weather, travel, or other obstacles interfere with their obligations. Brian and I also consider whether celebrities and athletes should use their platforms to express political views and support social change. I e...

In this episode, David sits down with Lindsay Othen, M.S., SHRM-CP, founder of Fluorescence Coaching & Consulting LC, for a conversation about reducing burnout, unlocking human potential, and creating thriving workplace cultures. Lindsay shares how her Flourishing Intelligence approach helps organizations better understand their people and take a first step toward healthier, more engaged workp...

In today’s episode, I speak with Matt Uhler, Itamar Shatz, and Linda Hunt about the emotional and practical structures behind lasting business success. Matt explains why owners must prepare for the loss of identity and purpose that can follow selling a company, while buyers need financial clarity and a thoughtful transition plan. Itamar shares how immediate pleasure, fear, and uncertainty fuel pro...

In today’s episode, I speak with Sujay Saha, Christopher Stitt, and Hooman Ghazanfari about courageous career changes, leadership through influence, and creating clarity under pressure. Sujay explains why leaving a prestigious role does not erase years of progress, but can build valuable experience, relationships, and perspective. Christopher shares how people at any organizational level can lead...

In today’s episode, Nic Glazer and I break down how careful scheduling, clear priorities, and personal non-negotiables helped me remain productive after a heavily delayed flight to New York. Despite arriving at 2:00 a.m., I protected time for sleep, exercise, meditation, family, coaching, and training before a full day at Fanatics Fest. We discuss using white space, overlapping compatible activiti...

In today’s episode, Virgil Herring and I discuss how preparation, resilience, and a dependable process help athletes perform under extraordinary pressure. Virgil shares how Brandt Snedeker overcame early struggles at the Masters by releasing his expectations and trusting the skills he had already developed. We also reflect on the personal challenges faced by Tiger Woods and John Daly, including ad...

In this episode, David sits down with Bob Quintana, John Warner, and Shelton Mercer III for a conversation about AI, leadership, entrepreneurship, civic responsibility, and creating meaningful impact. Bob Quintana, Founder and CEO of Enlightened Entrepreneurship Group, shares how AI agents are being implemented across more than 100 companies and why AI can act as an accelerator, amplifying both th...

In this episode, David sits down with three entrepreneurs who share practical insights on scaling businesses, building wealth, and creating opportunities. Adam Rosen, entrepreneur and global traveler, shares how he exited his first tech startup in 2019 and went on to build EOC Works and The Nomad Cloud. Since acquiring The Nomad Cloud in January 2024 with just 5,000 subscribers, Adam has grown the...

In today’s episode, Brian Sher and I discuss how to recognize who can truly be trusted in sports and entertainment. We share a three-bucket system for evaluating reliability, responsiveness, honesty, and consistency while allowing people room to grow and change. Brian explains why actions reveal far more than words, especially when dealing with flaky partners, manipulators, oversellers, and people...

In this episode, David sits down with Michael N. Fineman and Dr. Jan R. Krupp for conversations about building meaningful relationships, pursuing bold visions, and turning the seemingly impossible into reality. Michael N. Fineman, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and relationship strategist, shares insights on identity, influence, communication, and building powerful connections that create meaningf...

In today’s episode, I speak with Raj Shingadia, Rob Smith, and Dr. Sam Adeyemi about entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and personal transformation. Raj shares how frustration with existing aquarium products pushed him to abandon a traditional career path, trust his instincts, and build a business around solving a problem he understood firsthand. Rob explains why technology alone cannot protect a gr...

Carolyn Haeler, Founder and CEO of Mightylicious Gluten Free, shares how a celiac disease diagnosis inspired her to leave a successful career at JP Morgan and build a premium gluten-free food brand. She discusses creating better-tasting gluten-free products, growing Mightylicious into a nationally distributed company, raising $5 million in just 48 hours through Republic crowdfunding, and the lesso...

In today’s episode, I speak with Bart Berkey and Debra Russell about presence, human connection, and overcoming overwhelm. Bart explains why being where your feet are allows others to feel genuinely welcomed, cared for, valued, and seen. We discuss clearing distractions, taking action, and doing what most people avoid because meaningful connection requires conscious effort. Debra shares a practica...

In today’s episode, Nic Glazer and I break down how preparation kept an unpredictable trip to New York from becoming a complete disaster. I share why I keep duplicate chargers, toiletries, snacks, tea, and travel essentials permanently packed, along with how I choose airports, flights, drivers, and schedules around every possible outcome. When weather turned a five-hour flight into an 11-hour orde...

In today’s episode, I sit down with PGA coach Virgil Herring to discuss how technology is making golf more accessible, efficient, and enjoyable for players at every level. We explore how simulators reduce cost, time, and embarrassment for beginners while creating new opportunities for instructors and business relationships. Virgil explains how precise data helps professionals replace uncertainty w...

In this episode, David explores resilience, leadership, personal transformation, and the power of turning difficult experiences into meaningful change with three inspiring entrepreneurs and leaders. Alex da Silva, Founder of Silva Cosmetics, shares how a life-changing spinal condition and his son’s struggle with severe eczema inspired him to create a natural skincare brand. After developing Sano,...

In this episode, David explores the future of technology, money, culture, and human connection with three entrepreneurs and experts challenging traditional ways of thinking. Kishore Lulla, Founder and Executive Chairman of Eros Innovation, is a pioneer in bringing Indian cinema to global audiences. Today, he focuses on Sovereign AI and Cultural Intelligence through Eros Innovation and Eros GenAI,...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Brian Sher to discuss the hidden pressures of working behind the scenes in sports and entertainment. We share why glamorous events often involve intense responsibility, constant problem solving, and hundreds of moving parts that audiences never see. Brian explains the challenges of managing artists, protecting fan experiences, and staying composed when talent cr...