Elevate Up: Leadership Lessons from The Sherpa

In this concluding episode of the Elevate Up podcast, host and leadership coach Steve Seay announces the merging of his podcast with the Leadership Rising podcast to create a new show, with friend and colleague Jim Urban, called 'The Sherpa and the Shrink'. Steve defines a Sherpa as a guide helping others through complex situations and transitions into discussing the common pitfalls of New Year's...

In this episode of the Elevate Up podcast, host Steve Seay welcomes back licensed therapist and leadership coach Jim Urban for an engaging conversation about leadership, personal growth, and the importance of relationships. --- The duo reflects on New Year's resolutions versus being resolute, designing the year with intention, and the concept of being an influential leader in today's world. They e...

In this episode of the Elevate Up podcast, host Steve Seay, a leadership coach known as 'the Sherpa,' explores the concept of the 2nd Mountain, inspired by David Brooks' book.   Steve delves into three principles: Resume Virtues vs. Eulogy Virtues, Building Your Life Resume, and Living Life in Reverse. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on meaningful relationships, personal experiences, and...

Welcome to the Elevate Up Leadership Coaching Podcast and a deep-dive episode in our "EVERYDAY HEROES" series with your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!  --- In this episode of Elevate Up, host Steve Seay interviews his mentor, Gary Mahler, exploring transformative practices like self-forgiveness and flow sessions. Gary shares insights from his personal journey, including his move fr...

Welcome to the Elevate Up Leadership Coaching Podcast and a deep-dive episode in our "EVERYDAY HEROES" series with your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!    In this episode, Steve is excited to sit down with Ted Keefer - the President and CEO at Paragon Products based out of El Dorado Hills, California. He has led and operated the business since its infancy in 1994 (30 years). He is m...

Welcome to the Elevate Up Leadership Coaching Podcast and a deep-dive episode in our "EVERYDAY HEROES" series with your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!  --- Steve is excited to dive into a great conversation with Dr. John Chuck. He is a Professor of Family Medicine & Chief Wellness Officer at California Northstate University Medical School.     John Chuck, M.D., is a Professor o...

In this episode of the Elevate Up Podcast, host, leadership coach, and The Sherpa Steve Seay, explores the power of systems in personal and professional development.   Steve compares the systems approach to the traditional psychology lens, emphasizing the benefits of neutral thinking and proactive planning over emotion-driven decisions. He introduces practical methods like the 'Pomodoro Method' an...

Are you on a Courage Journey?  --- Host and The Sherpa, Steve Seay is excited to dive into a great conversation with his mentor and good friend Jon Holmes. They discuss Steve's upcoming 'Elevate Up' program starting in January, which involves an intensive nine-month journey with influential leaders.   Jon shares his journey from being a therapist and coach to dealing with a life-changing brain inj...

Are you chasing perfectionism? Can we ever really catch it?   Welcome to the Elevate Up Leadership Coaching Podcast and an in-depth episode in THE YOSEMITE SERIES called "Leadership Lessons from Nature" with your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!    In this episode, Host and Coach Steve Seay also known as the Sherpa, concludes his five-part Yosemite series by exploring the profound li...

Can we have effective leadership in all areas of our lives? Can we learn to how to balance it all?  --- In this episode of the Elevate Up podcast, host Steve Seay welcomes Eugene Pantangco, a leadership coach, mentor, and father. They delve into Eugene's journey in practicing effective leadership across various facets of life, including his professional career and family dynamics. --- Steve met Eu...

We can learn so many lessons from TREES! Their roots represent a solid foundation while their branches reach towards the sky. They teach us how to weather life's storms WHILE continuing to grow. Coach Steve is taking us to visit the "trees" in today's episode of "Leadership Lessons from Nature". Welcome to the Elevate Up Leadership Coaching Podcast and an in-depth episode in THE YOSEMITE SERIES ca...

Ask yourself this question: WHY NOT ME? Welcome to the Elevate Up Leadership Coaching Podcast and a deep-dive episode in our "EVERYDAY HEROES" series with your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!  Coach Steve's guest today is Manuel Flores. He is a part-time Respiratory Therapist and part-time Personal Trainer of his own company (On the Clock Fitness).   Manuel was an only child from th...

Believing in your innate resourcefulness, creativity and wholeness is the foundation for the recipe of creating a life you ADORE!  Welcome to the Elevate Up Leadership Coaching Podcast and a deep-dive episode in our "EVERYDAY HEROES" series with your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!  Coach Steve's guest today is a Leadership & Business Coach, originally from just outside of Londo...

How are you preparing for the unknown? Can we fully prepare? Coach Steve answers these common questions in today's episode of "Leadership Lessons from Nature". Welcome to the Elevate Up Leadership Coaching Podcast and an in-depth episode in THE YOSEMITE SERIES called "Leadership Lessons from Nature" with your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!  Before we get into the episode, check thi...

As a leader, do you have a true dedication that goes beyond your official duties?  Welcome to the Elevate Up Leadership Coaching Podcast and a deep-dive episode in our "EVERYDAY HEROES" series with your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!  A motorcycle ride, and a dead battery - that is what sparked a longer conversation between Coach Steve and Juan Perez in California when they met.  J...

Are you truly able to face the fears that are holding you back?  Welcome to the Elevate Up Leadership Coaching Podcast and an in-depth episode in THE YOSEMITE SERIES called "Lessons from Nature" with your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!  The Sherpa is a high-altitude guide. They are the leaders who climb the mountain right alongside their teams. The Sherpa is about being both "grit...

Would you like to lead with more empathy and compassion? If you said YES ... this is the episode for you.  Welcome to the Elevate Up Leadership Coaching Podcast and a deep-dive episode in our "EVERYDAY HEROES" series with your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!  Steve is sitting down today for an in-depth conversation with Alvina Kaufman.  She is a Registered Nurse for 22+ years at Sut...

What do you have in your "leadership toolbox"? Do you have the necessities for success?  Welcome to the Elevate Up Podcast and an in-depth episode in THE YOSEMITE SERIES called "Leadership Lessons from Nature" with your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!  Steve is unpacking how NATURE symbolizes something in our personal and professional life - something that we are also embarking on....

As a leader, sometimes it's difficult to see the adventure right in front of you.  Welcome to the Elevate Up Leadership Coaching Podcast and the fourth episode in THE YOSEMITE SERIES with your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!  Today, Coach Steve is thrilled to sit down with another member of the FIRST "Elevate Up Tribe 2024 Coaching Group" that embarked on the EPIC 5-Day Yosemite Exp...

Welcome to the Elevate Up Podcast and the third episode in THE YOSEMITE SERIES with your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!  Today, Steve is excited to sit down with another member of the FIRST "Elevate Up Tribe 2024 Coaching Group" that embarked on the EPIC 5-Day Yosemite Expedition. Lucas Tvrdik is a Police Detective in the South San Francisco Police Department (SSPD). He holds a Bla...

Welcome to the Elevate Up Leadership Coaching Podcast where I have the sacred opportunity to unpack and share the nuggets of wisdom from the life, work, and impact of everyday heroes! Today, I was so excited to down with another everyday hero, Barry Schafer, who is an entrepreneur, expert in the ophthalmology sales industry, in particular with start-ups. Most importantly, he is married to his beau...

Welcome to the Elevate Up Podcast and the first episode in THE YOSEMITE SERIES with me - your Host, your Coach, and "The Sherpa" Steve Seay!  Today, I had the privilege of sharing my recent 5-day Yosemite Expedition where I was honored in guiding, leading and facilitating 3 other high-level leaders from my coaching group known as the Elevate Up Tribe. They humbly, willingly and courageously signed...

Welcome to Episode #10 on the Elevate Up Podcast where I have the sacred opportunity to unpack and share the nuggets of wisdom from the life, work, and impact of everyday heroes! Today, I was super excited to sit down with my tenth hero, Jason Call, who is the Founder of Handyman Marketing Pros https://handymanmarketingpros.com/ He is one of the reasons why I started a podcast as he’s been such an...

Welcome to Episode #9 on the Elevate Up Podcast where I have the sacred opportunity to unpack and share the nuggets of wisdom from the life, work, and impact of everyday heroes! Today, I was so jazzed to sit down with my ninth hero, Tommy Ferretti, who is the Founder of Foundations of Freedom, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida https://www.foundationsoffreedominc.com/ He is also my friend, trusted advi...

Welcome to Episode 8 on the Elevate Up Podcast where I have the sacred opportunity to unpack and share the nuggets of wisdom from the life, work, and impact of everyday heroes! Today, I felt so elevated to sit down with my eight hero, Rebecca Schleifer-Gruenemeier, who is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate investor and Leadership Coach.  She is also my friend and business partner within ALG (Accelerate...