It Just Takes One

Who is the most impactful person in your life? While that might not be the first question you think about when you consider the phrase "coaching greatness", on today's episode, that is exactly where the story begins. Today, you'll get a chance to hear from Brian Baker, the founder of I Will Train and the Director of Athletic Performance at Gym 1801 in Evanston, IL. His chapter, "Always Grateful –...

There are times when something happens or someone crosses your path and the moment leads your life in an entirely unexpected direction. In today's episode, we talk with Jess Murrah. Jess met Todd Durkin at an event she attended with her husband. That moment unexpectedly took her on the path from being a teacher to being a TD IMPACT-certified life coach, and everything in her life changed as a resu...

In this episode, we talk with Dave Seitter, owner of DS Strategies & Consulting, and one of the authors of Coaching Greatness as well as the bestselling author of  Quiet Plans, Exciting Results .  He describes some of the pros and cons of writing a chapter vs. writing a book. And moves on to discuss the topic of his chapter, The Triad Trepidation: My Business, My Role, My Identity which outlin...

In Episode 2 of the Coaching Greatness series, we talk with Travis Barnes. Travis' chapter is called "The Art and Heart of IMPACTful Coaching" where he describes the way that meeting Todd Durkin changed his life. If you don't know Travis' story yet, you're in for a treat. In this episode, he shares from his heart. It's emotional. It's authentic. And it's IMPACT-full! ------------------------ About...

We’re kicking off It Just Takes One: Coaching Greatness with Todd Durkin, lead author of the collaborative book Coaching Greatness. Todd shares what inspired his “Coaching Manifesto” and why this book is a mission. He also introduces the incredible coaches who joined him in creating it. You’ll hear what it truly means to coach with heart, purpose, and that signature “and then some” energy. -------...

On today's episode, you will meet Kelly Young and Emily Stapleton, bestselling authors of the book Start Before You're Ready. When two people come together to create something, it turns out even more special. Do you want to start something new but are having trouble getting started? Listening to this conversation would be a great place to start! Sometimes, you must begin your journey before all th...

On today's episode, you are going to meet Tim Carter, bestselling author of the book, Find A Way: Unlocking Your Best Self. Tim believes that everyone, no matter what age they are, occupation, life situation, etc., faces some level of adversity at some point in their lives. Adversity that seems insurmountable and includes obstacles they are unsure they can overcome. And with that, Tim also believe...

You've been told incessantly to move more but when your couch looks so inviting, how do you literally get going? That question is one of many that my guest will answer on today's episode. Laura Dow  is the bestselling author of Mind Your Movement: Six Essential Physical And Mental Tools To Stay Active As You Age. If you're someone who knows you need to move more, but you struggle to stay consisten...

Callista Eckert is an incredibly unique person. Not only is she the recent Amazon best-selling author of a book titled, The Halfling, but she is also currently in medical school and was a former Division 1 soccer player! I always enjoy meeting with people who have a combination of skills, and we talk quite a bit about that in this episode.  If you like a good story, listen in. If you enjoy reading...

Today's episode is a profound conversation with George Peterson, bestselling author of Thrive: How to Use Meditation to Overcome the Things that are Holding You Back. George is a meditation expert and addiction specialist who has created a framework for meditation called M.E.D.I. (Meditation, Effortlessly, Expect Your Mind to Wander, Detach, Integrate). In our conversation you will learn more abou...

Are the ghosts of your past haunting your future? Today's episode is an intriguing conversation with Amazon bestselling author, Troy Fontana, and he provides some insight into  what to do if the answer to that question is "yes"! After surviving a harrowing near-death experience, a painful divorce, and the collapse of a thriving business, Troy unearthed life-altering insights. Today, as a celebrate...

Yvette Salva is one of the kindest and most courageous women I know, and it was a pleasure to work on her book with her. She has an incredible story, not just because of all the experiences she had, but because of her strength, resilience, and compassion. In her memoir, Booze, Blow, and Pancake, she boldly confronts the stigma surrounding addiction. From the depths of homelessness to the heights o...

In this episode, I dive into a very personal and enlightening conversation with Sara Doell, recent bestselling author of Next Time Leave Me on the Floor: My Journey from Drunk AF to Sober AF. Being tired of waking up with hangovers, regret, shame and fuzzy memories of being mean to her wife, she decided to give up alcohol for one year and see what would happen. At the time, it felt like an insurmo...

This is Part 2 of a 2-part interview I did with Anna Meredith. Her husband, Adam, checked into the hospital on September 5th, 2023 for routine procedures. Just two days later she received a call that she never expected.  “I’m so sorry, Mrs. Meredith…it appears your husband has had a stroke, and he has passed away.”  In this true story of Adam’s call to Heaven and back, he and Anna recall their exp...

Without a doubt, this is one of the most emotional interviews we've ever done on this podcast. In fact, it is such a powerful episode that we decided to break it into 2 Parts so that you can let the story and the message really sink in. In this episode -- Part 1 -- you start to hear the story of Adam Meredith. You will learn about the beautiful life he created with his wife, Anna, and his two sons...

One of the most challenging diagnoses to receive is "dementia." When we hear that word, it brings up uncertainty, fear, anger, and so many other emotions. My guest today is going to speak about those emotions and what to do if you, or someone you love, is experiencing cognitive loss. Anne Kenny, MD, is a geriatric and palliative care physician as well as the bestselling author of True North: A Gui...

On today's episode, we feature our most recent best-selling author, Ethan Spelman. His book, Leadership Over Loneliness, is an inspiring true story that blends life, leadership, and lessons learned. ​​Throughout most of his life, Ethan Spelman felt like he was never good enough. Despite his friendly demeanor and perceived success, he was haunted by his past, controlled by his fears, and consumed b...

On today's episode, I have a conversation with Dave Carlson, the recent bestselling author of Shorten the Learning Curve: Using Light Bulb Moments. As a former math teacher, Dave's unique perspective shows how important it is to never stop learning because life never stops teaching.  Listen in as we discuss what lightbulb moments are and why it's so important to capture them in order to minimize y...

During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic, forced so many to learn new things during quarantine. Many went through a number of emotions, trials, and tribulations. Seeking to do more for her friends, family and local community, Josie Collier began posting ideas to cope with staying indoors on social media (#IncredibleIndoorIdeas). Many of those ideas led to the creation of Josie's recent best-selling book...

You've heard the quote that "the only constant in life is change." It's true that change is inevitable, but how intentional is the change that you're creating or experiencing in your life...or in your business? On today's episode, Tim Rhode, the recent bestselling author of Changing Lanes for Business: 4 Simple Steps to Overcome Problems, Accelerate Progress, and Achieve Your Goals!, will help you...

A hard childhood. A devastating divorce. A desire to run. A passion for people.  Caren Ware's focus to become FIT led her to run a marathon on every continent from Alaska to the Australian Outback, and from the Galapagos Islands to Antarctica! She even ran the Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Everest marathons! But Caren's life is about so much more than running marathons. She has an incredible heart for h...

In all the years I have known and worked with my friend, Todd Durkin, this is the very first time I've had the opportunity to sit down and interview him. While he was visiting here in Upstate New York recently, we had a chance to sit down and talk for a few minutes about everything having to do with books....from writing to publishing to marketing and more! Todd's desire to create a legacy through...

We are excited to have Heather Deffenbaugh back for a 2nd time on the show. She recently released her audiobook for From Ashes to Beauty, a book she published in 2022. And we invited her back to share more about that experience. It's also a great opportunity to talk more about her story, her journey since she published her book, and some of the exciting things that are coming up for her.   We hope...

How many times have you felt like you were drowning? Maybe it's because you're overwhelmed at work or maybe you're battling with personal struggles that are weighing you down. If you can relate to those moments in life, then you will enjoy the conversation I have in this episode with Lizzie Claesson. Lizzie is the Amazon best-selling author of From Suffering to Surfing: How Successful Leaders Make...

Everyone loves a good story, and that is exactly what you're going to hear today. On this episode, I interview Adam Clark. He is the recent bestselling author of A Magical Ride: A Story About Overcoming Adversity. Inspired by his interest in books by authors like Jon Gordon, Adam decided to write his own parable. His book is a heartwarming story that contains some great life lessons. I'll let Adam...