BeBestYou Podcast

In this insightful episode of the Be Best You podcast, Coach Hughes interviews Bill Blum, founder and CEO of Alpine Business Systems, about the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) and its transformative impact on business, education, healthcare, and society at large. Bill brings over 37 years of experience in business systems and technology integration, offering a grounded, practical p...

This podcast episode features an insightful conversation between Coach Hughes and Doug Flutie, a renowned athlete known for his remarkable football career and inspiring personal journey. Flutie’s story spans from his early days as an undersized quarterback to a celebrated career in both the NFL and CFL, demonstrating resilience, leadership, and motivation against the odds. The discussion explores...

In this episode of the - Be Best You - podcast, Coach Hughes speaks with Jennifer Wallace, a bestselling author and founder of the Mattering Institute. Her book, *Never Enough*, addresses feelings of inadequacy in young people and the pressure to prove their worth. Her upcoming book, releasing in 2026, will focus on “mattering” — the need to feel valued and contribute to one's community. They...

This episode features a rich and heartfelt conversation between Coach John Hughes and Charlie Morrison, the new COO of Jersey Mike’s, alongside insights from Patrick Lencioni, a renowned author and expert on organizational health and team dynamics. The dialogue centers on leadership, trust, vulnerability, and culture within organizations, with a particular focus on how these elements shape high-pe...

I'm excited to finally have the opportunity to chat with customer experience expert Dan Gingiss.  In our conversation, we explore the vital role that customer experience plays in today's business landscape. Dan's insightful book, *The Experience Maker*, serves as an excellent guide for anyone looking to create unforgettable customer interactions that set their business apart. This b...

Coach Hughes interviews TJ Schier, discussing leadership, employee recognition, and the evolution of workplace culture over two decades. Highlights 🎙️ Coach Hughes welcomes TJ Schier, reminiscing about their 22-year friendship. 📚 Schier’s book “Send Flowers to the Living” emphasizes recognizing employees while they are still with the company. 🤝 Leadership involves creating a supportive culture a...

What a pleasure it was to have an amazing conversation with an incredible  young lady that "WILL" be making a name for herself sooner than later. Watch Out. Thank You Jennifer! SUMMARY: Jennifer and I discuss her 1st book called Puzzle Progress where she "Maps Out" steps to become the best version of ourselves. Jennifer shares her journey from a young employee at Jersey Mike’s...

In this episode, Coach Hughes teams up with his friend and work colleague, Mookie Golden, to have an engaging conversation with Will Guidara, an American restaurateur and best-selling author of the book "Unreasonable Hospitality." Importance of Intentionality : Leaders must be intentional about their actions and relationships, fostering a culture of openness and support. This builds trus...

Listening with your eyes -  What are people saying? We might be able to understand more if we paid less attention to the words people are using to communicate and more attention to how they are saying it. This is known as body language. Whether you are a speaker, teacher, coach, parent, athlete, or even a spouse, listening to body language can be important in better understanding what is really be...

It was the clever title of the book that Joe Mull wrote that  caught my attention first but then it was the topic of the book that made me rush to order and read it.  Joe Mull  leadership trainer and speaker and is passionate about helping employers build a work environment that encourages employee commitment,  what he has cleverly  coined  “Employalty.” The title alone...Employalty... should peak...

What a great conversation with author Jon Giganti who wrote a great book called With Intention.  The world is distracting. Are you paying intention? Our fast-paced lives don’t allow much time for reflection. In our relentless pursuit of more, most of us end up with far less. Peace eludes us. Frustration finds us and unfulfillment permeates our souls. In 2013 author Jon Giganti nearly became anothe...

Building a Team where people stay…and WIN! Heard a great interview on NPR during this past years NCAA Basketball Tournament where Graham Honaker, co-author of The Cinderella Strategy , discussed how smaller, non “Blue Chip” schools are not just making surprise runs in the tournament but are making the tournament every year and becoming consistent contenders for the title. Schools like Villanova, P...

I am always looking to become a better version of ME. Thus BeBestYou was created. Robert Glazer's Book ELEVATE bought my eye and I was NOT disappointed. Robert is the founder and Chairman of the Board of Acceleration Partners , the premier global partner marketing agency that has won over 30 awards for its world-class company culture.   He is the author of Friday Forward, an inspirational new...

Like many people I became a huge fan of the Ted Lasso series and while I am disappointed it is over I am grateful for what we where all treated too. We need more positive entrainment in todays world and the show did not disappoint. Loved my conversation with fellow fan, Author and Journalist Lucy Broadbent.  Lucy was inspired to share some of the many lessons from Ted and his team...BROVO To learn...

What an honor to get to chat with Jim Sullivan. What was so cool about the opportunity is that his one stipulation was that we did not only talk about or just raise awareness about his books but rather have  an organic and honest conversation where we shared ideas. It was exactly that...! Jim  is a legend and well respected in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industry as well as being  sought after...

Great conversation with Executive Life Coach, Relationship Expert, & Author of Four Best Selling Books Tracy Fox.. !  For over 20 years she has mentored CEO’s, elite athletes, entertainers, top leaders, and many others from all walks of life all to be the best versions of themselves and to become better leaders.  She has the unique ability to get to the core issue in the very first session and...

Jim has more than twenty-five years of experience as a business leader encompassing a wide variety of management and executive leadership responsibilities.  His business experience spans driving positive outcomes related to Client Experience, Associate Experience, Sales Growth, Revenue Growth, Client Retention, and overall P&L accountability. His unique, down-to-earth approach enables him to f...

A Story Of One Woman's Journey To  Healing, Freedom, And Faith. In her debut book, Jamie Dahl takes you on a real and raw look at how she survived a deadly diagnosis and how God has used "all things", even the worst things, to bring about a good ending to her story. When you read this book, you will laugh, you will cry, and you will know that YOU are destined for something more than...

Michal is a prolific writer who has pens impactful and powerful information into quick and easy to read books from his home in Poland...It was a great conversation. I reached out to Michal regarding his book about a Personal Mission Statement and I got a ton out of our conversation.. A personal mission statement is the most powerful tool you can develop in your life. By identifying your single mot...

Must Hear and or See Interview Super Pumped to start off the new year with a NEW Episode of the BeBestYou Podcast. In this interview I had the privilege to chat with Basketball Player, Author, Speaker and Difference Maker is the world of addition and recovery Chris Herren The Chris Herren story is well known and was an ESPN 30 for 30 story titled - Unguarded – and is a MUST SEE. With so much press...

In my never-ending research to learn more about Team Building and Culture I came across the book…  We're All in This Together: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust, and Belonging, written by Mike. (Loved it BTW) I could not have been more pleased to also learn that Mike had written 4 additional books that I would highly recommend you add to your Success Library.  Focus on the Go...

Rachel Cruze is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, financial expert and host of The Rachel Cruze Show . Growing up as Dave Ramsey’s daughter, Rachel hated budgeting for years until she experienced the freedom of budgeting for herself. Rachel now shares fun, practical ways to take control of your money and create a life you love.

In this episode I was able to have to the opportunity to interview my her colligate soccer coach, Nazareth Colleges Coach Gail Mann.   Coach Mann has been coaching at “NAZ” for 30+ years and amassed over 300 wins but most impressive and important is how she impacted the lives of hundreds of young ladies over her career. She has built an amazing LEGACY!    Hope you enjoy…!

Most of us have or have had at one point the "Screw it I'll Do IT" disorder. Looking to Grow...? Personally or an Organization? Well, a big part of it is to learn how to DELEGATE, to Let Go - SO you can grow.   Laurie Taylor has some answers for us! Check to her 7 Stages of Success Secrets and not only learn how to delegate but much more.