Beyond Speaking

Five-time tech entrepreneur, hyper-growth CEO, NY Times bestselling author, and venture capitalist Josh Linkner shares tips on becoming a creative troublemaker, why innovation is critical right now, and how to be creative in a time of crisis. To learn more about Josh Linkner visit https://premierespeakers.com/josh_linkner Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Er...

People’s Choice Award winner and podcast host Carlos Whittaker shares his story about our part in racial reconciliation in 2020. To learn more about Carlos Whittaker visit: https://premierespeakers.com/carlos_whittaker Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Best-selling author, and business expert Garrison Wynn shares how to make remote teams work, the future of retirement, and what the next generation of workforce talent is going to look like.   To learn more about Garrison Wynn visit: https://premierespeakers.com/garrison_wynn  Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Brent and Kyle Pease stopped by to share their incredible story of racing Kona as a tandem, advice for disabled triathletes, the power of skittles in the middle of a race, and how they are helping others with disabilities find their inner athlete. To learn more about the Pease brothers visit https://premierespeakers.com/pease_brothers Also, make sure to check out https://www.kylepeasefoundation.or...

Emmy-winning sportscaster Greg Gumbel shares his journey from small market broadcasting to the national stage, the grind of covering march madness, and the secret to success that he learned from his father. To learn more about Greg Gumbel visit: https://premierespeakers.com/greg_gumbel Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Male figure skating star Scott Hamilton stopped by to talk bout how to fight when you want to give up, the importance of getting back up 41,000 times and he answers fan questions live! To learn more about Scott Hamilton visit: https://premierespeakers.com/scott_hamilton Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Star of the MTV show The Buried Life Ben Nemtin joined us to share his insights on the importance of setting personal goals, how to become the architect of your own inspiration, and what it was like playing basketball with Barack Obama at the White House. To learn more about Ben Nemtin visit: https://premierespeakers.com/ben_nemtin Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced b...

4x Super Bowl Champion and Vietnam veteran recalls his favorite Super Bowl moment, his battle to get back on the field after being wounded in Vietnam, and of course his pick for Super Bowl 55 To learn more about Rocky Bleier visit: https://premierespeakers.com/rocky-bleier Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

NFL Pro Bowl Running back and Shark Tank Entrepreneur Justin Forsett shares some of his toughest moments on the field, being roommates with the mercurial Marshawn Lynch and the importance of having a huddle. To learn more about Justin Forsett visit: https://premierespeakers.com/justin-forsett Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Super Bowl Champion and ESPN analyst Jeff Saturday shares his story of getting to the NFL, what it was like playing and sometimes fighting with Peyton Manning and the importance of having ambition with wisdom. To learn more about Jeff Saturday visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jeff_saturday Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Improvisational humorist and author Joel Zeff shares how to build confidence in small steps, how to create success by being present, and the Tao of Ta-Da! To learn more about Joel Zeff visit https://premierespeakers.com/joel-zeff Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

We gear up for 2021 and new opportunities with Valorie Burton as she shares how to fight false guilt, the questions to ask yourself to create new opportunities, and how to be kind to yourself moving into the new year. To learn more about Valorie Burton visit https://premierespeakers.com/valorie_burton Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Olympic Gold Medalist and Goalie for the 1980 U.S. "Miracle on Ice" Hockey Team, Jim Craig shares his journey to winning the 1980 gold medal, the importance of preparation, and how to help others achieve their own impossible. To learn more about Jim Craig visit https://premierespeakers.com/jim_craig Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Six-time IRONMAN World Champion Mark Allen shares how nobody can take away your best performance, how to adjust your goals during COVID-19, and why you should take hold of a dream and see it to the finish line. To learn more about Mark Allen visit https://premierespeakers.com/mark_allen Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

The female Jerry Maguire, Molly Fletcher shares how to negotiate a contract for yourself, the power of the pause and how being a woman helped her in the male-dominated world of sports agents. To learn more about Molly Fletcher visit https://premierespeakers.com/molly_fletcher Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Carly covers How leaders can approach decision-making in tough times, how our culture has gotten leadership wrong, how to demonstrate leadership to others and what is the best framework for problem-solving?  Carly’s leadership lessons aren’t theoretical- they’re based on real-world experience. Carly draws her background as the first female CEO of a Fortune 50 company with HP, to her time with...

Former CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez shares stories from her time in the CIA including what it's like being the real-life Q, having a family while being an officer and she reveals the most realistic spy show on tv. To learn more about Jonna Mendez visit https://premierespeakers.com/jonna_mendez Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Jon Gordon shares the number one predictor and factor of success, the formula for GRIT, how to improve our mindset, and the importance of communication connections. Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospit...

Chairman and CEO of analytics and advisory company Gallup, Jim Clifton shares why millennials don't build startups, the difference between innovation and entrepreneurship, and how polling has changed over the years. To learn more about Jim Clifton visit: https://premierespeakers.com/jim_clifton Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Leading expert on generational leadership and personal productivity, Haydn Shaw shares how to fight boredom in the workplace, ways to communicate upwards to management, and the different motivations for Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. To learn more about Haydn Shaw visit: https://premierespeakers.com/haydn_shaw Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Kevin Brown spent 20 years building a little-known family business into the number one brand in their industry with annual revenues reaching two billion dollars. Along the way, he has learned a thing or two about overcoming adversity, dealing with change, and creating a culture that drives organizational excellence and customer loyalty. He's the author of the bestselling book "The Hero Effect." On...

Former Air Force One Pilot Col. Mark Tillman shares his untold story of flying the president on 9/11, deciphering information in the fog of war and bringing the Commander-in-Chief to Ground Zero. To learn more about Col. Mark Tillman  visit: https://premierespeakers.com/mark_tillman Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

First female thunderbird pilot, White House Fellow and survivor Nicole Malachowski shares what it is like flying a weapon, losing her childhood dream, and the importance of being able to reinvent yourself. To learn more about Nicole Malachowski visit: https://premierespeakers.com/nicole_malachowski Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

Corporate Magician, comedian and trainer, Bill Herz stopped by to share his journey with magic along with stories of teaching U.S. presidents magic tricks, which types of crowds are the easiest to trick and how magic has been used in war. To learn more about Bill Herz visit: https://premierespeakers.com/bill-herz Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie

People’s Choice Award winner and podcast host Carlos Whittaker shares his story about our part in racial reconciliation in 2020. To learn more about Carlos Whittaker visit: https://premierespeakers.com/carlos_whittaker Beyond Speaking is hosted by  Brian Lord  and produced by  Eric Woodie