Beyond Your WHY

Howie Milstein believes that taking yourself too seriously keeps you from unleashing your full potential. He believes if you want to be a great leader, you must have fun and leave your ego at the door. Howie discusses hiring for character and their desire before qualifications, what qualities make the best leader and many other lessons he's learned along the way. Listen as Howie exemplifies the WH...

Dr. Margaret Rutherford believes  that therapy is for everyone. She believes that we can all reach our fullest potential when we understand our past and more importantly - our trauma.    In this episode we dive deep into this concept of trauma and what the true goal of therapy is!   Listen to hear how Dr. Margaret Rutherford uses her WHY of Challenge throughout her life, discov...

David believes in finding a way no matter what life throws at you.     From his heart flatlining after being hit by a truck at the age of 8 and being brought back to life he learned how to reinvent himself time and time again. When his career ended as a baseball player, so did his identity and he, yet again, found a way no matter what!    Listen to hear how David uses his...

Brian believes that embracing pain is a critical tool to our success, and by doing that we all must choose our pain or our suffering will choose us.    On this week's episode of Beyond Your WHY , we meet Brian Bogert. Brian is a human behavior and performance coach who teaches his clients to leverage self awareness and intentionality to become the most authentic versions of themselves. H...

On this week's episode of Beyond Your WHY , Matthew Woodget takes us through how Challenging the Status Quo has shaped his life.    Matthew grew up knowing he thought differently and upon feeling burnt out on corporate America wanted to take his life in a new direction until he got a phone call no one wants to get... a call that both of his parents had passed away in a fatal car accident...

Meet Tisha Marie Pelletier.    Her WHY is Contribute.    Tisha Marie Pelletier is best known as the authentic girl with a touch of badass by her peers. She is the chief experience officer of Tisha Marie Enterprises inspiring entrepreneurs to get out of their own head space and make their vision happen through business mentoring, professional speaking, personal brand building, h...

Meet Stefan Georgi. His WHY is Challenge. Co-Founder of Copy Accelerator with Justin Goff. Copy Accelerator is a weekly training program with 117 members. The mastermind provides in-depth training on Stefan’s RMBC Method for writing faster, better sales copy. Combined the members in our mastermind generate over $1BN in annual sales. Co-Founder of Turtle Peak - a Las Vegas based contact center that...

Meet George Bryant. His WHY is Better Way. George Bryant is a New York Times Best Selling Author & one of the most highly sought after digital marketing consultants in the world to teach his Relationships Beat Algorithms™ approach to business. He has helped hundreds of the largest companies in the world and thousands of entrepreneurs ethically scale their businesses by deepening their relation...

Meet Jake Kelfer. His WHY is Contribute. Jake Kelfer is a lifestyle entrepreneur, life elevator, and coach to rising entrepreneurs and freedom seekers. He is the bestselling author of Elevate Beyond and Elevate Your Network, a high-energy motivational speaker on a mission to inspire millions of people to achieve personal success and happiness. He is the founder of the Professional Basketball Combi...

Meet Marion Weiler. Her WHY is Better Way. Marion Weiler is a Senior Business Management Executive, Business Coach and Principal at Weiler International LLC, advising brokerage executive teams and real estate professionals whether during times of crisis or business growth. As a former Senior Executive of world-renowned and industry-leading global firms, most recently as Senior Vice President Marke...

Meet Onesimo Vigil. His WHY is Right Way. Onesimo C. Vigil also known as Mo Vigil was born on September 6, 1973 in Las Vegas NM. Mo is a husband, father, son, brother, uncle & grandfather. Luckily for Mo he married the love of his life Rachel and together they have been blessed with three amazing children Alec, Celina & Isaiah. Mo’s loving parents are Sigfredo & Debbie. Mo is an Entrep...

Meet Manuj Aggarwal. His WHY is Challenge. Manuj is an entrepreneur, investor, author, and podcast host. He started his career at the age of 15, working in a factory for twelve hours a day, six days a week, earning a cool $2 per day While Manuj had no contacts or resources, he was determined to improve his life. With hard work, his insatiable curiosity to learn new concepts - he continued to make...

Meet Sanjeev Arora. His WHY is Contribute. Sanjeev Arora, M.D., Project ECHO: Dr Sanjeev Arora is the founder and director of ProjectECHO, a non-profit that uses technology, a disease management model, case-based learning, and a web-based database to arm primary care providers with the knowledge needed to treat those with complex health problems that would otherwise need to travel for medical care...

Meet Rachel Druckenmiller. Her WHY Is Challenge. Rachel Druckenmiller is on a mission to humanize the workplace by building resilient leaders and elevating their compassion and courage. Through refreshing and interactive keynotes, workshops and training, Rachel activates what’s best in people and organizations. With evidence-based insights, compelling stories, and practical takeaways, Rachel equip...

Meet Kate Duxler. Her WHY is Contribute. Kate Duxler is best known for her ground breaking work around integrating spiritual purpose into business success, and the profound impact that has on the entrepreneur's sense of freedom and fulfillment. Before she created a successful online empire built around her own purpose, she was stuck in the rat race, suffering from intense anxiety and depression. W...

Meet Andrea Wilson Woods. Her WHY is Better Way. ANDREA WILSON WOODS is a writer who loves to tell stories, and a patient advocate who founded the nonprofit Blue Faery: The Adrienne Wilson Liver Cancer Association. Andrea is the CEO and co-founder of Cancer University, a for-profit, social-benefit, digital health company. With Cancer U, Andrea synergizes her talents of coaching, writing, teaching,...

Meet Mark Herman. His WHY is Contribute. He has a passion for helping others to be the best they can be. He is a lifetime member of Leadership New Mexico and is a member of Vistage International (CEO Peer Advisors). He serves on the Boards of Horizons Albuquerque and the University of New Mexico Alumni Association, and is Past President of the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico. Mark has two ch...

Meet Bill Prater. His WHY is Right Way. Bill is a business owner, entrepreneur, publisher, author, speaker, mentor and coach. He is best known for long-term success in enabling business owners and leaders to quickly eliminate personal barriers, to rapidly reach their current dreams; and, to embark on a journey of business mastery. He has served entrepreneurs and business owners for over thirty yea...

Meet Chris Strouthopoulos.  His WHY is Better Way.  Interviewed by WHY Institute Founder Dr. Gary Sanchez (Better Way). Chris Strouthopoulos is an international life coach & leadership trainer, TEDx speaker, Himalayan mountain guide, and Ivy League educated award winning Professor. His passion is helping people tear down the internal barriers that keep them stuck, enabling them to cr...

Meet Charles Rath.  His WHY is Better Way. Interviewed by WHY Institute Founder Dr. Gary Sanchez (Better Way). Charles Rath is the President and CEO of RS21, one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States and the fastest-growing company in New Mexico. RS21 has grown 5400% since 2015. RS21 is a software, design, and data-analytics company that helps clients solve complex problems in...

Meet David McGlennen.  His WHY is Contribute. Interviewed by WHY Institute Founder Dr. Gary Sanchez (Better Way). David McGlennen started his career in the insurance and financial services industry and worked his way through college. Achievement, high performance and self-development through success habits is his calling card. He has built several businesses by creating relationships and addi...

Meet Warren Rustand.  His WHY is Clarify. Interviewed by WHY Institute Founder Dr. Gary Sanchez (Better Way). The common thread that permeates Warren Rustand’s experience is one of vision, strategy, executive leadership, and achievement. He has created, led, and grown many successful private, public, and not-for-profit entities. He has a passion for family, entrepreneurship, public policy, an...

Meet AK Ikwuakor.  His WHY is Better Way Interviewed by WHY Institute Founder Dr. Gary Sanchez (Better Way). AK Ikwuakor, also known as Coach AK, is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, educational consultant and speaker who has traveled to 30+ countries working with students, professional athletes, coaches, governmental agencies, celebrities, CEO’s, employees of Fortune 100 companies...

Meet Robert Teschner.  His WHY is Contribute.  Interviewed by WHY Institute Founder Dr. Gary Sanchez (Better Way).  Robert Teschner, callsign “Cujo”, is a retired Air Force fighter pilot. He was the top F-15C “Eagle” graduate in his class at the USAF Weapons Instructor Course—the Air Force version of “TOP GUN”. Cujo was asked to return as a Weapons School Instructor and subsequently...

Meet Daniel M. Bruder.  His WHY is Better Way.  Interviewed by WHY Institute Founder Dr. Gary Sanchez (Better Way). Daniel M. Bruder is the CEO of Fusion Dynamics Group, a Colorado-based strategy and leadership firm. Dan has an accomplished background in Executive Leadership, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Sales and Marketing Operations, Brand Development, Customer Service, and Co...