From Embers To Excellence™

In this eye-opening episode, join us as Dave Hollenbach, your trusted host for "From Embers to Excellence," engages in a riveting conversation with Stephen M. R. Covey, the acclaimed New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Discover the insights from Stephen's groundbreaking books, including "The Speed of Trust" and the recently released Wall Street Journal bestseller, "Trust...

Explore the extraordinary journey of LTC Oak McCulloch, a seasoned Army veteran and accomplished leader, in this captivating video. Born in Loudon, Tennessee, and raised in Kirkland, Illinois, Oak's path led him through the prestigious United States Military Academy at West Point, where he began his military journey. Over a 23-year career, LTC McCulloch served in various leadership roles in the In...

Join us in this gripping interview as Dave Hollenbach sits down with the extraordinary Don Mann, a former Navy SEAL, world-class adventure athlete, New York Times bestselling author, and host of “Surviving Mann”. Don has been a sought-after guest on major networks like FOX, CNN, and ABC, where he has shared his unique insights and knowledge. His powerful "Pushing Beyond Boundaries" presentation ha...

Dive into the transformative journey of Steve Mellor, a former Olympic Swim Coach, as he unravels the secrets of success and unleashes the potential of individuals and organizations through his company, Career Competitor. With a rich background in coaching elite performers within high-performance environments, Steve has honed his expertise over nearly two decades, offering invaluable insights as a...

Join us for an insightful conversation with professional MMA fighter Nicholas McCarty as he sits down with the host Dave Hollenbach on the latest episode of From Embers to Excellence. In this episode, they delve into the captivating story of Nick's life, chronicling his journey from the struggles of life to excellence both inside the cage and on the BJJ mat. With a focus on drive, self-leadership,...

Vickie Lanthier (she/her/elle) is a speaker, author, veteran, and entrepreneur with lived experience working through adversities such as trauma, burnout, and identity struggles. She has worked at National Defence for over 25 years, first in the military as a Signals Operator for 14 years and followed by consulting as a Technology Architect. Vickie founded GirlGoneGood© Wellness + Wilderness in 201...

During his distinguished 35-year public safety career, William E. Sturgeon, (Bill), MPA, CPM, EFO, EMT-P, ICMA-CM, has served volunteer, military, municipal, and county fire rescue organizations and held many titles including: Firefighter/Paramedic, Aircraft Crash Rescue Firefighter, Flight Paramedic, Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Specialist, EMS Supervisor, Instructor, Company Officer,...

In this exciting episode of "From Embers to Excellence," we are honored to host Candice Gottlieb-Clark, a renowned Author, Business Advisor, Coach, and Conflict Management Specialist. As the founder of Dynamic Team Solutions, Candice has been dedicated to empowering businesses by bolstering their leaders and teams through enhanced communication, teamwork, leadership, and conflict management strate...

Terry Brock is a Speaker Hall of Fame recipient and brings a passion for technology, a sense of history, and real-world business strategies for success to events all over the world. He Earned an MBA in marketing and is focused on real-world business applications. He leverages his background in journalism and education in live presentations all over the world including the United States of America,...

Dr. Joshua Helman is a Harvard-trained physician licensed in fourteen states. He has two degrees in Biochemistry, (bachelor's from Harvard magna cum laude and master's from the University of Cambridge, UK). He is Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and American Board of Lifestyle Medicine. His medical degrees are from Harvard Medical School and MIT. He is the former Medical...

Chip Nightingale is an executive, a gifted national & international conference speaker, evangelist, author, entrepreneur, and Life & Leadership Coach. His goal is to help people grow in their understanding of themselves and the people they lead. Chip has been successful in business, leading a church, growing a camp, and coaching high school and college sports for over 20 years. Today he is...

Chief Freddie spent 32 years with Miami Fire Rescue. He held every civil service rank, spending his last five years as the Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Freddie’s extensive teaching experience includes training firefighters, police officers and corrections officers. Since 1999, Chief Freddie has specialized in test preparation courses for entry and promotional level public-safety candidates. He’s facil...

Sonal Patel, M.D. is a TEDx speaker, pediatrician, neonatologist, & breastfeeding specialist who founded NayaCare in 2018.  NayaCare is a home health clinic focused on improving postpartum care.  She has written several articles on this subject published in Scary Mommy, Kevin MD, and Colorado Sun.  She wrote her first book, “The Doctor and Her Black Bag,” that examines maternal...

Neil joins Dave Hollenbach on From Embers to Excellence for a rare interview. He has done approximately 10,000 interviews for his podcast, radio show, and TV show but rarely has he been interviewed himself. This is a great conversation that will appeal to many because of the many topics Dave and Neil cover. Visit Neil’s website to learn more about him or to connect: https://neilhaley.com/

Mike Liguori is a former Marine a published author and founder of Live Your Truth Media. His memoir, “The Sandbox: Stories of Human Spirit and War” chronicled his two combat deployments to Iraq and transition from the war. In the book, Mike gives readers an honest, gut-wrenching portrayal of not only the camaraderie built during the war but also the toll it takes afterward on the men and women who...

After moving 15 times through five southern states, Dea Irby, serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author, knows the value of belonging and is on a mission to share her message. Many of us underestimate the importance of belonging and its impact in the workplace and our communities. People who feel like they belong, don’t just stay, they take ownership, and raise everyone to a high...

Ryan Horn went from broke and working 12-hour night shifts at a metal factory while sleeping on his aunt's couch to becoming an award-winning entrepreneur, peak performance coach, an in-demand speaker and top-rated podcast host. His proprietary 5 Step Business Breakthrough framework has helped thousands of men around the world transform their business and life. https://extmanpodcast.com/

Phil Klein is a former firefighter/paramedic who spent 25 years serving his community. Klein started his public service career in 1990 as a volunteer firefighter on Long Island. After earning his paramedic credential in 1992, he worked for NYC EMS before spending nearly 10 years as a police medic for the Nassau County Police Department. In 2002, he and his family relocated to Georgia, where he con...

Dr. Debi Silber is the founder of the PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute and is a holistic psychologist, a health, mindset and personal development expert, the author of Trust Again, and is a 2-time #1 International bestselling author of: The Unshakable Woman AND From Hardened to Healed: The Effortless Path to Release Resistance, Get Unstuck and Create a Life You Love. Her podcast: From...

In this inspiring interview, Dr. Stanley Andrisse shares his remarkable journey "From Prison Cells to PhD" with Dave Hollenbach, host of the show "From Embers to Excellence". Dr. Andrisse, an endocrinologist scientist and assistant professor at Howard University College of Medicine, talks about his experience as an inmate in a maximum-security prison and the psychological toll of the justice syste...

TEDx Speaker, #1 Bestselling author of The Six Habits and Life Mastery Coach, Laura DiBenedetto teaches how to create the life of our dreams without sacrificing what we love. Laura is the founder and CEO of the award-winning marketing company, Vision Advertising, located in the greater Boston area. Laura created, built and ran the growth-oriented enterprise for 19 years with tremendous success, be...

Join Jason Butler, author of “The Village Mindset,” on Dave Hollenbach's show "From Embers to Excellence" to learn how to become a better leader. Jason has 20 years of executive leadership experience and is a keynote speaker and leadership coach. He holds a Master’s in Intercultural Studies, a Doctorate in Leadership from Duke University, and is the author of “The Village Mindset.” Learn how to st...

In this episode of "From Embers to Excellence," Dave Hollenbach interviews Seth Earley, a renowned speaker, author, and influencer with over 20 years of experience in Knowledge Strategy, Data and Information Architecture, Search-based Applications, and Information Findability solutions. Seth is the author of "The AI-Powered Enterprise," a book that was released in April 2020, and went on to receiv...

On this episode, Jim Knight, renowned keynote speaker, author, and training and development expert, is here to discuss his incredible journey of taking organizations from embers to excellence. Jim shares his experience at Hard Rock International, where he led Global Training for two decades, and the methods he used to create and manage staff and management training materials and programs, facilita...

Introducing "From Embers to Excellence" hosted by Dave Hollenbach and featuring Claudia Miller, a sought-after Career Coach for Women In Tech. With her talents and expertise, Claudia has helped her clients land fulfilling jobs at a senior level, and partnered with companies and organizations in identifying rising stars within their organizations, providing strategic insights and support in develop...