Grand Slam Journey

Step into the world of sports and technology innovation as we embark on a fascinating journey with our guest, Adam Battersby, the creative genius behind Pro-Batter Sports . We'll be delving into the crux of how his revolutionary virtual reality pitching machine is stepping up the training game for hitters.  Beyond baseball, we'll walk you through Adam's personal and business journey...

Do you crave to unlock the resilience and grit of an athlete within your business framework? Then saddle up as we dive into a fascinating dialogue with David Lindsay, a maven in the realm of sports and business. His life, fraught with challenges and victories, from rugby league to martial arts, has honed a competitive edge that has propelled him into entrepreneurial and workplace success. David sp...

"Winners never quit," we've all heard this well-intentioned advice, but have you ever dared to challenge it? Join me and my wonderful guests, Anna and Dana, as we tangle with this age-old wisdom and posit that perhaps quitting could be the unsung hero of success. We'll share personal stories, propose a fresh perspective on the power of quitting, and scrutinize the concept of &a...

Ready for a game-changing partnership and a life-transforming move? Join me as I reveal my exciting collaboration with Noble Hormetics and their outstanding product, the Noble Sisu Cold Plunge. I'll let you in on why I specifically chose this cold plunge over others and how it perfectly fits my needs in terms of pricing, portability, and insulation. Plus, discover the incredible benefits of c...

What if compression garments could not only enhance your athletic performance but also boost your confidence and self-assurance in everyday life? Join us as we sit down with Jonathan Oe , the visionary designer and owner of Leorêver, a luxury activewear brand that's revolutionizing the world of compression garments for men and women. Discover how Jonathan's journey took him from growing...

What happens when you combine a passion for technology and a dedication to creating meaningful AI careers? You get Polly Allen, a professional business manager and leader with over 20 years of experience in high tech. In this engaging episode, I chatted with Polly her journey from a remote part of Canada to leading the team that launched the very first generative AI answers on Alexa. Discover how...

Anna-Maria Moonen has had various leadership roles in the Information Technology and Telco services industry. She thrives in environments that enable innovative thinking with a focus on growing the most important asset of the company – the people. Dana Jaber Diab is an Information and Communications Technology Business Leader with an unquenchable curiosity for all things tech, entrepreneurship, an...

Mark Reifkind website: https://giryastrength.com/ Instagram , Facebook , YouTube Training, competing, and obsession with movement have been Mark's passions for 50 years. Gymnastics taught him a love of pure movement and an appreciation for what the human body can do. Endurance training taught him to breathe and keep going, no matter what. Strength training and powerlifting taught him focus, p...

Mark Reifkind website: https://giryastrength.com/ Instagram Facebook Training, competing, and obsession with movement have been Mark's passions for 50 years. When he stepped foot in a gymnastics gymnasium at age 14, he knew he had found a home. Gymnastics taught him a love of pure movement and an appreciation for what the human body can do. Endurance training taught him to breathe and keep go...

This is one of my solo episodes where I cover: 1. Updates & Announcements 2. Share my cold plunge experience at @Rikke's place. Listen to episode #33 for more details and feel free to check my my instagram highlight where Rikke is guiding me through it . Thank you 🙏 Rikke! The best cold plunge guide I could ever ask for. 🤩 3. AMA - I received number of questions which I attempt to answe...

Rikke's website: https://rikke.us/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rikkechiro/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RikkeChiropractic/ Text: (650) 484-0110 Email: hello@rikke.us We discuss:   Rikke's  athletic background: Handball 🤾🏼‍♀️, powerlifting & bodybuilding 💪 , triathlons, 🚴🏼‍♀️🏊🏼🏃🏼‍♀️ 🇩🇰 A journey from Denmark to the USA 🇺🇸 👩🏼‍⚕️  Becoming a doctor of chiroprac...

Before you listen to this episode, I highly suggest watching this TED Talk first. Dana Jaber Diab is an Information and Communications Technology Business Leader with an unquenchable curiosity for all things tech, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Anna-Maria Moonen has had various leadership roles in the Information Technology and Telco services industry. She thrives in environments that enable in...

Erin Cunningham is a Social Impact Executive at RecycleBalls . Erin has been creating magic by integrating partnerships and programs that are more than the sum of their parts with the most prominent nonprofits in the country, such as the YMCA and Boys and Girls Club of America, and the largest corporations in the world, such as Microsoft, Walmart, Coca-Cola, Gap Inc. CVS, AT&T, and Best Buy. S...

This episode is a compilation of some of the wisdom from my interviews. One of the commonalities I have observed from speaking with my guests who excel at different sports and professions, including my own experience, is the importance of our support system.  What is the importance of a support system? What does your support system look like? Is your support system supportive of your growth and yo...

Today Anna Moonen and  Dana Jaber join me for our regular coffee chat series.  Anna-Maria Moonen has had various leadership roles in the Information Technology and Telco services industry. She thrives in environments that enable innovative thinking and has always focused on growing the most important asset of the company – the people. Her passion lies in fostering a good character of leadership th...

Phil Lyne is the owner and coach at THRYV Coaching , a cognitive transformation coaching practice that helps individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves, both internally and externally, to achieve their goals and live a more fulfilling life. Phil is a single father of three teenage daughters whose mother died suddenly as a result of homicidal violence in 2016. He struggled to accept his...

This episode is dedicated to my grandpa - Josef Chmelar - today, March 14th, is his Birthday. He was my role model, so I share some main characteristics and qualities I admire about him and my struggles with him passing away many years ago, embracing impermanence, and finding gratitude. Warning - this episode might be a bit emotional. Send us Fan Mail LEORÊVER COMPRESSION AND ACTIVEWEAR Get 10% of...

Sarah Brummitt is an Executive coach, leadership development facilitator, award-winning Personal Branding expert, sought-after keynote speaker, and published author of 3 books in the areas of personal branding,  executive, and remote presence. Sarah worked with over 15,000 professionals across more than 30 countries. Sarah started her own business in 2005 and has more than 25 years of experience w...

My today's guests are Dana Jaber and Anna Moonen . Dana Jaber Diab is an Information and Communications Technology Business Leader with an unquenchable curiosity for all things tech, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Anna-Maria Moonen has had various leadership roles in the Information Technology and Telco services industry. She thrives in environments that enable innovative thinking and has...

This is one of the brief episodes reflecting on some of the past things that happened during the last month - me becoming American and sharing a bit about my personal journey - where I came from, my decision to play D1 college tennis, my naturalization experience, and some personal advice and lessons.  You never know how life may turn out Be open to opportunities - especially the ones that scare y...

This is part 2 of my conversation about Power with Tiziana Casciaro . Tiziana Casciaro is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and the Marcel Desautels in Integrative Thinking at the Rotman School of Management of the University of Toronto. Her research on organizational networks, professional networking, power dynamics, and change leadership has appeared in top academic journals in management,...

Tiziana Casciaro is a Professor of Organizational Behavior and the Marcel Desautels in Integrative Thinking at the Rotman School of Management of the University of Toronto. Her research on organizational networks, professional networking, power dynamics, and change leadership has appeared in top academic journals in management, psychology, and sociology and has received scientific achievement awar...

Natalie Novosel is a former college and professional basketball player.  She was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and played collegiately for the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. Some of her best memories include helping Notre Dame to 2 National Championship Games, winning a gold medal with Team USA at the World University Games in Shenzhen, China, being selected 8th in the 2012 WNBA Draft, and five seas...

My today's guests are Dana Jaber and Anna Moonen . I met Dana and Anna when I worked at Ericsson, and we became friends over the years, sharing tips about how to grow our leadership in our careers and outside of our profession. Dana Jaber Diab is an Information and Communications Technology Business Leader with an unquenchable curiosity for all things tech, entrepreneurship, and leadership. A...

This episode is a continuation of episode # 16, where I talked about power and the book Power for All by Julie Battilana & Tiziana Casciaro. This episode discusses chapter #4  and answers the importance of understanding  "Who controls access to what they value." I also talk briefly about quitting and a new book that I'm listening to from Annie Duke, Quit: The power of knowing wh...