Great Dad Talks

Listen now in this episode of Great Dad Talks as we dive into an insightful conversation with parenting coach, Andy Goldstrom. As a dad himself, Andy understands the challenges and rewards of being a father and is passionate about helping dads become effective parents and partners. Hear his personal experiences and anecdotes that shed light on the power of parent coaching and its impact on familie...

In this episode, I sit down with guest Jasper Smith to discuss the financial decisions that shape our lives and the importance of generational wealth. From the sacrifices involved to the importance of legacy, Jasper shares his insights and experiences, providing valuable advice on financial planning, budgeting, and building generational wealth. Discover how to make intentional decisions, leverage...

In this candid conversation, Mike reveals the importance of self-health, self-reflection, and the impact it has on our relationships as fathers and spouses. He shares his own experiences of rebuilding trust with his children and the challenges he faced along the way. Get ready to be inspired as Mike discusses the transformative power of personal growth and the ripple effect it can have on all area...

Join me on this episode as I speak with Kristen Lampert. Kristen is a business development professional who is passionate about reimagining the home and helping parents find fulfillment in their family lives. From understanding the importance of setting objectives and mission statements within our family to reclaiming our own dreams and nurturing ourselves as parents, she offers practical advice f...

Tune in to this enlightening conversation with Aaron Shelley, where we delve into the importance of having a clear vision and strategy for both your personal life and business. Aaron shares insights on starting a family with purpose, setting goals, and creating systems to stay on track. Discover how defining what success and happiness mean to you can transform every aspect of your life. Visit thef...

In this episode, Jeff Nelligan and I talk about the paradox of modern parenting, the challenges of raising resilient kids in a screen-dominated world, and the pursuit of instilling unwavering values in the next generation. Jeff is an accomplished author, with parenting books that have ranked on Amazon's bestseller list. His work underlines the importance of teaching children the ability to handle...

Sheryl and I discuss Positive Intelligence and our Parents Aligned program geared to reducing tensions in the home. Sheryl Stoller is a PCI Certified Parent Coach® and Master Positive Intelligence® Coach, trained in Conscious Parenting, Somatic Attachment Therapy, and Self-Compassion, among other fields of study. She has been a parent to three now grown children for close to 35 years. You can find...

I talk to Jude Sandvall of TheDivorcedDadvocate.com about four strategies to deal with dad guilt. Expectations by society and by dads themselves mean that many dads struggle with how much more they wish they could do (or had done). Whether you're divorced or not, the ideas we discuss may give you a little more confidence as you try to be the best dad you can be. Jude has expanded his offerings on...

In this tips-filled podcast, I talk with Blaine Oelkers, "America's Chief Results Officer." Blaine helps entrepreneurs and small business people learn new habits and strategies to become more productive. He has specific advice on how to learn new habits quickly (in 21 seconds!), unlearn bad habits and get 2x productivity out of an hour. Blaine explains how these same strategies can be adapted for...

Dawn and John Sanders are both coaches. Dawn does life coaching while John does executive coaching. We discuss how they got into coaching and how they are using Positive Intelligence with couples, including a demo of a "PQ rep." You can find Dawn and John, as well as more information on their coaching at www.sanderscoachingteam.com .

Jackie and I discuss her experience with Positive Intelligence and she demonstrates a "PQ rep," the mini-meditative moment that is a building block of the Positive Intelligence course. You can find Jackie at futurelifecoaching.co.uk. She has a new Positive Intelligence group starting October 29, 2022. Her "Mum Boardroom" is also available for group coaching to support moms.

My coaching colleague Bob Loftis talks about his own experience with Positive Intelligence (PQ). He also demonstrates an additional PQ exercise called "havening."

In this conversation, Bill Miles outlines commonsense principles to make divorce less harmful for the kids involved. We discuss five ideas geared toward making this time less painful and keeping relationships strong. Non-divorcing dads will appreciate the reminders of how we can be better dads every day for our kids, our partners, and ourselves. Bill and his partner support divorcing couples tryin...

ParentTheirPassion.com founder Jonathan Harris talks about how to use kids' natural interests to develop skills they can use in the marketplace. You can find more resources at ParentTheirPassion.com.

In this conversation I interview Dubai-based life coach Mazen Edlibi to talk about his personal experience with Positive Intelligence and how he uses it with his clients. He also gives a demonstration of his version of the exercise we use to help rewire the brain to react more positively to life's everyday challenges. Mazen coaches women to find their life purpose and become more empowered leaders...

Tim and I discuss how important it is that dads recognize that there are three elements of fatherhood which he has incorporated into his program Dads on Purpose. The three “events” of the DadAthlon are: * Connecting * Providing * Living You can get Tim's free resources including his Dad Quiz, a family movie finder, and the first three chapters of his book Dad on Purpose for free at www.dadathlon.c...

In this episode, Dave Baillie, a professional trainer for the U.S. Navy discusses how his coaching experience taught him key skills for connecting with his adult kids after his divorce. With real life examples, Dave talks about opening up, vulnerability, and a core coaching skill called "Level 3 listening." Dave specializes in transitions coaching and can be found on LinkedIn.

Life and Executive coach Pete Armstrong discusses his success with Positive Intelligence and his clients. We specifically focus on the changes dads see in their own perspectives and the effect it has on how they interact with their kids and families. You can find out more about Pete Armstrong and his work with Positive Intelligence at https://marvelous-writer-7336.ck.page ...

In this interview I talk to Chris Thurber about the good kinds of parental pressure. Thurber, along with his co-author Hendrie Weissinger, believe that there is a right way and a wrong way to ask for the best from our goods. Their philosophy is perhaps summed up by one of their lessons in the book: "Expect their best, not the best." Chris Thurber is a board-certified clinical psychologist, educato...

In this interview, I talk to fellow Positive Intelligence coach Bill Carmody about his new book, The 3 Rules of Marriage. We go through the three rules together: First Rule: The ONE Thing You Can NOT Keep Second Rule: The Most Important Thing To Say To Your Partner (And It’s NOT “I love you.”) Third Rule: What Ever Else You Do, Never End Your Day This Way Bill explains how he came to these three r...

In this interview, Dr. Cornelius Grove tells some hard truths about how and why American kids are falling behind competitive countries in Asia. Without making a value judgement about whether this success is good or bad, Dr. Grove explains why it is important to understand how values drive the learning experience in Asia. Parents can use this information to better understand how values drive their...

In this interview, I talk to Carew Papritz about what it means to be a father today. Carew Papritz is a literacy advocate, educational thought leader, and author of the multi-award-winning book, The Legacy Letters. In his award-winning book, The Legacy Letters, Papritz writes about the importance of bearing the weight of the responsibility of being a father. “Becoming a man means doing the right t...

In this interview, I talk to Adam Jablin a life coach and recovery expert about the effect of the Covid pandemic on teens and how we as parents can help. Adam Jablin is the author of Lotsaholic: https://amzn.to/3H9rAo5 and you can find him at Contact Adam at: https://www.adamjablin.com/ and on Instagram @AdamJablin Adam has helped thousands of people over the years experience a joy for living even...

I guarantee you'll be inspired by this conversation with Derek Cain and Daniel Mose, both recruiters for foster families. They both work with SAFY (Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth) and Derek is a foster father himself. They explain how foster care works and the real need for families to step in and help kids during transition periods. We also cover who can be a foster parent, inclu...

Does the concept of gratitude seem even more important now that you have kids? Or does gratitude sound like the stuff of greeting cards and Sunday sermons? In this fun and inspiring conversation, Michael Ian Cedar explains what the practice of gratitude is and why it's an important tool in the quest to be "present" in our lives. Michael Ian Cedar is an executive and leadership coach, skilled facil...