Grow Yourself: Personal Development School of Growth

My guest is Visionary, Author, Mentor, and Teacher, Douglas Nolls.     Doug was born partially deaf, nearly blind, crippled, and super smart.  Yet, he went on to graduate from Dartmouth College, earned his law degree, and was a ferocious civil trial lawyer for 22 years.  Then he went back to school to become a peacemaker.  Since he left his lucrative law practice...

My guest is LTC Ivan Ingraham (USMC, Ret).   Ivan is a retired Marine Special Operations Officer. He served a 24-year career in Marine Infantry, Reconnaissance, and Special Operations units often in crises or combat operations.  Leadership in any situation can be challenging at best.  However, leading on the front lines during war; well, that's a game-changer.   Imagi...

My guest is Billy Mandarino. Billy is a speaker, coach, and the author of "The Now-ist," a book that teaches people to become more aware of the gifts in the present moment. His book is full of wisdom from his own journey...and the inspiration and truths he presents can be life-changing. In our conversation, we will take a deep dive into the essence of who we are and aspects of how we live. But mor...

My guest is Nancy Lane, a former executive leader who recently retired from a very distinguished 35-year career. She did so however with a yearning to learn more about herself, her purpose, God, and life in general. So she decided to embark on an amazing, but grueling adventure . . . to walk the great Camino de Santiago . This pilgrimage required her to walk 400 miles across Spain with only a back...

My guest is international filmmaker Kathleen Herrgott. She writes and produces short films and also creates content for major brands such as the Nestlé corporation. Kathleen describes herself as someone who not only loves challenges, but someone who embraces them, learns from them, and then grows from them. She said this has been a critical part of her success; facing and using her challenges to p...

Who doesn't want to be happy and confident? Deep down, we all do. We want to feel alive, loved and at peace with the world around us. But for many reasons, this isn't always the case. While all people struggle with these aspects of life, my guest feels that it’s more the case for women. And so, that’s the subject of my next "Grow Yourself" Podcast. We’ll hear from a woman who didn’t simply arrive...

Achieving healthier and happier interpersonal relationships is a key to having a good life and a good working environment. But how do we encourage, support, and maintain good relationships? And what if they’re not in such a good place...how do we turn them around? These are the questions, and more, that I will pose to my special guest Dr. Mandy Goodwin Caporaletti, a Professor of Communication at...

My guest Lillian Victoria was raised by a single mother after her father abandoned her family at the age of six. Although her mother gave them all she had, she was physically and emotionally unavailable to guide them. Later, at the age of 35, Lillian lost it all--her marriage, career, her life--and too became a single mom. BUT... she would have none of it! Lillian set out to answer the biggest que...

My guest is Men's Transformation Coach and Podcaster Mike Forrester. Mike has a story that so many can relate to. He almost ruined his marriage and relationships with his children because of the toxic behaviors that he learned growing up. But his story is really one of hope; that we can conquer our "demons." Join us in a conversation about breaking negative patterns and becoming the better, more l...

My guest is author Leslie Lindsey Davis. In this episode, we will be talking about "learning to love yourself." With her Top-20 selling book on Amazon "You Can’t Eat Love...”, Leslie is on a mission to help others find their WHY to go on any journey of self-discovery, to introduce them to their very best friend in the whole wide world, and to learn to love themselves.

My special guest, David Stephens, is an expert problem-solver. In fact, his mantra is, “give me any problem and I’ll solve it.” Among other things, he will talk about the necessity to get clear about the problem. More, he will show you how to solve any problem by asking simple questions to explore problems, reveal the causes, and then present the solutions.

My guest [Growth Coach] Sunitha Narayanan and I will be talking about how to live and experience life with an abundance mindset; thus, showing yourself loving-kindness, as well as showing kindness and compassion to those along your path in life.

My special guest [Leadership Coach] John Bentley and I will be talking about the principle..."Until you learn to lead yourself, you can't truly lead others (personally or professionally)." You will learn how to improve your self-awareness, attend to your strengths and weaknesses, and to better lead yourself.

My special guest, [Psychologist] Dr. Gregg Steinberg, and I will be talking about resilience, mental toughness, and how to turn adversity into your "super-power." This conversation will help you overcome any obstacle in life and to be mentally tough.

My special guest, Bobby Lewis has an amazing and eclectic life story. But his message is even more amazing...and one that can change your life.  Come and be inspired to choose and put joy in your life above all else.

My guest  is the legendary Werner Berger--a world-class mountain climber who holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest person to summit the great world mountains including Mt. EVEREST!  Werner and Kevin talk about what it takes to push past the seemingly impossibilities in life.