It Just Takes One

In this heartfelt episode, Kelli sits down with Janelle Trujillo, one of the co-authors of HER Legacy: A Tribute to Elaine LaLanne’s Impact on Health, Wellness, and Empowerment . Janelle’s chapter, “Resilience Rewritten: Faith, Fitness, and the Ripple Effect,” shares her powerful personal journey through an eating disorder, depression, healing, and faith. During the conversation, Janelle speaks wi...

In this episode, I sit down with Connie Franklin, author of Senior for Seniors, for a lively conversation about aging with strength, purpose, and joy. Connie shares her remarkable journey from growing up in the U.S. to following her passion for basketball around the globe. As a former professional basketball player and 2012 Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Connie’s love of movement has shaped her lif...

In this episode, I sit down with Dave Seitter to talk about his book, Quiet Plans, Exciting Results. We discuss the importance of planning ahead, especially when it comes to business continuity, succession, and long-term legacy. Dave shares practical wisdom from decades of experience helping business owners think through the decisions that often get delayed, avoided, or left unspoken. This convers...

In this episode of It Just Takes One, we celebrate Tracy Markley, winner of the 2025 Scriptor Publishing Group From Pen to Prose Book Award in Non-Fiction: Fitness for her book, The Stroke of an Artist. Tracy shares the story behind her work with Gary, a stroke survivor, and how that experience became the foundation for her first book. The conversation highlights the power of sharing meaningful wo...

In this episode, I sit down with Brady Hutchins for a conversation about pain, purpose, identity, and the search for what is true. Brady shares the story that changed his life at sixteen, when a devastating accident forced him to grow up far too soon and carry responsibilities no young man should have had to bear. Our conversation explores the heart of his book, which blends memoir with spiritual...

It’s always a pleasure to sit down with a friend, and this episode is exactly that. I had the chance to talk with Lizzie Merritt, who co-directs the Todd Durkin IMPACT Life Coaching Certification with me. She recently released her second bestselling book, LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss, and we talk about the book along with the deeper work behind it. Lizzie is a weight loss coach who has...

In this episode, I sit down with Bobby Kelly, recent Amazon bestselling author of The Next Chapter Starts Now: A Playbook for Reinvention, Renewal, and Real Life Progress . Bobby is focused on helping capable people stop drifting through the next stage of life and begin shaping it with intention. We talk about what it looks like to recognize when something needs to change and how many people feel...

It was such a pleasure to interview Dino Kalush for this episode, and you will see why as soon as you press play. We talk about his recent Amazon bestselling book, The Global Nomad: Addressing the Adventures, and he shares how real growth is shaped in moments of pressure, not comfort. Dino tells stories from his military experience and about the incredible number of places he has traveled and live...

Jordan Delks is one of the most inspirational speakers you will hear. His enthusiasm for life and for the work he does with basketball athletes is unmatched. In this episode, we meet Jordan to discuss his new book, The Compete Mentality: Keys to Realize Your Purpose and Maximize Your Potential.  In our most challenging moments, we often discover the greatest breakthrough! And that is exactly how T...

This week on It Just Takes One: Coaching Greatness, we hear from Jen Simpson, author of the chapter “Burnout to Burning Bright.” Jen shares the honest truth about what happens when your dream business starts to dim your inner flame — and what it takes to light it back up again. A seasoned fitness professional, studio owner, and Todd Durkin IMPACT Life Coach, Jen opens up about the moment she reali...

In this episode, we hear from Sarah Stack, who boldly stepped into her calling as a coach for teen girls. Inspired by Todd Durkin’s podcast, and now a member of his mastermind, Sarah shares the journey that began with one voice message and led to a powerful mission: to change how we train and mentor the next generation of female athletes. In her chapter “Coaching Girls and Coaching Pros: They’re N...

In this week’s episode of It Just Takes One: Coaching Greatness, we talk with Yvette Salva, author of the chapter “You’re Not Alone.” Yvette shares her powerful journey of recovery, resilience, and what it truly means to coach from experience. As a certified Todd Durkin IMPACT Life Coach and Amazon bestselling author of Booze, Blow, and Pancakes, Yvette opens up about how Todd’s program helped her...

In this episode of It Just Takes One: Coaching Greatness, we sit down with business owner and coach Rachel Martin, author of the chapter “The Three C’s: Your 3 Step Blueprint to Greatness.” Known for the warm, welcoming environment she’s built in her gym and her focus on real connection, Rachel brings heart and intention to everything she does. She shares how the best coaches in her life held spac...

In this episode, Carolyn Ely shares about writing a chapter in a book for the first time. Oftentimes, we think we know the direction something is going to go, but when we tap into the whispers of our deep knowing, something more comes out. The first draft may not be where you end up. Carolyn’s chapter “Moving Forward Together” really digs deep into how adversity comes up, and how we can move throu...

In this episode, Jayson Downing shares about his chapter, "The Warrior Mindset: Lessons from the Quantico Woodlands." Jayson is always aiming upward and growing, and a big part of that came from the contagious energy of Fitness Quest 10, as well as his warrior Mindset. Jayson is also the author of Reawakening the Warrior Spirit, a book dedicated to helping people become warriors in their everyday...

In this episode, we talk with Bobby Aldridge about his chapter Seagulls & Waves. We dive into how coaching embodies the depth and vastness of the ocean. Like the ocean, coaching is about constant change, you must adapt and keep your mind open. We also drive the conversation home by discussing his golf program, which helps you align and mobilize all the joints properly. Bobby helps you with exe...

In episode 8, we explore the writing process, specifically how to approach a chapter versus a book, and how to ensure a collaborative book flows smoothly. Matthew describes the process as similar to jumping off a cliff. You jump and hope things fall into place. Find your direction, have your parachute ready, and then jump! It’s okay if you don’t have it all figured out when you start. Sometimes yo...

In this episode, Joy McCulloch shares about her chapter titled "Hammer–Nail–Hammer: Realizing Greatness Through Failure". We discuss how sometimes, as hard as you try, there will be times when fate is not in your favor. How you dust yourself off and get back in it will set you up for success. The coaching story that Joy shares highlights the highs and lows of any athlete. The duality of being a ch...

Are you ready for some MAGIK? In today’s episode, you will get to hear from Amber Kivett, who is known across the globe as the “MAGIK LADY”. Her chapter in Coaching Greatness, "MAGIK" Mountains of Life, is about the highs and lows of life. There will always be mountains and valleys. No matter where you are in your journey, this message speaks to every stage. Whether you are on top of the mountain,...

Who is the most impactful person in your life? While that might not be the first question you think about when you consider the phrase "coaching greatness", on today's episode, that is exactly where the story begins. Today, you'll get a chance to hear from Brian Baker, the founder of I Will Train and the Director of Athletic Performance at Gym 1801 in Evanston, IL. His chapter, "Always Grateful –...

There are times when something happens or someone crosses your path and the moment leads your life in an entirely unexpected direction. In today's episode, we talk with Jess Murrah. Jess met Todd Durkin at an event she attended with her husband. That moment unexpectedly took her on the path from being a teacher to being a TD IMPACT-certified life coach, and everything in her life changed as a resu...

In this episode, we talk with Dave Seitter, owner of DS Strategies & Consulting, and one of the authors of Coaching Greatness as well as the bestselling author of  Quiet Plans, Exciting Results .  He describes some of the pros and cons of writing a chapter vs. writing a book. And moves on to discuss the topic of his chapter, The Triad Trepidation: My Business, My Role, My Identity which outlin...

In Episode 2 of the Coaching Greatness series, we talk with Travis Barnes. Travis' chapter is called "The Art and Heart of IMPACTful Coaching" where he describes the way that meeting Todd Durkin changed his life. If you don't know Travis' story yet, you're in for a treat. In this episode, he shares from his heart. It's emotional. It's authentic. And it's IMPACT-full! ------------------------ About...

We’re kicking off It Just Takes One: Coaching Greatness with Todd Durkin, lead author of the collaborative book Coaching Greatness. Todd shares what inspired his “Coaching Manifesto” and why this book is a mission. He also introduces the incredible coaches who joined him in creating it. You’ll hear what it truly means to coach with heart, purpose, and that signature “and then some” energy. -------...

On today's episode, you will meet Kelly Young and Emily Stapleton, bestselling authors of the book Start Before You're Ready. When two people come together to create something, it turns out even more special. Do you want to start something new but are having trouble getting started? Listening to this conversation would be a great place to start! Sometimes, you must begin your journey before all th...