Off the Bench with Mark Wiggins

People often say, what happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas. Well this podcast happened in Las Vegas, but I am fixin' to share this.  I met 3 African-American women at the pool, and we began to talk about their journey to that moment pool side at the Hard Rock Hotel. These Sister Girl Friends from Florida State University share their experiences on high school, college, work and life. Listen i...

There is a movement going on right now. A movement to address men's mental health, mindfulness and restoration. When it comes to the topic of men, and specifically Black men and their mental health, the topic is becoming less taboo, but still a very topic uncomfortable topic to discuss. Meet the Healer Jewel Guy. Life Coach, Reiki practitioner  and author of the book Dear Black Men ( Find it on Am...

You ever order something that you always order, but then when you change it, it comes out the way it usually comes on the menu? Why is that? Drive-thru's are the worst, because you have to try to communicate your changes to people who are following charts. Who wins that battle? The chart and the process.  But listen in as I discuss how to break these routine processes called Schema's to help wake...

When a childhood "Hey let me try this" moment turns into a passion, a way to make money and is a part of the biggest growing segments in the beauty market, Men's Hair Care and Grooming Products.  This alone is cool, but when you can do it with your brother, it's even more Dope.  Meet Garrick, professional Barber to the stars and Funny man. His brother, Cedric, the not so handsome one, is the face...

By a show of hands, how many of you feel like you when you show up, you show up small?  Like you have the answers, you've got the solution to the problem, however, you don't insert yourself to provide the information. That's showing up small.  Listen in as I explain, why you need to create space for you to do work and get off the bench, because your presence has been requested in order for you to...

You ever post something, and people like it, then they start calling you to check on you to see if you are ok?  Well that just happened to me. It got me thinking about why i posted what I did.  The bottom line, I needed to remind me,  that God made me DOPE.. So, let me explain why I posted it.  Hopefully this will help you to refocus and ground  yourself to continue to get off the bench and stay o...

Give me 60 seconds and I'll explain 3 things you need to improve your focus and improve your performance.    Be sure you get your free chapter Kryptonite from my book Success Does Not Need a Co-Signer .  Go to www.booksbymarkwiggins.com and get it now.   Please like subscribe and share this podcast and help others get off the bench.    

Darius A. Wise is a thought provoker. He believes that the mind and your control of thoughts can help you achieve anything. However we have to reprogram the way we think in order to become what we desire.  Darius explains how he learned to be the Thought Provoker and why he wants to help you change the way you think about yourself.     Be sure to like, subscribe and share this podcast.   also get...

This special interview is with 2010 NCAA Softball champion Marti Reed. She shares here story about the work needed to become a champion and then how she took that journey and transferred that knowledge to develop her program  "Utility Player" to help athletes transition to the big game of life. Her program and book will be a great help to anyone who is looking discover their talents and apply them...

This is the last in the 3 part series talking about your significance. Listen to the last points and pay close attention to the .5 (point 5) of the 3.5 steps.  You will be sure to remember this action item.  Please like, subscribe and share this podcast with your network.  Also go to www.booksbymarkwiggins.com  to get  your FREE copy of the chapter Krytonite from my book "Success does not Need a C...

The discussion continues as to how do unearth, embrace and empower your significance to you can be the best you can be.  Listen as I share my 3.5 ways to start this process.  Be sure to like, subscribe and share this podcast.   Got to www.booksbymarkwiggins  to get your free chapter of my book Success does not need a Co-signer. The chapter is called Krypotnite     

This is a talk I did at Off the Bench Live Cleveland Edition.  This 3 part series is about understanding and embracing your own significance.  Its not as easy as it seems. We are very good at ignoring our own power and worth.     Be sure to get your free chapter from my book "Success does not Need a Co-signer"  go to www.booksbymarkwiggins.com and click on the link to get your free down load.   

It's funny that we are told "don't question greatness." But you really should. How else can you learn how to be great unless you ask. In sporting terms its like never question those who do great things, until they don't or have a sub-par game.  Again, you need to question everything, including others greatness, but there is a way to do it so it's meaningful.   please like subscribe and share this...

There is nothing worse then trying to compare your product, your success you effort to someone else.  Doing that can do create moments of "merchandise envy."  what is that? That's is when you look at someone else and say "mine is not as good as theirs?" But that is not the case.  Listen in as I talk about my episode of dealing with my own merchandise envy and how to overcome it.  Be sure to like s...

Sometimes you need forget what happened and move forward. But the biggest gift you can give yourself is to forgive yourself for wasted time. It will do no you good, it will do nothing but slow you down. Listen to this chapter from my book Permission to Succeed: The only person who can give it is you.   Get your chapter now. Go to www.booksbymarkwiggins.com  to get your chapter today.    

It's all about ME!  a common phrase that usually is said be those we deemed to be selfish.  However, if you look at what it takes to be  successful,  sometimes you need to become selfish in order to get what you want out. Here is an archive i found where in 3 minutes I give you points on how to make all about you !   Be sure to Like, share and Subscribe this podcast.  And get your free copy of a c...

Meet Micheal Dorsey,  Speaker, educator, father, husband and former contestant on the Biggest Looser.  Mike was live at our Off the Bench Live Maryland Edition in April 2019.  Listen in as he talks about his One Click movement and how he had to begin where he was to re-start on this journey.  Please be sure to like, scribe and share this podcast. Get your Free chapter entitled Kryptonite  from my...

Speaker, author Coach and stay at home dad  Jonathan (J.O) Oliver. With his new book entitled   To the Little Boy in Me.   Listen in as we discuss his journey to the point where he learned he had dyslexia and what life lessons he learned that now serve him in a greater capacity in helping others get off the bench.   You may to share this with your tribe, because he removes all excuses so there is...

Parents, there are a few things you need to tell your athlete as they are getting ready to compete on the next level.  The biggest thing they need to know is, what ever it took to get to them where they are now, is not enough to keep them there.  Hard work is still the thing that people over look as a necessary step to greatness.  Listen to this podcast and let your young athlete listen as well. ...

When we get sick and tired of things, we make a change. We make a change to what we think we want. But actually everything is how we choose it to be. If that were not the case why don't we change them sooner?  Give me 1 minute to explain. Please be sure to like, subscribe and share this podcast. Also get your free chapter on Kryptonite from my book "Success does not need a co-signer  go to www.boo...

Meet Jordan Murphy. Podcast host from the show Break Through's you can find it where ever you listen to your podcasts.  This episode, we talk about mindfulness and how it can shape your life and why you need to engage this new superpower to help you get off the bench and into the starting line up of life.    Get your free chapter entitled "Kryptonite" from my book Success does not need a co-signer...

Give me 60 seconds to motivate you.  When you want to quit, just remember these three phrases.  I Am, I Can, I Will let me explain why. Be sure to get your free chapter called Kryptonite from my book "Success does not need a co-signer"  go to www.booksbymarkwiggins.com   or IG  @OTBLive the link is in the bio  

Effective communication is the key to not only sales success, but business growth.  Entrepreneurs usually are not the best speakers. But, who else can promote your small business better than YOU.  Meet JB, speaker trainer and coach.  J.B has made the cornerstone of his  speaker training business to help entrepreneurs embrace and master the art of speaking.  Listen in and get some tips and tricks o...

Give me 60 secs to motivate you.  Letting go is about releasing yourself, and freeing yourself to do more.  Basically, its giving yourself permission to succeed.    Get you free chapter from my book "Success does not need a co-signer"   go to IG @OTBLIVE  and click the link in the bio.  You can also go to www.booksbymarkwiggins.com      

Listen in to this session with the BOSS leadership Institute as we discuss the topic of social media and how this tool can help you grow your business and increase your presence.  Even if you are not sure how to do it.  I will give you 3.5 things to help you get off the bench right now.  Be sure to get your copy of a chapter from my book Success does not need a co-signer.  go to www.booksbymarkwig...