Success is a Choice

Ken Coleman is America's Career Coach, the #1 national bestselling author of  The Proximity Principle  and  From Paycheck to Purpose ,  and host of  The Ken Coleman Show . Ken helps people discover what they were born to do and provides practical steps to make their dream job a reality.  The Ken Coleman Show  is a nationally syndicated, caller-driven show that helps listeners who are searching for...

Jamy Bechler recently appeared on the popular basketball podcast called "Rising Coaches" hosted by Bryan Bender . Jamy and Bryan cover a lot of ground and it is an informative conversation that lets you know more about Jamy but also leadership, culture, and teamwork. From young assistants to head coaches, Rising Coaches sits down with some of the brightest minds in basketball to talk about their r...

Randy Brown is a basketball lifer and ambassador. His 20-year college men's coaching career is as diverse and successful as any. At the age of 21 he set three goals; become a Div. I assistant, become a Div. I head coach, and coach in the NCAA Final Four. A nail-biting loss in the 2000 Elite Eight to Michigan State kept him from achieving his final goal. 12 NBA players have resulted from Randy's co...

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler shares with us some teamwork lessons we can learn from the world's tallest trees.  The 2-Minute Drill is a short and sweet segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  Check out our weekly virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrat...

In today's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, leadership expert and author Jamy Bechler shares his thoughts on the tragic shooting at Oxford HS in Michigan, in which four students were killed. You'll hear a slightly different point of view than maybe you've heard on the news or read online as Jamy provides an encouraging word for everyone, especially those making an impact on today's youth. The LEADERSHIP NO...

In today's episode, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler talks about Mr. Frank, the recurring character in his fictional books, and what the inspiration is for that character.  - - - -  Check out our weekly virtual sessions for parents, coaches, students, and administrators at FreeLeadershipWorkshop.com . These sessions are free and cover a variety of topics. - - - -  The Success is a Ch...

Andy "Grand" Mariner is interviewed by Jamy Bechler and Tristen Foote during the official book launch party for "The Captain". Commander Mariner was formerly a commanding officer at TOPGUN and is now Deputy Commander of the historic Carrier Air Wing 11. He is stationed at Naval Air Station LeMoore. Mariner helped Bechler with many of the aspects in "The Captain", which is his 4th book. "The Captai...

With the official launch of Jamy Bechler's 4th book, he shares some of his thoughts on what REAL leadership looks like. He talks about the 4 main components that separate a good leader from just a person that happens to have a position, status, title, or authority. Also, be sure to visit TheCaptainBook.com to get autographed copies, Kindle editions, chapter discussion guides, or discounts on team...

In today's episode of the 2-Minute Drill, Success is a Choice podcast host, Jamy Bechler recalls a time he lost his luggage and had to keep his cool. The 2-Minute Drill is a short segment that examines insights regarding success, business, teamwork, culture, or leadership. - - - -  The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com . Great teams have gr...

Here is an episode of the "Coach Forward" Podcast that Jamy Bechler appeared on recently. Host Jason Mejeur and Jamy cover a lot of ground and provide many insights on how to better inspire people and maximize your potential as a leader. They talk a lot about developing leaders, building a program, and why every kid matters. The show notes from the "Coach Foward" Podcast are below. - - - -  The Su...

Today's guests on "The Coachable Coach" series are Randy Norton (Head Coach) and Taren Martin (Associate HC) from UAB women's basketball.  "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes...

Jamy provides us with an exciting announcement about the release of his new book "The Captain". "The Captain" is about a star quarterback turned hotshot fighter pilot. Even though he has always held a position of leadership, it is not until he crashes his jet that he starts to understand what real leadership is. Visit TheCaptainBook.com to save money on autographed paperback preorders, join the bo...

Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Jared Ronai, head men's basketball coach at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for them...

Lauren Johnson is an athlete-turned-mental conditioning coach, who is highly motivating, and relatable with a passion for developing the minds of the elite. Lauren trains professional athletes, military personnel and business professionals through national speaking engagements, educational training workshops and consulting. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Lauren served as the Mental Conditionin...

This is an episode from the summer when Jamy Bechler appeared for a second time on the basketball podcast "Championship Vision" hosted by Kevin Furtado. They cover a lot of ground and Jamy provides a lot of good insights for leaders, coaches, educators, and administrators. He also talks about how and why he got into the leadership consulting space. Jamy will be speaking at Coach Furtado's "Legends...

Today's guest on the "Leaders Developing Leaders" series is Don Baker, Cobb County School (GA) District Director of Athletics. During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders on how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and buildi...

Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Megan Duffy, head women's basketball coach at Marquette University. "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as...

Denny Lennon is the host of Sports Stories with Denny Lennon, a video and audio podcast that focuses on uplifting stories told through long-form interviews with a wide range of sports figures. He was born and raised in Venice, California as part of a family known for music but also highly passionate about sports. His true love for sports started in his own backyard. It was games in that yard that...

Jamy Bechler appeared on the "EveryDay Leaders" show hosted by Melahni Ake in the Spring of 2021. This was a live show and is one of Jamy's favorites that he has appeared on. Melahni and Jamy covered a wide array of topics.  As a side note, within 15 minutes of the live show ending, Jamy was contacted by a teacher from a public school in South Central L.A. asking him to speak with her students. He...

Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Jackie Carson, head women's basketball coach at Furman University. "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just with their athletes but for themselves, as...

Jeff Hoffman is an award-winning global entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, bestselling author, Hollywood film producer, a producer of a Grammy Award winning jazz album, and executive producer of an Emmy Award winning television show. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com, Booking.com, uBid.com and more. Jeff is the CEO of D...

Today's guest on the "Leaders Developing Leaders" series is Kelly Wells, the Director of Athletics at the University of Pikeville.  During the "Leaders Growing Leaders" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network, Jamy Bechler talks with leaders on how they are growing and developing other leaders. The series tries to examine how various leaders are making the people around them better and b...

Michael Brooks is the Executive Director of the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE).  NACE is a nonprofit membership association organized by and on behalf of member institutions and the largest varsity organization in North America.  NACE's members are developing the structure and tools needed to advance collegiate esports in the varsity space. Areas of collaboration include: Eligib...

In today's LEADERSHIP NOW episode, Jamy Bechler praises U.S. hammer thrower DeAnna Price and her accomplishment of setting an American record and winning the U.S. Olympic Trials. The LEADERSHIP NOW episodes examine a current topic in the world of sports and leadership in less than five minutes. - - - -  The Success is a Choice podcast network is made possible, in part, by TheLeadershipPlaybook.com...

Today's guest on "The Coachable Coach" series is Dr. Barry Davis, head baseball coach at Rider University, the 2021 MAAC Champions and NCAA Tournament team.  "The Coachable Coach" series on the Success is a Choice Podcast Network goes beyond the X's and O's as Jamy Bechler talks with some of the best sports coaches. Jamy talks with coaches who value growth, improvement, and leadership – not just w...