The Acres of Diamonds Podcast

We had the honor of speaking with Rachel Miller on the Acres of Diamonds Podcast. Rachel is a Mental Health nurse, CrossFit athlete and mental fitness coach. Below are some key learnings and questions from our episode together: 1. What is the difference between mental health and mental fitness? 2. How mental fitness applies to our everyday lives. 3. How we can handle hard things better. Thank you,...

A couple weeks ago I was honored to speak with Kathy Quinlan-Perez on the Acres of Diamonds podcast. Kathy is a professional speaker and has over 36 years of experience in helping women in their personal and professional development. Here are 3 key learning from our episode together: 1. Would you rather have an extraordinary marriage or be right? A lesson on managing our ego and being more vulnera...

This past week we had Max Redd on the Acres of Diamonds podcast. Max is the Director of Learning & Development for PainTEQ. Here are 3 key learnings from our interview together: 1. Create low pressure ways to play that allow people to find what works for them. 2. Giving people a sense of belonging by creating mutual ownership of outcomes amongst the people and the business. 3. Kindness doesn&#...

This past week we had the privilege to speak with not only an Acres of Diamonds client, yet also a personal friend, Lindsy Bennage. On this episode Lindsy talks about the transformation from stress, worry and anxiety to understanding the tools and strategies available to handle these emotions, where to start regarding improving how we handle emotions and the power of being humble, vulnerable and c...

This past week we had the honor of speaking with Toby Hansen who is a Senior Analyst & Program Manager at Citi. On this episode we talked about the importance of forgiveness in leadership and how to lead with emotion from a human need's perspective. If you want to connect deeper with your team or employees, this podcast outlines some key strategies to doing just that. Thank you, Toby, for...

This past week we had the honor of speaking with Raina Daly, the Director of Learning and Development at Onbe. We spoke about the importance of soft skills and how they make all the difference in our ability to advance professionally as well as how our attitude and the support systems around us can improve our emotional resilience. If you want to be more emotionally resilient or bring ideas to you...

Last week we were honored to welcome Matt Roth to the Acres of Diamonds Podcast. Matt is an Executive Leader within the medical industry and has a unique introduction to Acres of Diamonds through co-founder Scott Gibbs which Matt explains in this episode. On this episode Matt discusses the importance of not only saying what you are going to do but then actually doing it as Matt likes to refer to i...

This past week we were fortunate to have Charlene Day on the Acres of Diamonds podcast! Charlene is a bestselling author and speaker and mindset breakthrough expert that helps people explore the power of their mind to help them overcome mental roadblocks. In this episode we talk about the mind and body connection and how the food we eat effects not only our physical but also mental states. Charlen...

Let’s live more mindfully! This past week I was fortunate enough to speak with Laura Gavigan. Laura started Mindful Matters which helps individuals learn to live life with more peace, ease and energy…mindfully. In our conversation Laura helps us understand what mindfulness is and walks us through simple techniques we can practice in our everyday lives to help gain control of our thinking while sti...

In this episode we have on Matt Burr who started Burr Consulting. Burr Consulting helps companies with an individualized and strategic approach to all their Human Resources needs. On this episode Matt walks us through the top strategies to fix a struggling work culture and more importantly how to create a thriving one. If you would like to learn more about Burr Consulting, please visit their websi...

There is one thing that we can control that will shape our reality. How do you use language ?

Treat life like a dance, the unexpected movement of the music coincides to the unexpected challenges life will throw at us. Look at them not as obstacles but rather pockets of opportunity.

Very special guest this week on the Acres of Diamonds Podcast, our first family member. The guys have on Aaron Gibbs and over the past 2 months Aaron and DJ worked together through the AOD program and they discuss what they learned. #youracresofdiamonds

A couple weeks ago Scott and DJ had an epiphany in a Hilton coffee shop. They realized that all of their thinking and coaching was one-sided, that side being the male perspective. It may be time to introduce a female into the Acres of Diamonds business. #youracresofdiamonds

This week the guys have on Kim Johnson to the AOD Podcast. Kim discusses an important point regarding what thoughts in our life dictate what we do and how we act, she titles it "Who is driving your bus?" #youracresofdiamonds

This week the guys interview Coach Kevin Hauck on the podcast. Coach Hauck discusses the different leaders and mentors that he has worked with and how they have helped shape his coaching style. #youracresofdiamonds

We got some energy in this one!! The guys have on Rob Sorce to discuss the grind of becoming an entrepreneur. Rob hits on some great personal values about becoming and entrepreneur and the sacrifices it takes. #youracresofdiamonds

In this weeks podcast the guys have on Mike Chase to discuss mental toughness. Mike recently became involved in bodybuilding and talks about the toughness needed to excel in this type of grueling sport. #youracresofdiamonds

This week the guys welcome Ginger Sorensen to the podcast. Ginger tells the story about an event that changed her life and her perspective on life forever. #youracresofdiamonds

In this podcast the guys have on special guest Ethan Spelman. Ethan discusses his feeling of loneliness and how it forced him to be courageous and vulnerable. #youracresofdiamonds

In this podcast the guys welcome Helena Chamberlain. Helena is the 5th individual to successfully complete the AOD program. Helena discusses what she learned about herself over the past couple weeks and how her mindset has changed for the better. #youracresofdiamonds

In this weeks video Scott and DJ welcome Tyler Farrell to the podcast. The guys discuss motivation in regards to keeping a strong mindset in challenging times. #youracresofdiamonds

The guys welcome Jake Gilman to the podcast this week. Leadership is all about making others around you better and in this podcast Jake discusses some of the techniques he uses in his daily life to be a more effective leader. #youracresofdiamonds

The guys welcome their good friend Ricky Lipani to this weeks podcast to talk about adversity and a certain situation that taught Rick a valuable life lesson. #youracresofdiamonds

Scott and DJ welcome Avid Golf CEO Jamie Cuccinelli to the podcast. The guys discuss the power of faith and how it can help us handle adversity and find passion in our lives. #youracresofdiamonds