The Cannoli Coach

TITLE: The Journey to Cloud Nine DESCRIPTION: Listen in as I speak with Jordan Gross, a Northwestern and Kellogg School of Management graduate, a two-time startup founder, a TEDx speaker, and a #1 best-selling author, talk about his upcoming book The Journey to Cloud Nine. Jordan’s work is focused on assisting others with “finding the little spots or pockets of good even in the most unfortunate ci...

Create Your Own Independence Day! - Listen in as I speak with Andy Hall, a leadership and business coach from England, on this episode of The Cannoli Coach podcast. Andy shares how his risk taking mentality made him a little different from his upbringing, which was quite protective. “Opportunity is on the other side of fear and risk.” His history for taking risks led him to work in the United Stat...

Leadership Behind Bars Listen as a I speak with Tuan Nguyen, He is a Transformational Coach and Speaker and a voice for Prison Transformation. His early search for significance led him down the wrong path. He uses his experience to reach others still incarcerated and to set our youth on a path forward where they see their strengths and how better to use them. “The only way to make an impact is to...

“It really does matter who you expose your brain to!” Listen in as I speak with Boyd Hamlin. For the past 25 years Boyd has helped people EXCEED their current capacity by Encouraging, Equipping, and Empowering them to be the best version of themselves. And throughout his journey, he has lived with cavernous malformations of the brain and has endured two surgeries. Boyd was called early in his life...

Listen in as I speak with Graham Frost, an inspiring speaker from the UK. Graham’s life story—from growing up in a fundamentalist cult, to serving time in a young offender’s institution, to surviving cancer—weave together a journey of living the life he knew he was destined to live and wanted to live. His story focuses on decision making, authenticity, resilience, and positivity. CONTACT INFO http...

Omega’s Mom and MUCH More - Listen in as I speak with Dr. Diana Knott Martinelli, the Associate Dean and Widmeyer Professor in Public Relations at the West Virginia University (WVU) Reed College of Media. Although many know her as Omega’s Mom—one of WVU’s official therapy dogs—she is truly much more. She shared the lessons her parents taught her and how she shares with students “to look for the le...

Listen in as I speak with Jan van der Hoop, president of Fit First Technologies. Fit First focuses on giving companies a competitive edge with predictive analytics that help them select and engage the RIGHT people. Several “lovely accidents” on Jan’s career path, and his owning that he is “always the odd one”, led him to think about how better to fit people into careers. Screening for “fit first”...

A League of Her Own - Listen in as I talk with Amy Modglin, Owner and Chief Inspiration Officer of Modglin Leadership Solutions. Amy talks about growing up in foster care and how she fought not to be a statistic. She never let her upbringing or health issues—that resulted in her living in a silent world—define her. She shares how important it is “to be true to who you are, and admit and augment yo...

Listen in as I speak with Dr. Kathy D’Antoni, Associate Superintendent of the Division of Technical Education & Governor’s Economic Initiatives for the West Virginia Department of Education. Kathy shares how her parents instilled in her and her brothers the belief “you have to believe you can do it.” It’s up to you and your ability. She not only lives this out in her own life, but through Simulate...

The Copier Warrior Listen in as I talk with Dale Dupree—the Copier Warrior—as he discusses the launch of The Sales Rebellion. Dale’s sales background started as a child, wandering the hall’s of his father’s business. “Toner runs in his veins!” He is audacious with his outreach, intentional in his sales walk, and driven to create a community of sales professionals that cause undeniable curiosity an...

Listen in as I speak with Mary Ann Lilly as she shares her story of how she re-established her identity and rebuilt her life after her divorce and alcohol abuse. In the process, she discovered her love of health and fitness and has plans to help others. “I’ve learned to be thankful for all the experiences, good and bad, because our journeys are created to magnify God’s grace and love.” Picture: He...

Listen in as I speak with Mark Steel, a keynote speaker, speaking skills coach, and host of the Invincible Success (formerly Climb Every Day) podcast. Mark shares how his “creative thread,” developed as a child, is woven throughout his professional career. From a successful sales position at Microsoft, to an in demand “fun” speaker, to the host of his own podcast, and to writing his first book—Mar...

Work Ethic is the Car: Consistency is the Gas! Description: Listen in as I speak with Rob Howze, empowerprenuer, on a mission to help develop billions of healthy wealthy people. Rob shares about his upbringing as a product of two cultures, the influence of his parents in his life, and his Four Cornerstones of Life. He focuses on a “holistic solution” to mind, body, and spirit that includes work et...

Listen in to this episode of The Cannoli Coach as I speak with Zach Burkes. Zach is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of a multi-million dollar company. He shares how role models and mentors have entered his life and helped him forward on his journey. These individuals, coupled with his drive and determination, have resulted in his being present for his clients and coaching them forward to succ...

Listen in to this episode of The Cannoli Coach as I talked with Mark Struczewski—Mister Productivity. Mark is a productivity coach, speaker, and host of The Mark Struczewski Podcast. He is obsessed with helping people become more productive versions of themselves. Mark and I discuss his journey to discover his passion at age 50 and how lessons learned in his childhood led him to helping others con...

Listen in to this episode of The Cannoli Coach as I speak with Chris Williams, the Zero BS LinkedIn guy. Chris shares his journey from an ex copper (UK Police offer) turned entrepreneur. Chris believes “everyone has a voice” and he offers services and strategies to help you find yours. Picture: Picture is of Ken Ward, Mr. Grandad, in a photo from 2016 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriswilliamsnf/

Listen in as I speak with Deb Ingino on this episode of The Cannoli Coach podcast. Deb gave up a lucrative corporate career to start her own business Strength Leader Development. Deb shares how she always pushed for more in her own life and for others. She gives great advice from her leadership journey and how to negotiate for more responsibility BEFORE you attempt to negotiate for more money. LI...

Listen in as I speak with Carol Campos and Deb Sorensen—the Co-Founders of The Divine Breadcrumb—an online community and podcast helping others along their life path through interviews, storytelling, and coaching. These two share about their leadership journeys and how late nights closing down Dunkin’ Donuts led them to The Divine Breadcrumb. Their passion for this work and their vision of how the...

Listen in as I speak with Sean Mulroney on this episode of The Cannoli Coach. Sean is the Founder of the Obesity Revolution. Sean talks about his struggles with addiction and abuse and how those lead him to highest weight of 687 pounds. But “God uses crooked sticks to draw a straight line” and Sean is using his pain as a platform—for troubled teens and obese people. Sean’s message is simple: “Be a...

Listen in to this episode of The Cannoli Coach Podcast where I talk with W. Kevin Ward about the importance of career technical education, the leader-follower role, and how his work with the Georgia State Defense Force impacts him daily. Kevin’s mission is to facilitate growth individually, as a team, or company. In the picture, Kevin is with students on a field trip to a construction site. Contac...

Listen in to this episode of The Cannoli Coach as I talk with Char Auckland. Char is a heath coach and a certified trainer with a background in occupational therapy. Remote and local clients who are looking for a long-term relationship with a coach who gets and supports them, their goals, their crazy schedules, their shifting priorities, and their unique challenges will want to listen in. Contact...

Listen in as I speak to Damon Burton on this episode of The Cannoli Coach podcast. Damon is President of SEO National, an internet marketing agency. He explains SEO and how we need to have “realistic expectations” about it. Damon has on online course to teach entrepreneurs internet marketing and is anticipating his first SEO book out early this year. Much good information shared. Contact info: htt...

Listen in as I talk with Alessandra Troisi on this episode of The Cannoli Coach Podcast. She is a first generation entrepreneur, former restauranteur, and girl-power harnesseur. We talk about growing up Italian, prepping for Christmas meals, and commando (leadership). She is driven and passionate about her family and her work--and shares great leadership advice on her years in the food industry. P...

Listen to this week’s episode of The Cannoli Coach Podcast where I chat with Sam Munslow of Blue Monkey Coaching and let us know which of those nicknames you like the most. Sam is my first guest from the United Kingdom and she is a coach and consultant focused on eradicating stress. She shares various tips for how we can change our mindset about the stories we tell ourselves and believe. The pictu...

Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young sang about this. And Donna Rice is living it daily. Listen in as I talk with Donna and her 11-year old son Jake Cusack on this episode of The Cannoli Coach podcast. Both are team members with me on the John Maxwell Team—with Jake currently being the youngest member of the team. Together they provide leadership development to parents and children, among other clients....