The Edge Of Excellence Podcast

Can you achieve your moonshot goals if you play it safe and shy away from taking calculated risks? On today’s show, we interview Executive Coach and Change management expert Adam Sachs who shares with us his distilled wisdom on discovering your passion, leveraging your strengths, and taking the path less trodden. Like most of us, growing up, Adam was really confused about his career path. So, afte...

On today’s show we interview Dane Mauland who shares with us his thoughts on excellence, discovering your passion, and hardcore work ethic.  Dan also reveals why he considers teaching to be the most important profession in the world. And he also shares with us how his district manager experience elevated his emotional intelligence – which eventually helped him evolve into a more effective teacher....

On today’s show, we interview the incredible Joshua Esealuka, Enterprise Account Executive, AutoRABIT who shares with us his distilled wisdom on the true meaning of excellence, freedom, and materialism. Growing up, while Joshua was big-time into football, he hated the structured world of academics. And it was not until he was on the verge of being kicked out of school and losing the chance to play...

On today’s show, we interview Director of Corporate Development, EmpireWorks, Danielle Whitaker who shares with us her distilled wisdom on persistence, goal-setting, and finding your best path.  We start this show with Danielle sharing how she perceives excellence. When you are on the edge of excellence, you will flourish even in the face of massive personal and professional challenges. When you a...

On today’s show, we have the incredible Darius Mirshahzadeh who shares with us his distilled wisdom on the importance of exploration, the true meaning of success, and authenticity. When Darius was in his twenties, his sole focus in life was money. And while he did manage to fulfill most of his materialistic ambitions, eventually he realized the futility of his pursuit. One of the biggest things th...

Can you find spectacular success without experiencing your fair share of setbacks? On today’s show, we interview Rob Lovato , territory sales executive, Beckman Coulter who shares with us his distilled wisdom on grit, excellence, and success.  Growing up, Rob was lucky to study in an extremely competitive high school, an experience that made him realize the importance of excellence and continuous...

It only took five days...   Danny Sonenshine had only been working as a legal associate in a large international firm for five days when he realized that he hated what he was doing. Every day people find themselves struggling in places that leave them unfulfilled, from their relationships to their careers.    In today's episode of The Edge of Excellence, Matt talks with Danny Sonenshine, CEO and F...

On today’s Edge of Excellence show, we have Payson Maydew who shares with us his thoughts on time management and positive mindset.  We start this show with Payson sharing what excellence means to him. You will learn that the path to success is laden with adversity, and the right mindset can help you overcome your biggest challenges. Even in high school, Payson liked to keep busy as he pursued a ve...

Today’s show is about the importance of building relationships. You will get a short reminder as to WHY relationships are foundational to a successful life. Additionally, you will also learn the HOW as Mike shares three critical steps to help you build great relationships. If you are keen on leaving behind a powerful legacy, tuning in to today’s show will give you some much-needed inspiration. Enj...

On today’s show of the Edge of Excellence podcast, we interview second lieutenant, Marine Corps, Kyle Emerick who shares with us thoughts on excellence, time management, and focus.  For Kyle, achieving excellence is about doing well in all facets of his life. He shares with us the 5F’s which are helping him lead a well-balanced life. Back in high school, Kyle was drinking and partying way too much...

On today’s show, you will learn some actionable, common-sense stress management tips so that you can push through unhindered on the path of excellence.  While stress is a constant fixture in our lives, a perspective shift can help us hone in on the real stresses that truly merit our attention. Doing so will allow us to focus, build systems, and find solutions that alleviate our anxiety. We share s...

Ever wondered how the right internship can steer you towards success? In today’s show, Matt interviews Marissa Wiegand , Budget Accountant, Caterpillar Inc. who shares with us her thoughts on excellence, relationships, and the importance of making sacrifices. Back in high-school, Marissa was the typical overachiever with a 4.0 GPA. However, once she started college, she was no longer a “big fish i...

On today’s show, we interview Darin Anderson, Chairman, and CEO, Salas O’Brien who shares with us his distilled wisdom on excellence, perseverance, and self-belief.  You will also get some practical financial tips as Darin espouses the benefits of putting up with short-term pains for long-term gains. Growing up, admittedly, Darin wasn’t exceptional in academics or sports. And he only discovered hi...

In today’s show, we interview 22-year-old Jack Kratcha who reveals how he has managed to earn $220K in his three years at College Works. Jack shares his distilled wisdom on excellence, taking the path less trodden, and the perks of being your own boss. Back in high school, Jack was great at sports and academics. But, college at Madison proved to be a different ball game, as being in the midst of a...

What do successful business leaders do differently? What is the “secret sauce” that enables them to outperform the competition again and again? In today’s show of The Excel Today podcast, we interview Rob Sprong , President, KeenView, and CollegeWorks who shares what excellence means to him. He reveals his four main excellence drivers and shares why it is important to constantly benchmark yourself...

Today’s show is about time management. If you are shooting for excellence in your personal and professional life, you won’t get to your end goal without prioritization and time management. On today’s show, you will learn why you need to work on the tasks that are “important but not yet urgent”.  Doing so will bring down your stress levels while boosting your output levels. Planning for fun and pre...

Ever wondered how the Kobe Bryant’s, Tom Brady’s, and Michael Jordan’s of the world stay on the top of their game?  On today’s show, we interview the incredible Omar Zarabi , Founder and CEO, Port53 who shares with us his wisdom on excellence, passion, and goal-setting.  As a 4-year-old kid from Afghanistan who did not know a word of English, Omar was constantly bullied by his classmates.  And whe...

Are you confused with the wide range of career choices? Do you feel that you are making life-altering decisions without doing your due diligence? If this is you, you are not alone. In fact, like you, most of your counterparts also make education and career choices without following any streamlined process. In today’s show, Matt shares some practical and actionable tips to help you out. From taking...

Ever wanted to know how successful entrepreneurs make it happen? How do they make decisions that catapult them miles ahead of the competition?  In today’s show, we interview Nicole McMackin, President, Irvine Technology Corporation who shares with you her wisdom on success, mindset, and workplace diversity. Growing up, Nicole always possessed an incredible work ethic and focus. She credits her par...

In today’s show, Matthew interviews Michael Caito , CEO and owner, MAP Consulting who shares with us his life story, and his entrepreneurial wisdom.  You will learn how he bootstrapped his food delivery business with just $6,000, sold it at an extremely attractive valuation, and the biggest lessons that he learned in the process. Michael’s parents got divorced when he just 13, and his mother moved...

Have you discovered the right career path that can transform your life and power you ahead? On today’s show, Matt Stewart , CEO & Entrepreneur, College Works Painting who shares with us his life story, and reveals how he found his true calling. Growing up, Matt was fired from all sorts of jobs before he found his true path and unique ability. At the age of 20, he found the career path that was des...