THE FORTITUDE FORUM

In this episode of The Fortitude Forum, host Bill Burke welcomes Matt Johnson, president of On Target Living, a health and wellness company founded by his father. The discussion touches upon Matt's upbringing in a health-conscious environment, the evolution of health awareness, and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst a busy schedule. Matt emphasizes the importance of foundatio...

The 9 Drivers of Fortitude: Unlocking Peak Performance In this solo episode of the Fortitude Forum, Bill delves into why fortitude is the foundation of peak performance, detailing the nine critical elements: focus, ownership, resilience, time, inner voices, team, understanding emotional energy, discipline, and execution. Listeners are encouraged to improve one of these drivers to unlock their high...

This episode of the Fortitude Forum features an engaging conversation with Dr. Kyle Stephenson, a highly accomplished orthopedic surgeon who shares his inspiring journey towards achieving peak performance in both his medical career and real estate investing. The host, Bill, introduces the concept of 'Your Game Clock,' an exercise designed to instill urgency and focus in one’s life. Dr. Stephenson...

Winning Relationships: A Conversation with Casey Jacox. In this episode of the Fortitude Forum, the host welcomes Casey Jacox, a former corporate sales star turned keynote speaker, sales trainer, and author of 'Win the Relationship, Not the Deal'. They dive into the concept of treating life with a game clock mentality, highlighting the importance of urgency and focus. Casey shares his unique formu...

The Power of Surrender: Adam Jablin’s Transformation from Addiction to Triumph In this episode of the Fortitude Forum, Bill Burke sits down with Adam Jablin, a life coach, author, and interventionist who shares his incredible journey from addiction to sobriety. Adam reveals how a pivotal intervention on July 14, 2006, led him to confront his alcoholism and addiction, which he now understands as a...

In this episode of the Fortitude Forum, host Bill Burke interviews Marcus Ogden, former NFL offensive lineman turned international speaker and consultant. Marcus shares a pivotal moment from his NFL career that tested his mental toughness, the challenges he faced transitioning out of professional sports, and the lessons learned from his multiple business and personal setbacks, including bankruptcy...

In this episode, Bill Burke talks with Kristy Kuhl, a performance coach with extensive corporate experience, about pivotal moments that tested her mental toughness. Kristy shares her journey from a high-stakes career in medical device sales to coaching, highlighting the importance of personal development, core values, and mental fortitude. The conversation delves into the demanding environments sh...

In this episode of the Fortitude Forum, Bill Burke interviews Ben Kenyon, a performance coach for NBA players, discussing his career journey and his approach to mental toughness, team dynamics, and maintaining peak performance. Ben shares his transition from aspiring basketball player to strength coach, highlighting the importance of self-education, passion, and holistic health. He also delves int...

In this inspiring episode, Ian Bowen shares his incredible journey of resilience and determination as he overcame a rare form of neurosarcoidosis that left him paralyzed from the chest down. Ian talks about his initial shock, his strong mindset, and the support from his family and medical team that helped him regain his mobility. He discusses the power of a positive mindset, celebrating small wins...

In this episode of the Fortitude Forum, Bill reconnects with J.R. Butler — an accomplished former college hockey player and now successful entrepreneur. J.R. introduces himself and shares his background, including his early life in Massachusetts and his transition from hockey to the business world. He discusses the emotional and mental struggles he faced after leaving hockey, which eventually led...

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