The Jody Maberry Show

If there is anything 2020 has taught us, it is the importance of connection. Whether in personal relationships or professional endeavors, investing in connecting with people should be a top priority. Andy Storch, a podcaster, new author, and fabulous trainer just released his first book and we are unpacking the importance of investing in your network. Reading Andy's book, Own Your Career and Own Y...

Let's spend a day together. This episode of The Jody Maberry Show documents a day of recording podcasts, videos, and other content.  People often ask me how I get so much done with 7 active podcasts and the other work I do. To answer the question, I spent a day and documented it.  Throughout the episode, you will get to join me as I record podcasts and have some conversations with some of the peop...

Too often, we live a story someone else told us we should.  But you get to choose the character you want to be in the story you are living. Don't hang onto expectations of your parents, boss, a high school bully, or anyone else who told you who and what you are.  Who you are is completely up to you.  This episode, I use an interview from the podcast Foreward with Joe Pomeroy . During my conversati...

Disney VIP tours are a unique way to experience the theme parks.  My first VIP tour was in Disneyland. Not only did we get on more attractions than we would have otherwise because of the logistics of having a guide and the ability to get into FastPass lines, I learned more than I expected.  Our tour guide knew so much about Disneyland and Walt Disney. Nearly every ride, I learned a piece of histor...

My guest today is Jeff Noel, a 30-year Disney veteran with over a decade of experience teaching at the Disney Institute. We are discussing practical tips for new speakers based on observations from past Podcast Movement keynote presentations. As we discuss, there are many best practices in the world of public speaking. Some of the lessons we explore include vetting material in advance, giving the...

On a recent trip to Nevada, I had the pleasure of staying at the Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno. Reno, much like Las Vegas is a town of noise and neon. Surprisingly, the Whitney Peak Hotel is neither of these two things…and that is exactly what makes them stand out. Every other hotel tries to compete by upping the anti-so to speak-and offers more of the same: noise and neon. The Whitney Peak Hotel is...

As is our habit, when we have the honor of having a guest on the podcast, we have them back to ask me three questions. Reggie Williams returns today to rapid-fire the three questions on his mind: What is your favorite song and why? I can't give you a specific song, but you may be surprised at the current combo we have been enjoying in the Maberry household. Who are the most famous people from Peor...

My guest today is Reggie Williams, former NFL linebacker and Disney executive turned author. We are discussing what it means to be "Resilient by Nature" and how we can turn negatives into positives. How we deal with missed opportunities and being overlooked is proof of what we are made of. When you have been treated unfairly or experienced major disappointment, you can fill the void by strengtheni...

How often do we learn great lessons and write them down, only to walk away and forget them? It is always a good idea to review notes. Dan Cockerell and I revisit and expound on some notes I put together on a return flight from a trip to Buffalo in April of 2018.   This event in Buffalo provided food for thought, ranging from how we care for the people that always show up to the importance of mixin...

How do you remain in the present moment when responsibilities start to pull at you? Jeff Noel and I are on a final day in Glacier National Park. We are recording from a beautiful location, and I already start feeling drawn to everything I have to do.  Instead of focusing on the beauty in front of me, I am thinking about driving home. I am thinking about all of the work I have to do once I get home...

When you have invested time, money, or hope into something, how do you know when it is time to turn around? Jeff Noel says it takes practice. You need experience before you know when you should turn around.  Experience also helps you realize when you should say No. Saying no is a good time management tool. And it can help you not sink too much time into something you wouldn't be able to stick with...

Jeff Noel and I are deep in the wilderness of Glacier National Park. After recording an episode of If Disney Ran Your Life, it prompted us to stop and record this conversation about being all in.  Being all in, reaching for excellence, can leave someone burnt out. Knowing no matter how good you do, you can always do better.  Aim for perfection and settle for excellence. Always set the bar high.  I...

What do you do when you get eh second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? For me, I started by reflecting and considered how I could have gotten the most out of the first opportunity.  Jeff Noel and I team up again in the wilderness of Glacier National Park for a series of episodes in the wilderness.  Based on Victor Frankl's book, we reflect on the question, "If I had today to live over a...

A while back, I shared a story on Facebook about my cousin. You can read the original post here. The story about my cousin helped me start some conversations about race. In this episode of The Jody Maberry Show, I share the story about my cousin. And then Jevonnah Ellison joins me to have a conversation about my story and a story she shared about tough questions white people can ask themselves abo...

Lee Cockerell joins me on The Jody Maberry Show to discuss lessons from one of our live in-person Masterminds.  Here are the lessons we discuss.  There is no upside to being an idiot.  Be the kind of leader you would like your children to work for.  The thing you are worried about, you are the only one who knows.  Other people don't know you are shy and introverted, for example.  Action is what ma...

Today, best-selling author and mentor, Dan Miller, joins me on the show to share his three questions.   Taking a more personal route, Dan and I discuss the joys of being a dad, the importance of experience-based education, and the future of Jody Maberry out to three years. Without spoiling the episode, while I hope to continue podcasting, I also plan to make several career shifts moving from behin...

Today, author Dan Miller joins me, and we are unpacking what it takes to create the life you love.  Dan is one of the top 4 influential people in my life. This year marks the 20th anniversary of his book,  48 days to the Work You Love, n ow re-released with an updated title –  48 Days to the Work  And Life  You Love.  Life isn't just about work. Determining the areas that carry value for us will h...

My uncle, Jerry, died of Covid. He was one of my favorite people and this is a terrible loss for my family. Uncle Jerry was one of the most generous people I have met. In the spirit of his generosity, I want to share some of the things I learned from him on this episode of The Jody Maberry Show. The Mask Isn't About You. Wearing a mask shows you care about other people. Where you begin is not as i...

In the last episode of The Jody Maberry Show, Dr. Mike Goldsby joined me to talk about entrepreneurship the Disney Way.   Dr. Goldsby returns to ask me three follow up questions to our conversation. In response, we are discussing three entrepreneurs who have influenced/impacted me over the years. Second, we take a look at my time as a park ranger. How did my experience and the skillset I learned p...

Today, Dr. Mike Goldsby, Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship at Ball State University and author of Entrepreneurship the Disney Way is with me. Dr. Goldsby has been teaching for 20 years and is sharing some valuable lessons about entrepreneurship, especially as seen in the life and career of Walt Disney.   Entrepreneurship is about being creative and it is all about opportunity. Walt Disne...

Jeff Noel is with me again today to continue our discussion and introduce the five new things that I am telling myself every day in 2020. Last time, we laid to rest sayings and questions that I have used daily for years. Entering 2020, I wanted to think differently about the year.   Today we are examining my daily exercise and meditations on excellence, gratitude, thankfulness, appreciation, and o...

Jeff Noel returns today to join me as I lay to rest my five daily sayings. Every day, there are five sayings/questions that I meditate on to help me create a successful frame of mind. When we want to do what we have never done, we must think differently than we have. So, in preparation for stepping into a new season, I want to visit these sayings for a final review.   Jeff and I discuss the concep...

Phil Gains and Donald Forgione join me today as we discuss what leading in a crisis really looks like. Both Phil and Donald are former State Park Directors and have faced their share of instilling confidence during a crisis.   Phil, Donald, and I discuss the core leadership principles that are needed when navigating unprecedented scenarios. We cover the importance of understanding your 3 target ma...