The Momentum Shift

When frustration becomes fuel… when a broken system becomes the spark… when survival turns into strategy—momentum shifts. And in this electrifying episode, you’ll hear exactly how Eddie Yi transformed pressure, pain points, and pandemic‑era chaos into a multi‑company empire built on innovation, psychology, and relentless execution. Eddie’s journey from a 23‑year‑old Executive Director in a Los Ang...

Some leaders rise because the world lifts them. Others rise because the world shifts beneath their feet — and they refuse to fall. This week on The Momentum Shift, C. Eric Collier sits down with a man forged in disruption, anchored in purpose, and built for the kind of leadership most people never prepare for: Troy James — Founder & CEO of Velora, creator of the Pathfinder Method, Harvard‑Cert...

What happens when we pour into the people who keep an entire industry running? This week on Momentum Shift, C. Eric Collier sits down with a true force for community impact, Nancy Underwood, Executive Director of the Backstretch Employee Service Team of New York (BEST). For over a decade, Nancy has been on the frontlines of changing lives at Saratoga, Belmont Park, and Aqueduct. BEST supports the...

Few leaders embody the spirit of a true momentum shifter like Todd A. Krause. In this powerful conversation, host C. Eric Collier "The Mayor of Motivation" sits down with the owner of The Cleaning Authority – Fishers and founder of Silverside Consulting to explore the mindset and culture‑driven leadership that helped him grow his company from $1.8M to over $4M while building an award‑winning workp...

This week on The Momentum Shift, host C. Eric Collier — The Mayor of Motivation — sits down with a man whose life story embodies reinvention, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. My guest is Bill Quateman, International Director of Advanced BioCell, former recording artist discovered by Clive Davis, health coach for the cast of NYPD Blue, and one of the most seasoned practitioners in...

What if the only thing standing between you and your goals... is YOU? On this week’s Momentum Shift, host C. Eric Collier — The Mayor of Motivation exposes the silent killer of dreams: Mental Quicksand. That debilitating state where self-doubt, fear of failure, and “what ifs” keep you sinking instead of soaring. Eric shares his own story of turning down Les Brown not from lack of talent, but lack...

On this episode of The Momentum Shift, host C. Eric Collier welcomes leadership coach and People & Culture expert Shirley Sutton, whose career in talent and recruitment has given her a front‑row seat to how leaders are truly made. Shirley unpacks the patterns she’s seen across high‑potential professionals — the ones who rise, the ones who stall, and the mindset barriers that quietly hold peopl...

In this dynamic and deeply insightful conversation, host C. Eric Collier, "The Mayor of Motivation," sits down with Dr. Larry Frazier—a PhD in Organizational Development, executive coach, leadership strategist, military veteran, and world traveler—to unpack the real work of leadership: the inner work. From the opening moments, Dr. Frazier brings humility, humor, and clarity as he shares how his jo...

The Momentum Shift Podcast & Radio Show, host C. Eric Collier — The Mayor of Motivation — takes listeners deep into one of the most life‑changing principles of personal growth: embracing the present moment. Drawing from powerful insights and lived experience, Eric reveals why so many people stay stuck in “mental quicksand” and how fear, doubt, and worry can hijack your focus. As he shares in t...

In this powerful episode of The Momentum Shift, host C. Eric Collier — The Mayor of Motivation — sits down with Dr. Cynthia Pace, widely known as The Leadership Guru, to expose one of the most overlooked drains on organizational performance: ineffective meetings. Eric opens the conversation by challenging listeners with a familiar question — “Have you ever walked out of a meeting wondering why you...

In this powerful episode of The Momentum Shift, C. Eric Collier sits down with nurse, educator, coach, entrepreneur, and powerhouse mom Cheryl Palmer, the visionary behind Cheryl on Lux and the Organized Opulence Podcast. Cheryl’s story is a masterclass in resilience — from single motherhood to ICU nursing to launching a brand dedicated to helping women reclaim their peace, purpose, and personal p...

Ever feel like you're quietly dying inside while playing small to keep everyone else comfortable? You're exhausted from dimming your light, secretly angry at settling for "good enough," and terrified of what people will think if you finally show up fully as YOU. In this powerful episode, Eric rips apart the invisible chain holding so many high-potential people hostage: waiting for someone else to...

🚨 What if the one thing silently killing your biggest dream… isn’t failure, fear, or time? What if it’s something far more dangerous — something most people never see coming? In this powerful episode of The Momentum Shift, host C. Eric Collier (The Mayor of Motivation) pulls back the curtain on the hidden force that’s been quietly burying dreams for years. You’ll discover: The raw question almost...

Are you waking up every day feeling stuck in the same routine, carrying invisible weight, and whispering to yourself, "There has to be more than this"? You're not broken. You're not lazy. You're not weak. You're just undercoached—and today, that changes. In this powerful kickoff episode of The Momentum Shift Podcast and Radio Show, host C. Eric Collier, "The Mayor of Motivation," pulls no punches....

Get ready for a profound and inspiring conversation on "The Momentum Shift Podcast and Radio Show" as C. Eric Collier, The Mayor of Motivation, sits down with author, yogi, and well-being expert Kym Coco! In this engaging episode, Kym shares her unique journey, blending a Master's in Sports Kinesiology with deep insights from yoga and metaphysics to offer practical tools for vibrant well-being. Jo...

In this eye‑opening episode of The Momentum Shift, C. Eric Collier "The Mayor of Motivation," challenges everything you think you know about setbacks. Instead of seeing obstacles as punishment or bad luck, Eric invites listeners to explore a deeper truth: sometimes the very thing you’re resisting is the thing that’s positioning you for your next level. Drawing from the timeless story of the farmer...

Ready to transform your relationships? "The Mayor of Motivation," C. Eric Collier, brings you an essential episode of The Momentum Shift Podcast and Radio Show with special guest Andre Paradis, a renowned relationship and NLP Practitioner. Andre, a proud French-Canadian with over 30 years of successful marriage under his belt, reveals his unique approach to bridging the gap between where you are a...

Welcome to the first episode of The Momentum Shift Podcast & Radio Show for 2026 — the year you rise higher, rebuild stronger, and redefine what’s possible. In this special New Year kickoff, host C. Eric Collier delivers a transformational message designed to help you close the gap between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. If you’re stepping into 2026 determined to create more clarity,...

Join host C. Eric Collier, "The Mayor of Motivation," on The Momentum Shift Podcast and Radio Show as he sits down with Alex Crowther, a former global advertising executive turned pain coach, Reiki Master, and shaman. In this inspiring episode, Alex shares his remarkable transition from managing multi-billion-dollar businesses and leading teams of thousands to confronting chronic pain that reshape...

In this powerful episode of The Momentum Shift Podcast & Radio Show, we dive deep into the transformative force of self-trust—the foundation for every breakthrough in life and leadership. Too often, the gap between where we are and where we want to be is filled with doubt, hesitation, and fear. But when you learn to trust yourself, you begin to close that gap and step boldly into your true pot...

From Pittsburgh to the Middle East, from pharma boardrooms to bestselling books — this week’s guest has lived the shift and led it. Omar L. Harris is a former senior marketing director at Schering-Plough, the youngest in company history, and the author of Leader Board: The DNA of High Performance Teams. He’s a master of turning leadership theory into real-world transformation — across cultures, in...

Join C. Eric Collier, "The Mayor of Motivation," for Part 2 this inspiring and deeply personal conversation on self-leadership, community, and the fight against addiction. B.J. Dawkins, CEO and Founder of HHELP (Helping Hands Empowering & Lifting People). As a passionate advocate and an immigrant from Jamaica, B.J. shares the deeply personal journey—ignited by her daughter Lorinda's battle—tha...

Join C. Eric Collier, "The Mayor of Motivation," for Part 1 of an inspiring and deeply personal conversation on self-leadership, community, and the fight against addiction. In this powerful episode, C. Eric Collier sits down with special guest B.J. Dawkins, CEO and Founder of HHELP (Helping Hands Empowering & Lifting People). As a passionate advocate and an immigrant from Jamaica, B.J. shares...

Have you ever looked up and realized...you're living in the future you once dreamed of - or feared? You’ve got the dream. The vision. The fire inside that whispers, “You were made for more.” So why are you still stuck? In this raw and electrifying episode of The Momentum Shift, C. Eric Collier—“The Mayor of Motivation”—dives deep into the silent struggle of procrastination, frustration, and fear t...

🎙️ Host: C. Eric Collier, “The Mayor of Motivation” Special Guest: Silas Grant, Strategist, Speaker, and Author of "Showing Up: The Five Principles that Saved My Life" In this powerful episode of the Momentum Shift Podcast & Radio Show, host C. Eric Collier welcomes Silas Grant for an in-person conversation in Odenton that dives deep into the transformative power of presence, purpose, and pers...