An Adventure that Changed My Life Forever with former NFL athlete Joe Hawley

Our guest today is none other than Sylvie Di Giusto. I am going to tell you right now, this is a can't miss episode. After you listen to today's conversation, please come back to the show notes and watch the incredible trailer to her immersive keynote speech and then do yourself a favor and follow her on social, buy the book and be ready to be engulfed in incredible thought provoking content.

More than a decade ago, Sylvie made one of the best decisions of her life by leaving her successful twenty-year corporate career in Europe and bringing her young family across the Pond to America with a newborn on her lap. She exercised what she has since called the Power of Choice, a conscious decision-making framework that allows us to understand our perceptions, choose our behaviors, and determine our best outcomes.

You all know my guest today, it is none other than my friend, Sage Steele!

Sage Steele is a is a television anchor who is the former co-host of SportsCenter on ESPN. She also hosted SportsCenter on the Road from various sporting events such as the Super Bowl and The Masters, and NBA Countdown on ESPN and ABC for four seasons. For five years prior to the NBA assignment, Steele was a full-time host of SportCenter, ESPN's flagship show, and had previously contributed to ESPN First Take, Mike & Mike in the Morning and SportsNation. Steele hosted SportsCenter's daytime coverage of the NBA Finals in 2012 and 2013 and covered every NBA Finals from 2012 to 2020.

All things considered this is a top 5 conversation for me in the last 3+ years of hosting this show. Y’all are not going to want to miss this one. We cover every topic under the sun and then some. I will let you know now that there will be more conversations with Sage in the future….it was just that good!

This show is dedicated to Sage's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.

Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com 

Elevate your week with today's conversation that will transform your mindset and drive your future success. Experience the transformative power of today's guest, Walter Bond's and this dynamic discussion. As a celebrated Hall of Fame speaker and renowned business advisor, Walter has captivated audiences worldwide, inspiring them to reach new heights of achievement. Get ready to ignite a fire of ambition and action!

Former NBA athlete Walter Bond shares his journey from basketball to motivational speaking and the importance of coaching and recalibrating in achieving success. He emphasizes the significance of mastering the fundamentals and setting audacious goals. Walter highlights the role of teamwork and the core of an organization in driving success. He encourages leaders to empower their people and create a strong culture.

In this conversation, Walter Bond discusses the importance of building a customer-centric culture and empowering employees. He emphasizes the need for managers to prioritize the customer experience and empower their teams to go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. Walter shares examples from companies like Nordstrom and the Ritz Carlton, where employees are empowered to make decisions and take actions to make things right for the customer. He also highlights the impact of leadership on culture and the value of lifestyle and balance. Additionally, Walter introduces Peak Performance Huddle, an online portal designed to help individuals and businesses reach their full potential.

This show is dedicated to Walter’s journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.

Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.peakperformershuddle.com 

My guest today is Ryan Estis.

Ryan Estis is a globally recognized sales and leadership expert, founder and author who has spent the last 15 years advising clients on navigating change, improving performance, and accelerating growth. A former Fortune 500 Chief Revenue Office, Ryan has spent his career in the trenches, leading high-performance teams and building a client roster of category leading brands.  His hands-on approach and deep understanding of the dynamics of business have positioned him as a go-to expert for sales enablement and leadership development.

He is also a co-founder of ImpactEleven, a hyper-growth startup community of thought leaders helping solve our most pressing organizational design and human performance challenges as we enter the fourth industrial revolution.

With his vast knowledge, practical experience, and remarkable ability to communicate complex ideas in a relatable manner, Ryan Estis continues to shape the sales and leadership landscape. Through his speaking engagements, training programs, and writing, he inspires individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. He works with the world’s leading brands including Mayo Clinic, Mastercard, The NBA, Pfizer, IBM and State Farm Insurance. 

Today, we are talking about his new book Prepare for Impact - Driving Growth & Serving Others through the principle of human centered leadership. This book comes out today and you do NOT want to miss this conversation.

This show is dedicated to Ryan’s journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.

Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com & www.ryanestis.com 

In this inspiring episode, we're honored to host Gen. (R) Paul E. Funk II, a retired four-star general and a mastermind in transforming large, complex organizations. With his strategic insights and motivational prowess, General Funk has redefined leadership in both military and civilian spheres. In today's conversation, General Funk offers leadership lessons from the battlefield to the boardroom.

Retired General Paul Funk discusses his military career and the importance of leadership and trust in building successful organizations. He emphasizes the need for leaders to catch people doing good and to be present and engaged in their interactions. General Funk also highlights the significance of understanding the mission and purpose of an organization and the role of leaders in shaping its culture. He shares his experiences in making difficult decisions and developing future leaders. Finally, he reflects on the leaders who have inspired him throughout his career. Retired General Paul Funk discusses his upbringing in the Army, the importance of mentors and coaches, building a positive legacy, being a good follower, and why he does what he does.

This show is dedicated to General Funk's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.

Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.linkedin.com/in/paul-e-funk-ii/

My guest today is Jaime Taets. Jaime is the Chief Vision Officer and CEO at Keystone Group International, a 2x author and a podcast host!

As the CEO of Keystone Group International, Jaime created the organization to focus on leadership development, organizational strategy, and growth.

Before starting Keystone Group International, she spent 13 years in a large corporate environment in a variety of leadership roles, living and traveling globally. Jaime believes that strong leadership is the foundation for healthy and sustainable growth for any business. She uses her leadership experience to drive “real” discussions about how to drive high performance and healthy cultures within client organizations. Leaders need to be focused on helping their organizations create a positive mindset change to manage the constant change as their business grows and evolves.

Jaime’s areas of expertise are helping organizations identify the issue that is getting in their way of growth and creating a plan for improvement – specifically in areas of strategy, culture, and people. Jaime uses her SuperPower of Empathy and high EQ to build strong relationships with clients and leaders within organizations she works with. This same SuperPower allows her to build trust quickly which makes it easier to get to the root of the issue. The purpose behind Jaime’s work is to create an impact on the people she works with. Jaime is driven by the positive changes that she creates for her clients-it’s an addiction.

This show is dedicated to Jaime’s journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.

Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.keystonegroupintl.com 

The book launch is today! We did it and I can't thank you enough. Each and every one of you. Thank you for joining me on this journey and thank you for being by my side each step of the way. A special thanks to my longtime friend and the host of today's show, Ryan O'Hara.

In the midst of personal heartache, including my sister-in-law's passing from alcohol addiction and my estrangement from my eldest daughter, I embarked on a healing journey. As I confronted deep-seated childhood wounds, I faced a relentless sense of inadequacy. However, in this book, I share my transformative journey, leading to the realization that I am enough, and so are you!

We delve into the impact of feeling unworthy, recounting tales of despair, such as Kevin Berthia's near-suicide on The Golden Gate Bridge, and the Berns Family's tragic loss. Yet, amidst darkness, we also share stories of resilience and affirmation of self-worth.

Meet inspirational figures such as authors John O'Leary and Waldo Waldman, keynote speaker Andre Norman, and former Starbucks President, Jim Alling. They too discovered that, despite life-altering situations, they were enough.

This book isn't just a testament to transformation; it offers tangible tools for change. Learn how to be present, authentic, and meaningfully connected. Embark on this journey with me. Let's embrace our worth and unlock our limitless potential.

This show is dedicated to you; the listener, the reader, the observer. This conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. 

You Are Enough!

Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | Find the book on Amazon by searching; "You Are Enough Eric Brooker"

My guest today is returning guest, Paul Epstein. Paul has spent nearly 15 years as a professional sports executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, a global sports agency, and the NFL league office, where he has broken every premium revenue metric in Super Bowl history, opened a billion-dollar stadium, and founded the San Francisco 49ers Talent Academy, where he became known as the “Why Coach”.

As an award-winning keynote speaker named one of SUCCESS Magazine's top thought leaders that get results, Paul’s impact continues off stage providing leadership development and culture transformation programs for companies and teams including Amazon, Disney, Johnson & Johnson, NASA, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Dallas Cowboys—and his work has been featured on ESPN, NBC, Fox Business, USA Today and today, Counsel Culture.

He is also the best-selling author of “The Power of Playing Offense” and his book, “Better Decisions Faster”, comes out today!

This conversation is decidated to Paul's journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture. 

Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.paulepstein.com | www.thepurposesummit.com 

My guest today is Dov Baron. Dov is a preeminent expert in helping leaders create life-and-work meaning. His models and strategies of the Emotional Source Code and the Anatomy of Meaning are used by leaders in business and government worldwide. 

Dov has been named a Top 30 Global Leadership Guru five times and an Inc. Magazine Top Leadership Speaker twice.  

He is the creator and host of two popular podcasts, “Leadership & Loyalty”, and "Curiosity Bites,” which has featured hundreds of hours of interviews with top leaders, scientists, theologians, military intelligence officers, and artists.  

He has written for or been interviewed by many media outlets, including CEO World, CNN, Elle Italia, Entrepreneur, FOX and today, Counsel Culture

He is the author of several books, including "One Red Thread: How to Find the Purpose Already Woven Into Your Life,” and "Fiercely Loyal: How High Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent.” Both were bestsellers on Amazon.  

As a speaker, Dov has presented to the United Nations, the Department of State, the World Management Forum, the Servant Leadership Institute, The World Management Forum in Iran, and the United States Air Force. Dov is also the co-founder of The Authentic Speaker Academy for Leadership — where he teaches leaders how to use ethical persuasion skills to impact and influence change makers. 

This show is dedicated to Dov’s journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.

Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.dovbaron.com