The Post Game Podcast Ep. 11 - Greg Tomchick: Former Professional Baseball Player, CEO of Valor Cybersecurity
Greg is a former professional baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals and current Partner / CEO of Valor Cybersecurity.
Valor partners with organizations to help them face cyber threats head on.
“The ultimate measure of our success is the enhanced business resilience and security of our partners.”
In addition to running the business, Greg hosts a Podcast called “The Connected Mindset,” where he sits down with leaders, authors, and entrepreneurs to discuss the impact of connectivity, digitally and in our relationships.
What You’ll Learn About:
You can learn a bunch of stuff, but none of it matters unless you take action
If you’re not in the role you want to be in, ask why and what you have to do to get into one that aligns
How security is something that can bring people together
We are more connected than ever before, but less connected at the same time
The power of asking “What are you struggling with?”
Asking yourself how you are showing up in the world and being honest with yourself
How questions can be the best answers
How chasing money can often times lead to earning less
Timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro to Greg
(1:15) - Growing up in a military family
(4:50) - Testing himself as a college athlete
(7:16) - Ups and Downs of College Baseball
(13:40) - If you’re not in the role you want to be, ask why
(14:10) - Pro baseball career winding down
(16:30) - The origin story of Valor Cybersecurity
(20:20) - How connected we are internet wise and culturally
(21:45) - Why he created his show “The Connected Mindset”
(23:45) - Superficial connection vs. getting to deeper levels
(25:50) - Importance of self-awareness
(29:30) - Questions are the best answers - what do you want to contribute?
(33:00) - Money is an exchange of value
(35:00) - Speed Round of random questions
Where Can You Find Greg?
LinkedIn: Greg Tomchick
Instagram: @Greg_Tomchick
YouTube: The Connected Mindset