Mojo for the Modern Man

In part 1, Leonid Frolov takes us on a family outing to wait in line for grain - an adventure in which magic and memories were created from just about nothing.  He goes on to share the powerful influences of his mother, who taught him resilience, and his father, who imparted a love for the natural world.Born and raised in Soviet Russia, Leonid Frolov earned a bachelor's degree in geology, went on a number of geological expeditions, found himself lost in the mountains for 4 days (a peak experience!) and, later on, returned to university to pursue a masters in linguistics.  With a focus on English, he went on to train as a Russian/English simultaneous interpreter.An English language professorship provided Leonid's first steady job and, after losing both of his parents to cancer 6 months apart, depression led him to visit friends in the US, where he "accidentally" landed a job that kept him in the USA for 27 years working as a translator and interpreter for an aerospace company.He received a "wake up call" (after falling asleep during an interpreting gig!) and found his way to the world of coaching and the CoActive Training Institute, where he serves as coach training and Certification faculty.Learn more about Leonid on LinkedIn and Facebook!

In this second half of our conversation, Michael Taylor kicks us off with a deep plunge into anger - and men learning to feel and express emotions openly and honestly.Michael shares the story of dropping his own mask and moving from his head to his heart to begin the process of addressing his own pain, particularly his experiences of childhood trauma.He wraps the conversation with a riff on re-opening to the Divine and recognizing the presence of the Divine within.Note that since Michael and I recorded this episode, the title of his latest book was changed to The Good News Is, The Future is Brighter Than You Think.  (Available on Amazon, of course!)Coach Michael Taylor is an entrepreneur, author of 9 (so far) books, motivational speaker and radio show host who has dedicated his life to empowering men and women to reach their full potential. He knows first-hand how to overcome adversity and build a rewarding and fulfilling life and he is sharing his knowledge and wisdom with others to support them in creating the life of their dreams. Michael is no stranger to adversity and challenges.  He was born in the inner-city projects of Corpus Christi Texas to a single mother with six children.  Although he dropped out of high school in the 11th grade, his commitment to living an extraordinary life supported him in defying the odds. With persistence, patience and perseverance he was able to climb the corporate ladder and become a very successful mid-level manager of a multi-million dollar building supply center at the tender age of 21.  After approximately eight years, he was then faced with another set of challenges as he experienced the pain and humiliation of divorce, bankruptcy and foreclosure and found himself contemplating suicide…Bankrupt and alone, he committed to rebuilding his life which propelled him to begin a 25-year inner journey of personal transformation which resulted in him discovering his true self and his passion for living.  As a result, he is now happily married (19 years) and living his dream of an extraordinary life while being in service to others.  Through his books, lectures and radio program, Michael Taylor now coaches others on how to become genuinely happy with their lives and live the lives they were born to live.Learn more about Coach Michael Taylor at:  coachmichaeltaylor.com and visit him on Facebook,  LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter!

In this part 1 of 2, Michael Taylor shares his personal story of pain, healing, awakening and discovering his connection to Divine Intelligence - and the importance of intimacy and asking for help.Coach Michael Taylor is an entrepreneur, author of 9 (so far) books, motivational speaker and radio show host who has dedicated his life to empowering men and women to reach their full potential. He knows first-hand how to overcome adversity and build a rewarding and fulfilling life and he is sharing his knowledge and wisdom with others to support them in creating the life of their dreams. Michael is no stranger to adversity and challenges.  He was born in the inner-city projects of Corpus Christi Texas to a single mother with six children.  Although he dropped out of high school in the 11th grade, his commitment to living an extraordinary life supported him in defying the odds. With persistence, patience and perseverance he was able to climb the corporate ladder and become a very successful mid-level manager of a multi-million dollar building supply center at the tender age of 21.  After approximately eight years, he was then faced with another set of challenges as he experienced the pain and humiliation of divorce, bankruptcy and foreclosure and found himself contemplating suicide…Bankrupt and alone, he committed to rebuilding his life which propelled him to begin a 25-year inner journey of personal transformation which resulted in him discovering his true self and his passion for living.  As a result, he is now happily married (19 years) and living his dream of an extraordinary life while being in service to others.  Through his books, lectures and radio program, Michael Taylor now coaches others on how to become genuinely happy with their lives and live the lives they were born to live.Michael's latest book, The Good News Is, The Future is Brighter Than You Think, is available on Amazon.com.Learn more about Coach Michael Taylor at:  coachmichaeltaylor.com and visit him on Facebook,  LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter!

In Part 2, Phil Askew digs even deeper into creativity.  We play in the land of emotions and working with men.  Phil also touches on the vulnerability and gifts of putting one's self and one's work visibly out into the world.It's a good romp in rich territory!Phil has been a professional coach for over 14 years, specializing in helping solopreneurs and startups get to the heart of their mission, to connect the dots and really deliver.Phil is a champion for the 'hybrid skills' generation and walks his talk by blending his passions of portrait photography, storytelling, and filmmaking to empower his clients to tell their most amazing stories.He also mentors for the CoActive Training Institute, teaching its students to build sustainable, purpose-led practices with powerful personal brand and authentic marketing at the core.Learn more about Phil and his work on LinkedIn, Facebook, his website, philaskew.com as well as:Insta: @philaskew_Telegram: @philaskewClubhouse: @philaskewListen to Phil and Jamie Robins' Safe Harbour podcast, too!

Phil Askew speaks of growing up with formulaic predictability in the shadows - well, more like in between the runways -  of London's Heathrow Airport.Called by his muse and pushed along by his maths teacher, Mrs. Taylor, (who may have really been doing her best) Phil describes his journey of following his values, passions, curiosity and hunger for creative expression.On the way he discovered the riches of his own homeland... as well as an appreciation for ancient, plundering Nordic ancestors!Phil has been a practicing coach for over 14 years, specializing in helping solopreneurs and startups get to the heart of their mission, to connect the dots and really deliver.Phil is a champion for the 'hybrid skills' generation and walks the talk by blending his passions of portrait photography, storytelling, and filmmaking to empower his clients to tell their most amazing stories.He also mentors for the CoActive Training Institute, teaching its students to build sustainable, purpose-led practices with powerful personal brand and authentic marketing at the core.Learn more about Phil and his work on LinkedIn, Facebook, his website, philaskew.com as well as:Insta: @philaskew_Telegram: @philaskewClubhouse: @philaskewListen to Phil and Jamie Robins' Safe Harbour podcast, too!

In part 2 of our conversation, Dana stops by a number of important way-stations as he takes us back and forth between Ohio and New York...We visit bottoming-out, the distorted world of "a musical maestro of self-destruction," finally facing the truth of who he was - and finding alignment, responsibility, compassion, self-acceptance, freedom and gratitude.That's a lot - and barely speaks to the ground we cover!Dana is a New York-based American composer and musical director whose works have been performed in NYC, the West End, and around the world. His off-Broadway musical, Zombie Prom, has reached cult status and was filmed starring RuPaul and Katy Mixon. There have been more than 3,000 different productions around the world.Dana’s next two musicals – The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick - were produced by Sir Cameron Mackintosh. The Fix premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, starring John Barrowman and directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. The Witches of Eastwick premiered at the Drury Lane Theatre on the West End starring Ian McShane and Lucie Arnaz. It subsequently has had major productions in Australia, Austria, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United States. Both The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick were nominated for four Olivier awards (including Best New Musical) and, subsequently, Washington’s Helen Hayes Award.There are over 300,000 performing artists in the US and the majority make $25,000 a year or less. As a certified coach, Dana helps performers and creative artists worldwide increase their income and creative opportunities by utilizing his 30-plus years of professional theatre experience working with the world's foremost producers and musical theatre artists.You can learn more about Dana, his music and his work on LinkedIn, on Facebook and by visiting danaprowe.com.  You can reach him at dana@danaprowe.com

Dana Rowe grew up in a home surrounded by art and music, the latter of which, as he puts it, "became my first language" and "safe place."In this first part of our conversation, Dana shares the story of how the wisdom of an early teacher - Mrs. Martin - pointed him toward a lifetime of writing music "for the dramatic moment.  We also touch on what art is, why it matters and so much more...Dana is a New York-based American composer and musical director whose works have been performed in NYC, the West End, and around the world. His off-Broadway musical, Zombie Prom, has reached cult status and was filmed starring RuPaul and Katy Mixon. There have been more than 3,000 different productions around the world.Dana’s next two musicals – The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick - were produced by Sir Cameron Mackintosh. The Fix premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, starring John Barrowman and directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. The Witches of Eastwick premiered at the Drury Lane Theatre on the West End starring Ian McShane and Lucie Arnaz. It subsequently has had major productions in Australia, Austria, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United States. Both The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick were nominated for four Olivier awards (including Best New Musical) and, subsequently, Washington’s Helen Hayes Award.There are over 300,000 performing artists in the US and the majority make $25,000 a year or less. As a certified coach, Dana helps performers and creative artists worldwide increase their income and creative opportunities by utilizing his 30-plus years of professional theatre experience working with the world's foremost producers and musical theatre artists.You can learn more about Dana, his music and his work on LinkedIn, on Facebook and by visiting danaprowe.com.  You can reach him at dana@danaprowe.com

In this second part of our conversation, Howard Cohen digs into looking at the big picture first.  He draws connections between the natural world, vulnerability and personal experiences of the Sacred - and highlights the value and importance of community in relationship to his work as a congregational leader - and as a central focus and motivation for all he does.Howard's rich collection of roles and titles include Rabbi, Outward Bound Instructor, Chaplain, Fire Chief, Life Coach - and former Zamboni Driver!  Howard is a gifted, generous, natural storyteller with a whimsically quilted personal history that's every bit as compelling as it is delightful and inspiring to listen to.Enjoy!You can reach Howard via email at: ravfirefighter@gmail.com and visit is website at: rabbihowardacohen.com

Howard Cohen is a gifted, natural storyteller with a whimsically quilted personal history that's as every bit as compelling as it is delightful to listen to.In this first part of this very entertaining, engaging conversation, Howard shares tales from his formative years spent in the hockey rink, where he learned valuable lessons about life, relationships, teamwork, the importance of a chain of command and - of course - learning to drive a Zamboni!There's a lot to Howard's stories and - Zamboni driving aside - that one man has Outdoor Educator, Fire Chief, Coach and Rabbi on the same C.V. already sets the stage for what is truly a fun and informative listen, full of warmth and more than a few lessons...Enjoy!You can reach Howard via email at: ravfirefighter@gmail.com and visit is website at: rabbihowardacohen.com

In this second half of my conversation with Steve Tulowitzki, we begin with the telling of a story of the impact of a piece of news becoming viscerally personal to Steve - and across his entire company...Steve goes on to share his experience of "colorbrave conversations" at his organization, about corporations leading the way in social justice movements, the value and importance of curiosity and putting one's self uncomfortably into another's shoes - and culture - in order to grow and see the world afresh.Steve Tulowitzki’s mission is to increase our collective consciousness so that social and racial justice in America becomes the obvious choice, and he believes that TRUE change requires Truth, Reconciliation, Unity, and Execution.Steve is a former strategy consultant turned Professional Certified Coach and elected official who serves on the Town Council in his hometown of Munster, Indiana.You can reach Steve via email here and find him on the following socials:●      Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/coachtulo●      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtulo●      Facebook (Political): https://www.facebook.com/TuloForMunster●      Twitter (Personal): @SteveTulowitzki●      Twitter (Political): @TuloForMunster