Mojo for the Modern Man

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.In this episode, Steve shares the impact of following his internal call to Europe and the desire to expand himself and his horizons.Steve talks boldly about experiencing news of the insurrection at the US Capitol in two very different ways.  He discusses social justice as an "infinite game' and shares the story of making his way to public service and elected office.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

Part 2 of a conversation with Rick Tamlyn: thought leader, author,  international keynote speaker and leadership trainer.  Rick is a man who dedicates the bulk of his waking moments to making positive change real in the lives of the people he touches - particularly those driven to serve, heal and grow others.Rick, always up for appearing on stage, shares the story of giving a sermon - as in "at church" - at a young age...He reflects on the inspiring and poignant story of his Uncle Gates and, finally, brings us up to speed on the founding of Produce You, his brilliant project that brings world-changing entrepreneurs out into the spotlight so they can do well while doing good.Learn more about Rick at www.itsallmadeup.com and check out Produce You at www.produceyouevent.com.  You may also find Rick on Facebook and LinkedIn.  His book, Play Your Bigger Game, is available on Amazon.com.

Rick Tamlyn is a thought leader, author,  international keynote speaker and leadership trainer.  He's also a man who dedicates the bulk of his waking moments to making positive change real in the lives of the people he touches - particularly those driven to serve, heal and grow others.In part 1, Rick brilliantly states, "When you finally realize how the world is judging you, then you can move on" and be free to "live fully out in the world."  More than a clever turn-of-phrase, Rick's words are a calling for everyone to live with purpose - to not hold back or shy away from one's calling, talents and graces.We'll also dig into aging, functioning from reactivity versus creating and living consciously and much, much more...Learn more about Rick at www.itsallmadeup.com and be sure to check out his Produce You program at www.produceyouevent.com.  You may also find Rick on Facebook and LinkedIn.  His book, Play Your Bigger Game, is available on Amazon.com.

Jeff Jacobson is a beloved friend and colleague, a leader of leaders, a coach, an educator - and the author of "The Broom Closet Stories," a series of young adult fantasy novels.Here in Part 2, we'll hear Jeff's coming out story, including the experience of moving through (and beyond) the painful doubt and denial of his very essence.  He shares the trauma that led to his "what am I doing...?" moment of awakening as a younger man. Jeff also shares the story of writing his novels and - if you listened to Part 1 - we finally get to that conversation about sex...Just because...While Jeff's story reveals much about who he is, his is also a narrative that calls us, as fellow human beings, to pause and examine our own essence to see how we are - or perhaps are not - living in accordance with who we truly are...Jeff is a man with a deep and abiding love of linguistics and, of course, great storytelling - and you can learn more about him on LinkedIn and Instagram and on his author's website, jeffjacobsonworld.com.  Jeff's books are available on Amazon.com.

Jeff Jacobson is a beloved friend and colleague, a leader of leaders, a coach, an educator - and the author of "The Broom Closet Stories," a series of young adult fantasy novels.He's a man with a deep and abiding love of linguistics and, of course, great storytelling!In this episode, Jeff reflects on finding comfort and safety in the rules of his Catholic school - while at the same time experiencing same-sex attraction.  He walks us along his path of discovery through competitive swimming – leading to six years of journeys to and around Asia that, with surprisingly little irony, led to an indelible love of home and country.  Jeff also reflects on the importance of cycles and rituals as life's markers...You can learn more about Jeff on LinkedIn and Instagram and on his author's website, jeffjacobsonworld.com.  Jeff's books are available on Amazon.com.

Though unlikely to admit it himself, Sam House is somewhat of a legend in the world of coaching and leadership training.Sam's story, from growing up in an alcoholic home to pursuing - and leaving - a clinical social work career, to driving cabs in New York City, to making his way to becoming the man and leader he is today, weaves and turns in ways that speak to the highs and lows that are, at their essence, the very stuff that makes all of us beautifully imperfect humans...And potentially powerful, compelling and responsible leaders.In Part 2 Sam gives us a tour of the "Tree of Responsibility", draws distinctions between being responsible for circumstances and the need to control them - and lays down the goods on interdependence and the myth of fierce independence...You can learn more about Sam on LinkedIn and the CoActive Training Institute's Faculty Bio page - and you may reach him via email at coachsam1@gmail.com.

Though unlikely to admit it himself, Sam House is somewhat of a legend in the world of coaching and leadership training.Sam's story, from growing up in an alcoholic home to pursuing - and leaving - a clinical social work career, to driving cabs in New York City, to making his way to becoming the man and leader he is today, weaves and turns in ways that speak to the highs and lows that are, at their essence, the very stuff that makes all of us beautifully imperfect humans...And potentially powerful, compelling and responsible leaders.In Part 1 Sam shares his personal story of "dynamic dinner table conversation," the influence alcohol had on his childhood home, facing the illusion of control, the temptations and dark downside of being the hero, and a whole lot more...You can learn more about Sam on LinkedIn and the CoActive Training Institute's Faculty Bio page - and you may reach him via email at coachsam1@gmail.com.

Kevin Elden is an actor with roles spanning major TV shows Law and Order, SVU, The Good Wife and more - to National Tours with some of the U.S.'s most respected Regional Theaters.  He's also an executive coach working across a broad range of industries from hospitality and finance to communications and pharmaceuticals.In Part 2 of our conversation, Kevin takes us into more "Oh!" moments, gives us a tour of why being curious with the people closest to us yields big discovery dividends - and reveals the personal payoff of taking more than one or two seemingly big risks...And... Shakespeare in New Jersey, growth through spaghetti-slinging and, if all that ain't enough, why art matters.Yeah, it's a fun, deep conversation!You can learn more about Kevin's acting work and classes at his website: kevinelden.com or by visiting his IMDb page.   For find out more about Kevin's executive coaching, check out his LinkedIn Profile - and, of course, you can reach out to Kevin via email at: kevindelden@gmail.com

Kevin Elden is an actor with roles in major TV shows including Law and Order, SVU, The Good Wife and more - to National Theatre Tours with some of the U.S.'s most respected Regional Theaters.  He's also an executive coach working across a broad range of industries from hospitality and finance to communications and pharmaceuticals... And before, during and after every work day, Kevin is a father, a husband, an artist - and a wildly creative, curious man exploring every facet of the human condition in search of all life has to offer.In Part 1 of this very rich conversation, Kevin shares his history including more than a few instances of "Oh!" moments that revealed, over and over, how much more of the world there was to discover and learn about.Just in case you're wondering, the supply of "Oh" moments hasn't run dry!And by the way, time spent with Kevin Elden is Just.  Plain.  Good.You can learn more about Kevin's acting work and classes at his website: kevinelden.com or by visiting his IMDb page.   For find out more about Kevin's executive coaching, check out his LinkedIn Profile - and, of course, you can reach out to Kevin via email at: kevindelden@gmail.com

Stephen Shedletzky, Head of Brand Experience & Lead Igniter at Simon Sinek knows a thing or two about "Why."  He also knows a few things about making the journey from stuttering to becoming a passionate, erudite speaker, podcaster, producer and determined chaser - and catcher - of dreams...Part 2 of our conversation begins with Stephen's recollection: "I remember sitting in my cubicle..."As you may correctly imagine, that cubicle moment was the beginning of, well, a new beginning that led Shed - as his friends call him - down a path that led to Simon Sinek, where his next chapter began with a job answering fan emails and expanded from there.We look at the value of congruence between one's being and one's work, the importance of connecting to "why" and, speaking of why, why the road of parenthood runs squarely through - sorry to say -  the inevitable land of messing up...You can learn more about Stephen's work with Simon Sinek, watch videos of his talks and, of course, find him on LinkedIn!