The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett Gilliland

Join Brett Gilliland with Tevis Trower as they talk about some happiness habits and the guide to radical success. Tevis is a speaker, author of The Game Changer’s Guide to Radical Success, and the founder and CEO of Balance Integration Corporation. In this episode, she shares how she finds happiness. Happiness Contextualized Opinions about what happiness is and how to find it varies from person to person. For high-performers like Tevis, it is all about figuring out what the game is and nailing it. Finding things that she is good at makes her feel good. There is some reward received from figuring it out, whether it be a title, a spouse, a property, or compensation. Yet, at some point, there is the realization that the extrinsic reward is not actual happiness, and so Tevis starts to embark on a more profound quest for happiness. By being true to herself, Tevis found happiness. Overcoming imaginary fears increases the chances of doing better. Paying attention to intuition and creativity means performing better and become happier. Happiness is entirely intrinsic; it is what one brings to the present moment. Embrace Discomfort One of Tevis’ eight happiness habits is to embrace discomfort. Tevis likes that she does not want to turn a blind eye to it; she does not pretend not to feel uncomfortable. Tevis steps into the whole picture of who she is, including the negative emotions. She looks for one thing as a quality of leadership – how one is aware of their shadow side. Until there is an acknowledgment that those aspects exist, that means living a false reality of oneself. By embracing discomfort shows there is no fear for the negative side of things. As leaders, acknowledging discomfort is important to lead others going through it themselves. About Tevis Trower: CEO & founder Tevis Trower is a leadership futurist, work culture strategist, and author (The Game-Changer’s Guide to Radical Success, 2020) who serves as a sounding board, thought leader, and wisdom cultivator for organizational leaders globally. Considered a pioneer in the field of cultural transformation, in 2002, Tevis bootstrapped Balance Integration and has continually expanded and refined Balance’s services into a broad spectrum of modalities to align leadership and optimize humanity in the workplace. Her significant expertise in generative leadership, influencer alignment, high-potential imposter syndrome, trust, innovation, sustainable success, and fostering an environment of engagement and resilience has influenced conventional wisdom around the impact of culture and leadership behavior on organizational performance globally. She continually influences the landscape of corporate culture. Outline of the Episode: [00:30] Permission to think for oneself in the leadership process to make a unique contribution [03:43] How Tevis finds and defines happiness [09:18] What it means and looks like to practice [12:45] Food for thought on how to stay in the moment and enjoy the journey [18:45] Learn to embrace discomfort as a habit for happiness [27:00] A preview on Tevis’ book, The Game Changer’s Guide to Radical Success Resources: Website: https://www.balanceintegration.com/ Connect with Brett! Website: www.circuitofsuccess.com Website: www.visionarywealthadvisors.com The post Tevis Trower on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Join Brett Gilliland with Adam Price as they talk about empowering boys into believing in themselves. Adam is an experienced clinical psychologist working with children and teens. In this episode, he shares his book, He’s Not Lazy, and the motivation behind writing it. Effects of the Pandemic on Kids The pandemic had been challenging to everyone, and from a professional standpoint, Adam says kids respond differently. There were the less social and maybe introverted kids who felt relief staying at home in their pajamas. However, having to return to school in the fall season has become a hurdle for them to socialize again. There were other teens, too, who felt they had been shut down at the end. Some important parts of their life had been set aside, like a prom or college life. It has been a struggle to find meaning at different stages along the way in this pandemic. In the beginning, there was a sense of survival and threat, but it still has changed every person’s life in terms of scarce goods, waiting times, and other things that were taken for granted before. It is these challenges that cause kids to look inward. It goes to show that values are very crucial, and it needs reassessment over time. Autonomy and Accountability In his book, Adam shares that the whole idea behind it is to let kids have autonomy. Looking into research, motivation, and its application to teenagers, he found autonomy is the most significant aspect. Autonomy is a sense of having control over destiny, and one gets to choose. Adam says that many parents overlook the fact that autonomy comes with accountability. It is a matter of reward or consequence when one makes choices, and having that accountability helps figure out the next decision after the first choice. Adam has two points about it: first, parents are not holding their children accountable in certain ways, and second, they need to give children space to make those choices for themselves. In other words, parents are there to keep them on track, but let the children drive the train. Not giving children autonomy results in parents constantly getting into power struggles and micro-managing. Adam reminds parents that these children are developing, so giving them time is the best way to let them figure it out on their own. About Adam Price: Adam Price, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with children and teens. As the former Director of Outpatient Services at Newark Beth Israel Hospital and Associate Director at Family Connections, a mental health agency, he has supervised and trained numerous family and child therapy clinicians. He maintains a private practice in New York City and Chatham, New Jersey. Price has published articles on family and child therapy in publications including The Wall Street Journal and Family Circle and is the author of the book He’s Not Lazy: Empowering Your Son to Believe in Himself. Price has presented widely to both parents and educators on opting out, child development, and learning disabilities, and has appeared on “Good Day New York” and other programs to discuss topics ranging from discipline to the impact of video games on children. Outline of the Episode: [01:58] Thoughts on how the pandemic affected kids from a psychological perspective [08:23] How to give children autonomy but still hold them accountable [11:15] Adam’s philosophy on children’s usage of technology [13:24] Parents must understand their children and not impose expectations on them [16:48] Emotional quotient against intelligence quotient: which is greater than the other? [20:28] Things parents do that strike a nerve for Adam [26:07] The proper way to console a crying kid whenever they strikeout [27:29] Adam’s big parenting advice and equation for success [31:15] Why Adam titled his book He’s Not Lazy Resources: Website: https://www.hesnotlazy.com/ Connect with Brett! Website: www.circuitofsuccess.com Website: www.visionarywealthadvisors.com The post Adam Price on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Join Brett Gilliland with Eric Davis as they talk about the fundamentals of performance. Eric is a former US Navy SEAL, went into the corporate world, and became an author of Raising Men. In this episode, he delves into how to progress in life in an effective and efficient manner. Performance Formula For Eric, the formula for performance does not change regardless of training, whether a sniper team or a sales team. The formula consists of four components: identify, assess, prioritize, and execute. Eric’s first step is to teach people to identify all parts of life, which impacts somebody’s ability to live a good life. After that, he makes assessments of the person’s current and future trajectory. Next is to prioritize by power. What Eric means by this is that priorities change in every situation. So, he teaches people to stop getting life done to sacrifice their passion and purpose and start doing it in a way that reveals their purpose and exposes their passion. The last thing to do is to execute things meticulously and do it with continuous growth. Eric teaches a lot of things, but at the core of it is the formula for performance. It Boils Down To Intention The intention in doing something is what determines the effectiveness. From a parent’s perspective, yelling at their child may or may not work depending on the intention. Eric compares this to Jiu Jutsu: the intention is to subdue the attacker without injuring them nor the person attacked. But, the instincts would not make that happen because instincts are not designed to care for the intention. So, Eric concludes it takes training to let intentions flow through and not let instincts get in the way. He also says that the gut cannot be fully trusted unless intentions are set. About Eric Davis: Eric Davis served as a US Navy SEAL and decorated veteran of the Global War on Terror. Eric has been recognized as one of the premier sniper instructors in the US military and has served as a Master Training Specialist at the SEAL sniper school in Coronado, CA. He is an expert in technical and physical surveillance and was part of an elite group hand-selected to perform intelligence collection in denied areas worldwide. Eric has spent years developing, writing, and executing the curriculum for the SEAL Teams. By leveraging his expertise in the development of systems, structures, processes, and practices, Eric was instrumental in significantly reducing the failure rate of Naval Special Warfare’s internationally recognized Sniper course. Since departing from the SEAL teams, Eric has worked in corporate performance, sales, and leadership training bringing an unprecedented amount of innovation, efficiency, and structure to the domain of business and personal performance. Eric is the author of “Raising Men: Lessons Navy SEALs learned from their training and taught to their sons.” Outline of the Episode: [01:03] An instructor that trains sniper teams and sales teams [05:18] How Eric helps people pivot in their life with his performance formula [11:40] What needs to be learned to be a better father [14:39] Intention over instinct and recognizing where the anger comes from [20:02] Bedtime plan for parents [22:51] Lessons that helped change Eric’s life [28:15] What Eric learned from coaching people [35:19] Eric’s advice to his younger self ten years back [36:45] What Eric wishes he had more time doing [39:05] The app that cannot be deleted from Eric’s phone and how he will spend ten million bucks Resources: Website: https://www.ericdavis215.com/home Connect with Brett! Website: www.circuitofsuccess.com Website: www.visionarywealthadvisors.com The post Eric Davis on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

    Adrian E. Bracy, MBA, CPA, is an author, business and personal coach, consultant, and motivational speaker. She is also the retired Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Metro St. Louis where she served for nearly 12 years.    After spending 18 years in senior financial management with the National Football League, Bracy transitioned to the non-profit sector to follow her passion—that is, “to inspire and make a difference in the lives of women and girls.” Immediately prior to moving to the YWCA, Bracy held the position of Chief Financial Officer for the Arizona Cardinals. Prior to the Cardinals, she spent more than a decade with the St. Louis Rams. Bracy began her NFL career with the Miami Dolphins/Joe Robbie Stadium in her hometown, Miami, Florida.    In May 2021, after more than 35 years in the corporate and nonprofit worlds, Bracy transitioned to the next chapter in her career, that of entrepreneur, by launching her coaching and consulting firm, Adrian Bracy & Associates, LLC. As a coach, consultant, and speaker, her mission is to help women leaders embrace the greatness within as they inspire others to do the same. Her vision is “All women will achieve their fullest potential.”   As an author, Bracy complements her new career in her book, “Halftime: Learning To Pivot as a Leader,” which fosters leadership skills for women. “Halftime: Learning To Pivot as a Leader” will be published in Fall 2021.   Bracy has served on a number of non-profit boards, including that of YWCA prior to her employment there; Girls, Inc. of St. Louis; and YMCA of Greater St. Louis. She currently serves on The Missouri Botanical Gardens Sub-District, St. Louis Sports Commission, and the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy.   Bracy has received numerous awards throughout her career including: Black Enterprise 50 Most Powerful Blacks in Sports; Black Enterprise 50 Most Powerful Women in Business; St. Louis Business Journal’s Most Influential Business Women; St. Louis American’s Non-Profit Executive of the Year; National Council of Negro Women Legacy; YWCA Leaders of Distinction; Women of Distinction, Missouri Athletic Club; and the Small Business Monthly Top 100 St. Louisans to Know to Succeed in Business.   Bracy graduated from Morgan State University in Baltimore with a degree in accounting and from Nova Southeastern University with a master’s in business administration. Bracy is a certified John Maxwell Coach, Trainer and Speaker, and is certified through the CaPP Institute (Coaching and Positive Psychology).   Bracy and her husband Vernon have one son, Donovan, and are members of Shalom Church (City of Peace). Bracy hobbies include golfing with her husband and son, traveling, reading books, and—most importantly—going to the spa with girlfriends.  Connect with Brett!Website: www.circuitofsuccess.comWebsite: www.visionarywealthadvisors.com The post Adrian E. Bracy on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

  Join Brett Gilliland with Dr. Ryan Diederich as they talk about his journey to becoming a physician. Dr. Ryan is a plastic surgeon and the owner of the MidAmerica Institute of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery. In this episode, he shares the experiences that eventually brought him to where he is now. The Irony At eight years old, Dr. Ryan said he did not want to become a doctor. He thought of such a career as weird, and he does not see himself becoming one. Dr. Ryan worked for a marina when he was 12 years old, and he felt accomplished by it because he learned many things. Dr. Ryan had a glimpse of how to run a business, dealing with customer service, and with problems too. He was also writing banking software to keep track of insurance records and loans at 15. College was the turning point for Dr. Ryan. Although he was not a biology person, he researched it and eventually was convinced to take the medical path. He realized that that direction was actually a great one. While it was ironic that he had become what he did not want back then, Dr. Ryan still thinks he was taking the right path. Passion, Direction, and Goals It was a scary step for Dr. Ryan to leave a successful business and begin one of his own. There were doubts about whether he could do it, what the outcome would be, and other similar things. Yet, Dr. Ryan was also reminded by people around him that he would never go anywhere if he did not take a step. Taking a wrong step is better than not taking any step at all. One of the pivotal moments Dr. Ryan was scared of was when they started the construction of their new facility. People around the community thought he was crazy, but something in Dr. Ryan says that if he builds the dream, it will come. Indeed, it did, as they celebrated their 10th anniversary. Dr. Ryan believes that one does not just have to sit where they are. Passion, direction, and goals are the drivers to success. About Dr. Ryan Diederich:Dr. Ryan Diederich earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and then completed an intense six-year residency in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Springfield, Illinois. This training covered all areas of reconstructive and cosmetic plastic surgery. In addition to being certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Diederich is active in several professional associations. He’s a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The American Association for Hand Surgery, the Illinois State Medical Society and holds two committee positions for The Aesthetic Society. He is also the Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Anderson Hospital. Outline of the Episode:[00:52] Experiences that contributed to Dr. Ryan’s success today[08:35] What was it like for Dr. Ryan to invest in himself early in life[13:25] The game plan to take action[15:52] Changes on how Dr. Ryan defined success today versus ten years ago [19:02] How to slow down in this crazy world and enjoy the journey[20:04] Passions Dr. Ryan wished he had more time for[21:13] Plans and dreams that are written on paper[24:08] “Chasing your best self”[28:04] Failure as the biggest fear and the decision that it is not anymore[30:42] Lessons from bad times as opposed to the good times[33:45] Dr. Ryan’s book recommendations and his advice to his younger self Resources:Website: https://www.midamericaplasticsurgery.com/

Join Brett Gilliland with Ryan Cote as they talk about keeping a family business fresh with new ideas and approaches to offer to their clients. Ryan is the director of digital services and partner at Ballantine, a family-owned and operated print and digital marketing company. In this episode, he shares why small businesses can still be competitive against larger competitors. Business Runs in the Family Ryan is the third generation of their family, and together with his brothers, cousin, and uncle, they run the business. Ballantine was started by his grandfather and great-uncle back in 1966, printing catalogs and inserts for publishing and mail order companies. At present, they have a growing digital marketing division as they adapt to the demand of the internet age. Ryan believes that the habits he had and the decisions he made compounds his life today. In high school, he sold baseball cards; he started doing e-commerce and affiliate marketing in college. As a result, Ryan enjoyed his personal growth that helped their family business thrive. Small Business, Big Ideas Ryan says that their company, Ballantine, is a small business, but that does not equate to having small ideas. The digital marketing space is a level playing field for all, whether big or small companies. While Ballantine’s budget is not the same as those larger competitors, Ryan argues that they have the same tools. One example would be their marketing, where they put together a whole integrated approach to creating videos and how they are using it on social media for content. They also make use of search engine optimization (SEO) for their keywords on Google ads. All it takes is some creativity and innovation to use the same tools big businesses have. About Ryan Cote: Ryan Cote is the director of digital services and partner at Ballantine, based out of Fairfield, NJ. Ryan has been with Ballantine since 2003 and is proud to be the third generation of Ballantine, founded in 1966 by his grandfather and great-uncle. He currently manages the growing digital marketing division, primarily responsible for sales and strategy. Outline of the Episode:[01:55] Entrepreneurship that runs in the family[04:56] Authenticity and providing value make a lot of noise in social media[08:29] Small business marketing does not equal small ideas[11:02] SEO for lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors[13:59] Advice on how to generate leads, drum up business and find new clients[17:25] Lead generation explained[19:59] Why and how to invest in personal development[25:15] Words of encouragement for people working in a family business[26:56] Ryan’s website, personal growth podcast, and blog

  Join Brett Gilliland with Jonathan Pritchard as they talk about the psychology of reading minds.Jonathan is a mentalist, author, speaker, and trainer focusing on Applied Psychology. In thisepisode, he goes into the details of performing on stage and using his skills as a mentalist to dobusiness. Slowly but SurelyJonathan did not want to become successful quickly because of the fear that he would notknow how to manage it. It would be a crash and burn situation. So instead, he was the typewho would learn the process first before going on his own. Jonathan compares this to learninghow to ride a bicycle the first time – he does not try to go downhill the next day. To learn howto become a mentalist, Jonathan worked as a tour manager for a full-time performer. Throughthe experience, he had a mentor to teach him and see firsthand how it is carried out. From that,Jonathan followed the “recipe,” as he calls it, and started performing in the college market. Hisslow and steady pace eventually reaped results and brought him around the world. Jonathan’soutlook on taking time to learn things before doing them is what he believes to be the recipefor his success. Trust and IntegrityIntegrity is often a fuzzy, cloudy, nebulous idea for most people, but Jonathan says otherwise.In fact, it is actually simple and straightforward. Jonathan explains that for someone to haveintegrity, their thoughts, words, and actions must be aligned. These three pieces must have acommon end goal because people are good at detecting the lack of integrity. For example, when one says, “I love you,” but thinks of, “I hate you,” there is no integrity. Once a person hasperfectly aligned their thoughts, words, and actions, that is the time that people can trust them.Jonathan says that when a person trusts another, they are more likely to give truthful inputs,which produces a better outcome in any situation. About Jonathan Pritchard:Jonathan Pritchard is an entertainer, entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, author, life coach,health nut, and life-long learner. He considers himself incredibly fortunate for the experienceshe had and the life he has lived so far. For the past decade, Jonathan had traveled the world performing as a mentalist. He predictsbehaviors, reads body language, influences decisions, and (appears to) read minds. Theseabilities come from a lifetime’s study of human psychology and truly understanding why peopledo what they do. Now, instead of merely entertaining audiences, Jonathan wants to give peoplethe very same tools he used in his life to create massive positive change. They are effective andbased on human psychology’s fundamental principles, applicable regardless of environment orcircumstance. Outline of the Episode:[00:51] The psychology of mind-reading applied in business[03:32] How Jonathan made himself known as an entertainer[07:31] Belief in gravity and in what works [09:14] The mindset to get ready for an engagement, as told by Jonathan[12:31] More interesting problems as a way to self-improvement[13:11] “A mentalist is an expert at telling you the wrong story.”[15:50] Advice on having a clear plan to get out of the rut[18:50] How Jonathan continues to learn from his craft[20:04] What Jonathan does outside of work to clear his mind[21:55] Demonstration of Jonathan’s actual routine and the explanation behind Resources:Website: https://www.jonathanpritchard.me

    Marty Strong is a decorated retired Navy SEAL officer, and the author of the new business leadership book: Be Nimble: How the Navy SEAL Creative Mindset Wins on the Battlefield and in Business. After leaving military service Marty spent seven years as a successful investment advisor with UBS before transitioning into executive management for a billion-dollar-a-year defense contracting company. He is now the CEO and Chief Strategy Officer for the LGS Management Group, Inc., an employee-owned enterprise consisting of one training company and three healthcare companies.

    Samantha helps financial advisors create digital marketing strategies that produce explosive growth through website development, content marketing, SEO, social media and video. A prolific speaker and content contributor, she often appears on stage at financial conferences in the pages of well-known industry publications. She is an Investment News 40 Under 40 award winner and was recently named to the “10 to Watch” list by WealthManagement.com in 2020. Learn more about Samantha

    Lucas Rockwood is an internationally-renowned yoga trainer, TEDx Speaker, podcaster, writer, and entrepreneur. Lucas’ corporate training clients include Facebook and Noom. His early yoga and meditation teachers include Sri K. Pattabhi Jois (deceased), Paul Dallaghan, Alex Medin, Gabriel Cousens MD, and SN Goenka (deceased). Lucas left the USA in 2003 and traveled and taught extensively before making Barcelona, Spain, his home base. In a previous life, he worked in theater, publishing, and as a plant-based chef and nutritional coach. He’s the father of three international kids and remains as passionate about yoga as when he first began practicing in 2002. Lucas is the founder and Managing Director of YOGABODY®, Yoga Teachers College®, Yoga Trapeze®, Lucas Rockwood Show (podcast).