The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett Gilliland

Joe Buck is the lead play-by-play announcer for FOX Sports’ NFL and MLB coverage. Buck has called an astounding six Super Bowls, 23 World Series and 25 MLB League Championship Series for the network. In 2020, Buck was informed, while on-air during the Cleveland Browns-Cincinnati Bengals THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL broadcast, that he would be awarded the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Pete Rozelle Radio-Television Award. As the lead voice for FOX NFL since 2002, Buck worked with analysts Aikman and Cris Collinsworth for three seasons (2002-04), before partnering exclusively with Aikman in 2005. The duo is the second longest-running broadcast team to call NFL games, second only to broadcast legends Pat Summerall and John Madden. In addition to calling AMERICA’S GAME OF THE WEEK, Buck and Aikman lead the network’s THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL broadcasts. An eight-time Emmy Award winner, Buck has held lead FOX MLB play-by-play duties since 1996. In addition to calling marquee regular-season contests, he is behind the mic for the All-Star Game and MLB Postseason matchups alongside first-ballot Hall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz. Previously, Buck hosted FOX NFL SUNDAY, America’s most-watched NFL pregame show, and THE OT, the nation’s most-watched NFL postgame show, in 2006. That season, FOX NFL SUNDAY traveled to the site of each week’s biggest game, allowing Buck to both host the pregame show and call each game. It marked the first time in sports television history that a broadcaster hosted an NFL pregame show while simultaneously handling play-by-play duties. Buck’s impressive FOX MLB resume includes the 1996, 1998 and 2000-20 World Series; the 1997, 1999, 2001, 2003-05, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2019 American League Championship Series; the 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020 National League Championship Series; the 1997, 1999, 2001-19, 2021 All-Star Games; and the Cubs-Cardinals game on Sept. 8, 1998, when Mark McGwire hit his historic 62nd home run and set what then was a new single-season home run record. In working his 15th MLB All-Star Game with analyst Tim McCarver in 2013, the duo totaled more All-Star Games than any other broadcast pair. Buck called his 16th All-Star Game in 2014, placing him first on the all-time list of play-by-play announcers, surpassing Curt Gowdy’s 14. Buck joined FOX Sports in 1994, and along with analyst Tim Green, formed one of FOX NFL’s six original broadcast teams. At 25 years old, Buck was the youngest announcer to call a full slate of NFL games on network television, and just two years later became the youngest play-by-play announcer to call the World Series (27). Buck was a local radio and television announcer for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1991 to 2007. His broadcasting career began in 1989, while he was an undergraduate at Indiana University. That year he called play-by-play for the Louisville Redbirds of the American Association, a minor-league affiliate of the Cardinals, and was a reporter for ESPN’s coverage of the Triple-A All-Star Game. Buck also hosted a talk show for HBO Sports, “Joe Buck Live,” in 2009, and hosts “Undeniable with Joe Buck” on DirecTV’s Audience Network. Joe is the son of late broadcasting legend Jack Buck, whose career spanned parts of six decades. Jack and Joe are the only father and son to each call the Super Bowl on network television. Active in many national and local charities, he hosts The Joe Buck Classic golf tournament, which benefits St. Louis Children’s Hospital and helps fund its imaging center. Since it began in 2000, the annual event has raised more than $5 million. Buck also works closely with the Parkinson’s Foundation, Mathews-Dickey Boys’ & Girls’ Club and City of Hope. Connect with Brett!Website: www.circuitofsuccess.comWebsite: www.visionarywealthadvisors.com The post Joe Buck on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Julie Stackhouse is an experienced USA Track & Field Levels I, II, and III certified coach with Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Health & Exercise Science from Furman University, where she was an accomplished track and cross country athlete.  She coached at Division I programs across the country collegiately for over a decade before making personal training and wellness coaching a full-time pursuit.  She has a passion to help athletes of all ages reach their full potential. Julie is a Brooks ambassador and NCHSSA Track & Field/Cross Country Hall of Fame athlete.  She is distinguished as the NC “100 To Remember” as her undefeated streak and record 16 individual state championship titles in track/cross country stands in events ranging from the 100m hurdles to cross country and everything in between.  She earned the title of the Gate River Run 15k National Championships First Coast Cup Female Champion for three years running as well as the top Masters Female in 2020. Connect with Brett! Website: www.circuitofsuccess.com Website: www.visionarywealthadvisors.com The post Julie Stackhouse on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Dr. Lacey Book is the secret weapon for several high level entrepreneurs throughout the world. Lacey is a ‘Book Yourself Solid’ certified business coach. She works with your clients to grow their businesses in the area of sales, marketing and money mindset. She is the Systems Queen – she works specifically on the systems and processes that you can build your business around that allow growth to happen naturally. Along with her husband, Dr. Shawn Dill, this power couple runs The Black Diamond club – a group of 600+ service professionals with a desire to reach more people and make a bigger impact. In the Summer, Lacey spends her summers in Carmel, Indiana and her winters in Naples, Florida. No matter where she goes, her little yorkie Dexter is always right by her side. Dr. Shawn Dill is a chiropractor by profession, having graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in 1995. Author of the Amazon Best Seller, “None of Your Business” and international speaker helping service providers fall in love with the idea of being an entrepreneur. He currently offers private one on one coaching to service professionals who are looking to scale and grow their businesses. He provides high-level strategy and outside-the-box thinking when it comes to business growth and development. A highly sought-after speaker, Shawn makes numerous international appearances every year and has been featured on radio and television programs in countries around the world. Connect with Brett! Website: www.circuitofsuccess.com Website: www.visionarywealthadvisors.com The post Dr. Lacey Book and Dr. Shawn Dill on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Join Brett Gilliland with Dr. Uma Naidoo as they talk about what food does to the brain. Dr. Naidoo is a Harvard doctor specializing in nutritional psychiatry and clinical services. She is also a professional chef and the author of the book “This Is Your Brain On Food.” In this episode, Dr. Naidoo shares the role of food choices that help with health issues, especially mental health. Childhood Exposure Led to a Career Dr. Naidoo was born into a large Indian family in South Africa. She first learned about food from her maternal grandmother, who taught her how to pick vegetables in the garden, prepare them, and cook them. Dr. Naidoo’s mother and uncles were also in the medical field. Aside from that, a part of their family was into Allopathic medicine and were Vedic practitioners. Having these people surround her, Dr. Naidoo had a holistic impression of life. She took a degree in Psychiatry at Harvard, and all her understanding of nutrition paired with the medications she learned were very useful to her career. However, it was also because Dr. Naidoo felt a missing conversation about nutrition after an encounter with a patient. She decided to pursue it as she loved food and nutrition, and she aims to fill in that gap. Food and the Brain There is a connection between the food we consume and how the brain functions. Dr. Naidoo says that there is a short list of food to avoid compared to those needed to eat in her book. Putting the pandemic into consideration, people are suffering a lot from stress and worry today. The result is often stress-eating, and it is always processed food and fast food that people go to as they are accessible. Dr. Naidoo advises avoiding these because these foods contain large amounts of vegetable oils, tons of preservatives, sodium, and added sugar. It is not common knowledge that pasta sauces, ketchup, salad dressings, and the like contain a lot of added sugar, and people do not realize that. They might shift to a sugar-free substitute to avoid the sugar, but then another category to avoid is artificial sweeteners. Glucose serves as fuel for the brain. However, Dr. Naidoo shares the problem that food containing artificial sweeteners can drive symptoms of mental issues like stress and anxiety. Furthermore, trans fat consumed from food can worsen behavioral aggression. That is why Dr. Naidoo suggests changing eating habits one at a time, like drinking more water. Vitamin D is linked to improving anxiety and help create a better mood, so increasing its levels is needed. About Dr. Uma Naidoo: Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world’s first “triple threat” in the food as medicine space: She is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef, and Nutrition Specialist. Her niche work is in Nutritional Psychiatry, and she is regarded both nationally and internationally as a medical pioneer in this more newly recognized field. Featured in the Wall Street Journal, ABC News, Harvard Health Press, Goop, and many others, Dr. Naidoo has a special interest in the impact of food on mood and other mental health conditions. In her role as a Clinical Scientist, Dr. Naidoo founded and directed the first hospital-based clinical service in Nutritional Psychiatry in the USA. She is the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) & Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital Academy while serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Naidoo graduated from the Harvard-Longwood Psychiatry Residency Training Program in Boston during which she received several awards, some of which included a “Junior Investigator Award” (American Psychiatric Association); “Leadership Development for Physicians and Scientists” award (Harvard), as well as being the very first psychiatrist to be awarded the coveted “Curtis Prout Scholar in Medical Education.” Dr. Naidoo has been asked by The American Psychiatric Association to author the first academic text in Nutritional Psychiatry. In addition to this, Dr. Naidoo is the author of the upcoming title, This Is Your Brain On Food, to be released on August 4th, 2020. In her book, she shows the cutting-edge science explaining the ways in which food contributes to our mental health and how a sound diet can help treat and prevent a wide range of psychological and cognitive health issues, from ADHD to anxiety, depression, OCD, and others. Outline of the Episode: [02:54] Influences surrounding Dr. Naidoo that led to the woman she is today [06:25] The connection that was drawn between food and mental health [12:11] What difference does it make to prepare food yourself rather than order them? [16:37] How fast food choices affect the brain to some degree [20:44] Get food, exercise, water, and sleep for optimal health and live best [24:53] Dr. Naidoo’s easiest fix when it comes to nutrition to improve the overall health [26:39] Why hydration is important and how it should be a habit to drink water [28:47] Case in point: smoothies versus sliced fruit [30:15] A deep dive into Dr. Naidoo’s educational background and achievements [31:46] How important meditation and gratitude are to the brain [35:02] Dr. Naidoo’s book, “This Is Your Brain On Food” Resources: Website: www.umanaidoomd.com Book: www.book.umanaidoomd.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrUmaNaidoo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrUmaNaidoo/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/umanaidoomd Connect with Brett! 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Join Brett Gilliland with Bill Coletti as they talk about communication and a new mindset for reputation management. Bill is the founder of Kith, a nimble firm of battle-tested crisis experts who defend corporate reputations. He is also the author of the book “Critical Moments.” In this episode, Bill goes over their process of dealing with crisis to keep a company’s reputation intact and grow reputation resilience. Looking at the Bigger Picture It is absolutely critical to have a global perspective, according to Bill. His logic behind this is because it makes us understand the reasons for a lot of different things. From that, there is a cultural understanding of the self and of how things are done. Bill’s point of view is rooted in his experience working in Bulgaria for five years. Having learned from the events he took part in abroad, it was an eye-opener for him to discover that it’s not only the US that got it figured out. Bill became knowledgeable of the Bulgarian culture from which he took lessons to add to what he already knew. Applied in the business world, Bill is undoubtedly well-equipped with a global perspective. By looking at the bigger picture, he was able to run his corporate consulting career globally. Become the Trusted Advisor Bill recalls from the book “The Trusted Advisor” by David Maister that to become a trusted advisor begins with being clear and honest about yourself. He expounds that one needs to understand their limitations due to the fact that trusted advisors convince and talk themselves out of giving excellent advice often. Bill continues that the Maister Model is built over self-awareness, trust, and credibility. Another thing is intimacy, for they want to be transparent and honest. Trusted advisors are willing to be vulnerable and connect with people at a human level. When all combined, it all boils down to having a deeper understanding of yourself. About Bill Coletti: Bill Coletti is a reputation management, crisis communications, and professional development expert. Additionally, he is a keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Risk & Compliance panelist, and best-selling author of Critical Moments, The New Mindset of Reputation Management. He has more than 25 years of global experience managing high-stakes crises, issues management, and media relations challenges for both Fortune 500 companies and winning global political campaigns. Bill has provided senior counsel in crisis management, corporate communications, and reputation defense to numerous clients including AT&T, Target Corporation, American Airlines, The Home Depot, Xerox, Nuclear Energy Institute, Cargill, as well as major universities and global NGOs. Previously, Bill served in the Republic of Bulgaria as Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister, Council of Ministers, and the Labor Minister. He was the first Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria. Outline of the Episode: [03:42] Exposure to a foreign culture that became a learning experience [05:31] Importance of communication and being a trusted advisor [09:50] Daily and weekly habits to stay sharp and on top [14:12] A walkthrough of how great leaders can lead and challenge simultaneously [20:33] Get through tough days from a mindset and an emotional standpoint [27:39] Advice for a struggling leader trying to get to the top [33:40] Why a coach is essential to go to that next level [35:42] Slow down to take time, enjoy the journey, and make the most out of it [38:10] What the book “Critical Moments” is all about [40:56] Bill’s book recommendations besides his book and the bible Resources: Website: https://kith.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kithconsult Twitter: https://twitter.com/kith_co YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLAgAF2cjeRDP_hfchWWrg/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kith-consulting/ Connect with Brett! Website: www.circuitofsuccess.com Website: www.visionarywealthadvisors.com The post Bill Coletti on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Join Brett Gilliland with Jillian Tedesco as they talk about mindset, business, and more. Jillian is the founder and CEO of fit-flavors, a healthy meal preparation business. Her passion for nutrition and helping her clients was the motivation behind her success. In this episode, Jillian puts food in the spotlight as an essential part of improving health, losing weight, and gaining muscles. A Passion-Driven Purpose Jillian fell in love with nutrition and cooking that she researched to establish her understanding. As a gym trainer, she was so passionate about making her clients understand the importance of food, but that took a toll on her relationship and mental health. Jillian was lost for some time and felt like she had no purpose. Suffering from a panic attack, it was at that time that Jillian had a pivotal moment: she found God in her life. Her faith made her find her passion again, which led to pursuing a culinary degree and putting up a business. Jillian decided to cook for her clients because she wanted them to eat better. What started as a small meal-prepping service for a few clients expanded into what the business is today. Looking back, Jillian believes her success was because she was passion-driven, not money-driven. Her philosophy is that money comes after doing a lot of work for something you are passionate about. You Are What You Eat Working out at the gym is commonly viewed as a start to a healthy lifestyle. Yet, what is not known to everyone is how food must be paired with exercise. Jillian says that working out helps burn calories and build muscles, and with proper nutrition, losing body fat and weight is much faster. She adds that even if one misses a workout, it will not affect progress since food sustains it. The rationale behind fit-flavors is to provide people with nutritionally sound and balanced food options that do not feel like a diet at all. The products at fit-flavors also do not compromise taste and are easy to consume as they only need to be reheated. Jillian says consuming the right portions of food is the way to be healthy, which is not the case in most restaurants. Therefore, a balanced meal makes a lot of difference. About Jillian Tedesco: Jillian Tedesco is a Christian, mom, wife, certified chef, Founder & CEO of fit-flavors, becoming an author, yogi, and golfer with a vibrant personality. Jillian’s passion for God, her family, and her business shines through to even the most distant stranger. She has a transformational story rooted in her finding God and pursuing His will rather than her own. She is known by her community for openly nurturing some tough love, especially when it comes to nutrition, faith, doing the work, and owning the wait in life. In the past year, Jillian has opened up about the raw truths in her own journey and is in the process of publishing her first book in 2021 called Owning the Wait. She’s also started a Tough Love from Jillian newsletter & blog and is getting ready to launch Season 1 of her new podcast called Owning the Wait. More than anything, Jillian wants her community to understand the importance of integrating faith and the right mindset into all facets of life. Outline of the Episode: [02:33] The pursuit of a purpose founded on passion [08:03] How Jillian dealt and got over with anxiety and panic attacks [14:46] Why passion must be the focus instead of money [17:11] Allow creativity to flow: the road that paved the way to write a book [22:04] The nutrition situation under Jillian’s roof [24:56] fit-flavors’ philosophy to a balanced and healthy meal [31:04] What app Jillian does not want to be deleted from her phone Resources: Website: https://fit-flavors.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fitflavorsbyjillian Twitter: https://twitter.com/fit_flavors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fit_flavors/ Connect with Brett! Website: www.circuitofsuccess.com Website: www.visionarywealthadvisors.com The post Jillian Tedesco on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Join Brett Gilliland with Brian Kight as they talk about his work as an entrepreneur that helps people. Brian is also a keynote speaker and an adviser for sports teams and companies. In this episode, he goes into how he got into the line of work that teaches leadership, team culture, individual behavior skills, personal skills, and performance. Why Systems Matter For Brian, average teams use quotes, good teams have plans, and elite teams implement systems. He says that a quote is an illusion of wisdom as memorizing one without understanding and experience does not do anything at all. Unfortunately, the wealth advisory industry, a complex environment that deals with emotions, is susceptible to many leadership quotes. Brian is not a fan of quotes as it does not move the needle and makes little difference. Meanwhile, when it comes to plans, those are at times too rigid, too sequential, or too dependent on the external world. Brian believes that plans are good, but they are fragile. There is one thing everyone knows that the external world is not going to do: it is all of the things everyone expects. What is greatly needed is a system in place that can be overlayed on anything. By having a well-implemented system, plans get better, and quotes make great billboards. A system fits into a wide array of scenarios, styles, personalities, industries, and circumstances. Formula for Everything A system, according to Brian, has two criteria: simplicity and goodness. Complexity kills execution, which means if it is not simple, you will not do it. Brian gives one example of a system that is the fundamental building block to everything expressed as an equation. Event plus response is equal to outcome (E+R=O). He explains that we do not have control over outcomes. What we can do, though, to make them be in our favor is to control how we respond to what happens. By profoundly understanding this system means one can apply it to anything encountered along the way. We do not have power over what results in an event, but how we react to it will significantly impact it. About Brian Kight: Brian Kight doesn’t know your goals, but he knows how you can get there faster—discipline. Discipline is the shortcut, and he’s sharing this shortcut every day with his 32,000+ Daily Discipline subscribers. Daily Discipline is a free daily email with a central mission to help people build the discipline they need to accomplish what they want as fast and reliably as possible. Brian has worked with some of the most notable businesses and sports teams in implementing his simple systems for training leaders, building culture, and creating winning behavior. Whether it’s delivering world-class keynotes or advising an organization’s leaders, Brian is making a difference for those ready to do the work. Brian’s competitive mindset grew from the influence of playing football to becoming an entrepreneur. He sits on the board of the Charlotte, NC chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), where he advises other entrepreneurs and small business owners on how to compete and win. Outline of the Episode: [01:09] A recall of the experiences that influenced the present [04:18] Differences of average teams, good teams, and elite teams [09:02] Event plus response equates to an outcome [16:29] Childhood lessons carried throughout adulthood [23:43] Clarity precedes mastery [31:50] The cost of blaming, complaining, and defensiveness [34:25] How to not be the type of person who blames and complains [46:48] Solving problems through daily discipline emails [49:48] What app does Brian not want to be deleted on his phone? Resources: Website: https://www.tbriankight.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankight/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tbriankight/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TBrianKight/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMctd-YoxlHTTjSU6-qkHJQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TBrianKight Connect with Brett! Website: www.circuitofsuccess.com Website: www.visionarywealthadvisors.com The post Brian Kight on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

7.24.2014–Courtney Berg, Executive Director of Girls on the Run St. Louis on the Busyhead Track of Francis Field on the Danforth Campus of WUSTL. See frame 088 for names of girls with Ms. Berg. Girls ages listed are for the October 2014 publication date.Photo by Joe Angeles/WUSTL Photos Join Brett Gilliland with Courtney Berg as they talk about shaping girls into strong, competent leaders. Courtney is the executive director of Girls on the Run St. Louis. The organization empowers girls for a lifetime of healthy living. In this episode, Courtney shares how the organization carries this out through its program. Shaped by Experiences As a child, Courtney learned to swim first before she could walk. Because of that, she was on the swimming team. Then, when she went to the University of Michigan, Courtney played the piccolo in the marching band. That was what forced her to get out of her comfort zone. After that, Courtney took Sociology and Spanish in college and even went to Spain for a graduate program. Back in the US, she taught in a Detroit bilingual school while she was taking other courses and learning. Courtney was putting herself in places where she learns and meets different people. Looking back to these experiences, it was the catalyst that pushed her to do something beyond herself. She joined Teach for America and ended up teaching special education in San Jose, California. Courtney then attended Brown School in St. Louis for her post-graduate studies. Opportunities came and one of them was from Girls on The Run. Courtney’s experiences were her motivations that made her succeed in her line of work. She ultimately believes that everything we do points us to a direction unknown to us at the moment. For Courtney, everything in life is intentional. Empowering Girls to be Leaders To ensure that girls become strong and competent leaders, the organization uses an evidence-based curriculum in its program. Courtney explains that it is based on adolescent brain development. Through its eight-week program, the organization has a mastery-oriented performance climate dedicated to grasping skills. In addition, they creatively integrate running into their program to fulfill its mission of ensuring that the girls are happy and confident. A study they conducted in collaboration with Prevention Research Center at Washington University showed that 97% of girls have significant growth in their self-esteem after going through their program. Moreover, their five-year projection found out that despite these girls not going back to the program, they still outperform their non-participatory peers. These results motivate Courtney and the rest of the trainers and coaches at Girls on the Run to continue their work. About Courtney Berg: Courtney Berg, Executive Director, joined Girls on the Run St. Louis in October of 2011. However, her introduction to the organization began in the Fall of 2003 as a coach for St. Gabriel the Archangel School in St. Louis. After teaching high school self-contained special education in Northern California for three years, Courtney arrived in St. Louis to begin her Masters in Social Work at the George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University. An e-mail during orientation led Courtney to learn more about a program that “empowered girls through running.” The Girls on the Run team at St. Gabe’s was an enthusiastic, energetic group of girls that left a real impression upon Courtney; she focused her MSW studies upon culturally competent youth development programming and the impact of running as a therapeutic intervention. Prior to joining Girls on the Run St. Louis, Courtney served as Director of Catholic Charities Southside Center for five years, overseeing the development and implementation of culturally competent programs and services at a community center serving more than 400 clients a month across Eastern Missouri and Illinois. A bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, her work focused upon meeting the needs of immigrant and refugee populations through comprehensives youth programming, mental health, and social services. In addition, Courtney has served as an adjunct professor at the School of Social Work at Saint Louis University, as a community liaison for the Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis, and as a Spanish instructor at St. Louis Community College. Courtney received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Michigan and her Master of Social Work from the George Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. Outline of the Episode: [00:49] Overview of how Courtney became part of Girls on the Run St. Louis [10:28] What Girls on the Run St. Louis does to empower girls [14:03] How to be involved in the organization [17:53] Strategies that make the St. Louis chapters so successful [22:01] Certain schools in specific areas targeted by the organization [23:18] Lessons the pandemic taught Courtney and her husband [27:59] The challenge of being a leader in the middle of a pandemic [32:46] Ways people can contribute to Girls on the Run St. Louis [36:26] Apps that cannot be taken off of Courtney’s phone Resources: Website: https://girlsontherunstlouis.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotrstl/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GirlsontheRunStLouis YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GOTRSTL Twitter: https://twitter.com/gotrstl Connect with Brett! 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  Join Brett Gilliland with Dr. John Delony as they talk about winning over anxiety and stress. Academics surrounded Dr. John, which paved his path to having two doctorate degrees. His mother pursued college at 42 and had a doctorate at 57, while his wife got her Ph.D. before him. In this episode, Dr. John recounts his struggle with anxiety triggered back in college and how he managed it. Best Influences Dr. John was not the person he is today if not for the people around him. His father was a homicide detective and a SWAT hostage negotiator, while his mother was a housewife. What paved Dr. John’s way to getting out of his comfort zone was his parents’ change halfway through their lives. His father got out of his SWAT job to become a youth minister at a big church. Meanwhile, his mother, who was not allowed to get a higher education, went to college at 42. Dr. John’s mother showed him that it is never too late to reach success, as she had her doctorate at 57 and became an English professor. His wife was also his influence to pursue his degrees as she was also a doctor of philosophy. Dr. John’s story shows the significance of surrounding yourself with the best influences to be successful. Having these mentors to guide him was his advantage and resulted in earning two doctorates. Battling Anxiety Pursuing post-graduate education has its toll on mental health because of underlying expectations. For Dr. John, his robust goals of what success looks like added an extra burden to him. For him, it was the number of kids, the salary amount, and the number of positions at the university. The closer he got to the goal, the more he gets exhausted. It was an internal struggle for him – a struggle between stopping and continuing. The anxiety eventually burned him out, and so it was the alarm. Dr. John had to take a pause and start rebuilding from there to manage his anxiety. All it took for Dr. John to get over that hurdle was to gather enough confidence in himself. For him, the idea of believing oneself has to be a value proposition. About Dr. John Delony: Dr. John Delony is a mental health expert with two Ph.D.’s in Counselor Education and Supervision and Higher Education Administration from Texas Tech University. Prior to joining Ramsey Solutions in 2020, John worked as a senior leader, professor, and researcher at multiple universities. He also spent two decades in crisis response, walking with people through severe trauma. Now, as a Ramsey Personality, he teaches on relationships and emotional wellness. Outline of the Episode: [04:39] John’s involvement in Ramsey Solutions after leaving the university scene [05:52] Going through anxiety and stress [08:01] Tracing back anxiety to Dr. John’s childhood [09:59] Managing anxiety attacks [13:47] Building belief and confidence for yourself [16:23] Dr. John’s advice to himself, looking back to his past self [23:24] Accountability is huge no matter what you do [25:37] Celebrating successes and mourning over losses [29:14] Getting out of your comfort zone and going to the next level [36:34] What it means to “take off the gloves before leaving the gym” [40:47] Dr. John’s routine and habit formation tips for listeners [43:50] The science of earthing [45:14] What app Dr. John does not want to be deleted from his phone Resources: Website: www.johndelony.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johndelony/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnDelony YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4HiMKM8WLcNbt9ae_XNRNQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/johndelony Connect with Brett! Website: www.circuitofsuccess.com Website: www.visionarywealthadvisors.com The post Dr. John Delony on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

  Join Brett Gilliland with Aaron Klein as they talk about understanding how much risk people take. Aaron is the CEO of Riskalyze. The company started from the standpoint of empowering the world to invest fearlessly. He has created a framework to help clients understand and react to risks accordingly. In this episode, he discusses how to turn short-term decisions into long-term financial outcomes. Clients Get To Become Heroes Financial advisors do heroic work. The idea comes from the storytelling framework best read from the book “Building a Story Brand” by Donald Miller. Yet, Aaron points out that when the financial advisor becomes the story’s hero, the client is reduced to a mere spectator. The financial advisor cannot singlehandedly save the day and get the client to the other side. Clients must be deeply engaged in making short-term decisions so financial advisors can turn them into long-term outcomes. The financial advisor is more of a guide for the hero – the client. To put it in a much clearer analogy, Aaron compares this to Star Wars. He personifies the client as Luke Skywalker and the financial advisor as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Aaron breaks it down into the hero having a challenge that needs to be overcome. The whole point of it is that the hero meets a character that assumes the position of a guide and gives advice. With this setting, the hero wins. A Different Kind of Leader Over the years, the role of a leader has changed a lot for Aaron. In the early stages of the company, they were only three people. They almost failed and shut down in two years, but luckily they made it through. From there, the company grew to ten people, then to 25. Today, his company is 200 strong. At every stage of growth, the challenges were different, which made Aaron adapt his strategies. His objectives were simple and are collectively known as blame-based culture. The first objective is that Aaron and his team do not get blamed if the company does not reach its goals. The second objective is to make sure the company reaches its goals. Having seen some dysfunctionality also led to Aaron creating core values for the company. It was successful at keeping the company aligned with its direction. The ability to adapt to rising challenges is the defining characteristic of a different kind of leader. About Aaron Klein: Aaron Klein is co-founder and CEO at Riskalyze, the company that invented the Risk Number® and empowers the world to invest fearlessly. The company is headquartered in Auburn, California, and serves tens of thousands of financial advisors. He is husband to Cacey Steward Klein, dad to Spencer (born in South Korea), and Emma and Teddy (born in Ethiopia). Aaron has spoken at conferences and events such as the Fearless Investing Summit, the T3 Advisor Conference, Tiburon CEO Summit, Wealth Management CEO Roundtable, the Benzinga Fintech Awards, DataDisrupt, Startup Grind, Lifesong Celebrate Life, and an untold number of conferences for wealth management enterprises such as TD Ameritrade, Pershing, Carson Wealth, SSG, United Planners, Founders Financial, Waddell & Reed and more. Aaron and Cacey co-founded Hope Takes Root, an initiative to use vocational training and life mentoring to change the future for orphans and at-risk kids in Ethiopia. He also sits on the board of Invest in Others, an organization that supports financial advisors who give back to their communities. Previously, Aaron was elected as a Sierra College Trustee three times and served from 2004-2016. Investment News named him as one of the industry’s top 40 under 40 executives in 2015. Outline of the Episode: [02:20] Recalling the start of the company [06:53] Aaron’s vision of where the industry is going [10:14] Fear and greed as main motivations to take action [15:11] Turning clients into heroes [19:49] Making confirmation bias as an advantage [25:27] How Aaron defines leadership [30:20] Upholding Riskalyze’s nine core values [37:32] Shifting narratives to evaluate where the company goes [39:35] Put the cult in culture [40:39] What makes an advisor unique for their clients [42:29] Aaron talks about Hope Takes Root Resources: Riskalyze Website: https://www.riskalyze.com/ Hope Takes Root Website: http://hopetakesroot.com/ Personal Website: https://www.aaronklein.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronklein/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AaronKlein Connect with Brett! Website: www.circuitofsuccess.com Website: www.visionarywealthadvisors.com The post Aaron Klein on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.