The Circuit of Success Podcast with Brett Gilliland

Ricky was born to humble beginnings in San Diego — The Crib! — whereas a high schooler, he excelled at football, baseball, and track. At a very young age, he had an intuitive sense that life is an adventure and that the highs and lows are therefore expected (and welcomed) as part of the ride. In 1998, he was awarded the 64th Heisman Trophy, at the age of 21. In the middle of his accomplished NFL career, Ricky found cannabis and everything changed. At the time, he became synonymous with the negative stereotype of the lazy stoner. Undeterred by people’s ignorance, and inspired by the desire to understand his fascination with cannabis, Ricky set off to study the origins of cannabis in the foothills of the Himalayans. Ricky now lives the wisdom of what he discovered on his journey, and yes, it includes smoking weed daily. On his journeys, Ricky discovered that cannabis was only one of the thousands of plants humans have used to improve their quality of life. To deepen his knowledge of how herbs are used medicinally, Ricky enrolled in both Ayurvedic (Indian) and Traditional Chinese Medicine study programs. The insights gained from these studies gave Ricky the keys to his own healing. Ricky now shares his healing insights through his herbal formulations, healing bodywork, wellness consultations, and… Astrology! On his journeys, Ricky also discovered astrology, the real healer. 16 years ago, Ricky began a lifelong study and practice of astrology. All eastern healing systems proclaim, that the root of all illness is ignorance of our true nature. Astrology is an excellent map and guide to finding and understanding ourselves. Time booked with Ricky is spent taking a long, deep look in the astrological mirror. The common experience of everyone who talks to Ricky about their chart is that they feel “seen”. Once you see who you REALLY are, you begin to realize your wholeness, your healing. The post Ricky Williams on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Derek is a graduate of Eastern Illinois University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics with a minor in Business. He joined ISS in 2004 as an Operations Manager and then was promoted two years later to the position of Branch Sales Manager. In 2007, he became Vice President where was responsible for managing all the daily operations for then over 20 ISS locations. Derek became President of the Company in 2018 where he utilizes his decades of experience, dedication, and commitment to unparalleled customer service, to propel the company to reach its fullest potential for decades to come. Derek is also the President of ISS Insurance Group which was founded in August of 2012. A firm believer in giving back to the communities that are served by the Company, he leads his team in contributing time and energy to local efforts and not-for-profit organizations. Under his leadership, Innovative Staff Solutions creates a culture focused on philanthropy and community support. Leading by example, the Innovative Staff Solutions and ISS Insurance Group teams have completed more than 25,000 hours of community impact in the past 5 years. Derek is a past board member for the local chapter of Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), past President of The United Way of Coles County, past Local Workforce Investment (LWIA) board member and is a current President of the Mattoon Golf & Country Club & current board member for the Coles County Community Business Group. Derek is a devoted husband and father and enjoys spending time with his wife Lisa and their two children.  Derek has a passion for golf. He played competitively in college at Eastern Illinois University, played Professional golf for 3 years and in 2008 became a reinstated amateur. Derek has continued his passion for golf competing in national tournament around the country every year. His more notable accomplishments include placing runner up in 2012 Illinois State Amateur; 2015 Carlton Woods Invitational Champion; 7 time United States Golf Association qualifier; and, is the current 2019 Canadian Men’s Mid Master Champion. The post Derek Meinhart on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Rich draws upon 20+ years of experience as a Navy SEAL Officer where he completed more than 13 overseas deployments – 11 of which were to Iraq and Afghanistan. Through his career, he has achieved multiple leadership positions – to include the Commanding Officer of a Navy SEAL Command. Since retirement in early 2017, Rich has worked as a speaker, facilitator, and consultant with the Chapman & Co. Leadership Institute and Simon Sinek Inc. The post Rich Diviney on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Coach Ballgame (James Lowe) has a unique ability to rally young players and draw them into the game at a time when most kids are glued to phones and video games. By combining the levity of props, nicknames, and catchphrases with the ideals of what baseball is really about, Coach Ballgame connects with kids to achieve his mission: make them fall in love with baseball.   Coach Ballgame partnered with Major League Baseball to help run Play Ball Camps at the College World Series in Omaha and the 2019 MLB All-Star Game in Cleveland. Coach Ballgame has been featured on the Fox Sports Pregame show for the NLCS and Good Day LA on Fox 11 News.   Coach Ballgame offers year-round baseball clinics, and winter, spring and summer baseball camps. He also runs weekly Sandlot Baseball Games where players get to play without the pressures of a formal league. The post Coach Ballgame – James Lowe on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

  Dr. Ellen Reed utilizes the fundamentals developed by Dr. Jason Selk to help clients reach high-level success. The duo has been working side-by-side for over 10 years, and together they deliver the tools that guarantee results in business and in life. Whether you need guidance as an industry leader, an athlete, or a student, you’ll find that Dr. Reed can customize the right program for you. The post Ellen Reed on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Pete is the owner of Mike’s Automotive. Mike’s Automotive is based in St. Louis, MO with two other locations in Collinsville, IL and Millstadt, IL. Founded in 1976, Mike’s Automotive is a custom engine rebuilding and installation facility that offers a wide range of automotive machine shop services in addition to general automotive repair. The post Pete Papachrisanthou on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

Nate Boyer is what many would deem a renaissance man.  The former active-duty Green Beret is also a world traveler, a philanthropist and community leader, and a professional athlete as a former member of the Seattle Seahawks. After joining the US Army in 2005, Boyer earned the coveted Green Beret in December, 2006.  He was stationed in Okinawa throughout most of 2007 with 1st Special Forces Group.  In April of 2008, Nate was deployed with ODA 0324 10th Special Forces Group to Iraq and served his tour of duty until January of 2009.  He then served tours in Afghanistan from April-August, 2013 (Special Operations Joint Task Force-Afghanistan) and from April-August, 2014 (ODA 3116 3rd Special Forces Group).  In addition to his deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, Boyer completed a number of JCET (Joint Command Exchange Training) Missions to Israel (2009), Bulgaria (2011), and Greece (2012). A five-year player for the Texas Longhorns, Boyer served as the No. 1 long snapper on PAT/FG’s his last three seasons and also handled punt-snapping duties during 2013-14.  He played in 39 career games.  In 2012 Boyer received the Disney Spirit Award at the ESPN College Football Awards, which is given to the most inspirational figure in college football. In 2013 the National Football Foundation awarded him with the coveted Legacy Award. He was named to the 2014 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, which recognizes players whose charitable involvement and community service contributions stand out among all other student-athletes; was a three-time first-team Academic All-Big 12 choice (2012-14); and was first-team Capitol One Academic All-American in 2013.   Boyer was named 2012-13 Big 12 Sportsperson of the Year and in 2012 became the first-ever recipient of the Armed Forces Merit Award presented by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).  In January of 2015, he played in the Medal of Honor Bowl in Charleston, SC. Boyer has embarked on a wealth of colorful adventures and life-changing experiences: he has backpacked solo throughout much of Europe and Central America, worked for a year on a fishing boat in San Diego, gone fly fishing in Kamchatka in Russia, worked as a big brother and mentor for children diagnosed with Autism, and volunteered at Refugee Camps in the Darfur region of Sudan/Chad border. Recently he climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro with a wounded veteran to raise money for clean water wells in Tanzania. Boyer’s belief that “Anything is Possible” has served him well throughout his life and has made him especially fit to speak about finding one’s passions and living with purpose for other people. Nate’s can-do attitude is contagious and his inspirational story resounds with any audience; students, veterans, businesspersons, athletes and people from all walks of like can take something away from his unique story. The post Nate Boyer on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

While serving as the Director of Mental Training for the St Louis Cardinals, Dr. Jason Selk helped the team win their first World Series in over 20 years, and in 2011 he assisted the Cardinals in the historic feat of winning their second World Championship in a six-year period. In addition to working with world-class athletes, Dr. Selk helps business leaders, executives, and top sales people develop mental toughness, increase confidence and focus, and substantially grow the bottom line. More importantly, he helps his clients achieve life balance and health, because people who are happier are the ones who are most successful. A licensed mental health professional, Dr. Selk earned his Doctorate in counseling and sport psychology at the University of Missouri. A regular contributor to Forbes and Inc., he has been featured in such publications as Success, Men’s Health, Shape, Self, and USA Today, and on television and radio shows on CNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC, and ESPN. His latest book Relentless Solution Focus will be published in January 2021. Selk’s earlier book, Executive Toughness, was ranked one of the best career development books ever published by Book Authority. His first book, 10-Minute Toughness, is on pace to be one of the best-selling sports psychology books of all time, while Organize Tomorrow Today was ranked as a top best-selling business book of 2016 by CEO Read. And in 2018, his book Lead Any Team to Win was recognized by Bloomberg as one of the top ten best leadership books of the year. The post Dr. Jason Selk on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.

    Lt Col Dan Rooney is the founder of the Folds of Honor, an F-16 Fighter Pilot (1,800 hours of flight time) with 3 combat tours in Iraq, and a PGA Golf Professional. He is a Fox News contributor and host of the Fox Nation’s series “Fly Into the Wind.” Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that helps provide the families of fallen and disabled service members educational scholarships.

Innovation strategist for Fortune 500 corporations, brands, and celebrities. Helps them to unlock value and transform their businesses. 10+ YEARS of experience in digital. Drives value for some the most respected global brands. Helps clients capture opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach Builds strategies, tools, and intelligence to amplify business’ growth Offers proven methodologies and strategies to create new value-adding opportunities Systematically aids brands in developing strategies to find & engage new audiences, drive traffic, and optimize their monetization goals Leverages global network and expertise to help clients scale, expand, and accelerate business The post Brendan Kane on the Circuit of Success appeared first on The Circuit of Success with Brett Gilliland.