Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Did you ever wonder who was the first female Blue Angels pilot? In this powerful interview, John R. Miles interviews Major Katie (Higgins) Cook, the first female to join the Blue Angels demonstration team. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! Ever wondered what it takes to not only become a Blue Angels pilot but to become the first female in the famed flying squadron? In today's interview, Katie Higgins Cook discusses many topics, including deciding to attend the Naval Academy, why she chose the Marine Corps over Navy Aviation, becoming the Blue Angels' first female pilot, and so much more. Katie discusses her path to the Blue Angels, including her two combat tours. And how that time in combat accelerated her path to being eligible for auditioning for the team. She provides advice for other females following in her footsteps, advice on making choices, the importance of mentors, and the important life lessons of overcoming adversity she learned along the way. What You Will Learn In this Show from the first female Blue Angels pilot? Why Blue Angels say, "Glad to be here." Why she decided to attend the Naval Academy Why she chose the Marine Corps over the Navy Katie describes the obstacles she overcame to become a Marine Overcoming the fears that you are blindsided by Her combat experience in Afghanistan Her story of becoming the first female Blue Angels pilot What it is like to train with the Blue Angels The significance of "Glad to be here." Why her decision to leave the military was her scariest Her advice to veterans who are transitioning Quotes "Glad to Be Here." "I was a 17-year-old kid making a 20 to a 25-year decision." "But I can tell you, I felt adversity, like right from the beginning. As soon as I selected Marine Corps, there were classmates of mine at the Academy telling me like there's no way that I was going to do it." "Those fears that are the hardest are the ones that come out of nowhere." "Viewing things as a potential to learn is a mindset that you can change and is really critical, I think to overcome hardship or fear or obstacles." "I would say; obviously, the stakes are a little bit higher in combat because there's obviously someone who doesn't want you to be there." "I was relatively Junior. I had pinned on Captain maybe two years prior, while most people who went to the blues were very senior captains, if not majors already by the time that they went." "We debrief about two hours after every air show. And really, in this debrief, you're calling yourself out on everything that you did wrong. And that's really key here is you're calling yourself out." "That decision to get out of the Marine Corps was the scariest one that I had done."  - Follow Katie Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gearupflapsup/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-cook-pmp/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gearupflapsup -- Follow Passion Struck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast -- Combat veteran, multi-industry CEO, and Author John R. Miles is on a mission to make passion go viral by helping growth seekers to overcome their fear, self-doubt, and adversity. He loves taking his own life experiences, lessons from his time as a CEO and Fortune 50 C-Level Executive, and the truths he has learned to help make other's lives better. His new podcast Passion Struck provides inspirational interviews and powerful guidance for people to take their lives to the next level. Watch as these high achievers weigh in on life's biggest questions and challenges as we journey on the path to becoming passion-struck. -- Follow John R. Miles Here: Website - https://passionstruck.com/​ ​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​ ​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr​ ​​ Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ ​ John's Website: https://johnrmiles.com/​ - John's New eBook - The Passion Struck Framework https://passionstruck.com/coaching/​See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s show is a very personal one about applying the power of choice in your life. Choices occur in our life every day, both unknowingly and knowingly. These can range from simple decisions like purchasing groceries or gas to the heavier ones about friends, influences, and beliefs. One thing is true for everyone: we all have the power of choice. It’s a critical part of our self-development and every one of the choices we make shape our experiences and brings you to where you are in your life.  John uses his own personal journey to highlight the importance of choices and how they can influence your passion journey. Can you expect to achieve your biggest goals and live the life of your dreams without making intentional choices? Back in the day, when John transitioned from military life to civilian life, he went on to make massive strides in corporate America. And before he was 40, he was the Chief Information Officer of a Fortune 50 company. But all his material success did not bring him fulfillment because he was not truly passionate about his chosen profession. Whether it is not your professional life or your personal life, job, or relationship, listening to today’s show will inspire you to face your insecurities and take the harder right. Learn how John chucked his seven-figure job to follow his passion for creating the Passion Struck brand. Enjoy! Quotes “Making a choice might be the most difficult thing to do. But without work, nothing happens.” “You are, so passion struck by what you are doing that you are willing to risk it all to go after it." “Until you start taking the step, embracing the sharp edge, and doing something every day that scares you, nothing is going to change." Follow Passion Struck on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast -- Combat veteran, multi-industry CEO, and Author John R. Miles is on a mission to make passion go viral by helping growth seekers to overcome their fear, self-doubt, and adversity. He loves taking his own life experiences, lessons from his time as a CEO and Fortune 50 C-Level Executive, and the truths he has learned to help others' lives better. His new podcast Passion Struck provides inspirational interviews and powerful guidance for people to take their lives to the next level. Watch as these high achievers weigh in on life's biggest questions and challenges as we journey on the path to becoming passion-struck. -- Follow John R. Miles Here: Website - https://passionstruck.com/​ ​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​ ​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr​ ​​ Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ ​ John's Website: https://johnrmiles.com/​ - John's New eBook - The Passion Struck Framework https://passionstruck.com/coaching/​See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s show, we interview Director, Digital Standards Office, Technology and Business Transformation, Advanced Education and Skills Training, Sid Tobias who shares with us his distilled wisdom on agile workflow and digital leadership. He mentors new digital teams with the BCDevExchange and teaches digital leadership to executives.  Before this, Sid has served for 25 years in the Canadian Armed Forces.  We start this show with Sid sharing a life-changing incident that sparked his interest in agile methodology.  In 2002, when Sid was stationed aboard a Canadian destroyer in the Persian Gulf near Afghanistan, Canadians' training exercise was wrongly deciphered as a threat by an American F-16 bomber. The F-16 pilot decided to retaliate, and many innocent lives were lost in the aftermath. The Canadian and American leaders were quick to take responsibility and collaborated closely to ensure there was no repeat of such unfortunate incidents. This incident was also the pivot point that made Sid go agile. “How can leaders develop and introduce work procedures that create bigger and more frequent success opportunities across the board?” wondered Sid. You will learn the importance of being a true “Servant Leader” or Leader Gardener” who can recognize the weakest signals from team employees to result in a truly collaborative approach.  As a public safety transformational specialist, Sid emphasizes the importance of a team-driven work approach. We also compare and contrast the waterfall approach to the agile approach. And reveal how a shift towards agile can help organizations fail cheap and pivot quickly. You will also learn how the agile methodology allows the government to rope in private sector enterprises for top-secret projects.  Enjoy! Question That I Ask In Today’s Show Why did you decide to get educated in the Agile Methodology? What are some of the major obstacles in the digital transformation drive? From your time in the military, what is the most important leadership lesson that you learned? What are the three words that describe being a Canadian?   What You Will Learn In This Show An agile vs. Waterfall approach How going agile can allow you to fail cheap and pivot quickly Giving up the command-and-control management style and being a “Leader Gardener” to your people instead How going agile can help ensure the success of public-private partnerships And so much more…   Resources BC Dev Exchange - https://bcdevexchange.org/ Sid's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sidtobias/ How to Contact the Show --- Follow Passion Struck on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast -- Combat veteran, multi-industry CEO, and Author John R. Miles is on a mission to make passion go viral by helping growth seekers to overcome their fear, self-doubt, and adversity. He loves taking his own life experiences, lessons from his time as a CEO and Fortune 50 C-Level Executive, and the truths he has learned to help make other's lives better. His new podcast Passion Struck provides inspirational interviews and powerful guidance for people to take their lives to the next level. Watch as these high achievers weigh in on life's biggest questions and challenges as we journey on the path to becoming passion-struck. -- Follow John R. Miles Here: Website - https://passionstruck.com/​ ​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​ ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr​ ​​ Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ ​John's Website: https://johnrmiles.com/​ - John's New eBook - The Passion Struck Framework https://passionstruck.com/coaching/​See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are you following a morning routine that turbocharges your mind and body and sets you up for a superhuman performance? On today’s show, John shares the five steps for creating a perfect and impenetrable morning routine. You will learn how to awaken your body, mind, and then prioritize your intentions for the day.   Topping off your day with your favorite activities can fill you up with energy, positivity, and fortitude. And once you become habituated to these, they will become second nature to you. Tune in for some golden nuggets! What You Will Learn In This Show Why a morning routine was so important to a famous Roman emperor The science behind habits The three-step process to forming a habit How to awaken your mind, body and prioritize your intentions for the day The five steps to building the perfect morning routine And so much more… Resources --- Follow Passion Struck on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast -- Combat veteran, multi-industry CEO, and Author John R. Miles is on a mission to make passion go viral by helping growth seekers to overcome their fear, self-doubt, and adversity. He loves taking his own life experiences, lessons from his time as a CEO and Fortune 50 C-Level Executive, and the truths he has learned to help make other's lives better. His new podcast Passion Struck provides inspirational interviews and powerful guidance for people to take their lives to the next level. Watch as these high achievers weigh in on life's biggest questions and challenges as we journey on the path to becoming passion-struck. -- Follow John R. Miles Here: Website - https://passionstruck.com/​ ​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​ ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr​ ​​ Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ ​John's Website: https://johnrmiles.com/​ - John's New eBook - The Passion Struck Framework https://passionstruck.com/coaching/​See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ever wondered what sets successful entrepreneurs apart? And how they manage to overcome business and mental health challenges as they go about chasing their big goals? In today’s show, we interview FuzziBunz founder and Shark Tank participant, Tereson Dupuy shares with her distilled wisdom on entrepreneurship, persistence, and mental health. She discusses how Shark Tank changed her life.  Growing up in New Orleans, Tereson was always driven and keen to make her own mark. But, unfortunately for her, she had to deal with severe trauma issues in her childhood years.  Being an adopted child and having a serial killer as a next-door neighbor compounded her mental health issues, and Tereson ended up a full-blown alcoholic by the time she was 14.  Tereson got her big idea for FuzziBunz when she could not find good and affordable diapers for her autistic son, who was prone to skin rashes. While her sewing skills came in handy, Tereson went ahead with her business even though she had no prior experience with production or branding. FuzziBunz was a huge hit as the product filled a market gap while addressing some big pain points. Even though Tereson tasted commercial success, she found it difficult to draw boundaries and fend off those eager to take advantage of her. She talks about how other companies blatantly copied her product design. And, how after 12 years of running her business successfully, she started facing heated competition from her Chinese counterparts. “Tereson, the problem is you.” At this juncture, Tereson got an opportunity to appear on Shark Tank. The sharks were brutal in their assessment and concluded that the biggest problem with Tereson’s business was Tereson herself. Six months after appearing on Shark Tank, Tereson exited her business completely. And then she started working on setting her life back in order. Tereson was on the verge of launching another retail product. But then covid struck. And then, tragically, her son died from suicide.  Currently, Tereson has decided to put entrepreneurship in the backseat as she has gotten a dream opportunity to help out women in India. She is in a happy space as she savors the opportunity to work with some incredible people. As a huge proponent of mental well-being, she talks about “exorcising” your ego and stepping into the spiritual. You will learn why you need to let go and surrender to be at peace with yourself. Enjoy! Questions That I Ask On This Show                                                                                                                                                                                                What was life like for you when you were growing up? What made you get on Shark Tank? What words of wisdom do you have for those who are facing stigmas? Surrender before you heal – can you explain this? And so much more… What You Will Learn In This Show Why an inflated ego is the biggest pitfall for entrepreneurs Biggest takeaways from my Shark Tank experience Why you need to surrender yourself to heal Drawing boundaries and protect yourself and your business How to cultivate good mental health And so much more… Resources For Tereson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teresondupuy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresondupuy/ FuzziBunz: https://fuzzibunz.com/ Refusing to Drown: https://refusingtodrown.com/ 12 Step process for business success: https://refusingtodrown.com/products/superpowers-for-entrepreneurs-a-12-step-guide-to-business-success Where to Follow Passion Struck and John R. Miles Follow Passion Struck on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast  -- Follow John R. Miles Here: Website - https://passionstruck.com/​ ​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​ ​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr​ ​​Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ ​ John's Website: https://johnrmiles.com/​ - John's New eBook - The Passion Struck Framework https://passionstruck.com/coaching/​See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R. Miles discusses the passion-struck coaching process that he uses to coach personal clients and consult with businesses. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! Ever wondered how successful people manage to adapt and reinvent themselves again and again? In today’s show, John walks us through the six-phase passion-struck process, which he has successfully used to help hundreds of clients to date. John has taken some of the most profound learnings after working at iconic organizations like Booz Allen, Andersen Consulting, Dell, and Lowe’s to fine-tune this process. This passion-struck coaching process starts with the “analysis” phase and ends with the “renew” phase. This framework is simple, actionable, yet highly effective and is guaranteed to help you unleash your best self. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show How to adapt and successfully reinvent yourself again and again The Six-Step Passion Struck process to help you unleash your best self Importance of a frank and brutal self-assessment And so much more… Quotes “A personal contract with yourself could really envelop your vision for the future.” “You have to ignite your passion journey and that commitment you’re going to make to stay on that journey. “We often look at ourselves in a more grandiose way than we really are, and the strengths that we possess, and underplay the weaknesses that we have.” --- Follow Passion Struck on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast -- Combat veteran, multi-industry CEO, and Author John R. Miles is on a mission to make passion go viral by helping growth seekers to overcome their fear, self-doubt, and adversity. He loves taking his own life experiences, lessons from his time as a CEO and Fortune 50 C-Level Executive, and the truths he has learned to help make other's lives better. His new podcast Passion Struck provides inspirational interviews and powerful guidance for people to take their lives to the next level. Watch as these high achievers weigh in on life's biggest questions and challenges as we journey on the path to becoming passion-struck. -- Follow John R. Miles Here: Website - https://passionstruck.com/​ ​​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​ ​Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr​ ​​ Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ ​John's Website: https://johnrmiles.com/​ - John's New eBook - The Passion Struck Framework https://passionstruck.com/coaching/​See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s show, we interview Chef Sharon Guerin, who shares with us her life story about how she became an executive chef. And how she applied the Personal Agility methodology to unlock her hidden potential and take control of her life. Sharon has been cooking since the age of nine, and she always harbored this secret desire to be a chef and have her own cooking show. But then life happened. At one point in time, Sharon was a single mother, working five jobs, struggling to take care of her five kids.  In November 2017, at the age of 54, she decided to leap of faith, and she quit her job as the staffing director of a health care agency. As fate would have it, a chance encounter with Maria Maratelli opened up a world of opportunity for Sharon. They got talking, and Sharon confided in her aspirations to start her YouTube cooking channel. Three days hence, as promised, Maria went over to Sharon’s house to help shoot her first-ever YouTube video.    The rest, as they say, is history. “How did things start falling in place all of a sudden for Sharon?” you may ask. Sharon’s success is no fluke.  Rather, it is the result of taking some very intentional steps and using personal agility. You will learn how having Maria as a coach helped Sharon let go of the long-held beliefs that held her back.  Though extremely tough, you will also learn the importance of making your near and dear ones behave responsibly and with accountability. And last but not least, John and Sharon emphasize how having your own tribe, your own mentors, can help you tide over some of the most trying times. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show My life story and how I evolved into the culinary queen Using the Agility methodology to unlock your hidden potential How faith and positivity can help you realize your wildest dreams Letting go of the long-held beliefs that are holding you back And so much more… Questions That I Ask On This Show What was any significant moment that caused you to go on your passion journey? What was the origin story for your brand, The Culinary Queen? What are some of the biggest things that you and Maria worked on? Was it difficult for you to understand your self-identity? What is the importance of surrounding yourself with positive people? Why is it so hard for people to let go of beliefs that aren’t serving them anymore? Now that you have had your success, what is the aftermath? What does life look like today from the day you started? What is the secret to developing a winner’s mindset? And so much more… Resources Follow Sharon Guerin here: Website: https://theculinaryqueen.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Culinary-Queen-360421261210032/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_culinary_queen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDO7hjbJdGyHDaDpg_I5WnQ/featured To learn more about Maria Matarelli: https://youtu.be/HWQYicYPKfI Follow Passion Struck on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast -- Combat veteran, multi-industry CEO, and Author John R. Miles is on a mission to make passion go viral by helping growth seekers to overcome their fear, self-doubt, and adversity. He loves taking his own life experiences, lessons from his time as a CEO and Fortune 50 C-Level Executive, and the truths he has learned to help others' lives better. His new podcast Passion Struck provides inspirational interviews and powerful guidance for people to take their lives to the next level. Watch as these high achievers weigh in on life's biggest questions and challenges as we journey on the path to becoming passion-struck. -- Follow John R. Miles Here: Website - https://passionstruck.com/​ ​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​ ​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr​ ​​ Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ ​ John's Website: https://johnrmiles.com/​ - John's New eBook - The Passion Struck Framework https://passionstruck.com/coaching/​See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What would you do if you are at the crossroads of your life where you have the option of taking the harder right or, the easier wrong? On today’s show, John shares a deeply personal story where he chose the more difficult, harder path at the risk of jeopardizing his entire career. Additionally, you will learn the Three Things that will help you to make similarly difficult decisions. Back in military school, John found himself in the midst of a high-profile cheating scandal.  The answers for the Naval Academy electrical engineering exam were leaked. This impacted hundreds of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy. John was a member of the brigade honor committee when this took place and tells his very personal story about what happened. When the Superintendent mishandled the crisis, it launched an investigation by the Baltimore Sun and the Navy Inspector General.  John was called upon by the Secretary of Navy and even had legal reps defending his innocence when the Superindent tried to make him the scapegoat.  And so, at this point, John had the option of caving in or doing what was ethically and morally correct.  John decided to take the harder right, even at the risk of jeopardizing his entire career. History is replete with examples of stellar individuals who always chose the harder right – even in the face of utmost adversity. John gives the example of Gandhi, who spearheaded India’s freedom struggle.  This timid and seemingly “unremarkable” man fought racial injustice in South Africa before helming the Quit India Movement that forced the British out of India.  Gandhi could NOT have freed millions of people from colonialism and oppression without taking the harder path, again and again.  On today’s show, you will learn the Three Things to help you do the right thing. You will learn that -  It is NOT about your ego – rather it is about integrity and making decisions that you know in your heart are the right ones. It is NOT a decision that you make in haste – think about the long-term repercussions and how your decision affects those around you.  Tune in for some inspiration! What You Will Learn In This Show How to take the harder, right The three things to help you make the right decision How to prepare yourself for the aftermath after making a difficult decision And so much more… Resources Follow Passion Struck on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast -- Combat veteran, multi-industry CEO, and Author John R. Miles is on a mission to make passion go viral by helping growth seekers to overcome their fear, self-doubt, and adversity. He loves taking his own life experiences, lessons from his time as a CEO and Fortune 50 C-Level Executive, and the truths he has learned to help others' lives better. His new podcast Passion Struck provides inspirational interviews and powerful guidance for people to take their lives to the next level. Watch as these high achievers weigh in on life's biggest questions and challenges as we journey on the path to becoming passion-struck. -- Follow John R. Miles Here: Website - https://passionstruck.com/​ ​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles ​​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​ ​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr​ ​​Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ ​ John's Website: https://johnrmiles.com/​ - John's New eBook - The Passion Struck Framework https://passionstruck.com/coaching/​See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You have a fulfilling career and now step into your next chapter. But, What is the key to finding passion in retirement. In this episode, John R. Miles interviews Giles Stewart about his career, it's biggest moments, and how he is leading his best life as he enjoys retirement. Ever wondered how giant companies like Dell and Lowe’s face and overcome some of their biggest challenges? On today’s show, we interview Giles Stewart, a former Fortune 500 Executive who shares with us his wisdom on culture, empowerment, passion, retirement, and how future leaders can bring about positive change. Giles first came in touch with John when they joined forces to help Lowe’s recover from the worst cybersecurity attack in the history of the retail industry. You will learn how John, Giles, and the entire IT department at Lowe’s worked in a collaborative manner to create a new state-of-the-art command center. In this segment of the show, you will get some important lessons in execution, empowerment, and creating a long-term vision.  In 2013, Giles moved on to another iconic company, Dell. Here, Giles shares how working at Dell was a totally different experience compared to the more structured operations at Lowe’s.  While Giles was employed at Dell, the company grew at a blistering pace via the acquisitions route as it evolved from a hardware company to a software and services company. You will get a peek into the acquisition’s playbook used by large organizations and learn how they overcome their cultural differences upon assimilation. Feeling the need to make a bigger impact, Giles left Dell to work in a smaller organization, Acelity. When Giles joined, his team was in complete shambles, and morale was at an all-time low. You will learn how Giles helped create his team’s new identity using an honest, no-bullshit, and refreshingly fresh approach. Having retired from professional life, Giles has found his passion once again as he spends his day’s rowing and blogging. Questions That I Ask In This Show Could you share your experience at Lowe’s and how you helped deal with the largest cybersecurity hack in the history of the retail industry? What were some of the cultural differences between Lowe’s and Dell? Why did you decide to leave Dell to work for Acelity? How did you turnaround the reputation of your team at Acelity? What is your advice for smaller companies that are being acquired by a larger company? After retirement, what was the key turning point that re-ignited your fire?   What You Will Learn In This Show Opening up the acquisition’s playbook Understanding the cultural differences that exist between large organizations Finding a hobby that aligns with your interest How to shed stress and cultivate mindfulness  Follow Giles Stewart Here: https://www.instagram.com/stewdaddyg/ Website: https://giles-stewart.com/ https://linktr.ee/GilesStewart Follow John R. Miles Here: Website - https://passionstruck.com/ ​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_life ​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m ​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr ​ Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles John's Website: https://johnrmiles.com/  John's New eBook - The Passion Struck Framework https://passionstruck.com/coaching/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if you had a friend, a guide who was always there for you in your most difficult times? In today’s show, our host, John Miles shares how the importance of a mentor and why choosing the right one can make a massive difference to your life and career. Sharing his own experiences, John reveals how mentors have helped him immensely in his military, corporate as well as entrepreneurial career.  But, how do you find an accountability buddy who is equally invested in your success? How do you find someone who encourages you, but at the same time, is not afraid to call a spade a spade? John shares the 4C’s which will help you seek out the best possible mentor. Enjoy!  What You Will Learn In This Show The 4 C’s to help you find the right mentor who can take you forward How a well-meaning mentor can help you tide over your most difficult times How to find a mentor who is not afraid to call a spade a spade And so much more… Follow John R. Miles Here: Website - https://passionstruck.com/​ ​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_str​uck_life ​​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m​ ​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr​ ​​ Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ ​ John's Website: https://johnrmiles.com/​ - John's New eBook - The Passion Struck Framework https://passionstruck.com/coaching/​ - Follow Passion Struck on Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/iampassions​truckSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.