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Legendary Entrepreneur, Coach, Speaker and Best-Selling Author, Alan Weiss, PH.D. joins Eric Bond this week on TCM Podcast.  Described by the New York Post as “one of the most highly regarded independent consultants in America,” his consulting firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc., has attracted clients such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, GE, Mercedes-Benz, and more than 500 leading organizations. He is the author of more than 60 books, many of which have been included in university curricula and translated into 15 languages. His new book is Your Legacy Is Now: Life Is Not a Search for Meaning from Others—It's the Creation of Meaning for Yourself  He is an inductee into the Professional Speaking Hall of Fame® and the concurrent recipient of the National Speakers Association Council of Peers Award of Excellence, representing the top 1% of professional speakers in the world. He has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants, one of only two people in history holding both those designations. On this episode, Eric and Alan discuss: His new book, Your Legacy Is Now  Life isn’t a search for meaning from others; it’s the creation of meaning for yourself Mapping your legacy What makes Alan excel as a coach Creating more meaning in your life Perfection kills excellence Isolate negatives, generalize positives  

Art Johnson, author of Art of Alignment: A Data-Driven Approach to Lead Aligned Organizations and CEO of Inifinity Systems joins Eric Bond for this episode of TCM Podcast.  His new book, Art of Alignment, has already achieved best seller status after being released two weeks ago.  As CEO of Infinity Systems, Inc., Art and his organization function as a management consulting firm where he helps leaders identify and rectify organizational misalignment.  On this episode, Eric and Art discuss: His life journey How his new book came together 9 Pillars of Alignment (Mission/Vision, Leadership, Communication, Accountability, Empowerment, Teamwork, Creativity, Best Practices, Development)  

New York City FC Midfielder, Tony Rocha joins Eric Bond for this week's installment of TCM Podcast.  Tony is being his 6th season in Major League Soccer. In addition to the MLS, he has represented Belize at the international level. Tony was originally picked by Kansas City in the 2015 MLS Super Draft after his college career at Tulsa. While at Tulsa, he was American Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year in 2011, was an All-AAC selection for three season and was team captain in 2014.  On this episode, Tony and Eric discuss: Tony's early years in the game What he remembers from his MLS debut match and the legend he subbed on for What it's like to play at Yankee Stadium Playing for Belize, the birth nation of his mom  Mindset work to prep for the MLS season What he is doing to position himself for life after sports  

Former Northwestern Football player and current mindset coach, Quentin "Q" Williams joins Eric Bond on this week's episode of TCM podcast.  Q was a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar, 3x academic all Big Ten, starter for the last 20 games of his career, member of the student-athlete leadership council at NW, winner of the Northwestern Marcel Price Award which goes to the player showing great enthusiasm and dedication. During his high school career, he won the 2007 Pennsylvania 4A State Championship, was Pennsylvania 4A State Player of the Year and 2007-08 AP State Player of the Year.  Q Currently has a mindset coaching practice where he specializes in supporting men in connecting to their life’s mission and forming habits and relationships that will forward their life.  On this episode, Eric and Q talk about: His time as a football and baseball player at Northwestern Lessons he learned from his caoch, Pat Fitzgerald A funny Coach Fitz story His post student-athlete journey Helping athletes find purpose/passion after sports  Work as a mindset coach and his "Why" Concussion and CTE crisis in sports  

Eric Bond is joined this week by co-founder of Z Winning Mindset Solutions, Gene Zannetti.  Z Winning Mindset was developed by Gene and Jeff Zannetti to help individuals and teams reach their full potential in sports, school and life. Co-founder Gene Zannetti graduated with a Psychology degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He has two masters degrees; one in Sport Psychology and the other in Clinical Psychology. Gene is a certified School Psychologist, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist. His masters degree thesis (Perfectionism & Anxiety) has been published in the International Journal of Wrestling Sciences.  Gene was a nationally ranked All-Ivy League wrestler at UPenn. Gene and Jeff have studied the best athletes, coaches, teams & experts in the world to learn the secrets of performance success. Z Winning Mindset has worked with thousands of athletes, teams,  professionals & coaches. This includes the Men’s & Women’s USA Olympic Teams, UFC fighters, national champions, state champions as well as youth programs throughout the country. On this episode, Eric and Gene discuss: The Z Winning Mindset story Predator vs Prey Mindset Being your own best friend and harshest critic How to deal with imposter syndrome Mindset and Mental Health  Toughness as it relates to choices around food, nutrition and sleep 

Canadian Olympic track athlete Khamica Bingham joins Eric Bond for this week's show. After making her Olympic debut in 2016 in Rio, Khamica is coming for everything in Tokyo 2021.  The Greater Toronto native has represented Canada at the last two Pan-Am Games. Khamica took silver in Lima 2019 in the 4x100 and Bronze in Toronto 2015 in the same 4x100 event. She has also represented Canada at the Commonwealth Games and the World Championships.  On this episode, Eric and Khamica discuss:  Her journey from national-level gymnast to track athlete Overcoming adversity in her life to continue thriving  What it was like realizing her dream of making the Olympics What her first Olympic experience taught her and how she's using it to prepare for Tokyo Her Pan-Am Games experience, especially winning a medal in her home country and city during the Toronto 2015 games Her side project titled "Meet My Melanin"  Being a role model to so many and how she handles that Why athletes need to find a passion outside of sports

USA Womens Soccer Scout, Endurance Athlete and Entrepreneur, Danielle Fagan joins Eric Bond this week on TCM Podcast.  Soccer has been a huge part of Danielle's life. She played at the D1 level for Villanova and has since gone on to become an accomplished coach at many levels in women's soccer. Danielle had an impressive run as Head Coach of the Conestoga High School Girls Varsity Soccer Team from 2004 through 2010 where she compiled a record of 116-15-5, as well as 5 League Titles, 1 District Title and 2 State Championships and a National ranking of 21.   In addition to her work with US Soccer, Danielle runs a coaching business, Danielle Fagan Coaching. Danielle draws on her experiences growing up as a multisport and current endurance athlete plus being an entrepreneur to help people reach their goal while having a winner's mindset.  Her coaching focuses on creating champions in sports, business, wellness and life. In her free time, Danielle continues to challenge herself off the field as a triathlete and competitor. In February of 2007, she hiked to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa, completed the Philadelphia Marathon in November 2010 as well as Ironman 70.3 Atlantic City in September 2018 and Ironman 70.3 Augusta, Georgia in September 2019 among other races.   She frequently shares her own experiences with players to convey her philosophy. On the same trip to Africa in 2007, Danielle visited an orphanage to donate soccer gear, equipment and play soccer with the children.  On this episode, Eric and Danielle discuss: Her experience playing D1 soccer at Villanova Her scouting work for US Womens Soccer Scaling Mt Kilimanjaro and lessons learned Competing in Ironman 70.3 events What contributes to her success as a coach Building young women and turning them into leaders 

"Mindset Mike" aka Michael Moor joins Eric Bond for this installment of TCM Podcast.  "Mindset Mike" is Senior Mindset Coach and Manager for Wrestling Mindset and Winning Mindset Solutions. He currently coaches champion combat athletes in high school, college, olympic level and UFC. Mike is a former NCAA Division 1 wrestler at Maryland. He also spent 7 years with the FBI working in their Critical Incident Response Group that handles surveillance, forensic accounting, crisis negotiation and behavioral science research.  On this episode, Eric and Mike discuss: How New York City shaped him growing up  Remembering 9/11 as a high schooler, the effect it had on him and how it cemented what type of career he wanted to pursue.  Career with the FBI and lessons learned Leaving the security of the FBI to pursue his passion Keeping champions motivated Giving up or learning to swim in deep water  The accountability process  The key to improved performance  Fighting through "red flag" language

Season 2 of TCM Podcast kicks off with Fordham Head Football Coach, Joe Conlin!  Coach Conlin, served as associate head coach/offensive coordinator at Yale for four years, before being named head football coach at Fordham University on December 22, 2017. In 2019, Conlin's offense led the Patriot League in passing yards/game (357.2 yards/game) and scoring (25.0). Joe spent six seasons at Yale. He was named the Joel E. Smilow '54 Offensive Coordinator at the school in 2014.   In 2017, Yale ended a 37-year drought when it beat Harvard 24-3 in the 134th edition of The Game to win the Ivy League Title. Yale improved from 3-7 in '16 to 9-1 in '17 and its offense improved in nearly every key statistical category under Conlin's leadership.   In 2017, the Yale offense ranked 12th in the NCAA FCS in total offense (450.7 yards/game) and 13th in passing efficiency (152.41) while also ranking in the top 22 in the NCAA FCS in red zone offense (14th), rushing offense (14th), scoring offense (14th) and fewest sacks allowed (22nd).   Joe arrived at Yale as the offensive line coach in 2013 before being promoted to offensive coordinator in 2014. His 2014 season was a great start as the Yale offensive coordinator. The Bulldogs, who went 8-2, led the NCAA FCS in total offense (ranking third among all NCAA schools). He also served as the offensive line coach, doing great things with the guys up front. The stats tell most of the story, but there are other accomplishments. His 2013 (and 2014) starting five began every game, the only Ivy League school to accomplish that, while three of the five earned All-Ivy League honors.   Joe arrived in New Haven after spending the 2011 season as the offensive line coach at Harvard, helping the Crimson win an Ivy League title while setting a school scoring record.   Most of Joe's coaching experience was at FCS power New Hampshire, where he helped the Wildcats to seven straight NCAA playoff appearances from 2004 to 2010. During his tenure at UNH, Conlin served as the offensive line coach in 2009 and 2010 but also worked with the defensive line, safeties and special teams for a program that went 65-25 and won one conference championship.   Joe was a three-year starter at defensive tackle at the University of Pittsburgh. His head coach, Walt Harris, selected him as a game captain four times. Conlin earned a degree in administration of justice in 2002.   On this episode, Eric and Coach Conlin discuss: Growing up in football crazy Western Pennsylvania His stellar playing career at the University of Pittsburgh The Backyard Brawl (Pitt - West Virginia Rivalry) Playing against the 2001 National Champion Miami Hurricanes, Michael Vick, Donovan McNabb and Matt Hasselback His coaching journey and influences  Working on Chip Kelly's offensive staff at New Hampshire Pillars of the Fordham Football program  Leading a football program steeped in history  

Leadership consultant and author, Dan Bruder joins Eric Bond for this week's episode of TCM Podcast. Dan is the CEO of Fusion Dynamics Group, an international strategy and leadership consulting firm based in Colorado. He has an accomplished background in executive leadership, strategic planning, entrepreneurship, sales and marketing operations, brand development, customer service, and corporate finance. Drawing on his 30-plus years of personal leadership, he created The Blendification® System, a series of workshops and keynotes blending culture, strategy, and execution to help companies, individuals, and communities realize their potential. He is a faculty member of Colorado State University’s Executive MBA program and the University of Colorado, Boulder’s Graduate Leeds School of Business. Dan also played college football for the University of Central Florida (UCF). Learn more about his new book, The Blendification® System, at www.BlendificationSystem.com. On this episode, Dan and Eric discuss: His new book The blendification process  Workplace/Team culture How to create an execution model How a statement of cause is the new mission/vision statement How strategy leads into culture and execution  Why System Intelligence is important  The value of earned success  

World-class speaker, consultant, trainer, author and executive coach, Sean Ryan joins Eric Bond for episode 28 of TCM Podcast.  For 30 years, he has helped build sustainable organizations that thrive in constantly changing circumstances. He has helped clients build lasting, loyal relations with their customers and helped them unleash the passion and capabilities of their employees. ​Sean believes that every organization today faces “perpetual whitewater” in its competitive environment. In 2001, he founded the WhiteWater Consulting Group to help organizations achieve and sustain outstanding performance through unleashing the passion and capabilities of its people. ​On this episode, Eric and Sean discuss" His new book, "Get in Gear: The Seven Gears That Drive Strategy to Results"  The Execution Gap Why keeping score is important  How to communicate to address problems while building performance Why people fall short of achieving goals  The high cost of poor execution  Focusing on the goal, not the activities on the way to the goal.

Nir Bashan joins Eric Bond on this week's episode of TCM Podcast.  Competitors Mentality meets Creator Mindset! Nir Bashan is a world-renowned creativity expert. He has taught thousands of leaders and individuals around the globe how to harness the power of creativity to improve profitability, increase sales, improve customer service and ultimately create more meaning in their work. Nir has spent the last two decades working on a formula to codify creativity. That formula is found in his new book, The Creator Mindset, which has been translated into two languages.  He has worked on numerous albums, movies, and advertisements with famous actors and musicians ranging from Rod Stewart to Woody Harrelson. His work on creativity has won a Clio Award and was nominated for an Emmy. Nir is the founder and CEO of The Creator Mindset LLC, a company that conducts workshops, consulting, coaching, and keynote speeches at conferences and corporate events. His clients include AT&T, Microsoft, Ace Hardware, NFL Network, EA Sports, Suzuki, Activision and jetBlue. On this episode, Eric and Nir discuss: How to get back to thinking creatively like you did during childhood The need to get more creative in business in 2020 and beyond The value of listening and relationship building His new book, The Creator Mindset How to re-learn creativity  How humor, empathy and courage are cornerstones of creativity 

Anthony Casablanca, co-author of "The Dying Art of Leadership: How Leaders Can Help Grieving Employees Excel at Work" joins Eric Bond for this week's episode of TCM Podcast.  Anthony and his brother, Guy started Grief Leaders, LLC with the sole purpose of educating leaders on how to help grieving employees excel at work.  Thus reducing the impact of grief on productivity. Anthony is an accomplished senior executive, having spent thirty-one years in various leadership roles.  Anthony earned his undergraduate degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and a master’s degree from Kettering University (formerly GMI).  Anthony spent most of his years in leadership working for Batesville Casket Company, a recognized leader in the funeral service industry, where he was the vice president of human resources and then the vice president of manufacturing and logistics.  Anthony was the 2009 Human Resource Executive of the Year in the State of Indiana. He went on to become president of another subsidiary of the Hillenbrand family of companies. Anthony has spent his entire career studying the art of leadership with an emphasis on purpose-driven leadership principles. Anthony has also been a frequent speaker at national and international seminars. After retiring from Hillenbrand Inc., Anthony started Casablanca Consulting LLC to help other organizations and leaders discover their true purpose. On this episode, Eric and Anthony discuss: His book The effects of micro-management during grief, trauma, pandemic The power of being vulnerable as a leader The five traits of adaptive leadership Engaging and leading struggling employees during grief and trauma Importance of open and honest communication Why companies and leaders don't deal well with sensitive issues around grief and what they can do to improve

Eric Bond interviews author and certified life coach, Ora Nadrich.  Ora Nadrich is founder and president of the Institute for Transformational Thinking and author of Live True: A Mindfulness Guide to Authenticity, named in the 100 Best Mindfulness Books of All Time by BookAuthority. She is a certified life coach and Mindfulness teacher, specializing in transformational thinking, self-discovery and mentoring new coaches as they develop their careers. Ora's rare combination of insight, intuition, compassion and charisma has made her one of the most effective and sought-after coaches in Los Angeles. Her work has been featured in Women's Health Magazine, Reader's Digest, Conscious Lifestyle Magazine, Fast Company, Success Magazine, Spirituality & Health, Elevated Existence, NBC News, LA Yoga Magazine, Yahoo! Health, and many more. Her unique method, which has guided her clients to unlock the strength and promise within, allowing them to deal with the fears and other obstacles that have held them back, has thus been successful in helping thousands of people realize their desires and reach their goals. On this episode, Eric and Ora discuss: Her first book, "Says Who?" Her latest book, "Live True" and the motivation behind writing it Her personal journey The topic of mindfulness  How to find your authentic self  Easily adoptable morning and nighttime routines for success Importance of practicing gratitude daily How to take time daily to disconnect from social media and phones  Easily adoptable meditation practices Staying rooted in the present

Dr. John Sullivan joins Eric Bond on this week's installment of The Competitor's Mentality Podcast.  Dr. Sullivan is a Sport Scientist and Clinical Sport Psychologist with over twenty years of clinical and scholarly experience including sixteen years (2001-2016) with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL) coordinating clinical care and sport science. The Patriots won 5 Super Bowls during John's time there.  He holds appointments for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), as well as being consultant to the English Premier League (EPL), the National Football League (NFL/NFLPA), the elite military in North America (USSOCOM/SOCOM), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). In addition, he is a visiting scholar and sport scientist at the Queensland Academy of Sport/Australian Institute of Sport and a visiting professor at the Queensland University of Technology within the Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, and Psychology departments in Brisbane, QLD, Australia. Domestically, Dr. Sullivan serves as an Instructor/Supervisor for Brown University Medical School Sports Medicine Fellowship as well as a Scientific Advisor for seven technology companies within the health, exercise, and elite sport sectors providing support and oversight throughout the development process. Dr. Sullivan is a frequent contributor to scientific and mainstream media regarding sport science and sports medicine. He is also the co-author of a book entitled The Brain Always Wins focused on the latest sport psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience, related to optimal brain performance and health now in its second edition. On this episode, Dr Sullivan and Eric discuss: His book, The Brain Always Wins His journey  How mental toughness is an illusion How grit is subjective and can't be scientifically proven The intellectual curiosity of the New England Patriots  The one thing Bill Belichick didn't prepare for in his prior head coaching job and how he didn't make the same mistake twice What anxiety and depression really are and what they mean The importance of sleep and recovery Brain-based health/performance 

Coach Chad Parks joins Eric Bond on this week's installment of The Competitor's Mentality Podcast.  Coach Parks is a wrestling coach, teacher, author and strength training specialist. He is also a renowned speaker who has dedicated his life to inspiring others to reach their fullest potential.  Chad wrote a best-selling book called, Game Changing Moves: Life Lessons from the Locker Room and Beyond Chad was a college all-American as a wrestler plus a 3-time academic all-American. As a coach, he was the 2018 Kansas Class 5A State Wrestling Coach of the Year, he's been Class 5A Regional Coach of the Year 5 times.  Chad is also the host of Coach P's Perspective Podcast.    On this episode, Eric and Coach Parks discuss: His journey from small town Oklahoma to present day Relational Leadership Principles  His book, Game Changing Moves How an athlete bounces back after being broken What makes him successful as a coach His motivations as a coach Lessons from his dad. Chad's father is in the Oklahoma branch of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a coach The value of hard work and having a strong work ethic How Chad and his wife Laurie raise their four children with two successful coaches in the house. Laurie is a 3x state champion softball coach.     

Eric Bond goes solo this week to discuss when adversity strikes.  In light of current events in the world today, Eric brings an uplifting message to rise above adversity we all face at some point. 2020 has been an incredibly tough year for millions of people. Eric is hopeful his words help make a difference in someone's life today.  On this episode, Eric talks about:  Embracing adversity then going on the counter attack  Finding a purpose  Making peace with an undesirable outcome and possibly having to forgive and forget How adversity can be a great teacher How it's helpful to take stock of all that you have been through and draw on those experiences to overcome current challenges His personal journey battling anxiety  How it pays to be nice to people and how simply engaging someone in conversation could save them. 

Eric Bond catches up with Navy SEAL, Rob DuBois.  After Rob retired from active duty SEAL work in 2006, he has gone on to write Powerful Peace: A Navy SEAL's Lessons on Peace from a Lifetime at War, work as a Red Teamer for the Department of Defense, function as a national counterterrorism advisor and founded Impact Actual. Impact Actual coaches clients to live a high impact life.  On this episode, Rob discusses: His book, Powerful Peace  His journey into the SEAL teams The high attrition rate of BUD/S.  His coaching practice and helping clients have a high impact life Being deployed in the Middle East on 9/11 watching the attacks unfold then heading out on a mission in Afghanistan in the immediate days following The Nothing Else Matters mindset  Dealing with his daughter's horrific car crash from thousands of miles away and steps he took to process the traumatic experience (Spoiler: Thankfully there was a happy ending)  How from your skin in is your life and all you control   

Former Iowa State football player and team captain, Mike O'Connell stops by TCM Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion with Eric Bond.  Mike is currently a Pastor and member of church leadership at Love Church in Omaha, NE. Mike is the true definition of a leader and someone that has overcome adversity to thrive.  On this episode, Mike discusses: Going from a highly recruited high school football to afterthought due to two major injuries.  His journey that lead him to Iowa St after being denied the chance to play for his hometown Iowa Hawkeyes.  His career at Iowa St going from walk-on, to earning a scholarship to becoming a starter and captain.  His memories of playing for Dan McCarney, Gene Chizik and Paul Rhoads at Iowa State. Three different head coaches in his career! All had an incredible impact on Mike.  The 5 C's of Leadership  His work as a pastor at Love Church Darkness before dawn and how now is not the time to give up.   

Former NFL Linebacker, Anthony Trucks joins Eric Bond for this week's episode. Anthony currently works as a motivational speaker and coach.  On this episode, Anthony discusses: His early life being put into the foster care system at age 3 Being adopted by a white family at age 14 Overcoming seemingly endless adversity to earn a scholarship to play football at the University of Oregon. Go Ducks! His NFL career His post career struggles that ultimately lead him to the work he does today as a motivational speaker and coach Dealing with identity loss when something you love is taken away from you Being the great husband and father he is today and how it wasn't always that way.  The "See - Shift - Sustain" process  Finding purpose  "Roots and Fruits"