Built Not Born Podcast
Built Not Born Podcast
David Kitchen
The Built Not Born Podcast is presented by Edge Leadership Academy. Every Sunday we will bring on a guest who is at the top of his or her organization to discuss leadership, culture building, and growth. These leaders will show for once and for all leaders are built not born.
EP28: Lessons that Took Me From Wall Street to Building Leaders w/ Laurie Whetstone
Laurie is an author, entrepreneur, retired Wall Street executive, single Mom, small business owner, Success Strategist and U.S. Army Veteran and former Solder of the Year. Her wealth of executive and leadership experience spans corporate executive operations and oversight, leadership development, corporate and nonprofit boards, health and well-being, mergers and acquisitions, startups, strategic planning and tactics. Now retired from decades as a Wall Street executive, her next act is to give back through her ventures: Whetstone Group Holdings: management consulting to help businesses grow Holistic Wellness Design: Success Strategy solutions to help leaders and their businesses thrive The Musings of LW: lifestyle blog and community for adventurous souls who want to Live Life Full Out In this episode we discuss:  - Living life "full out"  - Defeating imposter syndrome on Wall Street - Building a career in leadership - Designing your life using non-negotiables - Success strategies for busy professionals - Integrating life, business, health, and family to find fullfillment   To find out more about about Laurie, here are some links:  https://holisticwellnessdesign.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/holistic-wellness-design/https://www.instagram.com/holisticwellnessdesign/https://twitter.com/HolisticWD
Oct 4, 2023
59 min
EP27: How to Draw a Line in the Sand and Change Your Life w/ Matt Jodouin
Matthew Jodouin is a highly sought after Mindset Coach known for his action-oriented approach that produces lasting results for his clients across the world. He has developed a simple and effective process based on proven strategies and backed by scientific research. Matt specializes in identity based change and is the author of The Success Blueprint. In this conversation we dive deep into the topics of high-performance and behavior change including: - Identity (what it is and how to change it) - The power of internal narratives - Developing your funeral question - Creating your future self -Shifting thoughts from the conscious to the subconscious -How to develop high performing habits - The power of moments  - Habit stacking and discipline - The alter ego effect
Sep 27, 2023
1 hr 3 min
EP26: How to Use Your Imagination to Achieve Success w/ Aaron Kentrell
Aaron Kentrell is a Podcast Host and Serial Entrepreneur. His show, Beyond 6 Figures, covers a blend of content spanning Mindset, Transformation, and Spirituality. As the enthusiastic and engaging host, he’s best known for dropping wisdom to help listeners forge a solid foundation of mindset, empowering them to go beyond their perceived limits.   In this episode we discuss :  - The difference between acceptance and avoidance - Supercharging goal setting by adding principles - Building sales skills as an entrepreneur - Using disciplined imagination to create success - Why character means more than talent  - The importance of visualization
Sep 20, 2023
59 min
EP25: How to Bet on Yourself w/ Steven LeNoir
Steven Le Noir is a professional speaker, Army veteran, and business coach with over a decade in direct sales and a background in starting multiple 7-figure real estate and marketing businesses from scratch.   In this episode we discuss: - The realities of entrepreneurship - The biggest lies in real estate - Learning from mistakes - Identifying opportunity in new areas - Asking for the deal - Building repeatable systems  - Investing in yourself - Avoiding gurus and false prophets    Links: stevenlenoir.com https://www.facebook.com/Lenoirgroup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQdR_SItvzQ&t=1499s
Sep 13, 2023
1 hr
EP24: How To Make Your People Your Priority w/ Julie Schniers
Julie Schniers is a national keynote speaker, consultant, and coach for businesses and school districts that want to increase their ability to make an impact. She has a Masters in Executive Coaching & Consulting and a heart for helping others reach their potential. She spent thirteen years in the classroom as a high school speech and debate coach. She now travels the country making people the priority helping organizations reach goals as a team, increase success, and create a culture that helps people thrive is her mission.   In this episode we discuss  - Self-awareness as a leader - Power dynamics and how to navigate them  - Communication skills and body language - Building confidence as a leader - Creating your future self - Humanizing leadership    Connect w/ Julie: IG: https://www.instagram.com/julieschniers/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/juliespeakstome LI: http://linkedin.com/in/%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F-julie-schniers-%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F-3484b0179 Website: www.julieschniers.com
Sep 6, 2023
1 hr
EP23: Leadership Secrets from a Fortune 500 Executive w/ Tom Applegarth
Tom Applegarth is a 30-year veteran in the Human Resources industry, with experience spanning manufacturing plants, retail stores, and divisions of Fortune 500 companies. Tom has HR experience across the United States as well as Europe, Asia, and Latin America.   In this episode we discuss - Key skills needed for leadership - Establishing and measuring performance metrics - Developing employees from within  - Proactivity and succession planning - Feedback in a leadership role  - The art of delegating - Defining and building culture - Measuring culture
Aug 30, 2023
1 hr 2 min
EP22: One Question That Will Change Your Life w/ Kevin Palmieri
Kevin Palmieri is the Founder and CFO of Next Level University. He’s the co-host of the Next Level University Podcast which is a global top 100 podcast with over 800k listeners in 125 countries. He is also a national global keynote speaker sharing his story of overcoming depression and anxiety to building multiple six-figure businesses.   In this episode we discuss:  - The power of acceptance - Recognizing the influence family can have on you  - The responsibility of being "the one" - Creating your ideal social circle - Building a podcasting empire
Aug 23, 2023
55 min
EP21: Teaching Life Through Basketball and Being Fearlessly Authentic w/ Gabby Holko
In today's special "Team Talk" episode we're joined by Coach Gabby Holko. Coach Holko is the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Susquehanna University. Susquehanna Women's Basketball has been a member of the Edge Leadership Academy family since 2021 and Coach Holko joins us to discuss her leadership philosophy.    Episode Highlights: - Growing up in Pittsburgh - Journey of coaching - Lessons from becoming a young head coach  -Identifying mentors - Building relationships - Honest feedback - Teaching Life Through Basketball  - Value of disagreements - Being Fearlessly Authentic - Setting boundaries    Instagram - @_gabs22 @suwb_riverhawks
Aug 16, 2023
1 hr 18 min
EP 20: A Journey From the NBA to Building Businesses w/ Sean Light
Sean Light is one of the most recognized figures in the world of human health and performance. He is the founder of 4A Health and Performance Sciences and Weight Room Wealth as well as My Home Far Aways. Prior to his career in business, Sean was a strength and conditioning coach with the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los Angeles Lakers.    In today's episode we discuss:    - Building a Brand in Coaching  - Networking and Adding Value - The Realities of Working in the NBA - Understanding Financial Frameworks - Human Nature - The History of Money - Becoming a Business Athlete
Aug 9, 2023
1 hr 6 min
EP 19: How to Build a Team of High Performers w/ Dr. Sean Pastuch
Dr. Sean Pastuch is the Founder and CEO of ActiveLife.    In today's episode we discuss. - Building a team of high performers - Understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a leader - Identifying leadership within your team  - Vulnerability as a superpower    Connect with Dr. Sean and Active Life
Aug 2, 2023
57 min
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