Cultivating Excellence
Cultivating Excellence
Darryl Cross
A discussion about how high performers and teams in all domains consistently excel in their lives by applying art, science, and grit. Our guests are leaders, athletes, coaches, experts, and eccentrics who have managed to surmount personal and professional challenges by enhancing their body, mind and mission along their bumpy road to success. We will talk about exercise, wellness, mindset, what drives you, who helps you succeed, your background, what you think about our current performance culture, and anything else that seems interesting.
Episode 7: Pivoting during the pandemic with guest Thom Singer
Thom Singer is a internationally known speaker and author of 12 books on how to turn high potential into high performance. However, in March 2020, he had to figure out how to reinvent how he can continue to deliver his inspirational message and...
Sep 14, 2020
49 min
Episode 6: Improving Your Playing Speed with Speed, Agility & Quickness (SAQ)
When business is humming along in normal times, you can focus on straight speed, efficiency, and fine tuned operations to increase profits and performance. However, as soon as one hurdle, obstacle, or unexpected turn appears in its path, many...
Sep 7, 2020
18 min
Episode 5: The Science of Proper Human Movement with Dr. Brent Brookbush
Some people when they hear their car making a funny noise turn up the radio and drive faster to Ignore the problem. However, we all know over time, "that's gonna run ya. It'll cost ya..."Your body works like a machine in a similar way. You can push...
Aug 24, 2020
57 min
Episode 4: Finding time for your physical well-being with guest Gabrielle O'Neill, J.D.
Life is always full of challenge and change. This is why fitness and exercise is so important. But, where will the time come from? Listen to my discussion with health and fitness coach, Gabrielle O'Neil, as she talks about her journey as a lawyer,...
Aug 17, 2020
39 min
Episode 3: Parkinson's regeneration through exercise with guest Karl Sterling
Many of us lead lives where our limitations from work, family, and our own perceptions of what Is possible prevent us from exercising despite all the known benefits. But, what If the thing keeping you from exercise was your body Itself?That Is what It...
Aug 10, 2020
1 hr 4 min
Episode 2: A Dismantled Life with guest Anthony Capozzoli
Great job, beautiful family, living the good life as an expert on Italian food, art and culture---what a great life! But, what happens with addiction to drugs and alcohol Is slowly chipping away at your body, mind, and the stability of your...
Aug 4, 2020
52 min
Episode 1: Running a Marathon After Losing 100 pounds
In the first episode of the Cultivating Excellence podcast, I have a discussion with my friend and business colleague, Rich Bracken. He Is a highly successful business executive at a Midwest law firm, a father of two, Inspirational speaker, and a...
Jul 13, 2020
1 hr 3 min