Send us Fan Mail What if you're not lazy or unmotivated — you're just out of spoons? Personal trainer Abby Clapper uses "spoon theory" to explain why sticking to a workout routine has almost nothing to do with willpower and everything to do with finite daily energy. Abby works with neurodivergent clients — ADHD, autism, and chronic health conditions — and has built her whole practice around one idea: the fitness routine that works for a neurotypical brain doesn't work for every brain. In th...

Send us Fan Mail Mental toughness isn't enough — and grit alone won't save you. Former Navy SEAL turned leadership coach Andrew Sridhar argues that the "do hard things" culture (ice baths, ultramarathons, BUD/S-style suffering) is an INCOMPLETE answer to real-life misery — and explains what actually builds resilience when your career, your business, or your life falls apart. In this episode of Titans of Transition, Andrew ("Sri") takes us from the SEAL teams to Wall Street to tech leadership...

Send us Fan Mail When the company that employed Abby Clapper announced it was moving buildings — and her position wouldn't be coming along — she had a choice: find the next safe landing, or commit to the business she'd been quietly building on the side. She jumped. And she was terrified. Two and a half years later, her personal training practice runs almost entirely on referrals, built around a philosophy that sounds simple but isn't: meet people exactly where they are — different bodies, dif...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock leadership lessons from one of history’s greatest explorers—Lewis and Clark—and learn how their journey offers powerful insights for navigating your own uncharted moments. If you're facing a transition, feeling unprepared, or seeking resilience in uncertain times, this episode will inspire you with strategies rooted in adventure, teamwork, and trust. Jeff Ton, a leadership coach and Lewis and Clark enthusiast, shares how the explorers’ story transcends history to illu...

Send us Fan Mail Only 3% of people who just click "Apply" ever get a job offer. But 87% of people who got hired had someone help them through networking. Career coach Sara Andrus (500+ clients, 10+ years) breaks down exactly why the recruiting system is broken — and what actually works. In this episode of Titans of Transition, host Joe Miller sits down with Sara Andrus, founder of Avara Careers and former corporate HR/recruiting leader, to unpack the modern hiring crisis. Sara reveals why ap...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how to rewrite your career narrative for success 🚀 in this transformative episode featuring executive coach and author Terre Short. This conversation is perfect for leaders navigating career transition, building executive presence, and working on a healthier leadership mindset. Terre brings decades of experience helping leaders pivot their mindset, elevate their strengths, and embrace positive change. From her groundbreaking book, "The Words We Choose," to her upcom...

Send us Fan Mail Discover how the “hidden job market” holds the key to your next career move! In this Titans of Transition episode, Joe Miller sits down with John Tarnoff—executive coach, author of Boomer Reinvention, and master of mid-career transitions—to expose why 80% of jobs are never posted online and what you can do to access them. John shares his fascinating journey from Hollywood film executive to tech entrepreneur, and reveals practical strategies for navigating today’s broken hiri...

Send us Fan Mail From a decade in the corporate 9-to-5 grind to the bold leap into entrepreneurship, this is my radical journey 🚀. In this interview, Dylan Davis shares the challenges, fears, and pivotal moments that pushed him to leave behind stability for the unpredictable world of starting his own business. Learn how hitting rock bottom mentally and professionally became the catalyst for change, and why he chose to embrace failure as an entrepreneur over success in employment. Discover ...

Send us Fan Mail Reinventing your career isn’t easy, but Garrett Frey’s bold transition is a masterclass in navigating change. In this episode of Titans of Transition, Garrett reflects on his incredible journey from a high-octane coaching career in real estate to launching his own company, Life at Ten Tenths. From working with over 28 coaches and nearly 600 clients nationwide to making the difficult decision to shut down a 20-year career, Garrett shares the highs and lows of chasing passion, ...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to be the leader who inspires through change? ✨ In this insightful episode ( 3rd in the series) with Bob Tipton, CEO / Principal Change Architect , we explore the critical leadership behaviors that can make or break your ability to guide others during moments of radical change. Whether you're navigating career transitions, organizational transformations, or personal growth, this conversation is packed with real-world wisdom and life lessons to help you ris...