ThePurposeLab with Dr. DF Arnold

Tiffanee Cook: On rolling with the punches as a boxer and businesswoman (TPL204)

“Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the face”. Tiffanee Cook has learned this as a business woman, performance coach and boxer; from the comfort, predictability and safety provided by the corporate world, to the lessons and let-downs in and out of the boxing ring. Coming to the realisation that, in order to have one’s hand raised in triumph, adversity, discomfort and combat must be navigated. In the face of the messiness of life, do we fight or do we flee?

 

Tiffanee speaks openly of her own personal experiences (good and bad) and how those experiences have enabled her to develop self-awareness, resilience, courage, independence and the skill to be able to maximise passion, possibilities and potential. She talks about getting knocked down (literally and metaphorically) and what it is that makes some of us get back up and some, stay down. Working in business, sport, high performance and personal development, Tiffanee explores a range of ideas, tools, skills, resources, philosophies and strategies to empower individuals, teams and organisations to improve everything from productivity, efficiency, culture and communication to physical, mental, emotional and social health.

 

In this episode, Damon and Tiffanee talk about transitioning from the buttoned-up business world to the boxing ring, tackling imposter syndrome, preparedness and authenticity.

Lessons from three decades of coaching college baseball and a 939-628 record -Coach Barry Davis Ph.D

Barry Davis has been a head baseball coach and a leader in collegiate athletics for over three decades, compiling over 900 wins. A leader in the sports industry, Davis has established himself as an expert on leadership and leadership development. His in-depth research on leadership, coaching excellence and culture change has assembled a foundation for elite coach selection and program development in a pressure driven collegiate climate.

 

A four-time National Coach of the Year at Gloucester County College (NJ), and three-time Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference Coach of the Year while at Rider University, Davis is entrenched as a consistent winner among the nation’s best coaches. 

Davis also is a member of four Hall of Fames: the Gloucester County College Sports Hall of Fame in 2010, the Gloucester County Sports Hall of Fame in 2012, the Bridgewater College Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014 and lastly, the National Junior College Athletic Association Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame in 2016.

 

In this episode, Damon talks with Barry about developing individual and team discipline, vulnerability and growing from mistakes, the challenges in developing a team and facing adversity.

 

Be sure to find and follow Coach Barry Davis on Twitter and on his website. The AimHighU family sends our best wishes as the Rider University Broncs start their spring baseball season with Coach Davis at the helm. Go get 'em, skip!

 

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Clearing clutter to pursue your purpose with Kerri Richardson

Kerri Richardson is a lifestyle designer, trained coach, and The Wall Street Journal bestselling author of What Your Clutter Is Trying to Tell You and her latest book, From Clutter to Clarity. She has helped thousands of people around the world learn to use their blocks as stepping stones to living their best lives. Through her signature clutter readings, she can help you discover the real reason you struggle to let go of physical and emotional clutter.

 

In this episode, Damon and Kerri talk about the physical and emotional clutter stopping us from living out our purpose, working through feedback, imposter syndrome and comparing ourselves against the successes of others, and the idea of taking “silly steps” to build confidence when tackling challenges in your path to purpose.

 

Be sure to follow all of Kerri’s wisdom via Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. You can also explore more of her books and other resources on her website..

 

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Matt Volkmann on finding purpose on the battlefield

From young athlete, to gritty soldier, to broken man, to budding entrepreneur and podcaster, Matt Volkmann has lived, seen and learned a lot along the way.

 

Matt Volkmann is a father, husband, US Army Veteran, former athlete and amateur powerlifter who lives and thrives on personal growth, mental fitness and resilience. He started a clothing brand from the ground up in 2017 and has slowly been focusing on incremental growth. Having been both on top of his game in his earlier years to being deemed medically unable to serve, Matt has been on both ends of what many would consider the personal success spectrum.

In this session of ThePurposeLab Podcast, Dr. DF Arnold talks with Matt Volkmann about family, resilience, pivoting and finding favor in the presence of failure.

 

You can find Matt Volkmann on Instagram and Twitter. You can also check out his clothing company, Arsenal Apparel Company, on Instagram and Facebook. He’s also launching an exciting new podcast and community with The Existential Man Podcast, so make sure to give him a follow and show some support.

 

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Obstacles to Opportunities with Justin Romack

It's time we start acknowledging our obstacles as opportunities.

 

Today's guest is hardly a guest at all. Justin Romack, my producer, my family, is here with me to talk about obstacles, adversity, perspective and perseverance - as someone who's failed forward and as a disabled person.

 

Justin sits behind the glass, rides the faders and mixes each episode with precision - and he does it without seeing anything at all. His attitude, confidence and reflection are evident as we talk through ways to acknowledge, embrace and grow from the obstacles and opportunities that come along our journey.

 

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TimSelgo on leadership and building championship teams

Leadership isn't about an important-sounding title, laundry list of responsibilities or a bevy of direct reports, though there's no doubt the best leaders often rise the ranks to share their time and talents in elevated organizational roles.

 

Today's guest is Tim Selgo, a gifted leader, motivator, champion and architect behind the powerhouse of Grand Valley State University's athletic successes throughout the past two decades. Your teams don't show up to play their best if they're not led well from top to bottom!

 

Under Tim’s leadership, Laker teams have won 161 conference championships, 74 NCAA regional championships and 18 national championships.

 

Tim was named Division II AD of the Year three times by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), and this past year he became the first Division II athletic director selected to serve as president of that organization in its over 50-year existence.

 

Though retired as an AD, Tim is now a consultant with Athletics Staffing and Consultants, where he advises athletic departments on leadership training and staffing. He will be inducted into the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame this fall.

Makes his life's mission and journey about people.

 

This man has made his life's mission all about people, whether it's giving of his time, sharing his wisdom or empowering others to step into their purpose. He's a true professional in all he does, and I'm glad to call him friend as I welcome Mr. Tim Selgo to ThePurposeLab!

Purpose Has No Pause Button

There's no doubt, COVID-19 has radically impacted how we work, live and interact with one another. We don't go back to business as usual after living through something like this, friends.

 

Dr. DF Arnold and Justin Romack take to their mics in a conversation on pursuing your purpose - even when the world feels like it’s on pause. Your hosts will tackle tough questions on living in your purpose through COVID, the importance of relationships and the ways they've grown as leaders and teammates during this season.

 

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Denise Minefee - On being a single mom raising a young man

No matter how you ended up there, being a single parent is a challenging responsibility.

 

Denise Minefee, more affectionately known as "Ma", sits down with me to discuss the trials and triumphs of raising a young man as a single parent.

 

We talk about the challenges we went through together and what parents can do to make sure they're raising resilient, compassionate leaders who can go into the world and make an impact.

 

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ThePurposeLab AMA for August 12, 2020

Life doesn't come with an instruction manual. More often than not, we're making our way on the journey by taking shots, making mistakes and learning as we go. It's the reason I launched ThePurposeLab Podcast - and it's why I'm excited to host these Ask Me Anything sessions every other week. I want to answer those pressing questions weighing on your heart and in your head, so that you can get back out there and do that thing you're wired to be doing. Join me and my producer, Justin, as we tackle questions on merging purpose, passion and profit, as well as ways you know you're operating in your purpose and what we've learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Make sure we answer your questions next time by sending them our way. And don't miss a single episode of ThePurposeLab Podcast when you subscribe via Apple, Spotify or your favorite podcasting app!

Cam Bradfield with the Jacksonville Jaguars

Life has a way of pouring wisdom into us through experiences along our journey. Today's guest is Cam Bradfield, who frames mistakes as part of learning experiences to get you toward success.

 

Cam, otherwise known as "Big Cam" to his Grand Valley State University family, is a product of what commitment, discipline, repetition and pursuit can look like for young athletes. Cam's journey wasn't easy, but the work, the persistence and the sacrifices landed him a career in the NFL, and now an opportunity to pour into other athletes through his work with a sports agency.

 

Find inspiration in Cam's story that when you sew the seed with focus and diligence, you'll reap the rewards of that work in whatever path you're pursuing.