The Acres of Diamonds Podcast
by Acres of Diamonds
We are on a mission to end mental suffering and build stronger emotionally intelligent leaders. Our world is changing faster than ever, which means our mental fitness and leadership must change as well. On the Acres of Diamonds podcast, we have powerful conversations with interesting people about leadership, mental fitness, the modern workforce and strategies to thrive in today's world. Together we can help create a more mentally fit culture full of stronger emotionally intelligent leaders. To learn more about our mission to end mental suffering please visit www.youracresofdiamonds.com
Episodes
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#110: Rachel Miller, CrossFit & Mental Fitness - How to Train Your Mind Like a Muscle
We had the honor of speaking with Rachel Miller on the Acres of Diamonds Podcast. Rachel is a Mental Health nurse, CrossFit athlete and mental fitness coach. Below are some key learnings and questions from our episode together: 1. What is the difference between mental health and mental fitness?…
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109: Kathy Quinlan-Perez, Contributor | Speaker | Leader - Managing our ego's, vulnerability and being enough
A couple weeks ago I was honored to speak with Kathy Quinlan-Perez on the Acres of Diamonds podcast. Kathy is a professional speaker and has over 36 years of experience in helping women in their personal and professional development. Here are 3 key learning from our episode together: 1. Would you...
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108: Max Redd, L & D PainTEQ - Actualizing Potential & Meeting People Where They Are
This past week we had Max Redd on the Acres of Diamonds podcast. Max is the Director of Learning & Development for PainTEQ. Here are 3 key learnings from our interview together: 1. Create low pressure ways to play that allow people to find what works for them. 2. Giving people a sense of…
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107: Lindsy Bennage, L&D Wegmans - The power of being humble, vulnerable and curious
This past week we had the privilege to speak with not only an Acres of Diamonds client, yet also a personal friend, Lindsy Bennage. On this episode Lindsy talks about the transformation from stress, worry and anxiety to understanding the tools and strategies available to handle these emotions,...
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106: Toby Hansen, Senior Analyst - Leading with Emotional Intelligence
This past week we had the honor of speaking with Toby Hansen who is a Senior Analyst & Program Manager at Citi. On this episode we talked about the importance of forgiveness in leadership and how to lead with emotion from a human need's perspective. If you want to connect deeper with your team or...
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105: Raina Daly, L&D Director - Developing Soft Skills & Emotional Resilience
This past week we had the honor of speaking with Raina Daly, the Director of Learning and Development at Onbe. We spoke about the importance of soft skills and how they make all the difference in our ability to advance professionally as well as how our attitude and the support systems around us…
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104: Matt Roth, Executive Leader - How to Live a Life of Integrity
Last week we were honored to welcome Matt Roth to the Acres of Diamonds Podcast. Matt is an Executive Leader within the medical industry and has a unique introduction to Acres of Diamonds through co-founder Scott Gibbs which Matt explains in this episode. On this episode Matt discusses the...
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103: Charlene Day, Lifestyle & Leadership Coach - How to Unleash the Power of Your Mind
This past week we were fortunate to have Charlene Day on the Acres of Diamonds podcast! Charlene is a bestselling author and speaker and mindset breakthrough expert that helps people explore the power of their mind to help them overcome mental roadblocks. In this episode we talk about the mind…
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102: Laura Gavigan, Mindful Matters - How to Live a More Mindful Life
Let’s live more mindfully! This past week I was fortunate enough to speak with Laura Gavigan. Laura started Mindful Matters which helps individuals learn to live life with more peace, ease and energy…mindfully. In our conversation Laura helps us understand what mindfulness is and walks us through...
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101: Matt Burr - How to Create a Thriving Work Culture
In this episode we have on Matt Burr who started Burr Consulting. Burr Consulting helps companies with an individualized and strategic approach to all their Human Resources needs. On this episode Matt walks us through the top strategies to fix a struggling work culture and more importantly how to...
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Words that Shape Worlds
There is one thing that we can control that will shape our reality. How do you use language ?
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Embracing the Beauty of Life's Unexpected Dance
Treat life like a dance, the unexpected movement of the music coincides to the unexpected challenges life will throw at us. Look at them not as obstacles but rather pockets of opportunity.
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#27 - Aaron Gibbs
Very special guest this week on the Acres of Diamonds Podcast, our first family member. The guys have on Aaron Gibbs and over the past 2 months Aaron and DJ worked together through the AOD program and they discuss what they learned. #youracresofdiamonds
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#26 - Sydney Smith
A couple weeks ago Scott and DJ had an epiphany in a Hilton coffee shop. They realized that all of their thinking and coaching was one-sided, that side being the male perspective. It may be time to introduce a female into the Acres of Diamonds business. #youracresofdiamonds
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#25 - Kim Johnson
This week the guys have on Kim Johnson to the AOD Podcast. Kim discusses an important point regarding what thoughts in our life dictate what we do and how we act, she titles it "Who is driving your bus?" #youracresofdiamonds
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#24 - Coach Kevin Hauck
This week the guys interview Coach Kevin Hauck on the podcast. Coach Hauck discusses the different leaders and mentors that he has worked with and how they have helped shape his coaching style. #youracresofdiamonds
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#23 - Rob Sorce
We got some energy in this one!! The guys have on Rob Sorce to discuss the grind of becoming an entrepreneur. Rob hits on some great personal values about becoming and entrepreneur and the sacrifices it takes. #youracresofdiamonds
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#22 - Mike Chase
In this weeks podcast the guys have on Mike Chase to discuss mental toughness. Mike recently became involved in bodybuilding and talks about the toughness needed to excel in this type of grueling sport. #youracresofdiamonds
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#21 - Ginger Sorensen
This week the guys welcome Ginger Sorensen to the podcast. Ginger tells the story about an event that changed her life and her perspective on life forever. #youracresofdiamonds
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#20 - Ethan Spelman
In this podcast the guys have on special guest Ethan Spelman. Ethan discusses his feeling of loneliness and how it forced him to be courageous and vulnerable. #youracresofdiamonds
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#19 - Helena Chamberlain
In this podcast the guys welcome Helena Chamberlain. Helena is the 5th individual to successfully complete the AOD program. Helena discusses what she learned about herself over the past couple weeks and how her mindset has changed for the better. #youracresofdiamonds
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#18 - Tyler Farrell
In this weeks video Scott and DJ welcome Tyler Farrell to the podcast. The guys discuss motivation in regards to keeping a strong mindset in challenging times. #youracresofdiamonds
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#17 - Jake Gilman
The guys welcome Jake Gilman to the podcast this week. Leadership is all about making others around you better and in this podcast Jake discusses some of the techniques he uses in his daily life to be a more effective leader. #youracresofdiamonds
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#16 Ricky Lipani - Adversity
The guys welcome their good friend Ricky Lipani to this weeks podcast to talk about adversity and a certain situation that taught Rick a valuable life lesson. #youracresofdiamonds
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#15 Jamie Cuccinelli - Faith
Scott and DJ welcome Avid Golf CEO Jamie Cuccinelli to the podcast. The guys discuss the power of faith and how it can help us handle adversity and find passion in our lives. #youracresofdiamonds
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#14 Mindset - Bruce Whitmarsh
The Acres of Diamonds crew welcomes Bruce Whitmarsh to the podcast. Bruce is a retired Corrections Officer and discusses the importance of developing and practicing strong mindsets. (DJ was not on the boat with Tony Nigrelli) #youracresofdiamonds
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#13 Adam Morgan Sr. - Self-Talk
Scott and DJ welcome Adam Morgan Sr. to the Acres of Diamonds podcast. The guys discuss the use of positive self-talk in our daily activities and Adam hits on how he used self-talk to conquer Spartan races. #youracresofdiamonds
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#12 Cody Harris - Time
Scott and DJ welcome their good friend, Cody Harris, to the podcast. Cody is a modern-day genius who loves salsa dancing and reading. On this episode the guys discuss the power of time.
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#11 Taylor LaManna - AOD Graduate #4
Scott and DJ welcome Taylor LaManna to the Acres of Diamonds podcast. Taylor is the 4th person to tackle the program and discusses how her life has changed over the past couple months. One meeting in particular which is the main discussion of the podcast, changed not only Taylor's life but DJ's…
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#10 Chris Biryla - COVID-19
Scott and DJ welcome RN Chris Biryla to the Acres of Diamonds podcast. Chris discusses how he has helped COVID-19 patients at work and how his daily duties have changed.
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#9 Work Ethic - Mark Ditroia
Scott and DJ welcome their good friend, Mark Ditroia, to the Acres of Diamonds podcast. The guys discuss work ethic, what it consists of, and how passionate and caring people use work ethic in managing their personal and professional lives. #youracresofdiamonds
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#8 The Plant-Based Diet: Tyler Updike
Scott and DJ welcome their good friend, Tyler Updike, to the Acres of Diamonds podcast. The guys discuss the plant-based diet Tyler and DJ have tried for the past month. #youracresofdiamonds
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#7 Acres of Diamonds: Annie Coughlan
Annie Coughlan is the first person to be featured on the Acres of Diamonds podcast who officially completed the Acres of Diamonds program. Annie talks about how her life has changed for the better because of the programs teachings and mentions the importance of an empathetic leader and emotional...
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#6 Culture: Jack Anten
In this podcast Jack Anten discusses the importance of laughter in our lives. The discussion helps link the concept of comedy to our culture and connection in finding a necessity to laugh with life. #youracresofdiamonds
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#5 Greece Acres of Diamonds: Jenni Wesp & Loren Dunn
In this episode Jenni and Loren discuss the implementation of the Acres of Diamonds program into the the Greece Central School District, helping teach young men and women the importance of social and emotional learning. #youracresofdiamonds
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#4 Love: Adriana Davila
Adriana talks about the power of self-love related to being appreciative and happy of who you are. Being thankful for moments, relationships and value in our lives helps develop the most powerful human emotion, Love. #youracresofdiamonds
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#3 Connection: Andy Miller
Andy discusses connecting with people and establishing powerful meaningful relationships. Connection is created when we put our ego aside and actively listen to others, letting them know they are valued. This helps create a common ground and interest. Imagine a party where phones weren't aloud....
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#2 Visualization & Self-Talk: Demarre Nelson
Demarre discusses the power of visualization and self-talk. We all have the ability to visualize worthy goals and put the work into achieving them. Picture goals and mentally talk yourself into making them a reality. #youracresofdiamonds
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#1 Culture: Nick Prince
Nick discusses culture related to team, family and personal. Ultimate goal of culture is to be able to verbalize your personal culture. Define what you see in the mirror. #youracresofdiamonds
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Acres of Diamonds Introduction
Scott and DJ answer an interesting question...What is Acres of Diamonds? The question was brought to light by Nick Ross a mutual friend of both Scott and DJ. #youracresofdiamonds
About this show
We are on a mission to end mental suffering and build stronger emotionally intelligent leaders. Our world is changing faster than ever, which means our mental fitness and leadership must change as well. On the Acres of Diamonds podcast, we have powerful conversations with interesting people about leadership, mental fitness, the modern workforce and strategies to thrive in today's world. Together we can help create a more mentally fit culture full of stronger emotionally intelligent leaders. To learn more about our mission to end mental suffering please visit www.youracresofdiamonds.com
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