Off Balance On Purpose

Can we talk about critical problems? That is, when being critical of yourself or others we may harm more than we  help, compounding issues and missing huge opportunities.

What simple, three letter word could open new opportunities and help you overcome limiting beliefs? Let's answer that from Bluffton, South Carolina.

This week our family said goodbye to our dog Simon, who was fourteen. You may know how tough such a moment can be. But you don't yet know this story, the lessons, or ways this beautiful dog changed me. You see, loving Simon was far from simple.

Let's face it, we have no shortage of opportunities. What we lack is the ability to recognize them in real time and to put them into meaningful motion. This message from Charlotte, NC teaches us what can happen when opportunity meets momentum.

In 1988, Nike launched its legendary "Just Do It" campaign, and rocketed its brand and global business. From El Paso, TX, here's a similar motto that can transform your world: Just say it.

New York's Times Square, is perhaps one of the world's most recognized intersections. It's also where we recognize that attention and noise often don't reflect reality. 

We're in New York's Financial district, where money moves, markets shift, and focus is fierce. So, let's talk about money.

Today marks the 500th consecutive week we've delivered this video coaching message. Each one was different, and the locations have spanned the globe. So , From Elko, Nevada, let's look at the impact of consistent effort… mine and yours.

With the world in flux, you need to stay sharp. From Naperville, Illinois, here's a handy, fun, practice that may strengthen and repair your brain.

What has been bothering you lately? Have you been tempted to give up? Care less? Phone in a half effort? What difference does it make, really?    This week's podcast explores the connection between irritation and execution; the competing tensions of drive and indifference. And I hope it bothers you in all the right ways.   

I'm in New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz. So, let's learn the lessons jazz teaches us to make our communication come alive.

We've been conditioned to see "joy" as a future goal or a product of more ideal circumstances. But what if it's readily accessible and the ideal mode for peak performance? Let's get into joy?

Are you operating from your center? Elevating what's essential? From Tampa, Florida, let's strengthen your core.

In many ways success seems a personal pursuit. You live your life. Think your thoughts. Make your own decisions. But often we prosper and grow best in community. Maybe it's time you join the club.

When fear hits, it can stop you in your tracks.  From Moreno Valley, California, let's turn fear into FLOW.

I'm in Toronto while significant winter storms hit here and back home in Atlanta. Today's message: When you know the storm's coming, you still have options.  

If you're working on a new skill or mental strategy, here's a proven technique to get better, faster.

As you move through life, do you feel the pulse of purpose or the fear of falling behind? From Phoenix, let's tune to the frequency of efficiency.

A few weeks ago I shared with you a year end goal: to be moved in, up and running in our new digital broadcasting studio. As evidence of completion, here's a quick, unedited, real-time tour.

This last weekly coaching video of 2025 offers a recap of the many locations, occasions, and poignant messages of the year. While impossible to fully capture in under two minutes, it's remarkable to see how far we've traveled in this journey of learning (both physically and metaphorically). Thanks for coming along on the adventure, feel free to revisit the episodes you've missed, and let's look forward to what's awaiting us next year. To be continued!

It's Christmas Eve-Eve, so we're nearly out of shopping days. Yet there's still time to give one of the best, most valuable, life-changing gifts possible!

I'm in Orlando, where I just delivered my last speech of the year, asking: What's your biggest mistake of 2025? And how can you make that next year's secret weapon?

It's Tuesday, December 9th. We have 22 days remaining in the year and fewer still before the holiday break. So here's the question: Will you coast to completion, or execute to the end? And what could your ideal finish line look like?

What can Japan's Hot Springs teach us about leadership, performance, and recovery? We're in Beppu on the island of Kyushu, turning steam into fuel.

How do you properly honor a legendary human being? We're in Sarasota, FL, celebrating circus history and timeless friendship.

You don't get great the first time, or the thousandth. Excellence is first won when you commit to every time. And Japan can teach us a lot about the power of repetition.

Push back comes in many forms, and our response to it says a lot about our character and commitment. From La Jolla, CA let's reframe resistance.

I've been doing this weekly coaching series for nine years, and I think it's time to say… maybe you shouldn't listen to me. Here's an honest take on the real value of others' opinions.

Do you want to be personally fulfilled and professionally successful? I think you can have both, but that requires a bias for action and an understanding of the important distinctions between opportunities, improvements, and accomplishments. Let's get into that, from Boynton Beach, Florida.

Today let's explore the intersection and matrix of confidence and competence.

Did you know your nose holds a powerful key to accessing memory, performance, and confidence? Let's learn about and activate the strategy of smell.

Uncertainty is certainly increasing, both in the world and in your world. So how can we better thrive while not knowing exactly what's coming? Be certainly uncertain.

We're in Nashville. A place where chaos can become harmony and individual talent can plug in to something far bigger. Let's stretch from stress to synergy.

When can words lose their impact? Let's ensure we get the point and convey the right message.

How you consider your "circumstances" changes everything. Here's a common phrase you may never use again.

When does excitement work against you? Let's improve our ability to execute.

When you think of the future, do you expect obstacles or opportunities? From Long Beach, CA, let's adjust expectations to improve our outcomes.

How can we trust the process while responding to today's demands? Let's upgrade your process, your progress, and your ability to perform.

  What's the quickest way to learn, grow, or make lasting change? Let's answer that from Rush Valley, Utah.

Are you stuck between options, ideas, or positions? Let's get off the fence and into action.

What investment will deliver certain substantial returns? From Orlando, let's talk about why and how to invest in yourself.

We've been communicating all our lives, so why can it be so darn difficult? And what might we do to make it easier?

You're probably tired of hearing how disruption leads to opportunity. And even if we get the concept, how do we apply it in the midst of what's happening? Let's break that down from Boston.

When does being careful or cautious hold back your next conquest? From Dallas, TX here's why we should break it to buy it.

  Forgiveness is a foundation of faith. But it's also a function of business and fundamental to growth and success. From Beverly Hills, let's breakdown the business of forgiveness.

Do you ever find yourself stuck someplace you'd rather not be while trying to get somewhere you want or need to be? From Phoenix, where I'm speaking today, here's a playful and effective technique to empower yourself and the people around you.

Do you feel like you're constantly chasing a dream, a resolution, a goal that keeps slipping away? Here's why "almost there" is actually the best place to be.

Eight months ago, Hot Springs, NC, Main Street was underwater. Hurricane Helene tore up the eastern states, upending lives, businesses, and belief. But chaos isn't just what breaks us. It's what builds us. This is an inspiring, useful story of resilience, community, and choosing what's possible.

I'm speaking in Cincinnati for a fantastic technology company, and we're standing at a point of convergence—literal and metaphorical. Behind me, the Ohio River flowsthrough a network of bridges, connecting not just states, but stories, histories, and futures. It's a reminder: We're all on the edge of something.