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Uphill Conversations

by Tim Pecoraro

Everyone is on a journey and the best things in life are found UpHill. Unfortunately, for any number of reasons many find themselves still at the bottom of the hill. Some tempted to turn back and others just plain STUCK. If you are just starting out or on the climb towards your emerging future, UpHill Conversations is the perfect ride-along. Featuring Tim Pecoraro, Inspirational Coach, Speaker, and Leader, and other entrepreneurs, business champions, entertainers, and world class personal growth leaders.

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Episodes

  1. 110 – Froswa’ Booker-Drew – Grow + Connect + Engage

    In this episode, Tim has a conversation with Froswa’ Booker-Drew. Froswa believes that Social Capital is critical and spends her days weaving people together via networking and connecting. Booker-Drew is a relational leadership junkie. Relationships, when cultivated well, are powerful and...

  2. 109 – One Word for the New Year

    In this episode, Tim shares his journey and process of working through the choices and decisions he made prior to 2018 and the divine intervention that helped him course correct. Tim reveals how he had to take himself back to what he knows to be true about himself and his purpose. Ultimately...

  3. 108: Thane Ringler – From Here to There

    In this episode, Tim has a conversation with Thane Ringler, a former pro golfer turned writer, speaker, collaborator, and entrepreneur living in Los Angeles, CA. After competing for nearly four years as a professional, he transitioned out of the world of golf into his new endeavors. Ringler…

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  4. 107: Liz Fosslien – No Hard Feelings

    In this episode, Tim has a conversation with Liz Fosslien, author and illustrator of No Hard Feelings: The Secret Power of Embracing Emotion at Work. Liz shares her journey of self-discovery, fulfillment and finding her ‘Forever’work. Fosslien brings a fresh perspective to those of us who want to...

  5. 106: Mary Shores – The Communication Code

    In this episode, Tim has another great conversation with Mary Shores, recognized as a leader of innovative thought. Mary shares a powerful yet practical method and approach she calls “The Communication Code”. If you desire better interactions and connections, personally and professionally, you...

  6. 105: Ajit Nawalkha

    In this episode, Tim has a great conversation with Ajit Nawalkha, an extraordinary entrepreneur and thought leader. Ajit is a global educator & consultant, he is the co-founder of Mindvalley Teach, Evercoach and Global GRIT Institute, author of The Book of Coaching and Live Big. Enjoy! THE...

  7. 104: Kyle Marsh – The Next Steps

    In this episode, Tim interviews Kyle Marsh, an entrepreneur, leader, and dear friend. Kyle is in the process of launching, The Next Steps, a one of a kind program focusing on mentorship and people who have struggled with addictions and need to do more than the traditional ways to manage and cope....

  8. 103: Tracy Litt – The Litt Factor

    In this episode, Tim interviews Tracy Litt-Lester, the founder, and creator of The Litt Factor. Tracy brings a wealth of information as a Certified Mindset Coach, Rapid Transformational Therapist (Hypnotherapy) & awe-inspiring speaker. This conversation goes deep and will provide you with tools…

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  9. 102: Sarah Gregg – The Power to Reinvent

    In this episode, Tim interviews Sarah Gregg, the founder, and creator of The Power To Reinvent. Sarah believes you can achieve what you want in life, with consistency and total ease when you follow your purpose and find flow. From selling all of her belongings and uprooting her life to finding...

  10. 101: Let’s Talk About Opportunities

    In this episode, Tim shares his thoughts on how to be better prepared for the opportunities that come your way! He gives practical tips, insight, and information that will help you welcome and step into these opportunities for your emerging future! TAKEAWAYS: “The secret is to be ready when your...

  11. 100: Create Lift for Life + Work

    In this episode, Tim shares about the importance of creating the lift we all seek for life and work! Everyone will experience the reality of weight and drag in life. The key is not to focus on the weight or resistance, but on the individual responsibility and potential to create the lift needed…

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  12. 99: Kathy Fatheree – Living Purposefully with Intent

    In this episode, Tim talks with Kathy Fatheree, the creator of the Gazelle Planner. Tim was on the hunt for the perfect planner to live into his day and finally found the solution. Kathy shares her background and what led her to create the Gazelle Planner. Prior to this episode, Tim approached...

  13. 98: Megan Koval – Introspection + Wonder

    In this episode, Tim has a great conversation with Megan Koval, a pathfinder, explorer, and creator, who believes in going AWOL to really live and discover life. Megan is vibrant and full of joy and it shines through with each moment of the show. Tim and Megan dig into the coupling of…

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  14. 97: Vision Requires Looking

    In this episode, Tim shares 5 questions related to developing the vision for your life! The 5 Questions: Look Within You: What Do You Feel? Look Behind You: What Have You Learned? Look Around You: What is Happening in the Lives of Others Around You? Look Above You: What Does God or the Universe...

  15. 96: Patricia Young – Awakening to Life

    In this episode, Tim has a conversation with the coach, author, and host of the podcast Awakening to Life, Patricia Young. Patricia is full of insight, nurturing energy, with a very strategic mind! Listen in and enjoy! OUR CONVERSATION: Her life and transitions and what she discovered Anxiety and...

  16. 95: Todd Tresidder – The Leverage Equation

    In this episode, Tim has another conversation with Todd Tressider a brilliant financial mind who is relatable and practical. Tresidder shares what he has learned and unlearned, as well as finding satisfaction in life! OUR CONVERSATION: Focus + Personal Growth + Financial Freedom Learning daily…

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  17. 94: Runa Magnús – The Change Makers + No More Boxes

    In this episode, Tim has a wonderful conversation with Runa Magnus, the creator, and CEO of THE CHANGE MAKERS and co-creator of #nomoreboxes. Listen in and enjoy! OUR CONVERSATION: The transition from politics to entrepreneurship Joining the family business + getting the ‘business bug’ Growing...

  18. 93: Am I Healthy?

    In this episode, Tim shares with you questions he read in one of his favorite books written by his life-long mentor, John C. Maxwell, Developing the Leader Within You 2.0. The questions were incorporated into the book from an article written by Gary Hamel, a management consultant and founder of...

  19. 92: Jordan Duvall – Branding Starts From Within

    In this episode, Tim has a great conversation with Soul Brand Strategist, Success Coach, and Award-winning Art Director Jordan Duvall. Listen in as Jordan shares real-life lessons and the amazing work she is doing in this world with the understanding that any and all brands start from within! OUR...

  20. 91: Lisa Song Sutton – 5x Co-Founder + Thought Leader + Former Miss Nevada

    In this episode, Tim has a great conversation with serial entrepreneur, former Miss Nevada + Miss Las Vegas, speaker, and thought leader Lisa Song Sutton. Lisa will draw you in with her magnetism, wisdom, and sense of connection and community! OUR CONVERSATION: Her knack for brainstorming and the...

  21. 90: Founders + Royalty

    What do you and I have in common with Alexander Hamilton, American Statesman, and a Founding Father of the United States and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex? In this episode, Tim shares what he believes we all have within us to be founders and royals. Tim discusses his own personal experience as…

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  22. 89: Shama Hyder – Continued Growth + The Pursuit of Excellence

    In this episode, Tim has a great conversation with best selling author, speaker, web + TV personality, Shama Hyder. Hyder opens up about her life, habits, disciplines, and her vision for the future that’s all about excellence! OUR CONVERSATION: There is no perfection; we are all a work in…

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  23. 88: Isaac Lidsky – Eyes Wide Open + Opportunities in a World That Can’t See

    In this episode, Tim has a great conversation with an extraordinary man, husband, father, leader, businessman and author. Lidsky shares what he’s learned from going blind at a young age and how it is one of the best things that’s ever happened to him. OUR CONVERSATION: We are disabled with...

  24. 87: The Critical Questions

    In this episode, Tim shares some of the critical questions and the thought process behind them, for decision making and change. THOUGHT PROCESS: Intuition + Observation Contemplation + Reflection Appropriate or inappropriate Listen to what your feelings are saying, and think about what you’ve…

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  25. 86: Mary Shores – Conscious Communications

    In this episode, Tim chats with Mary Shores, author, speaker and, entrepreneur. Mary shares wonderful insights she’s learned over the years born from an unexpected and devastating divorce coupled with the residual sadness of losing her first child, the stress of raising an autistic son and...

  26. 85: Dr. Amy Johnson – Clarity and Insights on Habits and Life

    In this episode, Tim and Dr. Amy Johnson, Author, Psychologist and Paradigm Shifter, delve into the topics of, clarity, insights, habits and, life! Amy has the ability to help people see the possibilities for change + transformation. Simply put she makes it clear that “you are habit free and well...

  27. 84: Ellen Tadd – The Infinite View

    In this episode, Tim has a very enlightening conversation with Ellen Tadd exploring her new book The Infinite View, the importance of spirituality and how to experience and live with a greater understanding of our total being. OUR CONVERSATION: The watershed event that helped her discover herself...

  28. 83: Dr. Neeta Bhushan – Emotional GRIT + Coaching

    In this episode, Tim has another great conversation with Dr. Neeta Bushan, and they go deep quick. Digging deeper into growth, empathy, compassion and overall improvement, Tim and Neeta challenge the status-quo and shine a light on real transformation. THE CONVERSATION: Mixing your genius zone...

  29. 82: Naseema Perveen – Business + Relationship in a Digital World

    In this episode, Tim has an inspiring conversation with Naseema Perveen, a digital entrepreneur who adds value to global clients with her knowledge, skills and expertise. Naseema brings her authenticity, wisdom, knowledge and people skills into everything she does. OUR CONVERSATION: Passion for...

  30. 81: Kathleen Janus – Social StartUp Success

    In this episode, Tim has a wonderful conversation with Kathleen Janus. It is very clear from the beginning that Kathleen is confident in who she is, the work she does, and the impact she wants to make for those who want to see social change in people, communities and the world. OUR CONVERSATION:...

  31. 80: The 3 R’s – Rest + Replenish + Reenergize

    In this episode, Tim shares what he calls the 3 R’s: Rest + Replenish + Reenergize. He shares the importance of each, ways to embrace and apply each to your life, and questions for you to ask yourself as you consider where you are in relation to the 3 R’s in your life. The 3 R’s: Rest – for...

  32. 79: 8 Ways to Improve Your Life

    Never underestimate your ability to improve your life. With imagination, creativity and an open mind you can take steps toward the life you desire. In this episode, Tim shares 8 (plus one bonus) ways to put yourself on the pathway toward a better life and a better you. HERE THEY ARE: Take on your...

  33. 78: Lisa Carpenter – Let’s E.A.T!

    In this episode, Tim has a great conversation with Lisa Carpenter about her new book, “Let’s E.A.T!, behaviors, control, perfectionism and life transformation. This is a fruitful conversation that gets deep quick. Lisa brings a tremendous amount of wisdom, life experience and love for others.…

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  34. 77: Jen Hemphill – Your Money Mindset

    In this episode, Tim has a great conversation with Jen Hemphill around the Money, Money Mindset, Money Stories, and Money Headquarters. Jen shares practical tips for anyone who wants to look at their bank account, and build confidence no matter where you are in your ‘Money Story.’ ABOUT JEN: Who…

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  35. 76: Laurie Vaquer – Take Me Cooking

    On this episode, Tim has an Uphill Conversation with Laurie Vaquer on her journey from civil engineering to a traveler to experiential cooking entrepreneur. Laurie was born in France. At the age of 25, she moved to Africa and found a job there. She is a civil engineer and worked in Real Estate in...

  36. 75: Dr. Melanie Greenberg – The Stress-Proof Brain

    On this episode of Uphill Conversations, Megan and Tim discuss brain plasticity, mindfulness, thoughts and emotions and how they relate to stress – mentally and physiologically – with Melanie Greenberg. Melanie Greenberg, PhD is a practicing psychologist, author, speaker, and life/business coach,...

  37. 74: Tyler Harris – Waging War on Personal Change

    In this episode, Tim and Megan have an Uphill Conversation with Tyler Harris on his journey of self-discovery, strength in vulnerability and waging war on personal change. In the last 3 years, Tyler Harris has gone from unemployed to $700k/year by waging war on personal change. In that same time,...

  38. 73: Lee McDerment – Embrace Life + Discover Purpose

    In this episode Tim and Megan have an Uphill Conversation with Lee McDerment on facing and going through crisis, embracing life and discovering your purpose. Lee has been on staff at NewSpring Church since the very beginning in 2000. As the very first hire, Lee was NewSpring’s Worship Pastor for…

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  39. 72: Dr. Neeta Bhushan – Emotional GRIT

    In this episode, Tim and Megan have an Uphill Conversation with Dr. Neeta Bhushan on empathy-based solutions and emotional GRIT. Neeta Bhushan is an Emotional Health Educator and Executive Performance Coach to global leaders and CEOs as well as thousands of women from all walks of life . She’s...

  40. 71: Terry Ogburn – Finding Courage in Uncertainty

    On this episode, Tim and Megan have an Uphill Conversation with Terry Obgurn on hard work, determination and courage in the face of uncertainty. Terry Ogburn is the renowned owner and Lead Business Coach of Ogburns Business Solutions. His proprietary coaching system and personal devotion to the...

  41. 70: Dr. Gregory Pickett + Jamie Patterson – Innovation in Education

    In this episode, Tim and Megan have an Uphill Conversation with Dr. Gregory Pickett and Jamie Patterson on innovation and its impact on education and students. Gregory Pickett is senior associate dean of the College of Business at Clemson University. In this role, he oversees all business…

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  42. 69: Knowing Your Roles + The Importance of Investment and Buy-In

    On this episode, Tim and Megan have an Uphill Conversation on the importance of team members knowing their roles in order to achieve investment and buy-in. Show Notes: “If team members don’t know their roles, how can they feel invested? If they don’t see themselves in the picture, why should they...

  43. 68: Four Common Reasons People Struggle to Identify Their Dreams

    On this week’s episode Tim and Megan have an Uphill Conversation around dreams and what stops us from discovering them. We share four common reasons people have trouble identifying their dream(s). Show Notes: Some people have been discouraged from dreaming by others Being realistic doesn’t mean...

  44. 67: Creating Emotional + Physical Margin

    Following the Thanksgiving holiday, Tim and Megan have an Uphill Conversation on progress, limits + creating margin – physical and emotional. Show Notes: As a society we are overwhelmed, overcommitted and over-stressed The promise and peril of progress Humans have a limited amount of resources –...

  45. 66: Terra Winston – Showing Up + Holding Power

    In this episode, Terra Winston joins us for an Uphill Conversation on how each of us shows up in our daily lives – at work and home – and our ability to all “hold power.” Terra Winston, Ringleader of inTerractions and Principal of inTerract Consulting, has dedicated her life to helping her…

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  46. 65: Jonathan Parker – Art of the Conversation

    In this episode we speak with Jonathan Parker on the Art of the Conversation and creating great vocal art through curiosity, asking great questions, listening and sharing. Jonathan Parker is a creative thought-leader and influencer who has a captivating story about why the Art of the Conversation...

  47. 64: Matthew Rollins – Going Up Against Giants

    Matthew Rollins joins us for an Uphill Conversation on his journey from playing baseball to his current life as an entrepreneur. He is carving his own path and going up against giants in a very established industry. Matthew Rollins was a four-year starter for North Greenville University, playing...

  48. 63: Melissa Knaus – Innovation Within Reach

    Melissa Knaus joins us for an Uphill Conversation on making innovation and technology approachable – especially for women and female entrepreneurs. Melissa Knaus is an entrepreneur, patent expert, and business coach with a passion for helping women create the businesses they dream of leading.…

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  49. 62: Greg Centineo – Living a Life by Design

    Greg Centineo joins us for an Uphill Conversation on living life by design and continuously seeking and discovering who are and who you want to be. Greg Centineo is the man CEOs call upon to turn great ideas into reality through thoughtful team leadership and the ability to attract large numbers…

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  50. 61: Chris Breen – Selling it all to Build Your Future

    Chris Breen joins us and shares his journey of self discovery and entrepreneurship. He greatly values continuous learning and realizes the power of investing in oneself. Chris and his wife Amy have been successful entrepreneurs for 20 years. They currently operate 2 construction companies, a...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Everyone is on a journey and the best things in life are found UpHill. Unfortunately, for any number of reasons many find themselves still at the bottom of the hill. Some tempted to turn back and others just plain STUCK. If you are just starting out or on the climb towards your emerging future, UpHill Conversations is the perfect ride-along.

Featuring Tim Pecoraro, Inspirational Coach, Speaker, and Leader, and other entrepreneurs, business champions, entertainers, and world class personal growth leaders.

HOSTED BY

Tim Pecoraro

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Everyone is on a journey and the best things in life are found UpHill. Unfortunately, for any number of reasons many find themselves still at the bottom of the hill. Some tempted to turn back and others just plain STUCK. If you are just starting out or on the climb towards your emerging future,...

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