Your Best Day Yet

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Dan Desko, founder and CEO of Echelon Risk + Cyber, entrepreneur, and cybersecurity leader. Together, Eric and Dan explore what it takes to build a high-performing team in a high-stakes industry, why great leadership is about people more than processes, and how a culture of professionalism can drive lasting success. This conversation dives into leadership, trust, accountability, personal growth, and the human side of business that often gets overlooked in highly technical fields. Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Joy Officer Faith Guy sits down with Todd Cole, educator, professor, author of What Would Fred Do?, and lifelong advocate for children. As a close friend of Fred Rogers, Todd shares personal stories, leadership lessons, and timeless wisdom from one of the most influential voices of kindness and compassion. Together, Faith and Todd explore what leaders, parents, educators, and business professionals can learn from Fred Rogers’ example, why empathy and emotional intelligence matter more than ever, and how intentional words and authentic human connection can transform the people around us.Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy welcomes back Coach Rich for a powerful conversation on clarity, continual growth, and navigating life in an increasingly noisy world. From working alongside legendary rock bands like Aerosmith and Metallica to coaching leaders and helping people find direction through the “Five Q Method,” Coach Rich shares lessons learned through adversity, reinvention, and decades of high-pressure experiences. Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365 and creator of the Sunday Basket system, for a powerful conversation on organization, mental clutter, and the invisible work people carry every day. Together, Eric and Lisa explore how modern life overwhelms our attention, why organization is about more than just cleaning up physical spaces, and how simple systems can create greater peace, clarity, and productivity. Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, sits down with parenting coach, Jodi Slein, for a powerful conversation on emotional regulation, generational patterns, and what it means to parent from connection instead of control. Together, Faith and Jodi explore the importance of self-awareness in parenting, why children “borrow our calm,” and how parents can create healthier, more emotionally connected homes.Check out Jodi's website: https://alwayshopemindfulgrowth.com/Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

Today, Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, is joined by her favorite guest yet, Mike Vucelich, to discuss the "behind the scenes" leadership that matters most. Mike is a regional sales account supporter for Right Traffic and an eighth grade and high school basketball coach. Faith and Mike discuss helping others win, measuring impact without standing in the spotlight, and what it means to be a true catalyst for others.Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Eric Guy, Chief Victory Officer, and Caleb Kolb, Chief Adventure Officer, are reminiscing on one of the first AMP trips to the Grand Canyon, since some of our team is heading back to that same spot next month! Together, Eric and Caleb unpack the physical challenge, mental battles, team dynamics, and life lessons that come from doing hard things alongside great people.Check out our upcoming AMP trips: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/9Gn85

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Kevin Taylor, Professional EOS Implementer, for a powerful conversation on leadership, growth, and what it takes to run a business with clarity and discipline. Together, Eric and Kevin explore how intentional leadership drives results, why structure creates freedom inside organizations, and how leaders can build healthier, more effective teams.Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, is joined by Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, for a powerful conversation centered on clarity, consistency, and intentional leadership. Together, they explore what it takes to stay aligned with your purpose in the midst of distractions, how discipline creates momentum over time, and why the best leaders are those who consistently show up with focus and intention.Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, sits down with Molly Donelan-Cupka, founder of Up Ending Parkinsons, for a powerful conversation on confidence, courageous leadership, and stepping fully into your voice. Together, Eric and Molly explore what it means to lead authentically, how self-doubt can hold leaders back, and why embracing discomfort is often the key to growth. Check out Molly’s work: https://www.upendingparkinsons.org/about Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb for a powerful and perspective-shifting conversation on what it truly means to live with obedience over outcome. Together, Eric and Caleb explore the tension between control and surrender, the pressure of results-driven thinking, and how real growth happens when we focus on faithfulness rather than outcomes.Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb sits down with Michael Zappala and Julia Hazlet of Babb Insurance to explore how business can be a powerful force for good. Together, they dive into the heart behind Mission Madness, a creative initiative that turns the excitement of March Madness into meaningful impact for local nonprofits. Through their conversation, they highlight the importance of mission-driven work, community collaboration, and why relationships, not transactions, are at the core of everything they do.👉 MISSION MADNESS LINK: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/WiLef3K/MissionMadness 👈Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, sits down with entrepreneur, author, and leadership developer Reed Nyffeler. Together, Caleb and Reed explore the power of purpose-driven leadership, the barriers that hold people back from living out their calling, and why true success is rooted in serving others. Reed shares insights from his journey building businesses and developing leaders, explaining how discovering your purpose can transform the way you lead, grow, and make a lasting impact in the lives of others.Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, sits down with Dr. Jimmy Moley, psychiatrist, mental performance specialist, and leading expert in athlete mental health. Together, Caleb and Dr. Moley explore the hidden pressures athletes face, the rise of performance anxiety, and why mental health must be treated with the same seriousness as physical health in sports.Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb sits down with actor, boxing trainer, and world-pizza-games competitor Eddie Holliday, a man whose life story embodies grit, redemption, and the power of purpose. Together, Caleb and Eddie explore Eddie’s remarkable journey from deep personal tragedy and addiction to finding faith, community, and a calling that now fuels his passion to help others.Follow Eddie's Journey: Instagram @ holliday_hustle Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb sits down with a very special guest, his father, Jon Kolb. A 13-season NFL player, four-time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, former Steelers strength coach, and lifelong teacher of mental, physical, and spiritual resilience, Jon joins Caleb for a deeply personal conversation about legacy, family, faith, and the extraordinary experiences that shaped his journey.Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb sits down with Chief Joy Officer Faith Guy for an honest, energizing conversation about vision, growth, and what it really means to be all in. Together, they unpack the lessons learned from a packed season of retreats, events, speaking engagements, and personal breakthroughs, including what the “all in” theme at Top Contractor School’s retreat revealed about courage, discomfort, and the choices that shape who we become. Check out our website - https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb sits down with Jackson Kerchis, founder of Happiness University, researcher, and nationally recognized educator in the science of well-being. Together, Caleb and Jackson explore what happiness really means, why most people pursue it the wrong way, and how simple, research-backed habits can significantly improve your daily life. 

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Dr. Hisham Seify,  board-certified plastic surgeon, global educator, and co-founder of the Worldwide Cancer Network. Together, Eric and Dr. Seify explore what it truly means to restore the human body and spirit, how humility and emotional intelligence shape exceptional care, and why listening is one of the most powerful tools in medicine and leadership. 

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Dave Schmit, principal and founder of Schmit & Associates, a real estate development firm focused on creating walkable, people-centered communities. Together, Eric and Dave explore why human connection is essential to well-being, how intentional design can foster meaningful relationships, and what it looks like to build spaces that bring people together.

HAPPY VISION DAY WEEK!! In this episode, our Chief Joy Officer, Faith Guy, and our Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, reflect on the last Vision Day, share the benefits of planning and Vision Day, and share their joy for the new year!Seriously, Vision Day is Saturday... sign up: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/ynq103

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, is joined by our very own Relationship Account Manager, Rodney Brown, for a conversation centered on trust, consistency, and the power of authentic relationships. Together, Caleb and Rodney explore what it means to truly show up for people, how strong relationships are built over time, and why presence, integrity, and follow-through matter more than titles or tactics.Sign up for Vision Day: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/ynq103

On this last episode of the 2025 year, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, and Executive Consultant, Lindsey Higgins, are joined by Jennifer Paine and Carl Allison of Amputee Aid. Amputee Aid is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring mobility, dignity, and hope to amputees in underserved communities around the world. Together, they explore the heart behind Amputee Aid, the realities faced by amputees in developing nations, and how compassion paired with action can radically change lives. Sign up for Vision Day: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/ynq103

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Dalmo Cirne, technologist, mathematician, leadership advisor, and author of The Four Streams of Leadership. Together, Eric and Dalmo explore why most leaders fail not from incompetence, but from lack of preparation, and how intentional leadership frameworks can dramatically improve productivity, alignment, and team longevity. Check out Dalmo:  https://dalmocirne.com/ Sign up for Vision Day: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/ynq103

As we reflect on 2025 and the amazing things we’ve accomplished and gotten to be a part of, our Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, sat down with close family friend and business leader Craig Falk, Controller at Medart Manufacturing. Together, Caleb and Craig reflect on their mission trip to Honduras this past September and what it taught them about obedience, presence, and truly experiencing life. They explore stepping outside comfort zones, releasing expectations, and how faith-filled adventures reshape perspective, deepen gratitude, and multiply blessings far beyond what we ever anticipate.Check out Medart: https://www.medartglobal.com/Sign up for Vision Day: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/ynq103

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Amy Kemp, leadership coach, Habit Finder expert, and creator of Encounter, the powerful small-group program that has guided more than 300 women through the transformative work of reshaping subconscious thought patterns. Together, Eric and Amy explore the hidden habits beneath our habits, the internal resistance that sabotages our best intentions, and how to replace survival mechanisms with healthier, life-giving ways of thinking.Check out Amy: https://amykemp.com/Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Doug C. Brown: CEO of CEO Sales Strategies, trusted revenue expert, and a man whose life journey spans 37 businesses, military service, and extraordinary sales victories. Together, Eric and Doug explore what it truly means to “do the right thing,” build success through character, and lead with both grit and heart. This conversation dives into the realities of entrepreneurship, the habits that create predictable growth, and the mindset required to endure challenges, serve people well, and keep becoming better. Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Dr. Greg Stewart, counselor, executive coach, and expert in emotional intelligence, trauma recovery, and identity formation. Together, Eric and Dr. Greg explore the purpose behind our negative emotions, the lies we unknowingly carry, and how to walk into those emotions to reclaim what was lost. This conversation dives into the psychology of healing, the inner patterns that keep us stuck, and the powerful emotional frameworks that help leaders, couples, and individuals show up with clarity, truth, and wholeness. Check out Dr. Greg Stewart: https://www.becomingmore.com/dr-greg-stewartCheck out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, sits down with Brad Farris: leadership advisor, strategist, and creator of the transformative “Best Day/Worst Day” framework for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Together, Eric and Brad explore how to eliminate hurry, expand presence, and design the conditions that bring out your very best self. This conversation dives into the psychology of leadership, the patterns that sabotage our best days, and the intentional practices that help leaders show up with clarity, creativity, and deep connection.FREE GIFT FOR LISTENERS:  Take the Business Growth Phase Assessment:  http://www.anchoradvisors.com/growth-phase Take the Self-Leadership Assessment:  https://anchoradvisors.com/self-leadership-assessment/Check out Brad: https://anchoradvisors.com/ Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with Josh Kosnick, founder of Kairos Coaching, EOS Implementer, and author of "The Kairos Code: Discover Your Purpose, Tap into High Performance, and Become a Leader of Eternal Impact." Together, Eric and Josh explore the Five Bridges of Kairos, the power of vulnerability in leadership, and what it means to build a legacy that lasts beyond your lifetime. 🏆Check out Josh: https://www.joshkosnick.com/Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Larry Sprung, founder of Mitlin Financial, proud husband, father, and author of Financial Planning Made Personal. Larry’s journey is one of intention, purpose, and heart, a story shaped by both loss and love. After losing his mother and brother-in-law at young ages, Larry made a commitment: to be present, to build a business around family, and to help others find joy along the way. Together, Eric and Larry explore the importance of asking one powerful question: “What did you do today that brought you joy?”Check out Larry: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/team-members/lawrence-sprung/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/ Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Laurie Maddalena: executive coach, leadership consultant, and author of The Elevated Leader. Together, they explore how leadership has evolved from command and control to connection and coaching. Laurie shares her journey from an untrained first-time supervisor to an expert helping thousands of leaders thrive with confidence, balance, and intention. From fixing to facilitating, Laurie reveals why the best leaders today don’t just manage, they cultivate cultures where people love to come to work.Get Her New Book Out Now: https://www.lauriemaddalena.com/elevated-leader-book Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Brendan Brown, fourth-generation President and CEO of Tom Brown, Inc., a family business built on nearly 90 years of craftsmanship, innovation, and integrity. From navigating generational transition to redefining work-life balance as a husband and new father, Brendan opens up about the lessons learned from his father, the power of relationships, and the importance of leading with trust. Together, Eric and Brendan dive into the heart of legacy leadership, what it takes to honor the past while fearlessly evolving toward the future.Check out Tom Brown: https://tombrowninc.com/Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, we’re AMP’d to welcome Cris back to the podcast! This time, he’s joined by his wife, Viv, the other half of the inspiring duo behind Train to Summit! Joined by Caleb and Sarah Kolb, the couples dive into what it means to chase adventure together, face fear head-on, and grow stronger through every climb. From lightning storms to love stories, this conversation explores how mountains test and transform both heart and home. Get ready for laughter, courage, and a fresh reminder that the best views, and the best relationships, come from the hardest climbs.SUBSCRIBE TO TRAIN TO SUMMIT: https://www.youtube.com/@TraintoSummit Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Dr. Tim Elmore: author, leadership expert, and founder of Growing Leaders, an Atlanta-based nonprofit equipping the next generation to lead with wisdom and confidence. Together, Eric and Tim dive into his upcoming book, "The Future Begins with Z: 9 Strategies to Lead Generation Z as They Disrupt the Workplace," exploring the challenges, gifts, and growth opportunities of leading the most tech-savvy, socially aware generation yet. From bridging generational gaps to redefining feedback and rethinking authority, Tim offers practical insights that help today’s leaders not only understand Gen Z, but learn from them. 🙌🚨 Preorder Tim’s new book now at https://www.timelmore.com/the-future-begins-with-z 🚨

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Ali Williams, entrepreneur, business developer at Elite Paving IL, and founder of Vintage Blacktop Co. From navigating instability in her early years to finding belonging in the world of construction, Ali’s story is one of resilience, purpose, and vision. Together, Eric and Ali explore her mission to shift cultural perceptions of the trades, empower women and youth to pursue meaningful careers, and lead with integrity and authenticity in a world that often overlooks quiet leadership. 🛠️✨Check out Ali: https://www.elitepavingil.com/ & https://vintageblacktop.co/Check out our website: https://www.centerforvictory.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by entrepreneur, business systems architect, and founder of Propel Small Business Solutions, Justin Lund. Together, Eric and Justin unpack how personal struggles can forge professional strength, why “hustle harder” eventually fails, and how systems, delegation, and clarity can unlock the freedom every founder seeks.Check out Justin: https://propelyour.com/Get AMP'd with us: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/9Gn85 

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by writer, speaker, and founder of Considerate Ventures, Meghan Cathlin. From surviving her father’s suicide and navigating the hardships of poverty to building a career advising celebrities, CEOs, and influencers, Meghan’s journey is one of resilience, authenticity, and heart. Together, Eric and Meghan explore her new book Leading with the Heart and unpack how adversity, people-pleasing, and burnout can all become catalysts for growth when we learn to follow the wisdom within. More of Meghan: https://www.meghancathlin.com/

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by Ethan Nicholas, founder of the Pittsburgh Business Exchange (PBEX). From starting as a small Facebook group to becoming the largest social chamber of commerce in the Northeast, Ethan’s story is one of resilience, vision, and relentless pursuit of connection. Through his leadership, PBEX has become more than a business network, it’s a community where mentorship, culture, and purpose drive growth.

On this week's special episode, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, sits down with Rich Hunt and Chelsea Krause to share their incredible story of how a simple jump rope became the thread that tied together competition, discipline, and family memories. From starting a club out of a book to competing at the national level, and finally performing a surprise wedding-day jump rope routine, their journey reminds us how passion and perseverance can create lasting legacy moments.Get AMP'd with us: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/9Gn85

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with entrepreneur and fractional integrator Forrest Derr. From starting with a paper route at 14, to selling his first business while still in college, to helping companies across the country scale with clarity, Forrest’s career is defined by problem-solving and building sustainable systems. Now, as a trusted integrator, he shares how he helps visionaries move from chaos to structure, and why true success comes when leaders let go and trust their teams.Check our Derr Consulting: https://derrconsulting.com/Get AMP'd with us: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/9Gn85

This week on Your Best Day Yet, host Caleb Kolb sits down with veteran law enforcement officer, military serviceman, and private investigator Brian Weismantle. From enlisting in the Army National Guard at 17, to serving over 30 years in the Air Force Reserve, to investigating more than 1,000 homicide and death cases with the Pittsburgh Police, Brian’s career is defined by service, resilience, and integrity. Now stepping into a new season of leadership, he shares lessons learned on the front lines and the values that guide him today.Get More Information on Brian: https://www.brian4sheriff.com/Get AMP'd with us: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/9Gn85

This week on Your Best Day Yet, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy is joined by 24-year-old entrepreneur and asphalt business owner Alex O’Quinn. From working summer jobs in high school to dropping out of college during COVID to build his own company, Alex has forged a path defined by faith, discipline, and action. He shares how intentional habits, strong mentors, and a deep sense of purpose helped him overcome inexperience, lead older crews, and scale with clarity. Whether you're a young leader or seasoned pro, this episode is a reminder that success starts with belief and grows through grit. Alex's Website: https://pavementproseal.com/Get AMP'd with us: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/9Gn85

This week, Chief Adventure Officer, Caleb Kolb, is joined by entrepreneur, filmmaker, and world traveler Drew Etherton for a conversation about building a life beyond the expected path. From launching a clothing brand at 19, to backpacking through 64 countries, to starting Agoge Visuals and Consbeeracy Brewing, Drew shares what it means to chase passion over comfort and create meaning through experience. Drew opens up about identity, risk, creativity, and the freedom that comes from living outside the lines.Check out Drew’s Socials: https://www.youtube.com/@DrewEthertonInstagram: @drewetherton, @agogevisuals, @consbeeracybrewingcoGet AMP'd with us: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/9Gn85

This week, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by leadership expert and author Jeff Hancher for an eye-opening conversation about the transformative power of firm feedback, building resilient teams, and leading with confidence in uncertain times. From his book Firm Feedback in a Fragile World to his 24-year leadership journey, Jeff shares lessons on emotional intelligence, accountability, and the importance of leaders who challenge and care deeply. Together, they unpack why feedback is not criticism but a tool for transformation, and how leaders can create cultures of trust, respect, and growth. 🙌Check out more of Jeff: jeffhancher.com Get AMP'd with us: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/9Gn85

This week, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by author, poet, and former teacher Kayla Green, also known as “The Unicorn Rider," for a heartfelt conversation about the power of storytelling, the importance of clean and inspiring reads for young minds, and the courage to step into your creative purpose. From her fantasy novella Even the One Truth to her upcoming young adult release The Goodness of Unicorns, Kayla shares how faith, imagination, and resilience shape her writing and her life as a mother. Together, they dive into how stories can connect families, spark meaningful conversations, and help us navigate life’s unexpected twists.Check out Kayla's amazing work: www.unicornwriter.com/Get AMP'd with us: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/9Gn85

This week, Chief Victory Officer, Eric Guy, is joined by Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb for a conversation about an often-overlooked secret to clarity, creativity, and resilience: the healing power of nature. From the science behind the “Three-Day Effect” to life-changing moments on some of America’s toughest hikes, Eric and Caleb share how stepping away from the noise and into nature helps us reset, reconnect, and reimagine what’s possible. Together, they explore why discomfort is essential for growth, how shared challenges build unshakable trust, and why sometimes the best way to move forward is to simply unplug. 🔌🥾 Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/X089bTTH_jo 🥾 📣 📣 Join us for our Glacier Informational call TONIGHT! https://www.centerforvictory.com/glacier-national-park-information-call 📣 📣Takeaways:🌲 The Three-Day Effect: Just 72 hours immersed in nature, away from digital distractions, can boost creativity by 50%, reduce stress, and improve decision-making.🌄 Discomfort Builds Resilience: Voluntary discomfort, whether through adventure or challenge, is the training ground for mental toughness and personal breakthroughs.💬 Healing in Community: When we let our guards down and share real experiences, we build deep, authentic bonds that last long after the trail ends.💡 Nature is for Everyone: Whether it’s a simple walk in the woods, a challenging hike, or a wilderness retreat, small steps into nature can have massive impact on wellbeing.

This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy sits down with David McGlennen, founder of Impact Leadership Consulting, for a powerful conversation about sustainable leadership, building cultures of accountability, and living with intention. From a life-changing phone call that thrust David into unexpected leadership to the lessons he’s learned from endurance sports, entrepreneurship, and personal reflection, this episode is packed with wisdom for anyone who wants to lead well and live fully. Together, Eric and David explore the habits, mindsets, and emotional intelligence needed to create impact that lasts.More of David: - Website: https://www.davidmcglennen.com- Instagram: @dmcglennen- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmcglennen/- YouTube - In The Growth Space podcast and all podcast platformsGet AMP'd with us on the GAP Bike Trip: https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/3gd106

This week, Chief Victory Officer Eric Guy and Chief Adventure Officer Caleb Kolb are joined by Casey Williams, co-owner of Victory Float Lounge and former world-class powerlifter turned mental resilience advocate. In a conversation that starts with a chance airport encounter and unfolds into something far deeper, Eric, Caleb, and Casey explore the underestimated power of stillness, the science behind floating, and why creating space for discomfort might just be the key to transformation. 🌊Takeaways:🔵 Stillness is Strength: Once driven by intensity and performance, Casey shares how learning to be still, not just physically, but mentally, became one of his greatest tools for recovery, creativity, and clarity.🔵 Start Messy, Stay Committed: Floating wasn’t easy at first, but committing to the discomfort brought deep transformation. His story shows that practice, not perfection, opens the door to growth.🔵 Float to Reset: Flotation therapy activates the theta brainwave state, the space between sleep and consciousness, where stress melts away, creativity expands, and the nervous system resets.🔵 Tailored for Everyone: Victory Float Lounge is designed for all bodies and all stories. From new parents to first responders, the goal is to meet people where they are and offer a personalized experience of healing.🔵 Discomfort is a Teacher: Whether it’s floating in silence or hiking a mountain, Casey believes voluntary discomfort builds mental resilience and reveals who we truly are.🔵 Healing Happens in Community: From chance encounters to shared missions, the episode underscores that meaningful relationships, like the one sparked at an airport bathroom, often carry us into the spaces we most need to grow.Go try a float, you won't regret it! -- www.floatvictory.com & check out victoryfloatlounge on IG! Get AMP'd with us -- https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/9Gn85 

“We thought it’d be an epic adventure. We didn’t expect it to break us wide open.” In this episode, Eric, Caleb, and Sarah unpack their brutal 17.5 hour journey up one of the hardest day hikes in the U.S.: Cactus to Clouds. From blisters and busted egos to mental breakthroughs and mountaintop moments, it was a humbling, unforgettable test of grit, faith, and team. Get AMP'd with us on any of our other trips coming up (we promise they're only type 2 fun ones ): https://centerforvictory.kartra.com/page/9Gn85