Episodes

Jan. 26, 2021

Elijah Molden | The apple doesn't fall far from the tree

Elijah, also known as "E3", has prepared himself for being in the NFL since he was knee-high to a grasshopper. His tenacity on the field is matched only by his tenacity in the classroom, film room, and weight room. He …

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Jan. 19, 2021

Eric Rogell | A Hero's journey: The making of a Leader

Eric Rogell is a speaker and storyteller, the host of the “Warriors, Lovers, Kings, and Heroes” podcast, producer of The Complete Man Summit, a bestselling author, and a mentor creating bold, inspirational leaders who want to...

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Jan. 12, 2021

Jordan Jonas | A different Perspective on Adversity

My guest this week is Jordan Jonas, winner of season 6: Alone (History channel). Jordan grew up in the Idaho country, surrounded by the beautiful lakes of that vast state. Being surrounded by nature, he grew up spending his f...

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Jan. 5, 2021

Sam Johnson | The art of pushing yourself past your limits

My guest this week is Sam Johnson. Sam is a high-performance trainer who believes in helping athletes become stronger, faster, and more explosive for their sport while building mental toughness for life. He has trained hundre...

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Jan. 2, 2021

Louis Taylor | Without struggle there is no progress

 My guest this week is Louis Taylor. LT has been a financial advisor for over 20-years and he has a very unique way of talking about money. Have a listen and take notes on how LT makes the complex …

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Dec. 22, 2020

Katie Weeks | The Power of Preparation

 My guest this week is Katie Weeks, a mother and marketer who share her journey of personal and professional growth and the importance of being prepared. What you will learn: Principles of being a corporate badass How to be...

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Dec. 15, 2020

How to manufacture confidence

In this episode I breakdown how to manufacture confidence. It's not that difficult, you just have to take a couple of steps. I breakdown these steps in this episode, have a listen. What you will learn: Get educated on things …

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Dec. 1, 2020

Tommy Breedlove | Living a Legendary Life

Tommy Breedlove is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author of the book, Legendary, and business, relationship, and mindset coach who is a regular featured keynote speaker at global events. Tommy started his 20-ye...

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Nov. 24, 2020

Patrick Curran | Leveraging your brand (athlete edition)

Pat Curran is a former college football player and coach who co-founded Curran Media Co. with his brother Tim where they work with athletes on their marketing and branding. From social media strategy to brand partnerships and...

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Nov. 17, 2020

Want a jetpack to success in anything?

In this episode I link the highly popular "The Queens Gambit" with a coach that I had to deal with during my time with the Detroit Lions. Feedback is the absolute fastest way to get to a position of success, …

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Nov. 11, 2020

Keith Mitchell | Paralyzed to awakened: NFL All-Pro turned Superstar …

Keith Mitchell is a former All-Pro NFL football player turned internationally renowned Celebrity Yogi. As a Motivational Mindfulness Coach, Holistic Health & Fitness Advocate, Community Activist and Humanitarian, he is comm...

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Nov. 4, 2020

Curtis Conway | A student becoming the teacher

My guest this week on the Shark Effect is Curtis Conway. Curtis was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1993 NFL Draft out of the University of Southern California. He also played for the San …

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Oct. 27, 2020

Bryn Drescher | Identifying & Removing Mental Blocks for Growth

Bryn is a fireball of energy and excitement! She has a voice & therefore she speaks! She helps people energize, entertain, and empower audiences of all ages. Her passion is inspiring young people in particular to dream again...

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Oct. 20, 2020

5 Foundational Principles for Success

In this episode I tell a story about my time in New Orleans and how they built houses on a soft surface. You have to have a strong foundation that can withstand the storms, both literally and figuratively. These are …

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Oct. 13, 2020

Kenyon Salo | How to Live a "Bucket list life"

“One of only five members on the Denver Broncos Thunderstorm Skydive Team, Kenyon Salo is seen each week flying into Broncos Stadium at 60+mph, ending with a soft tip-toe landing on the ten yard line. With over 6000 skydives ...

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Oct. 6, 2020

Uriah Hall | The DNA of an Ultimate Fighter: Taking the bad & shaping…

Uriah Hall gained fame when he became a fan favorite on the Ultimate Fighter (2013). Since then he has developed his skills to become ranked #9 of middleweight fighters in the world (UFC). He was bullied as a youth when …

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Sept. 29, 2020

Astor Chambers | How to create personal brand strategies

Astor Chambers is widely recognized as an accomplished marketer and speaker with over 20+ years experience in the sports and entertainment fields and has a proficient understanding of the mindset of today’s consumer, trendset...

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Sept. 22, 2020

Chris Tuff | Discovering what Millennials really want

My guest this week is Chris Tuff, a New York Times best selling author (The Millennial Whisperer). He shares about his 64 failed job interviews, understanding his zone of passion & his new book. Chris published his first book...

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Sept. 15, 2020

Kristen Blake | NBA wife x Health/Wellness expert + Chicken foot conn…

Kristen Blake, founder of Kristen Blake Wellness, is an Integrative Nutritionist, certified Auto-Immune Protocol practitioner, and member of the International Natural Healers Association and American Holistic Health Associati...

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Sept. 8, 2020

Ryan McNeil | The Anatomy of winning teams: Principles of success on …

Ryan McNeil is a former NFL All-Pro Cornerback who played 11 years in the NFL. Currently, Ryan is the Founder and Managing Partner of OT Enterprises, Inc. a media, marketing and technology firm focused on the business and lif...

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Sept. 1, 2020

Protocols, Procedures & 2nd chances

In this episode I dive into a traumatic episode in my life (when I tore 3 ligaments in my knee). I ended up skipping a very important procedure because of the way I felt (overly confident) and I paid dearly. …

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Aug. 25, 2020

George Carroll | How to have the greatest year of your life

George Carroll a fun-loving, down-to-Earth, No B.S. family guy who is passionate about life. He was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado and had a dream to play pro-football. But in a freak accident, he shattered his leg and a...

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Aug. 18, 2020

4 Things I learned from Coach Mike Ditka

In this week's episode of the Shark Effect I discuss my tumultuous journey with Coach Mike Ditka. Over the years I've learned how to use every aspect of my life as teachable moments that myself and others can benefit from. …

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Aug. 11, 2020

Lakecia Gunter | The commitment to excellence: How to create your sea…

Lakecia, is a visionary senior engineering executive with 15+ years of leadership and management experience with a strong track record of leading high-performing teams to deliver results. She is a successful transformation le...

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