Let’s talk “Mission, Goals and Roles!” Plus, I get to share an update about my brand new podcast called, “Encouraging the Encouragers!” That’s right! First… we’re going to be talking about getting clear on YOUR “mission” and I’ll be sharing a story of how I got hit with a “clarified” mission… in the mountains of Oregon a few years ago. (We’ll talk about how that led up to my NEW podcast too! Did I mention… I have a new podcast? :)) Then we’ll talk about Goals and Roles! By the way... we'll dig i...
Nov 03, 2022•39 min
George McGraw is joining us. He’s a leading expert on water and sanitation in the United States and around the world. He’s the Founder & CEO of DigDeep which is the only WaSH (water, sanitation and hygiene) organization solely focused on the USA. Now… that might seem weird… but did you realize that over 2.2 million Americans live without clean tap water or without a toilet in their homes? Amazing… right? George McGraw is hoping to dramatically change that stat… within his lifetime! Under Geo...
Sep 15, 2022•45 min
Travis Crutcher is back. THIS time we’re talking about Professional SPEAKING. More specifically… we’re digging into 6 things we wish we’d known earlier… when it comes to getting paid to speak… and being a professional speaker. If you’re a Dream Think Doer… there is a VERY good chance… you’ve got a message the world needs to hear! Because you’re taking time out of your week… to listen to stories and strategies that help you to dream bigger… think better… and do more. You’re investing in yourself....
Aug 30, 2022•54 min
LISA EVEN is joining us! She describes herself as a corporate-world junkie… turned entrepreneur. Lisa offers one-on-one coaching, keynote speaking and workshops… with the goal of helping individuals and organizations to have good ripple effect! She grew up in a small town in Iowa… and she credits a lot of her success to the things she learned schlepping tables at a little cafe… and she said she didn’t even know how some of THOSE things prepped her to lead large teams in the corporate space… In f...
Aug 17, 2022•45 min
Howard Berger and Marshal Julius are with us! You probably remember Howard from episodes 74 and 284. He’s the co-founder of the KNB EFX Group AND he’s an academy award and emmy award winning special effects artist. It’s hard to do this guy justice… because he’s been involved with over 800 feature films and television shows. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in show business. He and his business partner Greg Nicotero are responsible for allllll of the zombies in the Walking Dead. He’s do...
Aug 10, 2022•57 min
Wm. Paul Young is back! And I’m so excited for this first “Friends of Dream Think Do” episode! We’re throwing out the clock… as we dive into important subjects and topics I’m curious with friends who have perspectives I think you’ll appreciate! And Paul… did not disappoint! Wow! We talk about everything from what’s the difference between happiness and joy… but more importantly… how Paul walks in a true sense of joy… almost constantly. We talk about family relationships and the importance of grac...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 20 min
In this MICRO-episode… we’re digging into the strategy of creating what we call, an “EXPERIENCE LIST.” This is for EVERYBODY… but especially with those folks who wrestle with writing down their dreams and goals. And trust me… that’s a LOT of people. Yes… we ALL know that writing down our goals is important and the studies have shown that. BUT… for a lot of people… that feels intimidating and/or overwhelming. Plus, it can cause an inner-wrestling match over whether something qualifies as a “big d...
May 25, 2022•14 min
Antonio Neves joins us BUT this time… we’re flipping the mics. That’s right! Tony is interviewing Mitch about what he’s learned as he’s approaching 365 episodes of Dream Think Do! It’s a fun, inspiring and eye-opening conversation because Tony is not only a bestselling author and speaker, it’s an award-winning journalist who has interviewed world leaders, celebrities and entrepreneurs from around the world. Mitch didn’t know what questions were going to be asked (other than some awesome question...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min
We’re talking with Ana Gabriel Mann and John David Mann. Ana earned her degree in clinical psychology before going on to serve as an educator, therapist, corporate trainer, speaker, and coach. Her hubby is John is an award-winning author… who’s co-written more than 30 books! That list includes four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers. I have to say that one of my absolute favorites was his His classic parable called The Go-Giver which he co-authored with Bob Burg who’s been ...
May 04, 2022•42 min
Welcome to episode 360 where we’re talking about the GRACE to RESET! Earlier this year, we OFFICIALLY declared the 3rd week of January is “RESET WEEK!” (link) That’s right! We said that “RESET WEEK” was specifically designed to help us to get clear on our goals and new habits and RESTART the year in the right way! Well… it's been one of our most downloaded episodes in 2022 so far. But more importantly… it's sparked SO many conversations on the subject and the importance of giving yourself permis...
Apr 27, 2022•24 min
We’re answering the question, “Should YOU be a life coach?” this week. Why? Well, according to a recent study, almost half of employees in the US are looking for a new job or plan to soon. Which suggests that the curious pandemic-era phenomenon known as the “Great Resignation” is continuing into 2022. Specifically, 44% of employees now consider themselves “job seekers,” according to Willis Towers Watson's 2022 Global Benefits Attitudes Survey . Wow. That blew me away. How about you? As a part of...
Apr 20, 2022•59 min
You are closer than you think! That’s right. If you’re pursuing a goal or a dream… and you’ve had some setbacks lately… you might be tempted to give up. To quit. Or… to play small. But in this timely short solocast, Mitch Matthews shares a story and provides a strategy to help you keep going…. yo keep moving forward… to keep progressing. Because hey… you might just be closer than you think! Let’s do this! By the way, we dig into a little brain science, as well as simple strategies to help with p...
Apr 13, 2022•21 min
Today my guest is Jake Thompson and we’re talking about 5 Surprisingly Simple [and powerful] Time Management Strategies to Maximize Your Day! Jake NEEDS solid time management strategies. Why? Well… he’s the CEO of Compete Every Day… a training and performance apparel company with kick butt clothing to help you stay healthy, motivated, ambitious and hungry! Plus,... in addition to being an entrepreneur… he’s also a performance coach, podcaster, speaker and author. (His podcast is called “Compete ...
Apr 06, 2022•36 min
Last week, I had conversations with multiple parents who were working hard to help their soon-to-be graduates navigate the big decisions coming their way! In each case, I was able to share some stories and some strategies that seemed to help. SO… I wanted to share them with YOU too. Especially if you’re navigating the wild waters of graduation from high school and/or college… personally or with your kids. And the good news is… these stories and strategies will also help you if you’re navigating ...
Mar 30, 2022•53 min
Heather Monahan is my guest this week! Heather is a top keynote speaker and the Best Selling author of “Overcome Your Villans” and “Confidence Creator.” She’s also the host of the top-rated “Creating Confidence.” Heather has an incredible background as a salesperson and C-Suite Exec who got fired unexpectedly. She could have given up but she rolled the dice on herself and created her own business… and it’s been an amazing ride. This interview is a masterclass on selling your ideas and overcoming...
Mar 23, 2022•42 min
Jamie Winship was an award-winning Metro DC police officer who went on to spend nearly 30 years living and working in some of the most dangerous conflict zones in the world. His unconventional efforts to bring about societal and racial reconciliation has led him to Indonesia, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Israel and now back to the United States. Jamie calls this unique approach to healing and breakthrough the “Identity Method.” He’s utilized it to connect people you’d never think would be open to wo...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Guys… I’m so excited to introduce you to my friend Joe Van Haecke. For over 20 years, Joe has studied, performed, and coached improv. Now… in addition to performing improv… he’s bringing what he calls the tenets of the “Yes/And” life to business people, educators, leaders… and heck… even lawyers! His training company helps people to be better communicators… better collaborators… and stronger leaders… all through the power and simplicity of improv strategies. And a recent experience over coffee w...
Mar 09, 2022•38 min
Travis Crutcher is back as my guest… and THIS time we’re talking about how important the concept of “Personal Branding” needs to be to EVERYONE right now. No matter what you do for work… whether you own your own business or you work for someone else… personal brand matters. AND… let’s be real… personal brand… at least how we’re going to define it… matters in LIFE too. Now, we’re not talking about trying to be famous or to go all Cardasian. What we’re talking about is how do you present yourself ...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min
We’re answering a great question from a fellow DREAM THINK DO listener this week. He asked, “As a Success Coach… what’s one of the most important questions you ask people?” Whew. I love that and… as you’ll hear… I get pretty fired up to answer it. In fact, the question that we dig into is one that you can use to get more clear, build your confidence and help you to stay inspired. But it’s also a question you can use at work with your teams, your co-workers and… heck, even with leaders above you....
Feb 24, 2022•45 min
Have you ever thought about launching your own podcast? You’ve got a topic you’re passionate about or a group of people you really feel called to help… and you’ve wondered, “Should I start a podcast?” Well… if that’s you (or you just curious about some of the behind-the-scenes on the podcast industry) THIS episode is for you! By the way… should everyone start a podcast? The answer is NO! An emphatic no! BUT more people should start a podcast than you might think! We’ll talk about WHO should thin...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Today we’re talking about what it takes to build a confident mind… no matter what. Our tour guide for this discussion is Dr. Nate Zinsser… who’s the Director of the Performance Psychology Program at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He uses applied performance psychology to help cadets prepare for and perform in high-stakes situations. But he also helps world-class athletes, Olympic medalists, professional ballerinas, NHL All-Stars, college All-Americans… as well as countless bus...
Feb 09, 2022•48 min
Valentine’s day is right around the corner… so today’s subject is CRITICAL! And hey… it’s always good to find ways to inject some extra romance into a date. The good news is… it’s a lot easier than you might think! And whether it’s early in your relationship… or you’ve been together for a while (my bride and I have been married for 29 years!!!)... you can use these strategies to bust out of the norm, and take a ho-hum date to “dream date” status! We’re going to get you real-world strategies that...
Feb 02, 2022•47 min
Have you ever felt STUCK? If so… you’re not alone!! Maybe it was when you wanted to try something new. Write a book. Launch a company. Volunteer for an organization you were passionate about. Or maybe it was when you were experiencing a plateau with your career. Deep down… you wanted something… but you felt stuck. You could see your goal on the horizon… but it felt like you were running in mud! If you’ve ever been there… this episode is for you. In it… I walk you through 4 surprising strategies ...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min
We’re declaring this week (the 3rd week of January) as our first annual: “RESET WEEK!” Why? Well… I think we can all agree that it’s a solid idea to establish a specific time each year to set some new goals and start some new habits. That’s a good and healthy thing. Right? But who’s the jackhole who suggested we try doing that during the holidays??? Seriously? That timing is nuts! Heck… I think it’s the biggest reason why most New Year's resolutions fail so quickly!!! Think about it… is the best...
Jan 19, 2022•54 min
We’re doing a DEEP DIVE this week on 3 surprise gifts from the Manger story. That’s right! You and me. We’re talking about a story that may feel “familiar,” BUT there’s a danger when something feels familiar… right? The danger is that we might tune out or we may miss some of the surprise gifts that can still be tucked inside. I was reminded of this recently, when I was asked to teach on the shepherds from the Nativity story and the birth of Jesus. Specifically, I was asked to dig into Luke 2:8-1...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Travis Crutcher is my guest. Travis is a Success Coach and Speaker who helps dynamic people get clarity, increase impact, and live a life they love! He’s a Retired Army Ranger - with some amazing stories of heroism and leadership thanks to multiple tours in the Middle East! After retiring and spending some time in the corporate space as an executive… he launched his coaching and speaking business. I’m VERY proud to say that he’s a member of Acceleration… my mastermind for coaches and speakers. A...
Dec 15, 2021•55 min
We’re welcoming Chandler Bolt BACK to DREAM THINK DO! If you know him… you love this guy. Chandler Bolt is the host of the wildly popular Self Publishing School Podcast and he’s the author of 6 bestselling books including his most recent book titled “Published.” He’s also the founder & CEO of Self-Publishing School… which is an INCREDIBLE online resource for writing your first book. And in recent news… Chandler was just named to Forbes’ 30 under 30 list due to SPS’s success with helping more...
Dec 08, 2021•38 min
This week we’re talking about GRATITUDE! Why? Well… gratitude is our brain's superfood. If we can feel gratitude... it helps us to feel happier, less depressed, more creative, and more abundant. Heck… it can even work in our brain’s memory centers to help us remember more! ALL the good stuff! BUT... how do we stir it up? Especially on those days when it might be a little hard to feel grateful? On those days circumstances make it a real stretch to feel gratitude? We know we want to… but how do we...
Nov 23, 2021•42 min
Dr. Mike Patterson is a lifelong learner dedicated to helping leaders and teams get stuff done! He’s the author of the book, “Mission First, People Always: The Definitive Guide to Balancing People and Performance.” I can say that Mike is a leader you want to learn from… because he was actually a leader for me when I first entered the corporate world YEARS ago… and his leadership style had a huge impact on me. That’s why I’m so excited to introduce him to YOU! In addition to an impressive pedigre...
Nov 17, 2021•47 min
Jon Acuff is a creative force for good. Heck, I’d even call him a creative juggernaut. He’s written 7 NYT bestselling books in the last 11 years… including “Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done,” and “START: Punch fear in the face, escape average and do work that matters.” His most recent book is “ Soundtracks - The Surprising Solution to Overthinking.” (It’s crazy good!) Guys… 7 books in 11 years? Creatively… that’s like having 7 babies in 11 years. Not only that… but he’s talking with and ...
Nov 11, 2021•55 min
