One of my favorite TedX Talks featured Sean Stephenson, a former American author, therapist, and celebrated speaker. He inspired this episode on why you should never believe a prediction that doesn't ignite you. Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R. Miles discusses why predictions in our lives can be so destructive to us living a passion-driven life. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tue...
Jun 11, 2021•16 min•Ep. 35
Have you wondered how to build success in your start-up? It starts by creating passion with the entrepreneurial success triangle that helps you identify your zone of genius. Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful interview, Midori Verity and John R. Miles discuss creating passion with the entrepreneurial success triangle. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! Midori and J...
Jun 08, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 34
Have you ever wondered when it is time to let relationships or friendships go? In doing so, you will learn why you take your power back by letting toxic people go. Learn the keys to letting go of a toxic friend or a relationship you have outgrown. Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R. Miles discusses why you take your power back by letting toxic people go. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted eve...
Jun 04, 2021•24 min•Ep. 33
What is the secret to servant leadership skills? In this Passion Struck Podcast episode, John R. Miles interviews Ron Lutz about improving your servant leadership skills. And applying it to your life. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! In today's discussion, Ron Lutz and I will discuss some of the mutual experiences we had working together at Lowe's Home Improvement. Primarily, a joint project we work...
Jun 01, 2021•48 min•Ep. 32
So many today are living short of their potential. I believe it is because of restrictions we place on ourselves, and that is why you need to stop applying a governor to your life. Are you living to your true capability, your purpose in life, your future potential? According to a number of recent studies from Gallup, Gartner, and Bill and Melinda Gates - The majority of us are not. I believe that is because of our self-governor. And you know what that governor is? It is our MINDS!!! And when it ...
May 28, 2021•22 min•Ep. 31
It is becoming increasingly clear that businesses prosper when they have women in leadership roles. That is why we need women at all levels. In this powerful interview, Tricia Dempsey and John R. Miles discuss why we need women at all levels, becoming the CEO of your own life, the secret to overcoming fears, and so much more. In the show, Tricia discusses how she came to a point in her life that she realized she needed change. She started following a new group of people, reading new things, and ...
May 25, 2021•51 min•Ep. 30
In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R. Miles discusses implementing the daily routine recommended for peak performance through the Ivy Lee Method. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! In the early 1900s, the Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, or Elon Musk of that time was a gentleman named Charles M Schwab. And if you're not familiar with him, he was an American steel magnate as the CEO of Bethlehem Ste...
May 21, 2021•17 min•Ep. 29
In this powerful episode, John R. Miles interviews Vice Admiral Walter "Ted" Carter Jr., USN (Ret.), the President of the University of Nebraska System. They discuss learning the key to personal growth, how the University of Nebraska responded to the COVID pandemic, and his leadership lessons for aspiring leaders. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! Carter discusses his journey to choosing the Naval Ac...
May 18, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 27
In this episode, John discusses one of the most common obstacles he confronts with passion seekers - the I don't have time syndrome. I’m sure you’ve run into this person: The person who says, “I don’t have time for that” or “I’m way too busy to spend my time doing that.” In fact, that person may be you currently, and you know exactly how they feel. John discusses how growth seekers often, over and over, allow themselves to subsist in a chronic passion-less lifestyle driven by the choices that ta...
May 14, 2021•20 min•Ep. 27
In this powerful episode of the Passion Struck podcast, John R. Miles interviews Navy SEAL and NASA Astronaut Captain Chris Cassidy on the importance in life of being present and his journey from Midshipmen to highly decorated Navy SEAL and Chief Astronaut. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! In our discussion, Chris gives a unique perspective on how a single pivotal event changed his life and made him...
May 11, 2021•59 min•Ep. 26
You may not think about it, but are you living a pinball life? Like a ball that drifts aimlessly without intentionality and with constant distraction. In this powerful Momentum Friday episode, John explains how so many of us do. we continuously react to what others are throwing our way, instead of being intentional with our passion. John gives a historical example of a famous American who was leading the pinball life and how he went on to not only discover but live his passion. John breaks down ...
May 07, 2021•14 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, John R. Miles interviews Welch management consultant and researcher David "Dave" Snowden on applying complexity science to ignite your passion. They discuss complex adaptive systems theory and other scientific disciplines and their link to individual success. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! Dave Snowden discusses his company being acquired by IBM and his seven years with the tech b...
May 04, 2021•57 min•Ep. 24
In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R. Miles discusses 5 ways you can apply the law of attraction to create success in your life. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! Did you know that all molecules, whether they are living or not, vibrate at a specific frequency? Sound, light, physical objects, plants, animals, colors, thoughts, and emotions can carry, transmit, and absorb vibrational energy...
Apr 30, 2021•17 min•Ep. 23
In today's episode of the Passion Struck podcast, John R. Miles interviews singer/songwriter Julianna Sweeney on finding your life's mission through tragedy. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! Julianna and John discuss finding that burning desire in our life that gets us motivated in the morning to get up and conquer the world. You'll hear from her about how she found her passion early in life and how...
Apr 27, 2021•46 min•Ep. 22
On today’s show, John shares his 6 steps to finding your purpose in life and discovering your passion once again. When we start our entrepreneurial journey, we are full of passion and purpose. However, along the way, life happens and our enthusiasm tempers down. From constant learning to defining your core values to surrounding yourself with the right people, we reveal some golden nuggets today. If you are looking to shed your distractions and lead a focused, purpose-driven life, listening to th...
Apr 23, 2021•21 min•Ep. 21
Did you ever wonder who was the first female Blue Angels pilot? In this powerful interview, John R. Miles interviews Major Katie (Higgins) Cook, the first female to join the Blue Angels demonstration team. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! Ever wondered what it takes to not only become a Blue Angels pilot but to become the first female in the famed flying squadron? In today's interview, Katie Higgins...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 20
Today’s show is a very personal one about applying the power of choice in your life. Choices occur in our life every day, both unknowingly and knowingly. These can range from simple decisions like purchasing groceries or gas to the heavier ones about friends, influences, and beliefs. One thing is true for everyone: we all have the power of choice . It’s a critical part of our self-development and every one of the choices we make shape our experiences and brings you to where you are in your life....
Apr 16, 2021•27 min•Ep. 19
On today’s show, we interview Director, Digital Standards Office, Technology and Business Transformation, Advanced Education and Skills Training, Sid Tobias who shares with us his distilled wisdom on agile workflow and digital leadership. He mentors new digital teams with the BCDevExchange and teaches digital leadership to executives. Before this, Sid has served for 25 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. We start this show with Sid sharing a life-changing incident that sparked his interest in ag...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 18
Are you following a morning routine that turbocharges your mind and body and sets you up for a superhuman performance? On today’s show, John shares the five steps for creating a perfect and impenetrable morning routine. You will learn how to awaken your body, mind, and then prioritize your intentions for the day. Topping off your day with your favorite activities can fill you up with energy, positivity, and fortitude. And once you become habituated to these, they will become second nature to you...
Apr 09, 2021•17 min•Ep. 17
Ever wondered what sets successful entrepreneurs apart? And how they manage to overcome business and mental health challenges as they go about chasing their big goals? In today’s show, we interview FuzziBunz founder and Shark Tank participant, Tereson Dupuy shares with her distilled wisdom on entrepreneurship, persistence, and mental health. She discusses how Shark Tank changed her life. Growing up in New Orleans, Tereson was always driven and keen to make her own mark. But, unfortunately for he...
Apr 06, 2021•54 min•Ep. 16
In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R. Miles discusses the passion-struck coaching process that he uses to coach personal clients and consult with businesses. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message! Ever wondered how successful people manage to adapt and reinvent themselves again and again? In today’s show, John walks us through the six-phase passion-struck process, which he has successfully use...
Apr 02, 2021•17 min•Ep. 15
On today’s show, we interview Chef Sharon Guerin, who shares with us her life story about how she became an executive chef. And how she applied the Personal Agility methodology to unlock her hidden potential and take control of her life. Sharon has been cooking since the age of nine, and she always harbored this secret desire to be a chef and have her own cooking show. But then life happened. At one point in time, Sharon was a single mother, working five jobs, struggling to take care of her five...
Mar 30, 2021•56 min•Ep. 14
What would you do if you are at the crossroads of your life where you have the option of taking the harder right or, the easier wrong? On today’s show, John shares a deeply personal story where he chose the more difficult, harder path at the risk of jeopardizing his entire career. Additionally, you will learn the Three Things that will help you to make similarly difficult decisions. Back in military school, John found himself in the midst of a high-profile cheating scandal. The answers for the N...
Mar 26, 2021•30 min
You have a fulfilling career and now step into your next chapter. But, What is the key to finding passion in retirement. In this episode, John R. Miles interviews Giles Stewart about his career, it's biggest moments, and how he is leading his best life as he enjoys retirement. Ever wondered how giant companies like Dell and Lowe’s face and overcome some of their biggest challenges? On today’s show, we interview Giles Stewart , a former Fortune 500 Executive who shares with us his wisdom on cultu...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr 7 min
What if you had a friend, a guide who was always there for you in your most difficult times? In today’s show, our host, John Miles shares how the importance of a mentor and why choosing the right one can make a massive difference to your life and career. Sharing his own experiences, John reveals how mentors have helped him immensely in his military, corporate as well as entrepreneurial career. But, how do you find an accountability buddy who is equally invested in your success? How do you find s...
Mar 19, 2021•33 min
The purpose of today's show is to bring awareness to pancreatic cancer survival. In today’s show, John interviews Sindy Hooper about overcoming pancreatic cancer survivor and competing as an Ironman Triathlete. Sindy shares with us her incredible story of grit, hope, and finding success in extreme adversity. Back in 2013, things could not have been better for Sindy. She was leading a happy existence with her physician husband at their countryside home. Sindy had just turned 50 and was in the bes...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 6 min
In today’s momentum Friday show, John unpacks the “visionary arsonist” concept. So often in our lives, you aim to reach the stars but often you end up burning down your own dreams and preventing yourself from achieving your main goal. As entrepreneurs, we love to innovate. And, we are constantly enamored by every shiny new object that crosses our path. We hate the status quo. And exploring the new and the unknown gives us an adrenaline rush that we find irresistible. However, more often than not...
Mar 12, 2021•28 min
In today’s Passion Struck ™ podcast episode, John interviews his long-term friend and navy veteran Master Chief Tuck Williams who shares his wisdom on keeping your focus, conflict resolution, and managing change. Tuck joined the Navy in 1989 and recently retired after 30 years in service. Of these 30 years, Tuck spent 12 at sea. He has served in far-flung places like Spain and Japan and has been decorated with numerous service medals. You will learn how to overcome some of the biggest challenges...
Mar 09, 2021•48 min
In today’s show, John explains applying the Mosquito Principle and its impact on maintaining your forward momentum. You will learn how the many “mosquitos” are sucking the motivation and impetus from your life The tiny mosquito is the most dangerous animal in the world and the cause behind diseases like malaria and the Zika virus. Just as these inconspicuous insects can wreck up our health, there are many tiny “mosquitos” in our life (read acquaintances and habits) that rob us of our forward mom...
Mar 05, 2021•27 min
Wish to learn techniques that can work wonders for your professional life and your personal life? Today's episode will teach you how you can apply personal agility to unlock your passion and creativity. In today’s show, we interview Maria Matarelli, CEO of Formula Ink and co-founder of the Agile Marketing Academy and Personal Agility Institute, where she reveals how her agile management strategies can catapult you miles ahead of the competition both in your business and personal life. Always a h...
Mar 02, 2021•56 min
