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In this powerful episode of A Shot of Inspiration, host Greg Stephens welcomes mindset coach and author Nina Cooke, who reveals how childhood trauma and imposter syndrome quietly sabotage even the most successful entrepreneurs. With raw honesty and proven wisdom, Nina shares how rewriting your internal story leads to unshakable confidence, higher profits, and personal peace. If you’ve ever hidden in the shadows of your potential — this is your wake-up call.

Key Takeaways:

• Your old story doesn’t define your future
• Beliefs can be rewritten — permanently
• Self-care isn’t selfish, it’s success fuel

About Nina:

Nina Cooke helps six- and seven-figure entrepreneurs create an unstoppable mindset to build authority and boost their profits.

She has worked with 100s of established entrepreneurs, helping them to increase their income by up to 800%.

 Nina is the co-author of Renegade Mindset: A Financial Advisor’s Guide to a Peak Performance Mindset.

 She is also the host of the Wealthy Advisor Mindset Podcast and has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine and on BBC Radio.

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In this episode of A Shot of Inspiration, host Greg Stephens sits down with Sande Golgart for a powerful conversation on spiritual growth, the illusion of control, and why true strength comes from love, awareness, and living without fear. Sande shares how science, breathwork, and ancient practices led him back to a deep, personal understanding of God—and how anyone can access that same peace by becoming their authentic self.

3 Short Takeaways

• You're always promoted and protected.
• Stress comes from resisting what is.
• Your highest self is loving and authentic.

About Sande:

Sande Golgart is a seasoned executive with nearly 30 years of leadership experience and a core belief that clarity is the ultimate superpower. He helps teams and organizations find true alignment, knowing that thriving people lead to sustainable success. Sande’s approach is rooted in research and real-world impact: happiness fuels performance, and diverse, aligned teams always outperform individuals.

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In this inspiring episode of A Shot of Inspiration, host Greg Stephens sits down with speaker and author Kassi Kincaid, whose children's literacy program grew from a preschool event into a global movement. Kassi shares how creativity, heartbreak, faith, and a surprise angel investor shaped her path from business school to world-changing leadership. Discover how setbacks can become divine setups.

3 Key Takeaways:

1. Creativity drives impact.
2. Purpose can start by accident.
3. Rejection often clears the way

About Kassi:

Kassi Kincaid is a leading voice in creative leadership—on a mission to help people turn bold ideas into lasting impact. As a speaker, trainer, and author, she equips leaders and teams with practical creativity tools that spark innovation and drive change. She’s also the founder of Book Days, a global children’s literacy movement that proves even small ideas can go big. Kassi believes everyone is creative—and when we learn how to use that creativity with purpose, we lead better, connect deeper, and inspire more.

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In this episode of A Shot of Inspiration podcast, host Greg Stephens and guest Peter Awad unpack how clarity of identity not just strategy, can transform leadership, business, and home life.

3 Key Takeaways:

• Identity is the foundation of lasting leadership
• Business problems often trace back to personal fear
• You can't lead well if you're not honest with yourself

About Peter:

Peter Awad is a Business Leadership Coach and the founder of White Stone Coaching Group, where he specializes in guiding Christian business leaders, C-suite executives, and business owners managing teams of 3 to 400+. With over two decades of entrepreneurial experience, Peter brings a grounded, faith-based approach to leadership development that transforms both individuals and organizations.

His coaching philosophy emphasizes the power of diverse perspectives and the importance of seeking mentors and peers who challenge assumptions and inspire new ways of thinking. At the core of his work is identity—helping leaders align their faith, values, and leadership style to maximize impact without sacrificing what matters most.

Peter engages his audience through:

• A leadership newsletter from White Stone Coaching Group
• Free leader guides for subscribers
• Active insight-sharing across social media platforms
• Text-based leadership content (text “White Stone” to 55444)

His work is rooted deeply in Christian leadership principles, and he’s known for his honest, truth-telling style that helps clients face the “so what, who cares” questions that lead to real change.

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Peter offers a range of coaching discovery calls and meetings, including:

30 Min Coaching Discovery Call

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📞 Contact: [email protected] | +1 (321) 231-9203

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What happens when the man you trust most turns out to be a master con artist? In this gripping episode, Eric Perardi shares how he went from victim to undercover witness, helping the FBI take down one of the most sophisticated emotional predators in U.S. history.

This real-life thriller has everything: betrayal, courage, FBI surveillance, and redemption. It reads like a movie — but it’s all true.

3 short key takeaways:

• Con artists prey on trust, not intelligence
• Real courage starts with telling the truth
• Victims deserve belief, not shame

About Eric:

Eric Perardi is a seasoned real estate developer and entrepreneur with over 13 years of experience in Austin’s commercial market. As Founder of Perardi Development and Co-Founder of Hat Trick Development, he has led 17 medical office projects totaling over 650,000 sq. ft. and developed The Crossover, a 240,000 sq. ft. sports and entertainment complex in Cedar Park. Eric has raised over $80M in equity and $200M in debt financing. He’s also a founding partner of Arise Capital Investments, supporting physician-owned hospitals through major medical developments. Before real estate, Eric spent a decade in LA producing, writing, and acting in film and TV. He holds a degree in Industrial Management Engineering from RPI, where he played Division I hockey.

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On this episode of A Shot of Inspiration, Greg Stephens talks with Dr. Chris Phelps a dentist turned serial entrepreneur about escaping burnout, mastering influence, and building businesses that solve real problems.

3 Key Takeaways:

• Influence isn’t manipulation—it’s how people actually decide.
• Growth for growth’s sake can trap you; work smarter, not bigger.
• Solving your own problem? You might be solving it for others too.

About Dr. Chris:

Dr. Christopher Phelps, CMCT, CPT is a general dentist, entrepreneur, and Amazon best-selling author of Grow Your Dental Membership Plan and The COMPLETE Book on Dental Marketing.

A certified Kolbe Trainer and one of a select few to earn the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer (CMCT) designation under renowned behavioral scientist Dr. Robert Cialdini, Dr. Phelps is a leading authority on the science of ethical influence and persuasion.

Blending his background in dentistry, business, and behavioral psychology, Chris has founded and scaled multiple companies, including Golden Goose Scheduling, The Phelps Institute, Dental Membership Direct, and Sunrise Dental Solutions.

Today, he serves as the U.S. CEO of the Cialdini Institute, where his focus is on expanding its impact and helping others harness the power of ethical persuasion to drive meaningful growth.

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In this episode of A Shot of Inspiration with host Greg Stephens, guest David Dial shares the hard-won wisdom behind true leadership. From navigating CEO pressure to rediscovering purpose through coaching, David’s story challenges us all to lead with clarity and courage.

3 key takeaways:

1. Leadership means letting go of control and building others up
2. Failure can be the turning point toward purpose
3. Real success is defined by fulfillment, not status

About David:

David helps evolving leaders of established SMB’s unleash their team's passion and performance, transforming workplace challenges into long-term success and well being. He is the founder of Dial Solutions Group and has helped organizations across North America create better workplaces for more than 25 years. David's superpower is building teams that accomplish dreams!

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Chris Williams returns to A Shot of Inspiration to share his journey and unveil his new book, The Business Coaches Guide to Group Coaching. Learn how coaches can reclaim their time, build thriving groups, and multiply their impact by guiding the right people, the right way.

3 key takeaways:

• The right group changes everything.
• Group coaching creates time and freedom.
• Chris’s book is a step-by-step roadmap to scaling success.

About Chris:

Chris Williams is a bestselling author and group coaching strategist whose latest book, The Business Coaches Guide to Group Coaching, helps experts turn their knowledge into thriving mastermind programs. A father of five and global explorer, Chris blends family life with his passion for helping entrepreneurs scale high-ticket offers. Through his digital agency, elite masterminds, and top 0.001% podcast, he equips experts to attract leads, close deals, and build transformational groups.

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In this energizing episode of A Shot of Inspiration, host Greg Stephens sits down with JM Ryerson author, speaker, and founder of Let’s Go Win—to talk about self-leadership, building a winning mindset, and why upgrading your life beats fearing change. From writing a book for his sons to helping people attract love by taking care of themselves, JM shares powerful truths with heart and humor.

3 Key Takeaways:

1. Upgrade is a friendlier word than change.
2. Self-care attracts the life you want.
3. Commitment beats just being interested.

About J.M.:

JM Ryerson is a Leadership & Performance Coach, international speaker, and host of the Let’s Go Win podcast. After founding and selling three successful businesses, he now helps high achievers unlock their full potential without sacrificing personal fulfillment. Through his S.E.L.F. Coaching Program—focused on Strength, Energy, Love, and Freedom—JM empowers leaders to build thriving teams, deepen relationships, and succeed without burnout. As CEO of Let’s Go Win and a best-selling author, he’s on a mission to elevate leadership and transform workplace culture.

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On this episode of A Shot of Inspiration, Beki Fraser challenges the myth that leaders have to be loud. Discover how introverts can thrive with calm, clarity, and confidence!

Beki’s journey from doubt to leadership will inspire you to embrace your unique strengths. Tune in to learn how being your true self is the key to lasting impact!

3 Key Takeaways:

• Stay Grounded in Uncertainty.
• Lead with Authenticity.
• Commit, but Stay Flexible.

About Beki:

Beki Fraser, MBA, PCC, is a leadership coach, author, and podcaster with over 25 years of experience helping leaders break barriers and lead with authenticity. She empowers those who’ve felt overlooked to step into their power, communicate confidently, and thrive in any environment.

As the author of C.O.A.C.H. Y.O.U.: The Introverted Skeptic’s Guide to Leadership, Beki offers practical insights on blending authenticity with influence. She also hosts the Short Story Long podcast, sharing leadership stories and career-defining moments.

Beki's pragmatic approach helps leaders turn self-doubt into confidence and everyday conversations into opportunities. She equips leaders to be their true selves while making an impact.

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Listen now to discover how introverts can thrive as leaders!