I really enjoyed this episode with Thomas Cox. His story is a masterclass in personal transformation and the power of emotional intelligence in sales.

Thomas shares how he went from sounding like one of the adults in a Charlie Brown cartoon—overly measured and robotic—to becoming a more emotionally present and effective communicator. What changed? Improv theater. Meditation. Deep self-reflection. He stopped trying to control the outcome and started showing up with calm curiosity and empathy.

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In this episode, we dive into sales, communication, and what it really means to connect as a human being. Thomas explains how fear can distort your natural strengths, how journaling can help you reclaim your presence, and how to position your product in a way that maps to how customers actually make decisions.

This conversation is for anyone who wants to sell with more empathy, clarity, and trust—and who believes that being human is still your greatest sales advantage.

Connect with Thomas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasbcox/

Give back legacy foundation - https://www.autismspeaks.org/resource-guide

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Website -  https://www.closewith1.com/

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I really enjoyed this episode with Steve Morris. He's got over 5 years of experience at EOS Worldwide. Steve implements the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) to help entrepreneurs get what they want from their businesses. EOS is a complete proven operating system that harnesses human energy—delivering better results for businesses and more fulfilling lives for the people who run them.
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In this episode we talk about topics related to sales, communication, and human connection. Steve shares insights from his background in engineering and boat design, drawing parallels between the dynamic balance required in sailing and the nuances of effective sales conversations. The discussion touches on the challenges of navigating an increasingly technology-driven world while maintaining the importance of genuine human-to-human interaction. 
Steve and Mark explore the value of being "enrolled" in one's work, the power of storytelling, and the evolving role of AI in various industries. Overall, this episode emphasizes the enduring need for empathy, trust, and a willingness to adapt in order to forge meaningful connections, even as the landscape of communication continues to evolve.

Connect with Steve: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenamorris
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Connect with me here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgambale/
Website -  https://www.closewith1.com/

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I really enjoyed this episode with Mark Griffin. His journey from being a bullied school kid to leading the U.S. national rugby team against England, founding a nonprofit that brought rugby to 15,000 students, and being honored by the Queen of England is nothing short of extraordinary.
Mark shares how one childhood moment of standing up for himself changed the trajectory of his life—and how that spark led him to build Play Rugby USA, a nonprofit that uses sport to teach leadership, purpose, and belonging to underserved youth. Later, his passion for human performance evolved into founding PurposeFused, a company that helps leaders and teams unlock their best selves by connecting personal passion to meaningful impact.
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In this episode, we talk about sales, leadership, and the deeper meaning of performance. Mark explains the difference between role and purpose, the dangers of burnout, and why so many people never access their full potential at work. He also breaks down his framework for helping people reconnect with their “whole self” so they can elevate performance across every sphere of life—self, family, work, community, and beyond.
This one’s for founders, sales leaders, and coaches who want to build high-performing teams rooted in trust, purpose, and aligned energy—and for anyone who believes that living your legacy starts long before your final chapter.

Connect with Mark here -https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgriffinpurposefused/
Give back legacy foundation - PlayRugbyUSA.org - http://playrugbyusa.org/
Connect with me here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markgambale/
Website -  https://www.closewith1.com/

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