From Embers To Excellence™

Fred Rutman, aka “Repeatedly Dead Fred” was a marketer/consultant and then went into academia as a college professor. He taught MBA, Marketing and Finance for a number of years. After acquiring his MBA, his weight really ballooned, up to 340 pounds. He did all the CICO methods, tried a bariatric doctor (no surgery) and exercised his butt off. He eventually got down to about 280, where he plateaued. Then, the summer of 2009 came crashing down on him and forced him into permanent medical leave.

His heart was stopping and was clinically dead dozens of times. Each time his heart stopped, he collapsed and hit his head, sustaining multiple concussions.

In 2018, he learned about intermittent fasting and life hasn’t been the same for Fred since. He attributes the large majority of his recovery to the healing powers of IF. He reversed T2 diabetes and some of its related issues, and is no longer asthmatic. His sleep apnea even went away. There is still some perpetual anxiety, PTSD and Post-Concussion Syndrome but it gets better every day.

Visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrutman/ to learn more or to connect with Fred.

Daniel is the co-founder of Spacemakers®, a productivity consulting group for busy leaders. His book " Interview with Daniel Sih, Author of “Spacemaker- How to Unplug, Unwind and Think Clearly in the Digital Age”" won the Australian Business Book Award in 2021 for personal development, and was a finalist for best technology book and best cover design.

Daniel has a broad professional history, including leadership roles in physiotherapy, health management, project management and Christian ministry.

Daniel lives in Tasmania, Australia with his wife, Kylie, and their three children, Naomi, Caleb and Jethro. He also keeps fourteen pure-bred chickens who eat a lot of grain and lay too few eggs.

To learn more about Daniel and his work at Spacemakers, please visit: https://spacemakers.com.au/

James is a successful coach, entrepreneur, and the host of the popular podcast “Weekly Wins and Losses.” People from around the world find James when their way of handling losses just no longer works, and when leaving 50% of life on the table is no longer an option. James’ current client list ranges from well-known professionals and executives to average ordinary humans - both of which are deeply hungry and curious towards the worthy work of breaking into and establishing a brand-new dimension of life.

To connect with James or to learn more about him, visit his website here: https://www.jamesheppner.com/

Julian Chapman is the author of “The Managerial Leadership Journey.” He has over three decades of experience engaging teams and organizations, from small groups to thousands of employees, building their leadership capability. His leadership knowledge is augmented by his 30+ year "second" career as a member of the Canadian Armed Forces from which he retired in 2014 at the rank of Brigadier-General. He joined Forrest & Company in 2002, taking over as President of the company in 2015.

Known as a pioneer of thinking in the workplace, Julian is a master trainer in Effective IntelligenceTM, which he brings to organizations through keynote addresses or assisting individuals and teams in solving problems through effective thinking. His thoughts on leadership, organizational development, and accountability have been published in HR Reporter Magazine, CPA Bottom Line Newspaper, and HR Professional magazine.

In his spare time, Julian is a member of the Board of Directors of the Wounded Warriors Project, a charitable foundation that provides support for veterans, focusing on those suffering from PTSD. He co-founded a charitable foundation for the Canadian Rangers of Northern Ontario that primarily supports at-risk aboriginal youth.

Julian holds a BA from the University of Toronto. He is a graduate of the Canadian Army Command and Staff College and the Canadian Forces College, and an alumnus of the U.S. Army War College.

To learn more about or to connect with Julian visit:

http://www.forrestandco.com/

https://www.managerialleadershipjourney.com/

Kelle Logan, MS, APRN, CRNA is the Director of the Tallahassee and Panama City Florida Mind Health Center Clinics. Mrs. Logan has practiced nursing for 19 years and worked as a heart transplant coordinator at the renowned Tampa General Hospital. She received her master’s degree in anesthesia from the University of South Florida and has been a board-certified nurse anesthetist for 9 years. As a nurse anesthetist Mrs. Logan worked for Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL providing anesthesia to oncology patients. In 2014 Mrs. Logan relocated to Tallahassee, FL where she has provided a wide range of anesthetic services for Tallahassee Memorial Hospital, Capital Regional Medical Center, and Archbold Memorial Hospital in Thomasville, Georgia. Most recently Mrs. Logan is the chief CRNA concentrating her anesthetic care to chronic pain patients. She enthusiastically combines her knowledge of chronic pain with psychiatric care at the Florida Mind Health Center.

The practice of anesthesia has prepared Mrs. Logan to provide a powerful and effective treatment for patients suffering from PTSD, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain with ketamine. Her extensive knowledge of ketamine, intravenous therapy, pharmacology, airway and resuscitative management, is paramount. Mrs. Logan’s passion has always been to help her patients and her empathetic nature provides a calming and safe environment for them.

Visit this website to learn more: https://www.flmindhealth.com/

Douglas began his writing career at a young age, when one of his teachers asked the class to write a poem. Robbins grew up, attended college, and held jobs in numerous fields, from construction to insurance. The jobs changed, but his need to write and express himself remained a constant.

He released his first novel, “The Reluctant Human,” in 2012. He quickly followed it up with the novella “Max Johnny,” and a book of short stories, “Leaves Piled High.” In 2019 he released “Narican: The Cloaked Deception,” his first book in a spiritual sci-fi series about the evolution of souls. He is currently working on the second and third books in the Narican series. Another of his books is “Love in a Dying Town,” which came out in 2021. It is the story of a single father struggling to raise his daughter in a dying factory town. It is a story about love, commitment, and sacrifice.

Douglas recently wrote a play for the local community theater called “Someone Anonymous” about people feeling anonymous in their lives but knowing there's more to them waiting to get out.

He is also the podcast host of “The Den of Discussion,” a show that illuminates everyday heroes who are making a difference in the world.

Follow his writing, podcast, and updates, at https://douglasrobbinsauthor.com/

From Wall Street to red-carpets, Lisann Valentin is an empowered empath and a 5th generation Shaman (Boitiu) in the corporate world and entertainment industry. With mindfulness at the forefront, she amplifies her clients' gifts with shamanic life coaching for the world's empaths, creatives, leaders, and healers.

This is an incredibly powerful conversation that lends more information and explanation to conversations I have had with Tier 1 special operators, mental health professionals, and neuroscientists. Lisann brings her wisdom developed through her experiences to this interview. Definitely one of my favorite interviews. Be sure to listen to the end and join the discussion through email or comments on social media.

For more information about Lisann’s 3mpowered Empath Masterclass or to take the Empath Quiz visit her website here: https://www.lgvalentin.com/

Connect with her further by visiting her social media links:

https://instagram.com/lisannvalentin

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialLisannValentin

David retired from the US Army after 33 years of military service in 2015 and currently serves with the HOPE Project. His many years of military service includes 16 years as an Army Chaplain where he deployed to Iraq twice, Afghanistan, Africa and Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His awards include three Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. David specialized in trauma, combat stress, child loss, and grief counseling. David is a graduate of Welch College, Southeastern Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, the Army Command and General Staff College, US Army Chaplain Basic and Advance Courses, US Army Military Intelligence Center and School, the Basic Airborne Course and Clinical Pastoral Education. He is the co-author with Dr. Eddie Moody of “First Aid for Your Emotional Hurts: Veterans” and author of, “Operation Eternal Freedom.”

This conversation is incredible. As I was editing it, I got choked up and had to shed a few tears (some of grief and some that were just a release). If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD, this episode can help you or at least provide a little hope and understanding. I would love to see this interview shared with the world and hear from those that it touches.

https://hopeprojectinc.org/

A New Zealander by birth, Hamish Thomson is a seasoned global leadership executive. In a 30-year career, he has been a successful CEO/Regional President and Global Brand head for Mars Incorporated (UK, Australia, and Chicago), a senior marketing and sales lead for Reebok International (England and the Netherlands), and a fresh-faced account executive in the London advertising scene. A start-up adviser and investor, board director, and keynote speaker, he is the author of the Wiley published international business book, "It's Not Always Right to Be Right”– an autobiographical account of leadership and personal lessons relating to breakthrough and transformation.

https://www.hamishrthomson.com/

Limor has worked in the tech industry for over 20 years as a software engineer, engineering manager, and Director of engineering. She knows firsthand what it is like being a woman in a male-dominated field. After spending nine years living in the US, she returned to her home country and decided to focus on her passion for supporting women's career growth in tech. Ever since she has been mentoring women and even created a mentorship program for women called PowerToFly.

In addition to her coaching, Limor consults with companies that want to build mentorship programs based on their specific needs.

To learn more, visit: https://limorbergman.com/