In this episode of I'm Up! He sees Me, I'm Down PODCAST, Mike Turner talks with Steve Lentini — CEO of Lord & Lentini, bestselling author, and host of Different Thinking for Different Times. They explore Steve’s extraordinary journey from a near-death experience to a mission-driven career coaching CEOs and sales leaders. Together, they discuss how emotional intelligence, mindfulness, and “Sales CPR” can reignite purpose, elevate performance, and bring new life to leadership in today’s business world. 

In this episode of I'm Up He Sees Me I’m Down, host Mike Turner sits down with executive transformation coach William Deck, founder of MindBusiness LLC and creator of the Presence Over Performance™ system. William opens up about his path through corporate leadership, burnout, and the powerful moment in the ICU that shifted the entire direction of his life.

Mike and William dig into identity, trauma, imposter syndrome, and the internal narratives that quietly shape a leader’s confidence and decision-making. William explains why so many high performers break down in silence, how faith and surrender rebuilt his foundation, and what actually happens inside his six-week transformation system that has helped hundreds of leaders move from pressure to presence.

A candid, inspiring conversation for leaders searching for clarity, authenticity, and a path back to alignment.

In this episode of I’m Up, He Sees Me, I’m Down, host Mike Turner sits down with Paul Sylvester, award-winning executive coach and founder of Team Sylvester – Leadership Coaching Redefined.
After helping take a billion-dollar company public, Paul’s life changed forever when a sudden aortic aneurysm left him fighting for his life. That near-death experience set him on a mission to redefine leadership and help others transform without having to endure life-altering events.
Together, Mike and Paul discuss what it means to lead with humility, the difference between management and true leadership, and how service organizations like Folds of Honor inspire his purpose-driven approach. 

In this episode, host Mike Turner sits down with Michelle L. Cox, an Executive Leadership Coach and ICF Professional Certified Coach, to explore what it really means to lead authentically in today’s high-pressure corporate world. After two decades in senior corporate leadership, Michelle left the boardroom to help executives transform burnout into balance and rediscover purpose through accountability and self-awareness. Her coaching philosophy — “transform the leader, transform the business” — has guided executives across industries to achieve sustainable success without the 80-hour workweeks. Michelle opens up about how personal loss reshaped her perspective on resilience, why emotional intelligence outperforms authority, and how leaders can cultivate clarity and connection in their organizations. She also shares actionable insights for veterans and high-performing professionals seeking to translate their discipline and drive into compassionate, human-centered leadership.