Crafting Resilience: Inside JD Wyneken's Personal Coaching Journey | Made of More Episode 5

In this episode of 'Made of More,' host Chris Erdmann interviews Dr. JD Wyneken, a performance personal coach and co-founder of Bench Strategy. JD shares his journey from academia to becoming a renowned coach, detailing his struggles with addiction and the process of overcoming it. The conversation delves into the importance of personal connection, the impact of AI and technology on authentic communication, and the significance of vulnerability and self-awareness in personal and professional growth. They discuss JD's approach to helping clients find their voice and build resilience, and how these principles are applied in his coaching practice and the Staying Power podcast. This episode offers valuable insights into navigating life's challenges and the continuous journey of self-improvement.

About the show:

Made of More is a radio show / podcast that shares the powerful, personal stories behind the entrepreneurs of the greater Seattle area and beyond, individuals who have built meaningful businesses and experiences not just to better their own lives, but to positively impact their communities, families, and the world around them.

This show isn’t just about what they’ve built – it’s also about who they are as people. We explore their journeys of inspiration, adversity, risk, and resilience. We dig into the pivotal moments, the challenges that shaped them, and the drive that pushed them to step outside the box and do something different. These are people who are made of more.

And so are our listeners.

Each episode is an invitation to connect more deeply; not only with the story, but with the mission behind each business. Whether it inspires you to chase a dream, break your own mold, or simply experience and support these ventures in a way that speaks to you, Made of More reminds us that greatness often begins with a story worth telling.