#075 - For years I followed politics - usually at the national level - but I eventually directed my attention elsewhere because I felt stuck.  It didn't seem there was anything I could do to make a difference. 

• I wasn't going to run for office.  
• Taking to social media didn't seem to be changing anyone's minds or behavior.  
• My frustration didn't have an outlet. 

So I disengaged.  I stopped watching the news and removed myself from the political process entirely with the exception of casting my vote each election cycle.

As it turns out, there were small, substantive things I could have done - and that you and I can do today - to influence our country.

In today's episode, campaign consultant and candidate coach Raz Shafer joins us to discuss how he plans to affect change in our country and the two questions he asks each political candidate he coaches that many politicians would benefit from asking themselves.

Raz also sheds light on the most important way we can influence our nation as he answers 5 Big Questions about being a father... here on Made to Thrive!

Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/075.

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#074 - What is success to you?  Is it career achievement?  Financial net worth?  Status among those you admire?

What if it's something seemingly less... that actually means a whole lot more?

Author, podcaster, and executive coach Tim Winders joins us today to share insights from his new book, Coach: A story of success redefined; rather, he shares insights from his life that show up in the pages of the novel and that direct us to rethink much of what we're currently doing.  Tim challenges the standard definitions of success and gives us a simple way to think about our lives that's much more attainable for you and me.

And, of course, Tim answers 5 Big Questions about thriving in all areas of life... here on Made to Thrive!

Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/074.

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#073 - Have you ever wanted to make a change in your life but didn't know what you wanted to change?  Or you had a clear vision for what you wanted but didn't know how to get there?  Or maybe you were just too afraid to start?

Many people just like you and me are faced with a real problem that sits quietly in the backs of our minds every day: we don't know how to read the maps of our lives so we can get to our ultimate destination.  Fortunately, there are people like Lance Golinghorst who as coaches have learned the right questions to ask or can offer a hand back to those of us who aren't as far along to guide us through our next stage of life. 

Lance gives us insights into the world of coaching and we get to discuss in detail on one of the most important coaching roles we'll ever have: parenting.  Join us as we learn more about coaching and hear Lance's answers to 5 Big Questions about being a dad... here on Made to Thrive!

Show notes for today's episode can be found at madetothrive.coach/073.

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#072 - Have you ever had a truly honest moment with yourself and asked, "Why aren't I living at a higher level?"

If you have, the next question has to be: What's keeping me back from operating at my potential?

On today's show we're joined by leadership and transition coach Dennis Volpe, who has experienced every point on the potential continuum in his more than twenty years as a naval officer, sports coach, and now certified leadership and transition coach.  Dennis has a gift for meeting complicated questions like, "Why aren't I thriving?" and "What should I do next?" with simple paradigms that help you understand and act on clear steps to operating at your potential.

Join us for an inspiring lesson on the five barriers to your potential and hear Dennis's answers to 5 Big Questions here on Made to Thrive!

Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/072.

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#071 - What if you had to choose between making a deal worth millions of dollars and living a life of integrity?  At face value, you'd likely choose the life of integrity, but for the main character in The Sale, a new book by Alex Demczak and Jon Gordon, the decision isn't that easy.

Alex joins us today for an engaging discussion about his latest book and the experiences that led to writing it.  The characters in his book lead us on a journey of deciding what's most important to us and why many of us aren't living in line with our values.  The Sale offers foundational principles for living with integrity that ensure we don't cut corners where it matters most.

Join us as we learn more about this new book, hear Alex's message to his readers, and get his answers to 5 Big Questions... this is Made to Thrive!

Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/071.

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#070 - What if I told you there's a way to improve your career, your health, and your overall satisfaction with life?   Would you want to know what it is?

According to today's guest, Adam Connors from NetworkWise, the key to improving your life in all sorts of areas is a surprising simple one: better relationships.  Adam started his company after reflecting on his life and realizing how much personal and career relationships had created opportunities not only for him but for many people around him.

After studying the common elements of important relationships in his life, Adam realized he had discovered consistent characteristics that he could teach to anyone, and NetworkWise was born.  Join us as we discuss what makes transformational relationships and hear Adam's answers to 5 Big Questions... here on Made to Thrive!

Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/070.

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#069 - Do you have permission to be a man?  In a world of toxic masculinity, emasculated men, and a "first do no harm" mentality that results in not doing much at all, there is a growing need to redefine manhood from an eternal perspective.

Today's guest, JD Crouse from the League of Elite Men, has lived on every point of the masculine continuum, but it wasn't until a few years ago that he discovered a mystery that was right in front of him the whole time: his true identity as a man. 

JD is on a mission to empower a generation of elite men, inviting them to live a life of significance that starts with realizing who they really are.  Join us for an authentic conversation and hear JD tackle 5 Big Questions for Dads here on Made to Thrive!

Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/069.

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#068 - If you're anything like today's guest - and, admittedly, the host - you would love to take a break from work but you don't know how you could.  I mean, with as busy as you are and how reliant others are on you to deliver on a consistent basis, how could you step away for even a week's vacation?

How about a two-month sabbatical?  Is that even possible?  It is when you see someone else do it.

Today's guest, Brian Mininger from Bear Creek Outdoor Living, joins us midway through his two-month sabbatical to share why he took it, how he took it, and what he's learning in his time away from work.  I think you'll enjoy the challenge of someone else's example: taking a long overdue break and taking time to answer a brand new set of 5 Big Questions about being a dad.

This is Made to Thrive!

Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/068.

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#067 - If you're like most parents, it's hard to tell whether you're winning or losing.  One moment it seems you have everything figured out, and the next you're picking up the pieces from a meltdown you never saw coming.   Maybe that's just me.

Today's guest, Christine Bright, has a bold proposition: you can win at parenting.  She created Parenting Game Wins after years of working with parents - especially dads - who wanted to do better with their kids but really didn't know how to.

Like most coaches, Christine learned how to win from losing, so make sure you listen to her stories of raising her son, their relationship today, and her take on 5 Big Questions.  This is Made to Thrive!

Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/067.

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#066 - If you've been married for more than a month or two, you've likely discovered a few ways to mess things up in your marriage.  Maybe by a thoughtless comment, an assumption of what your wife was supposed to do in a particular situation, or just not knowing how to respond when conflict arises.

Like many of us, early in his marriage Scott LaPierre tried doing things his way and, like many of us, he wasn't too pleased with the results.  So he hit the books - one in particular - to learn how to do marriage the right way. 

Join us for a conversation about what marriage is supposed to look like, how you can have a better marriage, and how this one area can affect all the rest.  And listen for Scott's answers to 5 Big Questions ... here on Made to Thrive!

Show notes for today's episode can be found at https://www.madetothrive.coach/066.

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