Josh Teater is a seasoned PGA Tour professional whose career reflects perseverance, resilience, and a deep love for the game. A Lexington, Kentucky native and graduate of Morehead State University, Josh turned professional in 2001 and spent years competing on mini-tours and developmental tours before breaking through and earning his PGA Tour card.

Over his career, Josh has recorded multiple top finishes on the PGA Tour, including a memorable playoff run at the 2013 Farmers Insurance Open, and has repeatedly battled his way back through the Korn Ferry Tour to compete at golf’s highest level. His journey has made him widely respected among players as a true “journeyman”––someone who keeps showing up, putting in the work, and competing with humility and heart.

His story offers a rare look into the psychological and emotional challenges of professional golf: the pressure to perform, the uncertainty of status, and the mental endurance required to continue chasing excellence year after year.

Josh brings authenticity, honesty, and a grounded mindset to the sport, making his voice especially meaningful in conversations about mental resilience and purpose.

Sebastien Page is the Head of Global Multi-Asset at T. Rowe Price and one of the most respected voices in modern investing and risk management. He leads a global team of portfolio managers, analysts, and researchers responsible for more than $350 billion in assets, and his work sits at the intersection of behavioral finance, macro strategy, and disciplined decision-making under uncertainty.In this episode, we talk about his book "The Psychology of Leadership". Our conversation is timely and practical!#business #leadership #psychology

https://www.psychologyofleadership.net/

In this episode of Mental Stillness, host Derek Sloan sits down with William Salvi — creator of The Executive House and an talented interviewer of CEOs and executives. Together, they unpack what it really means to lead with humanity in high-pressure executive environments. From boardrooms to brand vision, William shares insights from conversations with world-class CEOs on why authenticity, empathy, and self-awareness are becoming the true edge in leadership. This conversation bridges performance and presence — reminding us that even at the top, leadership begins with being human.

The CEO Series is an Emmy award-winning original content series. Each episode profiles a business leader and their respective business. The series provides a humanizing look into the CEOs personal story, mindset and insights of their business and industry.

https://www.ceoseries.com/

Today’s guest, Willy Kuhene, is a global leader at Google overseeing a €0.5B program portfolio spanning North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. He’s the creator of the Standard of Consistency, a leadership framework that helps teams drive high performance through clarity, rhythm, and trust.

In this episode, we explore how consistency becomes a competitive advantage in fast-changing environments, the art of leading global teams with empathy, and the lessons Willy has learned as both a leader and a father—about priorities, unpredictability, and leading with heart.

Willy also shares how his passion for design and intentional living comes to life through nortehaus, a retreat where architecture and leadership intersect.

Links:

• www.wiku.studio

• https://www.amazon.com/Standard-Consistency-mindset-systems-high-performing-ebook/dp/B0FJ7BL1GM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NCDV94ZYLD64&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.P-IOmosCL-ZS7XHfdIhhfg.xcCc6Gm3bxCsuhRc6pZuZZx0Zw2Yb4PPO3Lzf9rsnVY&dib_tag=se&keywords=standard+of+consistency+willy&qid=1757685337&sprefix=standard+of+consistency+will%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1
• wikustudio.substack.com

Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is a best-selling, award-winning author and esteemed Emergency Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience. A former Duke University professor and Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physician, he currently commands the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, where he continues to exemplify leadership and service. His acclaimed book Be the Weight Behind the Spear has earned multiple accolades, including a 2025 Telly Award and recognition in national book award competitions, including a Pulitzer Prize nomination. He resides in Apex, North Carolina with his wife, Elsa, where they raise their three children and work together to inspire the next generation of American leaders. He is also running for Lt. Governor in North Carolina

www.weightbehindthespear.com

www.strongernc.com

Gary Noesner, retired FBI Chief Negotiator, bestselling author of Stalling for Time, and one of the world’s foremost experts in high-stakes negotiation and crisis communication. Over his 30-year career, Gary led some of the most complex and dangerous hostage and barricade situations, including prison riots, airplane hijackings, and international terrorism standoffs.

We explore the psychology behind negotiation, the power of time in restoring rational thinking, and what leaders can learn from the FBI’s negotiation playbook when pressure is at its highest. Gary also shares real stories from the field and reflects on how empathy, patience, and communication can defuse even the most volatile situations—insights that extend far beyond law enforcement and into leadership, business, and everyday relationships.

www.garynoesner.com

Jeremy Hurewitz is an espionage expert, corporate intelligence strategist, and author of Sell Like a Spy. In this episode, Jeremy takes us inside the world of spycraft, revealing how techniques used by CIA, FBI, and special forces operatives can dramatically improve the way we build trust, influence others, and communicate with impact. From the power of vulnerability to the subtle art of elicitation, this conversation is packed with insights for leaders and and anyone in the business of relationships.

Jeremy's Background: He started his career overseas as a freelance journalist for a decade based out of Prague and Shanghai. During that time, he also built and ran the international newspaper association Project Syndicate. After returning to his native New York, Jeremy joined the world of corporate security. An influential but little-known industry, Jeremy works with intelligence officers and other former government officials across a range ofservices including kidnap-for-ransom consulting, background investigations, executive protection, and many other sensitive assignments. Jeremy is the author of Sell Like a Spy, which bring spy tradecraft to business and everyday communications. Jeremy writes regularly on foreign policy for a wide range of publications and is a policy advisor on National Security for the Joseph Rainey Center. He is a Strategic Advisor to the corporate intelligence firm Interfor International and head of Interfor Academy. 

Jenn Donahue PhD is an author, retired US Navy Captain and former Commodore for an 1,800 personnel Regiment. While in Afghanistan, Jenn had an assassination attempt on her life. She is a civil engineer who works on large scale, high profile projects. Over her 27-year military career, Jenn has built a bridge across the Euphrates River in the midst of the Iraq war, commanded an 800-personnel Battalion in Afghanistan, and constructed combat outposts in the middle of deserts filled with insurgents.

Dr. Dan Pelton is the author of ⁠Rethinking Employee Resilience⁠ (APA, May 2025) and a speaker dedicated to fostering a culture of employee well-being and mental health. He challenges conventional wisdom with research-backed truths that drive behavioral change and workplace improvements. As a board-certified clinical psychologist, he served the U.S. Army in Afghanistan. For over a decade, he has led mental health initiatives in management consulting, enhancing well-being and boosting business performance. Dan has spoken globally, championing mental health awareness and early intervention.

After spending the first 22 years of his life pursuing a career in Major League Baseball, Damon made a pivotal shift in 1995. He joined his father, Walt Lembi—Founder of Learnit—and poured his heart into helping others gain the knowledge and confidence to reach their professional goals through the power of education.

Damon has a deep commitment to the Learnit team past and present and the San Francisco Bay Area community as a whole, where he was born and raised. Damon attributes Learnit's longevity and success to the ability to surround himself with "A" players and taking advantage of learning / evolving through past mistakes. Outside of Learnit, Damon is an avid reader, moviegoer, and live music fanatic. Most of all, Damon loves spending time with his wife, children—Lucy and Wally, and his dog.