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Stephen Seidel – Shift the Script to Write your Own Story
Stephen Seidel is a TEDx keynote speaker, media expert, and brand strategist who helps entrepreneurs, startups, and HR leaders drive cultural alignment and authentic leadership. As founder of the award-winning Seidel Agency and coach to changemakers, he draws on 25 years in PR, media, and marketing to help leaders rewrite their stories, leveraging connection as currency. A best-selling author, podcast creator, and co-founder of the men’s collective Gents Journey, Stephen blends humor, heart, and actionable tools to inspire resilient teams and lasting change.
Steve Seidel Vroom Vroom Veer Summary
Journey of Growth and Legacy
Stephen discussed his multifaceted career, including his work with the Seidel Agency, which has collaborated with Coca-Cola, and his creation of Gents Journey, a platform aimed at fostering vulnerability and connection among men through a card deck called the Journey Deck. He shared his personal journey, including a TEDx talk on using grief as a tool for growth and his involvement in a fatherhood initiative where he witnessed a transformative moment of forgiveness. Stephen emphasized the importance of a morning routine and leaving a legacy, while Jeffery highlighted the value of consistent growth and prioritizing tasks.
Journey of Connection and Resilience
Stephen shared his personal journey, highlighting his upbringing in Utica, New York, and later Philadelphia, where he grew up in a divorced family environment. He described his role as a mediator between his parents, which shaped his identity as a connector. Stephen discussed his struggles with people-pleasing and the importance of self-love and boundary-setting. He emphasized the values instilled in him by his upbringing, including hard work, community, and resilience, and how these influenced his professional life and approach to fatherhood.
Journey to Storytelling Agency
Stephen shared his personal journey, explaining how his engineering background and people-pleasing nature led him to create an agency that connects individuals with their stories and partners. He discussed his experiences at CB West High School, Penn State, and his career at Motorola, while also touching on personal challenges such as hearing issues and a difficult childhood. Despite these obstacles, Stephen found confidence through his fraternity experiences and continued to pursue his passion for creative expression.
Career Transition to Entertainment
Stephen shared his career journey, which included acting in a Saturday Night Live sketch that was cut from the show, working as an industrial engineer at a semiconductor fab, and eventually transitioning to entertainment and creating his own YouTube agency. He discussed his experiences with emerging technologies and his involvement in various projects, including a YouTube show and a foundation created in memory of a 9/11 victim.
Journey Through Pandemic Challenges
Stephen shared his personal journey, including relocating to Lexington, Kentucky, during the COVID-19 pandemic while caring for his mother who had stage 4 cancer and a one-month-old baby. He described how he ran his virtual agency from a laundry room, using a makeshift setup with a logo on his shoulder. Through this challenging period, Stephen discovered the importance of self-love and the need to connect with others, leading him to join a meditation group called Meditation Hillsanga.
Journey to Authentic Connection
Stephen shared his personal journey of finding happiness by reconnecting with his true self and building a supportive community of entrepreneurs and fathers. He discussed the creation of a card deck with conversation starters to help men connect on a deeper level and address mental health issues. The discussion included examples of questions from the deck, such as "How do you show appreciation?" and explored various ways to express gratitude, including handwritten notes and voice messages.
Finding Growth in Adversity
Stephen and Jeffery discussed the importance of maintaining relationships and showing appreciation to loved ones. They explored how negative experiences can lead to positive outcomes, using personal examples to illustrate this concept. The conversation touched on the theme of love and connection, with Stephen sharing his emotional connection to the Philadelphia Eagles and his late parents. They agreed that focusing on the silver linings in life and finding teaching moments in adversity can lead to personal growth and meaningful experiences.
Mindfulness Practices for Anxiety Management
Stephen shared his personal journey with mindfulness and meditation practices, including weekly sessions led by Pat Croci and the use of three-word mantras to stay present. He discussed how these practices helped him manage anxiety and negative self-talk, particularly through techniques like naming internal voices and engaging in creative activities like morning pages and artist dates. Stephen emphasized the importance of intentionality in his work and meetings, where he incorporates self-sharing and setting intentions to stay focused and adaptable.
Productivity and Wellness Strategies
Stephen and Jeffery discussed personal productivity and wellness habits inspired by Tim Ferriss's books. They shared strategies like structuring morning routines, prioritizing important tasks before checking emails, and incorporating healthy habits such as hot baths, lemon water, and moderate alcohol consumption. Jeffery mentioned an app called "The Way" for meditation and expressed interest in exploring these practices further.
Meditation and Community Sharing
Jeffery and Stephen discussed meditation practices, including a guided candle meditation app and the Japanese concept of Kintsugi, which emphasizes beauty in imperfection. Stephen shared details about his weekly meditation group, which meets on Sundays at 11am on Zoom, and invited Jeffery to join. They also discussed Stephen's website and media platform for sharing personal stories, as well as his community for men called GentsJourney.co. The conversation concluded with Stephen offering to promote Jeffery's upcoming podcast episode on LinkedIn, and Jeffery warning against sharing personal phone numbers online.
Connections
Agency: TheSeidelAgency.com
Coaching: StephenSeidel.com/Media
Men’s Group: GentsJourney.co/join
TEDx Talk: https://rebrand.ly/seidelspeaking
Social Media handles are @StephenSeidel and @TheSeidelAgency + @GentsJourneyco across all platforms
www.LinkedIn.com/in/StephenSeidel
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Stephen Seidel is a TEDx keynote speaker, media expert, and brand strategist who helps entrepreneurs, startups, and HR leaders drive cultural alignment and authentic leadership. As founder of the award-winning Seidel Agency and coach to changemakers, he draws on 25 years in PR, media, and marketing to help leaders rewrite their stories, leveraging connection as currency. A best-selling author, podcast creator, and co-founder of the men’s collective Gents Journey, Stephen blends humor, heart, and actionable tools to inspire resilient teams and lasting change.
Steve Seidel Vroom Vroom Veer Summary
Journey of Growth and Legacy
Stephen discussed his multifaceted career, including his work with the Seidel Agency, which has collaborated with Coca-Cola, and his creation of Gents Journey, a platform aimed at fostering vulnerability and connection among men through a card deck called the Journey Deck. He shared his personal journey, including a TEDx talk on using grief as a tool for growth and his involvement in a fatherhood initiative where he witnessed a transformative moment of forgiveness. Stephen emphasized the importance of a morning routine and leaving a legacy, while Jeffery highlighted the value of consistent growth and prioritizing tasks.
Journey of Connection and Resilience
Stephen shared his personal journey, highlighting his upbringing in Utica, New York, and later Philadelphia, where he grew up in a divorced family environment. He described his role as a mediator between his parents, which shaped his identity as a connector. Stephen discussed his struggles with people-pleasing and the importance of self-love and boundary-setting. He emphasized the values instilled in him by his upbringing, including hard work, community, and resilience, and how these influenced his professional life and approach to fatherhood.
Journey to Storytelling Agency
Stephen shared his personal journey, explaining how his engineering background and people-pleasing nature led him to create an agency that connects individuals with their stories and partners. He discussed his experiences at CB West High School, Penn State, and his career at Motorola, while also touching on personal challenges such as hearing issues and a difficult childhood. Despite these obstacles, Stephen found confidence through his fraternity experiences and continued to pursue his passion for creative expression.
Career Transition to Entertainment
Stephen shared his career journey, which included acting in a Saturday Night Live sketch that was cut from the show, working as an industrial engineer at a semiconductor fab, and eventually transitioning to entertainment and creating his own YouTube agency. He discussed his experiences with emerging technologies and his involvement in various projects, including a YouTube show and a foundation created in memory of a 9/11 victim.
Journey Through Pandemic Challenges
Stephen shared his personal journey, including relocating to Lexington, Kentucky, during the COVID-19 pandemic while caring for his mother who had stage 4 cancer and a one-month-old baby. He described how he ran his virtual agency from a laundry room, using a makeshift setup with a logo on his shoulder. Through this challenging period, Stephen discovered the importance of self-love and the need to connect with others, leading him to join a meditation group called Meditation Hillsanga.
Journey to Authentic Connection
Stephen shared his personal journey of finding happiness by reconnecting with his true self and building a supportive community of entrepreneurs and fathers. He discussed the creation of a card deck with conversation starters to help men connect on a deeper level and address mental health issues. The discussion included examples of questions from the deck, such as "How do you show appreciation?" and explored various ways to express gratitude, including handwritten notes and voice messages.
Finding Growth in Adversity
Stephen and Jeffery discussed the importance of maintaining relationships and showing appreciation to loved ones. They explored how negative experiences can lead to positive outcomes, using personal examples to illustrate this concept. The conversation touched on the theme of love and connection, with Stephen sharing his emotional connection to the Philadelphia Eagles and his late parents. They agreed that focusing on the silver linings in life and finding teaching moments in adversity can lead to personal growth and meaningful experiences.
Mindfulness Practices for Anxiety Management
Stephen shared his personal journey with mindfulness and meditation practices, including weekly sessions led by Pat Croci and the use of three-word mantras to stay present. He discussed how these practices helped him manage anxiety and negative self-talk, particularly through techniques like naming internal voices and engaging in creative activities like morning pages and artist dates. Stephen emphasized the importance of intentionality in his work and meetings, where he incorporates self-sharing and setting intentions to stay focused and adaptable.
Productivity and Wellness Strategies
Stephen and Jeffery discussed personal productivity and wellness habits inspired by Tim Ferriss's books. They shared strategies like structuring morning routines, prioritizing important tasks before checking emails, and incorporating healthy habits such as hot baths, lemon water, and moderate alcohol consumption. Jeffery mentioned an app called "The Way" for meditation and expressed interest in exploring these practices further.
Meditation and Community Sharing
Jeffery and Stephen discussed meditation practices, including a guided candle meditation app and the Japanese concept of Kintsugi, which emphasizes beauty in imperfection. Stephen shared details about his weekly meditation group, which meets on Sundays at 11am on Zoom, and invited Jeffery to join. They also discussed Stephen's website and media platform for sharing personal stories, as well as his community for men called GentsJourney.co. The conversation concluded with Stephen offering to promote Jeffery's upcoming podcast episode on LinkedIn, and Jeffery warning against sharing personal phone numbers online.
Connections
Agency: TheSeidelAgency.com
Coaching: StephenSeidel.com/Media
Men’s Group: GentsJourney.co/join
TEDx Talk: https://rebrand.ly/seidelspeaking
Social Media handles are @StephenSeidel and @TheSeidelAgency + @GentsJourneyco across all platforms
www.LinkedIn.com/in/StephenSeidel