Kevin Palmieri is the Founder and CFO of Next Level University. He’s the co-host of the Next Level University Podcast which is a global top 100 podcast with over 800k listeners in 125 countries. He is also a national global keynote speaker sharing his story of overcoming depression and anxiety to building multiple six-figure businesses.

In this episode we discuss: 

- The power of acceptance

- Recognizing the influence family can have on you 

- The responsibility of being "the one"

- Creating your ideal social circle

- Building a podcasting empire 

In today's special "Team Talk" episode we're joined by Coach Gabby Holko. Coach Holko is the Head Women's Basketball Coach at Susquehanna University. Susquehanna Women's Basketball has been a member of the Edge Leadership Academy family since 2021 and Coach Holko joins us to discuss her leadership philosophy. 

Episode Highlights:

- Growing up in Pittsburgh

- Journey of coaching

- Lessons from becoming a young head coach 

-Identifying mentors

- Building relationships

- Honest feedback

- Teaching Life Through Basketball 

- Value of disagreements

- Being Fearlessly Authentic

- Setting boundaries 

Instagram - @_gabs22 @suwb_riverhawks 

Sean Light is one of the most recognized figures in the world of human health and performance. He is the founder of 4A Health and Performance Sciences and Weight Room Wealth as well as My Home Far Aways. Prior to his career in business, Sean was a strength and conditioning coach with the New York Yankees, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Los Angeles Lakers. 

In today's episode we discuss: 

- Building a Brand in Coaching 

- Networking and Adding Value

- The Realities of Working in the NBA

- Understanding Financial Frameworks

- Human Nature

- The History of Money

- Becoming a Business Athlete 

Dr. Sean Pastuch is the Founder and CEO of ActiveLife. 

In today's episode we discuss.

- Building a team of high performers

- Understanding your strengths and weaknesses as a leader

- Identifying leadership within your team 

- Vulnerability as a superpower 

Connect with Dr. Sean and Active Life

Coach Lew Caralla is the head football strength and conditioning coach at UNC Charlotte. Prior to Charlotte, Coach Lew has spent time at Georgia Tech, University of Buffalo, Louisiana-Lafeyette, North Texas, Michigan, Mississippi State, Virginia, and South Florida. He was Strength Coach of the Year in 2018 and is a Master strength and conditioning coach. Beyond sport, Coach Lew is a sought after public speaker, and author of the book Firelighters 365.

Coach Lew discusses 

- The importance of believing in yourself 

- How to control the controllables in an unpredictable environment

- Living life in the arena 

- Understanding what it takes to be a difference maker

- The impact of NIL on college athletics

- Key takeaways from his book, Firelighters 365 and the process of writing 

Connect with Coach Lew on Instagram @LewCaralla

Purchase Firelighters 365 - on Amazon

Marques Ogden is a former NFL athlete turned entrepreneur. He is the author of Sleepless Nights: The NFL; A Business and Family, and The Success Cycle: 3 Keys for Achieving your Goals in Business and Life. Marques has worked with over 50 Fortune 500 companies as keynote speaker, and his company, Ogden Ventures, provides coaching and consulting to C-Suite executives and entrepreneurs across the country.

In this episode we discuss 

- Building the mindset to play in the NFL

- Applying skills built in sports to business

- Hitting rock bottom and changing your mindset to dig yourself out 

- Accountability and Responsibility 

- Learning from your mistakes 

Todd Hamer is one of my mentors, with over 20 years of Division 1 coaching experience and was a finalist for the 2017 National Strength Coach of the Year. He’s been at some of the biggest universities including George Washington, Robert Morris, Pitt, Penn State, and UNC. He’s a sought after speaker having presented across the country and has been published in magazines like Muscle and Fitness and others. Beyond that, he has taught college classes, and is now the GM of Pittsburgh’s premiere training facility, Union Fitness.

In this episode we discuss: 

- Learning from Mentors

- Adapting Your Leadership Style to Different Personalities

- Humanizing Coaches 

- Balancing a Career and Family

- The Importance of Humility

- Having Interests Beyond Work 

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Jocquez Kalili is a former NFL player who has built a thriving real estate business in both salon suites and the commercial and real estate business. 

In this episode we discuss:

- Preparing for the NFL Draft

- The business of professional sports

- Avoiding temptations and commitment to a vision

- Making pivots 

- Financial literacy 

- Creating your own brand and niche 

Matrixx is the founder and owner of Iron Performance. As a strength and conditioning coach, he trains professional athletes, world champions, and Olympians. He is an author with articles in fitness and education publications across the world. He is a sought after expert whose training methodology is featured in multiple college curriculums. His facility, Iron Performance Center, is a large performance gym that is home to professional basketball teams in addition to clients from first responders, law enforcement, and Armed Forces to youth athletes and businessmen.

In this episode we discuss: 

- Starting Iron Performance Center 

- Building a staff

- Leading different personality types

- Setting your business culture

- Allowing for creative freedom from your team

- Holding standards and attracting the right clients

- Retaining clients

- Work Life balance 

Coach Pagano has spent over 35 years coaching football at either the collegiate or professional level including a 20-year career as an NFL coach and nearly half of that as a coordinator or head coach. During this episode, we discuss Coach Pagano's philosophies on:

• Being present