Every New Year starts with big goals, bold resolutions, and fresh motivation…and somehow ends with burnout, broken habits, and eating metaphorical broccoli you never asked for.

In this episode, we break down the real meaning of New Year’s themes—from forced motivation to authentic reconnection—starting with one of the most painfully relatable moments in TV history: the classic clip from The Office where Michael Scott forces Kevin to eat broccoli in the name of “self-improvement.”

It’s funny.It’s uncomfortable.And it perfectly captures how most people approach New Year’s resolutions.

We explore:

Why New Year’s resolutions fail by February
The difference between discipline vs forced change
How motivation fades when goals aren’t connected to identity
Why “doing more” isn’t the answer—and never was

As the jokes land and the pressure lifts, Greg shares his insights on how to truly reconnect in the New Year—not through rigid resolutions, but through clarity, alignment, and meaningful connection.This conversation is for:

Anyone tired of starting over every January
Leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives feeling disconnected
People who want real growth after the hype fades
Those looking to reconnect with themselves, their work, and their purpose

Because the New Year isn’t about forcing change.It’s about reconnecting—once the noise, goals, and resolutions fall away.🎧 Watch, reflect, laugh… and start the year differently.

Most companies don’t fail at AI because they ignore it.

They fail because no one actually owns it.

In this episode of The Connected Mindset, we sit down with Andrew Stafford—Fractional Chief AI Officer, speaker, author, and two-time startup exit—to unpack one of the quietest and most dangerous risks facing leadership teams today: unmanaged AI decision-making.

Andrew works with CEOs and COOs of $5M–$50M companies who feel mounting pressure to “do something with AI,” but lack clear ownership, governance, and accountability. What starts as experimentation quickly turns into tool sprawl, assumed ROI, vendor-driven strategy, and invisible security and compliance risk.

This conversation isn’t about chasing the latest AI tools. It’s about mindset, responsibility, and leadership during a critical transition—when AI shifts from novelty to board-level concern.

What happens when you realize the story isn’t centered on you?

In this episode, we sit down with Shep Jourdan, author and Virginia Beach local, to explore the mindset shift behind one simple but challenging truth: it’s not about you.

Through personal stories, reflection, and lived experience, Shep unpacks how letting go of ego, expectations, and control can open the door to clarity, humility, and deeper connection—especially during seasons of transition.This conversation isn’t about achievement or outcomes. It’s about awareness. About learning how perspective changes when you stop asking “What do I want?” and start asking “What’s being asked of me?”

What if the revolution you’ve been waiting for… is within?

What’s Your Revolution and How to Discover It.

We all have a revolution within us—a personal mission that drives our purpose. In this episode of the Connected Mindset Podcast, we sit down with Charles Corprew to explore how life’s transitions, emotional intelligence, and internal alignment fuel personal and professional revolutions. From discovering your “why” to building meaningful connections, Charles shares deep insights on creating seismic shifts in your life.

Learn how to ask better questions, lead with empathy, and build momentum in your personal growth journey. Whether you're navigating change, seeking clarity, or striving to be a better leader, this episode offers the mindset shifts and practical tools to help you evolve. 

🔥 This episode is a call to reconnect with yourself, your story, and your revolution.

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What if the revolution you’ve been waiting for… is within?

What’s Your Revolution and How to Discover It.

We all have a revolution within us—a personal mission that drives our purpose. In this episode of the Connected Mindset Podcast, we sit down with Charles Corprew to explore how life’s transitions, emotional intelligence, and internal alignment fuel personal and professional revolutions. From discovering your “why” to building meaningful connections, Charles shares deep insights on creating seismic shifts in your life.

Learn how to ask better questions, lead with empathy, and build momentum in your personal growth journey. Whether you're navigating change, seeking clarity, or striving to be a better leader, this episode offers the mindset shifts and practical tools to help you evolve. 

🔥 This episode is a call to reconnect with yourself, your story, and your revolution.

Subscribe and hit the bell to never miss an episode of The Connected Mindset Show.

#LeadershipGrowth #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipDevelopment #WhatsYourRevolution #TheConnectedMindset #SelfLeadership #MindsetShift #LeadWithEmpathy #PersonalGrowthJourney #PurposeDrivenLeadership #CharlesCorprew #SelfAwareness #AuthenticLeadership #RevolutionWithin #LeadershipMindset #EQInLeadership #EmotionalWellness #TransformationMindset #ClarityAndPurpose #GrowthLeadership #YouTubeShorts #Shorts #VisionDriven #InternalAlignment #LeadershipTools #ConnectedLeadership

Welcome to The Connected Mindset Live - where today’s leaders share the mindsets that unlock purpose, performance, and long-term success.

In this episode, Greg Tomchick sits down with Greg DeLuca, Former Navy SEAL and 2x Division 1 Athlete, to explore the powerful mindset shifts that separate high performers from the rest.

We dive into:
- How to lead through uncertainty
- The key habits of fulfilled, focused leaders
- Why connection to self, others, and mission is the future of leadership
- Practical strategies to shift from reactive to intentional living

Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, or someone ready for their next level, this conversation will leave you clearer, more focused, and ready to reconnect with what matters most.

Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share if this episode hits home.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:45 Guest background and mindset foundation
07:12 The mindset shift that changed everything
14:30 Navigating leadership in high-pressure environments
22:40 Daily disciplines for staying connected
30:10 Final thoughts and how to take action

🔗 Stay connected:
Host: Greg Tomchick | www.gregtomchick.com
Podcast: The Connected Mindset Live
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In this year-end episode, we look back at the seven most connected moments of 2025 - the conversations that slowed us down, challenged our thinking, and reminded us why connection matters.

We picked out the moments that had us stop and take a pause. The moments that brought us closer to connection.

In this episode, we sit down with Tracy Nannery, transformational high-performance coach and speaker, to unpack what vision really means beyond goal setting and surface-level motivation.

This conversation explores how vision starts internally and how it shapes identity, decision-making, and daily habits.

Tracy breaks down why so many high performers feel stuck despite success, how clarity creates momentum, and what it takes to align personal purpose with professional performance.

You’ll hear practical insights on leading with intention, navigating seasons of uncertainty, and building a vision that sustains growth rather than burns you out. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or someone in transition, this episode challenges you to rethink how you see yourself, your future, and the impact you’re here to make.

This is a conversation about clarity, alignment, and creating a vision that actually moves you forward

In this episode, we sit down with Hillary Boyce to explore a powerful truth: what you give away ultimately defines who you become.

A U.S. military veteran, military spouse, and 2025 Small Business of the Year honoree, Hillary’s journey is rooted in service long before success. Recently recognized as an Inside Business 40 Under 40 leader, she shares how values learned through military life—discipline, sacrifice, and responsibility to others—shaped the way she leads, builds, and gives back through business.

This conversation goes beyond accolades to unpack the unseen work behind meaningful impact. Hillary reflects on how generosity, mentorship, and community-first leadership have influenced her identity, decision-making, and long-term vision. We explore the tension between ambition and service, how leaders measure success beyond revenue, and why legacy is built by what you pour into others—not what you keep for yourself.

This episode is for entrepreneurs, veterans, military families, and leaders who believe business can be a vehicle for purpose, not just profit—and that giving isn’t a side effect of success, but the foundation of it.

In this episode of The Connected Mindset, Greg Tomchick sits down with Kellam Parks, Managing Partner at Parks Zeigler, PLLC, to unpack a principle that goes far deeper than legal strategy — connection is the first rule of law.

Kellam shares how empathy, communication, and trust form the backbone of effective legal practice, and why those human elements matter now more than ever as AI rapidly transforms the legal landscape. With automation rewriting workflows and clients questioning what can—and can’t—be trusted online, he lays out the leadership skills attorneys must strengthen to stay credible, grounded, and client-focused.

From guiding families through their most difficult moments to leading a growing multi-location firm, Kellam reveals the systems and mindset that keep trust at the center of every decision. This is a powerful conversation about law, leadership, connection, and what it means to navigate an AI-driven future without losing the human core of the profession.

👉 Learn more about Kellam and his team:

Kellam T. Parks, Esq.                                    Lawyer/Law Firm Owner/Coach  

Parks Zeigler, PLLC                                     The MOTIVATEd Lawyer

Virginia Beach Office                                    www.themotivatedlawyer.com

4768 Euclid Rd., Suite 103                        

Virginia Beach, VA 23462

(Direct)  757-453-7580   

(Fax) 757-453-7578
www.pzlaw.com