Are you someone who has been struggling with the interview process for a managerial postion? Do you feel overwhelmed at times by the entire process and unsure of how to improve? 

Today we get to spend time with someone who has been a part of these processes for the last 10+ years. We are joined by Tom Wallace of the search firm, Koplin, Kuebler and Wallace. 

Tom's experience and insight, not just with KK&W, but also as the former General Manager at Oakmont Country Club is a valuable asset to anyone who is looking to prepare for an interview process. 

In our time with Tom, we discuss: 

Why Tom feels some candidates are a better fit for some jobs than others and how you can position yourself to find your best fit.

What quality Tom feels young employees are most often looking for in the people they work for.

What are the controllables you need to pay attention to as you enter the board room for the interview.

What is something you likely aren’t doing, but must start doing in an interview to learn if the job will be a fit for you.

What ability, more than teaching or playing, search committees are placing a greater emphasis on over the last 10+ years.

What business Tom feels golf professionals are really in these days.

What is the one thing Tom feels is hard for most people to do, but is also the thing that will lead to most of your personal and professional growth.

To learn more about KK&W, please visit their website, www.kkandw.com. 

To contact Tom Wallace directly, send him an email, [email protected]. 

To contact Chandler directly, send him an email, [email protected]. 

Music Credits: 

Opening: 'Burning Down the House' by Talking Heads (Instrumental)

Opening: 'Burning Down the House' by Paramore. 

Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector. 

Now that we have our resumes updated and our cover letters are well written, what is next? 

On this episode we will discuss the importance of building a fan club (support group) to be in our corner throughout the job search process. A fan club will not only write letters of recommendation or make endorsement calls on our behalf, but they will also be looking and listening out for job opportunities which might be a fit for us. 

We will discuss: 

• How big or small your fan club should be. 
• The first steps to take in asking them for help. 
• How to be proactive in having letters already written and ready to send for when an interview process starts. 
• The do's and dont's of building a portfolio. 
• The impact of doing proper research on the job you are pursuing. 

To connect with Chandler: 

• Send him a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram @chandlerwithington
• Send him an email: [email protected]

Music credits: 

Opening: 'Fame' by David Bowie

If opportunity knocked at your door tomorrow, would you be ready? If you only had a short window of time to submit your resume, could you do it, or would you be panicking? 

Having your resume up to date and ready to go is important. It's not just important merely for the checkpoint of submitting your resume, but more so because your resume is a gateway to landing an interview for the job. If your resume doesn't get you the interview, you won't land the job. 

On this episode, Chandler shares his perspective on organizing your resume and cover letter. Within this episode you will learn:

• Some of the do's and don'ts with your resume. 
• How to make it easy for the potential employer to find what they are looking for. 
• How to highlight your strengths to match what the job requires. 
• How to connect the dots through the format you use on your cover letter. 

To review a Chandler's resume and cover letter as you listen to this episode, click here. 

To connect with Chandler:

• Email him directly: [email protected]
• Send him a DM on Instagram @chandlerwithington on on his LinkedIn profile

Music Credits:

• Opening: 'Don't Dream It's Over' by Crowded House

What do you think of when you hear the word forgiveness? Do you find it hard to forgive others when you have been wronged? Has it been hard for you to accept forgiveness from others when they extend it to you? Or, do you find it hard to even just forgive yourself? Have you done something in your life that you feel is so unforgivable that you can’t escape the guilt and shame you are feeling?

On this episode, Chandler shares his perspective on two powerful and life changing words, grace and forgiveness. Chandler shares what they mean, how he has experienced them in his life and how you can begin to both accept and extend them in your own life if this is something you have struggled with.

If we are to become the best versions of ourselves, we cannot be holding on to bitterness or anger in not forgiving others, nor can we move forward until we accept someone else has forgiven us and finally we cannot thrive until we learn to give ourselves some grace and forgiveness for when we fall short, which we all inevitably will. 

To connect further: 

With Restoration Club, email Jeff Marsh: [email protected]

With Chandler, email: [email protected]

Music Credits:

Opening: 'The Unforgiven' by Metallica

Interlude: 'Good, Good Father' (Instrumental) by Chris Tomlin

Closing: 'Amazing Grace' by Chris Tomlin

How do you define the word success? 

What is it in your own life you are chasing after? 

Have you stopped to consider how it will make you feel once you achieve it?

Have you ever achieved the thing you set out to achieve and then felt unfulfilled?

We are talking about these questions and much more on this episode. 

On this episode:

• I will share my own perspective on the question of – what is success and share how I answer the question for myself.
• We will hear from a few other top athletes who have struggled with the same questions Scottie is asking.
• We will talk about what it means to be on the ‘second mountain’ of life.
• We will talk about what is the difference between joy and happiness.
• We will talk about the importance of creating a personal mission statement.

To connect with Chandler:

• Send him a direct email, [email protected], 
• Send a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram @chandlerwithington

Music Credits:

• Opening: 'Peace' by Ben Rector
• Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector

Have you ever found yourself trying to be someone that you aren't? Have you ever wanted to be more comfortable just being...you? 

Today we get to spend time with someone who is very comfortable in his own shoes and will help you understand how to feel the same way. He is Jason Ballard, the Director of Golf at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, New York. 

In our time with Jason we will discuss:

• How a random act of kindness ignited his passion for golf and led him towards a career in the game. 
• How an early mentor challenged Jason with all the reasons he should NOT want to be a golf professional and why Jason decided to continue on. 
• What Oak Hill University is and how you can begin a similar educational program within your own team. 
• How to properly prepare for a dream job interview. 
• How the book 'Die With Zero' impacted Jason. 
• How to negotiate for the things most important to you when you receive your first big job offer. 
• Jason's advice for the next generation of golf professionals. 

To connect with Chandler: 

• Send a direct email to [email protected]
• Send a direct message to Chandler on LinkedIn or Instagram @chandlerwithington

Music Credits: 

• Opening: 'Take on Me' by Ah-Ha
• Closing: 'Something Beautiful' by Needtobreathe

Have you ever heard someone use the phrase, "I just felt so connected with that person"?  Have you ever felt connected or disconnected with someone? Have you ever felt there was more you could be doing to be building stronger connections with the people around you? 

Today we jump into talking about the science of connecting with others and why connection is so important to our success both in our careers and our lives. 

In our time together we will discuss: 

• The science behind building a connection
• Why building connections is so important
• What the best communicators do to build strong connections
• What you can do to start building better connections

In this episode, Chandler shares and teaches principles on connection from John Maxwell's book, 'Everyone Communicates, Few Connect'. 

To connect further with Chandler: 

• Send him a DM on Instagram @chandlerwithington or on his LinkedIn page
• Send him a direct email, [email protected]

Music Credits: 

• Opening: 'Head Over Heels' (Instrumental) by Tears For Fears
• Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector 

Have you ever been too afraid to chase the dreams and visions you have for your life? Have you ever felt paralyzed and can't find the courage to even take the first step toward fulfilling your dream? 

Today we are joined by New York times Best Selling Author, Mark Batterson. 

In our time together with Mark, we will discuss: 

• How to 'kiss the wave' and say goodbye to your yesterdays so you can embrace the opportunity in front of you today. 
• How to rewrite the negative narratives and stories we tell ourselves. 
• How to overcome imposter syndrome and the fear of feeling unqualified. 
• How Mark defines success in his own life. 
• How to embrace the power of miracles to unlock a feeling of gratitude. 

To shop Mark Batterson's books and listen to his many sermons, head over to his website, www.markbatterson.com. 

To connect further with Chandler, you can: 

• Visit his Instagram @chandlerwithington or find him on LinkedIn. 
• Send him a direct email: [email protected]
• Shop his hand drawn artwork at www.archive22.com

Music Credits: 

• Opening: 'Favorite Song' by Ben Rector
• Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector

Have you ever let your identity or self worth get tied up in your golf score? Have you ever listened to too many voices directing you on what to do next? 

Today we get to spend time with Joanna Coe, a Teaching Professional at Merion Golf Club. In our time together, we will dicuss:

• Joanna's transition from playing professional to teaching professional
• The struggle in not letting your golf score define who you are
• How to build a bubble to not let too many voices direct your future
• How parents can best support their junior golfers

If you would like to connect with Chandler, you can:

• Send a direct email: [email protected]
• Visit his Instagram: @chandlerwithington or LinkedIn
• Shop his hand drawn artwrok at www.archive22.com

Music Credits:

• Opening and Transitions: 'Favorite Song' by Ben Rector
• Closing: 'Almost Home' by Ben Rector

In this episode, Chandler shares the inspiration behind why he named this podcast 'The Inward Nine'. 

No notes or clues - you will have to listen to find out! 

To connect more with Chandler:

• You can visit his Instagram (@chandlerwithington) or Linked In
• Send him an email: [email protected]
• Shop his hand drawn artwork at the Archive 22 website - www.archive22.com

Music Credits:

• Opening: 'What Makes a Man' by Ben Rector and Thomas Rhett
• 'Linger' (Instrumental) by The Cranberries
• 'Have You Ever Been in Love?' (Instrumental) by Celene Dion
• Closing: "Praying for Me' by Ben Rector