The Shark Effect

In the summer of 1992 I lost control of myself and my emotions and they drove me to violence (I was familiar with violence while growing up). I could’ve lost everything because I couldn’t control my anger (I literally blacked out)….I could have killed him that day.

I think back to the many blessings that have come my way. All of these things could have been lost and wasted in an instant because I lost control. We have the ability to choose alternative ways to deal with anger. When we get mad, we hardly ever think of the consequences of our actions.

What you will learn:

• The effects of anger (it's not just you who pays the cost).
• What environments can trigger your anger?
• How losing control can change the trajectory of your life.

Let's connect:

• My book (The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement)
• LinkedIn
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• Facebook
• website
• www.alexmoldencoaching.com

Yogi Roth is a storyteller: seeking and uncovering the humanity in sports around the globe. A Pac-12 Networks college football analyst, Emmy award-winning Filmmaker, Scholar, New York Times Best-Selling Author, accomplished Coach, Motivational Speaker, Media Personality, Host and World-Traveler. Over the past 20 years Yogi has been driven by the power of sports and story.

As a media personality, Yogi has been a host/college football analyst for ESPN, Fox and the Pac-12 Network, as well as a correspondent for Entertainment Tonight on CBS and beach volleyball on TBS for the last decade. In 2017, he co-hosted the podcast Season of Sam with USC and NFL quarterback Sam Darnold. In 2018, Yogi signed a deal with Sirius XM radio, in addition to his podcast The It Factory, where he interviews Pac-12 football players, alums and esteemed guests to learn more about their journey toward success on Saturdays on the Pac-12 Network. He has also hosted the Elite 11 since 2009 on ESPN, Bleacher Report, NFL Network, and YouTube.

What we discussed:

• The roadblocks that athletes and their families need to be ready to deal with.
• How should these athletes navigate relationships that come their way because of their platform.
• How leaders seek truth even when they are on top.
• Why colleges should be "front loading" mental skills.
• How to leverage your passions.

Connect w/Yogi:

• Website
• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Youtube

Let's connect:

• My book (The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement)
• LinkedIn
• IG
• Facebook
• website
• www.alexmoldencoaching.com

I hate cliches' because they don't drill deep enough. Being "prepared" is something that most people say is the key to their success...but what exactly does that mean? In this episode, I drill down deep into the foundation of preparedness.

• It starts with self-awareness.
• Be like a navy seal and gather intelligence.
• Recognize the obstacles.
• Who do you need to become to get you to where you want to go?
• The fruit that comes from decisions you make when they align with your values.

Let's connect:

• My book (The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement)
• LinkedIn
• IG
• Facebook
• website
• www.alexmoldencoaching.com

JR Butler is the Founder and CEO of Shift Group, a sales recruiting and training firm that specializes in helping college, professional, and Olympic athletes transition into the world of Sales.  

Prior to starting Shift Group, JR was Chief Revenue Officer at Pillir, a fast growth low code software company out of Arizona. Prior to becoming a CRO, JR built and ran multiple sales teams at Turbonomic, helping the company go from a Series A start-up to a $2B acquisition by IBM. 

JR started his career at a value-added reseller in Massachusetts, focused on data center solutions from EMC, Dell, HP, Cisco, and VMware.  His passion for helping athletes prosper is evident as you listen to him speak in this interview.

What we discuss:

• 4:20 Looking for athletic DNA for business
• 6:44 Leadership and sales
• 7:23 Why medical sales?
• 8:08 JR's big belief
• 10:24 The 3 biggest traits that athletes have on non-athletes
• 13:45 The fundamentals are essential
• 15:50 What negative character trait do you see athletes show that derails them
• 18:00 Why football players and individual sport athletes have success in sales
• 22:00 "a good salesperson should be making more than the CEO"
• 25:54 Going through "training camp" at Shift Group
• 28:05 A redemption story

Connect with JR:

• email
• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• Website

Let's connect:

• LinkedIn
• IG
• Facebook
• www.alexmolden.com
• [email protected]
• Get my book!!

What we discussed.

• How to land your dream job
• Seeing yourself as a brand and how to use it as an advantage
• The importance of 1st impressions
• How to tell your OWN story
• How you enter a room matters!

Connect with Merryn:

• IG
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• LinkedIn
• Website

Let's connect:

• LinkedIn
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• www.alexmolden.com
• [email protected]
• Get my book!!

In this week's episode, I will break down 3 things that you should stop doing today!

1. Time is valuable, so you shouldn't waste it on people who haven't been where you want to go. You get to choose who you get advice from.
2. Don't let emotions lead you!
3. Stop acting like an entitled athlete (not everyone is influenced by your platform).

Let's connect:

• My book (The Ultimate Playbook for High Achievement)
• LinkedIn
• IG
• Facebook
• website
• www.alexmoldencoaching.com

Michael Schill is a 21st-century entrepreneur. Under the tutelage of New York Times Bestselling author and Real Estate mogul Grant Cardone, Michael has earned an Ivy League level of schooling in the Public Relations game from a ground zero perspective.

Michael Schill is also an Executive Producer & Stakeholder of ‘The Crib Radio Show’ on DASH Radio, an Internet radio platform that reaches over 10 million people monthly. The show, ‘The Crib’, is a vehicle Michael uses to shed light on the Hip Hop/Urban scene by introducing musical acts, social influencers, and industry shakers.

Michael holds a BA in Exercise Science from Florida State University where he had the privilege of playing for their perennial National Championship level Football Program.

What we discussed.

• Buying into a new system/culture and mind-shift.
• How to win big with accountability.
• Advice for finding your identity (The same principles that you followed in your sport just repurposing them).
• Finding your own personal brand.

Connect with Mike:

• IG
• Twitter
• LinkedIn

Let's connect:

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• Facebook
• website
• [email protected]
• Get my book!!

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In this episode, I share my origin story and the new direction and audience I want to impact the most. We all have an origin story where there was a fork in the road, and we had to either go left or get right. This is mine.

Questions you can ask yourself when you are stuck in life:

-Who do you want to become?

-What skills do you have?

-What brings you joy?

-Who can help you?

-Do you have the character to endure the hardships that come with personal growth?

Other things I discuss:

• The power of a coach can help you with your foundation which is who you are.
• Understanding the power of influence.
• Creating a framework that can help you navigate your life (mine is Assignment, Alignment, and Adjustment).

Let's connect:

• LinkedIn
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• Facebook
• website
• Get my book!!

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Stan Pearson II, is an Award Winning Bi-lingual Speaker, Motivational Comedian, Author & Consultant. He has been featured on NBC, ABC, Yahoo Finance, and the New York weekly to name a few. His shows and presentations are entertaining, educational, interactive, and thought-provoking from start to finish.

What we discussed:

• Learn more about influence and how to use it.
• Speaking and why it's the greatest sport on earth.
• How to Fast-track your success.
• Tools for changing you.
• Taking responsibility can lead to greater confidence.
• What is something that most people value, but you don't?

Connect with Stan:

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• Facebook
• Website
• Youtube

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• Get my book!!

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One of the dopest things you can do for others is help them define their own success. Sometimes your own definition of success is buried under trauma, surroundings, lack of belief, lack of knowledge, or a relationship (that you didn’t choose).

I visited my old high school and they were gracious enough to allow me to speak to the football team (on very short notice). I shared with them the mistakes I made while in HS, the relationships that I needed to break, and a conversation I had w/ a teacher that changed my life! I also asked them 5 questions that can help them find their own definition of success.

1. Where do you want to go?

2. Who do you need to become?

3. Are you ok becoming that person?

4. Who’s holding you accountable & do you trust them?

5. What am I willing to sacrifice & what type of discipline will it take to achieve it?

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• Get my book!!

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