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Andrew Petty, a life and leadership coach at Dig Deep Win Big.   

He shares his authenticity and advice. He models embracing anxiety as empowerment. He shares his journey from a panic attack to advocating for the potential in every human being. He teaches us about self-discovery and what can happen if you decide to really know your strengths. We talk about mental health, mortality, creating change, and more fulfillment in life. It's a powerful conversation giving describing what it means to Dig Deep Win Big!

Andrew shares 4 insights into how anxiety can empower you ...


Understanding yourself is of the utmost importance.

Challenges and fear should not deter you but rather inspire you.

Feedback is a tool that you should take advantage of.

Mental health challenges can become superpowers.

Andrew's answer 5 questions...


Share about working in a non-profit that led to your panic attack?

What led to the shift for you from paralyzed by fear to resolve and action?

What is the graveyard group?

What does it mean to dig deep win big?

What are some of the values you bring into the owner's manual?

To learn more about Andrew Petty visit Dig Deep Win Big!

Ed Rowell is a successful leadership coach and consultant in Colorado Springs. He worked 30+ years leading non-profits and the last 5 years in consulting with construction executives. Today, through Ed's consulting practice, he helps executes and business owners successfully navigate the challenges of succession.  

His interest in leadership began when he wrote for a leadership magazine. He was introduced to true leaders that inspired him to become involved in the leadership community. He talked with me about passing the baton and relationships when it comes to leadership roles. He gives us some insight into what a trusted handoff looks like and additionally his definition of “Wealth”. Ed gives us some insight into the work he has done and some of the wisdom he has gained along the way.

5 Keys to Successful Succession Planning


You can only measure potential by how a person responds to the opportunity

Don’t wait too long or be afraid to let go

The relationship is just as important as the task

Self-reflection is an important part of being in a leadership role

Having honest conversations about expectations is vital


Key Questions from this episode:


When do you start thinking about succession planning?

What keeps people from a successful succession transition?

What does a healthy handoff look like?

What are some of the things you've done to help leaders navigate some of this? (Leaving behind the leadership role and what it means for them personally)


You can reach Ed at ERowell@fminet.com 

Our guest this week is my friend Mindi Linscombe. She truly is an inspiration. She is the founder of Something New Boutique a Colorado-based bridal shop located. She has created a culture of beauty for the plethora of young brides she works with to make their special day just a little bit more fun. She saw a need in the Colorado market for a wedding dress shop that not only had a quality product but a quality experience and she filled it with her boutique. The culture she has created is one of a kind and she shares with us how she created it.

Mindi shares her inspired startup story, leadership lessons, and need for vision to help during the hard times! 

Conversational highlights from today's episode...


Creating both a great  customer experience with the highest quality product 
Why investing in your staff in important
Always be looking for enthusiastic candidates
Valuing your time is necessary and important
Vision will help your grit during tough times 

Learn more about Mindi and Something New Boutique here...

Gary and Renee VanDyke, local Colorado leadership influencers and founders of Food For Orphans.

Gary started out in Christian radio which led him to his passion for helping others and also to his wife Renee. His work led him to travel and see true poverty and he knew he had to help. His heart was really touched by the orphans who had no one to go to for the care that they need. He saw that their most pressing need was food and he was inspired to help. To make that happen he knew he would have to invite others to his cause because he could not do it alone.

Renee and Gary have been using their platforms to help international orphans since 1999. Food for Orphans has provided over 8 million meals and has no plans on stopping there.

We learn a few things from Gary and Renee


Courage is important
Allow yourself to fail
Having a direction is essential
Don’t be afraid to ask for help


If you're looking for a practical way to impact kid's lives holistically with food and education connect with Food for Orphans and Vision Trust. 

You can find Gary at http://www.foodfororphans.org/ and Renee at https://www.visiontrust.org/

Joining our conversation is the Cofounder of Loyal Coffee, Tyler Hill.

He shares with us his story and some of the lessons he learned on the journey from Barista to Founder.

He and a team of five other motivated and like-minded baristas got together and shared the skills and knowledge they gained through having many years of experience working with guests in coffee shops to create the hugely successful coffee shop Loyal Coffee.

We learn 4 things from Tyler sharing his story


The importance of deploying patience
The benefit of taking off your shoes and putting on some else's,
What it means to create credibility through consistency.
The importance of being intentional with onboarding


Tyler talks about what he learned about himself in the process of having the challenging conversations and the growing pains that come with an organization with a lot of growth, And how he created the culture of Loyal Coffee.

To learn more about Tyler and Loyal Coffee use these links!

https://loyalcoffee.co 

www.tylerhill.net

John Ramstead with leads Beyond Influence joins the conversation today. He's a leader, entrepreneur, Navy Fighter pilot, coach for Fortune 50 executives, author, and host of Eternal Leadership podcast with 300 episodes. 

Starting a new year and decade, most high energy and motivated leaders are ready to launch. Like the fighter jets, John flew they require a lot of fuel for a launch. What refuels you to stay healthy and energized? 

We talk about the rhythms we need to stay healthy to stay the course so we can land safely after the mission is complete. 

John shares his life threat story, recovery, and redefining normal life and work.  He shares about mental health for leaders and watching for the signs when we need help. He is a leader who lives on purpose taking every day as a gift.  

Like his flying days, we learn about 3 ways an automatic pilot recalibrates. It's a challenge for us to do the same. 


We need a destination
We need a true north
We need a flight plan 

Starting a new season, year, and decade nows the time to get your bearings. 

John encourages us to recalibrate and get back on course. 

3 Questions for Focus On Our Priorities in 2020


What do you want to celebrate with your closest friends in 6-12 months?
What standing in your way, stopping, or slowing down towards reaching your goal?
What will be the effect on your life, family, and work if you reach your goal?

Happy 2020!