Seeds of Success Podcast

Colin Walters

Welcome to the Seeds of Success Podcast, where we dissect the anatomy of success to help you achieve your greatest potential and continue moving the needle forward in all aspects of your life. Our team is committed to uncovering the keys, clues, and seeds of success that we hope will catapult you to new levels of achievements in your personal and professional life. We conduct in-depth interviews with high achievers and break down books, audiobooks, podcasts, and other educational platforms, and provide you with the tools, tactics, strategies, habits, and systems to unlock your greatest self.

  1. 12/23/2025

    151. Change Your Words, Change Your Life. The Power of "I Get To" w/ Founder, Author, & Global Speaker Chris Cullen

    Most of us live in autopilot. We rush through our days, carry the weight of stress, and get buried under pressure. We say things like "I have to go to work" or "I have to deal with this" and "I have to keep pushing." But what if you replaced one word and changed everything? "I Get To" is not just a phrase - it's a practice. One that moves you from obligation to opportunity, from burnout to presence, from pressure to purpose. Whether you're an athlete, executive, leader, coach, parent, or anyone navigating challenge or change, "I Get To" reminds you that your mindset isn't just part of the journey - it is the journey. Who is Chris Cullen? Global keynote speaker, mindset coach, author, and founder of Win Within, Chris Cullen helps high achievers build meaningful lives from the inside out. After a decade leading teams and driving over $100M in sales, Chris walked away from a high-performing career to pursue teaching people how to lead themselves well. Through his work with elite athletes, Fortune 500 teams, and growth-minded individuals, Chris teaches how to apply the "I Get To" mindset - a simple but powerful shift in perspective that builds resilience, presence, and intention. Two-time Ironman finisher, former Division 1 and professional athlete, and founder of Win Within, Chris blends grit with grounded self-awareness. His work reminds us that the life we want isn't found in more hustle - it's built through perspective, presence, and choice. Chris lives his message daily and believes the most important words you'll ever say to yourself are the ones you practice when life gets hard. Today, his mission is clear: to help companies and high achievers push beyond limits, sharpen their mindset, and unlock their next level of performance. Chris’s innovative trainings on mindset, culture, and high performance have been utilized by some of the world’s best organizations including: Qualtrics, Marriott, Genentech, Jersey Mike’s, Stryker, USA Volleyball, Michigan State University, and the University of Georgia Athletics. Connect with Chris: ► LinkedIn ► Instagram ► Website ► Buy the book: "I Get To" 📩 For inquiries: hello@chriscullen.com If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You 🙏 Follow Colin's Journey: ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinwalters2322/ ► Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2gPoOU1VzAZwZfRw70XTA  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coolin2322/ ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecolinwalters  Listen to the Seeds of Success Podcast: ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tJ7PnATS7nva13mYpBAZo?si=0d7eefdfb6d14530  ► Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeds-of-success-podcast/id1529639848 Until next time, Keep Plantin’ 🌱

    1h 8m
  2. 11/26/2025

    150. Build Your Personal Brand & Grow on LinkedIn Authentically with Coach, Digital Nomad, & Soul-Led CEO, Paige Goldstein

    Digital Nomading. LinkedIn. Brand Building. Authenticity. Today we welcome, Paige Goldstein — CEO and Founder of The Ripple Effect, soul-led LinkedIn Coach, and global nomad who’s empowering heart-centered leaders to show up authentically and build their personal brands with purpose and truth 🌀 Paige’s journey has been anything but traditional. After spending over four years traveling the world as a digital nomad, she experienced a life-changing somatic breathwork session that inspired her to leave the corporate world behind and follow her purpose. Now, she helps lightworkers, coaches, healers, yogis, and spiritual entrepreneurs take up space on LinkedIn — not by following trends or playing small, but by leading with vulnerability, truth, and authenticity. Through The Ripple Effect Cohort, Paige has guided countless soul-led women to own their stories, attract dream clients, and create communities rooted in connection and courage. She’s here to remind us that you don’t have to fit into a box to grow — that your power comes from being 100% YOU: raw, real, and multi-dimensional. Let's dive in with Paige Goldstein, the ripple maker herself, and explore what it means to show up, shine online, and create your own ripple effect. Connect with Paige: LinkedInInstagramTikTokWork with PaigeConnect with Colin: LinkedInInstagramYouTubeTikTok

    1h 28m
  3. 08/30/2025

    149. From Near-Death to Number One: How Justin Jay Johnson almost died twice, and then became a Top CRO and Sales Extraordinaire

    Justin Jay Johnson’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. Before the age of 11, he survived two near-death experiences, endured 34 surgeries, lived with only a 1 in 10 chance of survival, and was told he would never speak again. For over a year he couldn’t eat food, and for years he breathed through a hole in his throat. Yet, Justin calls the snowmobile accident that almost ended his life the second greatest day of his life (behind only his wedding), because it gave him the perspective and drive that fuels his success today. Later in life, after making $0 in his first year in sales, Justin decided to “quit being average.” That decision led him to become - #1 sales rep at Salesforce - CRO by age 33 - Recognized as a top CRO by 34 - Now the Founder & CEO of The Software Sales Coach, coaching and training thousands of Tech Sales professionals to reach their highest potential. In this episode of The Seeds of Success Podcast, Justin shares how adversity shaped his mindset, why resilience is the foundation of greatness, and the exact principles he used to transform setbacks into rocket fuel for success. We also dive into my own personal journey that includes leaving the tech sales world, and why I am taking sabbatical. Connect with Justin Jay Johnson: Website: https://www.justinjayjohnson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinjayjohnson/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinjayjohnson/ Connect with host, Colin Walters: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coolin2322/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecolinwalters/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thecolinwalters

    1h 33m
  4. 03/30/2025

    148. Leaving the Corporate 9-5 to Pursue Her Dreams & Intuition with Purpose Coach, Jessica O'Kane

    Recorded one of the most powerful conversations I've ever been a part of last week 🎙️ A conversation with Jessica O'Kane answering questions like,"Who are you?" And more importantly..."But who are you 𝒓𝙚𝒂𝙡𝒍𝙮?" Most of us know who we are on the outside: - Our identity - Our careers - What we do - How we show up in the world - What we like / don't like Most of us 𝑨𝑳𝑺𝑶 know that, deep down, we have an intuition about who we really are. And what we really want. The deepest parts of ourselves still waiting to be tapped, and untapped. In this conversation we explore how Jess left her corporate 9-5 (while absolutely crushing sales, marketing, & leadership)... And transitioned her career, and her life, into her calling of helping others find 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 purpose, their mission, their soul, their calling. She jumped before she was ready. As I'm sure many of you have thought about, or can relate. (Spoiler alert - she's never felt more aligned) 🎧 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://lnkd.in/gfbMVi-U 🎧 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬: https://lnkd.in/gtBCisYT 🎬 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 / 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: https://lnkd.in/g4EEP7Mb If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You 🙏 Follow the Journey: ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinwalters2322/ ► Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2gPoOU1VzAZwZfRw70XTA  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coolin2322/ Listen to the Seeds of Success Podcast: ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tJ7PnATS7nva13mYpBAZo?si=0d7eefdfb6d14530  ► Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeds-of-success-podcast/id1529639848 Until next time, Keep Plantin’ 🌱

    25 min
  5. 03/23/2025

    147. Finding Your Purpose & Life Calling with Coach & Mentor, Jessica O'Kane

    LinkedIn’s funny. Sometimes I make strategic career-related connections. Sometimes a former colleague or friend just makes sense to connect. Sometimes, however, I see someone I don’t know at all - but resonate with absolutely everything in their headline and think, “This is someone I should probably connect with.” If for no other reason than to learn something interesting and make connections with like-minded individuals. (Plus, you never know where one conversation will lead) Which is exactly what happened when Purpose Coach, Jessica O'Kane, and I connected.Her bio caught my eye: “Purpose Coach. Soul. Yoga Teacher. Sales. Marketing. High Achievers. Podcast Host” And I knew we needed to connect. A couple months later, we connected live, went 30+ minutes over our allotted time, resonated on every level, and then recorded one of the most impactful podcasts I’ve been a part of. We talk everything from: 🌱 Finding purpose and calling ⚙️ Leaving the corporate 9-5 💡 Discovering who you are at the core ✈️ Career sabbaticals ♏️ Human Design (IYKYK) 🧘‍♀️ Yoga > Life integration 🚀 Living the life you were destined to live And plenty more. Jess created such a safe space during the conversation that I even felt called to share some personal aspects of my life I haven’t yet shared publicly. Whether you love your life and want more, or are searching for something deeper within you, or are interested in exploring some of the bigger questions about who you are and what you feel called to do in life, This conversation has something for everyone. Connect with Jess: LinkedIn Coaching Website Instagram If you enjoyed this episode, can you please help and: 1. Leave a 5-star rating and review?  2. Share this with one friend? 3. Support the newsletter?  https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe Thank You 🙏 Follow the Journey: ► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinwalters2322/ ► Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://seedsofsuccess.beehiiv.com/subscribe ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2gPoOU1VzAZwZfRw70XTA  ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coolin2322/ Listen to the Seeds of Success Podcast: ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7tJ7PnATS7nva13mYpBAZo?si=0d7eefdfb6d14530  ► Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeds-of-success-podcast/id1529639848 Until next time, Keep Plantin’ 🌱

    1h 39m
5
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23 Ratings

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Welcome to the Seeds of Success Podcast, where we dissect the anatomy of success to help you achieve your greatest potential and continue moving the needle forward in all aspects of your life. Our team is committed to uncovering the keys, clues, and seeds of success that we hope will catapult you to new levels of achievements in your personal and professional life. We conduct in-depth interviews with high achievers and break down books, audiobooks, podcasts, and other educational platforms, and provide you with the tools, tactics, strategies, habits, and systems to unlock your greatest self.