Time To Shine Today

Scott Ferguson

Get ready to unleash your full potential and ignite your inner fire with the exhilarating "Time to Shine Today" podcast, hosted by Peak Performance Mindset Coach Scott Ferguson! Our mission is simple yet powerful: we refuse to let anyone feel alone or unsupported. Brace yourself for a game-changing experience that will elevate your life to new heights!Are you tired of the monotonous routine, longing for something greater? Don't despair! We've been there too, and we understand exactly how you feel. "Time to Shine Today" is a collective of dynamic individuals driven by an insatiable hunger for personal growth. We're constantly seeking new tools, strategies, and insights to propel our success, and we're eager to share that knowledge with you!Get ready to stretch your comfort zone, because we thrive on taking massive action and pushing ourselves to new limits every single day. The Time to Shine Today Varsity Squad is revved up and ready to welcome you into our vibrant community. Together, we will embark on an electrifying journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and achievement.Let the infectious enthusiasm of Scott Ferguson and his exceptional guests ignite your ambition. Their captivating stories and invaluable advice will inspire you to unleash your unique brilliance upon the world. Prepare to bask in the spotlight as you join the ranks of the Time to Shine Squad!Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity. Tune in to the "Time to Shine Today" podcast now, and get ready to unlock your true potential!

  1. You Have Built the Career. So Why Does it Feel Hollow? - ⚡3 Minute Coach Fergie Knowledge Nugget

    13H AGO

    You Have Built the Career. So Why Does it Feel Hollow? - ⚡3 Minute Coach Fergie Knowledge Nugget

    🔥Show Notes🗒 In this week’s Knowledge Nugget, Coach Fergie breaks down a hidden problem many high performers face after they’ve “made it.” The title, income, and respect are there—but something still feels off. Through a real coaching story with a successful executive, Coach Fergie explains how emptiness often isn’t burnout or ingratitude—it’s misalignment. When you evolve but keep chasing an outdated definition of success, even winning can feel hollow. This episode challenges listeners to redefine what winning looks like now and realign their work, time, and energy with the person they’ve become.    📣QUOTE:  “Emptiness at the top isn’t failure — it’s your internal signal that your life has evolved but your goals haven’t.” - Coach Fergie   💨3 Actionable Take-Aways From Coach Fergie  • Emptiness at the top is often a signal of misalignment, not failure or burnout • If your definition of success hasn’t evolved with you, even big wins can feel hollow • Audit your calendar and decisions—alignment happens when meaning replaces momentum 🛠️Recommended Resources:   🌐 Request Your Complimentary Hour of Power Coaching Session with Coach Fergie 🔗 Coach Fergie’s LinkedIn  ▶ Time To Shine Today YouTube Channel 🔵 Time To Shine Today Facebook 📷 Coach Fergie’s Instagram 📷 Time To Shine Today Instagram 🎵 Time To Shine Today TikTok 🐦 Coach Fergie’s ‘X’ formerly Twitter 🙏Please Consider Supporting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline🙏Music Courtesy of: fight by urmymuse (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/58696 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg, Kara Square Artwork courtesy of Dylan Allen

    4 min
  2. You Deserve to Be in the Room: Stop Hiding and Start Connecting Like a Pro 💥🤝TTST Interview with Networking Expert and Coach Dana Alfirevic

    1D AGO

    You Deserve to Be in the Room: Stop Hiding and Start Connecting Like a Pro 💥🤝TTST Interview with Networking Expert and Coach Dana Alfirevic

    🔥Show Notes🗒 Dana Alfirevic is the founder of Charlotte Networking Knowledge and a professional networking coach, dedicated to helping professionals and entrepreneurs build meaningful business relationships through both in-person and online networking strategies. With experience hosting and speaking at workshops, boot camps, and networking events across Charlotte, Dana teaches practical approaches to networking that emphasize authenticity, confidence, and efficiency. She is passionate about helping others connect strategically, stay visible online, and create opportunities that lead to long-term success. 📣QUOTE:   “Networking — it’s not about your age or experience, it’s all about how you present and engage.” 🎯 - Dana Alfirevic   Coach Fergie’s Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways: You deserve to be in the ‘room’ — no matter your age, experience, or title. 💪Choose networking events that match your energy level and personality, not just your calendar. ⚡Protect your mood before you arrive — traffic, timing, and stress impact your performance. 🚦Social anxiety does not disqualify you from networking success — action builds comfort. 🚀Over-bragging can repel referrals; people may assume you do not need them. 🚫Make eye contact, stand tall, and match the other person’s energy — but know when to move on. 👀 🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹 🕒 00:05:30 — You deserve to belong 🕒 00:07:15 — Mindset shapes networking success 🕒 00:09:30 — Clear elevator pitch matters 🕒 00:16:40 — Authentic vulnerability builds connection 🕒 00:28:20 — Follow-up shows professionalism   🛠️Recommended Resources:   🌐 Visit Dana’s Website 📘 Dana’s Author Page 🔗 LinkedIn  ▶ YouTube 🔵 Facebook 📷 Dana’s Instagram  📷 Charlotte Networking Knowledge Instagram 🎵 TikTok  🙏Please Consider Supporting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline🙏 Music Courtesy of: fight by urmymuse (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/58696 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg, Kara Square Artwork courtesy of Dylan Allen

    43 min
  3. The Fastest Way To Shut Down Mental Noise - 3 Minute Coach Fergie Knowledge Nugget

    FEB 27

    The Fastest Way To Shut Down Mental Noise - 3 Minute Coach Fergie Knowledge Nugget

    🔥Show Notes🗒 In this Knowledge Nugget, Coach Fergie explains why mental noise doesn’t get solved by thinking harder — it gets solved by moving. Through a coaching story about a professional golfer who struggled on short putts under pressure, he shows how overthinking tightens performance while controlled commitment creates clarity. This episode is a reminder that when pressure rises in business, sports, or life, decisive action quiets the mind and separates high performers from the average pack.    📣QUOTE: Mental noise doesn’t get quieter by thinking more — it gets quieter the moment you commit to action. - Coach Fergie   💨3 Actionable Take-Aways From Coach Fergie  Mental noise grows when you stay in your head — controlled action quiets the mind Simplify your execution under pressure with clear rules so you can commit instead of steering outcomes Clarity comes from movement, not overthinking — make the call, send the message, roll the putt 🛠️Recommended Resources:   🌐 Request Your Complimentary Hour of Power Coaching Session with Coach Fergie 🔗 Coach Fergie’s LinkedIn  ▶ Time To Shine Today YouTube Channel 🔵 Time To Shine Today Facebook 📷 Coach Fergie’s Instagram 📷 Time To Shine Today Instagram 🎵 Time To Shine Today TikTok 🐦 Coach Fergie’s ‘X’ formerly Twitter 🙏Please Consider Supporting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline🙏Music Courtesy of: fight by urmymuse (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/58696 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg, Kara Square Artwork courtesy of Dylan Allen

    3 min
  4. From Corporate Pressure to Purpose-Driven Power: How to Move the Needle 🔥📈 - TTST Interview with President and CEO of CMOco Lori Asbury

    FEB 25

    From Corporate Pressure to Purpose-Driven Power: How to Move the Needle 🔥📈 - TTST Interview with President and CEO of CMOco Lori Asbury

    🔥Show Notes🗒 Lori Asbury is a powerhouse leader with 25+ years driving senior-level management, brand strategy, and high-impact marketing. She has helped scale billion-dollar brands like HGTV, FOX Television Stations, and CBS Television Stations through sharp strategy, multi-layered campaigns, and precision execution. A Cornell MBA and University of Oklahoma journalism graduate, Lori blends big-picture vision with disciplined detail. Beyond the boardroom, she’s a lifelong animal advocate, former farm owner, competitive equestrian, ASPCA supporter, and proud Oklahoma Sooners fan.   📣QUOTE:  “Hire people that are smarter than you. They’re not going to make you look bad. They’re going to make you look better.” 🧠 - Lori Asbury Coach Fergie’s Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways: Real growth begins when a person commits to work that energizes them, not just work that pays them. Passion creates staying power. 🔥Anyone who wants to rise must guard their identity fiercely; culture should influence them, not redefine them. 🧭Strategy separates professionals from amateurs. Every move must serve a larger, intentional roadmap. 🗺️Pressure is not an obstacle; it is a refining tool. Confidence grows when decisions are made under fire. 💪At the end of a career and a life, titles fade. Character remains. Be known for integrity and generosity. 🌟Consistency compounds. Flashy bursts fade. Sustainable effort always wins. ⏳ 🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹 🕒 00:07:00 – Becoming the decision maker 🕒 00:09:00 – Staying true to values 🕒 00:12:00 – Instinct balanced with data 🕒 00:18:00 – Strategy over shiny objects 🕒 00:21:00 – Follow your passion 🛠️Recommended Resources:   🌐 Visit CMOco Website 🔗 Lori’s LinkedIn  ▶ CMOco YouTube Channel 🔵 Lori’s Facebook 📷 Lori’s Instagram   🙏Please Consider Supporting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline🙏 Music Courtesy of: fight by urmymuse (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/58696 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg, Kara Square Artwork courtesy of Dylan Allen

    36 min
  5. Why Thinking More Makes Execution Worse Under Pressure - Coach Fergie Knowledge Nugget⚡

    FEB 20

    Why Thinking More Makes Execution Worse Under Pressure - Coach Fergie Knowledge Nugget⚡

    🔥Show Notes🗒 In this Knowledge Nugget, Coach Fergie challenges the belief that pressure requires more thinking. Through a real coaching story about a business owner who kept freezing on big proposals, he explains why overprocessing kills momentum and why speed under pressure builds confidence. This episode lays out a simple execution framework to help you stop negotiating with fear, trust your preparation, and move decisively when it matters most in business and life.   📣QUOTE: Pressure doesn’t require more thinking — it requires cleaner execution. - Coach Fergie   💨3 Actionable Take-Aways From Coach Fergie  Pre-decide your standards before pressure hits so you’re not negotiating with fear in the moment Put a time limit on decisions when no new information is present and execute instead of looping Separate execution mode from evaluation mode — perform first, review later, adjust next time 🛠️Recommended Resources:   🌐 Request Your Complimentary Hour of Power Coaching Session with Coach Fergie 🔗 Coach Fergie’s LinkedIn  ▶ Time To Shine Today YouTube Channel 🔵 Time To Shine Today Facebook 📷 Coach Fergie’s Instagram 📷 Time To Shine Today Instagram 🎵 Time To Shine Today TikTok 🐦 Coach Fergie’s ‘X’ formerly Twitter 🙏Please Consider Supporting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline🙏Music Courtesy of: fight by urmymuse (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/58696 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg, Kara Square Artwork courtesy of Dylan Allen

    4 min
  6. You Can’t Think Your Way to Passion: Why Feeling Is the Real Game-Changer ⚖️ TTST Interview with Nationally Recognized Intimacy Coach Xanet Pailet

    FEB 19

    You Can’t Think Your Way to Passion: Why Feeling Is the Real Game-Changer ⚖️ TTST Interview with Nationally Recognized Intimacy Coach Xanet Pailet

    🔥Show Notes🗒 Today’s guest, Xanet Pailet, is a nationally recognized Sex and Intimacy Coach, bestselling author of Living an Orgasmic Life, and the founder of Passionate Intimacy Retreats, where she has led over 100 couples’ intimacy retreats.  After leaving a 26-year sexless marriage and a high-powered legal career, Xanet now helps committed couples who feel stuck, disconnected, or in conflict transform their relationships into ones filled with intimacy, safety, passion, and joy. Through private and international group retreats, she shows couples how to create emotional and sexual connection that lasts.  📣QUOTE: “Sex went from being performance based and goal oriented to oh, this is just about being in my body and experiencing 🔥 - Xanet Paitel Coach Fergie’s Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways: Staying in a relationship out of fear slowly erodes joy, confidence, and identity, even when life looks successful from the outside. 🧱Growth accelerates when people stop delaying changes they already know are necessary — avoidance only stretches the cost over time. ⏳Financial success does not automatically create emotional confidence; mastering both is what builds true stability. ⚖️Empty-nest seasons often expose unresolved relational gaps that were hidden during busier years. 🌅Real intimacy growth comes not from thinking harder, but from learning how to feel safely and honestly.🌱When people feel unseen or unheard, intimacy often becomes mechanical or disappears altogether. 🤖 🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹 🕒 00:04:45 – Last anniversary decision moment 🕒 00:06:55 – Son urged divorce truth 🕒 00:10:15 – Shift from performance to presence 🕒 00:13:45 – Emotional safety destroys intimacy 🕒 00:17:05 – Feel your way into connection 🛠️Recommended Resources:   🌐 Visit Xanet’s Website 💗 Take Your Quiz and Get Your Free Gift 📘 Pick Up Xanet’s Book: Living and Orgasmic Life 🔗 Xanet’s LinkedIn  ▶ Xanet’s YouTube 🔵 Xanet’s Facebook 📷 Xanet’s Instagram 🙏Please Consider Supporting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline🙏 Music Courtesy of: fight by urmymuse (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/58696 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg, Kara Square Artwork courtesy of Dylan Allen

    38 min
  7. Overthinking Isn’t Intelligence, It’s Untrained Decision Making - Coach Fergie Knowledge Nugget

    FEB 13

    Overthinking Isn’t Intelligence, It’s Untrained Decision Making - Coach Fergie Knowledge Nugget

    🔥Show Notes🗒 In this Knowledge Nugget, Coach Fergie explains why overthinking isn’t intelligence — it’s untrained decision making. Through a coaching story about an athlete who froze under pressure, he shows how hesitation kills opportunity and how execution comes from training fast commitment, not thinking harder. This episode gives a simple framework to build decision speed so you can perform under pressure in business, sports, and everyday life. 3 Actionable Takeaways Shrink your decision window to 5–10 seconds and move when the clock hits zero to train fast commitment ⏱️ Pre-commit to standards before pressure hits so you eliminate hesitation in the moment 🎯 Act first, review after, and build clarity through execution instead of mental debate 🔁  🛠️Recommended Resources:   🌐 Request Your Complimentary Hour of Power Coaching Session with Coach Fergie 🔗 Coach Fergie’s LinkedIn  ▶ Time To Shine Today YouTube Channel 🔵 Time To Shine Today Facebook 📷 Coach Fergie’s Instagram 📷 Time To Shine Today Instagram 🎵 Time To Shine Today TikTok 🐦 Coach Fergie’s ‘X’ formerly Twitter   🙏Please Consider Supporting the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline🙏Music Courtesy of: fight by urmymuse (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/urmymuse/58696 Ft: Stefan Kartenberg, Kara Square

    3 min
  8. Don’t Believe Everything You Think: The Critical Thinking Edge That Changes Everything 🧠⚠️ - TTST Interview with World Catalyst, BEST SELLING Author and The Man Who Changed MY Life Andy Andrews

    FEB 5

    Don’t Believe Everything You Think: The Critical Thinking Edge That Changes Everything 🧠⚠️ - TTST Interview with World Catalyst, BEST SELLING Author and The Man Who Changed MY Life Andy Andrews

    🔥Show Notes🗒 Andy Andrews is a New York Times bestselling author of The Noticer series and has written 26 books translated into 40 languages with more than 20 million copies sold worldwide; his business book The Bottom of the Pool was named by Forbes as “one of the seven books every entrepreneur should read,” while Book Authority named The Little Things “the best work-life balance book of all time,” and his modern-day classic The Traveler’s Gift was recognized by ABC’s Good Morning America as “one of the five books you should read in your lifetime.” Andy has spoken at the request of four U.S. Presidents, addressed the United States Congress, and served for eight years as an advisor to U.S. Special Operations Command. Most recently, he delivered a live course on critical thinking at the U.S. Naval War College attended by commanding generals of the Army, Air Force, Space Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and military leaders from sixteen allied nations. Zig Ziglar called him “the best speaker I have ever seen.” Andy is also the founder and CEO of Creating Measurable Results, a company that coaches entire corporations to elite levels of success, and the founder and CEO of WisdomHarbour.com, a streaming platform for families and schools dedicated to creating America’s next greatest generation. A New York Times reporter summed it up best, writing that Andy Andrews has “quietly become one of the most influential people in America.” 📣QUOTE: “The greatest danger to reaching our potential is not what we don’t know — it’s what we know for sure.” ⚠️ - Andy Andrews   Coach Fergie’s Top 5+ Knowledge Nuggets and Take-Aways: Growth accelerates when a person accepts that not every thought they have is true or complete 🧠Strong critical thinking is built by questioning one’s own assumptions, not defending them ⚖️High performers rise further when they understand the full framework, not just the pieces they like 🧩Staying grounded comes from remembering how close failure once was 💡Treating influential people like regular humans builds trust faster than admiration ever could 🤝As long as someone is still breathing, their most meaningful contribution may still be ahead ⏳ 🔹 Valuable Time-Stamps🔹 🕒 00:02:00 Power of noticing explained 🕒 00:07:00 Living under the pier 🕒 00:10:00 Seven principles discovered 🕒 00:15:00 Treat people like humans 🕒 00:38:00 Proof of hope message   🛠️Recommended Resources:   🌐 Visit Andy’s Website 📘 Over 20 Million Books Sold! - Visit Andy’s Author Page! ⚓Visit Wisdom Harbour - Where The Next Great Generation Is Being Created! 🔗 Andy’s LinkedIn  ▶ Andy’s YouTube 🔵 Andy’s Facebook 📷 Andy’s Instagram 🎵 Andy’s TikTok 🐦 Andy’s X formerly Twitter   🙏Please Consider Supporti

    42 min
4.8
out of 5
56 Ratings

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Get ready to unleash your full potential and ignite your inner fire with the exhilarating "Time to Shine Today" podcast, hosted by Peak Performance Mindset Coach Scott Ferguson! Our mission is simple yet powerful: we refuse to let anyone feel alone or unsupported. Brace yourself for a game-changing experience that will elevate your life to new heights!Are you tired of the monotonous routine, longing for something greater? Don't despair! We've been there too, and we understand exactly how you feel. "Time to Shine Today" is a collective of dynamic individuals driven by an insatiable hunger for personal growth. We're constantly seeking new tools, strategies, and insights to propel our success, and we're eager to share that knowledge with you!Get ready to stretch your comfort zone, because we thrive on taking massive action and pushing ourselves to new limits every single day. The Time to Shine Today Varsity Squad is revved up and ready to welcome you into our vibrant community. Together, we will embark on an electrifying journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and achievement.Let the infectious enthusiasm of Scott Ferguson and his exceptional guests ignite your ambition. Their captivating stories and invaluable advice will inspire you to unleash your unique brilliance upon the world. Prepare to bask in the spotlight as you join the ranks of the Time to Shine Squad!Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity. Tune in to the "Time to Shine Today" podcast now, and get ready to unlock your true potential!