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Aug. 6, 2025

Ep219 Gordon D Melville - The Vault: Unlocking Your True Worth When Success Isn't Enough

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Is your success a mask hiding a deeper struggle? In this episode, Mike O'Neill speaks with Gordon D Melville, also known as the Long Bearded Guy and King of EQ, a breakthrough mentor and emotion...
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July 23, 2025

Ep218 Shannon Simmons - Master Your Money Mindset: Profit & Leadership

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Is your relationship with money secretly sabotaging your business success? In this episode, Mike O'Neill speaks with Shannon Simmons, a certified profit-first professional and financial coach, a...
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July 9, 2025

Ep217 Mitchell Levy - Are You Vibrating at Your True Leadership Frequency?

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Is employee loss silently killing your company's growth? In this special "Clarity Live" episode, Mike O'Neill turns the tables and gets coached live by Mitchell Levy, a global credibility expert...
Guest: Mitchell Levy
216
June 25, 2025

Ep216 Porschia Parker-Griffin - Bridging the Generation Gap: Effective Leadership Strategies for Today's Multi-Generational Workplace

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Is your multi-generational team a ticking time bomb? Discover how to defuse the tension and turn generational gaps into your greatest strength. In this episode, Mike O'Neill interviews Porschia Par...
215
June 11, 2025

Ep215 Jack E. Enter - From Doer to Leader: Breaking the Hidden Trap That Derails New Managers

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Is your high-achieving team member struggling to lead after a promotion? They're not alone. In this episode, Mike O'Neill speaks with Dr. Jack Enter, a leadership expert with over 30 years of exper...
Guest: Jack E Enter
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May 28, 2025

Ep214 Rory E Verrett - Beyond the Linear Path: Strategic Career Transitions for Today's Executives

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Is your career stuck in neutral? What if your next job search could be your biggest upgrade? In this episode, Mike O'Neill speaks with Rory Verrett, founder and managing partner of Protege Search a...
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May 15, 2025

Ep213 David Visco - Unlocking Hidden Profits with a Strategic Guide to Business Value Acceleration

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Are you leaving money on the table in your business? In this eye-opening episode, value acceleration strategist David Visco reveals his proven PROFITS framework for maximizing business value and uncov...
Guest: David Visco
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March 26, 2025

Ep212 Chris Kenny - The 3 Life Questions That Transform High-Achieving Leaders

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ "Success Without Fulfillment is Just an Empty Achievement" Your corner office and impressive bank account tell one story, but that gnawing emptiness at 3 AM tells another. In this powerful episode,...
Guest: Chris Kenny
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March 19, 2025

Ep211 Bodhi Aldridge - Leading From The Inside Out: Finding True Freedom

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Today's leaders face a unique challenge... They may have all the external trappings of success - but something deeper is missing. In this powerful episode, executive coach Bodhi Aldridge reveals...
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March 12, 2025

Ep210 Katie Wagner - Brand Journalism: The Secret Weapon for Attracting Top Talent and Clients

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ How Brand Journalism Transforms Business Growth Former television journalist Katie Wagner reveals why traditional marketing is losing its punch and how authentic storytelling is reshaping both clie...
Guest: Katie Wagner
209
March 5, 2025

Ep209 Gina Riley - Beyond Qualifications: How Top Executives Land Hidden Leadership Opportunities

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ The Hidden Truth: Why 80% of Executive Jobs Never Hit the Job Boards In this power-packed episode, Mike O'Neill sits down with Gina Riley, a distinguished executive career strategist whose expertis...
Guest: Gina Riley
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Feb. 26, 2025

Ep208 Laura Templeton - Compassionate Leadership: Building Stronger Teams Through Empathy and Clear Communication

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Most leaders claim to care about their teams - but 76% of employees say their managers aren't showing it. Laura Templeton shatters conventional leadership myths and reveals why true business succes...
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Feb. 19, 2025

Ep207 Else Johnson - Finding Joy: A High Performer's Guide to Breaking Self-Sabotage

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Stop Chasing Success and Start Finding Joy Again with Elsa Johnson Former high-end window coverings business owner turned mindset expert Elsa Johnson exposes why high-performing leaders lose their ...
Guest: Else Johnson
206
Feb. 12, 2025

Ep206 Steve Stookey - Transform Your Training: How Modern E-Learning Solutions Are Saving Companies Millions While Boosting Employee Performance

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ In this compelling episode, Mike O'Neill and Steve Stookey explore the evolution of corporate training, with Mike drawing from his extensive HR background to highlight how tracking compliance has tran...
Guest: Steve Stookey
205
Feb. 5, 2025

Ep205 Dan Coleman - Exit Planning as Business Strategy: Why Every Leader Needs to Start Today

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Your Leadership Team Is Costing You Millions In Hidden Value - But There's A Solution Most business owners are unknowingly trapped in a dangerous cycle - running their company dependent on themselv...
Guest: Dan Coleman
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Jan. 29, 2025

Ep204 Cary Matthews - Breaking Free from Operational Chaos: The Hidden Framework Behind Sustainable Business Growth

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Most business owners are drowning in day-to-day operations while their true vision gathers dust. In this powerful episode, seasoned strategist and operations leader Cary Matthews reveals the transform...
Guest: Cary Matthews
203
Jan. 22, 2025

Ep203 Dar'shun Kendrick - From Vision to Millions: A Legal Expert's Guide to Attracting Investors

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Billions in venture capital deals and 100 new millionaires by 2032 - that's the mission driving powerhouse attorney and Georgia State Representative Dar'shun Kendrick's revolutionary approach to wealt...
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Jan. 15, 2025

Ep202 Bob Tankesley - Building Your Exit Team: How to Get Top Dollar When Selling Your Business

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Selling your business without proper preparation is like showing up to the Super Bowl with half a team and no playbook. In this eye-opening episode, M&A advisor Bob Tankesley reveals why only 4% of bu...
Guest: Bob Tankesley
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Jan. 8, 2025

Ep201 Daniel Andrews - Stop Networking, Start Building True Relationships: A Strategic Guide to Business Growth

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Stop Treating Networking Like a Numbers Game - It's Killing Your Business Growth Most business owners waste countless hours collecting business cards and LinkedIn connections, yet struggle to gener...
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Dec. 18, 2024

Ep200 Steve Landrum - Building Trust Before Revenue: Essential Leadership Lessons from a Sales Veteran

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ "Customers will buy a lesser product from someone they like over a better product from someone they don't." - this cold, hard truth opens up a powerful conversation about trust-based leadership with s...
Guest: Steve Landrum
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Dec. 11, 2024

Ep199 Julie Tilenius - Empowering Leadership: How to Build Trust and Drive Results

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ "True leaders don't create followers - they create more leaders through empowerment." Here's how Julie Tilenius transformed a 24/7 emergency service company into a powerhouse of empowered decision-mak...
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Dec. 4, 2024

Ep198 John Ghiorso - From Exit to Empire: Building 5 Marketing Agencies at Once

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ From Serial Entrepreneur to Venture Studio Pioneer: How John Ghiorso is Reshaping the Agency Landscape Are you ready to witness the birth of something extraordinary in the agency world? Meet John G...
Guest: John Ghiorso
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Nov. 20, 2024

Ep197 Andrew L. Anderson - High-Achieving Leaders Pay Him to Ask Questions Nobody Else Dares to Ask

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ Before becoming a life transformation coach for elite business owners, Andrew Anderson stood crying alone in his high school bathroom stall, hiding his shoes so no one would know who was inside. Th...
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Nov. 13, 2024

Ep196 Glen Starr - Common Sense Investing: A Chemical Engineer's Guide to Building Wealth

Schedule a Game Plan Intro Call Here This 15-minute call is a chance for us to connect briefly and see if a full Game Plan Session is the right next step. No prep required — just bring your goals or questions, and we’ll explore whether a deeper dive makes sense. ______________________________ The stock market seems complicated until you hear Glen Starr explain it. This former chemical engineer turned financial advisor breaks down investing into simple terms that even a 5th grader could und...
Guest: Glen Starr