070: How to be an Uplifting Dad – Mark LaMaster
Fatherhood is a gift, a challenge, a blessing, and a trial by fire. It's also a great reward. It can also be a huge failure if you don't play your cards right, in so many ways. Even then, sometimes the outcome be less than perfect. But don't let that hold you back from being the most uplifting Dad you can be.Mark LaMaster and I have a candid conversation about Fatherhood - the good, the bad, the ugly, and the rewarding truths of what it is like to uplift your kids so that you build lifelong relationships - which may sound easy, but does take a particular knack to keep those relationships alive.About MarkMark LaMaster is an engaging communicator and a fatherhood coach who helps dads maximize the time with their kids during the childhood years so they can develop fulfilling life-long relationships.Mark is the author of three fatherhood books, an online coaching program called Uplifting Dads Academy. Mark also speaks to parents and has been described by audiences as dynamic, relatable, and inspiring, connects with dads on a meaningful level and offers real-life advice that can be put into action.While Mark loves speaking, writing, and inspiring dads, he loves his wife and two teenagers even more. They live in Rochester, Minnesota.Connect With MarkWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…
24 Apr 202031min
069: Fix This Next – Mike Michalowicz
What do you do when you hit that block wall in your life or your business, and you feel like, "Shit, this isn't ever going to change?" You lean into yourself, commit to putting yourself first, and humble up and look what's not working right in the eye and Fix This Next.My buddy and mentor Mike Michalowicz once again swoops in to tell it like it is and to give you guys in mid-life a boost of "Get 'er done." Whether you are considering starting a business, leaving a job that no longer satisfies you, or trying to pump on the volume on your confidence to go for that next promotion, Mike helps us see how to kill the virus of self-doubt to move things along by simply figuring out what you need to fix next.Also make sure you listen for a special gift I am giving at the end of the podcast to one lucky listener.About MikeMike mi-KAL-o-wits is the author of Profit First, Clockwork, Surge, The Pumpkin Plan, and his newest release Fix This Next. By his 35th birthday, Mike had founded and sold two companies - one to private equity and another to a Fortune 500. Today he is running his third multi-million dollar venture, Profit First Professionals. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and the former business makeover specialist on MSNBC. Over the years, Mike has traveled the globe speaking with thousands of entrepreneurs, and is here today to share the best of what he has learned.Connect With MikePre-order Mike's BookWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on… <img src="https://rickclemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Podchaser2-300x81.jpg" height="81"...
17 Apr 202018min
068: Successfully Living In A Blended Family – Joel W. Hawbaker
When it comes to divorce, it's never easy, and it's often chaotic. Yet, when you realize that it is not your job to get your ex-spouse to do what you want, and it is your job to find ways to make it work, then success happens...even if it is a challenge.Learning from his own experience of living in an unconventional blended family where his divorced parents actually got along, Joel Hawbaker knew when he realized he was headed for divorce, he was going to have to invoke to rules to live by to make his kids a priority and his ex-wife an ally and not an enemy. Today he and I talk about creating blended families that work for everyone.About JoelJoel is an award-winning high school teacher, a #1 Amazon best-selling author, a professional speaker, and frequent podcast guest who loves helping others grow through courage, confidence, and humility. By sharing personal stories of failure and success, using humor and engagement, Joel teaches blended families how to live more cooperatively and positively together. He is a divorced and remarried husband and a father of two amazing teenage daughters. He and his family live in Alabama with their two rescue dogs Bruiser and Butterscotch. When he’s not busy speaking, writing, teaching, or coaching, Joel is longing for the day when he can go on his dream vacation of visiting Hobbiton in the Shire.Connect With JoelWebsiteBusiness WebsiteHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…
10 Apr 202029min
067: Erectile Dysfunction Doesn’t Make You Less Of A Man – Dr. Ron Gor
Most guys fear having a broken penis. It's our lifeline to enjoyment, pleasure, and of course peeing. But how much of our issues with sexual function and our penis issues is in our heads vs. truly with the HARDware...no pun intended?Dr. Ron Gor, DO, joins us today to talk about the hardware vs. software issues around our sexual functions and our ability stay health in the head between our legs.About Dr. RonRonak Gor, DO, is the Director of Genitourinary Reconstruction and Trauma at Cooper University Health Care. His expertise is in reconstructive and general urology with clinical areas of interest including urethral stricture disease, open and robotic urinary tract reconstruction, erectile dysfunction and urologic prosthetics, Peyronie's disease, voiding dysfunction, and all complex urologic conditions. Dr. Gor is a member of the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons and the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. He completed both an internship and residency at the Einstein Healthcare Network in Philadelphia, PA, while receiving additional specialty training in genitourinary reconstruction and trauma at the University of Minnesota Medical School in Minneapolis, MN.Connect With Dr. RonWebsiteTwitterHelpful ResourceEDCure.orgHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Chat's. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…
3 Apr 202033min
066: 6 Steps for committing to show up fully in crisis – Rick Clemons
We all know where we are right now as a planet. In the midst of a global pandemic - COVID19. But, what is that calling us to do? What are we men being asked to commit to during this crisis? For each of us it varies, but in our own way we are being called to simply SHOW UP...even if it is scary, confusing, and a little bit overwhelming.Using techniques from my own coming out journey and practices that I have found to help clients stay committed, I'm offering you 6 Steps For Committing To Show Up Fully In Crisis!Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…
27 Mar 202010min
065: How to tap into joy, gratitude, and connection – Murray Guest
What happens when you lose sight of joy, happiness, connection, and intent in your life? Us guys tend to keep a lot of that stuff on the surface and say, "I'm great, I'm fine," when in reality we become disconnected and hold it all inside.Talking from the heart, Murray Guest - a leading Strength's coach out of Australia - shares an intimate conversation about creating new habits for creating joy in our lives as guys over 40.About MurrayMurray Guest is one of Australia’s leading Strengths coaches, helping over 1,500 people unlock and apply their strengths to achieve their professional and personal goals. He shares his experiences from 20 years in corporate roles in manufacturing and learning and development to build teams and inspire people. As a Gallup certified Strengths coach he partners with leaders to build strengths-based cultures and realise the benefits a strengths-based approach brings. Murray is passionate about people getting to do what they do best every day and have conversations that matter. He loves mountain biking too!Connect With MurrayWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedInHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, Click Here!You can also listen to the podcast on…
20 Mar 202040min
064: Your Negativity Is Killing You – Rick Clemons
Ever found yourself stuck in the negativity? Like nothing does anything but pisses you off and makes you only experience the crappy side of life. Then you wonder why, why, why you feel so darn miserable. It's because the negativity has got you by the balls and isn't letting go until you switch things up.Stop the negativity syndrome with these three simple tips to get you back on track, and stop killing your life with negativity.Hey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on…
13 Mar 20209min
063: When Opposites No Longer Attract – Michael Testa
There are those life moments when you realize, "This just isn't working!" For some it's when they realize, "I'm gay and I just gotta stop pretending to be straight." For others, its "I'm killing myself trying to carry this team and I hate it." Regardless of the situation, suddenly you realize the opposite of what you thought you wanted, desired, or are trying to be is no longer attractive. And, that's when the real talk starts...with yourself and others.Michael Testa, author of When Opposites No Longer Attract, shoots straight with us about discovering and using those empowering moments to move yourself into your destiny in a whole new way.About MichaelMr. Michael J. Testa is a cum laude graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a 34-year veteran of the Information Technology industry with 23 years in Information Technology staffing and recruiting. In addition to his career in Information Technology staffing and recruiting, Mr. Testa has experience in IT software development and management in banking, manufacturing, distribution, and public utilities. He has worked for Mellon Bank (BNY Mellon), Fisher Scientific (ThermoFisher Scientific), and KCS Computer Services Inc. In 1997, Mr. Testa formed Testa Consulting Services, Inc. (Testa). Testa has become a leader in the Information Technology staffing industry and is a longstanding member of the Pittsburgh Technology Council and the TechServe Alliance.Mr. Testa is the immediate past president of Equality Pennsylvania and a former board member of TechServe Alliance and PBS station, WQED. In 2009, Mr. Testa created GLEC Pittsburgh, a professional LGBT networking group. In 2018, he was one of the founders of the Three Rivers Business Alliance (3RBA), which is a subchapter of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce(NGLCC). (GLEC Pittsburgh has since merged into 3RBA.)Mr. Testa is a proud father of two sons. He recently authored a book about his coming out experience called “When Opposites No Longer Attract.”Connect With MichaelWebsiteHey Guys, Check This Out!Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you’re going to do, but never do? Then it’s time to get real and figure out why.Join the 40 Plus Men's Circle. Learn about about - Click Here!Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologiesP.S. get your free My Bold Life Manifesto, right here - rickclemons.com/manifesto/You can also listen to the podcast on… <img src="https://rickclemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/RadioPublic-300x81.jpg" height="81"...
6 Mar 202020min
