Leadership Lessons Learned with Coach Matt Doherty
Counsel Culture with Eric Brooker
In this episode of Counsel Culture, Eric sits down with national champion, former UNC head coach, and executive coach Matt Doherty for a candid conversation about leadership, culture, and the kind of personal transformation that only comes through adversity. From playing alongside Michael Jordan to being fired from his dream job at North Carolina, Matt opens up about identity, ego, and what it really takes to rebuild your life and leadership from the inside out. Together, Eric and Matt dig into why culture is king, why talent without character will eventually break your team, and how the best...
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Fail Forward with Jacob Brown
Counsel Culture with Eric Brooker
In this powerful episode of Counsel Culture, Eric sits down with former NFL athlete, author, and speaker Jacob Brown for a raw, vulnerable, and deeply inspiring conversation about redemption, resilience, and faith. From losing his NFL dream to rebuilding a life rooted in purpose, Jacob shares how failure became his fuel—and how being “laid off” can actually mean being launched. Together, Eric and Jacob unpack the lessons of accountability, fatherhood, and leadership through adversity, reminding us that the pressure, heat, and pain we face are what ultimately form the diamond within. As...
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Shine Brighter with Laura King
Counsel Culture with Eric Brooker
Today on Counsel Culture, I’m joined by Laura King, executive recruiter, coach, and now published author, who has conducted more than 30,000 executive interviews. Laura has a rare vantage point on leadership and identity: why so many high performers pin their worth to a title, and what changes when we shift from “What do I do?” to “Who am I?” She helps leaders trade burnout for alignment by doing the inner work that fuels real, sustainable impact. She’s here to share insights from her new book, Shine Brighter: The High Performer’s Guide to Purpose, Presence, and Peak Living....
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Signal. Opportunity. Choice. How to Lead with Emotional Intelligence
Counsel Culture with Eric Brooker
In today’s episode of Counsel Culture, we welcome the incomparable Cassandra Worthy, a former corporate executive turned global keynote speaker and founder of Change Enthusiasm® Global. Cassandra brings unmatched energy as we talk about real change, real emotions, and the real work it takes to grow through adversity. From navigating multi-billion-dollar M&A activity to facing her own battle with alcoholism, Cassandra’s story is one of grit, grace, and a powerful mindset that she now teaches leaders worldwide: Signal. Opportunity. Choice. We talk about: What it means to embrace the...
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Hurdling Adversity and Breathing Life into Others
Counsel Culture with Eric Brooker
From Olympic hopeful to Paralympic silver medalist, keynote speaker, and servant leader, John Register brings more than a story of resilience. He brings a framework for transformation. In this episode, we explore: Why John doesn’t believe in “overcoming” adversity and what he does instead The power of redefining your new normal as a launchpad, not a limitation His RE framework: Reckoning, Revision, and Renewal What it means to “amputate fear” and move forward with purpose How to lead teams with empathy, vision, and humanity, even through layoffs or transition Whether...
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The Art of Self Leadership with Heather Younger
Counsel Culture with Eric Brooker
Welcome to The Counsel Culture Podcast, where we explore the heart of leadership and the power of personal growth. Today, we’re diving into The Art of Self-Leadership with author and leadership expert Heather Younger. Heather shares the journey behind her latest book, emphasizing why self-leadership is the foundation for leading others. We’ll discuss the role of gratitude, empowerment, and accountability in shaping our leadership approach, both personally and professionally. In this conversation, Heather unpacks the dangers of comparison, the importance of self-care, and how fear can hold...
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The Power of Choice with Sylvie di Giusto
Counsel Culture with Eric Brooker
What is up? Hey everyone, Eric Brooker here. I am your host and welcome to Counsel Culture. By now, you know what we are all about. For those of you that are new, this is THE culture and leadership podcast. Today, I am thrilled to welcome Sylvie Di Giusto to the show. Sylvie is an international keynote speaker, 13-time award winner, and author who has captivated audiences worldwide with her groundbreaking insights on leadership, emotional intelligence, and personal branding. Drawing on two decades of corporate experience in Europe and the U.S., Sylvie has mastered the art of empowering...
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Getting Authentic with Marques Ogden
Counsel Culture with Eric Brooker
My guest today is none other than my friend Marques Ogden. Marques is a former NFL player turned inspirational speaker, author, and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Ogden Ventures LLC, a media and entertainment company that specializes in keynote speaking, business coaching, and consulting. Ogden is a three-time best-selling author and the host of the podcast "Get Authentic with Marques Ogden." In his speaking engagements, Marques leads his audiences to understand why “Authenticity Creates Victory” by sharing his personal story of overcoming adversity and achieving...
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It All Makes Sense Now with Meredith Carder
Counsel Culture with Eric Brooker
My guest today is an old personal friend and I am thrilled to introduce you to my guest, Meredith Carder. Meredith is an ADHD coach, creator and writer. She holds a BS in psychology and MBA. As a true multi-passionate adult with ADHD, Meredith has gained varied experience over the last 20 years working in employee training and development as well as tackling several small businesses. Meredith prides herself in her ability to hold a supportive space for her clients and facilitate lasting connections in her community for ADHD adults, the Hummingbird Hive. Her recent book, It All Makes Sense...
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The Smiling Bowtie with Antoni Tzavelas
Counsel Culture with Eric Brooker
On a mission to scale positivity and happiness in the workplace. After successfully navigating the vibrant fields of fashion design, systems engineering, cloud engineering, cloud training, and team coaching, Antoni Tzavelas found his true vocation: igniting the spark of inspiration in others as a public speaker and leadership coach. With a focus on spreading the potent messages of happiness and empowerment, his mission is to illuminate paths of personal and professional fulfillment for others. Global engagements have seen him gracing stages at many conferences around...
info_outlineMy guest today is Dov Baron. Dov is a preeminent expert in helping leaders create life-and-work meaning. His models and strategies of the Emotional Source Code and the Anatomy of Meaning are used by leaders in business and government worldwide.
Dov has been named a Top 30 Global Leadership Guru five times and an Inc. Magazine Top Leadership Speaker twice.
He is the creator and host of two popular podcasts, “Leadership & Loyalty”, and "Curiosity Bites,” which has featured hundreds of hours of interviews with top leaders, scientists, theologians, military intelligence officers, and artists.
He has written for or been interviewed by many media outlets, including CEO World, CNN, Elle Italia, Entrepreneur, FOX and today, Counsel Culture
He is the author of several books, including "One Red Thread: How to Find the Purpose Already Woven Into Your Life,” and "Fiercely Loyal: How High Performing Companies Develop and Retain Top Talent.” Both were bestsellers on Amazon.
As a speaker, Dov has presented to the United Nations, the Department of State, the World Management Forum, the Servant Leadership Institute, The World Management Forum in Iran, and the United States Air Force. Dov is also the co-founder of The Authentic Speaker Academy for Leadership — where he teaches leaders how to use ethical persuasion skills to impact and influence change makers.
This show is dedicated to Dov’s journey, this conversation is what we make it. This is Counsel Culture.
Learn more at www.ericbrooker.com | www.dovbaron.com