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Each episode features prominent leaders in professional sports, big business, and the US military discussing secret insights into their leadership/coaching approach to work and everyday life.

Florent Groberg- Medal of Honor Leadership Lessons 07/03/2023

Florent Groberg- Medal of Honor Leadership Lessons In this episode Florent “Flo” Groberg reflects on leadership lessons learned as a young athlete from his early coaches which ultimately shaped his heroic military career that resulted in receiving the Medal of Honor, the United States' highest award for military valor in action Flo deployed several times to Afghanistan, and his actions on August 8th, 2012 earned him the famous Medal of Honor. As a result of his actions, Groberg sustained the loss of 45 to 50 percent of his left calf muscle with significant nerve damage, a blown eardrum, and a mild traumatic brain injury. He spent 3 years at Walter Reed Hospital from August 2012 through May 2015. He was medically retired, as a captain in July 2015. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/27357210

Dr. Ben Freakley - Power of Thoughts 05/18/2023

Dr. Ben Freakley - Power of Thoughts In this episode, we discuss the concept of thoughts and the power we choose to give them. And sometimes we make them VERY powerful. Dr. Ben Freakly shares his perspective on the subject from his extensive experience and knowledge base. Dr. Ben Freakley is the CEO and founder of Ready|Set|Resilient, a coaching business that uses best practices in sport, performance, and counseling psychology to help individuals and teams achieve the greatness that exists inside all of us. Ben brings over 20 years of experience coaching high performers and teams in sports, tactical, and business environments. Some highlights of Ben’s career include: · Google Resilience Team – Subject Matter Expert · Atlanta United (Major League Soccer) Mental Performance Coach · Tampa Bay Rowdies (United Soccer League) Mental Performance Coach · University of Health and Performance – Vice President of Performance and Well Being · Toronto Blue Jays (Major League Baseball) Head of Mental Performance · 75th Ranger Regiment (Special Operations Forces) Mental Performance Coach · National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) College Soccer Coach – 12 Seasons · Tormenta FC (United Soccer League) First ever head coach & General Manager /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/26884764

Kristin Noto Live E.P.I.C 03/08/2023

Kristin Noto Live E.P.I.C Kristin Noto, the author of the book Live E.P.I.C Excellence Personified In Character, discusses her secrets to happiness and fulfillment through 7 virtues. This discussion explores and challenges these virtues to help discover peace and happiness within ourselves and those we coach. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/26170074

Shawn Springs NFL to Data and Technology CEO 11/21/2021

Shawn Springs NFL to Data and Technology CEO Shawn Springs A former NFL All-Pro and the Founder & CEO of Windpact, a materials data and technology company. Shawn played at Ohio State earning Big 10 Defensive Player of the Year, All-American honors, and follow his father’s legacy, Ron Springs, into the NFL. Springs was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks 3rd overall in the 1997 NFL draft. No cornerback has ever been drafted higher. He played in the NFL for 13 seasons with the Seahawks, Redskins and Patriots before retiring and building Windpact. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/21234995

Patricia Collins- Perspective and Perception 10/22/2021

Patricia Collins- Perspective and Perception Patty Collins served in the U.S. Army as a Communications Officer for 24 yrs. In 2006, after returning from Iraq, she was struck by a car while bicycling to work. leaving her as a below knee amputee. Upon rehab, she continued to serve, including a deployment to Afghanistan and commanding a Signal Battalion. Post amputation she returned to full military fitness, and became an avid mountain biker and triathlete. She eventually earned a spot on the 2016 U.S.Paralympic team in Paratriathlon. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/20901170

Killer Chick & Soup- Campbell Family Coaching 09/30/2021

Killer Chick & Soup- Campbell Family Coaching We discuss everyday coaching with Ret. Air Force Veterans, Scott (Soup) and Kim (Killer Chick) Campbell who have been married for 25 yrs since graduating USAFA. Col (Ret.) Scott Campbell is a 25 yr fighter pilot who's combat accolades are: Distinguished Flying Cross 3x and Bronze Star 2x. Kim, is a Ret. Air Force Col. who served over 24 yrs as a fighter pilot. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism after successfully recovering her A-10 Warthog from a missile strike in Baghdad /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/20666795

Marnie Schneider- Gameday in the USA 09/14/2021

Marnie Schneider- Gameday in the USA Marnie is the grand daughter of Leonard Tose, former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles who also founded the Ronald McDonald House. Marnie’s mom, Susan Tose, was the first female GM of an NFL team. Marnie Schneider is a CEO, inspirational speaker, author, and philanthropist. She published Gameday in the USA, a book series of 8 books that focus on a city and its professional football team. It follows a young girl Freddie and her dog Fumble, and the rich history and culture of each city they visit. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/20476010

Akili King- Resilience and Redemption 08/06/2021

Akili King- Resilience and Redemption Akili King played football at West Point for 3 yrs before leaving to attend Oregon State. He excelled and was signed by the San Francisco 49ers. After being released, he enlisted in the Army National Guard and eventually joined the 75th Ranger Regiment. He was part of the recovery mission for Operation Redwings, made famous by the book and movie, “The Lone Survivor”. He later received his commission as an Infantry Officer. He currently serves as National Ambassador Director for Soldiers to Sidelines. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/20061041

US Army MG (Ret.) Mark O'Neil 07/17/2021

US Army MG (Ret.) Mark O'Neil Major General (Ret.) Mark O’Neil last served as the commander of U.S. Army Alaska. He previously served as Special Mission Unit Commander. He participated in numerous combat operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. Mark earned many medals including 8 Bronze Stars and a Bronze Star Medal for Valor. Prior to service, Mark played football and Track & Field. He was inducted into his College Hall of Fame at Norwich University. Mark operates his consulting business where he works with pro sports teams and busi /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/19838240

CSM(Ret) US Army Gretchen Evans- UNBROKEN 07/02/2021

CSM(Ret) US Army Gretchen Evans- UNBROKEN In this episode we discuss the delusion of disability and the reality of mixed abilities with (Ret.) US Army CSM Gretchen Evans. In 2006, a mortar blast threw her into a concrete bunker wall. She suffered a traumatic brain injury and lost 95% of her hearing, ending her career. She received the Bronze Star for valor and heroism in combat. After military service, Gretchen spearheaded Team Unbroken, the first totally disabled team to ever compete in “World’s Toughest Race” featured on Amazon Prime. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/19681148

Rob Lively President TRX Elite 06/16/2021

Rob Lively President TRX Elite US Army CSM (Ret.) Rob Lively retired after 28 yrs of military service, as the Command Sergeants Major of a Special Missions Unit within The US Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, NC. As a geopolitical subject matter expert, he regularly provided recommendations to the U.S. Government’s most senior military and political leadership. Rob currently translates his many life and leadership lessons from the US Military in his new career as the President of TRX Elite. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/19493981

Terry Maki 06/01/2021

Terry Maki US Air Force (Ret.) Lt. Col. Terry Maki wrestled for 2 years and played football for 4 at the USAFA. In wrestling, he won the WAC heavyweight title. Maki also played Linebacker earning Kodak All-American and induction into the US Air Force Athletics Hall of Fame. Terry embarked on a 20-year career with the Air Force in Special Tactics. He was as a combat diver and executed over 320 parachute jumps in tours all throughout the world. Maki served as Head Football Coach for Florence High School in Montana. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/19312307

Mike Pollak NFL Player and Football Coach 05/14/2021

Mike Pollak NFL Player and Football Coach Mike Pollak discusses the latest evolution of coaching and explores the benefits of sports. Pollak played 7 years in the NFL as an offensive lineman for the Indianapolis Colts, the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Carolina Panthers. He was drafted in the second round of the NFL, earned All Pac-10 honors and the Pat Tillman Award at ASU. He serves as the Director of Training for Tip of the Spear Football, which teaches revolutionary techniques making football safer through improved performance. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/19094111

Col. (Ret.) Christopher Plamp US Air Force Leader-Followership 05/01/2021

Col. (Ret.) Christopher Plamp US Air Force Leader-Followership Christopher Plamp who’s call sign is Sponge was an Air Force Command Pilot, flight instructor, and evaluator, primarily flying the A-10 Warthog and the MQ-1B Unmanned Predator.  He was an A-10 Fighter Squadron Director of Operations, an MQ-1B Reconnaissance Squadron Commander, a Flying Training Group Commander, and served in the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). He is currently the Senior Vice President of Operations, Programs and Entertainment for the USO. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/18933842

Matt Stevens The Honor Foundation 04/17/2021

Matt Stevens The Honor Foundation Matt Stevens is the CEO of The Honor Foundation. Matt transitioned from the U.S. Navy in 2017 after 26 years as a SEAL. He attended one Honor Foundation seminar, got more involved, joined the board, and now serves as CEO. Matt graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1991, (BUD/S) training in 1992, and was assigned to the East Coast where he served in various SEAL Teams, SEAL Delivery Vehicle Teams and the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Matt is also a little league baseball coach in VA Beach. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/18759302

Adam Silva 03/30/2021

Adam Silva In this episode we explore leadership, coaching and parenting with Adam Silva. Coach Silva currently serves as Director of Player Development for Jacksonville University Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse and is a certified executive coach. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/18541202

Chevy Cook 03/15/2021

Chevy Cook We discuss Human Development and Organizational Success with LTC Chevy Cook of the US Army. Chevy co-founded Military Mentors and recently earned a PhD in Human Development from Tufts University. He also holds Master’s Degrees in Leadership Development From UTEP and Organizational Psychology from Columbia University. Chevy has served in the historic 82nd Airborne Division and became a Tactical Officer and a Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership instructor at the United States Military Acade /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/18338756

Geb Zurburg 02/26/2021

Geb Zurburg In this episode we discuss coaching in education with renowned educator Geb Zurburg. Geb has a Master’s in Education from the College of NJ and has served as an educator in the NJ Public School System for 17 years. Geb also teaches college level courses for Syracuse University Project Advance Program and serves as Teaching Partner for the Case Method Institute for Education and Democracy at Harvard. He coaches youth & high school basketball, works as an independent musician, and is a husband and dad.� /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/18100361

JC Glick 02/16/2021

JC Glick JC served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, primarily in Special Operations and Special Missions Units with more than 11 combat tours. He earned 3 Bronze Stars, 3 Meritorious Service Medals, a Joint Commendation Medal, and the Order of Saint Maurice. JC has provided leadership consultation for Fortune 500 companies, the NFL and sports teams including the Denver Broncos, Carolina Panthers and Charlotte Hornets. JC wrote a book titled "A Light in the Darkness: Leadership Development for the Unknown". /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/17969042

Tony Mandarich- Coaching Through Addiction 01/29/2021

Tony Mandarich- Coaching Through Addiction Tony Mandarich played football for Michigan State and then drafted by the Green Bay Packers as the second overall pick in the 1989 NFL draft. Tony made the cover of Sports Illustrated as The Big Bulk, and then after a battle with drugs and alcohol he was featured again as The Big Bust. Tony began his path to recovery, and 5 years later returned to the NFL to start at Offensive line for 3 years with the Indianapolis Colts. He now has 25 years sobriety and is a thriving photographer, writer, and speaker. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/17744276

Kyle Lamb- Amazing Grays and Killing 01/15/2021

Kyle Lamb- Amazing Grays and Killing Harrison and Kyle Lamb discuss how humans handle killing and how to coach through it. SGM (ret.) Lamb spent over 21 yrs in the US Army, with over 15 in 1st SFOD-D Delta Force. He has seen combat many times including the battle of Mogadishu, Somalia featured in the movie Black Hawk Down. SGM Lamb is the Founder and President of Viking Tactics, a tactical training and gear business. Kyle also appears on several Sportsman Channel TV Shows and has written 3 books. His latest book is Leadership in the Shadows /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/17568194

Jen Baker Navy Pilot to College Athletic Director 12/31/2020

Jen Baker Navy Pilot to College Athletic Director Jen Baker is the Director of Athletics and Recreation at Johns Hopkins University. She launched a unique leadership development program called Blue Jays LEAD. The program empowers student-athletes to actualize the leader within and inspire action. Baker graduated from the US Naval Academy and was a member of the women’s lacrosse club team. Baker spent 3 years as a pilot and 4 as a construction and facilities engineer in the Navy. She earned an MBA and a master’s in mechanical engineering from Co /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/17335355

Joe Ross of Higher Echelon 12/15/2020

Joe Ross of Higher Echelon In this episode we speak with Dr. Joe Ross (Ret. US Army) who is the President and Founder of HigherEchelon and creator of the Resilient and Adaptable Leader Methodology. Joe has a PhD in Organization Psychology and has tenured expertise in developing high performance in teams and companies. Dr. Ross has consulted with Fortune 100 companies, college and professional sports teams, top tier Universities, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Defense. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/17203751

Jen Block Executive Director of Athletics USAFA 11/30/2020

Jen Block Executive Director of Athletics USAFA We speak with the USAFA Executive Director of Athletics, Jen Block. Jen is a decorated former Air Force officer, director, squadron commander, staff officer, executive officer, and combat veteran of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. She has a special expertise in developing and administering programs ensuring diversity and sexual assault prevention. Jen graduated the USAFA where she played volleyball as a captain of her team. Jen is an expert in building healthy relationships. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/16811129

Liam Collins Leadership from Special Forces and Beyond 11/14/2020

Liam Collins Leadership from Special Forces and Beyond We discuss leadership with Col. Liam Collins. Liam earned a B.S. in aerospace from the US Military Academy, and a Master in Public Affairs & PhD from at Princeton University. Liam is the Executive Director of the Viola Foundation and the Madison Policy Forum and a permanent member with the Council on Foreign Relations. A retired Special Forces Colonel, he served in a variety of special operations assignments and conducted deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Africa and South America. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/16811099

Coach Tony Coaxum 10/30/2020

Coach Tony Coaxum Coach Tony Coaxum played football at Army West Point, served in the US Army and then returned to coach at his alma mater. He went on to coach for the Baltimore Ravens and the Denver Broncos where he won Super Bowl 50. He is currently the Head Football Coach at Bluefield State College in West Virginia and published the Leadership Playbook. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/16474508

Leadership Ladder with CSM Ret. Mike Hall 10/16/2020

Leadership Ladder with CSM Ret. Mike Hall We discuss with Mike Hall how leadership skills evolve as you progress up the leadership ladder. Mike is a retired Command Sergeant Major with over 34 years of service to the US Army and SOF. In 2009 after 32 years of service, he was recalled from retirement, to serve as the CSM and Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Intl. Security Assistance Force/United States Forces Afghanistan NATO, Afghanistan. This force contained over 130K Soldiers from 46 countries under General McChrystal and General Petraeus. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/16431842

Dr. Shauna Springer- Warrior 09/18/2020

Dr. Shauna Springer- Warrior Dr. Shauna "Doc" Springer is known for pop-culture and mainstream insights in psychology and interpersonal relationships, affecting all people, originating from what she has gleaned from two decades of work at the extremes. Dr. Springer is a graduate of Harvard University and is one of the world's leading experts on PTSD, Trauma, and Moral Injury among veterans. She provides deep insights on how to work through the most serious challenges that face the warrior within us. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/16065863

John Villanueva on Technique 08/28/2020

John Villanueva on Technique John Villanueva retired from the US Army, became a successful entrepreneur, a consultant on foreign affairs, a collegiate teacher, a husband, and a father. John sits on the Advisory Board of Soldiers to Sidelines. In this episode we discuss the concept of technique in leadership, coaching and everyday life. What is it? How do we cultivate it? /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/15790499

General (Ret.) John Michel USAF 07/24/2020

General (Ret.) John Michel USAF Gen. Michel culminated his military service as Commanding General of NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan; NATO Training Mission/Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan; and Commander of the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kabul, Afghanistan. He has authored two books No More Mediocre Me and The Art of Positive Leadership. Currently, he is the co-founder of the Avalon Leadership Institute, Partner of the Minute Man Hospitality Group, and executive director of Skyworks Global. /episode/index/show/harrison-bernstein-everyday-coach/id/15345776

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