The Alex Demczak Leadership Podcast

The Alex Demczak Leadership Podcast offers practical steps to increase your performance, enhance your leadership, and maximize your potential. Alex interviews thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and athletes that will inspire you to become the best version of yourself. #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #Faith #Entrepreneur #Business #Success

How To Quit Your Job for Your Dream 06/20/2023

How To Quit Your Job for Your Dream In this episode, host Alex Demczak answers the question he most frequently gets asked: how did you quit your job to pursue your dream? The journey will be different for everyone, but these tips will help you pursue the work you feel called to! /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/27200259

Building a Business For Impact 03/21/2023

Building a Business For Impact In this episode, Alex is joined by Streamline Books co-founder Will Severns to talk about the challenges, successes, and freedoms that come with starting a business. Alex and Will created Streamline Books to work with prospective authors of any profession and background to write and publish a book in 16 weeks. Their why: to bring more stories into the world, because you never know who may need them. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/26290116

5 Things To Know About Being Your Own Boss 08/28/2022

5 Things To Know About Being Your Own Boss Risking your day job for your true passion is a tough decision to make. After 4 and a half years as a mortgage salesman, I decided to pursue my passion, keynote speaking, full-time. I haven't looked back. However, being your own boss does have its challenges. This podcast describes these challenges and the lessons I've learned since I took my leap of faith towards self-fulfillment. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/24187524

The Sale - Alex On Jon Gordon’s Positive University 04/26/2022

The Sale - Alex On Jon Gordon’s Positive University In this episode, Alex joins best-selling author Jon Gordon on his podcast Positive University to introduce their new, co-authored book The Sale. As of today, you can pick up a copy of The Sale anywhere books are sold, including Barnes & Noble and Amazon. For more information, visit /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/22909208

Action Over Passion 02/07/2022

Action Over Passion Whether you're looking to learn something new, or dreaming of leaving your 9 to 5, the first thing you should do is ACT. Too often, we wait for passion or motivation to take action. What we don't realize is that action drives motivation. Action drives passion. The more you act, confidence grows, and the more you build momentum to get great at a new hobby, or make your entrepreneurial dreams become a reality. Don't wait. Act. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/22044791

Introducing the Touchdown Foundation 07/07/2021

Introducing the Touchdown Foundation An idea that has come to fruition after nearly a decade, the Touchdown Foundation is a 501 c3 non-profit organization that helps build wells around the world to support safe drinking water. Host Alex Demczak, who is the Executive Director of the Touchdown Foundation, introduces his the backstory and his mission with the non-profit. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/19729202

4 Principles to Help You Win 2021 01/19/2021

4 Principles to Help You Win 2021 Well, 2020 has officially wrapped up, but the first few weeks of 2021 hardly feel any different. As we continue to navigate this unprecedented time in the world, we must continue to grow as both an individual and a community. Host Alex Demczak shares his 4 most important principles to help you build on that growth in 2021! /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/17601599

15. Sam Ferguson - A Story of Redemption 11/09/2020

15. Sam Ferguson - A Story of Redemption Studies suggest that 70 % of people will encounter some kind of negative, life altering, event in the next ten years. Today’s guest, Sam Ferguson, shares the biggest trial in his life and how God has been faithful through it all. You don’t want to miss this episode! /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/16733060

14. Alan Stein Jr. - Mastering the Basics 09/14/2020

14. Alan Stein Jr. - Mastering the Basics It's often you hear a coach at the end of a losing game tell the press that their team needs to "get back to the basics". But why did they ever stray from them in the first place? /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/15997631

13. Jace Ruder - Leading Through Adversity 08/04/2020

13. Jace Ruder - Leading Through Adversity You're not alone. It's been a hectic past couple of months for everybody, including college student-athletes as they ramp up for an unprecedented, unusual-looking Fall sports semester. Joining the Athlete Podcast for the 13th episode is Jace Ruder, a current quarterback for the University of North Carolina Tarheels here to discuss the importance of leadership in these turbulent times. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/15473975

Focus Friday - 4 Questions Every Leader Should Ask 05/29/2020

Focus Friday - 4 Questions Every Leader Should Ask In this edition of Focus Friday, host Alex Demczak walks you through the four questions that every leader should be asking. Get ready to take on the weekend! /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/14612759

12. Chris Singleton 04/28/2020

12. Chris Singleton For this episode of The Athlete Podcast, host Alex Demczak sits down with former professional baseball player Chris Singleton. However, Chris is more well-known for his actions off the diamond. In 2015, Chris's mother was one of nine killed in a racially charged, Charleston church shooting. Chris famously chose to publicly forgive the shooter, soon after the tragedy and lives out his message, "Love is stronger than hate." /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/14175206

11. Damon West 04/06/2020

11. Damon West For the 11th guest-centered episode of The Athlete Podcast, host Alex Demczak sits down with Damon West. Damon tells his truly incredible story of being a former college football quarterback sentenced to life in prison. Now a best-selling author and keynote speaker, Damon transformed his life to help inspire others while living the phrase "Be a Coffee Bean". Find out what that means in this episode of The Athlete Podcast. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/13863710

10. Sophie Cunningham 03/27/2020

10. Sophie Cunningham The 10th guest-centered episode of The Athlete Podcast hosts Mizzou legend Sophie Cunningham. Now a professional basketball player for the WNBA Phoenix Mercury, Sophie talks about adjusting to life as a pro athlete with the coronavirus pandemic going on, her goal to inspire the next generation of young women in pro sports, and what life is like as a pro WNBA player. As always, public speaker Alex Demczak facilitates the discussion. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/13735907

9. Jake Triplett - Just Going For It 02/24/2020

9. Jake Triplett - Just Going For It While "Just Going For It" might be one of the most overused expressions out there, guest Jake Triplett is far from ordinary. You might know Jake as a former YouTuber, the man behind Trey Kennedy's videos, or even saw him on an episode of the Ellen Show that highlighted his limo trip across the country. Regardless, you'll get to know him now as host Alex Demczak takes us through Jake's risk-taking ventures that have led him to today. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/13271408

8. Rennie Curran - The Power of Connection 01/28/2020

8. Rennie Curran - The Power of Connection For the eighth guest-centered episode of The Athlete Podcast, host Alex Demczak talks with former All-American Georgia Bulldog Rennie Curran. Now a successful speaker and business coach, Rennie educates listeners on the power of connection, investing in personal success, and being intentional with how you plan to grow in both business and life. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/12912020

7. John Drage - Living with Brain Cancer 12/02/2019

7. John Drage - Living with Brain Cancer On February 20th, John Drage was diagnosed with terminal Glioblastoma Brain cancer. In this enthralling episode, Alex sits down with John to discuss his current health, his ultra-positive mindset, and his strong faith during this trial. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/12243155

6. Colin Holba 10/07/2019

6. Colin Holba With the NFL season in full swing, Alex Demczak sits down with professional long-snapper Colin Holba to talk about his journey to the NFL that is both relatable and motivational. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/11539598

5. L'Damian Washington 09/04/2019

5. L'Damian Washington This episode of The Athlete Podcast elevates the meaning of vision to new heights. Literally. While on board a jet, host Alex Demczak talks with former NFL wide-receiver and Mizzou alum L'Damian Washington about the importance of having vision in life and goal-setting. Listening to L'Damian tell his story of his journey to the league is uniquely inspirational, and one that will kickstart any morning. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Veterans United Home Loans. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/11114705

4. Kyle McClellan 07/29/2019

4. Kyle McClellan In this rendition of The Athlete Podcast, host Alex Demczak talks to former MLB pitcher Kyle McClellan who is recognized for his work both on and off the diamond. Kyle has helped charities around the St. Louis community since his playing days, and continues to leave a legacy. This episode of the podcast is proudly sponsored by Drury Outdoors. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/10689620

Focus Friday - Imposter Syndrome 07/26/2019

Focus Friday - Imposter Syndrome Imposter Syndrome. In this edition of Focus Friday, host Alex Demczak tackles the concept of imposter syndrome, and offers the best solutions to trust yourself and weed out negativity to boost your mindset heading into the weekend. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/10664705

3. Austin Hatch 06/17/2019

3. Austin Hatch Alex Demczak sits down with two time plane crash survivor and former Michigan basketball player, Austin Hatch. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/10175552

Focus Friday - Leadership Requires No Title 05/31/2019

Focus Friday - Leadership Requires No Title Leadership requires no title. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/9992426

2. Thomas Williams 05/14/2019

2. Thomas Williams Alex Demczak sits down with former NFL player, author, and professional speaker, Thomas Williams. Thomas talks about his transition from the NFL, finding his purpose, and his definition of greatness. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/9771416

1. Jontay Porter 04/19/2019

1. Jontay Porter Host Alex Demczak sits down with college basketball star Jontay Porter to talk about the importance of his faith, the trials he has recently faced after injuring his knee twice in only four months, and his upcoming decision of whether to stay in college or enter the 2019 NBA Draft. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/9453548

Welcome to The Athlete Podcast! 04/19/2019

Welcome to The Athlete Podcast! Former college football player Alex Demczak examines the high-performance habits of current and former athletes, successful business minds, spiritual thought leaders, and lifestyle entrepreneurs. /episode/index/show/theathletepodcast/id/9453440

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