Why High Performers Hit a Wall: How to Use Flow States to Recover & Perform at Your Peak | Brandon Day

Why High Performers Hit a Wall: How to Use Flow States to Recover & Perform at Your Peak | Brandon Day

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] What if chronic pain, burnout, distraction, and underperformance are not physical problems… but brain problems? In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Success, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with former Sports Illustrated cover athlete, two-time national champion, and high-performance coach Brandon Day to discuss flow states, applied neuroscience, chronic pain, peak performance, and the hidden dangers of hustle culture. After years of elite athletics, Brandon experienced burnout, chronic pain, identity loss, and destructive coping habits that forced him to completely rethink performance, recovery, and success. Now, through applied neurology and flow-state coaching, Brandon helps athletes, entrepreneurs, executives, and high achievers unlock higher levels of focus, energy, recovery, and performance without destroying themselves in the process. This episode dives into: * Why high performers burn out * The neuroscience of flow states * Chronic pain and brain signaling * How distractions destroy focus and performance * Why movement is critical for cognitive performance * The hidden dangers of hustle culture * How elite athletes train their brains * Mental toughness vs. self-destruction * Why pain is often a signal, not the problem * How to create more presence, focus, and peak performance Brandon also shares the emotional journey from being featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated to battling burnout, chronic pain, substance abuse, and identity struggles after football ended. This conversation is incredibly insightful for athletes, entrepreneurs, business leaders, executives, coaches, and anyone striving for high performance without sacrificing their health and happiness. If you have ever struggled with burnout, chronic pain, overworking, distraction, or feeling disconnected from your purpose, this episode will change the way you think about performance. Connect with Brandon Day [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon34day/] - Linked In 🌐 EvolvedAthlete.coach [https://evolvedathlete.coach] 📱 Instagram: @IAmBrandonDay [https://www.instagram.com/iambrandonday/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]

How Authentic Leadership & Clear Communication Actually Scale Your Business | Kim Miller-Hershon

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] What makes a truly great leader today? In this powerful episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with leadership coach and communication expert Kim Miller-Hershon for a deeply honest conversation about modern leadership, authentic communication, scaling businesses, imposter syndrome, and building thriving teams. Kim shares her journey from corporate layoffs during the 2008 recession to becoming a trusted leadership coach helping ambitious leaders create stronger teams and healthier workplace cultures. Together, Jaclyn and Kim discuss: * Why authentic leadership matters more than ever * The communication mistakes hurting businesses today * How leaders can create clarity and trust * Why great CEOs do not need all the answers * The hidden dangers of servant leadership taken too far * Scaling a company without losing your vision * How imposter syndrome affects high achievers * Why leadership starts with self-awareness * Using AI as a tool without losing the human connection * Building businesses through strengths instead of burnout This episode is packed with practical leadership insights for CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, managers, founders, and high achievers who want to lead with confidence while building strong, empowered teams. If you want to become a more effective communicator, a stronger leader, and create a thriving culture inside your business, this conversation is a must-listen. Connect with Kim Miller-Hershon on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmillerhershon/]. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]

How to Scale Your Business Faster with Global Talent & Nearshoring | Brian Samson on CEO Growth Strategy

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] Most entrepreneurs are overwhelmed because they are trying to do everything themselves. In this powerful episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with global operator, investor, and nearshoring expert Brian Samson to discuss the future of hiring, delegation, leadership, AI, and building high-performing global teams. Brian shares how he scaled companies, built international teams across Latin America, and helped fast-growing businesses leverage global talent to create more freedom, efficiency, and growth. From working with VC-backed startups and leading talent initiatives at companies like Lending Club and Sosh, to helping companies connect with top-tier talent through nearshoring, Brian reveals why delegation is no longer optional for modern entrepreneurs. In this episode, you will learn: * The difference between offshoring and nearshoring * Why Latin America is becoming a global talent powerhouse * How entrepreneurs can buy back their time * The biggest mistakes leaders make when hiring virtual assistants * Why time zones matter more than people realize * How to scale your business without burning out * The future of AI and remote work * Why global talent is reshaping business growth * How strong leadership creates leverage * Brian’s deeply personal foster care journey and why impact matters This conversation is both tactical and inspiring, blending business strategy with purpose-driven leadership. If you are a CEO, entrepreneur, founder, executive, consultant, coach, or business owner trying to grow faster without doing everything yourself, this episode is essential listening. Connect with Brian Samson - linked in [https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansamson/] 🌐 PLUGG Technologies: www.plugg.tech [https://plugg.tech] Learn more about foster care support: 🌐 Together We Rise [https://fosterlove.com] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]

How to Build Visibility in the Age of AI: LinkedIn, YouTube & Growth Strategies That Work Now | Jimi Gibson

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] AI is changing the way businesses are discovered online and most leaders are completely unprepared for what is coming next. In this powerful episode of the Unstoppable Success Podcast, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with marketing strategist, TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, and Thrive Agency VP of Brand Communication, Jimi Gibson to unpack one of the biggest business shifts happening right now: AI visibility. Search engines are evolving into answer engines. Platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and Perplexity are changing how customers discover businesses, leaders, and experts. The companies and executives who understand this shift early will dominate attention, authority, and revenue over the next three years. Jimi shares groundbreaking research from a 400-company visibility study revealing: * Why invisible businesses are projected to lose millions * How CEOs and founders directly impact company revenue through visibility * Why LinkedIn has become one of the most important AI trust signals * The difference between SEO, GEO, and Answer Engine Optimization * How YouTube transcripts help AI understand your expertise * Why personal branding is no longer optional for business growth * How to use AI tools without sounding generic * The simple visibility actions every leader should start immediately This conversation is essential listening for CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, consultants, coaches, franchise owners, podcasters, and thought leaders who want to remain relevant and discoverable in the age of AI. If you want your business, brand, and expertise to stand out instead of becoming invisible online, this episode gives you the roadmap. Connect with Jimi Gibson: 🌐 Business Visibility Index: businessvisibilityindex.com 🌐 Thrive Agency: thriveagency.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]

The Hidden Leadership Skill Every CEO Needs: How Vulnerability Builds Stronger Teams & More Revenue

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/fan_mail/new] What happens when leaders stop trying to do everything alone? In this powerful episode of Unstoppable Success, Jaclyn Strominger sits down with entrepreneur, former banking executive, and Quade founder Mark McFatridge to discuss leadership, peer learning, relationship capital, and why the most successful CEOs surround themselves with trusted circles of growth-minded leaders. Mark shares his remarkable journey from transforming one of the worst-performing banking regions in the country to building Quade, a fast-growing organization designed to help CEOs, founders, and executives grow through authentic connection, accountability, and peer support. This conversation dives deep into: * Why leadership can feel isolating * The power of CEO peer groups * How vulnerability creates trust * Why authentic relationships matter in business * The difference between networking and genuine connection * Relationship capital and long-term business growth * Why leaders need allies, advisors, and advocates * The importance of growth-minded communities * How trust accelerates business success * Why great leaders don’t grow alone Mark also shares how joining a CEO peer group completely transformed both his business and personal life — and why he believes every leader needs trusted people around them who challenge, support, and sharpen their thinking. This episode is packed with leadership insights, networking wisdom, and practical strategies for entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, and professionals who want to grow their business and their influence through stronger relationships. If you are building a company, leading a team, growing a business, or looking to elevate your leadership through meaningful connection, this conversation is for you. Connect with Mark McFatridge: 🌐 https://quadecircle.com/ [https://quadecircle.com/] 💼 LinkedIn: Mark McFatridge [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mcfatridge/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2614235/support] Your network is more than contacts. It is your greatest catalyst for opportunity. If you are ready to elevate your business, expand your relationships, and create real momentum, here is your next step: Book a private strategy call: Let’s map your next level of growth Book a Strategy Call [https://scheduler.zoom.us/jaclyn-strominger/unstoppable-discovery-call] Join the Unstoppable Success Community: Surround yourself with high-performing leaders and real conversations Skool Community: Unstoppable Success [https://www.skool.com/unstoppable-success-9143/about ]  Get the Book: Charting True North [https://amzn.to/4jzYoJv ] Stay connected and visible: Unstoppable Success Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unstoppable-success-podcast/id1770778356?i=1000764174870] Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstrominger/]