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Discipline Before Destination - Sean Fay - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode # 165

36 min · 12 de jun de 2026
Portada del episodio Discipline Before Destination - Sean Fay - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode # 165

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Sean Fay has spent 30 years building brands that became household names. Sonicare. OxiClean. George Foreman Grill. FoodSaver. As founder of Envision Response, he was there when those companies were small and helped craft the stories that made them impossible to ignore. He joins Greg to talk about what brand building actually requires, how endurance racing reshaped the way he sets goals and handles discomfort, and why OCR feels more like entrepreneurship than any other sport he has tried. He also opens up about the father who taught him to write down his goals at 14 and the hard won belief that finishing something difficult, even when you fall apart in the final miles, changes what you think you're capable of. Takeaways: * Hard work without a roadmap is just energy spent. The endurance mindset adds the structure, pacing, and discipline that turns effort into progress. * Every goal Sean ever wrote down, he eventually achieved, often in a form he didn't expect. Clarity about what you want matters more than certainty about how you'll get there. * The best brand story usually lives with a real person behind it. Customers connect to founders, to passion, and to the human being who had to solve something. * Your website is where you tell your story. Retail and marketplace platforms are where you distribute it. Confusing the two is one of the most common mistakes product brands make. * OCR forces you to be capable across everything, not just your strongest discipline. That's exactly what entrepreneurship demands too. * Discomfort is data. The endurance athletes and founders who grow fastest are the ones who learn to read it instead of run from it. Quote of the Show: * "Discomfort is information that teaches us" - Sean Fay Links: * Sean Fay’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/seankfay [http://linkedin.com/in/seankfay] * Sean Fay’s Email: Sean@envisionresponse.com [Sean@envisionresponse.com] * Envision Response’s Website: envisionresponse.com [https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=www.envisionresponse.com&urlhash=93kd&mt=B_nrV8QSRDJYaO4iaQEDKPApp8fJLeuIBcenPL_lPwENr-kF8DQRIV-_LBZYU7kUW8D3917KHbiYOkrMqlGJ9tqTik0E&isSdui=true&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Be4BPFnMtR%2BCzt1cteDyUag%3D%3D] * Quick N Brite’s Website: quicknbrite.com [http://quicknbrite.com] Ways to Tune In: * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp]: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp [https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp]  * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy]: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy]  * Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9]: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9]  * Podcast Addict [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732]: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732]  * Deezer [https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357]: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 [https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357]  * Player FM [https://player.fm/series/series-3462719]: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 [https://player.fm/series/series-3462719]  * Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102]: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102]  * Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/]: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/]  Keep up to date on our social accounts: * Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ [http://enduranceofficer.com/]  * Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast [https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast]   * Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual [https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual]  Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts [https://ringmaster.com/]. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ [https://ringmaster.com/]

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Portada del episodio Discipline Before Destination - Sean Fay - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode # 165

Discipline Before Destination - Sean Fay - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode # 165

Sean Fay has spent 30 years building brands that became household names. Sonicare. OxiClean. George Foreman Grill. FoodSaver. As founder of Envision Response, he was there when those companies were small and helped craft the stories that made them impossible to ignore. He joins Greg to talk about what brand building actually requires, how endurance racing reshaped the way he sets goals and handles discomfort, and why OCR feels more like entrepreneurship than any other sport he has tried. He also opens up about the father who taught him to write down his goals at 14 and the hard won belief that finishing something difficult, even when you fall apart in the final miles, changes what you think you're capable of. Takeaways: * Hard work without a roadmap is just energy spent. The endurance mindset adds the structure, pacing, and discipline that turns effort into progress. * Every goal Sean ever wrote down, he eventually achieved, often in a form he didn't expect. Clarity about what you want matters more than certainty about how you'll get there. * The best brand story usually lives with a real person behind it. Customers connect to founders, to passion, and to the human being who had to solve something. * Your website is where you tell your story. Retail and marketplace platforms are where you distribute it. Confusing the two is one of the most common mistakes product brands make. * OCR forces you to be capable across everything, not just your strongest discipline. That's exactly what entrepreneurship demands too. * Discomfort is data. The endurance athletes and founders who grow fastest are the ones who learn to read it instead of run from it. Quote of the Show: * "Discomfort is information that teaches us" - Sean Fay Links: * Sean Fay’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/seankfay [http://linkedin.com/in/seankfay] * Sean Fay’s Email: Sean@envisionresponse.com [Sean@envisionresponse.com] * Envision Response’s Website: envisionresponse.com [https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=www.envisionresponse.com&urlhash=93kd&mt=B_nrV8QSRDJYaO4iaQEDKPApp8fJLeuIBcenPL_lPwENr-kF8DQRIV-_LBZYU7kUW8D3917KHbiYOkrMqlGJ9tqTik0E&isSdui=true&lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Be4BPFnMtR%2BCzt1cteDyUag%3D%3D] * Quick N Brite’s Website: quicknbrite.com [http://quicknbrite.com] Ways to Tune In: * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp]: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp [https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp]  * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy]: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy]  * Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9]: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9]  * Podcast Addict [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732]: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732]  * Deezer [https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357]: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 [https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357]  * Player FM [https://player.fm/series/series-3462719]: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 [https://player.fm/series/series-3462719]  * Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102]: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102]  * Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/]: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/]  Keep up to date on our social accounts: * Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ [http://enduranceofficer.com/]  * Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast [https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast]   * Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual [https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual]  Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts [https://ringmaster.com/]. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ [https://ringmaster.com/]

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Portada del episodio Slow Down to Speed Up - Don McLaughlin - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #164

Slow Down to Speed Up - Don McLaughlin - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #164

Today's guest is a founder, executive coach, and exit strategist who rebuilt from burnout to a 12X business exit and now helps other founders do the same. Introducing Don McLaughlin, founder and CEO of Aligned Ascent. Don joins host Greg McDonough to explore how running ultra endurance races in the mountains shaped his leadership philosophy, what it truly takes to prepare a business for a premium exit, and how his Inside Out Performance System helps founders align personal performance with sustainable business growth. He also opens up about his rock bottom moment in 2012, the journey from operator to owner, and why the most transformational business growth starts from the inside out. Don emphasizes that endurance training and business leadership both demand clarity, presence, and resilience, and that the most meaningful results come when a founder builds a self managing team and steps into the role of steward rather than operator. Takeaways: * Endurance events develop three foundational leadership qualities: clarity, presence, and resilience. * Embracing prolonged discomfort in training raises your capacity to handle difficult business conversations and high conflict situations with composure. * Exit planning should begin years before you think it should, ideally well before any buyer conversation starts. * Buyers are purchasing a future stream of cash flow, so your business must demonstrate a clear vision, systematized processes, and a strong independent leadership team. * Transitioning from operator to steward of your business is what unlocks both enterprise value and personal freedom. Quote of the Show: * "Slow down to speed up." - Don McLaughlin Links: * Don McLaughlin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donmclaughlinjr/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/donmclaughlinjr/] * Aligned Ascent’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alignedascent/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/alignedascent/] Ways to Tune In: * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp]: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp [https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp]  * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy]: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy]  * Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9]: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9]  * Podcast Addict [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732]: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732]  * Deezer [https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357]: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 [https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357]  * Player FM [https://player.fm/series/series-3462719]: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 [https://player.fm/series/series-3462719]  * Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102]: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102]  * Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/]: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/]  Keep up to date on our social accounts: * Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ [http://enduranceofficer.com/]  * Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast [https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast]   * Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual [https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual]  Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts [https://ringmaster.com/]. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ [https://ringmaster.com/]

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Portada del episodio Consistency Wins in the Long Run - Brent Peterson - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #163

Consistency Wins in the Long Run - Brent Peterson - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #163

Today’s guest is incredibly insightful and action-oriented! Introducing Brent Peterson, CEO of Content Cucumber and host of Talk Commerce. Brent partners with host Gregory McDonough to explore the deep parallels between endurance sports and entrepreneurship. He also delves into how pacing, planning, and consistency shape both marathon performance and business success, and why human creativity still matters in an AI-driven world. Takeaways: * Brent breaks down how endurance sports and business are governed by the same core principle: structure creates success. Whether pacing a marathon or managing a company, starting too fast or without a plan leads to burnout, while disciplined pacing leads to sustainable outcomes. He emphasizes the importance of preparation, adaptability, and having a backup plan when conditions change unexpectedly. * He also highlights consistency as the true differentiator in both content creation and entrepreneurship. Success does not come from short bursts of effort but from showing up repeatedly over time, whether that’s running streaks, weekly podcasts, or disciplined marketing execution. Brent reinforces that stopping and starting repeatedly prevents meaningful progress. * Finally, Brent discusses the role of AI in modern content creation and warns against over-reliance on it. While AI is a powerful tool for efficiency and ideation, it often produces generic output without human oversight. He stresses that human voice, editing, and originality remain essential for standing out in an increasingly automated world. Quote of the Show: * “Consistency is the King of everything” - Brent Peterson Links: * Brent Peterson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentwpeterson/] * Content Cucumber [https://contentcucumber.com/] Ways to Tune In: * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp]: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp [https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp]  * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy]: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy]  * Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9]: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9]  * Podcast Addict [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732]: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732]  * Deezer [https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357]: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 [https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357]  * Player FM [https://player.fm/series/series-3462719]: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 [https://player.fm/series/series-3462719]  * Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102]: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102]  * Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/]: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/]  Keep up to date on our social accounts: * Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ [http://enduranceofficer.com/]  * Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast [https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast]   * Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual [https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual] Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts [https://ringmaster.com/]. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ [https://ringmaster.com/]

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Portada del episodio Think Bigger - Robert Clinkenbeard - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #163

Think Bigger - Robert Clinkenbeard - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #163

Today’s guest is a visionary growth strategist who challenges business owners to think bigger, lead better, and push beyond perceived limits. Introducing Robert Clinkenbeard, CEO of Wilson360. Robert partners with host Greg McDonough to share how endurance training, strategic coaching, and incremental improvements can help leaders scale businesses, build high-performing teams, and unlock untapped potential. He also delves into the importance of accountability, surrounding yourself with A-players, and why leaders must think beyond small, incremental growth goals to create transformational results. Robert emphasizes that sustainable growth comes from consistent incremental improvements, clear strategy, and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to perform at a higher level. Takeaways: * Think beyond incremental growth and challenge yourself to envision transformational outcomes. * Break ambitious goals into smaller, measurable milestones that teams can rally around. * Build a team of A-players who elevate conversations, decision-making, and execution. * Small operational and cultural improvements compound significantly over time. * Accountability is essential, growth requires leaders to make difficult decisions. * Strong coaches and mentors should have real-world experience and a proven track record. * Peer groups create honest feedback loops that help uncover blind spots faster. * Leaders should intentionally plan for life after business ownership, not just the exit itself. * Endurance sports and business leadership both require resilience, discipline, and long-term thinking. * Great organizations align vision, strategy, and people around a shared purpose. Quote of the Show: * “The idea of having a coach is great, but you have to be willing to do the work and make the hard decisions.” - Robert Clinkenbeard Links: * Robert Clinkenbeard’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-clinkenbeard/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-clinkenbeard/] * Wilson360’s Website: https://wilson-360.com/ [https://wilson-360.com/] Ways to Tune In: * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp]: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp [https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp]  * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy]: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy]  * Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9]: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9]  * Podcast Addict [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732]: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732]  * Deezer [https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357]: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 [https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357]  * Player FM [https://player.fm/series/series-3462719]: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 [https://player.fm/series/series-3462719]  * Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102]: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102]  * Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/]: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/]  Keep up to date on our social accounts: * Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ [http://enduranceofficer.com/]  * Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast [https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast]   * Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual [https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual]  Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts [https://ringmaster.com/]. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/ [https://ringmaster.com/]

22 de may de 202633 min
Portada del episodio Growth Happens Through Challenge - John Kelly - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #161

Growth Happens Through Challenge - John Kelly - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #161

What can endurance sports teach us about leadership, resilience, and long-term growth? Today’s guest brings a unique perspective on the connection between physical challenge and personal development. Introducing John Kelly, co-founder of Envelope Risk John joins host Greg McDonough to discuss how endurance experiences shape mindset, strengthen resilience, and influence leadership both professionally and personally. Throughout the conversation, John shares lessons around discipline, consistency, adversity, and the importance of embracing difficult challenges as a pathway toward growth. Takeaways: • Endurance sports build resilience through discomfort. John explains how repeatedly working through difficult physical and mental moments develops resilience that carries over into leadership and life decisions. • Consistency matters more than short-term motivation. The conversation emphasizes that long-term progress is driven by discipline and consistent habits rather than temporary bursts of motivation. • Leadership requires adaptability under pressure. Greg and John discuss how endurance environments force people to adjust, problem solve, and continue moving forward despite setbacks. • Growth often happens through difficult experiences. John shares that some of the most meaningful personal growth comes from pushing through uncomfortable or uncertain situations. • Mindset influences performance both personally and professionally. The discussion highlights how endurance training can positively impact confidence, focus, and decision-making in business settings. • Preparation creates confidence. They discuss how preparation and process help athletes and leaders remain calm when facing uncertainty or adversity. • Challenge creates perspective. John reflects on how endurance events can help reset priorities and provide clarity beyond work or performance metrics. Quote of the Show: * "You learn a lot about yourself when things get hard." - John Kelly  Links: * John’s Website: randomforestrunner.com [http://randomforestrunner.com] * Company website: https://www.enveloprisk.com/ * Instagram: @randomforestrunner Ways to Tune In: * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp]: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp [https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp]  * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4]: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4] * Google Podcasts [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy]: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy [https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy]  * Amazon Music [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9]: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9]  * Podcast Addict [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732]: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732]  * Deezer [https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357]: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 [https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357]  * Player FM [https://player.fm/series/series-3462719]: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 [https://player.fm/series/series-3462719]  * Podchaser [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102]: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 [https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102]  * Listen Notes [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/]: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ [https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/]  * YouTube: https://youtu.be/dGDfIxbAoWY Keep up to date on our social accounts: * Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ [http://enduranceofficer.com/]  * Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast [https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast]   * Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual [https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual]

15 de may de 202633 min