Share Your Story Podcast

How to Overcome Tragedy and Keep Going with Wes Bruns

Coach and author Wes Bruns shares the powerful story behind When Life Changes the Game, reflecting on surviving carbon monoxide poisoning, navigating overwhelming personal loss, and finding purpose through coaching, leadership, and serving others. You'll learn: * How to move forward after tragedy * Why empathy makes stronger leaders and coaches * The lessons that inspired When Life Changes the Game Whether you're a coach, parent, leader, or someone facing life's hardest moments, this conversation offers practical hope and perspective. Curious what it would look like to share your story and expand your influence? https://shareyourstory.com/ [https://shareyourstory.com/]

How to Build Identity Beyond Performance with Sydney Minarik

Learn how to build confidence and identity that doesn't depend on performance, praise, or results. Sydney Minarik, author of Make Your Impact: Transform Yourself to Serve Your Team, shares the lessons that helped her overcome self-doubt, redefine success, and become a stronger teammate and leader. From navigating role changes at Clemson to playing soccer in Australia, Sydney's story offers practical wisdom for athletes, professionals, and anyone facing transition. Key takeaways: • How to build an identity beyond achievement • Why habits shape your ability to serve others • What championship teammates do differently Curious what it would look like to share your story and expand your influence? https://shareyourstory.com/ [https://shareyourstory.com/]

From Toxic Shame to Grace with David Hockman

Break free from toxic shame and discover a healthier, grace-centered faith. Orthopedic surgeon and author David Hockman shares the powerful story behind Surgeon Unmasked: A Journey from Shame to Grace. From childhood anxiety and perfectionism to healing from religious legalism, David reveals how grace transformed his faith, relationships, and purpose. Key takeaways: • How toxic shame affects mental health and self-worth • The difference between legalism and grace-based faith • Practical hope for anyone healing from religious trauma or spiritual wounds Curious what it would look like to share your story and expand your influence? https://shareyourstory.com/ [https://shareyourstory.com/]

Why Signs Matter More Than You Think with Matt Wren

Signs influence how people navigate, make decisions, and remember businesses — often without realizing it. Matt Wren explains the hidden impact of signage, why visibility matters, and how communication shapes customer experience. Inspired by a moment of getting lost in the mountains as a teenager, Matt turned signage into both a career and a mission through his book Here’s Your Sign. In this episode: * Why better signs can increase business revenue * The psychology behind memorable signage * How every sign tells a story Curious what it would look like to share your story and expand your influence? https://shareyourstory.com/ [https://shareyourstory.com/]

Why Great Leaders Need Coaches Too with John Perry

Failure, vulnerability, and accountability are some of the greatest leadership teachers. Coach and author John Perry explains why losses create growth, why every successful leader needs coaching, and how people skills will matter even more in the future. John shares lessons from coaching football, hosting the Never Stop Getting Better podcast, and writing his first book on leadership and personal growth. In this episode: * Why there’s growth hidden inside every loss * How vulnerability makes leaders more effective * Why coaching principles apply far beyond sports Curious what it would look like to share your story and expand your influence? https://shareyourstory.com/ [https://shareyourstory.com/]