Purpose
Purpose, hosted by Keith Sconiers of Catalyst Training + Development, is a podcast dedicated to real conversations about life, business, personal trials, and victories of entrepreneurs, athletes, and modern-day leaders from all walks of life and industries that are living their purpose.
Episodes
110 episodes
Purpose #110: Brant Minor - Aligning Your Mental Health With Your Dreams
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Brant Minor of MaxHoops, a basketball program for young student-athletes. Brant is dedicated to mentoring, developing, and encouraging positive growth in the young student-athletes he works...
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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1:09:18
Purpose #109: Jennifer Lowrance - Discovering Your Values Through Conversation
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Jennifer Lowrance. Jennifer has over 15 years of experience in HR and leadership, serving a variety of organizations, including non-profits, food manufacturing, and service to the financial...
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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50:45
Purpose #108: Imran Haider - How To Find Fulfillment In Your Profession
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Imran Haider about his professional journey as a college professor who was also a major contributor in building a multi-location brewery. During our call, we discussed important principles ...
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Season 1
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Episode 108
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49:37
Purpose #107: Martin Medeiros - Your Life Is A Result Of What You've Negotiated
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Martin Medeiros, the CEO of The Persuasion Lab. As an experienced attorney and keynote speaker, Martin is focused on helping leaders develop a culture of persuasion, influence, and negotiat...
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Season 1
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Episode 107
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59:59
Purpose #106: Rob Finkelstein - How To Build Connections & Community
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to have my friend Rob Finkelstein back on the show to talk about the importance of building a professional community or network. In the world of AI, it seems like we are moving further away from buildin...
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Season 1
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Episode 106
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48:24
Purpose #105: Mardica Hicks - Helping Our Children Reach For Health & Wealth
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Mardica Hicks, the Executive Director of the Children’s Community Clinic. The Children’s Community Clinic began in 2005 with a focus on serving socially disadvantaged children with a holist...
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Season 1
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Episode 105
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58:01
Purpose #104: Ion Craciun - Having The Courage To Pursue Your Dream
In today's episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Ion Craciun of Fee Navigator, an AI-powered merchant statement analysis tool that delivers clarity and confidence to merchant payments professionals, integrated software vendors, financial ...
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Season 1
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Episode 104
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46:48
Purpose #103: Jedidiah Collins - Leading With Purpose & Financial Literacy
In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Jedidiah Collins about his journey as an athlete and his transition to entrepreneurship. Jedidiah is a former NFL player, certified financial planner, Amazon best-selling author, and adjunc...
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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53:51
Purpose #102: Barry Johnson-Smith - The Modern Approach To Inclusivity
In today's episode, I had a great conversation with Barry Johnson-Smith, the founder of BJS Consulting, a DEI-focused consultancy dedicated to helping businesses and organizations achieve their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. He launche...
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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55:03
Purpose #101: Nicole Codling - It's Nice To Be Nice
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Nicole Codling, a mother and insurance agent focused on helping people protect their family from catastrophic health events. During our call, I had the opportunity to learn about Nicole’s j...
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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54:37
Purpose #100: Keith Sconiers - Designing Your Purpose-Driven Life
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to have a discussion with Imran Haider about The Purpose Guide, a resource developed to help individuals clarify their purpose. During the call, Imran and I share stories about our life experiences, whi...
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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1:21:59
Purpose #99: Dr. Gina Guillaume - From Trauma To Testimony Through Trust
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Gina Guillaume.Born to Haitian parents and raised in the Bahamas, Dr. Gina Guillaume’s journey to medicine is one of perseverance, faith, and a deep commitment to serving others....
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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1:06:30
Purpose #98: Van Battle - How To Authentically Navigate Life's Speedbumps
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Van Battle. Leadership, growth, and impact are the pillars of Van’s mission. Shaped by personal experiences, Van has developed a unique perspective on building strong, resilient teams that ...
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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1:00:13
Purpose #97: John Wentworth - Providing Justice & Safety To Crime Victims
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with John Wentworth, the District Attorney for Clackamas County in the State of Oregon. John Wentworth is a career prosecutor with over 30 years of public service. During his career, John succes...
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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1:01:37
Purpose #96: Chad E. Foster - The Journey From Victim To Visionary
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Chad E. Foster a dynamic leader, resilience expert, and tech innovator. Despite losing his vision at 21, Chad became the first blind executive to graduate from Harvard Business School’s lea...
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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1:02:30
Purpose #95: Scott Fox - Making An Impact From Little League To Ukraine
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Scott Fox. Scott has been helping athletes and coaches achieve great things in the sports industry for the past 15 years through his work with Energy Psychology. He is the founder of Champi...
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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1:16:44
Purpose #94: Michelle Mays - Authentic Hope Beyond The Betrayal Of Infidelity
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Michelle Mays. Michelle Mays is a Licensed Professional Counselor and expert in treating sexual betrayal and trauma. She is the author of the new book The Betrayal Bind: How to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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54:43
Purpose #93: Johnny Poole - Developing The Character Needed In Leadership
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Johnny Poole of Yoked Ventures. Johnny is a visionary leader who has played a pivotal role in driving transformational growth across diverse sectors. Understanding the isolating challenges ...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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57:54
Purpose #92: Damon Lembi - The Secret To High Performance In The Workplace
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Damon Lembi, former D1 baseball player, speaker, and entrepreneur. As a leadership speaker and the CEO of Learnit, Damon has worked with thousands of companies to move beyond the challenges...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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55:17
Purpose #91: Jennifer Ruwart - Honoring Your Identity And Your Business
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Jennifer Ruwart. As the founder of Roger That Agency, Jennifer’s primary drive is helping clients articulate their vision, overcome obstacles, cut through the clutter, and arrive at brands ...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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51:37
Purpose #90: Misty Petrosino - Training The Next Generation Of Financial Advisors
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Misty Petrosino, financial representative at Consolidated Planning, and CEO of The Weylman Center, an online training platform focused on assisting financial services firms and individuals ...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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51:17
Purpose #89: Vonn Webb - Using Stories and Conversations To Defeat Fentanyl
In today's episode, I'm speaking with Vonn Webb, the Founder of Stay Shaded. Stay Shaded is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and providing support in the fight against the fentanyl crisis. Vonn launc...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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58:17
Purpose #88: Jocquis Sconiers - Developing Future Leaders Through Basketball
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Jocquis Sconiers of TruGame Select NW, an AAU basketball program designed to develop young men and women to reach their optimal potential. During our call, I learned what inspired Jocquis t...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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44:04
Purpose #87: Brad Barbarick - Understanding The True Definition Of Success
In today's episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Brad Barbarick, better known as Coach "B", of Shoot360. Coach “B” came on board full time with Shoot 360 in March of 2022 and works in global franchise sales. Prior to his role with the glo...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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53:39
Purpose #86: Dawn Rasmussen - Taking Ownership Of Your Career Journey
In today's episode, I'm speaking with Dawn Rasmussen of Pathfinder Writing and Career Services. Dawn is a certified résumé writer, the president of Portland based Pathfinder Writing and Career Services, and author of “Forget Job Security: Build...
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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35:03