IMPACTful Thoughts Podcast

Building Leaders Who Create Leaders w/ Brian Covey and Gavin Ekstrom

Impact Elite Coaching Season 1 Episode 11

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In this episode, Host Gavin Ekstrom sits down with Brian Covey, former professional soccer player and now Divisional SVP at CrossCountry Mortgage, to explore how discipline, curiosity, and alignment create lasting success. Brian shares his journey from the soccer field to the national stage, revealing how unseen hours, personal reinvention, and servant leadership drive true growth. Together, they dive deep into what it means to integrate—not just balance—faith, family, and business, and how to lead with purpose in a noisy world.

Listeners will learn:

  • How “breakdowns” often precede breakthroughs
  • The four levels of leadership—and how to reach aspirational impact
  • Why curiosity fuels performance, relationships, and sales
  • The difference between balance and integration
  • How alignment produces both peace and power

Perfect for anyone ready to lead with intention, recalibrate priorities, and grow without losing what matters most.