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
118 episodes
Purpose #118: Keith Sconiers - Finding Your Way Personally & Professionally
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Imran Haider. During our call, we discussed The Finding Your Way System™ that I created to help people in transition in their careers who are lacking a sense of m...
Purpose #117: Deshawn Fontleroy - How To Develop High Performing Athletes
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Deshawn Fontleroy. DeShawn Fontleroy is a highly accomplished sprint coach based in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. He has earned a reputation as one o...
Purpose #116: Brandon Lee - Authenticity That Drives Culture & Growth
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Brandon Lee.Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, Brandon Lee is a values-driven entrepreneur, consultant, and author who leverages his extensive background in psychology and organizational ...
Purpose #115: Audrey Grant - Having The Courage To Build Healthy Boundaries
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Audrey Grant.Audrey Grant is a Los Angeles native with a passion for inspiring others. After earning a full scholarship to play Division I basketball at Portland State University, Sh...
Purpose #114: Johnna Loreen - Breaking The Cycle Of Poverty Through Education
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Johnna Loreen.A native of Portland, Oregon, Johnna Loreen is the Executive Director of Minds Matter Portland, a role that marks a full-circle moment in her career as a program alumna...
Purpose #113: James Shippy - Having The Courage To Pivot
In today's episode, I had the chance to talk with James Shippy.James Shippy is a Portland-based Breaking News Anchor for KOIN 6 and a professional audiobook narrator who specializes in the art of the "career pivot." A Texas native and UC...
Purpose #112: Scott Parker - The Art Of Laughter, Learning, and Leadership
In today's episode, I had an opportunity to speak with Scott Parker. Scott Parker is an educator, team-building facilitator, and award-winning comedy performer who helps workplaces find their groove again. With a mix of laugh...
Purpose #111: Elizabeth Bergen - Finding The Courage To Start
In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Elizabeth Bergen. Elizabeth Bergen is the Founder and CEO of Foray Business Group, a firm specializing in bookkeeping and business advisory services for small to medium-s...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...