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Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Episode 15 - How to Eliminate DistractionsJames and Courtney talk about how to eliminate distractions.“Weekly Win”Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.Comment of the week“This was AWESOME! I am sure I will listen to it again. I am definitely going to work on being my own best friend. So Simple... but something I need to work on. Thank you for the inspiration” - @funkemama17SummaryDistractions can be people, places, or things. We all have goals, aspirations, priorities and daily tasks, and every...2017-10-1623 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Episode 14 - The Legacy Entrepreneur with @thelegacycoachingThis week James and Courtney interview, the Legacy Entrepreneur, @thelegacycoach about his entrepreneurship journey.Vince Luciani, the Legacy Coach, came to the TCU headquarters to talk about finding his identity and how he's using it to help others find theirs. With a background in athletics and a Masters in Coaching, Vince has gained a lot of from his experience coaching to even selling power bands at a Burlington mall. We asked Vince about his coaching experience in the NCAA and the CFL. The Legacy coach shared with us, his moment of depression and how a job at Lululemon...2017-10-0951 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Episode 13 - How To Increase Your InfluenceJames and Courtney talk about how to increase your influence.“Weekly Win”Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.Comment of the weekYour podcasts have amazing, valuable content. I’ve only listened to a few so far, but I’ve already made a list of notes to keep from them. Great work! - @rubanikalraSummaryCourtney shares his meaning of influence. He describes it using the acronym B.I.G, which is the capacity to affect Behaviour, Identity or Growth (B.I.G). Influence can be direct and indirect. We can have a...2017-10-0220 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Episode 13 - How To Increase Your InfluenceJames and Courtney talk about how to increase your influence.
“Weekly Win”
Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.
Comment of the week
Your podcasts have amazing, valuable content. I’ve only listened to a few so far, but I’ve already made a list of notes to keep from them. Great work! - @rubanikalra
Summary
Courtney shares his meaning of influence. He describes it using the acronym B.I.G, which is the capacity to affect Behaviour, Identity or Growth (B.I.G). Influence can be direct and indire...2017-10-0220 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Episode 12 - How To Create A WebsiteJames and Courtney talk about how to create a website.“Weekly Win”Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.Review of the Week“I love where your guys heads at. The length of the podcast is perfect - lots of valuable information for anyone looking to better themselves” - LosandresA website is a digital storefront that allows you to showcase your brand. People usually see your website before they get the chance to meet you in person. In our increasingly digital world, it is important to have a website wh...2017-09-2525 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Episode 12 - How To Create A WebsiteJames and Courtney talk about how to create a website.
“Weekly Win”
Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.
Review of the Week
“I love where your guys heads at. The length of the podcast is perfect - lots of valuable information for anyone looking to better themselves” - Losandres
A website is a digital storefront that allows you to showcase your brand. People usually see your website before they get the chance to meet you in person. In our increasingly digital world, it is important to have a website...2017-09-2525 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.The Life After Football Entrepreneur with @tft_fitnessThis week James and Courtney interview the Life After Football Entrepreneur @tft_fitness about his entrepreneurship journey.Steve McCollum, aka @tft_fitness, a former collegiate football player turned personal trainer and fitness entrepreneur talks to us about redefining his passion after his football career was cut short. He shared the secret to building his business with us which consisted of leveraging his network, turning weaknesses into strengths, and continuous learning. We asked him what sets him apart from other entrepreneurs in the fitness industry. Listen to this episode so you can find out why @tft_fitness started “Motivation Monday” and how...2017-09-1831 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.The Life After Football Entrepreneur with @tft_fitnessThis week James and Courtney interview the Life After Football Entrepreneur @tft_fitness about his entrepreneurship journey.
Steve McCollum, aka @tft_fitness, a former collegiate football player turned personal trainer and fitness entrepreneur talks to us about redefining his passion after his football career was cut short. He shared the secret to building his business with us which consisted of leveraging his network, turning weaknesses into strengths, and continuous learning. We asked him what sets him apart from other entrepreneurs in the fitness industry. Listen to this episode so you can find out why @tft_fitness started “Motivation Monday” and how...2017-09-1831 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Improve Your Time Management With RoutinesJames and Courtney talk about improving your time management with routines.“Weekly Win”Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.Routines can become habits which improve your time management. It’s important to schedule blocks of times to get your goals and tasks completed, however, it is just as important to block out time for rest. James and Courtney talk about improving time management with routines and how you can get the most out of your 24 hours.3 Steps by James Lawson- Start Your Day with something simple- One New Habi...2017-09-1118 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Improve Your Time Management With RoutinesJames and Courtney talk about improving your time management with routines.
“Weekly Win”
Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.
Routines can become habits which improve your time management. It’s important to schedule blocks of times to get your goals and tasks completed, however, it is just as important to block out time for rest. James and Courtney talk about improving time management with routines and how you can get the most out of your 24 hours.
3 Steps by James Lawson
- Start Your Day with something simple
- One Ne...2017-09-1118 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Master The Art Of GratitudeJames and Courtney talk about mastering the art of gratitude.“Weekly Win.”Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.Mastering the art of gratitude can lead to a better outlook on life. A change in perspective and focusing on the positives are some elements of mastering the art of gratitude. James and Courtney talk about how mastering the art of gratitude can lead to increased opportunities and a more positive lifestyle.3 Steps by James LawsonReflect dailyAppreciate the small winsAcknowledge the negative but focus on the positive3 Steps by Courtn...2017-09-0425 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Master The Art Of GratitudeJames and Courtney talk about mastering the art of gratitude.
“Weekly Win.”
Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.
Mastering the art of gratitude can lead to a better outlook on life. A change in perspective and focusing on the positives are some elements of mastering the art of gratitude. James and Courtney talk about how mastering the art of gratitude can lead to increased opportunities and a more positive lifestyle.
3 Steps by James Lawson
Reflect daily
Appreciate the small wins
Acknowledge the negative but focus on the positi...2017-09-0425 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.The Part-time Entrepreneur with James LawsonThis week Courtney interviews James about his entrepreneurship journey.
We’re changing the format of this weeks episode by introducing interviews. Courtney interviews James to learn about his entrepreneurship journey. James speaks about being a part-time entrepreneur, balancing family, and working while building a business.
Listen to this episode to find out what superpower James believes he has.
If you would like to be a guest on our show, contact us at cs@courtneystephen.com
We would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come Up...2017-08-2729 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.The Part-time Entrepreneur with James LawsonThis week Courtney interviews James about his entrepreneurship journey.We’re changing the format of this weeks episode by introducing interviews. Courtney interviews James to learn about his entrepreneurship journey. James speaks about being a part-time entrepreneur, balancing family, and working while building a business.Listen to this episode to find out what superpower James believes he has.If you would like to be a guest on our show, contact us at cs@courtneystephen.comWe would appreciate if you left us a review. Also, tell us what topics you want to hear on the next episode of The Come UpStay Co...2017-08-2729 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Use Constructive CriticismJames and Courtney talk about using constructive criticism.
We’ve added a new segment the “Weekly Win.”
Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.
Using constructive criticism is a way to get better results. There is a negative association with criticism that can prevent us from using it to improve. James and Courtney talk about how to receive and deliver constructive criticism.
3 Steps by James Lawson
Be Real with Yourself
Leave the emotions at the door
Take Immediate Action
3 Steps by Courtney Stephen
Build Relationships
Be detailed
Critique and cong...2017-08-2219 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Use Constructive CriticismJames and Courtney talk about using constructive criticism.We’ve added a new segment the “Weekly Win.”Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.Using constructive criticism is a way to get better results. There is a negative association with criticism that can prevent us from using it to improve. James and Courtney talk about how to receive and deliver constructive criticism.3 Steps by James LawsonBe Real with YourselfLeave the emotions at the doorTake Immediate Action3 Steps by Courtney StephenBuild RelationshipsBe detailedCritique and congratulate equallyWe would appreciate if you left...2017-08-2219 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Turn Ideas Into ActionJames and Courtney talk about turning ideas into action.
We’ve added a new segment the “Weekly Win.”
Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.
Turning ideas into action is the fundamental difference between the average and the greats. We can turn ideas into action by thinking with the end in mind, writing down our plans, and building momentum by starting. James and Courtney talk about how to turn ideas into action so you can start executing and achieving your goals.
Resources
Leaders Eat Last - Simon Sinek
- https...2017-08-0822 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Turn Ideas Into ActionJames and Courtney talk about turning ideas into action.We’ve added a new segment the “Weekly Win.”Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.Turning ideas into action is the fundamental difference between the average and the greats. We can turn ideas into action by thinking with the end in mind, writing down our plans, and building momentum by starting. James and Courtney talk about how to turn ideas into action so you can start executing and achieving your goals.ResourcesLeaders Eat Last - Simon Sinek - https...2017-08-0822 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Pay Yourself FirstJames and Courtney talk about paying yourself first.
We’ve added a new segment the “Weekly Win”
Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.
Paying yourself first is more than just financially investing in yourself; it can be physical and mental. We can pay ourselves first by reading, learning new skills, and being mindful of what we spend our attention on. James and Courtney talk about how paying themselves first has built up value and paid dividends on their journey to making it.
Resources
Start with Why - Simon Si...2017-07-3126 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Pay Yourself FirstJames and Courtney talk about paying yourself first.We’ve added a new segment the “Weekly Win”Find about Courtney and James’s Weekly Win! Share your weekly win with us down below in the comments.Paying yourself first is more than just financially investing in yourself; it can be physical and mental. We can pay ourselves first by reading, learning new skills, and being mindful of what we spend our attention on. James and Courtney talk about how paying themselves first has built up value and paid dividends on their journey to making it.ResourcesStart with Why - Simon Sinek...2017-07-3126 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Define Your PassionJames and Courtney talk about defining your passion.
Passion can often be confused with vision, purpose, or making a living. Passion is a feeling of inspiration driven by a WHY. Finding your strengths and discovering your skills can help you identify your passion. James and Courtney talk about using your passion for fueling your dreams and achieving your goals.
3 Steps by James Lawson
- What are your whys?
- What does it look like? Write down your vision statement.
- What are your strengths?
3 Steps by Courtney Stephen
- Be yourself
- How can you help?
- Define your grind
...2017-07-2411 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Define Your PassionJames and Courtney talk about defining your passion.Passion can often be confused with vision, purpose, or making a living. Passion is a feeling of inspiration driven by a WHY. Finding your strengths and discovering your skills can help you identify your passion. James and Courtney talk about using your passion for fueling your dreams and achieving your goals. 3 Steps by James Lawson- What are your whys?- What does it look like? Write down your vision statement.- What are your strengths?3 Steps by Courtney Stephen- Be yourself- How can you help?- Define your grindWe would appreciate if...2017-07-2411 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Disarm Your FearsJames and Courtney talk about disarming your fears.
Fear is a feeling that can paralyze us from chasing our dreams. Fear can manifest itself in different ways; it can be physical or mental. We feel fear when we are in unfamiliar situations. James and Courtney talk about moments they had to overcome their fear and share valuable insight on how you can use fear to keep pushing forward and build courage.
3 Steps by James Lawson
- Self-awareness, Ask Why
- Step outside of your comfort zone
- Be consistent, not resistant
3 Steps by Courtney Stephen
- Be less than perfect
...2017-07-1713 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Disarm Your FearsJames and Courtney talk about disarming your fears.Fear is a feeling that can paralyze us from chasing our dreams. Fear can manifest itself in different ways; it can be physical or mental. We feel fear when we are in unfamiliar situations. James and Courtney talk about moments they had to overcome their fear and share valuable insight on how you can use fear to keep pushing forward and build courage. 3 Steps by James Lawson- Self-awareness, Ask Why- Step outside of your comfort zone- Be consistent, not resistant 3 Steps by Courtney Stephen- Be less than perfect- Control the controllable- Practice...2017-07-1713 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Gains In The GymJames and Courtney talk about making gains in the gym.
The definition of “gains” can vary depending on your individual goals. Gains can be about performance, health, or body composition. This episode James and Courtney talk about their favorite workouts and what they enjoy about getting fit. Courtney gives us some insight into how to overcome common issues such as getting started for the first time and blasting past plateaus.
3 Steps by James Lawson
- Understand your body
- Set targets and specific goals
- Mind over body
3 Steps by Courtney Stephen
- Write down your workouts
- Structure your diet...2017-07-0921 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Gains In The GymJames and Courtney talk about making gains in the gym. The definition of “gains” can vary depending on your individual goals. Gains can be about performance, health, or body composition. This episode James and Courtney talk about their favorite workouts and what they enjoy about getting fit. Courtney gives us some insight into how to overcome common issues such as getting started for the first time and blasting past plateaus.3 Steps by James Lawson- Understand your body- Set targets and specific goals- Mind over body3 Steps by Courtney Stephen- Write down your workouts- Structure your diet & have a plan- Hit the...2017-07-0921 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Creating An Elevator PitchJames and Courtney talk about the importance of creating an elevator pitch. An elevator pitch is when you need to communicate an important message in a short amount of time. An elevator pitch includes a variation of your mission statement and concludes with the exchange of contact information. Networking is the foundation of great success so preparing an elevator pitch is key when meeting new and important people.
3 Steps by James Lawson
Buy what your selling
Define a problem and solve the problem
Be clear and concise
3 Steps by Courtney Stephen
Be specific
Pique their interest
Be memorable
We would...2017-06-2317 min
Courtney Stephen presents The Come Up Podcast - Personal Development for Leaders in Sports, Education, Careers, and Entrepreneurship.Creating An Elevator PitchJames and Courtney talk about the importance of creating an elevator pitch. An elevator pitch is when you need to communicate an important message in a short amount of time. An elevator pitch includes a variation of your mission statement and concludes with the exchange of contact information. Networking is the foundation of great success so preparing an elevator pitch is key when meeting new and important people.3 Steps by James LawsonBuy what your sellingDefine a problem and solve the problemBe clear and concise3 Steps by Courtney StephenBe specificPique their interestBe memorableWe would appreciate if you left us a review...2017-06-2317 min