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EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityBrittany Hanson LV42: Weddings, Wildfires and Autism Wisdom🎧 What do you do when your home burns down, your multi-million-dollar business is crippled by COVID, and your non-verbal autistic son is struggling in a chaotic world? 💔🔥♾️
If you’re LV42's Brittany Rogers Hanson, you rise — with emotional intelligence as your superpower. In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Brittany shares her journey from photographing icons like Steve Wynn, Dana White and Tom Breitling, to navigating the heartbreak of the 2017 Napa wildfires, to building a business with her son Kai — who inspires her every day to lead with love, patience, and vision. 🧠💙📸Â
A 2003 graduate of ChoiceCenter Leadership Unive...
2025-06-031h 08
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityNicolas Sfeir: Built Different — From $300 to a $250M Raiders Stadium DealBorn in a hospital bunker during the Lebanese Civil War, Nicolas Sfeir arrived in the U.S. with two suitcases, $300, and a dream.
Today, he’s the owner of EEF Custom Homes, a father of four, and a graduate of ChoiceCenter’s LV159 EQ Leadership training who has scaled companies from $23M to $72M and won the $250M mechanical contract for the Raiders Stadium in Las Vegas. But none of that defines him like his emotional intelligence does.
In this powerful episode of EQ U, Nicolas shares:
How he immigrated to the U.S. a...
2025-05-0155 min
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityPasha Esfandiary: Raising the Stakes to Win in Business & Life🎲 What happens when you stop playing not to lose—and start betting on yourself?
From poker prodigy ♠️ to $50 million real estate mogul 🏢, Pasha Esfandiary has mastered the art of betting on himself — and winning big 💥.
In this unforgettable episode of EQ U, Pasha opens up about growing up without a mother 💔, being raised by a hardworking Iranian immigrant father 👨‍👦, and how a single declaration at ChoiceCenter during his LV122 EQ Leadership training in 2012 🎓 changed the trajectory of his entire life. He shares the emotional journey behind flipping his first home 🛠️, raising his first $700K 💸 , and how he's scaled Evoke Capital into a $5...
2025-04-221h 00
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityHenry Akins: How a Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Sees What Others MissIn this powerful episode of EQ U, co-hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement of ChoiceCenter Leadership University sit down with Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt and globally renowned instructor Henry Akins, the fastest person to ever receive a black belt from the legendary Rickson Gracie. But beyond the mat, Henry is a graduate of ChoiceCenter’s LV144 EQ Leadership Legacy training and a master of emotional intelligence.
We explore how the subtle principles of “hidden jiu-jitsu”—like flow, stillness, presence, and adaptability—mirror the inner work of EQ. Henry opens up about his journey through grief, the mental discipline be...
2025-04-011h 01
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityDwayne Murray: The 4 EQ Pillars That Got Me Through Grief, Loss, and FatherhoodIn this powerful episode of EQ U, hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement sit down with 2009 ChoiceCenter Leadership University graduate Dwayne Murray (LV98)—a resilient entrepreneur, devoted father, and intentional leader—who shares his transformative journey through emotional intelligence.
Dwayne opens up about his path from growing up without a father to becoming the kind of father he never had. He recounts the heartbreak of losing his wife when their daughter was just 18 months old, and the unwavering commitment he made to raise her with love, purpose, and strength. Through it all, he leaned into the 4 EQ Pill...
2025-03-251h 02
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityKeith Bentz: Master Trainer's 40-Year Journey from Stanford to Sauvignon Blanc🤔 What does it take to go from Stanford professor to world-renowned transformational trainer? And how do ancient philosophy, emotional intelligence, and experiential training shape the way leaders break through their limitations?
In this episode of EQ U, hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement sit down with Keith Bentz—a master trainer, training designer, and trainer of trainers at ChoiceCenter Leadership University with over 40 years of experience in the field of experiential education. Keith has led transformational trainings for over 60,000 people worldwide 🌍, helping them elevate their leadership, mindset, and results in business, relationships, and life.
✨ Keith’s journey is...
2025-03-1846 min
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityMikey Kim: From Wax to Riches – How He Turned $500 Into a Global Candle Empire🔥 Talk about a glow up! 🔥 What if losing your job and being isolated in the global pandemic became the best thing that ever happened to you? 🚀
In this episode of EQ U, co-hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement sit down with LV211's Mikey Kim, the visionary CEO & Founder of Hemlock Park, to uncover his incredible journey from a small apartment side hustle to North America’s #1 privately owned natural candle brand — selling 250,000+ hand-poured candles a year across the U.S., Europe, and Asia ... and with a team of only eight people!
Mikey didn’t just build a th...
2025-03-111h 09
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityPhuong Huynh: PART 2 – From Refugee to Resilient LeaderAt just seven years old, LV136's Phuong Huynh fled Vietnam in the middle of the night, escaping the communist regime by boat. She endured unimaginable challenges — running out of food & water, her mother being taken by pirates, surviving a year of refugee camps in Malaysia and the Philippines – to arrive in the U.S. with nothing but hope and determination.
In this powerful two-part episode of EQ U, Phuong shares her gripping story of survival, adaptation, and triumph. She opens up about her journey from refugee to corporate leader at VMware, how she overcame adversity, and the...
2025-03-0444 min
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityPhuong Huynh: PART 1 – From Refugee to Resilient LeaderAt just seven years old, LV136's Phuong Huynh fled Vietnam in the middle of the night, escaping the communist regime by boat. She endured unimaginable challenges — running out of food & water, her mother being taken by pirates, surviving a year of refugee camps in Malaysia and the Philippines – to arrive in the U.S. with nothing but hope and determination.
In this powerful two-part episode of EQ U, Phuong shares her gripping story of survival, adaptation, and triumph. She opens up about her journey from refugee to corporate leader at VMware, how she overcame adversity, and the...
2025-02-2538 min
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityDavid Silverman: Self-Awareness & The Hidden Superpowers of CEOs🚀 What does it take to build a national mortgage powerhouse from the ground up? And how does emotional intelligence play a role in leadership, scaling, and navigating disruption?
In this episode of EQ U, we sit down with David Silverman, CEO of NFM Lending and ChoiceCenter LV127 graduate, to dive into the EQ principles that helped him grow a small office into a thriving company with over 1,100 employees doing business in 49 states. In 2022, NFM Lending achieved a total loan volume of $6,997,853,234, closing 19,548 loans, and was ranked as the 20th largest home lender by Mortgage Executive Magazine.
F...
2025-02-1848 min
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityChris Lee: Turn Breakdowns into BreakthroughsFor 37 years, Master Trainer Chris Lee has coached and trained thousands of people worldwide, empowering them with the tools to achieve extraordinary results. That includes his work at ChoiceCenter Leadership University where he has delivered Breakthrough and Abundance and Prosperity trainings since 1998.
Through a candid conversation, co-hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement explore the transformative power of EQ through the lens of Chris Lee's journey and the trainings offered by ChoiceCenter Leadership University.
Chris shares his personal experiences with emotional intelligence training, the significance of self-love, and the importance of relationships in achieving success. The...
2025-02-1154 min
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityDaniel Negreanu: Winning with EQ in Poker & LifeLV127 graduate Daniel Negreanu is a seven-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner, Poker Hall of Fame inductee, and one of the most successful and recognizable professional poker players in history. Known for his exceptional ability to read opponents and his strategic, emotionally intelligent approach to the game, he has earned over $50 million in live tournament winnings, making him one of the highest-earning players of all time.
What separates a good poker player from a world-class champion? It’s not just skill — it’s emotional intelligence. In this episode of EQ U, the official podcast of ChoiceCenter Leader...
2025-02-041h 04
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityBill Perkins: LV122 Author of Die with ZeroBill Perkins is a renowned entrepreneur, hedge fund manager, and world-class poker player, who shares his innovative approach to living a fulfilled life in his book Die with Zero. He's also a 2012 graduate of ChoiceCenter Leadership University's LV122.
Die with Zero challenges traditional financial advice, advocating for living a life full of experiences rather than accumulating wealth for its own sake. The book emphasizes balancing the pursuit of financial security with the intentional use of time, energy, and resources to create meaningful memories and experiences.
In Die with Zero, Bill provides a roadmap for living...
2025-01-301h 01
EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityWelcome to EQ U by ChoiceCenter Leadership UniversityEQ U is the official podcast of ChoiceCenter Leadership University, the premier training ground for emotional intelligence and transformational leadership.
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For 27 years, ChoiceCenter has empowered people to achieve radical results in their careers, relationships, health, and finances through immersive EQ-based training. On EQ U, co-hosts Robin Williams and Corrine Clement dive deep into the stories of graduates — entrepreneurs, athletes, executives, and everyday leaders — who have mastered emotional intelligence to create extraordinary lives.
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Get ready for powerful insights, real breakthroughs, and the tools to elevate your own leadership journey. New episodes release every Tuesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Podbean, Facebook and ww...
2025-01-3001 min
Off The Comma#36 People Pleasing and Self Love with Lisa LaughterIn this episode, we talk to Lisa Laugher. She describes herself as supportive, accepting and kind. Lisa lives in the US. Lisa tells us about sitting on a comma with her “black hole” moment. She describes how her relationship to trust, resistance addiction and people pleasing left her unable to answer the critical question, “what do I want?” As Lisa talks about the journey to connection, peace and serenity, she discovers a transformation that reminds her of all she is capable of. Tune in to hear what Lisa means when she says “you follow yourself wh...
2024-03-2049 min
The CPI Stem Cells PodcastThe CPI Podcast Ep.12 - Robyn Williams - Avoiding Knee Surgery with Stem Cells, ChoiceCenterRobyn Williams is a knee treatment patient at CPI and the Founder of the ChoiceCenter Leadership Academy where both CPI Founders Scotty Nelson and Ed Clay have taken classes. Robyn is a longtime mentor of Scotty & Ed and has been teaching leadership and emotional intelligence to adults and teens since 1998.On this episode of the CPI Podcast Scotty Nelson and Robyn Williams reminisce on some of the fundamental lessons that helped Scotty overcome the many obstacles he faced on the path to launching CPI, how far the clinic has come in a decade since purchase, and how...
2023-11-0842 min
Just Another Mindset PodcastEric Uresk - MMA Fights, Emotional Intelligence and Vulnerability | #046In this episode, you will learn how Eric grew up with alcohol, drugs and crime. After becoming sober at the age of 23, he became a Mixed Martial Arts pro fighter for ten years. This journey gave him prestige, money and other worldly success. But it also made him miserable and he knew he had to change something. Today, you will learn how he changed his life and why he lives a happy and fulfilled life today. You will learn about Emotional Intelligence, Masculine and Feminine energies and how to live a more present life. Make sure to let...
2022-11-291h 43