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The Inspired ChoiceMastering Public Speaking and Courageous Leadership with Terry L. FossumCaroline Biesalski introduces Terry L. Fossum, highlighting his AI expertise. The discussion covers the impact of TEDx talks and how to prepare for them. Terry debunks common myths about public speaking and shares practical tips. The conversation shifts to the innovative use of AI in enhancing public speaking engagements. Terry reflects on learning from failure and the invaluable role of mentors in personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of taking courageous steps in both personal and professional spheres. Listeners gain insight into Terry's upcoming projects and are left with his final inspirational thoughts, alongside a call to action and special...
2025-11-2926 min
Speaking With ConfidenceUnlock Public Speaking Confidence: Lessons from Military, Survival TV, and TEDx with Terry L. FossumSend us a textWhat does it really take to become a powerful speaker, even if you’re terrified of public speaking? On this episode of Speaking with Confidence, I’m taking you deep into the strategies, stories, and mindset shifts that will help you overcome your fears and truly connect with any audience.I’m your host, Tim Newman, a former college professor turned communication coach, and today, I’m joined by a truly inspiring guest: Terry L. Fossum. Terry isn’t just a survival reality show winner; he's a Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Barnes...
2025-09-2256 min
Naturally Healthy Pets PodcastEP 64: Are Dogs a Better Predictive Model for Drug Approval? with Dr. Terry FossumDr. Judy Morgan discusses with Dr. Terry Fossum the potential of using dogs as a better predictive model for drug approval compared to mice. Dr. Fossum highlights the inefficiencies and high costs of current drug development, noting that in 2022, the U.S. spent $100.8 billion on prescription drugs, and globally, $1.3 trillion. She emphasizes the need for more efficient and cost-effective methods, citing that 50% of healthcare dollars go to 5% of the population, largely due to chronic diseases. Listen in as Dr. Fossum shares her research showing promise with using dogs that have naturally occurring disease as a more predictive model for h...
2025-09-1628 min
The Comeback Chronicles PodcastBreaking the Final Bolt #8: Overcoming the "Perfect Time" MythSend us a textThe final obstacle holding many back from success is waiting for the "right time" to pursue their dreams. By exploring personal stories of loss and unexpected achievements, Terry Fossum reveals why taking immediate action—even imperfectly—leads to far greater progress than perpetual planning.• The hardest step in any journey is the first one out your front door• "Someday" often never comes, as illustrated by Terry's parents who postponed their travel dreams• Analysis paralysis prevents people from starting by overthinking and waiting for perfect conditions• Adopt "Ready, Fire, Aim" instead...
2025-09-0524 min
The Amazing Authorities PodcastFrom TEDx to #1 Bestseller: Terry L. Fossum on The Ox Cart Technique & World-Class SpeakingIn this powerhouse episode, host Mitch Carson interviews Terry L. Fossum—mechanical engineer turned speaker, survival-show winner, and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Terry reveals how his Ox Cart Technique flips goal-setting on its head using Nobel Prize–backed Prospect Theory—so “failure isn’t an option” becomes more compelling than staying in your comfort zone. He explains why 92% of goals fail, and how to engineer stakes that finally move you to action. You’ll also hear the story behind Terry’s TEDx talk—debuting #2 in the world and cited among the most impactful talks of the centu...
2025-09-0235 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastSecond Chances: How Syreta Toson Rebuilt Her Life After IncarcerationSend us a textSyreta Toson shares her extraordinary journey from prison to purpose after serving 14 years for second-degree murder in a case stemming from an abusive relationship. Released in 2022, she's now creating an app to help formerly incarcerated people find housing and jobs while becoming a TEDx speaker.• Growing up in poverty after parents' divorce led to exposure to drugs and alcohol at a young age• Started working in adult entertainment at 19 to support her son• Became trapped in a cycle of abuse with a pharmacist who used drugs to control her•...
2025-08-2930 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastBolt #7: Your Past Doesn't Define Your Future: Overcoming Self-Limiting BeliefsSend us a textSelf-limiting beliefs and self-doubt can hold us back from reaching our full potential, but understanding how they form and learning strategies to overcome them can transform our lives and prospects for success.• Self-doubt stems from being our own worst critic and knowing our shortcomings better than anyone else• We often focus on past failures, trauma, or negative circumstances that make us feel inadequate• Many wildly successful people faced extreme challenges: Sam Walton grew up poor during the Depression, Oprah Winfrey wore potato sack dresses and escaped abuse, JK Rowling battle...
2025-08-2224 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastEscaping Domestic Violence: One Woman's Journey to Freedom with Gemma Serenity GorokhoffSend us a textGemma Serenity Gorokhoff shares her powerful journey from surviving 15 years of domestic violence to becoming a multi-award winning entrepreneur helping others rebuild their lives after abuse. She reveals how imagination, a spiritual awakening, and the revolutionary idea that happiness is a duty led to her escape and transformation.• Trapped in abusive relationships by believing "outside was hell" and fearing the unknown• Using imagination to envision healthy relationships when reality offered none• Finding freedom through the revolutionary concept that happiness is a duty, not just a right• Fleeing in the midd...
2025-08-1537 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastBeyond Rock Bottom to Seven-Figure Success with Steven PembertonSend us a textSteven Pemberton shares his inspiring journey from rock bottom to building multiple seven-figure businesses despite early failures and setbacks. His story demonstrates how persistence, hard work, and the willingness to learn can transform even the most challenging circumstances into extraordinary success.• At 20, Steven launched a business, got married, became a father, and then lost everything• Lived in his brother-in-law's basement feeling like a complete failure and contemplating suicide• Took a warehouse job working 16-21 hour shifts, which became his turning point• Advanced rapidly at PepsiCo by outworking everyone and turn...
2025-08-0834 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastBreaking Every Limitation: Sascha Gorokhoff StorySend us a textSascha Gorokhoff defies medical impossibility, transforming from a child given no chance of survival to an internationally recognized executive with prestigious academic credentials. His story demonstrates how rejecting others' limitations and choosing your own path can lead to extraordinary accomplishments despite overwhelming odds.• Born with rare medical conditions including spina bifida, doctors predicted paralysis, cognitive impairment, and death by age seven• Developed philosophy of "I'm not defined by someone else's memo" from an early age• Reframes "disabled" as "differently abled" - focusing on capabilities rather than limitations• Completed two bache...
2025-08-0137 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastBolt #6: Defeating Time WastersSend us a textWe blow the doors off the belief that we don't have enough time to do important things in life and provide practical methods to better use our time and focus on what truly matters.• Americans spend an average of 38 hours per week (over 5 hours daily) on their phones• Online content creators use clickbait and algorithms to manipulate us into wasting more time• Never confuse activity with accomplishment - recognize what actions truly move you forward• The "big rocks" analogy teaches us to prioritize what's most important first• Family and...
2025-07-2520 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastBolt #5: Harnessing Motivation That LastsSend us a textWe explore the "fifth bolt" that holds people back from success: lack of motivation to stick with goals over time. Traditional goal-setting methods often fail because they rely on single-factor motivation rather than harnessing both positive desire and fear of negative consequences.• The famous "Harvard goal-setting study" that's repeatedly cited in motivational literature never actually happened• Visualization and dream boards alone aren't enough to create sustained motivation• Fear of loss is often a more powerful motivator than the prospect of gain• The Ox Cart Technique combines both motivational forces f...
2025-07-1832 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastBolt #4: Breaking Free from Bad AttitudesSend us a textAttitude is the single most important factor in survival situations and in everyday life success. Your mental approach determines your outcomes far more than education, background, or even physical resources.• Protecting your attitude like your life depends on it is essential because it truly does• Attitude reserves function like a gas tank that needs regular filling to keep you going through challenges• Negative people ("Eeyores") can drain your attitude reserves by consistently finding problems in everything• Sometimes you must distance yourself from negative people who refuse to stop dragging...
2025-07-1141 min
optYOUmizeBlueprint for TEDx Success and Entrepreneurial Impact with Terry FossumWant to start, grow, and monetize your own podcast? Watch Podcast Success Secrets
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2025-07-0847 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastBolt #3: Fail Forward: How Embracing Setbacks Leads to GreatnessSend us a textFailure isn't the opposite of success - lack of failure is. Understanding this distinction can be the key to unlocking your greatest potential and achievements.• Failure ingredients like disappointment, letdown, and catastrophe are actually critical components of success• Thomas J Watson's formula for success: double your rate of failure• Failure is temporary only if you decide it is• Stories of famous "failures" like Bill Gates, Abraham Lincoln, and Henry Ford who became legendary successes• Michael Jordan missed 9,000 shots and lost almost 300 games in his career• The inspiring 14...
2025-07-0433 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastBolt #2: Breaking the Chains of ExcusesSend us a textExcuses are masters at convincing us that something untrue is true, acting as a form of brainwashing that keeps us from reaching our goals. Success doesn't care what your excuse is—there are only two things: results or excuses.• Growing up in McAllen, Texas, America's poorest city, with traumatic experiences including staring down the barrel of an assault rifle at age 14• Losing his father in a plane crash during high school and being told he would never amount to anything• Setting "absolutes" instead of goals—commitments you fulfill no matter wha...
2025-06-2733 min
The Thrive Careers PodcastHow a TEDx Talk Can Skyrocket Your Career with Terry FossumThink TEDx is only for celebrities or industry experts? Terry Fossum’s journey proves otherwise. From growing up in one of the poorest U.S. cities to leading nuclear bomber crews in the Air Force, surviving solo treks in the Amazon and Arctic, winning a Fox reality survival show, and becoming a #1 bestselling author and award‑winning actor—Terry’s story is the ultimate underdog tale. His iconic TEDx talk, “Why You Didn’t Reach That Goal…Again,” reached the top 2 TEDx talks globally, applying Nobel Prize-winning science to a game-changing goal-setting method called the “Ox Cart Technique”
2025-06-2529 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastBolt #1: Breaking Through FearSend us a textBreaking through fear isn't about facing it head-on but looking past it to focus completely on your goals. Fears lose their power when we recognize them as False Experiences Appearing Real, giving us the courage to achieve what once seemed impossible.• Fear is not the problem - letting fear stop you is• Admiral Farragut's "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" mentality shows how to rise above chaos• Fears are often "deer pretending to be wolves" - rarely as dangerous as we imagine• Focus past the obstacle like martial artists...
2025-06-2038 min
Dominate Your DayHow to Bring Your Ideas to a TEDx Stage with Terry L. Fossum - Episode 276Today I welcome Terry L. Fossum, a military veteran, bestselling author, and successful TEDx speaker. Terry shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in McAllen, Texas, to achieving significant success through the power of effective communication and goal setting. He offers valuable insights for those looking to make a lasting impact, including essential tips for securing and excelling in a TEDx talk. Additionally, Terry highlights mindset shifts necessary for overcoming self-doubt and maximizing one's authentic potential. This conversation is filled with practical advice and inspirational stories designed to help listeners find and use their unique...
2025-06-1929 minDominate Your DayHow to Bring Your Ideas to a TEDx Stage with Terry L. Fossum - Episode 276Today I welcome Terry L. Fossum, a military veteran, bestselling author, and successful TEDx speaker. Terry shares his journey from a challenging upbringing in McAllen, Texas, to achieving significant success through the power of effective communication and goal setting. He offers valuable insights for those looking to make a lasting impact, including essential tips for securing and excelling in a TEDx talk. Additionally, Terry highlights mindset shifts necessary for overcoming self-doubt and maximizing one's authentic potential. This conversation is filled with practical advice and inspirational stories designed to help listeners find and use their unique...
2025-06-1929 min
Finding Better PodcastEP 140 - Break through your fear of public speaking-The TEDx Journey - Terry L. FossumWarren Buffet famously said that you can increase your value by 50 percent by learning to speak publicly. Are you ready to conquer your fear of public speaking and land your dream spot on a TEDx stage? In this power-packed episode of the Finding Better Podcast, host John Suzuki sits down with renowned author, speaker, and former soldier Terry L. Fossum—the mind behind the viral "Simple Guide to Public Speaking Without Losing Your Lunch" and creator of the revolutionary IdeaScore.ai !
2025-06-1442 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastThe Eight Bolts Holding You Back: How to Launch Your Full PotentialSend us a textWe explore the eight crucial factors that hold people back from achieving their goals and how to break free from these restraints. Using the space shuttle launch as a powerful metaphor, this episode reveals how even with tremendous potential, small obstacles can prevent us from soaring to our full potential.• Powerful space shuttle metaphor: 16 million horsepower held back by just eight relatively small bolts• Terry's background growing up in America's poorest city and overcoming significant personal challenges• Identification of the eight factors that kill people's dreams and aspirations• Strategi...
2025-06-1310 min
Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD🎙️ TEDx Talk Coaching with Terry Fossum: Become the Go-To Expert in Your IndustryIf you’re looking for TEDx Talk Coaching to help you land your own TEDx stage and become the trusted authority in your space, this is the episode for you.Terry Fossum, a TEDx speaker, reality show champion, and bestselling author, shares his transformative journey — from struggling to sell his book and coaching program to commanding $20K speaking gigs. If you’ve ever Googled how to land a TEDx talk or felt lost in the crowd of aspiring thought leaders, this episode answers your questions and gives you an actionable blueprint.You’ll hear how Terry bu...
2025-05-3120 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastShatter Your Public Speaking Fears ForeverSend us a textTerry shares powerful strategies for overcoming the fear of public speaking by shifting focus from yourself to your message and the impact it can make on others. He reveals how accessing your most powerful emotional states and connecting deeply to your cause creates confident, influential speaking experiences.• Public speaking is a critical skill for career success, helping Terry rise through military ranks and achieve business success• The fear of public speaking stems from focusing on yourself instead of your message's impact• Everyone has already demonstrated passionate speaking in personal moment...
2025-05-2333 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastFrom Data Scientist to AI Entrepreneur: Nathaniel Mahowald's Remarkable JourneySend us a textNathaniel Mahowald, founder of Pickaxe, shares his remarkable journey from living in a van for over two years while pursuing entrepreneurship to building an AI company serving over a million monthly users.• Transforming from data scientist intern to CEO in just six years• Living in a van to save money while college friends took jobs at Google• Starting multiple failed companies before finding success• Getting laid off during COVID and working without pay for five months at a startup• Finding his first customer in Alaska through a Reddit pos...
2025-05-1625 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastBreaking Down Anxiety and Building Confidence: Bradley Rausch's StorySend us a textBradley Rausch shares his journey from debilitating anxiety to helping entrepreneurs build million-dollar businesses through personal branding and referral systems, revealing powerful frameworks for overcoming mental health challenges and building resilience.• The CRAFT method: a framework for accomplishing things when you don't yet have proof you can succeed• How to break down seemingly impossible goals into manageable steps while building evidence of your capabilities• Why anxiety serves as a protective mechanism—understanding the chain reaction of fear• The importance of focusing on returning to baseline after emotional triggers rather tha...
2025-05-0947 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastWhen Wild Ideas Become Global Hits: Hollywood's Larry Kasanoff on Creative Risk-TakingSend us a textLarry Kasanoff, legendary Hollywood producer behind Mortal Kombat, True Lies, and Terminator 2, reveals why the best innovations require "a touch of madness" and how stepping outside conventional thinking leads to breakthrough success.• Embracing "a touch of madness" as essential for innovation and success• Fighting against the current that pulls everyone toward mediocrity and conventionality• Taking a career-defining risk on Platoon despite it being completely different from typical studio fare• Understanding the essence behind ideas rather than just their surface appearance• The CAP approach: Create your idea, Ask anyone for...
2025-05-0231 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastBeyond the North Face: Lessons in Entrepreneurial Resilience with Hap KloppSend us a textHap Klopp, visionary founder of The North Face, shares his remarkable journey transforming a small retail operation into a $4 billion global brand while navigating significant business setbacks along the way. His insights on brand building, crisis management, and learning from failure offer a masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience that applies to business challenges in any era.• Building The North Face from 14 people into a global brand focused on value rather than price• Creating products that last forever with a lifetime warranty, keeping items out of landfills• Understanding that a brand is "wh...
2025-04-2239 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastHow Terry got on a Survival Reality Show - against his will...!Send us a textIn this fun but impactful episode of the Comeback Chronicles, Terry tells the story behind the story of getting on a Survival Reality Show - representing all of Boy Scouts of America! Riddled with absolute gold nuggets, this episode will entertain and inspire, and leave you with a feeling of hope. You're here for a reason!Support the show
2025-04-0824 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastFrom Maroon 5 Drummer to Mental Health Advocate with Ryan DusickSend us a textRyan Dusick shares his transformative journey from founding drummer of Maroon 5 to licensed therapist and mental health advocate after losing his music career at the height of the band's success.• Started Maroon 5 (originally Cars Flowers) at age 16 with high school friends including Adam Levine• Signed their first record deal at 18, experienced initial failure before finding their authentic sound• Spent a decade developing before Songs About Jane became a multi-platinum success• Suffered career-ending physical and mental health issues just as the band achieved global fame• Fell into alcoholism and depres...
2025-03-2740 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastLeading Through Disaster: NASA's Path Forward After Columbia with Paul Sean HillSend us a textNASA's journey of cultural transformation after the Columbia disaster reveals profound leadership lessons applicable to any organization facing challenges.• The Columbia accident created a deeply personal sense of loss and responsibility within NASA's community• Success and confidence had bred organizational arrogance where rigorous questioning had diminished• Small, seemingly insignificant details (like foam impacts) can lead to catastrophic failure when not properly analyzed• Leadership requires creating a culture where anyone at any level can speak up without fear• Breaking "impossible" problems into smaller, manageable pieces leads to breakthrough solutions
2025-03-2537 minThe Comeback Chronicles PodcastBreaking Through: From Dippin' Dots to Starting Over with Curt JonesSend us a textCurt Jones shares the fascinating journey of how he invented Dippin' Dots using cryogenic technology from his microbiology background, built it into a $47 million business, then lost it all during the 2008 recession before making his comeback with 40 Below.• Starting as a pig farmer in southern Illinois before studying microbiology at university• Using liquid nitrogen technology originally developed for preserving bacteria to create beaded ice cream• Opening the first struggling Dippin' Dots store with limited savings and credit cards in Lexington, Kentucky• Breaking into theme parks starting with Opryland USA afte...
2025-03-2037 min