Embark on a transformative journey with the "Achieve Your Apex" podcast! Master your mindset, optimize environments, overcome challenges, and embrace your unique potential. Join us on Wednesdays for empowering insights, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to guide you toward your best self. Subscribe now and unlock your path to personal and professional fulfillment!
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We all can maximize our Health, Wealth, Leadership, and Legacy. Join Ben Kinney, Bob Stewart, and Chad Hyams every Monday and Friday as they delve into these topics and interview expert guests. Each episode contains powerful insights on being your best, developing personal and professional skills, building wealth, and leaving a legacy.
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Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart explore the power of compounding beyond finances, diving into its effects on various aspects of life. They discuss negative compounding forces like excuses, grudges, and stress, highlighting how these elements can erode well-being. Transitioning to the positive, the hosts explore how curiosity, microlearning, and gratitud…
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You Can’t Outsource Self-Awareness: The Skill That Separates Growth From Stag
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6:09Most people believe they’re self-aware. Research shows only 10–15% actually are. That gap could be the very thing holding you back from reaching your next level. In this episode of Achieve Your Apex, Chad Hyams shares why self-awareness is the ignition switch for growth — and why no coach, no book, no podcast can do the work for you. Discover: Why …
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Unleashing the Inner Monk: Mastering Mindfulness with Stephen Schettini
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36:01Chad Hyams engages with Stephen Schettini, known as the Inner Monk, on the transformative power of mindfulness and self-awareness. Stephen, a former Buddhist monk, shares insights on breaking free from learned behaviors and the importance of honest self-reflection. Through compelling anecdotes, including one about a manager transforming office conf…
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Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart explore the dynamics of competition in professional environments. They discuss six critical lessons for fostering healthy competition: prioritize self-competition, recognize when rivalry turns toxic, learn from competitors, utilize competition to foster team growth, ensure competition energizes rather than exhausts, and c…
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The Power of the Siesta: Boost Energy, Focus & Heart Health with a Midday Reset
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6:59Feeling drained after lunch? In this episode of Achieve Your Apex, Chad Hyams reveals why the siesta — a midday pause embraced in Spain, Italy, Greece, and beyond — can sharpen focus, boost energy, and even protect your heart. Backed by NASA research and psychology studies, you’ll learn how 10–20 minutes of intentional rest can transform your after…
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Biohacking Leadership: Enhancing Performance Through Behavioral Science with guest Scott Hutcheson
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38:01Join Chad Hyams in an engaging conversation with Scott Hutcheson, a professor and biohacking expert discussing "Biohacking Leadership." Discover how integrating biology with leadership can enhance team and personal performance. Scott shares insights from his journey of putting diabetes into remission through biohacking and explores his book on leve…
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Replay - Embrace Losing: Lessons for Winning and Personal Growth
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24:34In this replay from season 2 of the Win Make Give Podcast, Ben Kinney, Bob Stewart, and Chad Hyams dive into the intriguing dynamics of losing versus winning. They discuss the psychological and physiological effects of losing, the importance of learning from losses, and strategies to turn setbacks into victories. The hosts explore how losing isn't …
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Bounce Back Better: How to Recharge Your Energy After Stress, Setbacks & Burnou
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7:27Feeling drained after stress, conflict, or a rough week? In this final episode of the Own Your Energy series, Chad Hyams reveals how to protect and recharge your energy after disruption. You’ll learn the Recharge Trifecta — physical, mental, and emotional strategies used by high performers to bounce back faster and stronger. What you’ll take away: …
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Balancing Business Success and Family with guest Matt Lewczenko
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36:02Join hosts Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart on the Win Make Give podcast as they dive into achieving work-life balance with guest Matt Lewczenko, author of "The Entrepreneur's Regret: Your Guide to Having It All Without Risking It All." Discover strategies for integrating leadership, love, and life through effective prioritization and time management. Ma…
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Mastering Health and Mindset Transformation with guest Anthony Cudjo
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39:04Chad Hyams hosts an engaging conversation with Coach Anthony "Cujo" Cudjoe, diving into the realms of personal growth, health, and mindset transformation. They explore themes of identity, overcoming obstacles, and the power of internal dialogue. Coach Cujo shares insights from his journey, highlighting the importance of understanding one's creative…
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How to Fuel Your Energy: Food, Sleep, Movement & Hydration That Actually Work
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8:39You’re not tired — you’re under-fueled. In this episode of Achieve Your Apex, Chad Hyams breaks down the four physical habits that either build or drain your energy: movement, nutrition, hydration, and sleep. Learn how a few small changes can supercharge your focus, improve your mood, and give you back the edge you’ve been missing. What you’ll disc…
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Stop Trying, Start Doing: The Secret to Achieving More with Less Effort with Carla Ondrasik
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38:25Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart host Carla Ondrasik, author of "Stop Trying," as she shares her insights on the detrimental effects of the word "try." Highlighting its misuse as an excuse for inaction, Carla encourages a shift toward decisive actions. Discussing her transformative journey from a challenging upbringing to a successful career in the music…
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Replay - Finite Resources: The Hidden Key to Success
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12:59Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart dive into the concept of finite resources with Ben Kinney on the Win Make Give podcast. They explore the fixed nature of time, money, and energy, examining how saying yes to one commitment means saying no to another. Ben explains how understanding finite resources can lead to better decision-making in areas of health, wea…
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Energy Vampires: How to Stop Negativity from Draining Your Power - the 3 Types
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10:18Are energy vampires draining your focus, motivation, and drive? In this episode of the Achieve Your Apex podcast, Chad Hyams reveals the 3 types of energy vampires — complainers, criticizers, and chaos makers — and shares practical steps to set boundaries, manage access, and recharge faster than you drain. You’ll discover: How negative interactions…
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Crafting Relationships that Endure and Evolve with Gabriela Embon
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35:05Explore how to engineer legendary relationships with Gabriela Embon on the Win Make Give podcast. Transitioning from a successful career as a chemical engineer to a relationship coach, Gabriela shares insights on building strong partnerships without sacrificing success. Discover the four pillars of becoming a power couple, the importance of integra…
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Replay - Ben Kinney and the Chocolate Factory
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29:47Explore the journey of Milton Hershey, the mind behind the iconic Hershey's brand, as hosts Ben Kinney, Chad Hymes, and Bob Stewart delve into his story. From early failures to industry dominance, discover how Hershey revolutionized candy production and built a thriving community in Pennsylvania. The episode covers his innovations, resilience, and …
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Own Your Energy: The Hidden Key to Productivity, Focus, and Peak Performance
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10:34What if the real reason you’re stuck isn’t time or talent — it’s energy? In this episode, Chad Hyams kicks off a high-impact series based on his Amazon ebook Own Your Energy. Learn how to identify what fuels you, what drains you, and how to make energy your most powerful asset in work, relationships, and life. You’ll get real strategies, relatable …
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Stephen Scoggins - From Homelessness to Nine-Figure Success
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34:00Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart welcome Stephen Scoggins to explore his transformative journey from homelessness to entrepreneurial success. Stephen shares insights on overcoming adversity, the importance of self-awareness, and breaking free from limiting beliefs. They discuss foundational principles for personal and professional growth, including humil…
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Exploring Life's Compounding Effects Beyond Just Money
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32:38Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart explore the power of compounding across various aspects of life beyond just financial interest. They explore how habits, skills, fitness, content creation, relationships, kindness, and mindset can all yield significant long-term benefits. Using examples from their personal experiences and insights, the duo highlights the …
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You Reached the Apex… Now What? The Final Chapter and Your Next Climb
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7:58You made it. Whether you sprinted through every chapter or climbed step by step, you’ve reached the top of Achieve Your Apex. But here’s the twist… 🎯 This isn’t the end — it’s a new beginning. In this final wrap-up episode, bestselling author and coach Chad Hyams reflects on the powerful lessons from the full book journey and reveals what’s next fo…
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Balancing Marriage and Business with Eric & Kari Roberge
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36:28Join Chad Hyams as he explores the dynamics of working with a spouse in both business and life. Featuring insights from Eric and Kari Roberge, married business partners in financial planning and marketing, the episode explolres defining roles, managing personal versus professional boundaries, and handling financial stress. The Roberges share their …
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Conquer Your Everest: How to Achieve Big Goals One Checkpoint at a Time
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8:53You don’t reach the summit by dreaming about it. You reach it one grueling, focused, intentional step at a time. In this episode of Achieve Your Apex, bestselling author Chad Hyams delivers a powerful final lesson from Chapter 20 of his book — drawing inspiration from the most iconic climb in the world: Mount Everest. Whether your goal is personal,…
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Claim Your Leadesrship Power - Interview with Michael Timms
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35:45Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart welcome leadership expert Michael Timms to discuss enhancing accountability in organizations on the Win Make Give podcast. Timms shares insights from his book and TED Talk, emphasizing accountability as ownership of results, not just tasks. He outlines three critical habits: avoiding blame, self-reflection, and engineerin…
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Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart dive into the art of asking powerful questions to enhance decision-making and communication. They discuss the pitfalls of "why" and "how" questions, advocating for "what," "where," "when," and the transformative "who" questions. By shifting focus to more effective questioning, leaders can drive progress, foster a culture …
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Move the Chains: The Secret to Hitting Goals Without Losing Focus
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6:29Are you chasing touchdowns before earning your first down? In this episode of Achieve Your Apex, Chad Hyams reveals how long-term goals get derailed when we forget the next 10 yards in front of us. Using a powerful football analogy, Chad breaks down one of the most overlooked productivity strategies: staying present, setting micro-goals, and celebr…
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Transforming Pain into Power: Navigating Toxic Relationships and Burnout with Jacqueline Beasley
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37:04On today's episode of the Win Make Give Podcast, Chad Hymes and Bob Stewart discuss with guest Jacqueline Beasley about navigating life’s challenges and fostering a winning mindset. Jacqueline shares insights on identifying and overcoming toxic relationships, managing burnout, and dealing with imposter syndrome. With her background in psychology an…
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The Power of Pause: How Slowing Down Boosts Your Success
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24:11Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart delve into the benefits of taking a pause before making decisions. They explore how pausing can enhance clarity, emotional control, and problem-solving skills. Through engaging anecdotes and practical advice, they illustrate the importance of slowing down in our fast-paced world to avoid impulsive actions. The episode dis…
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Stop Moving the Finish Line: How to Set Goals That Actually Stick
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6:25Why does success sometimes feel so far away—even when you're working hard? In this episode of Achieve Your Apex, Chad Hyams exposes a hidden reason people burn out or give up on their goals: the moving finish line. Whether it's social pressure, shifting standards, or creeping self-doubt, too many driven people sabotage their own success by constant…
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Discovering Your 'Because': A Guide to Personal and Business Growth with Mick Hunt
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36:05Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart welcome Mick Hunt to the Win Make Give podcast, where they explore the concept of "because" as a deeper motivator beyond the common "why." Mick shares his personal journey, emphasizing promises and integrity as driving forces. The discussion dives into crafting personalized "because" statements and journaling as tools for…
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Burn The Boats: How to Fully Commit and Achieve Massive Goals
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26:41Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart explore the concept of "burning the boats" and its significance in driving success. They discuss how eliminating safety nets can lead to greater commitment and focus, whether in entrepreneurship, personal relationships, or career transitions. The discussion includes historical references, personal anecdotes, and practical…
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Stop Dismissing Your Progress: Why Quiet Trophies Matter More Than Gold Medals
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8:12What if the problem isn’t participation trophies… but how we interpret them? In this episode of Achieve Your Apex, best-selling author and coach Chad Hyams challenges the obsession with recognition and first-place finishes, revealing why your quiet efforts, healed scars, and personal growth deserve far more credit than any podium moment. 💡 You’ll l…
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Navy SEAL Garrett Unclebach on Purpose, Belief, and Resilience
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40:55Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart are joined by Garrett Unclebach, former Navy SEAL and co-host of The Impossible Life podcast. Garrett shares insights on identity, purpose, and overcoming challenges, emphasizing how beliefs and values influence success. He recounts his journey from high school to Navy SEAL training, highlighting how a strong purpose and …
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Replay - Navigating Chaos - Leadership and Growth in Uncertain Times
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28:52Chad Hyams and Ben Kinney discuss navigating the chaos of 2020, focusing on survival, adaptation, and future growth. They delve into the challenges faced by leaders during this time, emphasizing the importance of taking action, working with factual data, and planning for both worst and best scenarios. The episode highlights the need for empathy, ma…
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Scars Are Trophies: What a Komodo Dragon Can Teach You About Growth, Grit, and
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9:04A Komodo dragon doesn’t hide its scars—and neither should you. In this raw and revealing episode of Achieve Your Apex, Chad Hyams takes a surprising turn, drawing lessons from one of nature’s toughest creatures to challenge the filtered, highlight-reel version of life we’ve been trained to show. 🎯 This episode is about: Why your scars, stretch mark…
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Master YouTube for Business with expert Nate Woodbury
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37:40Chad Hyams hosts YouTube expert Nate Woodbury, who delves into strategies for leveraging YouTube as a powerful lead generation tool. Instead of focusing on influencer fame, Nate emphasizes producing content that answers specific audience questions, driving organic searches and positioning yourself as an industry expert. He advises on video length, …
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Quick Fixes to Turn Your Bad Mood Around Fast
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26:15Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart explore how to break free from bad moods quickly. They discuss triggers like traffic and share a list of quick strategies, including changing environments, practicing gratitude, and adjusting your mind and senses. Discover how a "bad mood protocol" can help maintain a positive outlook and manage unexpected challenges effe…
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Redefining Trophies: Why Showing Up Is the Real Win
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6:55You’ve heard it before—“kids these days get a trophy just for showing up.” But what if showing up is the hardest and most powerful part? In this eye-opening episode of Achieve Your Apex, Chad Hyams flips the script on participation trophies and digs into what they truly represent—not just in childhood sports, but in your everyday life. It’s not abo…
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Bet On Yourself: Unlocking Audacity with Marty McDonald
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31:30Chad Hyams welcomes Marty McDonald, founder and CEO of Boss Women Media and children's brand Elle Olivia, to discuss creating spaces and opportunities that reflect diverse experiences. Marty shares her journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of betting on oneself and not waiting for permission to pursue dreams…
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The Ultimate Guide to Authentic Leadership in Business
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36:20Bob Stewart and Chad Hyams dive into the eight essential ways to lead with authenticity on the Win Make Give podcast. They discuss the significance of transparency, emotional intelligence, and active listening while sharing personal stories and insights from past experiences. The episode highlights the importance of leading by example, fostering a …
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Life’s Messy Masterpiece: Embrace Every Experience on Your Journey
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9:37Your life isn’t a straight line—it’s a messy, colorful, and unpredictable masterpiece. But what if the so-called 'bad' moments are just part of your unique canvas? In this eye-opening episode of the Achieve Your Apex podcast, Chad Hyams reveals why life is more like a chaotic, finger-painted canvas than a neatly organized path. He shares how your e…
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Redefining Balance: The Pursuit of Work-Life Coherence with Steven Langer
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35:16In this episode of the Win Make Give podcast, host Chad Hyams welcomes Steven Langer, founder of Well by Design, to discuss the significant theme of work-life coherence and organizational wellness. Throughout the conversation, Steven offers valuable insights into fostering a culture of wellness at work, drawing from his personal experiences and pro…
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Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart discuss the power of routines for achieving success. They explore seven essential steps to create sustainable habits, including starting small, focusing on consistency, and building routines around existing habits. Chad and Bob also share their experiences and tips for leveraging ChatGPT as a tool for motivation and produ…
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How Perspective Shapes Your Reality: The Power of Seeing Things Differently
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10:57Have you ever experienced something terrible, only to hear someone else rave about how amazing it was? Same situation, totally different perspective. In this eye-opening episode of the Achieve Your Apex podcast, Chad Hyams dives into the transformative power of perspective—how two people can share the same experience but walk away with completely d…
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Lead With Purpose - Interview with Roger Gerard
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37:15Chad Hyams welcomes Roger Gerard, author of "Lead with Purpose," to discuss creating a workplace culture where employees feel valued and motivated. They discuss the misuse of the term 'culture,' effective leadership, and the pitfalls of treating employees as commodities. Roger emphasizes the importance of listening, abolishing blame and shame, and …
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Shift Your Perspective: 7 Ways to See Things Differently
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31:42Join Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart as they dive into the art of perspective-shifting. Discover seven practical ways to change how you view situations, from assuming positive intent to using time travel as a mindset tool. Gain insights into leveraging empathy and resetting your default responses to foster a more constructive outlook. With engaging anec…
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Who Is Missing from Your Life? How to Use a "Missing Person Report" for Clarity
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10:38What if the person you need most in your life is missing? And what if you could find them with absolute clarity? In this powerful episode of the Achieve Your Apex podcast, Chad Hyams reveals the transformative strategy of creating a "Missing Person Report"—a tool that helps you get crystal clear about the type of person you want in your life, wheth…
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Choosing an Alcohol-Free Lifestyle: The Secret to Unleashed Potential with James Swanwick
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42:34In this episode of the Win Make Give podcast, co-hosts Bob Stewart and Chad Hyams welcome James Swanwick, an influential advocate for living an alcohol-free lifestyle. They discuss James' journey from being an anchor on ESPN to becoming an entrepreneur focused on helping others live without alcohol. The conversation covers James’ life transformatio…
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Bob Stewart and Chad Hyams discuss the profound impact of true friendship. Drawing from personal experiences, Bob shares revelations about the essential qualities of a true friend, including trust, loyalty, honesty, and mutual effort. The episode underscores the importance of having friends who are unwaveringly supportive, especially in challenging…
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Climb Out of Overthinking: The Question Ladder That Leads to Clarity and Growth
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11:13Are you stuck in overthinking, indecision, or scattered direction? You're not alone—and you're not broken. You're just asking the wrong questions. In this powerful episode of the Achieve Your Apex podcast, Chad Hyams introduces you to the Question Ladder—a practical 6-rung framework that transforms chaos into clarity one question at a time. Discove…
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Creating a Culture of Accountability in the Workplace with Dr. Laura Gallaher
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42:01Chad Hyams and Bob Stewart welcome back Dr. Laura Gallaher to explore cultivating a culture of accountability within organizations. They discuss self-accountability as a starting point, stressing that true accountability is internal. Dr. Gallaher shares her "drive" model—Defining expectations, Reviewing thoroughly, Inviting openness, Verifying alig…
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