Elevate Up: Leadership Lessons from The Sherpa

How to Lead with Love | MEET EVERYDAY HEROES with Tommy Ferretti

Welcome to Episode #9 on the Elevate Up Podcast where I have the sacred opportunity to unpack and share the nuggets of wisdom from the life, work, and impact of everyday heroes!Today, I was so jazzed to sit down with my ninth hero, Tommy Ferretti, who is the Founder of Foundations of Freedom, Inc. in Jacksonville, Florida https://www.foundationsoffreedominc.com/ He is also my friend, trusted advisor and part of my Life Team in a group we call the Jesus Spartans. I had the honor to sit down with Tommy as he shares his testimony and the genesis of Foundations of Freedom. He is married to his amazing wife, Natasha, for over 2 years now and they have a blended family together. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida. In our conversation, Tommy opens up about how he found a new beginning, new meaning, new life in Jesus as he was at the end of his ropes, literally, at the place of being fully empty. Please join us as Tommy opens up and shares how coming from a place of emptiness, submitting himself and surrendering to the process of allowing his Life Team to speak truth and show him the ultimate Source of power! Join me as Tommy reveals the true Source of hope, faith and love as we dive deeper into learning to love oneself first and then being available & able to love others. We can love because “He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). If you'd like to connect with or follow Tommy Ferretti please click on the link below. https://www.foundationsoffreedominc.com/ https://www.instagram.com/foundationsoffreedominc?igsh=d3Jha3F2ODRkOHZj https://www.facebook.com/FoundationsOfFreedomINC?mibextid=LQQJ4d Please stay tuned for future interviews from everyday heroes and people whom I consider the most fascinating people on the planet!!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-up-podcast/id1742563352https://open.spotify.com/show/455QzL63MQQbiGdEhJ7uBn?si=1db24d4265d943cehttp://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroesIf you'd wish to have a conversation with me, please connect through my website or email:stevendseay@gmail.com https://coachsteveseay.com/https://calendly.com/coachsteveseay/60minLet’s Elevate Up Together!!https://coachsteveseay.com/http://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroes

How to Lead a Fearless Life | MEET EVERYDAY HEROES with Rebecca Schleifer-Gruenemeier

Welcome to Episode 8 on the Elevate Up Podcast where I have the sacred opportunity to unpack and share the nuggets of wisdom from the life, work, and impact of everyday heroes!Today, I felt so elevated to sit down with my eight hero, Rebecca Schleifer-Gruenemeier, who is an Entrepreneur, Real Estate investor and Leadership Coach.  She is also my friend and business partner within ALG (Accelerate Leadership Group) https://accelerateleadershipgroup.com/  She is one of the most fearless, successful and driven women than I’ve had the pleasure to co-create, collaborate and train high-performing and high-achieving leaders. She is married to Todd, and they just celebrated their 1-year Anniversary. She lives in Savannah, Georgia. In our conversation, Rebecca talks about her superpower of being “fearless” and how she incorporates her own journey into her Fearless Life Redesign coaching program. She opens up and gets messy and vulnerable about how her life experiences, both personal and professional, have played a major factor her the woman that she is today. She talks about leaning into our negative beliefs that “a feeling is not a fact,” and how we can begin to reprogram our brain and change our future for the better. She shares how staging for real estate taught her invaluable lessons of creating our emotional “home” and the power of visualization in creating our truth.  Join me as Rebecca peels back the layers of the onion, revealing the hidden secrets behind what makes her a successful woman, wife and business owner and how her faith in God plays a major role in her life, relationships and business.   If you'd like to connect with or follow Rebecca please click on the link below. Website: https://topflockleadership.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/6hqD682BK3RvNjxJ/?mibextid=K35XfPInstagram: the.rebeccag Please stay tuned for future interviews from everyday heroes and people whom I consider the most fascinating people on the planet!!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-up-podcast/id1742563352https://open.spotify.com/show/455QzL63MQQbiGdEhJ7uBn?si=1db24d4265d943cehttp://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroesIf you'd wish to have a conversation with me and explore how we can work together, please connect through my website, email or Calendly link to book time with me!!stevendseay@gmail.com https://coachsteveseay.com/https://calendly.com/coachsteveseay/60minLet’s Elevate Up Together!!https://coachsteveseay.com/http://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroes

Living & Leading Authentically | MEET EVERYDAY HEROES with Paul Bush

Welcome to Episode 7 on the Elevate Up Podcast where I have the sacred opportunity to unpack and share the nuggets of wisdom from the life, work, and impact of everyday heroes!Today, I was so jazzed to sit down with my seventh hero, Paul Bush, who is the Lead Pastor of Highpoint Community Church in Orange Park, Florida. He is also my friend, pastor, and trusted advisor, which I consider an honor to know him behind the pulpit at church and behind the pulpit of life. He is married to his wonderful wife, Karis, and they have three beautiful children, Leeland, Addy and Arwin. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida. In our conversation, Paul talks about his “superpower” of being real, transparent, vulnerable as a human-being first, and a pastor second. He is an honest leader who is grounded in his faith and committed to growing as a leader.  Paul shared that the key to success as a leader is looking at the relationships in our lives and who we are taking with us on this journey. He talked about the value of friendship and being real with other people who also struggle in day-to-day life. He unlocked his daily routines, one of them is the “habit of grace,” which he uses to help him to let go of performance, fear, and self-shame. Join me as Paul peels back the layers of his life to see what the “secret sauce” is of being a leader at home, church, and life as he deals with real challenges on the daily. He shows us that we are worthy, accepted and appreciated just as we are. Paul is the kind of pastor that I could hang out with any day of the week. He is real, he is raw, and I am proud to call him my friend and brother!  If you'd like to connect with or follow Paul Bush please click on the link below. https://www.highpoint.family/paul@highpoint.familyPlease stay tuned for future interviews from everyday heroes and people whom I consider the most fascinating people on the planet!!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elevate-up-podcast/id1742563352https://open.spotify.com/show/455QzL63MQQbiGdEhJ7uBn?si=1db24d4265d943cehttp://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroesIf you'd wish to have a conversation with me, please connect through my website or email:stevendseay@gmail.com https://coachsteveseay.com/Let’s Elevate Up Together!!https://coachsteveseay.com/http://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroes

The Power of Investing in Others | MEET EVERYDAY HEROES with Raylan Heck

Welcome to Episode 6 on the Elevate Up Podcast where I have the sacred opportunity to unpack and share the nuggets of wisdom from the life, work, and impact of everyday heroes!Today, I was so pumped to sit down with my sixth hero, Raylan Heck, who is the Founder and Trusted Advisor within Warrior’s Peace https://www.warriorspeacecsi.com/  . He served in the Army for 10 years as a Ranger Instructor and now invests his life into mind, body and souls of people. He is married to his amazing wife, Joanne, and has two beautiful daughters, Ella, and Emma. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida.  In our conversation, Raylan talks about his “superpower” of being a man of “steel” and “velvet”, both firm and gracious as a leader. He shared how God shifted his life from being a tough Army Ranger on the outside to being a loving follower of Jesus on the inside. He modeled for us that being connected to ourselves and in community instills a life of purpose, accountability, and brotherhood. He demonstrated what being in a community is really about and how everyone really needs a place of connection and building a relationship of acceptance, love, and value. In effect, when we are in relationship with God and others, we live a fuller and more meaningful  life. Join me as Raylan peels back the layers of his life and how being transparent in ALL areas of his life becomes his walking testimony. What you see is what you get with Raylan, and I’m honored to have him as one of my most trusted advisors and best friends!!  If you'd like to connect with or follow Raylan Heck please click on the link below. https://www.facebook.com/warriorspeace.csihttps://www.warriorspeacecsi.com/https://buy.stripe.com/bIY6rRgQq6KY46I6ooWarrior’s Peace University Master Mind June 28-29th Please stay tuned for future interviews from everyday heroes and people whom I consider the most fascinating people on the planet!!http://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroesIf you'd wish to have a conversation with me, please connect through my website or email:stevendseay@gmail.com https://coachsteveseay.com/ Let’s Elevate Up Together!!https://coachsteveseay.com/http://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroes

How to be Grounded in Faith & Poised as a Leader | MEET EVERYDAY HEROES with Ben Ruffner

Welcome to Episode 5 on the Elevate Up Podcast where I have the sacred opportunity to unpack and share the nuggets of wisdom from the life, work, and impact of everyday heroes!Today, I was so pumped to sit down with my fifth hero, Ben Ruffner, who is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army National Guard. He is literally my neighbor and first Florida friend since moving to the great state of Florida in July of 2022. He is married to Paula for 16 years and has 3 beautiful children, Marshall, Remington, and Camille. He lives in Jacksonville, Florida. In our conversation, Ben talks about his “superpower” of being poised as a leader, grounded in his faith and how to be a servant leader. He shared how a leader must model how to serve both at home and work, while staying connected to their own growth by doing the “reps” in the early morning. He showed us that a leader must lead by example in directly engaging & interacting with their teams, getting to know “who they are” while increasing mutual trust and agreements. He demonstrated what an influential leader looks, sounds, and feels like in the 21st century. Join me as Ben peels back the layers of what a leader looks like at home, work and play. There is a leader inside ALL of us, the question is who is helping bring out ALL of beauty within us along the way! Ben brings out the best in me and I know he will light a spark within you as well!!  If you'd like to connect with or follow Ben Ruffner please click on the link below. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-ruffner03/Please stay tuned for future interviews from everyday heroes and people whom I consider the most fascinating people on the planet!!  http://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroesPlease join me for my upcoming Workshop Training on Wednesday, May 30th called "Buoyant Mindset: 3 Ways of Growing Through Adversity Like a Coffee Bean" at 6pm & 9pm (EST). Click on the links below to register:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/899226399367?aff=oddtdtcreatorhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/899214834777?aff=oddtdtcreatorIf you'd wish to have a conversation with me, please connect through my website or email:stevendseay@gmail.com https://coachsteveseay.com/Let’s Elevate Up Together!!https://coachsteveseay.com/http://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroes

That Still Small Voice | MEET EVERYDAY HEROES with Angela Wright-Trapp

Welcome to Episode 4 on the Elevate Up Podcast where I have the sacred opportunity to unpack and share the nuggets of wisdom from the life, work, and impact of everyday heroes!Today, I was so energized and delighted to sit down with my fourth guest, Angela Wright-Trapp, who is a Life & Executive Coach, running her own private practice and serving within a large healthcare organization. She is also the co-host of the popular "Life on 10" Podcast with Dr. Vanessa Walker. She lives in Sacramento, California.In our conversation, Angela talks about her “superpower” of empathy, fearlessness, and boldness. She shared with me how this is something that she was born with and comes natural to her way of being. The key is to slow down and search deep within us, listening to that “still, small voice.” She encouraged us to lean into our self-worth and really see and ask “who am I” at the core of being human!! Join me as Angela peels back the layers of the beautiful artichoke, that there is something gorgeous, magnificent, and awesome in the middle of ALL of us. Find out how we can tap into our inner power through developing a mastery of self and while giving ourselves permission to lean into and access the power within. If you'd like to connect with or follow Angela Wright-Trapp please click on the links below. https://www.3ccoaching.live/abouthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/angelawtrapp3c/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-on-ten/id1624543627https://open.spotify.com/show/4acC5tA4LRReRkUaxVquJr?si=d692dc15a76c409bPlease stay tuned for future interviews from everyday heroes and people whom I consider the most fascinating people on the planet!!  http://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroesIf you'd wish to have a conversation with me, please connect through my website or email:stevendseay@gmail.com https://coachsteveseay.com/Let’s Elevate Up Together!!https://coachsteveseay.com/http://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroes

The Keys to Success and Leadership | MEET EVERYDAY HEROES with Charles Perry

Welcome to Episode 3 on the Elevate Up Podcast where I have the sacred opportunity to unpack and share the nuggets of wisdom from the life, work and relationships of everyday heroes!This week, I had the honor and privilege to sit down with my third guest, Charles Perry from Chrysalis Cosmetics. He owns and operates his own business as a Plastic Surgeon for the past 18 years. He lives in Sacramento, California.  In our conversation, Charles talks about how he stays hungry through intentional daily practices, keeping his child-like curiosity & grit thriving well into his 50’s. We explore together how life can become richer, more fulfilling, and abundant as we age. He talked about his daily routine and rituals directly impact his ability to prepare for the unknown, uncertainties and mysteries of life!  Join me as Charles and I discuss how to wake up every day and intentionally pour into ourselves and others as the key to success and leadership are built in and through our relationships. Much like a fine wine, Charles models how we can grow and continue to compete with age! If you'd like to connect with Charles Perry please click on the email link below: https://www.sacramentoplastics.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesperrymd/Please stay tuned for future interviews from everyday heroes and people whom I consider the most fascinating people on the planet!!  http://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroesIf you'd wish to have a conversation with me, please connect through my website or email:stevendseay@gmail.com https://coachsteveseay.com/Let’s Elevate Up Together!!https://coachsteveseay.com/http://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroes

How to Be a Hero at Home & at Work | MEET EVERYDAY HEROES with Jim Urban

Welcome to Episode 2 on the Elevate Up Podcast where I have the opportunity and privilege to unpack and share the nuggets of wisdom from the life, work, and relationships of everyday heroes!Today, I had the honor and privilege to be with my second guest of the show, Jim Urban from Accelerate Leadership Group. He is a Licensed Therapist and Executive Coach who lives in Jacksonville, Florida.In our conversation, Jim talks about the core ingredients that make up the recipe of who Jim is “on” and “off” the field of life. Whether he’s at home or work, Jim unlocks words of wisdom of how he pours time, effort and energy into his 3 daily pillars: 1) physical, 2) spiritual & 3) family. He also goes into how having a “life team” is essential to living a good life and building relationships is the key to both fulfillment and achievement. Join me as Jim and I discuss how to be a hero at home and work!  If you'd like to connect with Jim Urban please click on the email link below: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimurban/https://accelerateleadershipgroup.com/For a Free TPRAT test assessment, please contact Jim https://drtownsend.com/tprat/Please stay tuned for future interviews from everyday heroes and people whom I consider the most fascinating people on the planet!!http://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroesIf you'd wish to have a conversation with me, please connect through my website or email:stevendseay@gmail.com https://coachsteveseay.com/Let’s Elevate Up Together!!https://coachsteveseay.com/http://www.youtube.com/@ElevateUpHeroes