Episode Highlight

Hiring needs to be viewed through a completely different lens. For too long, companies have asked only two questions: Can this person do the job? And do I like this person?

But the better question is this: Is this person a Conative Match for the role?

In this episode, MGM Coaching breaks down how employers can make smarter hiring decisions, reduce costly mis-hires, and better protect the investment they make in their greatest asset: their people.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Key takeaway #1 — Why not using Conation in hiring is a mistake

Key takeaway #2 — How MGM Coaching approaches hiring

Key takeaway #3 — What you can do in order to start protecting your investment

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Email: podcast@mgmcoach.com

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On today's episode, we have Max Montante and Nick Ennis of The Mind Over Foundation to talk about their 3rd Annual Mind Over Miles: 24 Hour Challenge. This year's event is coming up on May 9th and 10th in Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY! We invite you all to come out, bring a friend, and enjoy some laps!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

[Key takeaway #1] — Movement is medicine

[Key takeaway #2] — Suppression of expression leads to depression

[Key takeaway #3] — Finding people to help push you goes a long way!

How can you help The Mind Over Foundation?

Follow on Instagram

Donate to Mind Over

Register for Mind Over Miles!

Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show

The MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.

Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style—perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.

MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20

Visit: https://donaldross.com

Connect with MGM Coaching

MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/

Email: podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

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The 90th Masters Tournament is upon us, and Evan and Carl are excited, to say the least. Tune in to hear about Evan's trip to Augusta National this past Tuesday, Carl's one and only trip in 2016, and everything in between!

Notes:

1. The Merchandise Operations
2. The Concessions Operations
3. Best places to watch golf
4. Traditions vs. The Modern Day
5. Tune in for more and more!

Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show

The MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.

Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style—perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.

MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20

Visit: https://donaldross.com

Connect with MGM Coaching

MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/

The MGM Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themgmshow_/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/

Email: podcast@mgmcoach.com

Conative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/

Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

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Carl is soaking up the Florida sun in Marco Island while Evan holds it down in Buffalo, and despite the remote setup and imperfect audio, this episode is packed. From a chance encounter with the CEO of the 3rd largest egg producer in the country (at a condo printer, of all places), to Evan hosting the inaugural event at the brand-new Williamsville Business Exchange, to real talk about why the best networking moments happen when you stop trying so hard.

This one is a genuine, unscripted catch-up that hits on everything MGM is about.

What You'll Learn in This Episode

• Networking without a script — Carl met a potential coaching client at a wedding and a Fortune-caliber CEO at a lobby printer. Neither was planned. Both were gold.
• The Williamsville Business Exchange (WBX) is open — Evan walks Carl and the listeners through the newly transformed WBX space and recaps the first-ever event: 30 attendees, College Confidence Coach presentations, and a night that exceeded expectations.
• How to become a Center of Influence — From poker invites to Sabres watch parties, Carl and Evan break down why showing up where you naturally thrive is the highest-leverage networking move you can make.
• Donald Ross Sportswear is here — The MGM Show's new Official Apparel Partner drops in a big way. Evan hasn't taken off the spring jacket all week, and Carl's box is waiting on his desk back in Buffalo.
• From a childhood friendship to speaking in Vegas and North Carolina — Carl traces the chain of relationships that landed MGM a spot at the AICPA National Symposium in Las Vegas AND the NCACPA 87th Annual Conference in North Carolina — all starting with one podcast guest.

Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show

The MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.

Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style — perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.

MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20

Visit: https://donaldross.com

Connect with MGM Coaching

MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/

The MGM Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themgmshow_/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/

Email: podcast@mgmcoach.com

Conative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/

Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more.

Episode Highlight

The MGM Show has partnered with Donald Ross Sportswear as the official Apparel Partner of the show! At its core, Donald Ross Sportswear is about more than the game of golf—it’s about bringing timeless style and all-day comfort wherever life takes you. With two tailored fits—Sport and Classic—and an expanding product range, Donald Ross offers wardrobe staples that transition effortlessly from work to play, day to night. Our garments are made to move with you.

Key takeaway #1 — Physical Space makes a difference in your work!

Key takeaway #2 — Why Donald Ross Sportswear is a phenomenal brand to buy!

Key takeaway #3 — AI is here, and not leaving, so hop on board...

1. ChatGPT - General Al assistant for everything
2. Claude - Deep thinking and long documents
3. Whisk - Create graphics and visual content
4. NotebookLM- Turn documents into insights/podcasts
5. Lovable - Build apps without coding
6. Perplexity Al - Al search with live citations
7. Midjourney - Generate high-quality Al images
8. HeyGen - Create Al avatars and videos
9. Replit - Build and deploy software
10. Make - Automate workflows between apps

Donald Ross Sportswear - Our Official Apparel Partner

The MGM Show is proud to partner with Donald Ross Sportswear, the Official Apparel Partner of The MGM Show.

Donald Ross is known for premium golf and lifestyle apparel designed for performance, comfort, and timeless style—perfect for the course, the office, or anywhere in between.

MGM Show listeners receive 20% off Donald Ross apparel. Use Code: MGM20

Visit: https://donaldross.com

Connect with MGM Coaching

Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/

Email: podcast@mgmcoach.com

Conative Matrix:

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Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more.

Episode Highlight:

Culture, Confidence, and Clarity aren't just needed for your business. It's needed for anyone in any situation. Look at the Buffalo Sabres. Tune in to hear how we intertwine MGM Coaching with the Buffalo Sabres and why leadership and organizational culture are vital for teams to not only survive, but thrive.

📚 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The Buffalo Sabres are a wagon
• Why MGM Coaching loves what we do
• Who is MGM's Ideal Client?

🔥 Connect with MGM Coaching

MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/

MGM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/

MGM Email: podcast@mgmcoach.com

Conative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/

Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more!

Episode Highlights:

• Canisius High School Baseball and how we met
• Respecting your coaches, teammates, teachers, and elders
• Careers not always happen on a linear line - there are twists and turns
• Taking (calculated) risks
• Leaning on your partners, mentors, family, and other relationships
• Asking questions when you don't know something!
• Parenting through action
• Putting yourself in uncomfortable positions to grow, learn, and develop
• 5 Questions with CJ! Lils flipped the script and interviewed me!

🎤 About Our Guest Jon Lilley:

Real estate isn’t just about buying and selling, it’s about knowing true property value.

Jon spent his first 10 years in the Commercial Appraisal Department at M&T Bank, gaining hands-on experience valuing properties for financial institutions. In 2013, Jon launched Advanced Evaluation Services, Inc., working with lenders, buyers, sellers, and investors to provide accurate commercial evaluations and consulting.

He has also helped property owners successfully challenge property tax assessments, reducing costs and correcting inaccurate valuations.

As a licensed real estate agent, he now helps commercial and residential clients buy, sell, and invest with confidence backed by real valuation expertise.

Please contact Jon with any Real Estate questions:

Email: Jonathan.Lilley@huntrealestate.com

Email: espljdl@gmail.com

🔥 Connect with MGM Coaching

MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/

MGM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/

MGM Email: podcast@mgmcoach.com

Conative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/

Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more!

Episode Highlight:

Big changes, big reflections, and big vision in this episode of The MGM Show. CJ and Evan dive into growth—both personal and professional—while celebrating milestones that remind us why intentional living matters.

This episode also relives the story of how CJ and Evan met, considering it is the 8th anniversary of the Golf Macker!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Moved into our new office at The Walker Center
2. Williamsville Business Exchange is here (WBX)
3. The Lawley Sales Summit 2026 and listened to The Sitkins Group present
4. Evan Manifesting the ideal office space
5. Golf Macker 2026 is here!
6. 8 Years ago, Evan and I "re-met" for the first time
7. Dream of the life you want, then build it.
8. Finding passion and Internal Self-Validation

🔥 Connect with MGM Coaching

MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/

MGM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/

MGM Email: podcast@mgmcoach.com

Conative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/

Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more!

🎧 Episode Highlight

In this episode, we sit down with Steve Procknal to explore what it truly means to live well — not just longer, but better. We talk about staying active, prioritizing movement, traveling with purpose, and training your body to remain useful for life. This conversation challenges the idea of wellness as a trend and reframes it as a daily commitment to longevity, capability, and freedom.

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why movement is non-negotiable

Steve explains how consistent movement — not extreme fitness — is foundational to energy, clarity, and long-term health.

• Training to be useful, not just in shape

We discuss functional strength, real-world fitness, and why preparing your body for life matters more than aesthetics.

• Longevity is built through daily choices

From travel and activity to recovery and mindset, this episode breaks down how small habits compound into a longer, more capable life.

🎤 About Our Guest:

Steve Procknal

Buffalo, NY | Wellness Advocate | Active Lifestyle Leader | Fitness Director, Buffalo Club

Steve is a Buffalo-based professional passionate about movement, longevity, and living an active, capable life. He brings a grounded, practical approach to wellness — emphasizing consistency, functionality, and sustainability over quick fixes. Steve believes the goal isn’t just to live longer, but to remain strong, mobile, and useful for as long as possible.

🔥 Connect with MGM Coaching

🌐 MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/

📧 Email: podcast@mgmcoach.com

🧠 Explore the Conative Matrix:

https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/

Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more.

Episode Highlight:

Evan and CJ sit down to kick off 2026, discussing it as the Year of Strength, being kind, and showing gratitude. Then we get into goal planning on how you can make 2026 the best yet.

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• We have dubbed 2026 as the Year of Strength
• Be a kind human
• Show gratitude often
• Be happy with what you have while continuing to grow

🔥 Connect with MGM Coaching

MGM Website: https://www.mgmcoach.com/

MGM Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mgmcoaching_/

MGM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mgm-coaching/

MGM Email: podcast@mgmcoach.com

Conative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/

Interested in discovering your instinctive strengths or booking a coaching session?

➡️ Visit MGM Coaching to learn more!

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Episode #12: Culture that Wins with MGM Coaching

Workplace Culture needs more investment. We aren't recommending investing more money. We're recommending investing more time and effort. You simply must invest time and effort into building your workplace culture because, without it, you're working on borrowed time. Tune in today to hear how Workplace Culture wins.

Highlights

• Giving your employees empowerment
• Building a strong culture
• Freedom is having the power to do things your way
• Building up the physical space
• Hearing no: How do you respond?
• Follow the "Golden Rule"
• Having to work on culture
• Being a leader doesn't mean holding a title
• MGM Coaching's office is moving...!

Connect with MGM Coaching

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

LinkedIn — MGM Coaching

Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode #11: Your Vision for 2026 with Connor Cox

Connor is different than most guests we have had on The MGM Show. That is because he is still a Senior in high school. Connor is a student with us at The College Confidence Coach, and he is on easy street for the rest of his senior year. Why? Because for the last year +, Connor has been dedicated to learning about himself, focusing on his future, and working hard when his classmates were just sitting around. Now, he has all of his college acceptances in, and the tough decision is just saying where he wants to go. His classmates? They're panicked, scrambling, and worried about the future. Tune in to hear how CCC helps your students through the college admissions process, and how Connor can focus on his vision for the new year, rather than worry about what is next. Enjoy!

Highlights

• Strong family foundation
• Growing up in Buffalo, going to Nichols School
• Coxing at Syracuse and meeting her now husband
• Getting dropped off at NYC with no job and First Communion Money
• Getting dinner with JP Morgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon
• Believing in coaching
• Believe Achieve
• Leadership within your community

Connect with MGM Coaching

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

LinkedIn — MGM Coaching

Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode #10: Bringing Joy Back to Work with Sara Cowan

Sara Cowan began as a client of The College Confidence Coach. A loving mother who enrolled her daughter for college guidance with our other company. Through the first couple of meetings, she started to show interest in what the company did. Now, 6 months later, we're coworkers, and in her words, she has immense joy in what she does all day long now. Tune in to hear how you, too, can find joy in your day and within the workplace!

Highlights

• Teaching > Motherhood > Teaching > Coaching
• Wasn't looking for a new job
• Wasn't unhappy with her previous job
• Working with kids and connecting with them
• Understanding yourself and those around you, Conatively
• How do you find joy in your workplace?
• Caring about what you do
• Find your Internal Self-Validation
• Parenting your kids based on their instincts
• The little things mean so much

Connect with MGM Coaching

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

LinkedIn — MGM Coaching

Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode #9: Creating Meaningful Relationships with RJ Gicewicz

RJ grew up an athlete in an athletic family. In high school, he made the bold decision to commit fully to hockey. That leap paid off in a big way: elite competition, representing Team USA, getting drafted to the Junior League, and competing as a Division I athlete. But the journey wasn’t without adversity. Concussions. Neck surgeries. Setbacks that could have ended it all. Instead of letting those moments define him, RJ transformed them into fuel. He leaned on the relationships he built along the way, and today, he’s paying it forward by shaping the next generation through coaching. Tune in to hear a powerful story of resilience, relationships, and how RJ turned life’s hardest hits into a purpose-driven life.

Highlights

• Director of Hockey at The Nichols School
• Hockey Juniors
• D1 Hockey
• Injuries changing the course
• The importance of networking
• Creating relationships with fellow coaches, players, and stakeholders in the game of hockey
• How sports help you learn to build relationships
• Growing up in an athletic family
• Leaning on authentic relationships in tough times

Connect with MGM Coaching

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

LinkedIn — MGM Coaching

Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode #8: Financial Wisdom for the New Year with Mike Lorigo

Mike Lorigo has been in Real Estate his entire career, and for the past 15 years, he has owned his own company, Pillar Real Estate. Financially, Mike has lost money and made money, but throughout it all, he kept a clear head so he could take calculated risks. Tune in to hear why learning to budget, your money, understand your investment strategy, and develop your own risk tolerance can play a significant role in unlocking financial clarity.

Highlights

• Valentine's Day, 2008, founded Pillar Real Estate
• Packaging Engineering Program at RIT
• Always wanted to work for himself
• Being a risk-taker and believing things would work out
• 41 Doors > 2000 doors in 15 years
• Finding your own investment philosophy
• Financial advice for your 20's and 30's
• Learning to budget your personal life
• Have your money work for you
• Have you ever lost $1M on a deal?
• Wealth is built when you can afford to do the things you want to do

Connect with MGM Coaching

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

LinkedIn — MGM Coaching

Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode #7: Starting a Business with Mike Gilbert

Mike (Gibby) Gilbert spent 29 years in the Sports Industry. Starting in football, then finishing in hockey. A little over 6 years ago, he started his own consulting business because he can help people and companies connect the dots. Gibby knew what his talent was, and he created a business around that. Do you have a talent, idea, or plan that you want to launch yourself? Tune in to hear about how Gibby started his business and where he is today!

Highlights

• From 29 years in sports to starting a consulting business
• Buffalo Bills > World League of American Football > Philadelphia Eagles > New Jersey Devils > Buffalo Sabres
• Grinding at the workplace
• Building trusting relationships
• Gibby helps people connect the dots
• You eat what you kill
• Nothing is as serious as it seems
• Giving a thoughtful Christmas gift
• Having the right attitude

Connect with MGM Coaching

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

LinkedIn — MGM Coaching

Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode #6: Building Stronger Teams with Sara Eckert

Sara Eckert is the Director of Quality at Keller Technology Corporation, a 100+ year old company, based right here in Buffalo, NY. Sara has been a client of MGM's for the last 5 months or so, and her ability to learn, inspire, and build a team has been apparent from the get-go. Tune in today to learn her go-to tricks and how you yourself can help build stronger teams.

Highlights

• Director of Quality at Keller Technology
• What qualities make a strong team?
• KTC working with MGM
• Building confidence in the workplace
• Being a younger woman in a male-dominated industry
• Understanding how each team member works
• Having trust and integrity amongst a team
• Navigating being a leader while not being someone's "boss"
• "Be your own CEO" - Mike Lawley
• Being comfortable asking questions when you don't know something
• Not being the smartest person on your team

Episode Resources / Links Mentioned

• Leaders Eat Last - Simon Sinek

Connect with MGM Coaching

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

LinkedIn — MGM Coaching

Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode #5: Turning Setbacks into Strength with Brandon Henderson

Brandon Henderson has been a corporate man with the Hershey Company for the past 11 years. He's climbed the ladder, faced challenges, addressed setbacks, and has made it out the other side. Tune in to hear how this Southern Man values fellowship, finding your "constitution," and having the right mindset. Enjoy this episode with Brandon Henderson.

Highlights

• If you don't take setbacks hard, you aren't caring...
• Mindset is EVERYTHING 
• Having Fellowship 
• Being willing to grow 
• What’s your constitution?

Connect with MGM Coaching

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

LinkedIn — MGM Coaching

Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode #4: Career Advice for 2026 with Caitlin Higgins

Caitlin Higgins has been an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District for the last 6+ years. This past month, she totally made the leap into Private Practice and is now Litigation Counsel with Instacart. Tune in to hear how she made the decision to leap and how that process went for her! You may learn something great if you're looking to make a change in 2026!

Highlights

• Having strong mentors
• Being conscious about growth and having a growth mindset
• Using Instacart all the time...
• Having a passion for your job
• Going through the interview process for the first time in 6 years
• "Without determination, opportunities mean nothing."
• Becoming "Self-Aware"
• Having Grit

Episode Resources / Links Mentioned

• The First 90 Days
• Grit
• Unapologetically Ambitious

Connect with MGM Coaching

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

LinkedIn — MGM Coaching

Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode #3: Networking that Works with Jack Perry

Jack Perry is a 22-year-old, recent college graduate, working at Lawley Retirement Advisors in Buffalo, NY. We sat down for a great episode to discuss why being friendly can lead to so many strong connections that can help, both ways, down the road!

The only question I have is this...

Who out there can help Jack Perry meet Kevin Hart?

Highlights

• Going to High Point University and starting to get into "networking"
• Hosting dinners and events for classmates
• Being a 5-7-7-3
• Finding a way to get "comfortable" while networking
• Helping/Giving First
• The snowball effect
• Get to know more people

Connect with MGM Coaching

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

LinkedIn — MGM Coaching

Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode #2: Personal Growth & Peak Performance with Zach Mog

Zach Mog is a dedicated father, a recently promoted manager at CoStrategix, loves to plan a good golf trip, and always finds time to watch the Cleveland Browns lose. Tune in as we talk about how he balances it all and performs at his best, so that maybe you, too, can be like him!

Connect with MGM Coaching

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

LinkedIn — MGM Coaching

Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode #1: The Gift of Leadership with Kate Todd Hubbell

Kate Todd Hubbell is a ball of joy and a spark of energy, and we couldn't think of a better guest to have on first, to kickstart The 12 Days of Podcasting. Kate is a leader in every aspect of the word. Whether it is community leadership, familial leadership, or professional leadership, you name it, Kate embodies it. We're excited for you to take a listen!

Highlights

• Strong family foundation
• Growing up in Buffalo, going to Nichols School
• Coxing at Syracuse and meeting her now husband
• Getting dropped off at NYC with no job and First Communion Money
• Getting dinner with JP Morgan Chase CEO, Jamie Dimon
• Believing in coaching
• Believe Achieve
• Leadership within your community

Episode Resources / Links Mentioned

• Maria Love Fund: https://marialovefund.org/
• Stone Soup: https://www.amazon.com/Stone-Soup-Marcia-Brown/dp/0684922967

Connect with MGM Coaching

Website — https://www.mgmcoach.com

Instagram — @mgmcoaching_

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Email — podcast@mgmcoach.com

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Episode Highlight:

Our guest, Jake Montante, is Carl's younger brother. This has been an episode a long time in the making, and it certainly did not disappoint.

Tune in to hear more about:

- Doing hard things

- Staying disciplined

- Delaying Gratification

- Taking care of your body

- Thinking about the long-term

- Work-Life-Harmony (Shout out Bezos)

- Why finding a passion can lead to true success

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Episode Highlight:

This episode is the perfect example of how one random online interaction can turn into friendships, opportunities, and unforgettable stories. Carl and Evan sit down with KOLR-10 weekend sports anchor Chris Pinson to unpack his unconventional journey into broadcasting, the wild twists behind how they met, and a brutally honest breakdown of the Bills, Chiefs, and NFL landscape. From career setbacks to fantasy football punishments to debates about wings and garbage plates—this one is packed with entertainment and insight.

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How random networking can reshape your career and relationships

Hear the full backstory behind the “Pinson saga,” how one tweet turned into ongoing conversations, and why staying visible—even online—can create opportunities you never expected.

• What it really takes to break into sports broadcasting

Chris opens up about his 8-year struggle to get on camera, the role of family connections, the importance of follow-up and resilience, and advice for young broadcasters navigating a tough industry.

• Bills vs. Chiefs insights, NFL storylines, and Western NY food takes

From the Chiefs’ red-zone issues to Buffalo’s postseason heartbreaks, Bills Mafia culture, wing etiquette, and the infamous Rochester garbage plate—this episode has something for fans of sports and good laughs.

🎤 About Our Guest:

Chris Pinson

Weekend Sports Anchor, KOLR 10 (Color 10), Springfield, Missouri

Chris is a Florida native, UCF graduate, and passionate sports storyteller who covers Kansas City sports—including the Chiefs—from his base in Southwest Missouri. His path into broadcast journalism wasn’t linear: after nearly a decade off-camera, he broke into the industry through persistence, networking, and the encouragement of mentors and family members. Today, Chris is known for his energy, on-air presence, and ability to capture the excitement of Midwest sports culture.

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Episode Highlight:

Charlie Hunt was recently named CEO of HUNT Real Estate. A Real Estate Brokerage based in Buffalo, NY, that was started by Charlie's great grandfather back in 1911. Now, heading into its 115th year of business, Charlie joins us to talk about how he got to where he is!

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Episode Highlight:

Kurt Felgemacher was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, before heading to West Virginia University to play D1 Tennis. After returning to Buffalo, moving to Chicago, and ultimately returning to Buffalo, he started what is now Flegemacher Masonry and put away the briefcase for a ladder and a hammer. Tune in to hear how Kurt went from White Collar work to Blue Collar work.

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why relationships matter
• How learning from scratch can be very beneficial
• What it's like working in a family run company

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📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Working hard on your personal self
• Eliminating Silos in the Workplace
• Leveraging your people without losing Quality
• Golf Fall Macker - Beavers vs. Peacocks [Beavers won!]
• "Talent is only as good as leadership."

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We are back after a month-long hiatus! Tune in for College Application Season updates and what MGM thinks is going on in workplace cultures!

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CCC Email: carl@thecccoach.com

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Episode Highlight:

David DiFiore and I first met while attending Xavier University over 10 years ago. About 10 weeks ago, he sent me a linkedin message to catch up. We got on a zoom (David is in Detroit while I'm in Buffalo), and a few months later, David flew in to town to record this episode.

Enjoy as we discuss:

• Xavier University
• Figuring out what to do when you're older
• Goofing off in collegeNetworking and surrounding yourself with good people
• Hustling for what you want
• Hearing "no"
• Creating your own luck
• Networking
• Health and Wellness
• Setting Unachievable Goals
• Mountain Valley Water

🎤 About Our Guest: David DiFiore

• Seed Oils and The Detroit Athletic Club: https://vimeo.com/1082636322/86e546ebf6?share=copy

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Episode Highlight:

Andrew is a beauty. His career path has been a twisty road, but he's happy with where he currently is. Tune in to heat

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• CCB Golf Club Championships (Andrew finished 4th, CJ finished 8th)
• D1 Swimming (Participating in and Coaching)
• Not having a plan when entering college
• Unpaid positions/jobs
• Learning > Earning

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Episode Highlight:

Today is a very special episode for The MGM Show. Our 3 guests today, AJ, Ayan, and Noah, just recently graduated from high school after working with us at The College Confidence Coach. They are now college bound and talking through the process with you all!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why they made their college decisions
• How the CCC process helped them
• What value The College Confidence Coach brought them

AJ is attending Boston College

Ayan is attending Bentley University

Noah is attending The University of Tampa

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Episode Highlight:

College Applications for the Class of 2026 are now OPEN! This comes with a lot of excitement, but probably more stress. Come listen to how The College Confidence Coach helps out our students!

📚 What You’ll Learn/Hear in This Episode:

• Evan's 3 oldest kids join the show for the first 15ish minutes!
• Did you grow up with a school supply list??
• How do you help your kid write a college essay?

PS. In the first 15ish minutes of the episode, you will hear some light buzzing in the background. We recorded outside, and the bugs were LIVIN' it up!

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Blake is an attorney at Shaw & Shaw in Buffalo, NY. Tune in to take a listen to Blake discuss:

• Working with specifics in the law
• Working with different generations

Blake: https://www.instagram.com/blake_zaccagnino/

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Episode Highlight:

Luke Marchiori is one of our best friends. Tune in and listen to his story about being the VP at Energy Mark and helping companies, large commercial companies, manage their spend on energy usage. Luke discusses how he is fortunate that his father started EnergyMark, but Luke has put his own spin on his opportunities.

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Take advantage of opportunities
• Who EnergyMark is and what they do
• How Luke's role in the company has changed over time
• Luke's Conative Profile: 7-3-7-3

PS. None of us hit our golf score predictions...

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Episode Highlight:

Jackson is Evan's childhood best friend, so today was a great conversation. We discussed:

• Sales
• Curiosity
• Relationship Building
• 
  

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Episode Highlight:

Imagine thinking you would go your whole life opening bowling alleys, only to then buy/sell real estate as a career...well, that's what Sean did. Sean's journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Sean is the perfect example of not only talking the talk, but also walking the walk.

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How, sometimes, your career chooses you
• Why relationships matter
• Bartending can be the ultimate money maker and connection maker...

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Conative Matrix: https://landing-image-portal.lovable.app/

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Episode Highlight:

Adam is a 33-year-old VP of an Investment Banking company in Buffalo, NY, who grew up in British Columbia wanting to be a goalie in the NHL...big change, right? Tune in to listen to Adam discuss life skills, communications, getting a few things to go his way, and much, much more!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why communication skills [cross-generationally] is vital to your career
• How gaining life skills makes you infinitely more intriguing
• How networking led to landing his current, and dream career

🎤 About Our Guest

Adam Harris - VP, Paramax Corp.

• Grew up in British Columbia, Canada
• Played Junior Hockey in BC and Manitoba
• Canisius University recruited Adam to play Goalie

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Episode Highlight:

Have you ever thought about getting into Real Estate Brokerage? Are you in High School or College and have no idea what you're going to do for your career? John didn't know what we was going to do in College, either!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why relationships matter.
• How a random conversation could lead to a career.
• Why sometimes, you need to take a chance.
• That everyone hears a "no" or gets no response at times!
• How hanging with friends in College could lead to a strong network forever.
• Prioritize learning > earning right out of college.

🎤 About Our Guest : John is a 6-4-8-2

At 36 years old, John Ticco has been in the Real Estate Industry for over 15 years. Tune in to listen to how a high school baseball player went to play D1 ball, turned into club ball, and ended with a private plane ride that led to his career today.

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Episode Highlight:

It's no secret that at MGM Coaching, we're all about relationship building and networking. As students graduating now (high school or college), you MUST develop these relationships now. Tune in to hear more!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• What you can do now as a recent graduate
• 2 Books that CJ and Evan love (see links below)
• A resume won't get you a job

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Episode Highlight:

Have you ever thought that Accounting or Account Management would be boring careers? NOLONGER! Lexi and Carli are so passionate about what they do, and that passion shines through this conversation! Tune in to hear more about the sister relationship, their career paths, and so much more!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Relationships are key
• There is no "direct path" for your career
• Just because you're related, doesn't mean you'll always be in sync!

🎤 About Our Guests

• Carli Weber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carli-weber-12352956/
• Lexi Weber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexiweber/

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Episode Highlight:

Have you ever stopped and thought about what you've been able to do thanks to simple introductions? I think people often fail to recognize that almost everything they do/have done is because of other people. Let's listen to how this worked out with AJ!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How and why relationships matter
• What it's like caddying at Augusta National
• Why sometimes you need to just "do it."

🎤 About Our Guest: AJ Ferenczy

• Born and raised in Buffalo, NY
• Started caddying during high school as a summer job
• Has now caddied at the Par 3 Contest at The Masters and a PGA Tour event

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Episode Highlight:

Max Montante and Nick Ennis, along with 3 other buddies, have started a 501 (c) 3 foundation called The Mind Over Foundation, with the purpose of ending the stigma around talking about hard things. In order to do this, they have started an event called Mind Over Miles, where they will be running for 24 hours straight. This May 17th - 18th at Delaware Park in Buffalo, NY will be the 2nd annual event, and we encourage anyone and everyone to show up!

If you're looking to donate financially, take a look at their website below. If you'd rather talk to them, let us know at info@mgmcoach.com, and we can introduce you!

Listen to this episode to learn more about the event, how two 26-year-olds are running a foundation on top of working full time, and many other things!

🎤 About Our Guest: The Mind Over Foundation

Mind Over Website: https://mindoverfoundation.com/

Mind Over Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfoundation/

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Episode Highlight:

Join us today as Kelly and Nicole, Carl and Evan's wives, join the show to start dishing. We discuss Conative Profiles and Relationships, and how understanding your partner's instincts plays a big role in keeping a strong relationship in the household!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Understanding Conative Instincts matters
• You can't change people, instinctively
• There may be a reason why your husband or wife doesn't enjoy yardwork and household chores...

Conative Profiles:

Carl: 3-7-6-3

Kelly: 7-8-2-4

Evan: 3-3-10-3

Nicole: 7-4-4-5

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Episode Highlight:

Imagine going to school for Mechanical Engineering, getting into Aerospace Engineering, then making a career change to Financial Planning. That's what we have for you today!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Jesse started his podcast (Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors)
• How career changes can happen
• How networking led to Jesse's new career...

🎤 About Our Guest: Jesse Cramer

• The Best Interest Blog: https://bestinterest.blog/about/
• Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/personal-finance-for-long-term-investors-the-best-interest/id1553180943

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Episode Highlight:

Nick is a 26-year-old adrenaline junie, corporate VP, and non-profit co-founder. Yes, he does all of that. How? He has found his Conative Sync, is completely Internally Self-Validated, and is motivated beyond belief. Take a listen to hear more!

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Intentionality is king
• You can always improve
• How you can find what gets you rocking and rolling

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Episode Highlight:

Have you ever truly thought about what you're motivated by? Is it Money? Is it Relationships? Is it something else? Tune in today and think about it for yourself.

📚 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• We're all motivated differently.
• What are the 4 M's?
• Not everyone needs to go to a 4-year college...
• Do you know what the Millenial Millionaire is?

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Come listen why his instinctive strengths are so necessary to leading his team, being a great father and husband, and the reason he needs to always be working with his hands...

As always, like, comment, subscribe, and leave a 5-star rating to help us out!

If you're interested in taking 25 minutes to learn 4 numbers and change your life for the better, contact us below!

Positive Approach Press: https://www.positiveapproachpress.com/

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In this episode of The MGM Show, we are thrilled to welcome Jamie Miller. Jamie is currently serving his second year as President of the New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) and is also a highly respected Financial Advisor with UBS.

Our conversation with Jamie dives deep into:

✅ Teamwork and Hiring the Right People – Why building the right team is critical and how aligning strengths leads to success.

✅ Using Conation to Find Confidence – How understanding your instinctive strengths can transform the way you approach challenges.

✅ The Power of Storytelling – Why telling authentic stories builds trust and creates lasting connections.

✅ Golf and Life Lessons – How the game of golf mirrors business and personal growth, all while keeping things fun.

This episode is packed with laughter, valuable insights, and actionable takeaways. Whether you're on the course, in the office, or just looking to elevate your game—this one’s for you! 🎙️⛳️

Contact:

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We’re thrilled to bring you Episode #20 of The MGM Show! Hitting this milestone is something we’re incredibly grateful, excited, and honored to share with all of you—our loyal listeners who continue to support and grow with us on this journey. Your engagement and feedback fuel our passion for bringing you valuable conversations, and we can’t wait for what’s ahead!

In this episode, we sit down with David Colicchia, General Manager of Park Country Club in Buffalo, NY, to discuss the career-changing impact of networking, mentorship, and self-awareness. David shares his journey in the hospitality and club management industry, offering key insights into how building strong relationships can open doors and accelerate professional growth.

We also explore:

• Understanding your instinctive strengths and how you naturally work best
• Why taking chances and learning all you can is essential for success
• The power of mentorship and how guidance can shape your career path
• How focusing on long-term goals leads to more meaningful progress
• The idea that everyone, no matter their title or position, has something to teach you

This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to elevate their career, expand their network, and develop a long-term success mindset. Thank you for being part of The MGM Show—here’s to many more episodes ahead!

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We'd argue you have plenty of time, just not enough energy.

Learn why managing your time is almost less important than managing your energy.

Shoutout Dan Sullivan and Strategic Coach - we LOVE Focus, Buffer, Free Time!

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We also explore why relationships and genuine goodwill mean more than anything when it comes to long-term business growth. Finally, we break down the idea that it takes a village—every department, every role, and every person working together—to truly make a business thrive. If you're looking to build stronger teams and lasting business success, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

If you're team or company is looking for HR Solutions or Payroll services, email info@mgmcoach.com and we can make the introduction for you!

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Are you actually motivated to do your best day in and day out?

Do you have a passion for something but feel like you can't make that a career?

I encourage you to listen to this excellent episode with Greg!

From getting pigeonholed into a career that he didn't love, to being in Strain all day long, to now loving work and finding Sync, this episode is extremely eye-opening!

Enjoy!

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Come listen to our conversation with Paul Cumbo as we talk about:

• Intentionality
• Sacrificing the possible for the perfect
• Vision vs. Plans
• Finding your purpose
• Much, much more

We also invite you to take a look at Paul's website, Camino's website, and other info pertaining to this episode!

Cheers

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It may be money, relationships, knowledge, or growth, but it's different for everyone, and that's okay!

Thank you for an amazing 2024 and we can't wait for 2025!

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Max is a young entrepreneur, philanthropist, and photographer who understood his internal Self-Validation early on, which has led to him fulfilling a life he has always wanted to live.

We HIGHLY recommend you take a listen.

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If you started a business by finding Conative Sync and Internal Self Validation, your success % will increase tenfold.

Take a listen to today's episode to see why understanding your sync and what puts you into strain will be highly beneficial to your entrepreneurship journey!

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Have you ever stopped to think, "Why?"

Find your ISV and watch The Sunday Scaries go away.

We discuss this in CCC and we discuss this in MGM.

Think about the life you want to live, then go build it.

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The biggest question answered: When should you start developing your College Application?

If I had to guess, it's way earlier than you think!

Reach out to us today, and let's chat!

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Finding your right fit school is obviously crucial to what we do at CCC, but the way we actually get to the application portion of the business is by Reverse Engineering your potential future!

If you have questions about what we're saying, take a listen!

As always, we welcome and appreciate any feedback you may have!

PS. The Sabres lost their first game...looking for a big bounceback!

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As your seniors embark on their final year before college, the excitement is palpable—but so is the stress. At The College Confidence Coach, we understand that these next few months can be overwhelming for students and parents alike.

With applications looming, high school seniors across the country are navigating one of the most stressful periods of their lives. As a parent, you play a crucial role in supporting them through this challenging time.

We invite you to tune into our latest podcast episode where we share invaluable insights, tips, and encouragement to help both you and your child manage the process with confidence.

Don’t let the pressure weigh you down! Reach out to us for guidance and support. Together, we can ease the burden and pave the way for a successful transition to college.

Listen now, and let’s take the stress off your shoulders!

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This week's episode explores the critical importance of balancing conative and affective awareness in succession planning and organizational changes. As the generational divide widens between Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z, we're seeing growing affective and conative strain, making succession planning increasingly more complex.

We'll dive into the root causes of this disconnect and provide actionable strategies for leaders to navigate these challenges. By fostering greater understanding across generations and aligning both the intellectual ("conative") and emotional ("affective") aspects of the transition, organizations can position themselves for a seamless changing of the guard.

Tune in to learn:

- The key differences in work styles, values, and priorities across the generations

- Techniques for bridging the affective and conative divides during succession

- Proactive steps to prepare your organization for a successful leadership transition

If you're grappling with succession planning or organizational change, we're offering a complimentary breakthrough session to help you develop a tailored strategy. Contact us today to secure your spot.

As always, contact us with comments and questions! We'd love to hear from you!

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Applications.

Writing an essay.

Picking which school is for you.

How will your decision affect the rest of your life?

These are all things that make it so difficult.

The College Confidence Coach is your one-stop-shop for all of it.

Financial help. Application help. Life help.

Take a listen to today's show, and let us know what you think!

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In this episode of The MGM Show, we dive deep into the fascinating intersection of golf and conation. Conative, the third part of the mind, alongside cognitive and affective, plays a crucial role in your performance on the golf course.

We'll explore how understanding and harnessing the power of conation can unlock new levels of success in your golf game. From the importance of will, drive, and perseverance to the mental strategies that elite golfers employ, this episode is a must-listen for any golfer looking to take their game to new heights.

Join us as we unpack the intricate relationship between golf and conation, and discover practical tips and insights that you can immediately apply to your own golfing journey. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a casual weekend warrior, this episode will provide you with the tools and knowledge to truly optimize your mental game and become a better golfer.

Tune in and get ready to elevate your golf performance through the power of conation!

***For those actually curious about how Evan and CJ played in the Member-Guest Invite, we came in 2nd in our flight after running into a couple of buzz-saws on day 1!

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You CANNOT create CULTURE at your company WITHOUT CONATION!

Reminder: Fact-Finder relates to one's instinct and NEED for facts, figures, data, research, and information.

We hope you enjoy this episode. As always, please reach out with any questions or comments!

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If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out!

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Definitions below.

Three Areas of the Mind

Cognitive

Known for centuries as one of the three parts of the mind. Deals with knowledge, competencies and intellectual processes as measured on IQ or skills tests.

Affective

Known for centuries as one of the three parts of the mind. Pertains to or arises from feelings or emotions as measured on personality or social style instruments. An emotion or tendency (noun); to influence (verb).

Conation/Conative

Known for centuries as one of the three parts of the mind. Action derived from instinct; purposeful mode of striving, volition. Can be measured by the Kolbe A Index.

Time Management/Allocation of Time

Focus Time

Time spent leading, producing, selling, and completing the tasks that are required for your role.

Buffer Time

Time spent preparing and learning. For many, this also includes mindless tasks such as clearing your inbox or catching up on some reading.

Free Time

Time spent relaxing, doing something fun, and hanging with friends and family. Non-work

Conative Stress Terms

Sync

Spending your time and mental energy in the same way as your Kolbe A Result and Conative Profile

Strain

Conative Stress. A condition where a person’s sense of how a task needs to be performed is substantially different from his or her natural methods of problem solving.

Conflict

Conative Stress. A condition between two adults in a professional relationship with differing strengths.

Burnout

What happens when you constantly live in a state of strain. Over time, your become so far removed from your job that you feel a need to leave.

Tension

Conative Stress. A condition where an external evaluator’s sense of how a task needs to be performed is substantially different from the job-holder’s methods of problem solving.

CCC and MGM Philosophies

External Self Validation (ESV)

What OTHERS are telling you. Your parents, friends, family, trusted teachers. While advice is usually given with the best intention, based on your conative mind, it may not be what’s right for you.

Internal Self Validation (ISV)

What is right for you, based on who you are. This combines your cognitive, affective and conative mind.

• What do I really believe in?
• Who do I want to help?
• What excites me about the future?

Conative Theory and Assessments

Kathy Kolbe

The theorist behind the conative theory. The founder of Kolbe Corp and the one we love most!

Kolbe A Index

An instrument designed by Kathy Kolbe that quantifies the degree of natural talent an individual possesses in each Action Mode.

Kolbe B Index

An instrument designed by Kathy Kolbe that measures self-perceptions of job requirements.

Kolbe C Index

An instrument designed by Kathy Kolbe that indicates the conative requirements for success in a job as described by any third party, frequently a supervisor.

Conative Action Modes

Action Modes

As identified by Kathy Kolbe, four distinct clusters of behavior able to be measured which result from engaging our striving instincts: Fact Finder, Follow Thru, Quick Start and Implementor.

Fact Finder

The Action Mode that deals with detail and complexity, providing the perspective of experience.

Simplify

CounterAction in Fact Finder, so think numbers 1-3. Words associated with Simplify are distill information, estimate, abbreviate background info, see the big picture, create metaphors, and condense data

Explain

ReAction in Fact Finder so think numbers 4-6.. Words associated with Explain are Paraphrase reports, reviewing data, editing details, rewrite and fact check written material, test analogies, clarify specifics, and use terms properly.

Specify

Initiating Action in Fact Finder, so think numbers 7-10. Words associated with Specify are research in depth, define objectives, assess probabilities, define the terms, and develop complex strategies.

Follow Thru

The Action Mode that deals with structure and order, and provides focus and continuity.

Adapt

CounterAction in Follow Thru, so think numbers 1-3. Words associated with Adapt are Shortcuts, revised approaches, interruptions, diversify, flexibility, and switching tasks frequently.

Maintain

ReAction in Follow Thru, so think numbers 4-6. Words associated with Maintain are adjusting procedures, monitor policies, realign objectives, coordinate schedules, draft guidelines, and maintain order.

Systemetize

Initiating Action in Follow Thru, so think numbers 7-10. Words associated with Systematize are creating a plan, coordinating needs, distinguishing patterns, designing systems, bringing focus and closure, organizing materials and information

Quick Start

The Action Mode that deals with originality, risk-taking and uncertainty.

Stabilize

The Counter Action in Quickstart, so think numbers 1-3. Words associated with Stabilize are Stay the same, protect the status quo, create precedents, clarify deadlines, and stick with what’s working.

Modify

ReAction in Quickstart, so think numbers 4-6. Words associated with Modify are Participate in experiments, try out new ideas, sustain innovations, navigate through uncertainty, reduce risks, use metaphors and adjust deadlines.

Innovate

Initiating Action in Quick Start, so think numbers 7-10. Words associated with Innovate are initiating change, improvise solutions, experiment, promoting alternatives, generate slogans, defy the odds, and brainstorm possibilities.

Implementor

The Action Mode that deals with physical space and ability to operate manually, and provides durability and a sense of the tangible.

Envision

CounterAction in Implementor, so think numbers 1-3. Words associated with Envision are creating virtual presentations, envisioning circumstances, finding intangible methods, jury-rigging fixes, simulate actual events, and conceptualizing solutions

Restore

ReAction in Implementor, so think numbers 4-6. Words associated with Restore are Relocate and refurbish, renovate structures, test ingredients, convert space, remove obstacles (real and imagined) and connect concrete paths

Demonstrate

Initiating Action in Implementor, so think numbers 7-10.. Words associated with Demonstrate are produce quality solutions, maximizing use of space, handle transportation and packaging, installing mechanical devises, building hand crafted models, and providing protection and safeguards

Other Conative Terms

CounterActions [1-3]

Having 1-3 units of mental energy in any of the Action Modes indicating an ability to resist in the mode as needed. One of three equal Zones of Operation.

Accommodate/ReActions

A mid-range positioning of 4-6 units in any of the Action Modes® describing the ability to bridge differences between those on the outermost limits who initiate solutions or prevent problems in the same Action Mode. See ReAct.

Initiating Actions [7-10]

Having 7-10 units of mental energy in any of the Action Modes indicating an ability to insist in the mode as needed. One of 3 equal Zones of Operation.

The instinctive way of approaching a solution to a problem through any Action Mode. A measurement of 7-10 units of conative energy in any Action Mode. Also referred to

Facilitator

A person with all four Action Modes in the mid-range. Also termed Mediator.

Transition

The loss of ability to express or recognize one’s own conative nature; loss of sense of self. Kolbe results are distinguished on the bar chart by an asterisk under the Action Mode(s) that is out of sync.

Conative Clones

People whose instinctive way of taking action is so similar that they replicate each other’s performance.

Throughout the episode, Carl and Evan encourage listeners to reflect on their own talents, traits, and instincts within each area of the mind. By doing so, you'll gain valuable insights into your unique inclinations and strengths, empowering you to align your pursuits with your natural abilities.

This episode serves as a foundation for future lessons, providing you with the tools to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Take the first step towards a more fulfilling life by tuning in and uncovering the secrets of the mind.

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