Finding The Way

Bennie Fowler is a Superbowl 50 champion, an 8-year NFL veteran and a former Michigan State Spartan.   In this episode, Bennie talks about his football career, seeking mentorship and navigating life’s ups and downs.      You can learn more about Bennie on Instagram @Benniefowler1 and on Twitter @BennieFowler123 Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway and learn more at https://ryanlavarnway.com/    

Julie Kliegman is an author whose work has appeared in many major publications. Her first book, Mind Game: An Inside Look at the Mental Health Playbook of Elite Athletes, was released in March of this year.   In this episode, Julie walks us through key points in her book, the inspiration behind writing it, and how she hopes it serves readers.   You can learn more about Julie on Twitter @jmkliegman Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway and learn more at https://ryanlavarnway.com/   

Kathleen Quinn Votaw is a two-time author, speaker and award-winning CEO of TalenTrust.   In this episode, Kathleen talks about her work as an author, building humanity in a work environment, building and focusing on Camelot moments and the comparison crisis.     You can learn more about Kathleen on Twitter @ kqvotaw and Instagram @kqvotaw Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway and learn more at https://ryanlavarnway.com/   

Adam Mendler is a world-class leadership advisor, a teacher of graduate-level courses on leadership at UCLA and host of Thirty Minute Mentor, the top-rated leadership podcast in which he interviews America’s top performers.     In this episode, Adam shares the importance of making connections and being present, the value uniqueness holds and the core principles of leadership.  You can learn more about Adam on Twitter @adammendler and on Facebook @AmendlerFollow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway and learn more at https://ryanlavarnway.com/    

Kate Good is a former world-class athlete turned mental performance coach. She employs the principles and techniques used by the world's top athletes to help her clients achieve peak performance.   In this episode, Kate talks about the external factors that can influence who we are, tolerance inhibiting excellence and incompletion draining your energy and stalling success.   You can learn more about Kate on Instagram @kate__good Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway and learn more at https://ryanlavarnway.com/   

Dr. Linda Haack is a clinical psychologist, specializing in sports psychology. Throughout her career, she has worked with professional athletes, teams and top performers including surgeons, the FBI and more.   In this episode, Dr. Linda Haack talks about being goal-driven as opposed to fear-driven, focusing on the moment and the different learning styles.  Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway and learn more at https://ryanlavarnway.com/   

Matt Smith is an entrepreneur and English professional footballer playing as a striker for Salford City F.C.   In this episode, Matt talks about the importance of mental strength and hard work while being a professional athlete, how he overcame imposter syndrome as an athlete and his endeavors as an entrepreneur.   You can learn more about Matt on Twitter @mattjpsmith and Instagram @mattjpsmith   Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnway and learn more at https://ryanlavarnway.com/   

Miranda Holder is a former endurance athlete who was on the path to the USA national rowing team. After shifting away from that path due to health concern, she turned to becoming a leadership and personal coach.In this episode, Miranda talks about and gives examples of her narrative and somatic awareness coaching.You can learn more about Carson on Instagram @holderleadership Follow me on Twitter @RyanLavarnway, Instagram @Rlavarnway, and on Tik Tok @Rlavarnwayand learn more at https://ryanlavarnway.com/