resilience
resilience
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
050 | Another Way to Win
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
On episode 19 of "For Our Edification," David Grubb spoke passionately about athletes and their mental health. Trevon Bryant lived it. As a running back at the University of New Hampshire, he saw his future as a professional football player ahead of him. One day, it slowed down drastically because of a severe knee injury. Trey eventually fell into what he calls a "dark hole," not only because he felt his dream slipping away, but also because he was missing a critical figure in his life--his father.
On this episode, Trey talks about how he climbed out of that dark hole to find other ways to experience that winning feeling. He talks about how he uses his story to inspire others through his talks as well as his mindset coaching.
About Trevon Bryant
Social Media: LinkedIn and @talkingwithtrey on Instagram and TikTok
Trey was a college football player with dreams of playing in the NFL when he suffered a traumatic knee injury, tearing his ACL, MCL, both medial and lateral meniscus and patellar tendon all in one snap. His life changed in an instance. He had to figure out a way to reinvent himself. Trey’s educational, professional and athletic leadership experiences have allowed him to develop different concepts and perspectives on how to effectively lead through adversity and opposition.
Trevon uses his Division-1 football experience to motivate and challenge those who have faced any level of difficulty or challenge through their position of leadership. As a residential hall director at the University of New Hampshire, Trevon worked with students closely through their personal and professional development. He continues to connect with students as a speaker with Greek University.Trey is sharing his message through “Talking with Trey” and is uplifting people all over the world.
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Thursday Apr 11, 2024
044 | Keep Pushing
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Business is Liz Springer's business. For her, however, business growth is heavily connected to personal growth. Having endured significant challenges in the business world, as a woman, Liz is dedicated to working with small business owners to overcome their challenges to grow their businesses. It all comes with a big message--keep pushing. Liz visited "For Our Edification" with an inspiring message about standing up, investing the necessary time for professional and personal growth, and resilience.
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About Liz J. Springer
Website: lizjspringer.com or mystrategiesforgrowth.com
Liz J. Springer is a London-based international consultant who specializes in business strategy and video marketing techniques. With over 16 years of industry experience, she is a growth coach, an accomplished author of three books, and a national and international speaker.
Liz's work has been dedicated to helping and training small business enterprises in growth marketing strategies, management, and leadership skills. She has been working successfully with a number of businesses to achieve their goals, using an innovative approach to strategies and techniques to bring about change for the better in a way that would "bring out the right performance in people." She also specializes in custom video and video coaching as well as marketing techniques.
Besides delivering innovative training workshops in strategic leadership, idea generation and consulting, Liz has spoken at national, international conferences and seminars on personal and business development. She has regularly contributed to television programs, appearing on national lunchtime news, BBC international radio, and she has run her own show. Liz is also passionate about health and even wrote her own book on health.
Liz has worked as an independent management consultant amongst the top five consulting firms. She has worked with British Airways, Transport For London, Cazenove, Central Bank of Nigeria, Prevista, London universities, Equazen, and Rethink.
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Thursday Feb 15, 2024
040 | What God Does Through You
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
"It's not about you. It's about what God does through you." Those are the words of Dr. Ansel Augustine, international speaker, author, and educator. Ministry is Ansel's life, and he joined "For Our Edification" to talk about how his dedication to faith has been an important part of his personal leadership.
While he well-known around his home city of New Orleans for his giving, Ansel also works to balance it all out with self-care. "Preach" candidly discusses how he views himself, how New Orleans is a part of him, and how DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) has become part of his work.
About Ansel Augustine
Website: holyhotboy.info
Dedicated to justice and faith, Ansel is an Emmy-nominated producer, award-winning author, speaker, and educator. Among Ansel’s works are the award winning book, Leveling the Praying Field: Can the Church we Love, Love us Back? and The African American Catholic Youth Bible. Known for his youth ministry, Ansel also authored Sunday Prayer for Teens. His documentary “Black Faith Matters” boldly and thoughtfully addressed “one story” of the Black Catholic experience, earning an Emmy nomination. Ansel is also on the faculty of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana, Graduate Theological Foundation, and Loyola University New Orleans’ Institute for Ministry.
Ansel’s career goes back over two decades. He began as the Youth Minister at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in the famed Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans. Since then, he has led in roles as the New Orleans Area Director for Vagabond Missions, Executive Director of Cultural Diversity and Outreach for the Archdiocese of Washington, and Associate Director/Coordinator of Black Youth & Young Adult Ministry for the CYO Youth & Young Adult Ministry Office. Ansel also served as Campus Minister at Xavier, Loyola, and St. John’s University in Queens, New York.
When Ansel is not fulfilling his duties or writing, he can be found generously volunteering his time and resources. He serves on the Board of Trustees of St. Michael's College (Burlington, Vermont) as well as on the Board of Directors for the Congo Square Preservation Society. Ansel has worked in prison ministry for over 25 years in various capacities, and he has also served on the board of directors for the National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association (NCYAMA) and the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM).
True to his roots, Ansel gleefully sports the moniker “Holy Hot Boy,” paying homage to the soulful, vibrant cultural legacy of his home city, New Orleans. So dedicated is Ansel to the cultural preservation of one of the world’s most beloved cities, that he volunteers with the Mardi Gras Indian Council and Backstreet Cultural Museum. In the aftermath of destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina and a significant loss of city services on the heels of Hurricane Ida, Ansel was one of the boots-on-the-ground volunteers who participated fully in his community’s recovery.
Among Ansel’s long list of honors are: The President’s Volunteer Service Award (LIFETIME), Gambit 40 Under 40, City of New Orleans Millennial Award, Loyola University Black Student Union Outstanding Community Service by an Alumnus Award, Knights of Peter Claver Chicago Archbishop James P. Lyke Image Award, Archdiocese of New Orleans Blessed Frasatti Young Adult Ministry Award, St. John’s University Latin American Student Association Administrator of the Year, St. John’s University Black Student Union Administrator of the Year, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. New Orleans Alumnae Chapter Artie Award. Ansel was also inducted into the Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame.
Ansel earned his Bachelor of Arts in sociology and his Master of Pastoral Studies from Loyola University New Orleans. He earned his Doctor of Ministry from Graduate Theological Foundation and his Certificate in Youth Ministry from Xavier University of Louisiana's Institute for Black Catholic Studies.
Ansel is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the Knights of Columbus, the Knights of Peter Claver, and the Wild Tchoupitoulas (Black Masking) Mardi Gras Indians. He is also an Associate Member of the Sisters of the Holy Family in New Orleans.
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Monday Jul 24, 2023
032 | Overcoming Obstacles
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
If anybody knows anything about overcoming obstacles, P.J. Dixon does. Here's someone who has lived a chunk of his life in a wheelchair, yet that hasn't stopped him from living life to the fullest as a wheelchair athlete, international traveler, 10th degree black belt, and a martial arts and women’s self-defense instructor. So, how has P.J. done it???
In this energized interview, we go in about overcoming obstacles to strengthen personal leadership. From the power of awareness to dealing with baggage to choosing who we are in the moment to putting accountability in perspective, P.J. covers a lot of emotional ground.
Learn more about P.J. and connect with him at https://www.pjswisdom.com.
The views expressed on "For Our Edification" do not reflect the views of any entity with which the hosts or guests are affiliated.