Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Charles Achampong!

Charles Achampong is an Executive in Residence, Best-Selling Author, and Keynote Speaker.

Charles Achampong discusses his transformative journey around the world with his family. He explains the motivations behind their decision to travel, the importance of pausing in life, and the lessons learned with connection, presence, and redefining success. 

Charles shares insi...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Dr. Barbara Vokatis!

Dr. Barbara Vokatis is an expert in education and animal-assisted therapy, professor, award-winning author, Podcast Host of Get Inspired with Dr. Barb, and keynote speaker. Dr. Vokatis shares her journey into education, her passion for teaching, and the transformative impact of therapy dogs in the classroom. 

She discusses her experiences with her therapy dog, Carm...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Clint Pulver!

Clint Pulver is an Emmy award winner, keynote speaker, best-selling author, and president and founder of The Center for Employee Retention. 

He shares his journey from a struggling student to a successful professional speaker, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and creating moments that can change your life. He discusses the difference between success and significan...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Rob Jolles!

Rob Jolles shares his journey from being an insurance agent to becoming a successful speaker and author. He has spent over three decades traveling close to 3 million miles in the air teaching, entertaining, and inspiring audiences worldwide. His keynotes and workshops have taken him around the world, and his books have been translated into over a dozen languages. 

Rob is al...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Jack Dyer!

Jack Dyer is the Founder of Storytold, has 14+ years empowering CEO's with integrity, and is the top 1% LinkedIn Storyteller and Strategic Leader.

In this episode of the Plenty of Positivity podcast, Jack shares his journey from a quiet, introverted child with a passion for creativity to an entrepreneur who emphasizes the power of storytelling in branding and marketing....

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Delorean Andrews! 

Delorean Andrews is an instrumentation electrician at Boeing and executive vice president at the Boeing Leadership Association. Delorean shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Miami to a successful career in aviation, emphasizing the importance of hard work, determination, and community service. 

He discusses his experiences that include overcoming ch...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Frederick Shegog!

Frederick Shegog is a keynote speaker and CEO of The Message, LLC. He shares his inspiring journey from homelessness to becoming a successful speaker and advocate. Frederick discusses the challenges he faced growing up, his struggles, and the pivotal moments that led him to recovery and education. 

He emphasizes the importance of supportive relationships, mentorship, ...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Charleh Knighton! 

Charleh Knighton is a CEO of KUB Digital. She discusses her extensive background in sports, particularly swimming, and her transition to CrossFit. Charleh shares insights into her journey to the Olympic trials, the mental and physical demands of high-level competition, and how her experiences in sports have shaped her approach to business and resilience. 

She highlig...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes John Rota!

John Rota shares his journey from storytelling in film and advertising to writing his book 'Let Go, Let Golf'. He discusses the life lessons learned through golf, emphasizing mindfulness, resilience, and the importance of gratitude. John highlights how golf serves as a metaphor for life, illustrating the significance of enjoying the journey rather than focusing so...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Des Hague!

Des Hague is a Nine-Time CEO, Best-Selling Author, Advisor, and Board Member. In this episode, Des shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood in Northern Ireland to becoming a successful business leader. He discusses the launch of the Thinking Academy, a personal development program, aimed at helping individuals reach their potential through continuous learni...

Warning: Listeners Will Experience a High Level of Positive Energy in this Episode:)

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes MaryJo McCloskey!

MaryJo McCloskey is the Head Coach of the Women's Golf Team, as well as the Director of Golf at George Fox University. She led her team to victory in the 2023 NCAA Division III National Championship. She is also the Author of When Girls Win. MaryJo discusses the importance of a p...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Tariko Satterfield Sr.! 

Tariko Satterfield Sr. is an entrepreneur, innovator, mental performance consultant, life coach, and motivational speaker. 

Tariko discusses his personal journey, the lessons learned from sports, and the importance of resilience in overcoming life's challenges. He emphasizes the economic value of mentorship, discusses the impact of single-parent ...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Dionne Nicholls-Germain!

Dionne Nicholls-Germain is an executive coach, corporate speaker, Forbes featured author, and creator of The Conquering Unforgiveness Workplace Workshop!

In this episode, Dionne Nicholls-Germain shares her transformative journey from a corporate career in fashion to becoming a champion of forgiveness and personal growth. Dionne discusses the...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Ryan Cass! 

Ryan Cass is a senior manager at Boeing, founder of Won Day, and podcast host of Win Today. Ryan shares his journey of overcoming adversity, and how it shaped his purpose to inspire others. He discusses the importance of goal setting, leadership lessons from his time at The Citadel, and his career path at Boeing. 

Ryan emphasizes the power of community and the sig...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Greg Davis!

Greg Davis is a retired finance professional and author of the best-selling book, CHECKMATE. In this episode, Greg discusses his journey from a successful career at Hershey to academia. Greg has over 40 years of experience in accounting and finance. He was also an accounting professor at University of Illinois for 7 years.

Greg shares insights on work ethic, leadership, and...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Dr. Chelsea Ale!

Dr. Chelsea Ale is a professor of Sport Management at The University of Alabama and the president of the Professional Diving Coaches Association. 

She shares her journey from being a young athlete aspiring to be an Olympian to becoming a successful DI coach and educator. Dr. Ale discusses the life lessons learned through diving, the challenges faced in her athletic car...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Dr. Len Jessup! 

Dr. Len Jessup is a Best-Selling Author of SelfLess, Two-Time University President, Two-Time Business School Dean, Long-Time Business School Professor, Startup Investor, and Pioneer.

In this episode, Dr. Jessup discusses his background, the influence of his family on his leadership style, the role of coaches in shaping his career, and the journey of...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Dr. Gerald Jones! 

Dr. Gerald Jones is an Associate Vice President for Student Life at Southwestern University, Keynote Speaker, and High Impact Consultant!

In this episode, Dr. Jones discusses the importance of positivity in today's world, the foundational support from family, career transitions, and the significance of networking for students. 

Dr. J...

Plenty of Positivity with Courtney Beck welcomes Jake von Scherrer!

Jake von Scherrer is an author, speaker, host of The Educational AD Podcast, and the director at Victory Educational Athletics.

Jake Von Scherrer has over 50 years of experience as a seasoned educator and athletic administrator. In this episode, Jake discusses his journey in education, the lessons learned from college athletics, coaching philosoph...