John continues to unpack the big idea of “What is your baseline?” As we’re coming into the week of Thanksgiving, no doubt stressors and tensions can go through the roof. Not a fun fact is that domestic disputes and crime within the family unit jumps during the holidays. As you plan for the season ahead, we want to offer some tools which will not on…

Setting healthy boundaries is one of the character traits of a lasting relationship, but what do you do when you live at odds with your own self-worth? In this episode, John discusses how establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries not only protects you, but it also protects those who you love and care for the most. Everything we do at Life tha…

Ever heard someone say, "Wow, that really looks great on you!" Chances are, they didn't say it about a time you demonstrated an anger outburst or some other unfiltered comment from a heated and frustrating moment. Of all the emotions, anger is probably the one that gets the worst rap. That's probably due to its nature for being destructive. During …

Regulation is the masterful art of maintaining a healthy composure when you face a stressful situation, event, or circumstances which could cause you to have an amygdala, or as I've come to call it, an emotional hijack. The ability to regulate gives your best thinking self the opportunity to shine in the moments that matter most. In this episode, y…

Earlier this month, John led a community wide workshop on creating safe and healthy environments for online interactions. You’ll be encouraged on how to think strategically about how your family connects online. We’d love to hear your feedback, so drop us a line at info@lifethatcounts.org.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

This episode was recorded live at the 2022 Annual Montana College Attainment Network’s annual conference. With our upcoming leadership event this May on Monday the 2nd, we wanted to highlight three areas which play very pivotal roles in one’s own level of performance and achievement. If you’re in a role where you could benefit from effectively rais…

Hey there and thanks for stopping by! On this episode of Life that Counts, we’ve gone through the archives to bring you a segment from a keynote. “What really scares us,” as John echoes a poem from Marianne Williamson, “is how great we can really be!” There’s three big take aways in this keynote: Take Ownership and responsibility for everything in …

Today, John discusses how to deal with critics, aka: haters, wannabes, pretend friends, frenemies...you get it! The big take aways: 1- "turn your critics into coaches" 2- Be careful of seeking the approval of people who want to bring you down to their expectations. Instead, surround yourself with those who want whats best for you and who want to se…

In this episode, John discusses the importance of practicing self awareness when facing the everyday, ordinary challenges of life. Self awareness is a big piece in every area of life from navigating a sales contract to getting your kids out the door for school in the morning. Three big take aways in this presentation: 1- Learning to listen to yours…

Welcome to Season Two of the Life that Counts podcast! We’re mixing things up a bit this go around and you’ve probably already noticed at least one or two changes. In episode 1, John is discussing vulnerability and the characteristics of what makes a good spotter when life gets heavy. At least three characteristics of a good spotter is: 1 - Someone…

30 - Life That Counts Podcast with Justin and Alexis Black On today’s Podcast, John Williams talks with Justin and Alexis Black. Justin and Alexis are pioneers for struggling youth in today’s society. Both have made great strides to bring attention and aid to the foster care community. Listen to them share their story as well as their solution and …

29 - Life That Counts Podcast with Mark and Kyle Pearson On today's podcast John Williams sits down with Mark Pearson and his son Kyle, founders of Brooke's Light Foundation. Brooke's Light Foundation was founded in memory of Mark's daughter, Brooke Pearson, who sadly passed away in 2019. The goal of the foundation is to leaverage the power of cour…

28 - Life That Counts Interview with Justin Brien John Williams talks with Justin Brien, a Mental Health Advocate / Inspirational Speaker and Life Coach working in Salmon Arm BC. Justin shares the story of his struggle with suicidal thought and how he pushed through it to find his why. They talk about what masculinity means and how people can hide …

26 - Life That Counts Podcast with Tory Gant On today’s podcast, John speaks with Tory Gant, he is an energetic motivational speaker and National PALS Trainer whose contagious smile and enthusiasm leaps out at audiences through every word he speaks. John and Tory discuss their life, family, and the hope they want to spread to students. Listen in as…

23 - Life That Counts Interview with John Allen John sits down with Mr. John Allen who is the CEO of the Huntsville Committee of 100. Listen in as they talk about what the goal and vision is behind the Committee of 100, as well as the importance of education and their support of National Board Certified Teachers. They even discuss the importance of…

25 - Life That Counts Podcast with Jill Nash On today’s podcast, John speaks with Jill Nash, she is President of Advantage Media Promotions and has several years of experience consulting on media ad campaigns, motivational speaking and leadership seminars. On this podcast, Jill gives tips and advice on growing your platform and message. They also h…

Life That Counts with Patrick Patterson On today's podcast John is joined by Patrick Patterson, a seasoned educator from Morgan Co. with over 20 years of experience who has committed his life to the education of students. Listen as they discuss the importance and need for students to receive schooling. As well as the support of friends and school s…

23- Life That Counts with Dr. Joe Martin Dr. Joe Martin is an award-winning international speaker, author, educator, and certified “man builder." His life’s story can be summarized in one simple sentence: “He went from rags to riches to ruined to redemption.” He has dedicated his life to helping men, husbands, and fathers write their own comeback s…

Inside look into the Dad’s Edge Alliance with John Williams John is part of a group called the Dad Edge Alliance, it is a large community of individuals from all walks of life who empower each other to become better fathers, husbands, and leaders. They discuss topics that revolve around the family and life in general, and share ways in which they c…

Round Table Discussion on Racial Equality with John Williams, Anthony Trucks, Ben Snelling, and Gabe Salazar On this podcast, John speaks with Anthony Trucks, Ben Snelling, and Gabe Salazar about the topic of Racial Equality. They share personal experiences from their life as well as their views regarding society's treatment of people based on the …

On today's podcast John talks with Kent Ballard Jr., he is a seasoned educator with more than 17 years of experience in various sectors, especially the industry of education. He has been recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for promoting student achievement and growth. Listen in as John and Kent discuss personal experiences with family, …

Ben Snelling with Life That Counts On today’s podcast John Williams talks with Ben Snelling, he is a coach for dad entrepreneurs so they can be powerhouse dads. Listen in as John and Ben Discuss life and the struggles they had to overcome on their journey. #wakeup #getup #empathy #perspective #positivity #encouragement #hardwork #progress #life #lo…

On Another Episode of Life that Counts, John Williams talks with Dr. Nick Sotelo about anger management, amygdala hijack, and how to deal with it!!! #wakeup #getup #empathy #perspective #positivity #encouragement #hardwork #progress #life #love __ We look forward to your feedback! Your comments are like rocket fuel in our tank. Find us online at li…

Life Under Pressure with Dave “Willy” Williamson On today’s podcast John Williams talks with Dave “Willy” Williamson, he is a former Navy Deep Sea Diver and now runs Unshakeable Family with his wife Jen Williamson. Listen as they discuss life and Dave’s journey as a young man coming into the military. #wakeup #getup #perseverance #workforit #crushi…

On this episode of Life that Counts, John had the opportunity to connect with Dialo Rivera, hiphop artist and creator of the #OneLove Movement. Dialo is a young man, graduated, college, and is heading to boot camp to serve in our armed forces in just a few short days from the release of this video. What I'm so impressed about Dialo's life is that, …

Dr. Horacio Sanchez is the President and CEO of Resiliency Inc., an agency leader in helping schools improve school climate, instruction, and discipline. Horacio is recognized as one of the nation’s prominent experts on promoting student resiliency and applying brain science to improve school outcomes. The Maladaptive Council (Academy of Science) r…

Another Episode of Life that Counts coming at you. In this episode of Life that Counts, John will be sitting down with Mark Crandall. Mark is the creator of The Purpose Chasers Podcast. Mark uses his extraordinary shift in his life to help others. Tune in to watch an in depth talk on Mark's journey and how YOU can benefit from his complete change. …

In this episode of Life that Counts, John will be sitting down with speaker, author, athlete, and coach Dale Chube. Dale completely changed his direction in life after making a decision and never quitting on himself and his family. Dale goes into detail on his background and what it takes to make big changes in your life. You can find him on social…

In this episode of Life that Counts, John will be sitting down with Entrepreneur Larry Hagner. Larry Hagner is the creator of The Good Dad Project and The Dad Edge Podcast. Larry will be discussing how to stop your limiting beliefs you have created over the years and how to overcome obstacles to be there person you are truly meant to be._We look fo…

On this episode of life that counts, Mike Flynn will talk on his viewpoint of acts of love. Mike goes into detail on his advice for the current situation of what's going on globally. You can find Mike on his website were you can watch all of his personal episodes at theimpactentrepreneur.net. _We look forward to your feedback! Your comments are lik…

On this episode of LifethatCounts, John will be sitting down with former pro athlete Coach AK to discuss being you. Both Ak and John go into depth on being yourself and why it is so critical that you do so. Hope you guys enjoy!! Find Coach AK on Instagram at: ak.ikwuakor _We look forward to your feedback! Your comments are like rocket fuel in our t…

In this episode of LifethatCounts John will be discussing what you accept. Do you accept the wrong things in life? Are you comfortable with acceptable or unacceptable? _We look forward to your feedback! Your comments are like rocket fuel in our tank.Find us online at lifethatcounts.org or drop us a line, info@lifethatcounts.org.Facebook.com/Lifetha…

In this episode we sit down with Scott Ricci to discuss what he has to say about being yourself and the hardships he's faced for being "different." He goes into detail on why it is important to be yourself and why you can do anything no matter who says you can't. Check Scott out on instagram via: scottricci1We look forward to your feedback! Your co…

Getting Better at Being Great1. Don’t focus on the other2. Adding value by adding value3. Failing in love with the work of doing the work (mastery trumps passion)4. If you’re really getting better, you’ll be in demandI’ve noticed several in my feed offering themselves as a solution to a problemI get it, I really do - but, consider this -If you were…

It all comes down to believing. If you can truly believe in yourself then you can achieve anything you want. On this podcast we were able to sit down and speak to Olympic medalist Sarah Wells, founder of The Believe Initiative, about the importance of believing. Click the link in bio for the whole video🔥 Connect with Sarah on Instagram @sarahwells4…

In this episode of Life that Counts, John Williams will be sitting down with Anthony Trucks to discuss “how to make shift happen”. In this podcast you will learn new techniques to overcome problems. Anthony Trucks describes in detail on how to make progress despite the obstacles of life. Connect with Anthony on Instagram @anthonytrucks _We look for…

In this episode, you'll hear from Zoe, a 16 year old young woman, and Mandy, Zoe's foster mom. Zoe is transparent when she's faced along the way, the hurdles she is overcoming, and the road ahead. A note from John... When we recorded this, we did so with the caveat that at any time we would scrap it for production and rerecord at a later date. By t…

Today, John is discussing the verbiage we all tend to use, and that is “I can’t”. He explains how it just DOESN’T belong in your category. We hope from today, when you catch yourself using the “I can’t” statement you will turn that around and make it into a CAN! We look forward to your feedback! Your comments are like rocket fuel in our tank! Websi…

I first met Derrick Allen when I was 14 years on a car ride from our neighborhoods to the gym where Coach Steve Stewart came and picked us up. Coach Stewart taught us a lot about basketball, but the biggest takeaways were not always inside the lines. Now, having spent a storied career playing professional hoops in Europe, Derrick has become Coach A…

In Episode 1 of Life that Counts, we're bringing you into the FCA huddle at the University of Maryland with their varsity athletes. John shares an encouraging talk on taking ownership, putting in the work, and getting the victories in life. While this talk has a particular theme of Christian faith in it, we believe there's something in here for eve…

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