It Just Takes One

In this episode, I sit down with Connie Franklin, author of Senior for Seniors, for a lively conversation about aging with strength, purpose, and joy. Connie shares her remarkable journey from growing up in the U.S. to following her passion for basketball around the globe. As a former professional basketball player and 2012 Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Connie’s love of movement has shaped her life in powerful ways. That passion eventually led her overseas, where she settled in Austria and now helps seniors stay healthy, active, and engaged. In Senior for Seniors, Connie offers practical wisdom for anyone entering or living in their golden years. Through personal stories, helpful guidance, and real-life insight, she encourages readers to stay mentally sharp, adapt to physical changes, build meaningful connections, explore new hobbies, and continue living with confidence. What I loved most about this conversation was Connie’s exuberance, humor, and spunky spirit. She reminds us that aging does not mean stepping away from life. It can be a new chapter filled with movement, purpose, connection, and possibility. Listen in as Connie shares her story, her heart, and her encouragement for seniors who want to keep moving and keep living fully. ----------------- Connie V. Franklin is a former pro athlete, educator, sport coach, personal trainer, and business owner. In 2012, she was inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. With decades of hands-on experience, Connie has guided clients through the challenges and opportunities of aging which inspired her to write this book. As the first to introduce cutting-edge fitness regimens to Austria, she consistently stays at the forefront of the industry. Staying ahead of trends and pioneering new approaches set her apart, fueling her remarkable success. Driven by a strong passion for enhancing both physical and mental well-being, she continues to inspire others. Connie resides in Vienna, Austria, where she carries on her mission to empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives. You can purchase her book here. You can follow Connie at: Website: https://connie-franklin.com/ Social Media: IG: @ConnieFranklin FB: @Connie_Franklin.775 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/connie-franklin-519a0a2b

In this episode, Carolyn Ely shares about writing a chapter in a book for the first time. Oftentimes, we think we know the direction something is going to go, but when we tap into the whispers of our deep knowing, something more comes out. The first draft may not be where you end up. Carolyn’s chapter “Moving Forward Together” really digs deep into how adversity comes up, and how we can move through it together with more success than if we do it alone. Todds mastermind group has been a big source of support where we help feed and fuel each other to bring that back to our communities. When we are working together, we move forward together. Being connected is better than being alone. You can find out more about Carolyn Ely here:Social Media @elyte_fit Website: elytefitwellness.comEmail: elyte_fit@icloud.com or cely2@lt.life ------------------- About the Series – Coaching Greatness This special season of It Just Takes One celebrates the coaches behind the book Coaching Greatness. Over the next 22 weeks, we’re shining a spotlight on the authors who shared their stories, strategies, and insights about what it really takes to be a great coach. Whether you’re just getting started or have decades of experience, these conversations will remind you that greatness is not a destination. It’s a daily choice fueled by heart, courage, and a refusal to settle. Visit Our Website: https://scriptorpublishinggroup.com/ ------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media Instagram: / scriptorpublishinggroup Facebook: / scriptorpublishing Twitter: / scriptorpublish

In this episode, we talk with Bobby Aldridge about his chapter Seagulls & Waves. We dive into how coaching embodies the depth and vastness of the ocean. Like the ocean, coaching is about constant change, you must adapt and keep your mind open. We also drive the conversation home by discussing his golf program, which helps you align and mobilize all the joints properly. Bobby helps you with exercises that correct your form so that you are not compensating. Sometimes you have to slow down and work on the smaller pieces to get the bigger gains. You can find out more about Bobby Aldridge here:bobby@bammotion.comhttps://bam-metrics.com/https://bam-metrics.com/golf-mobility-lab/ on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @BAMmetrics ------------------- About the Series – Coaching Greatness This special season of It Just Takes One celebrates the coaches behind the book Coaching Greatness. Over the next 22 weeks, we’re shining a spotlight on the authors who shared their stories, strategies, and insights about what it really takes to be a great coach. Whether you’re just getting started or have decades of experience, these conversations will remind you that greatness is not a destination. It’s a daily choice fueled by heart, courage, and a refusal to settle. Visit Our Website: https://scriptorpublishinggroup.com/ ------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media Instagram: / scriptorpublishinggroup Facebook: / scriptorpublishing Twitter: / scriptorpublish

In this episode, Joy McCulloch shares about her chapter titled "Hammer–Nail–Hammer: Realizing Greatness Through Failure". We discuss how sometimes, as hard as you try, there will be times when fate is not in your favor. How you dust yourself off and get back in it will set you up for success. The coaching story that Joy shares highlights the highs and lows of any athlete. The duality of being a champion, and in the next breath, a ‘loser’. It’s so important to have a coach who can speak truth to you in all moments. You can follow Joy and Big Wheel Coaching, Inc. here: https://www.instagram.com/joyonbike/https://www.instagram.com/bigwheelcoaching/http://www.bigwheelcoaching.com/https://www.instagram.com/bmconbike/ ------------------- About the Series – Coaching Greatness This special season of It Just Takes One celebrates the coaches behind the book Coaching Greatness. Over the next 22 weeks, we’re shining a spotlight on the authors who shared their stories, strategies, and insights about what it really takes to be a great coach. Whether you’re just getting started or have decades of experience, these conversations will remind you that greatness is not a destination. It’s a daily choice fueled by heart, courage, and a refusal to settle. Visit Our Website: https://scriptorpublishinggroup.com/ ------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media Instagram: / scriptorpublishinggroup Facebook: / scriptorpublishing Twitter: / scriptorpublish -------

Who is the most impactful person in your life? While that might not be the first question you think about when you consider the phrase "coaching greatness", on today's episode, that is exactly where the story begins. Today, you'll get a chance to hear from Brian Baker, the founder of I Will Train and the Director of Athletic Performance at Gym 1801 in Evanston, IL. His chapter, "Always Grateful – Never Satisfied" is the first chapter in Part 2 of "Coaching Greatness" and when you hear our conversation, you'll understand why. You can find out more about Brian at his website: https://iwilltrain.com Or on social media: @iwilltrain ------------------- About the Series – Coaching Greatness This special season of It Just Takes One celebrates the coaches behind the book Coaching Greatness. Over the next 22 weeks, we’re shining a spotlight on the authors who shared their stories, strategies, and insights about what it really takes to be a great coach. Whether you’re just getting started or have decades of experience, these conversations will remind you that greatness is not a destination. It’s a daily choice fueled by heart, courage, and a refusal to settle. Visit Our Website: https://scriptorpublishinggroup.com/ ------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media Instagram: / scriptorpublishinggroup Facebook: / scriptorpublishing Twitter: / scriptorpublish -------

In this episode, we talk with Dave Seitter, owner of DS Strategies & Consulting, and one of the authors of Coaching Greatness as well as the bestselling author of Quiet Plans, Exciting Results. He describes some of the pros and cons of writing a chapter vs. writing a book. And moves on to discuss the topic of his chapter, The Triad Trepidation: My Business, My Role, My Identity which outlines 3 main issues that everyone is a business needs to define and understand: 1. The Business 2. Their Role 3. Their Identity To find out more about Dave and how he is helping businesses with their succession, continuity and exit planning, go to davidseitter.com. You can also listen to his podcast to learn more about succession planning for your business: Show Me the Way. ------------------- About the Series – Coaching Greatness This special season of It Just Takes One celebrates the coaches behind the book Coaching Greatness. Over the next 22 weeks, we’re shining a spotlight on the authors who shared their stories, strategies, and insights about what it really takes to be a great coach. Whether you’re just getting started or have decades of experience, these conversations will remind you that greatness is not a destination. It’s a daily choice fueled by heart, courage, and a refusal to settle. Visit Our Website: https://scriptorpublishinggroup.com/ ------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media Instagram: / scriptorpublishinggroup Facebook: / scriptorpublishing Twitter: / scriptorpublish

We’re kicking off It Just Takes One: Coaching Greatness with Todd Durkin, lead author of the collaborative book Coaching Greatness. Todd shares what inspired his “Coaching Manifesto” and why this book is a mission. He also introduces the incredible coaches who joined him in creating it. You’ll hear what it truly means to coach with heart, purpose, and that signature “and then some” energy. ---------- About the Series – Coaching Greatness This special season of It Just Takes One celebrates the coaches behind the book Coaching Greatness. Over the next 22 weeks, we’re shining a spotlight on the authors who shared their stories, strategies, and insights about what it really takes to be a great coach. Whether you’re just getting started or have decades of experience, these conversations will remind you that greatness is not a destination. It’s a daily choice fueled by heart, courage, and a refusal to settle. Visit Our Website: https://scriptorpublishinggroup.com/ ------------------------------------------------------- Follow us on Social Media Instagram: / scriptorpublishinggroup Facebook: / scriptorpublishing Twitter: / scriptorpublish

On today's episode, you are going to meet Tim Carter, bestselling author of the book, Find A Way: Unlocking Your Best Self. Tim believes that everyone, no matter what age they are, occupation, life situation, etc., faces some level of adversity at some point in their lives. Adversity that seems insurmountable and includes obstacles they are unsure they can overcome. And with that, Tim also believes everyone has a "deep mental space" that they can tap into and unlock the ability to overcome their adversity whether it's in their health, wealth, relationships, or experiences in life. Oftentimes, we don't know how to tap into that mental space or resilience. Tim has experienced these situations of adversity and sometimes still does. He wanted this book to serve as a beacon of hope, light, reassurance, and action items to take to find solutions and literally find a way. In Find A Way: Unlocking Your Best Self, Tim Carter provides the framework for creating your best life, tapping into your resilience, maximizing your focus, time, and energy, and redefining your legacy. Focusing on the things that challenge us to go deeper. Maximizing and cherishing the time we have now and the opportunities to press on. Giving energy to the things, people or places that move us. Refuting the opposite. There's always another level. #GetAfterIt -------------------------------- Tim Carter is a father, husband, coach, trainer, speaker, and now published author. He currently serves as a strength & conditioning coach and trainer at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, as an e-commerce site Operations specialist at Lane Bryant, and is a board member for Compassion Delivered, which is a non-profit with a mission of providing high-quality meals at no cost to those dealing with life-threatening and terminal disease. He has been in the fitness industry for 10 years as a strength and conditioning coach and trainer. He has served in higher education admission offices for undergraduate and graduate enrollment for 8 years and in retail for 2 years. In addition to being an entrepreneur, coach, and speaker, he is now an author with his 1st book, Find A Way: Unlocking Your Best Self, released in September of 2024. He is a 7x Ironman70.3 finisher, avid Spartan race competitor, athlete & runner, and former collegiate football player and coach at Walsh University, where he obtained his Marketing degree and Master of Business Administration. Tim, his wife Riley, daughter Sloane, and dog Willie live in Green, Ohio. They are expecting their 2nd child in March of 2025. You can follow Tim Carter Facebook - Tim Carter Instagram - tim_carter23 LinkedIn - Tim Carter You can purchase his book, Find A Way: Unlocking Your Best Self, on Amazon by clicking here.