Magnifying Excellence
Warning - A deep examination, not a glorification, of Excellence. How do you define Excellence? Through candid and exclusive conversations, the likes of Greg Maddux, Napoleon McCallum, Annika Sorenstam, Bill Walton, Ty Murray and many more discuss their journeys, which include challenges, successes, failures, inspirations and more. Go along with host Brian Hurlburt as the guests speak like never before about Excellence. Are you on a journey of Excellence? Let this be a nudge down your path.
Episodes
21 episodes
Ty Murray - How Bull Riding Basics Led to Life Excellence (#21)
Ty Murray is the "King of the Cowboys", and one of the best to ever do it in the sport of rodeo.He stared down 1,500 pound bulls and made it look easy, when it was "scary and dangerous."How did he deal with being thrown into the...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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51:33
Jennifer Lynne Williams - Excellence Is Being an Independent Thinker (#20)
Guest Jennifer Lynne Williams has been breaking barriers and glass ceilings her whole life. Now, as the Chief Development Officer of the USA Basketball Foundation, she continues to make a difference.Williams is a former captain of the N...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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34:05
Linda Hartough - Following Self Belief to Capture Excellence (#19)
Linda Hartough is a fine artist who followed her beliefs to establish a new genre of golf art.Since 1984, she has captured some of the world's most beautiful golf courses through stunningly realistic paintings including Augusta National...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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33:23
Dr. Gerald E. Harmon - Why We Should Heed His Advice About Excellence, More (#18)
This could be our most important episode to date. Dr. Gerald E. Harmon is a practicing family medical specialist and also the president of the American Medical Association. At arguably no time in our history due to Covid-19 and other me...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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40:26
Lt. Col. Dan Rooney - Going Before You Are Ready Is the DNA of Excellence (#17)
"Go Before You Are Ready."A life mantra and one of the 10 LOE's (lines of effort) of Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, the only person in history to be both a United States Air Force pilot and PGA of America professional.During this episode,...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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37:31
Simon Keith - Two-Time Heart Transplant Recipient Shares How to Embrace Fear (#16)
This is the story of Simon Keith's Excellence. Simon has survived and thrived as a two-time heart transplant recipient and was the first athlete to play professionally following his first procedure.During this episode, Simon shares:<...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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33:07
Annika Sorenstam - How a Shy Girl Grew Up to Not Fear Excellence (#15)
This is about 23 minutes of candid and exclusive Excellence with Annika Sorenstam, arguably the greatest women's golfer in history. She shares with host Brian Hurlburt amazing insights on how to overcome shyness, simplify golf, not fear...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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23:38
Sam Schmidt - How and Why Paralysis Led to True Excellence (#14)
It would seem as if being permanently paralyzed in a racing car accident would be the worst day of a person's life.For today's guest, Sam Schmidt, it just might have been one of the best days of his life. Listen now as he take a deep di...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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37:39
Darren Cahill - Ask, Listen for Excellence Plus What He Learned from Andre Agassi (#13)
During this episode, Darren Cahill (ESPN announcer, tennis player and coach) Shares:His definition of ExcellenceThe 8 most important things you need to do to achieve ExcellenceCoaching memories and what he l...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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54:56
Tasha Schwikert Moser– How Excellence Blossoms from Little Margin for Error (# 12)
Tasha Schwikert Moser had to perform under the brightest lights and intense pressure when mere seconds would define her performance and career.Listen now as this Olympic medal winner for Team USA ,turned attorney, shares stories, inspir...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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32:27
Special Edition - 10 Most Intriguing Moments of Season 1 - Episode 11
What a journey it has been for the Magnifying Excellence Podcast with Season 1 wrapping up and Season 2 on the way. Our guests proved that this isn't a glorification of Excellence, but a deep examination of it.As your host, Brian Hurlbu...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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19:22
George Kunz - How Quiet Excellence Leads to Happiness, Success - Episode 10
It's time for another timeless journey of Excellence, when our guests talk exclusively and candidly about their journeys of Excellence like never before. This is not a glorification of excellence, but an examination of the all-encompassing path...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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32:05
Elizabeth Blau - Why Leading By Example and With Heart Means Excellence - Magnifying Excellence #9
It's time for another timeless journey of Excellence, when our guests talk exclusively and candidly about their journeys of Excellence like never before. This is not a glorification of excellence, but an examination of the all-encompassing path...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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35:09
NBA's Greg Anthony - Perseverance and the Power of No Fear of Failure - Episode 8
It's time for another timeless journey of Excellence, when our guests talk exclusively and candidly about their journeys of Excellence like never before. This is not a glorification of excellence, but a deep examination of the all-encompassing ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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39:10
Frank Figliuzzi - Inside the FBI's Code of Excellence - Best-Selling Author - Episode 7
It's time for another timeless journey of Excellence, when our guests talk exclusively and candidly about their journeys of Excellence like never before. This is not a glorification of excellence, but an examination of the all-encompassing path...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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47:28
PGA Tour's Charley Hoffman - This Is How Powerful Self Belief Is - Epidose 6
How do you define Excellence? Well, during this episode find out how PGA Tour player and philanthropist Charley Hoffman does and you can listen now and see if his thoughts are similar to yours. Hosted by Brian Hurlburt.Our guests--like ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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37:59
Greg Maddux - How Good Can I Be? Was His Driving Motivation to Excellence - Episode 1
How do you define Excellence? Well, here's how hall of Famer Greg Maddux does and you can listen now and see if his thoughts are similar to yours.Our guests--like Maddux--speak exclusively about their journeys of Excellence like they ne...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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35:49
Bill Walton - Don't Sit on the Sidelines - Basketball Hall of Famer - Episode 4
How do you define Excellence? We all answer differently and you will be amazed by Bill Walton's 16-minute answer!We can safely say that there probably has never been another 16-minute definition of Excellence in history, but Walton's is...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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39:45
Susan Anton - Be Curious and Be a Human "BE"-ing - Episode 3
How do you define Excellence? Susan Anton things part of it is being curious, but she shares so much more with her answer. Listen now to be inspired, intrigued and impressed. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep e...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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35:46
NFL and Navy's Napoleon McCallum - Know What Excellence Looks Like -Episode #2
How do you define Excellence? We all answer differently and Napoleon McCallum has one of the most unique perspectives to give his opinion on Excellence. Listen now for his incredible life story and more. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorifica...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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39:45
Baseball's Mike Maddux - Overachiever Is Ultimate Recognition - Episode 5
How do you define Excellence? Everyone answers differently and listen to how Mike Maddux does right now. Our timeless episodes aren't a glorification of Excellence but deep examinations of it.His baseball wisdom is coveted by teammates ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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36:37