Tim welcomes Brian Williams, CEO of Perspectivity International, to discuss resilience, personal setbacks, and the journey through crisis during the tumultuous year of 2020. Brian shares his story, beginning with his upbringing in San Antonio, the lessons he learned from his environment, and how these experiences shaped his drive and approach to life and work.

Brian and Tim discuss how the convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic and the murder of George Floyd, caused a significant personal and professional crisis. Brian speaks openly about the emotional toll of losing business, navigating deep fear for his and his family’s safety, battling stress-induced health issues, and the humbling experience of seeking help. They also talk about humility, truth, and self-awareness as essential pillars for overcoming life's valleys, especially for leaders accustomed to winning.

To Learn More and Connect with Brian:

https://www.perspectivityintl.com/

linkedin.com/in/brianwilliamsurl

Resources Mentioned In the Episode:

Toastmasters International: https://www.toastmasters.org/

Texas A&M University https://www.tamu.edu/index.html Alma mater

INROADS - https://inroads.org/ High school and college internships

Panic attack resources: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/panic-disorder-when-fear-overwhelms

The Seven Primal Questions book by Mike Foster: https://www.mikefoster.tv/book

Key Topics Discussed

• The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his business and family life
• The emotional and psychological strain after the murder of George Floyd
• The physical effects of chronic stress, can lead to a health crisis
• The challenge and importance of seeking help, including therapy and support
• Learning from mistakes driven by fear, including financial decisions
• The process of pivoting his business from in-person to virtual during COVID
• The power of humility and living in truth, especially during hardship
• The significance of community, self-care practices, and spiritual grounding
• Reflections on losing, self-worth, and breaking through old ways of coping

Tim kicks off season 4 alongside co-host Erin Gregor, focusing on the valuable lessons that setbacks, failures, and challenges can teach leaders at every stage of their journey. Tim opens up about his personal experiences, taking listeners through a difficult four-year stretch in his late teens and early twenties when his dream of becoming a professional basketball player unraveled despite his hard work and ambition. He describes the disappointment and emotional toll of missed opportunities and false promises, highlighting how these valleys in his life ultimately led to deeper resilience, self-awareness, and a new direction in business and leadership.

They also discuss how leaders can benefit from reframing their perspective during hard times. Instead of asking "why me," Tim encourages people to ask, "what can I learn from this?" This shift in mindset, he explains, helped him process setbacks and eventually led to breakthroughs in his career and personal growth.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The importance of authentic leadership and focusing on real impact, not just titles
• Tim's personal story of pursuing a basketball dream, facing repeated setbacks, and learning from disappointment
• The transition from athletics to a business career, and how those lessons shaped his approach to leadership
• The value of reframing how we process setbacks—asking what instead of why
• Insights into resilience, emotional growth, and owning your path, even when it strays from your original plan
• The intention for season 4: to share candid stories of failure and resilience in leadership

Tim sits down with Dr. Ashley Spector, a chiropractor with a diverse background in sports and science, to discuss her journey from being a Navy brat who moved frequently as a child, to a Division 1 collegiate rower, and ultimately to running her own chiropractic practice. Dr. Ashley shares how her early experiences with various sports shaped her understanding of teamwork, resilience, and leadership, and how those lessons have been influential in her business and personal life. She also opens up about the challenges of starting a business, the importance of mentorship, and the skills learned through sports that translate directly into professional and leadership success.

The conversation covers Dr. Ashley’s passion for movement, her holistic approach to health, and her insight on leadership—especially when it comes to empowering and trusting staff. Dr. Ashley discusses how sports taught her discipline, prioritization, the value of "enjoying the suck" in tough times, and the skills she applies daily as a business owner and leader.

To find out more about Dr. Ashley's practice, visit: https://spectorchiropracticdfw.com/index.html

Key Topics Discussed:

• Dr. Ashley’s upbringing as a Navy brat and frequent moves
• Early exposure to a wide variety of sports (gymnastics, figure skating, martial arts, volleyball, rowing)
• Transition into team sports later in childhood
• Experiences and lessons from playing team and individual sports
• Rowing at the Division 1 college level and the discipline it required
• The connection between athletic experiences and her career in chiropractic
• Academic and career pivot from chemistry to chiropractic
• Starting and running her own chiropractic practice
• The business, leadership, and personal challenges of entrepreneurship
• The importance of mentorship in business
• Applying lessons from sports to leadership and managing a team
• Adapting leadership communication styles for different generations
• The role of movement and self-care for business owners and mental wellbeing
• Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders, especially without a business background