Mickey Fitch-Collins From Bass Fishing to Breakout Rooms: How Human Connection Fuels Learning

Mickey Fitch-Collins is not your average leadership skills facilitator. With a PhD in Leadership in Higher Education and a career that spans academia, educational technology, and corporate learning, she brings what she calls the “goods, bads, and uglies” of learning and development into every conversation.

Her leadership philosophy was shaped early. At 14, she wasn’t living a typical teenage life. She was teaching adults two to four times her age how to fish, running seminars, working expos, and learning how to connect across generations long before most people give their first presentation.

That foundation deepened in college when she stepped into student leadership in September of 2001. Two weeks later, 9/11 reshaped her understanding of leadership in real time. That moment still informs how she thinks about responsibility, care, and human connection more than two decades later.

She went on to spend her career in higher education, from frontline roles to the C-suite, blending academic rigor with real-time, one-to-one support. And like many people, she experienced what she calls not just the Great Resignation, but a Great Discernment, leading her into learning and development work where she now helps people get better at their work, one relationship at a time.

Connect with Mickey on LinkedIn.

SPONSORED BY: This episode of Your Partner In Success Radio is sponsored by The Entrepreneur's Compass from Joshua Hale, a system that replaces guessing, scattered marketing, and burnout-driven execution with a clear decision-making framework you can run your business from. Through founder interview and deep strategy sessions, Joshua helps you codify who you serve, what you offer, how you communicate it, and how to systematize it with AI, all captured in a living foundation document that becomes your business brain. Whether you need clarity on your audience, messaging that actually converts, or AI-powered workflows that free up your time, The Entrepreneur's Compass gives you a complete roadmap so you stop second-guessing and start building with precision. Learn more at theentrepreneurscompass.info

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A Living Legend Reflects: Ben Gay III on Sales, Influence, and Enduring Success

As we close out the year, we wanted this episode to be about more than tactics or trends. Today is about legacy.

Sitting with me is someone who is considered a living legend in the world of sales. My co-host, Ben Gay III has spent decades not just participating in this profession, but shaping it. He’s seen eras change, philosophies evolve, and standards rise and fall—and he’s remained grounded in what truly lasts.

Ben has been mentored by Dr. Napoleon Hill, worked alongside some of the most influential people in the world, and built a career that spans generations. But what matters most today isn’t the accolades. It’s the experience behind them.

So this conversation isn’t about teaching. It’s about remembering. It’s about the moments, the people, and the lessons that formed the man behind the reputation.

As we close out this final episode of The Closers Inner Circle Podcast for 2025, we want to pause and say thank you.

SPONSORED BY: Entrepreneurship can be exhilarating, but it’s also complex, demanding, and sometimes isolating. That’s where the right mentor makes a real difference.

David L. Brown brings more than advice. He offers perspective shaped by experience, helping entrepreneurs avoid costly missteps, make clearer decisions, and stay focused on what truly matters. The right guidance can save time, energy, and unnecessary frustration while supporting smarter, steadier growth.

If you’re ready for that level of support, particularly as we enter a new year, connect with David at www.DBrownCompany.com or on Linkedin and tell him we sent you!

You don’t have to build alone — and David is ready to walk the journey with you.

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Thank you for listening, for thinking along with us, for sharing these conversations, and for being part of this community. You give meaning to every story we tell and every lesson we explore. This podcast exists because you show up with curiosity, reflection, and a desire to grow.

As we look ahead to 2026, our wish for you is simple and sincere. May the year ahead bring you clarity where you’ve felt uncertain, strength where you’ve been tested, and moments of connection that remind you why the work you do matters. May you carry forward what serves you, release what no longer does, and step into the new year with confidence and purpose.

We’re grateful to walk this path with you, and we look forward to continuing the conversation in the year ahead.

Thank you for being here, and we’ll see you in 2026.

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Uniquely Imperfect, Uniquely Qualified: A Journey from Adversity to Impact

My guest today on Your Partner In Success Radio, Diana Fritz, is a seasoned executive leader, author, cancer thriver, and passionate advocate for authenticity, resilience, and meaningful impact. With more than 25 years of experience across executive leadership, operations, human resources, business planning, and technology, she is known for fostering strong teams, improving organizational health, and leading through influence rather than title.

A member of the Maxwell Leadership Executive Program, a Corporate Facilitator, and a Certified DISC Consultant, Diana empowers individuals and organizations through values-driven, engaging leadership. Her mission is simple but powerful: to create meaningful impact and ensure every person she encounters feels seen and valued.

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SPONSORED BY: This episode of Your Partner In Success Radio is sponsored by Damon Lembi, CEO of LearnIt and author of The Learn-It-All Leader: Mindset, Traits, and Tools.

Damon is passionate about helping individuals and organizations thrive through continuous learning and leadership development. His work is a must-read for anyone looking to grow personally and professionally in today’s ever-evolving business landscape.

Thank you, Damon, for supporting this episode and for your commitment to empowering leaders everywhere. https://www.learnit.com/

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Critical Thinking in the Age of AI: Building an Intentional, Self-Directed Life with Joshua Hale

Joshua Hale is a consultant and speaker who helps individuals step outside inherited beliefs and reclaim agency over how they think, work, and live. His work focuses on critical thinking, practical applications of AI, and holistic approaches to building intentional, self-directed lives.

Drawing from personal experience with religious control, corporate dependency, and addiction, Joshua developed practical frameworks such as the Trivium Method and the Entrepreneur’s Compass. These tools are designed to help people evaluate information clearly, make aligned decisions, and create meaningful personal and community-level change.

Joshua emphasizes personal responsibility, authentic community building, and the thoughtful integration of ancient wisdom with modern technology.

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SPONSORED BY: This episode of Your Partner In Success Radio is sponsored by Mitch Weisburgh, author of MindShifting: Stop Your Brain from Sabotaging Your Happiness and Success.

I recommend this book because Mitch addresses something most of us wrestle with—how our own thoughts and patterns can get in the way. He doesn’t just describe the problem. He gives you practical tools to recognize those habits and replace them with ones that create clarity, confidence, and real forward movement.

MindShifting isn’t abstract theory. It’s a hands-on guide you can use daily to stop the self-sabotage and start building the life and success you’re aiming for.

You can find it on Amazon, and it’s well worth adding to your success library.

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Carol Look: How Yes, You Can Helps You Break Barriers with Gratitude

Today on Your Partner In Success Radio, we’re joined by Carol Look—a psychotherapist, Founding EFT Master, best-selling author, and international speaker who has spent over 25 years helping people release limiting beliefs and unlock their full potential.

Carol Look is a psychotherapist, Founding EFT Master, best-selling author, international speaker, and creator of The Yes Code, her signature coaching method. She blends traditional psychotherapy with clinical hypnosis and advanced EFT techniques to help clients release limiting beliefs and emotional conflicts, enabling lives of exceptional success and fulfillment.

Carol has over 25 years of experience using EFT Tapping and is a world-renowned workshop presenter, having taught at The Omega Institute, Kripalu, Eden Energy Fest, and ACEP. She has led workshops across the U.S., England, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Ireland, Canada, and Australia, and is regularly featured in leading global telesummits, and documentaries on energy medicine.

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As the year comes to a close, The Closers Inner Circle Podcast with Ben Gay III and Denise Griffitts takes a thoughtful look at what truly defines successful selling.

In this episode, we explore why “Selling with Integrity Isn’t Optional — It’s a MUST.” In a world of shortcuts and pressure tactics, integrity remains the foundation of trust, credibility, and long-term success. This conversation challenges sales professionals to reflect on how they show up, how they serve, and how they plan to move forward in the New Year—with honesty, clarity, and purpose.

As we head into a new year, this is a powerful moment to pause and reflect—not just on numbers and goals, but on how we’ve earned them.

Selling with integrity means respecting the client, honoring the relationship, and standing behind what you offer. When integrity leads the way, trust follows, confidence grows, and success becomes sustainable.

As you set your intentions for the New Year, ask yourself:
Am I building relationships—or just chasing transactions?

Because when integrity is non-negotiable, everything else falls into place.

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SPONSORED BY: Today’s episode is brought to you by Jennifer Jensen of Authentic Leader, a leadership development professional who believes that strong leadership begins on the inside.

Jennifer partners with leaders to uncover what truly drives them—highlighting strengths, revealing blind spots, and helping them understand how they show up when the stakes are high. Through Lumina Learning assessments, she provides clear, actionable insight rather than generic personality categories.

Her work supports leaders who want to lead more intentionally, communicate more effectively, and grow with purpose. If you’re committed to becoming a more self-aware and confident leader, this is where the work begins.

Learn more at AuthenticLeader.ca and explore how Jennifer Jenson and Lumina Learning can support your leadership journey.

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EQ Via Empathy: Why Emotionally Intelligent Leadership Drives Real Results with Melissa Robinson-Winemiller

My guest today on Your Partner In Success Radio is Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller, a leader who challenges how we think about empathy in business. With more than twenty years of cross-industry experience, Melissa works with organizations that want cultures that perform better, not just feel better. She is a TEDx speaker, EQ coach, and the author of The Empathic Leader. Her work blends research, real-world leadership experience, and practical tools that make empathy measurable, actionable, and effective. Melissa is passionate about showing leaders that empathy is not a weakness. It is a strength, and it is essential to sustainable success.

Empathy is often labeled a “soft skill,” but today’s conversation makes it clear that it drives very real outcomes. In this episode we explore how empathy can be taught, measured, and applied in ways that increase productivity, innovation, and trust. Melissa also addresses the myth that empathy weakens leadership and explains why self-empathy is the foundation for leading others well. This is a thoughtful, practical conversation for leaders who want stronger cultures and better results without losing their humanity.

Connect with Melissa Robinson-Winemiller: Website | Instagram | Linkedin | Book | TEDx Talks

SPONSORED BY: Today’s episode of Your Partner In Success Radio is sponsored by Roberta Fernandez, an integrative emotional intelligence trainer, hypnotist, and the creator of the Conscious Napping® app.

I use this app, and I’ve really grown to depend on it when my admittedly squirrel brain needs calming. In just a few minutes, Roberta gently guides you through calming visualizations that help ease stress, improve focus, support better sleep, and more. It’s a simple, effective way to reset without having to carve out a big chunk of time.

With over a hundred sessions available in both English and Spanish, there’s truly something for everyone. You can learn more at RobertaFernandez.com/conscious-napping.

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Today on Your Partner In Success Radio we are talking about the hardest question many business owners will ever face: is it time to keep building, or time to let go? Cynthia Kay’s upcoming book, 'Should You Stay, or Should You Go', dives into the emotional side of that decision long before the lawyers and bankers show up.

This conversation will dig into why the “should I stay or should I go?” question is so emotionally loaded for business owners, and what hole Cynthia saw in the usual, spreadsheet-driven exit-planning advice that pushed her to write this new book, Should You Stay or Should You Go? We’ll get into her seven signs that it may be time to go, and her seven signs that you may actually need to stay put, teasing apart what’s just a rough season versus the deeper signals—like disappearing passion, becoming more of a caretaker than a leader, sleepless nights, or realizing you’re simply not emotionally ready to walk away. You’ll also hear how she uses tough, inquiry-based questions and practical worksheets to help owners track their feelings over time, what her real-world stories reveal about exiting well or staying well, and a few concrete steps you can take over the next 90 days if you suspect you’re standing at your own crossroads.

Connect with Cynthia Kay: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

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Hosted by Denise Griffitts, Your Partner In Success Radio brings conversations with entrepreneurs and leaders on building sustainable businesses. Tune in for practical insights on growth, leadership, and real-world decisions you can apply today.

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