Welcome to the first episode of The Momentum Shift Podcast & Radio Show for 2026 — the year you rise higher, rebuild stronger, and redefine what’s possible.

In this special New Year kickoff, host C. Eric Collier delivers a transformational message designed to help you close the gap between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. If you’re stepping into 2026 determined to create more clarity, confidence, and momentum, this episode is your launchpad.

Eric breaks down the real reason so many people fall short of their goals: the hidden gap between potential and performance. Then he shows you how to bridge that gap with intention, discipline, and belief — so you can make 2026 the year your potential finally becomes your reality.

Listeners will discover:

🔹 Why a new year doesn’t create change — but a new mindset does

🔹 How to rebuild belief after a challenging 2025

🔹 The habits that quietly sabotage your momentum

🔹 A simple, repeatable framework for activating your potential daily

🔹 How to rise up and take ownership of your 2026 story

This episode sets the tone for the entire year. It’s not about resolutions — it’s about transformation. It’s about stepping into the version of yourself that’s been waiting to emerge.

If you’re ready to close the gap, elevate your life, and make 2026 your most successful year yet, this is where your momentum begins.

Tune in. Rise up. Shift forward. 2026 starts now.

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Join host C. Eric Collier, "The Mayor of Motivation," on The Momentum Shift Podcast and Radio Show as he sits down with Alex Crowther, a former global advertising executive turned pain coach, Reiki Master, and shaman.

In this inspiring episode, Alex shares his remarkable transition from managing multi-billion-dollar businesses and leading teams of thousands to confronting chronic pain that reshaped his life.

Discover how pain became his greatest teacher, redefining success from EBITDA growth and corporate turnarounds to empathy, service, and holistic healing.

Whether you're a leader navigating high-stakes environments or someone seeking tools to reframe personal challenges, this conversation will ignite your momentum toward purpose-driven transformation. Tune in for actionable insights on resilience, neuroscience-backed pain management, and the power of letting go.

This episode isn’t just about motivation—it’s about equipping you with the mindset and tools to transform hesitation into action, and action into lasting impact. If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and start stepping into the unstoppable version of yourself, this conversation will light the path forward.

Tune in for inspiring conversations and practical tips to help you reach your goals. Share your thoughts on social media using #MomentumShift and download our free worksheet, 'Identifying Gaps and Obstacles,' to get started!"

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In this powerful episode of The Momentum Shift Podcast & Radio Show, we dive deep into the transformative force of self-trust—the foundation for every breakthrough in life and leadership. Too often, the gap between where we are and where we want to be is filled with doubt, hesitation, and fear. But when you learn to trust yourself, you begin to close that gap and step boldly into your true potential.

Join The Mayor of Motivation, C. Eric Collier, as he unpacks:

🔑 Why self-trust is the cornerstone of confidence and momentum

🚀 How to silence the inner critic and lean into your authentic voice

🛤️ Practical strategies to build consistency and resilience when challenges arise

🌟 Real-world stories of individuals who unlocked their potential by trusting themselves

This episode isn’t just about motivation—it’s about equipping you with the mindset and tools to transform hesitation into action, and action into lasting impact. If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and start stepping into the unstoppable version of yourself, this conversation will light the path forward.

Tune in for inspiring conversations and practical tips to help you reach your goals. Share your thoughts on social media using #MomentumShift and download our free worksheet, 'Identifying Gaps and Obstacles,' to get started!"

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From Pittsburgh to the Middle East, from pharma boardrooms to bestselling books — this week’s guest has lived the shift and led it.

Omar L. Harris is a former senior marketing director at Schering-Plough, the youngest in company history, and the author of Leader Board: The DNA of High Performance Teams. He’s a master of turning leadership theory into real-world transformation — across cultures, industries, and continents.

For more about Omar L. Harris: https://www.omarlharris.com/home

In this episode, we dive into:

🌍 How global change shaped his leadership lens

💡 The StrengthsFinder moment that rewired his philosophy

📘 The DNA of high-performance teams — and how to build one

🔥 Why servant leadership is the secret to sustainable success

Whether you're leading a team, building a brand, or preparing for your next breakthrough — this episode will challenge your mindset and accelerate your momentum.

Tune in, take notes, and get ready to lead with purpose.

Inspiring conversations and practical tips to help you reach your goals. Share your thoughts on social media using #MomentumShift and download our free worksheet, 'Identifying Gaps and Obstacles,' to get started!"

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Join C. Eric Collier, "The Mayor of Motivation," for Part 2 this inspiring and deeply personal conversation on self-leadership, community, and the fight against addiction.

B.J. Dawkins, CEO and Founder of HHELP (Helping Hands Empowering & Lifting People). As a passionate advocate and an immigrant from Jamaica, B.J. shares the deeply personal journey—ignited by her daughter Lorinda's battle—that compelled her to establish HHELP (https://hhelp.org)

Tune in to learn:

> The immense impact addiction has not just on the individual, but on the entire family unit.

> Why families often feel "paralyzed in a cycle of inaction," despite their best intentions to help.

> How HHELP (hhelp.org) serves as a vital bridge for residents across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia, connecting them with essential recovery resources.

> Practical ways to navigate the complex and disheartening bureaucratic landscape associated with seeking addiction support.

B.J.'s key lessons on advocacy, community, and ensuring that no one has to face their struggles alone.

This episode is a Momentum Shift for anyone seeking to understand the power of empathetic leadership in crisis, and a reminder that when facing overwhelming hardship, You Are Not Alone!

Tune in for inspiring conversations and practical tips to help you reach your goals. Share your thoughts on social media using #MomentumShift and download our free worksheet, 'Identifying Gaps and Obstacles,' to get started!"

Join the Conversation:

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Email: cericcollier@cericcollier.com

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Join C. Eric Collier, "The Mayor of Motivation," for Part 1 of an inspiring and deeply personal conversation on self-leadership, community, and the fight against addiction.

In this powerful episode, C. Eric Collier sits down with special guest B.J. Dawkins, CEO and Founder of HHELP (Helping Hands Empowering & Lifting People). As a passionate advocate and an immigrant from Jamaica, B.J. shares the deeply personal journey—ignited by her daughter Lorinda's battle—that compelled her to establish HHELP.

Tune in to learn:

The immense impact addiction has not just on the individual, but on the entire family unit.

Why families often feel "paralyzed in a cycle of inaction," despite their best intentions to help.

How HHELP (hhelp.org) serves as a vital bridge for residents across Maryland, D.C., and Virginia, connecting them with essential recovery resources.

Practical ways to navigate the complex and disheartening bureaucratic landscape associated with seeking addiction support.

B.J.'s key lessons on advocacy, community, and ensuring that no one has to face their struggles alone.

This episode is a Momentum Shift for anyone seeking to understand the power of empathetic leadership in crisis, and a reminder that when facing overwhelming hardship, You Are Not Alone!

Tune in for inspiring conversations and practical tips to help you reach your goals. Share your thoughts on social media using #MomentumShift and download our free worksheet, 'Identifying Gaps and Obstacles,' to get started!"

Join the Conversation:

> Share your thoughts on social media using #MomentumShift and tag @MomentumShift @CEricCollier

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> Stay updated on upcoming episodes, guest appearances, and inspiring content!

> Discover What You Could Become:

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Website: cericcollier.com

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Email: cericcollier@cericcollier.com

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Have you ever looked up and realized...you're living in the future you once dreamed of - or feared?

You’ve got the dream. The vision. The fire inside that whispers, “You were made for more.” So why are you still stuck?

In this raw and electrifying episode of The Momentum Shift, C. Eric Collier—“The Mayor of Motivation”—dives deep into the silent struggle of procrastination, frustration, and fear that keeps dreamers frozen in place. If you’ve been telling yourself “someday,” this is your wake-up call.

🔥 Discover the hidden mindset traps that sabotage your momentum 🔥 Learn how to break the cycle of hesitation and ignite action 🔥 Hear real stories and strategies that will push you past your excuses

This isn’t just motivation—it’s a mirror. And it’s time to face it.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time,” this episode will show you that the time is now. Tune in, lean in, and let’s shift.

Tune in for inspiring conversations and practical tips to help you reach your goals. Share your thoughts on social media using #MomentumShift and download our free worksheet, 'Identifying Gaps and Obstacles,' to get started!"

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🎙️ Host: C. Eric Collier, “The Mayor of Motivation” Special Guest: Silas Grant, Strategist, Speaker, and Author of "Showing Up: The Five Principles that Saved My Life"

In this powerful episode of the Momentum Shift Podcast & Radio Show, host C. Eric Collier welcomes Silas Grant for an in-person conversation in Odenton that dives deep into the transformative power of presence, purpose, and personal growth.

Silas, a respected strategist and founder of Quality People Solutions, shares the raw and inspiring story behind his new book, Showing Up: The Five Principles that Saved My Life. From a place of brokenness to a life anchored in physical wellness, mental clarity, and self-love, Silas reveals how five simple yet profound principles reshaped his path:

🙏 Be Thankful

🗣️ Be Persuasive

⏳ Rethink Time

✍️ Write Things Down

🙇 Show Reverence

Listeners will gain insight into how these principles helped Silas reclaim his life, and how they can apply them to their own journey. The episode also explores his work in human development, his legacy of “building people,” and the impact of the One Step Walking Club—a movement promoting health through the power of walking.

Whether you're seeking motivation, healing, or a fresh perspective on what it means to truly “show up” for yourself, this episode delivers a momentum shift you won’t want to miss.

📘 Showing Up is available now at SilasGrant.org and Amazon.

Tune in and take your next step toward transformation.

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