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The Edge Of Excellence Podcast

The Edge Of Excellence Podcast

De: Matthew Stewart
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The Edge Of Excellence Podcast is about exploring how young aspiring leaders can create a personal impact today, tomorrow, and create their dream future now. The goal is to deconstruct and synthesize successful archetypes and proven principles from high-profile entrepreneurs, systems, and resources that work, successful peers, mentors, and creators. Learn more: https://www.collegeworks.com/Copyright 2021-2024+ CollegeWorks Economía Exito Profesional Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • 184: Christine Blosdale - Claiming Your Unique Value and Stepping Into Authority

    184: Christine Blosdale - Claiming Your Unique Value and Stepping Into Authority
    Apr 7 2026
    Ever feel invisible, overwhelmed, or stuck wondering how real leaders go from chaos to clarity, and actually get paid for what they know?Matt Stewart welcomes Christine Blosdale, five-time bestselling author, media personality, and expert authority coach, for a radically open conversation about finding your voice, building brands that matter, and turning messy failures into career victories.From teaching to radio, consulting, and reinvention after disaster, Christine drops surprising, actionable secrets for winning trust and creating impact whether you’re shy or bold, just starting out, or ready for your next pivot.Skip the struggle, step boldly into your authority, and unlock proven strategies you won’t find anywhere else. These insights will help you avoid years of missed opportunities, and this episode is your exclusive window into the mindsets, lessons, and tools that create visible, lasting success. Listen now and claim your next level.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The signature statement hack: How a mantra can make any meeting unforgettable[00:43] – If you’re not seen and heard, you’re not hired: why staying hidden kills opportunity[02:30] – How disasters, failures, and generosity lead to the real reinvention edge[05:24] – The uncomfortable truth: Find out what you hate, and how that triggers your passion to emerge[09:23] – Fifth-grade copywriting: Why making your audience the hero is the new marketing superpower[14:45] – When imposter syndrome tries to steal the mic—what happened when Hollywood called Christine’s number[25:56] – The only three pillars for business success (health, wealth, love) and how to leverage your own[36:07] – Brutal honesty vs. compassionate teaching: The therapist’s bridge website disaster and the one fix that changed everything[40:52] – The uncoachable client dilemma: Why intuition matters and what to do with negative thinkingAbout The Guest Christine Blosdale is the founder of Expert Authority Coach and a five-time bestselling author recognized for her electrifying mastery of brand building, media communication, and helping entrepreneurs step boldly into their authentic authority. Former entertainment reporter and radio host, Christine now consults diverse leaders globally, helping them get seen, trusted, and paid for their expertise.🔗 LinkedIn | Facebook | Amazon | Website | Podcast Mentioned ResourcesAmerica Online (AOL)Microsoft MSNTime WarnerKPFK RadioÆon Flux (MTV)Human Design frameworkJane Fonda aerobicsStrengthsFinderImportant LinksGrow, do great work, and lead the way: National Services Group (NSG)Join our Student Professional Program: Internship ApplicationConnect with Matt on LinkedInWatch full interviews on YouTubeThe Edge of Excellence is an original podcast hosted by Matthew Stewart. Brought to you by College Works. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
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  • 183: Tyler McCullough - The Courage to Fail Gracefully and Really Win

    183: Tyler McCullough - The Courage to Fail Gracefully and Really Win
    Mar 31 2026

    Ever wondered why some leaders bounce back so much faster, stronger, and more confident after setbacks? Are you tired of second-guessing yourself, avoiding mistakes, or feeling stuck trying to live someone else’s version of success?

    In this high-voltage collage, Matt Stewart curates the most electric moments from Tyler McCullough’s wild journey from Clarkston basketball to buying a company at 23 to leading in uncharted territory. You’ll hear about redefining failure, going against expectations, sacrificing “fun” for true growth, and the mindset shift that turns pain into power.

    Tune in now to break the defeat cycle, embrace the real learning curve, and unlock the courage to pursue excellence on your terms. Miss this episode, and you risk spinning your wheels in self-doubt while others turn failure into fuel. This rapid-fire masterclass delivers raw, lived wisdom you won’t find anywhere else.

    Timestamped Highlights
    • 00:00 – The thrilling truth behind embracing failure and why Tyler McCullough started to get excited about making mistakes
    • 02:07 – How redefining excellence as a journey—not a flawless performance—will blow up self-doubt
    • 04:13 – Shocking lessons from grinding through school, varsity basketball, and work, all before college
    • 08:04 – The high-stakes, uncomfortable moment Tyler McCullough chose passion over family expectations
    • 13:24 – The raw “crash out” moment every parent and student dreads, and how to script your own destiny
    • 26:01 – Failing gracefully: the game-changing reframing that turns setbacks into a superpower
    • 34:58 – The myth of “being the boss is easier” exposed—leadership by example has a price
    • 41:11 – “Best sacrifice ever?” The college cliché that’s dangerous, and what to do instead if you want a thriving future

    About The Guest

    Tyler McCullough is a high-performance leader, award-winning entrepreneur, and current VP of the Great Lakes Division at College Works. Known for buying a company just a year after graduation, scaling teams across multiple states, and redefining what young leadership can look like, Tyler brings relentless heart, radical ownership, and a fresh take on what it means to pursue excellence, even when it means going against the norm.

    🔗 LinkedIn

    Mentioned Resources
    • Grand Valley State University
    • “Crash out” moments (mindset concept)
    • DISC assessment tools

    Important Links
    • Grow, do great work, and lead the way: National Services Group (NSG)
    • Join our Student Professional Program: Internship Application
    • Connect with Matt on LinkedIn
    • Watch full interviews on YouTube

    The Edge of Excellence is an original podcast hosted by Matthew Stewart. Brought to you by College Works. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
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  • 182: Will Taylor - What Happens When You Ignore the "Safe Path"?

    182: Will Taylor - What Happens When You Ignore the "Safe Path"?
    Mar 24 2026
    Have you ever felt stuck, caught between what’s expected and what you truly want? What does it take to escape the trap of “safe careers” and actually create a path that feels uniquely yours? In this energizing collage episode of The Edge of Excellence, you’ll hear from Will Taylor, Matt Stewart, Sean Phelps, and Narrator as they revisit pivotal moments of transformation, choices, and breakthrough habits drawn from several past episodes.From growing up with the shadow of a corporate legacy and wrestling with painful growth, to launching a bold clothing brand and mastering digital marketing for real impact, this episode dives into the lessons, struggles, and surprising victories that shape a purpose-driven career.Listen now! Here you’ll learn systems thinking, the truth about authentic alignment, and practical strategies for turning curiosity into a life you really love. Skip this episode and you risk missing proven career moves and mindset shifts shared nowhere else on the show… so tune in and claim your edge!Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – Will Taylor recalls the first time painful accountability became rocket fuel for transformation and how the “bootcamp to manhood” catalyzed his future.[05:00] – Why assuming you’ll follow in your parents’ footsteps is both comforting and limiting—and the exact moment Will realized the world was bigger than Detroit’s Big Three.[07:00] – The step-by-step breakdown of Will’s journey from eBay flips to his first real taste of entrepreneurship and how College Works Painting became the game changer.[13:09] – Will Taylor’s revelation: your skills and relationships matter more than courses and grades, plus the risky move that made everything click.[15:00] – Launching a clothing brand not just for profit but to master digital marketing—Will’s “internship you build yourself” (and the book he never finished).[20:00] – Plunged into agency life, managing million-dollar budgets: What Will wishes he’d known about corporate politics and how curiosity created opportunity.[27:09] – Consulting NFL franchises and iconic global brands—the unexpected thrill (and humility) of being the architect behind their marketing strategies.[33:08] – The heartbreak and lesson from quitting YouTube as a teenager and how Will turned that regret into a lifelong habit of courageously following his gut.About The Guest Will Taylor is Vice President of Consulting at VaynerX, driving innovative marketing strategy and creative media solutions for global brands. Previously the founder of Softgoods and York Project apparel companies, Will is known for his systems thinking, digital advertising mastery, and authentic leadership that transforms organizations. His story offers young leaders a blueprint for compounding success by embracing curiosity, risk, and real alignment.🔗 LinkedIn | WebsiteMentioned ResourcesCollege Works PaintingSoftgoodsYork Project (apparel)VaynerXGary Vaynerchuk (GaryVee)The Intelligent Investor (book)ShopifyNotre Dame IDEA CenterGood, Good Golf (influence example)DISC assessment toolsSeabreeze ManagementAdidasNikeImportant LinksGrow, do great work, and lead the way: National Services Group (NSG)Join our Student Professional Program: Internship ApplicationConnect with Matt on LinkedInWatch full interviews on YouTubeThe Edge of Excellence is an original podcast hosted by Matthew Stewart. Brought to you by College Works. Production and editing by Podcast Your Brand.
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