Discover the Leader Within: A Reaching Higher podcast

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On "Discover the Leader Within," Reaching Higher Founder Susie Dahlmann and Director Troy Weidman will explore stories of leadership and perseverance that inspire us every day. A personal development and leadership program for teens and adults, Reaching Higher is dedicated to preparing individuals to live a life of purpose and confidence. Join us here to learn how you can live a life of influence, leadership and positivity. read less

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Episode 16, Part 2: A Conversation with Ari Lawrence

Episode 16, Part 2: A Conversation with Ari Lawrence

For the first time ever, Discover the Leader Within talks to a student! On our latest episode, we talk to Ari Lawrence, a high school student who recently completed the Reaching Higher program. She discusses her leadership journey and how Reaching Higher's curriculum of personal leadership development helped her. #reachinghigher #personalleadership #goals

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Episode 16, Part 2: A Conversation with Ari Lawrence

Episode 16, Part 2: A Conversation with Ari Lawrence

For the first time ever, Discover the Leader Within talks to a student! On our latest episode, we talk to Ari Lawrence, a high school student who recently completed the Reaching Higher program. She discusses her leadership journey and how Reaching Higher's curriculum of personal leadership development helped her. #reachinghigher #personalleadership #goals

Episode 16, Part 1 -- A Conversation with Ari Lawrence

Episode 16, Part 1 -- A Conversation with Ari Lawrence

For the first time ever, Discover the Leader Within talks to a student! On our latest episode, we talk to Ari Lawrence, a high school student who recently completed the Reaching Higher program. She discusses her leadership journey and how Reaching Higher's curriculum of personal leadership development helped her. #reachinghigher #personalleadership #goals

Episode 15, Part 2 -- A Conversation with Chris Klebba

Episode 15, Part 2 -- A Conversation with Chris Klebba

Part 2 is live! In the latest episode of "Discover the Leader Within," we talk to Chris Klebba, entrepreneur and Reaching Higher partner. Chris talks about his personal leadership philosophies and how those philosophies translate into his business decisions. Let us know what you think of our new, shorter runtimes! Remember, you can watch the complete podcast on our YouTube channel!

Episode 15, Part 1 -- A Conversation with Chris Klebba

Episode 15, Part 1 -- A Conversation with Chris Klebba

In the latest episode of "Discover the Leader Within," we talk to Chris Klebba, entrepreneur and Reaching Higher partner. Chris talks about his personal leadership philosophies and how those philosophies translate into his business decisions. Listen to part 1 now, and be on the lookout for part 2 soon! And remember, you can watch the complete podcast on our YouTube channel now!

Episode 14 -- A Conversation with Tim Wessel

Episode 14 -- A Conversation with Tim Wessel

In our latest inspiring episode of "Disover the Leader Within," coach and Reaching Higher keynote speaker Tim Wessel recounts his amazing leadership journey. From tragic beginnings to the height of success, Wessel's story will inspire you to discover the leader within!

Episode 13 -- A Conversation with Stan Brish

Episode 13 -- A Conversation with Stan Brish

In this episode, #reachinghigher Founder Susie Dahlmann and Director Troy Weidman talk to Stan Brish, Brighton High School football coach, Reaching Higher speaker and entrepreneur. We discuss his leadership legacy, his struggles and his journey with Reaching Higher! "I can say with 100 percent certainty, I believe I have gotten more out of Reaching Higher, than Reaching Higher has gotten out of me," he said.

Episode 12 -- A Conversation with Steve Gronow

Episode 12 -- A Conversation with Steve Gronow

On this episode, we talk with Reaching Higher advocate and 11-year mentor Steve Gronow. As owner of Chestnut Development, Steve has been instrumental to Reaching Higher, and explains how giving back has helped make his life even better.

Episode 11 -- A Conversation with Craig Mortz

Episode 11 -- A Conversation with Craig Mortz

On this week's podcast, we talk to Craig Mortz, CEO of Milford-based CSM Mechanical. Mortz is a #reachinghigher mentor and longtime advocate for the organization. "This program needs to happen everywhere," Mortz said. Listen to find out why Mortz believes Reaching Higher is so beneficial, and the reasons it has impacted his leadership journey.

Episode 10 -- A Conversation with Greg Long

Episode 10 -- A Conversation with Greg Long

In this episode, we talk to results coach Greg Long about his powerful story of overcoming adversity. Long is in the top 3 percent of results coaches in the world. Listen to his powerful story of leadership and overcoming limiting beliefs here.

Episode 9 -- A Conversation with Steve Livingway

Episode 9 -- A Conversation with Steve Livingway

In this episode, we talk to Reaching Higher 4 Youth Director Steve Livingway. Founder Susie Dahlmann and Director Troy Weidman discuss how Reaching Higher has impacted Steve's life, and how its principles has helped him become a better husband. #reachinghigher #rh4youth

Episode 8 -- A Conversation with Orlando Bailey

Episode 8 -- A Conversation with Orlando Bailey

On this week's episode of "Discover the Leader Within," Founder Susie Dahlmann and Director Troy Weidman talk to Orlando Bailey, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and emcee of the Reaching Higher 25th Anniversary Gala. Find out why Orlando credits his time taking Reaching Higher as a sixth-grader in Detroit as a key component to his lifelong success.

Episode 7 -- A Conversation with Susie Dahlmann

Episode 7 -- A Conversation with Susie Dahlmann

In this very special episode of "Discover the Leader Within: A Reaching Higher Podcast," Troy Weidman talks to Reaching Higher Founder Susie Dahlmann about her leadership journey. They also discuss the story of Reaching Higher, and her thoughts on the last 25 years of the organization.

Episode 6 -- A Conversation with Chris Swanson

Episode 6 -- A Conversation with Chris Swanson

On this week's podcast, Reaching Higher Founder Susie Dahlmann and Director Troy Weidman interview Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. They discuss pivotal moments in his life and career, and how his leadership philosophy has helped him on his road to success.

Episode 5 - A Conversation with Jo Bruce

Episode 5 - A Conversation with Jo Bruce

This week, Reaching Higher Director Troy Weidman and Founder Susie Dahlmann speak with Jo Bruce, an executive coach, author and Reaching Higher instructor. She discusses how her positive outlook has helped her discover the leader within, and how she hopes her upcoming book will do the same for others.

Episode 4 - A Conversation with Nick Brandon on Limiting Beliefs

Episode 4 - A Conversation with Nick Brandon on Limiting Beliefs

In this episode, Founder Susie Dahlmann and Director Troy Weidman talk with Nick Brandon, a Reaching Higher graduate and mentor. Brandon tells his inspirational story about how he found his true self through Reaching Higher. Brandon also talks about how Reaching Higher helped him push through and become successful in his education.

Episode 3 - A Conversation with Reaching Higher Mentor Todd Fedie

Episode 3 - A Conversation with Reaching Higher Mentor Todd Fedie

In this episode, Founder Susie Dahlmann and Director Troy Weidman talk with Reaching Higher mentor Todd Fedie. Fedie tells his inspiring story and expresses how important the leadership skills he learned from Reaching Higher were in his career success, and in his life.

Episode 2 -- A Conversation with Reaching Higher Graduate Mckenzi Roe -- Part 2

Episode 2 -- A Conversation with Reaching Higher Graduate Mckenzi Roe -- Part 2

In part 2 of our interview with 2015 Reaching Higher graduate McKenzi Roe, Roe discusses the challenges she has faced in her life, and how Reaching Higher gave her the tools to face these challenges head-on.

Episode 1 - A Conversation with Reaching Higher Graduate McKenzi Roe

Episode 1 - A Conversation with Reaching Higher Graduate McKenzi Roe

In our premiere episode, Founder Susie Dahlmann and Director Troy Weidman talk with 2015 Reaching Higher graduate McKenzi Roe. Roe tells her inspiring story, and discusses how the leadership strategies she learned from Reaching Higher helped her face the most challenging seasons of her life.