How did the U.S. Open Pickleball Championships in Naples, Florida become "The Largest Pickleball Party in the World?" It starts by creating a positive, uplifting, contagious, high-energy culture. But how do you do that? Isn't this the environment we want, regardless of where we are and what we do? You don't have to be one of those pickleball nuts to appreciate this episode.  I took note of some key principles at work during this massive event, lessons that will benefit us all if we apply them in our world. I'll share these insights in this sporty edition of The Blase 2 ABLAZE Podcast. Email Tim at tim@timbuwick.comWebsite: www.timbuwick.comFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: @timbuwickTopics covered in this podcast are often found in more detail in Tim Buwick's book, Blase 2 ABLAZE: How to Turn your Blahs into Ahhs to Ignite Passion & Purpose. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Blas%C3%A9-ABLAZE-Ignite-Passion-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0B8WNMX7C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18WY1FVM2F4SC&keywords=tim+buwick&qid=1677196310&sprefix=tim+buwick%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

Boldness is a foundational characteristic of those that stay young at heart. The opposite of boldness is fear. Boldness is hitting the accelerator. Fear keeps our gear in park. Boldness means ready to take risks. Fear is playing it safe. Which side of this fence are you usually on? In this episode of the Blase 2 ABLAZE Podcast, host Tim Buwick offers five benefits of boldness...and offers some reasons why we tend to stay in the bubble of our comfort zone. He challenges you with this question: What one thing will you do this week that could be described as bold? Email Tim at tim@timbuwick.comWebsite: www.timbuwick.comFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: @timbuwickTopics covered in this podcast are often found in more detail in Tim Buwick's book, Blase 2 ABLAZE: How to Turn your Blahs into Ahhs to Ignite Passion & Purpose. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Blas%C3%A9-ABLAZE-Ignite-Passion-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0B8WNMX7C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18WY1FVM2F4SC&keywords=tim+buwick&qid=1677196310&sprefix=tim+buwick%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

In this inaugural edition of the all-new Blase 2 ABLAZE Podcast, host Tim Buwick challenges you with a question when faced with pain, suffering, and injustice: Will you be bitter...or better? This isn't the only question he raises in this episode. Tim also asks, "How is it that some people continue to soar, even when life sucks?"  He then hints at the answer. People who stay fired up even after the rains keep pouring down are the ones that have solved "The Ablazin' Equation." Tune in to find out more!Email Tim at tim@timbuwick.comWebsite: www.timbuwick.comFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: @timbuwickTopics covered in this podcast are often found in more detail in Tim Buwick's book, Blase 2 ABLAZE: How to Turn your Blahs into Ahhs to Ignite Passion & Purpose. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Blas%C3%A9-ABLAZE-Ignite-Passion-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0B8WNMX7C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18WY1FVM2F4SC&keywords=tim+buwick&qid=1677196310&sprefix=tim+buwick%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

What does it mean to have diversity in the marketplace? Why is there still such a large pay gap between women & men...and how do we close that gap?  What can be done to help more women advance to the highest echelons in business?  My guest in Episode 8 is Brenda Knapp, President of the Knapp Development Group, an executive coach and facilitator who has extensive experience identifying emerging young female talent.  It is appropriate that this episode posts on International Women's Day 2021, as we spend a good portion of our conversation talking about business from a women's perspective.  You will appreciate Brenda's wisdom as she shares her thoughts and ideas from her deep well of experience.  "And one day she discovered that she was fierce and strong, and full of fire and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.”To find out more about Brenda:                                                                                                                              Website: https://www.knappdevelopmentgroup.com/                                                                                          LinkedIn page:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendasknapp/Connect with Tim Buwick:Tweet me: @timbuwick Email me: tim@spidermonkeysolutions.com Text me: 704-641-3309 Websites: www.spidermonkeysolutions.com www.timbuwick.comEmail Tim at tim@timbuwick.comWebsite: www.timbuwick.comFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: @timbuwickTopics covered in this podcast are often found in more detail in Tim Buwick's book, Blase 2 ABLAZE: How to Turn your Blahs into Ahhs to Ignite Passion & Purpose. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Blas%C3%A9-ABLAZE-Ignite-Passion-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0B8WNMX7C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18WY1FVM2F4SC&keywords=tim+buwick&qid=1677196310&sprefix=tim+buwick%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

So...how did your 2021 start?  What if it started in such a way that you almost long for "the good ole days" of 2020?  What if your "Happy New Year!" hasn't been all that happy?  In this episode, host Tim Buwick gets real,  sharing honestly and from the heart that his year is off to a brutal start.  His pain triggered some bigger questions in which we all have to wrestle. Questions such as: "What exactly is optimism? ""Do we have to escape reality in order to be optimistic?""How can we be positive in a negative world?"Let's face it: Sometimes life just flat out hurts. Sometimes you get tough breaks. Sometimes you face sudden loss. Sometimes you are faced with a painful situation that you can't change.   Let's talk about how to deal with it. Connect with Tim Buwick:Tweet me: @timbuwick Email me: tim@spidermonkeysolutions.comText me: 704-641-3309 Websites: www.spidermonkeysolutions.com www.timbuwick.comEmail Tim at tim@timbuwick.comWebsite: www.timbuwick.comFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: @timbuwickTopics covered in this podcast are often found in more detail in Tim Buwick's book, Blase 2 ABLAZE: How to Turn your Blahs into Ahhs to Ignite Passion & Purpose. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Blas%C3%A9-ABLAZE-Ignite-Passion-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0B8WNMX7C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18WY1FVM2F4SC&keywords=tim+buwick&qid=1677196310&sprefix=tim+buwick%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

“You don’t have to go to an Ivy League school to become an Ivy League student.” My guest in Episode 6 coined the phrase…because he has lived it. Kyle S. King has maximized the opportunities set before him in his 27 short years on earth. He is a father, a best-selling author, an educational advocate, and founder and Chief Executive Officer of the SHINE Institute headquartered in Charlotte, NC. We cover a spectrum of issues in this remarkably wide-ranging interview.  We talk about success principles, how to maximize your day, how to sleep better at night, the state of our educational system, the inequality of opportunity and racism in America from the perspective of an African American male. Yet this discussion focuses not so much on the problems…but the solutions. How do we make our lives…and our world…a better place?    My guest references the book Ikigai by Hector Garcia. You may buy the book by simply clicking this link: https://amzn.to/36xFIYhKyle S. King embodies this quote, “Everyone ends up somewhere. Few people end up somewhere on purpose. A visionary doesn’t just see an opportunity but seizes an opportunity. The difference between a daydreamer and a visionary is the audacity to act.” Kyle will make you think, Kyle will inspire you…and Kyle will challenge you to do more, and to be more.  Learn more about Kyle S. King:                                                                                                                               Website: https://www.kylesking.com/                                                                                                                   LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamkylesking/Connect with Tim Buwick:Tweet me: @timbuwick Email me: tim@spidermonkeysolutions.com Text me: 704-641-3309 My Websites: www.spidermonkeysolutions.comwww.timbuwick.comEmail Tim at tim@timbuwick.comWebsite: www.timbuwick.comFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: @timbuwickTopics covered in this podcast are often found in more detail in Tim Buwick's book, Blase 2 ABLAZE: How to Turn your Blahs into Ahhs to Ignite Passion & Purpose. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Blas%C3%A9-ABLAZE-Ignite-Passion-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0B8WNMX7C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18WY1FVM2F4SC&keywords=tim+buwick&qid=1677196310&sprefix=tim+buwick%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

What is Culture…in a business, organization or team?  How do you build culture?  What is the difference between good culture and bad culture?  How can a culture be changed from the negative to a positive? In our career, in our vocation, we are a part of, and immersed in, that culture in which we work. How would you define the culture that you are in right now? If you are at all intrigued by these questions and want to know how to make the environment around you better, you are in for a treat in this episode.  My guest in Episode 5 is John Owens, CEO of the rapidly exploding financial company SeaTrust Mortgage. John, author of the book Corporate Cure, will share some brilliant insights from his deep well of experience founding and leading two companies in the mortgage business. His "people first" philosophy lead him to make some tough choices which allowed his company to stay afloat during some of the worst financial crises in our country’s history. To find out more about John: Email: johno@owensmanagement.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-j-owens-8a54a72/Website: https://owensmanagement.com/Connect with Tim Buwick:Tweet me: @timbuwick Email me: tim@spidermonkeysolutions.com Text me: 704-641-3309 Websites: www.spidermonkeysolutions.comwww.timbuwick.comEmail Tim at tim@timbuwick.comWebsite: www.timbuwick.comFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: @timbuwickTopics covered in this podcast are often found in more detail in Tim Buwick's book, Blase 2 ABLAZE: How to Turn your Blahs into Ahhs to Ignite Passion & Purpose. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Blas%C3%A9-ABLAZE-Ignite-Passion-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0B8WNMX7C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18WY1FVM2F4SC&keywords=tim+buwick&qid=1677196310&sprefix=tim+buwick%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

Socrates said, “Know thyself.” Do you know…at your core…who you really are?  Do you know your story? In this episode you’ll hear from a man who has wrestled with these questions as he was one of the millions in this country to lose his job during this COVID crisis. You will appreciate what you hear from Master Marketer Kyle Schlegel as he shares what he has learned from the job transition process that many of us are going through right now. Kyle draws from his experience in key marketing roles at Proctor & Gamble, Louisville Slugger and Wilson Sporting Goods and how it prepared him for his next role, which he landed the night before this interview was recorded. Amongst the many topics discussed in this wide-ranging interview are Kyle’s life philosophy of The Four F’s and his approach to leadership using the word LEADER as an acronym. You will even hear a little country music in this episode as a result of the question, “What was the best piece of advice or words of wisdom that you have ever received?” To find out more about Kyle, visit his LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleschlegel/Connect with Tim Buwick:Tweet me: @timbuwick Email me: tim@spidermonkeysolutions.com Text me: 704-641-3309 Websites: www.spidermonkeysolutions.com www.timbuwick.comEmail Tim at tim@timbuwick.comWebsite: www.timbuwick.comFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: @timbuwickTopics covered in this podcast are often found in more detail in Tim Buwick's book, Blase 2 ABLAZE: How to Turn your Blahs into Ahhs to Ignite Passion & Purpose. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Blas%C3%A9-ABLAZE-Ignite-Passion-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0B8WNMX7C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18WY1FVM2F4SC&keywords=tim+buwick&qid=1677196310&sprefix=tim+buwick%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

Are you in a job search right now? Are you considering a job or career change? Are you trying to figure out how to position and present yourself in the marketplace? In this episode, HR Consultant Shannon Curtis shares a wealth of wisdom and advice about how to make that next step forward in your career. Amongst the many key points she makes about the job search in this interview: 1) customize how you present yourself for that specific job and, 2) consistently present yourself in every way across all communication mediums. Make sure you listen to the conclusion of the episode, as Shannon just may change your view of what Human Resources should be. To find out more about Shannon Curtis and the company in which she works: Website: https://www.employersadvantagellc.com/Email: scurtis@employersadvantagellc.comConnect with Tim Buwick: Tweet me: @timbuwickEmail me: tim@spidermonkeysolutions.comText me: 704-641-3309Websites: www.spidermonkeysolutions.comwww.timbuwick.comEmail Tim at tim@timbuwick.comWebsite: www.timbuwick.comFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: @timbuwickTopics covered in this podcast are often found in more detail in Tim Buwick's book, Blase 2 ABLAZE: How to Turn your Blahs into Ahhs to Ignite Passion & Purpose. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Blas%C3%A9-ABLAZE-Ignite-Passion-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0B8WNMX7C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18WY1FVM2F4SC&keywords=tim+buwick&qid=1677196310&sprefix=tim+buwick%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

What is one of the foundational pillars of success? In a word - Persistence. It is the force and the will to overcome all obstacles in the face of adversity to get what you want in life. In this episode, Darcel Dillard-Suite shares with us how she pushed through significant barriers as an African-American woman to reach a place of significance, fulfillment and joy. Darcel is an Executive Trainer, Life Coach, Motivational Speaker, Sports Social Work Consultant and Author. She is a founding member and co-president of Full Circle Health, and Executive Director of the not for profit, Full Circle Life Enrichment Center, both located in New York City. You can learn more about Darcel at the following websites: https://fullcirclehealthny.com/https://darceldillardsuite.com/Email Tim at tim@timbuwick.comWebsite: www.timbuwick.comFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: @timbuwickTopics covered in this podcast are often found in more detail in Tim Buwick's book, Blase 2 ABLAZE: How to Turn your Blahs into Ahhs to Ignite Passion & Purpose. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Blas%C3%A9-ABLAZE-Ignite-Passion-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0B8WNMX7C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18WY1FVM2F4SC&keywords=tim+buwick&qid=1677196310&sprefix=tim+buwick%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

Welcome to The SpiderMonkey Junkie podcast! In this episode, host Tim Buwick explains why this show exists. Our goal each week is to make this a place where you will be equipped, encouraged and enlightened   with practical career and life advice seasoned with entertaining stories…while helping you create, communicate, and then connect your unique story to all who need to hear it.You'll find out a bit about Tim and what brought him to this podcast mic. You'll also learn why this show is called The SpiderMonkey Junkie, and most importantly...why you should take on the attributes of this most unusual jungle creature. Learn more about your occasionally lovable host at: Websites: www.spidermonkeysolutions.comwww.timbuwick.comInstagram: @timbuwickEmail Tim at tim@timbuwick.comWebsite: www.timbuwick.comFacebook/Instagram/Twitter: @timbuwickTopics covered in this podcast are often found in more detail in Tim Buwick's book, Blase 2 ABLAZE: How to Turn your Blahs into Ahhs to Ignite Passion & Purpose. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Blas%C3%A9-ABLAZE-Ignite-Passion-Purpose-ebook/dp/B0B8WNMX7C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18WY1FVM2F4SC&keywords=tim+buwick&qid=1677196310&sprefix=tim+buwick%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1