Off The Dome Radio

Episode 225: Negotiation Tips, How to Live a Long and Fulfilling Life, and the Beauty of Unexpected Encounters

Episode  |  June 1st, 2024  |  1 hr 2 secs

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Join Tim and Slager in this episode as they share personal experiences, career updates, and insightful discussions that inspire both personal and professional growth. Slager's chance meeting with an old friend at a cigar bar sparks a conversation about the value of unexpected connections. Slager prepares for the upcoming Murph event at CrossFit Lupos, highlighting the necessary prep work. Tim celebrates his first Moneyball pickleball tournament win and reflects on the lessons learned. He also shares his excitement about a new pickleball instructor opportunity at Chatham Hills and his goals for expanding his network. The episode provides valuable tips for navigating a competitive job market and creative strategies to boost visibility. Slager updates on his business, focusing on niche content and sports. They discuss Chris Voss's "Don't Split the Difference," applying the Ackerman Model for negotiating a rent decrease. Tim shares insights from "Ikigai," exploring the secret to a long life. Tune in for practical advice and inspiration to reach your highest potential.

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Episode 213: The Art of Content Scheduling, Wellness Tips for Rib Injuries, How to Establish Strong Habits, and Applying Stoic Philosophy

Episode  |  July 24th, 2023  |  1 hr 13 mins

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In this episode of the podcast, we connect on various aspects of life, from personal anecdotes and important life lessons to professional development and wellness tips. We provide some recent life updates , including Slager's unexpected lessons from a short-term water outage and Tim's bachelor party recap. You'll hear about Tim's exciting work with the LEAP Program, and how he's integrating journaling into his daily routine. Slager reveals his recent podcast experience discussing male emotions and spirituality, and his tactical approach to content scheduling. Lastly, we share valuable nuggets on becoming a self-reliant learner at work, dealing with rib injuries, and taking inspiration from stoic philosophy and Atomic Habits by James Clear. Tune in for an episode filled with humor, valuable lessons, and a fresh perspective on personal growth.

Episode 201: Johnathan Gorman, Actor, Writer, Producer, Keynote Speaker, Life Coach, and Corporate Sales Leader

Episode  |  December 2nd, 2022  |  1 hr 48 mins

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Johnathan Gorman is an actor, writer, producer, keynote speaker, life coach, and corporate sales leader. He is also the author of "Your Life is Your Movie: The Biggest Obstacle You'll Ever Have to Overcome is Your Mind," which will be released in January 2023. With over 40 years in the entertainment industry, Johnathan discusses his journey, lessons learned, and how it helped him succeed in other areas of his life. Johnathan also dives into effective sales and relationship-building strategies, reflecting on his corporate sales career. Throughout our conversation, Johnathan also provides practical tips, activities, and mechanisms to becoming the best version of yourself.

To learn more about Johnathan, you can visit inspiredbyjg.com, where you can find information on how to preorder his book.

Episode 200: Our Favorite 6 OTD Episodes, Why Golfers Should Lift Weights, and How to be a Clearer Communicator

Episode  |  November 18th, 2022  |  1 hr 24 mins

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In today's episode, we each reflect on our top 3 most influential Off the Dome Radio episodes, and how each one helped us level up in life. For career and fitness tips, we discuss how to provide more clarity with your communication and 3 reasons why golfers should lift weights.

Episode 197: Randy Brown, Executive Career Mentor at Butler University and Former Anthem Chief HR Officer

Episode  |  October 21st, 2022  |  1 hr 15 mins

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Randy Brown is an Executive Career Mentor & MBA Leadership Coach at Butler University. Before joining Butler, Randy gained 32+ years of experience as an HR professional, leader, Executive Vice President and Chief HR Officer role at Anthem, a Fortune 50 healthcare company. He also provided value in roles at RCA, GE, and Thomson.

In this interview, Randy discusses the key lessons learned from his corporate executive experience, including contributing to a healthy company culture, seeking enriching feedback from others, and how to maximize your experience at an organization. He also dives into many of the principles he instills in his undergraduate and MBA students, including job search tips, building a meaningful personal brand, finding your passions, and navigating today's job landscape in a digital age.

Episode 194: Creative Ways to Follow Up on a Job Application, Stress Management Tips, Opportunity Lies in Transparency, and How to Compete at a High Level

Episode  |  October 3rd, 2022  |  1 hr 12 mins

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In today's episode, we offer career tips on applying for internal jobs at your company, creative ways to follow up on a job application, and how you can learn about your industry through Reddit. Slager dives into "refeed" days, stress management tips, and how you can gauge your workout performance on soreness. We end the show analyzing Gary V's "Crush It" and Phil Knight's "Shoe Dog" for book talk, explaining how to connect with customers, compete at a high level, and visualize success.

Episode 190: 3 Tips to Writing a Unique Resume and 3 Foods to Boost Mental Health

Episode  |  August 9th, 2022  |  48 mins 22 secs

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In this episode, Tim describes 3 strategies to build a resume that lands more interviews. We also talk through ways to reflect on your accomplishments and leadership style. Slager then explains 3 foods to help increase mental health and overall well-being. To end the show, we highlight key lessons from "How to Win Friends and Influence People" (Dale Carnegie) and "Man's Search for Meaning" (Viktor Frankl)

Episode 187: 3 Questions to Ask Before a Career Change, Building a Healthy Relationship with Food, and How to Not Let a Bad Mood Fool You

Episode  |  June 7th, 2022  |  1 hr 21 secs

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In today's episode, we recap our highlights from the month of May and a couple of key process improvements we are incorporating into our businesses. For career tips, Tim highlights 3 things to evaluate when deciding the next step of your career. Slager talks about improving your relationship with food and striking a healthy balance on cheat days.