Play Your Position With Mary Lou Kayser

“The best professionals I’ve ever met are always improving. They are never stuck in one place.” Claudio Toyoma, PYP #62 The end of one year and the beginning of a new one is always a great time to reflect, ruminate, and recharge. What better way than to showcase the best and brightest insights from the 2016 roster of PYP MVPs than with a highlight reel? Today’s episode continues the spirit of compiling key plays from each guest’s playbook to inspire you to kick off 2017 with energy, excitement and enthusiasm for what’s next. I’ve decided 2017 is going to be extraordinary and look forward to having more conversations with fascinating people who will show up and bring their A game to us. My gratitude extends to my loyal listeners of PYP and to the 2016 PYP MVPs: Asa Mathat, Dana Corey, Dr. Cynthia Boccara, Giovanna Rossi, Claudio Toyoma, Dr. Carol Parker Walsh, Matt Heinz, Rob Barisoff, Dan Kimble, Elizabeth Case, Jane Leslie, Jeany Park, David Taylor, Brandon Gaille, Kelley McElreath, Kris Miller, Paul Maskil

Personal branding is all the rage today and it’s one of the most difficult concepts to grasp, let alone get right. But for people who work with today’s PYP MVP, Britney Gardner, things fall into place with their brands and they get results. As a brand strategist, Britney Gardner translates what it feels like to work with you into messaging you will use to build a business (or career) full of the best clients for you. Creator of The Badass Brand and host of the The Know, Like & Trust Show podcast, Britney empowers entrepreneurs (and some professionals) who are ready to level up to the premium clients they’ve been waiting for. She’s got some terrific ideas about branding she shares with Team PYP on today’s show. If you’re thinking about starting the new year off with a bang in your brand, or if you’re ready for some updating and reinvention of an existing brand, Britney will inspire you to take action in the right direction and finally feel good about the Brand Called You.

It's almost 2017 and the publishing industry has been turned upside down in the last few years by tech giants like Amazon who allow anyone to publish anything, anywhere, anytime. Given our highly digital world, a big question on book lovers' minds everywhere is -- do books still matter in a Snapchat world? Today's PYP MVP Ally Machate has a unique perspective on the state of books today. She is the founder of The Writer’s Ally, an award-winning business that offers expert writing and editorial services to business professionals, publishers, agents, and authors. Ally is a bestselling book collaborator, award-winning editor, and expert publishing consultant who loves using her insider knowledge of the publishing industry and wealth of experience to lead serious authors toward publishing success. Since 1999, she has supported authors on their publishing journey and takes pride in serving as their books’ best ally. We had a great time geeking out about books on today's show, and you will too! Help us spread the w

Kids today are experiencing greater health challenges than any generation in our history. From too much time sitting in front of screens to highly processed diets, our children need alternatives to developing healthy habits for life. Today's PYP MVP, Jeremy Barnhart, is a co-owner and VP of Franchise Development at Apex Fun Run and is providing a terrific solution to this problem. Apex Fun Run helps schools raise funds for equipment and other campus needs through a two week character building and leadership development program that culminates with a student “run” to raise donations for schools. Jeremy has a background in accounting and other business ventures, and he currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with his wife and three sons, who keep him very active with their various involvement in sports. People like Jeremy exemplify the power of doing good while making a great living serving people who are looking for solutions.  

The Chicago Cubs just won the World Series after 108 years of dashed hopes, high expectations, faith, belief, doubt, and generations of fans wondering if it would ever happen. One week later, on November 8, 2016, America will elect a new president, and we will witness a new round of dashed hopes, high expectations, faith, belief, doubt and generations of citizens wondering what just happened. Regardless of who wins on Tuesday, it's Election Season 2016 and the stakes are high...or are they? In today's bonus PYP audible, I explore the different sides of winning and losing...and what they mean to us in the grand scheme of things.

Jo Miller is Founding Editor of BeLeaderly.com, CEO of Women’s Leadership Coaching, Inc., and the creator of the Women’s Leadership Coaching® system, a roadmap for women who want to break into leadership positions in business. Used successfully by thousands of women worldwide, the system identifies the key steps women must take to advance into positions of influence and leadership—especially in industries long considered “a man’s world,” such as technology, finance, and energy. Jo is an internationally sought-after speaker who delivers more than 60 presentations per year to audiences of up to 1,200 for women’s conferences, women’s professional associations, and Fortune 1000 corporate women’s initiatives.

Dave Sanderson is an inspirational survivor, speaker, and author. When US Airways Flight 1549, or "The Miracle on the Hudson," ditched into the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson knew he was exactly where he was supposed to be. The last passenger off the back of the plane on that fateful day, he was largely responsible for the well-being and safety of others, risking his own life in frigid water to help other passengers off the plane.   Despite the hazards to himself, Sanderson thought only of helping others that day and emerged from the wreckage with a mission: to encourage others to do the right thing. That experience profoundly changed his life and today he travels the globe sharing his inspirational and motivational leadership messages to help people make a difference in how they do business and live their lives.

Just saw the movie “Sully” starring Tom Hanks and directed by Clint Eastwood. It tells the story of what happened on January 15, 2009 when US Airways flight 1549 landed in the Hudson River six minutes after taking off from LaGuardia Airport in NYC. Given the circumstances, Captain Sully with the assistance of his co-pilot made decisions that ended up saving the lives of all 155 passengers on board the plane that day. Yet...almost immediately, government authorities questioned whether or not he could have actually gotten the plane to an airport and landed safely rather than land it in the Hudson River. This conflict between what the authorities want to tell him could have happened vs what he saw was the only thing that could happen, is the central theme of the movie, and raises questions for each of us about how do we reconcile within ourselves decisions we make based on playing our position the best we can in that moment... that are later scrutinized and possibly determined to be faulty? How do we come to ter

Nate Osborn is a partner with the law firm Montgomery Little & Soran in Denver, Colorado.  He specializes in real estate law, but also frequently helps entrepreneurs and small business owners with various legal issues including business formation, contracts, and business disputes. When Nate isn't practicing law, he's writing for BoyCave Books, a brand he recently launched that publishes books specifically tailored to the interests of boys like his own. His first book, The Disgusting & Inappropriate ABC Book (That You Can't Tell Your Mom About), was published on Amazon at the end of August and is receiving rave reviews from readers.    

An All-American kid growing up, Tanner Gers (Pronounced "Gears") is a man who's been forced to reinvent himself over and over again throughout his life, but the biggest reinvention he had was moving forward and learning how to thrive after waking up in the hospital totally blind. Since that day, Tanner has influenced the world as the host of The Creative Success Show, his health and fitness blog, ABSolutelyLean.com, a professional speaker, and as a Paralympian. Tanner finds the fuel to achieve more and do more as long as he's fulfilling his big mission in life, which is to help people across the world achieve their potential in every aspect of life, regardless of circumstance. Press and hold link to open: Extraordinary nutrition for peak performance starts here Become a part of Team PYP and get insider tips, strategies, and more here

These days, podcasts and books crop up as fast as dandelions in the spring. Sometimes it's hard to differentiate one from another. That's why I always appreciate getting a referral from someone I like and trust about a great source of information, inspiration, or education. Books and podcasts remain some of the best places to get high quality content. I called this week's audible for that very reason...to pass along 2 high quality podcasts and 1 excellent book recommendation to you, Team PYP. There's good stuff out there if you know where to find it. Let me know what strikes a cord with you. Tweet your insight using #PYP and tag me @maryloukayser Game on! Press and hold link: Start living an extraordinary life today!

Hello Team PYP. Today is September 11, 2016 and for today’s show I’m calling a special audible in remembrance of the events that unfolded 15 years ago. Like most people who are old enough to remember where they were on that fateful day in 2001, I have an ache in my heart for the victims of that terrible tragedy we now call 9/11. I invite you to join me in honoring those who served that day and those who continue to serve now to protect our freedom to show up and be ourselves in life and work. Create an Extraordinary Life with the Find Your Football Newsletter

Nellie Akalp is a serial entrepreneur, small business advocate, speaker and author. Through the various "Do-It- Yourself" and "Business-Startup" services she has founded since 1997, she has formed over 200,000 corporations and LLCs for small business owners. Her last company was acquired by Intuit in 2005. Today, she and her husband, Phil, operate CorpNet.com where they help entrepreneurs start and maintain a business in compliance with state filing requirements for a new or existing business.  Nellie shares her expert tips with readers at Forbes, Entrepreneur and Mashable and is a regular guest expert on the Fox Small Business Center. She has presented a workshop at Small Biz Expo and sat down with members of Girls in Tech, General Assembly and more to inspire and motivate others to make their business dreams a reality. Press and hold link... Build an Extraordinary Life with Team PYP! Subscribe to the Find Your Football Newsletter Here.

Marina Darlow is a systems pro and productivity expert. She sees her job as helping impact-driven entrepreneurs get 10-20 more productive hours a week, stop leaking money, and prevent stress-fuel breakdowns. An engineer by training, Marina came to a realization a couple years ago: working for a conglomerate is not as inspiring as she wants her life work to be. The quest for inspiration brought her to found Vision Framework, a company that builds small, purpose-driven businesses from the inside, helping entrepreneurs run their companies with ease by putting effective, easy-to-use, and fun (yep!) systems in place. Press and hold link to visit the page Shownotes Page Want to learn how to build an extraordinary life?

Go inside the world of franchising with today's PYP MVP, Paul Maskill. Sitting in a cubicle for 12 hours a day while building someone else’s business was not Paul’s idea of a living the dream. So, he quit! In 2011 he invested in his first TGA franchise, combining his business experience with passion for sports. TGA brings golf and tennis to students through afterschool programs, summer camps and family events. Paul grew his business to four franchises, impacting 1,000’s of kids, with $420k in annual revenue. In 2015, Paul sold his franchises for 6x initial investment and 3x profit. Paul was then hired by TGA and is in charge of Business Development. Press and hold to open link: Build a brand you can be proud of. Subscribe to the Find Your Football Newsletter today!

Brandon Gaille gets over 2 Million visitors to his blog every month -- yet he’s only been blogging since 2013. How is this possible? Brandon’s approach to everything comes from a process of reverse engineering what works, so he can make what he does that much better. In today’s show, Brandon talks openly about systems he uses to grow his audience and business, all while staying true to himself and playing his position. Stay updated with what's happening at PYP here!

How can you play your position at peak performance and give it what it really needs every day? Listen in as the Founder of Mobius Nutrition, David Taylor, shares insights about optimizing your nutrition profile for excellence throughout your day. A detour during college into eating mostly junk food was enough to show David how important proper nutrition is to enjoying a fantastic and productive life. His company is already changing lives and is set up for great success for years to come. Are you a PYP MVP yet? Click here to become an exclusive member of our team with our awesome monthly newsletter!

Hello Team PYP! Happy summer. It’s been a great summer here at PYP Headquarters. Gearing up for the start of the 3rd official season of Play Your Position. I've got a fantastic fall line up in store for you with amazing guests. So exciting! Here's a shout out to the Rio Summer Olympics which are set to begin soon. And a special hello to all my faithful listeners down in Brazil… Ola! Que os jogos comecem! Are you ready for kick off? Let's go! Links from the show: Subscribe to the Find Your Football Newsletter -- it's awesome! Use writing to grow your business, brand, and best self here 

Kris Miller is a woman on a mission: she wants to live in a world where people celebrate their lives when they retire, not scrimp and worry if their money is going to last. She’s advised over 6,000 families over the last 25 years and has never lost a single penny of their money. As a transformational money coach, she’s been featured on hundreds of radio and TV programs; published in magazines, and spoken on stages across the country for top financial organizations including Citibank. Kris is the author of the #1 Bestseller, “Ready For PREtirement: 3 Secrets for Safe Money and a Fabulous Future.” She can help you discover how you can protect your money, make sure it lasts and be prepared for almost anything that might cause financial hardship as you celebrate the most rewarding time of your life. Press and hold link to visit the page Shownotes Page Become a PYP MVP! Subscribe to the Find Your Football Newsletter today Grab my FREE report here Get a free audiobook here  

New York pianist and composer Jane Leslie has been honored with several ASCAP Awards for her original music.  She holds Bachelors and Masters degrees from the Juilliard School and a Doctoral degree from the Manhattan School of Music.  Blending elements from classical and popular music, Jane Leslie has created her own signature 'crossover' style of music.  Her beautiful melodies convey a sense of peace and tranquility, with a romantic and expressive sound that can touch the heart of the listener. Her albums have been featured on the Internet and in radio broadcasts and include compositions with piano solos and duets, as well as music for voice, strings, woodwinds, percussion, and various ensembles.  With its unique style, her music is loved by a wide variety of audiences throughout the world. Press and hold link to visit the page Shownotes Page Become a PYP MVP! Subscribe to the Find Your Football Newsletter Today! Get a free audiobook here!