LifeExcellence with Brian Bartes

Julia Whelan is a screenwriter, lifelong actor, author, and the audiobook narrator of over 500 titles. She has won numerous awards, including being named Audible's Narrator of the Year, and is consid…

Hou Yifan is a chess grandmaster, four-time Women's World Chess Champion, and the second highest-rated female player of all time. She was the youngest female player ever to qualify for the title of g…

Craig Domann is a sports agent, keynote speaker, and podcast host. As an experienced sports attorney, Craig represents successful NFL athletes, as well as a number of pro and college football coaches…

Annika Sörenstam is often regarded as the greatest female golfer of all time. During her 15-year career, Annika amassed over 90 worldwide victories, including 72 on the LPGA tour, and 11 Major Champi…

As a legend and leader in the hotel world, Horst Schulze created operating and service standards that have become world famous throughout the hospitality industry and beyond. Horst is a founding memb…

Chris Voss is a former Lead FBI Negotiator, and author of the book, “Never Split the Difference.” He has lectured on negotiation at business schools across the country, and has been featured in both …

Kathrine Switzer made history in 1967 by becoming the first woman to officially register and run the Boston Marathon. She would later go on to win the New York City Marathon, and to become a crusader…

Lia Valencia Key went from homeless to 100 million homes when her jewelry line, Valencia Key Jewelry, was launched on QVC, one of the largest television shopping networks in the world. Lia’s jewelry …

David Palmer is a retired professional squash player, and is currently the Head Squash Coach at Cornell University. He is a two-time World Champion, a four-time British Open Champion, and a World Dou…

Annie Duke is an author, speaker, and decision-making consultant. As a former professional poker player, she won more than $4 million in tournament poker, and a World Series of Poker bracelet. Annie …

Veronika Scott is the founder and CEO of The Empowerment Plan. What started as a college project – designing a coat that transforms into a sleeping bag for the homeless – has evolved into a movement …

Dr. Ivan Misner has been called the “Father of Modern Networking” by both Forbes and CNN. He’s the Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world’s largest business networking organization, and …

Jeff Foxworthy is one of the most respected and successful comedians in the country. He is the largest selling comedy-recording artist in history, a multiple Grammy Award nominee and the best-selling…

Lauren Johnson is a mental performance coach and keynote speaker. Prior to opening her own consulting practice, Lauren served as the Mental Conditioning Coordinator for the New York Yankees baseball …

Traci Morrow built a multi-million-dollar, international business in the health and wellness industry. In addition to her business success, Traci recently published her first book, “Real-Life Marriag…

In 2012, at the age of just 16, Laura Dekker became the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone. Today, she is a motivational speaker, author, and professional yacht-skipper. Laura discus…

Rich Diviney is a retired Navy SEAL commander, an expert in leadership and human performance, and the author of “The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance.” He discusses what it’s real…

Tom Fazio has designed and built more than 200 golf courses, including some of the most exclusive private courses in the world. He shares his philosophy and approach to design, and provides tips on h…

Austin Hatch is a former college basketball player at the University of Michigan, a motivational speaker, and a survivor of two fatal plane crashes. His story was featured by ESPN in a 16-minute segm…