The Improver Network Podcast
The Improver Network mission is to make the world better by improving how Believers live, learn, work, and play.
Improvers on this podcast learn:
• How to be content without being complacent.
• Best practices for focus, balance, and habits.
• Why and how to seek out your purpose.
• Systems, processes, and principles to be productive.
• How to alter your life trajectory and reach your potential.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 43
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2024
Do You Need a Coach or Counselor?
Are you uncertain about the differences between a coach and a counselor? Who could provide guidance on such an important decision? Knowing the distinctions can be immensely helpful in knowing what to…
How History Helps the Improver - Interview w/Cooper Day
In today's episode, Justin & Cooper discuss how reading and understanding history helps the Improver learn and grow exponentially.
Topics discussed include:
- How and why to incorporate a "thematic rea…
Building a Culture of Trust - Interview w/Darin Hollingsworth
In today's episode, Justin & Darin discuss the incredible importance of building a culture of trust.
Topics discussed include:
- Why teams struggle to win without trust
- Causes of distrust and mistrust
- Po…
Complex Shame - Interview w/Dr. Zoe Shaw
In today's episode, we interview Dr. Zoe Shaw on the topic of shame. In addition to being an author and speaker, Dr. Zoe Shaw is a licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert, a mother of 5, an…
Money Matters - Interview w/Heather Oynes
In today's episode, we interview Heather Oynes on the topic of managing money. Heather is a pharmacist and financial coach in addition to being a wife and mom. Topics discuss include:
- Importance of…
Soul Care - Interview w/Darin Hollingsworth
In today's episode, we interview Darin Hollingsworth on the topic of soul care. Darin, a former pastor, shares the importance of soul care and the impact it has on leaders.
- Personal stories and back…
Thriving at Work and Life - Interview w/Lacey MacLeod
In today's episode, we interview Lacey MacLeod and discuss several topics including how to respond when your worldview is challenged.
- Personal stories and background from Lacey
- Experiences from years i…
When Your Worldview is Challenged - Interview w/Joseph Backholm
In today's episode, we interview Joseph Backholm (Senior Fellow for Biblical Worldview and Strategic Engagement at Family Research Council) and discuss several topics including how to respond when yo…
The Rhythm of Us: Creating the Thriving Marriage You Long For - Interview w/Chris Graebe
In today's episode we cover:
- The "Forrest Gump" life path of Chris Graebe
- Common misconceptions about meekness and weakness
- 5 powerful rhythms of a thriving marriage
Notable quotes:
"Not feeling the need …
Peace & Personal Wellness - Interview w/Sean Turner
In today's episode we cover:
- How making a simple choice to do what is right for his employees thrust Sean into the national spotlight
- The pervasive struggle of wellness and peace with our military vete…
People - The Power of Your Inner Circle & Network - Interview w/Greg Ballog
In today's episode we cover:
- How your inner circle affects your life trajectory
- Some of the things your closest people should be telling you
- Practical ways to build positive relationships
- The right and w…
Reaching Your Potential - Interview w/Kyle Draper
In today's episode we cover:
- How to understand your true potential
- Increasing your capacity and maximizing your impact
- Overcoming the inner critic and doubts/fears
- The connection of procrastination and p…
Passion & Energy - Interview w/Ashley Stone
In today's episode we cover:
- Why passion is vital for business
- How to discover your passion
- The energy from knowing and staying true to yourself
- What to do if you don't know or don't remember your passio…
Legacy & Purpose - Interview w/Kyle Gabhart
In today's episode we cover:
- What it means to have a legacy
- Why you don't have to wait to "leave a legacy"
- Difference between legacy and reputation
- Why people limit themselves on what they can accomplish…
Confidence & Self-Assurance - Interview w/Kordell Nolan
In today's episode we cover:
- Importance of living with intentionality and purpose
- Learning to celebrate and appreciate prior accomplishments and achievements to build confidence
- Reminding yourself of wh…
Principles & Values - Interview w/Joseph Backholm
In today's episode we cover:
- Personal stories and background from Joseph
- Cultural battles and moral decay
- How to live by your principles even when it costs you
- Overcoming the fear of rejection and the fe…
Perspective & Vision - Interview w/Jay Owen
In today's episode we cover:
- Personal stories and background from Jay
- Appreciating and resting in what is good
- Hustle fallacy and why rest is important for productivity
- How to respond when expected outco…
Choose to Win - Interview w/Tom Ziglar
In today's episode we cover:
- Personal stories and background from Tom
- Things about Zig you may not have known
- How Tom responded to a professional failure
- The importance of controlling self-talk
- "Perfect S…
Potential - Improving Our Capacity - What can I really accomplish?
In today's episode we cover:
- Problems and pain points of not knowing or living into your potential.
- How to avoid missed opportunities, regrets, diminished leadership, and limited impact.
- What our person…
Improver Roadmap, Part 3 of 3: The Impact of a Coach
In today's episode we cover:
- The difference between a coach and a mentor.
- How a life or business coach can help you practically apply what is in your head and heart.
- Why enlisting someone to identify yo…