In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Jeremy Torisk of Torisk Pro Advisors about acting at the speed of instruction. Adversity is nothing new to Jeremy, who has swung from the extremes of being homeless to recently selling his share of a very successful Telco Construction company after 30 years of extreme ups and downs in the Telco industry. He’s now a professional speaker, author of Labor To Leadership, business advisor, and leadership coach.
Jeremy says the only thing that can stop us is the six inches of real estate between our ears In this episode, Amber and Jeremy discuss:
- How to change our mindset from reactive to proactive
- The difference between motivation and drive, and why it matters
- Developing our drive by examining our WHYs
- How to build our brand by building personal relationships first
This powerful episode is packed with wisdom that will leave you wanting to redefine and focus on your why so you can tap into your drive and overcome any adversity that comes your way. Don’t miss Jeremy’s insights into overcoming life’s challenges, building authentic relationships, building a proactive mindset, and more! If you’ve encountered adversity in your life and career–which most of us have–then you’ll want to give this a listen.
Links and Mentioned Resources
Stoic Meditations: Marcus Aurelius Complete Works 1
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
Check out Jeremy’s podcast, The Go ProCast, on YouTube here. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, and schedule a 15-minute get-to-know-you chat here. For a free, listener-exclusive copy of his book, Labor To Leadership, click here.
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About Jeremy
Jeremy Torisk, of Torisk Pro Advisors, is a professional speaker, business advisor, leadership coach, and author of Labor to Leadership. His mission is to help as many people as possible to adapt a PRO Attitude, change their PROspective, and PROduce amazing results through defining, pursuing, and reaching their business and personal goals. Jeremy is the father of four well-adjusted, driven kids and is married to an amazing real estate queen, Christie.
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