Tim sits down with Dr. Ashley Spector, a chiropractor with a diverse background in sports and science, to discuss her journey from being a Navy brat who moved frequently as a child, to a Division 1 collegiate rower, and ultimately to running her own chiropractic practice. Dr. Ashley shares how her early experiences with various sports shaped her understanding of teamwork, resilience, and leadership, and how those lessons have been influential in her business and personal life. She also opens up about the challenges of starting a business, the importance of mentorship, and the skills learned through sports that translate directly into professional and leadership success.

The conversation covers Dr. Ashley’s passion for movement, her holistic approach to health, and her insight on leadership—especially when it comes to empowering and trusting staff. Dr. Ashley discusses how sports taught her discipline, prioritization, the value of "enjoying the suck" in tough times, and the skills she applies daily as a business owner and leader.

To find out more about Dr. Ashley's practice, visit: https://spectorchiropracticdfw.com/index.html

Key Topics Discussed:

• Dr. Ashley’s upbringing as a Navy brat and frequent moves
• Early exposure to a wide variety of sports (gymnastics, figure skating, martial arts, volleyball, rowing)
• Transition into team sports later in childhood
• Experiences and lessons from playing team and individual sports
• Rowing at the Division 1 college level and the discipline it required
• The connection between athletic experiences and her career in chiropractic
• Academic and career pivot from chemistry to chiropractic
• Starting and running her own chiropractic practice
• The business, leadership, and personal challenges of entrepreneurship
• The importance of mentorship in business
• Applying lessons from sports to leadership and managing a team
• Adapting leadership communication styles for different generations
• The role of movement and self-care for business owners and mental wellbeing
• Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and leaders, especially without a business background

Tim welcomes Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, longtime president of Paul Quinn College, for a powerful conversation about leadership, upbringing, and how sports helped shape his leadership style. Dr. Sorrell discusses his formative years growing up on the south side of Chicago, describing a childhood surrounded by hardworking entrepreneurs, a loving family, and rich community traditions. He highlights the unique blend of street smarts and formal education shaped by his parents' entrepreneurial success, especially his father's lessons in both business and life.

Dr. Sorrell shares how experiences in competitive sports and challenging academic environments molded his outlook. He talks about having to navigate environments where he was misunderstood or underestimated, particularly as a student-athlete. The episode explores his transition from sports and law to a surprising career in higher education, including pivotal life moments that led him to leadership at Paul Quinn, and how faith and a sense of calling guided his decision-making.

To find out more and connect with Tim, visit: www.BonafideLeaders.com

Key Topics Discussed:

• Dr. Sorrell’s upbringing in Chicago and family background in entrepreneurship
• How exposure to different environments and cultures influenced his worldview
• The importance of community investment and supporting broader communities, not just personal circles
• Lessons learned from both street smarts and formal education
• His journey through sports: from baseball to basketball, and the impact of coaching (positive and negative)
• The experience of being a student-athlete and the challenges and benefits it brought
• Early professional experiences in law, sports management, and business
• Opportunity with the NBA, decision making, and ultimately choosing to lead Paul Quinn College
• The role of faith, calling, and resilience in leadership and personal growth
• The transformation and mission of Paul Quinn College under his presidency

In this episode, Tim welcomes Charles Bryce, the dynamic CEO of Charlin Health Services and a former Division I soccer athlete. Charles brings a unique perspective from his journey, having moved from the discipline of sports to the demands of business leadership, all while navigating the complexities of running a family-owned, faith-based healthcare organization.

Charles shares his honest struggles with leadership and overwhelm, the lessons learned from years as both an athlete and a clinician, and how coaching helped him develop the habits and mindset to serve both his family and his company more effectively. They talk about the parallels between sports and business, the importance of self-care for leaders, and the power of daily routines—and you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at how discipline, teamwork, and even a little bit of soccer strategy can transform your approach to leadership.

To learn more about Charles, you can find him at: https://charlinhealthservices.com/

And his YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@charlinhealthservices/videos

You can also connect with Tim at www.BonafideLeaders.com

Key Topics Discussed:

• The transition from sports discipline to business leadership
• Charles’ background: soccer career, health care, and family business
• The impact of executive coaching on self-awareness and leadership effectiveness
• Building daily habits and routines (“the daily eights”) for self-care and productivity
• Overcoming overwhelm and building confidence as a young leader
• Parallels between playing striker in soccer and solving business challenges
• Navigating the challenges of family-owned businesses and working with loved ones
• Wisdom shared by mentors and the power of learning from others
• Use of AI in healthcare to improve efficiency
• The importance of giving back through coaching and community involvement