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Chief Endurance Officer

Chief Endurance Officer

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Join host Greg McDonough on a transformative journey as "The Chief Endurance Officer" explores the incredible power of positive energy and sustained effort. This podcast delves into the real-life stories of individuals who have harnessed the endurance mindset to achieve remarkable goals in every facet of life – personal achievements, professional success, and athletic triumphs. Visit our website www.chiefenduranceofficer.com for additional resources and exclusive content, and subscribe to hear these inspiring episodes every Friday!© 2026 Ringmaster Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Mind Over Miles - Laura Reynolds - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode #143
    Jan 9 2026
    How does mental fitness shape leadership, resilience, and success in both business and life?Today’s guest is an inspiring endurance athlete, executive coach, and founder whose philosophy blends mental toughness, discipline, and personal growth to help leaders thrive! Introducing Laura Reynolds, Founder and CEO of Executive Endurance Coaching. Laura joins host Gregory McDonough to share how her mental fitness mindset, forged through ultra marathons and career transitions, drives leadership, supports people in “stuck” moments, and transforms challenges into opportunities. She also delves into the power of reframing struggle, running your own race, and modeling resilience for others.TakeawaysReframe stuck moments as opportunity. Lean into challenges, extract lessons, and use them to fuel your next effort rather than retreating.Run your own race. Avoid comparison traps; define success on your own terms based on your life stage, values, and capacity.Remember who you are. Build a personal “evidence file” of past achievements to combat self-doubt and imposter syndrome.Forward-focused coaching. Use past experiences as fuel to move toward goals rather than dwelling on what went wrong.Discipline over motivation. Prioritize what you want most, protect non-negotiable routines, and say no to distractions.Asking for help is a strength. Seek expert guidance and mentorship to navigate unfamiliar challenges efficiently.Quote of the Show:" There is beauty in being stuck. Stuck doesn't mean you're gonna be there forever, but try to take away whatever lessons you can in those tough moments." - Laura ReynoldsUse code LReynolds15 for 15% off your order on NeverSecond: https://never2.com/ Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-leeb-reynolds/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/executive-endurance-coaching-llc/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/executive_endurance_coaching/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/
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    33 mins
  • Fostering Your Mind - Samantha Card - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Re-Air
    Jan 2 2026

    On this special re-air episode of Chief Endurance Officer, we take a journey back in time to learn the importance of resilience within entrepreneurship with Samantha Card, CEO of Success Beyond Game Day. Samantha joins host Gregory McDonough to discuss her transition from corporate America to entrepreneurship, highlighting the significance of resilience and empathy. She also shares insights on embracing failure as a stepping stone to growth and encourages listeners to adopt a growth mindset for lasting success.


    Takeaways:

    • Embrace Failure as a Catalyst. Recognize that failure is an integral part of personal and professional growth. Learning from failures can help build endurance and resilience.
    • Cultivate a Growth Mindset. Always maintain curiosity and an optimism that views challenges as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles.
    • Remember that the people you lead and interact with are human. Empathy and understanding can significantly improve relationships and organizational culture.
    • Create New Opportunities. Be open to creating roles and responsibilities based on the unique strengths and contributions of your team members. This can lead to greater innovation and job satisfaction.
    • Balance Soft and Hard Skills. Alongside driving results, prioritize building relationships and understanding the emotional and psychological needs of your team.
    • Focus on Long-term Gains. Prioritize gaining experience and skills over immediate rewards. This long-term perspective will help in building a more sustainable and successful career.
    • Foster a Learning Culture. Promote continuous learning and unlearning within your organization. Encourage your team to adapt and evolve by staying curious and open to new ideas.
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    44 mins
  • Rest, Reflect, Endure - Chief Endurance Officer with Greg McDonough - Episode # 141
    Dec 26 2025
    Welcome to another episode of Chief Endurance Officer. This special holiday edition offers a moment to pause and reflect as 2025 comes to a close. Host Greg McDonough, founder of the Chief Endurance Officer Community, looks back on a powerful year of conversations, insights, and growth. With the holiday season inviting reflection, this episode celebrates the lessons learned from a milestone year, including the podcast’s 100th episode, and the enduring theme that connects it all: endurance-driven leadership.Throughout the year, guests from across business, athletics, and life shared stories that reinforced one truth: endurance is not just about persistence, it’s about community, resilience, innovation, and consistency. As Greg reminds listeners, every finish line is simply the start of the next chapter.Takeaways:Endurance Is Built on Community. Endurance leadership thrives on strong, supportive communities. Success is never solo, and often depends on the contributions of people behind the scenes.True endurance is revealed in how leaders respond to setbacks. Challenges don’t define you, your mindset and actions do.The Endurance Mindset Drives Innovation. Constraints fuel creativity and problem-solving. Endurance leaders adapt, pivot, and leverage new tools to turn obstacles into opportunities.Sustainable success comes from small, steady improvements over time. Even brief, consistent effort can build powerful momentum.Endurance leaders prioritize learning over flawless execution. Every finish line marks the beginning of the next challenge.Links:Greg’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorymcdonough/ Books:Chris & Nik Nikic’s book: 1% Better: Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too - https://chrisnikic.com/1-percent-better/ Caroline Miller’s book: Big Goals - https://biggoalsbook.com/ Ways to Tune In:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/580aLDKac1ld031W4nWDtp Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chief-endurance-officer/id1680214218?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2NoaWVmLWVuZHVyYW5jZS1vZmZpY2Vy Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/3c96880f-8dcd-4a6e-b1c8-fda816f872a9 Podcast Addict: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/4340732 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/show/5897357 Player FM: https://player.fm/series/series-3462719 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-5250102 Listen Notes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/chief-endurance-officer-ringmaster-KMdv2I8XwkN/ Keep up to date on our social accounts:Check out our Website: http://enduranceofficer.com/ Community Discount Link: https://ceopodcast.myezrewards.com/signup/chief-endurance-officer-podcast Join my Endurance Leadership Community: https://endurance-leadership-community.mn.co/share/_C3ZDRz7OX2vbCme?utm_source=manual Chief Endurance Officer is produced by Ringmaster, on a mission to create connections through B2B podcasts. Learn more at https://ringmaster.com/
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    5 mins
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