The Power of Interdependence with World Blind Golf Champion, Jeremy Poincenot

This week, World Blind Golf Champion, Jeremy Poincenot stepped into the diner. Jeremy has an incredible story, he lost his site in his sophomore year in college and it was super powerful to hear him share the story about the mental stages he went through after becoming blind. When we experience trauma, those around us are often well-meaning but freqently say the wrong thing when trying to help. Jeremy shares a little about his experience with that and also shared one of the most powerful things that was said to him during that time: “You’re allow to visit the poor me house, but you’re not allowed to move in.”  I then asked him about who you let in when you’re struggling and when do let yourself be loved again?  Jeremy and I switched gears a little and talked about his road back to golf, how he learned about the United States Blind Golf Association, and what it felt like to compete at a high level in that arena. As a blind golfer, he has had to learn a lot about interdependence, so much so that he devotes a lot of his work to teaching it to others. We then dropped the bomb that Jeremy is weeks away from being a father! It was special to get to talk with a fellow-future father and talk about what raising children will be like both as a blind man and as a fully-sighted man. 

About the Guest: 

Jeremy Poincenot suddenly became legally blind as a 19-year-old sophomore in college. He competes in blind golf tournaments around the world, and with his Dad as his Guide they have won 3 World Blind Golf Championships & 8 National Blind Golf Championships. Jeremy is a professional Inspirational Speaker, providing perspective to groups in person when possible, and virtually when required. He's also a Coach, helping clients find their purpose and passion. He and his wonderful wife, Ellen, are expecting their first child, a baby boy, due on November 8th! One of the many things Jeremy's learned since suddenly losing his sight is that independence is overrated and that we need to embrace the power of interdependence in our lives. Jeremy is a sports-nut, he's a die-hard San Diego Padres fan, Green Bay Packers fan, and golf enthusiast. He has golfed with many interesting people on some of the best courses in the world and has even played a round of golf with James guiding him!

Connect with Jeremy Poincenot and learn more:

Website - https://www.jeremypoincenot.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeremypoincenot/

Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/JeremyPoincenot

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JeremyPoincenot

About the Host: 

Friends! Here's a somewhat stuffy bio of me:  

I am an author, professional speaker, coach, host, and entrepreneur. My first book, Leading Imperfectly: The value of being authentic for leaders, professionals, and human beings, is available wherever people buy books. I speak internationally to willing and unwilling attendees about authenticity, vulnerability, and leadership. My clients include American Express, General Electric (GE), Accenture, Yale University, The Ohio State University, and many others. As a speaker, I am doing the two things I loves the most: making people think and making people laugh! 

I host my own events multiple times a year. They are 2-day events called Living Imperfectly Live (and sometimes they are 1-day virtual events). They are a space where humans from every walk of life can come together to be part of a community on the pursuit of badassery. The goal is to help attendees start living the life we say we want to live.

Alas, you're here because of an idea I had a number of years ago and didn't think I was good enough to pull it off. I finally acted on it and alas Diner Talks with James was born! As you can see from what I do in my professional life, Diner Talks is alligned with everything I believe in and teach. If this wasn't dry enough, and you would like to know more info about my speaking, events, or coaching feel free to check out my website: JamesTRobo.com.

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