Why We Teach Others What We Need to Hear with Dr. Bryan McElderry

When I met Dr. Bryan McElderry in a Clubhouse room (that’s the new social media all the kids are into… and by kids, I mean grown-ass adults, the “kids” have no interest in the platform), I knew I needed to have him to The Diner. And I’m glad I did! We talked about his life growing up in Birmingham, Alabama and his days playing college golf. We touched on race in the sport of golf and the shifts that are beginning to happen to make it more inclusive. Then we talked about his time in pharmacy school and the pivotal moment when he realized there needs to be more focus on prevention rather than simply medicating. This curiosity (and a pivotal moment when he lost his grandmother to a preventable disease 2 days before graduating) led him into a life of holistic health and ultimately into coaching. We rounded out the conversation with insights on how our coaching tends to align with our own needs as a coach and how it’s important for us to take our own medicine (and yes, the pharmacy pun was intended and executed perfectly).

About the Guest: 

Dr. Bryan is a servant leader, believer, avid scratch golfer, and former pharmacist who is secretly clumsy, but serves powerfully as a holistic life and business coach to thought leaders looking to turn their purpose into profit.

After denial, betrayal and abandonment of loved ones, he was left to figure this personal development & entrepreneurial journey on his own, which lead him to believe is that through more effective communication, genuine connection and curiosity of others we can create a daily shift in our lives that will exponentially expand our horizons.

He is also the founder The SHIFT Academy, Alchemy Leadership Mastermind, the Evolve U Podcast and new author of The Purpose Shift set to officially release in 2021.

Connect with Bryan and learn more:

Website: www.bryanmcelderry.com

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.

Let’s Be Friends on Social Media!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamestrobo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamestrobo

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesrobilotta/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/JamesRobilottaCSP

Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/JamesTRobo

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