We Launch You Contest: Announcing the Top 3 Finalists, Finalist #1 Interview + $5,000 Grand Prize Winner
FINALIST #1: Tom Brush
Be inspired by Tom’s journey, the challenges he overcame (and how) and how he’s staying relevant and still serving his clients in the midst of this pandemic:
Building that initial momentum in your coaching business is critical.
Making the leap to the next level is equally as important.
Our Coaching Business Accelerator Program We Launch You Contest is one way we can support coaches in taking their business to the next level. When we planned and were pursuing this contest last year, none of us had any idea how vital their new-found strength of their business and this grand prize would be for these times we’re finding ourselves in.
My team and I are grateful that we can follow through on our promise to offer one Accelerator graduate the Grand Prize of $5,000 to Launch their business – and keep it growing through these “interesting” times!
We Launch You Contest – What is it?
Throughout our 2019 Coaching Business Accelerator Program, the Accelerators participated in our “We Launch You” Contest. They had certain criteria they had to meet to be eligible to win the Grand Prize – and in doing so, it meant they were moving their business forward (often by leaps and bounds).
Out of all the Accelerators, we narrowed it down to the Top 3 Finalists. Then, I have the difficult task to select the Grand Prize Recipient – which I’ll be doing next week!
The Accelerators busted through their business (and personal) stretch goals that allowed them to be eligible for a chance to win. They also were each integral in contributing to the strong community that was created among everyone in the program. Many have formed friendships that will last a lifetime. Others refer to it as a “family”.
I’ve done an interview of each of the 3 finalists so you can have a behind-the-scenes look into their journey:
- The challenges they faced and the negative impact it was having on their business and life.
- The mindsets and “dragons” that they had to overcome.
- The results they’re experiencing (and how it’s strongly positioned them to handle everything unfolding with this pandemic crisis).
- Why their business is critical during these times and how they’re pivoting to serve their clients.
- The celebrations they’re continuing to experience (even in these uncertain times).
Announcing The Top 3 Finalists (in no particular order):
Tom Brush, Advancement Designs
https://advancementdesigns.com/igniteaction.html
Tom’s guidance, experience and coaching helps non-profit organizations who’ve had to cancel their fundraising events, are scared that they won’t be able to raise money, and stressed trying to figure out how to keep their organization running.
Mary Fineis, Game Changer Coaching, LLC
https://www.gamechangercoaching.life
As a life, leadership and sports performance Coach, Mary works with student athletes and their parents to enable them to become the best version of their authentic self, execute their own personal success formula to reach goals, and develop a mindset that leads to improvement and enjoyment every day.
Kathleen Fanning, Invest In Yourself
Through Kathleen’s coaching programs and workshops, she supports women in higher education who struggle with the stress of juggling work and family and feel they’re not as successful as they’d like to be in either place.
Stay tuned… I’ll be announcing the GRAND PRIZE $5,000 Winner on Tuesday April 14th at Noon EST!
Stronger Together,
Melinda
Outstanding interview Tom, though getting to know you as a pod mate, nothing you said or followed through with is a surprise. You have strong integrity, are innovative and open-minded and always strive to give and improve. Your burning hero card is a great reminder or who you are and how you will show up time and again. Congrats and best wishes for continued success. I’m full of gratitude that our paths have crossed and look forward to our ongoing journey together!
Great interview Tom and thank you for how much you brought to all of us in Accelerator
Tom – what a wonderful interview! Your enthusiasm may not show up in your desire to dance, 😉 but it sure shows up every time you are thinking about helping people. Although your business is focused on nonprofits, you clearly are excited about helping everyone you meet. I love how you are so clear on those obstacles and how you used the Burning Hero and your coach’s insight to blast past those things holding you captive, so your brilliance is available for others. Keep making a difference. You have been inspirational to me and as I learned more of your story – your impact on me continues.
Holly, thanks so much for your kind message. Having to opportunity to be traveling this path together has been amazing. It is unfortunately that people could not hear everyone’s story. What an amazing group we have and the people we serve are so blessed. Have an amazing day!
Deni – That was a huge obstacle and just like everything else last year, I was able to get through it with the support of my peers and coaching. Truly showed me the value of community. Thanks!
Great interview! Tom you truly are a burning hero to everyone that meets you. Thank you for your passion and drive to support and help all that you meet.
Thanks Tina! So great to be a part of this journey with you.
I loved this interview. It really captures the essence of you, Tom. Your courage to be vulnerable throughout the Accelerator process is inspiring. I’m grateful to have shared some of the 2019 experiences with you. You know you’ve already “won,” because you gave it your all and continue to do so. Congratulations on all your success and hard work! Blessings and congrats to the three finalists! Well done!
Julie, thanks so much for being a part of this journey. It was amazing to share a POD with you and to watch the gains that we all made. Your commitment to your faith, your family, and your clients is inspiring and a pleasure to bear witness to. All the best to you and your family.
Tom, I thought your biggest obstacle that you overcame…was getting up and dancing with me during the dance break at Lifestyle Live! Wow. I was wrong! 😉 Overcoming your lack of confidence to serve your people, and owning the value of what you deliver…has been a beautiful thing to witness. SO proud of ALL you’ve done, and how you’ve stepped up INTO who you truly are. So grateful to know you, sir. Congrats on being in the Top 3! Woo-hoo! And yep…you’ve always been here for the other coaches. So awesome. So deserving. Again…congrats!
I am SO proud of not only Tom, but of Kathleen and Mary. These top 3 have gone over and above and are serving as stellar examples of what is possible. And, the collective momentum of the entire Accelerator group is second to none. These people bursted through ceilings they did not even realize were there at the beginning of the program. And, the ripple effect NOW…the momentum they have created in their lives and businesses…that’s what is spreading out over the whole world. I am so honored to have been a part of it. And part of this team. Together we are stronger.
Coach Carol thanks so much for being apart of this amazing journey. You support and insights were a huge part of me being a finalist. It was a life-changing year and one I am both grateful for and proud of. Thank you Melinda Cohan for guiding the ship and bringing an amazing group of accelerators through the sometimes rocky, but always amazing journey.
Thank you! Bless your family!