Talking Shift with Craig

Are you ready to Make Shift Happen? 🔥 "This is a no corporate golf shirt conversation, because it’s not unicorns and rainbows out there, it’s bourbon in a dirty glass ." Join Craig Davis and his special guests as they get gritty about modern leadership , business strategy , AI solutions , and tackling those big-nasty-ugly obstacles we all face in life and business. Whether you're a founder, an executive, or a high-performer, this podcast is your magnet to the compass designed to help you Make Shift Happen! Please visit: www.talkingshiftwithcraig.com Subscribe: Hit the + or follow button. Share: If this episode gave you a lift, please share it with someone who needs to hear it. Go forth and Make Shift Happen! 🔥

Talking Shift with Craig is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Talking Shift with Craig, a business show with 24 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  Escaping The Identity Trap with Angelica Ventrice

  Aug 10, 202644 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Former top pharmaceutical sales rep and fitness entrepreneur turned Executive and Leadership Coach and TEDx Speaker, Angelica Ventrice joins Craig to Talk Shift about how so many of us, especially high achievers get stuck in, “The Identity Trap.” They break down the four phases of identity change and how to reinvent yourself. Tune in to learn how to rewire your nervous system, let go of external validation, and build real success on your own terms. Talking Shift Insights The identity trap begins in childhood when we attach our worth to achievement, accolades, and external validation. True identity shifts take two to five years of consistent deprogramming and rewiring. High performers often operate in a constant state of fight-or-flight, confusing business that creates anxiety with productivity. Stacking evidence of past wins is the fastest way to silence fear and build genuine confidence. Reinvention is the ultimate price you pay to achieve true alignment in life and business. Today's Guest Angelica Ventrice is an Executive & Leadership Coach, keynote speaker, and TEDx presenter with over 15 years of experience helping high-achievers navigate pressure, identity, and sustainable growth. Specializing in the psychology behind high performance and nervous system conditioning, her signature talk, The Identity Trap, helps leaders break internal patterns to drive success without self-abandonment. You can connect with Angelica on Instagram and take her free High Performer Audit at AngelicaVentrice.com . Also be sure to check out her TEDx and Sizzle Reel . Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business. Coach Craig Davis Craig’s LinkedIn Craig’s Instagram Check out Talking Shift on all your favorite platforms. ️ The Talking Shift Podcast Apple | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoy this podcast, please support it by liking, subscribing, and sharing with someone who needs to hear it.

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  Episode #19

  Clarity over Speed with Brian Covey

  Jul 14, 202648 min

  Former pro soccer player turned mortgage executive Brian Covey joins the pod to break down why raw talent alone never wins without true team chemistry. We dive deep into building an attractive personal brand that transitions your conversations from online to offline. Learn how to stop chasing vanity metrics, master the art of attractive leadership, and use absolute clarity as the ultimate fire extinguisher for stress. Talking Shift Insights Chemistry Over Talent: The best teams on the field and in business are built on grit, trust, and coachability, not just a collection of top producers. The Two Rooms: True success is driven by a resourceful, positive attitude and placing yourself in environments that actively stretch your potential. Burnout Lives in the Transaction: Real energy and longevity live inside the relationship, while focusing solely on money will run you straight into the mud. The Ultimate Service Rule: You are most powerfully positioned to serve the exact person you used to be five or ten years ago. Ditch the Vanity Metrics: Stop stressing over the algorithm and start chasing genuine, real-world conversations that actually move the needle. Capture, Don't Create: You do not need a polished script to build a social presence. Simply document the daily lessons, human mistakes, and real wins. Clarity Beats Speed: Going fast means nothing if you do not know where you are heading. Getting crystal clear is the beginning of getting unstuck. Today's Guest Guest Name: Brian Covey is a former professional soccer player and now an executive leader in the mortgage industry. He is an expert in growth, building teams, and scaling personal brands through authentic connection and leadership. You can connect with Brian and join his weekly newsletter on LinkedIn, and check out his daily content on Instagram. 👉 Brian’s LinkedIn 👉 Brian’s Instagram Thom episode Thom Guerrero part 1 exit note Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business. 👉 Coach Craig Davis 👉 Craig’s LinkedIn 👉 Craig’s Instagram Check out Talking Shift on all your favorite platforms. 🎙️ The Talking Shift Podcast 👉 Apple | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoy this podcast, please support it by liking, subscribing, and sharing with someone who needs to hear it.

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  Episode #19

  Clarity over Speed with Brian Covey

  Jul 14, 202648 minS0

  <p><b>Former pro soccer player turned mortgage executive Brian Covey joins the pod to break down why raw talent alone never wins without true team chemistry. We dive deep into building an attractive personal brand that transitions your conversations from online to offline. Learn how to stop chasing vanity metrics, master the art of attractive leadership, and use absolute clarity as the ultimate fire extinguisher for stress.</b></p><p><b><br/>Talking Shift Insights<br/></b><br/></p><b>Chemistry Over Talent: The best teams on the field and in business are built on grit, trust, and coachability...

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  Episode #18

  Thom Guerrero, Surviving Death and Crushing Life: Part 2

  Jun 26, 202646 min

  What if the metric you chased your entire life was the wrong one? Thom Guerrero survived a head-on collision that doctors said should have killed him, waking up pinned under his steering wheel to face a grueling two-hour "crawl" of his life that changed his perspective on success and the “zero’s” he was chasing. Episode Summary After a miraculous survival and flatlining in the ambulance, Modesto's "Mortgage Doctor" Thom Guerrero sat down with Craig to break down the exact mindset shift that pulled him out of a near-death experience and back into the game of life. This episode dives deep into the "Zero Paradox," the dangerous trap of chasing zeros on a balance sheet versus the zeros life's clock. Talking Shift Insights The Zero Paradox: How high-performers can turn their definition of success from the zeros on a spreadsheet to the zeros on their life’s clock to bring joy and fulfillment into their lives. The Crawl of Life: How a two-hour wait for the jaws of life became a crawl and awakening about family, business, and legacy. “I’m not done” meant geneartional impact. Playing the Middle: Why the middle of the pack feels infinite and comfortable, and how it tricks leaders into thinking they have infinite moves. Surviving Death: The exact moment Tom looked at his first responders and declared, "I am not done." The Identity Trap: Why anchoring your identity externally to your career, your success, or even your kids leaves you exposed when the season inevitably shifts. Today's Guest Thom Guerrero: Known as "The Mortgage Doctor," Thom is the co-owner of The Mortgage Dr and a top-producing mortgage leader in Modesto, California. After surviving a catastrophic head-on collision and conquering an intense journey of physical and mental recovery, he has dedicated his life to maximizing global impact and rewriting the formula for true leadership. You can follow his ongoing journey of resilience and upcoming book on Instagram at @Dr.TomStrong . Craig Davis, Host: A leader’s leader, executive coach, and speaker with 20 years in the mortgage business, Craig is a Stage 3 cancer survivor with a mission to help busy leaders get unstuck, reduce stress, and Make Shift Happen in life and business. 👉 Coach Craig Davis 👉 Craig’s LinkedIn 👉 Craig’s Instagram Check out Talking Shift on all your favorite platforms. 🎙️ The Talking Shift Podcast 👉 Apple | Spotify | YouTube If you enjoy this podcast, please support it by liking, subscribing, and sharing with someone who needs to hear it.

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  Episode #18

  Thom Guerrero, Surviving Death and Crushing Life: Part 2

  Jun 26, 202646 minS0

  <p><b>What if the metric you chased your entire life was the wrong one? Thom Guerrero survived a head-on collision that doctors said should have killed him, waking up pinned under his steering wheel to face a grueling two-hour "crawl" of his life that changed his perspective on success and the “zero’s” he was chasing.</b></p><p><b><br/>Episode Summary<br/></b><br/></p><p><b>After a miraculous survival and flatlining in the ambulance, Modesto's "Mortgage Doctor" Thom Guerrero sat down with Craig to break down the exact mindset shift that pulled him out of a near...

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