In this entertaining and inspiring episode, Joe Ciccarone sits down with Tim Conniff, who transitioned from being a healthcare sales director to a full-time stand-up comedian and keynote speaker. Tim shares his remarkable journey from bombing a college speech to becoming a successful comedian, proving it's never too late to try something new.

01:45 - Introduction to Tim Conniff and his multiple roles in life 🙋‍♂️

03:20 - Tim's first experience with public speaking in college and how badly it went 😅

05:10 - The 30-year gap between Tim's first comedy experience and his return to the stage 📅

08:15 - How Tim's son quitting basketball opened up time for him to pursue comedy 🏀

10:30 - The moment Tim had his "I can do that" realization at a local comedy club 💡

12:45 - Tim's rapid rise in comedy: from open mic to hosting shows in just six months 🚀

15:20 - The challenge and rewards of being a "clean" comedian in today's landscape 🧼

18:40 - Tim's creative process for writing and refining jokes 📝

21:15 - The structure of jokes and how comedians work to get laughs every 6-15 seconds ⏱️

23:30 - How Tim balances his corporate career with his comedy pursuits 💼

25:45 - Tim's keynote "Your Comfort Zone Is No Joke" and its message 🎤

27:10 - The powerful question: "When was the last time you did something for the first time?" 🤔

29:45 - Tim's experience performing for patients with traumatic brain injuries 💪

32:20 - Simple ways to get out of your comfort zone that anyone can try 🌱

35:10 - Tim's personal practices for clearing his mind (running and hot yoga) 🧘‍♂️

38:40 - The ONE lesson Tim hopes listeners take away 🔑

40:15 - Fun closing questions: dream day with Zig Ziglar or Jim Rohn 🌟

Tim Conniff is a former sales director for a large healthcare company who now focuses full-time on his work as a stand-up comedian and keynote speaker. After rediscovering his passion for comedy in 2022, Tim quickly rose from open mic performer to hosting shows and delivering paid gigs across the Philadelphia area. His keynote "Your Comfort Zone Is No Joke" combines clean comedy with inspirational messages about challenging yourself and trying new things.

• It's never too late to try something new - Tim started his comedy career in earnest at middle age
• Having an "I can do that" moment instead of saying "I could never do that" can change your life
• The iterative process is crucial - in comedy, sports, or any skill, you improve through consistent practice
• Clean comedy creates more opportunities and challenges you to be a better writer
• Getting out of your comfort zone leads to growth, new opportunities, and a more fulfilling life
• When you help enough people get what they want, you'll get what you want (Zig Ziglar)

• Website: TimConniff.com
• Instagram: @TimConniff

In this powerful episode, Joe Ciccarone sits down with Jim Murphy, author of the viral sensation "Inner Excellence" that was famously read by Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown on the sidelines during a game. Jim shares his remarkable journey from minor league baseball player to mental skills coach for elite athletes, and how his book rocketed from Amazon ranking #532,000 to #1 overnight.

00:05 - Introduction to Jim Murphy and his background in mental skills coaching 🧠

03:12 - The viral moment when AJ Brown was spotted reading "Inner Excellence" on the NFL sidelines 📱

06:45 - Jim's personal journey: from financial struggles to overnight success 💰

09:30 - Understanding "Inner Excellence" philosophy and the concept that "every beginning has an end and every ending has a new beginning" 🔄

12:15 - Jim discusses how losing his baseball vision led to a greater vision for his life 👁️

15:40 - The core philosophy: "What's essential is invisible to the eye" and focusing on what truly matters ❤️

18:22 - How to be "unoffendable and unirritatable" in a world full of criticism 🛡️

21:10 - The importance of understanding that "your opponent is not your enemy, but your partner in the dance" 🤝

23:45 - Freedom to choose your thoughts - breaking negative thought patterns 💭

26:30 - The PALMS acronym for ego: Possessions, Achievements, Looks, Money, and Status 🌴

28:15 - "We do not climb mountains to get to the top. We climb them to see who we can become" 🏔️

31:40 - Jim's personal practices for clearing his mind and recharging (including cold plunging!) ❄️

34:10 - The one lesson Jim hopes listeners take away: slow down and ask God how you can grow 🙏

36:25 - Fun closing questions: dream day with the Obamas and tattoo quote "Selfless is Fearless" ✨

Jim Murphy is a #1 NY Times Best Selling author and mental skills coach who works with professional athletes and high-performers. His book "Inner Excellence" focuses on training the mind for extraordinary performance and the best possible life. After Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown was seen reading the book on the sidelines during a January 2025 game, the book skyrocketed from selling 2-3 copies a day to over 100,000 copies in a week, achieving the coveted #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list.

• Instagram: @InnerExcellenceJimMurphy
• Twitter: @InnerExcellence
• Website: innerexcellence.com

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Hillary Cauthen, clinical sports psychologist and author of "Hello Trauma, Our Invisible Teammate."

Dr. Cauthen shares her expertise on understanding trauma's impact on performance, developing resilience, and creating a culture that champions growth and healing.

00:45 - Introduction to Dr. Hillary Cauthen - clinical sports psychologist, author, podcaster, and mom of four

02:15 - Dr. Hillary's journey from athlete to sports psychology - moving to Maine and recognizing the need for specialized mental performance coaching

05:20 - Defining trauma as a physiological response that our brain makes meaning of

06:30 - The prevalence of trauma - 70% of adults have experienced trauma (reported cases only)

08:45 - Different trauma responses and how they impact recovery

10:35 - The three ways people deal with trauma: minimizer, enabler, and moral authority

14:20 - Seven steps to dealing with trauma

15:10 - Step 1: Acknowledge that something happened

16:15 - Step 2: Seek feedback and consult experts

17:20 - Step 3: Conduct conversations with care with everyone involved

18:30 - Step 4: Ask people what they need instead of assuming

20:15 - Step 5: Create a plan of action together

21:00 - Step 6: Discuss action steps and keep each other updated

22:10 - The power of hope in the healing process

22:45 - Emotional hygiene and the importance of mental wellness check-ins

24:30 - Balancing empathetic engagement with accountable action

26:45 - The difference between culture and climate in organizations

28:20 - The importance of finding people doing high-level work and learning from them

31:10 - The power of journaling for mental health and clarity

36:40 - Questions to ask yourself: "What is my role right now?" and "What's the one thing I need to do?"

39:30 - Share Your Secrets: How Dr. Hillary recharges (music, naps, bubble baths)

42:00 - The power of napping for performance enhancement

43:50 - Book recommendation: "The Tao of Pooh"

44:30 - One lesson to take away: "Be a good human and have empathy"

45:10 - If Dr. Hillary could spend a day with anyone: her grandfather

46:30 - Dr. Hillary's tattoo: "My heart is your heart, your heart is my heart"