In this episode of Career View Mirror®, host Joyel Crawford sits down with Tim Harrison, a former Division 1 basketball player turned leadership coach and nonprofit founder. Tim shares his unconventional journey from strategy consulting to creating the Enjoyable Pain of Growth Academy (EPOG Academy), a nonprofit that empowers students in under-resourced communities. He discusses his work in AI-powered coaching, the importance of personal development, and how he helps professionals and students alike reach their full potential.
Guest Bio & Contact Information:
Tim Harrison is the founder of EPOG Academy, a nonprofit focused on integrating coaching and personal development into education. He is also the head of ONUS Leadership, where he leads delivery on a $3M NIH-backed study examining the impact of coaching on underrepresented biomedical PhD students. As a member of the global task force for AI and coaching for the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Tim is at the forefront of integrating AI into coaching and career development. Connect with Tim on LinkedIn and check out his upcoming masterclass on AI for professionals.
Resources Mentioned:
EPOG Academy Website: epogacademy.org
Tim Harrison’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtimharrison/
3 Key Takeaways from This Episode:
Reinvention is the key to growth. Tim shares how shifting from basketball to psychology to coaching helped him uncover his true purpose.
AI is not a replacement, but a thought partner. He breaks down how AI can enhance coaching, business efficiency, and personal productivity.
Think 10x Bigger. Tim challenges listeners to ask, What if I could accomplish 10 times more than I believe is possible? and shares how this mindset leads to exponential success.
On Career View Mirror®, host Joyel Crawford shares the tools to help you advocate for your strengths, discover your passions, and learn from folks who transformed their own careers for the better. Joyel is a consultant, author, speaker, and CEO of Crawford Leadership Strategies.
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Hosted and Directed by: Joyel Crawford
Produced by: Kala J West
Sponsored by: Crawford Leadership Strategies