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Greg Smith
Professional Speaker
Syndicated Radio Host
877-331-7563
greg@thestrengthcoach.com
Newsletter archive:
Learn from the game plans the Strength Coach has been delivering regularly to
his subscribers. Here you will find archived newsletters for review as you have time to
condition yourself with practice and positive thinking.
March 17, 2006:
You are much more powerful if you believe you will emerge victorious rather than merely hoping you will. You have inside of you both a BIG dog and a little dog, according to this week's guest Steve Knight, founder of Let's Win! Publishing and author of a series of sports books called "Winning State."
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March 10, 2006:
As we are still mourning the loss of Dana Reeve, Greg rebroadcasts a tribute program we aired a year and a half ago, when her husband Christopher Reeve left us.
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March 3, 2006:
Greg further explores the definition of manhood and how men should evolve with guest Jeffrey Marx.
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Feb. 24, 2006:
Richard Avdoian, with his 22 years of psychotherapy and professional speaking, describes the top four needs that drive male behavior.
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Jan. 27, 2006:
Connie Payton shares insight about the personality of her husband Walter, the football legend the world called "Sweetness."
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Jan. 12, 2006:
Sports agent Bob LaMonte addresses the subject of "winning." His book, "Winning the NFL Way," profiles the lives and philosophies of five of the top NFL coaches in the business.
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Dec. 2, 2005:
Greg urges people to help Mississippians battling between determination and depression following Katrina. Lance Troccesett from Team Adaptive Medical and All-Pro defensive lineman Willie Davis are this week's guests.
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Nov. 24, 2005:
Greg prepares to return home after Hurricane Katrina. He gives thanks to Ohio. Plus, Rocky Bleier comments on Iraq, Vietnam, the Steelers, the Terrell Owens situation and more!
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Nov. 18, 2005:
Greg describes his new keynote presentation, reveals Ohio State's secret weapon and reviews producer Mike Ervin's latest mission.
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Nov. 11, 2005:
Greg is heading home to Mississippi for the Thanksgiving holiday. Read his exciting update and learn about this week's guest, Alan Wilhelm.
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Oct. 27, 2005:
Greg gives a preview of the film, "Emmanuel’s Gift," about an orphan with a disability, whose father abandoned him, whose village dismissed him and whose country thought him better off dead.
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Oct. 21, 2005:
Greg reports about two heroes with inner strength, his friend Michelle Carston and New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi.
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Oct. 10, 2005:
Yesterday on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered," Greg's commentary about rebuilding Gulf Coast neighborhoods that are inclusive and as "visit-able" as possible raised the issue at a critical time.
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Oct. 6, 2005:
NPR rescheduled Greg's commentary on Katrina, so The Strength Coach's thoughts about making rebuilt homes "visitable" will air this Sunday. Meanwhile, Greg is maintaining his active schedule. This coming week, he will be working in Chicago and Florida.
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Sept. 30, 2005:
Greg invites listeners to hear his NPR commentary about rebuilding Gulf Coast communities with access in mind. Mike Ervin hosts this week's show with Eleanor Smith, founder of Concrete Change.
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Sept. 22, 2005:
Refusing to let Hurricane Katrina defeat him, The Strength Coach keeps on speaking! The Ohio nonprofit AME Church that Greg is attending now and has attended in the past with his family has agreed to accept donations for the Smith family.
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Sept. 3, 2005:
Greg is safe after surviving the worst storm in our nation's history, but he desperately needs your help!
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Aug. 26, 2005:
Greg recaps "Greg Smith Day" festivities in Vicksburg, Miss. Then, he introduces sales expert Joy Baldridge as guest and gives a sneak peek of the upcoming documentary of Mike Ervin.
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Aug. 12, 2005:
Greg discusses the power of resilience with his guest Carole Copeland Thomas. She is an incredible keynote speaker, empowerment expert, diversity professional and leadership consultant.
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Aug. 1, 2005:
Greg was in intensive care from Tuesday through Saturday and was released from the hospital Sunday! Please continue to pray that he gets back his strength.
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July 28, 2005:
Greg is facing one of the toughest medical challenges of his life. If you have been uplifted by The Strength Coach's mission, tell Greg how he motivated you. Send him your love and prayers.
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July 22, 2005:
Greg encourages moviegoers to see "Murderball," a documentary about a team of rugby players with quadriplegia. The Strength Coach also offers parking advice.
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July 15, 2005:
Greg uses this week's show to explore self definition. Filmmaker Joanne Caputo, creative genius Michael Ivey and comedian Murv Seymour, members of The Strength Coach's inner circle, discuss the topic.
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July 8, 2005:
Greg offers insight about how The Strength Coach newsletter can help you achieve your dreams. He describes the action he is taking as Hurricane Dennis approaches and he introduces Max McLeary, an umpire with one eye.
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July 1, 2005:
Greg discusses the Bill Cosby controversy and the Killen verdict with Rip Daniels, CEO/Manager of WJZD, one of only four 100 percent African-American owned radio stations in the state of Mississippi. Blair Lewis is the author of multiple articles and books, including "Happiness: The Real Medicine and How it Works." In this book, Lewis explores a series of traits that happy people possess.
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June 23, 2005:
Greg sends a birthday wish to Greg Jr. who turns 13 today. Plus, Greg gives his fans the tools to shine and reviews the reel of impressive highlights he has accomplished so far in 2005.
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June 16, 2005:
Tom Antion has never had a job because he has been an entrepreneur all of his career. Professional speakers around the world look to him as the Internet marketing guru. His insights have been key ingredients that have led to the success The Strength Coach has enjoyed. Also, Greg shares 20 Father's Day facts.
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June 15, 2005:
The award-winning PBS documentary film, "On A Roll: Family, Disability and the American Dream," will be presented at the National Association of Black Journalists 30th Anniversary Convention Film Festival, Aug. 3-7, 2005, at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. Corporate sponsorship of the screening is available for one company looking for exposure to 3,000 journalists from across the nation.
| June 9, 2005: Tim Swieckowski is founding president of Dream Quest Adventurers Inc. After breaking his neck in a bicycle accident, he became an archaeological researcher who coordinates shipwreck discovery operations. Also, Greg covers the subject of summer fun!
June 2, 2005:
Greg reflects on recent presentations he gave to The American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino hotel staff and management and 4H staff and administrators from across Mississippi.
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May 25, 2005:
Courage builder Dale Collie is a full-time speaker and author, who used to be a U.S. Army Ranger, corporate president and professor at West Point. He was selected by "Fast Company" as one of America's "Fast 50 innovative leaders."
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May 20, 2005:
Chess champion Orrin Hudson is the guest, discussing his Be Someone organization to help at-risk youth. Greg also reviews his successful first book tour.
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May 13, 2005:
Greg celebrates the Fortune Small Business magazine cover story featuring the disability market!
Also, he invites people to attend his first book signing.
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May 6, 2005:
Greg and his sister, Tonya Tetteh, give their mother Adelia Smith a Carnival cruise gift certificate for a Mother's Day surprise.
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April 29, 2005:
Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS). Greg features the organization and discusses the work and play in his upcoming schedule.
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April 21, 2005:
Not only is Greg professing lessons from Tyrone Keys of the '85 Bears, but The Strength Coach is also editing Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Norman Lockman.
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April 15, 2005:
Greg's topic is passion. He describes how his drive helped him step up to three major challenges. Plus, guest Darrell “Coach D” Andrews discusses how to find your passion and make a living with it.
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April 7, 2005:
Greg is speaking to the University of Florida. Meanwhile, the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities, through Mississippi Film Video Alliance, is pleased to present a DVD entitled, “Living with Disabilities.”
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April 1, 2005:
Greg's guests Stephen Drake, research analyst for Not Dead Yet, and Harriet McBryde Johnson, author of the new book "Too Late to Die Young: Nearly True Tales from a Life," discuss Terri Schiavo's life and legacy.
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March 31, 2005:
We offer our bulletin board as a way to express your feelings, thoughts and prayers to Terri Schiavo's family.
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March 24, 2005:
This week, we'll strengthen ourselves with an understanding of mentorship with Eric Liu, author of "Guiding Lights: The People Who Lead Us Toward Our Purpose in Life."
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March 22, 2005:
Greg invites The Strength Coach newsletter subscribers to add a disability rights perspective about the Schiavo case on The Strength Coach message board.
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March 19, 2005:
Kate Adamson calls for an action alert to help save Terri Schiavo by attending demonstations at the Florida state Capitol in Tallahassee.
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March 17, 2005:
Greg gives people a chance to hear Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan sing. The New York Times calls this Irish immigrant, "a heroic voice." Ronan is also a doctor, a paralympic athlete, a double amputee and a man who sees no limits. The Strength Coach message board is new this week, too.
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March 10, 2005:
Correspondent, professional speaker and author Kate Adamson prepares to be a keynote speaker at a vigil and press conference Saturday afternoon outside of the hospice where Terri Schiavo lives. Also, Greg outlines his plan for "strengthening America!"
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March 4, 2005:
Greg describes a Kodak moment he observed when he delivered a winning package of materials to Biloxi's WLOX-TV for presentation to Oprah Winfry!
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March 1, 2005:
Greg challenges Clint Eastwood to a talk and affter seeing the Oscar-winning movie, "Million Dollar Baby," vows "things are about to change in the entertainment media."
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Feb. 24, 2005:
Greg reviews his thoughts now that his pace has slowed following the PBS airing of the On A Roll
documentary. Plus, Gail Kasper, author of "Make A Decision to Win," is guest.
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Feb. 18, 2005:
About 175 people filled the Magnolia Ballroom at the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino Tuesday
night, attending the premiere of the documentary film, "On A Roll: Family, Disability and
the American Dream."
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Feb. 15, 2005:
Greg thanks family and friends for embracing the creation of the documentary about his life. He
also announces the grand opening of The Strength Coach store.
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Feb. 11, 2005:
Independent Filmmaker Joanne Caputo, her Consulting Director Michael Ivey and Dateline NBC
correspondent John Hockenberry weigh in on whether television is ready to finally include people
with disbilities as a part of the mainstream?
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Feb. 9, 2005:
PBS has launched the companion Web site for the documentary film "On A Roll: Family, Disability
and the American Dream."
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Jan. 27, 2005:
Legendary NFL running back Gale Sayers’ Hall of Fame story includes his work as an author
and humanitarian. His book of Offensive Football Fundamentals and much acclaimed autobiography,
"I am Third," reflects Sayers’ philosophy of life: the Lord is first; my family and friends are
second; I am third.
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Jan. 20, 2005:
Francine Ward, JD, RScP is a highly sought after motivational speaker, life coach, religious
science practitioner, and the author of "Esteemable Acts: 10 Actions For Building Real
Self-Esteem." She has transformed herself from addicted, homeless, injured and self-centered to
clean, educated, capble and giving.
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Jan. 13, 2005:
Larry Thompson, acclaimed Hollywood film producer and personal manager to more than 200 Stars,
explains not only how to look like a Star, but more importantly, how to think, act, live and
become a Star.
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Jan. 6, 2005:
Major League Baseball player Jim Abbott teaches how to overcome perceived limitations and reach for our dreams.
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Dec. 30, 2004:
Greg decides 2005 is the year the disability community can make breakthroughs in the media and assume our rightful place in America’s family rooms.
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Dec. 19, 2004:
High school cross country athlete Ben Comen finishes every race and inspires others because of his perseverance with cerebral palsy.
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Dec. 12, 2004:
Speaker and entrepreneur Ephren Taylor shares how finance and faith can work together.
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Dec. 5, 2004:
Author, trainer and CEO of Lifedesigns, LLC, and Exuberant Living Media, Gail Blanke coaches
people and supports them to thrive on change.
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Nov. 21, 2004:
Performance strategist John Alston offers an approach for dealing with the life's reality:
"Stuff Happens (and then you fix it!)"
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Nov. 14, 2004:
Motivational speaker Willie Jolley desribes how "A Setback is a Setup for a Comeback!"
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Nov. 7, 2004:
Greg invites you to browse through underwater photograper Victoria Collins' online gallery of
his dive, while listening to the voices of his friends with whom he shared the diving experience.
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Oct. 31, 2004:
Marty Martinez and John Rubattino from Admiralty Dive Center in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, will reflect on the experience of helping create a miracle.
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Oct. 24, 2004:
Read Brooke Ellison's own impressions about her life with a high level spinal cord injury being
made into a film.
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Oct. 17, 2004:
The Strength Coach reflects on what he learned from Christopher Reeve, the man we knew as "Superman."
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Oct. 10, 2004:
Speaker, writer and consultant Richard Abraham explains how selling is a natural process and how
to "schmooze" your way through any experience.
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Oct. 3, 2004:
PBS announces "On A Roll" documentary air date and author Jill Lublin explores the way you can practice
"Networking Magic."
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Sept. 26, 2004:
Author Tom Rath helps you gauge "How Full Is Your Bucket?" His stories and strategies can lead
you to discovering ways to increase your positive interactions at work and in life.
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Special edition, Sept. 18, 2004:
The Strength Coach sounds the all clear following Hurricane Ivan and Greg's disability history presentation in Tennessee is a hit!
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Sept. 15, 2004:
Hurricane Ivan forces the Strength Coach to evacuate, so Greg flies to Nashville, Tenn., three
days early to be assured a flight for his speaking engagement at the Tennessee Partners in
Policymaking conference.
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Sept. 12, 2004:
Greg introduces authors Joseph Grenny and Al Switzler and delves into their best-selling book,
"Crucial Conversations."
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Sept. 5, 2004:
Greg reflects on Muscular Dystrophy Association telethons and offers his views about how to best
help Jerry's kids.
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Special edition, Aug. 25, 2004:
The Strength Coach's interview with legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden is too
good to keep to ourselves, so here Greg provides a link to the recorded conversation.
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Aug. 22, 2004:
John Wooden is a coach with records that some sports authorities expect will remain unbroken.
Among his many accomplishments, he has 10 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships, 16 appearances in
the Final Four, which is the most of any coach, and four perfect seasons, in 1964, 1967, 1972
and 1973. As a keeper of maxims, Wooden can offer words on adversity, teamwork and perseverance.
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Aug. 15, 2004:
Hear about Greg Smith's big splash at "UNITY: Journalists of Color," a national conference
representing 7,000 media professionals of color in Washington, D.C. He shook the hand of the
President of the United States, and asked Time Warner CEO Dick Parsons about the lack of people
with disabilities in the media. His question received thunderous applause from the more than
200 journalists in the room and an honest response from one of the most powerful men in media.
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Aug. 8, 2004:
Spencer Haywood converses about the triumphs and tragedies of his life. On the court, Haywood was
so dominating that no one could guard him. He averaged more than 20 points per game in the first
five seasons of his NBA career including 29.2 ppg in 1972-73. His tragedies include drug
addiction, divorce from his supermodel wife Iman, and the erasure of his legacy as a pioneering
leader for today's stars in the mold of LaBraun James and Kobe Bryant. |
Aug. 1, 2004:
Lenora Billings-Harris, an internationally recognized
speaker, multicultural diversity expert, and author with more than 25 years experience in the
public and private sectors, presents sensitive topics in a high-energy, fun-filled, yet
thought-provoking way. Her interactive style, and immediately applicable "how to’s" have caused
clients to invite her back again and again. The Strength Coach delved into the subject of diversity
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July 25, 2004: Dr. Jill
Waggoner, COO of South Texas Medical Center, lends practical medical wisdom for women. She was
one of the first African-American cheerleaders for the Dallas Cowboys. Also, Greg applauds Southwest
Airlines' exemplary customer service. |
July 18, 2004: Headed for Los Angeles - Phoenix -
Chicago! Greg Smith embarks today on a three city speaking tour. Plus, the top 10 reasons why
Greg Smith is such an in-demand speaker! | |