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THE FORTITUDE FORUM

THE FORTITUDE FORUM

Hosted by: Bill Burke

Welcome to The Fortitude Forum, the podcast where mental toughness meets real-world success. Join host Bill Burke as he dives deep into the inspiring journeys of leaders from the worlds of business and sports,...

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022: Olympic Medal To Model Leadership W/ DR. JUDI BROWN CLARKE

Dr. JudI Brown Clarke, Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer at Stony Brook University, shares her inspiring journey from an Olympic silver medalist to a leadership role in higher education. Dr. Clarke...
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021: The Match Point Mindset W/ TODD MARTIN, Pro Tennis Legend

Unveiling the Match Point Mindset with Tennis Legend Todd Martin. In this episode of The Fortitude Forum, host Bill interviews Todd Martin, a former professional tennis player, philanthropist, coach, speaker, and...
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020: Learning From Legends w/ LORENZO GUESS, Director of Athlete Performance

In this special edition of The Fortitude Forum, host Bill reunites with his former Michigan State University teammate, Lorenzo Guest. Lorenzo is currently the Director of Athlete Performance and the strength and...
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019: Hard Lessons From The Hurt Business w/ ED LATIMORE, Pro Boxer

Bill welcomes Ed Latimore, a former professional boxer, aspiring chess master, and author of 'Hard Lessons from the Hurt Business.' Ed delves into his journey back into boxing after a nine-year hiatus, driven by...
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018: The RELENTLESS SUMMIT Preview

Register Today: relentless-summit.com July 29-Aug 1 2025 In this episode of the Fortitude Forum, Bill introduces the Relentless Summit, a virtual event designed to help attendees unlock their full potential and become...
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017: Constructing The Process With DENNIS CARIGNAN, President of Granger Construction

Constructing The Process With DENNIS CARIGNAN, President of Granger Construction In this episode of The Fortitude Forum, host Bill Burke sits down with Dennis Carignan, President of Granger Construction, to discuss...
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016: Never Finished With BEN NEWMAN, Speaker, Performance Coach & Author

Speaker and mental performance coach Ben Newman discusses the powerful concept of 'the burn'โ€”the underlying driving force that fuels one's purpose and actions towards achieving greatness. Newman shares a personal...
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015: Obsessed With Excellence w/ MANNY AMEZCUA, CEO Of Mass Mutual Great Lakes

Embracing Obsession and Legacy with Manny Amezcua. In this episode, Bill welcomes Manny Amezcua, CEO of MassMutual Great Lakes and founder of Podium Group. Manny shares how his obsession with adding value and solving...
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014: Presence Over Preference W/ CHARLIE RUIZ, Performance Coach, & Speaker

In this episode of The Fortitude Forum, host Bill discusses the power of urgency and peak performance with guest Charlie Ruiz, a former professional baseball player turned keynote speaker and performance coach....
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013: From The Court To Corporate w/ DON POLITE, Chief Marketing Officer

In this episode, Bill engages in an inspiring conversation with Don Polite, Chief Marketing Officer at SkyGen and former high-level college basketball player. Don shares his diverse background, from his upbringing in...
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012: Crush It Off The Field w/ JAIME ELIZONDO, Former CFL, NFL, & XFL Coach

In this episode of The Fortitude Forum, host Bill is joined by Jamie Elizondo, a seasoned football coach with experience in the NFL, CFL, and XFL. Jamie shares his background, starting from his early years in Texas...
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011: The Principles Of Winning w/ DESMOND CLARK, CEO & Former Chicago Bears TE

In this episode of The Fortitude Forum, host Bill interviews Desmond Clark, CEO of a logistics firm, 12-year NFL veteran, and former Chicago Bears tight end. Clark shares insights from his childhood, highlighting how...
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