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When the company that employed Abby Clapper announced it was moving buildings — and her position wouldn't be coming along — she had a choice: find the next safe landing, or commit to the business she'd been quietly building on the side. She jumped. And she was terrified.

Two and a half years later, her personal training practice runs almost entirely on referrals, built around a philosophy that sounds simple but isn't: meet people exactly where they are — different bodies, different brains, different histories with the gym — and help them find movement that actually sticks.

In this conversation, Abby and Joe dig into what that career leap really felt like (anxiety included), how she approaches fitness for neurodivergent clients and adults in their 70s and 80s, why she refuses to guarantee weight loss, what the Atomic Habits identity shift looks like in a real training relationship, and why she proudly calls herself a "conservative personal trainer."

If you've ever started and stopped a fitness routine, or made a leap that scared you more than you expected — this one's for you.

Resources & Links:

• Abby Clapper - Talk Your Abs Off Podcast
• Atomic Habits by James Clear
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Hypermobile Type Info

Connect with Abby:

• Instagram | Website

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Unlock leadership lessons from one of history’s greatest explorers—Lewis and Clark—and learn how their journey offers powerful insights for navigating your own uncharted moments. If you're facing a transition, feeling unprepared, or seeking resilience in uncertain times, this episode will inspire you with strategies rooted in adventure, teamwork, and trust.

Jeff Ton, a leadership coach and Lewis and Clark enthusiast, shares how the explorers’ story transcends history to illuminate modern leadership. From the importance of assembling a complementary team, to trusting your ecosystem of partners, he reveals how embracing the unknown with agility and humility can lead to extraordinary success—not just in exploration but in life and career transitions. Discover how Lewis and Clark’s reliance on native tribes, their preparation for the unforeseen, and their adaptive mindset are lessons every leader can apply today.

You’ll learn practical frameworks like the "Four S’s"—support, solution-seeking, sagacity, and strategic behavior—and how journaling and reflection build resilience by strengthening your mental muscle memory. Jeff also discusses his upcoming book, Uncharted Moments, which blends his personal journey as a caregiver with the timeless leadership principles from the trail, reminding us all that the greatest discoveries are often within.

This episode is perfect for anyone navigating change—whether in personal life, professional career, or leadership development—and eager for tangible tools to face their own unknowns. If you believe that true leadership stems from helping others, embracing community, and trusting your instincts, you’ll find inspiration and action points to move forward with courage.

Jeff Ton is a leadership strategist and author known for weaving historical stories into actionable leadership lessons. His work helps aspiring and seasoned leaders uncover hidden potential through stories of adventure and discovery—lessons that empower you to chart your own uncharted waters.

Don’t miss the chance to reframe your next challenge as an opportunity for growth. Join Jeff and discover how the uncharted moments of the past can guide you toward a future filled with legacy, love, and resilience.

The Five Lessons:
1. Vision and Planning: Starts at 13:52 - Discusses the importance of vision and planning, referencing Thomas Jefferson's vision.
2. Team Building: Starts at 9:04 - Talks about building a diverse and skilled team.
3. Adaptability and Resilience: Starts at 18:39 - Emphasizes developing resilience through past challenges.
4. Collaboration and Trust: Starts at 14:42 - Focuses on building an environment of trust.
5. Learning from Experience: Starts at 22:01 - Highlights the value of journaling and learning from past experiences.


Connect with Jeff Ton:
Website: https://jeffreyston.com/
LinkedIn: Jeff Ton on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtonindy/

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Only 3% of people who just click "Apply" ever get a job offer. But 87% of people who got hired had someone help them through networking. Career coach Sara Andrus (500+ clients, 10+ years) breaks down exactly why the recruiting system is broken — and what actually works.

In this episode of Titans of Transition, host Joe Miller sits down with Sara Andrus, founder of Avara Careers and former corporate HR/recruiting leader, to unpack the modern hiring crisis. Sara reveals why applicants are getting ghosted (hint: it's not the ATS), how to use the 96-hour application window for 8x better results, and why treating recruiters as allies — not gatekeepers — changes everything. From HireVue AI interviews to the "near peers" networking strategy, this conversation is a field guide for anyone stuck in the job search grind.

IN THIS EPISODE:
• Why applying in the first 96 hours gives you an 8x greater chance of landing an interview
• The truth about ATS: "ATS is not killing your resume — a human presses reject"
• Sara's Ideal Job Benchmark — a 6-component framework for evaluating any role
• How to build a targeted networking list of 30–50 companies (even if you've been out of touch)
• Why 5–7 interview rounds is now normal — and how to navigate stakeholder dynamics
• HireVue AI video interviews: what they are and how to prepare
• Using AI to tailor your resume and generate the 10 most likely interview questions
• The blacksmith analogy: why we're at a once-in-a-century career inflection point

CONNECT WITH SARA ANDRUS:
Website: avarahcareers.com
Email: sarah@avarahcareers.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarahbandrus (posts daily)

CONNECT WITH JOE MILLER:
linkedin.com/in/fjmiller3/

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