Sea Captain Performance

Our Executive Coach Chad Myers believes some of the best leadership lessons come from the books that challenge the way we think.

The Hero with a Thousand Faces has reshaped how he view success. “True leadership is not just about achievement. It is about evolution. Every meaningful chapter requires letting go of an old identity and stepping forward with courage, humility, and direction."

For Chad, success is not about repeating what has always worked. It is about embracing growth, adapting to new challenges, and becoming the leader your next chapter requires.

Success requires evolution, not repetition.
What book has shaped the way you think about leadership or success?

Success isn’t found by drifting.
It’s built by staying the course.

Some weeks test your patience. Some challenge your focus. But growth happens when you keep showing up, stay committed to the process, and keep moving forward even when the path is uncertain.

Welcome to the team Megan Fuller! Megan is our new marketing intern. She's a senior majoring in marketing and minoring in Entrepreneurship at the University of Missouri. After graduation, she hopes to work with a marketing agency that focuses on helping small local businesses grow. We are happy to have her on board this summer!

Our Founder and CEO Phil Bender is a guest lecturer at the University of Missouri Business School. He talks about leadership development with students. One of the topics is learning your personal style: are you a planner (a sea turtle is what he refers to them) or an idea person (a dolphin). Here he is after a lecture with a student proudly showing off her sea turtle tattoo. We're guessing she's a planner!

Under the leadership of Angela York and Elyse Stoner, Event Advisors supports financial professionals—from managing logistics to designing meaningful experiences. Angela offers a detail-oriented operational approach refined through years of event planning and advisor-focused marketing, while Elyse brings strategic insight from sports and entertainment, where audience engagement is paramount. Together they simplify the planning process, align every detail with business objectives, and deliver Return on the Moment™ experiences that strengthen trust and promote sustained follow-through.

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John Wilson draws on more than 30 years of senior leadership and sales experience in financial services to operate as an Executive Coach and Trainer. He guides financial advisors in expanding their practices with time-tested systems and the Sea Captain Performance curriculum, enriched by hands-on experience alongside industry leaders. Through keynote presentations, group facilitation, and one-on-one coaching, John is recognized for his energy, clear insight, and ability to translate complex strategies into practical growth plans.

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Jessica Stenzel is a leadership and lifestyle coach who guides high-performing professional women to step into their highest selves with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose. She partners with both aspiring and established female leaders aiming to elevate their careers, sharpen their leadership brand, and align professional success with personal fulfillment. Her coaching emphasizes self-discovery, goal prioritization, and cultivating personal accountability so clients move from potential to intentional action. Book a free coaching session: https://buff.ly/ic4q3kZ

Christy Ogilvie McCreary partners with leaders of high-touch, client-focused businesses, helping them establish relational, enduring practices that cultivate loyalty and long-term trust. Her method weaves emotional intelligence, mindset development, personality insight, and creative thinking — guiding leaders to build mission-driven teams and convert customers into devoted advocates.

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