Hosted by Jarrod Lentz · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 17 episodes
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Welcome to Action Over Obstacles — the podcast where we explore stories of peak performance, personal growth, and resilience. Each week, I sit down with high-level performers from Apex, North Carolina and beyond — athletes, entrepreneurs, creatives, and changemakers — to uncover the defining moments that shaped their journey. We dive into their early life, the catalyst that sparked their success, the habits and non-negotiables that fuel their drive, and how they overcome adversity with grit and purpose. You’ll walk away with powerful insights and motivation to elevate your own path.
Jarrod Lentz hosts Action Over Obstacles - Stories of Peak Performance, Growth & Resilience, a education show with 17 episodes published.
Cliff Beach is a Los Angeles-based award-winning musician, author, speaker, and radio host blending funk, soul, jazz, and R&B with motivational storytelling. A Grand Prize Winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, C
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Amy Skorich is a certified running coach, marathoner, community powerhouse, and owner of "Run Your Way Coaching" in Apex, North Carolina. She has qualified and competed in many of the world's most notable Marathons inclu
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Jay Sensi is a SaaS Founder most known for starting the companies My College Roomie and Campus Kaizen. Jay took an idea for a college roommate matching platform and over the course of a decade bootstrapped it into an ind
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Brian Waters moved out at age 17 with no safety net, worked three jobs, and bought his first house before he ever earned a college degree — and his story proves that your starting point has absolutely nothing to do with
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JD Tremblay is the Director of High Performance and Mental Resilience Advisor at Hungry Warrior Academy. He helps men achieve peak performance through the DECA System so they can operate with clarity and expand their cap
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Joe Farrell's journey in life is defined by bold decisions, relentless self-motivation, un-wavering faith and a deep commitment to serving others. He is a Former Technology Services Entrepreneur, with business in the US,
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Colleen Obrien is a Positive Psychology Coach and the owner of “The Remedy State” – A Life Design coaching program that guides people to design lives with more meaning, purpose and authenticity. Her path has been anythin
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Barry Scruggs is a US Army Veteran of 7 years on active duty, that included (2) Combat Deployments to Afghanistan for a total of 19 Months. Barry’s hobbies and interests include Ultra Marathons, Running and Weightlifting
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Michael Pichan is an Ultra Endurance Athlete and Journey Racer. After a much too-long hiatus from any physical activity, Michael discovered Rucking in November of 2021 which eventually led him to endurance events and a p
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Chris Smith is the Owner and Operator of the RISE Flag Football organization in Apex, North Carolina, a University of Florida graduate, and a longtime Gator fan. As a Pop Warner coach, devoted husband, and proud father o
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Yana Polikarpov is the founder of Dark Horse Coaching, a USATF Level 1 coach and holds a Diploma in Coaching and Positive Psychology. Yana's passion lies in human potential, and she is on a mission to help people move be
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Todd Clark is a Fire Captain, Paramedic, and leadership advocate with nearly two decades in public safety. After experiencing firsthand, the impact of alcohol culture within the first responder profession, Todd chose to
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Danny Sallis is originally from Littleton, Colorado. Danny spent nearly 12 years in the U.S. Army serving in a Psychological Operations unit, where his work focused on counter-trafficking efforts throughout Central and S
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Rob Smalling has more than 30 years expertise in Human Resources, Employee and Leadership Development and Business Operations. Over the years, Rob has honed his skills working in diverse industries, including Aerospace,
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Peter Kerr is the Owner of "The Massage Joint" in Downtown Apex, NC. Peter shares how after leaving the Army, he found massage therapy and through healing others, set him on his path to greatness, finding inner peace and
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In May 2026, Mark Long will attempt to become the first blind man to complete the legendary SAS Fan Dance. A brutal 24km off-road mountain challenge across the Brecon Beacons — pushing endurance, resilience, and mindset
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Mike O'Connor is proud to be the Chief Relationship Officer for New Hope Treatment Centers, a family owned and operated behavioral healthcare company working with adolescents with complex trauma and other psychiatric and
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Steve Kozlowski is a top performing real estate agent based in Columbia, SC where he owns and operates his business "Koz Closes". In 2017, Steve found himself unfulfilled in a Civil Engineering career and took the bold l
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Today on Action Over Obstacles, I want to give you the backstory on why this podcast exists and share: "My Call To Action” For me, I find podcasts to be a source of immense value for learning about concepts, philosophies
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Action Over Obstacles - Stories of Peak Performance, Growth & Resilience is hosted by Jarrod Lentz. The show is categorised under education (self improvement) and has published 17 episodes.
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