Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast - Hosted by Patrick Fitzgibbons

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In order for you to be successful both in your personal and profesional life you must be a high performer. Look around you - You see people who are performing at higher levels and people who are not. Which group is getting the most out of life? Patrick talks about the 6 Habits of High Performers. This was actually an article from Inc. Magazine where they sit and talk with high performance coach and aurthor Brendon Burchard. Check out this great advice. Here is the reference to the show: https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/the-6-high-performance-habits-only-the-most-extrao.html Find Brendon Burchard here: https://brendon.com/ Do you love coffee? Head over to www.cjevolution.com and follow the link to Four Sigmatic. You will love the products, especially their mushroom coffee. You will also receive 15% off of your purchase using the promo code "CJEVO". Find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. We have made it to 200! I am so happy and so proud to have been on this journey with everyone and thank you all for the continued support. I look forward to the next 200 episodes. I have had so many great guests come on the show since the beginning, and I have learned so much from each. Some of the common themes among many of guests have been not giving up on your dreams, and taking a chance to live the life you want to live. Life is too short to be living on the sidelines. Take that step onto the field and begin playing the big game! Move forward to write that book, start that business or start your own podcast. It's also important to embrace gratitude. The more you express gratitude the more your receive. It's that simple. In this episode, Patrick talks about ways to embrace and express gratitude in your life.   Do you want to have some amazing coffee? How about some amazing mushroom coffee? Yes, I said mushroom coffee. It tastes great and its good for you too. Head over to the CJEvolution website and click on the Four Sigmatic link to receive 15% on all of your products you want to purchase by using the promo code "CJEVO". Stay tuned for more amazing guests coming on the show. Find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this episode Patrick talks with author and speaker Victoria Newman. Victoria writes and speaks about the challenges of being a spuose married to a law enforcement professional. She draws on the 30 years of experience in this regard. She guides clients through various challenges they might be facing and going through, and shows them how to have a healthy relationship amid the various ups and downs that a very demanding job such as law enforcement can bring. Patrick and Victoria talk about relationship challenges as well as what was the catalyst that drew Victoria to start writing. A good and very informative interview. You can find Victoria here: http://www.how2loveyourcop.com/ Want to start rocking with some mushrooms? Check out the amazing mushroom coffee at Four Sigmatic. You can get 15% off of your purchases by going to www.cjevolution.com and following the Four Sigmatic link. Use the promo code "CJEVO" to get a discount. Check out this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks with Lisa Forte. Lisa is a Cyber Security Expert and Trainer, International Speaker, Writer and Penetration Tester. Lisa spent many years working for one of the U.K.'s Police Cyber Units before founding her own compnay, Red Goat Cyber Security.  Patrick and Lisa talk about the cyber security threats facing the world and some ways to prevent them, the importance of social engineering and other informative topics. Enjoy. Find Lisa here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-forte/ @redgoatcyber Want to try some amazing mushroom coffee? Head over to www.cjevolution.com and click the link to Four Sigmatic. You will get 15% off of your purchases and you will not be dissapointed in the products. Check this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. It is so important to have a coach in your life, whether its for business or profesional. Nancy Ganzekaufer is a focused, motivated and dedicated business coach who empowers entrepreneurs to build the life and business they have always wanted. Nancy understands the unique challenges entrepreneuers face when pursuing their dreams of growing a business. A good interview for you LEO"s out there who want to start a business. Find Nancy here: http://nancyganzekaufer.com/ @nancyganzekaufe Do you want to start rockin your mornings with mushrooms? Yes I said mushrooms. Check out the amazing mushroom coffee at Four Sigmatic. In fact you will get 15% off your purchase using the show promo code "CJEVO". Head over the www.cjevolution.com and click on the Four Sigmatic Link. Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick talks with Policy Analyst and Columnist Ruben Pacheco.  Ruben believes in order to curb police misconduct law enforcement officers in the United States should hold their own liability insurance. Ruben doesn't think that citizens should have to be "on the hook" to pay settlements for officer misconduct. Ruben wrote an aritlce in the Las Cruces Sun Times (NM) about this very topic. A good interview with a different take on law enforcement accountability. Find Ruben here: http://youngvoicesadvocates.com/advocate/ruben-pacheco/ Find Ruben's article here: https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/opinion/columnists/2018/03/14/letters-let-insurance-market-regulate-police-misconduct/424979002/ Want to get hooked on shrooms? Mushroom Coffiee I mean. I am a huge fan of Four Sigmatic and their famous mushroom coffee - yes it tastes amazing. Head to www.cevolution.com and check out the link to Four Sigmatic. You will get 15% off using the Promo Code "CJEVO".   Check this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick          

Hello and welcome back. There is no doubt that good and effective leadership is very important. However, followership is just as important as good leadership. Followership often gets a bad reputation because everyone wants to be a leader. However, in order for people to progress into leadership positions they need to be good followers. In this episode, Patrick talks about the importance of followership. The reference to this show: https://iveybusinessjournal.com/publication/followership-the-other-side-of-leadership/ The CJEvolution Podcast is now partnered with Four Sigmatic. At Four Sigmatic, their mission is simple: Make the everyday magic of functional mushrooms more easily accessible to you. The company does this by incorporating functional mushrooms and superfoods into products you would use in your everyday life - such as coffees, hot cacoas, matcha, elixers and easy to drink mix blends. Use the below link and promo code cjevo to get 15% off of products you buy. https://us.foursigmatic.com/#_a_cjevo   Find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Stay safe Patrick      

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this episode Patrick talks to Jason Schechterle. Growing up Jason had one dream - to serve as a Phoenix Police Officer.  Inspried by his brother and the tragic loss of a local law enforcement hero, Jason worked persistently towards his dream. After serving in the military, at the age of 26, Jason achieved his goal to work the streets of Phoenix as a rookie police officer. Then, only 14 months into what was supposed to be a life-long career, Jason's life took an unexpected turn. He was hit by a taxi cab driver traveling over 100mph. Upon impact the patrol car that Jason was in burst into flames trapping him inside. Through a series of miraculous and fateful circumstances, Jason survived the crash but suffered severe burns to over 40% of his body which drastically altered his appearance. But through all of his pain and suffering, the power of human spirit endured in Jason. Though it took several months, he returned to work at the Phoenix Police Department and later retired honorably years later. His story is a testament of true love and the dedication Jason and his wife have in their commitment to honor their family and the vows of marriage in good times and in bad. Jason went on to detail his account in his best-selling book "Burning Shield." A very moving and inspiring story. Find Jason and his book here: https://www.burningshield.com/home.html @Schechterle_Jas https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-schechterle-309bb341/   Do you love coffee? If you do you have to check out my new favorite Mushroom coffee. Yes I said Mushroom Coffee, and it tastes amazing. Check out the awesome products at Four Sigmatic. If you use the link below you wil receive 10% discount at checkout https://us.foursigmatic.com/#_a_cjevo   Find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick      

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks about the benefits of meditation. No matter what your are doing professionally or personally we can all reap the many scientifically proven benefits of meditation. There are many reasons why professional sports teams, the US Military, entrepreneurs, CEO's and other high achievers meditate. Patrick talks about 12 benefits of meditation. The reference to the show: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-benefits-of-meditation   Find this and other episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode, Patrick talks with author, speaker, and youth mover Brandon Lee White. Brandon helps teens move beyond what holds them back. Brandon shares his journey from social outcast to school President, and how leadership and personal ownership made it possible. His Keynote "Own it" is about moving beyond what holds you back. Fear, doubt, hate, and excuses keep us from achieving and leading, but the thing that holds us back the most is ourselves. Brandon gives some great advice in this must hear show. Find Brandon here: www.Brandonleewhite.com Social Media: Youth Mover https://www.youtube.com/user/whiteble   The CJ Evolution Podcast is now partnered with Four Sigmatic - An amazing company that specializes in Superfoods, mushroom coffee (yes it tastes great) and adaptogenic herbs. If you follow the link & promo code below you will get 10% off your purchases. You will love the products! http://www.us.foursigmatic.com/#_a_cjevo   Find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick    

Hello everyone and welcome back. When Patrick first started the podcast he had big plans. He envisoned that the show would grow steadily and be a top ranked criminal justice podcast, which it has and is. This only happend because Patrick set many goals and he continues to do so. In this episode, Patrick talks about The Golden Rules of Goal Setting. If you want to achieve any kind of success in your life, professional or personal, goal setting has to be a part of your life. A very informative episode. The reference to this show: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_90.htm   CJEvolution Podcast has partnered up with a great company that will be revealed soon - Stay tuned Find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick      

Hello everyone and welcome back to the podcast. In this episode Patrick talks to Paul Derry. Paul was a career criminal from a very early age and became a police informant for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). He was officially coded in 1988 and worked as a source until the year 2000 when he reluctantly entered the Witness Protection Program. Despite a reported contract on Paul's life by the Hells Angels, he decided to share his experiences in his book "Inside a Police Informants Mind." An interesting and eye-opening interview. You can find Paul here: https://www.paulderry.net/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulderry1/ @Paul_Derry Find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick  

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode talks about the importance of having a life outside of law enforcement. This doesn't mean retirement and moving on to something else. This means after you come home from work after a long day on the job, do you continue to engulf yourself in your job? Law enforcement can be very time consuming, but when you are not working you need to learn to disengage. Are you spending quality time in the areas of your life that might be lacking attention (family, spouse, friends etc?). There are great tips and suggestions that Patrick covers from a great PoliceOne article. Reference to the podcast: https://www.policeone.com/patrol-issues/articles/1666423-Do-you-have-a-life-outside-law-enforcement-really/ Check out the great book Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement by Dr. Kevin Gilmartin https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-survival-law-enforcement-officers/dp/0971725403/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521843176&sr=8-1&keywords=emotional+survival+for+law+enforcement+dr.+kevin+gilmartin If you are facing roadblocks in your life or you need some great coaching from a great team check out Frame of Mind Coaching www.frameofmindcoaching.com Stay tuned for more great guests.   Patrick        

Hello everyone and welcome back. In this episode Patrick welcomes the one and only Meiyoko Taylor. With over a decade of success coaching, speaking and most importantly, genuine, in-the-trenches business & life experience, his view is radically different. He passionately shares with his listeners that success and leadership begins from the inside out. It's not about title, tenure or position. The opportunity for breakthrough success in every area is for everyone, every day. It's how we should all live our life. Taylor, is referred to sometimes as the "Dream Builder" for his ability to re-connect people to their passion and life-long goals as as the "kick in the butt coach" for his coaching skill that brings out the best in people, through a practical, street, savvy style. A great interview. Find Meiyoko here: http://www.meiyokotaylor.com/ https://twitter.com/MeiyokoTaylor https://www.linkedin.com/in/meiyokotaylor/   Meiyoko books: https://www.amazon.com/Find-Your-AMAZING-Steps-Transforming/dp/1521012830/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521508977&sr=8-2&keywords=meiyoko+taylor   Find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick      

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. In this episode Patrick talks to the one and only Dwayne Gill. A native of Detroit, Dwayne has been a United States Marine, a current Michigan State Trooper, Comedian and Motivational Speaker. He has lived life he enjoys talking about. His ability to share his experiences in a naturally funny and thought provoking way has made him a sought after speaker. His thirty plus years a a Marine and police officer have given him a unique point of view on life that most people have never seen or heard. His Keynote themed speach, "Mountains and Valleys" is his take on overcoming diversity, and how his life of service can be an inspiration to us all. A great interview with an amazing individual. Find Dwayne here: http://dwaynegill.com/ https://twitter.com/DwayneLGill https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwayegill/     Find this and other great episodes at www.cjevolution.com   Patrick