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The Worst Advice I Ever Got

Sean Taylor
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Welcome to The Worst Advice I Ever Got hosted by Sean Taylor. This show will feature in-depth discussions with diverse guests, exploring the unconventional side of guidance – the worst advice they've ever got. Together, we'll extract valuable insights from these unique experiences, offering you a roadmap to discerning what advice to embrace and what to ignore. The Worst Advice I Ever Got is not ju... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Williams
Leadership consultant, speaker, and author
Episode: Villains Have Nothing To Teach Us - Steve Williams
Dr. Jimmy Moley
Sports psychiatrist who works with athletes on mental health, performance, injuries, and life transitions
Episode: It's All In Your Head - Dr. Jimmy Moley
Peter Grimm
Managing Director at Fahrenheit Advisors
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Episode: We'll Cross That Bridge When We Come To It - Peter Grimm
Andrew Stallings
Founder and CEO of Othello Group, sports marketing and athlete representation
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Episode: No Is A Full Sentence - Andrew Stallings
Dr. Manya Whitaker
President of Colorado College
Colorado College
Episode: Lead From The Back - Manya Whitaker
Hala Moddelmog
Leader with 30+ years in CEO roles across food service and arts organizations
Former CEO roles (Arby's, Wendy's, Church's Chicken, Susan G. Komen, Woodruff Arts Center)
Episode: Women Can't Have it All - Hala Moddelmog
Jamie Mantzouridis
Personal trainer and coach
Self-employed / Fitness industry
Episode: Your Body Is Your Credibility - Jamie Mantzouridus
Kacie Lett Gordon
Atlanta-based founder, storyteller and media entrepreneur
Founder, storyteller and media entrepreneur
Episode: Don't Be Too Girly - Kacie Lett Gordon
Tyler Zachem
Founder and CEO of BroadSky Partners, experienced in private equity and investing
BroadSky Partners
Episode: You Can't Have A Career Using Math - Tyler Zachem

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Sean Taylor
Host of The Worst Advice I Ever Got

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Kelly Johnson - Recovering Perfectionist

    This episode is a perfect example of how a strength, when overused, can sabotage our health, our wellness, and ultimately how we show up both personally and professionally. I thoroughly enjoyed Kelly’s story of how she discovered the steps she needs to take to continue her success in a healthy way and how she is now passing that knowledge to her kids and her clients.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TMC19
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it

    I am a big fan. There is so much bad advice going around, it is good to hear about people who have overcome bad advice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cardfan27
    United Statesa year ago
  • Finally.

    Every show on the planet is all about advice, it’s nice to hear from the other side!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the mayor of ding dong city
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it

    Refreshing change from sugary inspirational podcasts (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Getting down to bad advice and how it affects people is truly impactful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OneRebo
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the blunt, practical take on how bad advice can yield real lessons.
The format is seen as a refreshing contrast to feel-good, purely inspirational podcasts.
Guests and hosts are praised for candid storytelling and actionable insights.
Fans value the focus on leadership lessons drawn from imperfect examples.

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Get Your MBA - Kirk Halpern
Q: So tell us about the worst advice you ever got.
Kirk explains that pursuing an MBA is overrated for entrepreneurs and shares how his law degree and street-level leadership formed the foundation of his success across three companies.
No Is A Full Sentence - Andrew Stallings
Q: What's your advice to people who face a waterfall of no's in their life?
Respect the no, embrace it, but don't let it define you. No is temporary and should be approached with timing, delivery, and persistent effort to uncover alternative paths and growth opportunities.
No Is A Full Sentence - Andrew Stallings
Q: Andrew, tell us about the worst advice you ever got.
The worst was the idea that no is a full sentence, a rigid boundary that shuts down possibility. He explains how he learned to reinterpret that no, to persist with politeness, to seek dialogue, and to turn rejection into a pathway for growth and opportunity.
Lead From The Back - Manya Whitaker
Q: How did leading from the back affect your day-to-day duties?
It created a lack of direction and a paralyzed team; I ended up micromanaging unintentionally as I tried to compensate for the absence of clear leadership from above.
Lead From The Back - Manya Whitaker
Q: Tell me, what was the worst advice you ever got?
Lead from the back, which initially suggested giving space to the group, but in practice led to confusion, paralysis, and a lack of clear direction for the team.

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This show frames advice through the lens of real-world missteps, exploring how unconventional guidance can lead to practical leadership and career wins. Across episodes, listeners hear how high-achievers—from CEOs and founders to athletes and educators—transform setbacks into opportunities, emphasizing traits like resilience, strategic questioning, and plain-spoken authenticity. The conversations tend to balance tough life lessons with actionable frameworks, often challenging conventional wisdom about work, education, and success. A notable edge is the willingness to study controversial or imperfect role models to extract usable insights, rather than clean moral lessons. This makes the program particularly appealing to professionals seeking... more

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