Join Brett Gilliland on the Circuit of Success Podcast as he sits down with Douglas Noll, nationally recognized peacemaker, mediator, author, and leadership expert. After spending more than 22 years as a successful trial lawyer, Douglas transformed his career to become a full-time peacemaker dedicated to resolving the world’s most difficult and emotionally charged conflicts. Holding a Master’s Degree in Peacemaking and Conflict Studies, he has mediated and arbitrated more than 1,200 cases, including complex construction, real estate, and high-value business disputes involving tens of millions of dollars.

In this powerful conversation, Douglas explains why emotional intelligence is one of the most valuable leadership skills anyone can develop. He shares the neuroscience behind de-escalating conflict, why simply naming emotions can calm the brain, and how leaders can create trust by helping people feel heard. Drawing from his remarkable work training prison inmates, executives, government agencies, and organizations, he reveals practical techniques that improve communication, strengthen relationships, and transform difficult conversations into productive outcomes.

Douglas is a nationally recognized author, speaker, and lecturer on advanced peacemaking and mediation. He is a Fellow of the International Academy of Mediators, a Fellow of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, and serves on numerous national arbitration panels. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, business owner, parent, or someone striving to improve your communication and emotional intelligence, this episode is filled with actionable insights that can help you become a more effective leader, build stronger relationships, and navigate conflict with confidence.

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Don Dillon, founder and CEO of Sound Foods, joins Brett Gilliland to share the remarkable journey that transformed a life-changing medical crisis into a breakthrough nutrition company. After a serious health condition ended his U.S. Navy career, Don began experimenting with early biohacking techniques to restore his brain health. That personal challenge eventually inspired him to create Sound Foods, a company pioneering a new category where nutrition, supplements, and convenient snacking come together through proprietary ultrasonic cold-forming technology.

In this episode, Don explains how modern nutrition impacts cognitive performance, why traditional food manufacturing can limit the effectiveness of key nutrients, and how Sound Foods is delivering supplement-grade ingredients in enjoyable everyday food formats. He also discusses entrepreneurship, innovation, product development, leadership, and the persistence required to bring an entirely new technology to market. Beyond Sound Foods, Don shares lessons from leading Voloren, his energy retrofit company, and reflects on experiences from his earlier career in finance with Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group and the FDIC.

Don’s story is ultimately one of resilience, discipline, and purpose. From overcoming devastating health challenges to building multiple companies dedicated to solving real-world problems, he offers practical insights on developing a resilient mindset, embracing innovation, and never giving up when pursuing a meaningful mission. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, business leader, health enthusiast, or someone striving for greater mental performance, this conversation is packed with valuable lessons on leadership, brain health, and building lasting impact.

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In this episode of the Circuit of Success, Brett Gilliland sits down with high-performance coach, international keynote speaker, bestselling author, and host of The Determined Society podcast, Shawn French. After losing his identity when his college baseball career came to an end, Shawn rebuilt his life from the ground up, becoming a top 1% sales performer before launching one of the world’s fastest-growing personal development podcasts. Today, he helps entrepreneurs, executives, athletes, and leaders unlock elite performance through discipline, resilience, and intentional living.

Shawn shares the lessons that shaped his journey, including overcoming adversity, developing unwavering mental toughness, and building daily habits that create long-term success. He explains why consistency always beats motivation, how mastering the “boring” fundamentals separates high achievers from everyone else, and why having a clear vision is essential for achieving extraordinary results. Brett and Shawn also discuss networking, personal branding, podcast growth, accountability, and what it really takes to earn opportunities at the highest level.

If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, salesperson, leader, athlete, or anyone striving for peak performance, this conversation is packed with practical strategies you can apply immediately. Learn how to build confidence through action, embrace adversity as your greatest teacher, and develop the mindset that fuels lasting success in business, leadership, and life.

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