The Crucible with Jeff Marshall ALIVE Podcast Network (https://alivepodcastnetwork.com) https://rss.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-crucible-with-jeff-marshall The Crucible with Jeff Marshall is a video podcast series on which highly successful executives, change makers, entrepreneurs, and leaders come to discuss their greatest failure (or crucible moment) and how it has impacted their growth or success. On the Crucible, we believe that understanding the journeys of those who have faced and navigated through tough times can provide, not only inspiration, but also practical advice to others who may be facing their own adversities. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 07:57:00 GMT Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:03:00 GMT https://alivepodcastnetwork.com © 2025 The Crucible with Jeff Marshall en-us angel@alivepodcastnetwork.com (Jeff Marshall) Society & Culture Personal Journals The Crucible with Jeff Marshall https://portalapi.alivepodcastnetwork.com/api/image/podcast-media/the-crucible-with-jeff-marshall.png https://alivepodcastnetwork.com episodic Jeff Marshall The Crucible with Jeff Marshall is a video podcast series on which highly successful executives, change makers, entrepreneurs, and leaders come to discuss their greatest failure (or crucible moment) and how it has impacted their growth or success. On the Crucible, we believe that understanding the journeys of those who have faced and navigated through tough times can provide, not only inspiration, but also practical advice to others who may be facing their own adversities. The Crucible with Jeff Marshall is a video podcast series on which highly successful executives, change makers, entrepreneurs, and leaders come to discuss their greatest failure (or crucible moment) and how it has impacted their growth or success. On ALIVE Podcast Network,#business,#success Jeff Marshall angel@alivepodcastnetwork.com false A Cut Above The Rest 756db387-8a54-454f-a710-509801830a21 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/a-cut-above-the-rest On this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, Dr. Dillard Elmore reflects on a pivotal season when the path he had worked toward suddenly shifted sending him back to his hometown where he was forced to wrestle with identity, expectations, and what it really means to start again.]]> On this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, Dr. Dillard Elmore reflects on a pivotal season when the path he had worked toward suddenly shifted sending him back to his hometown where he was forced to wrestle with identity, expectations, and what it really means to start again.]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:03:00 GMT 6 A Cut Above The Rest full Jeff Marshall crucible,#Resilience ,black doctor,crucible moments,jeff marshall 1379 false The Heat of the Moment e59b00e3-bdd1-44b4-a309-1778a28c8efd https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-heat-of-the-moment In this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, high-powered PR Exec Meg Kane reflects on an early-career moment that still lives rent free in her head and body years later. It was a season that forced her to confront identity, ambition, pride, and perception and reshaped how she leads today. Some experiences cool off with time. Others stay warm.]]> In this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, high-powered PR Exec Meg Kane reflects on an early-career moment that still lives rent free in her head and body years later. It was a season that forced her to confront identity, ambition, pride, and perception and reshaped how she leads today. Some experiences cool off with time. Others stay warm.]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:45:00 GMT 5 The Heat of the Moment full Jeff Marshall #Resilience ,crucible moments,crucible,#womeninbusiness,#Leadership ,jeff marshall,#megkane 1781 false Staying In The Game b9ad8469-12fb-4038-810e-f81a02c347f5 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/staying-in-the-game In this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, Super Bowlwinning defensive backs coach Ronell Williams opens up about a defining moment from his college yearsbeing embarrassed in front of his peers.

What could have derailed his confidence became a lesson in emotional endurance. Ronell explains how that experience helped him develop the mental toughness needed to face scrutiny, criticism, and pressure later in his careerultimately preparing him for success at the highest level of professional football.

This episode explores how uncomfortable moments can become the foundation for extraordinary careers.
]]> In this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, Super Bowlwinning defensive backs coach Ronell Williams opens up about a defining moment from his college yearsbeing embarrassed in front of his peers.

What could have derailed his confidence became a lesson in emotional endurance. Ronell explains how that experience helped him develop the mental toughness needed to face scrutiny, criticism, and pressure later in his careerultimately preparing him for success at the highest level of professional football.

This episode explores how uncomfortable moments can become the foundation for extraordinary careers.
]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:00:06 GMT 4 Staying In The Game full Jeff Marshall jeff marshall,ronell williams,perserverance,crucible,#inspiration,crucible moments 1484 false Wrong Place, Right Timing 9f323c2c-cf55-44dd-8b1b-b6c477c3f36d https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/wrong-place-right-timing On this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, artist O'Neil Scott shares how football carried him to college but pulled him away from artand how the resentment from that detour quietly shaped his life until he finally reclaimed his creative path.]]> On this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, artist O'Neil Scott shares how football carried him to college but pulled him away from artand how the resentment from that detour quietly shaped his life until he finally reclaimed his creative path.]]> Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:00:05 GMT 4 Wrong Place, Right Timing full Jeff Marshall crucible,#artist,crucible moments,artist,jeff marshall,oneil scott 1249 false Matters Of The Heart 3b7d4c35-5942-406f-8b2c-14a110e52c53 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/matters-of-the-heart On this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, powerhouse executive Rosalind Williford opens up about the moment her life came to a haltwhen she thought she was having a heart attackand how that moment forced her to reevaluate what superwoman really means.]]> On this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, powerhouse executive Rosalind Williford opens up about the moment her life came to a haltwhen she thought she was having a heart attackand how that moment forced her to reevaluate what superwoman really means.]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2025 23:11:00 GMT 3 Matters Of The Heart full Jeff Marshall crucible moments,crucible,womens health,Black womens health,rosalind williford,heart health,jeff marshall 1521 false Let It All Work Out 593df89c-f07a-4722-a92e-d48f9dced438 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/let-it-all-work-out On this episode of The Crucible, Philadelphia advertising giant Tracey Santilli talks about how not trusting her gut and a fear of failing actually led to a million little "micro-failures".]]> On this episode of The Crucible, Philadelphia advertising giant Tracey Santilli talks about how not trusting her gut and a fear of failing actually led to a million little "micro-failures".]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:00:20 GMT 2 Let It All Work Out full Jeff Marshall #womeninleadership,#businessleadership,#womeninbusiness,tracey santilli,crucible,crucible moments,#business,jeff marshall 1344 false Never Take My Power 26f84912-928c-417c-89a2-752eb339d42e https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/never-take-my-power In this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall legendary advertising executive Judy Jackson shares how a difficult first marriage shaped her journey and pushed her to channel her energy into her workultimately helping her find and live in her greatness.]]> In this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall legendary advertising executive Judy Jackson shares how a difficult first marriage shaped her journey and pushed her to channel her energy into her workultimately helping her find and live in her greatness.]]> Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:00:15 GMT 11 Never Take My Power full Jeff Marshall jeff marshall,#blackwomenleaders,crucible moments,judy jackson,#inclusiveleadership,crucible, #EmotionalHealing 1653 false Always Bet On Yourself 6e023b36-fdc5-4c30-a0bb-834761d9b370 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/always-bet-on-yourself On this episode of the Crucible Super Bowl champion and former Philadelphia Eagle Rodney McLeod joins me to talk about the moment that almost broke himand how it became the fuel that drove a remarkable career.]]> On this episode of the Crucible Super Bowl champion and former Philadelphia Eagle Rodney McLeod joins me to talk about the moment that almost broke himand how it became the fuel that drove a remarkable career.]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:16:00 GMT 1 Always Bet On Yourself full Jeff Marshall rodney mcleod,nfl ,Failing Forward,nfl draft,NFL player,crucible moments,crucible,Overcoming Failure,jeff marshall,Failure,new episode 1352 false A Hurdle Too High 7adc53cd-4bfe-4acb-985b-5fc08212776d https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/a-hurdle-too-high On this episode of The Crucible With Jeff Marshall, multihyphenate entrepreneur Atoya Burleson takes us through a time when she had to learn that she was more than just a standout college athlete.]]> On this episode of The Crucible With Jeff Marshall, multihyphenate entrepreneur Atoya Burleson takes us through a time when she had to learn that she was more than just a standout college athlete.]]> Thu, 26 Jun 2025 11:30:20 GMT 10 A Hurdle Too High full Jeff Marshall atoya burleson,Black women in Leadership,#womeninbusiness,crucible,overcomingobstacle,#blackwomenleaders,crucible moments,women in sports,Overcoming,Failure 845 false Unexpected Pause 344c8ceb-2f48-4354-bba0-92e1d998d2ee https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/unexpected-pause On this episode of The Crucible w/Jeff Marshall, former tech exec and entrepreneur Modupe Congleton shares her journey through shock, reflection, and reclaiming her power after an unexpected pause in her career.]]> On this episode of The Crucible w/Jeff Marshall, former tech exec and entrepreneur Modupe Congleton shares her journey through shock, reflection, and reclaiming her power after an unexpected pause in her career.]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:30:26 GMT 9 Unexpected Pause full Jeff Marshall #careerchange,Job loss,crucible,Layoffs,crucible moments,career pivot,executive,modupe 908 false Getting To The Next Thing 89e57491-491f-4eb1-a65a-3014b52f05bd https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/getting-to-the-next-thing On this episode of The Crucible w/Jeff Marshall, political strategist Will Dunbar reflects on his first and only run for political office and how his loss in that campaign changed him as a husband, father, son, and businessman.]]> On this episode of The Crucible w/Jeff Marshall, political strategist Will Dunbar reflects on his first and only run for political office and how his loss in that campaign changed him as a husband, father, son, and businessman.]]> Thu, 29 May 2025 12:08:00 GMT 8 Getting To The Next Thing full Jeff Marshall Failure,will dunbar,Overcoming Failure,crucible moments,#Personal Growth #Entrepreneurship #Success Mindse,Failing Forward,#success,crucible 1433 false But It Breaks Inside 714c65ec-e148-4ad5-a977-7ad77d1926be https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/but-it-breaks-inside On this episode of The Crucible, long-time non-profit executive Kelly Woodland reflects on the emotional aftermath of suddenly losing the role that defined him for so longand how he began the hard work of separating who he is from what he did.]]> On this episode of The Crucible, long-time non-profit executive Kelly Woodland reflects on the emotional aftermath of suddenly losing the role that defined him for so longand how he began the hard work of separating who he is from what he did.]]> Fri, 09 May 2025 14:00:15 GMT 7 But It Breaks Inside full Jeff Marshall kelly woodland,Nonprofit Leadership,crucible,crucible moments,Job loss,jeff marshall,non-profit sector 1207 false The Strength of Vulnerability 1407a708-1c1a-4bc9-b9ed-1193fe4b51ec https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/the-strength-of-vulnerability On this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, CMO and advertising industry veteran Molly Watson discusses how her challenges with early parenthood and her rise to leadership met on a collision course resulting in a courageous display of vulnerable leadership well before it was all the rage.]]> On this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, CMO and advertising industry veteran Molly Watson discusses how her challenges with early parenthood and her rise to leadership met on a collision course resulting in a courageous display of vulnerable leadership well before it was all the rage.]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 11:00:01 GMT 6 The Strength of Vulnerability full Jeff Marshall crucible moments,crucible,parenthood,jeff marshall,Strength and Vulnerability,CMO,#businessleadership,Molly Watson,Vulnerability ,working mother 1285 false A Painful, but Graceful Exit 497a1511-9d7f-4c2f-aa87-3ee329d53367 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/a-painful-but-graceful-exit On this episode of The Crucible w/Jeff Marshall, marketing expert and serial entrepreneur Jen Hayes-Lee opens up about the highs and lows of building- and letting go of- a business that seemed destined to be the next big thing.]]> On this episode of The Crucible w/Jeff Marshall, marketing expert and serial entrepreneur Jen Hayes-Lee opens up about the highs and lows of building- and letting go of- a business that seemed destined to be the next big thing.]]> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:00:06 GMT 5 A Painful, but Graceful Exit full Jeff Marshall crucible,jen hayes-lee,#blackwomenleaders,jen hays lee,Women Entrepreneur,jeff marshall,#womeninbusiness,crucible moments 1156 false Chasing 59 2d8a1480-5ec2-492d-b798-07cb0f12c427 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/chasing-59-calvin-l-butts-jr On this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, serial entrepreneur and private equity investor Calvin L. Butts Jr. discusses how the death of his father changed his perspective on time and propelled him to greatness.]]> On this episode of The Crucible with Jeff Marshall, serial entrepreneur and private equity investor Calvin L. Butts Jr. discusses how the death of his father changed his perspective on time and propelled him to greatness.]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:00:18 GMT 4 Chasing 59 full Jeff Marshall calvin butts,crucible,crucible moments,new podcast show,calvin l. butts jr,new podcast 888 false Invitations & Opportunities e9d225c0-d7d5-4057-b931-459535ca23f0 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/invitations-opportunities In this episode of The Crucible w/Jeff Marshall, award-winning strategist and renowned podcast host Sybil Amuti shares her story of triumph following a crucible moment that had her questioning God's love only to discover her true purpose and power.]]> In this episode of The Crucible w/Jeff Marshall, award-winning strategist and renowned podcast host Sybil Amuti shares her story of triumph following a crucible moment that had her questioning God's love only to discover her true purpose and power.]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:00:03 GMT 3 Invitations & Opportunities full Jeff Marshall womens empowerment,crucible moments,spiritual growth,crucible,sybil amuti,personal growth 1465 false A Father's Dilemma b70d4df5-b70e-4406-8869-6c01d63371ee https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/a-father-s-dilemma The Crucible with Jeff Marshall', Attorney Lloyd Freeman is forced to confront the dichotomy of being Partner and being a parent- a challenge many ambitious professionals know all too well.]]> The Crucible with Jeff Marshall', Attorney Lloyd Freeman is forced to confront the dichotomy of being Partner and being a parent- a challenge many ambitious professionals know all too well.]]> Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:30:13 GMT 2 A Father's Dilemma full Jeff Marshall lloyd freeman,crucible moments,new podcast,new podcast show,#growth,jeff marshall,crucible 1372 false When an "F" is more valuable than an "A" 5ee08a65-56d5-4f76-8b28-4955485a6329 https://share.alivepodcastnetwork.com/when-an-f-is-more-valuable-than-an-a Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:01:00 GMT 1 When an "F" is more valuable than an "A" full Jeff Marshall crucible,jeff marshall,crucible moments,#newepisode,new podcast show,new podcast,#personalgrowth ,#growth 834 false