His Brother Died by Suicide at 11:30 PM. Six Months Later, He Had One Client Left.
His Brother Died by Suicide at 11:30 PM. Six Months Later, He Had One Client Left.
When Michael Dill's phone rang at 11:30 PM, his world broke open. His brother had taken his life. Six months later, his client list had collapsed from seven to one, his bank account was shrinking, and the coach who built his business on helping others could no longer help himself.
In this episode of the Be There Podcast, Coach Michael Dill — Amazon bestselling author of Knock It Out of the Park Leadership, ActionCOACH franchise partner, and two-time Action Man Award winner — opens up about the surrender that saved him, the difference between being strong OR vulnerable and being strong AND vulnerable, and the Uncle Tommy who taught him how to live life on his own terms.
What we cover
• The 11:30 PM phone call and the months that followed
• The shrinking bank account most entrepreneurs never talk about
• Why he picked up the phone and asked for help
• Strong AND vulnerable — the epiphany that changed everything
• Brad Sugars in Maui: "How dare you underperform your capabilities"
• The morning rituals that keep a high performer sharp
• Uncle Tommy — the hero who lived on his own terms
• The three C's: Coaching, Community, Contribution
Chapters
0:00 Cold Open
0:57 Theme Intro
1:35 Guest Intro
2:31 The Phone Call at 11:30 PM
9:43 The Six-Month Collapse
12:53 Strong AND Vulnerable — The Epiphany
20:00 Mid-Roll: Who Is Someone You Can Call?
22:58 The Morning Rituals
39:48 Three C’s: Coaching, Community, Contribution
40:56 Brad Sugars in Maui — “How Dare You Underperform”
50:42 Uncle Tommy — The Hero
58:34 Outro
If you're a founder, CEO, or coach who has carried a season of collapse and wondered if you'd come back from it — this conversation is for you.
About the Guest — Michael Dill
Michael Dill is one of the most decorated business coaches in the global ActionCOACH network. He is an Amazon bestselling author of Knock It Out of the Park Leadership, a global speaker, a two-time Action Man Award winner, and the voice behind Monday Morning with Coach Michael. He lives in South Florida with his wife Susan.
Connect with Michael Dill
Website: businesscoachmichaeldill.com
Book: Knock It Out of the Park Leadership (Amazon)
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/actioncoachmichaeldill
Instagram: @actioncoachmichaeldill
YouTube: Monday Morning with Coach Michael
Connect with Alan
Website: thealanunderwood.com
XALT Global Alliance: xalt.global
About the Be There Podcast
Every life has moments that change everything. A phone call. A diagnosis. A decision. A door that opens. A door that closes. These are the moments that matter most. Be There is the podcast for high performers who want the lessons, resources, and inspiration to carry into the moments that matter most in their own lives.
Hosted by Alan Underwood.
Be Present. Be Powerful. Be There.