Greg is a person who stutters, sales professional in financial services, and former college athlete. When he is not working he enjoys training for ultrarunning and triathlon, doing outdoor activities and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, finding a great book to read and coaching lacrosse. Greg has been a person who stutters since he was young and has experiences with speech therapy in his early years and even through his teenage and early adult life. He is grateful for everything stuttering has taught him and uses the lessons learned to deal with adversity, achieve his goals, and fostering a positive mental attitude. He loves staying involved in the stuttering community and works with a couple of non-profits and is active in mentoring. 

[00:00:51] - Introduction

[00:01:21] - Greg's morning routine

[00:03:36] - Greg's background and accomplishments

[00:05:04] - Recovery food and drink after a 50k

[00:08:08] - Growing up with stuttering and early memories

[00:14:23] - First time engaging in speech therapy

[00:16:14] - Different types of speech therapy tried

[00:22:12] - Meeting Uri for the first time

[00:23:48] - Greg's experience attending his first Transcending Stuttering workshop

[00:25:49] - Learning to embrace his stutter and how it's helped him

[00:28:32] - Greg's advice to those struggling with stuttering

[00:31:14] - The importance of having mentors and community support

[00:33:59] - Greg's experience with Brazilian jiu-jitsu and how it's impacted his stuttering

[00:36:19] - The power of pushing through discomfort and fear

[00:38:47] - Greg's future goals and aspirations

[00:41:38] - Discussing Greg's love of cooking and finding balance in life

[00:44:42] - The role of mindset and positivity in Greg's life

[00:49:46] - The importance of setting goals and staying motivated

[00:52:33] - Greg's experience with ultra-endurance events and training

[00:56:31] - The impact of physical training on mental health

[00:59:47] - The power of community and connection in achieving goals

[01:03:05] - The importance of finding joy in the process, not just the outcome

[01:06:14] - Closing thoughts and gratitude

Best Quote

"You don't have to be fluent to be a great communicator." - Greg Pandise (00:55:35)

ABOUT THE HOST: Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech; creator and host of Transcending Stuttering; and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

Episode Notes: 

http://www.transcendingx.com/podcast