Episode 34

Balance or Burnout? Dave Richards Share Insights Executives Pay For

Welcome back to The One Big Thing! Join me as I sit down with Dave Richards, CEO of Elite Performance Associates. Dave is a business coach, consultant, and speaker who works with top leaders across the nation. But what I love most about this conversation is how real and practical it gets—not just about business growth, but about life, family, and the daily choices that shape who we become.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Why leadership is really about seeing people, not just being visible.

✅ How to identify and manage the “four burners” of life—physical, relational, business, and spiritual.

✅ The role accountability plays in true transformation (and why it isn’t punishment).

✅ How to break free from negative self-talk and build habits that actually stick.

✅ Why the people you surround yourself with will determine your direction in life.

Dave’s story is one of courage—walking away from a 23-year career to follow a calling—and the tools he shares can help you take inventory of your own life, refocus your priorities, and make small but powerful changes.

This episode is full of wisdom for leaders, parents, spouses, and anyone chasing growth without losing what matters most.


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About Dave Richards

Dave is a well respected business coach working with CEOs, entrepreneurs, mortgage and real estate professionals and others. With over 25+ years of executive leadership experience, he now coaches and consults with the top professionals and organizations in their respective industries.

Capitalizing on his certifications in Human Behavior he specializes inbuilding and optimizing high performance teams and tackling difficult decisions that hold his clients back. He easily connects with entrepreneurs to help identify and communicate their vision, define their culture, and increase their profits and growth in today’s dynamic market place.

Dave’s passion is to invest in others to help them achieve their highest results.

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Hey there — I’m Steve Campbell. I’m a husband, dad to four amazing kids, follower of Jesus, and someone who wakes up every day wanting to help people live with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

Life has taught me that faith isn’t just something you talk about — it’s something you live, wrestle with, and anchor everything to. My relationship with Jesus shapes how I love my family, how I lead, how I speak, and how I show up for others. Every podcast, conversation, and connection I make starts there — from a place of grace, humility, and hope.

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I don’t have all the answers — but I’ve learned that when you stay close to Jesus, stay curious, and keep moving forward, amazing things can unfold.

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At home, I’m just “Dad.” My wife and our four kids are my greatest joy and daily reminder of what really matters. They keep me grounded, laughing, and trusting God in the middle of the chaos and beauty of everyday life.

I’m passionate about encouraging others — whether through a podcast episode, a post, or a conversation over coffee. I believe that hope is contagious and that small, honest moments can change lives.

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If you’ve landed here, maybe it’s not by accident. Maybe God’s nudging you toward your next “one big thing.” I’m glad you’re here — let’s walk it out together.