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Clarity in the Chaos: A Conversation with Jeff Skillen
November 17, 2025
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56:12
ABOUT THE EPISODE
In episode number 4 of the 365 Proof by Defining Wellness Podcast, Daniel Phyfer and Courtney Milan sit down with Jeff Skillen, founder of SkillSet Enterprises. Jeff has built a career helping leaders and organizations find direction in fast-changing environments, offering guidance in strategy, transformation, and growth.
With executive experience spanning healthcare, media, technology, and beyond, Jeff has become a trusted advisor for navigating complex challenges. In this conversation, he shares his perspective on leadership, clarity under pressure, and the human side of meaningful progress.
This episode explores what it means to stay grounded, think clearly, and move forward with purpose, even when everything around you is shifting.
#365ProofPodcast #DefiningWellness #LeadershipDevelopment #StrategicGrowth #OrganizationalClarity #SkillSetEnterprises #ResilientLeadership #PurposeDrivenWork #TransformationInAction
Meet The Hosts
Daniel Phyfer is the Director of Business Development for Defining Wellness Centers, where he oversees all business development and marketing functions — from outreach and strategic partnerships to brand growth and community engagement. He blends his personal recovery journey with professional expertise to support people searching for a new way of life — whether they’re just beginning or rebuilding along the way. Daniel’s work is rooted in connection, authenticity, and a genuine belief that recovery is possible for anyone willing to reach for it.
Courtney Milan
Alumni Director
Meet The Guest
Jeff Skillen is the founder of SkillSet Enterprises, known for bringing clarity, strategy, and results to fast-changing industries. With executive experience across healthcare, media, tech, and more, he’s a trusted advisor and thought leader in growth, transformation, and complex challenges.
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Clarity in the Chaos: A Conversation with Jeff Skillen
November 17, 2025
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56:12
In episode number 4 of the 365 Proof by Defining Wellness Podcast, Daniel Phyfer and Courtney Milan sit down with Jeff Skillen, founder of SkillSet Enterprises. Jeff has built a career helping leaders and organizations find direction in fast-changing environments, offering guidance in strategy, transformation, and growth.
With executive experience spanning healthcare, media, technology, and beyond, Jeff has become a trusted advisor for navigating complex challenges. In this conversation, he shares his perspective on leadership, clarity under pressure, and the human side of meaningful progress.
This episode explores what it means to stay grounded, think clearly, and move forward with purpose, even when everything around you is shifting.
#365ProofPodcast #DefiningWellness #LeadershipDevelopment #StrategicGrowth #OrganizationalClarity #SkillSetEnterprises #ResilientLeadership #PurposeDrivenWork #TransformationInAction
Listening with Purpose: Compassion, Advocacy, and Hope with Neely Lyons
November 17, 2025
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1:22:45
In this episode of 365 Proof by Defining Wellness, hosts Daniel Phyfer and Courtney Milan welcome Neely Carlton Lyons, a compassionate advocate for addiction and mental health who believes healing begins with listening and meeting people where they are. Neely shares insight from her unique journey as the youngest-ever elected Mississippi State Senator, a legal advocate for behavioral health professionals, and a family member personally impacted by addiction and mental health challenges. She discusses her work with Clere Consulting and as cofounder of Family Recovery Collective, offering hope, clarity, and unbiased support to families navigating difficult decisions. The conversation also touches on the role of music and reflection in recovery, including Neely’s favorite recovery song and the lasting influence of The Language of Letting Go.
Daniel, Courtney, and Neely also discuss the role music plays in recovery. When asked about her favorite recovery song, Neely shared the track that continues to speak to her journey:
https://open.spotify.com/track/4mcZYzoGwPRDdhWVlygiHf?si=tQHD_A7UT5ixXQbqMp7wpw
Neely also reflects on The Language of Letting Go, sharing that it was the very first meditation she ever read and one that continues to guide her today.
Learn more about Neely’s work:
Family Recovery Collective: https://www.familyrecoverycollective.com
Clere Consulting: https://clereconsulting.com/
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