Discovering Our Very Best
About the Podcast
Welcome to the Discovering Our Very Best Podcast, hosted by Chris Conley and Debbie Ellis. The goal of this podcast is to share thoughts, stories and ideas enabling you to become all that God created you to be. Always remember, when there is hope in the future, there is power in the present. Brought to you by Darin Olson with Edward Jones Investments.
About Chris
The 8 facets of life started with a Christmas gift, a simple planner designed to help Chris Conley organize his schedule for the coming year. What he didn’t anticipate was how that basic calendar would change his life, and is now changing the lives of others. The 8 facets of life: a simple title with seemingly simple principles; but each a stepping stone designed to build a whole life – mentally, spiritually, and physically. After applying these goals to his own life for an entire year, Chris was ready to share his new way of thinking with others.
Although Chris retired in 2013 he’s stayed active by coaching youth sports, playing golf, being involved with church activities, writing for local newspapers, and leading workshops and speaking at various businesses, schools, and other venues. In addition he enjoys being an active grandparent.
He’s always enjoyed reading and listening to podcasts to inspire himself as well as sharing ideas and concepts to help others grow. His passion is to help others understand that life is about always doing your best.
He has worked in various roles through life, usually leading people. It’s through those encounters he’s realized that life is all about people and we need to live a life of integrity in order to maximize our influence.
Chris is married to D’Anne since 1978, has two sons and four grandchildren.
Chris can be reached at the8facets@gmail.com
Contact him to speak or conduct a workshop at your event.
About Debbie
Debbie Ellis spent 36 years as a K-12 educator—passionate about helping students become the best versions of themselves. Always immersed in her community and heavily involved in service organizations, she found Bellefontaine to be a wonderful homebase.
Recognized as a pioneer in promoting gifted education and academic acceleration opportunities for students, Debbie has shared her ideas at the state, national, and world levels.
She enjoys collecting aphorisms, taking pictures, and growing colorful flowers. Her favorite activities range from tennis to Pilates to triathlons.
She has been married for 49 years to her high school sweetheart, Pat. They are blessed with three daughters, three grandchildren, and three granddogs.
Debbie’s favorite anchor verse is Jeremiah 29:11.