Are You Winning at the Wrong Things? | John Olinger (Bonus Episode)
Minimalist Moms Podcast | Simple Living for Overwhelmed Moms
Diane Boden
4.8 • 952 Ratings
🗓️ 11 December 2025
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
John Olinger's journey from Nike marketing executive to purpose-driven leader began with a single question: What will matter most when I get to the end of my life? After spending a decade creating breakthrough campaigns for Nike and Jordan Brand—including three years leading Global Marketing for Kobe Bryant—an unexpected loss changed everything. Today, John combines his strategic marketing expertise with hard-won wisdom to help others win where it matters most. John lives in Saint Augustine, Florida, with his wife Erin and their three energetic boys, where he serves as a strategic consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker.
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- John Can't Stop Talking About: At Your Best: How to Get Time, Energy, and Priorities Working in Your Favor by Carey Nieuwhof
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- Book: Worthy Wins: Pointing Your Life Toward What Matters Most
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John Olinger is a husband to his wife, Erin, and father to three energetic boys. He spent a decade as a Marketing leader for Nike and Jordan Brand, but reached a career inflection point after the unexpected passing of his father. Ultimately, John left Nike in late 2022 to become a strategic consultant, executive coach, and keynote speaker. Now he uses his expertise in strategy, marketing, and storytelling to empower organizations and individuals to win in the places that matter most. John has increased his capacity to help others succeed by releasing his first book, Worthy Wins, earlier this year.
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