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April 9th, 2026

#414 –Why Talent Alone Won't Get You Ahead

  1. #414 --Why Talent Alone Won't Get You Ahead Eric Twiggs and Ted Fells 1:07:54

You’re talented. You work hard.
So why are others getting opportunities you’re not? 👀

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kester Crosse—gastroenterologist, healthcare leader, author of Open Doors, and proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.—to break down the real reason success isn’t just about talent.

And this one is personal…

Dr. Crosse and I are both graduates of Hampton University, which makes this conversation even more powerful.

Inside this episode:
👉 Why talented people get overlooked
👉 The people skills that actually open doors
👉 How emotional intelligence accelerates your career
👉 A practical framework to help you stand out immediately

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or under-recognized—this conversation will change how you approach your career.

Stop relying on talent. Start getting selected. 🎯

Eric Twiggs Your Procrastination Prevention Partner

Eric M. Twiggs is a founding partner and president of The What Now Movement. His mission is to build high performing entrepreneurs, authors, and career professionals, who are prepared for life’s unexpected curve balls.

He is author of The Discipline of Now: 12 Practical Principles to Overcome Procrastination. The Discipline of Now has been recognized as a Global Top Ten Finalist for the 2020 Author Elite Awards in the category of Best Self Help Book. This recognition was based on the combination of the following criteria: cover design, content, popularity, and social contribution.

Eric is also the host of a weekly inspirational podcast titled "The 30 Minute Hour."

As a Certified Life & Business Coach, Eric has conducted over 28,000 coaching sessions, helping executive leaders and entrepreneurs who have moved from feeling frustrated, to finding fulfillment.

He has also led organizations of 500 or more people in corporate America, and shared his message with corporations, associations, and congregations across the country.

By reading The Discipline of Now, you will receive a proven blueprint to beat procrastination, so that you make more money, get more done, and feel more confident.