Episode 111: Energize Your Career with Steve Kashul

Steve Kashul is a 35-plus-year veteran of on-air professional television and radio. He served 24 seasons as the Pre-Game, Halftime, and Post-Game TV and Radio Host of the Chicago Bulls. Kashul is also co-owner of Channel Fore, Inc., which produces “The Golf Scene” TV Show on Chicago Sports Network, of which he serves as the principal host. He was also the host of “Sports Medicine Weekly”, a weekly one-hour radio show that aired for ten years on ESPN 1000 Chicago and 670 The Score – WSCR-AM in Chicago and now heard on podcasts nationally. In addition, he is an Executive Broker/Agent with AssuredPartners in Warrenville, IL. Honors and awards include two Emmy Awards for his work as host of Chicago Bulls Basketball on SportsChannel (1991-1997) and a winner of a Telly Award in 2006 for his work as host on “The Golf Scene” television show. Telly Awards are recognized worldwide for excellence in broadcast television. He is also a member of the Chicago 16” Softball Hall of Fame, being inducted in the Media Wing in January of 2009. His work has also appeared on a national scale, having served as the lead announcer and lead voice of the Senior PGA Tour for CNBC, as well as live events on Golf Channel. Kashul has also served as the play by play voice for the Celebrity Golf Association’s Professional Golf Tour, Big Ten Women’s Volleyball, Illinois High School Association sporting events, Men’s Professional 16” Softball, and was a reporter and host for ten years for the Notre Dame Football Coaches Show as well as host of “The Spirit of Sports”, a show focusing on Special Olympics in Illinois. Steve has also been a feature writer/columnist for the Chicago District Golfer Magazine, and is a former sportswriter for the Chicago Sun-Times, covering High School athletics.

Why This Episode Matters

This episode is for professionals seeking renewed energy in their careers. It reinforces that passion, persistence, mentorship, and engagement drive meaningful progress. If you want to energize your path, start by committing fully — to your craft, your health, and your relationships.

In this Episode, We Discuss:

Follow your passion with persistence
Seek and offer support
Adapt and evolve in your career
Prioritize knowledge and preparation

Conversation Takeaways

Pursue work you genuinely love, stay committed through challenges, and be willing to make sacrifices to reach your goals.
Mentorship, asking for help, and using your platform to assist others are vital for growth and opportunity.
It’s never too late to change direction; success can come from embracing new paths later in life.
Understand your industry deeply—whether through knowing your clients’ businesses, reviewing insurance coverage, or staying ahead of emerging risks like cyber threats.

A Quote To Remember

“You need a mentor. You need a big brother and someone that you know believes in you… So you need those mentors. They’re very important. And you need those moments that will take you to the next level.” – Steve Kashul

Light Bulb Moments – Episode 111

Energize Your Career with Steve Kashul

The Light Bulb Moment of This Episode

Energy follows passion. When you commit to doing what you love, seek guidance, and stay persistent, your career evolves in powerful ways. Growth isn’t linear – it’s fueled by courage, hard work, and the willingness to engage deeply.