Episodes

Oct. 6, 2022

Bonus Episode: Joey Cofone on Creativity, Imagination and Inspiration

This week I am rereleasing an episode with Joey Cofone of Baron Fig in advance of his upcoming new episode where we talk about his new book: The Laws of Creativity: Unlock Your Originality and Awaken Your Creative Genius . Jo...

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Oct. 3, 2022

Alan Stein Jr. on Sustaining Your Game and Avoiding Burnout

This week it was my privilege to speak with Alan Stein Jr. Allan is former professional performance coach and now serves as a public speaker and author. In this conversation we unpack a wide variety of lessons he has learned ...

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Sept. 26, 2022

Anita Stubenrauch on Creativity in a Remote World

This week I was privileged to be joined by Anita Stubenrauch. Anita is a former Apple Computers Executive and graduate of The Art Institute of Chicago. As a creative sojourner Anita is paving her own path towards both creativ...

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Sept. 19, 2022

Dr. Jennifer Heisz on Moving the Body To Heal The Mind

This week I was excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Heisz to the show to discuss her new book, Move the Body, Heal the Mind : Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and Improve Focus, Creativity, and Sleep. This was a really ...

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Sept. 15, 2022

Ryan Mcrae on Productivity for College and University Students

Ryan McRae of The ADHD Nerd and discusses overcoming productivity challenges of College and University Students.

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Sept. 12, 2022

Todd Henry on the Daily Practice of Creativity

This week I was excited to welcome Todd Henry back to the show for the sixth time to discuss his latest book, Daily Creative: A Practical Guide for Staying - Prolific, Brilliant, and Healthy . Todd is a prolific author and sp...

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Sept. 5, 2022

Jon Acuff on Teaching Teenagers to Remix Their Mindset to Reshape The…

This week I was so happy to welcome Jon Acuff back to the show to discuss his newest book, Your New Playlist: The Student Guide to Tapping into the Superpower of Mindset. This powerful new book which Jon co-authored with his ...

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Aug. 29, 2022

Kim Rittberg on Transitioning Your Talents when Changing Careers

This week I had a great conversation with Kim Rittberg about her new project the ‘ Mom’s Exit Interview Podcast '. Kim and I discuss her checkered career and some of the reasons she chose to leave the corporate world and stri...

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Aug. 22, 2022

Tiago Forte on Building a Second Brain to Free Our Minds

This week I was thrilled to speak with Tiago Forte about his groundbreaking new book, Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential . In this conversation, I discove...

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Aug. 16, 2022

Kate Tellers on The Power and Skill of Storytelling

This week I was excited to welcome Kate Tellers to the show to help us understand the power, purpose, and practicality of effective storytelling. Kate is the Director of Mothworks at the Moth, a live storytelling podcast that...

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Aug. 9, 2022

Omar Zenhom on Preparing to Leap Into Entrepreneurship

This week I was excited to welcome Omar Zenhom to the show. Omar is the host of the award-winning podcast The $100 MBA Show and the creator of the popular software tool Webinar Ninja . In this conversation, we cover a range o...

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Aug. 1, 2022

Phil Simon on Project Management in a Hybrid World

Phil Simon is a frequent keynote speaker, recognized collaboration and technology authority, and college professor for hire. He is the award-winning author of a dozen books, most recently Project Management in the Hybrid Work...

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July 25, 2022

Jason Harris on The Soulful Art of Persuasion

This week I had a wonderful conversation with Jason Harris about his new book The Soulful Art of Persuasion: The 11 Habits That Will Make Anyone a Master Influencer. In this chat, Jason dispels some of the toxic chatter about influencers in the internet age and reminds listeners that the art of inf…

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July 25, 2022

Jason Harris on The Soulful Art of Persuasion

This week I had a wonderful conversation with Jason Harris about his new book The Soulful Art of Persuasion: The 11 Habits That Will Make Anyone a Master Influencer. In this chat, Jason dispels some of the toxic chatter about...

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July 18, 2022

John Brandon on Maximizing Productivity Seven Minutes at a Time

This week a had a great conversation with John Brandon focused on his new book, The 7-Minute Productivity Solution: How to Manage Your Schedule, Overcome Distractions, and Achieve the Results You Want. This was an excellent discussion on the power of taking just seven minutes out of key moments of …

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July 12, 2022

Kendra Adachi on Prioritizing the Things That Matter

This week a had a wonderful discussion with Kendra Adachi both about her new book, The Lazy Genius Kitchen as well as her podcast The Lazy Genius, and her previous book The Lazy Genius Way. In this conversation, we discuss how vital it is to give yourself permission to be lazy about things that ar…

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July 4, 2022

Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley on Simple Truths of Leadership

This week it was truly my privilege to speak with Dr. Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley about their new book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust. Ken Blanchard needs no introduction to many listeners as he has been a leading voice in business and leadership for…

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June 27, 2022

Julie Solomon on Getting What You Want Out of Life

This week I had an inspirational conversation with Julie Solomon about her new book, Get What You Want: How to Go From Unseen to Unstopable. Julie was refreshingly candid about her "origin story" and her struggles to break th...

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June 20, 2022

Ashish Goel on Drawing Upon Courage

This week I had a delightful conversation with Ashish Goel centered on his new book, Drawing on Courage: Risks Worth Taking and Stands Worth Making . Ashish and I explore ways in which we can summon our inner courage both in ...

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June 14, 2022

Dr. Susie Wise on Designing for Belonging

This week I was delighted to speak with Dr. Susie about her new book: Design for Belonging: How to Build Inclusion and Collaboration in Your Communities. We have a wide-ranging discussion on everything from the vital importan...

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June 6, 2022

Abby Marks Beale on The Need For Speed Reading

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Abby Marks Beale about her latest book Speed Reading: A little Know Time-Saving Superpower. In this conversation, Abby debunks some of the myths and biases surrounding the practice of speed reading while sharing some practical, and easy-to-use tips on b…

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May 30, 2022

Michael Reddington on the Value of Everyday Conversation

This week I had the privilege of speaking with Michael Reddington. Michael is an expert forensic interviewer and the President of InQuasive, Inc., which provides businesses and leaders with the tools they need to improve their leadership by activating the truth in all of their business interactions…

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May 24, 2022

Joshua Becker on the Pursuit of Purpose

This week I was excited to welcome back to the show Joshua Becker. Joshua is a best-selling author, speaker, and blogger whose latest book, Things That Matter...Overcoming Distractions to Purse a More Meaningful Life is available now.Joshua and I break down some of the many insights and discoveries…

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May 4, 2022

Lise Vesterlund on Balancing the Equality of Non-Promotional Workloads

This week I had the privilege of speaking with Lise Vesterlund about a new book she helped co-author, The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women's Dead-End Work. In this conversation, Lise helps listeners better understand the enormous disparities when it comes to "non-promotable" work tasks that are dis…

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