EPISODES 141 - 160
EP 160: Building Your Future and Getting Beyond What Is Holding You Back - Lukas Schwekendiek
Get your mind, body, and thinking right
With over 14 million views, Lukas Schwekendiek is a leading writer on Quora. He writes on the topics of self-improvement, optimism and goal setting. His work has been featured in Time, INC and Huffington Post. Using his own experience with suicidal thoughts to building a future helping others, Lukas offers assistance to those that are serious about making a change. Set your New Year today.
With over 14 million views, Lukas Schwekendiek is a leading writer on Quora. He writes on the topics of self-improvement, optimism and goal setting. His work has been featured in Time, INC and Huffington Post. Using his own experience with suicidal thoughts to building a future helping others, Lukas offers assistance to those that are serious about making a change. Set your New Year today.
EP 159: Optimise Your Daily Energy, Live Longer, Feel Better, and Perform At A Higher Level - Dr Sharad P. Paul
What the Blue Zones of the world can teach us about living a healthy, fulfilling life
Dr Sharad P. Paul, M.D is a surgeon, physician, academic, evolutionary biologist, social entrepreneur, and an adjunct professor at Auckland University of Technology. TIME magazine describes Dr Paul as "one of the most inspiring, intelligent and compassionate men you are likely to meet." In his latest book, The Genetics of Health, he analyses our genetic code to determine how our genes can influence stress levels, nutrient metabolism, sports preferences and most importantly, how to ‘eat for your gene type.’ Tune in for a fascinating discussion with a world leader in genetic performance.
Dr Sharad P. Paul, M.D is a surgeon, physician, academic, evolutionary biologist, social entrepreneur, and an adjunct professor at Auckland University of Technology. TIME magazine describes Dr Paul as "one of the most inspiring, intelligent and compassionate men you are likely to meet." In his latest book, The Genetics of Health, he analyses our genetic code to determine how our genes can influence stress levels, nutrient metabolism, sports preferences and most importantly, how to ‘eat for your gene type.’ Tune in for a fascinating discussion with a world leader in genetic performance.
EP 158: Is This The End Of Jobs As We Know It? - Taylor Pearson
The future of our workday
Taylor Pearson wrote The End of Jobs to show how investing in entrepreneurship can create more freedom, meaning, and wealth in our lives. Taylor spent three years meeting with hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world, and regardless of industry, age, race, country, or gender, one thing stood out - entrepreneurship was more accessible, profitable, and safer, while jobs were riskier and less profitable. We're racing towards the end of jobs and entering the entrepreneurial era.
Taylor Pearson wrote The End of Jobs to show how investing in entrepreneurship can create more freedom, meaning, and wealth in our lives. Taylor spent three years meeting with hundreds of entrepreneurs around the world, and regardless of industry, age, race, country, or gender, one thing stood out - entrepreneurship was more accessible, profitable, and safer, while jobs were riskier and less profitable. We're racing towards the end of jobs and entering the entrepreneurial era.
EP 157: HOW TO WIN THE BATTLE AGAINST DOUBT AND LAZINESS - AMY MORIN
The ultimate guide to mastering your mental strength
Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, college psychology instructor and internationally recognized expert on mental strength. She's the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, an international bestselling book that is being translated into more than 25 languages, she is a regular contributor to Forbes and Inc, and her TEDx talk has had over 4 million views. We discuss how we can mentally strengthen ourselves through tough times, how we face hard personal or professional challenges and what not to do.
Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, college psychology instructor and internationally recognized expert on mental strength. She's the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, an international bestselling book that is being translated into more than 25 languages, she is a regular contributor to Forbes and Inc, and her TEDx talk has had over 4 million views. We discuss how we can mentally strengthen ourselves through tough times, how we face hard personal or professional challenges and what not to do.
EP 156: IMPROVE YOUR READING EFFICIENCY AND LEARNING - ABBY MARKS BEALE
Become a smarter, faster and more efficient reader
Most of us wish to be smarter, faster and better readers. On this week's show, we learn how to become better readers with Abby Marks Beale, America's #1 Speed Reading Expert and author of 10 Days to Faster Reading. We discuss pointers for becoming a more confident reader and making reading more enjoyable. As they say, learners are earners, and this episode covers an exploration of reading habits and techniques that can be introduced into our day to enable us to improve our reading efficiency and learning.
Most of us wish to be smarter, faster and better readers. On this week's show, we learn how to become better readers with Abby Marks Beale, America's #1 Speed Reading Expert and author of 10 Days to Faster Reading. We discuss pointers for becoming a more confident reader and making reading more enjoyable. As they say, learners are earners, and this episode covers an exploration of reading habits and techniques that can be introduced into our day to enable us to improve our reading efficiency and learning.
EP 155: NEVER QUIT: A NAVY DIVERS LIFE AFTER A BRUTAL SHARK ATTACK - PAUL DE GELDER
Improvise. Adapt. Lessons from Navy Diver, Paul de Gelder
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. These three words which serve as the mantra for the Australian Army, resonated with Paul de Gelder from the moment he heard them. Paul chased adventure wherever it took him, working his way into the elite echelons of the Australian defence forces. His life took a radical turn in February 2009 with a shark attack that left him without two of his limbs and a career as a daredevil Navy Clearance Diver in jeopardy. Drawing on everything his eventful life taught him, Paul left nothing to chance in his recovery. He fought through the excruciating pain and smashed challenge after challenge. He amazed the medical staff with his sheer will to succeed. Paul's inspiring story takes the saying, ‘never say die’ to a whole new level.
Improvise. Adapt. Overcome. These three words which serve as the mantra for the Australian Army, resonated with Paul de Gelder from the moment he heard them. Paul chased adventure wherever it took him, working his way into the elite echelons of the Australian defence forces. His life took a radical turn in February 2009 with a shark attack that left him without two of his limbs and a career as a daredevil Navy Clearance Diver in jeopardy. Drawing on everything his eventful life taught him, Paul left nothing to chance in his recovery. He fought through the excruciating pain and smashed challenge after challenge. He amazed the medical staff with his sheer will to succeed. Paul's inspiring story takes the saying, ‘never say die’ to a whole new level.
EP 154: HOW CRISIS AND FAILURE CAN SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR PERSONAL GROWTH - PETREA KING
An extraordinary tale of how crisis, failure and disappointment can act as a catalyst for growth and strength
Petrea King has an extraordinary life story which she's recounted in her new book, Up Until Now. She's been a guest on our show three times and with good reason - she's simply amazing. Petra has overcome cancer, endless months of hospitalisation for misaligned legs, a divorce, childhood trauma, the suicide of her brother and the challenges that come with building a business, and yet she knows no boundaries and has taken each challenge head-on. After spending time in complete silence in an Italian monastery, Petrea began to find her purpose and calling in life. Motivated by her own experiences, Petrea founded the Quest for Life Foundation and has counselled tens of thousands of people living with illness, grief, loss, trauma and tragedy. Petrea sees the challenges in life as a catalyst for personal growth and understanding, as well as an opportunity for healing and peace. This beautiful and inspiring episode details how she overcame her challenges to dedicate her life to others.
Petrea King has an extraordinary life story which she's recounted in her new book, Up Until Now. She's been a guest on our show three times and with good reason - she's simply amazing. Petra has overcome cancer, endless months of hospitalisation for misaligned legs, a divorce, childhood trauma, the suicide of her brother and the challenges that come with building a business, and yet she knows no boundaries and has taken each challenge head-on. After spending time in complete silence in an Italian monastery, Petrea began to find her purpose and calling in life. Motivated by her own experiences, Petrea founded the Quest for Life Foundation and has counselled tens of thousands of people living with illness, grief, loss, trauma and tragedy. Petrea sees the challenges in life as a catalyst for personal growth and understanding, as well as an opportunity for healing and peace. This beautiful and inspiring episode details how she overcame her challenges to dedicate her life to others.
EP 153: Tait Fletcher Drops Truth Bombs to Help Us Live Our Best Lives
A straight up approach to life, beating the odds and being of service
It’s Rocktober and what a way to wrap up the month! Tait Fletcher is a pirate, entrepreneur, black belt, actor, stuntman, and philosopher, with a very colourful yet dark background. Tait now runs Caveman Coffee Co., owns nightclubs, and is a stuntman in Hollywood acting with Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. He also hosts the successful podcast, Pirate Life Radio. Tait's straight up approach to life, success, beating the odds and being of service is captivating. A former UFC MMA fighter, Tait holds no punches when talking about how we can perform at our best. This is one of our best shows ever that you'll want to listen to over and over.
It’s Rocktober and what a way to wrap up the month! Tait Fletcher is a pirate, entrepreneur, black belt, actor, stuntman, and philosopher, with a very colourful yet dark background. Tait now runs Caveman Coffee Co., owns nightclubs, and is a stuntman in Hollywood acting with Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. He also hosts the successful podcast, Pirate Life Radio. Tait's straight up approach to life, success, beating the odds and being of service is captivating. A former UFC MMA fighter, Tait holds no punches when talking about how we can perform at our best. This is one of our best shows ever that you'll want to listen to over and over.
EP 152: Why Essentialists Get Their Mojo Working and Have Fulfilled Lives - Greg McKeown
Plan your day as an essentialist and get your mojo working
Greg McKeown writes, teaches, and speaks around the world on the importance of living and leading life as an Essentialist. Greg works with leaders of the most innovative companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, and is amongst the most popular bloggers for the Harvard Business Review and LinkedIn Influencer group. In this show, we dive into Greg’s paradigm-shifting book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. We live in a world where it’s considered a good thing to take on more and more, thinking it will lead to greater success. Greg argues that this is not the case and that the "everything" approach is a self-sabotaging con.
Greg McKeown writes, teaches, and speaks around the world on the importance of living and leading life as an Essentialist. Greg works with leaders of the most innovative companies such as Apple, Google, Facebook, and is amongst the most popular bloggers for the Harvard Business Review and LinkedIn Influencer group. In this show, we dive into Greg’s paradigm-shifting book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. We live in a world where it’s considered a good thing to take on more and more, thinking it will lead to greater success. Greg argues that this is not the case and that the "everything" approach is a self-sabotaging con.
EP 151: NAVY SEAL TALKS WINNING ON THE BUSINESS BATTLEFIELD - CHRIS FUSSELL
Navy SEAL, Chris Fussell, on leadership and winning in business
Chris Fussell, a former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer, spent 15 years leading SEAL teams in combat zones around the globe. He served as Aide-de-Camp to Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal, becoming an integral part of a team that transformed special operations forces into successful, agile networks. Chris is a Partner at McChrystal Group and leads the McChrystal Group Leadership Institute. Combining his learnings from the military and experience in business, Chris helps leaders develop strategic intent and remove barriers to executing a strategy.
Chris Fussell, a former U.S. Navy SEAL Officer, spent 15 years leading SEAL teams in combat zones around the globe. He served as Aide-de-Camp to Lieutenant General Stanley McChrystal, becoming an integral part of a team that transformed special operations forces into successful, agile networks. Chris is a Partner at McChrystal Group and leads the McChrystal Group Leadership Institute. Combining his learnings from the military and experience in business, Chris helps leaders develop strategic intent and remove barriers to executing a strategy.
EP 150: AN INDISPENSABLE GUIDE TO SEEKING FOCUSED SUCCESS IN A DISTRACTED WORLD - CAL NEWPORT
Cal Newport on how we develop laser beam focus and the new IQ
In his book, Deep Work, author Cal Newport argues that focus is the new IQ in the modern workplace and that our ability to concentrate without distraction is becoming increasingly valuable. Deep Work made the Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestseller lists, and we believe this book is a must-read for every business executive, leader, and parent. We take a deep dive into how we develop the ability to focus intensely on cognitively demanding tasks - a skill Cal calls "deep work." This episode is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking focused success in a distracted world. Learn to focus and learn to succeed!
In his book, Deep Work, author Cal Newport argues that focus is the new IQ in the modern workplace and that our ability to concentrate without distraction is becoming increasingly valuable. Deep Work made the Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestseller lists, and we believe this book is a must-read for every business executive, leader, and parent. We take a deep dive into how we develop the ability to focus intensely on cognitively demanding tasks - a skill Cal calls "deep work." This episode is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking focused success in a distracted world. Learn to focus and learn to succeed!
EP 149: A TAKE-NO-PRISONERS GUIDE TO OVERCOMING OBSTACLES TO WIN IN LIFE - JOE DE SENA
Gritty. Resilient. Passionate. Spartans aren’t soft. Spartans overcome obstacles.
Joe De Sena is the CEO & Co-Founder of Spartan Race, the world’s leading obstacle race with over 1 million global participants, and author of Spartan Up: A Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Peak Performance in Life. Joe believes the Spartan Race is more than a race; it’s a way of life. As Joe says, we cannot have a strong body without a sharp mind, and obstacles shift our frame of reference and make us more resilient. Joe, a lifelong entrepreneur, started selling fireworks at age eight, built a multimillion-dollar pool business in college, and founded a trading firm on Wall Street. What a great guest to start Rocktober!
Joe De Sena is the CEO & Co-Founder of Spartan Race, the world’s leading obstacle race with over 1 million global participants, and author of Spartan Up: A Take-No-Prisoners Guide to Overcoming Obstacles and Achieving Peak Performance in Life. Joe believes the Spartan Race is more than a race; it’s a way of life. As Joe says, we cannot have a strong body without a sharp mind, and obstacles shift our frame of reference and make us more resilient. Joe, a lifelong entrepreneur, started selling fireworks at age eight, built a multimillion-dollar pool business in college, and founded a trading firm on Wall Street. What a great guest to start Rocktober!
EP 148: MOJO BETWEEN THE SHEETS - LOVE, INTIMACY, GRATIFICATION, SEX, TOYS, AND LIBIDO
Everything you need to know to get your Mojo working in the Bedroom
It’s finally here, our Mojo in the Bedroom show where we discuss everything you need to know to get your mojo working between the sheets…. sex, love, toys, sleep, nutrition, your libido and your gratification… the lot. It’s our first long form show which means… we covered a lot of ground in this show. Our first guest is Wendy Strgar the founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry. Our second guest is Michael Smith, the resident doctor for The Mojo Radio Show. Our third guest is Ahna De Vena, the sleep muse, our resident expert in everything to do with sleep and rest. We wrap up with Sally Barnett from MojoCo, an online store for sensual toys and products to enhance our mojo in the bedroom.
It’s finally here, our Mojo in the Bedroom show where we discuss everything you need to know to get your mojo working between the sheets…. sex, love, toys, sleep, nutrition, your libido and your gratification… the lot. It’s our first long form show which means… we covered a lot of ground in this show. Our first guest is Wendy Strgar the founder and CEO of Good Clean Love, a pioneer in the organic personal care product industry. Our second guest is Michael Smith, the resident doctor for The Mojo Radio Show. Our third guest is Ahna De Vena, the sleep muse, our resident expert in everything to do with sleep and rest. We wrap up with Sally Barnett from MojoCo, an online store for sensual toys and products to enhance our mojo in the bedroom.
EP 147: HOW THE GREAT PERFORMERS USE THEIR MIND TO PURSUE THEIR HUMAN POTENTIAL - MICHAEL GERVAIS
An Authentic, Practical Approach to being at your Best and Handling Hard Times.
Michael Gervais is the performance psychologist elite athletes or coaches turn to when they want to level up or returning from hard times and want to exceed their previous levels of excellence. His clients include Olympic gold medalists and NFL Super Bowl players & coaches. Michael brings the science and data from his studies and combines it with real life experience at the highest level to deliver an authentic and practical approach to being your best and handling hard times. In this episode, we discuss how to win the war against anxiety, some of the more effective (and less effective) ways to self-talk, behind-the-scenes stories of Michael's clients, understanding mastery, and much more.
Michael Gervais is the performance psychologist elite athletes or coaches turn to when they want to level up or returning from hard times and want to exceed their previous levels of excellence. His clients include Olympic gold medalists and NFL Super Bowl players & coaches. Michael brings the science and data from his studies and combines it with real life experience at the highest level to deliver an authentic and practical approach to being your best and handling hard times. In this episode, we discuss how to win the war against anxiety, some of the more effective (and less effective) ways to self-talk, behind-the-scenes stories of Michael's clients, understanding mastery, and much more.
EP 146: ARE YOU READY FOR WHAT’S NEXT? IT’S CLOSER THAN YOU THINK - KAILA COLBIN
What are the Implications of Technology for Today's Business Leader?
Kaila Colbin lives at the nexus of ideas and action as the Ambassador for Singularity University, a Silicon Valley think tank that offers educational programs and business incubation inspiring people to think differently. Kaila is the Curator of TEDxChristchurch and a co-founder of the non-profit Ministry of Awesome. Because of the work that Kaila does, she is perfectly placed to share and provoke our thinking about what's ahead in our business and personal lives in AI, VR, AR and machine learning. There is no question that this episode will open your eyes and minds to where technology is going and to the many things we need to be considering in and out of work.
Kaila Colbin lives at the nexus of ideas and action as the Ambassador for Singularity University, a Silicon Valley think tank that offers educational programs and business incubation inspiring people to think differently. Kaila is the Curator of TEDxChristchurch and a co-founder of the non-profit Ministry of Awesome. Because of the work that Kaila does, she is perfectly placed to share and provoke our thinking about what's ahead in our business and personal lives in AI, VR, AR and machine learning. There is no question that this episode will open your eyes and minds to where technology is going and to the many things we need to be considering in and out of work.
EP 145 : FINDING PEACE IN AN OUT OF CONTROL, DISTRACTED AND OVERLY BUSY WORLD - JAIMAL YOGIS
Life Lessons from the Saltwater Buddha
Jaimal Yogis is The Saltwater Buddha. At a young age, finding himself in trouble, Jaimal ran away to Hawaii to follow his lifelong dream of surfing. From Buddhist monasteries to top surf beaches and a dream to be a writer, Jaimal discovered much more about his purpose, himself and the world he lives in. This became his memoir in the best seller - The Saltwater Buddha. Jaimal has written for ESPN Magazine, The Washington Post, Oprah and many others. This is a beautiful story about finding peace in an out of control distracted and overly busy world. Taking his lessons from Zen and placing them into your busy corporate and personal lives empowers us to better handle the chaos surrounding us.
Jaimal Yogis is The Saltwater Buddha. At a young age, finding himself in trouble, Jaimal ran away to Hawaii to follow his lifelong dream of surfing. From Buddhist monasteries to top surf beaches and a dream to be a writer, Jaimal discovered much more about his purpose, himself and the world he lives in. This became his memoir in the best seller - The Saltwater Buddha. Jaimal has written for ESPN Magazine, The Washington Post, Oprah and many others. This is a beautiful story about finding peace in an out of control distracted and overly busy world. Taking his lessons from Zen and placing them into your busy corporate and personal lives empowers us to better handle the chaos surrounding us.
EP 144 : OUT OF THE DARKNESS INTO A TRUE LIFE OF PURPOSE AND SUCCESS - DANIEL DOWLING
How do we Find our True Purpose in Life?
At the age of 25, Daniel Dowling had been sleeping on his mum's couch for two years, jobless and feeling totally hopeless. When his last relationship ended in suicidal thoughts, he knew he had to make a change. Daniel's is a true tale for many. Today he makes a living through his true purpose, coaching others and writing for worldwide publications. Still a young man, this fascinating show helps us discover our true purpose and at the same time we dig into the world of the Millennial and check out their attitudes on life and love.
At the age of 25, Daniel Dowling had been sleeping on his mum's couch for two years, jobless and feeling totally hopeless. When his last relationship ended in suicidal thoughts, he knew he had to make a change. Daniel's is a true tale for many. Today he makes a living through his true purpose, coaching others and writing for worldwide publications. Still a young man, this fascinating show helps us discover our true purpose and at the same time we dig into the world of the Millennial and check out their attitudes on life and love.
EP 143 : BUILDING A POWERFUL BUSINESS THROUGH A PURPOSE DRIVEN TRIBE - LEAH EMMOTT
Creating a Devoted Fan Base for your Company for Purpose and Profit
Leah Emmott is a truly remarkable young entrepreneur. As the founder of Inner Fire, an eco-friendly yoga clothing company based out of Vancouver, BC, Leah has managed to build a remarkable tribe of devoted followers of her brand called “The Luminaries”. We often read about building tribes or fan bases for our brands, and in this show, you will hear an incredible story from humble beginnings that have led to a powerful business driven by a tribe of followers for Inner Fire. Leah saw the apparel industry getting overrun by the throwaway culture of fast fashion and unfair labor practices and knew there had to be another way. Today Inner Fire is a company that creates yoga apparel and lifestyle products for the urban yogi and in doing so has created an amazing base of Luminaries that gives us a true model for building a fan based for our company.
Leah Emmott is a truly remarkable young entrepreneur. As the founder of Inner Fire, an eco-friendly yoga clothing company based out of Vancouver, BC, Leah has managed to build a remarkable tribe of devoted followers of her brand called “The Luminaries”. We often read about building tribes or fan bases for our brands, and in this show, you will hear an incredible story from humble beginnings that have led to a powerful business driven by a tribe of followers for Inner Fire. Leah saw the apparel industry getting overrun by the throwaway culture of fast fashion and unfair labor practices and knew there had to be another way. Today Inner Fire is a company that creates yoga apparel and lifestyle products for the urban yogi and in doing so has created an amazing base of Luminaries that gives us a true model for building a fan based for our company.
EP 142 : THE PSYCHOLOGY OF OPERATING FROM STRENGTHS TO BE YOUR BEST, ESPECIALLY WITH KIDS - DR LEA WATERS
Strength Based Leadership
Professor Lea Waters (PhD) is a psychologist, researcher, speaker and author who specialises in positive parenting, positive organisations and positive education. She was listed as in Australia’s Top 100 Women of Influence by the Financial Review. Lea is a researcher at the University of Melbourne is the Founding Director of the Centre for Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne. Lea is a highly regarded speaker and has received invitations to be the keynote speaker at conferences across the world. In this show we discuss her new book The Strength Switch, a must-read for parents, but also a powerful thought provoking guide for corporate leaders.
Professor Lea Waters (PhD) is a psychologist, researcher, speaker and author who specialises in positive parenting, positive organisations and positive education. She was listed as in Australia’s Top 100 Women of Influence by the Financial Review. Lea is a researcher at the University of Melbourne is the Founding Director of the Centre for Positive Psychology, University of Melbourne. Lea is a highly regarded speaker and has received invitations to be the keynote speaker at conferences across the world. In this show we discuss her new book The Strength Switch, a must-read for parents, but also a powerful thought provoking guide for corporate leaders.
EP 141 : THE INNER WORKINGS OF THE WORLD'S BIGGEST PODCASTER - JOHN LEE DUMAS AND EOFIRE
The Mojo Behind one of the World's Biggest Podcast Hosts
John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of EOFire, an award winning Podcast where he interviews today's most inspiring Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. With over 1400 episodes and banking around $1 million a year in revenue, JLD has shown the world the power of podcasting. What is interesting about John is that after interviewing so many entrepreneurs he has picked up a lot of tools that he has applied to his own world in the areas of performance and productivity. In this show we go behind the scenes of EOFire to understand what makes John, and the show, so successful.
John Lee Dumas is the Founder and Host of EOFire, an award winning Podcast where he interviews today's most inspiring Entrepreneurs 7-days a week. With over 1400 episodes and banking around $1 million a year in revenue, JLD has shown the world the power of podcasting. What is interesting about John is that after interviewing so many entrepreneurs he has picked up a lot of tools that he has applied to his own world in the areas of performance and productivity. In this show we go behind the scenes of EOFire to understand what makes John, and the show, so successful.