EPISODES 261 - 280
EP 280: The Principles For Living Boldly - Franziska Iseli
Quash your fears and live a courageous life
Franziska Iseli, a maverick entrepreneur and leading brand strategist, has a rebellious reputation for always wanting to do things differently. An eternal optimist, no challenge seems too big for Franziska. In 2013, she was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year for her innovation, creativity, and philanthropic work with Singularity U and the United Nations. We discuss her book "The Courage Map: 13 Principles for Living Boldly."
Franziska Iseli, a maverick entrepreneur and leading brand strategist, has a rebellious reputation for always wanting to do things differently. An eternal optimist, no challenge seems too big for Franziska. In 2013, she was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year for her innovation, creativity, and philanthropic work with Singularity U and the United Nations. We discuss her book "The Courage Map: 13 Principles for Living Boldly."
EP 279: Amazing Insights From Psychology and Poker - Maria Konnikova
Life, the game of incomplete information
Maria Konnikova explores how our mind learns, drawing insight from both psychology and poker. Maria has a B.A. in psychology from Harvard and a PhD in psychology from Columbia University. The author of two New York Times bestsellers, "The Confidence Game" and "Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes," Maria writes about psychology and its application to real-life situations. We discuss Maria's new book, "The Biggest Bluff" and what life lessons we can take and apply from the game of poker.
Maria Konnikova explores how our mind learns, drawing insight from both psychology and poker. Maria has a B.A. in psychology from Harvard and a PhD in psychology from Columbia University. The author of two New York Times bestsellers, "The Confidence Game" and "Mastermind: How to Think Like Sherlock Holmes," Maria writes about psychology and its application to real-life situations. We discuss Maria's new book, "The Biggest Bluff" and what life lessons we can take and apply from the game of poker.
EP 278: Give Your Brand a Higher Dose - Katie Kaps
Upping the happy chemicals in your brand and your body!
Katie Kaps is the co-founder of HigherDOSE, a spa focused on next-level health and wellness therapies with 11 locations that attract celebrity clients, influencers, models, and athletes, including Michelle Williams and Leonard DiCaprio. Katie Kaps and HigherDOSE were featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Huffington Post and Vogue. This show is truly about creating a strong brand, the moving pieces we need to line up and how to think about and execute strong marketing. It's the thinking that is most interesting and not just the doing part.
Katie Kaps is the co-founder of HigherDOSE, a spa focused on next-level health and wellness therapies with 11 locations that attract celebrity clients, influencers, models, and athletes, including Michelle Williams and Leonard DiCaprio. Katie Kaps and HigherDOSE were featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Huffington Post and Vogue. This show is truly about creating a strong brand, the moving pieces we need to line up and how to think about and execute strong marketing. It's the thinking that is most interesting and not just the doing part.
EP 277: Trust Yourself, Flaunt Your Weakness - David Rendall
Unleash your full freakness and potential by being true to yourself.
David Rendall, a speaker and leadership professor, has built a career helping us embrace what makes us unique. Working with Microsoft, AT&T and the US Air Force, David's mission is to raise productivity, engagement and inspire people to stop aiming for status quo and instead unleash their full potential by being true to themselves. The author of four books, including "The Freak Factor", David shares unconventional strategies to help us find more happiness, energy and fulfilment in our lives and relationships.
David Rendall, a speaker and leadership professor, has built a career helping us embrace what makes us unique. Working with Microsoft, AT&T and the US Air Force, David's mission is to raise productivity, engagement and inspire people to stop aiming for status quo and instead unleash their full potential by being true to themselves. The author of four books, including "The Freak Factor", David shares unconventional strategies to help us find more happiness, energy and fulfilment in our lives and relationships.
EP 276: Resilience In An Everyday Way - Kaley Chu
The degrees of discomfort for growth
This show is about discomfort and the degrees of discomfort that lead to growth. Many of our guests speak of the profound impact discomfort can have on our lives. Kaley Chu, the author of "100 Lunches with Strangers," was a young shy Chinese girl who pushed herself to arrange 100 lunches with complete strangers. In finishing the challenge, Kaley realised her confidence had grown enormously, and the experience had transformed every single aspect of her life, all by getting get out of her comfort zone.
This show is about discomfort and the degrees of discomfort that lead to growth. Many of our guests speak of the profound impact discomfort can have on our lives. Kaley Chu, the author of "100 Lunches with Strangers," was a young shy Chinese girl who pushed herself to arrange 100 lunches with complete strangers. In finishing the challenge, Kaley realised her confidence had grown enormously, and the experience had transformed every single aspect of her life, all by getting get out of her comfort zone.
EP 275: How To Redefine Your Limits? - Kyle Maynard
The three feet philosophy, "not dead, can't quit."
Kyle Maynard had a dream to be a professional athlete. Born with a condition called congenital amputation that left him without arms or legs, he never stopped pursuing his dream. He became a champion wrestler at State level, an MMA fighter, opened his CrossFit gym, and climbed some of the world's tallest mountains including Killamanjaro, becoming the first quadruple amputee to do it without assistance. This is a fantastic show about an inspirational guy who is challenging the excuses we tell ourselves.
Kyle Maynard had a dream to be a professional athlete. Born with a condition called congenital amputation that left him without arms or legs, he never stopped pursuing his dream. He became a champion wrestler at State level, an MMA fighter, opened his CrossFit gym, and climbed some of the world's tallest mountains including Killamanjaro, becoming the first quadruple amputee to do it without assistance. This is a fantastic show about an inspirational guy who is challenging the excuses we tell ourselves.
EP 274: Design the Master Plan for Your Life - Chris Wilson
A journey from prison to a life of purpose
One night defending himself Chris Wilson killed a man and was sentenced to life in prison with NO parole. His book "The Master Plan" is a memoir of a man who used hard work and a plan to turn a life sentence into a second chance. It's a journey of self-improvement, reading, working out, learning and even starting a business. Then he did the impossible. He convinced a judge to reduce his sentence and became a free man. Chris' story is a great story of redemption, change, study and being of true service.
One night defending himself Chris Wilson killed a man and was sentenced to life in prison with NO parole. His book "The Master Plan" is a memoir of a man who used hard work and a plan to turn a life sentence into a second chance. It's a journey of self-improvement, reading, working out, learning and even starting a business. Then he did the impossible. He convinced a judge to reduce his sentence and became a free man. Chris' story is a great story of redemption, change, study and being of true service.
EP 273: Experience: The Road to Success - Jesse Cole
Whatever's normal, do the exact opposite
Jesse Cole, the owner of Savannah Bananas Baseball Team, has welcomed over 1 million fans to his ballpark. The company won Organization, Entrepreneur and Business of the Year, plus 3 CPL Championships. The Savannah Bananas have sold out three straight seasons and have a waiting list in the thousands. Author of "Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out," Jesse's mantra is whatever's normal, do the exact opposite. Amazingly valuable show.
Jesse Cole, the owner of Savannah Bananas Baseball Team, has welcomed over 1 million fans to his ballpark. The company won Organization, Entrepreneur and Business of the Year, plus 3 CPL Championships. The Savannah Bananas have sold out three straight seasons and have a waiting list in the thousands. Author of "Find Your Yellow Tux – How to Be Successful by Standing Out," Jesse's mantra is whatever's normal, do the exact opposite. Amazingly valuable show.
EP 272: Achieve Everything You've Ever Imagined - Navy SEAL Don Mann
Don Mann helps us reach beyond our boundaries.
Don Mann, decorated combat veteran, speaker, and endurance athlete, wrote the bestseller "Inside SEAL Team Six: My Life and Missions with America's Elite Warriors." His new book "Reaching Beyond Boundaries: A Navy SEAL's Guide to Achieving Everything You've Ever Imagined" shares the secrets behind Don's inspiring and seemingly impossible tasks. We detail the lessons he learned from his SEAL training that we can apply to our daily lives to push beyond our internal borders, achieve our goals and conquer both micro and macro goals to make our dreams a reality.
Don Mann, decorated combat veteran, speaker, and endurance athlete, wrote the bestseller "Inside SEAL Team Six: My Life and Missions with America's Elite Warriors." His new book "Reaching Beyond Boundaries: A Navy SEAL's Guide to Achieving Everything You've Ever Imagined" shares the secrets behind Don's inspiring and seemingly impossible tasks. We detail the lessons he learned from his SEAL training that we can apply to our daily lives to push beyond our internal borders, achieve our goals and conquer both micro and macro goals to make our dreams a reality.
EP 271: Having The Courage To Go Your Own Way - Jeni Britton Bauer
Building a Splendid, much loved business on every level.
Jeni Britton Bauer, an American ice cream maker, is an artisan ice cream pioneer. Jeni introduced a modern, ingredient-driven, innovative style of ice cream that's now widely copied across the world but never duplicated. Her cookbook "Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home" is a New York Times and WSJ bestseller. Jeni is the beating heart of the company and Chief Creative Officer, recognised by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in the business.
Jeni Britton Bauer, an American ice cream maker, is an artisan ice cream pioneer. Jeni introduced a modern, ingredient-driven, innovative style of ice cream that's now widely copied across the world but never duplicated. Her cookbook "Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home" is a New York Times and WSJ bestseller. Jeni is the beating heart of the company and Chief Creative Officer, recognised by Fast Company as one of the most creative people in the business.
EP 270: Perfection Is In The Imperfections - Steve Sims
Dreams and Imperfections
Steve Sims' day job is to make the impossible possible. His clients have wild dreams, and Steve makes them happen. Getting married by the Pope in the Vatican, being serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, and connecting with business moguls like Elon Musk and Sir Elton John are just a few of his many projects. The best selling author of "Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen," Steve shares his practical tips, techniques, and strategies to help us break down any obstacle and turn our dreams into reality. He's a sought-after consultant and has delivered keynotes at the Pentagon and Harvard - twice!
Steve Sims' day job is to make the impossible possible. His clients have wild dreams, and Steve makes them happen. Getting married by the Pope in the Vatican, being serenaded by Andrea Bocelli, and connecting with business moguls like Elon Musk and Sir Elton John are just a few of his many projects. The best selling author of "Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen," Steve shares his practical tips, techniques, and strategies to help us break down any obstacle and turn our dreams into reality. He's a sought-after consultant and has delivered keynotes at the Pentagon and Harvard - twice!
EP 269: How High Performers Prepare for the Challenge of Life - Alan Stein Jnr
Raise your game in these challenging times.
Alan Stein Jr gives us strategies to improve company performance and develop a winning mindset. His book, "Raise Your Game" shows us exactly how to utilise the same strategies used by elite athletes to perform at a world-class level. He spent 15 years working with the world's highest-performing athletes and leading corporate giants like American Express, Pepsi, and Starbucks.
Alan Stein Jr gives us strategies to improve company performance and develop a winning mindset. His book, "Raise Your Game" shows us exactly how to utilise the same strategies used by elite athletes to perform at a world-class level. He spent 15 years working with the world's highest-performing athletes and leading corporate giants like American Express, Pepsi, and Starbucks.
EP 268: How We Built The Incredible Culture of Netflix - Patty McCord
Creating an identity that challenges the business status quo
Patty McCord is a human resources consultant who for decades, was the chief talent officer at Netflix. Patty was the first hire by founder Reid Hastings and was influential in establishing the Netflix corporate culture of empowering employees and retaining those whose performance was excellent. We delve into how one of the most admired company cultures in the world was built, how it ran, what was accepted, and what was not. It's an inside look into Netflix and the leaders who created it.
Patty McCord is a human resources consultant who for decades, was the chief talent officer at Netflix. Patty was the first hire by founder Reid Hastings and was influential in establishing the Netflix corporate culture of empowering employees and retaining those whose performance was excellent. We delve into how one of the most admired company cultures in the world was built, how it ran, what was accepted, and what was not. It's an inside look into Netflix and the leaders who created it.
EP 267: The Key To Finishing Your Projects - Charlie Gilkey
Creating an identity as a finisher
Charlie Gilkey, the author of Start Finishing, is an expert in how to get things done and most importantly, finishing projects. We are good at starting things, not great at seeing them through to an agreed outcome. So how do you start to finish what you started? Charlie's book Start Finishing presents a 9-step method for converting an idea into a project by addressing the challenges we will face and how to get the project on a reality-based schedule to completion.
Charlie Gilkey, the author of Start Finishing, is an expert in how to get things done and most importantly, finishing projects. We are good at starting things, not great at seeing them through to an agreed outcome. So how do you start to finish what you started? Charlie's book Start Finishing presents a 9-step method for converting an idea into a project by addressing the challenges we will face and how to get the project on a reality-based schedule to completion.
EP 266: Essential Skills To Market Your Company Through Digital - Daniel Rowles
Navigating and creating a winning digital culture
Daniel Rowles works on the client and agency side of digital marketing. A certified Google Squared trainer and lecturer, he works with both startups, and global brands like BBC, Sony, Tesco, Vodafone, Mercedes, L'Oreal and Warner Bros. David is the voice of the Digital Marketing Podcast, a top-ten business podcast in iTunes. Daniel has a practical approach to both the technical and business aspects of digital to make the best use of tools and technology.
Daniel Rowles works on the client and agency side of digital marketing. A certified Google Squared trainer and lecturer, he works with both startups, and global brands like BBC, Sony, Tesco, Vodafone, Mercedes, L'Oreal and Warner Bros. David is the voice of the Digital Marketing Podcast, a top-ten business podcast in iTunes. Daniel has a practical approach to both the technical and business aspects of digital to make the best use of tools and technology.
EP 265: The Recalibrated Warrior. Never Quit, Never Give Up - Travis Mills
How to change your mindset towards your future
US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device). He lost portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries. He hasn't just survived -- he has thrived. His message is to never quit, never give up. This is such an inspiring and uplifting story of grit, resilience, and being of service to others.
US Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device). He lost portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his injuries. He hasn't just survived -- he has thrived. His message is to never quit, never give up. This is such an inspiring and uplifting story of grit, resilience, and being of service to others.
EP 264: Insights To Help Us Go Right - Ryan Munsey & Logan Gelbrich
Is your relationship with satisfaction holding you back?
Ryan Munsey is the host of The Better Human Project podcast and author of "F*ck Your Feelings." He is a high-performance consultant and thought leader in wellness who is on a quest to find the tools we need to elevate our life. Logan Gelbrich, the owner of Deuce Gym in LA, is a former pro baseball player, coach, writer and modern-day philosopher. Logan's book "Going Right" helps us to discover how we can push our development by exposing ourselves to opposing viewpoints, insuring against mediocrity and breaking from dogma and status quo. These guys talk about how to find and #HOLDTHESTANDARD.
Ryan Munsey is the host of The Better Human Project podcast and author of "F*ck Your Feelings." He is a high-performance consultant and thought leader in wellness who is on a quest to find the tools we need to elevate our life. Logan Gelbrich, the owner of Deuce Gym in LA, is a former pro baseball player, coach, writer and modern-day philosopher. Logan's book "Going Right" helps us to discover how we can push our development by exposing ourselves to opposing viewpoints, insuring against mediocrity and breaking from dogma and status quo. These guys talk about how to find and #HOLDTHESTANDARD.
EP 263: The Most Prevalent Attributes of a Leader Who Sustains Excellence - Ryan Hawk
The essential principles of leadership and performance
Ryan Hawk is the host of the podcast, "The Learning Leader Show" and author of a new book "Welcome to Management." A lifelong student of leadership, he shares the commonalities of sustained excellence by many of the world's foremost thought leaders. Ryan regularly speaks to Fortune 500 companies about how to develop and maintain a level of excellence. Drawing upon his own experiences, backed by hard empirical evidence and expert insights, his work inspires leaders to achieve and sustain the highest standards.
Ryan Hawk is the host of the podcast, "The Learning Leader Show" and author of a new book "Welcome to Management." A lifelong student of leadership, he shares the commonalities of sustained excellence by many of the world's foremost thought leaders. Ryan regularly speaks to Fortune 500 companies about how to develop and maintain a level of excellence. Drawing upon his own experiences, backed by hard empirical evidence and expert insights, his work inspires leaders to achieve and sustain the highest standards.
EP 262: When You Feel Broken, What Now? - Jen Pastiloff
Being heard and knowing you deserve more
Jen Pastiloff, author of On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real and Listening Hard, tells the incredible story of her journey. She believed she was a bad person from the time she was a child and lived with depression and anxiety while slowly losing her hearing. She kept this secret until a moment of awakening that set her on a profoundly different, more open, accepting and joyful path as a writer, teacher and leader. Jen speaks with honesty and clarity about the often rocky road to becoming human.
Jen Pastiloff, author of On Being Human: A Memoir of Waking Up, Living Real and Listening Hard, tells the incredible story of her journey. She believed she was a bad person from the time she was a child and lived with depression and anxiety while slowly losing her hearing. She kept this secret until a moment of awakening that set her on a profoundly different, more open, accepting and joyful path as a writer, teacher and leader. Jen speaks with honesty and clarity about the often rocky road to becoming human.
EP 261: Develop Radical Self-Trust To Do Your Own Thing - Ash Ambirge
Find your voice and the confidence to break away.
Ashley Ambirge grew up in a trailer park and lost her family at a young age. After a career in advertising, and a relationship breakdown Ash found herself sleeping in her car. That was the moment she decided to pursue her dreams as a creative writer. She built a business doing what she loved, using nothing more than the internet and her voice. Today, Ash has a global fanbase who follow her "The Middle Finger Project," an irreverent movement that helps us find our voice and teaches us how to use it to build whatever we want.
Ashley Ambirge grew up in a trailer park and lost her family at a young age. After a career in advertising, and a relationship breakdown Ash found herself sleeping in her car. That was the moment she decided to pursue her dreams as a creative writer. She built a business doing what she loved, using nothing more than the internet and her voice. Today, Ash has a global fanbase who follow her "The Middle Finger Project," an irreverent movement that helps us find our voice and teaches us how to use it to build whatever we want.