A Life Well Designed Podcast is where people come to learn lifestyle design, networking, career success, improving relationships, personal coaching, how to take control of their life in general, and start the process of living with intention & integrity.
ABOUT OUR GUEST My guest this week is Geoff Blades: an author and advisor to senior Wall Street professionals, CEOs, and other leaders, on all topics related to getting what they want in their businesses, careers, and lives. He got his start more than fifteen years ago when, as an associate in Goldman Sachs' investment banking group, he stepped back from his career and started asking... How do you get what you want in your career and life? That's exactly what we talk about in the episode, so jump on in! CONNECT WITH GEOFF www.geoffblades.com
ABOUT OUR GUEST Ben Cattaneo is a risk management consultant, martial artist, endurance athlete, and an all around cool guy. He views risk as an element of excitement and the secret spice of life. Come with us as we dive into how to measure risk & why it might not be so crazy after all. CONNECT WITH BEN Website: allthingsrisk.co.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/RiskThings
ABOUT OUR GUEST Kute's own background and experience lay out the blueprint for his approach to liberating others, setting their gifts and greatness free. Born in Ghana, West Africa, his multicultural upbringing as the child of a Japanese mother and Ghanaian father, raised in London, and on 4 different continents defies all stereotype. The son of a revered spiritual leader, Kute was speaking to his fatherʼs congregations, in more than 300 churches, by the age of 8. At the age of 14, he was ordained into his fatherʼs ministry and groomed to carry on the familyʼs spiritual legacy. But his heartʼs truth drew him to separate from his fatherʼs ministry and come to Los Angeles in 1995. Kute courageously and daringly, came to America with two suitcases, and a dream seeking out many of the spiritual and self-help icons who inspired him when he was still a boy. He quickly learned that the outside- in approach had to become an inside-out approach. So he decided to create his own process—a process that liberates the individual at the core. This process helps the individual get in touch with who they really. It is a process of breaking free, so that each person can live, give, and share the truest expression of his or her self. This is what he calls “Liberated Living.” CONNECT WITH KUTE http://www.kuteblackson.com/ http://www.boundlessblissbali.com/
ABOUT OUR GUEST Sabrina Cadini was born & raised in Italy, and after a fun career in moedeling & being a TV annoucer she was introduced to the world of event & wedding planning. She has since won industry awards for her professionalism, and her work has been featured in prestigious publications. During the episode we talk about the importance of good client fit, how to get started in an industry, and a whole lot more. Enjoy! Connect with Sabrina Website: http://ladoceidea.us
ABOUT OUR GUEST Victoria Klein (VK) is a former Virtual Assistant-turned-Online Business Manager + Burnout Busting Mentor for entrepreneurs who are ready to take their online business up 3 notches while also sleeping 8 hours a night. Through her no B.S. Behind the Boss Mask podcast, dedicated OBM support, + 1:1 mentoring, she's here to show you how to organize + upgrade your business so you earn more + work less — while making it all feel like the world's first calorie-free dessert. And when she's not getting her ambitious clients out of their inboxes, you can find her indulging in adult coloring books, in-depth conversations, + dark chocolate anything. Meet your virtual business Yoda + get ready to book that vacation you damn well earned at VKtheVA.com
ABOUT OUR GUEST James Burnette is the founder of the Survival Punk blog. He takes a rational, creative approach to self-reliance, applying a punk DIY ethic to survivalism without any of the fear mongering that goes on in some of the survivalist movement. His blog covers a huge range of his projects, both success and failures along with a healthy bit of myth busting. He also provides a ton of dirt cheap creative solutions to common prepping needs and does a great job of integrating the paleo lifestyle with the prepping lifestyle. http://www.survivalpunk.com/
ABOUT OUR GUEST Maura Sweeney is a trademarked ambassador of happiness, Author, Podcaster, Huffington Post Blogger, and world traveler. She takes a "Living happy - inside out" approach to life, and she's also an international speaker on topics of Leadership and Influence. Featured in over 100 media outlets including Britain's BBC & NBC-TV, she shares insights on how she created her own life well designed. Also, she points out, all this was launched when she hit her 50's, so it was truly designed to happen the way it did. CONNECT Website: www.Maura4u.com Twitter: @Maura4u Foundations of Happiness eCourse: http://maura4u.com/course/foundations-of-happiness/
ABOUT THE GUEST Jennifer Urezzio specializes in helping people connect to themselves, to each other, and to the Divine. She founded a new paradigm, Soul Language, which provides guidance for understanding our true nature and tools for accessing deeper levels of awareness. This new insight into how the Soul expresses itself is being embraced by top healers, lifestyle coaches, and CEOs all over the world as a method for helping people recognize their purpose and live from a place of power and truth. Jennifer is the author of two books: Soul Language: Consciously Connecting with Your Soul for Success and A Little Book of Prayers, both available on Amazon. To learn more visit: www.SoulLanguage.us.
ABOUT OUR GUEST Scotty Studer is an IT geek (his words, not mine) who, over the course of 18 plus years in his profession, suffered from poor nutrition, too little sleep, and tried over and over again to make positive change, but the stress of work, family life, & plain old day-to-day distractions got in the way of the changes he knew he needed to make. After finally making the decision to work with a couple coaches who helped show him the way, he started making some real changes across the board. Turns out it was a bunch of little stuff that added up to big results, and that's why he wrote his book "Small Changes Big Results," and I'm glad to have him on the show this week to walk us through some of what he shares in his book. CONNECT http://www.scottystuder.com/
ABOUT OUR GUEST Julie Coraccio lives in Raleigh, NC, and is passionate about supporting people in creating the life they choose, deserve, and desire by learning how to clear clutter. She hosts her own weekly podcast "Clearing the Clutter Inside & Out." She recently completed a 52-week book & video course, How to Declutter Your Life, designed to support you in clearing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual clutter. CONNECT http://reawakenyourbrilliance.com/ ABOUT THE SHOW We talk about the difference between knowing & doing, trusting your intuition, the importance of having professional guidance, and why you can't separate yourself from your work.
ABOUT OUR GUEST Christopher Schwarz is a long-time woodworker and writer who has spent the last 20 years encouraging woodworkers to embrace more handwork in their shops. He built his first workbench when he was 11 and was introduced to handwork when his family built its first house on an Arkansas farm without electricity. After formal training as a journalist at Northwestern University, Chris worked as a newspaperman by day and studied woodworking at night at the University of Kentucky. In 1996, he was hired as managing editor of Popular Woodworking, where he helped resuscitate the magazine and introduced more handwork into its pages. He eventually became editor and began writing books and teaching woodworking classes. In 2007 he founded Lost Art Press LLC, a publishing company devoted to one thing: reviving handwork. By 2011, Lost Art Press had grown so much that Chris stepped down as editor of Popular Woodworking Magazine (he's now a contributing editor) to focus on his company full time and build furniture commissions. He's the author of several woodworking books, including “The Anarchist's Tool Chest,” “Workbenches: From Design & Theory to Construction & Use,” and “Campaign Furniture.” He has also has produced more than a dozen DVDs on handwork with Lie-Nielsen Toolworks and F+W Media Inc. He lives in Fort Mitchell, Ky., with his wife and two daughters. CONNECT LostArtPress.com ABOUT THE EPISODE He was a household name in the house I grew up with, and I'm super stoked I got to chat with him & share that with you. We talk about the nature of craftsmanship, the role of design in his life, preserving the genius of history's builders, and a lot more. There's a lot in this one, so let's get to it...
ABOUT OUR GUEST Shama Hyder is the founder and CEO of the award-winning agency, The Marketing Zen Group, an integrated web marketing and digital PR firm. She is also a highly acclaimed international keynote speaker and a regular media correspondent, often featured across all major media channels, including MSNBC, Fox Business, Forbes, Inc. and The Wall Street Journal. She is the best-selling author of The Zen of Social Media Marketing (4th Edition) and Momentum: How to Propel Your Marketing and Transform Your Brand in the Digital Age. READ HER BOOKS: The Zen of Social Media Marketing Momentum VISIT HER SITE: shamahyder.com ABOUT THE SHOW Shama and I discuss the importance of blending traditional & digital marketing, her inspirations, and a lot more. VISIT THE SITE: alifewelldesigned.com
ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Wayne Hayes is a NASA scientist, entrepreneur, idea-seeker, and he's the creator of the Cold Shoulder Calorie Burning Vest. He currently teaches at University of California Irvine when he's not appearing on news outlets all over the world featuring the vest. He & his vest have been featured on Dr. Oz, Men's Fitness, Men's Health, Science Daily, The Atlantic, Shape, CNet, The Telegraph, and more. Check out the vest here. ABOUT THE SHOW We talk about the science behind the vest (that goes back to the 1800's), why it seems like snake oil, common sense that's not so common, global warming, his ill-timed entrepreneurial start in 2008, and a lot more. I love this vest because it's an idea that's so brilliantly simple, but is devilishly complex in execution. Many thanks to Dr. Hayes for putting the time into making it a reality.
ABOUT OUR GUEST Sean Douglas is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a Certified Master Resilience Trainer, and a professional Inspirational Speaker. Sean spent four years as a Drill Instructor in Air Force Basic Training developing young men and women into military leaders. Not surprisingly, he is energetic and passionate about inspiring others to succeed. Sean's interactive training develops the participants' skill in the mental, physical, social, and spiritual domains and leaves people better equipped to manage change effectively. Connect with him on LinkedIn ABOUT THE SHOW We talk about hitting rock bottom, why resilience is better than strength, being the CEO of your own life, the psychology of why drill sergeants are so mean, and a lot more. VISIT ALifeWellDesigned.com
ABOUT OUR GUEST Michelle Gielan is a national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, and is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness. Michelle is the Founder of the Institute for Applied Positive Research and is partnered with Arianna Huffington to study how transformative stories fuel success. She is an Executive Producer of “The Happiness Advantage” Special on PBS and a featured professor in Oprah's Happiness course. Michelle holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and her research and advice have received attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, FORBES, CNN, FOX, and Harvard Business Review. Connect with Michelle on: Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn ABOUT THE EPISODE We are all broadcasters. We are constantly broadcasting information to others, even if we don't say a word. Managers broadcast to their teams during meetings. Team members broadcast to clients. Clients broadcast to potential clients. And the messages we choose to broadcast shape others' views of the world. Our words can move other people from a fear-based mindset in which they see obstacles as insurmountable, to a positive mindset where they see that change is possible, get unstuck, and take action. What makes the difference is what we choose to broadcast. Using scientifically proven communication strategies to ripple out positive change to others, we increase their happiness and success at work, as well as our own, instantly making us more effective leaders. We cover how to deal with negative people, how to practice gratitude, how happiness influences others, and a lot more. This is packed with practical advice that you can use to change your life, and the lives of the people you meet. VISIT A LIFE WELL DESIGNED
ABOUT OUR GUEST Andrew Allemann is a domain name expert. He is founder and editor of Domain Name Wire, a news source for the domain name industry. Domain Name Wire has been the go-to source for information about domain name sales, legal issues, domain registrars and other businesses since 2005. The publication and Andrew have been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Bloomberg, Fortune, The Washington Post and many other mainstream media. He is also the founder of PodcastGuests.com, a service that connects podcasters with guests for their shows. Connect with him On Twitter DomainNameWire.com ABOUT THE EPISODE We talk about all things related to domain names; from finding one that works, buying one that's already taken, and mistakes to avoid when planning for the long-term. MENTIONED IN THE SHOW DomainNameWire.com NamePros.com Hover.com Uniregistery.com Artofthesteal.biz Leandomainsearch.com wordhippo.com PodcastGuest.com GoDaddy.com DomainTools.com sedo.com VISIT ALIFEWELLDESIGNED.COM
ABOUT OUR GUESTS Courtney Hartley and Drew Lovell are working to open Bonus Round, Chicago's first board game cafe. Starting their own business from scratch has been a tumultuous journey but they've learned an enormous amount along the way. Currently they are running pop-up events on the city's north side which are run through Meetup () as they also prepare to launch their Kickstarter campaign in mid-late July. ABOUT THE EPISODE This week, we have two guests who are working together to open a board game cafe here in Chicago, and we talk about all sorts of stuff ranging from how long progress takes, building a community, prototyping an idea while letting someone else assume the risk, and a lot more. If you're thinking of making the transition from the 9 to 5 grind, this is a good one for you to listen to. CONNECT: http://bonusroundcafe.com/ http://www.meetup.com/BonusRoundGameCafe/ https://twitter.com/bonusroundcafe https://www.facebook.com/BonusRoundCafe/ https://www.instagram.com/bonusroundcafe/ Visit A Life Well Designed
ABOUT THE EPISODE It's one of the most important questions you'll answer, and most people go about it all wrong. When it comes to figuring out what to do next, there's a better way of doing it. That's what we talk about in this week's episode of the show. It's prompted by a question Jonathan has from a personal coaching client who has an opportunity at work, but isn't sure about whether or not to take it. So if you're having trouble figuring out where to go from here, this is for you. Visit A Life Well Designed
LISTENER MAIL! Several months ago I got this email from a listener, and since then a whole lot has happened that made it even more relevant. I've been saving this email for a rainy day, and you get the benefits! Visit the site
ABOUT OUR GUEST Professor Anthony Barnhart received his Ph.D. in cognitive science from Arizona State University, where he began his graduate career with the intention of being a language researcher. To this end, he has published research examining the processes underlying handwritten word perception, a domain that has been largely ignored by psychologists. Prof. Barnhart is also a part-time professional magician with more than 20 years of performing experience. His research trajectory changed in 2010 with the publication of the book Sleights of Mind: What the Neuroscience of Magic Reveals about our Everyday Deceptions, in which he was featured as a consultant and teacher on the science of stage magic. The scientific interest that the book garnered motivated Prof. Barnhart to shift his focus toward the interface of science and magic. His research program in the science of magic explores the intuitions of magicians and attempts to marry this folk psychology with formal scientific models in the domains of attention and perception. This work has been featured in Science News For Kids as well as in national and international television appearances and documentaries, most recently appearing in the Science Channel's “Hack My Brain” program. As a performer, he employs psychological principles to elevate his magic's impact and increase the audience's sense of wonder. His magic has won four national competitions and has been featured in publications such as National Geographic World magazine, M-U-M Magazine (the official journal of the Society of American Magicians), and The Linking Ring (the journal of the International Brotherhood of Magicians). ABOUT THE EPISODE This week! We get into some brain science! We dive into the hidden mechanisms of how we make sense of reality, how we make assumptions we don't even know we're making, the spotlight of attention, and a whole lot more. MENTIONED IN THE SHOW "Predictably Irrational" "Sleights of Mind" "Invisible Gorilla" VIP Coaching Password: backstagepass
This might be the most important episode of the show so far because this week we dive into the fundamental element of success or failure: mindset. We talk about income inequality, monkeys, and magicians to illustrate the point that you are responsible for creating the life you want to live. If you disagree after listening to the episode, we'd love to hear from you! MENTIONED IN THE SHOW T. Nelson Downs Watch Jeff McBride Perform the Miser's Dream Monkey Video Why an Economy Grows and Why It Doesn't
ABOUT THE SHOW This week is a little different. I wanted to discuss a strange idea, so I brought in a good friend of mine, Kris Sheppard, to talk about why design has no value. Press play to find out why! ABOUT THE GUEST CO-HOST Kris Sheppard is a designer, magician, and host of multiple podcasts of his own! MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Mouse Scouts Podcast Michael Hyatt Jon Acuff's Quitter & Start CONNECT Visit the site Facebook Instagram Twitter Snapchat
ABOUT THE GUEST This week's special guest is about as special as it gets: Jonathan's Mom. She talks about what it's like being a Mom, what it was like being his Mom specifically, and as is her motherly obligation she tells embarrassing stories about the host. ABOUT THE SHOW Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there in podcast land! Hope you have a wonderful time, and get the recognition & appreciation you deserve! Visit the site
ABOUT OUR GUEST This week I have a very special guest. His name is Quinton Sheer, or Q as I've known him over the years. He used to run an internet radio show in the early 2000's. Since then he's gotten his law degree specializing in entertainment law. Us entertainers run into some weird questions, and it's better to get that stuff hammered out BEFORE it becomes an issue. Q's Website ABOUT THE SHOW He's wanting to get back into producing audio content, and since he stopped the landscape has changed dramatically. We sit down to talk about what it was like in the good old days, the importance of defining your voice, how to think about creative endeavors, and a lot more that goes into making a podcast. I pull the curtain back on my creative process and how I go about actually making the show work. What microphone I use, what programs, how I get the show from my computer and into whatever device you're listening on now. There's a lot in this show, that's why it's nearly 2 hours long. If you're interested in the creative arts, and producing something awesome, you'll want to listen to the whole thing. And now, onto the show! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Q's Website Blue Yeti Mic Boom Shock Mount MindNode
ABOUT THE SHOW This week is a quick listen, but there's a lot packed in there. Jonathan shares the parable of the Prince & the Magician from the novel The Magus by John Fowles. We're all magicians of our own lives, creating meaning where there may be none. As you listen to the story that covers 2 pages, think about your own life and how you've found beauty in the real and the unreal. It's a little out there, but enjoy the strange perspective on how we grow. CONNECT Facebook Instagram Twitter Snapchat Visit the site.
ABOUT THE SHOW Last week host Jonathan Pritchard shared the story of getting booed by 2,000 people in the 45 minute cringe-worthy story of his biggest professional failure. This week, he shares the story of his biggest professional success; nailing his performance on his first national TV appearance for 2 Million viewers. PS: This just happened last week! He's still under contractual obligation to not discuss some details, but he does what he can to share the lessons he learned from working with true professionals, and a fantastic team behind him. If you work with a team, wonder how tv shows get made, or what it means that it takes 10 years to make an overnight success, then this is one you'll want to listen to. Visit the site
ABOUT THE SHOW Why is failure a gift? Find out in this week's episode of the show where Jonathan shares his favorite showbiz story that involves getting booed in front of 2,000 people (and his idol). Since then, he's gone on to entertain the troops, be on America's Got Talent, and more, but this story will always stay with him. There's a lot to learn from failure, and the fear of failing shouldn't keep you from reaching for success. Don't let a single event define who you are. Learn from the experience and do better next time (even if it's a complete and utter flop). If you like a little bit of schadenfreude in your life, you're going to love this one. MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Banachek ALWD on. . . Facebook Instagram Snapchat Twitter Visit the site
In This Episode We cover the two types of freedom (positive & negative), what they mean, how they apply to your life, and the 4 stages of developing into a truly free individual. If you're not feeling in control, this is the episode that might change your life. Visit A Life Well Designed
ABOUT THE SHOW Negotiation is a powerful skill that remains intimidating to most people. After this episode, that won't be you! In a half hour you'll get insights on the right way to think about negotiating, tips & tricks from professionals, and one secret that you can put into practice TODAY that is responsible for one executive taking a company from $600 Million dollars to $4.4 BILLION. Plus, you'll get to find out how I was able to get a repossessed car back (which is basically a miracle!) when I was at rock bottom in my life several years ago. Since then, I used a process to get my life back on track, and that's what this whole project is all about: sharing that with you! This is a huge topic with a lot more to it than we can cover in a half hour, but the tips we touch on are massively powerful. Do yourself a favor and give it a listen. NOTE: I misspoke on a couple links in the episode. The proper addresses are included below. Don't listen to the addresses I say; they're wrong. These links are right! MENTIONED IN THE SHOW CJ JohnsonMore Shows More MoneyDavid Hirawww.salary.comwww.glassdoor.comwww.bls.gov/ooh Visit the site
ABOUT OUR GUEST Jill Pollack is the Chief Story Wrangler at StoryStudio Chicago, and she oversees writing training for more than 1,200 students each year. She is a presenter on the power of stories in our personal and professional lives and was again included in the Newcity Lit Top 50 list of literary leaders in Chicago. Since founding the studio in 2003, Jill has focused her attention on developing new approaches to teaching storytelling, and providing a wide variety of experiences in writing and publishing for StoryStudio writers. In 2009 she created the Words for Work business writing program. Connect with her on the website or on Twitter. ABOUT THE SHOW We chat about the power of personal narrative, the power of chaos, being your own boss, corporate speak, books play with your assumptions of how to read books, and a lot more. It's a great conversation for anyone interested in telling a better story (to themselves & others). MENTIONED IN THE SHOW House of Blue LeavesThe Rabbi's CatThe CorrectionsIf On a Winter's Night a Traveler VISIT THE SITE
ABOUT OUR GUESTMitch Matthews is a high-octane speaker, success coach, and author of “Ignite.” He has worked with organizations like NASA, Disney, Principle Financial Group, and he speaks at college across the country. He has his own podcast “DREAM. THINK. DO.” so go check that out, too! Learn more about Mitch on his website. ABOUT THE SHOWIn this episode we chat about making big things happen, the importance of learning from others, the intellectual immune system (and how it derails success), signs & portents, complementary dreams, and how to get your dream job. Lots of great stuff. CONTESTWe'll be giving away a physical copy of Mitch's book “Ignite” on our Facebook page, so like us there to find out how you can win! THE SITEVisit ALifeWellDesigned.com to get the best information on building successful relationships & businesses, and awesome life in general. Sign up for our email list to get great content delivered straight to your inbox so you don't miss a thing. (We promise we won't spam you; only good stuff!)
ABOUT OUR GUEST Jimmy Hickey is the creator and co-owner of Findlay Hats. He's a former professional paintballer, current photographer, and all-around awesome dude. He works out of his garage, which doesn't prevent him from hitting the big time. ABOUT THE EPISODE While on vacation Jimmy sees one of his hats on a guy walking down the street in Rome. He gets a picture with the guy, and then lightning strikes: his post about the encounter hits the front page of Reddit (a community of millions of people). What follows is the busiest week he's ever seen, so in our conversation he walks us through what that's like, how he got started, the power of community, and a lot more. If you're thinking of starting your own business, or wondering how the power of social media can make or break your project, give this a listen. Plus, Jimmy surprised A Life Well Designed with a discount code just for our listeners (that's you!) so stick around to the end for a code worth 15% off your order! MENTIONED IN THE SHOW FindlayHats.com NickHammondDesign.com The Original Reddit Post @findlayhats Visit A Life Well Designed
ABOUT OUR GUESTLiz Powell is a psychologist, (licensed in Arizona and California), who likes to take a caring yet upfront approach to therapy and coaching. Her passion lies with treating underserved populations and works, in particular, with the LGBTQ, Kink/BDSM, and Polyamory/Open Relationship/Swinger population. http://sexpositivepsych.com/ ABOUT THE SHOW We talk about sex, relationships, polyamory, communication skills, and a whole lot more. If you're uncomfortable with adult themes and language please don't listen to this episode (though, you might get the most out of it). MENTIONED IN THE SHOW More than Two The Guide to Getting It On Sex At Dawn What Do Women Want Mating in Captivity Visit A Life Well Designed
ABOUT OUR GUEST Ricky Hirsch is a Chicago-based entrepreneur who knows the value of hustle. As founder and CEO of Think Jerky, he launched the most successful food-based Kickstarter of all time, collaborates with some of the top chefs in the world (Gale Gand, Laurent Gras, & Matt Troost) to create jerky that looks nothing like your dad's truck stop snack, and is willing to talk to anyone. Think Jerky has been profiled on numerous outlets, and for good reason; Ricky is driven to be the best, and it shows. Connect with him Facebook, Instagram, and see what all the buzz is about at ThinkJerky.com (and use promo code "Think" to save 10%!) ABOUT THE SHOW Ricky gives us a behind-the-scenes view of what it takes to be the best at what you do, how to get connected to the top players in your field, and some of the potential drawbacks people might face as they consider moving into an entrepreneur role. The connection was a little spotty at times, but it's worth sticking through it to see how his mind works; it's great. Visit the Site
ABOUT THE EPISODE This one was prompted by a question from one of my coaching clients who asked how to create space in her life for the things she knows is important, instead of always putting other people first. Figured this might be helpful for lots of other people, too! Visit the Site
About the Episode So you didn't win the genetic lottery. Welcome to the club. This episode shares some simple techniques you can use to appear to be more attractive than you might believe possible. Mentioned in the Episode 36 questions to ask to fall in love Connect Visit A Life Well Designed
ABOUT OUR GUEST Keith Perske has spoken at TEDx, SXSW, Harvard University, and I'm honored to have him on the show. You'll hear for yourself how passionate and smart he is about his work. ABOUT THE SHOW We talk about workplace design & employee experience management: what it is, why it's more than architecture and office furniture, the biggest challenges to improving employee experience, and what to look for in a company to know whether or not management is keen on making the workplace somewhere that will be a positive experience. . . or not. If you, or someone you know, works in a space with other people, this is the episode for you. Full Show Notes
ABOUT OUR GUEST Rebecca is the co-founder of workwithsoul.com and is dedicated to helping women transition into being authentically who they are. She's a certified life coach, yoga & meditation teacher, retired dancer, writer, and connection catalyst. Connect with her on Facebook ABOUT THE EPISODE We talk about authenticity, how your inner reality dictates your outer reality, the importance of a physical practice, how to make connections, and a lot more. Full Shownotes
About Our Guest Heather a solo female traveler on an adventure around the world. She wasn't always living life on the move, and in this half hour chat, she explains the ins and outs of international travel, how to make it possible to go alone, and what it's all meant to her. Find Heather Online Instagram Facebook Website Full Show Notes Here
You know the drill: it's January 1st and you resolve to be a better you. January 7th rolls around, and you've already failed miserably. In this episode we examine why you fail, and how you can fail forward when it comes to making new year's resolutions that stick! Full show notes here Get Connected Instagram Facebook Page Twitter Google+
One year ago ALifeWellDesigned.com was registered, and since then it has expanded faster than originally planned. It's all because of you guys, the listeners, so THANK YOU for making it such a joy to work on! Here's looking to another amazing year of making connections with incredible people. In this episode we cover where we started, where we are, and where we're going in the near future. Want to have some say in how that happens? Let us know! Email us, tweet at us, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram to get involved. In conclusion, Happy Holidays to YOU, and Happy Birthday to US!
Welcome to the nerdiest episode of the show, yet! We over here at the show are mighty stoked about the upcoming Star Wars movies, so I figured I'd share some life lessons you can learn from the Jedi. Follow ALWD on: Twitter Facebook Instagram Visit the Podcast Home
In this episode We talk about how to preserve your sanity while you're home for the holidays. Definitely worth a listen! Full transcript here.
ABOUT OUR GUEST Phil Ferguson is a certified fiduciary at Polaris Financial Planning, which means he's legally obligated to have your best financial well-being front & center. He hosts his own podcast, The Phil Ferguson Show where he talks 1 part money and 2 parts atheism. While not out on the lecture and conference circuit, he lives in Champaign IL. IN THIS EPISODE Warning: Amazing advice & strong language Phil doesn't pull any punches when it comes to finances, and doesn't mince any words either. He explains "How to Money" for us and a whole lot more. CONNECT WITH PHIL Twitter Facebook Email The Phil Ferguson Show Podcast Home
Introduction There's one metric that accounts for more than 50% of your chances of success. In this episode, we talk about what it is, and what it means for you. Resources Monkey SphereDunbar's NumberNetwork Brokerage Attend the Live Event in Chicago! Full Show Notes
8 Techniques for getting more done Technology is supposed to help us get more done, but it seems like there's less and less time to get more and more done. In this episode I discuss how I'm able to maintain a website, podcast, a speaking/consulting career, a performing career, and a 9-5 design job with 8 techniques I've used over the years to manage my time effectively. They're simple, yet very effective tools that you can use in your life to ensure you're getting the stuff done that you absolutely must do. Full Show Notes Here
There's no shortage of people in the world trying to tell you how to be happy. Most of them are simply telling you what they did, but it's physically impossible to live the same life they lived so what's a better option? Science! Here are 4 things you can do to immediately improve your happiness, as proven through scientific research. Full show notes here.
Seems like fewer and fewer people are living a life of integrity. In this episode we explore why this is, what you can do about it, and how to live a life free from negative cycles. Full show notes here.
ABOUT OUR GUEST Chris Fedruk Long is a former self-help devotee who spent years trying to figure out why people do what they do. Over the last 20 years as an analyst, an independent consultant, and now a manager of analysts, she has learned to focus less on the "why" and more on the "how" to get better results from her team (and herself). She works as an implementation & delivery director at a global research, technology, and consulting company in Chicago, Illinois. IN THIS EPISODE We discuss a behavioral framework that is incredibly effective in improving communication skills, which are essential whether you're a manager, leader, or entrepreneur. This simple tool will help you pay better attention, and respond more effectively to others based on your observations. (It also works great for non-work relationships!) Full Show Notes Here
ABOUT OUR GUEST He's the creator of Shawnimals, NinjaTown, ReSketch and a whole lot more. His work has been covered by NY Times, Entertainment Weekly, Spin Magazine, Elle Girl Korea, MTV.com and more. He's based in Chicago. IN THIS EPISODE It's a long episode because we talk about a LOT! During the interview we cover designer toys, working a niche, perils of over saturation, scaleability, working with major distributors like ThinkGeek.com, Quality, the importance of community, the starving artist mythology, and a whole lot more. Full show notes here.
ABOUT THE GUEST SF Zeigler He's part magician, part musician, and 100% badass. For the past 20 years he's been training in Wing Chun Kung Fu at the exclusion of almost everything else. His dedication to the art has paid off with a deep understanding of the mysteries of combat (the secret is that there are no secrets; you just have to train). He's a skeptic, but by no means a cynic. ABOUT THE EPISODE We chat about leveraging the power of the internet to live anywhere you want and still make a living through teaching. He discusses tech solutions he's tried previously, the path that's led him to where he is now, and what's working for him currently. If you've wondered how to use the internet to free yourself up from the desk, this is the episode for you. Full show notes here: http://www.alifewelldesigned.com/podcast/alwd-0013-inte…th-john-spence/ SUBSCRIBEiTunesStitcher GET THE WORD OUTIf you like what we're doing, subscribe on iTunes, rate it, and leave us a review. That's a huge boost. Thanks!
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