GutwiZdom

  Curious why you click with some people, yet clash with others? While it’s great to click and difficult to clash, there is a way to find a common ground and establish harmony from our differences.   This episode, “Dr. Suz” shares her insights from her book “Business Chemistry”, in which she identifies four different[...]

  While change is natural, what happens when we are uprooted and forced to adapt to a new reality? We often dream of a certain future for ourselves, but when we are met with the unexpected, it can be challenging to find success again.   This episode, Angelique Miles joins GutwiZdom to share her inspiring[...]

  Sometimes it seems that we just can’t get out of our own way.  We believe we want to achieve certain goals, and can often sabotage ourselves with behaviors that will prevent us from achieving the things we say we want!    Joining GutwiZdom in this episode, Lisa Lieberman-Wang, a relationship and emotional breakthrough expert[...]

  LISTENERS: Are you living your purpose? Share your experiences and “wiZdoms” with us! Either leave us a voicemail at 646-653-9278 or send us an email. We may talk about it - or we may even talk with YOU - on the air!   You can learn how we help job seekers, employers, and employees by visiting PEAR Core Solutions and [...]

In work and in life, we are constantly faced with rapid change. Some of us respond creatively to adapt to the change, and even help with creative break-throughs to make the change happen.  Yet, others feel more comfortable in the space of “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it”   Jonah Sachs, author of “Unsafe[...]

Sexual harassment & discrimination in our workplaces is at epidemic proportions and a hostile workplace environment, which includes sexual harassment, is no longer being shoved under the proverbial corporate carpet.   David Freedman, Vice President of Human Capital Management at PEAR Core Solutions, shares his “wiZdoms” on what we all need to know as employees[...]

We learn about the commonalities of some of the greatest breakthrough innovators – from Albert Einstein to Steve Jobs to Elon Musk, and what it is about them that’s different than a typical innovator…and what patterns they have in common.   Dr. Melissa Schilling, one of the world's leading experts on innovation, joined Deidre and[...]

Move over Millennials!  Generation “Z” is here, and they are the empowered generation! Generation Z is currently the largest population segment ever – larger than the Baby Boomer, Gen X, and Millennial generations. Times have changed and Generation Z is beginning to assert themselves and their values in BIG ways – they’re completely transforming workplaces,[...]

Hope is the belief that circumstances will get better. It's not a wish for things to get better -- it's the actual belief, the knowledge that things will get better, no matter how big or small.   Donna Drake, television talk show host of “Live It Up” joined Deidre and JG this week to share[...]

With billions of dollars spent on leadership development and training, why do employees still find their leaders so un-inspiring?   Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter – authors of “The Mind of the Leader” interviewed over 35,000 leaders and determined that by understanding how our own minds work, only then can we really be better at[...]

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So many of us struggle with decision making. Our egos and blind spots are the two biggest barriers in our brains that make it difficult for us to objectively see what’s true, and if you can’t see what’s true, how can you make a good decision? Deidre and JG discuss some of the ideas from[...]

Professor Morten Hansen, U.C. Berkeley professor and author of Great at Work, was with us this week to discuss his 7 principles that will help you do less, work better, achieve more, and become a top performer.   Listen to the episode for more of Professor Hansen’s “wiZdoms” and check out his website www.Mortenhansen.com to[...]

We were thrilled to be joined by relationship expert Debra Roberts, LCSW this week! Debra is an experienced speaker, trainer, and clinical social worker, and she has developed what she calls the Relationship Protocol. This is a simple and practical template to having healthier relationships and making communication less complicated.   Debra’s recently published book[...]

The Self-help industry is a multi-billion-dollar industry valued at over $9.9 billion. It’s scary to think that an industry this large has no regulations or laws, and practitioners are not required to have the proper credentials or be held accountable for their actions.   Ginny Brown joined us this week to share with our listeners[...]

You may not know that the rules involved in employing household workers – which includes; nannies, senior caregivers, housekeepers, or even personal assistants, are very similar to the rules you need to follow as a business owner that has employees!   Studies show that out of the 2 million workers that are considered “domestic help[...]

What is self-esteem? There are plenty of myths and misconceptions about what it means to have high self-esteem. It’s different from self-confidence, competency, egotism, and narcissism.   Self-esteem is comprised of two concepts: Worthiness: The feeling that we deserve good things to happen to us in our lives and that we have value as a[...]

This week’s GutwiZdom episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the WCBS Studios in NYC.  Dr. Jonathan Winston, a highly regarded nephrologist from the Mount Sinai Health System (and Deidre’s doctor of 26 years!) joined Deidre and JG along with Dr. John Puskas, Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery (also from the Mount Sinai[...]

  Have you ever made a New Year’s Resolution that you just couldn’t keep? You’re not alone! Between 42% and 92% of New Year’s Resolutions end in failure. So, what can we do to make sure we see success?   Dr. Glenn Doyle joined us this week to provide his “wiZdom” on goal setting for[...]

Our special guest and dear friend, Marty Finkle, joined us to chat about his personal and professional mission that he started 35 years ago to help others help themselves. Marty is the CEO of AscendU Group, a public speaker, and a coach. His journey is definitely something we can all learn from and live by.[...]

    Jim Curtis joins GutwiZdom this week for a special episode focused on overcoming setbacks, both physically and mentally, through stimulating your mind. Jim is a public speaker, business coach, health publishing expert, and author of The Stimulati Experience.   The “Stimulati” (Latin for stimulate) that Jim refers to in his book are the[...]

    Thanksgiving weekend is the perfect time to look outward and create ways to help those that are less fortunate. This week on GutwiZdom, Janette Mochnacz & Alexa Schwartz join Deidre and JG to chat about courage, gratitude, and Project Humanize!   Project Humanize is a movement that was created to humanize and de-stigmatize[...]

    Deidre and JG were joined by Sara Merwin, co-author of the book The Informed Patient which is a guide to asking the right questions to protect yourself in the hospital and get better care! This show comes on the heels of Deidre going through a planned procedure involving a hospital stay. Through this[...]

    JetBlue’s mission and values are so important to who they are as a company. They place an importance on investing in their people and delivering an amazing experience to their customers, which everyone can learn from!   This week, we had to privilege of speaking with CEO, Robin Hayes, and we were able to[...]

      How can you can make a small difference in someone’s life with one small gesture and two small words? The You Matter Marathon is a global kindness and community building program that is all about creating connections and spreading kindness, compassion, and happiness.   Participants are invited to give out small cards during[...]

    Do you think your dreams and aspirations choose you? Jen Mazer, “The Queen of Manifestation” joined us this week to teach us how to speak to the universe, tap into what we want, and how to get it!   Jen’s answer to getting what you want in life is to harness the laws of[...]

    This week’s episode of GutwiZdom features NY Jets cornerback, Buster Skrine who was in studio with Deidre and JG to chat about staying positive when faced with disappointments and recovering from setbacks.   Listen to our podcast to hear what Buster has to say, but that’s not the only place you can find his[...]

  Jason Smith, President & CEO of Smith Family Wines, joined Deidre this week to chat about growing grapes, making wine, and life as a second-generation business owner!    He provided us with some truly AMAZING wiZdoms for our professional lives, AND personal lives. Check them out below!   JASON'S WIZDOMS FROM THE VINEYARD Treat[...]

  How many of us really learn from our mistakes? And how do we use the knowledge from those experiences to change outcomes for our future?   This week Deidre and JG are joined by Erik Hawkinson, the newest addition to the GutwiZdom family and our Chief Marketing Mogul! Deidre, JG, and Erik dissect a[...]

    What is forgiveness? Forgiveness is the process of moving through the pain, shame, anger, or resentment that we feel, and exchanging that pain for self-love, self-compassion, and empathy.   Emily Hooks, Founder of The Forgiveness Academy was with us this week to talk about forgiving others, forgiving yourself, and asking for forgiveness. Emily[...]

  Do you find it challenging to be your absolute best, physically, mentally, or emotionally? This special episode, recorded in front of a live audience at the WCBS Adorama Theatre, covers health and wellness, symptoms, disorders, and what you can do to make a change toward a healthier lifestyle. Our panel of experts include:  [...]

  Resilience is our personal ability to recover from crisis or difficulties and how we best spring back from something that’s knocked us down. GutwiZdom listener and television industry veteran, Joel Mahan, joined Deidre and JG this week to offer his “wiZdoms” and share his personal stories of resilience.   This amazing episode is full[...]

   Dr. Michael Gelb returned to GutwiZdom this week! Dr. Gelb is a best-in-class, NYC-based expert in the subject of sleep. Dr. Gelb has earned the prestigious award of Top Doc New York® multiple years in a row and is the author of GASP: Airway Health- The Hidden Path to Wellness.   To reach Dr.[...]

   Issy Sanchez has been surviving and thriving in the music industry for over 40 years. Issy is the President of Music IS Entertainment, where he has worked with some of the most influential artists in history.   Issy started his music industry journey at age 16 when he attended college early and was accepted[...]

   Dr. Michael Gelb is a best-in-class, NYC-based expert in the subject of sleep. Dr. Gelb has earned the prestigious award of Top Doc New York® multiple years in a row and is the author of GASP: Airway Health- The Hidden Path to Wellness.   To reach Dr. Gelb at The Gelb Center, you can[...]

  Brian Moran is an entrepreneurship and small business expert. He helps business owners start, manage, and grow their businesses. Part of being a successful business owner is learning how to set and achieve goals that might be hard to reach.   Brian uses a concept that he calls “building your house.” He believes that[...]

  Dr. Jody Foster is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Vice Chair of Clinical Operations at the University of Pennsylvania. She is an expert in people who are disruptive and is the author of The Schmuck in My Office…How to Deal Effectively With Difficult People At Work.   In her book, Dr. Foster talks[...]

Deidre and JG were so excited to speak with Jerry Acuff on this week’s episode of GutwiZdom. Jerry, the Founder & CEO of Delta Point, is a leadership and relationship expert. The crew chat about some of the problems currently going on with the leadership team resignations in the White House and discuss some wiZdoms[...]

Have you ever needed to have a conversation with someone you work with or love, that you tried to avoid at all costs? A conversation that could have a huge impact on your relationship, that may be challenging, frustrating, annoying, or even scary – that’s a crucial conversation.  Stakes are high and emotions are kicking in,[...]

Deidre and JG were thrilled to be joined in the GutwiZdom studios by Steve Geismar, CEO of PACOA, and 3rd generation leader of this hugely successful family-owned business.  Steve provides wiZdoms on leading a business as well as the challenges and advantages of family businesses.  What is PACOA?  The name stands for Paint Applicator Corporation of[...]

Deidre and JG were joined in the GutwiZdom studios by two titans of hip hop today: Dave Mays - who took $200 and started a small little newsletter when he was a student at Harvard University and then turned that into a publishing and media empire. Check out The Source and Hip Hop Weekly.Mahogany Beatz –[...]

EPISODE RECAP (SEE FURTHER BELOW FOR KEY WIZDOMS)You’re expecting one thing to happen – or not expecting anything to happen at all – and then suddenly you find yourself in a situation that’s a complete surprise. This episode is about dealing with the unexpected that happens every single day. Deidre and JG discuss stories of how[...]

   As the US celebrates 241 years of independence, we thought it was a great time to discuss independence and freedom. Deidre and JG were joined – again! – by Tony Dofat, Grammy-nominated music producer, composer, engineer, author, educator, and Musical Director at Bad Boy Entertainment Topics covered included what it truly means to be free,[...]

 Kenyon Martin, retired NBA All-Star and captain of Team Trilogy in The Big 3, joined GutwiZdom this week to pay forward wiZdoms, and help our listeners off the court in business and in life. Catch Kenyon practicing his leadership skills with Team Trilogy on the court, Mondays at 8 pm ET on Fox Sports 1. WIZDOMS ON[...]

 Deidre and JG were joined at the WCBS Adorama Theater in NYC by a powerful panel of special guests for this lively and helpful discussion on interesting aspects about the life of an entrepreneur. The lineup of guests:Tony Dofat, Grammy-nominated music producer, composer, engineer, author, educator, and Musical Director at Bad Boy EntertainmentLaura Lorber, Executive Editor of[...]

 It’s graduation season and those that are graduating might be struggling to find their way. It’s tough to set yourself apart from the rest of the crowd, but when you know how to show employers that you have high empathy or that you’re compassionate and like to empower others, you can showcase the leadership skills[...]

 We were so honored to be joined by Colonel Jack Jacobs, who joined us to talk about leadership on the battlefield, at work, and in life. A quick overview about Jack Jacobs: Military career: Platoon leader in the 82nd Airborne Division, executive officer of an infantry battalion in the 7th Infantry Division, and commanding the 4th[...]

  How do you maintain a balance between your life and your work? The notion of balance assumes that work and life are on two opposite ends of a scale, as if we are either working or we have a life. Some folks are changing the term to work-life integration or work-life flexibility. Finding that “balance”[...]

 Dr. Andrea Gould-Marks our “Senior Psychological Advisor” (according to JG) was back this week to discuss the feeling of regret and how to live your life with purpose. For more information on Dr. Andrea and her work visit www.lucidlearning.com or listen to her Podcast, Boom Goddess Radio. Dr. Andrea helped JG to answer some questions he[...]

 Leslie Grossman, author of LINK OUT: How to Turn Your Network into a Chain of Lasting Connections, is a Vistage Executive Coach to CEOs. She's on the adjunct faculty at George Washington University's Center for Excellence in Leadership and presents workshops on how to become the leader of your life.  Leslie is passionate about the[...]

 “The truth is we all have the ability to navigate difficult transitions and come through intact and even enhanced!  I’m devoted to helping you find your “vein of gold” --the compelling totem of your unique strength and power.  It is this vein of gold that is our life line in times of change!” – Dr.[...]