Kindness Think Tank

Get ready to spice up your Sunday... This week, we're skipping across the pond to London to talk about sex with Andrea Balboni: Founder of Lush Coaching who's leading with heart and a heap of science to help people shed their sexual baggage and experience the joy and the fullness of their lives. Andrea talks with me about her personal Sex In The City  journey from a repressed New England upbringing and to a tantric yoga class that transformed her life, opened her mind and led her to discover the very best part of her humanity. We talk about longstanding societal stigmas around sex, the connection between kindness, sex, pleasure and self and dig into why these are essential ingredients to being a compassionate, happy and whole human. Andrea Balboni  is a Certified as a Sex, Love, Intimacy and Relationships Coach who helps people cultivate relationships rich in love, passion and pleasure. She guides everyone from heart-lead entrepreneurs and purpose-driven executives, to empathic creatives, insta-influencers and paraolympians alike, to help them get the love they want.  Visit Andrea's website Connect with her on LinkedInFollow her on social media: @andreabalboni_lush

This week, we're popping across the pond to London for a chat with Ozlem Tuskan: Founder of The Resilient, single mum and a woman with enough resilience, kindness and soul for 100 people.Ozlem talks with me about her work with women founders that's disrupting the astounding inequity in VC funding, developing bold resilience, kindness and quantum physics, finding her voice and rockin' her badass leather pants.  Her work has spanned many continents advising global players such as L'OREAL, DIAGEO, FACEBOOK, UNIBAIL RODAMCO WESTFIELD, GOOGLE UK, COCA-COLA, CNN, WOOLWORTHS S.A., GENPACT, PENTLAND, KNIGHT DRAGON, UNILEVER, ATELIER REBUL and MACROCENTER.Connect with Ozlem on LinkedInWork with OzlemFollow her on social media: @theresilient_thrive

This week, we're heading over to Denver, CO to catch up with Dr. Elia Gourgouris, best known internationally as 'The Happiness Doctor'.He talks with me about the power of the personal 'brands" we inherit or adopt, the impact of social media on self worth, the magic of being real, the kindness-happiness connection and the projects he has underway to change TV and challenge Facebook.Dr. Elia Gourgouris is the president of The Happiness Center, an organization of world-leading experts in the field of Positive Psychology dedicated to creating personal success and happiness. He is also Founding Partner at The Global Institute of Thought Leadership, an organization that brings together bestselling authors, world-renowned speakers, industry experts and pioneering thinkers who all share a common goal: Changing the world of ideas.Learn more and connect:Visit his websiteOrder his latest book "7 Keys to Navigating A Crisis"Connect with him on LinkedIn

This week, we're heading over to Portland, Oregon to hang out with Jody Turner: Futurist, Speaker, Insight Researcher on a mission to share bold ideas to preserve our planet.Jody talks with me about the trends she identified 20 years ago and why she's not surprised by where we are in time. We talk about her work that's guiding the evolution of major companies toward sustainability, meeting the future with pragmatism, kindness and looking ahead to 2050 with these two questions:"What are the five things we are all experiencing on the planet that affect all of us?  What are the ten things we can do to solve them together?"Connect with Jody on LinkedInTweet with Jody: @cultureoffutureCheck her out on Wikipedia(or...shoot her an email:  jodyturner@icloud.com)

This week, we're heading to Sydney, Australia to spend some time with Dr. Richard Harris: Surgeon, Author, Father, Visionary, Kind Soul. In 1971, John Lennon released his prolific and timeless song, Imagine.  50 years later, this vascular surgeon (from The Land Down Under) inspired by the possibilities John shared in his lyrics, became the author of Imagine, A Novel:  an optimistic, thought provoking, dystopian book about love, humanity and real possibilities for a kinder world. Richard shares a handful of his favorite possibilities for reimagining our world and as I listened, I started wondering how we can get this guy a nomination to join the The U.N. Visit Richard's websiteTweet with Richard: @richharris2Order Imagine, A Novel

This week, we're trekking up to Boston to catch up with the soulful, Michele Nevarez: Author, Emotional Intelligence Expert and the CEO of Beyond EI. Our conversation takes place just after the launch of her new venture, Beyond EI. Michele talks with me about her time in Nepal that informed her world views and her extensive EI work alongside Daniel Goleman and Dr. Richard Davidson that inspired her to go layers deeper into emotional intelligence. We talk about  the intentional, relative and "other focused paradigms  of kindness and becoming agents of world benefit. Work with Michele and Beyond EI Follow her on social media: @beyondei.incConnect on LinkedInMentioned on the podcast:The Emotional Life of Your Brain, by Dr. Richard DavidsonCenter for Healthy Minds

This week, we're heading up to New York City to spend a little time with Michael Roderick: Founder, Writer, Podcast Host, Dad and Urban Dweller. Michael talks with me about the freedom that comes from allowing yourself to suck, loneliness, "worshipping reach and ignoring depth" and the one tiny thing each of us can do everyday, to make the world a kinder place.Michael was a teacher and Broadway producer, before he dropped it all to become the Founder of Small Pond Enterprises.  His work focuses on helping entrepreneurs  with incredible ideas, realize their magic and package their work to create referable brands. Connect with Michael on all the Social places: @michaelroderickLearn about Michael's incredible work with people and brands on his websiteCheck out Michael's podcast, Access to Anyone

This week, I'm heading an hour north of Toronto to hang out with the infectious and delightful Cathy Nesbitt: visionary, bean queen, worm harvester and laughter yoga coach. This episode is medicine for the soul.  Cathy was way ahead of her time. She talks with me about worms: how she got turned onto them and then how they became her business in 2002 when the Toronto landfill shut down. We talk about the kindness of sustainability, life without a cell phone, entrepreneurship, her vision for creating communities and human connection through local food harvests, the serendipitous meeting that led her to laughter yoga and her mission to create a more peaceful and simplistic world without waste. Connect with Cathy and visit her website  (Intro and outro music provided by https://soundslikeanearful.com)

This week  we're doing a little globetrotting. We'll travel to Amsterdam, England, Norway, New Jersey and Austin, TX to hear kind highlights from EP 1-5, centered around two simple questions.You'll hear lessons from mallards, kindness' role in shaping the largest Porsche eSports community in England, a CEO's message about kind and profitable business, kindness as a survival tactic and the possibility kindness holds for healing our planet.If you like what you hear, please share some kindness and send the link to a friend.  Learn more about my guests:EP1: Neil Schambra StevensEP2: Mark PhillipsEP3: Oyvind ReedEP4: Christina LangdonEP5: Dr. Heather WalkerIntro and outro music provided by: https://soundslikeanearful.com/

Aloha! This week, I'm traveling to the good vibes state of Hawaii to spend some time with Brian Cunningham: Kind human, CEO and the author of the The Leadership Revolution: Because Evolution Takes Too Long  and the groundbreaking book Our AQ: The Missing Link to Extraordinary Leadership and Life. Brian talks with me about the transformational power of desperation, his awareness journey that took shape like a 1980's autostereogram, bringing love into leadership and why understanding the interaction between our internal and external environments gives us the "ability to dance with the world" and show up super kind. Dive deeper into Brian's work:Visit his websiteConnect  on LinkedIn

This week, I'm heading  to Amsterdam to talk with the fabulous Kerrie Finch: Founding Partner of Future Factor, Country Representative for the Cannes-Lions International Festival of Creativity, Founder of SheSays Amsterdam, Advisory Member of Include NOW and Candid and the "mum" of two Grecian, curtain climbing kittens-Hector and Troy.As the mischievous kittens roam the apartment, Kerrie talks with me about her long standing impression of kindness and her epiphany as the episode continues. We talk about her work in helping brands align authentically to their purpose,  her efforts to bring inclusion and equity to the creative world, elevating women through community and the impact kindness can have on the world's brand narrative.Kerrie has worked with major brands such Nike, Heineken and Coca-Cola. She and her team at Future Factor have partnered with clients like Air BnB, General Mills and Chuck Studios to help them share their voice with the world- powerfully and purposefully.(If you've enjoyed listening, please tell a friend.) Learn more about Kerrie's work with Future FactorJoin the She Says communityFollow Kerrie on Twitter @kerriefinch  Follow Future Factor on Twitter and Instagram @_futurefactorIntro and outro music provided by Sounds Like and Earful

This week, I'm heading out West to Colorado  to talk with the creative, cool, jam packed with realness, Ethan Beute: Chief Evangelist at BombBomb, TedX speaker, co-author of Re-Humanize Your Business and host of The Customer Experience podcast. Ethan talks with me about a personal curiosity that led him to interview legendary C- level brand evangelists from companies like Apple and Amazon and ultimately define his own role at BombBomb.  We talk about why evangelism is critical to innovation, how he and his company are bridging technology with humanity to create deep relationships and kindness' role in re-humanizing business. Visit the BombBomb websiteVisit Ethan's website Order Ethan's bookCheck out his TEDx talk The Flight Back to the FaceWant to learn more about kindness? Visit my websiteIntro and outro music provided by Sounds Like An Earful

This week, I'm trekking up to Hoboken, New Jersey to visit with Andrea Ritzvi: Founder  and CEO of Boomerang Bites, a woman of many talents and one of the kindest Aussies you could ever hope to meet.  Andrea shares good vibes as she talks with me about her Australian roots and the unexpected journey that took her from her work in International Affairs to becoming an entrepreneur baking up delectable "slices".  Her mission is simple:"be good, do good." Every detail of her business is delectable, human and super kind. Boomerang Bites has initiated an ecosystem of kindness giving back 20% of their profits to local causes- leaving everyone and everything a little better. Order delicious "slices" from Boomerang BitesFollow them on Instagram @boomerangbitesTo learn more about my work with kindness, visit my website(Intro and outro music courtesy of Sounds Like An Earful )

This week, I'm traveling to Amsterdam to hang out with the infectious Craig Lovelidge: Founder of Craigology , Chief Marketing and Partnerships Officer at CHALK and a man who mines the beautiful stories from everyday life. Craig talks with me about his odd childhood fascination with Dale Carnegie,  people watching, perspective and his pursuit of bringing truth, connection and kindness into branding to uncover the most authentic parts of people and the work we do.Connect with Craig on LinkedInOn Twitter @_craigologyVisit the Craigology website(Diggin' my intro and outro music? Head to Sounds Like An Earful)

This week's episode unfolds in Traverse City Michigan where I spent a little time with Bill Palladino: passionate old house rehabber and former corporate exec turned happiness guru recognized as an expert for putting positive psychology to work inside of companies and communities. Bill talks with me about the science of happiness, rest stop pamphlets turned major movement, the leader who told him to stop smiling,  kindness Judo and surprise inspiration from Star Trek.Bill is a Founder, Keynote Speaker and Economic Development Director. His company, Krios Consulting, offers programs in positive psychology (Grateful Logic™) and business ethics (Ethical Logic™). Through his partnership with ITLN, Bill also provides training and coaching for Shawn Anchor's Happiness Advantage - Orange Frog Workshop™.  His client list includes Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, community groups and governmental agencies.Connect with Bill: Twitter @kriosconsulting On LinkedInVisit the Krios Consulting websiteWant to support your local farmers? Head to Taste the Local Difference( BIG thanks to Sounds Like An Earful for my intro and outro music)

This week, I'm traveling to the tiny country of Luxembourg to spend a little time with the very wise and soulful Omozua Isiramen:  High Performance Brain & NeuroAgility™ Consultant and speaker."Omo" talks with me about her Nigerian roots and the "Granny Wisdom" that shaped her life, why being real can help combat COVID loneliness,  her "super secret, secret coat",  why emotional mastery changes how we experience the world, her work that helps people be nakedly human and of course kindness.  Connect with Omo on LinkedInFollow her Tweets @OmoBraintrainerLearn more about her work on her website((Thanks to https://soundslikeanearful.com/ for my intro and outro music ))

This week, I'm traveling north to Maine to spend some time with Zoe Weil: President, The Institute for Humane Education, frequent TEDx speaker, author, all around inspiring human and one of my long time kindness heroines. Zoe has dedicated her life's work to creating a new education model for the world's children and she poses this question:  What would happen if we educated young people to become  "solutionaries" ?Zoe and I talk about our biggest global challenges, navigating the world with a sense of wonder, reverence and love for all, why her work has the power to transform education and the planet and the message she has for Dr. Jill Biden.   WebsiteZoe's TEDx talkCheck out all of Zoe's TEDx talks hereConnect with Zoe on LinkedInPurchase The World Becomes What We Teach on Bookshop

This week, I'm traveling down to the Peach tree State of Georgia to talk with Kevin Foster:  CEO of Business Ethics Advisors and motivational keynote speaker. Kevin talks with me about the circumstances that forced him to trade the life he knew for 37 months in federal prison. We talk about the choice  he made that saved his life during the grueling 28 days he spent in solitary confinement, the injustices of the prison system in America and how the humanity and kindness he discovered in unexpected places shaped him and the life he lives today.As the CEO of Business Ethics Advisors, Kevin speaks nationally on ethics and compliance in Corporate America. He uses his E.T.H.I.C.S. tools to provide ethics awareness and solutions so that others will be prepared to identify the personal characteristics and circumstances leading to unethical behavior. Connect with Kevin on LinkedInVisit BEA's website to learn more about Kevin's ethics work 

This week, I'm traveling to Copenhagen to spend a little time with Google's one and only Claus Raasted: Radical human, innovation mastermind, Director at The College of Extraordinary Experiences, Coach at McKinsey, Founding Partner at The Global Institute For Thought Leadership and the author of 31 books- so far...Claus and I cover a lot of ground as we talk about divorce, castles, abortion, experience design, the influence of kindness on radical innovation and why he believes playing more has the power to change our world.  Note: When we recorded, Claus was 53 days into his personal challenge of creating 100 innovation keynotes in 100 days. I'm tickled pink to share that he completed his 100th on 9th July 2021.  Rock on Claus. Rock on. Get to know ClausConnect on LinkedInVisit his websiteLearn more about The College of Extraordinary ExperiencesCheck out his "sizzle reel" (or you can just Google him...)Big thanks to the folks at Sounds Like An Earful for my intro and outro music

This week, I'm sharing a conversation with the amazing David Pearl that took place in London, back in Winter 2021. The author, artist and Founder of Street Wisdom talks with me about guilty pleasure, kinship, "now-ness" and the Chitty, Chitty Bang Bang  influence he's trying to undo through his work. He shares the thing that "knocked him sideways" and when he does, he blazes new ground here on Kindness Think Tank.*Note:  I am so deeply grateful to have the opportunity to talk with so many incredibly inspiring people from around the world. Every episode touches my heart but this one hit me on a different level. I hope you are fortunate enough to experience something similar. Connect with David on LinkedIn and Twitter @davidpearlhereTake a walk with Street Wisdom  Read WanderfulListen to the Wanderful podcastTune into his livestream show, Green RoomOther books mentioned during the episode:Human Kind by Rutger BregmanBreath by James NestorIntro and outro music by https://soundslikeanearful.com/

This week, I head way up north to Canada to hang out with Ben Leavitt: Cool human, Content Creator, Social Media Expert, podcast host and the creative Founder behind Bunny Media.YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Tik Tok, Clubhouse...this guy knows them all. He talks with me about the inspiration behind his company, the hard work and smarts that built his 100k+ social media followers and how kindness can change the way we create content, engage with each other, influence social media's newest generation and leave us all a little better. Connect with Ben:YouTubeLinkedInInstagram @benleavitt_TikTok @benleavittIntro and outro music by Sound Like An Earful

This week, I mosied down the road in Raleigh to hang out with my friend, Spencer McRay Bland: Founder of Bland Creative, comedian and podcast host of Bop or Flop .  Spencer reflects on hustling as a young Creative in NYC, being a product of The Jackass generation and talks with me about the (kind) new business he's launched to give small companies a BIG way to share their stories, their vibe and their brand with the world.  Ways to connect with Spencer:WebsiteSpencer on LinkedInInstagram: @neptunescomedy and @boporfloppodIntro and outro music by https://soundslikeanearful.com/ 

This week, I'm popping across the pond to Ascot, East Berkshire England to visit with my dear friend Magnus Wood: gin maker, narrow boat owner and bonafide kindness expert. We talk about the secret stash he found rooting around a mighty Redwood, serendipity that inspired an unlikely friendship, questioning leadership, disrupting corporate mindset and our collaboration redefining business, creating kind, kick-ass workplaces and honoring people and planet.Magnus is the Founder of The Kindness Consultancy, author of The Kindness Code, the host and curator of UK's Kindfest2020, TEDx host, yogi, cook and father of two beautiful daughters.  He's on a mission to create as many workplaces as possible where kindness is embedded in the organization's culture and operating system by working with leaders, teams and individuals to unlock the power of kindness at work. Connect with Magnus: LinkedIn  Instagram and Twitter @magnuswoodWebsiteThe Kindness Code bookBusiness podcastFollow Kindfest2021 on Instagram @teamkinduk

This week, I'm traveling to sunny FLA to hang out with Leigh M. Clark:  proud Momma,  woman in tech and kindness badass who's on a mission to make an impact.Her nonprofit Kindleigh has made a massive national impact through efforts like gathering school supplies for foster children, distributing essential items to people who are homeless, delivering gifts to women and children who are victims of abuse and human trafficking or paying off holiday layaways for strangers. Kindleigh's work has been featured on Rachael Ray, The Today Show and a host of other national media outlets.Leigh's found her purpose and she's leaving an indelible mark through her body of work, including her first book, Living Kindly- available everywhere on June 8th.Kindleigh WebsiteLeigh on LinkedIn 

This week, I'm traveling (virtually) to the sunny, bohemian town of Venice,  just outside Los Angeles, CA, to hang out with Mark Shapiro- good human, former Showtime Networks Exec., international keynote speaker and Founder of the (oh so very hot) LoveBomb app.I talk with Mark about his long term relationship with social media, the lessons he learned that changed his life, human connection, kindness, mischief and the BIG love he's sending into the world through one clever app he's created with a big human purpose.To connect with Mark:Instagram (personal): @areyoubeingrealInstagram (biz): @lovebomb.appTwitter: @kindfluenceMusic provided by: https://soundslikeanearful.com/

This week, I'm heading up the East Coast to Bowie, Maryland to catch up with Rob Howze: Empowerment Artist, Humologist,  COO of STA, a man on the move and super kind futurist. He talks with me about being a bullet dodging man cat, how he was influenced by The Jetsons, his most favorite thing on Earth, the power of love in action and taking back our lives by taking control of our relationship with technology.Rob's website Scale Through AutomationConnect with Rob hereRob's Music

It's a brand new season and I'm traveling to Georgia  to hang out with Elayne Fluker: a rockstar human, speaker, change maker and author of the exciting new book, Get Over "I Got It" (HarperCollins Leadership), where she encourages unapologetically ambitious women to learn how to embrace support not only for their success, but also their peace of mind. Elayne is also host of the Support is Sexy podcast featuring interviews with more than 500 diverse women entrepreneurs around the world, and she is founder of SiS.Academy -- an online learning platform educating and empowering Black Women entrepreneurs. Most recently Elayne was named a "Founder of Change" for SiS.Academy as part of the American Express "100 for 100" program featuring 100 innovative Black women entrepreneurs. We talk about growing up quiet, cultural humility, finding her voice at Essence Magazine , how she's empowering black women entrepreneurs through her work at SIS Academy and amplifying women around the world by sharing  her stories and messages about the power and strength we find through supporting one another. To connect with Elayne on LinkedInElayne across all social platforms @elayneflukerTo order Elayne's book Get Over I Got ItAlso mentioned in this episode: Janet JacksonSusan Cain's book Quiet

This week, I'm traveling to Chardonne, Vaud Switzerland to visit with Alexander Inchbald: Extreme Artist, Bestselling Author and Founder of the #Masterpiece Movement. In his intelligent, funny and authentic way, he shares his knowledge of ancient cultures, the why for his work and the how he believes each of us can transform the planet and positively influence the next 5,000 year cycle of humanity. Alexander has studied creation for over 40 years—painting in extreme locations all over the world, and his most recent book, combined the physiology, psychology, neurology, epigenetics and metaphysics of creativity with what wisdom cultures have known for millennia. He has worked on all of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals for organizations like UNICEF, WHO, UN, ICRC, HP, Samsung and Richemont. He is also acting as Creative Director of the largest Congress looking at the future of money. He lives with his wife and children above Lake Geneva.Connect with Alexander on LinkedInThe bookWebsiteHastag #masterpiece

This week, I take a virtual hop over to sunny California to hang out with Zach Moreno, Co-Founder and CEO of Squadcast. The co-host of Between Two Mics podcast, author, developer and designer is on a mission to connect creatives globally and he has no plans of slowing down. Zach talks with me about kindness at In and Out Burger, how empathy changes technology, his fierce respect for sci-fi creators and the way bus rides, wise words from Harry Duran, focus as a litmus test and an unwavering passion for audio perfection came together to inspire the podcasting platform being used by people in over 130 countries to share their content and stories.Squadcast websiteWays to connect with Zach: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram @zach_morenoMentioned in this episode:Podcast JunkiesIn and Out Burger

For EP10, I travel (virtually) to the West Village of NYC, where it's Springtime, to kind-meld with the super soulful Barbara Biziou: Personal Transformation & Vision Coach, corporate veteran and 21st century healer. She talks with me about secret openings at Barney's, the request she got from Carnie Wilson, why Donna Karan made her more relatable, the power of rituals and the hope, healing and  transformational opportunities that we have in the Age of Aquarius. Barbara's WebsiteConnect with Barbara on LinkedInJoin her Wednesday night live streams on Instagram @barbarabiziouDaryl Roth Theatre

This week, I'm traveling (virtually) to Maryland to catch up with the one and only Ryan C. Greene:  "passion-preneur", author, speaker, mentor, host of the Make It Matter podcast, Founder of GreeneHouse Media, and an all around authentically cool human with a belly laugh that's super contagious. Ryan talks with me about keeping it real, challenging norms,  why people are so darn funny, the release of his new book and film project and the impact he's hoping it will have on us, his fellow humans.To learn more about Ryan C. Greene visit himOn LinkedInOn his websiteThe Make It Matter Project

This week, I'm traveling (virtually) to Manhattan to catch up with the so very cool, powerful and wise beyond his years, Tayo Rockson: the man of many talents whose name quite literally means "Joy Warrior".   Tayo is the CEO of UYD Management, a cultural translator, storyteller, activist,  speaker, host of his own inspiring podcast, As Told By Nomads, poet, author and all around amazing human. He lets me in on what turns him on about poetry, how being black on four continents inspired the why for his work, aiming for joy, creating unity, living with anger and creating heroes for everyone.Head to Tayo's website to connect with him and learn more about his workFollow him on Instagram: @tayorocksonTo buy a copy of his book Use Your Difference to Make a Difference, click here

This week, I'm traveling (virtually) to snowy Vancouver, Canada to catch up with Trena White- a 20 year publishing veteran and the Co-Founder and Principal of Page Two Books.  I talk with Trena about the challenging chain of events that led she and Jesse  Finkelstein to create a new model for publishing, the role that kindness is playing in their growth and success at Page Two and the vision she and her team have for transforming the publishing industry.  To connect with Trena: LinkedInTo learn more about Page Two:WebsiteFacebook Twitter: @pagetwobooksMusic provided by: https://soundslikeanearful.com/

This week, I'm heading (virtually) just outside of NYC to hang out with the incredibly authentic and soulful Claude Silver:  host of The Silver Lining Podcast, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia and Gary Vaynerchuk's right hand woman. She describes her life's purpose as "being of joyful service and unlocking emotional optimism in all." Claude talks with me about the 93 day Outward Bound trip that changed her life, the talk she and Gary had that led to the role she deeply loves, why chicken caused her to dabble in new recipes and how kindness, tenderness and emotional optimism unlock the best in every person and every company. (*A note to you, dear listeners: Claude and I recorded on a weirdly windy and warm day. We ask that you please excuse the occasional sounds of it blowing through the windows. That is life and life is real.)To learn more about Claude and her podcastTo connect with Claude on LinkedIn To follow her journey on Instagram @claudesilverTo learn more about VaynerMediaAlso mentioned in this episode:Love After Love by Derek Walcott(Big thanks to the folks at Sounds Like An Earful for my intro and outro music)

Laughter is her “why”, her jam and her business. This week, I traveled to Austin, TX to hang out with the funny and fabulous Dr. Heather Walker, Organizational Psychologist and the Founder of Lead with Levity. Our conversation takes place just after Snowpocalypse 2021, left the state of TX without power and water for days on end.She tells me about shoveling snow with her kitchen trash can, “owning” the reality of her wild, chew toeing puppy during a Zoom call, organizational psychology and why levity and kindness go hand in hand. To connect with Dr. Walker, visit:LinkedInLead with Levity website*To download the full transcript, head to Cool AudreyMusic provided by soundslikeanearful.com

In this episode, I travel (virtually) to The Garden State to catch up with Christina Langdon, who spent 30 years running sales and marketing for brands including Martha Stewart and Fast Company before becoming the Founder of High Performance Coaching. Christina talks with me about the TED talk that changed her life, the mantra she became known for, the ways she brings practical kindness into her work with executives and the steps she's taking to build the extraordinary life.To connect with Christina and learn more about her work:Visit her websiteSend her a note on LinkedInMusic by https://soundslikeanearful.com/

In this episode, I travel (virtually) to the most Western part of Norway to catch up with Oyvind Reed, all around good human and the CEO of Whereby.com. We talk about  Whereby's growth in a wildly competitive market, the power of kindness in leadership, one million trees, technology designed for people and planet and the steps he's taking to inspire an industry. To connect with Oyvind:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/oyvindreedTwitter: @oyvindreedTo learn more about Whereby.comMusic provided by: https://soundslikeanearful.com/

Mark Phillips is a brilliant Product Manager by day, an unapologetic Porsche fanatic (always) and the organizer of one of Great Britain's largest and most successful Esports clubs. In this episode, I talk with the witty Mark about the simple forum post that led him to building the vibrant PCGB Esports club, shaped by kindness. He talks with me about the etiquette inspired by Porsche Club America, racing with kindness, lessons about life we can learn from the track and the virtual community that became friends during the most challenging year in our collective human history.To connect with Mark:Twitter: @thismarkp Blog: probably.co.ukTo watch Mark's club race and learn more about PCGB, click here.Websites mentioned during the episode:Porsche Club AmericaSimracersworldPorsche Club GB*To download the full transcript, visit www.coolaudrey.com/podcastMusic provided by: https://soundslikeanearful.com/

This week, I'm traveling (virtually) to Atlanta, GA to hang out with my good friend, Chad Foster: unstoppable and very cool human, tech rockstar, beloved motivational speaker and the author of Blind Ambition- published by Harper Collins and due to hit bookstores everywhere on February 16, 2021.I talk with Chad about the limitless mindset he adopted after losing his sight at age 20, flirting with the edge of control, how kindness helped him turn his disadvantage into his super power and the messages of choice and resilience he's sharing with the world through his new book. To learn more, connect with Chad:Visit his websiteConnect on LinkedInInstagram @findchadefosterTwitter @ChadEFosterOrder the bookClick here to become part of the Harper Collins- Blind Ambition community Music provided by: https://soundslikeanearful.com/

This week's episode is with Neil Schambra Stevens who's drawing from lessons he collected across 20 years of experience as a CMO & VP with beloved Fortune 500 brands, including Converse, Vans, Levi's and Polaroid.His corporate experience highlighted the importance of putting 'People First' and encouraging them to be their best selves. As the Founder of Mercury Jam, Neil's focusing on nurturing and supporting the next generation of leadership. He believes in simplicity, encourages the principle of "Working From Anywhere' and he practices both in his own life.I talked with Neil about his work at Mercury Jam and the unexpected lessons he's learning about kindness from two mallards who live on the canal outside his houseboat in Amsterdam.To connect with Neil and learn more about his work, visit him here:website: https://www.mercuryjam.com/instagram: @mercury_jamLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-schambra-stevens-mercuryjam/