Mastering Midlife Podcast

Daniel Landau is the Founder and Executive Director of Mens Helpline, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting men seeking emotional support after losing a child due to a miscarriage, still birth, and infertility. Following a successful career as the head of various organizations' fundraising, sales, and business development departments, Daniel and his wife experienced the emotional trauma of losing a child due to a miscarriage. After realizing there were many resources available for women experiencing infant loss, but very few available for men, Daniel shifted the course of his career - and life - and started the Mens Helpline organization. In addition to working full-time at Mens Helpline, Daniel is also a Board member for the Familial Dysautonomia Foundation and the host of the Men Talk Podcast. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Queens College in Political Science and a Master's degree in Non Profit Management and Leadership from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Daniel joins me today to share his story of losing a child due to a miscarriage and the challenges he faced to find emotional support. We discuss how the concept of Mens Helpline began and why traditional support groups aimed to help women through the trauma of losing a child are not always as effective for men. We discuss how Mens Helpline offers a unique way for men to gain support from other men suffering from the grief of losing a child and why its critical for men to share their emotions and be open to communicating their feelings with their spouse. We also discuss the five stages of grief, strategies men can use to cope with grief, and how the grieving process can help you become a stronger, more empathetic spouse. “Grief does open up opportunities at the end of the day. You never know why it happens, but - at the end of the day - when it does happen, and you accept it, it makes you stronger.” - Daniel Landau This week on Mastering Overwhelm: Daniel's personal experience with losing a child due to a miscarriage The challenges many men face when seeking emotional support Why men often refrain from attending support groups and group therapy How Mens Helpline provides support to men suffering from miscarraige, infant loss, and infertility Daniel's advice to men suffering from the emotional strain of losing a child The importance of keeping the lines of communication open with your spouse The 5 stages of grief and why it's critical to find an outlet to help you cope Connect with Daniel Landau: Mens Helpline Mens Helpline on Instagram Mens Helpline on Facebook Podcast: MenTalk MenTalk Facebook Group Daniel Landau on LinkedIn Mastering Overwhelm - Set Yourself Free to Enjoy Your Success Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the Mastering Overwhelm Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeart | Deezer Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more listeners, like you. Join me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.

Alisa Cohn is an executive coach. She has worked with C-suite executives at prominent start-ups such as Venmo, Etsy, and DraftKings, as well as Fortune 500 companies, including Dell, IBM, and Google. A highly-regarded and sought-after speaker, Alisa was named by Inc. as one of the top 100 leadership speakers and was recognized as the Top StartUp Coach in the World at the Thinkers50/Marshall Goldsmith Global Awards. She is also the author of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, a book sharing her insights and tools for the journey all leaders and founders go through as they scale their leadership. Alisa joins us today to discuss what it takes to be an executive coach and entrepreneur. She shares what led her to write From Start-Up to Grown-Up and offers advice to people who want to start a coaching business. She also reveals what individuals should know about moving from traditional jobs to the start-up world and explains why leaders should prioritize taking care of their mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing. “People are realizing that life is too short, and that our future is not guaranteed. So, if there's something you want to do in life, you need to get yourself together to do that thing now.” - Alisa Cohn This week on Mastering Overwhelm: What made Alisa decide to write her book, From Start-Up to Grown-Up The Great Resignation and transitioning from traditional jobs into the start-up world Alisa's advice to people who want to start a coaching business Using your age strategically and the importance of taking care of your mental, physical, and spiritual wellbeing Leading with empathy and what it takes to be a successful leader in the start-up world Resources Mentioned: Book: The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More, & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier Book: Future Proofing You: Twelve Truths for Creating Opportunity, Maximizing Wealth, and Controlling Your Destiny in an Uncertain World by Jay Samit Connect with Alisa Cohn: Alisa Cohn Website Book: From Start-Up to Grown-Up: Grow Your Leadership to Grow Your Business Alisa Cohn on LinkedIn Alisa Cohn on Instagram Alisa Cohn on Facebook Alisa Cohn on Twitter 5 Scripts for Delicate Conversations Email: alisa@alisacohn.com Mastering Overwhelm - Set Yourself Free to Enjoy Your Success Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the Mastering Overwhelm Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeart | Deezer Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more listeners, like you. Join me on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. For more exclusive content and information, visit our website.

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Andy Brennan is the Founder and Co-owner of the Cape Cod Gutter Monkeys and its parent company, the American Gutter Monkeys, which are both gutter cleaning and installation companies. Alongside his college roommate, Dennis Siggins, Andy founded the company in 2014 after a 35-year stint in the corporate world. Since then, the American Gutter Monkeys has grown and expanded with two locations in the South Shore and South Coast of Massachusetts. In addition to its dedication to delivering excellent customer service, the company hopes to help individuals shift their careers by offering franchise opportunities. Andy joins us today to share what he has learned from running his own company after working 35 years in corporate America. He discusses his decision to start a business and explains how having a business partner helped him navigate entrepreneurship. He also describes how starting his own business changed him and offers advice to people who want to shift from corporate work to self-employment. “When you start a small business, you won't make a lot of money in the first year. Budget properly, work hard, and take as many jobs as you can.” - Andy Brennan Today on Mastering Midlife: Andy's background and his first job out of college What made Andy think about starting his own business after 35 years in corporate America Translating corporate skills into self-employment Why Andy and his business partner decided to start a gutter cleaning business How long it took for Andy and his co-founder to prepare and plan for their company The importance of feeding your business Gutter Monkeys' customer base and how they generate peripheral business from gutter cleaning The value of over-delivering in entrepreneurship How Gutter Monkeys' business and gutter-cleaning processes have improved over the years Their marketing strategy and why Gutter Monkeys shifted from creating infomercials to funny ads How entrepreneurship has changed Andy Connect with Andy Brennan: American Gutter Monkeys American Gutter Monkeys on LinkedIn Andy Brennan on LinkedIn Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Katie DePaola is the Founder of Inner Glow Circle, a company dedicated to helping women become certified life coaches and build profitable personal brands. She is the author of the book, At Least You Look Good, in which she reflects on her life's challenges and shares her advice on how people can “glow through what you go through.” A staunch advocate for mental health, Katie has been featured on TIME, Entrepreneur, Forbes, and over 50 podcasts. Katie also serves on the board of Bo's Effort, a foundation in memory of her late brother, Bo. Katie joins me today to discuss resiliency, shifting our perspective, and creating a world we want to see. She shares what led her to become a professional life coach and the realizations she had while working in her first business. She describes the “trifecta” of life challenges she went through right after becoming a coach and discusses how her business kept her going. Katie also underscores the beauty of embracing our imperfections and highlights the possibility of creating a world of our own choosing. “Be your own muse; create the thing you wish existed in the world. If there's something you wish the world had, perhaps your life's purpose is to be the one who creates it.” - Katie DePaola Today on Mastering Midlife: Rethinking vulnerability and keeping your footing while being authentic What led Katie to become a coach What Katie realized about herself while working in the first business she started The rocky roads she went through after she started her coaching career What kept Katie showing up every day despite her life's challenges Transforming pain into something beautiful Embracing our imperfections and how we can get ourselves unstuck from overanalyzing who we want to be Connect with Katie DePaola: Inner Glow Circle Book: At Least You Look Good: Learning to Glow Through What You Go Through Inner Glow Circle on LinkedIn Inner Glow Circle on Instagram Inner Glow Circle on Facebook Katie DePaola on LinkedIn Katie DePaola on Instagram Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

My son called the other day.  “Dad, Dad, Dad… I can't wait to tell you what happened.” In this episode we find out what happened when four 20-something young men got together and shared some things they thought only they dealt with.  "We are only as sick as our secrets.”  – AA Saying Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader? Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.  If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you.  My “10 Uncomfortable Truths” about overwhelm, from “Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life.” Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.  While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey. Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Originally from Nevada, Dr. Le Provost moved to Arizona to attend the University of Arizona where he received his Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutritional Sciences. He received additional training in homeopathy, botanical medicine, acupuncture, hormone replacement therapy, Chelation, IV nutrient therapy and nutrition to complement his medical training. Prior to medical school, Dr. Le Provost was the manager and owner of successful personal training and nutritional guidance practice in Tucson, Arizona. It was through the close relationships he developed with his clientele that he was inspired to delve into wellness further in the study of holistic health. His goal is to improve your quality of life and help you live your life to its fullest potential. Dr. Le Provost is my doctor.  And he changed my life.  As a man in my fifties, growing a business, traveling the world speaking to business leaders, I need the energy of a 30-year-old.  And I didn't have it.  I have passion.  I am healthy.  I love what I do.  But damn, it took it out of me. Diet, exercise, and a strong spiritual program just wasn't enough.  If you, like me, want to be creative, impactful and energetic well past society's expiration date… Listen to this conversation. “If you are 45 and your doctor says ‘that's just the way it is,' you need to find a new doctor.” – Dr. Jean-Luc Le Provost Today on Mastering Midlife: It's not just about erectile disfunction Why we are sick and still not getting help from conventional doctors How Dr. Le Provost completely transformed my energy in 3 weeks When to go see a Men's Health Specialist Thyroid effects everything Connect with Dr. Le Provost: Phoenix Men's Health Center Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

I know you made some New Years Resolutions.  We all have.  But a week in, how you doing?  Today's show will help you get back on track with those promises you made to yourself… at least the ones you really mean.  "You probably bit off more than you can chew…..”  – Mark J. Silverman  New behaviors are hard to establish  Are you committed to the items on your list?  Is your “why” strong enough or is it a should?  How do we know if this is a “10?”  Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader?  Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.    If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you.  My “10 Uncomfortable Truths” about overwhelm, from “Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life.”  Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.    While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey. Mastering Midlife...Together!  Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.   Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media. 

Vanessa Ford is an author and menopause/perimenopause expert, as well as the Co-founder of the women's health company, MenoLabs. Backed by two decades of research, MenoLabs delivers an ecosystem of support to help women in their menopause journey. Before co-founding MenoLabs, Vanessa served as the Chief Marketing Officer of Magnitude Management Services and the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. As the Co-founder of MenoLabs, Vanessa is focused on bringing femtech innovations and natural solutions to women's midlife health. Vanessa joins me today to discuss women's midlife health, perimenopause, and menopause. She defines perimenopause and outlines its symptoms. She shares how food and nutrition impact the symptoms of menopause and highlights the role of the gut in overall health. She also describes the economic impacts of perimenopause and menopause and argues why everyone will benefit from supporting women in their midlife. “The more we can support women in their midlife undergoing this transition, the better off we're all going to be. Whether it's from the perspective of a company, a community, or a relationship, everything will be better.” - Vanessa Ford Today on Mastering Midlife: Why men need to join the conversation on menopause Vanessa's background and why she started a company advocating for women's health How hormone replacement therapy can also be helpful for men Perimenopause: its symptoms and tackling them through nutrition Sugar and other foods that exacerbate the symptoms of perimenopause Why we need to look at gut health as part of overall health Addressing gut health and consuming probiotics for estrogen deconjugation The emotional and mental aspects of perimenopause and menopause The stigma women face when they're experiencing perimenopausal or menopausal symptoms How and why we need to support women in perimenopause and menopause Connect with Vanessa Ford: MenoLabs Book: How to Master Menopause: Practical Guidance for Dealing with Hot Flashes, Weight Gain, Insomnia, Mood Swings, and Other Menopause Symptoms MenoLabs on YouTube Vanessa Ford on LinkedIn Vanessa Ford on Instagram Email: vanessa.ford@menolabs.com Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

My friend, Helen Appleby and I recorded a series of conversations for LinkedIn last year discussing the challenges our clients face in their Senior Leadership positions.  We received so much great feedback that I decided to release them as podcast episodes for you to experience. In life and business, we spend a lot of time trying to get people to see things our way.  In today's show, we explore how listening, really listening, can help improve your impact. "Often the first level argument, isn't what's really important to the person speaking.”  – Mark J. Silverman “The deeper you can get into someone's world, the more likely you will be able to influence them.” – Helen Appleby People have a point of view, listening helps you understand The power of asking “why” Listening helps you shape your proposal Listening fosters “win -win.” Helen Appleby is a British, New York based Executive Coach, Author, Speaker and Leadership Trainer who has a strong track record of leadership and commercial success. Prior to becoming a full-time coach, she was a Global Business Leader for GlaxoSmithKline where she led the $1bn Respiratory Health business in Consumer Healthcare. Her career at GSK and Unilever spanned 6 countries and she has lived and worked in Canada, the UK, Cyprus, Dubai, Malaysia and the USA. She is the author of “The Unwritten Rules of Women's Leadership” book, course and podcast. Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader? Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.  If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you.  My “10 Uncomfortable Truths” about overwhelm, from “Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life.” Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.  While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey. Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

My friend, Fran Sorin, is a coach, best-selling author, gardening and health evangelist, futurist, and an advocate of open-heartedness, joy, and deep connection. Her mission is to help people design a life they're meant to live–one that's aimed at joy, wellbeing, and freedom. In her highly-regarded book, Digging Deep: Unearthing Your Creative Roots through Gardening, Fran teaches the art of living creatively and encourages us to discover the magic taking place every day. Fran joins us today to share her wisdom on maturing and aging gracefully. She describes her transition from motherhood to empty-nester and how becoming an interfaith minister allowed her to own her spiritual identity. She offers advice for people who want to start gardening but are afraid that they might kill plants. She also underscores the role of curiosity in living a vibrant life and highlights the importance of focusing on people who suffer. “Curiosity leads me to where I need to go; it is my North Star.” - Fran Sorin Today on Mastering Midlife: Fran's experience joining an interfaith seminary and discovering what it means to be a spirit in a body The importance of living life with an open heart How accepting vulnerability makes us braver The relationship between physical, emotional, and mental health Why you need to become the CEO of your own health Gardening as a way of making meaning out of life Fran's morning routines and the power of meditation How curiosity keeps our lives vibrant Confronting the fear of failure through gardening and what gardening has done for Fran's life What makes great gardeners and what plants can teach us about patience Connect with Fran Sorin: Fran Sorin Website Fran Sorin on LinkedIn Fran Sorin on Facebook Fran Sorin on Twitter Book: Digging Deep: Unearthing Your Creative Roots through Gardening Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

My friend, Helen Appleby and I recorded a series of conversations for LinkedIn last year discussing the challenges our clients face in their Senior Leadership positions.  We received so much great feedback that I decided to release them as podcast episodes for you to experience. Helen and I met in a mastermind six years ago.  In that mastermind, we developed deep, lifelong friendships that are invaluable to us today.  But friendship isn't the only benefit. "I hang with people who think so highly of me that the negative self-talk never gets a foot hold.”  – Mark J. Silverman “It is amazing to have a place to go for support, inspiration and resources.” – Helen Appleby Be in a room with people who raise the bar for you When the value is high, even busy folks show up for every meeting In a mastermind, you get by giving Seek people who will tell you the truth, no matter how uncomfortable Diversity only adds to the power Helen Appleby is a British, New York based Executive Coach, Author, Speaker and Leadership Trainer who has a strong track record of leadership and commercial success. Prior to becoming a full-time coach, she was a Global Business Leader for GlaxoSmithKline where she led the $1bn Respiratory Health business in Consumer Healthcare. Her career at GSK and Unilever spanned 6 countries and she has lived and worked in Canada, the UK, Cyprus, Dubai, Malaysia and the USA. She is the author of “The Unwritten Rules of Women's Leadership” book, course and podcast. Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader? Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.  If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you.  My “10 Uncomfortable Truths” about overwhelm, from “Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life.” Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.  While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey. Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Carl Ficks Jr. is the Founder of No Surrender, a venture he created after his 30-year career as a trial lawyer. Through No Surrender, Carl helps busy professionals get back in the fitness game so they can lower their stress and reclaim their wellness. He also created the “Ficks System,” a proven road map for endurance athletes and weekend warriors. Being passionate about educating people on building consistent, healthy habits, Carl shares strategies, tools, and inspiration in his bi-weekly newspaper column and LinkedIn posts—both entitled The Friday Ficks—to help his audience stay resourceful and resilient regardless of the circumstances. Carl joins me today to discuss health, fitness, and wellness for busy people. He recounts his life as a litigation lawyer and describes how he was able to maintain a habit of exercising despite his hectic court life. He highlights why self-care isn't selfish and how prioritizing your health can benefit the people around you. Carl also underscores the relationship between performing better at work and cultivating wellness and points out the impact that a daily, 20-minute exercise can have. “You have to be healthy to honor your word and commitment; if you're unhealthy, you can't show up.” - Carl Ficks Jr. Today on Mastering Midlife: How Carl maintained his fitness despite the demands of being a trial lawyer How Carl decided on a value system and structured his busy life around it Why prioritizing and tending to your wellbeing isn't selfish Filling the teacup and how women get fatigued from doing too much How going to the gym allows Carl to be a better father and member of his community High-Intensity Interval Training and the power of working out 20 minutes a day Why Carl recommends hiring a fitness coach when you can afford it Managing food, diet, and nutrition on a busy schedule Why it takes self-esteem to prioritize your health and wellness The relationship between taking time off of work and performing better at work Resources Mentioned: Strava GPS App Book: Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen by Christopher McDougall Connect with Carl Ficks Jr.: Carl Ficks Website No Surrender: 10 Steps for Getting Back in the Game Carl Ficks Jr. on LinkedIn Email: Carl@CarlFicks.com Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

My friend, Helen Appleby and I recorded a series of conversations for LinkedIn last year discussing the challenges our clients face in their Senior Leadership positions.  We received so much great feedback that I decided to release them as podcast episodes for you to experience. Today's show explores the power of deep listening in all the relationships of your life. "Do you know what is important to your direct reports?”  – Mark J. Silverman “Men tend to interrupt twice as much as women, and when they do, three quarters of the time, they interrupt women.” – Helen Appleby Performative Listening vs Active Listening Listening to connect is a superpower Helen Appleby is a British, New York based Executive Coach, Author, Speaker and Leadership Trainer who has a strong track record of leadership and commercial success. Prior to becoming a full-time coach, she was a Global Business Leader for GlaxoSmithKline where she led the $1bn Respiratory Health business in Consumer Healthcare. Her career at GSK and Unilever spanned 6 countries and she has lived and worked in Canada, the UK, Cyprus, Dubai, Malaysia and the USA. She is the author of “The Unwritten Rules of Women's Leadership” book, course and podcast. Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader? Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.  If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you.  My “10 Uncomfortable Truths” about overwhelm, from “Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life.” Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.  While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey. Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Joyce Shulman is the Co-founder, CEO, and Pack Leader of 99 Walks, an organization aiming to get a million women walking with a powerful app. An idea junkie, self-branded “recovering lawyer,” and former CEO of the digital media company, Macaroni Kid, Joyce has shifted her focus to being an entrepreneur committed to building authentic communities. She also hosts the Weekly Walk podcast, where she and her co-founder and husband Eric Cohen, interview thought leaders and explore a wide range of topics to encourage the 99 Walks community to get up, get moving, and get happy. Joyce joins me today to discuss why walking is a game changer for the mind, body, and emotions, and to highlight how walking with others can help us connect. She describes how walking helps her process difficulties and fuels her creativity. She also explains why the impact of fitness and physical movement is something integral to our personal lives and shares the four simple, effective ways she takes a walk. “We are meant to live in a community with meaningful human connection; walking regularly with people connects us in a very different way.” - Joyce Shulman Today on Mastering Midlife: Joyce's origin story and why she cares about getting people to walk The loneliness epidemic and discovering the power of walking with other people The mission of 99 Walks and the impact of walking on our well-being How walking can help prevent disease The emotional and mental benefits of walking How walking balances the body's hormones and improves productivity and performance The power of the 20-minute walk Being bipedal and how walking provides us with a shared experience The 99 Walks community and how to market a movement Resources Mentioned: How More Walking Leads to Less Loneliness | Joyce Shulman at TEDxDelthorneWomen Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear Peloton App Connect with Joyce Shulman: 99 Walks The Weekly Walk Podcast Book: Walk Your Way to Better: 99 Walks That Will Change Your Life 99 Walks on LinkedIn 99 Walks on Instagram 99 Walks on Facebook 99 Walks on YouTube Joyce Shulman on LinkedIn Joyce Shulman on Instagram Joyce Shulman on Facebook Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

My friend, Helen Appleby and I recorded a series of conversations for LinkedIn last year discussing the challenges our clients face in their Senior Leadership positions.  We received so much great feedback that I decided to release them as podcast episodes for you to experience. Today's show explores how our self-limiting impact every aspect of our lives. "Uncovering the beliefs we formed when an event happened helps us right size it for who we are today .”  – Mark J. Silverman “Some events from childhood didn't seem traumatic at the time, still influence my thinking today.” – Helen Appleby Even after decades of inner work, there are always more layers of the onion. Beliefs come from the “meaning we made” of things that happened in the past. Some of these “beliefs” have benefits… for a time. Coaching is a way to gain perspective on the beliefs that subconsciously run us day to day. Helen Appleby is a British, New York based Executive Coach, Author, Speaker and Leadership Trainer who has a strong track record of leadership and commercial success. Prior to becoming a full-time coach, she was a Global Business Leader for GlaxoSmithKline where she led the $1bn Respiratory Health business in Consumer Healthcare. Her career at GSK and Unilever spanned 6 countries and she has lived and worked in Canada, the UK, Cyprus, Dubai, Malaysia and the USA. She is the author of “The Unwritten Rules of Women's Leadership” book, course and podcast. Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader? Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.  If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you.  My “10 Uncomfortable Truths” about overwhelm, from “Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life.” Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.  While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey. Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Peter Docker is a speaker, executive coach, leadership consultant, and author who is passionate about teaching leadership that is focused on commitment and human connection. After serving as a Royal Air Force senior officer for 25 years, Peter worked as an international negotiator for the UK government. He worked with Simon Sinek for seven years and was one of the founding “Igniters” on Sinek's team. Alongside Simon Sinek and David Mead, Peter co-wrote Find Your Why, a book that has been translated into more than 25 languages and sold over 420,000 copies. After seven years of working with Sinek, Peter began sharing his insights on the factors that make organizations thrive. He recently published Leading from the Jumpseat, a book where Peter draws from his life experiences to show that leadership is about lifting and empowering others. Peter joins me today to discuss what it takes for leaders to create new leaders. He outlines how to assess whether switching career paths is the right decision. He differentiates a stand from a position and underscores why knowing the distinction matters for leaders. Peter also defines what it means to lead from the jumpseat and highlights the impact of bringing love and empathy to the business world.  “Lead with the intention of empowering people, so they can carry forward those things that are important.” - Peter Docker Today on Mastering Midlife: Peter's background and how he pivoted from serving in the UK Royal Air Force to working with Simon Sinek The courage it takes to pivot between industries and how to prepare for it How to know if switching career paths is the right decision for you The difference between a position and a stand What it means to lead from the jumpseat Shifting from the “doer” to the “leader” mindset and working through the emotional baggage of letting someone else lead Fear: its origins and how it shows up in people Choosing to lead with love and the power of embracing humble confidence Love and fear in action in the business world and the impact of showing your colleagues that you care Learning how to fly, being in flow, and teaching others to fly The importance of recognizing that we are human and we make mistakes Resources Mentioned: Leading from Love vs. Fear | Peter Docker at EPIC/2020 Connect with Peter Docker: Leading from the Jumpseat Book: Leading from the Jumpseat: How to Create Extraordinary Opportunities by Handing Over Control Peter Docker on LinkedIn Peter Docker on Instagram Peter Docker on Twitter Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

My friend, Helen Appleby and I recorded a series of conversations for LinkedIn last year discussing the challenges our clients face in their Senior Leadership positions.  We received so much great feedback that I decided to release them as podcast episodes for you to experience. Today's show explores how we take everything, especially work, too seriously.  And how the heaviness of our day-to-day costs us productivity, creativity and enjoyment.  "It's ok to play hard when you are on the field.  The trick is to let it go when you walk off the field.”  – Mark J. Silverman “It's not who I am, it's what I do” – Helen Appleby Everything is life and death, even when it isn't. The challenge when the seriousness bleeds into the rest of your life. The pitfall of getting our worth from our achievement What do you do with the fear of failure? Helen Appleby is a British, New York based Executive Coach, Author, Speaker and Leadership Trainer who has a strong track record of leadership and commercial success. Prior to becoming a full-time coach, she was a Global Business Leader for GlaxoSmithKline where she led the $1bn Respiratory Health business in Consumer Healthcare. Her career at GSK and Unilever spanned 6 countries and she has lived and worked in Canada, the UK, Cyprus, Dubai, Malaysia and the USA. She is the author of “The Unwritten Rules of Women's Leadership” book, course and podcast. Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader? Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.  If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you.  My “10 Uncomfortable Truths” about overwhelm, from “Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life.” Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.  While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey. Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Kleo Curry is a certified financial planner and chartered retirement planning counselor. She currently serves as a financial advisor and wealth strategy associate for one of the world's largest wealth management firms, UBS. In addition to helping her clients meet their financial goals through volatile market conditions, Kleo is committed to serving her community as a member of the Loudoun County Transit Advisory Board and the Loudoun County Abused Women's Shelter. Kleo joins me today to recount the story of her life and share what it means to look beyond physical attributes and focus on the human condition. She describes what it was like growing up as a poor black girl in Detroit in the 80s and explains why her mother taught her that she would need to “compete harder.” She discusses what she learned about the universality of suffering as she worked in the financial industry. Kleo also highlights how, at one point in her career, she felt “owned” by success and details how she freed herself by embracing her gifts. “To be educated is to be powerful. That's your key in communicating and moving around the world.” - Kleo Curry Today on Mastering Midlife: Kleo's upbringing in 1980s Detroit Why it is difficult for people to converse about white privilege The universality of struggling and how beliefs shape our worldview The importance of being educated Why Kleo transitioned from working in a legal firm to the world of finance What it was like to work as a woman of color in the financial industry in the early 2000s What kept Kleo in the financial industry Emancipation from the bondage of “success” and why we shouldn't burn bridges How Kleo looked to her tribe of women for support Embracing your gifts and purpose in the world Connect with Kleo Curry: UBS Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter Kleo Curry on LinkedIn Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

My friend, Helen Appleby and I recorded a series of conversations for LinkedIn last year discussing the challenges our clients face in their Senior Leadership positions.  We received so much great feedback that I decided to release them as podcast episodes for you to experience. Today's show explores how we help our clients (and ourselves) carve out the time to do the important work that needs our full attention.  "Billions of dollars are spent on getting your attention.  It takes unnatural acts to get it back..”  – Mark J. Silverman When something happens, we react from our memory/conditioning far more than reality. The power of a zoom buddy work session The power of two hours of deep work… not negotiable focus time The power or noise canceling headphones and focus music My Favorite: https://www.stevenhalpernmusic.com Helen Appleby is a British, New York based Executive Coach, Author, Speaker and Leadership Trainer who has a strong track record of leadership and commercial success. Prior to becoming a full-time coach, she was a Global Business Leader for GlaxoSmithKline where she led the $1bn Respiratory Health business in Consumer Healthcare. Her career at GSK and Unilever spanned 6 countries and she has lived and worked in Canada, the UK, Cyprus, Dubai, Malaysia and the USA. She is the author of “The Unwritten Rules of Women's Leadership” book, course and podcast. Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader? Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.  If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you.  My “10 Uncomfortable Truths” about overwhelm, from “Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life.” Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.  While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey. Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

When you do things publicly, you're going to have haters. If your alive, you're going to run into not-so-great people.  What do you do with that?  And in 2020, we are all running on fumes, not at our best.  How do we navigate the knees and elbows of the times? "When I give an asshole a break, I'm free.  I have a better day.”  – Mark J. Silverman Today on Mastering Midlife: Social media is a magnification of both the good and the bad People are grey… good one minute, rude the next How I got the nickname “Belligerent Teddy Bear” Giving the first 5 assholes of the day a break The transgression probably lasted 3 seconds, we live it over and over for a day or more Freedom comes from letting it go Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader? Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.  If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you.  My “10 Uncomfortable Truths” about overwhelm, from “Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life.” Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.  While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey. Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Joe Perrone is a business coach who helps business owners reclaim their time and freedom. Since August of 2020, Joe has been helping his clients find full enjoyment in everything that they create and do without burning out. Joe—a serial entrepreneur himself—owns and operates Astro Auto Repair and New England Collision in addition to working with his coaching clients and raising his family. Joe joins us today to share his journey into personal development and becoming a productivity coach. He explains his experience with burnout and how it eventually led him to guide other people to create more time in their lives. He also discusses how getting clear on his life's purpose impacted his relationships and business and underscores the importance of gratitude and giving back. “Slow down. Slow down long enough to see what's going on around you. Slowing down allows us to see that and get clear.” - Joe Perrone Today on Mastering Midlife: Running into a brick wall of burnout and what happens when a business keeps saying “yes” What boundaries are and the value of having a structured life The mistake of wearing busyness as a badge of honor Recognizing the myth of success and Joe's first foray into personal development A critical ingredient for self-transformation How getting clear on his life's purpose impacted Joe's relationships and business Joe's pivot from running a business to helping people find freedom Why coaches need to have their own coaches and mentors The value of slowing down and getting clear on what you want out of life The importance of creating a contemplative practice Why we need to schedule time for ourselves The power of gratitude and giving Resources Mentioned: Book: Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown Book: Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bronnie Ware Connect with Joe Perrone: Joe Perrone Website Time Freedom Warriors Facebook Group Joe Perrone on LinkedIn Joe Perrone on Instagram Email: joe@joeperrone.biz Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Vicki Shillington is an executive coach as well as the Chief Happiness Officer of ThingqShift, a company dedicated to creating adaptable leaders and organizations that easily thrive from their start-up stage. She has led business and digital transformations for Fortune 500 companies as an executive coach and organizational development executive. For over two decades, Vicki served as an executive and consultant at North Highlight, Andersen, and IBM. She received her Master's degree in Applied Positive Psychology from Buckinghamshire New University. Vicki joins me today to discuss how business leaders should navigate conversations on political and social issues in the country and worldwide. She reveals the four levels of listening and how each stage can help us connect with others who may have different opinions. She explains how having an internal practice can help us cope with external crises such as the pandemic and climate change. Vicki also highlights how organizations that are willing to contribute to a greater purpose thrive amidst crises. “It is up for business leaders to navigate conversations in such a way that they can truly listen, empathize, and provide a perspective.” - Vicki Shillington Today on Mastering Midlife: How spiritual, internal practices can help us cope with crises How media keeps us in fight-or-flight mode What a polarized society means for business leaders The four levels of listening The importance of serving yourself and your needs Why business leaders need to be well-read about political and social issues How racial injustice, the pandemic, and other global issues accelerated many peoples' mid-life crises Related Content: The Three Stages of Crisis with Vicki Shillington Connect with Vicki Shillington: ThingqShift Vicki Shillington on LinkedIn Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

350 Podcast Episodes 70,000+ Books Sold to Date 100s of Talks to 1000s of People 1000s of Coaching Conversations 100 Essays in 100 Days   What have I learned?  Not what you think!   If I can write a book, so can you. If I can make a million dollars, so can you If I can change my career, so can you If I can create deep, meaningful relationships, so can you If I can be free of addiction, face my fears, become a new version of myself...   So can you!   If my improbable and miraculous life brings any message at all... it is:   Anything is possible.   Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader?   Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.    If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you.  My “10 Uncomfortable Truths” about overwhelm, from “Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life.”   Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.    While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey. Mastering Midlife...Together!   Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.   Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Karen Davis is an executive coach, author, and speaker. After 25 years in managerial and executive leadership roles in B2B tech and services, Karen changed her life by working to transform the lives of others. Karen's practice focuses on one-on-one coaching with executives, entrepreneurs, and other executive coaches. Alongside Alex Mill, Karen authored How to Get the Most Out of Coaching: A Client's Guide for Optimizing the Coaching Experience. Karen joins me today to reveal the characteristics that make a person coachable and outline the wisdom of her book, How to Get the Most Out of Coaching. She highlights the differences among coaching, consulting, and therapy, and discusses how coaches can align their goals with a client's consultant or therapist. She also explains why coaches need to clearly define and maintain their professional self while coaching clients, and discusses why it's important for clients to be at 100% during sessions.   “When coaches and clients are both at their 100%, that isn't a leader-follower relationship, but a leader-leader.” - Karen Davis   Today on Mastering Midlife: How the book, How to Get the Most Out of Coaching, was conceived and born Why coaches should teach their clients how to get the most out of their coaching sessions Why coaching clients need to be opinionated What separates coaching from consulting and therapy The difference between the professional and social self and why Karen doesn't take her clients out to lunch How to navigate the differences among coaching, consulting, and therapy with your coaching client   Resources Mentioned: The Zen Life   Connect with Karen Davis: Karen Davis Coaching Book: How to Get the Most Out of Coaching: A Client's Guide for Optimizing the Coaching Experience Book: Unconventional Wisdom: Stories Beyond the Mind to Awaken the Heart Karen Davis on LinkedIn Karen Davis on Facebook Karen Davis on Twitter

Walking home from the gym one morning, I remembered something traumatic from a show we watched the night before.  My body stiffened.  Grief washed over me. It's a TV show.  I know the actor is on other shows.  It's not real! Then I realized…. My body doesn't know the difference. "We have a far deeper and more interactive relationship with our thoughts and perceptions about the world… than the actual world.”  – Mark J. Silverman   In this episode of Mastering Midlife: When something happens, we react from our memory/conditioning far more than reality. It's like a groove on a record and influences outcomes How do we separate what we make up from reality? If we influence reality from our memories, can we also do it from deliberate visualization?   Are you a busy, overwhelmed business leader?   Through my work as an author and executive coach, I've discovered the 10 lies we all tell ourselves that keep us away from true productivity and creativity.    If constant firefighting is part of your daily grind, I have a free gift for you.  My “10 Uncomfortable Truths” about overwhelm, from “Only 10s, Confront Your To-Do List – Transform Your Life.”   Go to www.markjsilverman.com, click on the red banner and receive your 10 videos (one minute, one per day) as well as the first chapter of the book.    While you are there, check out some of the other ways I may be able to help you on the journey. Mastering Midlife...Together!   Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review.   Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Omar Pinto is a Life Transformation Coach, Addiction Recovery Specialist and Lifestyle Entrepreneur.  He impacts and transforms people's lives daily through my podcast, thriving Facebook communities and coaching platforms. Omar also a recovered alcoholic in long term sobriety, and as a recovering alcoholic, understands the challenges associated with maintaining sobriety. Omar helps his clients in the following areas: Heal emotional wounds Build a strong foundation for sobriety Create strategies for maintaining lasting change Identify your gifts and talents Identify and remove the limiting beliefs holding you back from the life you deserve Bring confidence, fulfillment, success and happiness back into your life He works side by side with you as you create the life you want! His coaching philosophy is that every person has a greater unexplored potential, and with the right motivation, education, support and coach ~ you can discover yours. What happens when AA, NA or any of the 12 step programs (by themselves) don't work? It's not that they are deficient, but that they cannot be all things to all people. Omar talks the limits of the 12 step programs, how root cause issues drive addiction, and additional pathways to freedom. “Addictions are often our method of soothing something unacceptable” – Omar Pinto Today on Mastering Midlife: Addictions are often the symptom of the real problems. What happens when the emotional pain and distress that caused you to use gets triggered and you have the inability to cope? Alcohol and drugs are not the only addictive substances we can use What will motivate me if I don't beat myself up? There are four major emotional criteria people are going through (where emotional scaring comes into play) Competence level Body Issues Identity Relationship Resources Mentioned and Connect with Omar: omarpinto.com The Recovery Revolution Podcast The Recovery Revolution Community Get FREE Access to the Only 10's Course Are you struggling with knowing what, when, and how to focus your efforts to get things done? As a long-time sufferer of severe ADD, I understand the struggle - and that's why I created the Only 10's system. This system has helped me and thousands of others clear the clutter and focus their energy on getting the right things done. The Only 10's free online course is based on my proven system to help you focus your attention and maintain momentum around your day-to-day life. Sign up for the Only 10's free course today! Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

My marketing people often use excerpts from the chapter called “fear” in “Only 10s – How to Use Distraction to Get the Right Things Done,” because they are the most relatable and compelling.  I reread this chapter for myself when I get stuck.  In today's episode, I read from the chapter and talk about how and what fear costs me… and what to do about it. “I am amazed at how much time and life fear has stolen from me.” – Mark J. Silverman Today on Mastering Midlife: You know you want to speak up, create, and dance…even if you lie to yourself about it. Courage is feeling the fear, and doing it anyway. Fear can mask as “I don't want to,” confusion, procrastination or anger. Admitting it is fear is the first step to “choice.” When something is a “9.5” (on a scale of 1-10) and fear is a “10,” fear wins. Terror is easy to spot, it's the little fears that shape our behavior that are the long term danger. Get FREE Access to the Only 10's Course Are you struggling with knowing what, when, and how to focus your efforts to get things done? As a long-time sufferer of severe ADD, I understand the struggle - and that's why I created the Only 10's system. This system has helped me and thousands of others clear the clutter and focus their energy on getting the right things done. The Only 10's free online course is based on my proven system to help you focus your attention and maintain momentum around your day-to-day life. Sign up for the Only 10's free course today! Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.

Gerald DuBose is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, coach, poet, and artist. He is the COO and co-founder of The New Wealth Order—an organization dedicated to helping people become designers of their own destiny and better human beings—and the author of The Formula 4 Success. A visionary on a mission to change the world's consciousness, Gerald has built and advised several multi-million dollar businesses over the last two decades. Gerald joins me today to discuss what it takes to bring an idea to life in the “pre-post-pandemic” world. He shares how he discovered the power of storytelling and reveals the one question that turned him into an entrepreneur. He explains why your “why” needs to be bigger than you and discusses the reason he's passionate about creating a strong company culture. Gerald also highlights the importance of being a steward of ideas and underscores how saying “no” can save you. “When you show up with who you are—in your truth—and create an environment where people are allowed to be who they are, it allows a company to move forward faster.” - Gerald DuBose Today on Mastering Midlife: Gerald's origin story and how he began his journey into entrepreneurship What pushed Gerald to start his first business His passion for building culture in organizations What gives Gerald the confidence to get into fields and industries where he has no experience Letting ideas pay a toll and what it means to be a steward for ideas Differentiating opportunities, possible opportunities, and chances How the power of “no” can save you Birthing a dream in the “pre-post-pandemic” world Gerald's venture into the world of graphic novels Resources Mentioned: Book: Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brene Brown Book: Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution. by Brene Brown Connect with Gerald DuBose: The New Wealth Order Younaverse Comics Book: The Formula 4 Success: 4 Simple Steps to Achieving Anything You Want in Life The New Wealth Order on Facebook The New Wealth Order on Twitter The New Wealth Order on Pinterest The New Wealth Order on YouTube Gerald DuBose on LinkedIn Gerald DuBose on Twitter Mastering Midlife...Together! Thanks for tuning into today's episode of the Mastering Midlife Podcast: How to Thrive When the World Asks the Most of You with Mark Silverman. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Be sure to visit our website and connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube and don't forget to share your favorite episodes on social media.