Nature Advantage Podcast

“Nature is such a powerful influence in my life.”– Carson Tate   Carson Tate, MSOD. Carson serves as a consultant and executive coach to executives at Fortune 500 companies including (but not limited to) AbbVie, Deloitte, FedEx, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Heinz, Synchrony and Wells Fargo. The author of Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style (Penguin Portfolio, 2015) and Own It. Love It. Make It Work: How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job (McGraw-Hill, 2020) her views have been included in top-tier business media including Bloomberg Businessweek, Business Insider, CBS Money Watch, Fast Company, Forbes, Harvard Business Review blog, The New York Times, USA Today, Working Mother and more. Carson is also the creator of the Productivity Style Assessment®, a professional tool featured in Harvard Business Review's 2017 Guide to Being More Productive. Prior to starting Working Simply, she worked in Human Resources and sales functions with Fortune 200 firms. Carson holds a BA in psychology from Washington and Lee University, a Masters in Organization Development, and a Coaching Certificate from the McColl School of Business at Queens University.     Your Key Takeaways Empowering Individuals to Have Ownership Over Themselves - Reshaping your perspective to see your contributions through a different lens How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job? - The 5 pillars you can explore Rhythm in Nature - How the seasonality of nature can inform our lives Run It Out - The importance of pattern interrupt    Connect with Carson Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Can nature make you more distinctive in life and work? Check out Darren's TEDx talk HERE to find out.

“Your mind is free and your body is moving well and you're out in nature and it's a wonderful experience.” – Carson Tate   Carson Tate, MSOD. Carson serves as a consultant and executive coach to executives at Fortune 500 companies including (but not limited to) AbbVie, Deloitte, FedEx, Johnson & Johnson, Kraft Heinz, Synchrony and Wells Fargo. The author of Work Simply: Embracing the Power of Your Personal Productivity Style (Penguin Portfolio, 2015) and Own It. Love It. Make It Work: How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job (McGraw-Hill, 2020) her views have been included in top-tier business media including Bloomberg Businessweek, Business Insider, CBS Money Watch, Fast Company, Forbes, Harvard Business Review blog, The New York Times, USA Today, Working Mother and more. Carson is also the creator of the Productivity Style Assessment®, a professional tool featured in Harvard Business Review's 2017 Guide to Being More Productive. Prior to starting Working Simply, she worked in Human Resources and sales functions with Fortune 200 firms. Carson holds a BA in psychology from Washington and Lee University, a Masters in Organization Development, and a Coaching Certificate from the McColl School of Business at Queens University.     Your Key Takeaways Running as a metaphor for life - Finding a sense of freedom  Work Simply - Discovering a productivity system that truly and fundamentally fits you Bonding and Bridging Connections in Teams and in Nature - Tips to strengthen these connections and build bridges with intentionality Own It. Love It. Make It Work. - Owning your career, and being aware of your needs for engagement   Connect with Carson Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Can nature make you more distinctive in life and work? Check out Darren's TEDx talk HERE to find out.

“And I believe that there will be a shift in consciousness in this coming year and beyond. And I think more people are going to be experiencing that through coming back to nature.” -Amber Dugger   Amber Dugger is the founder of Profit For Keeps, a system developed for online entrepreneurs to end the stress and anxiety around numbers.  It is a holistic system combining personal finance and business cash flow strategies using Profit First and YNAB (You Need a Budget).  She has helped hundreds of coaches implement this system and has helped thousands more calculate revenue goals that actually make sense! She is a certified health coach from IIN and worked in corporate finance for 15 years before venturing out on her own in 2015 and thrives on being location independent.  She loves traveling, wine, bicycles, knitting, and a good cup of tea (if in England) and coffee (if in Italy).  Sweet Life, Purposeful Money is a high-vibe community of virtual service-based entrepreneurs seeking a group to up-level their money game. Join in the fun here!    Your Key Takeaways Paradigms Around Money - Exploring common inner drivers and blocks Inner and Outer Purpose - Now nature connects to our purpose and who we are A Shift in Consciousness by Coming Back to Nature - A prediction for the upcoming year Being Present - Amber's three practices that you can incorporate into your life   Resources Website YouTube - Profit for Joy TV  Facebook Group - Sweet Life, Purposeful Money  Facebook Page Instagram Gift for listeners/participants - Free profitability and revenue calculator   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Can nature make you more distinctive in life and work? Check out Darren's TEDx talk HERE to find out.

“No matter what, my work day is always going to include being outside, being connected to nature, and really getting back to what I know we are all meant to be which is really enjoying that beautiful space.”- Amber Dugger   Amber Dugger is the founder of Profit For Keeps, a system developed for online entrepreneurs to end the stress and anxiety around numbers.  It is a holistic system combining personal finance and business cash flow strategies using Profit First and YNAB (You Need a Budget).  She has helped hundreds of coaches implement this system and has helped thousands more calculate revenue goals that actually make sense! She is a certified health coach from IIN and worked in corporate finance for 15 years before venturing out on her own in 2015 and thrives on being location independent.  She loves traveling, wine, bicycles, knitting, and a good cup of tea (if in England) and coffee (if in Italy).  Sweet Life, Purposeful Money is a high-vibe community of virtual service-based entrepreneurs seeking a group to up-level their money game. Join in the fun here!    Your Key Takeaways Amber's Entrepreneurial Journey - Leaving a cement-laden environment for a bamboo co-working environment Lessons in Bali - Amber's revelation that you can't escape yourself Exploring the Masculine and Feminine Side of Money - Finding a balanced mix to create abundance in business and your life Profit for Joy - How we can create our own paradigm around money and allow it to serve the greater impact of good   Resources Website YouTube - Profit for Joy TV  Facebook Group - Sweet Life, Purposeful Money  Facebook Page Instagram Gift for listeners/participants - Free profitability and revenue calculator   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Can nature make you more distinctive in life and work? Check out Darren's TEDx talk HERE to find out.

“Nature can help pull you into the truth of who you are”- Amber Vilhauer Amber Vilhauer is a leading digital marketing strategist who supports authors, speakers and coaches to establish a powerful, integrated online presence that gets results and empowers them to make a difference in their industry. Since starting her agency, NGNG Enterprises (standing for No Guts No Glory) in 2007, she has spent her career impacting her community and building strong strategic alliances with industry leaders and game-changers across the web. Amber has supported thousands of entrepreneurs on six continents with branding & website development, online marketing and live streaming services. She has been the launch manager behind dozens of #1 bestselling books including those for Mark Victor Hansen, Brendon Burchard, Martin Lindstrom, Dr. Daniel Amen, Lisa Nichols and Les Brown. She was recognized as the Female Entrepreneur of the Year at the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business and at the 14th Annual 2021 Women in Business and the Professions World Awards. Connect and learn more at www.ambervilhauer.com and www.ngngenterprises.com.   Your Key Takeaways Nature's Revelations - How nature reveals and helps you embrace the truth of who you really are Present in Nature - Finding joy and fulfillment by being connected to your environment and revealing the bigger picture  Living as an Observer - Amber's journey to discovering the power of stillness and presence  Spreading Goodness - Powering a business on the basis of Trust Maintaining Alignment with Your Core Values - A simple exercise to hold yourself accountable to your values every day   Connect with Amber www.ambervilhauer.com   www.ngngenterprises.com   Amber's Social Media Facebook LinkedIn Instagram   Connect with Darren For more information on Nature Advantage, visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Can nature make you more distinctive in life and work? Check out Darren's TEDx talk to find out. 

“I want to elevate every experience.” - Amber Vilhauer Amber Vilhauer is a leading digital marketing strategist who supports authors, speakers and coaches to establish a powerful, integrated online presence that gets results and empowers them to make a difference in their industry. Since starting her agency, NGNG Enterprises (standing for No Guts No Glory) in 2007, she has spent her career impacting her community and building strong strategic alliances with industry leaders and game-changers across the web. Amber has supported thousands of entrepreneurs on six continents with branding & website development, online marketing and live streaming services. She has been the launch manager behind dozens of #1 bestselling books including those for Mark Victor Hansen, Brendon Burchard, Martin Lindstrom, Dr. Daniel Amen, Lisa Nichols and Les Brown. She was recognized as the Female Entrepreneur of the Year at the 18th annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business and at the 14th Annual 2021 Women in Business and the Professions World Awards. Connect and learn more at www.ambervilhauer.com and www.ngngenterprises.com.   Your Key Takeaways No Guts No Glory - Amber's journey to opening her entrepreneurial heart and organically growing her business Impact Driven Messages - Elevating every experience to amplify voice, growth, and influence Making an Impact - What legacy are you leaving behind?  Establishing Criteria in Business - The simple quality Amber looks for in potential clients Leaning In - Striving for Personal and Professional Growth with Kindness and Love   Connect with Amber www.ambervilhauer.com   www.ngngenterprises.com   Amber's Social Media Facebook LinkedIn Instagram   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage, visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Can nature make you more distinctive in life and work? Check out Darren's TEDx talk to find out. 

“You have to be giving yourself time, both in silence and meditation…you have to get in nature because it has a naturally calming effect.” - Julie Reisler   Julie Reisler, founder and CEO of Empowered Living, is a Master Transformational Coach, Bestselling Author, TEDx Speaker, and Podcast Host of The You-est You®️. Julie has been featured in Forbes, MindBodyGreen, The Chopra Center, and Thrive Global and is the author of the Get a PhD in YOU book series. She is a multi-time TEDx speaker and teacher on the popular app, Insight Timer, with over 145,000 downloads. Julie is also the founder of the Life Designer® Coaching Certification Academy and Sacredology® Community. Julie has a master's degree in health and wellness coaching and is on the faculty at Georgetown University in their coaching program.  She loves guiding big-hearted spiritual entrepreneurs to be their ‘You-est You' in their careers and life. To learn more about Julie, go to juliereisler.com.   Your Key Takeaways Becoming the You-est You - Changing beliefs and behaviors to rewire and create somatic and cellular changes for healing and transformation Nature as a Teacher - The physical and metaphorical benefits, as well as lessons learned from being surrounded by nature  Healing Practices - Experiencing inner peace through meditative walks and grounding  Resources Connect with Julie: Website Julie's Social Media Facebook LinkedIn Instagram   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage, visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Can nature make you more distinctive in life and work? Check out Darren's TEDx talk to find out. 

“Nature is my teacher…it really has changed my life.”– Julie Reisler   Julie Reisler, founder and CEO of Empowered Living, is a Master Transformational Coach, Bestselling Author, TEDx Speaker, and Podcast Host of The You-est You®️. Julie has been featured in Forbes, MindBodyGreen, The Chopra Center, and Thrive Global and is the author of the Get a PhD in YOU book series. She is a multi-time TEDx speaker and teacher on the popular app, Insight Timer, with over 145,000 downloads. Julie is also the founder of the Life Designer® Coaching Certification Academy and Sacredology® Community. Julie has a master's degree in health and wellness coaching and is on the faculty at Georgetown University in their coaching program.  She loves guiding big-hearted spiritual entrepreneurs to be their ‘You-est You' in their careers and life. To learn more about Julie, go to juliereisler.com.   Your Key Takeaways The M&M Episode - Julie's experience of letting go of shame and vulnerability to experience healing and transformation Intuition as a Superpower - Learning to honor and trust your intuition and wisdom. The Science of Heart Intelligence - Getting in a state of heart-brain coherence where your mind and your heart are synched.    Resources Connect with Julie: Website Julie's Social Media Facebook LinkedIn Instagram   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage, visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Can nature make you more distinctive in life and work? Check out Darren's TEDx talk to find out. 

“Being in nature is the most holistic way for me to really remove myself from my thoughts...it's hard to not be overcome with gratitude and just amazement and awe” – Kelsey Ayres   With an unlikely background studying anthropology and working in social work, Kelsey has come to truly love working in and with small businesses. She is the president of Mike Michalowicz's brand company, Obsidian Launch. Small business owners are true change-makers and it is her mission to support them so they can create a more equitable and just world. Growing up in rural New Jersey and now living in the woods of Northeast Pennsylvania she has a deep appreciation of nature and has made it a life priority to travel the world to see its many wonders.   Your Key Takeaways Adaptability in Nature - Bridging perspectives through cross pollination in life and nature From the Healing Cycle to the Transformational Cycle - The shift this has on neural pathways Positively Presidential -  Kelsey's journey from personal assistant to fulfilling the company vision as the President of Obsidian Launch  Developing and Growing A Team - Creating an interconnected culture  Guided By Environment - How nature can create a clear picture of reality   Resources Matter of Love Jewelry Website Mike Michalowicz Website LinkedIn   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage, visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Can nature make you more distinctive in life and work? Check out Darren's TEDx talk to find out. 

“For me, when I'm among the trees, I think about how interconnected everything is, and then how interconnected we all are, and the impact that we have.”– Kelsey Ayres   With an unlikely background studying anthropology and working in social work, Kelsey has come to truly love working in and with small businesses. She is the president of Mike Michalowicz's brand company, Obsidian Launch. Small business owners are true change-makers and it is her mission to support them so they can create a more equitable and just world. Growing up in rural New Jersey and now living in the woods of Northeast Pennsylvania she has a deep appreciation of nature and has made it a life priority to travel the world to see its many wonders. Your Key Takeaways A Meandering Path - Kelsey's opportunity to reinvent and redesign her life  Finding Connection in Nature - Increasing her perspective of the world through time in nature  Interconnected - The role of nature in the process of reawakening and healing Overcoming gaps of fear - Using resources to keep moving forward   Resources Matter of Love Jewelry Website Mike Michalowicz Website LinkedIn   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage, visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Can nature make you more distinctive in life and work? Check out Darren's TEDx talk to find out. 

“When we slowed down as a society, nature was more than willing to step in” – Jeffrey Shaw   From humble beginnings, Jeffrey Shaw became one of the most preeminent portrait photographers in the United States. After 35 years of exceptional service to his exclusive clientele, Jeffrey decided to share his knowledge of business, branding, and marketing to support self-employed and small business owners as well as progressive-minded companies. He's an in-demand keynote speaker at conferences such as HOW Design, Growth Marketing, corporations the likes of Verizon and BMW, and institutions such as Florida Atlantic University and the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship. Jeffrey is also the author of two books, LINGO and The Self-Employed Life, a LinkedIn Learning instructor, and a regular contributor to various publications. In 2014, Jeffrey started a podcast, Creative Warriors, later rebranded as The Self-Employed Life which is amongst the top 15% of all podcasts. His TEDx LincolnSquare talk was later moved to TED.com which is so rare it's been said you have a better chance of getting hurt at home by your toilet. With abundant passion and a strong commitment to serving, we can expect there is much more to come.   Your Key Takeaways The Brilliance of Banyan Tree - The lessons of life and nature it can teach us The Contrast Between Mankind and Nature - The integration of nature in the city The Self-Employed Life - Setting up the right environment for your sustainable success and happiness with the Self-Employed Ecosystem. Aquamarine – The psychological impact of the color and what it represents in nature   Resources Wesbite LinkedIn Instagram Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Darren's TEDx Talk

“I think what inspires me the most is the contrast between mankind and nature.” – Jeffrey Shaw   From humble beginnings, Jeffrey Shaw became one of the most preeminent portrait photographers in the United States. After 35 years of exceptional service to his exclusive clientele, Jeffrey decided to share his knowledge of business, branding, and marketing to support self-employed and small business owners as well as progressive-minded companies. He's an in-demand keynote speaker at conferences such as HOW Design, Growth Marketing, corporations the likes of Verizon and BMW, and institutions such as Florida Atlantic University and the Adams Center for Entrepreneurship. Jeffrey is also the author of two books, LINGO and The Self-Employed Life, a LinkedIn Learning instructor, and a regular contributor to various publications. In 2014, Jeffrey started a podcast, Creative Warriors, later rebranded as The Self-Employed Life which is amongst the top 15% of all podcasts. His TEDx LincolnSquare talk was later moved to TED.com which is so rare it's been said you have a better chance of getting hurt at home by your toilet. With abundant passion and a strong commitment to serving, we can expect there is much more to come.   Your Key Takeaways Metamorphosis - The journey from 25 years of portrait photography to becoming a coach and advocate for the self-employed  Life Is An Everything Bagel – Everything you need to get everything you want Committing to the Intuition - Listening objectively, and digging for proof Sensing Currents – The long arch to reach out destinations in business   Resources Wesbite LinkedIn Instagram Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn   Darren's TEDx Talk

“Nature teaches us resilience. When a forest burns down, it's going to come back stronger. ” – Jamie Retherford   Your Key Takeaways Hammer and Chisel Moments - How nature helped reveal Jamie's resiliency OODA Loop – The circle of decision-making to observe, orient, decide and act to be vitally aware in Nature The Probability of Making an Impact – Being aligned towards compassion, the height of civilization Lessons in Nature – How nature can help us to adjust accordingly to difficult circumstances in our life Looking Ahead – Organize the probabilities so that you are aligned towards compassion and making a positive impact   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Nature teaches us resilience. When a forest burns down, it's going to come back stronger. ” – Jamie Retherford   Your Key Takeaways Jamie's Backstory – Honoring the sacrifices of the family members that have come before her. (honoring the roots of resilience and sacrifice) A Force of Nature – Jamie's deep spiritual need to be fulfilled by conquering a challenge Joining the Marine Corp – Lessons in strength, resilience, leadership, and sacrifice Core Values - The traits that a Marine Corp Officer and Chick Fil A operator have in common   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Nature has the benefits and the power to transform our lives.” – Rod Taylor   Rod Taylor, Ph.D. is an award-winning educator, scholar, author, and musician who's been active in teaching and training for over twenty-five years. He's the Founder and CEO of Performance Learning Concepts, a training and development company whose clients include Fortune 500 companies like Deloitte, Nissan North America, and DCI-Artform. Advance degrees in education, literature, writing, and philosophy have influenced his approach to working with leaders, teachers, and those in the business world, and he has published, presented, written, and taught in all of these areas over the last two decades. Rod lives in Nashville, TN, where he has also long been involved in music as a performer, educator, and writer and has been fortunate enough to play and/or record with Krista Detor, Jenee Fleenor, Victor Wooten, Cindy Morgan, Chuck Rainey, and a variety of other great musicians.   Your Key Takeaways Nature's Role - How Rod has supplemented his life with focused time in nature, and the effect this had on his psychological well-being  Nature vs Wildness – Making the important distinction to experience the beauty of the unpredictable world  A Heightened State of Focus – Gaining energy by slowing down to speed up Immersion – The deepest level of empathy in our lives Finding Our Way to Nature – Exploration through literature and finding less predictable interactions with nature   Resources Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“The heart of everything I do centers on trying to figure out how we can grow, learn, reflect, and become and grow closer to who we know we want to be, and who we are at our core” – Rod Taylor   Rod Taylor, Ph.D. is an award-winning educator, scholar, author, and musician who's been active in teaching and training for over twenty-five years. He's the Founder and CEO of Performance Learning Concepts, a training and development company whose clients include Fortune 500 companies like Deloitte, Nissan North America, and DCI-Artform. Advanced degrees in education, literature, writing, and philosophy have influenced his approach to work with leaders, teachers, and those in the business world, and he has published, presented, written, and taught in all of these areas over the last two decades. Rod lives in Nashville, TN, where he has also long been involved in music as a performer, educator, and writer and has been fortunate enough to play and/or record with Krista Detor, Jenee Fleenor, Victor Wooten, Cindy Morgan, Chuck Rainey, and a variety of other great musicians.   Your Key Takeaways An Educator At Heart – Learning as the common thread and centerpiece behind Rod's journey to discover who we are at our core   Design Thinking – Exploring the 5 steps of the purposeful discipline method of approaching creative solutions to a problem Convergent vs Divergent Thinking – How a simple household item can reveal our lens of creativity  Music and Leadership – The leadership lessons the bass teaches us by serving in the back as the foundation, the heart, and the merging of rhythm and harmony Finding Our Way to Nature – Exploration through literature and finding less predictable interactions with nature   Resources Website LinkedIn Instagram Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“When we talk about going out to nature, we have to understand what we're experiencing. It's all aspects of it. It's the growth, it's the beauty, it's the magnificence of it, and to be alien from that is just not healthy” – Eric Whitley   Eric Whitley brings 33 years of industry experience leading, facilitating, and supporting critical operations and technologies in nearly all aspects of grid operations. Over the years Eric has held leadership roles at Southern California Edison, California ISO, Midwest ISO, and WECC, serving in positions of Project and Technical Management, Plant Manager, EMS Manager, Manager of Reliability Applications, and Director of EMS/IT Services. These roles have focused on grid operations and technologies, IT leadership, project management, NERC compliance, and developing high-performing teams in support of critical systems. GridSME is the culmination of Eric's career in forming a consulting company that brings together Subject Matter Experts and clients who need assistance.   Your Key Takeaways From the Desert to Biodiversity – How Eric cultivated his property into a living, breathing ecosystem Significance as a Tool For Motivation – Understanding the transformative power of time in nature Awareness of Nature – Tapping into the knowledge of sensory awareness and shifting the way we see things to make a massive change Reconnecting to Nature - Eric's simple practices and tips   Resources Website   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Nature always wins. There's no doubt in my mind, nature plays the last hand” – Eric Whitley   Eric Whitley brings 33 years of industry experience leading, facilitating, and supporting critical operations and technologies in nearly all aspects of grid operations. Over the years Eric has held leadership roles at Southern California Edison, California ISO, Midwest ISO, and WECC, serving in positions of Project and Technical Management, Plant Manager, EMS Manager, Manager of Reliability Applications, and Director of EMS/IT Services. These roles have focused on grid operations and technologies, IT leadership, project management, NERC compliance, and developing high-performing teams in support of critical systems. GridSME is the culmination of Eric's career in forming a consulting company that brings together Subject Matter Experts and clients who need assistance.   Your Key Takeaways Living a Natural Life in the City – The journey from a technological innovator to a nature innovator  GridSME – The culmination of forming a consulting company with an emphasis on teamwork that brings together Grid Subject Matter Experts and clients who need assistance Getting Put Into the Pasture – Eric's transition from CEO of a consulting company, to diving into the world of regenerative agriculture  Regenerative Farming – A walkthrough of the agricultural practices of using ruminant animals to graze grassland   Resources Website   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“When you get quiet and it's just you and nature, it is a very deep, profound thing” – Bob Hemenger   Bob Hemenger is a Colorado based Musician, Educator and Naturalist. His soulful approach to the saxophone and years of teaching how indigenous people lived with the land have led him down many interesting roads. He grew up in Michigan and has spent the last twenty five years in Pagosa Springs, CO (where he continues to grow up). Bob has performed and recorded with a long list of musicians including 5 time Grammy Award winner Victor Wooten; Darrell Scott, Zac Brown Band, The Motet, Band of Heathens, Elephant Revival, Railroad Earth and more. He is known for his ability to step onto the stage and let the music guide him. For the last 13 years he has been an instructor at Victor Wooten's Center for Music and Nature where he helps people deepen the connection between music, nature and themselves.   Your Key Takeaways Creating Synergy and Connectedness – How immersion in nature can help you experience synergy in your life The Connection Between Music and Nature Stillwater Loons - The story behind the song crafted as a conversation with a Loon and the saxophone on the reservoir BONUS – Listen to Bob Hemenger's Stillwater Loons   Resources Website Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Probably one of the biggest things that nature gives us is slowing down and getting back to the earth pace” – Bob Hemenger   Bob Hemenger is a Colorado based Musician, Educator and Naturalist. His soulful approach to the saxophone and years of teaching how indigenous people lived with the land have led him down many interesting roads. He grew up in Michigan and has spent the last twenty five years in Pagosa Springs, CO (where he continues to grow up). Bob has performed and recorded with a long list of musicians including 5 time Grammy Award winner Victor Wooten; Darrell Scott, Zac Brown Band, The Motet, Band of Heathens, Elephant Revival, Railroad Earth and more. He is known for his ability to step onto the stage and let the music guide him. For the last 13 years he has been an instructor at Victor Wooten's Center for Music and Nature where he helps people deepen the connection between music, nature and themselves.   Your Key Takeaways Tracking – How individuals can experience a deeper connection with the Earth through learning essential skills in nature   Reconnecting to Nature – Witnessing the reconnection and transformation of individuals struggling with nature deficit disorder  Reaching the Earth's pace – How grounding in nature can help us find ways to slow down  Sensory Awakening – Why awareness is the most important skill of all, and how time in nature reawakens and reinvigorates our senses    Resources Website Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“You have to look at ways to challenge yourself. Otherwise, you become stagnant. Nature's great at showing us this. If it's not growing, it dies, and then when it dies, it gets rotten.”  - Jeff McManus   Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants....he grows people....he grows ideas. Taking his grounds staff, affectionately known as "weeders", and developing them into "leaders" has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University - a replicable training program that promotes the individual's innate ability to GROW. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is a PGMS Certified Grounds manager, and Certified Arborist. Jeff has spoken at Caterpillar Inc, the Biltmore Estates, Leadercast, SRAPPA, Trent Lott Leadership Institute as well as the SEC Ole Miss Athletics. He has also worked with Memphis University, the University of Tennessee, the University of Georgia and private firms in developing their own training programs.   Your Key Takeaways From Compaction to Aerification -  Giving our teams a chance to kind of rekindle those roots to keep planting the cultivation process.  Growing and Developing – The importance of feeding the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual Weeders Into Leaders – Moving from surviving into thriving and empowering people to experience not only what it means to grow outstanding landscapes, but also to grow greatness in themselves and encourage it in others. Tailgate Huddles - 31 life lessons and ways to cultivate greatness in your team     Resources Website Jeff on LinkedIn Jeff on Twitter Jeff's Book, Growing Weeders into Leaders   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“I like cultivating people. I love to see people grow. And so when I can grow people who grow great plants, that to me is the cultivation secret right there.” – Jeff McManus   Jeff McManus grows things. As the Director of Landscape Services at the University of Mississippi, he grows plants....he grows people....he grows ideas. Taking his grounds staff, affectionately known as "weeders", and developing them into "leaders" has been a joyous challenge that reaped acres of rewards in the form of national recognition by the Princeton Review, PGMS, Newsweek and every faculty, staff, student and visitor who has walked onto the Ole Miss Campus. Building on that momentum, Jeff has designed a professional development plan for his Weeders called Landscape University - a replicable training program that promotes the individual's innate ability to GROW. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Landscape and Ornamental Horticulture from Auburn University and is a PGMS Certified Grounds manager, and Certified Arborist. Jeff has spoken at Caterpillar Inc, the Biltmore Estates, Leadercast, SRAPPA, Trent Lott Leadership Institute as well as the SEC Ole Miss Athletics. He has also worked with Memphis University, the University of Tennessee, the University of Georgia and private firms in developing their own training programs.   Your Key Takeaways Chief Cultivation Officer – Jeff's journey to growing plants, people, and ideas From the Ground Up – How Jeff tackled the challenge of managing a multi-million dollar landscaping beautification implementation project.  The 4 Components to Leadership Turn Around At Ole Miss GROW-theory - a management and professional development approach   Resources Website Jeff on LinkedIn Jeff on Twitter Jeff's Book, Growing Weeders into Leaders   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“If you become curious and excited and tuned in to everything you're seeing , you become so much bigger than just yourself. Nature forces you to become present.” – Hilary Porta   Hilary Porta is the Founder of R3 International, Inc. & Principal and CEO of H Porta et al., a bespoke boutique strategy and leading-edge transformational consultancy based out of NC with satellite offices in FL and the UK. Hilary is trusted by start-ups to Fortune 500 CEOs, industry titans, professional athletes, motorsports professionals, Hollywood film producers, actors/influencers, members of elite military forces, attorneys, financial advisors, higher education, high-performance professionals and serial entrepreneurs globally to architect a life and business with intention and purpose that creates generational impact. Hilary's frameworks have been implemented by the most prominent organizations in the world. From sharing international stages with the likes of Dr. Deepak Chopra + hundreds of experts globally to hosting Masterminds, VIP Intensives, retreats and facilitating workshops, Hilary is also a contributing writer to 35+ publications, including Forbes, Medium, Thrive Global, Elephant Journal, Tiny Buddha, PsychAlive, The Conscious Magazine, Chief Information Officer and a handful of other publications. She is a Top Success Coach, Life Architect & Business Alchemist, an expert in human behavior hacking, business development & optimization and most importantly mindset. Your Key Takeaways Subtracting to Add – Achieving alignment by focusing on the things most important to you to live congruently Infinite Potential – Cynthia's non-negotiable practices to ground and center yourself Meditation – The biologically, psychologically, physiologically benefits Daily Holy Habits – Becoming intentional through high-performing habits     Resources Connect with Hilary Porta:  Youtube Twitter Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Mother Nature has all the wisdom” – Hilary Porta   Hilary Porta is the Founder of R3 International, Inc. & Principal and CEO of H Porta et al., a bespoke boutique strategy and leading-edge transformational consultancy based out of NC with satellite offices in FL and the UK. Hilary is trusted by start-ups to Fortune 500 CEOs, industry titans, professional athletes, motorsports professionals, Hollywood film producers, actors/influencers, members of elite military forces, attorneys, financial advisors, higher education, high-performance professionals and serial entrepreneurs globally to architect a life and business with intention and purpose that creates generational impact. Hilary's frameworks have been implemented by the most prominent organizations in the world. From sharing international stages with the likes of Dr. Deepak Chopra + hundreds of experts globally to hosting Masterminds, VIP Intensives, retreats and facilitating workshops, Hilary is also a contributing writer to 35+ publications, including Forbes, Medium, Thrive Global, Elephant Journal, Tiny Buddha, PsychAlive, The Conscious Magazine, Chief Information Officer and a handful of other publications. She is a Top Success Coach, Life Architect & Business Alchemist, an expert in human behavior hacking, business development & optimization and most importantly mindset.   Your Key Takeaways Flipping The Script - The massive pivot from a successful corporate strategist career to starting her own company helping others shape the life they desire Human Behavior Hacking – How Hilary recodes limiting beliefs and learned behaviors with strategy and a framework The Nature of Human Nature – How choice guides our behavior patterns Intentionality and Awareness in Nature - Mother Nature Grounds you completely   What behavior patterns do you to be intentional about shifting in your life?   Resources Connect with Hilary Porta:  Youtube Twitter Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Part of returning to our roots is we have to get out in nature. We have to get out and discover and invest in ourselves” – Dr. Ryan Darby   Dr. Ryan Darby is on a personal mission to disrupt negativity, and he does it as a researcher, consultant, and father. Currently, Dr. Ryan serves as President of Incredible Family, and is the co-creator of the Incredible Parent and Incredible Kid strengths assessments. As a researcher, he has published original research in leading academic journals including Cognition & Emotion, Basic and Applied Social Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, among others, and in leading industry journals like the Gallup Business Journal. Ryan is co-creator of two of the largest strengths coaching certifications programs in the world: Gallup's Strengths Coach Certification Program and the Global Parent Strengths Certification. He received his doctorate and master's degree from the University of California, San Diego and his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University.   Your Key Takeaways Focus in the New IQ - How being in the present moment is a strong predictor of success  Mental Exhaustion - Techniques to free cognitive overload and detox the noise from our lives  The Power of Nature - The science behind children's relationship with nature Birthplace of Excellence - Why we face discord when we aren't in touch with nature Nature is Strengths-Based - Bringing forth resilience in adversity    How is your relationship with your family shaped by nature?   Resources Connect with Dr. Ryan Darby Incredible Family's Facebook Incredible Family's Facebook Group Incredible Family's Instagram   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“I love to understand why people do what we do” – Dr. Ryan Darby   Dr. Ryan Darby is on a personal mission to disrupt negativity, and he does it as a researcher, consultant, and father. Currently, Dr. Ryan serves as President of Incredible Family, and is the co-creator of the Incredible Parent and Incredible Kid strengths assessments. As a researcher, he has published original research in leading academic journals including Cognition & Emotion, Basic and Applied Social Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, among others, and in leading industry journals like the Gallup Business Journal. Ryan is co-creator of two of the largest strengths coaching certifications programs in the world: Gallup's Strengths Coach Certification Program and the Global Parent Strengths Certification. He received his doctorate and master's degree from the University of California, San Diego and his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University.   Your Key Takeaways Follow Your Passion - The pursuit of wanting to know why we do what we do and the journey it's led Dr. Darby on Incredible Family - Disrupting negativity through a strengths-based approach Human Nature & Negativity Bias - Self-Awareness as the key to understanding our needs and strengths    What are some of the things that you are awesome at? What are some of your natural strengths?    Resources Connect with Dr. Ryan Darby Incredible Family's Facebook Incredible Family's Facebook Group Incredible Family's Instagram   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren's Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“I've learned that slow and steady wins. If we try to change too much all at once that can be overwhelming. So we want to make little small wins all the way along.” – Cynthia Thurlow   Cynthia Thurlow is a globally recognized expert in nutrition & intermittent fasting, highly sought-after speaker, CEO and founder of Everyday Wellness Project. She’s been a nurse practitioner for 20+ years, is a 2x TEDx speaker: her 2nd talk on intermittent fasting has been viewed over 7 million times. She has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW and in Medium and Entrepreneur. Cynthia was recently listed in Yahoo Finance as one of the “21 founders changing the way we do business.” She’s also the host of Everyday Wellness podcast, which was listed as “20 podcasts that will help you grow in 2020” by Entrepreneur magazine, and in Business Insider “21 podcasts to expand your mind in 2021.”   Your Key Takeaways From Hospital Bed to the Stage - Cynthia's life-threatening scare that didn't stop her from giving her now-viral TEDx talk  Intermittent Fasting Lifestyle – Transformational techniques and health benefits of eating less often Becoming a Food Detective - Watchouts on your food labels Rewiring the Small Habits - The importance of slow and steady wins   What are small habits that you could rewire that can lead you to steady wins?   Resources Website Cynthia’s TEDx Talk Youtube Twitter Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Sometimes I take these leaps of faith where I'm not even sure where I'm going, I just know that I'm going to be successful.” – Cynthia Thurlow   Cynthia Thurlow is a globally recognized expert in nutrition & intermittent fasting, highly sought-after speaker, CEO and founder of Everyday Wellness Project. She’s been a nurse practitioner for 20+ years, is a 2x TEDx speaker: her 2nd talk on intermittent fasting has been viewed over 7 million times. She has been featured on ABC, FOX5, KTLA, CW and in Medium and Entrepreneur. Cynthia was recently listed in Yahoo Finance as one of the “21 founders changing the way we do business.” She’s also the host of Everyday Wellness podcast, which was listed as “20 podcasts that will help you grow in 2020” by Entrepreneur magazine, and in Business Insider “21 podcasts to expand your mind in 2021.”   Your Key Takeaways Squashing Limiting Beliefs - Growing older with grace, and creating the lives for ourselves that we need and want to embrace Mindset Is Everything - How it all starts with our minds and our perspective Cynthia's Great Inspiration - How exploring alternative healthcare options in an effort to help her son's severe eczema shifted her path  Cynthia's Childhood - Looking at her upbringing as a blessing and powerful motivator    What limiting beliefs need to be squashed in order to create and embrace a positive life for yourself?   Resources Website Cynthia’s TEDx Talk Youtube Twitter Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Productivity isn't about speeding everything up. I think that when it comes to life hacks  you speed the right things up, so you can slow the right things down.  And when you do that, then you can make better choices, you make way better choices.” – Mike Vardy   Mike Vardy is a writer, productivity strategist, and the founder of Productivityist. He is the author of The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want, The Productivityist Playbook, and TimeCrafting: A Better Way to Get the Right Things Done. He’s served as the Managing Editor at Lifehack, and written for 99u, Lifehacker, SUCCESS Magazine, and more. He has also spoken all over North America at events including TEDx Victoria, South by Southwest Interactive, and CreativeLIVE, and hosts the Productivityist Podcast. Your Key Takeaways The Nature of Day and Night - Embracing Your Body Clock Productivity - Speeding the right things up so that we can slow the right things down The Difference Between Alertness and Awareness - How nature can helps us find this distinction and be more mindful Ideas Coming to Light In Nature - How Nature shows us what our intentions are, and what we should be paying attention to    How can you reframe your day around your natural body clock?   Resources Connect with Mike Vardy Snag Mike’s Free Ebook, The Gift of Time The Productivityist Podcast   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Productivity is a lifestyle. The journey is not done yet.” – Mike Vardy   Mike Vardy is a writer, productivity strategist, and the founder of Productivityist. He is the author of The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want, The Productivityist Playbook, and TimeCrafting: A Better Way to Get the Right Things Done. He’s served as the Managing Editor at Lifehack, and written for 99u, Lifehacker, SUCCESS Magazine, and more. He has also spoken all over North America at events including TEDx Victoria, South by Southwest Interactive, and CreativeLIVE, and hosts the Productivityist Podcast.   Your Key Takeaways Why Productivity Isn't Productivity - How intention and attention can be used in tandem Origins of The Productivityist - The journey from enthusiast to specialist From Hacks to Lifestyle - Productivity as a way of operating TimeCrafting - A framework that fosters freedom and optimizes your time    In what ways can you focus your intention and attention to increase your productivity this week?   Resources Connect with Mike Vardy Snag Mike’s Free Ebook, The Gift of Time The Productivityist Podcast   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“I knew that nature was the theory book” – Roy Futureman Wooten   Roy Wilfred Wooten, also known as “RoyEl”, best known by his stage name Future Man, is an inventor, musician, and composer. He is also known as Futche to his fans. He is a percussionist and member of the jazz quartet Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, along with banjoist Béla Fleck, harmonicist Howard Levy, and Roy’s brother, electric bass virtuoso Victor Wooten. Wooten is a five-time Grammy Award-winning performer with Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. For the Flecktones, he plays the Drumitar, a novel electronic instrument of his own invention, and occasionally performs vocals as well.   Your Key Takeaways Nature as a Theory Book – Bringing the fundamentals of learning back to music  Finding Balance in Nature – Honoring and learning from nature’s principles  Bringing The World Into Harmony – How frequency inherently creates order Following The Track of Nature – Why we need to slow down in order to speed up Closing Thoughts and Takeaways – Transforming your life through unrealistic goals    How can setting unrealistic goals transform your life?   Resources Website Facebook Group Facebook Page   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“I’m always following nature, because nature is always giving you the blueprint.” – Roy Futureman Wooten   Roy Wilfred Wooten, also known as “RoyEl”, best known by his stage name Future Man, is an inventor, musician, and composer. He is also known as Futche to his fans. He is a percussionist and member of the jazz quartet Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, along with banjoist Béla Fleck, harmonicist Howard Levy, and Roy’s brother, electric bass virtuoso Victor Wooten. Wooten is a five-time Grammy Award-winning performer with Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. For the Flecktones, he plays the Drumitar, a novel electronic instrument of his own invention, and occasionally performs vocals as well.   Your Key Takeaways Teamwork through Music – How the talented and dynamic band of brothers became   some of the most innovative musicians in existence  Pushing the Boundaries of the Instruments – The invention and design of the drumitar and how it has redefined playing drums  Becoming Futureman – The story behind Wooten’s iconic stage name  Following Nature’s Blueprint – How Wooten designed elements of his musical framework from nature   How do you draw inspiration from nature?   Resources Website Facebook Group Facebook Page   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Find what are you curious about go out and explore it.  Be an explorer of the world.” – Srinivas Rao   Srinivas Rao (aka. "Srini"), is the host and co-founder of the Unmistakable Creative podcast where he has conducted over 600 interviews with thought leaders and people from all walks of life. Unmistakable Media creates content across various platforms that inspire creative professionals to lead more courageous, productive, and meaningful lives. Rao is also the author of three Wall Street Journal bestselling books: An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake, Unmistakable: Why Only Is Better Than Best, and The Art of Being Unmistakable. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Inc, Business Insider, and The Blaze.    Your Key Takeaways Transcendence in Surfing – Srini’s connection to the ocean and the profound impact it’s had on his creative work  The Rush of the Impact Zone – How challenging experiences in our lives put things in a greater perspective Insights in the Ocean – How nature conditions resilience and helps us experience greater perspective Final Takeaways – being an explorer of the world to discover the things that make you curious    What are the things that make you curious in life?   Resources Website Instagram Twitter   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Almost every creative choice I make is driven by one question. Does this make me curious?”  – Srinivas Rao   Srinivas Rao (aka. "Srini"), is the host and co-founder of the Unmistakable Creative podcast where he has conducted over 600 interviews with thought leaders and people from all walks of life. Unmistakable Media creates content across various platforms that inspires creative professionals to lead more courageous, productive, and meaningful lives. Rao is also the author of three Wall Street Journal bestselling books: An Audience of One: Reclaiming Creativity for Its Own Sake, Unmistakable: Why Only Is Better Than Best, and The Art of Being Unmistakable. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Inc, Business Insider, and The Blaze.    Your Key Takeaways The Beneficiary of Serendipity – Srini’s journey to self-discovery that led him to harness his innate gift for storytelling.  Discovering The Ethos of Unmistakable – The massive variable that leads to unique and distinct contributions to the world Search for the Curious – The factor that drives Srini’s creative process  Pathways to the Unmistakable – Best Practices from Srini’s Interview Guests in their pursuit of Human Excellence Finding Your Natural Advantage - Why only is better than best What is your unique perspective that makes you unmistakable?   Resources Website Instagram Twitter   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Nature and music has always been interrelated, because that’s who we are.” – Joseph Wooten   Three-time Grammy nominated artist, Joseph Wooten, has been the keyboardist for The Steve Miller Band since 1993, fronts his own band The Hands of Soul, and is part of the multi-talented family known as The Wooten Brothers – Victor Wooten, Roy Wooten (Futureman), Regi Wooten, and the late Rudy Wooten. Joseph is also a songwriter, composer, singer, studio musician, author, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. He is the founder of a non-profit organization called "I Matter! You Matter!" Their mission is to heal division, honor diversity, and promote the importance of ALL people...with the power of music and dialogue. Speaking to and working with young people of all ages, giving scholarships to deserving young people, providing aid to the homeless, especially Vets.   Your Key Takeaways Looking Forward by Looking Back – Joseph Wooten’s relationship to the natural Tension in Life and in Music – Figuring out a path forward from our differences in relationship to others The Space Between Beats – How nature at an atomic level creates space & the importance of intelligently applying space  Building Respect by Understanding Human Nature – How nature is the foundation of making things better  The Difference Between Talent and Artistry – Using your talents to create understanding within your space    How can you use nature to create understanding?   Resources Connect with Joseph Wooten I Matter! You Matter! Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“The reason we instinctively love music is because music is life as it’s supposed to be. It’s diversity, working together.” – Joseph Wooten   Three-time Grammy nominated artist, Joseph Wooten, has been the keyboardist for The Steve Miller Band since 1993, fronts his own band The Hands of Soul, and is part of the multi-talented family known as The Wooten Brothers – Victor Wooten, Roy Wooten (Futureman), Regi Wooten, and the late Rudy Wooten. Joseph is also a songwriter, composer, singer, studio musician, author, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. He is the founder of a non-profit organization called "I Matter! You Matter!" Their mission is to heal division, honor diversity, and promote the importance of ALL people...with the power of music and dialogue. Speaking to and working with young people of all ages, giving scholarships to deserving young people, providing aid to the homeless, especially Vets.   Your Key Takeaways Growing up Wooten  – How the Wooten brothers use music as a vehicle to make the world better I Matter! You Matter! – The story behind the foundation with a mission is to heal division, honor diversity, and promote the importance of all people through the power of music and dialogue  Diversity & Rhythm – How music show us life as it is supposed to be  From Mess to Music – The importance of the application of intelligence to give things purpose    What is your vehicle to make the world better?   Resources Connect with Joseph Wooten I Matter! You Matter! Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“When we put ourselves in situations that nurture us, we are going to be able to have something to give back to others. Nature nurtures us, it helps us to think better.” – Dr. Sabrina Starling   Dr. Sabrina Starling, The Business Psychologist™, is the author of the How to Hire the Best series, The 4 Week Vacation™ (coming October 21, 2021), as well as the founder of Tap the Potential LLC. Tap the Potential specializes in transforming small businesses into highly profitable, Great Places to Work and sending business owners on 4 Week Vacations to celebrate that achievement. Dr. Starling has coached thousands of entrepreneurs to overcome the day-to-day struggles of business growth by getting out of their own way and developing a success mindset that propels them to higher and higher levels of success (and profitability). As a co-host of Tap the Potential’s Profit by Design Podcast, she shares tips, tools and strategies to help entrepreneurs design sustainably profitable businesses that support the lifestyle they desire.   Your Key Takeaways A Personal Pain Point – How experiencing and healing from a toxic work environment sparked Dr. Starling’s passion to create psychologically healthy workplaces How to Hire the Best Series – Dr. Starling’s quest to solve the fundamental problem of how to build a great-growing company through attracting A-players Better Business Better Life – Dr. Starling’s passion of creating great places to work that support life for a business owner Building Connections in Natures –Finding environments that are life-giving in both nature and businesses  How Nature Nurtures Us - Practices to help spark elements of connecting with nature to nurture ourselves   Assuming you have all the courage you need, what action could you take right now that would have the greatest impact on your life?   Resources Connect with Dr. Sabrina Starling and the Tap the Potential Team How to Hire the Best Series   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“We are going to be our best when we are out in nature and are creating space for ourselves to explore and be inspired.” – Dr. Sabrina Starling   Dr. Sabrina Starling, The Business Psychologist™, is the author of the How to Hire the Best series, The 4 Week Vacation™ (coming October 21, 2021), as well as the founder of Tap the Potential LLC. Tap the Potential specializes in transforming small businesses into highly profitable, Great Places to Work and sending business owners on 4 Week Vacations to celebrate that achievement. Dr. Starling has coached thousands of entrepreneurs to overcome the day-to-day struggles of business growth by getting out of their own way and developing a success mindset that propels them to higher and higher levels of success (and profitability). As a co-host of Tap the Potential’s Profit by Design Podcast, she shares tips, tools and strategies to help entrepreneurs design sustainably profitable businesses that support the lifestyle they desire.   Your Key Takeaways Pursuing Psychology’s Unconventional Route – Dr. Starling’s epiphany that led her on the path to discover how psychology can make us better people The Power of Q-Storming in Nature – How brainstorming questions in nature unlocks creative thinking, and brings about breakthroughs and insights to create a path forward  Breakthroughs on the Bayou – Stories behind Tap the Potential’s life-changing business transformation retreat  Reconnecting with Ourselves in Nature - How nature reconnects us to our own emotional needs and perspectives on an individual level, and the power it has to ripple outward  Removing Limiting Beliefs by Reframing Problems – How the questions we ask can determine the solution we find   How can you reframe the way you look at problems by asking better questions?    Resources Connect with Dr. Sabrina Starling and the Tap the Potential Team How to Hire the Best Series   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Just being out there, sort of bathes me with joy and happiness. There's something about nature, all of it, the flowers, the trees, the rocks, the mountains, the sky, the clouds…everything is just wonderful for me.  It was it was just wonderful to know that that kind of lift was there for you. And then I wanted to share it with others. With people I've mentored, either formally or informally, I've always tried to get them out to appreciate nature as well.” – Anne Lorimor   Anne Lorimor is not your typical great-grandmother sitting in her rocking chair. At age 85, Anne broke the record for being the oldest woman to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Her record was soon broken, so at age 89, she returned to the mountain to reclaim the record. In July of 2019, she became the oldest person to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, giving her a place in the 2020 Guinness Book of World Records. Anne is a goal setting achiever at heart. She holds numerous degrees, including an RN, “as a backup career choice,” and never stops pushing her limits to achieve what others see as impossible.   Your Key Takeaways Beyond the Climb - How Anne used the attention from her record-breaking hike up Mt. Kilimanjaro to benefit children and youth Looking Ahead – Anne’s goals and the ultimate impact she hopes to make in the future Sharing the Love of Nature - How Anne incorporates nature into her mentorships to empower others Anne’s Philosophy – Why it’s never too early to start, and it's never too late to learn and grow Final Thoughts & Best Practices – The power of giving back and paying it forward   How can you empower others and pay it forward in your own life?     Resources Check here for more information on Anne Lorimor.   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Nature spoke to me in a way nothing else ever did” – Anne Lorimor   Anne Lorimor is not your typical great-grandmother sitting in her rocking chair. At age 85, Anne broke the record for being the oldest woman to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Her record was soon broken, so at age 89, she returned to the mountain to reclaim the record. In July of 2019, she became the oldest person to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, giving her a place in the 2020 Guinness Book of World Records. Anne is a goal-setting achiever at heart.    Your Key Takeaways Walking Us Up The Mountain – Anne’s humble beginnings that led her to the path of pushing limits to achieve what other’s view as impossible Nature’s Boost – How nature speaks to Anne in a way that nothing else ever has Offering a “hand-up” – How Anne’s purpose to help underprivileged children and youth reach their full potential drives her forward Reclaiming the World Record - The incredible story behind Anne’s climbs of Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world How does nature speak to you?   Resources Check here for more information on Anne Lorimor.   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Nature is a relief from pain..If you’re dealing with any sort of situation in life where you feel troubled, you can go into nature for two or three hours and you will feel like you took a shower on the inside.” – Jamie Mustard   Jamie Mustard is an expert on getting thru, and making it stick.  He is the world’s leading authority on perception in the physical world.  Steeped in the worlds of technology, product engagement, and the creative arts, Jamie consults with leading companies, CEOs, creative artists, etc., getting their messages, products, brands and ideas to STAND OUT to their desired audiences. He helps build focused and immediately effective business practices to help you get heard. In his bestselling and O.W.L  Award-winning book, The ICONIST: The Art and Science of Standing Out,  he uses case studies in business and pop culture, in addition to his extensive scientific research, to explore how BLOCKS™ solve one of our most crucial problems: Being made invisible.   Your Key Takeaways The Opposite of Nature – Why digital connectivity can be isolating and how to find true connectivity Nature as a Pain Reliever – Coping mechanism turned significant secret advantage Escapology– How Jamie escaped out of every box that was put in front of him  The Iconist – The solution to invisibility and leaving a legacy in our now digital lives   Jamie Mustard’s 3 Best Practices – The power of showing up, visualizing, and taking massive action In what ways can nature provide you pain relief in difficult situations?   Resources For more information on Jamie Mustard   Connect with Jamie Mustard on Social Media Twitter   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Nature magnetizes you into the present” – Jamie Mustard   Jamie Mustard is an expert on getting thru, and making it stick.  He is the world’s leading authority on perception in the physical world.  Steeped in the worlds of technology, product engagement, and the creative arts, Jamie consults with leading companies, CEOs, creative artists, etc., getting their messages, products, brands and ideas to STAND OUT to their desired audiences. He helps build focused and immediately effective business practices to help you get heard. In his bestselling and O.W.L  Award-winning book, The ICONIST: The Art and Science of Standing Out,  he uses case studies in business and pop culture, in addition to his extensive scientific research, to explore how BLOCKS™ solve one of our most crucial problems: Being made invisible.   Your Key Takeaways Jamie Mustard’s Backstory – Letting go of a superimposed script  From Invisibility to Solving Invisibility – How The Iconist helps us compete with information overload to stand out Magnetizing You into the Present – How Nature keeps us from staying in the past and obsessing over the future The Power of Visualization – Accelerating the rate to get into the flow state Disconnected in the Midst of Connectivity – Being the most ourselves in the natural environment    What is a self-imposed script that you need to let go of to progress forward?   Resources For more information on Jamie Mustard   Connect with Jamie Mustard on Social Media Twitter   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Without nature, we can't be fully alive. Without being fully alive, we can't actually give our greatest gifts to the world. We can't really deliver on what we're here to do, if we aren't vitalized, if we aren't engaged in the majesty of this planet that we live on...” – Shane Metcalf   Shane Metcalf is a keynote speaker who advises on how to build a world class workplace and is one of the world's leading pioneers in the space of cultural engineering and positive psychology. His insights have been featured in Inc., Fast Company, Business Insider, Washington Post, Tech Crunch, and Bloomberg. As the Co-founder of 15Five, an 8 figure technology company, Shane and his team support HR Executives with data-driven people management. 15Five has won numerous awards for their company culture, including the prestigious Inc. Best Workplaces award and is ranked #3 in the U.S. on GlassDoor.   Your Key Takeaways The Foundational Truth of Nature – Understanding the deeper connection Finding Nature in the Small Ways – How to be more intentional in our time Retuning to the Natural World by Disconnecting From the Human World The Power of Deep Immersions into Nature – A super easy trick to get started! The Root of Life – The importance of being fully present in nature   In what ways can nature cleanse and renew you?   Resources For more information on Shane & his team at 15Five   Connect with Shane Metcalf Social Media: Twitter: @shane_metcalf LinkedIn: Shane Metcalf Podcast: Best Self Management Podcast   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Part of the beauty and the power of spending time in nature is that it connects us to our more essential nature. It connects us to a deeper origin of where our consciousness and where these bodies actually come from...” – Shane Metcalf   Shane Metcalf is a keynote speaker who advises on how to build a world class workplace and is one of the world's leading pioneers in the space of cultural engineering and positive psychology. His insights have been featured in Inc., Fast Company, Business Insider, Washington Post, Tech Crunch, and Bloomberg. As the Co-founder of 15Five, an 8 figure technology company, Shane and his team support HR Executives with data-driven people management. 15Five has won numerous awards for their company culture, including the prestigious Inc. Best Workplaces award and is ranked #3 in the U.S. on GlassDoor.   Your Key Takeaways Shane Metcalf’s Non-Linear Path – Following the road less traveled 15Five’s Continuous Performance Management - Transforming the workplace and organizational experience by reinventing performance management  Nature-Deficit Disorder – How nature connects us to our more essential nature Biomimicry – Taking notes from the design book of nature The Shift to Nature - Shane’s unexpected transformation away from the city  How do you find your connection to nature in your present living environment?   Resources For more information on Shane & his team at 15Five   Connect with Shane Metcalf Social Media: Twitter: @shane_metcalf LinkedIn: Shane Metcalf Podcast: Best Self Management Podcast   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“We have to be in harmony with the Earth around us. The Earth is there for us to serve so that it can serve us. Disconnection from nature is disconnection from who we are” – Joseph McClendon III   Joseph McClendon III is a Doctor of Neuropsychology and one of the most sought after Ultimate Performance Specialists in the industry. Joseph has delivered hundreds of workshops, coaching sessions, keynote addresses, seminars and training programs, and one-on-one therapeutic interventions and has presented to well over 3 million people around the globe. Joseph has also partnered with world-renowned life coach Anthony Robbins for over 30 years. Joseph has a mission of making you bold in your ability to achieve the life you desire and to help you go further faster, now.   Your Key Takeaways   Nature’s Electrical Charge – Growing your electromagnetic energy & charging your body Best practices to sustain energy – Joseph McClendon’s 6 pillars that improve your health and vitality The Ultimate Performance Specialist – The Impact of the Bass Serving the Earth - Putting your intention and attention on nature     Consider the five areas of our life: our emotions, our finances, our physical body, our spirituality, and our relationships. What is the simple 1% micro-change you can make to enhance each of these five areas?   Resources Website   Connect with Joseph McClendon III Social Media: Instagram Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“We are in the perfect opportunity to germinate ourselves.” - Joseph McClendon III   Joseph McClendon III is a Doctor of Neuropsychology and one of the most sought after Ultimate Performance Specialists in the industry. Joseph has delivered hundreds of workshops, coaching sessions, keynote addresses, seminars and training programs, and one-on-one therapeutic interventions and has presented to well over 3 million people around the globe. Joseph has also partnered with world-renowned life coach Anthony Robbins for over 30 years. Joseph has a mission of making you bold in your ability to achieve the life you desire and to help you go further faster, now.   Your Key Takeaways Sparking A Transformation – The turning point that shaped Joseph’s life Breaking Free From Limiting beliefs – How ‘aha’ moments can challenge our belief systems Germination in Life – How we can go fast by slowing down The 5 Key Areas of Life – The simple micro-changes we can make to enhance each area  How Our Motion Creates Our Emotional State – Changing our electrical current   What areas of your life can you germinate, especially during this COVID pause?   Resources Website   Connect with Joseph McClendon III Social Media: Instagram Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Nature is constantly evolving and solving problems” - Cara Parrish   Cara Parrish, founder of Podcara and Cara Parrish Marketing, is an international marketing consultant. Her marketing agency helps people who have a story to tell grow their impact and monetize their story. Building over three dozen companies, she has built a seven-figure marketing agency before the age of 30. She became a writer and international speaker for Social Media Week, and is an activist for multiple non-profits. Cara is innovating the way personal brands grow their authority with the launch of Podcara, the first and only fully automated tool to help podcast hosts find the perfect guests.   Your Key Takeaways Creating A New Path  – Cara’s history and background Breaking Through the Routine – Experiencing growth through new experiences and shifting environments  The Power of Disconnection – Why it’s so important in today’s digital age How Nature Makes Us Human – The essential human and leadership traits that we develop in nature  Growing Your Situational Awareness Muscle – How nature conditions the muscle Cara’s Suggestions - Daily Practices that we can live out with intentionality    How can you unplug from technology to live out moments of your daily routine in full awareness?    Resources Website   Connect with Cara on Social Media: Instagram Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Nature is simple, and it can relate to all of us...I think everyone has a visceral relation to nature.” - Mike Michalowicz   Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is the author of Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, and his newest book, Fix This Next. Today, Mike leads two new multi-million-dollar ventures, as he tests his latest business research for his books. He is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and business makeover specialist on MSNBC. Mike is a popular main stage keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics and regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate. Fabled author, Simon Sinek deemed Mike Michalowicz “…the top contender for the patron saint of entrepreneurs.”   Your Key Takeaways Mike’s Path to Biomimicry – Why it’s so effective & how it helps us relate to nature The Birthplace of the QBR (Queen Bee Role) – The survivability factor  Gardening – Mike’s appreciation for the life cycle  Simple Suggestions to Stay Intentional (& Accidentally Intentional) in Nature    What is your most important activity? How can you protect & devote more time for that activity in your daily schedule?   Resources Website   Connect with Mike Social Media: Instagram Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Nature knows the answers, so why try to invent the answer... Look in nature.” -Mike Michalowicz   Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind three multimillion-dollar companies and is the author of Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, and his newest book, Fix This Next. Today, Mike leads two new multi-million-dollar ventures, as he tests his latest business research for his books. He is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and business makeover specialist on MSNBC. Mike is a popular main stage keynote speaker on innovative entrepreneurial topics and regularly travels the globe as an entrepreneurial advocate. Fabled author, Simon Sinek deemed Mike Michalowicz “…the top contender for the patron saint of entrepreneurs.”   Your Key Takeaways Mike’s Mission – Eradicate Entrepreneurial Poverty  Fix This Next – Decoding The Business Hierarchy of Needs DNA Mike’s Biggest Impact & Turning Point - Externally & Internally How Nature Translates to our Personal and Business Lives Walking the Same Path – allowing things to become apparent through repetition   In the challenges you encounter, consider how has nature figured this out?    Resources Website   Connect with Mike Social Media: Instagram Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“Nature brings me back to who I truly am”— Jen Gottlieb   Chris Winfield, AKA, The Super Connector™, is the founder of Unfair Advantage, CEO of Super Connector Media, and columnist for Entrepreneur and INC.  Chris Winfield is an entrepreneur and productivity expert in New York City. With the use of simple systems, techniques and the power of true focus, Winfield teaches business owners how to get 40 hours of work done in 16.7 and much more. Chris is a contributor for INC. and host of a show for Entrepreneur Magazine. His writings have also appeared in Business Insider, TIME, Buffer and other top-tier publications.    Jen Gottlieb, Co-founder and Chief Mindset Officer for the acclaimed PR company, Super Connector Media (SCM), uses her decade of performance and mindset experience to help entrepreneurs connect with the media so they can share their knowledge with the masses. Jen combines her passion for giving back with her mindset coaching to help industry leaders gain the confidence and knowledge to get into the mainstream media, or on the stage of that major event — giving them the authority and social proof to place them at the top of their industry.   Your Key Takeaways The importance of pausing in the now and recharging  Sparking Creativity through intentionality around collaborating with nature The simple yet intentional practices we can take to pursue excellence and success   How can you add additional and intentional pauses to your day to allow your creativity to flow?   Resources Super Connector Media Website - Chris Winfield Website - Jen Gottlieb   Connect with Chris and Jen on Social Media: Instagram Super Connector Media Instagram - Jen Instagram - Chris Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

“I really believe in the power of movement mixed with manifestation and actually embodying what you want and feeling it in your whole body as you move out in nature...” - Jen Gottlieb   Chris Winfield, AKA, The Super Connector™, is the founder of Unfair Advantage, CEO of Super Connector Media, and columnist for Entrepreneur and INC.  Chris Winfield is an entrepreneur and productivity expert in New York City. With the use of simple systems, techniques and the power of true focus, Winfield teaches business owners how to get 40 hours of work done in 16.7 and much more. Chris is a contributor for INC. and host of a show for Entrepreneur Magazine. His writings have also appeared in Business Insider, TIME, Buffer and other top-tier publications.    Jen Gottlieb, Co-founder and Chief Mindset Officer for the acclaimed PR company, Super Connector Media (SCM), uses her decade of performance and mindset experience to help entrepreneurs connect with the media so they can share their knowledge with the masses. Jen combines her passion for giving back with her mindset coaching to help industry leaders gain the confidence and knowledge to get into the mainstream media, or on the stage of that major event — giving them the authority and social proof to place them at the top of their industry.   Your Key Takeaways The Power of Words - Quotes that have shaped the arc of Chris and Jen’s life, relationship, and business How messes can be the dots that create our successes Pursuing a far more fulfilled life through gratitude Movement, manifestation, and visualization – finding the right canvas in nature    How can you incorporate gratitude in your daily routine?  What is the canvas that sparks your most creative moments?   Resources Super Connector Media Website - Chris Winfield Website - Jen Gottlieb   Connect with Chris and Jen on Social Media: Instagram Super Connector Media Instagram - Jen Instagram - Chris Facebook   Connect with Darren For more information on the Nature Advantage visit natureadvantageshow.com   Darren’s Social Media Instagram Facebook LinkedIn