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There are often times in one's career when they must put the work ahead of many other things in life. Sometimes, though I am not proud of it, there has been a need to put work ahead of family. Other times there is a need to put work ahead of other things that bring you joy. What happens though when a person has multiple things they are invested in that are a priority? How does one manage the challenges of career obligations and still meet all the personal demands of home life along with a desire to continue the recreational things you enjoy? For many, I don't think these struggles are unique; however, I do find that few people are willing to talk about it. For those with highly visible careers, I believe the avoidance of talking about these issues is due to the unwillingness to show vulnerabilities, especially when one's personal brand is that they can do it all. So what happens when your work obligations become so intense that you need to take a longer than expected break from something you love? In this episode Danyelle and I explore the challenges of keeping up with Satisfactionist Live while also ensuring top priorities are addressed. I also open up about some personal matters that have caused me to internalize and inwardly analyze; and how tends that can resonate in the work that I do. I share with Danyelle the feelings of vulnerability one has to not only talk about these things with a coach but to then put those things out there for the world to hear on a podcast. However, despite my own hesitation, I think that topics like these are important to address and share as it may be of benefit to others. I hope you enjoy this latest growth coaching session with Danyelle and I. Please feel free to leave us feedback and if you think there is something out there who can benefit from the things we discuss, share this episode with them. We would greatly appreciate it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message

After an unplanned extended break, Satisfactionist Live is back; well, kind of. The live show is still a few weeks away from starting up again but during our hiatus we have continued recording episodes of our docuseries Growth Coaching with Danyelle Jinks. Over the next few weeks we will be releasing a new episode each week until we are back to our live shows. So, why did the show get put on pause? We address some of the reasons why in this episode of Growth Coaching but suffice it to say; in February, Satisfactionist Live was forced to take an extended break due to a number of professional priorities that needed to be addressed. While creating content and having interesting dialog is a constant passion of mine, it is also important that I first meet the professional obligations I have committed to and are the core of my livelihood. Although my break was longer than anticipated, I was happy to be able to continue recording episodes of Growth Coaching and look forward to sharing with our Satisfactionist Live audience how a professional coaching relationship starts and can flourish over time. In this episode Danyelle and I focus on continuing to build our coaching relationship while also discussing the pressure I put on myself as I work through the personal disappointment of being forced to reset my priorities. For me, Satisfactionist Live is a labor of love and it is something that requires commitment; however, even though I am only accountable to myself when it comes to producing content, there is a high degree of disappointment and failure felt when I am not living up to my own expectations. Danyelle coaches me through these challenges and seeks to understand what drives my feelings of commitment and disappointment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

Flour is the main ingredient in numerous staple food items for cultures all over the world. For more than 6,000 years, flour has been milled from grains, roots, beans, nuts, and seeds. While many pantry's are stocked with all purpose flour for cakes and breads, there are a variety of flours on the market that each help to make the difference in baked goods. Not to mention many gluten free flour substitutes used for those with gluten intolerance. This week we will explore the topic of flour with Chef Melissa Monsibais who will educate us on the variety of flours used for a variety of cooking objectives, including those who seek gluten free alternatives. Watch Previous Episodes And Listen To Previous Podcasts: *** https://satisfactionist.com/satisfactionist-show-page/ *** Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/.../satisfactioni.../id1111996307 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoIcUaJXqyoo9NDnh3qZJ... Support The Show: *** https://satisfactionist.com/merch-shop/ *** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

Do you believe in monsters, ghosts, demons, or the supernatural? According to research about 1 in 5 believe demons definitely exist yet despite scientific evidence few are willing to consider that monsters aren't real. In this episode we will explore the topic of monsters with Blake Smith and returning panelist Karen Stollznow. Blake and Karen are the hosts of Monster Talk a podcast series that explores the science behind cryptozoology and creates like Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster. Blake Smith is a writer and researcher of matters cryptozoological and paranormal. He has been interested in the mysterious for decades and has been a “formal” skeptic of such claims since 1997. His conversion from believer to casual doubter to formal doubter was a lengthy process, the first steps of which were reading the works of Jan Harold Brunvand and his highly entertaining works on urban legends. You can find Smith’s articles on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Dr. Karen Stollznow is a linguist and the author of God Bless America, Haunting America, Language Myths, Mysteries and Magic, the novel Hits & Mrs, and the Kindle book Unforeseen Circumstances: A Short Story. Her latest book is Would You Believe It? — an anthology of odd events happening to very skeptical people. Karen teaches linguistics at several universities and was a former researcher at the University of California, Berkeley. She has spent many years writing about a diverse array of topics, including Bigfoot, psychics, ghosts, language, culture, and religion. Find her at karenstollznow.comand on Facebook and Twitter. Watch Previous Episodes And Listen To Previous Podcasts: *** https://satisfactionist.com/satisfactionist-show-page/ *** Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/.../satisfactioni.../id1111996307 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoIcUaJXqyoo9NDnh3qZJ... Support The Show: *** https://satisfactionist.com/merch-shop/ *** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week Satisfactionist Live introduces a new documentary series to the show called Growth Coaching. In this series, Ben has agreed to let the audience in on his own coaching sessions led by professional development coach and change management expert Danyelle Jinks. Each episode is a minimally edited exposé that explores the development, drive, and challenges of producing Satisfactionist Live through the lens of its creator. In this episode Danyelle and Ben begin their coaching relationship and discuss some of the foundations for Satisfactionist Live and what drives Ben to do the show. Ben explains why he enjoys putting the show together as well as his thoughts on what holds him back from being his authentic-self. Learn More about Danyelle Jinks: https://u-vrb.com Listen To Previous Podcast Episodes of Satisfactionist Live: *** https://satisfactionist.com/satisfactionist-show-page/ *** Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/satisfactionist-live/id1111996307 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoIcUaJXqyoo9NDnh3qZJ?si=rXBn6rzKSKi07G81c-lWNw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

While the Electoral College is a constitutionally mandated process of our political system, it is not without its critics. According to the National Archives, there have been over 700 proposals to reform or eliminate the Electoral College as we know it. This week we will explore current thoughts on the electoral college as we welcome George C. Edwards III University Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Jordan Chair in Presidential Studies Emeritus at Texas A&M University. Professor Edwards has also served as Professor of American Government at the University of Oxford, the John Adams Fellow at the University of London, and in senior visiting positions at Sciences Po-Paris, Peking University, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He is an Associate Member of Nuffield College, Oxford, and was Founder and Director of The Center for Presidential Studies. Professor Edwards has also written or edited 26 books on American politics and policy making and is editor of Presidential Studies Quarterly. Watch Previous Episodes And Listen To Previous Podcasts: *** https://satisfactionist.com/satisfactionist-show-page/ *** Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/satisfactionist-live/id1111996307 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoIcUaJXqyoo9NDnh3qZJ?si=rXBn6rzKSKi07G81c-lWNw Support The Show: *** https://satisfactionist.com/merch-shop/ *** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

While there have always been concerns over privacy and security when it comes to big tech obtaining your personal information, in recent years these concerns seem to be growing. Now due to recent actions taken against some on social media this issue seems to have captured even more attention. While there are certainly reasons to be concerned about who has your data and what they are doing with it, equally important is to understand the pro’s and con’s of migrating away from big tech platforms as well as the conveniences one may have to exchange away for improved security and anonymity online. In this episode I sit down with expert panelist Issa Diao to talk about the reaches of big tech, the challenges of moving away from platforms run by Facebook, Google, Amazon, and where the market may go next as we consider our alternatives. Watch Previous Episodes And Listen To Previous Podcasts: *** https://satisfactionist.com/satisfactionist-show-page/ *** Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/satisfactionist-live/id1111996307 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoIcUaJXqyoo9NDnh3qZJ?si=rXBn6rzKSKi07G81c-lWNw Support The Show: *** https://satisfactionist.com/merch-shop/ *** Content Production Gear: Video: Canon 80D: https://amzn.to/2UzFoBl Canon 18-55mm: https://amzn.to/36NmOLI Canon 50mm: https://amzn.to/3nIK04W Rokinon 85mm t1.5: https://amzn.to/3pvMS6G Apature Amaran AL-F7 (x2): https://amzn.to/3lA47Bs Audio Steinberg UR242: https://amzn.to/2INjZ5n Sure SM58: https://amzn.to/3kybvfq Rode VideoMic: https://amzn.to/38RRm1u Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/3pFalCm Tascam DL-10: https://amzn.to/3nyUTGk Editing ViewSonic (x2): https://amzn.to/38NmxLD MacBook Pro: https://amzn.to/2INkCMh Sound: https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ Video: https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

The rapid development of the COVID 19 vaccine has both its promoters and detractors. Regardless where one might fall on this spectrum there are many who may wonder what changes were made in the pharmaceutical development process that enabled the COVID 19 vaccine to rapidly come to market. In this episode we explore the pharmaceutical development process and merits of the COVID 19 vaccine with Keith Watts DBA, Principal of pharmaceutical and healthcare consulting organization Talexto Health Care Strategies. Watch Previous Episodes And Listen To Previous Podcasts: *** https://satisfactionist.com/satisfactionist-show-page/ *** Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/satisfactionist-live/id1111996307 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoIcUaJXqyoo9NDnh3qZJ?si=rXBn6rzKSKi07G81c-lWNw Support The Show: *** https://satisfactionist.com/merch-shop/ *** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

It's a new year and no doubt there are many who are glad to be past 2020. While many may look ahead with hope and optimism, others may be cautiously planning for a year that is not a repeat of the past. A typical process when starting something new is to create a plan but how do you keep your plans on track? In this episode we explore Goal Setting and the strategies you can use to keep your goals on track. Unlike resolutions, which tend to be focused on behavior changes, goals are like a project that consist of mini tasks that are focused specific, measurable, and have specific dates associated with them. In this episode we will explore the difference between resolutions and goals and why resolutions don’t work. Panelists are encouraged to share their personal strategies that have helped to achieve your own goals. Watch Previous Episodes And Listen To Previous Podcasts: *** https://satisfactionist.com/satisfactionist-show-page/ *** Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/satisfactionist-live/id1111996307 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoIcUaJXqyoo9NDnh3qZJ?si=rXBn6rzKSKi07G81c-lWNw Support The Show: *** https://satisfactionist.com/merch-shop/ *** --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

The intent of politically correct language is to avoid the potential of offending those who identify with or are part of a particular group. The intent of being politically correct is meant to be a positive step in building good relationships with others but as our special guest Karen Stollznow writes in her article Why Do We Hate Politically Correct Language, “One of the problems of politically correct language seems to be that it is usually created by outsiders, not by the people to whom the language refers”. Join us this week as we explore the virtues of politically correct language with Karen Stollznow. Dr. Stollznow is an Australian-American linguist and author. She is a Researcher at the Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research and was formerly a Researcher at the University of California, Berkeley. Her books include On The Offensive: Prejudice in Language Past and Present; Language Myths, Mysteries and Magic; Would You Believe It? and the best-seller God Bless America. Karen is a host of the popular science podcast Monster Talk. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

Effective communication is an essential tool all leaders and managers of an organization must have. However, the trend seems to be that young people are choosing texting as their primary way of communication both personally and professionally. In this episode we will examine the art and science of communication and how it has evolved in the workplace over the past few decades. We will examine ways in which we might communicate better and how we can improve the ability to have an open and honest dialog without the risk of fear of being accused of being insensitive. Join us as we explore this topic with returning panel expert Lisa Fey. Watch Previous Episodes And Listen To Previous Podcasts: *** https://satisfactionist.com/satisfactionist-show-page/ *** https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoIcUaJXqyoo9NDnh3qZJ?si=rXBn6rzKSKi07G81c-lWNw https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/satisfactionist-live/id1111996307 Support The Show: *** https://satisfactionist.com/merch-shop/ *** Content Production Gear: Video: Canon 80D: https://amzn.to/2UzFoBl Canon 18-55mm: https://amzn.to/36NmOLI Canon 50mm: https://amzn.to/3nIK04W Rokinon 85mm t1.5: https://amzn.to/3pvMS6G Apature Amaran AL-F7 (x2): https://amzn.to/3lA47Bs Audio Steinberg UR242: https://amzn.to/2INjZ5n Sure SM58: https://amzn.to/3kybvfq Rode VideoMic: https://amzn.to/38RRm1u Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/3pFalCm Tascam DL-10: https://amzn.to/3nyUTGk Editing ViewSonic (x2): https://amzn.to/38NmxLD MacBook Pro: https://amzn.to/2INkCMh Sound: https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ Video: https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

As COVID has forced many educators to work in an online environment, as well as pushed many parents into the world of academia as well, online teaching has become a necessity for many. However, online learning is not new and is a delivery method that some have been working to embrace for some time because many students find the asynchronous learning environment beneficial for work life balance. With the broad shift towards online due to COVID, will it be difficult to return to the old ways or will online more quickly become the new normal? Join us as we explore this topic with Morris Hamm, Director of the MBA program at Holy Names University Watch Previous Episodes And Listen To Previous Podcasts: *** https://satisfactionist.com/satisfactionist-show-page/ *** https://open.spotify.com/show/4UoIcUaJXqyoo9NDnh3qZJ?si=rXBn6rzKSKi07G81c-lWNw https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/satisfactionist-live/id1111996307 Support The Show: *** https://satisfactionist.com/merch-shop/ *** Content Production Gear: Video: Canon 80D: https://amzn.to/2UzFoBl Canon 18-55mm: https://amzn.to/36NmOLI Canon 50mm: https://amzn.to/3nIK04W Rokinon 85mm t1.5: https://amzn.to/3pvMS6G Apature Amaran AL-F7 (x2): https://amzn.to/3lA47Bs Audio Steinberg UR242: https://amzn.to/2INjZ5n Sure SM58: https://amzn.to/3kybvfq Rode VideoMic: https://amzn.to/38RRm1u Zoom H6: https://amzn.to/3pFalCm Tascam DL-10: https://amzn.to/3nyUTGk Editing ViewSonic (x2): https://amzn.to/38NmxLD MacBook Pro: https://amzn.to/2INkCMh Sound: https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ Video: https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

The current workforce consists of five generations spanning nearly 100 years of life experience. Each of these generations have cultivated a work ethic seemingly all their own; yet when asked, each will explain how the younger generation has it all wrong. Is this true or are there common threads that define success and failure regardless of one’s generational identity? Panel Guest David Valentin Founder of Mr. Smith Studios --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

For many years there has been an emphasis placed on the value of a college degree and the world of opportunities it can open up for someone. However, in recent years there has been a pushback on the expense and value of a college degree in contrast to the types of opportunities one may find once they graduate. As many criticize the cost and the dangers of student debt accumulation some are pushing the idea that college is simply not worth it. Panel Guest Issa Diao - Founder OutVoice --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

Many are familiar with the commercialization of Mariachi music as it is often heard in restaurants, at parties, or used in films and TV to establish a mood. What many don’t hear when they listen to Mariachi music are the deep rooted traditions and art behind the music and lyrics. Dating back to the 18th century, the music is a blend of regional folk song styles from across rural Mexico, which were later blended with German influences to form what is known today as Mariachi. A long established musical art form, in 2011 UNESCO recognized Mariachi as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. This week Satisfactionist Live will explore the art, history, and song stylings of Mariachi music with guests Leticia Olmos and Juan Halcón Mariachi Reyna De Los Angeles Mariachi Los Camperos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

Over the past few years there has been an increasing level of discussion around the cost of a college education and whether or not the cost of the first few years of school should be reduced, subsidized, or free. Companies like Starbucks, Walmart, and Disney have partnered with schools like ASU, Perdue Global, or University of Florida to offer employees free or greatly reduced tuition to help students obtain a higher education degree. In contrast, there are many free online resources providing educational services for those seeking them. Websites like Saylor.org and University of the People offer free and very low cost education options while open source textbooks like OpenStax are focusing on broadening the ability for free and or low cost educational materials. What are the pro’s and con’s of a free education. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

Salt is not only a vital mineral for the human body, it has been an important part of our world history for thousands of years. In fact, even the word salary is derived from salt. Today salt is mainly used for cooking but as many have seen at their local grocer, choices for salt are broad and seemingly growing. So what difference does it make and what types of salts work best for which types of food? To explore that question Chef Melissa Monsibais will help us understand what the hype is about salt and what pairs best for foods you enjoy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

Located north of Kingston and south of Port Antonio is a special mountain range in Jamaica that peaks at just over 7,400 ft high. Introduced to Jamaica in the early 1700’s, Blue Mountain coffee, is renowned for its mild flavor and lack of bitterness. What makes this coffee so unique is that the beans must be harvested from four specific parishes and grown between an altitude of 3,000 to 5,500 ft. These high altitudes along with the unique tannins and conditions of the Blue Mountains generate some of the most prized beans in the coffee world. Joining me for this episode is Bindley Sangster of Sangster’s Coffee and John Martinez of J. Martinez & Company to discuss the uniqueness of Blue Mountain coffee, the story behind the 44 acre Sangster farm and what it has taken to bring this special single vineyard coffee to market. *** GRAB SOME COFFEE *** https://sangsterscoffee.com https://www.martinezfinecoffees.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

The pace at which artificial intelligence is being applied to everyday living is such that many don't even realize it is happening. Many of us come in contact with some form of AI on a daily basis and the data shows machines often do it better than humans. In the past we have figured out how people pivot when machines take over but historically machines have taken over jobs that were lower skilled motor function focused. This time it's different because AI is taking over higher skilled knowledge work. As higher skilled labor is replaced and populations grow, could this mean it is time to consider a universal basic income? Are companies that implement AI to replace workers at potential risk of AI regulation or taxation in an attempt to create an economic balance? Panel Guest: Morris Hamm MBA Program Director at Holy Names University --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

For many, nothing is more annoying than listening to a speaker attempt to motivate and inspire using a string of cliches and platitudes. Empty words meant to be notable but proven to be nothing more than a water sandwich. It's a way of speaking that has permeated corporate culture and public speakers in sports, public office, and media. Panel Guest: Lisa Fey --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

Everyone talks about creating and maintaining your personal brand but what are the benefits and drawbacks of brand maintenance. In what ways does a focus on building and maintaining your brand put at risk your authentic self? Panel Guest Lisa Fey Danyelle Jinks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

For decades we have continued to hear about the pay gap between the C-suite and frontline workers; however, despite the data few corrections have been made. For younger workers eager to be independent and get ahead, how do they compete in a job market where pay is lower and expenses are higher. For older workers, how do you get back to where you were after a lay-off? With so many people working more than one job, is that the new normal? Panel Guests: Andrew Lickiss and Randy Morrell --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

Since we closed down public gatherings and entertainment venues, an empty space for entertainment has been created. While individually many feel the desire to "do something", what are the larger challenges we face? Once local officials permit gatherings again, what kinds of venues will be left? Will it create a consolidation in the industry and what will become of the independent operator? Panel Guests: Kristina Lickiss Natalie Morrell --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

COVID has changed the way many people work. Some have no plans of returning to an office anytime soon, which has had economic impacts for many businesses that built their businesses around office workers. Everyone from caterers, hotels, office supply companies and print shops are all dealing with the repercussions. How has COVID changed your life and what are the concerns you have as we move ahead? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This episode we welcome back Lisa Fey to the show. Lisa is an accomplished sales executive and trainer who spent 30 years at The Coca-Cola Company and has since transitioned into working for herself at Lisa Fey Speaks. Lisa's book, IMPROVe YOUR Communication: 52 Tips for Accelerating Your Performance, Positioning, and Perception is available on her website and provides insight on how the art of communication is improved through being positive and showing respect while at the same time using humor and having fun. In this episode we explore the situations and challenges of female executive leadership in many organizations and how it has evolved over time. Lisa speaks about her own journey at The Coca-Cola Company and the amazing work she did establishing Women's Linc a business resource group that has done some tremendous work to strengthen the voice of female leaders within the organization. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

Probably one of the most enjoyable podcasts I have done to date, this week I have the pleasure of interviewing Brent Herd, CEO and Founder of Pacifica Media. Recorded during the 2018 Christmas holiday at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta, Brent shares. with me his work founding The Awakened Dad, an organization focused on talking about the challenges dads in corporate America face as they find themselves often exchanging family time for work. There are no doubt many who have dreams and ambitions of making it to the top in business. There are also a fair number of you who are well on your way or in senior leadership roles within your organization. While there is a lot to be proud of as one carves a path to business success, the road to the top can be stressful, challenging, sometimes lonely, and often calls for personal sacrifices that may have lasting effects on one's family. While we often have any number of cliche's or platitudes to describe the challenges faced by those climbing the corporate ladder, we are often less likely to really talk about it. In this interview Brent opens up with some very candid and honest dialog about what he gave up on his climb to the top and as I discover, it was all too familiar. Chances are you too may be working through many of the topics Brent and I discuss as we seek to explore and examine just what it takes to be top in your field. As mentioned in this episode, below is a link to Brent's video, which caught my eye on LinkedIn. Brought to you by The Satisfactionist Podcast Enjoy. The Awakened Dad Video --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week I sit down with Dada Nabhaniilananda a.k.a The Monk Dude. In this episode I am joined by my time to time co-host David Valentin of Mr. Smith Studio. David was kind enough to introduce me to Dada and invited him to The Satisfactionist Podcast for this chat. Dada is a yoga monk, a meditation instructor, an author, a keynote speaker and a musician. Born in New Zealand, he was ordained as a monk in India in 1979 and has been teaching meditation for 40 years. Dada has appeared on stage with the Dalai Lama, taught in more than 40 countries and has spoken for Apple, NVIDIA, Google, CISCO, Lam Research Intel and Facebook. I found talking with Dada both fascinating and enjoyable as he has a wonderful sense of humor, is very wise in his approach to his study and just an all around great human to know. We explore his journey to becoming a monk, how meditation can improve one's well-being and how the practice of meditation can be used in beneficial well in business. I hope you enjoy this episode. If you would like to learn more about Dada, visit his website at https://www.themonkdude.com Thank you to David Valentin of Mr. Smith Studios for his helping to co-host this episode: www.iammrsmith.com Also thank you to Oakstop for their allowing us to record in their wonderful space. http://oakstop.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

In this reboot episode of The Satisfactionist Podcast we welcome back some favorite friends from the shows past with David Valentine, Shah Qhan, and Issa Diao. Our panel of media experts talk about the upcoming Top Gun continuation, Issa remarks on a deep pull from the 80’s Top Gun era with his recollection of the TV series Super Carrier and the entire panel debate the production stylings and choices of Jordan Peele in contrast to his remarkable film Get Out as well as his reboot of The Twilight Zone. It has been some time since I last released an episode of The Satisfactionist Podcast. While I hate that I took a much longer than expected break from the microphone, this was in large part due to the many changes that were happening unrelated to the show. Since the last show I have relocated to the east coast, had a change with the work I am doing, and reset some of my personal priorities in an effort to get back to the things I love doing, which includes meeting and interviewing new and interesting people. This is why this episode it called, The Reboot. Reboots are a bit of a thing as of late. Not just from the perspective of one’s work and career but in the mainstream movie industry. It seems that for a while now, we can always count on some sort of remake, reboot or continuation of a great film from the 80’s. While there are many reasons for this, I think in this episode David Valentin of Mr. Smith Studio’s hits the nail on the head when he talks about both the nostalgia and the formula necessary to make a great adventure film. Given our modern culture, the 80’s may be that last innocent time when youth were left to manage themselves in a world that was far less supervised than today. As you listen to my own reboot of this show, please remember to subscribe using your favorite podcast platform. I have some great episodes coming out over the next few weeks and look forward to having you back and hearing your thoughts as well. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

In this episode The Satisfactionist Podcast welcome back David Valentin with Mr. Smith Studios and founders of D.I. Works and Toastilla, Rudy and Kristin Gallego. We talk about our start to 2018, the ambitions we have as a business, and the road ahead for all of us, including Satisfactionist as a company. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

Welcome Back! In this episode we talk about bringing back The Satisfactionist Podcast on a much more regular basis as we kick of 2018 and announce that Satisfactionist as a company is now at it full-time. We talk about why the long hiatus, what we are working on, and some of the things we will be focusing on as a business to bring some amazing content to you. Check us out, subscribe, and enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This episode Professor Ben, David and Daniel sit down with Michael Graney-Mullholland who shares with us the story she embarked upon in recognition of an important milestone in her life.  Michael, better known to her colleagues as MGM, celebrated her 70th birthday by challenging herself to hike 70 miles in 7 days along the California Central Coast.  Big milestones are nothing new to MGM, at 50 she went back to school and at 60 she celebrated by earning her doctorate degree. This time however, MGM's milestone was documented in a short film produced by Mr. Smith Studios for John F. Kennedy University.  We hope you enjoy this episode and our talk with MGM. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week The Satisfactionist Podcast is all about entrepreneurism as we sit down once again with David Valentin of Mr. Smith Studios as well as Dina Finta and Nicole Olazabal from John F. Kennedy University's Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, a program develop specifically for new businesses trying to carve their path to success. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week The Satisfactionist Podcast returns from our break with special guests David Valentin, Daniel Corona and a host of kind folks from the San Francisco Tech Crawl. We hope you enjoy our latest and enjoy the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week The Satisfactionist Podcast does our first live event at the 4th Annual Native American Fry Bread Cook Off in Ukiah, California. While there we interview friend of the show Eric Wilder, who tells us about some of the amazing art he is working on as well as some of the work he is doing within the Native community. We are also joined by Chuck Billy, lead singer of Testament. Chuck is getting ready for the launch of their new album Brotherhood of the Snake and talks to us about their upcoming world tour and other entrepreneurial ventures he is working on. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week The Satisfactionist Podcast welcomes Rudy Gallego, entrepreneur, business leader, and inventor of Toastilla, a revolutionary new kitchen accessory. Rudy talks with us about his fund raising campaign on Kickstarter, how he built his first million dollar business, and how he lost it all during the housing crash. Today Rudy is reinventing himself and battling back after overcoming some amazing personal challenges and a bout of weight gain. Rudy tells Professor Ben about the struggles he has had with depression as he continues to fight to rebuild his confidence as an entrepreneur and business leader. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week The Satisfactionist Podcast welcomes Keynote Speaker, Author, and Entertainer, Bronkar Lee. Bronkar shares with us his journey to success, his passion for performing, and his inspiration for doing what he loves. Currently Bronkar is working on his soon to be released book Bold Achievement Method, 6 simple steps for mastering any skill you want to learn. We hope you enjoy Bronkar as we look forward to having him back once his book releases in October. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week The Satisfactionist Podcasts interviews Marine veteran and entrepreneur Thomas Webb, who shares with Professor Ben insights on why he started his business and his experience serving overseas as a United States Marine. Thomas explains why he started Webb International, the passion he has for helping to provide opportunity for those in need, and his Indigogo campaign focused on raising $30,000 to expand Webb International and further cultivate opportunities for others. We are also joined this week by inger Eberhart, a communications professional with a background in corporate, non-profit and government operations and experience in public speaking, social media, video production and public relations. Inger talks about her work as a Virtual Fellow in social media outreach for the U.S. Department of State, her long-term service as a lobbyist and board of advisors for The Dustin Inman Society, her experience as Commissioner and Treasurer of Georgia Civil War Commission, her rol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week the Satisfactionist Podcast welcome Samir Doshi, one of the founders of tech startup Moxi Apps, a San Francisco Bay Area company focused on creating new and exiting social networking applications that create the opportunity for users to use social networking to re-engage with people in the real world. Sam talks to The Satisfactionist Podcast about why he and his business partner Nick Rodriguez started Moxi Apps and how they have used the support of their friends and family to launch their company. A true entrepreneur at heart, Sam is not new to the start up game and talks about the first company he founded, how he built it up, and how that experience eventually led to him working with Nick to create Swish and the soon to be released Relayo, the applications that have helped to launch Moxi Apps. We hope you enjoy this episode. If you would like to leave us a voice mail from your computer about this weeks episode, please visit The Satisfactionist Podcast homepage, scroll t --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week The Satisfactionist Podcast hosts another Buzz Session with special guest Issa Diao of Good Clean Fun. In this episode Professor Ben and Jim discuss the evolution of digital music, Issa's early start in music in the Atlanta music scene, and the way in which digital music has evolved since the 80's and 90's. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week The Satisfactionist Podcast sits down with Lisa Fey, public speaker, sales trainer, and business consultant. With more than 30-years of experience, Lisa has held leadership roles in customer management, marketing, and capability building. Having traveled extensively throughout the US and globally, Lisa has sharpened her sales and leadership skills through continual learning and development. Following her departure from the consumer packaged goods world, Lisa started her own company called Atta Girl LLC. Grounded in her work coaching others, Lisa focuses on helping others discover their performance and find their ‘place’ to best use the talents they possess while increasing personal satisfaction. Lisa wants to share her learnings to enable others to progress on their journey and do more, better, faster. Lisa’s focus is to create positive change and growth. While at Coca-Cola, Lisa helped to found the women’s linc – the first and largest employee affinity group at The Coc --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week The Satisfactionist Podcast talks about the success we have had since our launch, we talk about an upcoming live event and how the show will be giving back as we talk about our fundraising ambitions to assist the organizers of The Fry Brad Cook Off, an event sponsored by Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority. We also welcome our special guest Doug Kirkpatrick, author of Beyond Empowerment: The Age of the Self-Managed Organization. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

In this episode of The Satisfactionist Podcast we talk about Brexit by the numbers. We posit what the numbers mean and try to understand how the numbers contrast against what is being heard in the media. We also continue our spectacular interview with Matthew A. Gilbert, Professor Extraordinaire from Dubai where he talks about teaching outside the US and his break out role as an extra in the upcoming Star Trek movie. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week we welcome back Jim to the show as we discuss time management techniques and do the longest ad spot and show plug ever. We also travel halfway around the globe to interview Matthew Gilbert who is currently teaching in Dubai. In this first of a two-part interview series we discuss Matthew's background and the work he has done with celebrities such as Andy Dick. We also stumble upon an odd number of similarities between Matt and Professor Ben, yet we swear this is the first time they have met. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

This week we discuss the concept of PIE found in Harvey Coleman's book, Empowering Yourself: The Organizational Game Revealed. We also interview Professor Jessica Sanders. With a degree in law and sociology, Jessica tells us about her background, her academic pursuits that cut short her acting career, and her passion for teaching online as a full-time career. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

Episode 1: The Satisfactionist Podcast premier episode with guest Victor Antonio. In this episode you will learn about the show's host Professor Ben and why he started The Satisfactionist Podcast. We will also interview Victor Antonio, an accomplished man of business, entreprenuerism and host of Spike TV's new hit show Life or Debt. Victor will talk about his upbringing, his motivation for success, and how he got into reality television. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support

As the Satisfactionist Podcast prepares for launch we are doing some test interviews and episodes to both test equipment and prepare for our launch. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/satisfactionist/support