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Two years ago, Gay and Mike sat down and recorded an incredible podcast with their dear friend, Arielle Ford, about her debut novel “The Love Thief”. It was such a deeply insightful and moving episode – they decided to share it again. Why the 'revisit'?Well, because Arielle's novel, The Love Thief, has been scooped up and re-released by Hay House! This romantic, spiritual thriller—part love story, part transformational journey—now comes with a brand-new cover, a soul-stirring audiobook, and some seriously juicy preorder bonuses.In this episode, Arielle, Mike, and Gay dive into the real-life inspiration behind the story, the spiritual teachings woven through the plot (think Eat, Pray, Love meets Dirty John), and why heartbreak can be the gateway to healing.See, Arielle is one of the world's leading experts on love, relationships and the greatest manifester Mike has ever known. She's written numerous bestselling non-fiction books like “The Soulmate Secret” and “Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate,” but this is her first foray into fiction - and what an adventure it's been!And in this episode, Arielle takes Gay and Mike behind the scenes of how this book came to be.It all started with a crazy idea from her husband, Brian, involving aliens and operatic singing! But soon, the characters began “talking” to Arielle, almost driving her crazy. She found herself acting insecure for the first time in her career, constantly seeking reassurance from friends about her writing.Eventually, Arielle surrendered to the muse and let this wild story download through her. The result is a juicy tale of love, betrayal, spiritual awakening, and sweet revenge. Part Eat, Pray, Love, and part Dirty John, Arielle calls it "a romantic, spiritual thriller with a surprise happy ending."Mike won't give away all the details, but let's just say one of the characters was inspired by HIM! (It won't be hard to figure it out.)Mike and Gay were fascinated and inspired to hear about Arielle's creative process. Even though writing this novel was torture at times, she learned a ton about herself along the way.And you have to hear her vision for the audiobook (something she hopes to turn into a Grammy-winning production). Just like her manifesting powers, Arielle's imagination knows no bounds!Whether you're an aspiring writer, novel lover, spiritual seeker, or just a fan of Arielle's work, Mike highly recommends giving this interview a listen. Arielle's joy is contagious. He knows you'll be inspired.The Love Thief is for anyone who's loved, lost, raged, and risen. It's a story of revenge, redemption, and rediscovering your worth.You'll laugh, cry, and maybe even book a flight to Rishikesh.Key Takeaways(04:09) Arielle never wanted to write a novel and how it came about(09:31) The moment Arielle thought she was schizophrenia because characters started “talking” to her(13:19) The process of writing the book(23:09) Her dream for the audio book and winning a Grammy!(34:46) The spiritual practice of channeling characters and storytelling(45:05) Who is the perfect buyer of this book?Praise for The Love Thief“A spiritual love story that leaves you gasping with all the feels… A must-read.”— Sheri Salata, former Executive Producer of The Oprah Show“An emotional ride through betrayal, healing, and rediscovery. Well done,Arielle!”— Iyanla Vanzant“So satisfying you'll want a hypothetical cigarette.”— Natalie Ledwell, bestselling authorBONUS ALERT: With your purchase of The Love Thief, you'll get access to The Healing the Heart Yoga Series, featuring 10 world-renowned yoga teachers including Seane Corn—designed to help you release heartbreak and restore wholeness.Order your copy + claim your bonuses now: Get Arielle's New Book, “The Love Thief” and your bonus content here: http://www.thelovethief.comAdditional ResourcesJoin The Big Leap Experience! http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

60 million Americans are affected by mental health issues. One in five will experience mental health issues within a given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The good news is: you don't have to stay stuck, sad, lonely, frustrated. You don't have to feel useless or lost. The pain of that will pass - and it may pass quicker than you think. I've known Dr. Joan Rosenberg for 15 years. When I am in a rut, or I feel stagnant or stuck, I talk to her. She is a bestselling author and a captivating public speaker, an all around amazing person who is excellent at what she does. Joan offers an essential tool and 4 step framework I think will be beneficial for your entrepreneurial mental health toolkit. The 90-Second Rule: Bodily sensations associated with difficult feelings are often what we try to avoid. But, we can lean into them, accept that it will pass in 90 seconds or less, and then we experience them more fully and move through them.Express Authentic Emotions. Both Dr. Rosenberg and Gay Hendricks stress that suppressing or "transmuting" emotions, such as masking sadness or disappointment with anger, can be detrimental. Gay shares that one of his clients experienced a huge breakthrough when he was able to acknowledge the source of his anger. It takes strength to ask for help and acknowledge limitations. Success is rarely achieved alone.  Even the military prioritizes assessing needs and limitations and calling for support when necessary. Embrace vulnerability and build the support systems necessary to go the distance! Not only is Joan a brilliant psychologist, she's a bestselling author, and a captivating public speaker. Her experience and expertise make her Mental Health Framework essential for any entrepreneur. Listen to Big Leap with Gay Hendricks and Joan Rosenberg, PhD. Time Stamps[ 0:00:00-0:00:11]People are experiencing a LOT of stress right now, financial, physical, natural disasters. It's taking a toll on mental health - including members of Mike's family. Mike welcomes Gay back to the podcast after a challenging year of medical issues, including broken bones.[0:02:47-0:12:54]Joan introduces the 90-second rule: feelings are transient and dissipate within 90 seconds. It's the physical sensation we try to avoid, not the breadth of the feeling itself. There is a brilliant connection between the 90-second rule with Gay's book "The Ten Second Miracle," focusing on the importance of understanding and mapping bodily sensations.[0:14:13-0:20:00]Entrepreneurs struggle with change, control, and fear in their businesses.This is connected to risk and also presents a unique struggle with leadership. Joan outlines four steps for an entrepreneurial mental health toolkit: 1) embracing change as a constant, 2) developing emotional flexibility, 3) improving communication skills, and 4) managing risk-taking by addressing the fear of undesired emotional outcomes.[0:20:00-0:35:00]There is a deep connection between handling external change and internal emotional awareness.“Alexithymia," is the difficulty in identifying and articulating emotions. How can awareness and education about alexithymia contribute to better mental health practices in workplaces?Transmuting feelings can hinder your growth. It's important to express authentic emotions.You can break “trauma loops" by facing difficult feelings and acknowledging your needs and limitations. It's GOOD to ask for help. Additional ResourcesRead Dr. Joan Rosenberg's Book, 90 Seconds to a Life You LoveGet on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!Grab your copy of Mike's new #1 Best Selling Book The Ai Accelerator and don't forget to leave a review!

Get ready to go down the rabbit hole of intrigue with today's podcast episode. You won't want to miss this one!Gay and Mike uncovered the keys to captivating your audience from the moment you open your mouth. They're talking tips, tricks, and mind-blowing strategies to hook people in and leave them desperate for more.You'll discover:The #1 thing people say after hearing Gay speak (hint: it's all about authenticity!)How to craft an irresistible opening line that grabs attention and sparks curiosityGay's signature "intrigue-o-meter" for instantly activating engagementThe magic of storytelling to forge deep connections with your audienceAnd just wait until you hear about Mike's magic tricks for creating an "oh wow" factor whenever he takes the stage! Here's a hint: It involves some mind-blowing Ai capabilities that will blow your mind.But beyond the concrete tips, Gay and Mike explore the deeper side of intrigue — how to tap into your life's purpose, ask beautiful questions that lead to beautiful answers, and channel your truth in a way that intrigues audiences and customers alike.This episode is a true masterclass in the art of captivation from two guys who have spent decades honing their skills on stages worldwide. Whether you're looking to uplevel your presentations, sales conversations, or just want to be a more fascinating human, you need to hear this!P.S. Gay shares some hilarious stories from his early days of public speaking that will have you laughing out loud. Another reason not to skip this one!Key Takeaways(00:00) Gay shares ideas for intriguing speeches.(03:35) Inspired by a friend's advice, Gay wrote his first book.(08:07) Use present-moment speaking to create intrigue.(17:00) Regular Ai dinners where everyone shares and learns.(20:11) Create intrigue through personal anecdotes for impact.(23:46) Ai creates deep fake voices for entertainment.(25:48) Storytelling sets tone, authenticity crucial for connection.(32:22) Live demonstrations of data manipulation and problem-solving.(37:34) New GPT tool creates hyper-personalized video prompts.(38:37) Movie industry changes, personal films thrive now.Additional ResourcesGet on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!Grab your copy of Mike's new #1 Best Selling Book The Ai Accelerator and don't forget to leave a review!PS - TRY THIS! Mike's fully-automated system will capture and enrich leads and follow up with hyper-personalized custom websites on any channel (even WhatsApp): http://www.DigitalCafe.Ai 

A “How-To” with Gay HendricksMike is psyched to share today's new podcast episode with Gay Hendricks because he guarantees it will have you rethinking your relationship with "stuff."Gay opened Mike's eyes to some profound insights about how eliminating excess possessions and complications can create more space for your true genius to flourish.Gay talked about going through his closet each year and getting rid of anything he doesn't absolutely love wearing. Imagine only surrounding yourself with clothes that give you an "erotic experience" when you put them on!They also explored the concept of identifying the handful of people who light up when you enter the room - and prioritizing intimacy with them over shallow social obligations. Gay's annual "table of eight" tradition for ringing in the New Year is a fascinating exercise in conscious relating.This episode will inspire you to start editing out the nonessentials so you can focus on what you truly love. You may even find yourself ordering some luxuriously soft merino wool t-shirts or cashmere socks from Wales after listening!Whether you're drowning in clutter, overwhelmed by commitments, or just feel stuck in a rut, this conversation gives you an amazing recipe for injecting more simplicity (and love!) into your daily life. It's bound to leave you feeling lighter and freer.Key Takeaways(04:07) Seeking depth and meaning in simplification.(08:58) Downsized to one beloved house, beach fantasy.(09:59) Simplicity leads to greater happiness and love.(13:43) Anticipating real estate value rise, seeking advice.(17:09) Cherishing love through socks and life choices.(22:31) Bologna in shoes, meeting Steve Martin.(24:06) Letting go of possessions, mixed feelings remain.(30:12) Valuing simplicity, selling love, living with love.(33:20) Tuning into the body, simplifying business, freedom.(37:37) Seek what you love, surround yourself with joy.Additional ResourcesGet on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!Grab your copy of Mike's new #1 Best Selling Book The Ai Accelerator and don't forget to leave a review!PS: TRY THIS! Mike's fully-automated system will capture and enrich leads and follow up with hyper-personalized custom websites on any channel (even WhatsApp) http://www.DigitalCafe.Ai

Don't miss it!Mike has an insanely valuable resource to share with you today - one that's going to blow your mind wide open and put you on the fast track to unleashing your full creative genius.As you know, Mike's brilliant co-host, Gay Hendricks, is the legendary author of “The Big Leap” and other transformational books. Well, he just released a groundbreaking new book called “Your Big Leap Year,” and the conversation about it was truly next-level.Gay lays out a power-packed "owner's manual for your mind" to help you make daily expansions into living from your highest creative potential. He shares insights like:⭐️ The two "sacred elements" that define true genius (and how to embody them)⭐️ A shockingly simple commitment to transform your whole life⭐️ His life-changing morning ritual (after 52 years of daily practice!)⭐️ How to create the time you need to unleash your unique brilliance⭐️ Visceral techniques to "feel" commitments in your body (not just think them)This isn't just theory, either. Gay draws from his own personal journey transforming from a broke, overweight smoker in a toxic relationship to international success as a pioneering author and human consciousness guide.He's spent over 50 years mastering how to unleash the creative fire burning within each of us. “Your Big Leap Year” is his masterful recipe book for activating that spark, with 367 profound (yet simple) daily experiences to stoke your genius flame.Do yourself a favor and take the first step on “Your Big Leap Year" by checking out this episode now. You will walk away with powerful mindset shifts and a clearer vision of your genius.Don't forget to grab Gay's new book on Amazon: www.BigLeapPodcast.com/BLYKey Takeaways(04:05) "Your Big Leap Year" breaks down daily self-improvement tasks.(08:34) Embrace change, find your real potential!(13:02) Commit to focusing on your genius daily.(17:08) It's all about finding and ditching limitations.(18:40) Being amazed by life's wonders and creativity.(24:09) Helping people break through limits and shine.(29:32) Genius is about doing what you love and making a contribution to humanity.(34:41) Discovering and nurturing your genius, that's the theme.(37:30) Make time for wonder, then boost it.(50:19) Commit to being aware and expressing yourself!Additional ResourcesClick here to get Gay's New Book: www.BigLeapPodcast.com/BLYReady to unlock the power of Ai to 3-10X your productivity and enhance your team effectiveness while growing your revenue? Take a moment to schedule a conversation with Mike's team. They can answer any questions and walk you through exactly what they can do for you AND your team. Click here: https://www.MikeKoenigs.com/TalkTRY THIS! Mike's fully-automated system will capture and enrich leads and follow up with hyper-personalized custom websites on any channel (even WhatsApp): http://www.DigitalCafe.Ai 

Get ready for something TOTALLY different on this week's podcast… As you know, Gay and Mike like to go off the beaten path and get out of our comfort zones sometimes.Well, this week they went WAY out of their comfort zone and talked with an amazing young woman, Christine Marie Quigless, about something they never thought they'd be discussing on a podcast - women's periods!Not our usual topic, but hear us out… Christine has dedicated her life to helping women have a better, easier monthly cycle. She's written a book all about the science and psychology behind it called, “Ending Period Pain the Easy Way.”And here's the cool part - what she's discovered can teach us guys a LOT about ourselves too. The same principles of tuning into your body's wisdom apply whether you're a man or woman.Christine is so passionate and articulate. The story of how she met Gay and ended up speaking with him and Mike is pure conscious luck in action. She's on a mission to change women's lives, and the insights she shared have opened my eyes in all kinds of unexpected ways.So come with an open mind and get ready for a fun, frank conversation about something that affects half the human population. Not only will you learn a ton, but you'll be thoroughly entertained. Christine has so much heart and her enthusiasm is downright infectious. Mike and Gay were cracking up through parts of the convo. (Let's just say she does NOT hold back. The girl's got no filter and they loved it.)Check out this week's podcast and let us know what you think. Curious to hear your reactions to this one!Key Takeaways:(03:20) Podcast highlights helping women with period issues.(06:42) Multiple surgeries, pills, pain, seeking solutions.(10:13) New book, ebook, audiobook on program offered.(15:40) Struggle to be understood, found unexpected perspective.(19:08) Sister's feedback inspires women to find purpose.(22:11) Holistic approach to body, self-awareness, and empowerment.(24:43) Rest is essential for rebuilding and healing.(27:28) Addressing bodily discomfort through life coaching methods.(34:20) Living on a mission transforms attitude towards menstruation.(42:36) Reject masculine energy, embrace natural essence, empower.(45:18) Evolution impacts work schedules for both genders.(48:21) 2022 women in the workplace report: "The Great Breakup."Additional Resources:Get Christine's Book here: www.BigLeapPodcast.com/CMGet Christine's Audiobook here: www.BigLeapPodcast.com/CMA

Mike has something super special for you in this week's podcast episode — a fascinating conversation about luck, opportunity, mindset and manifesting positive outcomes with two unconventional thinkers.Gay and Mike sat down with Stuart Lacey for a fascinating exploration of luck.You're going to absolutely love hearing Gay and Stuart dive deep into what luck really means, how to cultivate it in your life, and their unique formulas for manifesting more luck.These are two guys who have thought more about luck than almost anyone Mike knows. Gay literally wrote the book on Conscious Luck and Stuart's new book is called "The Formula for Luck." So they've got some profound wisdom to share.They covered things like: The key mindsets and behaviors that "lucky" people have in common Practical techniques to help you maximize serendipity and flow How to quickly recover when things don't go your way The role of empathy, connection, and community in enhancing luck And much more! Mike had so much fun geeking out with Gay and Stuart on this topic. As three naturally curious people, they got into the metaphysics, neuroscience, and social dynamics behind luck and good fortune.So whether you want to understand luck on a theoretical level or learn how to have more of it in your own life, you're going to find tremendous value in this episode.Jump in and let Mike know what gems you uncover!Key Takeaways (03:48) Developing a luck mindset through conscious thinking (09:24) The nature of luck and manifestation (13:14) Luck, mindset and decision making (23:36) The neuroscience of luck and flow state (32:22) The formula for manifesting luck and personal growth (45:04) The importance of self acceptance and gratitude to open yourself up to new opportunities Additional Resources Find out more about Stuart and get a copy of his book by visiting: www.FormulaForLuck.com Get Gay's Book, “Conscious Luck: Eight Secrets to Intentionally Change Your Fortune” HERE Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!  

This week, Gay and Mike go deep on how to overcome anxiety, fear and other crazy emotions that can hold you back from your next level of success and happiness. As many of you know, Mike went through some intense personal challenges earlier this year that triggered severe anxiety and fear in him. He's not ashamed to say he completely lost his mind for a bit! But with Gay's wisdom and support, along with some deep inner work, Mike was able to regain his center. In this episode, Gay and Mike share openly about our own journeys conquering fear and anxiety, including a terrifying THC reaction I had that sent me to the hospital! You'll hear amazing insights like: Why you have to get fear out of your head and into your body to resolve it  Tools to interrupt your anxiety patterns and reframe what they mean How to turn your greatest fear into your greatest source of power Real life stories of people who overcame extreme adversity  Action steps to make friends with fear and unlock your blocked genius! Trust us, this episode comes at the perfect time. If you're like us, you've probably noticed there seems to be more fear and anxiety swirling around lately than ever before. People are freaking out about all kinds of stuff - the state of the world, the economy, you name it. We also talk about how fear can actually be harnessed as rocket fuel for your next level. You just have to learn how to dance with the bear, as Gay likes to say. So if you or someone you care about is struggling with fear, anxiety or feeling blocked from your potential, do yourself a favor and have a listen. Key Takeaways: (04:32) The recent trend of anxiety fear and addiction in older adults (12:08) Gay talks about his fear of dying and loss of mobility after his major fall (17:48) Mike tells a CRAZY story about losing control after his experience with a 100mg THC gummy (34:50) Managing fear and anxiety through body awareness (47:05) How to face and overcome your fears  Additional Resources: Get my new book Punch The Elephant Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!

Mike has a juicy new episode today that you're going to love.Gay and Mike have an honest conversation about the biggest money mistakes they've made over their careers, and some of their biggest wins and lessons learned.Mike confesses some horrendous investments he has made early in his career that lost half his investment and Gay shares how a stupid fear and mistake cost him $10 million (yep, you read that right) in potential gains on an early Tesla investment.They also share what they'd do differently if they had to start over today. Here are a few key points: Invest in YOUR genius first - the ROI will be huge. Surround yourself with superstar mentors and coaches (Mike still invests ~$250K a year in his own coaching!) Create "unfair advantage" through your network and personal brand Play the long game - have patience and discipline They get super honest about family money dynamics, like trying to "coach" their own kids. Let's just say hiring and firing your own offspring is...complicated!Whether you're new to investing or an old pro, Mike thinks you'll find this episode motivating, insightful and entertaining. Have a listen and let's hear your key takeaways!Key Takeaways (03:37) Gay's first Big Leap into investing (06:23) The three traditional ways to invest (16:31) Jackie Kennedy and a colossaly dumb stock market mistake (21:59) Never outsource your money movement (27:00) How to invest in your own genius (45:01) What does it take to get to a wealth mentality? Additional Resources Get my new book Punch The Elephant Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!

If you want to take your coaching business to the next level (without being replaced by Ai), you need to listen to this week's Big Leap podcast.Gay and Mike covered some mind-blowing strategies on how to leverage Ai as a coach to be more efficient, effective and EXPAND your capabilities (not reduce them).This was one of Mike's favorite episodes because it was totally improvised and unscripted. Just he and Gay riffing on how to practically apply Ai as a coach TODAY.They built prompts in real-time, created content together, designed original artwork and even wrote client emails!You'll get a ton of value from hearing Gay learn new AI tricks—and how you can put these tools to work immediately in your own business.Gay also shares his personal insights on: Why most coaches fail within 5 years (and how to avoid it) The key skill 90% don't learn until their 50's (that makes the difference between average and world-class coaching) Boundary myths most practitioners believe (and the surprising truth) And much more! The key to Ai is understanding how to prompt it. Mike shared his exact prompts, formulas and favorite tools with Gay so you can swipe what works!Want to know the craziest part? This technology is available to anyone right now for FREE or dirt cheap.If you want to learn directly from one of the legends in coaching and personal development - AND - get priceless tips on integrating Ai into your daily work, growing your biz faster and impacting more people… don't miss this episode!Key Takeaways (02:39) How to be a better, more effective coach and expand your capabilities using Ai (06:40) The most essential thing coaches need to know and do in order to thrive in their personal and professional life (10:39) Continuous learning and emotional intelligence are two of the most important things to consider (15:59) Writing an outbound email using Ai (23:58) How to create an image using Mid Journey (38:36) How to write a book in a day Additional Resources Download Mike's free Ai Superpower Accelerator Toolkit here: Ai Superpower Accelerator Directory by Mike Koenigs The writing tool we used: https://claude.ai/ The image we created together: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/1007004968148025484/1130646893240786984/mikekoenigs_a_professional_female_business_coach_sitting_alongs_2ee3cafc-3410-43e3-aceb-f759ff83e80c.png Click here for the prompt that created all of this.

Gay and Mike just finished an incredible podcast with their dear friend, Arielle Ford, about her debut novel “The Love Thief” and they can't wait for you to hear it!Arielle is one of the world's leading experts on love, relationships and the greatest manifester Mike has ever known. She's written numerous bestselling non-fiction books like “The Soulmate Secret” and “Turn Your Mate Into Your Soulmate,” but this is her first foray into fiction - and what an adventure it's been!In this episode, Arielle takes Gay and Mike behind the scenes of how this book came to be.It all started with a crazy idea from her husband, Brian, involving aliens and operatic singing! But soon, the characters began “talking” to Arielle, almost driving her crazy. She found herself acting insecure for the first time in her career, constantly seeking reassurance from friends about her writing.Eventually, Arielle surrendered to the muse and let this wild story download through her. The result is a juicy tale of love, betrayal, spiritual awakening, and sweet revenge. Part Eat, Pray, Love, and part Dirty John, Arielle calls it "a romantic, spiritual thriller with a surprise happy ending."Mike won't give away all the details, but let's just say one of the characters was inspired by HIM! (It won't be hard to figure it out.)Mike and Gay were fascinated and inspired to hear about Arielle's creative process. Even though writing this novel was torture at times, she learned a ton about herself along the way.And you have to hear her vision for the audiobook (something she hopes to turn into a Grammy-winning production). Just like her manifesting powers, Arielle's imagination knows no bounds!Whether you're an aspiring writer, novel lover, spiritual seeker, or just a fan of Arielle's work, Mike highly recommends giving this interview a listen. Arielle's joy is contagious. He knows you'll be inspired.Key Takeaways (04:09) Arielle never wanted to write a novel and how it came about (09:31) The moment Arielle thought she was schizophrenia because characters started “talking” to her (13:19) The process of writing the book (23:09) Her dream for the audio book and winning a Grammy! (34:46) The spiritual practice of channeling characters and storytelling (45:05) Who is the perfect buyer of this book? Additional Resources Get Arielle's New Book, “The Love Thief” and your bonus content here: http://www.thelovethief.com Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience! http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

Mike is really excited about this podcast episode today.Why? Because he and Gay are diving DEEP into a subject that he's been living, breathing, obsessing over, and teaching for months now. Can you guess what it is?That's right… they're talking about Ai and ChatGPT.Gay and Mike go down the Ai rabbit hole, exploring the potential of this rapidly-evolving technology, particularly for coaches, healers, and writers. How can Ai make our lives easier, better, and more enriched? They'll unravel this mystery.In the last few months, Mike has spoken about and taught Generative Ai for Executives to thought leaders like Tony Robbins, Peter Diamandis, and Dave Asprey and their thousands of patrons. Mike has even traveled to Spain to speak to a billionaire about integrating Ai into his 60 different companies.Needless to say, Mike has been DEEPLY immersed in this transformative technology, and he has some really cool insights to share with you!Mike has always been a problem-solver, a translator of the complex, and that's what he's bringing to the table today. He promises to break everything down so it's super simple to understand AND implement.They'll discuss how Ai can act as your 'perfect first draft' partner, helping you think more clearly, ask better questions, and become a more empathic listener. It can revolutionize your speed of learning, doing, and achieving.It all starts with learning how to think in Ai so you can tell Chat GPT exactly what you want. Imagine communicating with a three-year-old who knows almost everything but remembers almost nothing.It'll push you to face your limitations until you realize the only thing limiting you is your imagination. And once you get the hang of it, you'll see why Mike says you can practically bend time and access just about any wisdom and knowledge.This is more than just a conversation about Ai, though. It's a conversation about our future, our potential, and how we can evolve to keep pace with our creations. Get ready for an engaging, enlightening, and thought-provoking journey into the world of Ai.It's worth every minute, and as always, Mike can't wait to hear what you think! The future is here, and it's incredibly exciting!Key Takeaways (04:17) Learn how to THINK in Ai (imagine a 3-year-old that knows almost everything but remembers almost nothing) (14:07) How to consume 20 - 30 minutes of content in under an hour (17:45) How to get to a new place in creativity with Ai (24:28) How a coach or advisor can prosper by using Ai (29:52) How to write a script in the voice of Steve Jobs (37:07) We're just months away from the first high-quality, completely Ai-generated movies Additional Resources Download Mike's free Ai Superpower Accelerator Toolkit here: Ai Superpower Accelerator Directory by Mike Koenigs Get Mike's new book, Punch The Elephant - https://sales.mikekoenigs.com/ Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience! - http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

Mike has an extraordinary episode for you today, one that is a soul-touching testament to resilience, recovery, and the human spirit.Gay shares a remarkable and deeply personal account of his recent adventure – a harrowing, yet enlightening experience following a serious accident.This episode isn't just about a physical healing journey; it's a spiritual odyssey filled with profound insights that arose from an unexpected ordeal. Those who struggle with imprints that command and control our lives, sometimes without us being aware of their presence, can relate to Gay's story.Gay talks about an unfortunate accident that had him immobilized for weeks, forcing him to pause and look within. In these solitary moments, he uncovered deep-seated imprints from his early life. This episode is an exploration of how a painful physical experience can bring to light life-altering realizations about self-worth, existence, and mortality.Gay's candid narrative is nothing short of a modern-day hero's journey, a testament of grace and growth in the face of adversity.Get ready for a roller coaster of emotions and a treasure trove of wisdom. You'll learn how even the most challenging situations can help us grow and heal in ways we never thought possible.No matter what stage of life you're in, this episode will resonate deeply and offer a fresh perspective on dealing with personal adversities and unconscious mental imprints.Gay's story will inspire, motivate, and change the way you perceive life's unexpected turns.Key Takeaways (02:27) The worst pain Gay ever felt in his entire life (10:08) Early primal things arising from the past (17:59) Passing out multiple times in PT (28:44) How the accident affected Gay's feeling about mortality (36:06) The birth of a new book Additional Resources Get Mike's new book Punch The Elephant - https://sales.mikekoenigs.com/ Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience! - http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

Are you ready to redefine your business realm and discover what happens when you let go of drama?This week, Mike and Gay are stepping into the genius zones of Diana Chapman and Jim Dethmer, two extraordinary leaders doing groundbreaking work in the business world.They'll delve into the art of "Ineffective Training," a profound exercise designed to crack open your consciousness, and the enlightening distinction between "Stories and Facts."They'll also unmask the roles of the "Victim, Villain, and Hero" in our daily narratives and discuss the 'Big Three Payoffs' of saying NO to drama. It's a revelation you don't want to miss!Additionally, they'll explore the vast ocean of "Word of Mouth" marketing, unveiling the messages that resonate best and making some pretty large splashes along the way. Be prepared for some massive Aha moments.This episode is a veritable buffet of wisdom, so grab your notepads, jot down these gems, and gear up for some instant transformation. Whether it's in your business or personal life, this episode is designed to impact, inspire and help you step into your zone of genius. Happy listening!Key Takeaways (05:10) Meet Diana and Jim and how they created The Conscious Leadership Group (11:24) How the book “15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership” came about (14:40) How to create a functional COO (22:14) What it's like working with Diana and Jim (25:14) The concept of the “drama triangle” (30:57) The power of authenticity and sharing your truth Additional Resources Learn how to work with Jim and Diana at Conscious Leadership Group Get Jim + Diana's Book, The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership: A New Paradigm for Sustainable Success Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!

There's an incredibly special treat for you in today's episode…The hilariously charming Kevin Nealon! You've laughed at his comedy for years, and now you're about to fall in love with his art. You're going to love this one!Mike and Gay dove deep into the evolution of an artist - exploring how Kevin constantly reinvents himself, from his comedic roots to his newly discovered artistic prowess.The episode covers a ton, but keep your ears sharp for Kevin's 'Big Leap' stories. The leaps he made in his comedy career and the creative leaps into the world of art will give you a profound insight into his evolution as an artist and a human being.And wait ‘till you hear the tale of how he met his wife. It's laugh-out-loud funny!If you're an artist, a comedian, or just a human being trying to evolve, Kevin's words will strike a chord with you. His experiences remind us that evolution isn't just natural; it's necessary - especially in the areas we love the most.Get ready for an exciting ride with Kevin Nealon. You're not going to want to miss this one!Key Takeaways (03:05) Kevin's first Big Leap (06:47) The evolution from the grind to ultimate freedom (11:03) Kevin's book, “I Exaggerate: My Brushes With Fame.” (15:01) Kevin's process for creating a caricature (22:54) What Kevin finds funny these days Additional Resources Get a copy of Kevin's BOOK on Amazon Check out Kevin's WEBSITE Kevin's Instagram accounts:@kevinnealon@kevinnealonartwork@sukiyeagley Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!

If you're looking for a dose of wonder and inspiration, you're in the right place.In today's episode, Gay and Mike are diving deep into the art of staying open and how wondering can lead to infinite creativity.Gay shares the details about how he stays open and keeps that space of pure consciousness alive and working for him at ALL times. They'll also share their own personal stories, including a hilarious tale of Gay's experience in the Zen monastery of an LA traffic jam, and a connection he made with Ram Dass himself.But what really stood out to Mike was Gay's discussion of the “third way of manifestation” where we tap into a space of pure openness without any content. A deliciously limitless space where intuition and creativity flow freely, and the universe has no choice but to reveal itself to us in all its glory.So if you're ready to tap into your infinite creative muse and experience the wonders of the universe, tune in to their latest episode of The Big Leap.And who knows, you might even discover some new ways to beat LA traffic or find the key to connecting with extraterrestrial beings!Stay open, friends.Key Takeaways (03:03) Kafka said what?? (A surprising quote) (06:39) The Zen Monastery of an LA traffic jam (08:40) Mike's personal form of meditation + the art of being open (11:48) A party a James Cameron's house (27:09) Openness is like a relationship with a Muse Additional Resources Get a copy of Mike's NEW BOOK, Referral Party HERE! Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!

Today, Mike and Gay are talking about a term that Gay invented to describe the slow leeching of joy from an activity or from life.

Reinventing Yourself at Any AgeLots of people go into midlife without opening up to find out what their real genius is for THIS stage of their life.One of Gay's mentors said, “Every Breath You Take after 50 is a choice between creativity or stagnation” and that's what today's episode is all about.Mike and Gay are talking about Surfing the Leading Edge and why it's so important when making big leaps in life.They'll tell you about a woman named Christine Marie, who has created a program based on the Big Leap principles and her own research to help women with issues like PMS and endometriosis (something she struggled with herself, but was able to find relief through her program).They'll also get into the challenges that people face as they get older, especially in the entertainment industry, where ageism is a real issue and share stories of actors and actresses who have overcome those challenges and found success later in life.Mike spent a little bit of time talking about a project that's really lit him up recently. He's been co-authoring a book with his 20-year-old son, Zack. They've found a really creative way to collaborate together and Mike says it's been a lot of fun.This one is a really inspiring episode that Mike thinks you're going to enjoy. Give it a listen and let him know what you think!Key Takeaways (02:25) Gay's “Surfing the Leading Edge” Day (11:20) Mike's Upper Limit Problem (20:49) Looking on the brighter side (29:56) What lights Gay up at 4am in the morning (39:24) Look at what lights YOU up Additional Resources Get a copy of my NEW BOOK, Referral Party HERE! Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!

The Evolution of A Renaissance ManWhat do you get when you combine a comedian, a sprinter, a filmmaker, an archer, and an entrepreneur all in one?You get Steven Sashen, and this week, Gay and Mike had the pleasure of picking his brain.One of the things that Mike loves about Steven is that he is a first-principle thinker with a wild background and an absolutely fascinating story.Today they'll delve into Steven's mindset, how he approaches problem-solving, and his guiding principle for making a living and having as much fun as possible.They also talked about some of the Big Leaps he's made in his life, from being a professional stand-up comedian to running a software company to accidentally starting a footwear brand with his wife that has grown to over a million customers worldwide.The thing Mike found most impressive about Steven was his willingness to look at any situation with a clear-eyed perspective and seek the truth. His insights and perspectives are something we can all learn from, and Mike thinks you'll enjoy hearing them.Tune in to The Big Leap Podcast for an insightful and entertaining conversation with Steven Sashen.Key Takeaways (05:08) Steven's Big Leaps and Backstory (15:27) The inspiration behind Xero Shoes (22:34) It's really easy to make a million dollars (28:52) The first principles that Steven lives by (35:45) Working as couple has been the best thing Steven has ever done Additional Resources Check out Steven's website: XeroShoes.com Get a copy of Mike's NEW BOOK, Referral Party HERE!

From Beethoven to Bach…Do you ever have a hard time getting your creative juices flowing? It's okay… It happens to the best of us.No worries. Mike and Gay have you covered!In today's podcast, they're diving into the world of creativity and sharing their own personal examples of how they approach creativity every day.You'll walk away with a step-by-step recipe for accessing your creativity and some cool facts about the sources of creativity used by Beethoven and Bach. (Hint: It involves the number 60.)Plus, you'll also get to hear about Gay's 60 Bean Cup of Coffee Ritual and Mike's barista class in Costa Rica.So, get ready for some rapid-fire ideas, a little bit of caffeine, and a lot of inspiration. Tune in to the latest Big Leap podcast now and make more big leaps by inspiring your own creativity!Key Takeaways (01:31) What do Gay and Beethoven have in common? (03:20) Costa Rica, Coffee and a big mistake! (13:40) A Practical Process (18:07) The Ambassador Method (20:16) Precursors to Creativity Additional Resources Get a copy of Mike's NEW, #1 SELLING BOOK, YOUR NEXT ACT! Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!

We've just wrapped up a time of year that tends to be super busy and STRESSFUL for a lot of us. You're probably feeling burnt out and in need of some rest and relaxation, right?Well, you're in luck because in today's episode, Gay and Mike dive into the Art of Conscious Resting and Intentional Vacationing ...and it's not just about lounging on the beach with a cocktail (although they're all for that, too!)Gay shares his personal experience of discovering the power of deep rest on a trip to Maui, and how it changed the way he approaches vacationing. Mike and Gay also discuss the importance of finding balance and taking the time to recharge.They'll also delve into the concept of moving at the right speed for your essence and how it can improve your relationships and overall well-being. (A concept that has changed the way Mike is having conversations with his wife.)So, put down the to-do list and take a break to listen to this episode. Your mind (and body) will thank you. And you may even learn a thing or two about finding your own perfect way of Conscious Resting.Key Takeaways (02:04) How Gay discovered DEEP REST (15:04) The recipe for Intentional Vacationing (22:46) An intentional trip to Portugal (27:40) Setting expectations with your partner (30:02) The right travel partners Additional Resources Check out Gay's favorite place to stay in Maui, the Fairmont Kea Lani (https://www.fairmont.com/kea-lani-maui/) and Monkey Pod (https://monkeypodkitchen.com/) for the best fries in the world! Get a copy of Mike's NEW, #1 SELLING BOOK, YOUR NEXT ACT! - https://yournextact.mikekoenigs.com/NextActDownload/ Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience! - http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

This week, Gay and Mike discuss the T word… TIME.How do you manage your time? How do you define time? How are you saving time?Over the years, Gay and Mike have tried (and failed) many different time management techniques, and have figured out what works for them.  For example, Mike has a hard and fast “No A-Hole's” policy, and Gay has a “No Bad Energy Rule.”Similarly, they both hate scheduling and planning, and Mike absolutely can't STAND doing “homework.” They'll reveal ways of getting around that stuff if you're so inclined.Lastly, they'll give you the tips, tricks, and tools you need to find your perfect time management plan.Believe it or not, Mike ONLY uses the calendar app on his phone. Wouldn't it be nice to get rid of all the other apps you have to plan and manage your time? Listen to the whole episode to find out how to become your best “you” by managing your time and energy.P.S. This is the perfect holiday episode because they'll tell you how to say NO to negative energy — maybe that odd cousin you have to see at Grandma's house?Key Takeaways (02:08) What even is time management? (05:00) Mike's hard and fast rules on managing your time (11:31) Spend 99% of time in your superpower or your genius zone (15:15) Finding your niche and staying there (22:19) Start the new year on a mountain (34:15) Our body is our best indicator (35:50) Only my calendar and me (48:30) Say no with a smile on your face Additional Resources Get a copy of my NEW, #1 SELLING BOOK, YOUR NEXT ACT! - https://yournextact.mikekoenigs.com/NextActDownload/ Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience! - http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

Tell Us What Your Next Big Leaps Are…Today's episode is a special one… Gay and Mike are talking about what THEIR next Big Leaps are.They're both big believers in reinventing yourself on an ongoing basis, but there's a question that Mike has been wanting to ask Gay for a while now….How do you move past “STUCKNESS?”Being stuck usually means holding yourself hostage to old, crystalized fears. It's a mistake to think that you get rid of all of that stuff as you grow more enlightened and in love with life.Right now, Mike's BIGGEST fear is not evolving and growing. It's something he's been struggling with lately.But as usual, Gay's advice and insight helped him work through it and figure out exactly what's been going on.Things got a bit raw, but Mike was able to experience a few genuine transformations, and he can guarantee that if you watch the whole episode… you'll experience the same.You'll also get to hear about Gay's next Big Leaps as a 77-year-old guy towards the end of his life.All that and more! Get started by listening to the podcast.Key Takeaways (05:13) Mike's Biggest Fears (12:03) Gay's Healing Algorithm (18:20) A Complex Pain in The Ass (22:19) FOMO (30:50) Gay Reveals His Next Big Leaps Additional Resources Subscribe to The Big Leap Podcast - https://bigleappodcast.com/ Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience - http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

Time management is OUT, Self-Management is IN!That's what our guest today teaches. Gay and Mike could not agree more after spending time with her and learning her techniques.Her name is Sophie Chiche and she's going to teach you how to “Do more of what works and less of what doesn't… and how to know the difference between the two.”In other words… GET MORE DONE IN LESS TIME!From the very practical things you can do in the next 10 seconds to the deeper inner work we all need to tackle.They'll cover things that you've never thought of before when considering time management and productivity, like the fact that it can be done in a soulful way that honors the essence of who you are as a human being. It's SO good that we probably shouldn't really call it “time-management.” You'll also hear about Sophie's journey as an entrepreneur. From being an overweight French woman who came to the US, completely reinvented herself, found success and made millions. It's quite a remarkable story and one you're not going to want to miss.Key Takeaways: (05:42) Sophie's journey from 350lbs growing up in Paris to a huge entrepreneurial and weight loss success in the US.  (09:38) The biggest difference between being an entrepreneur in Paris vs. being an entrepreneur in the US and how she started “Shape House.” (15:29) Productivity is about being present…. NOT multitasking! (21:22) Elon Musk, Charlie Munger and Aristotle all shared this same belief. (26:11) Sophie walks us through a typical client challenge. Additional Resources: Use Discount Code LEAP to get 15% off Sophie's Course HERE. Learn more about managing time with Sophie by visiting www.QuitManagingTime.com Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!

Grief is something that touches every single person in the world. Unfortunately, no one can avoid it. But how do you cope and rebuild in the aftermath of loss?Today's guest, Dr. Sherry Walling, is going to talk about grief and some surprising ways that you can deal with it. She's written a very special book called, Touching Two Worlds: A guide for finding hope in the landscape of loss. It touches on things that will have you more emotionally engaged than anything you've ever read.It's partially a memoir, written about Dr. Walling's experience of losing her father to esophageal cancer and her brother to suicide within six months of each other. It's a big immersion into grief, losing people she loved but at the same time, growing her career and raising her children in the prime of her life. This idea of touching two worlds is about her experience going back and forth between the world of aliveness and the world of grief along with some suggestions for the reader to help them deal with their own personal grief. This was an absolutely fascinating and healing conversation for both Mike and Gay. Key Takeaways: (04:09) Gay talks about the personal grief he's currently going through.  (07:56) Mike tells us about his family and dealing with losing his parents. (11:06) Psychedelics as a tool for grief. (18:23) The body's reaction to grief. (25:58) If we don't release grief it gets stuck and Circus works. Additional Resources: Order Dr. Sherry's New Book and find out about her Circus Events. Subscribe to The Big Leap Podcast. Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience!

“There's nothing better than a remarkable person who writes a remarkable book that can affect you in remarkable ways.”Welcome to Part Two of The Books that Changed our Lives.This time, Mike and Gay are focusing on different types of books than they did in Part One.Some may surprise you, including Shakespeare's Sonnets, Poetry, and Fiction, that can take you to a completely different world.And as usual, Gay always blows Mike's mind, so he ended up buying a whole bunch of new books before they ended the episode and now Mike has a gigantic reading list to tackle. (They're all linked below.)Key Takeaways (01:28) Let's talk about fiction! (One of Gay's favorite genres) (04:07) The Single Book that started Mike's multi-million dollar career (09:51) The Power of Poetry (11:28) The Wizard Academy Experience (13:56) The thinking of 100 different geniuses shaped humanity (15:04) The Four-Hour Work Week was a Game changer Additional Resources Here are all of the books Mike and Gay talked about on this episode: 100 Years of Solitude Watership Down Info Marketing 10 Poems to Change Your Life The Wizard Academy Books: The Wizard of Ads Secret Formulas of the Wizard of Ads Magical Worlds of the Wizard of Ads Genius The Four-Hour Work Week The Big Leap Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On It Subscribe to The Big Leap Podcast: https://bigleappodcast.com/ Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience: http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

“You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” ― Charlie Tremendous JonesAre you a big reader?Is there a book or two that, after reading, completely changed your entire life?That's what today's episode is all about. The books that changed Mike and Gay's lives.Gay and Mike are both BIG fans of books (and have written quite a few themselves.)In fact, Gay decided at an early age that he wanted to be a writer. He just knew that there was something extraordinary about putting words down on paper.Growing up, to Mike, books were so magical, and the thought of being able to write a book seemed impossible.Mike can remember the first time he met an author… He literally thought of them as a movie star!When he started to get deep into reading about personal development, he wound up meeting his now wife, Vivian, in Greece. She had written a book, so Mike was SUPER impressed.On that same trip, Mike was introduced to Arielle Ford, Debbie Ford, and a whole group of authors. It felt to Mike like fame oozed off of them.Mike thinks that there's just something really romantic about the notion of being an author that he won't ignore as they go through their list of authors and talk a little bit about not just the books, but the person behind them.Today they'll tear through seven books each, including a few Mike had never heard of before (that he ended up buying while they were recording!)Let's dive into The Biggest Books That Shaped Us and Why.Key Takeaways (05:36) Find out what Gay's #1 book is. (08:39) The book that shaped Mike's brain at the right time in his life. (11:57) The book that taught Gay a lot about spirituality. (15:06) One of Mike's “weird” books. (17:36) The book that Gay really likes to recommend to EVERYone. Additional Resources Subscribe to The Big Leap Podcast: https://bigleappodcast.com/ Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience: http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

Today, Gay and Mike are getting really raw and diving into a heavy subject… Taking Responsibility for Your Own Life.They talk about how to get a teenager to take responsibility, and their own personal struggles with family members experiencing Dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.They'll also get into the internal struggles they have when they know they're not taking responsibility, lying to themselves and stuck in their addictive ways.Taking responsibility for your own life is one of the BIGGEST challenges that any human being will ever face. Needless to say, it's a complicated beast.In the different stages of our lives, taking responsibility often means different things, so we have to deal with it in different ways. For example; how do you go about taking responsibility for the lives of the people you care about when they can't or won't?Gay and Mike know it's not a sexy subject, but they want to show you how radically cool it is, once you really understand the dynamics of it.Full disclosure… part of the reason why Mike asked Gay to do this episode is because Mike has a 19-year-old son who's going through some big challenges right now.He went off to an expensive college that Mike and his wife are paying for. They told him up front what their expectations were. He didn't meet those expectations and now he has to live with the consequences—and he REALLY doesn't like it.Mike would bet his left arm that anyone who's raised a teenager is shaking their head YES, right now!Mike knows you'll love this episode and he's positive you'll have some comments. It's going to touch home in all kinds of ways.Key Takeaways Mike talks about the struggles of raising a teenager in college (03:41) Mike and Gay discuss the difference between Responsibility and Fault or Burden (12:34) Gay gives us his best advice on negotiating behavioral issues with teenagers (20:28) “The act of taking responsibility for your life lines you up with the creative forces of the universe.” Gay explains (27:48) Gay tells us about the big turning point in his life (30:36) Additional Resources Subscribe to The Big Leap Podcast: https://bigleappodcast.com/ Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience: http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

Some of Mike and Gay's most POPULAR Big Leap episodes have to do with operating and staying in your Genius Zone, which of course came from Gay's book, The Big Leap.But Mike believes that today's podcast is the BEST one they've ever done.If you've ever wanted to find a way to spend all your time doing the thing you LOVE to do, the thing you're BEST at, the thing that makes you lose all track of time… then you're going to love this episode!Another really juicy area they get into is, how do you know if you're an addict? (This is by FAR the best rabbit hole they've ever gone down!)So let's dive into The Five Steps to Finding and STAYING in Your Zone of Genius! Ask Yourself; “What do I most love doing?” Cultivate a state of wonder or live in your wonder questions. Find what you do that provides the greatest positive outcome per time spent. Find what you do that makes you lose track of time while you're doing it. Spend as much time per day as possible operating in your Zone of Genius. BONUS: It's just as important to RE-commit as it is to commit. Listen to all of the steps in much more detail by watching or listening to the podcast.Key Takeaways What do I love doing most? (03:45) How to live in your wonder questions (04:48) What do you do that provides the greatest positive outcome per time spent? (13:36) What do you do that you lose track of time while you're doing it? (16:00) Gay explains what addictions are and how to know if you're an addict (20:13) How much time per day are you operating in your zone of genius? (26:20) It's just as important to recommit as it is to commit (30:18) Additional ResourcesGet on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience: http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

Should You Write One Too?Should you write a memoir or why should you write a memoir?Gay just finished writing his memoir, which is coming out very soon. It's called “Loving Life. Tales of My Wondrous Journey.”In today's episode, Gay and Mike are talking about four of Gay's most interesting chapters, including: His secret birthday wish Adventures in non-ordinary consciousness (which involves some psychedelics) Thrown off the bus at the border And celebrating his big brother Gay actually reads from these chapters. They're not only interesting adventures but they're also things that make you think—and he's hoping to inspire people to learn more about themselves.Gay thinks the main value of writing or reading a memoir is seeing life from another person's perspective and asking yourself, “How is that like me? Or how is that different from me?”That's an incredibly valuable thing because the unexamined life is not worth living.Gay says, “It wasn't until I started wondering about the bigger aspects of myself in life that I really developed something that I now call happiness. Unless we have self knowledge, there's no possibility of being happy because you don't know yourself well enough to give yourself loving, compassionate understanding that I think heals us in life.”They also talk about how Gay went about writing the book and how you might go about writing your own memoir. Even if it's something you've never considered, maybe you'll be given good reasons to do it.Mike learned A LOT about Gay and how he thinks in this episode, and they think you're going to learn a lot about the way you think—plus enjoy the entertaining storytelling.Key Takeaways My Secret Birthday Wish (05:14) Adventures in Non-Ordinary Consciousness (15:36) Thrown Off The Bus At The Border (42:51) Celebrating My Big Brother (47:36) Mike & Gay discuss the process and advice for writing your own memoir (53:06) Additional Resources Subscribe to The Big Leap Podcast: https://bigleappodcast.com/ Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience: http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

You Probably Have More Life Ahead of You Than You ThinkToday Gay and Mike are interviewing one of their heroes. Someone whose wisdom they have great respect for, so needless to say, they've been looking forward to this one for a while.His name is Chip Conley. He's a New York Times bestselling author and the hospitality maverick who helped Airbnb's founders turn their fast-growing tech start-up into a global hospitality brand.He's also the founder of the Modern Elder Academy, where a new roadmap for midlife is offered at a beautiful oceanfront campus in Baja California Sur, Mexico.In today's episode they'll talk about where you'll find the greatest level of purpose in your life—plus Chip explains attaining versus attuning and atoning.Chip tells them that “You probably have more life ahead of you than you think! If you're 54 and live until you're 90, you're exactly halfway through your adult life. When you know you have that much life ahead of you, it's time to start planning and doing the things you've always wanted to do, and make the Big Leap.”Chip is a big believer in the fact that resilience alone will just wear out your knuckles. It buys you time, but adaptability buys you a future. Having the courage to be adaptable, creative, curious, and the willingness to make mistakes along the way. The biggest mistake you could ever make is not even trying.Key Takeaways Chip talks about moving from Attaining to Atoning (06:03) Chip explains how he got into the boutique hotel industry (08:24) Chip talks about how he navigated interfacing with millennials when he ran Airbnb at age 52 (13:04) Chip talks about what motivated him to start Modern Elder Academy (20:31) Chip explains the Modern Elder Academy's mission and purpose (25:40) Additional Resources Check out Chip's daily Wisdom Well Blog: http://www.MrBz.com/WisdomWell Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience: http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

The guest today is lifelong entrepreneur, Bill Moses, the co-founder of Kevita and CEO and Founder of Flying Embers.Today he's going to share some of his Big Leaps, including the one that saved Kevita when everyone else wanted to throw in the towel because it looked like they might lose it all.He'll tell Mike and Gay about his ideas for creating alignment, building trust, and aligning values and drive. Surprisingly, it's nothing obvious.You'll also learn what Bill's genius zone is. It's an amazing skill that if you're able to duplicate it and spend most of your time in this space, great things will happen for you, too.All things that every entrepreneur needs to know.You'll find out what Bill's daily practices are that keep him centered, and a really cool gadget he uses that gives him more energy and keeps him at the top of his game.Bill says, “You could never expect the unexpected, but you could envision it, and you can make it a reality with a lot of hard work and daunting conviction.”Bill is living proof of this statement, so let's dive in and learn from a master.Key Takeaways Bill tells Mike and Gay about the major Big Leap that turned Kevita around when it looked like they were going to lose it all (22:56) Mike asks Bill, “What keeps your fire going after a big exit and keeps you in the game?” (26:10) Bill answers Mike's question, “What is your Superpower or Genius Zone?” (31:26) Mike asks Bill, “What is your biggest personal or professional upper limit challenge that you routinely find yourself bumping into?” (34:41) Bill tells Mike and Gay what his “perfect hero's journey” looks like within his companies (39:01) Additional Resources Connect with Bill on LinkedIn: http://www.MrBz.com/BillMosesLI  Check out Bill's latest beverage company, Flying Embers: http://www.MrBz.com/FlyingEmbers Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience: http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

Today we're talking with Kyle Cease, a New York Times Best Selling author who has the unique gift of being able to merge comedy and personal transformation.He's what would happen if Eckhart Tolle and Jim Carrey had a baby!Kyle believes that “for us to really grow, we almost have to let go of everything—and that less effort equals more magic.”In other words, if we surrender a little more and take more of what Gay calls "Big Leaps," we can transcend the parts of us that are creating out of fear and instead create amazing things.Mike is a huge fan of stand-up comedy, so he asked Kyle what his thoughts were on the evolution of comedy—plus what his creative process is.The answers he gave were so different from what Mike thought they were going to be.You'll also hear how Kyle managed to get himself a gig at the Dolby Theater (the theater they hold the Oscars in!) That and a lot more in this episode…Key Takeaways Kyle describes exactly what he does and his Evolving Out Loud Events (03:32) Kyle tells Mike and Gay about his first Big Leap (07:02) From full-blown stage fright and panic attacks to complete transformation (10:00) Kyle explains the 2 different voices that we all have (17:42) Mike asks Kyle about his relationship with comedy and how it shifted (20:47) Additional Resources Check out Kyle's upcoming Evolving Out Loud events: http://www.MrBz.com/KCwebsite Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience: http://www.bigleappodcast.com/Apply

Today, Mike and Gay are answering a great question that Gay came up with several years ago:How to Come Up with Your Top Five Life Goals These are arguably some of the most powerful questions you could ever ask yourself that ended up being in a book that Gay wrote called, “Five Wishes.”The process is super simple and can be done no matter what stage of life you're in. Once you answer them, you'll have a great advantage and be on the right path.If you're not following your own life purpose, you can bet that you're following somebody else's,so it's a good idea to figure out where you want your life to be focused.You're going to walk away with a lot of clarity about what you want to do after listening to this episode. Key Takeaways The origin story of how Gay came up with his process (03:07) The question to ask yourself at the end of your life (08:58) How Mike came to terms with his own mortality when he had Cancer (12:45) One of the main causes of stress and discomfort (18:38) What inspired Gay to write his book (39:02) Additional Resources Get your copy of Five Wishes. Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience! The Big Leap is a podcast dedicated to helping its listeners achieve their maximum level of contribution, love, and abundance, and discovering their genius.It is brought to you by Gay Hendricks & Mike Koenigs. 

Mike and Gay take The Beatles: Get Back documentary and dive into it.The documentary was produced and directed by Peter Jackson, and it is an absolute masterpiece. Both Mike and Gay learned a ton about creativity and collaboration during it. Their goal is just to pick it apart and talk about their favorite spots that had the most impact on them. They also open a great discussion about what you can learn from it for your own creative processes.This episode was on the loop for weeks and months because Mike was a massive Beatles fan. He listened to their music, both as an engineer and a musician, and he affirms he thinks they're one of the most incredible bands ever to exist. You will respect them more after listening to this episode as creative collaborators.Key Takeaways What we learned about The Beatles and their creative process (04:48) Is this the essence of the universe? (10:58) How the people involved in The Beatles' production left their mark (14:00) The role of publishing in the music business (17:37) How we are going to apply the insights we got from The Beatles: Get Back (25:27) Additional Resources The Big Leap To learn more about The Big Leap Experience, TEXT BL to +1 (858) 434-5316 or go to www.BigLeapPodcast.com/Apply Watch The Beatles: Get Back The Big Leap is a podcast dedicated to helping its listeners achieve their maximum level of contribution, love, and abundance, as well as discovering their genius.It is brought to you by Gay Hendricks & Mike Koenigs. For more episodes, follow us on your favorite podcast app!

Some of the things discussed here you have not heard before.Mike and Gay will be talking with Jim Selman, a living legend in the coaching industry.Jim is the person who coined the ideas of corporate coaching and executive coaching (and first used the term in print). But this is not only a history lesson. We will disclose some unique tactics and concepts that will change how you see the world and approach personal transformation.You have the opportunity to shape, create, and design your future, but this will only happen if you take charge of your present and work your way forward intentionally.This episode is not your average coaching discussion. These ideas have been polished through literally thousands and thousands of hours of corporate and personal transformation, working with real people.Are you ready to take control of your future?Key Takeaways Applying the term coaching to executive transformation (02:39) Jim's best advice for entrepreneurs (06:31) The book: Living in a Real-Time World (11:39) What transformation is at its core (23:09) Come from where you want to go (27:24) Additional Resources Apply to the exclusive Superpower Accelerator Program Get on the Early Bird List for The Big Leap Experience! Join us: paidforlife.com/mastermind Get your copy of Living in a Real-Time World Learn more about Mike Koenigs The Big Leap is a podcast dedicated to helping its listeners achieve their maximum level of contribution, love, and abundance, as well as discovering their genius.It is brought to you by Gay Hendricks & Mike Koenigs. For more episodes, follow us on your favorite podcast app!

Mike has been married to Vivian for 21 years. Gay has been married to Katie for 42 years.Both couples have built successful and fulfilling relationships, tested by time. For both, their marriage has been their priority, the key to their success, and the primary source of happiness. So backed up by that experience, Mike and Gay will dive deep into the mechanics of love.You will learn how Gay and Katie, when they first got together, within months of meeting, sat down at a fireplace and made a commitment to five big concepts. Five big ideas that they've held true to. These non-negotiable principles have given them immense intimacy, power, and love to create that flow we will be talking about.Mike and Gay will also uncover: How the flow of love works between couples  What they do to maintain the flow of love with their couple What messes up that flow, and how to get back into it again You're going to learn a lot in this episode!Key Takeaways What the flow of loving energy between couples is (02:10) The Five Big for Gay & Katie (03:45) “Nobody had ever made their relationship itself, the hero” (11:11) Wake up every day saying, “how can I create happily ever after?” (26:35) Additional Resources Apply to the exclusive Superpower Accelerator Program Learn more about Mike Koenigs The Big Leap is a podcast dedicated to helping its listeners achieve their maximum level of contribution, love, and abundance, as well as discovering their genius.It is brought to you by Gay Hendricks & Mike Koenigs. For more episodes, follow us on your favorite podcast app!

In this episode, Mike and Gay interview Stephen M.R. Covey about his new book Trust and Inspire: How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others, as well as his leadership legacy, vision, and current projects.The world has changed all around us in all the ways we know. And yet our style of leadership hasn't kept pace with the changing world.We're still too rooted in the old model, what we might call Command or Control. It's a more advanced and sophisticated version of it, but it is the same in principle.We haven't shifted the paradigm of how we view people and leadership. And until we shift that paradigm, we won't lead in a new way. We invite you to join Mike & Gay as they dialogue with Stephen M.R. Covey about his new book Trust and Inspire. This book presents a new way to lead, created for a new world that requires it.Key Takeaways The whole idea behind Trust and Inspire (01:34) How Stephen's leadership changed through writing this book (03:08) How to “trust and inspire” Gen Z generation individuals (07:45) Two inspiring stories about leadership in action (18:08) Why is the concept of “stewardship” a core part of your book? (25:09) Readers, keep this in mind when first going through the book (37:20) Additional Resources Get your copy of Trust and Inspire Apply to the exclusive Superpower Accelerator Program Learn more about Mike Koenigs The Big Leap is a podcast dedicated to helping its listeners achieve their maximum level of contribution, love, and abundance, as well as discovering their genius.It is brought to you by Gay Hendricks & Mike Koenigs. For more episodes, follow us on your favorite podcast app!

Gay & Mike meet Kirsten Vangsness, the Criminal Minds star, and actress, who talks about creativity, trying new things, as well as some of her exciting personal projects.Gay loves mystery shows! With his wife, he started to avidly watch Criminal Minds. And rather immediately, this one character kind of jumped out at them — Penelope Garcia (portrayed by Kirsten).They ended up watching the show primarily because of Kirsten. When they eventually got introduced to her, it really blew Gay's mind that she was doing a lot of unusual projects and different things at the same time. Gay wondered, where does she get all this energy and creativity from? Today we will have the opportunity to discover that and a lot more! Throughout her career, on her road from a “starving artist” to TV star and producer, Kirsten has always tried new things and started fresh projects. We'll learn more about this wonderful woman and what drives her to do what she's passionate about.Key Takeaways How did Gay & Kirsten originally meet? (03:05) Kirsten's beginnings as a theater actress (08:53) Her big leap into a network television show (13:13) “Can you still feel Penelope in yourself?” (22:23) Performing vs producing? (26:03) Kirsten's Agenda & other personal projects (29:39) Additional Resources Visit Kirsten's website Check out Kirsten's YouTube channel The Big Leap is a podcast dedicated to helping its listeners achieve their maximum level of contribution, love, and abundance, as well as discovering their genius.Brought to you by Gay Hendricks & Mike Koenigs. For more episodes, follow us on your favorite podcast app!

What are your limiting beliefs, behaviors, or habits that cause you…To fear…To not take action…To be Unwilling to receive?In this episode, Gay unlocks some of his deepest thinking around this topic and Mike gets to be his real-life guinea pig. Today you'll learn how to look at your life as an unfolding series of opportunities and go beyond your upper limits.You'll figure out the fears that are keeping you from receiving and how to remove those barriers without working any harder. Life changing stuff, right? Click the play button for the details.How do you produce more results without doing more work?Open your mind to a counterintuitive idea.More of anything is all about letting go of trying to get more customers or grow your presence in the world and focus instead on increasing your ability to receive. But how do you do that in the laziest possible way?Listen for the full blueprint, and to hear Gay giving Mike some great recipes that he uses on the fly—and you can too.

For Gay and Mike, the last 2 years have been the most profound times of growth and learning in their lives.In this episode of The Big Leap, they're going to time travel through their own personal Big Leaps from 2021, and some of the Big Leaps they expect for 2022. More importantly, they invite YOU to reflect on what your Biggest Leaps were in 2021, and what you're up for in the next year. Mike would love for you to reach out and share what YOUR Biggest Leaps in 2021 were and what Big Leaps you're planning for 2022.This is a SUPER fun episode, so get comfy, grab your favorite beverage and Listen now. Mike guarantees you'll be inspired.Let's start with some of Gay's Biggest Leaps from 2021:Gay celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary last year with his wife, Katie, by taking trips to both New York City and Maui.He also had an unexpected Big Leap in the form of what the investing world calls “a liquidity event,” which is when a big investment you've made gets bought or sold by a major firm, resulting in a cash windfall.Gay and his wife, Katie, live in Ojai, California and about 15 years ago, they heard about a company called Ojai Energy Systems that was building an environmentally friendly battery. They loved the idea so they invested.A few months ago, a big conglomerate made a bid on Ojai Energy Systems. Next thing you know, they get an email asking to buy ALL of their stock at a great price. Unexpected liquidity event = a big financial windfall.As a rule, Gay and Katie try to invest in anything promising that's local. One of their missions is to help local entrepreneurs get a foothold in the world. Some have been flops but some have gone on to be super successful.For instance, they invested in the Ojai company, KeVita (the popular Kombucha drink) years ago when they were just starting out. KeVita recently sold to Pepsi, and Gay was able to reap the benefits of another liquidity event.Gay and Katie are now in their 70's. They made their fortune a long time ago and now they're having fun giving their money away. They created a grant, helping 380 needy families in their area, and made a donation to the local toy shop so kids get gift certificates for awesome toys.Gay says this was one of the most satisfying things they did all year long.Gay has been writing his memoir and a few mystery novels which are his greatest CREATIVE leap of 2021 that are continuing into 2022. Both are flowing super easily but you'll have to tune into the whole episode to hear about these in more detail…As for Mike… He did things a little differently in 2021…Mike and his wife, Vivian, celebrated their 20th anniversary last year. They decided to focus on as much “happily ever after” as possible. It's a question Mike asks himself all the time… “What does happily ever after look like?”For Mike, an aggravation-free life = a happily ever after life. That means he says NO to anything that will cause him any aggravation whatsoever.Mike had a VERY big opportunity (that could have been very profitable) come to him last year that he decided NOT to do, because he absolutely knew it would've caused him NOTHING but aggravation. In the end, it just wasn't worth it. Wrong people. Wrong place. Wrong thing.Mike also had his first significant liquidity event last year with a couple more in motion. It's exciting because there are things he invested in over 15 years ago that are now paying off. One of the things Mike's most excited about is the property they bought in Mexico on a giant strawberry field. He's building a recording studio there and calling it “Strawberry Fields Studios.” (He's always loved the Beatles.) They're also building a regenerative farm so they can be both food and land independent.This was a huge leap for them. In the past, Mike has avoided real estate like the plague because it's always felt overwhelming and scary. Another Big Leap is with their only child, Zak. He is now in college at CU Boulder. Vivian and Mike are empty-nesters and it's been a pretty big change.So what were your Big Leaps in 2021 and what do you expect your Big Leaps to be in 2022? Go ahead and send Mike a message. He will personally see EVERY response and he really wants to know!

Do you remember the Bozo the clown toy? No matter how many times he got punched in the face, he bounced right back up.That's Entrepreneurship in a nutshell.If you're an Entrepreneur you NEED to expect that you're going to hit turbulence now and again but knowing how to recover is KEY.Our guest, Dave Colina, founder of O2 Water, is very familiar with this concept.He has the grit, the guts, the determination and the hustle it takes to be successful AND he is operating in one of the hardest industries to succeed and make money in… The beverage world.Dave is going to tell you a unique story about his product and the stuff that matters most. This is your opportunity to learn about an industry that has huge upsides and how to build a business like this. Listen to this episode because it doesn't matter what you do for a living. You're going to learn something today.Mike met Dave through a show that he was involved in called “Elevator Pitch” with Entrepreneur Magazine. (Think Shark Tank in a 60 second pitch)He was a contestant on the show and as he stood on stage, Mike fell in love with who he was right away. His immediate reaction is “this guy's got grit.” He's the kind of person that investors want on their team because he's not going to let anything stop him.Gay and Mike know this first hand because they're both investors in CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) products. Gay was an early stage investor in Kavita Kombucha, (which sold to Pepsi for $225 Million a few years ago) and Mike was an early investor in Bullet Proof Coffee and Good Idea Beverages.The business of Consumer Packaged Goods is really, really, really hard and the Big Leaps that founders need to face are very challenging. Case in point, when Dave was launching O2 water and on his way to his first big Crossfit event he discovered that his manufacturer gave him hundreds of slime contaminated cans.Rather than turn around and cancel, he spent the night squeezing 720 cans to eliminate the bad ones and the event went on flawlessly.Despite all of the challenges, Dave has persevered, made an amazing, HEALTHY product, found HUGE success, puts relationships (over profit) first and gives back to his community.Tune into the whole show to hear more incredible stories about Dave's journey and learn how you too can Get Back Up After Being Knocked Down.

Hey look… SQUIRREL!! Did you look?! Mike knows he would have. He has major ADHD and is easily distracted.You?It doesn't matter who you are, what you do or how successful you are. It happens to the best of us.The important thing is not what distracts you, but how quickly you can recover from those distractions to get sh*t done.We all know how easy it is to waste a lot of time with distractions, but what if you could reel it in and put that time into something that brings you freedom and joy? Things that could grow your business and improve your lifestyle.If you feel like your brain has a million squirrels running around inside, this episode is for YOU! Make sure to listen or watch on YouTube. Mike has always been super, super ADHD, but he's learned enough about his brain over the years to treat the “challenge” as a creative gift. People are always telling him that they can't believe how much stuff he gets done. However, he knows in his heart of hearts, that if he would have focused on just one thing, he'd be richer than he is.He's not unhappy. It's more that he's learned to accommodate his lack of focus. He's interested in A LOT of stuff. He likes doing a lot of things, loves lots of relationships, but when the rubber needs to meet the road, he'll get stuff done to reach the finish line. In this episode Gay and Mike share five key systems they've developed that not only work for them, but Mike teaches and incorporates them in his advisory work with clients to make sure they're focused and get what they want.Here are the steps to move yourself out of distraction quickly: Make a “to-do” list daily: From 1 - 10, starting with the thing you want to do LEAST. Doing this every day helps set your priorities and stay organized. Both Gay and Mike are big 3x5 card and white board users. (Mike carries them wherever he goes!) Yeah, there are more modern / digitized ways to keep track of the things you need to accomplish in a day, but they've found that the 3x5 card method really works, and lots of uber successful entrepreneurs use the same method. (Watch the show to see how this is done.) Anchoring + Grounding Exercise: First thing in the morning, take a big, deep breath and get totally into your body. Relax through your fingers and toes, all the way to the top of your head. Then, imagine shooting roots out of your legs and into the center of the earth. Imagine these roots grabbing the earth's core like bird feet, tightening and holding the center, but flexible, like a palm tree. Take another big deep breath, get super aware of your surroundings, then ask yourself what emotions or feelings you want to experience today. Hone in on your Genius Zone: The more you focus on your “genius” and doing what you most love to do, the easier it is to protect against distractions because you've got more to protect. You're protecting your genius. Decide what the price of your freedom is, decide who and what you want to attract and get really, really good at saying NO to the things you're no good at or don't want to do. Wait until the last minute: This one might feel counterintuitive, but it works for Mike. He tends to procrastinate, but the pressure of a deadline and HAVING to finish a project in time really gets his creative juices flowing. He's found that if he waits until the last minute to start / finish a project, it takes him less time to complete than if he starts weeks before. A Healthy Lifestyle: Sleep until your body wants to wake up, take healthy supplements, meditate, get outside and connect with nature, intermittent fasting (this has been a game changer for Mike—his brain works better on an empty stomach), cut out sugar, caffeine and gluten. Don't worry too much about what distracts you, measure the time it takes you to get back. The quicker you can get back to whatever you're supposed to be focusing on is the key.Listen to the whole episode to find out why Gay thinks distractions are a POSITIVE thing, plus how they've been able to buy their freedom, work because they want to and because it gives them an outlet for creativity, connection and impacting others. Tune in here now and share with someone you love. 

Our guest, Laura DiFrancesco is a REAL renaissance woman.She's a true Polymath who's had a great deal of successes and taken a lot of incremental risks along the way.Most importantly, she's got a POWERFUL commitment to learning.Today's episode is all about learning how to think and behave like a Polymath by studying the questions she asks herself. You'll learn the value of covering a lot of territory in yourself, opening up to those multitudes of genius and letting it express itself in many different ways.Listen to and Watch this episode to find out How to Install a Big Leap Operating System in Your Mind.Laura grew up in Chester County, PA on a farm with her sisters and parents.From a very early age she was shadowing her parents at board meetings (both of them are entrepreneurs) and doing tax returns by the time she was in fifth grade.Her dream was to become an entrepreneur.In order to do that she triple majored in international business, finance and real estate at University of South Carolina.She did that in three years before getting her JD and MBA at Villanova, went to work in corporate law then started her own businesses and practice.She's accomplished all of this and she's only in her 30's! One of Laura's seeds of genius is her FULL BELIEF in herself. One of her deepest core beliefs is whatever she is drawn to, she can do in some fashion. Everything from getting dirty on the farm to putting in 200 hours making her own evening gown for Miss Pennsylvania, USA.It's the idea that no matter what sparks her interest, she can do it because she has faith in herself and faith that the universe will support her in her journey.She follows her passions and that's what's led to so many of the Big Leaps in her life. Laura has “Jane Street Law,” which is her corporate law firm specializing in negotiating multimillion dollar transactions for all types of businesses and companies. She also owns, “Flourish” a co-working space and her latest Big Leap is an educational platform through her personal brand.Her intent with the educational platform is to inspire others, whether it's sharing what she knows about law, business, lifestyle, design or any number of her passions.She also has a new program called The Vault, which is a 24/Seven access to a legal mentor.It's as if you had a personal Google for all the legal concepts that you need in business with tons of video lessons, glossaries, guides and checklists. Everything that you need to be successful in your business.Don't listen to all the so-called “experts” telling you that you need to “niche down.” SO many of us are multi-passionate and it's VERY possible to find incredible Success as a Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur.Don't forget to check out Laura's new program www.LauraDiFrancesco.co/The-Vault

You know how you watch your favorite movies and TV shows over and over again because they're SO GOOD?That's the idea with today's REWIND episode!It's one of the most downloaded episodes of all time and Mike and Gay thought you might want to revisit it this week.How well do you read your body to know what's really going on?How much time do you feel you stay in your Superpower zone?What % of your day or life do you feel STUCK? Like you're just not going anywhere? Like nothing has changed, moved forward, or inspired you in a REALLY long time?What if you could access an unbounded source of creativity inside of YOURSELF at any given moment? What if you could use your own natural body resources to feel good ALL the time?Imagine being able to use your body as a dashboard that tells you exactly what's going on in your life.Gay Hendricks and Mike Koenigs produced a new episode of The Big Leap that they think you're going to LOVE — Especially if you're interested in learning how to turn ON your deepest creativity. They include a very practical process that Gay uses to get unstuck.They'll also talk about a big distinction between your zone of genius and your zone of excellence and how to get yourself there AND a really practical tool that Mike only uses with his $50,000 Superpower Accelerator Vision Day clients. (And how he activates energy to get in sync, and create together!) It's a never-fail process!Gay describes something he calls your “emotional dashboard” and how to read your body in ways you may never have done before. It's something that's had a massive impact on Mike. It's a Superpower Visualization you'll be able to start using today. Something we all need help with is how to open up and let more of our true creativity emerge. There's a difference between ordinary creativity where you're using your creative skills to do things for other people and true creativity where you're using your skills to do things for other people that benefit yourself. Gay says the antidote for getting unstuck, doing what you're good at, and drawing on your genius is inviting people into the fourth genius. This gets you past The Big Leap and into your Zone of Excellence, where you're doing stuff you're good at. When Gay is working with a private client (in addition to visioning) he spends a lot of time beforehand creating a space inside himself for connecting with that person, knowing something about their journey, and making space for that. Dedicating himself to serving them is incredibly important.When Mike is working with high-end Superpower Accelerator clients, he always asks them to go out into an imaginary future a year from now, look back at where they are now and ask themselves, what will it take to get to this other place. Sometimes the act of simply shifting them out of the present and looking back at where they are now is enough to kind of pop into the SuperCreativity Zone because Mikes thinks our creativity is sitting there waiting to be invited. So what are some of the resources and tools for pulling out your inner genius? What are the techniques that they've used with their highest-level clients over the years to activate that center and get them in the right fit space? You'll have to listen or watch this episode to find out AND to hear some powerful questions that you can use to elevate your relationships with people you care about and how you can elevate anyone you come in contact with.

Mike and Gay's guest, Troy Lavinia, says there is a lot of work we can do to help people see the intersection between entrepreneurship and spirituality.The world is changing and growing really quickly.We've never been more inundated with information or more stressed.Yet SO MANY of us have an incredible desire to do something creative or entrepreneurial AND are super open-minded to spirituality. This episode will show you how AND how to take it further.Listen to this episode to learn how you can operationalize spiritual principles to create great organizations and LIVE IN "EASY WORLD".Mike and Gay don't do a lot of interviews on the Big Leap so when they do, it's always with someone really special.Gay has known Troy for over a year and has been really impressed with the way he goes about his business.His company is Mosaic Research Management, and they're what's called an “expert network.”Essentially they're a matchmaker between investors at institutional investment firms. For example, they may have a client who is a hedge fund analyst and thinking about investing in Nike. They may end up taking a $100 million position in Nike, so they really want to do their homework. They'll read everything there is to read but they also want to talk to “on the ground sources”. Troy's company might go find the former CFO of Nike, who understands that business and its drivers, or they might find competitors of Nike who can talk about on the ground competition. They put those people as advisors in touch with their clients for one on one telephone consultations. By speaking with those industry experts, their clients get more knowledgeable about the business, fortify their investment thesis, and have more conviction in their investments. Then, about a year and a half ago, they started a subsidiary business, which is recordings and transcripts of those calls. With the permission of the experts and analysts, they're recording and transcribing those conversations and putting them in a library so that you can go in and read them. So if you're an analyst who wants to do the research on Nike, you can go in and read the interviews that other analysts have done about Nike to get smart on that company really quickly. They're advertising and monetizing this subsidiary through a subscription.There is SO much more valuable information on this episode including Troy's first Big Leap that involves his concept of MIDNIGHT PIZZA. (You're not going to want to miss this… it's life changing!)PLUS you'll learn about creating great organizations through spiritual principles and operationalizing them AND how to start living in “EASY WORLD", where everything IS easy.

We have a special treat for you this week! We're REWINDING one of our most popular episodes of all time.We know you're going to love revisiting this very special episode. ENJOY!Do you ever wonder… what's the point? Why am I here? What am I really meant to do? What's my PURPOSE?!Maybe you've been there, done that, know it's time to reinvent yourself but you don't know how to start, where to begin or feel as though it's too late or too hard…What would you give to be able to FINALLY figure out what your life purpose is OR your “next purpose”?You are not alone. Many, MANY of us have struggled with the very same questions and it can be SUPER frustrating, anxiety-filled and frankly, pretty depressing.Don't worry… Gay and Mike are here to help guide you through the process and figure it out.Today on The Big Leap podcast, Gay Hendricks is going to tell you about the moment he finally figured out what his life purpose was and how it's affected every moment of his life since. Needless to say, it was a major turning point.Mike is going to share some of his big leaps and some of the reinventions that he's gone through throughout his life because for him, he hasn't had just one big leap… he's had a bunch.Their goal is to give you the tools, resources, and guidance to get you to where you want to be, so let's dive in!The moment Gay figured out his life purpose happened at a time where from the outside, it looked like he had it made. He had jumped to a “new level” in life, (but as he points out in The Big Leap book,) oftentimes when you have a big upsurge of love, money, or fame, it trips old mechanisms inside that bring up fears and then you shut yourself back down.Since Gay was 15 years old, he wanted to be a university professor but didn't know exactly what he wanted to teach. When he was 22 he was bitten by the psychology bug, got his master's degree in counseling, then his Ph.D. from Stanford, and landed his first job as a university professor at the University of Colorado. He had made his dream come true.And yet, a week before he was supposed to start his new job, (he had already moved to Colorado, rented a cabin in the woods, and was having a great time communing with nature) he had a panic attack when he realized, “Oh my God, I know all the textbook stuff but I don't know anything in my heart about what it takes to have human beings transform their lives.”In graduate school, he learned dozens of different marriage counseling techniques, and dozens of different anxiety treating techniques but he never had a real person sitting with him where he did his own, natural work and had them change. That's when he knew there was something missing.Then he had a once in a lifetime experience. Standing out in the woods, he said out loud to the universe and himself, “what is the essence of human transformation?” What is it that we do that darkens ourselves rather than enlightens ourselves? He stood there for a while and felt the question rather than trying to work it out in his mind… then the magic happened.He got this amazingly powerful roar of energy through his entire body and mind that seemed to come from the ground up. It was like a freight train of white light and it felt good. Like a rolling wave of energy that passed through him and after it did, he realized that it had answered his question.The information it left behind was this; the thing we do wrong as human beings that keeps us stuck, is we resist what's going on inside ourselves and the feedback that's coming in from the outside. We take a stance of resistance towards the world and out of that stance, our experience gets rougher. Life starts to treat us more harshly, simply because we closed down that part of ourselves. We're not open to learning. It's this defensive posture that keeps us stuck.He realized that the only way to transform is to let ourselves be exactly where we are and love ourselves for being there. Instead of judging or shaming ourselves, we simply need to feel where we are, and then love ourselves for being there.So that's what Gay did. He simply wandered around the woods for a while loving all the parts of himself that he'd never been able to love before until that moment.He ended up in a beautiful state of being, both open to himself and the world around him. It was this magical moment of being completely free of his programming and having no expectations of the future that left behind a meta-tool for transformation in him.That's when he started to work with people, encouraging them to feel their way into where they were rather than trying to talk them out of it. To feel and understand why they might be depressed or why their anxiety is a natural thing to have. It's the act of opening up, accepting ourselves, and loving ourselves as we are that opens up the space to move into something new.That was the moment that changed everything for Gay. It led to a more precise definition of his life purpose.Listen to hear about the many Big Leaps and reinventions throughout Mike's life that lead Mike to discover who he  is, what he was great at, where his value is, and most importantly… HIS LIFE PURPOSE.

Imagine being able to solve ANY problem or challenge that comes your way, effortlessly. Entrepreneurs LOVE to express themselves creatively and invent new things.One of the best ways of doing this is with Collaborative Experiences.Today, Mike and Gay will show you how to use the power of shared consciousness to make miracles happen with ease and clarity.They'll talk about collaborating and how to get the most out of working with someone else. Mike is also going to introduce something he calls the “Reverse Mastermind.” (It's a really powerful way to get decades of wisdom from super smart people with improv.) This is a BIG topic and really worth paying attention to because when collaboration goes well… magic happens!Listen or watch this episode to learn the ART OF COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCES.Gay and Mike agree that, “You get to success as much by saying no, as you do by saying yes.”Learning how to say an enlightened, “NO” is one of the hardest things to do, but once you do, your life will get infinitely less cluttered.Gay has had experiences in the past where he didn't do enough emotional due diligence with folks he started collaborating with, so when stuff came up, he didn't know how to deal with it.Consequently, he's spent a lot of time learning how to spot and say no to things that are going to be trouble later on.Here's the best thing he's learned about collaboration:“The more I can be in touch with the things that are driving me, being aware of my intention, of things I'm afraid of, of that inner world, the more I'm open. It becomes easier for me to collaborate with other people, because I'm open to them.” You know the old saying, “Never love another person, unless you love yourself first.” That goes way beyond loving relationships. It applies to business, too. The major thing that goes wrong in business almost never has anything to do with business. It's not because of a clash of the numbers or budget. It's because one person has dug into some old issue that goes way back into the recesses of their early life and an old trauma explodes into drama.Mike recently hosted a mastermind group called “Fishy Business” where he created the concept of REVERSE MASTERMIND.He asked everyone, ”How could we make this experience an 11 on a scale of 1 to 10?” They went around the room and one person said, “I would love to find a way to invent something, and collaborate together. Something we all walk away with.”It created a higher level of thinking in the group for everyone to find opportunities together.The BIG IDEA here is Shared Consciousness.Humans actually share consciousness. It's just a quirk of our minds that makes us think of ourselves as individuals.If we can let go of the idea of our individuality, our ego, and own that other part of ourselves that's connected to everything in the universe. It's a much better place to collaborate from and helps us understand ourselves better and certainly helps us open our hearts and minds to other people.

Imagine being able to open your consciousness so that your deepest fears recede into the background, allowing you to contact your creative essence.Would that ability CHANGE your business, your relationships, your LIFE forever?When it comes to your fears… the problem is never what you think it is.When you open up to your feelings and find a place of clarity and “pure consciousness”, suddenly everything comes together. (and FAST!)The reason we don't get to that state of pure consciousness is because we're unwilling to face and feel the things that are in the way. There's no problem that can't be solved with 10 minutes of sweaty conversation, but sometimes that sweaty conversation has to be with yourself.A perfect example comes from a conversation Gay had with Ed McCracken, the founder of Silicon Graphics years ago. They were $100 million dollars apart on a deal with a movie studio, running up against one problem after another. “The problem is never what you think it is.” Ed assumed the problem was money but it turned out the REAL issue was the guys they were doing the deal with were afraid they didn't like them.They were from such different cultures that they were afraid that they disapproved of their culture.Fortunately, Ed's wife was very familiar with meditation so they got everyone into a room together and into a meditative state.They opened up to their feelings about it until they got to a place of clarity and shared consciousness. Instead of arguing about numbers, they went underneath the whole thing and suddenly the deal came together.The $100 million dollar thing evaporated and they got the deal done in 20 minutes. Once you understand these concepts and start doing the practices, you go into a nonlinear place, where something you think should take a year to accomplish, can be done in two or three weeks. It speeds up time because it eliminates barriers that you didn't even know were barriers, and it eliminates problems that look like intractable recycling problems.One of the ways to speed up time is by SLOWING DOWN YOUR MIND.

What if you could grow your business by having a BLAST connecting with like minded entrepreneurs?Imagine coming away from a fun, life-enriching event with multi-million dollar deals.That's exactly what happened for a few of the folks at an event Mike recently hosted.Mike's wife, Vivian, called it “Fishy Business” (You'll understand why in a moment.)This is a MASTERMIND, but on steroids…In today's episode, Mike and Gay will share exactly how the GREAT ones are run.They'll tell you how to get the most out of them, and how to change your thinking to open yourself up to huge, BIG LEAPS. Listen or watch this episode for all of this and MORE.Imagine being with a bunch of people who are further ahead of you in life, consciousness, business, health, whatever it is that you'd like to be MORE OF.They're positive, they follow a structure, and have a specific method for sharing information. In the mastermind that Mike just led, he invited eight business owners to “Fishy Business”.Mike loves fishing and helping business owners get more out of life so he combined the two.They flew down to Baja, Mexico, stayed at an exquisite hotel, ate amazing food, fished and shared their biggest challenges, insights and opportunities for a few days.It was super chill. No one was rushed.It felt more like PLAY than work.It was like meandering into something you weren't necessarily intending or hadn't thought of before, but because you were in the right place with the right people… magic happened.One of the members called it “strategic stumbling.” Mike LOVES that. This episode will illustrate how attending or hosting a mastermind can completely transform your life and business. More importantly, you'll hear some of the best strategies for getting huge results and how you can do the same.

Imagine that you had a certain type of client that you wanted to reach with your business.What if, instead of marketing to hundreds of thousands of people…You could find just ONE person, who, with their recommendation, could bring you all the clients and followers you could ever maintain for the rest of your professional career.How would that feel?For many people, marketing is a major challenge.Today Mike and Gay are going to show you a new way to think about marketing. A paradigm shift.It fits in well with the kind of principles and ideas that Gay teaches in The Big Leap.It's something Mike calls Ambassador Marketing, and it's how to find an ambassador who will influence the most influential people to grow your business, support a cause, or create momentum and impact. Listen to this episode for all of this — and MORE.Ambassador Marketing is a model that makes marketing really simple, saving you time and energy. Think of it like a bullseye with 4 concentric circles inside:Your IDEAL Client. (Who do you want to be a hero to?) Affinity Group (What groups do your ideal clients belong to?) Influencer (Who are the influencers inside the affinity group that you can connect with?) Ambassador (Someone who could introduce you to influencers who in turn influence multiple affinity groups.) Instead of doing complicated marketing, like Facebook ads, email marketing, social media, webinars, sales pages and funnels…The Ambassador shares your story and their TRUST in you. BOOM! Results.This episode will expand your thinking and mindset so that you can grow your business in a whole new, heart-opening way.