Podcasts about courage brands

Picture an era when advertising didn't just sell products—it shaped culture. That's the legacy Ron Berger helped build, from co-founding the 700-person agency MVBMS with Tom Messner, Barry Vetere, Louise McNamee, and Bob Schmetter to penning era-defining taglines like “Time to Make the Donuts” and “Subway Eat Fresh.” In this episode, Ryan reconnects with his former boss to explore how Ron helped launch Adweek and nurtured a culture of candid collaboration over empty hierarchies. Drawing a line between sports competition and creative excellence, he explains why teamwork, accountability, and “impact winning” have always been at the core of his leadership style. Ron also shares on building a culture at MVBMS that prized strategic clarity over trendy cool.

What's it like to board a rocket ship? Just ask Morgan Buehler Zanotti.  Morgan was in the flight deck as Co-Founder & President of Primal Kitchen through its explosive growth from 0-50 million in just 3 years. In her conversation with host Ryan Berman, Morgan takes us on the journey from her plans to start a surf-yoga retreat in South America, to leading Primal Kitchen's acquisition by Kraft-Heinz in 2018. Almost five years to the day of the purchase, Morgan recounts the plan she and her co-founder had going into the business, and how they successfully followed through on their vision.  Morgan also opens up about her imposter syndrome, her inability to NOT say exactly what's on her mind (at all times) and gives listeners actionable advice on connecting with the right individuals that can help take their business to the next level.

Unleash the power of play.  Gary Ware integrates playfulness into every aspect of his work. It's not for the sake of play itself, but to help teams unlock and be more productive. He is an author, founder, speaker, and improv actor who quickly discovered that combining improv and play could be a powerful solution to achieving various business challenges. Thus, Breakthrough Play was born. In their conversation, Gary gives actionable advice on how he goes about opening up a team to have a hard but necessary conversation to speak their truth.  They also discuss Gary's book, Playful Rebellion, a literal “play” book for unlocking success across your organization. Join us for our Courage Week “Courageous ActionChat" on Zoom, Friday, September 8th at 2pm PST.  Over the course of the pandemic,  a community came together for 55 online ActionChats. The forum created a space to feel connected over genuine conversations.  As the world re-opened, we recognized that the ActionChats served a purpose while we were all stuck in our homes.  It has been 18 months since our last Zoom ActionChat and it's time to check in and get a temperature check from across the country. Join us as leaders from all four corners of America come together to share how life has been since hybrid work has become the new normal.https://www.eventbrite.com/e/courageous-actionchat-tickets-707463722037?aff=oddtdtcreato

Eason Yang was on top of his game in his career until cancer shattered his life at the age of 33.  But you know what they say about tough times—they reveal the toughest people. Instead of letting the cancer blues bring him down, Eason willed his way into social entrepreneurship and birthed NED (Not Entirely Dead) to take on the biased systems that put cancer survivors and career gaps in a bind. Within just 18 months of its launch, Eason bagged the AIGA Social Design Award in 2022 and even snatched the prestigious Fast Company's World Changing Ideas award in 2023.  In a candid and empowering conversation centered on confronting fear amidst adversity, Eason shares with Ryan his remarkable two-year journey battling cancer head-on. He recounts the incredible tale of how he connected with Dr. Lawrence Einhorn, the esteemed physician of Lance Armstrong, through a daring cold call. Their conversation delves into Eason's profound motivation for founding NED— and how what once felt like a solitary struggle, a "you vs. you" battle, now transforms into a unifying force, bringing people with a common cause together.

Michael Marquis is the CEO at Raw Sugar, a national lifestyle brand that makes clean, premium, and healthy living products affordable.  Prior to Raw Sugar, Michael held several major executive roles at Johnson & Johnson where he oversaw the success of brands such as Clean & Clear®, Listerine®, and the OGX® hair care brand. In a candid conversation with Ryan, Michael shares invaluable insights emphasizing the importance of team structure and relentless dedication to continuous improvement. We'll also learn about Michael's leadership philosophy as Ryan probes whether he leads his team as a cohesive family unit or a high-performing sports team.  Finally, Michael shares why he made the leap to lead Raw Sugar and what he learned from (once upon a time) being an All-American college rower.

Meticulously crafted plans. The essence of decisiveness. The inevitability of change. Nicole Ayers oversees a staggering billion-dollar enterprise comprised of household staples like Lucky Charms, Trix, Golden Grahams, and Coco Puffs. As a key force behind the cereal empire at General Mills, Nicole delves into the makeup and psychology of these beloved brands found in most pantries across America. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, Nicole exposes her winning formula for surmounting challenges with her team that drive the business forward. Nicole also shares with Ryan what it's like to be a black woman in the boardroom today, delving into a few ways she is looking to move the ball forward in the arena of diversity and inclusion at General Mills and beyond. Finally, Nicole shares with Ryan her unique path from working in money to pivoting into marketing and how that has shown up as a competitive advantage for her.

What if you could slow down Alzheimer's or ALS? That's exactly the deeply personal journey Dr. Howard Berman, Founder and CEO at Coya Therapeutics, finds himself on. To day, Howard runs a mission-driven company that is making remarkable breakthroughs in the world of T-Cells. Driven by his father's personal battle with Dementia, Howard has embarked on a relentless quest for a cure. Along his journey, he uncovered an extraordinary technology devised by the brilliant Dr. Stanley Appel that gave him the courage to leave his last life in pharmaceuticals. In this episode, Dr. Berman speaks on the science of fear and the negative physical effects it can have on our bodies. Howard also gives listeners an educational crash course on what dementia is and the many ways it can rear its unfortunate, ugly head. It's Berman to Berman on this episode of the Courageous Podcast. 

Spoiler alert: we're all going to die some day. Yet, 67% of Americans are completely unprepared for that reality with no trust or will presently in place. Enter Entrepreneur Cody Barbo and his Trust & Will team. For the last 6 years, Cody and his partners have been working around the clock to disrupt a complicated estate planning industry.   In this conversation, Cody shares with Ryan how he might not have been your first guess (see: not a Lawyer) when it came to entering this regulated industry. Cody shares how he and his founders were perplexed that there wasn't an easy, fast, and secure way to set up an estate plan online — which is why they decided to create this on their own. Finally, Cody shares forward his entrepreneurial path inspired by the visionary Steve Jobs and the groundbreaking release of the first iPhone. Cody also gives some great advice staying a perpetual student in life which includes how he uses social media to curate the “classroom you want to be in every day”.

Marie Griffin doesn't tell clients what to say, she teaches them how to think.  From losing everything in her mid-30s to working with names like Gaga, Rhianna, and Beckham on the Media PR side of her firm GRIFFIN Media, Marie has defined her life by making bold moves.  Despite lacking prior experience in broadcast or PR, Marie established a successful broadcast PR firm that has now partnered with renowned brands such as Nordstrom, Dior, Adidas, and the WSJ Magazine, just to name a few. In her conversation with Ryan, Marie reveals her superpower: building trust and consistently delivering on her commitments. Marie also debunks the misconception that people fear public speaking, emphasizing that our true apprehension lies in the fear of judgment, a challenge that requires internal resolution. Finally, they delve into CATNIP™, the speaking division of Griffin Marketing & PR, where Marie collaborates closely with clients to discover their irresistible qualities, fostering their development and enabling them to effectively communicate the unique attributes that set them apart.

Fresh off a 6 city comedy tour, Ryan sits down with the multi-talented John Lehr.  You might recognize John as one of the original Geico Cavemen, or from his numerous TV show appearances, including the legendary "Friends." But John is more than an actor - he's a seasoned monologist and comedian who isn't afraid to talk openly about his over twenty years of sobriety on his "Cold. Sober. Comedy." tour.  In their conversation, Ryan picks John's brain on the Hollywood writers strike and what it means to creativity. They also dive into a concept Ryan calls "body jumping" and explore the art of observing ourselves in those moments when fear creeps in. Finally, they delve into the intriguing concept that sometimes the most challenging experiences can unexpectedly become our greatest blessings, as John unveils his awe-inspiring tale of rebirth following his courageous path to sobriety.

It hasn't always been a smooth ride for the people at Uber. In 2019, with the arrival of new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, the culture took a U-turn for the better. Four months into his tenure, our guest Danielle Hawley, was hired. Today, Danielle is Uber's Global Executive Creative Director. A master at creating experiences that keep the promises brands make, Danielle will be the first to tell you that creative isn't a deliverable, it is the culture. In their conversation, Ryan and Danielle discuss her joining the company amidst the pandemic during a crucial moment of Uber's transformation. Through the power of emotional storytelling and data-enabled creativity, Uber answered the question: “how can we service people as a movement company in a time where no one can move?” They also dive into what separates really good creatives from great creative leaders, and why “finding your people” in business should be your everything.

A Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee, Matt LeBris is a born and raised New Yorker whose current hustle is the pursuit of turning inward, with the goal of unlocking his core essence. Matt has previously worked for Shark Tank's Daymond John and now hosts the globally acclaimed podcast, Decoding Success. In their conversation, Ryan and Matt chop it up around their unique, and somewhat unconventional definitions of success and unlock the secrets of the equation E+P=O.  The two podcast hosts also discuss what brought them to the medium, and what they've learned along the way.  The conversation also delves into Matt's remarkable journey, where every setback becomes a stepping stone, earning him a "masters degree in getting knocked down" and an equally profound "PHD in getting back up."  It's another inspiring and engaging episode of the Courageous Podcast that you won't want to miss!

After fighting and beating cancer for the third time, everyone told Taras Wayner he was the most courageous person they knew, but Taras didn't perceive himself that way. Intrigued by fear's impact on his life, he embarked on a journey to unravel its secrets. Thus, Fear Incorporated was born. In this enlightening episode of The Courageous Podcast, Ryan and Taras delve into the phenomenon of fear and its crippling ability to stop Corporate America in its tracks. They challenge the conventional notion of fearing fear itself and explore the liberating concept of embracing -- then conquering — fear altogether. They also touch upon Taras' upcoming book on the topic which is a satirical guide that unravels fear's playbook.  Drawing from Taras' illustrious background as a former Chief Creative Officer at renowned agencies like Saatchi and Saatchi, Wunderman, and R/GA, the discussion ventures into the exciting yet nerve-racking crossroads of Taras' career. Together, Ryan and Taras navigate the path forward with an open mind, uncovering the potential for growth and transformation that lies within every fearful, daunting challenge.

It's almost as if Tim Bantle was destined for his current role as CEO of Eddie Bauer. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Live Your Adventure® could easily double as Tim's personal slogan, as he has hopped from skiing to rock climbing expeditions throughout his life.  Now, after time at both Patagonia and North Face, Tim's living his corporate adventure of driving forward a 100-year-old brand. In this episode, we learn how Tim is driven by questions (not his ego) which helps him sponge up new things about the company he runs on a daily basis. We cover the origin story of a real, live outdoorsman named Eddie Bauer. And we take part in a brave conversation on life, leadership, and the pursuit of a legacy. 

Be clear on the ‘why', flexible on the ‘how'.  Let's walk in the shoes of Buddy Teaster. Buddy is using shoes and clothing to create opportunities for millions as he runs Soles4Souls, where they collect and distribute shoes and clothing around the world.  In his conversation with host Ryan Berman, Buddy gives listeners actionable advice to move towards a purposeful career, and also reminds us that you don't necessarily need to switch jobs to start making an impact.  Buddy also touches on how Soles4Souls has been able to help people through the power of shoes in places like Haiti, Honduras, and right here in the U.S. by providing free shoes that can boost morale, and enable the ability to walk long distances to places like school and work.  He and Ryan also discuss what T.E.A.M stands for, and find similarities between Soles4Souls and one of Ryan's organization, SockProblems, which “socks" problems in the world with altruistic socks.

Forever Remembered: Robert Duran. A few months back, you may remember my podcast with Robert Duran who had been fighting Pancreatic Cancer. In late March, Robert entered hospice. Last week, Robert (as he would put it) left this world for “2.0”. Robert was an anomaly in more ways than one. He defied the odds and battled the king of cancers for just under a decade. Along the way, he raised heaps of awareness and money for PAN CAN. I was able to spend an hour with Robert at the end of March when he arrived home to start hospice. It covers a coherent soul having the conversations he needed to have as well as a look back at his life. His spirit and passion for making a dent lives on in a lot of us — including me. Please consider listening to our conversation and making a donation on Robert's behalf at PanCan.org

Celebrities are people too, you know. And not many people on the planet know exactly how true that statement is like Chris Detert — who from his first days on the job in Los Angeles had him interacting with some of the most influential (but real) celebrities on the planet. Formerly the CEO of American Rebel PR, a boutique agency Chris started from Los Angeles, Detert now teams up with his brother, Ryan, to run the largest influencer marketing company in the world called Influential. In his conversation with host Ryan Berman, Chris tells a few stories from his past including regular run-ins with celebrities like Britney Spears, LL Cool J and Shania Twain. Later in the episode, Chris provides invaluable advice on how he stays on top of what's cool today. Finally, Chris shares a few tips about how he builds genuine relationships with celebrities, influencers, brand leaders and more.

Growing up in Indiana, Karena and her family weren't equipped with the tools to navigate their moms chaotic paranoid schizophrenia. It took Karena on a tumultuous tailspin where she now confesses, "I spent my entire teenage years depressed". Despite a difficult childhood, the true dawning of Karena Dawn came after a long night (and morning) at a Los Angeles rave where Karena chose to have a necessary heart-to-heart with herself.  The transformation of her life started soon after. Now, as the co-founder of Tone It Up, Karena has inspired millions of women worldwide to live their truest, happiest and healthiest lives. In her conversation with Ryan Berman, Karena opens up about her family's struggles with mental illness and how that lead her to inking the now best-selling book, The Big Silence. 

The joys of being named a first time CEO just before the world shut down. This is the real, live work-in-progress story of Cedar Carter. Cedar, an experienced marketer who navigated her way through the fashion, wellness, and sports industries, took the reigns as the CEO of The Good Patch just before the global pandemic. She joins Ryan on The Courageous Podcast and shares her incredible journey despite the odds stacked against her, including an expansion into over 10,000 retailers nationwide, with over 15 million patches sold. We also discuss her favorite of the wearable wellness patches (she has a few) and some precious advice for anyone looking to take a brave step in their career. Whether you're interested in learning how to transition to CEO, or simply looking to pursue a bold move in your career, this episode is one you won't want to miss.

“The hardest days are the most fun sometimes.” First at Buzzfeed, then helping to grow and sell Cheddar, Melissa Rosenthal recently made the leap to San Diego to take on a new challenge in her career.  As the Chief Creative Officer at ClickUp, Melissa is taking a bold approach to humanizing marketing in a space where it isn't so common. Melissa has been named to Forbes' 30 Under 30, Business Insider's 30 Most Creative People Under 30 and as one of Digiday's "Changemakers” for her creative brand work.  As you'd expect, Melissa drops plenty of gems on this episode of The Courageous Podcast, including a few juicy tips on what it truly takes to “go viral.”  Ryan and Melissa also dive into what it means to be a small fish that “punches up”, why being an outlier is important in differentiating your brand, and how Melissa has applied both of these tactics throughout her impressive career.

At just 8 years old, Matt Gilhooly was struck with the abrupt and heartbreaking news that his mother had passed away in a motorcycle accident. This event marked the beginning of a long, soul-breaking journey of grief that lasted well over two decades. Today, however, Matt has found a healthy way to cope with his grief; using his experiences to help others do the same through his podcast, The Life Shift. As a host, he creates a safe space for his guests to open up about their own struggles and triumphs. But today, Matt shares his story for a candid, unfiltered episode on The Courageous Podcast. Matt delves into some of the most transformative moments in his life including the next time he had to face death in his family — the passing of his grandmother — and how that moment helped him move on with his life.

Proper pacing, surrounding yourself with the right players, and realizing what you put in is what you get out. These are all lessons that Audrey Burger has taken from her days as a 3-sport D1 college athlete and has applied to her current role as Head of Commercial Strategy, Insights & Planning at Primal Kitchen. In this advice-filled episode of The Courageous Podcast, Audrey shares some great tips with Ryan on how to start eating cleaner by applying a few simple adjustments to our grocery shopping habits. Audrey also dolls out some advice to other women on successfully making change across workplace culture. Finally, Audrey speaks on the importance of trusting your gut in decisions where you don't have ALL the data, and applying a “proud, not perfect” mentality when a new product goes to market. 

Life creeps up on you if you're not careful. - George Krumme, 100Those were the near exact words shared by our charming centenarian guest, George Krumme, on this special 100th episode of The Courageous Podcast. As you can imagine, being 100, George has packed a lot into his life including honor, legacy, duty, four great grandchildren and two love stories. George shares a wealth of wisdom including how his life was forever altered by World War 2 — where he walked away with a Purple Heart and the Silver Star. He also shares what he hopes to accomplish in the next 100 and provides sound advice for anyone looking to know the secret to a long, fruitful life with minimal regrets. Finally, George recounts his two marriages, the first one lasting nearly 70 years. Here's to George and The Courageous Podcast both reaching 100.

800+ global artisans. 2 million raised for charitable organizations. A $200 dollar investment that started it all. Griffin Thall has always been an entrepreneur.  As a teenager, he was selling a steady stream of products on eBay, earning enough cash to fund his college ventures. Now, 12 years after he co-founded and served as CEO for Pura Vida Bracelets, a company he helped grow from his dorm room into a $130 million+ company, Griffin announced he is stepping away.  In his conversation with host Ryan Berman, we'll hear some of the strategies that Griffin used to grow his tremendous brand, and why he feels there is still room for them to grow on platforms like TikTok. He also touches on why they felt Vera Bradley was the right partner to acquire the brand after interviewing 25 potential suitors. Note: This interview was conducted a week prior to Griffins departure announcement.

Think it. Ink it. Sink it. Steven Cox first harnessed the power of manifesting his destiny through pen and paper to lose 55 lbs then date his High School prom queen.  Writing down his goals has led Steven to some incredible places.  Most recently to Hollywood where he's made the leap from successful entrepreneur — selling his company TakeLessons to Microsoft -- to work-in-progress aspiring actor.  In his conversation with Ryan, we'll learn how a worn out cassette tape of Brian Tracy laid a foundation for understating the importance of mentorship in Steven's life.  In essence, Steve has always been open to taking lessons himself. Steve also tells the story of how TakeLessons humble beginnings were inspired by a former bandmate's struggle to make it as a professional drummer…stay tuned for the encore to hear where that drummer is today.

RESILIENCE.  That's the word Adam Markel wears across his chest in big bold letters for his conversation with Ryan.  Adam is a CEO, Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Business Mentor.  In his most recent book Change Proof, Adam gives readers a blueprint to “Leveraging the Power of Uncertainty to Build Long-term Resilience”.  A self proclaimed cynic with a hopeful heart, Adam does not subscribe to the mindset that “balance” is ever truly attainable - instead he has adopted a perspective that works with uncertainty rather than against it.  In this episode of the Courageous Podcast, Adam shares the ways in which fear shaped his career, and how he was able to break free to live a life that is more authentic to himself.  He also unpacks how a shift in environment can have big impacts on someone's mindset, and why the elusive work-life balance is a concept that is destined for failure.

For 300 years golf had remained the same. Then Topgolf came around. If you ask their Chief Marketing Officer Geoff Cottrill if Topgolf IS golf you'd be surprised to learn his answer. On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, we discuss how Topgolf is democratizing and diversifying the game. Geoff, on Forbes list of the 50 Most Entrepreneurial CMOs, and Ryan discuss what happens when sneaker culture meets golf culture and how to successfully introduce a new concept to the masses.

What would you do with 100 days away from your job? It's a scenario most of us have trouble even imagining, but today's guest believes it could be the key to living a more fulfilling and authentic life. DJ DiDonna has dedicated his career to commercializing social science research to create organizations which positively impact the world. He founded The Sabbatical Project to explore when and why sabbaticals lead to positive outcomes for working professionals, and how to snap out of “functional workaholism” which many of us unknowingly suffer from. In this episode of the Courageous Podcast, host Ryan Berman and DJ DiDonna discover that sabbaticals and courageous decisions can both serve as regret insurance from your future self. DJ also speaks on what it will take to make sabbaticals more equitable for workers of all pay grades, and the importance of taking time for yourself before you feel like you need it. It's a thoughtful conversation that reminds us the importance of stepping away from our daily grind every once in a while to reassess and reset on our career and life journeys.

10 years ago, when the founders of Airbnb asked Chip Conley to be their mentor, he had his doubts. He could not see his place at a young-blooded tech start-up where the average employee was half his age. But Chip is not one to back down from a challenge, and with the help of Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky, he began embracing his new role as a “Modern Elder”. Chip is a self-proclaimed Zeitgeist Surfer, a rebel hospitality entrepreneur, a bestselling author, and the Founder of Modern Elder Academy, the world's first midlife wisdom school that helps people cultivate and harvest their wisdom. In this episode of the Courageous Podcast, host Ryan Berman and Chip Conley explore what Chip is currently afraid of. They also discuss Chip's time at Airbnb, the power of mentorship, and how the “great midlife edit” inspired Chip to launch The Modern Elder Academy. 

Communication is powerful.  Our guest today has proven that great communication changes individuals, companies, and societies for the better.  Patti Sanchez is the Chief Strategy Officer for Duarte, and has helped clients such as Nike, Cisco, Ericsson, and HP take their storytelling to the next level.  Through communication frameworks, storytelling techniques, and empathy exercises, Patti helps leaders and learners of all kinds understand the inner workings of the human mind and heart. She does so by crafting engaging narratives that resonate on a deep level. In this episode of The Courageous Podcast, host Ryan Berman and Patti Sanchez shed light on how to use storytelling to not only mobilize people to change, but to empower them to influence large-scale transformations.  Patti also shares some actionable advice on becoming a more effective communicator and speaks on why she believes a conversation is a more effective communication tool than a monologue.    

Greg Carvel embodies his title of Head Coach, but he'd rather be referred to as Program Builder. He feels it's more representative of his holistic approach to constructing teams that are built on what he refers to as cumulative character, a concept that inspires greatness in each of his players both on and off the ice. Greg has taken his current University of Massachusetts Hockey Team to two National Championship games, and was crowned National Champion in 2021, all while maintaining the highest GPA of any athletic team on campus. He has helped bring two different NHL teams to the Stanley Cup Finals, a USA Hockey World Championship Team to a bronze medal and has rebuilt two college hockey programs from the ground up.  In this episode of the Courageous Podcast, join host Ryan Berman and Coach Carvel as they discuss why maintaining clarity of vision within a program is essential to a team's overall success, and how Coach has applied this strategy to build championship teams time and time again. They also break down what ICCCU means, and discuss why having more character than your opponent is an essential feature of a winning team. It's an inspirational episode of the podcast with lessons that can be applied to sports, business, and beyond!

What would it take to make you 10% happier? Ben Rubin believes that making small incremental changes, like spending a few minutes a day meditating, can make big impactful improvements in your life. Ben has spent the better part of his career at the intersection of technology and human behavior change. He is the Co-Founder & CEO at Ten Percent Happier, where he and his team are on a mission to convince fidgety skeptics that meditation isn't as intimidating as it seems. In this episode of the podcast, host Ryan Berman and Ben Rubin unpack the question “How serious is the happiness business?”, which leads to some surprising and thought-provoking revelations. They also discuss how to find sweetness when experiencing sadness, and why if you don't love what you are doing as an entrepreneur you may be fighting an uphill battle.

Growing up in a large Ohio blue collar family, inspired by her love of sport as a young girl, Beth Malafa told her mother she wanted to work for the NFL or the Olympics. Today, she has checked the box on both. In fact, Beth has found herself putting on events for the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and the USOC.  On this episode of The Courageous Podcast with host Ryan Berman, we learn that Beth doesn't simply embrace teamwork — but the importance of hard work in everything she creates for Under Armour. Beth shares what it's like working with megastar athletes, her thoughts on the parallels between the sports and business worlds, and how memorable it was (to her) when she brought tears of joy to her brother's eyes at a Cleveland Browns game.  Learn to play the long game while enjoying this thoughtful and fun conversation.

What is your purpose? Lana McGilvray, Founder and CEO at Purpose Worldwide, helps her clients answer that question on the daily. Purpose Worldwide is a global public relations firm that specializes in helping clients drive their purpose and growth as they pioneer a better world for all. Lana has an extensive background in PR and is also a contributor to Ad Age, an Adobe Influencer, and an advisor to several purpose-driven startups. In this upbeat and insightful episode of the Courageous Podcast, host Ryan Berman reads a trio of business haikus to Lana and gets her reaction to each. Lana also opens up about the role fear has played in her life, especially in her formative years after losing her father at age 14, and how she has worked to courageously overcome this challenge to have a successful career and lead a fulfilling life. There are plenty of gems in this episode that you will not want to miss!

Repetition is reputation.  Michael Preysman, Founder and Climate Lead at Everlane, has earned his reputation by repeatedly delivering on his company's promise to “Help people live their best lives with the least impact on the planet."  The company pioneered the term ‘Radical Transparency', and has lifted the veil on many aspects of the fashion industry from pricing mark-ups to factory processes.  Embodying the brand's transparent values, Michael has put environmental impact front and center through commitments in its supply chain to eliminate all virgin plastic by 2021 and to transition to organic cotton by 2023.  In this conversation with host Ryan Berman, Michael shares his philosophy on approaching life as a practice, the importance of taking time away from work to do things that “fill your bucket”, and how to overcome fear when it gets in the way of growth.  Be sure to tune in to this energizing episode of the Courageous Podcast!

AT&T, Ad Age, Xerox, NBC Universal. These are just a few of the companies that Josh Golden, Chief Marketing Officer at Quad, has had a hand in making courageous changes at. With a diverse career spanning over two decades, Josh's wife accurately describes him as the Marco Polo of industry professions. Josh has earned a reputation as a catalyst to drive change within organizations.  In 2017, he led the repositioning of ‘Advertising Age' to the more current ‘Ad Age' — solidifying its place in a new digital era.  In this wide-ranging conversation, host Ryan Berman and Josh Golden discuss the importance of staying curious, which of the 300+ pieces of content Josh has made is his favorite, and his recent decision to share publicly his bout with epilepsy.  It's another inspiring episode of the Courageous Podcast that you will not want to miss.

Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang's expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 124, Molly has a lively conversation with Ryan Berman, who inspires us to “fear more”! Don't miss this incredible journey and many gems that help us choose courage and succeed on our terms. With gratitude, Ryan acknowledges his lucky start. He grew up with supportive parents in a “very safe bubble” with a big brother showing him what NOT to do! ;-) Innately competitive, he was driven to play many sports, though always with a smile. He shares the *game changing* experience of his youth, along with his childhood demon: the label of “being good with people.” He's open about internalizing this as “I'm the dumb one” and taking a decade to finally let that go. The unintended benefit was his obsession to outwork everyone. A tv/radio major in college, Ryan talks fondly of his chance opening to pursue his love of creativity in New York City and the “madmen” era of advertising (have a chuckle at his first foray at “jingles”). He's confident that “our jobs pick us!” A self-proclaimed “compensated observationalist,” he encourages hearing what's NOT said. Much to learn from his perseverance and patience! Ryan shares undertaking his book and the realization in hindsight that he needed the book! And he notes how his different experiences have all contributed to his ability and success in founding Courageous, a change consultancy that helps companies operationalize courage. Ryan shares his “put it all on the line” moment as he took a leap to start anew—embracing “fear more” (not a fan of the term “fearless”). Ryan and Molly also cover his focus on “believership vs. leadership” and the distinction between resilience as a response to change and courage, to proactively drive it. Ryan's antidote to the great resignation involves clarity, conviction and a great story. There's much to digest personally and professionally in this episode. Join this master storyteller and hear his—you'll appreciate his mantras: “Courageous ideas are the only ones that matter.” “Mistake it ‘til you make it.” Learn how to navigate work while being invaluable and true to yourself. Molly's thought for the week: “Don't just look at the world differently, do the world differently.” —Ryan Berman. Choose #Courage! The Book: Return on Courage http://www.returnoncourage.com/ The Podcast: Courageous Podcast https://lnkd.in/dYXsXvv The Company: Courageous http://www.couragebrands.com/ Your Challenge: Are You Courageous? https://vimeo.com/417691766 Resources to help you #sayitskillfully

Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang's expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 124, Molly has a lively conversation with Ryan Berman, who inspires us to “fear more”! Don't miss this incredible journey and many gems that help us choose courage and succeed on our terms. With gratitude, Ryan acknowledges his lucky start. He grew up with supportive parents in a “very safe bubble” with a big brother showing him what NOT to do! ;-) Innately competitive, he was driven to play many sports, though always with a smile. He shares the *game changing* experience of his youth, along with his childhood demon: the label of “being good with people.” He's open about internalizing this as “I'm the dumb one” and taking a decade to finally let that go. The unintended benefit was his obsession to outwork everyone. A tv/radio major in college, Ryan talks fondly of his chance opening to pursue his love of creativity in New York City and the “madmen” era of advertising (have a chuckle at his first foray at “jingles”). He's confident that “our jobs pick us!” A self-proclaimed “compensated observationalist,” he encourages hearing what's NOT said. Much to learn from his perseverance and patience! Ryan shares undertaking his book and the realization in hindsight that he needed the book! And he notes how his different experiences have all contributed to his ability and success in founding Courageous, a change consultancy that helps companies operationalize courage. Ryan shares his “put it all on the line” moment as he took a leap to start anew—embracing “fear more” (not a fan of the term “fearless”). Ryan and Molly also cover his focus on “believership vs. leadership” and the distinction between resilience as a response to change and courage, to proactively drive it. Ryan's antidote to the great resignation involves clarity, conviction and a great story. There's much to digest personally and professionally in this episode. Join this master storyteller and hear his—you'll appreciate his mantras: “Courageous ideas are the only ones that matter.” “Mistake it ‘til you make it.” Learn how to navigate work while being invaluable and true to yourself. Molly's thought for the week: “Don't just look at the world differently, do the world differently.” —Ryan Berman. Choose #Courage! The Book: Return on Courage http://www.returnoncourage.com/ The Podcast: Courageous Podcast https://lnkd.in/dYXsXvv The Company: Courageous http://www.couragebrands.com/ Your Challenge: Are You Courageous? https://vimeo.com/417691766 Resources to help you #sayitskillfully

Ryan is the founder of Courageous; an organization that helps companies develop courageous ideas, teams and Courage Brands®. Ryan has been covered in Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc and Forbes. His book ‘Return on Courage: a playbook for courageous change' showcases how companies can operationalize courage in their stories and teams.Ryan has worked with Google, Charity: Water, Major League Baseball, J&J, Cereal Partners Worldwide, Caesars Entertainment and US Ski & Snowboard. He's also the founder of SockProblems.com: an altruistic sock company that socks different problems in the world. Learn more at couragebrands.com Show Highlights: Why living closer to the soul takes a lot of courage  Less time scrolling other people's lives in social media and more time scrolling ourselves How Ryan was able to understand what Courage really means through a "listening tour" Ryan's interview with the founding astronaut of the Virgin Galactic for his book Return on Courage Why Ryan thinks that courageous ideas are the only ones that matter How Ryan defines courage: Knowledge, Faith, Action What Kristen means with a lot of organizations spend most of their time in the paralysis Hiring Ryan is when you have the courage to "re" Why the best leader is the one who could admit that they don't know The problem with branding Kristen's company, Eddie Bauer, took an important stand with black lives matter What if fear was your best friend? When Ryan finally found the courage to reveal his plans to write a book The central courage system Links: Reach out to Ryan at ​couragebrands.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ABOUT: Ryan is the founder of Courageous; a create-the-change consultancy that helps companies develop courageous teams, ideas and Courage Brands®. Ryan has been covered in Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Inc and Forbes. His book ‘Return on Courage: a playbook for courageous change' showcases how companies can operationalize courage in their stories and teams. Ryan has worked with Google, Major League Baseball, J&J, Cereal Partners Worldwide, Caesars Entertainment and US Ski & Snowboard. He's also the founder of SockProblems.com: an altruistic sock company that socks different problems in the world. Learn more at couragebrands.com

In this inspiring episode we interview Ryan Berman. Ryan has worked with some of the most influential companies in the world. He has spent the last decade and a half growing his own creative business, but in 2019, he actually fired himself from his last agency to start Courageous, a change consultancy that develops Courage Brands and trains companies how to operationalise courage through Courage Bootcamp. He is also the author of the best selling book Return on Courage, a business playbook for change.  In this episode, we get to know more about Ryan's definition of courage, his journey to understanding and deconstructing courage, some ideas on how leaders can build courage, our biology behind fear, and about his book ‘Return on Courage'. Episode Highlights: Ryan's definition of courage "I think the world doesn't care if you've worked on something for a thousand hours or two hours. They don't see that. They just see the final product and you're not there to defend your work." Ryan shared how he started with the concept of building and leading courage brands, and the beginning of his book, Return to Courage. "Knowledge plus faith plus action equals courage." Ryan further explains how these three, knowledge, faith, and action, need to be present all together for a decision to be a courageous move.  Some ideas on how leaders can build courage "What the experts basically suggest is that society is 95% freeze or flight, 5% fight. So this is not a business problem only. This is a people problem" In Ryan's quest of deconstructing courage, he basically delved into our biology and our central nervous system. He further discusses that we have never been trained to develop what he calls our central courage system.  According to Ryan's 'brain sherpa', Nicholas Alp, our brain is like a reverse onion with layers that are building on top of each other. Our sad, terrible experiences from when we are young up to present build up like layers, and our behavior has to go through all their layers or fear filters. Ryan comes up with strategies to reprogram the brain, develop the central courage system, and equips his clients with enough knowledge to lead and take action on the big things they want to do. Courage can't be taught... Ryan explains why this is a myth. He also gave examples from two different professions that showed how courage can be taught. The four attributes that Ryan values himself and for the clients he will work with, in the exact order, are Playfulness, Creativity, Courage, and Excellence. If anybody wants a Free Core Values Assessment, message Ryan at ryanberman@couragebrands.com.  "To live a fulfilling life, you actually have to not only know your values but live your values. And it starts with being able to identify them." Ryan, in his book, wrote the 'Courage Credo' and in it he said that courage is a team sport.. "Courage is a journey word." "I like the word believership. I think the sole goal of the believership is to make believers in all directions. I make believers out of your staff, make believers out of your board (if you're a public company), make believers out of consumers." Jan and Michelle quickly share their thoughts on leadership, that we are all leaders in some shape and form and that creates a high-performing team. Ryan tells us more what he is working on right now, including the new Courageous podcast. "Wherever change is needed is where courage is needed." "I think there's so many great stories of courage and there're so many people that are stuck. So if I can help people get unstuck even just a little bit then that's my purpose. And I feel like I'm on the right path." Useful Links: Ryan Berman on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/courageousideas  Courageous on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/courage-brands  Ryan Berman Website - http://www.ryanberman.com/  Return on Courage book Website - https://www.returnoncourage.com/  Courageous Website - http://www.couragebrands.com/  People Leaders Website - https://peopleleaders.com.au/  People Leaders on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/people-leaders-pty-ltd/?trk=cws-cpw-coname-0-0  People Leaders Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/people.leaders  People Leaders Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PeopleLeaders/  Jan Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janterkelsen/  Michelle Terkelsen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-terkelsen-creating-high-performing-teams-a992744/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2:07 - Background on Steve4:39 - Steve on his journey5:25 - Brands with deep values that had the power to connect with people emotionally7:26  - Absolute directionaless, needy, potential employee...up to my eyeballs in student debt8:03  - Started at Lincoln Mercury division of Ford Motor Company10:06 - The first time that I voluntarily left a job for unemployment11:01 - The opportunities I was getting were not consistent with my expectations14:57 - Didn't have a high level of enthusiasm or passion for the organizational structure - The way we were led, the way teams worked together.16:47 - Golden handcuffs17:05 - The good employees want to push things forward, they want to take risks, that are there working because they want to be working, because they are inspired...not because they have to be there17:52 - Values alignment or violation of values20:20 - A thirst for learning20:24 - The greatest thing you can give your kids is curiosity26:30 - You have to exposure yourself to broader ideas28:47 - The CMO role. Have a whole bunch of people waiting for you to fail...29:05 - So easy to get too myopic, too conservative...29:15 - Give people the confidence and the courage to behave more adventurously30:05 - "aircover"32:33 - The world is full of managers...the world is not full of leaders32:25 - The manager administers. The leader innovates.  The manager maintains.  The leader develops. The manager relies on systems. The leader relies on people.  The manger counts on controls.  The leader counts on trust.  The manager does things right. The leader does the right thing.34:42 - We should be pushing for something extraordinary that connects people, that  inspires people.42:08 - Probably never been a time more important for courageous leadership - develop a clear perspective...to lead people forward in an intelligent, unfrightened, confident way43:31 - Steve Jobs45:02 - He was admired but also kinda terrifying45:56 - Apple had very clear aspirational values...and [Steve} expected the people that worked with him...to understand and embrace those values46:28 - Was not bashful about telling anyone that they are full of sh*t48:12 - He desperately needed people that would tell him he was wrong49:31 - Every conversation has an impact50:46 - I'm very proud of the advocates and relationships I've built.  I'm equally proud of the enemies I've created.

Business leaders need to not live in fear and use the courage methodology to make strides in Business and Life. Candid conversation with Ryan on business leadership, life,  and the “I don’t use the word Can’t” Attitude! Ryan Berman is the founder of Courageous, a change consultancy that develops Courage Brands and rains companies how to operationalize through Courage Bootcamp. He has spent his entire career developing significant stories for several household brands such as, Caesars Entertainment and Major League Baseball. He believes that courage the ultimate advantage for anyone with a career in business.

Business leaders need to not live in fear and use the courage methodology to make strides in Business and Life. Candid conversation with Ryan on business leadership, life,  and the “I don’t use the word Can’t” Attitude! Ryan Berman is the founder of Courageous, a change consultancy that develops Courage Brands and rains companies how to operationalize through Courage Bootcamp. He has spent his entire career developing significant stories for several household brands such as, Caesars Entertainment and Major League Baseball. He believes that courage the ultimate advantage for anyone with a career in business.

06:36 - What Brandon is up to these days08:00 - Transitioning teams08:27 - Similarities between sports teams and corporate teams09:39 - What Brandon misses about the NFL - the physicality, being the best, and preparation09:45 - Vigorous exercise has been an outlet to prepare for my day and knock the edge off10:46 - The last of 7 kids in the Lloyd family12:16 - Grew up around a lot of loving people that were supportive12:47  - Parents held me accountable13:40  - A smart man learns from his mistakes, a stupid man never learns from his mistakes, and a wise man learns from other people's mistakes16:01  - Just tell me what "don't" to do...17:58  - The people we surround ourselves with is the greatest expressions of who we are18:31 - Seeking continuous improvement18:44 - How do I correct that?19:19 - Humility was an underlying trait that was passed on to me20:00 - Leaving school early and mom not being happy about the decision24:11 - Owning up to promises and obligations25:30 - Overcoming doubts29:38 - Playing with Tom Brady - the perfect rotation32:42 - Stepping up and becoming something34:05 - Nothing was ever good enough...always wanted more34:35 - An insatiable appetite always leaves you angry...never achieving enough or getting the desired result34:53 - Tools: reading self help books and Eckhart Tolle, deconstructing the ego, hypnotherapy, applied kinesiology36:25 - Improving myself personally and professionally, focusing on parenting, and staying present38:00 - Learning from the experience in Washington40:45 - Dialing in to mental health41:21 - The right diet and the right mentality42:18 - Not listening to the "mean" voice in your head44:17 - Advice from Brandon 2.046:04 - The 2010 season49:36 - The transition after football - "a major loss of identity"51:34 - Understanding the tools gained and learned from football and applying them to new areas in life54:22 - Raising two boys

My guest for this episode is Ryan Berman. Ryan is the founder of Courageous: a change company that develops Courage Brands™ and trains organizations to challenge norms, think bolder and take action on courageous ideas. Working with brands like Google, General Mills, Major League Baseball, PUMA, charity: water, Subway, and Caesars Entertainment, Ryan believes courage is a competitive advantage. Berman is the founder of his own Courage Brand: Sock Problems — an altruistic sock company “socking” problems in the world, where he has worked for five years. Sock Problems "socks" problems in the world with altruistic socks. Each pair is associated with a cause and a charity partner which we send targeted cash back (25%) on every purchase. Examples of causes are Sock Cancer, Sock Bullying, Sock Inequality and many more.  Get the free gift Mary has for you by going to: https://hilandconsulting.org/trustbuilding Get Ryan's book https://amzn.to/2GNhBu2 Ryan's website is: www.ryanberman.com Connect with him on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/courageousideas Be sure to subscribe to Inspired Nonprofit Leadership so that you don’t miss a single episode, and while you’re at it, won’t you take a moment to write a short review and rate our show? It would be greatly appreciated!   Let me know the topics or questions you would like to hear about in a future episode. You can do that, and follow us, on Facebook. To learn more about our previous guests, listen to past episodes, and get to know your host, go to: Hiland Consulting Connect with Mary: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryhiland Inspired Nonprofit Leadership Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Inspirednonprofitleadership/ Website: https://www.hilandconsulting.org/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hilandconsulting

3:22 - A battle that everyone fights within5:08 - Wanted to jump out of planes and blow stuff up5:22 - If I'm going to do it I wanted to be the best at it, and the SEALS are the best6:17 - Had a laser focus 5-6 days a week for three years7:30 - On BUDS...incredibly difficult physically, mentally, emotional.. but also the best time...10:03 - Soul crushing and devastated to get rolled back...didn't know what I was going to do11:04 - How much I learned about myself in that state of anguish, state of despair11:14 - When I came back my pain threshold was through the roof...I came back more confident13:28 - The priority changes...you start to think about yourself last19:54 - Addressing issues head on20:25 - We all heard each other, vented frustrations and were candid21:30 - Feedback regardless of rank22:05 - Becoming one unit23:31 - How to get to trust in a group25:35 - Difference between a group and a team27:15 - Trust and respect in a team29:48 - First thing you are scared of...tackle it32:17 - Strategies for building trust35:25- Separate emotion from the mission or task at hand35:39 - Purpose is everything37:39 - Courage is the bi-product of the purpose I am pursuing

3:01 - A Pandemic Pivot: Moving to PA6:24 - Radical Life Change On the Horizon9:40 - Scott shares the upside down (life-changing) world of Liberia12:20 - Walking Away From a Life Full of Vice14:04 - Scott shares what he saw in Liberia15:32 - A Challenge Was Posed to Scott16:59 - "In the beginning, I had no idea what I was doing..."18:20 - Scott shares how he threw a party to jumpstart his first Uganda wells18:40 - Showing people where their money had gone20:12 - "There was no business plan. We just tried stuff"23:18 - We are inviting people to bring the best part of themselves to a party and we're celebrating the ons together.23:44 - Scott shares their monthly givers: The Spring24:38 - "It's just a different party. It's a party that matters."27:56 - Fundraising in a pandemic28:00 - "Clean water is literally the first line of defense against Covid."30:09 - The importance of clean water33:33 - Scott discusses the cost of drilling a well...35:32 - Working with partners to preserve, protect and maintain the wells.37:15 - Scott shares the future of their tech: proactively servicing a well -- well before it breaks.37:52 - Thirst: Scott Harrison's Book40:13 - "Your past doesn't need to define your future"42:34 - Advice to making change: this is the time44:12 - Scott shares staggering remote work statistics...46:16 - Scott shares what he is NOT motivated by: money47:26 - "I'm not a very good manager"50:09 - Get involved: thespring.com

2:35 - Getting The Band Back Together For One Podcast5:00 - Describing her versatile roles to today5:22 - Driven by curiosity and challenge7:20 - Katie's Objective: Work on Global brands from San Diego8:17 - Relationships matter9:32 - Katie explains her time at GoPro11:06 -Katie's "up and down" relationship with San Diego13:57- Making the jump to Snap15:20 - Snap: a leader in vertical content17:06 - Gen Z  on Snap -- especially during Covid18:29- Katie shares that Snap is driven by their values19:10 - Snap values: Smart. Kind. Creative.22:47 - Katie discusses Snap's current growth mode24:15 - The perks of starting on the same day as your boss: Kenneth Mitchell26:06 - What to do when you don't know...27:09 - Having A Curious Mindset28:15 - Good results are contagious28:32 - It becomes a winning game29:06 - What advice would Katie 3.0 give Katie 1.0?30:51 - A mind shift: having a plan to staying present31:43 - Working on a brand she believes is everything...33:48 - Consumer's don't have time for marketing BS34:50 - Katie discusses Tik Tok37:26 - The business value of AR39:03 - Leading with transparency

2:31 - Initial conversations about courage and evolution4:30 - What's going on upstairs5:06 - Nick's background7:15 - Interest in mental health, human interaction, along with verbal and non-verbal communication7:53 - Common human needs and desires that drive us8:59 - To understand yourself you have to understand your mind8:46 - apply a skill set to the goal set, but what about the mind set?9:50 - Brains only do two things - receive and process information and then they make judgement's10:57 - Is it good for me, is it going to harm me, do I like it?12:03- within our brains is a history of life on earth15:03 - Deep within our brains, we are nothing more than lizards15:18 - We are survivors because we are able to recognize and respond to things that are dangerous to us15:37 - recognize the creatures we are, what fear is for, and how valuable it's been...15:57 - a lot of those innate fear responses are not always appropriate ...acute fear...turns into chronic anxiety16:46 - short circuit reactions to get to a better place in our brains18:08- we are not compelled or destine to respond to every internal stimulus we experience have ... create space between the sensation/ emotion...and our physical and mental response18:48 - practice expanding "that" space20:42 - bring your attention to something immediate and infinite your breath21:39 - Cognitive biases - proximity, intensity, negativity, and confirmation27:02 - we always have a choice...we must give ourselves space to make a mindful choice28:09 - daily active practice29:00 - states of mind and ways you can take action29:07 - push our fear - understand it, name it, and face it head on29:41 - find a way to love what you are doing30:03 - To be grateful and to serve and give33:17 - Need to belong and connect with other human beings34:50 - who's on your team and who isn't37:21 - neurogene's evolving38:57 - freeze or flight41:47 - standard operating procedure is nervousness44:21 - Effective action = focus on the right thing to do, practice, and then persist45:32 - Be kind to yourself46:49 - Move your body and get your mind out of that static place48:20 - Central courage system hack50:13 - Kind, compassionate and curious52:26 - Building brain fitness

Courageous Podcast w/ Tony Hsieh The intentional Tony Hsieh is the CEO of Zappos, a serial entrepreneur and the author of NY Times Best-Selling book Delivering Happiness. He also continues to push the envelope on creating intentional environments that inspire his teams while maximizing the potential of the Zappos workforce. In this episode of the Courageous Podcast, we time machine back to a time before Covid for an “in person” podcast recorded live at one of Tony's latest new projects: Ferguson's Downtown. Think Burning Man but for entrepreneurs as airstreams, motivated tenants, a Black Alpaca named Marley and Tony Hsieh himself all live together in a revitalization project just off the Las Vegas strip. We sat down with Tony, Tyler Williams (A Zappos Fungineer) and Jen Taler to discuss the future of work, the importance of curiosity in business and the “what's next” at Zappos.

Show Notes:2:34 - Emily Wolfe: "a frickin" rock star signed by Gibson3:46 - When Did Emily Start Playing?4:07 - Emily Define's Her Sound As A Threesome Between...5:39 - Her 1st time playing Live: "Drummer's For Jesus"8:50 - The Pain of Not Playing Live During A Pandemic11:07 - Teenage Angst" Inspired Her To Write Her Own Music13:17 - Emily Talks About The Twists of Her "Journeys"15:07 - "Every Day is a Stepping Stone"16:00 - There's No Easy Path17:00 - "It's pretty mind blowing that I'm still here"17:28 - Emily Opens Up About Her Battle with Alcohol17:42 - The most courageous thing Emily has done: getting sober20:15 - Spinning Your Brain: From Fight to a Different Light21:55 - Playing is Her Remedy22:45 - Emily's Conflict: Writing Sober24:24 - “Atta Blues”: Emily's 1st song written sober25:52 - If Emily today could give advice to Emily 1.0...29:58 - Connecting is a Conflict: Quarantine31:56  - LIVE PEFORMANCE: “Atta Blues”35:56 - If she couldn't be in music for a living, she would...38:03 - Who plays Emily in her movie...40:05 - The importance of having good people around you42:34 - Parting words

Show Notes:3:10 How many Dhani's do you know?6:48 Dhani & Berman meeting in the mean streets of Potomac, MD8:26 Did Dhani's dad really do that in high-school?11:12 Dhani talks about the 3 influence football had on him13:49 Dhani's gifted genes - his mom + his dad14:47 Dhani convinces Michigan to give him a scholarship18:43 Dhani loves THE University of Michigan19:52 Showing up + doing the work21:27 Having people in your corner23:34 Drafted in the sixth round with Tom Brady23:57 Aha moments from the NFL24:42 Michael Strahan's advice26:33 Getting kicked out of Bengals practice27:25 None of us have been in a pressure situation29:03 The forced “pause” in America31:34 Is this is moment or a movement?37:44 On facing change40:00 Recognize. Regroup. Refocus.41:41 What type of world does Dhani want for his son?43:18 Dhani on Opti-realism44:25 Live a courageous life of intellect

Show Notes:1:27 - Landon's tale of the tape2:53 Landon's life on Quarantine Standard Time3:45 Landon's “Selfless Phase”6:26 Landon growing up8:41 How Landon ranks in other sports9:56 Landon's rise from nowhere12:24 U.S. scouting: bleak back in the day12:59 Getting deep13:59 Identity tied up in soccer15:15 The hardships of Germany16:15 Landon copes with the 2006 World Cup18:25 How Landon stayed motivated19:37 Landon's key to coaching21:12 What leaders can do better22:46 Landon shares his purpose25:02 Landon relives the “Algeria goal”29:23 “In Search of Greatness” - documentary30:42 Corner flag celebration32:23 Landon's take on fear36:28 Landon's new identity in life-after-soccer37:32 Landon's new challenge40:32 Why are YOU here

Show Notes:3:26 - Background of Bracken and growing up in Kentucky5:00 - Where Bracken's drive came from6:30 - Transition from sports to leadership7:14 - How consuming content can help with analogies in business8:30 - Setting goals early to achieve success10:00 - Why reporting doesn't matter if you use influence11:40 - Communicating is the key to developing trust14:08 - How and why Bracken decided to fire himself17:13 - Staying hungry19:15 - Negative blessing19:55 - Business Haiku's23:28 - Bracken's definition of time28:00 - How to get inspired30:56 - OGSMT - Objectives, Goals, Strategy, Measures and Tactics35:46 - On being yourself and embracing your inner rebel38:16 - Bracken's definition of courage

In Conversation with the dynamic Ryan Berman is the founder of Courageous: a change company that develops Courage Brands™ and trains organizations to challenge norms, think bolder and take action on courageous ideas. Working with brands like Google, General Mills, Major League Baseball, PUMA, Charity Water, Subway, and Caesars Entertainment, Ryan believes courage is a competitive advantage. Berman is the founder of his own Courage Brand: Sock Problems — an altruistic sock company “socking” problems in the world. . . In this episode, Ryan shared his journey and career pivots as a serial entrepreneur, who started in advertising; faced a huge set-back and overcame it with courage, so facinating. We talked extensively on what it means to develop courage in your life; finding a mentor to set you up on a successful career track instead of just searching for a job and what exactly what it takes to build your internal courage system to go for your career dreams. I love this episode so much that I wanted to keep it to myself, alas I know you my listeners will love it too, lol! Be sure to access your free courage assessment tool being offered by Ryan which will help you get started on your courage journey. . . Golden Nuggets on Courage and Creativity 1. Courage and Creativity are relative; 2. Either you drive change or change drives you; 3. Courage has a place in your daily life; 4. Start with knowledge; faith (i.e. inner belief in yourself), action to build courage. 5. Surround yourself with people who want to stretch just like you and are aligned with your values; and 6. Keep your focus to the things that you value most in your life. Reference made to Ryan's book: “Return To Courage”, check out his website for details below. . . Connect with Ryan on Social Media Linkedin: Ryan Berman Email: ryanberman@couragebrands.com Website:http://www.couragebrands.com . . My mission is to help you find your vibes wherever you may be in your life journey! In life we have different seasons, highs and lows, this show will help you and hopefully change the trajectory of your life for good! I hope you like what you hear and stay tuned to this dial! #ireniavibes2020 If you have questions about booking me for your podcast/conference/workshop email me at infolivewithirenia@gmail.com. Connect with me on social media: Instagram:@livewithirenia Twitter: @livewithirenia The podcast hashtag is: #livewithirenia To have your questions and stories featured in future episodes, please connect with me here infolivewithirenia@gmail.com. . . Pay It Forward Subscribe to my podcast for free and leave a review on iTunes! This will help to increase the visibility of the show and help others to discover it even more. Please share it with a friend who will find this valuable. Feel free to take a picture of an episode which resonates with you and tag me on twitter/instagram. I would love this. Thank you so much! Until next time, find your vibes! . . @Livewithirenia Podcast was produced by Irenia Roussel including all branding, social media and artwork.

7:00 - How Loretta became interested in space and becoming an astronaut 9:47 - Loretta's definition of courage15:48 - Managing your thoughts 17:16 - Setting a vision and mission for yourself21:41 - Earth as a living system and how we can all work together as a superorganism23:26 - Emotional sobriety - journaling, meditation and getting outside25:44 - Using prompts for stream of consciousness journaling30:57 - Lessons to be learned from the pandemic33:55 - How the space community thinks about time scale and geographical boundaries 36:00 - Covering Loretta's book - The New Right Stuff40:38 - Yuri's Night - World space holiday47:48 - Loretta's closing message (enriching life by marinating in uplifting, inspiring and motivating content)

“Every company should have a potential future fear because fear leads to growth” – Ryan Berman. NOW is the time to face that fear of the unknown and a very uncertain future, NOW is the time to unleash COURAGE in our organizations.  “What could the future of your company look like with an infusion of courage?” – Ryan Berman In 2019 Ryan sparked the courage movement that set out to reinvent businesses by galvanizing people, inspiring leaders, and celebrating courageous action in life and in business.  In this episode, you’ll meet Ryan Berman, once an intern at MTV, now a major thought leader in the world of leadership change and branding and, very much an authentic leader. Ryan is the founder of Courageous, a change consultancy that develops Courage Brands and trains companies on how to operationalize courage through Courage Bootcamp. Ryan has spent a career developing meaningful stories for household brands—like Caesars Entertainment, Major League Baseball, New Era, Subway, and UNICEF—and he believes that courage is the ultimate competitive advantage for any willing business, being or brand. Ryan used the courage methodology detailed in the book Return on Courage to launch his own Courage Brand called Sock Problems, a charitable sock company that socks different problems in the world. https://www.couragebrands.com/ https://www.returnoncourage.com/ You can reach Ryan on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/courageousideas/ 04:41 How we met 06:56 Ryan’s Story, with a few twists and turns 14:18 Millennials, change, and the New Normal 18:58 Back to Ryan’s Story 38:24 Interviewing leaders for the book, Steve Wilhite, Russell Weiner, Eric Ryan and more 47:59 Time to put your business in timeout 49:51 Back to work, where do we start? 53:49 Fear of failure, trust, and vulnerability 57:45  Take the mask off 59:22  Get the rallying cry behind your why 01:01:57  Advice from Ryan 

Ryan Berman offers his tips and tricks for building your courage muscle to make exciting changes.   You'll Learn: The three elements of the courage equation One simple trick to boost your courage How to convince your boss to make a courageous change   About Ryan: Ryan Berman is the founder of Courageous, a change consultancy that develops Courage Brands® and trains companies how to operationalize courage through Courage Bootcamp. He has spent a career developing meaningful stories for household brands—like Caesars Entertainment, Major League Baseball, New Era, Subway, and UNICEF—and he believes that courage is the ultimate competitive advantage for any willing business, being or brand.  Ryan Berman used the courage methodology detailed in the book to launch his own Courage Brand called Sock Problems, a charitable sock company that socks different problems in the world. Ryan’s book: Return on Courage: A Business Playbook for Courageous Change Ryan’s website: ReturnOnCourage.com Ryan’s company: Courageous Ryan’s Twitter: @RyanBerman   Resources mentioned in the show: App: Slack App: Zoom Article: Retiring Cisco CEO delivers dire prediction: 40% of companies will be dead in 10 years Book: Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown   Thank You, Sponsors! ZipRecruiter. ZipRecruiter is the smartest way to hire. Try them for free at ZipRecruiter.com/HTBA Monday.com. Collaborate more effectively--and beautifully with Monday.com/Awesome   View transcript, show notes, and links at http://AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep476 

Wanna know how to have more courage with yourself and your brand? Matt @mattgottesman sits down with Ryan Berman (Founder of Courage Brands) to talk about why change is so difficult for people and companies, what are the first things a company should hit head on in order to instill more courage to change and be who they really are, why authenticity can be scary for some people, the value of opening up about who and where you really are, what the data shows about companies who became insanely transparent and more…   Follow Me: Instagram @mattgottesman @hdfmagazine Website: mattgottesman.com Facebook: @mattgottesmanofficial   Featured Guest: Ryan Berman – https://instagram.com/ryan_berman Website: https://couragebrands.com   Podcast: Subscribe: https://ampl.ink/dZ2Xd  (All Platforms) Instagram: @hustlesoldseparately   Other Great Links: Join Our Private FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/alchemytribeofficial/ Scale Your Brand: https://www.mattgottesman.com/brand-alchemy-signup

Segment 1: Ryan Berman is the author of RETURN ON COURAGE, the Founder of Courageous, a creative consultancy that develops Courage Brands® and trains organizations through Courage Boot Camp. He has helped brands such as Caesars Entertainment, Major League Baseball, Puma, Qualcomm, and Subway. We dive deep into courage. It's a word that is thrown around small business and our society a lot these days - you need to have courage to start a business, you need to have courage to say what you stand for. But what really is courage? What does it take and do any of us really have it? Segment 2: Jessica Moser is senior vice president and the leader of Small Business Solutions in MetLife's U.S. Group Benefits business. She oversees sales, strategy, underwriting, and overall P&L for businesses with fewer than 100 employees, and does the same for Specialty Markets, which includes Professional Employer Organization and Association businesses. We talk about how small businesses can attract and retain the best employees by offering attractive ancillary benefits.Segment 3: Bill Furlong is a serial entrepreneur and currently serves as a mentor and investor in a variety of adata and b2b centric companies. He is Founder/CEO of SquareStack. He is also the author of Appify Your Business: Harness the Power of Apps to Save 10 Hours a Week and Reinvent Your Business. We talk about how it can be a challenge to manage all the technology it takes to run a small business these days but we show you a solution that can simplify it for you.Sponsored by Nextiva and Corporate Direct

Courageous is a change consultancy that develops Courage Brands and trains companies how to operationalize courage through Courage Boot Camp. Courageous founder Ryan Berman believes that courage is any willing business, being, or brand's ultimate competitive advantage. His soon-to-be-released book, Return on Courage, addresses this head on. Ryan shares how finding yourself and knowing yourself is the concept of what courage really is about. Find out how he discovered that as he shares his journey of how he left the company he created and managed for so many years and courageously ventured into a new adventure. Get the newest Conscious PIVOT Podcast episodes delivered directly to you - subscribe here. And, if you're enjoying the podcast, please give us a 5-star rating on iTunes! For instructions click here DOING THIS for 10 Seconds Can Change Your Life! Click here to watch Adam's Inspiring TEDx Talk! ---

Ryan Berman, author of "Return on Courage" & founder of both Courage Brands & Sock Problems, shares insight on the changing business environment.

Avoiding risk is risky which might be why fifty-two percent of Fortune 500 companies from the year 2000 are now extinct. Ryan Berman is author of Return On Courage, founder of Sock Problems and founder of Courageous, a creative consultancy that develops Courage Brands® and trains organizations through Courage Boot Camp. Sock Problems is a charitable sock company that supports causes around the world by “socking” problems and spreading awareness. Previously he was the cofounder of i.d.e.a., an integrated marketing agency based in San Diego. He has helped brands such as Caesars Entertainment, Major League Baseball, Puma, Qualcomm, Subway and The US Ski & Snowboard Association. We dig into three primary components that create a Courage brand: Knowledge, Faith, Action. I ask which risks leaders need to take to compete today, and in the future. All risk isn't good right? Along with his "audit of fear" we discuss Berman's five-step process, called P.R.I.C.E., which is based on his work with prominent brands like Major League Baseball, PUMA, Subway, and the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Association.

Today, we talk with our first ever recurring guest, Mr. Ryan Berman. We touch base about the venture he was just beginning the first time we interviewed him called Sock Problems and discuss how that has scaled and his learnings so far. We also talk about his new book Return on Courage which is available for Amazon Pre-Order. He is also the founder of several other ventures all falling under the Courage Brands umbrella, one of which involves one of our favorite companies, you guessed it...Amazon.

Ryan Berman is the founder of Courageous: a consultancy that builds and leads Courage Brands™. Berman has developed meaningful stories for major brands in every corner of the country including Caesars Entertainment, Hilton, Major League Baseball, New Era, PUMA, Subway, and UNICEF. Berman believes that courage is any business, being or brands ultimate competitive advantage. Many people want to be courageous; they just don’t know how. His soon-to-be-released book ‘Return on Courage’ addresses this head on. He is also using the methodology unveiled in the book to launch his own Courage Brand in "Sock Problems": a charitable sock company that’s out to sock different problems in the world. Interview with Ryan Berman Founder of Courage Brands Links from the show Sock Problems Courage Brands Courage Brands Linkedin Ryan Berman Facebook Ryan Berman Instagram Sponsored by Spark Shipping – Dropshipping Automation

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