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What if the biggest barrier to your company's growth isn't a lack of good ideas, but how you setup the room before innovation even begins?Amy sits down with Michael Brian Lee, founder of the Innotivity Institute, to decode the high-stakes reality of modern corporate survival. In an era where 80% of a company's value is driven entirely by intellectual property and average business lifespans have plummeted to just five years, innovation is no longer a luxury, it is a mandatory action.As quantum leaders, we often demand innovative solutions from our teams without realizing we are skipping the energetic prep work required to get them. Michael breaks down Innotivity, the ultimate cycle of adapting who you are being, shifting your identity, and then taking action to drive measurable business results.Together, they unpack the exact 3-step checklist leaders must complete before a brainstorming meeting ever starts. If you are ready to stop forcing stagnant ideas into the world and start orchestrating true innovation that ripple outward to your team and beyond, this episode is your blueprint.Moments That Create MomentumThe Brutal Math of Modern Business Survival: Discover why collapsing business lifespans mean your current innovation strategy is already outdated.Innovation is the Action: Understand why trying to innovate with old, default thinking is a recipe for failure, and why implementation requires an identity shift first.The 3-Step Pre-Brainstorm Checklist: A breakdown of Safe Space, Integrity, and Identity—the foundational SQ pillars required before your team steps into the room.Solving the Wrong Problem with Integrity: How rushing to a quick answer causes organizations to waste massive energy executing the wrong questions.The Live Innovation Experiment: Watch quantum leadership in real-time as Michael pushes Amy through a mind-bending exercise to expand past default, logical boundaries into pure potential.About the Guest:Michael Brian Lee excels as a transformational coach, trainer, teacher, speaker, writer, and an expert in the mindsets of Creativity, Innovation, and Adaptability.With over two decades of experience in the film and TV industry across the US, Europe, and Africa, Michael is a seasoned creative professional. His TV productions have earned him 5 South African Film & TV Awards (SAFTAs), showcasing his exceptional talent.Founding both the Innotivity Institute and the Academy of Television and Screen Arts in Johannesburg, Michael demonstrates his commitment to fostering creativity and excellence.He has taken the TEDx stage twice, delivering impactful speeches that have reshaped the perspectives of his audiences. His keynotes and workshops are widely recognized for dismantling barriers and empowering individuals to effectively change their mindsets and achieve their goals.https://www.michaelbrianlee.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelleecreativityBook - World Innovator's Cup: History's Greatest Minds Take the Field - https://worldinnovatorscup.com/About Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:This show was brought to you in part by the Magic Thread Media Network. To learn more visit: https://magicthreadmedia.com/

Meine heutige Gesprächspartnerin hat ihre Ausbildung an der Kommunikationsakademie Hamburg abgeschlossen und ist diplomierte Kommunikationswirtin. Ihre berufliche Laufbahn begann bei Reemtsma, wo sie mehrere Jahre im Marketing tätig war und sich vom Trainee bis in strategische Führungsrollen entwickelt hat. In dieser Zeit lernte sie, wie Marken geführt werden und wie Organisationen Entscheidungen treffen. Es folgte der Schritt ins Unternehmertum. Als geschäftsführende Gesellschafterin baute sie eine Audioproduktion auf und entwickelte Lernformate für Kinder. Danach wechselte sie zum Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie, wo sie den Aufbau der Marketingabteilung verantwortete und an der internationalen Positionierung des Standorts Deutschland mitwirkte. Sie war Teil der Initiative „Deutschland – Land der Ideen“ und bewegte sich an der Schnittstelle von Wirtschaft, Politik und Kommunikation. Seit Ende der neunziger Jahre arbeitet sie als selbstständige Unternehmens- beraterin, Executive Coach und systemische Beraterin. Sie hat über 200 Führungskräfte und Gründer begleitet und unterstützt Organisationen in Transformationsprozessen. Ein besonderer Fokus liegt auf der Entwicklung von Leadership in Startups und im Zusammenspiel mit Investoren. Sie ist Founding Coach bei Ten More In und engagiert sich seit vielen Jahren für die Weiterentwicklung von Female Leadership. 2016 hat sie gemeinsam mit einem Partner die Methode „Denkende Hand“ entwickelt. Ein Ansatz, der neben dem Rationalen auch das Intuitive und Unbewusste sichtbar macht und damit neue Wege für Kommunikation, Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung eröffnet. Im Zentrum ihrer Arbeit steht die Überzeugung, dass Führung immer bei der eigenen Haltung beginnt und dass Selbstreflexion und Kommunikation die entscheidenden Fähigkeiten moderner Führung sind. Seit über neun Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. Wir haben in mehr als 550 Folgen mit über 700 Gästen darüber gesprochen, was sich für sie verändert hat und was sich weiter ändern muss. Wie wird man vom Marketingprofi zur Executive Coach für Top Führungskräfte und was hat diesen Weg geprägt? Warum ist Live-Coaching ein so wirkungsvolles Format und was verändert sich dadurch für Führung und Lernen? Welche Rolle spielen Räume und Beziehungen gerade im digitalen Zeitalter und mit Blick auf KI für gute Zusammenarbeit? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Daher suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich, wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei On the Way to New Work, heute mit Nora Dahlström. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern

Send us Fan MailThis week, I, Claire - go solo for a beautiful conversation with executive coach Hazel Martin and, honestly, this episode went somewhere completely different from where I expected.We started out talking about career change for midlife women and how our purpose shifts as we enter our menopause years, but what unfolded was a much deeper conversation about the stories we tell ourselves, the dreams we've quietly put on hold, and why so many women reach midlife feeling disconnected from the parts of themselves that once felt most alive.If you've ever wondered, "Is this really it?" or felt there's something more for you, I truly believe you'll love this conversation. Hazel shares powerful insights about self-talk, courage, joy, and the tiny steps that can completely change the direction of your life. More than anything, this episode is an invitation to remember who you were before the world told you who you should be.Connect with Hazel on Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/hazelmartincoach/Via email: hazelnorval@gmail.comOr by phone: +44 7796 176928 Support the showBook your Follow The Camino break at the below link:https://followthecamino.com/en/Or email: info@followthecamino.com Use Code: MIDLIFE10 for your exclusive 10% offer - for all trips booked in 2026 (departure date can be in 2027). Exclusions: This offer is not applicable to Budget or Guided Tours.Applicable Routes: The discount is exclusively available for pilgrims choosing the French, English, Portuguese (inland routes), and Original ways.Blackout Dates: To maintain the sanctity and manage the flux of pilgrims during peak events, the discount will not apply if you are reaching Santiago de Compostela from the 24th to the 28th of July 2025, aligning with the city's famous festivities. Additionally, the offer is void if you find yourself in Pamplona during the San Fermin festival, from the 4th to the 16th of July 2025, to accommodate the unique cultural significance of these periods.Please remember, if you find the show helpful or it makes you laugh, motivates and inspires you - please do like, share and rate us. We don't run ads on the podcast or for the show, because we want to keep it as enjoyable for you to listen as possible. So if you can help us spread the word, we'd be incredibly grateful.For more information about The Midlife Mentors, click the below link:...

You can't “manage time” if you refuse to learn to price it well.We've all done it: obsess over small savings, then burn an hour on chores, admin, or digital clutter that someone else or an AI assistant could handle faster and better. That trade feels harmless in the moment, but over weeks and months it quietly steals hours of deep work, creativity, relationships, and the energy that makes life feel worth living.Would any company pay a CEO rate and then assign assistant-level tasks?Yet that's exactly what many high-performing professionals do with their own calendars, inboxes, file organization, and logistics.We'll talk about opportunity cost and decision fatigue you often end up paying.We'll get practical with artificial intelligence tools like Claude and other AI assistants that can act like a low-cost operations partner, helping you organize information, set priorities, and reduce the small decisions that drain your day.You'll also learn an easy “buy back your time” calculation inspired by Dan Martel: estimate your hourly rate, divide it by four, and use that number as a guide for what you can outsource or automate.The goal isn't to cram more work into your schedule, it's to reclaim hours for high-value work, better living, career growth, better sleep and stress management, and the people and passions you keep postponing.If you're ready to stop treating your life like it's cheap, hit play, do the quick hourly-rate exercise, and choose one task to hand off today.Subscribe for more practical mindset and performance tools, share this with a friend who's drowning in busy work, and leave a review so more people can start buying back their time.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

This is episode 850. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube here. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! Today's show featured an interview with Steve Gladis, Executive Coach, Author, and Professor at George Mason University. Find Steve on LinkedIn. STEVE'S TIP: "Start thinking like a team, not a group. Start thinking basketball, not golf. Think about what you can work on together while still performing in your individual silos."

Pure positive thinking sounds harmless, but what if it's the reason you keep failing on the goals you care about most?I'm Angela Shurina, and I'm unpacking a counterintuitive finding from motivation research: when we only fantasize about future success, our bodies can relax as if the win already happened, which makes needed effort less likely. We dig into Gabrielle Oettingen's work on the science of motivation and the practical technique called mental contrasting. You'll learn how to visualize a goal in a way that actually increases follow-through. This approach applies to weight loss, fitness, career growth, exams, interviews, personal finance, and any long-term goal that demands consistency. I also share stories that make the point real, from learning rollerblading through repeated falls to the “cost of getting lean” and the trade-offs behind visible abs. The big takeaway is simple: match the price with the prize, so setbacks stop feeling like surprises and start feeling like part of the plan.If this helps, subscribe, share it with one person who feels stuck, and leave a rating or review so more people can find the show.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

In this insightful episode of The Health and Wellness Coach Journal, Dr. Jessica Singh speaks with Gina Martin, PCC, an Executive Coach, Consultant, and Director of Executive Coaching & Leadership Development at Leap Academy. Her work has been recognized with the Gold Stevie Award for Mentor and Coach of the Year, and she is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council with advanced certifications in Hogan and DiSC. Gina is also the founder of Own Your Next, a nonprofit that supports high-achieving women as they rebuild confidence, identity, and their careers after cancer. Gina shares her journey from corporate leadership to coaching, spanning more than 25 years of leading in high-pressure organizations such as Victoria's Secret, GUESS, and Gap. She reflects on the transitions that shaped her life, from arriving in the United States at age 18 with $300, a toddler, and no English, to becoming a single mother, building a successful career, and later navigating a stage-three breast cancer diagnosis. Gina speaks candidly about advocating for herself when her intuition told her something was wrong, even after two mammograms came back clear. She shares what treatment required of her physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, physical therapy, and the difficult but necessary decision to slow down. Together, Dr. Singh and Gina explore what healing can ask of high achievers, why self-compassion becomes essential during profound change, and how coaching helped Gina stay present through uncertainty. Gina also shares how cancer reshaped her identity, values, confidence, and professional path as she rebuilt her coaching career with more alignment, presence, and purpose. The conversation also offers meaningful guidance for coaches who are finding their way, building a business, or learning to value their lived experience. Gina reminds coaches that they are more than a certification and that their story, resilience, and voice are part of what they bring to the coaching relationship. For detailed show notes, resources, and information to connect with Gina Martin, PCC, visit: https://www.centerforhealthandwellnesscoaches.com/blog/redefining-life-after-cancer-gina-martin-on-healing-high-achievement-and-rebuilding-her-coaching-career To be notified of new episodes, subscribe here: https://www.centerforhealthandwellnesscoaches.com/stay-connected Timestamps: Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Own Your Next Timestamps 0 - Introduction 2:50 - Gina Martin's Journey: From Corporate Leadership to Coaching and Life After Cancer 8:10 - The Courage to Pause as a High Achiever: Healing, Recovery, and Self-Compassion 19:38 - Rebuilding from the Inside Out: Reshaping Identity, Confidence, and Career 25:03 - Words of Wisdom for Coaches: Owning Your Worth and Sharing Your Voice 35:39 - Takeaways

This is the second episode in our 3 episode segment Culture By Design in the Age of AI as part of our Coaching Transformation Series. This conversation is hosted by Dario Minaya, with insights from Susan Minaya, COO, Leadership Strategist and Executive Coach with Minaya Learning Global Solutions. This episode dives into how Culture Is Not a Vibe. It's a System. Stay tuned to learn more.

Tish Squillaro, Executive Coach and Founder & CEO of Candor Management Consulting joins Jim and Marcus for a conversation on leadership. Candor Consulting looks to answer common leadership questions ranging... The post Have You Taken Out The Trash?/Tish Squillaro/ Season 2, Episode 19/The JAM appeared first on WWDB-AM.

How design leaders build influence, navigate conflict, and lead across cultures. In this episode, Ekaterina sits down with Julia Whitney, executive coach and former General Manager and Executive Creative Director at the BBC, where she led a 150-person UX and design team.Julia spent over 20 years as a design leader across the UK and US before turning her experience into a coaching practice that helps design leaders at companies like Condé Nast, AWS, the Financial Times, and IDEO perform at their best.Julia is also a teacher at our Executive programme for Design Leaders: https://fla.wiki/4fDlOirWhat you'll learn:► Why self-limiting beliefs about leadership are the hidden barrier for most design leaders► How to build sponsorship at the next level up — and why empathy is the first step► How cultural differences shape communication, hierarchy, and trust — and what to do about it► The four types of workplace conflict and why identifying them early changes everything

What happens when the advice meant to help us succeed teaches us to distrust our own voice?In this conversation, Amy sits down with Create Magic At Work's Resident Voice and Presence coach Sandra Bargman to explore a question that reaches far beyond communication skills. Are women being supported in finding their voice, or are they being taught to reshape themselves to fit environments that were never designed for them?Together, they unpack the hidden assumptions behind executive presence, the double standards that shape how authority is perceived, and the subtle ways women are encouraged to soften, edit, or second-guess themselves. From phrases like "Does that make sense?" to the criticism of vocal fry, filler words, and emotional language, the conversation challenges who gets to decide what credibility sounds like.Amy and Sandra also share what they are seeing inside the voice and presence coaching at Create Magic At Work with clients, where storytelling, breath, intention, and self-awareness often create deeper transformation than any communication technique.At its core, this episode is an invitation to stop asking how to sound more powerful and start asking whether we trust ourselves enough to be heard.Moments That Create Momentum:1. Fixing Women or Fixing the Room — Explore why communication advice often focuses on changing women instead of challenging the environments where leadership is evaluated.2. When Authenticity Gets Mistaken for Weakness — Understand how collaboration, emotional intelligence, and relational language are often judged differently depending on who is speaking.3. Silence as a Leadership Skill — Discover why presence and confidence are often found in thoughtful pauses rather than faster responses.4. The Stories We Are Most Afraid to Tell — Learn how the experiences we hide or dismiss often become our most powerful leadership lessons.5. Presence Beyond Performance — See how breath, intention, and genuineness create trust and influence without requiring people to become someone they are not.Schedule a Voice & Presence Coaching Intro session - complimentaryThis 20-minute session with Amy Lynn Durham is the required first step for all Voice & Presence coaching at Magic Thread Media.We'll walk through your vision/goals and then transition you directly into your 1:1 sessions with Sandra Bargman.Link to schedule - https://amylynndurham.as.me/voicepresenceintroLearn more - https://magicthreadmedia.com/servicesAbout the Guest:Sandra Bargman helps leaders unlock truthful presence with a blend of vocal mastery, storytelling skill, and deep emotional intelligence. Drawing from decades as an actor, singer, director, and life counselor, she teaches people to express themselves with clarity, authenticity, and intention. Her signature framework The B.I.G. Approach brings together breath and body work, vocal strength, diction, silence, mindfulness, and story craft, giving clients the tools to communicate with confidence and purpose. Whether she's coaching one-on-one or leading groups, Sandra guides people of all ages and professions to access their inner truth, sharpen their message, and step into bolder, more grounded communication.Listen to Sandra's podcast - The Edge of EverydayAbout Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:This show was brought to you in part by the Magic Thread Media Network. To learn more visit: https://magicthreadmedia.com/

Annie sold a multi-million-dollar therapy center at 43. On paper, that kind of success should make a person feel safe. But money does not automatically rewrite what the body learned first. Host Syama Bunten sits down with Annie Wright, a licensed psychotherapist and executive coach specializing in trauma recovery for high achievers, for a conversation about what financial success can and cannot fix. For Annie, psychological healing and financial healing have never been separate work. Her childhood financial trauma shaped more than her beliefs about money. It shaped what safety, success, and self-worth felt like. Annie grew up between old-money privilege and real financial instability, watching money appear, disappear, and come with secrecy, shame, and survival. That early relational trauma and money mindset followed her into adulthood, even as she became the first in her family to build the kind of security she once imagined from a distance. This is a conversation about breaking the poverty cycle, first generation wealth building, and the emotional cost of becoming the person no one in your family knew how to model. Annie is honest about ambition as a survival strategy, the nervous system that still braces for everything to disappear, and why the numbers on paper do not always match the feeling of safety inside. Now, her work sits at the intersection of women and financial healing, with books, courses, and education designed to help more women move from survival into lives that feel secure, self-directed, and fully lived. Her 2026 book Decade of Decisions is part of that next chapter. If Annie's story speaks to you, keep going. The Wealth Catalyst Freedom Tour is bringing intimate money conversations to women in 32 cities this year. The Wealth Catalyst Summit lands in San Francisco this October for a full day built around what comes next. Find your city at wealthcatalyst.com.   Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Meet Annie Wright: Psychotherapist, Executive Coach, and Exited Entrepreneur 02:28 Growing Up Between Poverty and Old Money on the Coast of Maine 06:28 How Childhood Financial Trauma Shapes the Way Kids Survive 07:54 Getting a Full Ride to Brown and the Drive Behind It 11:25 The Peace Corps, a Breaking Point, and the Start of Healing 15:24 Burning Through Savings and Finding a Career Path at Esalen 17:43 Graduate School Debt, Minimum Wage Internships, and Financial Fear 23:45 Budgeting From Zero and the Financial Sobriety Journey 28:23 Launching a Therapy Center on Mat Leave and Betting on Herself 30:49 Being the Primary Earner and Making the Stay-at-Home Partner Decision 34:52 Knowing When to Sell and the Exit That Changed Everything 38:22 Trauma Recovery for High Achievers and the Mission Behind the Work 41:46 What Comes Next: Books, Courses, and Scaling the Impact 47:27 How to Find Annie Wright and What She Needs From You   Connect with Annie Wright: Visit Annie's website Subscribe to Annie's Substack   Find more from Syama Bunten: Attend a Salon near you: wealthcatalyst.com/salons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syama.co/ Join Syama's Substack: https://thewealthcatalystwithsyama.substack.com/ Website: https://wealthcatalyst.com Download Syama's Free Resources: https://wealthcatalyst.com/resources Wealth Catalyst Summit: https://wealthcatalyst.com/summits Speaking: https://syamabunten.com Big Delta Capital: www.bigdeltacapital.com Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Sam Chia is a former regional business executive turned Executive Coach and Entrepreneur who now helps leaders across Asia grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose—guided by his belief that leadership is ultimately about creating impact through people. Website: http://sccoachingasia.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wai-sam-chia-%E8%B0%A2%E6%83%A0%E6%A3%AE-87a5268/ CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome leadership inspiration. Hear from many different leaders in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!

Your biggest goals might be losing because your rewards arrive too late.If you have ever crushed a plan for a week, then slid back into old patterns, the issue is not that you are “lazy” or “not disciplined enough.” We are wired to repeat what feels good right now, and that wiring runs the show when you are trying to build consistent habits for long-term goals.I am Angela Shurina, and I break down a research-backed habit formation principle drawn from behavioral psychology and neuroscience: immediate rewards create lasting behavior. We talk about why celebrating big milestones does not build the habits that lead to those milestones, why fantasizing about goals can fall flat without the right practice, and how Pavlov's conditioning research points to a surprisingly tight timing window. When the good feeling comes within seconds of the behavior, your brain connects the dots. When it comes weeks later, it does not.You will leave with practical ways to celebrate micro wins so your workouts, nutrition choices, bedtime routines, learning sessions, or even uncomfortable tasks like sales calls start to feel easier and more satisfying. If this helps, subscribe, share it with someone who keeps yo-yoing, and leave a review so we can reach more people who want lasting change.What habit are you going to reward within 2 seconds today?Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Anja Van Beek, Leadership Strategist and Executive Coach about the downside of getting a promotion and how to navigate the new role and how to cope without overworking yourself. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world increasingly dominated by digital communication, the importance of human connection has never been more critical. Many of us find ourselves feeling isolated, despite being more connected than ever online.  In this podcast, Nancy MacKay speaks with Pete Bombacci, Founder of GenWell, and Joe Oswald, a former CEO and current MacKay CEO Forum Chair, on how to foster meaningful relationships that enhance our well-being. Pete Bombaci is a pioneering social change leader and the Founder and CEO of GenWell, a Canadian registered charity dedicated to fostering Canada's Human Connection Movement since its inception in 2016. With an unwavering commitment to advancing social connection and social health, Pete leads GenWell's mission to educate, empower, and catalyze Canadians around the critical role that social health plays in mental, physical, and societal well-being. GenWell's work is grounded in growing global and public health evidence, and has been recognized by the World Health Organization, which identifies social connection as a foundational pillar of health and a powerful upstream solution to many of today's most pressing challenges. Prior to founding GenWell, Pete served as Country Director of the Movember Canada Foundation, where, over five years, he helped raise $142 million for men's health initiatives and led Canada to become Movember's top fundraising country worldwide.  Joe Oswald is an Executive Coach and MacKay CEO Forum Chair who believes in the importance of creating one's own future. In his view, success requires a combination of strategic thinking and intentional action. He has firsthand experience leading a team of over 250 professionals through the global pandemic and making a mid-career pivot to pursue a new path. As an experienced global President, Joe understands the value of strong leadership. He specializes in helping individuals develop energized, highly engaged teams that are focused on achieving organizational goals. What sets Joe apart is his extensive lived experience. Now, as a certified coach, he helps leaders set ambitious goals and provides the support they need to navigate challenges effectively.  Order Nancy's New Book: Drawing on two decades of experience with more than five thousand leaders, Nancy reveals how to prioritize health, strengthen relationships, reclaim time, and develop resilience. Order ‘It's Lonely at the Top: CEO Strategies for Inspiring Yourself and Your Team' today: https://bit.ly/3OcBTQH  Join a MacKay CEO Forums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Peer Group:  MacKay CEO Forums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ brings results-oriented CEOs, Executives, and Business Leaders together to solve their toughest problems and maximize opportunity through peer learning and support. Learn more: https://mackayceoforums.com/members/ 

Sam Chia is a former regional business executive turned Executive Coach and Entrepreneur who now helps leaders across Asia grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose—guided by his belief that leadership is ultimately about creating impact through people. Website: http://sccoachingasia.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wai-sam-chia-%E8%B0%A2%E6%83%A0%E6%A3%AE-87a5268/ CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome leadership inspiration. Hear from many different leaders in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!

What if leadership isn't something you earn, but something you were born with, waiting to be fully expressed? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Nancy OKeefe on her new book Lead with Your Light: Individual Empowerment, Influence, and Impact with Human Design. Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comNancy OKeefe is a Certified Human Design Business and Leadership Coach, who guides women entrepreneurs in impactful service businesses to make a bigger difference by leveraging their Human Design. She helps her clients peel back the layers of who they have been taught to be and how they have been conditioned to do business so they can awaken their business genius, embrace their authenticity, step into their leadership, and naturally attract their right clients so they can build an abundant & sustainable business they love. Nancy is a bestselling author, an expert columnist for Aspire Magazine, a certified Executive Coach from the College of Executive Coaching and holds an MBA from Babson College in Entrepreneurship. https://nancyokeefecoaching.com To learn more about the show and interview opportunities contact us at: https://www.mariannepestana.com 

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Kieran Read to explore leadership, pressure, performance, and the habits that helped him become one of the greatest All Blacks captains of all time.Kieran shares lessons from legendary coaches Steve Hansen and Scott Robertson, the routines and reflection practices that fuelled his success, and how great leaders inspire belief, build trust, and bring out the best in others.We also discuss mindset under pressure, self-talk, mental resilience, learning from mistakes, and the leadership principles Kieran now teaches through his work with leaders and organisations around the world.Whether you lead a team, a business, or a family, this conversation is packed with practical insights on performance, growth, and leading with purpose.Learn more about Kieran - https://www.kieranread.co.nzConnect with Kieran on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-read-00821384/Check out Kieran's course here - https://www.redseed.com/kieranread-leadershipCheck out the episode with Renzie Hanham here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSanm6_FZbY&list=PLwEV0R3KOLDBvJ3Wy6hdPZ_6yddT3lAIl&index=43 If you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Sam Chia is a former regional business executive turned Executive Coach and Entrepreneur who now helps leaders across Asia grow with clarity, confidence, and purpose—guided by his belief that leadership is ultimately about creating impact through people. Website: http://sccoachingasia.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wai-sam-chia-%E8%B0%A2%E6%83%A0%E6%A3%AE-87a5268/ CallumConnects Micro-Podcast is your daily dose of wholesome leadership inspiration. Hear from many different leaders in just 5 minutes what hurdles they have faced, how they overcame them, and what their key learning is. Be inspired, subscribe, leave a comment, go and change the world!

In this special compilation episode, I am joined by a powerhouse lineup of legal innovators, practitioners, and tech leaders who are actively reshaping the industry:Zack Shapiro, founder of an AI-native law firm, Rains LLP. Alexander, Co-lead of AI Research at Thomson Reuters.Sandy MacDonald, the Senior Director and Head of Legal Operations at DocuSign.Dharshi Harindra, a tech lawyer, Assistant General Counsel, and Executive Coach.We talk about the profound shift toward agentic AI in the legal sector and how mastering detailed prompting, continuous feedback, and custom workflows creates an unassailable competitive advantage for forward-thinking lawyers. You'll hear perspectives on overcoming the legal trust gap, avoiding "AI slop," and leveraging entrepreneurial mindsets that most traditional law firms are completely missing.We dive into:The Tech-Lawyer Trust Gap: Why legal tech companies miss the mark by pitching software features rather than understanding the granular, day-to-day challenges and cultural mindsets of practicing lawyers. The Blueprint for Custom AI "Skills": How to move past simple one-line prompts and instead use an essay-length context or voice rants to build hyper-specific digital assistants that compound in value through continuous feedback. The Breaking Leverage Model: Why traditional firms relying on bloated billable hours face an existential threat from lean, entrepreneurial, AI-native practitioners. The "Half-Lawyer, Half-AI" Evolution: How junior lawyers and trainees can create massive, unprecedented value by stepping up as the bridge between pure computer science and legal practice. AI Slop vs. Human Judgment: The critical importance of keeping your brain turned on, verifying citations, and using AI for heavy cognitive lifts rather than as an excuse for lazy output. Compliance and Regulation Blind Spots: Why rushing into technology without understanding data protection boundaries - like using WhatsApp groups for firm operations - creates massive regulatory red flags. ---Each week I take what I'm hearing in conversations with legal leaders.I analyze the market and track emerging trends in this AI era.In my newsletter called The Future Lawyer Market Intel for the AI eraI'm focused on:What AI is exposingThe opportunitiesThe blind spotsAnd the shifts shaping the next five years.This is how you see the chessboard before everyone else does:https://hollycope.my.canva.site/thefuturelawyer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You're not “undisciplined” you're just bad at design.I'm Angela Shurina, and today I'm sharing 3 science-backed strategies for breaking hard-to-quit habits by design, not by disciplining your way through temptations.If you've ever promised yourself you'd stop something small but stubborn (like my own coconut milk in coffee routine) and then watched autopilot win again, this is your reset button.We dig into why routine disruption is so powerful, and why your environment beats your best intentions sooner than later. You'll learn how to redesign what's around you so the habit you want to quit becomes inconvenient, harder to access, and easier to forget. Think environment design, friction, and better defaults rather than more motivation.Then we break down the habit loop from behavioral science: cue, routine, reward. Instead of “trying to break the habit,” we look for the specific part of the loop you can interrupt, replace, or remove. Finally, we use a Ulysses contract style pre-commitment to stop relying on in-the-moment willpower and start building accountability that makes the right choice the path of least resistance. If are enjoying these, subscribe, share it with a friend who's been stuck for years with some bad habits, and leave a quick rating and review so more people can break the habits that don't serve them.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

Everything worthwhile is on the other side of a risky conversation—especially when it comes to women's health, birth, and career. In this episode, I sit down with professional investor–turned–hypnobirthing educator Maria Lernerman to talk about how hypnosis, birth preparation, and self-advocacy can transform one of life's most intense experiences into a joyful, empowering memory.Maria shares how she navigates being a daytime asset manager and nighttime hypnobirthing educator, hypnotist, lactation counselor, and mom of three, and why talking openly about hypnosis in a buttoned-up industry was a risky (and worthwhile) career conversation. You'll learn what hypnobirthing actually is (beyond the woo), how it helps many parents have calmer births—often with less or no medication—and why these tools become “meta skills” you can use in high-stakes work situations, from boardrooms to hospital rooms. Maria also offers grounded advice for women and couples planning to grow their families, including those going through IVF or navigating “high-risk” labels in the medical system.If you care about self-advocacy, emotional regulation, and having real choices in your healthcare, this conversation will expand what you think is possible—for birthing, working, and beyond.Timestamps 00:00 – Who is Jamie Lee? Introducing executive coaching, “risky conversations,” and guest Maria Lernerman03:17 – Maria's “risky conversation”: bringing hypnobirthing and hypnosis into a traditional investment career09:24 – What is hypnobirthing? The Mongan Method, full-spectrum birth prep, and why partners matter14:12 – How can birth be more comfortable with little or no medication? Fear, tension, relaxation, and the body's design18:08 – Maria's own birth stories: from terrified first-time mom to hypnobirthing educator (and the Uber-driver tipping point)23:12 – Self-hypnosis as a meta skill: staying grounded in chaotic hospitals, high-stakes meetings, and everyday conflict26:22 – Client success stories: natural births, empowered C-sections, partners stepping up, and redefining what a “good birth” looks like31:55 – Advice for women and couples (including IVF and “high risk”): choice, providers, and protecting your sense of agencyYou can learn more about Maria's work at DiscoverYourPowerBirth.com and about the Mongan Method at hypnobirthing.com.Learn more about bespoke executive coaching with Jamie Lee at JamieLeeCoach.com and book a free hour-long consultation with Jamie here. Text me your thoughts on this episode!Enjoy the show? Don't miss an episode, listen and subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  Leave me a review in Apple Podcasts. Connect with meBook a free hour-long consultation with me. You'll leave with your custom blueprint to confidence, and we'll ensure it's a slam-dunk fit for you before you commit to working with me 1:1. Connect with me on LinkedIn Email me at jamie@jamieleecoach.com 

Today I'm sharing a simple, repeatable framework I use to feel good most days, even when plans fall apart, projects stall, or life throws the usual curveballs. Feeling better isn't about pretending everything is great. It's about building a steady inner state through repeated habits. What are those habits?We start with what a good day looks like in real life for me, from there, I break it down, the process of creating good-day feeling, through 3-pillar lens you can use as a weekly compass: vitality, connection, and purpose. We also talk mindset and emotional regulation, why attention acts like a spotlight, and how CBT, ACT, and DBT-style tools can help you stop catastrophizing and start choosing a better lens. At the end I'll be sharing the core habit that makes everything else work and improve over time.Download your free worksheet - a simple weekly reflection practice to help you find your wins, spot your drains, and apply the 80/20 to your joy and results.If you are enjoying these, subscribe and share it with one person who needs a steadier, fulfilling, peaceful day, and leave a rating and review so more people can find the work.Follow My Daily Blog - Your Best Coaching on Substack.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comEvery meeting you lead is also a reputation event—and a leadership audition: people leave judging not only the meeting, but you. This episode of 97% Effective takes aim at the mother of all time sinks at work: meetings. Host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Chris Fenning about his latest book, Effective Meetings: Great Results, Less Pain, Every Time. They cover the practical essentials — how to open a meeting, keep it on track, and manage people who derail it — but also the issues most leaders avoid: the silent reputational hit you take when you run a bad meeting, why AI can summarize meetings but cannot fix the human judgment behind them, and when the best meeting is no meeting at all. If people quietly complain about meetings in your company — or, let's be honest, the ones you run — this episode will give you practical ways to make them sharper, shorter, and more useful.SHOW NOTESMichael and Chris demoTPO in real time (Topic-Purpose-Output)The forgotten second step: checking that everyone is aligned The real reason he wrote his latest bookWhy meetings were the next workplace problem Chris had to tackleThe hidden “meeting tax”: how bad meetings drain time, money, attention, morale, and credibilityCalculating the tangible dollar cost of a bad meetingCalculating the intangible cost -- to your reputation – from running a bad meetingCompanies have spending controls, but no controls over calling people into meetings that don't produce anythingThe shocking MIT stats: online shopping, mobile games, and proof that many people shouldn't be in the meeting at allBefore the meeting: Keys to preparationThe single biggest impact you can makeWhy AI can take notes and see patterns– but cannot decide why your meeting existsWhy Chris thinks agendas are not the “quick fix” solution to improving your meetingsDon't schedule a meeting unless you can first answer three pointsHow everything – who you invite, how you invite them and how you run the meeting -- all starts with TPO (Topic-Purpose-Output)Three questions to ask to determine if you even need a meetingPreparation is valuable – and doesn't have to be a time suck During the meeting: How to keep it from going off the railsTop tip about running a virtual meetingWays to improve how you show up on camera onlineManaging the person who disrupts and derails your meetingWhat to do when a meeting feels good, but it is not advancingHow to cut someone off without becoming the office Darth Vader Practical gems“Finding your sweet spot” – the healthy middle ground between Micromanager and Lord of ChaosTop tip on making meetings better if you don't lead themThe 97% Effective way to nudge a bad meeting leader: leave Chris's book on their deskThe next exciting project for Chris BIO AND LINKSChris Fenning helps professionals master their communication at work. Whether it is helping experts talk to non-experts, teams talk to executives, or simply being able to start a message clearly. Chris's practical methods are used in organisations like Google, JP Morgan, and NATO, and have appeared in the Harvard Business Review. He is also the author of four award-winning books on communication and training that have sold more than 100,000 copies worldwide. Find out how Chris can help you at www.chrisfenning.com Connect with ChrisWebsite: https://chrisfenning.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fenning/His book, Effective Meetings: https://mybook.to/effective-meetingsHis Online courses: https://chris-fenning.thinkific.com/ Organizations, People and Resources ReferencedMIT findings--To meet or not to meet: https://tinyurl.com/p8kmev7eChris on 97% Effective discussing his blockbuster book (100,000 copies sold), The First Minute: https://tinyurl.com/2934nc7fChris on 97% Effective: How to Write Effective Emails: https://tinyurl.com/yw3uxbfhFlowtrace: https://www.flowtrace.coHow to Read the Room When You're Not in the Room: https://changwenderoth.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/zoom-lives-how-to-read-the-room-when-youre-not-in-the-room-ie-insights.pdfVinh Giang, referenced by Chris for his demo on virtual camera framing: https://www.vinhgiang.com More from 97% EffectiveMichael's Award-winning Book: Get Promoted: What You're Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back: https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffectiveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This is the first episode in our 3 episode segment Culture By Design in the Age of AI as part of our Coaching Transformation Series. This conversation is hosted by Dario Minaya, with insights from Susan Minaya, COO, Leadership Strategist and Executive Coach with Minaya Learning Global Solutions. This episode dives into how AI can amplify the culture of an organization, Stay tuned to learn more.

Most people spend their lives trying to understand who they are through achievement, performance, personality labels, or external validation yet still feel disconnected from themselves underneath it all.Executive coach and Vedic wisdom teacher Vish Chatterji explores the hidden relationship between consciousness, karma, leadership, and identity through the lens of Jyotish, the ancient science of Vedic astrology. What begins as skepticism from an engineer and MBA-trained executive evolves into a deeper exploration of self-awareness, emotional patterns, and soul-level alignment.Together they explore the difference between Western astrology and Vedic astrology, why so many leaders feel emotionally fragmented despite outward success, and how ancient systems can illuminate the hidden tensions we carry into work, relationships, and personal growth. Vish reframes astrology not as fate, but as a tool for consciousness; one that helps people recognize their strengths, karmic patterns, and deeper nature beneath ego and performance.Together, Amy and Vish reflect on intuition, manifestation, karmic debt, leadership, and the emotional freedom that can emerge when we stop resisting difficult experiences and begin seeing meaning inside them.At its core, this episode is an invitation to move beyond self-improvement as performance and toward a more conscious relationship with ourselves, our choices, and the lives we're creating.Moments That Create Momentum:When Achievement Stops Answering Deeper Questions – Explore why so many high performers continue searching for meaning, identity, and fulfillment long after external success arrives.The Gap Between Ego and Authentic Self – Discover how ancient wisdom traditions describe the tension between who we've learned to become and who we actually are underneath performance and survival.Why Leaders Keep Searching for Personality Frameworks – From Myers-Briggs to Vedic astrology, the episode explores humanity's deeper desire to feel understood beyond roles, titles, and productivity.Karma as Emotional and Relational Accountability – Reframing karma not as punishment, but as an energetic balancing process that shapes relationships, conflict, growth, and healing.The Danger of Outsourcing Inner Authority – A nuanced reflection on predictions, intuition, and why discernment matters when seeking guidance, certainty, or spiritual insight.About the Guest:Vish Chatterji is an East-meets-West executive coach, Vedic wisdom teacher, and author who helps people find deeper alignment and meaning in their work through the traditions of Yoga, Meditation, Ayurveda, Vedic Philosophy, and Jyotish (Vedic Astrology). After a successful career as an engineer, executive, and entrepreneur, he now leads the global coaching practice Head & Heart Insights and serves as a Faculty Coach and Educator for the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute at UC Berkeley.He holds degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Michigan, along with an executive coaching certification from UC Berkeley, and has studied in traditional Himalayan ashrams and at the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. Vish is the author of The Business Casual Yogi and Astrology Decoded: The Secret Science of India's Sages.https://www.instagram.com/vishchatterji/https://www.facebook.com/vishchatterjiauthorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/vish-vishwajeet-chatterji-b3b2681/Astrology Decoded - https://www.vishchatterji.com/astrology-decodedAbout Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:This show was brought to you in part by the Magic Thread Media Network. To learn more visit: https://magicthreadmedia.com/

Jay Ramsden is an Empty Nest Transformation Coach, Personal and Executive Coach, Motivational and Keynote Speaker, and host of This Empty Nest Life podcast. As the founder of "The Empty Nest Coach" and "This Empty Nest Life," Jay has turned his personal journey of overcoming significant life challenges into a beacon of light and hope for countless individuals who are seeking purpose and direction. He has his own experience of transitioning from Adversity to Adventure, and now he empowers Empty Nesters and Entrepreneurs to climb their own mountains. Jay's story is one of remarkable resilience and courage, losing his home to a fire in 2007, a devastating event which tested his family's strength and adaptability, dealing with the trials of the pandemic as an educator, and finally deciding to reinvent himself after a 30-year career in education. Jay's journey of transformation reached new heights when he decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro as an empty nester. This wasn't just a physical challenge; it was a statement about what's possible when we say "YES" to life's opportunities. Jay's ascent of Kilimanjaro taught him a crucial lesson that now underpins his coaching philosophy: sometimes, you need to go slow to go fast. This insight translates powerfully to both the empty nest journey and entrepreneurial pursuits, where rushing through challenges can hinder true growth and innovation. But Jay didn't stop there. He embarked on the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage that further shaped his approach to life and coaching. On this journey, Jay discovered the joy of missing out (JOMO) – a concept that resonates deeply with empty nesters struggling with the fear of missing out (FOMO) on their children's lives, and with entrepreneurs learning to prioritize effectively. These experiences cemented Jay's belief that every step in life can and should be intentional, filled with purpose. Download this information-packed and inspirational episode to hear Jay's remarkable journey and discover how we can all transform our lives, say "YES" to life's opportunities, transform ourselves from Adversity to Adventure, and climb our own mountains. Such a positive message!     QUOTE: "Every step has purpose." ~Jay Ramsden Connect with Jay: https://www.thisemptynestlife.com/your-me-era-mini-offer https://www.thisemptynestlife.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jramsdennc/ https://www.youtube.com/@theemptynestcoach https://www.instagram.com/the.emptynest.coach https://www.tiktok.com/@the.emptynest.coach Want to be a guest on TheFemiNinjaProject? Send Cheryl Ilov a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1620842117560x116520069523704300  

Most women in leadership got there by working twice as hard as the men around them. And it's quietly destroying their health.In this conversation, Dr. Mira Brancu sits down with executive coach Duygu Alpteka Gursu, who spent nearly three decades climbing the corporate ladder at companies like Coca-Cola and Unilever before her body finally forced her to stop. Duygu shares the moment she realized the rules of leadership were never written for her, including the day a male colleague with less experience got promoted two grades above her immediately after returning from nine months of military service.She and Mira walk through the three career moments where most women either lean in or quietly check out. They get into the messy stuff nobody talks about at the office, like burnout recovery, motherhood penalties, and the menopause years that hit right when women are at the peak of their careers. If you've ever felt like you have to choose between your career and your well-being, this one is for you.Subscribe for weekly conversations on leadership, burnout, and women's leadership in the real world.Find our guest here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/duygualptekingursuhttps://www.instagram.com/duygualptekingursu/ IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

Regret can feel like a punch to the gut, but it's one of the most underrated decision-making tools we have.When a choice leaves that bitter, lingering “that wasn't right” feeling, it's often not random emotion. It's a signal that something important in you just got ignored.I walk you through a real decision I made too quickly.We dig into values-based decision making, why trade-offs are unavoidable, and how to stop choosing from a place of stress, people-pleasing, or a packed schedule. I also share the values assessment I like (the Values Bridge Assessment by Susie Welch) and why “I know my values” isn't enough if you can't name them or act on them day to day.If you're navigating leadership decisions, career moves, or any high-stakes personal choice, you'll leave with a simple method to turn regret into alignment and make choices you're proud of later.If this helps, subscribe, share it with one person who's struggling with a decision right now, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Values-Bridge Assessment: https://thevaluesbridge.com/Executive-Coaching Session to Work Through Tough Decisions: https://calendly.com/angelashurina/executive-momentum-360Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

Send us Fan MailWhat separates businesses that survive from those that truly grow?In this powerful episode of Small Business Survival Conversations, Anna Steinfest sits down with executive coach and leadership expert Ken Dombrowski to discuss the three core principles behind every successful business.Together, they break down:Why mentorship can accelerate business growthThe importance of follow-through and executionWhy evaluating your business honestly is critical for long-term successThe difference between ideas and actionCommon mistakes entrepreneurs make when trying to growHow successful business owners adapt, learn, and improve over timeThis episode is packed with practical advice, leadership insights, and real-world business wisdom for entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.If you're a small business owner looking to grow stronger, lead better, and build a more sustainable business, this conversation is for you.Featuring Ken DombrowskiFounder & Executive Coach at Your Executive Life Coachinghttps://www.yourexecutivelifecoaching.com/If you enjoyed this episode, share it with another entrepreneur who could benefit from these lessons.#SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Mentorship #BusinessCoach #Execution #SmallBusinessOwner #SuccessMindset #BusinessPodcast #EntrepreneurLife #SmallBusinessSurvivalConversations

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Mohammed Faris to explore a different approach to productivity, one rooted in purpose, faith, and long term thinking rather than hustle culture.Mohammed shares the story behind the Productive Muslim movement, the meaning of Barakah, and how habits, gratitude, prayer, generosity, and community can help us live and perform at a higher level without burning out.We also discuss early morning routines, spirituality, meditation, purpose, emotional wellbeing, and why so many people are searching for deeper meaning in today's fast paced world. This conversation is a powerful reminder that success without peace, health, and connection is not real success at all.Learn more about Mohammed here - https://productivemuslim.com/author/mohammed-faris/Connect with Mohammed on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammedfaris/Grab a copy of Mohammed's books here - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/14209531.Mohammed_FarisIf you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

The moments that can change your life usually arrive with a racing heart and a loud inner voice that says, “What if I mess this up?”I want to show you a different way to meet that moment, using a 5-pillar high performance psychology framework inspired by big wave surfer Matt Bromley, a “storm rider” who repeatedly performs in conditions where one mistake can cost everything.We break down what consistently strong performers do before the pressure hits: prepare the core skill and the small subskills until they're automatic, then simulate the real challenge so the environment stops feeling threatening. We also get practical about stress and anxiety. If you can't regulate your physiology, your performance mindset won't stick, which is why we talk breathwork, visualization, and stress conditioning tools that help keep your brain online when your body wants to panic.Next we cover “mapping the terrain,” the underrated performance advantage of removing surprises by walking the stage, checking the mic, studying conditions, and doing your research. Finally, we get to the master switch that changes everything: shifting from a threat response to a challenge response. You'll hear the kind of self-talk Matt uses to flip fear into focus and purpose, plus a clear recap you can apply before your next presentation, meeting, interview, or competition.If this helps you, subscribe, share it with someone who's facing a high-stakes moment, and leave a review so more people can learn to lean into the challenge.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

In today's episode, we hear from Joyce Russell, the Helen and William O'Toole Dean of the Villanova School of Business (VSB) from 2016 to 2023. Under her leadership, her college strengthened faculty research output, enhanced student programs, upgraded facilities, and established programs aligned with Villanova's Augustinian mission. She expanded alumni efforts and employer connections with the college, while driving fundraising and celebrating the school's centennial year. Today, Joyce has rejoined Villanova's faculty as Dean Emeritus and serves as a Professor of Management and Operations. Joyce is also a Licensed Industrial & Organizational Psychologist and Executive Coach. For over three decades, Joyce served as an executive coach in the c-suite. More interestingly though, she has extended her practice over the last decade to also spend time coaching business school deans and provosts. In addition, Joyce has also set up a new program in collaboration with AACSB called “The Dean's Journey” which we will hear about in this episode – a program intended to help deans as they start new deanships. Joyce lends her expertise on several subjects, including:- internal vs external salary negotiation- the right time to negotiate- the renewal process- the importance of getting it in writingLearn more about Joyce Russell.Comments/criticism/suggestions/feedback? We'd love to hear it. Drop us a note.Thanks for listening.-Produced by Joel Davis at Analog Digital Arts--DEANS COUNSEL: A podcast for deans and academic leadership.James Ellis | Moderator | Dean of the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California (2007-2019)David Ikenberry | Moderator | Dean of the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado-Boulder (2011-2016)Ken Kring | Moderator | Co-Managing Director, Global Education Practice and Senior Client Partner at Korn FerryDeansCounsel.com

Lower back pain can feel like a life sentence, but sometimes the fix is so basic it's easy to ignore: water.We walk through why dehydration can show up as stiffness, spasms, and aching in your low back, and how spinal discs depend on steady fluid intake to stay resilient. If you've tried stretching, mobility work, or “perfect posture” and you're still hurting, this conversation gives you a simple starting point you can test today.From there, we zoom out into the bigger theme I come back to again and again as a health, sleep, and stress management coach: most recurring problems don't need a smarter hack, they need better basics. We apply the same “foundations first” approach to relationships and business.Finally, I share the 3 nutrition coaching questions I use before any advanced diet plan or supplement: for long-term health, longevity and ideal body weight for life without diets.If this helps, subscribe, share it with someone dealing with back pain, and leave a review so more people find the basics that work.What's the one foundation you know you've been skipping?https://calendly.com/angelashurina/executive-momentum-360Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

In this powerful conversation, Jasmine Womack sits down with Dr. Rhonda Anderson, Talent Development Strategist, Executive Coach, Corporate Trainer, and Author of The Influential Leader Blueprint. Note: This episode is being reuploaded from the Published and Paid podcast archives. After a sudden layoff, Dr. Anderson faced a pivotal decision: return to the job hunt or bet on herself. She chose to build from her expertise. Within a year, she wrote a transformational leadership book, strengthened her B2B brand, secured speaking engagements, and landed multiple six-figure corporate contracts. This episode is for professionals, coaches, consultants, speakers, and thought leaders who are ready to establish authority, clarify their niche, create consistent visibility, and monetize their expertise with more intention. In this episode, viewers will learn:→ How Dr. Anderson moved from an unexpected career transition into full-time entrepreneurship→ Why choosing one niche can strengthen credibility and confidence→ How a high-quality thought leadership book can open B2B opportunities→ Why content creation is essential for experts who want to be seen and trusted→ How curriculum-based programs can create transformation and lead to high-value contracts→ Why marketing requires consistency, patience, and strategic action→ How accountability and community can accelerate growth in business Key Takeaways→ Betting on yourself requires courage, but staying in the same place changes nothing.→ Focusing on one niche helps build clarity, credibility, and authority.→ A well-written thought leadership book can position an expert for speaking, consulting, and corporate opportunities.→ Consistent content creation builds visibility and attracts aligned opportunities.→ Curriculum-based programs help experts package transformation in a structured way.→ Corporate clients value expertise, structure, and clear solutions.→ Visibility creates momentum when experts are willing to show up and serve.→ Success comes from taking action, not waiting for the perfect time. Memorable Quotes→ “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” - Dr. Rhonda Anderson→ “I didn't want to be the entrepreneur who was all over the place. Master the one thing first.” - Dr. Rhonda Anderson→ “Subject matter experts put out content. You have to show up for people to consider you an expert.” - Jasmine Womack→ “Just because you wrote the book doesn't mean success will come. You have to put in the work.” - Dr. Rhonda Anderson→ “The best marketer wins, not always the most qualified person.” - Jasmine Womack→ “Be bold enough to build your own table. Don't wait for someone to tap you.” - Dr. Rhonda Anderson • Join - A 5-Day Live (Virtual) Training to Help Experts Turn Their Book Into Coaching, Speaking, Consulting, and Event Profits: → https://www.jasminewomack.com/monetize • Interested in working with us? Apply now - https://www.jasminewomack.com/apply • Subscribe - Jasmine Womack | Book Coach & Business Strategist → https://www.youtube.com/@TheJasmineWomack • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thejasminewomack • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thejasminewomack • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejasminewomack/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theejasminewomack Connect with Dr. Rhonda AndersonLinktree: https://linktr.ee/drRhondaAnderson Find links to her book, social channels, newsletter, and freebies. Grab Dr. Anderson's BookThe Influential Leader Blueprint: Action-Oriented Strategies to Enhance Your Leadership Capability and Drive Peak Performance: https://www.drrhondaanderson.com/tilbbook Chapters 00:00 — Master One Thing Before Expanding00:56 — Welcome To Published And Paid01:25 — Meet Dr. Rhonda Anderson03:28 — From Layoff To Talent Development Business05:51 — Dr. Anderson's Books And Leadership Expertise07:43 — Choosing Entrepreneurship After A Layoff10:05 — Finding The One Thing To Focus On11:02 — Why The Book Became The Next Step12:20 — Why Multi-Talented Experts Need Focus13:53 — The Power Of Staying In One Lane15:15 — Business Growth Takes Time17:15 — Betting On Yourself During Uncertainty20:40 — Why A Published Author Still Invested In Support21:48 — Writing A Quality Book In Months, Not Years23:25 — Using Content To Build Authority25:31 — How Content Led To Corporate Contracts27:20 — Book ROI, Bulk Sales, And Business Growth30:10 — Turning A Book Into A Curriculum-Based Program33:03 — Why Marketing Requires Commitment35:11 — Showing Up Even When It Feels Uncomfortable36:48 — The Right Book In The Right Hands37:14 — What's Next For Dr. Anderson38:36 — The Value Of Group Coaching And Community39:47 — Accountability Beyond The Program40:54 — Connect With Dr. Rhonda Anderson41:45 — Build Your Own Table And Create Opportunities

Episode 314: In this episode, Mike Thompson sits down with Executive Coach, Gary Fowler, to explore why EQ is one of the most important skills for building safer workplaces, stronger leaders, and healthier organizational cultures. Together, they break down what emotional intelligence really means and why it directly impacts communication, trust, performance, and employee well being. Gary shares compelling research showing that every one point increase in EQ can translate into an average $1,300 increase in income, highlighting the measurable value of emotionally intelligent leadership. The conversation introduces practical frameworks including SNAP, CUT, SCARF, and the clarity, capacity, ability, and desire lens to help leaders recognize emotional threats, de escalate conflict, improve decision making, and better support their teams in high pressure environments. Mike and Gary also discuss simple but powerful ways to begin strengthening emotional intelligence every day through greater presence, meditation, movement, nutrition, journaling, quality sleep, and self awareness practices. The episode concludes with actionable next steps, including a free EQ assessment and ways to connect with Gary for coaching and leadership development support. If you are committed to improving safety, leadership, culture, and human performance in your organization, this conversation offers practical tools and inspiring insights you can begin applying immediately. To learn more about Gary, check out his website at: https://www.thegaryfowler.com/ For more information on the Portage County Safety Council, please visit our website at: https://portagecountysafetycouncil.com/

What happens when success becomes a performance of survival instead of a reflection of alignment? Gina Cavalier joins Amy for a deeply vulnerable conversation about workplace burnout, emotional masking, suicidal ideation, nervous system overwhelm, and the hidden cost of carrying unresolved trauma into high-pressure professional environments. After years working inside demanding entertainment industry spaces with Warner Brothers, Disney, Fox, and Netflix, Gina began recognizing how achievement, perfectionism, and emotional suppression were disconnecting her from herself. Together they explore executive presence, energetic awareness, self-love, grounding practices, leadership identity, and the emotional exhaustion that comes from constantly “holding it together.” The conversation moves through healing, regulation, creativity, self-worth, and the possibility of creating a life rooted less in survival and more in freedom. By the end, what emerges is a powerful reminder: healing changes not only how we feel, but how we lead, connect, and move through the world.Moments That Create Momentum:The Hidden Cost of Holding It Together – Explore how emotional masking and unresolved trauma silently shape burnout, leadership, and workplace performance.Executive Presence Starts With Nervous System Safety – Gina reframes confidence and leadership presence through grounding, regulation, and energetic awareness instead of performance.Why High Achievers Feel Emotionally Exhausted – Discover how perfectionism, pressure, and hyper-independence disconnect people from joy, creativity, and self-worth.Healing Beyond Traditional Recovery Models – Learn how movement, meditation, grounding practices, music, and energetic tools became part of Gina's personal healing process.The Workplace Energy Shift Leaders Often Miss – Hear how emotional presence, listening, and energetic awareness change the way teams collaborate and communicate.Self-Love as a Leadership Practice – Gina shares the internal shift that helped her stop speaking to herself through shame, fear, and emotional survival.Why Caregivers Need Support Too – The conversation explores burnout, emotional depletion, and the importance of allowing others to show up for you.Freedom Beyond Achievement – Reflect on what it means to build a life rooted not in pressure and survival, but in emotional freedom and self-trust.About the Guest:Gina Cavalier is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and former executive at Warner Bros.. She is the author of Planet Walking: A Handbook for the Living and co-author of Surviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience. Gina combines her entertainment industry background with transformational work, speaking on stages and platforms dedicated to healing, resilience, and purpose.https://www.theliberatedhealer.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacavalier/https://www.instagram.com/gina_cavalier/Planet Walking: A Handbook for the Living - https://a.co/d/03QSzWoySurviving Suicidal Ideation: From Therapy to Spirituality and the Lived Experience - https://a.co/d/04PlA2QRAbout Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:This show was brought to you in part by the Magic Thread Media Network. To learn more visit: https://magicthreadmedia.com/

Send us your thoughtsFor this CFO 4.0 Revisited episode, Hannah Munro is joined by Oliver Deacon, Executive Coach and Founder of Oliver Deacon Coaching, to explore what the future of finance leadership really looks like over the next five years.As finance teams continue to face rapid technological change, increasing pressure to deliver insight, and evolving expectations from the wider business, technical expertise alone is no longer enough. Oliver shares why the most successful finance leaders of the future will be those who combine commercial thinking, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and strong leadership skills alongside technical capability.What's covered in this episode?• Why soft skills are becoming one of the most valuable assets in finance leadership • The growing importance of leadership and communication across finance teams • How process engineering and operational thinking will shape future finance functions • Practical ways finance professionals can build resilience and adapt to constant change • Creating a culture of continuous learning within finance teams • How emerging technologies can help finance leaders drive greater business impactLinks mentioned in this episodeOliver's LinkedInOliver Deacon Coaching Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodesExplore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here.Subscribe to our Podcast!

Stress can hit like a wave, but it doesn't have to overflow your day.I'm breaking down a 4-pillar stress management framework that goes beyond the usual advice and gives you a practical toolkit you can test in real situations, from work pressure to family stress to that quiet, constant hum of anxiety.We start with the body, because your nervous system is the fastest on-ramp to relief. Then we talk about something that sounds backwards but works: training calm through controlled stress like high-intensity intervals, cold showers, and sauna, so your body can activate without your mind spiraling.From there, we move into the psychology of overwhelm. Finally, we build emotional resilience with two reframes, “I've got this” and “I get to do this,” then close with environmental recovery tools like nature exposure, social connection, and sensory experiences that help you unload stress and rebuild capacity.If this helped, subscribe, share it with one person you'll practice with, and leave a review so more people can get a little calmer and a lot more capable.Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Graeme Cowan to explore what it truly means to lead with care, resilience, and emotional intelligence in high pressure environments. Graeme shares his personal journey through severe depression and burnout, and how that experience shaped his mission to help leaders build healthier, more sustainable ways of working and living.We dive into the core ideas behind his latest book, Great Leaders Care, including self care, crew care, and red zone care. Graeme shares practical tools for improving wellbeing, building psychologically safe teams, managing stress, and recognising when someone may be struggling.We also discuss the science of mood and performance, meditation, gratitude, purpose, relationships, work life integration, and the daily habits that help leaders stay in the green zone and perform at their best without sacrificing their health or the people around them.Learn more about Graeme here - https://graemecowan.com.auConnect with Graeme on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/graemecowan1/Grab your copy of Graeme's book here - https://graemecowan.com.auListen to The Caring CEO podcast here - https://wecare365.com.au/podcast/If you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

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Elisia Keown breaks down what it really means to develop your executive presence.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) 
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If you're trying to get ahead and you're the best at your job, then we have bad news for you. Today, we're talking to executive coach Bill Tingle. We discuss why being the best at your job is actually holding you back, how executive presence goes far deeper than confidence or gravitas, and why building the right relationships matters more than any result you'll ever deliver. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast!  To learn more about Bill's coaching, check out his website here.

Ken Sher is an Executive Coach, Career Coach, Keynote Speaker, and most recently, an author. Ken spent more than 25 years at Johnson & Johnson in leadership roles across Sales, Marketing, Recruiting, Training, and Leadership Development.Through his experience, Ken has seen that technical skills alone don't make leaders successful. The best leaders are compassionate, authentic, and know how to build the kind of strong, trusting relationships that help teams thrive.He brings these lessons to life in his book, What's TRUST Got to Do with It? Transforming Leadership, Culture, and the Job Search, where he shows how trust becomes the foundation for meaningful relationships and how those relationships drive results. Contact Ken Sher:My book, "What's TRUST got to do with it?: Transforming Leadership, Culture and the Job search". My website is shercoaching.com; my author site is kensher.com.I am also looking for speaking gigs and executive coaching opportunities.https://www.linkedin.com/in/kensher/https://www.facebook.com/shercoachingDr. Kimberley LinertSpeaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral OptometristEvent Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com702.256.9199Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator PodcastAvailable on...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platformsAuthor of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life"Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cmTOMwWebsite: https://linktr.ee/DrKimberleyLinertThe Great Discovery eLearning platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberleyl

Learn more about Michael Wenderoth, Executive Coach: www.changwenderoth.comWhat happens when China, AI, and Western coaching collide? Dr. Ruohao Chen, leadership researcher at Columbia University, believes we have an unprecedented opportunity before us. In this episode of 97% Effective, host Michael Wenderoth speaks with Dr. Chen what Americans and Chinese can learn from each other— and why the future of coaching and leadership may depend on blending ancient wisdom, human presence, and AI-enabled scale. Drawing on Dr. Chen's research and work with 300 Chinese coaches, this conversation goes beyond the U.S.-China rivalry to ask a better question: what if the next leadership edge comes from learning across the divide?SHOW NOTESDr. Chen's pathHow a high school teacher in China rose to start an edtech company and become professor at Columbia UniversityGloom? Two reasons why Dr. Chen is optimistic about the the US and China relationshipOn American vs Chinese thinking: “In terms of culture we're quite different, but in terms of nature we're actually quite close to each other” Dr. Chen's early researchWhat China's education entrepreneurs do different: reserving money--and tapping into ancient philosophy and relational learning.How his research makes him a cross-cultural bridge, and offers valuable insight from China and the US in the era of AI The growth of coaching in ChinaInner creativity, giving space, and deep reflection to come up with the “aha moment”: How Buddhist and Confucian teaching mirror the core tenets of Co-active coachingThe “coaching club” that provides weekly seminars and workshops to 300 coaches in China“The care for human dignity” – what most surprises Chinese about Western coachesWhat China's coaches find most valuable from their US peers: “the care for human dignity,” a systematic approach to coaching, and how to commercialize one's practice Insights from his current research“Not skill improvement, but a change in perspective”: The surprising insight from what most helped unemployed Chinese return to the workforceWill AI replace human beings and be more effective coaches?Situations where people prefer human coaches – and where AI has the biggest advantageWhere his latest research on AI entrepreneurs is leading himBIO AND LINKSDr. Ruohao Chen, is a leadership researcher and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Adult Learning & Leadership program at Teachers College, Columbia University. He holds an Ed.D. in Adult Learning & Leadership, and his work focuses on strategic thinking, transformative learning, and leadership development that integrates Eastern and Western wisdom. Dr. Chen designs and leads leadership development programs through the Huber Institute for Organizational Learning at Columbia University, attracting talented and experienced leaders from China and across Asia. He is a certified coach through the Columbia Coaching Program and served as the Paper Track Chair for the International Columbia Coaching Conference 2025. He previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Center on Chinese Education at Teachers College, consulted with Harvard Business Publishing, and founded Education for Growth, a global learning community of over 10,000 educators and practitioners. In 2023, he completed his doctorate and was selected as Teachers College's commencement speaker, becoming the first Chinese graduate to deliver the address in the institution's 136-year history. Outside of work, Dr. Chen is also a certified fitness trainer and an amateur cello player. Connect with Dr. Ruohao ChenReach out directly on -mail: rc3035 [at] tc.columbia.eduLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chenruohao/Academic profile: https://tc.academia.edu/LancerChan Organizations, People and Resources ReferencedThe Columbia Adult Learning & Leadership Program: https://www.tc.columbia.edu/organization-and-leadership/adult-learning-and-leadership/IShowSpeed, American influencer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IShowSpeedResources on US vs China and cross-cultural thinking: Hofstede (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geert_Hofstede ), Gelfland (https://www.michelegelfand.com ), Meyer (https://erinmeyer.com ), Dan Wong's book Breakneck (https://amzn.eu/d/09Wr3Adj)Chen, R. (2024). How Chinese business leaders in the tutoring industry learned to think strategically in a time of crisis. New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, 2024, 53–65. https://tc.academia.edu/LancerChanChen, R. Pathways Toward Transformative Learning: Middle-aged Adults' Job Loss and Re-employment in Urban China. Adult Education Quarterly. https://journals.sagepub.com/home/aeqChen, R. Transformative Learning in Isolation: A Phenomenological Study of Chinese Adults Navigating Uncertainty https://tc.academia.edu/LancerChanChen, R. Could AI Coaching Platforms Really Work? A Systemic Analysis of Services, Design Patterns, and Effectiveness of AI Coaching Platforms https://tc.academia.edu/LancerChan More from 97% EffectiveMichael's Award-winning Book: Get Promoted: What You're Really Missing at Work That's Holding You Back: https://tinyurl.com/453txk74Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@97PercentEffectiveAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What if wishing is not just emotional or spiritual, but deeply connected to the way the brain processes possibility, creativity, and change? Amy sits down with storyteller, inventor, and author Brownell Landrum to explore the intersection of neuroscience, intention, leadership, and imagination through the lens of what Brownell calls “the art and science of wishing.” Together they unpack the difference between goals, prayers, and wishes, the role of neuroplasticity and the reticular activating system in shaping awareness, and why peaceful, positive, purposeful intention changes how we experience momentum. The conversation moves through creativity, subconscious resistance, storytelling, workplace leadership, collective vision, and the emotional alignment required to move from longing into action. By the end, what emerges is a grounded reminder: the way we direct our attention shapes not only what we notice, but what becomes possible.Moments That Create Momentum:Why Wishes Need More Than Hope – Explore how neuroscience, ritual, and repetition transform wishing from passive thinking into intentional action and awareness.The Difference Between Goals, Prayers, and Wishes – Understand the emotional space between control, surrender, and collaboration with something larger than yourself.The Brain's Hidden Search Engine – Discover how the reticular activating system begins identifying opportunities, patterns, and solutions once intention becomes clear.Subconscious Resistance and Inner Alignment – See how the disconnect between mind, body, and higher purpose can quietly sabotage forward movement and growth.Creativity as a Leadership Skill – Hear why daydreaming, imagination, and spacious thinking are essential for innovation, vision, and meaningful transformation.Why Shared Vision Creates Momentum – Learn how storytelling and purposeful leadership help people feel emotionally connected to change instead of resistant to it.The “Something Better” Philosophy – Reflect on why unanswered wishes are not always failures, but sometimes invitations toward deeper alignment and possibility.Peaceful, Positive, Purposeful Living – Explore the emotional framework Brownell believes creates more clarity, creativity, collaboration, and forward movement in both work and life.About the Guest:Brownell Landrum is a

Procrastination isn't ruining your plans because you “lack discipline.” It's ruining your plans because your brain is doing exactly what it evolved to do: chase what feels urgent right now and ignore what only becomes painful later.I'm Angela Shurina, and I'm walking you through the mindset skill I rely on to finish the work that builds a great life, even when there's no deadline, no boss, and no one watching. We dig into a simple truth of human behavior: you don't get done what's important, you get done what's urgent. So the real upgrade is learning to choose your urgencies instead of letting the world choose them for you. I share the “fire under your ass” approach, a metacognition tool (thinking about your thinking) that helps decade-long goals feel real today, whether that's writing a book, building a business, improving your fitness, or showing up for the relationships that matter most. You'll also hear why small neglected problems can create bigger damage than big obvious ones, and how to stop letting tiny delays snowball into expensive emergencies.If you want practical self-coaching language you can use the next time you're tempted to skip, this is a must-listen.Subscribe, share this with a friend who's stuck, and leave a rating and review so more people can build urgency for the life they actually want.You can book your free Mindset Coaching session here: https://calendly.com/angelashurina/executive-momentum-360Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the showBrought to you by Angela Shurina  Certified Health, Sleep, Performance & Executive Coach 360 with 18 years of experience helping people change to feel, be and do their best.

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Dmitri, founder of the One Device, to explore the connection between frequency, stress, nervous system regulation, and human performance. We dive into how sound and light therapy may help bring the body back into balance, improve recovery, support focus, and create a greater sense of calm and wellbeing. Dmitri shares the philosophy and science behind the wearable device, along with insights on meditation, HRV, stress management, flow states, and the impact modern life is having on our nervous systems. We also discuss resonance, consciousness, daily habits, and what it means to live in alignment with your higher self, plus the books and practices that have shaped Dmitri's perspective on life and performance.Connect with Dmitri on IG here - https://www.instagram.com/dmitri_leon/Connect with Dmitri on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmitrileonov/Check out The One Device here - https://theonedevice.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqSElpk_KTa7uBf9k3JV4xq48Ydw1-gSbUs6CCv0V_ipdn9LaiLIf you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Burned out at work? Get clarity on your next step with the Get Clear Career Assessment. In this episode, Ken sits down with executive coach Ryan Leak. Learn what keeps people engaged when you communicate, how to read the room while truly listening, and why leaders avoid hard conversations—and what it's costing them.   Next Steps: ·