Podcasts about extraordinary performance

In the latest episode of the Brian D. O'Leary Show, Jim Murphy, the author of the bestselling book INNER EXCELLENCE: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance in the Best Possible Life, discusses the widespread impact and philosophy behind his work. Highlighting how NFL star AJ Brown benefited from Inner Excellence's teachings during critical games, Murphy elaborates on the book's core system that promotes being fully present and mastering self for extraordinary performance. He compares his concepts to those popularized by James Clear in Atomic Habits, emphasizing the importance of redefining success and learning from perceived failures. Murphy draws from his rich background as a former professional baseball player and coach, sharing personal anecdotes and experiences that shaped his understanding of sports psychology and human behavior. He emphasizes the importance of emotional stability, adaptability, and self-mastery both in sports and life. With his heartfelt insights and practical advice, Jim Murphy offers listeners the tools to navigate their lives with clarity, purpose, and resilience. Find INNER EXCELLENCE: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life (Grand Central Publishing, April 29, 2025) at https://briandoleary.com/innerexcellence

As pressure in today's work environments rises, teams are increasingly seeking a sense of purpose and genuine connection. Traditional leadership might keep things on track, but it often misses the core of what truly inspires people to thrive. That's why now, more than ever, we need positive leadership. In this second part of our two-part episode, Ashish Kothari and Kim Cameron, Professor and Co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at The University of Michigan, dig deeper into the impact of positive leadership and how small, intentional actions can drive real results by showing people they matter.Things you will learn in this episode:• How positive leadership boosts morale, productivity, and even physical well-being• Simple practices that create a positive shift in team culture• Moving from task-driven to purpose-driven leadership• Why kindness, trust, and compassion are essential leadership skills• The ripple effect that positive leadership can have across an organizationWithout a sense of purpose and meaning, even the best teams can lose their drive. Don't let that happen! Listen to this episode now. Resources:✅• https://www.kimscameron.com/• Center for Positive Organizations: https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/people/kim-s-cameron/ • https://michiganross.umich.edu/faculty-research/faculty/kim-cameronBooks:✅• Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance by Kim Cameron: https://a.co/d/giji6pC • Positively Energizing Leadership: Virtuous Actions and Relationships That Create High Performance by Kim Cameron: https://a.co/d/4ZakMBi • Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://a.co/d/beRWWsN

Studies show that people naturally thrive when they feel a sense of purpose and positive energy at work. So why not make that same energy a core strategy in leadership? In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari and Kim Cameron, Professor and Co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship at The University of Michigan, reveal how positive leadership can generate extraordinary organizational outcomes.Kim Cameron is the William Russell Kelly Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and a pioneering scholar in positive organizational scholarship. As co-founder of the Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship, his influential research on organizational virtuousness, culture, and leadership excellence has shaped the field, with his work among the most downloaded in organizational sciences. With over 130 published articles and 15 books, Kim's insights on achieving extraordinary outcomes guide leaders across sectors worldwide.Things you will learn in this episode:• Understanding positive leadership and virtuousness• The Heliotropic Effect in organizations• The power of meaning and purpose in work• Case Study: Rocky Flats Nuclear Arsenal CleanupIf you're still underestimating the impact of a positive leader, here's a quick refresher: Positive leadership fuels REAL business results. Check out our full episode and see for yourself.Resources:✅• https://www.kimscameron.com/• Center for Positive Organizations: https://positiveorgs.bus.umich.edu/people/kim-s-cameron/ • https://michiganross.umich.edu/faculty-research/faculty/kim-cameronBooks:✅• Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance by Kim Cameron: https://a.co/d/giji6pC • Positively Energizing Leadership: Virtuous Actions and Relationships That Create High Performance by Kim Cameron: https://a.co/d/4ZakMBi • Hardwired for Happiness by Ashish Kothari: https://a.co/d/beRWWsN

Emily Fletcher is a meditation master and manifestation teacher. In this episode, we discuss the importance of embracing pleasure and pain as part of the human experience. Emily highlights the significance of sacred union and the importance of connecting with others in the journey of self-pleasure and fulfilment. Her first ten years professionally were spent learning high performance tools to handle the demands of singing, dancing and acting eight shows a week on Broadway. The stress and anxiety of that lead to insomnia, sickness and going gray in her 20's. ✦ If you're enjoying this podcast, take 5 seconds to leave a rating and review - it would be much appreciated. Thankfully she found meditation and it changed her whole life. So she left Broadway, went to India and trained for 3 years to be a teacher. She's taught over 50k people to practice the Ziva Technique of mindfulness, meditation and manifesting to do on their own for life. She birthed a book called "Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance." She's also the host of a new podcast called, Why Isn't Everyone Doing This? (https://link.chtbl.com/whythis) She's spent the last 3 years developing Sacred Secret, a new movement informed by ancient wisdom and modern science to help you get exactly what you want in life, all by harnessing Embodied Manifesting tools and Pleasure Prayer. ___________________ PODCAST CHAPTERS 00:00 - Emily Fletcher Intro and Opening Prayer 06:05 - Emily's Excitement and the World's Near Death Experiences 08:31 - The Cycles of Death and Rebirth in the World 14:35 - The Power of Pain in Liberating Pleasure 16:26 - Manifestation and the Formula for Success 30:16 - The Shift in Consciousness and Reclaiming Pleasure 41:47 - The Importance of Sacred Union 45:34 - The Evolution of Intimacy and the Essence of God 51:59 - The Divine Feminine and the Magic of Infusing It Back into Relationships 57:25 - Expanding the Antenna in Sacred Sites and Activations 01:07:24 - Activating the Throat Chakra in Abu Rawash 01:16:42 - Healing the Wound of Dance and Reclaiming the Body 01:25:03 - Seeing Truth Through Detachment 01:27:10 - What the Soul Would Love 01:28:04 - Creating a Time Capsule for Future Leaders ___________________ Guest: Emily Fletcher Website | https://zivameditation.com/ Sacred Secret Retreats | https://zivameditation.com/secret-retreat/ Buy Emily's Books | https://zivameditation.com/slam/ Emily Fletcher Instagram | ​⁠ instagram.com/emilystellafletcher Ziva Instagram | instagram.com/zivameditation Podcast: Why Isn't Everyone Doing This? | https://link.chtbl.com/whythis FREE Masterclass on Science of Ziva Meditation | https://zivameditation.com/podcast YouTube |  @zivameditation  Host: Emilio Ortiz Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/ Subscribe to YouTube Channel |  @EmilioOrtiz  Watch Emilio's latest series on 4biddenknowledge TV l https://bit.ly/AwakenThe6thSense Shop Our Clothing Collection l https://www.unlockedmovement.com/collections/justtapin ___________________ Special Offerings to Support the Show: ✦ Make a One-Time or Recurring Donation on PayPal

Laurie Shakur's career journey began with her infectious smile lighting up the path from a recruiter, where her radiant positivity and bubbly personality were assets that charmed prospective candidates. However, it was during her transition to an HR manager that Laurie encountered a surprising piece of feedback that would challenge her to adapt her approach: she was told she smiled too much. In this episode, Laurie discusses the impact of positive leadership on individuals, teams, and organizations. From debunking misconceptions about being too nice to highlighting the strategic importance of positivity, she provides actionable strategies and real-world examples of how positive leadership drives teams toward outrageous success. Join us as we uncover the ripple effect of positivity and gain practical tips for fostering a culture of collaboration, gratitude, and growth. Additional Resources Connect with Laurie on LinkedIn Learn more about Session AI The Power of Positive Leadership, Jon Gordon The Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance, Kim Cameron Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek Primal Leadership, Daniel Goleman Marcus Buckingham, Now Discover Your Strengths Learn more about PeopleForward Network  

In sport there is real hardcore science that is shining light on areas of human performance and guiding us to a better understanding of athlete development and ultimately to new heights of achievement. But the science is one thing. Knowing how to utilize it in the real world of athlete and player development and competition […] The post Episode 23-26: The Science of Extraordinary Performance – Looking Back to Learn appeared first on Radio Influence.

In sport there is real hardcore science that is shining light on areas of human performance and guiding us to a better understanding of athlete development and ultimately to new heights of achievement. But the science is one thing. Knowing how to utilize it in the real world of athlete and player development and competition […] The post Episode 23-26: The Science of Extraordinary Performance – Looking Back to Learn appeared first on Radio Influence.

Lesson 4: What's the next step? Indicators can help keep you determine if you're on the right track. This lesson shows how to create these indicators and why they are critical for your success. Academy Applications Close Friday, September 8th The Academy is an intimate cohort of participant leaders who work personally with me to accelerate their leadership development and organizational results. Discover more and submit your application by Friday, September 8th. Resources How to Get Traction With a New Habit Related Episodes Getting Things Done, with David Allen (episode 184) Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) Making Challenging Subjects Fun, with Ainissa Ramirez (Teaching in Higher Ed) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Eduardo Briceño: The Performance Paradox Eduardo Briceño is a global keynote speaker and facilitator who guides many of the world's leading companies in developing cultures of learning and high performance. Earlier in his career, he was the co-founder and CEO of Mindset Works, the first company to offer growth mindset development services. Previously, he was a venture capital investor with the Sprout Group. His TED Talk, How to Get Better at the Things You Care About, and his prior TEDx Talk, The Power of Belief, have been viewed more than nine million times. He is a Pahara-Aspen Fellow, a member of the Aspen Institute's Global Leadership Network, and an inductee in the Happiness Hall of Fame. He is the author of The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset Into Action*. Many of us have heard the invitation in recent years to have a growth mindset — but how do you establish this for an entire team? In this episode, Eduardo and I explore his research on systemizing the learning zone to help teams perform at the highest levels. Plus, we explore tactical shifts that managers can make in order to align intention with reality. Key Points In order for teams to performance at top levels, they need to spend intentional time in both the performance zone and the learning zone. Internal competition can hold back teams from learning — and can over focusing on the present instead of the future. Systemizing the learning zone helps build a culture where this is expected and normal. Setting expectations for feedback, role plays, and study groups are a few of the many ways organizations can do this. Eliminate forced ranking systems, as they often over-perpetuate a culture of performance only vs. performance and learning together. Include learning goals in professional development, not only performance goals. This normalizes and systemizes the learning zone as a critical part of work. Resources Mentioned The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset Into Action by Eduardo Briceño How to Get Better at the Things You Care About by Eduardo Briceño (TEDx talk) Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) How to Build Psychological Safety, with Amy Edmondson (episode 404) The Way to Make Struggles More Productive, with Sarah Stein Greenberg (episode 569) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

What is the importance of safety in creating true inclusivity? What questions can we ask to foster collaborative forward movement in conversations about race? In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill interviews Eva Medilek, a Certified High-Performance Coach, International Speaker, #1 Best-Selling Author, and Cultural Inclusivity Trainer. They discuss the proper framework to open space for intimate conversations about race and how listening to understand is more important than being correct. Eva specializes in helping busy professionals have more money, time, and success without sacrificing health, well-being and relationships in the process. As a keynote speaker, Eva shows you how to generate the energy needed to reverse the burnout we experience from trying to do it all.  Her radio talk show, What's Important Now; Making Time for What Matters Most brings to light hot topics and guests that focus on important matters facing us today. She uses her personal experiences along with her leadership, relationship and high-performance training to teach you how to have it all without sacrificing it all. LINKS Her book: The Intimacy of Race: How to Move From Subconscious Racism to Active Allyship for People of Privilege  Website: www.evamedilek.com IG: @evamedilekexecutivecoach LinkedIn: @evamedilek Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance by Emily Fletcher ** Our website www.consciousantiracism.com You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism. If you're a healthcare worker looking for a CME-accredited course, check out Conscious Anti-Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change in Healthcare at www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare Join her Conscious Anti-Racism facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408 Follow her on: Instagram at @jillwenerMD Twitter at @jillwenerMD Facebook at @jillwenerMDmeditation LinkedIn at @jill-wener-md-682746125

My guest today is Emily Fletcher the founder of Ziva Meditation and best-selling author of Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance which has around 1,300 reviews on Amazon. Emily used to be an actor on Broadway but the stress and intensity of the job caught up to her. She wasn't sleeping, her hair was turning gray, and she was getting sick all of the time and she was only in her 20's! For over the past 15 years Emily has been teaching over 50,000 people around the world how to meditate so that they can reach their full potential and live happy lives. In our discussion you will learn the science behind meditation and what it actually does to the brain and body, the difference between mindfulness and meditation, where stress and anxiety come from and the impact they have on your well-being, and the tangible results that meditation can have on your life, both at work and at home. ------------------ Get ad-free listening, early access to new episodes and bonus episodes with the subscription version of the show The Future of Work Plus. To start it will only be available on Apple Podcasts and it will cost $4.99/month or $49.99/year, which is the equivalent to the cost of a cup of coffee.   

Lesson 2: Plan Daily Movement Behavior change works best when we work to create small wins, consistently. In this lesson, I invite you plan out a 5-minute daily action that will support who you are becoming. Academy Applications Close Friday, March 24th The Academy is an intimate cohort of participant leaders who work personally with me to accelerate their leadership development and organizational results. Discover more and submit your application by Friday, March 24th. Resources Great at Work: The Hidden Habits of Top Performers* by Morten Hansen The 4 Disciplines of Execution: Achieving Your Wildly Important Goals* by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling Related Episodes How to Actually Move Numbers, with Chris McChesney (episode 294) Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Are You a High Performer ? Are you obsessed with results ?How often do you keep testing ?Successful people don't toe dip, do you ? Successful people have successful habits do you ? Time to provide an extraordinary service in all you do  Q  Ask yourself  am I an entrepreneur ?One more thing- may I help you to be come extraordinary ?  Sheena Sheena Walker Global Mark SpeakerAbout Sheena https://card.pramaze.com/sheena-walkerContact me for a Discovery call www.sheenawalker.comhttps://www.sheenawalker.com/book/My Gift to you ?Download the attached ebook: Steps To Become a Stellar Presenter https://bit.ly/3SGMXm8 Sheena Walker Global Mark SpeakerAbout Sheena https://card.pramaze.com/sheena-walkerContact me for a Design call www.sheenawalker.comhttps://www.sheenawalker.com/book/

Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and author of the book, Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance. After struggling with insomnia and illness while performing on Broadway, Emily experienced the healing power of meditation firsthand. Listen as Emily explains the top benefits of meditation, including how it can help reduce stress, fight insomnia, and improve your health. Emily also shares the most common obstacles to regular meditation and how to overcome them, as well as how to get started with your meditation practice. Find out how to incorporate meditation into your busy life so you can recharge your batteries and increase your productivity levels!

There's a big difference between them.    Both foster fantastic health benefits. And now, modern science is backing the claims.    But people still get them confused.    Mindfulness and meditation are more en vogue than ever before. And our featured speaker, author, and creator of Ziva meditation is here to clear up all the confusion and share how you can be happier and healthier with these techniques.     Source: How Mindfulness, Meditation & Manifesting Can Improve Your Life | Emily Fletcher   Connect with Emily Fletcher:    Website: https://zivameditation.com   Instagram: zivameditation   YouTube: Ziva Meditation   Book: Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance   Hosted by Malikee Josephs (Pronounced Muh leek Jo seffs)   Follow The Show On Instagram @DepressionDetoxShow.

Emily Fletcher is the creator of the Ziva meditation technique and the author of Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance. As a former actress, Emily first turned to meditation as a way to cure her anxiety and insomnia when she was performing on Broadway. Later, she traveled to India to deepen her practice and learn more about the origins of meditation. Today, Emily is recognized as a meditation expert, and her powerful online and in-person courses have helped thousands of people relieve their stress, improve their performance, and uplevel their lives. In this episode, you'll hear from Emily Fletcher on:(00:11:31) The 3Ms. Emily introduces the three key components of her Ziva method; mindfulness, meditation, and manifestation. Plus, she clarifies the core characteristics of each practice and explains how they work in unison to help heal stress, improve performance, and change lives.(00:20:24) Surrendering and simultaneity of consciousness. Emily explains that, unlike other forms of meditation that concentrate on clearing the mind of thoughts, her Ziva technique provides a structured time for practitioners to deeply relax and let their minds wander so they can face the day energized and refreshed.(00:30:33) Left brain, right brain: She refers to the differences between the logical, analytical left brain and the more creative, intuitive right brain. And as a seasoned meditator, Emily describes how she uses her daily practice to transcend the realm of logical thinking and give her right brain a powerful workout.(00:46:11) The power of mantras. We talk about the role that mantras play in healing and calming the nervous system, and Emily reveals why regular people with busy lives shouldn't use monastic mantras.(00:55:29) Gratitude and abundance. Emily regards gratitude as a precursor to manifestation and recommends expressing sincere gratitude for what we already have. She also shares the ‘lucky' affirmation, which she repeats every morning to invite even more joy and abundance into her life.

This episode is a highlight clip from this week's full episode. To listen to the full episode, see yesterday's episode or use this link: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/49485310/download.mp3Rick Andstrom, 25-year Navy SEAL, joins the show to share the decision-making processes that come with working in and healing from a life in special operations.This episode dives into mental toughness, resiliency through hard situations, and unorthodox methods of healing from trauma.How can you use the Navy SEAL mindset to achieve your goals?CONNECT WITH USDecidedlyPodcast.comInstagram: @decidedlypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smithSanger's Instagram: @sangersmithSubscribe to our newsletter for weekly decision-making tips: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZRJoin us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making – one episode at a time!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEEpisode with Sanger's Grandma (the only person tougher than Rick Andstrom): https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/48171840/download.mp3Thinking Body, Dancing Mind: Taosports for Extraordinary Performance in Athletics, Business, and Life: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Body-Dancing-Mind-Extraordinary/dp/0553373781Andrew Huberman (gratitude practice): https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-of-gratitude-and-how-to-build-a-gratitude-practice/The Best-Kept Secret in History - Brian Muraresku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC6DDvzM6NcThe Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name: The Anatomy of Peace, Fourth Edition: Resolving the Heart of Conflict: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0818QJHKF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Peace-Fourth-Resolving-Conflict/dp/1523001135/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=1332608663728306&hvadid=83288113420272&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=75994&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83288398080661%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=22560_10443888&keywords=the+anatomy+of+peace&qid=1650513340&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNVVSREIwQUdFU0lUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzYxNDc2MUFGRlVXRFIyTklFUSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzc5MDE3MjZKOEVJODZUNkVaQiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=ABOUT RICK ANDSTROMInstagram: @rick_andstromFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rick.andstromLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickandstrom/rick.andstrom@langskip.comAndstrom is a highly decorated 25-year Navy SEAL with an innovative mindset, an ability to manage challenging circumstances, and an aptitude for developing and elevating team members. Rick deployed eight times as a SEAL medic, intelligence team leader, intelligence operative and trained over 200 operators as a SEAL instructor. Rick was awarded over 40 decorations, including the Bronze Star, multiple Combat Action ribbons, and Sailor of the Year, to name a few. Rick conducted over 50 combat missions as a SEAL Medic in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, Rick led or conducted over 100 sensitive intelligence operations in dozens of countries, two of which directly influenced significant U.S. foreign policy change. Rick advocates to reduce the stigmas associated with trauma and psychedelic therapies to treat mental health and neurological conditions such as PTSD and TBI. He credits these innovative treatment modalities with saving both his life and marriage after traditional methods failed. Rick uses humor, real stories, and his own experience to share motivational and inspiring lessons about teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. He lays out a blueprint for breaking down silos, promoting cross-team collaboration, developing resilience, embracing challenges as opportunities, and inspiring others through authenticity.

Rick Andstrom, 25-year Navy SEAL, joins the show to share the decision-making processes that come with working in and healing from a life in special operations.This episode dives into mental toughness, resiliency through hard situations, and unorthodox methods of healing from trauma.How can you use the Navy SEAL mindset to achieve your goals?CONNECT WITH USDecidedlyPodcast.comInstagram: @decidedlypodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/decidedlypodcastShawn's Instagram: @shawn_d_smithSanger's Instagram: @sangersmithSubscribe to our newsletter for weekly decision-making tips: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001aeU_pPBHJPNJWJBdVbaci6bjGIuEJurH12xHBWDEVT_NxyCadMd7wLSZjcEZglkSjDjehuIbTHD8nABOIdV69ctfYpSzg24RCIytetBUrlIPPKgaGzjGZ8DkM0Wp1LMjbErcYUur7PbZGjeVo4gyXlz821AoJGZRJoin us every Wednesday for more strategies to DEFEAT bad decision-making – one episode at a time!MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEEpisode with Sanger's Grandma (the only person tougher than Rick Andstrom): https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/48171840/download.mp3Thinking Body, Dancing Mind: Taosports for Extraordinary Performance in Athletics, Business, and Life: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Body-Dancing-Mind-Extraordinary/dp/0553373781Andrew Huberman (gratitude practice): https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-of-gratitude-and-how-to-build-a-gratitude-practice/The Best-Kept Secret in History - Brian Muraresku: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC6DDvzM6NcThe Immortality Key: The Secret History of the Religion with No Name: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0818QJHKF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0The Anatomy of Peace, Fourth Edition: Resolving the Heart of Conflict: https://www.amazon.com/Anatomy-Peace-Fourth-Resolving-Conflict/dp/1523001135/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=1332608663728306&hvadid=83288113420272&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=75994&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-83288398080661%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=22560_10443888&keywords=the+anatomy+of+peace&qid=1650513340&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzNVVSREIwQUdFU0lUJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzYxNDc2MUFGRlVXRFIyTklFUSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzc5MDE3MjZKOEVJODZUNkVaQiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=ABOUT RICK ANDSTROMInstagram: @rick_andstromFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rick.andstromLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickandstrom/rick.andstrom@langskip.comAndstrom is a highly decorated 25-year Navy SEAL with an innovative mindset, an ability to manage challenging circumstances, and an aptitude for developing and elevating team members. Rick deployed eight times as a SEAL medic, intelligence team leader, intelligence operative and trained over 200 operators as a SEAL instructor. Rick was awarded over 40 decorations, including the Bronze Star, multiple Combat Action ribbons, and Sailor of the Year, to name a few. Rick conducted over 50 combat missions as a SEAL Medic in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, Rick led or conducted over 100 sensitive intelligence operations in dozens of countries, two of which directly influenced significant U.S. foreign policy change. Rick advocates to reduce the stigmas associated with trauma and psychedelic therapies to treat mental health and neurological conditions such as PTSD and TBI. He credits these innovative treatment modalities with saving both his life and marriage after traditional methods failed. Rick uses humor, real stories, and his own experience to share motivational and inspiring lessons about teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. He lays out a blueprint for breaking down silos, promoting cross-team collaboration, developing resilience, embracing challenges as opportunities, and inspiring others through authenticity.

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and Athletic Greens. Our thoughts have a profound physiological effect on the body and can either help or hinder the healing process. Even just thinking about a negative experience can set off a cascade of physiological events in the body just as if it's happening right now—the mind-body connection is truly that powerful. In today's episode, I talk with Dr. Joe Dispenza, Emily Fletcher, and Dr. Leonard Calabrese about why our thoughts influence our physiology and what we can do to improve our health, even when we feel we are stuck. Once we are aware of our thoughts and learn to retrain our brains, using such techniques as meditation to break the conditioning process, we see substantial changes in health. Dr. Joe Dispenza's passion can be found at the intersection of the latest findings from the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics, where he explores the science behind spontaneous remissions. He uses that knowledge to teach people how to heal their bodies of health conditions, make significant changes in their lives, and evolve their consciousness. Since 2010, he has partnered with scientists and universities to perform extensive research on the effects that meditation has on the brain and body. He and his team have also studied gene expression, protein regulation, immune response, neurotransmitter changes, telomere length, and variations in bioactive cellular metabolic particles in novice and advanced meditators. Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva, the creator of the Ziva Technique, and regarded as a leading expert in meditation for high performers. She is also the author of Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance. Dr. Leonard Calabrese is a professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University and vice chair of the Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases. He is the director of the RJ Fasenmyer Center for Clinical Immunology at the Cleveland Clinic and holds joint appointments in the Department of Infectious Diseases and the Wellness Institute. He has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the advancements of immunology and wellness. This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health, ButcherBox, and Athletic Greens. Rupa Health is a place where Functional Medicine practitioners can access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, and Great Plains. You can check out a free, live demo with a Q&A or create an account at RupaHealth.com. For a limited time, new subscribers to ButcherBox will receive ground beef FOR LIFE. When you sign up today, ButcherBox will send you 2 lbs of 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef free in every box for the life of your subscription. To receive this offer, go to ButcherBox.com/farmacy. AG1 contains 75 high-quality vitamins, minerals, whole-food sourced superfoods, probiotics, and adaptogens to support your entire body. Right now when you purchase AG1 from Athletic Greens, you will receive 10 FREE travel packs with your first purchase by visiting athleticgreens.com/hyman. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Smart Habits for Caring for Your Mental Health with Dr. Elizabeth MillerThere is a lot of responsibility and uncertainty that comes with being a freelancer and a small business owner. Many of us often struggle with feelings of overwhelm and anxiety, and the pandemic has certainly exacerbated this to such an extent that some people could barely function due to constantly feeling worried and not knowing what to expect. Our worlds have been turned upside down, and many people have been feeling guilty that they don't seem to be able to function the same way they did before. We've been talking about discussing the topic of caring for your mental health on the podcast for a long time, but let's be honest, we're not experts on this topic. So, we decided to find someone who is, and we're thrilled to welcome today's guest, Dr. Elizabeth Miller, who will help us normalize this topic and offer some helpful advice.Elizabeth is a psychotherapist, researcher, speaker, and mom of two, who specializes in women's mental health, chronic illness, and compassion-focused trauma recovery. She opened her private clinical practice, Elizabeth Miller Therapy, after identifying a need for an integrative and holistic approach to healing. She provides support for women, teenagers, couples, and families, who are looking for a mind-body approach to mental health. Elizabeth merges modern neuroscience with research-based mind-body techniques to help her clients obtain optimal health. Please visit www.ElizabethMillerTherapy.com for more information. Elizabeth also founded a company called Well Mind Body to provide educational resources to help people live their lives to the fullest by helping connect mind body and spirit.Tune in to hear our conversation on:• Elizabeth's clinical practice and what areas she specializes in• What solopreneurs and freelancers can do to manage feelings of stress, pressure, and uncertainty in a healthy way• How to handle feeling isolated and how to manage introvert tendencies and social anxiety• Elizabeth's tips on managing perfectionism and overcoming the feeling of not being good enough• How solopreneurs and small business owners can overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome and start valuing their own work• Elizabeth's advice for parents who, especially after the last couple of years, feel drained and don't feel like their normal selves• What resources, tools, and strategies are often overlooked or used inconsistently when it comes to supporting mental health • What smart habits have been crucial for Elizabeth in her life and career and how she protects the boundaries between her work and personal lifeResources we mentioned in this episode:Dr. Elizabeth Miller's websiteFollow Elizabeth on Instagram and FacebookFollow Well Mind Body on InstagramLook Ma', No Hands podcast by Laura Max Rose: episodes with Elizabeth on social isolation and the feeling of shame during the pandemic and navigating stress and life transitions with kidsStress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance by Emily FletcherHarmoni necklace: Use discount code WELLMINDBODYIf you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, know that there are resources and professionals who can help. Reach out to your physician, your local mental health hotline, or someone you trust and let them know you need help.See the full list of links and resources for this episode: https://smarthabitsfortranslators.com/podcast-episodes/56

Of course you have time for meditation! In this episode we sit down with Emily Fletcher, best selling author, leading expert in meditation, and founder of Ziva. She talks about the many benefits that come with meditation and how it can help us work through past traumas, eliminate our daily stressors, and even improve your sex life. TOPICS:
 Meet Emily Fletcher (00:58) You're not too busy for meditation (10:00) Mindfulness, Meditation, & Manifestation (16:00) How the Ziva program can improve your sex life (27:15) More from Emily (44:25) MORE FROM THE HEALTH BABES: Did you know? You have a chance to win 1 of 2 prizes, with a giveaway in every episode! Leave a review to win, and don't forget to subscribe for future episodes! Find more from Emily Fletcher on her website zivameditation.com Follow Emily on Instagram @zivameditation Try zivaONLINE Preview Course HERE  Sign up for the zivaOnline Course HERE  Check out Ziva Kids Training HERE Emily's book: Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance   Follow Dr. Becky and Dr. Krystal on Instagram @drbeckycampbell and @drkrystalhohn, follow the Health Babes Podcast @healthbabespodcast Find us on Facebook, on Pinterest, and on YouTube   Get resources on how best to support your thyroid HERE Wondering if you have histamine intolerance? Take THIS QUIZ and receive a free histamine guide Get answers to your health questions HERE

If you've wanted to manifest more and stress less, then do we have the Stress Less, Accomplish more show for you.   Today I'll be talking with the best-selling author, founder of Ziva Meditation, and the author of Stress Less, Accomplish MORE, Emily Fletcher. We'll talk about how we can stress less and manifest more! Emily Fletcher takes us through a STEP BY STEP process of identifying the root of our STRESS. How we can find the SOLUTION, and what we can do to IMPROVE our lives going forward.   Emily Fletcher is regarded as the leading expert in meditation for high performance, the founder of Ziva Meditation and author of Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance.   This episode is JAM PACKED with the steps you can take TODAY to rid yourself of stress, purify your thought process and MANIFEST MORE; exactly where you're at RIGHT NOW.   It's not just what we're saying to the world, it's just as much of what we're ASKING ourselves.   To find out more visit: https://amzn.to/3AvUQl6 - Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance https://zivameditation.com/ - Ziva Meditation https://amzn.to/3qULECz - Order Michael Sandler's new book, "AWE, the Automatic Writing Experience" www.automaticwriting.com  ……. Follow Michael and Jessica's exciting journey and get even more great tools, tips, and behind-the-scenes access. Go to https://www.patreon.com/inspirenation   For free meditations, weekly tips, stories, and similar shows visit: https://inspirenationshow.com/   We've got NEW Merch! - https://teespring.com/stores/inspire-nation-store   Follow Inspire Nation, and the lives of Michael and Jessica, on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/InspireNationLive/   Find us on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@inspirenationshow 

Great coaches have one thing in common that we don't talk about much: the demonstrate love in their coaching. You hear about passion, you hear about drive, and you hear about communication, but we often avoid talking about love. Dr. Jerry Lynch has spent his career working at the intersection of sports psychology, leadership, and philosophy. This is where you find many of the hidden topics like love that can be the biggest drivers of performance. On this week's GAINcast Lynch joins us to share some of his reflections on coaching, self-improvement, and Buddha. For more information on this topic, read the complete show notes at: https://www.hmmrmedia.com/2021/07/gaincast-episode-220-love-and-coaching-with-jerry-lynch/ The following links were referenced in the podcast or provide some additional reading material on the topic: Our monthly GAIN Master Class Series features speakers from all aspects of performance. We just announced the lineup for next season starting this month and opened up registration. You can learn more here. The GAINcast is also sponsored by HMMR Media. Join HMMR Media to get access to a vast library of online training resources, video, articles, podcasts, and more. You can learn more about Lynch on his website Way of Champions, including details about the upcoming WOC Conference and the WOC podcast. Lynch is the author of several books. His most recent book is The Competitive Buddha: How to Up Your Game in Sports, Leadership and Life. His past books include Thinking Body, Dancing Mind: Taosports for Extraordinary Performance in Athletics, Business, and Life and Way of the Champion: Lessons from Sun Tzu's the Art of War and Other Tao Wisdom for Sports & Life. A few recent episode were referred to in this episode including GAINcast 218: The fundamentals with Ron Adams and GAINcast 215: Peanut with Kristen Gambetta Anderson.  

"10 Things You Must Improve Everyday"In this episode I share a video recording of Jim Rohn who I have been studying regarding personal development. 1. Learning The Power of Purpose 2. Self Confidence 3. Enthusiasm 4. Expertise 5. Preparation 6. Self Reliance 7. Image 8. Character 9. Self Discipline 10. Extraordinary Performance. www.thinkgenwealth.com and follow me @thinkgenwealth

Earn the Ask with Angela Chaney Episode 4: Special Guest: Trish Cody: Using Power Players in Leadership  Introduction‌ ‌  ‌ Thank you for taking a look at my show notes for episode 4 of Season 5. In this episode, I have special guest Trish Cody, a leadership coach who has helped hundreds of companies improve their leadership from the ground up.    My Social Media Links   Please connect with me and say hi! It’s my goal to give plenty of value (deposits!) via my social media channels and I’d love for you all to be a part of my groups.   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-chaney-a401ba7/ Twitter: @AngelaChaney33 Facebook: Angela Chaney-Engagement Equity Private Engagement Equity Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/405529950468135   Book Suggestions from This Episode   Engagement Equity: Earn the Ask by Angela Chaney Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck Insight: The Surprising Truth About How Others See Us, How We See Ourselves, and Why the Answers Matter More Than We Think by Tasha Eurich The First Person You Must Lead is You by Retired Brigadier General Rebecca Halstead How to Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day by Jay Shetty Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance by Kim Cameron Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work by Paul Babiak   Resources from This Episode   Shelly Winter of YSC Consulting and her work in leadership and organizational development: https://www.ysc.com   Segment 1: Using the Platinum Rule   1.   How leaders treat employees 2.   How good leaders treat employees 3.   Common blind spots of leaders 4.   What prevents leaders from using the platinum rule?

Meditation has been regarded as a way to be present and allow our thoughts not to weigh us down. It eliminates stress and anxiety. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ituahcounselling.wordpress.com/2021/04/22/extraordinary-performance-meditation-for-a-supercharged-life/ To chat with a counselor today, call or text +2348074081604, +2349015435251 You can also book an appointment here https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21777340

Today I am joined by my good friend, Melanie Sutherland. Melanie is a Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, an entrepreneur, a mother, and an incredible advocate of women's health.   And what we're talking about today are the things that we wish women knew before they had a baby to optimize their health and optimize their capacity to execute in the world on the other side of motherhood. Traditionally, one of the biggest challenges in healthcare — and especially for those of us who are passionate about upstream preventative health — is that we've been trained by a healthcare system to be reactionary about health. We wait until the problem arises to deal with it. And when it comes to the changes that take place in a woman's body in that prenatal phase and how it influences health on the other side, there are some key elements that you need to be aware of in order to maximize that next phase of life. What is it that every woman needs to know before they have their baby so that their body is in the best possible shape on the other side? This is what Melanie and I are delving into today. This is a powerful and important conversation and I am excited for you to have the opportunity to join in and meet Melanie and hear all of her incredible insights!   Key Takeaways: [1:00] About today's episode! [2:24] Welcoming Melanie to The Entrepology Podcast! [3:05] Melanie shares what makes her uniquely qualified to lead today's discussion.[6:55] Why we need to prioritize ourselves as part of the prenatal experience. [8:56] The common narratives Melanie is seeing with women in her practice in regards to their pelvic floor and rehabilitation. [11:44] What do we need to know in the prenatal phase? What can we be doing to make sure that our body is in the best possible shape? [14:50] What it looks like to prioritize your health before giving birth. [19:52] How stress and burnout play into our health as new moms. [21:48] Melanie highlights some key components and tangible elements of health that women should be aware of that can be massive game-changers on the other side of giving birth. [27:17] The importance of engaging in mindfulness practices. [30:10] The connection between our pelvic floor and our health in general. [31:40] Melanie's KPIs! [37:19] Where to learn more about the work Melanie is doing in this world! [37:55] Thanking Melanie for joining the podcast and sharing her insights!   Mentioned in This Episode: Body Co. The Thrive Pregnancy Project | Body Co.  — 15% off of The Thrive Pregnancy Project for the Entrepology community! The Entrepology Podcast Ep. 215: “Body: Biohacking the Female Brain and the Connection Between Your Brain and Hormones with Dr. Romie Mushtaq” Ziva Meditation Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance, by Emily Fletcher Brené Brown Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone, by Brené Brown Peloton Oura Ring Apple Watch   More About Melanie Sutherland Melanie Stevens Sutherland is a Registered Manual and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She is also the founder, Senior Physiotherapist, Community Educator, and Chief Health Strategist of Body Co. Health.   After years leading some of Ontario's most prestigious sport medicine clinics, Melanie founded Body Co. Body Co. was established after the birth of her daughter to combine her passion for optimizing the health of busy families with the flexibility of parenting her two small children.   Melanie is deeply passionate about helping other mothers build the strong, confident bodies they need to live the extraordinary lives they deserve. Over 18 years in practice, Melanie has helped thousands of women find the best physical version of themselves so they can show up and live life to their fullest potential.   Connect with my Guest: Website: BodyCoToronto.com Email: Melanie@BodyCoToronto.com Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram   If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more: Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a review!   Come Join Your Tribe on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page! They say that you're the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We're in this together! Come join us today!   BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation into my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I'm excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!   CALL TO ACTION What practices will you be taking with you? Will you be booking an appointment with a pelvic floor therapist? Let us know your thoughts and your next course of action at The Entrepology Collective!

In this fourth episode of my series on building an amazing practice routine I talk about the about how to create a efficient practice session breakdown You will hear about the three basic qualities you want in a practice session, the mindsets to nurture to be productive in your work, and the general sections to include in a solid musical progression. Download your free guided visualization exercise here: DOWNLOAD   Frustrated with your playing?  Unsatisfied with you career?  Ready for a change? Whatever your challenge, you don't have to go at it alone, and I can help.    THE MUSIC MASTERY EXPERIENCE is back on June 1, 2021 This is my LIFE CHANGING, highly personalized group coaching program where I show you how to implement mindful & effective practice techniques, how to make them habits, and get RESULTS! The Music Mastery Experience gives you all the tools you need to elevate your performance and create the musical life you want. Spots are limited Save yours now at http://www.mindoverfinger.com/mme and get access to all the early bird bonuses   Ziva Meditation – Emily Fletcher: https://zivameditation.com/ Emily's book: Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance       THANK YOU: A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who works really hard to make this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you! Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme!  Concerto #1 for Instrument and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, instrument, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. Thank you to Susan Blackwell for the introduction!  You can find out more about Susan, her fantastic podcast The Spark File, and her work helping creatives of all backgrounds expand their impact by visiting https://www.susanblackwell.com/home.   MIND OVER FINGER: www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/

Episode 17: Leaders Lay Out The Blueprint   John Maxwell says, “Everything rises and falls on leadership.”    1. Leaders define success for the team. It is the sole responsibility of the leader of the team to define what success looks for everybody else.  You can’t really do anything until you define what success is.   “I don’t care how tall you are… I care how tall you play.” John Wooden There is not really anything you can do until you know what the goal in mind is. This of course is true for life, both personal and business as well.  Glenn Llopis said in an article he wrote in Forbes Magazine, “Leaders in the workplace must recalibrate their definition of success so that it’s based on the opportunities and advancements they create for others and not just themselves.” Successful leadership is something that happens naturally when a leader focuses on the true impact of his or her actions.  In the blueprint of success, if you don’t take the time to define it, you gonna do to two things: You’re going to make sure that your team fails. You’re really going to hurt people.   2. Leaders promote success for the team. It is the leader's job to promote the success of the team.  If something is going wrong, it is nobody's fault but your own. If you start to put the blame on other people, you are not the leader.  John Wooden’s Sets of Three: Don’t lie. Don’t cheat. Don’t steal.  Don't whine. Don't complain. Don't make excuses.  Hard work wins. When your team sees you putting in the effort, they're gonna do exactly what you are doing.  “A leader must be what he wants the team to be. Your example counts most.” John Wooden QUESTION: What is the example that you are promoting to your team?  You get what you tolerate. That's it. End of story. The only reason anybody does anything on your team, bad or good, is because you allow it.    3. Leaders celebrate success with the team.  Your people, they want to succeed. They want to be successful. But they can’t do that until you put them in that position to win.  “Success is peace of mind that is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” Coach John Wooden BOOK RECOMMENDATION: The One Minute Manager, William Marrow   MO’s Final Thoughts: If you want to help your team succeed, you need to allow them to know when they are succeeding. If you give them the ability to see that, and communicate clearly, you will set your team up for lasting success, and you are going to make them, yourself and the company better during the process. And, when they see you years later, they will remind you of your time together.   Amazon Book Links: Coach Wooden's Leadership Game Plan for Success: 12 Lessons for Extraordinary Performance and Personal Excellence, John Wooden https://amzn.to/3cPksQL The One Minute Manager, William Marrow https://amzn.to/3fEwlL9   Special thanks to: –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Work it out by LiQWYD https://soundcloud.com/liqwyd  Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0  Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/l_work-it-out Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/erSmdVocHO0 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Emily Fletcher is back on Untangle! Emily is the founder of Ziva Meditation, author of Stress Less, Accomplish More, Meditation for Extraordinary Performance, and a meditation teacher on Muse and Meditation Studio. She’s an amazing fountain of wisdom and inspiration. Today she talks about her life in New York, why the pandemic is giving us an opportunity to reset and to awaken, why it’s important that we grieve the losses we’ve experienced over the last several months, and how we can quite literally be our own light. She talks about what she calls the one-minute rant — which she recommends doing daily — to just let it all out…and to tap into our inner brat. This, of course, is in addition to meditating daily.

Mike Trugman is a Life Coach who helps his clients deliberately create lives of purpose and fulfillment. He is particularly passionate about helping men live more confidently, both personally and professionally.We dive deep into his experience with life coaching that led to becoming a life coach himself, finding passion in our careers, the voices in our head, insights from inner work, how the keys to your side hustle lie in the problems you've already solved, balancing life coaching with his full-time job, morning routines, overcoming fear of public speaking, and our mutual obsession with personal development. Mike even probes me with some of his life coaching questions and I go into the "aha" moments I've been having lately. CONNECT WITH MIKE:WebsiteInstagram Facebook CONNECT WITH LAUREN:Instagram Facebook OTHER RESOURCES:Apply to Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) USE MY NAME FOR $2,000 OFF TUITIONIIN Curriculum GuideMike DesantiUntamed by Glennon Doyle Mastery by Robert GreeneThe Skinny Confidential PodcastRyan Holiday on TSC PodcastEd Mylett on TSC Podcast Impact Theory Podcast Tim Ferriss PodcastTim Ferriss on How I Built ThisQuiet by Susan CainMaybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori GottliebHeadspaceStress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance by Emily FletcherMORNING ROUTINE RESOURCES:Daily StoicJourney to the HeartThe Five Minute JournalThe Wild Unknown Tarot CardsWho Will Cry When You Die? by Robin Sharma

I talk to Marc Kahn, Global Head of People and Organisation and Executive for Sustainability at Investec. Why are we so fascinated with the search for talent and individual brilliance? What are we missing? Marc gives a candid account of his experiences that have led him to understand the vital nature of creating the right context for creating great outcomes. 

BJ Fogg: Tiny Habits BJ Fogg is a behavior scientist, with deep experience in innovation and teaching. He's directed a research lab at Stanford University for over 20 years. He trains innovators to create solutions that influence behavior for good in the areas of health, sustainability, financial wellbeing, learning, productivity, and more. He is an expert in behavior change, from habit formation to company culture change. Fortune Magazine named him a "New Guru You Should Know" for his insights about mobile and social networks. His is the author of the New York Times bestseller Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything*. In this conversation, BJ and I discuss why new information alone doesn’t tend to lead to the behavior change most of us want. Instead, we explore BJ’s research and a key, 3-step process that will help all of us to create habits that stick. Plus, he points out that habits are even more about emotion than they are about repetition. Key Points Information does not lead to action. It’s a myth that it takes 21 or 66 days to create a habit. Repetition doesn't create habits. Emotions create habits. People change best by feeling good, not by feeling bad. The feeling of success is what wires in the habit. A garden is a useful analogy for habits. There is a season for every habit — and they often are not permanent. Create a tiny habit through an ABC process: anchor moment, a tiny behavior, and instant celebration. Avoid raising the bar on the tiny behavior. Do more if you want to, but don’t change the standard. Resources Mentioned Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything* by BJ Fogg BJ’s website Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Manage Your Inner Critic, with Tara Mohr (episode 232) Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) Tie Leadership Development to Business Results, with Mark Allen (episode 435) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

BJ Fogg: Tiny Habits BJ Fogg is a behavior scientist, with deep experience in innovation and teaching. He's directed a research lab at Stanford University for over 20 years. He trains innovators to create solutions that influence behavior for good in the areas of health, sustainability, financial wellbeing, learning, productivity, and more. He is an expert in behavior change, from habit formation to company culture change. Fortune Magazine named him a "New Guru You Should Know" for his insights about mobile and social networks. His is the author of the New York Times bestseller Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything*. In this conversation, BJ and I discuss why new information alone doesn’t tend to lead to the behavior change most of us want. Instead, we explore BJ’s research and a key, 3-step process that will help all of us to create habits that stick. Plus, he points out that habits are even more about emotion than they are about repetition. Key Points Information does not lead to action. It’s a myth that it takes 21 or 66 days to create a habit. Repetition doesn't create habits. Emotions create habits. People change best by feeling good, not by feeling bad. The feeling of success is what wires in the habit. A garden is a useful analogy for habits. There is a season for every habit — and they often are not permanent. Create a tiny habit through an ABC process: anchor moment, a tiny behavior, and instant celebration. Avoid raising the bar on the tiny behavior. Do more if you want to, but don’t change the standard. Resources Mentioned Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything* by BJ Fogg BJ’s website Interview Notes Download my interview notes in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes How to Manage Your Inner Critic, with Tara Mohr (episode 232) Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) Tie Leadership Development to Business Results, with Mark Allen (episode 435) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

In this episode of the Align Podcast, I have a wonderful conversation with Emily Fletcher where we dive into the semantics of meditation and how it's much more powerful than many of us may realize. It's not only a tool for calming our mind, but it physically transforms our mind and body.  We also dive into our childhood wounds, how it has affected us in our adult life, and what we have found to be successful in our healing process. And as a bonus, at the end of the episode, Emily offers us a transformative 5-minute mediation practice that you can use as a tool for yourself. Emily Fletcher is the creator of The Ziva Technique and the founder of Ziva, where she developed the world meditation training program. She is also a best selling author: she wrote Stress Less, Accomplish More - Meditation for Extraordinary Performance. She is one of my best friends and overall, a meditation legend. What we discuss: [00:08:16] How meditation calms our chaotic energy [00:11:43] The cerebral processes that occur in meditation that make us more empathic [00:12:29] Bypassing our emotions vs. allowing ourselves to feel them [00:23:13] How the body is a record of our past [00:24:13] How meditation is healing: de-exciting our nervous system [00:27:15] 5-minute meditation exercise Instagram: @emilystellafletcher Website: zivameditation.com Book: zivameditation.com/my-debut-book

Having ideals in your organization is one thing. However, putting these complex systems into practice is something else entirely. A modern dynamic business should constantly be pushing the limits about how it creates and executes systems and structures that elicit high-performance and high-engagement.   In this episode: FInding motivation to build and support a company that provides amazing experiences for its people  The four most important ingredients of performance management Why it’s worth investing in performance management  Creating a place for love and joy at work  Creating behaviors that align with your organization’s values Where responsibility lies for performance  How 15five developed its own people and performance management systems  The steps to implementing systems of high performance  Products and tactics that any organization can use to build essential competencies  How managers help their people align competencies with values The key elements of effectively using performance metrics   About Jennie Yang and Heidi Collins Jennie Yang is a strategic and operational consulting leader with over 11 years of experience designing business strategies and driving organizational transformations for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and scale-ups. Currently, she is Director of Talent Transformation at 15Five and is also a leadership coach and facilitator who helps unlock the potential of individuals, teams, and organizations. Heidi Collins is VP of People Operations at 15Five. Her mission is to create more human-centric workplaces with an ecosystem that celebrates diverse perspectives and backgrounds, provides high levels of vulnerability, empathy, trust and personal responsibility, clarity of expectations and purpose, holistic structure and tools, and self-reflective leaders who embrace accountability.   A New Approach to Encouraging Excellent Performance Today, we get into how 15Five is changing the way organizations approach performance management. This means putting people and performance management front and center. The chief ingredients of this can be boiled down to clear core values, an accountability structure, motivational systems, and continuing training and education. When this is thoughtfully done to build on previous building blocks, high engagement and performance will naturally follow. Since work is where we spend most of our time, it’s crucial that it becomes a joyous place. It should be a time that energizes us, not leaves us feeling drained. By helping your people discover and harness their unique potential, joy will naturally follow. This should be the ultimate goal of people management.   Putting It All Into Place Even as a performance management company, it has been hard creating and implementing the standards of excellence for ourselves that we strive for. We have come to understand that there will be daily struggles and setbacks. However, all that can lead to greater achievements in the end. The company can make this happen by being there to give supportive feedback and encouragement without judgment. That’s why an integral part of what we do at 15Five is to train managers to deliver truth with kindness. Developing competencies that align with your organization’s mission will not only aid the company but its people too. Competencies can involve many things, from values to interpersonal relationships. Actually measuring these competencies and fostering their development is a large part of what we do.   Quotes: “A lot of us spend more time in our work environment, with our colleagues,  working on projects at work, for the benefit of our companies, than we do in our personal lives with our families. Why not make it great? Why not make that an amazing experience?”  “We want to normalize the experience of love at work. Love should be part of work.”  “If you are the type of person who truly owns your role - you are an owner of your results - you will make it happen, even if you have the worst manager in the world or a company that doesn’t provide support or structure. I believe that you can go create it for yourself. ” “If you want high-performance and high-engagement in your organization, it’s a simple framework but it takes a lot of time, effort, and energy…. The ROI on that investment will surprise you. It will absolutely pay off.”   Key Takeaways: Performance Management can be revolutionized by the adoption of Core values that are central to the company’s mission and operation An accountability structure that makes clear everyone’s role Systems to motivate your people to be highly-engaged Educational programs to help everyone develop new skills   Links & Resources Josh Bersin Academy  The Conscious Leadership Group Reality-Based Leadership   Find 15Five online Follow 15Five on Facebook | Twitter | Linkedin   Podcast production & marketing support by the team at Counterweight Creative

Here on Off the Gram, we do our best to help people make sense of wellness in the greater context of the socio-cultural landscape, and perhaps no week is it more important than this one. With the election coming up tomorrow, we all recognize that so much is at stake. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum, it is clear that the world is in turmoil and we’re all just looking for some peace & healing on so many levels.We are beyond grateful to welcome Emily Fletcher to the show today. Emily, founder of Ziva Meditation and best-selling author of “Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance,” shares with us some ways to quell our election anxiety, including leading us through a brief guided meditation to help us get at least one foot on the path to inner peace amidst these chaotic times. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MIH EP39 Adelaide Goodeve A Coach who teaches triathletes how to achieve extraordinary performanceAdelaide Goodeve helps pro and amateur athletes cut minutes off their time by finding performance solutions using mindset strategies & Neuro performance technology. Having coached world champions, record holders, daredevils, and first-timers, she has learned that mental fitness is the common thread among top performers on race day. By studying and implementing tactics straight from the greats, she offers boutique coaching services that keep you focused, confident, and strong.Connect with our guest:https://www.adelaidegoodeve.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adelaidegoodeve/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelaide-goodeve/Make It Happen is your daily dose of inspiration of passionate individuals, extraordinary leaders, entrepreneurs overcoming challenges and .... make it happen.Hear from passionate individuals, extraordinary leaders, entrepreneurs in just 5 minutes what challenges they have faced, how they overcame them and what their key learning is.Leave us a review, subscribe and go from stuck to unstoppable - without changing who you are! If you would like your story to be considered, go to https://shor.by/makeithappenListen more about the show: https://shor.by/makeithappensecretsWeekly Podcast - For Women Who Love The F-Word Show: Listen to Gary Vaynerchuk Here: https://www.soulrichwomanpodcast.com/episodes/fwep0002-regrets-will-scare-you-shitless-with-gary-vaynerchuk-vaynerx-vaynermedia Listen to Kim Kiyosaki Here: https://www.soulrichwomanpodcast.com/episodes/kim-kiyosaki-invest-in-yourself-and-get-to-financial-freedom-with-rich-woman Listen to Mary Buffett Here: https://www.soulrichwomanpodcast.com/episodes/fwep0003-a-man-is-not-the-plan-with-mary-buffett  Listen to Elena Cardone Here: https://www.soulrichwomanpodcast.com/episodes/fwep0004-be-a-woman-in-power-with-elena-cardone-grant-cardone-empire All episodes: https://shor.by/fword or https://www.soulrichwomanpodcast.com Daily Podcast -Soul Why? Secrets of The Soul Rich Woman Blueprint: Listen to the episodes here: https://www.soulwhy.com or https://shor.by/fword Free Resources: Grab them at https://www.SoulRichWoman.com Delegate 80% of your to-do list Secrets of Personal Branding  Our Sponsor - Instant Podcast LeaderLaunch Your Own Podcast Digital Home Study Course: https://www.InstantPodcastLeader.com/digitalDone For You Podcast Services: https://www.InstantPodcastLeader.com 

Reflecting on My Days As An Athlete Do you ever think people are a bit of dummy- My Coach was!Ask yourself these three questions dailyHave a question for me? happy to help Sheenawww,sheenawalker.com

I am so happy to share these amazing meditation with you. Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and the creator of zivaMIND, the world's first online meditation training. Ziva's mission is to make meditation attractive and accessible to people who are ready to up-level their performance and their lives. Featured in The New York Times, named top 100 women in wellness to watch and regarded as one of the leading experts in Vedic meditation, Emily has been invited by companies like Google, Barclays Bank, sweetgreen, & Viacom to help improve company performance through meditation. I have permission from Mindvalley to share this amazing meditation with you. Please enjoy it. Find out more from Mindvalley here: https://www.omvana.com/ https://www.soulvana.com/ Let me know your experiences with this awesome meditation. I am a Reiki Master, specialist in Reiki Distant Healing, which means I can send Reiki to everywhere in the world. I have had the pleasure and blessing of doing many Reiki Distant Healings Sessions, in England, Bolivia, Spain, Mexico, Germany, etc; with wonderful results. Reiki is a holistic therapy, and its goal is promote balance and harmony in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Reiki is an incredible powerful healing energy. I have healed successfully some Covid-19 cases from my home. No side effects. Fast and Real Results. In addition, if there is no change, you pay nothing. Lots to win and literally nothing to lose. If you have any question, or you are passing through difficult health situations, I can help you, leave me a message. If you think this meditation can help someone, please share it. Thank you for being here. I send you all the love you can receive. May the force be with you.

Emily Fletcher is back on Untangle! Emily is the founder of Ziva Meditation, author of Stress Less, Accomplish More, Meditation for Extraordinary Performance and a meditation teacher on Muse and Meditation Studio. She’s an amazing fountain of wisdom and inspiration. Today she talks about her life in New York, why the pandemic is giving us an opportunity to reset and to awaken, why it’s important that we grieve the losses we’ve experienced over the last several months, and how we can quite literally be our own light. She talks about what she calls the one minute rant — which she recommends doing daily — to just let it all out…and to tap into our inner brat. This, of course, is in addition to meditating daily.

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If you haven't seen It's A Blaze dominate at Cranbourne last night, do yourself a favour. Trainer Kel Greenough, with his take on the extraordinary performance.

Your brain doesn't know the difference between what's real and imaginary. By strengthening your neural pathways that are helpful to you and weakening the neural pathways that aren't serving you, you have the ability to rewire your brain so you can be extraordinary and do the extraordinary. In this profound discussion with Mindset Coach Adelaide Goodeve who works with elite athletes, including world record holders to world champions and multi-times race winners to rewire their brains to achieve peak performance, we discuss how patterns in our unconscious state affect our neural pathways, how to recognize these unhelpful thoughts and what we can do to choose neural pathways we want to trigger that affect better performance.We learn:2:05: Adelaide's miracle-like story on how she rewired her brain.7:05: How your brain doesn't know the difference between what's real and what's imaginary. 8:08: How to recognize when you're having unhelpful thoughts and how to choose neural pathways you want to trigger. 13:00: What does the mindset of an elite athlete look like? 18:40: How do we dissociate our brain from bad experiences/thoughts? 22:50: The technique of Anchoring to connect to a 3rd person to see yourself objectively when challenging your disempowering thoughts. 25:28: This one simple technique to help trigger new healthy neural pathways when negative/unhealthy thoughts appear. 32:03: Understanding why your brain needs to think about something in order to not think about that something. 39:00: Examples of cognitive drills via SOMA NPT app for brain endurance training and understanding what is happening to your brain.43:07: Determining how much you need to fatigue your brain to have the most optimal effect on building your resilience. 47:00: The importance of introducing novelty to increase neuroplasticity. 50:43: Adelaide's one piece of advice to her younger self to live fully in the present and always on her own terms. To learn more about Adelaide's incredible work in mindset training for extraordinary performance (and you don't have to be an athlete!), visit https://www.adelaidegoodeve.com or listen to her podcast here https://www.adelaidegoodeve.com/podcast. And, you can find her on IG here https://www.instagram.com/adelaidegoodeve.

Greg McKeown: Essentialism Greg McKeown is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less*. His book is frequently listed as #1 Time Management book on Amazon and challenges the core assumptions about achievement to get to the essence of what really drives success. His writing has appeared in or been covered by The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, HuffPost, and many others. He is among the most popular bloggers for the Harvard Business Review and LinkedIn’s Influencers group: averaging a million views a month. In this conversation, Greg and I discuss why success can be such a poor teacher and how to avoid what Jim Collins calls, “The undisciplined pursuit of more.” We explore how the principles of journalism can help us arrive at what’s essential and why journaling may be the place to start. Key Points Being a journalist of your own life will force you to stop hyper-focusing on all the minor details and see the bigger picture. Success is a poor teacher and may lead to the undisciplined pursuit of more. Essentialists listen for what is not being explicitly stated. They read between the lines. Nonessentialists hear what is loud. Essentialists listen for the signal in the noise. Journaling is a useful practice to begin reviewing what is coming up in your life and discovering the leads you may be missing. Make time every 90 days to review and determine what’s next. Resources Mentioned Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less* by Greg McKeown Essentialism podcast Simple Productivity: How to Accomplish More With Less with Greg McKeown Book Notes Download my highlights from Essentialism in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Getting Things Done, with David Allen (episode 184) How to Make Deep Work Happen, with Cal Newport (episode 233) Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) Finding Joy Through Intentional Choices, with Bonni Stachowiak (episode 417) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Greg McKeown: Essentialism Greg McKeown is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less*. His book is frequently listed as #1 Time Management book on Amazon and challenges the core assumptions about achievement to get to the essence of what really drives success. His writing has appeared in or been covered by The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, HuffPost, and many others. He is among the most popular bloggers for the Harvard Business Review and LinkedIn’s Influencers group: averaging a million views a month. In this conversation, Greg and I discuss why success can be such a poor teacher and how to avoid what Jim Collins calls, “The undisciplined pursuit of more.” We explore how the principles of journalism can help us arrive at what’s essential and why journaling may be the place to start. Key Points Being a journalist of your own life will force you to stop hyper-focusing on all the minor details and see the bigger picture. Success is a poor teacher and may lead to the undisciplined pursuit of more. Essentialists listen for what is not being explicitly stated. They read between the lines. Nonessentialists hear what is loud. Essentialists listen for the signal in the noise. Journaling is a useful practice to begin reviewing what is coming up in your life and discovering the leads you may be missing. Make time every 90 days to review and determine what’s next. Resources Mentioned Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less* by Greg McKeown Essentialism podcast Simple Productivity: How to Accomplish More With Less with Greg McKeown Book Notes Download my highlights from Essentialism in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Getting Things Done, with David Allen (episode 184) How to Make Deep Work Happen, with Cal Newport (episode 233) Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) Finding Joy Through Intentional Choices, with Bonni Stachowiak (episode 417) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

We aren't doctors, and this is not legal advice, but we have some ideas on how to get yourself even healthier during this crazy Corona time. We tell a couple of our favorite jokes to lighten the mood, share stories of people we know that got ‘canceled,' and talk about how we stay sane and positive mentally using meditation.   Key Takeaways: Brandon is staying indoors and spending a lot of time in his new sauna that he put together. Connor knows someone that did have it, and now there is a 90% chance that he already had it. He probably didn't feel any symptoms because he has a full health bar. We wish people were stressing the importance of immune health the way they were promoting other things that could actually hurt. Both the guys are doing well with their mental health. Brandon attributes his to only having his mom as the only female around. Connor practices meditation and has been meditating so much during this quarantine that he is almost at monk status. Neither Brandon or Connor feel bored during this time because they know how to focus their attention and make the most out of their time. If you have a self-sustaining business model, getting ‘canceled' can actually help you. Just look at Logan Paul and Charlie Sheen. Make sure you aren't vaping and smoking weird black-market stuff. Brandon swore off women, and now they are appearing at his door. Women talk about whether or not a guy was good in bed, but maybe they should think a little about their performance! Don't get addicted to sex with women thinking you have to give your soul. Maybe a reason to not be monogamous (trapped) in the first place.   Mentioned in This Episode: Connor Murphy Talks YouTube page: @ConnorMurphyTalks Brandon's YouTube page: @HighLifeWorkOut @KingKeto — Brandon Carter on Instagram @ConnorMurphyOfficial The Wolf's Den Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance, by Emily Fletcher Logan Paul  

My guest today is Emily Fletcher, founder of Ziva Meditation and author of the best-selling book Stress Less. Emily really caught my attention when we were chatting at an event about meditation. Meditating has never been the easiest thing for me, but something she said that day stuck with me. She said we meditate not to get good at meditation, but to get good at life. And that’s when I started actually wanting to learn to clear my mind and sit and do “nothing” for a while! Emily teaches leaders at Apple, Google, and Harvard Business School how to meditate… the question is, can she teach this Type-A mom? Episode Highlights on Ziva Meditation How a certain meditation technique can be 5x as restful as sleep for the brain Why one of the top doctors in the US says 15 minutes of meditation gives him an extra three hours of productivity a day The difference between meditation and mindfulness Why clearing the mind isn’t the point (oops!) How meditation can improve sleep, sex, and immune function Ways to incorporate meditation with kids for better sleep and calmer interactions The way terrible questions lead to terrible answers… and the ones to stop asking yourself internally And more! Resources We Mention Ziva Meditation Stress Less, Accomplish More: The 15-Minute Meditation Programme for Extraordinary Performance by Emily Fletcher The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand More From Wellness Mama 162: Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics & How to Be 10% Happier 141: How to Accept Yourself, Foster Community, & Be Unlimited with Dr. Mark Atkinson 313: The Tapping Solution to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Pain With Nick Ortner 502: Dr Joe Dispenza on Changing Your Thoughts, Emotions, & Life Did you enjoy this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review on iTunes to let us know. We value knowing what you think and this helps other moms find the podcast as well. Read TranscriptChild: Welcome to my Mommy’s podcast. This episode is brought to you by Beekeepers Naturals – superfood products from the hive that help support your family’s health. Right now, their Propolis has been a lifesaver with all of the sniffles and coughs going around w

Brandon is convinced that he has found the best meditation book and technique out there, and he couldn't wait to share it with Connor and the podcast. Emily Fletcher's book, Stress Less, Accomplish More, includes a step-by-step guide for meditation for better performance and explains why stress is making us sick and slow, and what we can do about it. Emily shares what the Ziva method is, how we can start at it right away, and some of the positive changes we can expect in all aspects of our life, anywhere from the bedroom to the boardroom.   Key Takeaways: Brandon can't say enough good things about Emily's book, Stress Less, Accomplish More. He has done meditation for over a decade and finds it be a powerful way to explain how to get results fast. The Ziva method is a meditation, mindfulness, and manifestation technique that is super efficient in clearing stress, healing our bodies and minds, and opening the pathway for even bigger and better things to come in. Emily has taught over 20K students and consistently holds live retreats and teachings. Her Ziva method course is available online as well. The more we lift others up, the more we lift ourselves up. But yes, Brandon, we do want to beat people as well in competitive sports! Connor hasn't experienced anything negative from meditating, but some people have reported a catharsis as part of the healing release. With 40% of couples citing they are often too tired to have sex, lowering our stress will give us more energy and better performance. The more energy and clarity you have, the more likely you are to make decisions that save you time and earn you more money. Money is energy, and we don't get what we want — we get what we deserve. Stress is responsible for 90% of our doctor's visits and costing us time and life decisions and productivity. Stay tuned for Emily's kids' meditation training, out most likely late this summer.   Mentioned in This Episode: Connor Murphy Talks YouTube page: @ConnorMurphyTalks Brandon's YouTube page: @HighLifeWorkOut @KingKeto — Brandon Carter on Instagram @ConnorMurphyOfficial Ziva Meditation Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance, by Emily Fletcher Muse

The guys return this week, and they aren't holding back! They talk about the good, bad, and ugly of life in the new year; Connor shares what dating apps he loves the most and how he's getting around new videos too risque for YouTube. Brandon explains why he loves cold showers and only plans on wearing one outfit for the rest of time. Welcome to 2020, Adonyx style.   Key Takeaways: Connor switched up his YouTube content and it's going well. His video of girls reacting to going from dad bod to muscular god was quite a hit. It's a hard life for Connor having his junk grabbed and being forced to make out with fans, but he powers through for all of us. New girl rule for 2020: cut off the toxic girls, and know how to spot 'em early. Ain't no one got time for that. If you see Brandon out in his Lululemon pants and Target V-Neck shirt, just know that's his new uniform for life. Connor is feeling like Bumble and Hinge are where it's at for dating apps now. No one takes Tinder seriously anymore. Could TikTok be the next big social media platform? Time will tell, but in the meantime, Connor will be sure to blow up on it. These three things make Connor feel like a million bucks even when he doesn't get a good night's sleep: meditation, cold showers, and Wim Hof breathing.   Mentioned in This Episode: Connor Murphy Talks YouTube page: @ConnorMurphyTalks Brandon's YouTube page: @HighLifeWorkOut @KingKeto — Brandon Carter on Instagram @ConnorMurphyOfficial @miakhalifa @its_juliarose @rsdnation @addyagame Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance, by Emily Fletcher Wim Hof Breathing Phillips Hue  

Scott Young: Ultralearning Scott’s work is intended to consistently answer this question: what’s the best way to learn? This has led him to take on two year-long experiments in learning: The MIT Challenge, where he attempted to learn MIT’s 4-year computer science curriculum without taking classes, and The Year Without English, where he worked with a friend to learn four languages in one year. Scott is the author of the new book, Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career*. In this conversation, Scott and I discuss what ultralearners do differently, the importance of transfer in learning, and four key tactics to enhance directness. Key Points Transfer is critical for learning, but most formal education programs don’t address it. “Many ultralearners who have specialized in a smaller subset of fields are masters at transfer; no doubt this is largely due to their depth of knowledge, which makes transfer easier to accomplish.” The key to ultra learning is to enhance directness. Four tactics for enhancing directness: Project-based learning (producing something) Immersive learning (such as language immersion) Flight simulator method (like how pilots learn to fly) Overkill approach (intentional making it harder than a real use scenario) Book Notes Download my highlights from Ultralearning in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) How to Become the Person You Want to Be, with James Clear (episode 376) Permission to Be Yourself, with Bar Schwartz (episode 414) How to Know What You Don’t Know, with Art Markman (episode 437) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Scott Young: Ultralearning Scott’s work is intended to consistently answer this question: what’s the best way to learn? This has led him to take on two year-long experiments in learning: The MIT Challenge, where he attempted to learn MIT’s 4-year computer science curriculum without taking classes, and The Year Without English, where he worked with a friend to learn four languages in one year. Scott is the author of the new book, Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career*. In this conversation, Scott and I discuss what ultralearners do differently, the importance of transfer in learning, and four key tactics to enhance directness. Key Points Transfer is critical for learning, but most formal education programs don’t address it. “Many ultralearners who have specialized in a smaller subset of fields are masters at transfer; no doubt this is largely due to their depth of knowledge, which makes transfer easier to accomplish.” The key to ultra learning is to enhance directness. Four tactics for enhancing directness: Project-based learning (producing something) Immersive learning (such as language immersion) Flight simulator method (like how pilots learn to fly) Overkill approach (intentional making it harder than a real use scenario) Book Notes Download my highlights from Ultralearning in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) How to Become the Person You Want to Be, with James Clear (episode 376) Permission to Be Yourself, with Bar Schwartz (episode 414) How to Know What You Don’t Know, with Art Markman (episode 437) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

How do you get buy-in from athletes? Why is it important to not try and fit players into a system? How can being a creative thinker make you a better coach? Join us as we answer these questions and much more of Gary Gait, considered by many as the greatest lacrosse player of all-time.      Gary is currently the head coach of the women's lacrosse team at Syracuse University. Gary has won championships as a collegiate and professional coach. When Gary was playing, he was a 4-time All-American at Syracuse and has been inducted into the United States Lacrosse National Hall of Fame, as well as the National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame.       Highlights from the Podcast: Gary tells the story of how him and Jerry met Growing up in British Columbia and finding Lacrosse How can a coach create buy-in for learning sports psychology techniques? Gary talks about the lessons learned by losing 4-consecutive championships The idea of “never stand still” as a coach Why is it important to help players be great problem solvers? Howdy you balance being a parent and a coach? What are some important qualities for an assistant coach?  What are some differences between coaching women and men? Gary describes characteristics of great coaches     Gary Gait was a four-time All-American for the Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse team from 1987-90 (including first-team honors from 1988 to 1990), and was on three NCAA championship-winning teams. He twice won the Lt. Raymond Enners Award, given to the most outstanding college lacrosse player, in 1988 and 1990. Gait holds the Syracuse career goals record at 192 and the single-season goals record at 70, an NCAA record until 2008. In 1997, the NCAA Lacrosse Committee named Gait, along with his twin brother and Syracuse teammate, Paul, to the 25th Anniversary Lacrosse team.         Resources mentioned: "Air Gait” video of Gary jumping over the net to score Championship Productions Becoming A Champion Lacrosse Player with Gary Gait: Shooting Techniques and Drills DVD Thinking Body, Dancing Mind: Taosports for Extraordinary Performance in Athletics, Business, and Life, by Jerry Lynch Every Moment Matters, by John O’Sullivan         Connect with Gary Gait Twitter: @garygait      Announcements: 5th Annual Way of Champions Conference registration is open! We will be in Colorado Springs, CO June June 26-28. Click here for more information.        Help support the podcast and become a Podcast Champion …and get FREE access to ALL of our online courses. Check out https://www.patreon.com/wayofchampions for more information. 

Welcome to 2020 and the second episode in our three-part series of solo episodes focusing on body, business, and inner badass!   In today's episode, I'm going to be breaking down what I predict are going to be the top 10 health and wellness trends of 2020! This will serve as an overview of where I think the market is going to go as well as what I think we're going to be hearing more and more about as individual wellness consumers. This also may provide some ‘food for thought' about where many of us need to step into when we begin to look at our own health and our capacity for health optimization!   In no particular order, these are the trends we're going to start to see in 2020 that will begin to seriously shift the marketplace!   Key Takeaways: [1:22] About today's solo episode! [2:33] The first trend: new technology and methodologies around mindfulness and meditation, and my own personal goals related to it. [5:32] The second trend in my top ten: all things sleep! [7:22] Trend #3 in wellness and health: community. [10:07] Trend #4: in-home group fitness. [12:49] Trend #5: taking individualized medicine to an entirely new level! [15:46] Trend #6: more health and wellness technology. [17:45] Trend #7: light therapy! [20:47] Trend #9: CBD. [23:33] Trend #10: lymphatic health. [27:20] Those are the top 10 health and wellness trends I think we'll be seeing in 2020! [27:53] I want to hear from you guys! Head on over to The Entrepology Collective and let me know what you're curious to explore in 2020!   Mentioned in This Episode: The Entrepology Podcast Ep. 97: “Forecasting 2019 Health and Wellness Trends with the Entrepology Performance Labs Team” Ziva Meditation (Emily Fletcher) Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance, by Emily Fletcher Oura Ring Peloton Joovv Cooking with CBD Books   If you enjoyed our conversation and would like to hear more: Please subscribe to The Entrepology Podcast on Stitcher or iTunes. We would also appreciate a review!   Come Join Your Tribe on The Entrepology Collective Facebook Page! They say that you're the product of the five people with whom you spend the most time. Imagine you could spend time with hundreds of fellow entrepreneurs and go-getters looking to up-level their business, body, and mindset! Come hang out with us on Facebook and let us collectively inspire and support you towards your vision of contribution, your commitment towards better health, and your journey of mindset mastery. We're in this together! Come join us today!   BADASS FUEL — Fuel for Badass Women Scientifically Supported Ingredients | Support, Not Replacement | Non-GMO Two years ago, someone asked me what supplements I take to maintain my health, energy, and edge — and they were surprised that I only took four things consistently. For myself and my patients, there are four basics that support — at a foundational level — nearly every system in our bodies. In my quest for the highest quality ingredients and the easiest system for consistently incorporating supplementation to my routine, I formulated and manufactured my own line of foundational supplements. Trusted for myself and my patients, and under the guidance of your own healthcare provider, I'm excited to invite you to check out our foundational product line: Badass Basics. Learn more or order the products yourself by visiting BadassFuel.com!   CALL TO ACTION What's on your top 10 list? Let me know what you're predicting to see for health and wellness trends in 2020 or what you're curious to explore in the coming year! Be sure to follow-up on The Entrepology Podcast Facebook page — because when you're accountable, you're helpable!

Neil Pasricha: You Are Awesome Neil Pasricha helps people live happy lives. He is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Happiness Equation and The Book of Awesome series, which has been published in ten countries, spent over five years on bestseller lists, and sold over a million copies. He’s a Harvard MBA, one of the most popular TED speakers of all time, and after ten years heading Leadership Development at Walmart he now serves as Director of The Institute for Global Happiness. He is the author of the new book, You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life. In this conversation, Neil and I explore the importance of being uncomfortable to drive professional development. We discuss both of our journeys through mediocrity and how those times helped us to serve many more people today. Key Points “I know see that my anger stemmed from my deep disappointment in myself.” “I didn’t see it then and I wouldn’t see it for at least ten years that the P&G failure helped me to get more comfortable with being uncomfortable." “What we often think of evolution as ‘destroying and replacing’ the past is actually transcending and including.” Resources Mentioned You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life* by Neil Pasricha Neil’s blog Book Notes Download my highlights from You Are Awesome in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Essentials of Adult Development, with Mindy Danna (episode 273) How to Be a Happier Person, with Neil Pasricha (episode 334) Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) Neil Armstrong’s Other Landings (Dave’s Journal) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Neil Pasricha: You Are Awesome Neil Pasricha helps people live happy lives. He is the New York Times-bestselling author of The Happiness Equation and The Book of Awesome series, which has been published in ten countries, spent over five years on bestseller lists, and sold over a million copies. He’s a Harvard MBA, one of the most popular TED speakers of all time, and after ten years heading Leadership Development at Walmart he now serves as Director of The Institute for Global Happiness. He is the author of the new book, You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life. In this conversation, Neil and I explore the importance of being uncomfortable to drive professional development. We discuss both of our journeys through mediocrity and how those times helped us to serve many more people today. Key Points “I know see that my anger stemmed from my deep disappointment in myself.” “I didn’t see it then and I wouldn’t see it for at least ten years that the P&G failure helped me to get more comfortable with being uncomfortable." “What we often think of evolution as ‘destroying and replacing’ the past is actually transcending and including.” Resources Mentioned You Are Awesome: How to Navigate Change, Wrestle with Failure, and Live an Intentional Life* by Neil Pasricha Neil’s blog Book Notes Download my highlights from You Are Awesome in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes Essentials of Adult Development, with Mindy Danna (episode 273) How to Be a Happier Person, with Neil Pasricha (episode 334) Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) Neil Armstrong’s Other Landings (Dave’s Journal) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

We're here with Episode 432, Q&A #25! Submit your own questions for the podcast at: https://robbwolf.com/contact/submit-a-question-for-the-podcast/ If you want to see the video for this podcast, be sure to check out our YouTube channel.   Show Notes:   1. ATP Supplements? [1:35] Gordon says: Do you deal with or see anybody taking the new ATP supplements ( Peak ATP)?   I have seen them as a pre workout supplement and also for use with chronic fatigue patients ( they also use NADH as ATP precursor )  Thanks   2. Multivitamin: Powder Or Pill? [4:16] Michael says: If a person chooses to have a multivitamin, is it better in pill form, or powder (drink with water)? I ask because fat Soluble vitamins are absorbed in the presence of fat. It would seem drinking a powder in, for example, a litre of water over several hours might mean that the vitamins may not be absorbed as well (no fatty meals in between to help absorb said vitamins) Where a pill could be taken with a meal or with a little fat? Thoughts?   3. Individualizing Your Diet [10:09] Nathan says: I have watched the change in dietary recommendations over the years and have tried Paleo, Keto and higher carb diets. I have seen really good results on low carb diets but they seem hard to sustain due to high activity at work. I have also heard Robb say he has had good results eating beans/legumes. I am considering trying to eat a diet that focuses on whole foods rather than macros. My question related to this is, "Have you found that the quality of food is more important than the macronutrients for overall health?" Not that macros aren't important but you can manipulate the macros to a Keto style diet with low quality food but it seems that would be counterproductive. Thanks, Nathan   4. Thoughts On Collagen Protein PowdersSupplements? [17:57] Andrew says: Hey Robb, I have a question on a point you made in the Keto Masterclass, Module 4. You said that collagen (specifically collagen protein powders) are great supplements and can have many benefits, but that the protein content should not count towards your daily protein intake. I have been making and eating a collagen concoction (Great Lakes Collagen Hydrolysate) for years as a meal (2nd) in between lunch (1st) and dinner (3rd) that I have been counting as a third of my protein intake. I understand that collagen protein is not the same as animal protein, but can you expand on this a bit. I remember reading something along the lines of it lacking completeness, not having optimal ratios of amino acids and having some that are unessential, but have I really been short-changing myself on protein and should I replace this with animal protein?   5. Body Refuses Ketosis in High Stress Job [23:16] Jenika says: Hello Robb, I have a question regarding the body naturally kicking itself out of ketosis in high stress work environments. I have been a fat burner now for over a year and have been immensely successful. I have lost 15 pounds, gained muscle, rid myself of candida, my vision has improved, my alopecia hair loss has gone away. I feel like i am functioning the way I should. I also run faster, jump higher, and train better than I ever have in my life. I am 29 years old. I work as a Stewardess on private luxury yachts. So I live and work onboard. With no guests onboard I maintain a healthy balanced routine. When we have guests onboard I am working 14-16 hour days on my feet running around and up and down stairs constantly. This can go from 1 week up to 5 weeks with no days off. I certainly don't exercise during this time apart from light stretching and Nidra yoga. It is a high stress environment both mentally and physically. It seems that my body just refuses to stay in ketosis despite my dietary efforts. I crave fruit, gain weight, gain water weight, and don't feel satiated ever.  I am assuming this is because my body goes into fight or flight mode. My question is if there is anything I can do to trick the system into staying into ketosis? Or should I just give into the body's desire for glucose and introduce fruit and perhaps sweet potato into the diet and lower my fat intake. I guess I don't want to be pumping myself full of fat if my body doesn't want to use it for fuel. This is a constant occurrence in my job (given I haven't worked full time in the last 8 months). I am potentially going into a busy mediterranean season and would like to maintain my physique and be gentle to my body considering the circumstances. Any insight you might have would be hugely appreciated. Thank you so much. Warm Regards, Jenika   Notes: Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance   Where you can find us: Submit questions for the podcast: https://robbwolf.com/contact/submit-a-question-for-the-podcast/   Transcript: Download a copy of the transcript here (PDF)

And now it's time for Episode 428, Q&A #21 . Submit your own questions for the podcast at: https://robbwolf.com/contact/submit-a-question-for-the-podcast/ If you want to see the video for this podcast, be sure to check out our YouTube channel.   Show Notes:   1. Mild Caloric Deficit [1:33] Scott says: Nice word on fasting.  You have had a ton of discussions about Keto.  My why for Keto is TONS of chronic disease and brain disease in my family tree.  After hearing Dr. Perlmutter and then reading his book “Brain Grain” a year ago I decided to give Keto a go.  Shortly there after you offered the Keto Masterclass. Been doing it ever since. I won’t really know if I hit my “why” for another 15-25 years when I’m in my 70s - 80s.  So keep on trucking’. My wife and I own 1201 CrossFit here in Elkins, West Virginia.  We have TONS of chronic disease and obesity here. One topic that would be helpful for us is setting macros for people.  We have seen people go on severe caloric deficits and get frustrated when their bodies hold on to the weight. And in one case, we have seen the opposite where a guy lost 120 pounds on Keto eating 3000 cal/day.  But others struggle to loose because they probably just aren’t set right calorically. You occasionally mention a “mild caloric deficit”. I would love to hear how you determine that. Note also that we have an InBody 530 that gives a pretty good Base Metabolic Rate.  We are thinking people should be about 500-1000 Cal above that BMR. Do you agree? I have both of your books, been listening to your podcast for years and even heard you speak over at the MadLab group.  Always enjoy your perspective. Scott Ketogains Calculator: https://www.ketogains.com/calculator/ How to estimate body fat visually: https://www.ketogains.com/2015/09/how-to-estimate-your-body-fat-percentage-bf/   2. TV at Bedtime? [9:14] Ashley says: Hi Robb and Nicki! I have a question about watching TV at bedtime. Now I've heard and read over and over how this is a terrible thing - the light penetrates the pineal gland, suppresses melatonin production and prevents you from falling asleep, etc. I'm just wondering if this is one of those hard and fast rules. So many things are generally good, but you have to make sure they work for you individually. I've gotten into a bad habit of watching TV when I go to bed. But I watch it to put me to sleep. When I don't have it on, the silence is deafening so to speak. My brain won't shut off. But as soon as I turn on Frasier I'm out in less than 5 minutes, almost like it shuts off my brain. Am I just fooling myself? Is my brain really not shutting off and doing what it needs to do because of the light? I don't feel like I sleep terribly but I also don't wake up refreshed most of the time. But I also have thyroid and other hormonal issues and I think those can affect sleep as well. Anyway, I'd love to get your opinion on this. I've had a really hard time breaking this habit. Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance   3. TRT: Healthy? [18:43] Mike says: Hi Robb, I am a testicular cancer survivor and due to operations and intense chemotherapy have hypogonadism (chronic low T). Over the past year, I have gotten my health under control, lost about 80 pounds using Paleo/keto as well as getting my T levels regulated through TRT.  Without replacement my levels were in the low 200s. With it I am about 500-650. My Dr tells me that it is healthy to use TRT.   I assume it's healthier than being chronically low.  Do you think so? What are some natural ways to raise T?   4. Exercise for 60+ [27:43] Philip says: I am a 63 yo male in pretty decent shape. Except for a nagging hip injury I feel great. The hip doesn’t seem to have caused any loss in mobility or function (I can back squat 250lbs.). I consider myself to be Paleo since 2011 and recently have thrown in some keto and intermittent fasting. I’m wondering because of the hip and my age if I should be lifting crazy heavy (going for new PBs and competing at local CrossFit gyms) or should I be lifting lighter (and safer?) with more reps? Do you have any guidelines for people “wiser” than 60?   5. Stubborn Bodyfat at 47 & Up! [33:49] JP says: Hello Robb. Should I be modifying programming or diet because I'm over 45? Now for some context: I'm trying to dial in all of the factors that are important for longevity (health span).  To be more precise I want to: - Retain or put on as much lean mass as possible (difficult) - Get below 15% bodyfat and stay there (difficult) - Maintain or increase mobility (doable) - Get good sleep (I'm good on this one) - Community (just joined a CrossFit gym) I'm 47 and what you would call "skinny fat".  It seems impossible to get my body fat below 22%.  I've been doing Paleo for about 6 years (about 70/30), tried keto (although I think I went overboard on the fat), and last year did 6 weeks of PSMF (that was very tough).  Only thing that got me below 20% was the PSMF but its not sustainable and over the holidays gained all the weight back. I try to stay abreast of the science and avidly consume your work along with Peter Attia, Chris Masterjohn, Chris Kresser, etc.  I am also known to browse through PubMed on my leisure time. All that to say that I'm eager to learn and I am as informed as my capabilities allow on these topics. I have been lifting 2 - 3 times a week throughout and try to limit my cardio to short intense stints.  I had been trying to do the "minimum viable dose" thing but results are not anything to write home about plus its kind of lonely :) Recently I have seen several folks online talk about how if you're over 40 you need to "do things differently".  Invariably there is a pitch for an eBook or a class at the end of the story. Point is: I get good sleep I do strength training 2 - 3 times a week I'm eating "mostly" paleo But I just can't get consistently below the damn 20% body fat mark! Should I be doing something different because I'm approaching 50? Thanks JP     Where you can find us:     Submit questions for the podcast: https://robbwolf.com/contact/submit-a-question-for-the-podcast/   Transcript: Download a copy of the transcript here (PDF)

The Case: Amanda is a 37 year old mom working part time. For 5 years she struggled with insomnia that kept her mind racing and her body tired. She tried sleep medications, antidepressants, and melatonin but they made her groggy. I tried addressing her adrenal issues with supplements, but the insomnia persisted. The Investigation There was no question that Amanda’s case was not your typical insomnia case. When we discussed her busy lifestyle, it became clear to me that stress was playing a role in her issue. We worked on  controlling her elevated cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and rebalancing her nervous system. And even though she felt calmer and more in control, sleep still evaded her. I could tell that supplements alone were not going to put out this stress-fire. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) estimates that 35% of Americans do not get enough sleep. A lack of sleep becomes insomnia when it causes you to feel impaired during the day and persists for over a month without any other discernible cause. About 6% of Americans fall into this category. Emily Fletcher is very familiar with insomnia because she suffered with it for a long period of time. It caused her to feel worn down, stressed out, and unhappy despite having a dream job she’d worked her whole life to get. Luckily, she discovered meditation and it changed everything for her. Since then, she’s taught a technique she developed called Ziva Meditation to thousands. She also wrote the book, “Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance”which she hopes will also help people get a handle on their stress and conquer their insomnia. Stress and Insomnia are Intermingled The effects of stress on the body can be significant, especially over time. One of the things that stress does is release hormones that keep the body and brain alert. When it comes time to sleep, the mind simply can’t relax. And then, we experience stress from not being able to sleep. Emily says it’s like the chicken and the egg conundrum - you can’t really say which comes first. When we are tired, we feel stressed. When we are stressed we feel tired. The Modern World Isn’t Helping In addition to our stress, there are other things in the modern world that may be contributing to sleeplessness. Emily points to our screen time (blue light mimics the daylight and tricks our circadian rhythm into thinking we should be awake). Our modern diet also plays a role in sleep issues because we generally consume too much caffeine and sugar. In addition, we are living in a time where everyone is busy and sleep is not seen as a priority. Emily says that tiredness and busy-ness trigger the release of adrenaline and cortisol, which in turn makes it hard to sleep and further fuels our stress. Stress Makes us Stupid, Sick, and Slow Being in a perpetual state of stress slowly breaks down our body and our mind. We might place the blame on lack of sleep or insomnia, but it’s really the stress. Emily believes that meditation (not mindfulness) can reset this cycle. By meditating each day, you give your body the time to deal with the stress so that when it comes time to sleep, you can actually dedicate that time to sleep. When the stress is taken care of, the insomnia goes away. If you never deal with the stress, you will forever be using sleep time for stress relief and never actually experience reparative sleep which is essential for optimal health. Eliminating Health Mysteries Amanda tried Emily’s technique and was amazed that after a couple of weeks she actually slept through the night. It took some time to undo the damage done by 5 years of insomnia but with a regular meditation practice and the right supplements, we were able to get Amanda’s health back on track. If you suffer from insomnia or known someone who does, please take a look at stress management techniques like Ziva Meditation - it could be the missing piece of the puzzle. And, remember that just because so many people shrug their shoulders because everyone is stressed out, it’s not okay to let it get to the point of insomnia and start an avalanche of health issues. The answers to your insomnia and stress are out there and accessible to you. You can solve this health mystery. Be sure to share this episode with anyone you know who is struggling with insomnia.   Resource Links: Resources and products mentioned on the podcast: Phosphatidyl Serine (PS 150) Pharma GABA (chewable) Liposomal Liquid Gaba Myo Sedate Magnesium (in the glycinate form)   Thanks to my guest Emily Fletcher. You can connect with her here: https://zivameditation.com/ If you’re interested in her online meditation program go here. 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Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation and author of the recently released book, Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance. After struggling with insomnia and illness while performing on Broadway, Emily experienced the healing power of meditation firsthand. Listen as Emily explains the top benefits of meditation, including how it can help reduce stress, fight insomnia, and improve your health. Emily also shares the most common obstacles to regular meditation and how to overcome them, as well as how to get started with your meditation practice. Find out how to incorporate meditation into your busy life so you can recharge your batteries and increase your productivity levels!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Emily Fletcher’s free Stress Less guided meditation by going to JJVirgin.com/stressless.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Stress is making us stupid, sick, and slow! Meditation can help reduce your stress levels so that you can feel better and enjoy your life again. Being too busy is the number one obstacle to starting a meditation practice. However, most of us don't understand what stress is costing us in the productivity department until our stress goes away. Ziva Meditation is designed for those who want to be better tomorrow than they are today. In her new book, Emily walks you through how to incorporate meditation into your modern life.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:25] Emily Fletcher’s career briefing [2:39] Listener shout-out [4:30] How Emily became a meditation guru [7:45] Why people come to meditation [8:40] “Selfish reasons” for meditating [9:45] Can you learn to meditate by reading a book? [11:15] The number one obstacle to starting a meditation practice [13:09] Who stands to benefit the most from meditation? [14:01] How much time do you need to invest at the beginning? [15:30] When it comes to sleep, quality matters. [16:31] Ziva Meditation has a 90% success rate with insomnia. [17:25] Ziva meditators report a reduction in IBS symptoms. [18:04] Emily’s jet lag hack [19:01] The inspiration behind Emily’s book [20:26] If you want to lose weight even faster, here’s the two-word secret: Extra Fiber! [21:20] Listener’s question: Why is stress such a big deal? [22:12] How chronic stress wreaks havoc on your body   Mentioned in this episode: Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance, by Emily Fletcher Transforming through Meditation podcast episode JJ Virgin Extra Fiber The Virgin Diet Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube

In this episode of For the Record, we converse with Michelle Frederick and Colin Gerker from American University’s Human Resources Talent Development team to discuss trends in performance management, ways performance management differs from a traditional model of annual performance appraisal, and practical ways to incorporate performance management into your work to improve your team’s outcomes. Guests: Michelle Frederick, Interim Director of Talent Development, Office of Human Resources, American University Colin Gerker, Performance Consultant, Office of Human Resources, American University Key Takeaways: Incorporating performance management best practices can increase your team’s performance by 40% over the traditional year-end appraisal process alone; performance management is a collaborative and iterative process, conducted year round; relationship building and engagement with your staff is critical; clearly articulating expectations and providing consistent, ongoing, meaningful feedback on day-to-day work is the secret sauce. Performance Management Resources: Books:Beyond Performance: How Great Organizations Build Ultimate Competitive Advantage – by Scott Keller and Colin PriceThe Change Book: Change the Way You Think About Change – by Tricia Emerson and Mary StewartThe Making of a Manager: What To Do When Everyone Looks To You – by Julie ZhuoStress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance – by Emily FletcherRelationonmics: Business Powered by Relationships – by Andy RossThe Employee Experience Advantage, How to Win the War for Talent by Giving Employees the Workspaces They Want, the Tools They Need, and a Culture They Can Celebrate – by Jacob MorganThe Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups – by Daniel CoyleRaise Your Game: High-Performance Secrets from the Best of the Best – by Alan Stein and Jon Sternfeld Answering Why: Unleashing Passion, Purpose, and Performance in Younger Generations – by Mark PernaThe Vibrant Workplace: Overcoming the Obstacles to Building a Culture of Appreciation – by Dr. Paul White and Gary Chapman Harvard Business Review’s Manager’s Handbook: The 17 Skills Leaders Need to Stand Out The Essential HR Handbook: Quick and Handy Resource for any Manager or HR Professional by Sharon Armstrong and Barbara MitchellPodcasts:HR Congress – Rethinking Performance Management with Tamra Chandler, author of “How Performance Management is Killing Performance And What To Do About It.”Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) – Strengths in Numbers: What’s New In Performance ManagementHR Happy Hour – We’re Only Human – How to Build a Performance Management Approach that Works

Emily Fletcher is the founder of the Ziva Technique and author of "Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance" and a teacher on Meditation Studio App. Her technique combines mindfulness, meditation, and manifesting. This 2times per day practice is designed to help you reach your highest performance levels at work, at home, or on the field.

"The inner world is the most important world to generate success." Hello fellow NIONites! Today, we're talking about taking care of yourself and your inner world, and how you can make the most out of all of your experiences. This past year has been difficult for me, as it might have been for you as well, but I have learned a lot along the way and wanted to share it with you on this episode. We'll be going over lots of different kinds of things, from science and frameworks that can help us better understand our inner world to ways to work on it directly. These 5 tools have helped me so much on my own spiritual path, and I'm looking forward to how they can help you. Listen in to learn how to develop your inner world through various techniques and activities, and how they can bring you a better life and worldview. You can Subscribe and Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts. And please leave me a Rating and Review! "We need to really dig deep to find the things that actually are meaningful in life, versus the things that we think everybody wants to see." Some things we learn in this podcast: Why our inner world is the most important space to develop our own success [1:26] Why getting wrapped up in your thoughts can hurt your self image and inflate your ego [3:13] How our emotions and actions create the world around us [3:41] The ramifications of believing that we are our egos [6:40] How you can use your breath to move towards wholeness in your life [8:34] The benefits of different styles of meditation [11:42] The science of psychedelics and how they can change your mind for the better [] Links Mentioned: Check out these books by Dr. Joe Dispenza: Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One Evolve Your Brain: The Science of Changing Your Mind A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle Find out more about Oprah's podcast on A New Earth with Eckhart Tolle Learn more about The Wim Hof Method Check out Nick's meditation teacher Emily Fletcher's previous three episodes on NION Radio: 66: How Meditation Boosts Your Creativity 101: Learn to Meditate No Matter Where You Are 142: Tools to De-Stress Your Mind and Body Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance by Emily Fletcher How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence by Michael Pollan

Emily Fletcher is a world-renowned meditation teacher, the creator of the Ziva meditation technique, and the founder of the groundbreaking zivaONLINE online meditation training e-course. She is also the author of Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance. 

Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva Meditation in New York City and has taught over 15,000 students through the Z Technique. From Emmy Winners, Tony Winners, Grammy Winners, NBA players, top CEOs and busy full time working mothers, Emily's style of meditation is for extraordinary performance. In this episode, we discuss Emily's journey from a stressed out Broadway actress, to discovering a transformational path to wellbeing and a life of purpose through meditation. Emily combines the latest in science with ancient wisdom of the past to help people up-level their health, sleep, sex life and work performance. In this conversation, we also discuss Emily's first book release "Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance," which is an amazing, practical read to lure even the skeptics into a new way of approaching life though meditation. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emily Fletcher is the founder of Ziva and regarded as an expert in meditation for high performance. She’s been named one of the top 100 women in wellness to watch, has taught more than 15,000 students around the world and has spoken on meditation for performance at Google and Harvard. In this podcast, we talk about how stress can lead to insomnia, the productive power of flow state, and Emily’s new book Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance. This episode is sponsored by Postmates! Get $100 of FREE delivery credit for your first seven days when you use the code HUSTLE100. Show love by rating the show on iTunes! It helps bring more guests you’d like to hear ★★★★★ Join me on Patreon for exclusive podcasts, monthly guided meditations, Q&As, binaural beats, and handwritten secret knowledge! Connect with Cory: Home: http://www.cory-allen.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_coryallen_ Twitter: https://twitter.com/_coryallen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCoryAllen © CORY ALLEN 2019  

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Listener Questions Caroline asked about whether she should appease a peer by interviewing someone she doesn’t think is a good fit. Jane asked for suggestions on team diversity. Susan asked about promoting engagement with her team when there is lots of reluctance. Mariah wanted our advice on creating an orientation program for her team leads. Resources Mentioned StrengthsFinder (Gallup) Leading Change* by John Kotter Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson Influence* by Robert Cialdini Three Steps to Great Career Conversations with Russ Laraway Being the Boss * by Linda Hill and Kent Lineback First, Break All the Rules* by Gallup Related Episodes Essentials of Adult Development, with Mindy Danna (episode 273) StrengthsFinder Leadership Demands, with Lisa Cummings (episode 320) Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) How to Become the Person You Want to Be, with James Clear (episode 376) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Listener Questions Caroline asked about whether she should appease a peer by interviewing someone she doesn’t think is a good fit. Jane asked for suggestions on team diversity. Susan asked about promoting engagement with her team when there is lots of reluctance. Mariah wanted our advice on creating an orientation program for her team leads. Resources Mentioned StrengthsFinder (Gallup) Leading Change* by John Kotter Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson Influence* by Robert Cialdini Three Steps to Great Career Conversations with Russ Laraway Being the Boss * by Linda Hill and Kent Lineback First, Break All the Rules* by Gallup Related Episodes Essentials of Adult Development, with Mindy Danna (episode 273) StrengthsFinder Leadership Demands, with Lisa Cummings (episode 320) Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) How to Become the Person You Want to Be, with James Clear (episode 376) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Are you struggling to accomplish more and wishing to stress less? This episode, Vishen dives deep with one of Mindvalley’s finest authors, Emily Fletcher on her latest book, Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation For Extraordinary Performance. They break down the steps from basic meditation practices to the reasons why people quit before they even begin, from scientific studies to how meditation is the next frontier in developing deeper connections within humanity. If you think meditation is only those blessed with a mind that’s able to silence thoughts, you’ll be in for a real surprise. Listen to the episode now and get the juice from these two visionary advocators on the power of meditation and how it’ll help you live your best life. “The mind thinks involuntarily just like the heart beats involuntarily.” — Emily Fletcher In this episode you’ll discover: The misconception and difference between meditating and doing a relaxing activity The reasons behind why most people quit meditating before they even tried The three steps to take when you want to start a meditation practice The two types of meditation most commonly known today The fundamental reason why thoughts are not the enemy to your meditation practice The reason why we should meditate daily, and what to do if you’re bored with your practice The story of how Emily transitioned from being a Broadway star to becoming a meditation teacher How meditation can help decrease signs of aging, and even reversing gray hair How meditation can become the next frontier in developing greater social connections within humanity Resources and Mentions: Daniel Goleman - Altered Traits Russell Simmons Ray Dalio - Principles Ray Kurzweil Miguel A Chorus Line The M Word, a Quest by Emily Fletcher with Mindvalley Ziva Meditation Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation For Extraordinary Performance Connect with Emily: Facebook Instagram Twitter As inspired as we are? Check out these articles to help you get started: How To Meditate: Easy Steps To Incorporate Meditation In Your Life How To Avoid Media Induced Stress And Have A Positive Impact In The World What Is Mindfulness? – Two Mindfulness Myths Dispelled Listen to this profound talk by Emily from Mindvalley's A-Fest stage: Emily Fletcher On How To Save The World In 2 Simple Steps Learn how to uplevel your level on conciousness with meditation in this FREE Mindvalley Masterclass: The M Word with Emily Fletcher — a refreshingly modern approach to meditation that allows us to replace stress and overwhelm with peak performance. “Make it as rude to leave your house without meditating as it is to leave your house without brushing your teeth.” — Emily Fletcher What was your main takeaway from Emily’s interview? Let us know in your latest review and don’t forget to mention the title of the episode!  

Understanding the dynamics of team building No matter what you are trying to achieve in your business, you will need a strong team to do it. You can only go as far as your supporting cast will take you. Sports stars and oscar winners know this to be true.   Jesus also knew this, which is why he put together the most impactful team in the history of the world: His twelve apostles.   These twelve seemingly ordinary men set the world on fire. It’s not because they chose to follow Jesus, but rather because He chose them to follow Him. This difference is huge in team building dynamics.   In this week’s episode you’ll learn the three groups found within any team and how to interact with the differents players within each group.   Being a leader doesn’t mean to always attract more followers. It means to be confident enough to choose who you keep around and invest in.   Hey… it’s what Jesus would do.   In This Episode You Will:   Learn about the three main components of any team. Understand how, as a leader, you are to relate to each group within your team. Gain more scriptural and historical understanding about Jesus and His followers. Learn how focusing your time and energy on the right people will bring you better results   Memorable Quotes:   “When building an online business, especially if it’s in direct sales or network marketing – smart team building is one of the most important parts of your success.”   “Jesus didn’t go haphazardly from one person to the next, begging them to follow Him.”   “On your team, you will have your extended roster of people who sign up. You will also have your more invested player – your main players. And you will also have what we like to call: your rockstars – your high achievers.”   “These guys [the apostles] would walk with him, eat meals with Him, ask Him questions directly, get answers that others would not. They were with Him everyday and everywhere. For about three years!”   “I once read in a leadership book that team building is maximized in efficiency when it is a team comprised of no more than twelve people.”   “Every good leadership and team building book I have ever read speaks of the importance of empowering your team members.”   “The most interesting thing about the twelve: Jesus chose them.”   “Putting quantity over quality is always a mistake.”   “If you want to build a team that will carry on your legacy, you will have to choose the ones who will bear the torch you hand to them higher.”   “Jesus brought them (Pater, James, and John) with Him to the peak of His glory (His transfiguration), and to the depth of his valley (His sorrow in Gethsemane).”   “Now, note this very important fact: He granted them this special privilege not because He loved them more than the others, but because they loved Him more than the others.”   Recommended Resources:   (https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/episode-15-identifying-the-intangible-leader/) (https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/episode-15-identifying-the-intangible-leader/)   (https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/overcoming-entrepreneurial-rejection-from-friends-and-family/) (https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/overcoming-entrepreneurial-rejection-from-friends-and-family/)   Listen To: How To Identify Your Target Market (https://www.thrivingonpurpose.com/e24-how-to-define-your-target-market/)   Books:   Lead Like Jesus Revisited, Ken Blanchard (https://amzn.to/2RQT5ID)   The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork: Embrace Them and Empower Your Team- John C. Maxwell (https://amzn.to/2JYNvkS)   Coach Wooden's Leadership Game Plan for Success: 12 Lessons for Extraordinary Performance... Support this podcast

On this episode we will talk with Jeff Marple, Director of Innovation, Corporate Legal at Liberty Mutual Insurance company. Plus, we have our monthly update on government action in legal information from AALL's Director of Government Relations, Emily Feltren. So, it's an action packed episode, so grab a drink of your choice and settle in for a good one. 15:13 - Jeff Marple, Director of Innovation, within Corporate Legal at Liberty Mutual discusses what it is like to be the innovations guru within a large corporate legal environment. The key is incremental change, lots of communications, having the customer in the room, and publicly executing poor performing processes or projects in the town square. 07:22 - Emily Feltren, Director of Government Relations at American Association of Law Libraries (AALL), gives us her monthly update on happenings in the legal information field in regards to government actions. There are a number of bills at the federal level focusing on opening up access to PACER (the backbone of the federal court docket system.) Is free access to PACER on the horizon? Seem that there are a number of politicians looking to do just that. 00:45 - Marlene (@gebauerm) walks us through how "Thinking Like a Lawyer" might be exactly what we need in this highly polarized environment we live in. https://www.law360.com/articles/1089175/ 03:00 - Greg (@glambert) discusses his "book report" from Kim Cameron's leadership book, "Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance," on Positive Communications and how high performance teams interact and communicate. https://amzn.to/2BZHKBq Please feel free to Tweet us at @gebauerm or @glambert with any comments you have about this episode of The Geek In Review. Please take a moment to subscribe, comment, and rate us so that others can find us.

Morten Hansen: Great at Work Morten Hansen is a management professor at University of California, Berkeley. He is the coauthor with Jim Collins of the New York Times bestseller Great by Choice and the author of the new book Great at Work: How Top Performers Do Less, Work Better, and Achieve More*. Key Points The Six Tactics: Carve out the 15 Chunk it Measure the soft Get feedback Dig the dip Confront the stall point Other Points: Focus on one skill you want to prove. Meetings should only be for debate, not status updates. Having a coach is great, but often you can coach yourself if you only focus on one thing at a time. Resources Mentioned Great at Work* by Morten Hansen Great by Choice* by Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen Book Notes Download my highlights from Great at Work in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes CFL31: Five Effective Ways to Train the People You Lead (episode 31) CFL157: Why It’s Essential To Struggle With Learning (episode 157) CFL181: Create the Best Place to Work, with Ron Friedman (episode 181) CFL273: Essentials of Adult Development, with Mindy Danna (episode 273) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Morten Hansen: Great at Work Morten Hansen is a management professor at University of California, Berkeley. He is the coauthor with Jim Collins of the New York Times bestseller Great by Choice and the author of the new book Great at Work: How Top Performers Do Less, Work Better, and Achieve More*. Key Points The Six Tactics: Carve out the 15 Chunk it Measure the soft Get feedback Dig the dip Confront the stall point Other Points: Focus on one skill you want to prove. Meetings should only be for debate, not status updates. Having a coach is great, but often you can coach yourself if you only focus on one thing at a time. Resources Mentioned Great at Work* by Morten Hansen Great by Choice* by Jim Collins and Morten T. Hansen Book Notes Download my highlights from Great at Work in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes CFL31: Five Effective Ways to Train the People You Lead (episode 31) CFL157: Why It’s Essential To Struggle With Learning (episode 157) CFL181: Create the Best Place to Work, with Ron Friedman (episode 181) CFL273: Essentials of Adult Development, with Mindy Danna (episode 273) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Catherine M. Mattice is President of consulting and training firm, Civility Partners, and she has been successfully providing programs in workplace bullying and building positive workplaces since 2007. Her clients include Chevron, the American Red Cross, the military, several universities and hospitals, government agencies, small businesses and non-profits. She has been published in a variety of trade magazines and has appeared as an expert in major news outlets including NPR, FOX, NBC, ABC, USA Today, Inc Magazine, Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, Washington Times, Psychology Today and Bloomberg. Catherine is Past-President of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), San Diego Chapter, and one of the founders (and current president of) the National Workplace Bullying Coalition. In his foreword to her book, Back Off! Your Kick-Ass Guide to Ending Bullying @ Work, Ken Blanchard said it was “The most comprehensive and valuable handbook” on workplace bullying. BACK OFF, and her second book, “Seeking Civility : How Leaders, Managers and HR Can Create a Workplace Free of Bullying”, are both available on Amazon.   Questions Tell us a little bit about yourself and your journey Can you talk with us about some of the things that help to create that positive work environment and is it only up to the employees or does leadership play a big role as well? How do you feel about customer experience on a global level? What are some of the things you encourage organizations to do to create that kind of culture where people are feeling positive, where the energies are consistently up? How do you stay motivated every day? What is one online resource, website, tool or app that you absolutely cannot live without in your business? What are some of the books that have had the biggest impact on you? If you were sitting across the table from another business owner and they said to you that they feel they have great products and services but they lack the constantly motivated human capital, what’s the one piece of advice would you give them to have a successful business? What is one thing in your life right now that you are really excited about – something that you are working on to develop yourself or people? Where can our listeners find your information online? What is one quote or saying that you live by or that inspires you in times of adversity?   Highlights Catherine Mattice shared that she was the director of Human Resources for a non-profit organization and found herself working with a bully and this guy and herself were both directors. They both reported directly to the President of the organization, he was not her manager. He was her peer but he was definitely a bully. He was an uber excessive micromanager, he yelled, he made it very clear if he didn't like you, he was very difficult to work with. She personally felt bullied by this person and that was very exhausting, it was like every interaction with him was frustrating. It took a lot of courage to interact with them because you figured you're going to be yelled at, it was just a very emotional experience. And then also as the director of HR she dealt with all of the organizational problems that he created as well so his particular department had a crazy turnover. She spent a lot of time counseling his employees in her office and also spent a lot of time talking to the President about this person's behavior and sort of begging the president to solve it. And the president would always just say, “That's just how he is. I don't know why it bothers you. Be the bigger person.” Which was of course frustrating to hear her pleas for help to just sort of be ignored. And then during all that time she started getting her Master's Degree at San Diego State University and she decided to write a paper for one of her classes on this topic of sort of toxic work environments. And during that paper she came across that phrase, “Workplace Bullying” and she has been obsessed ever since and have continued to scramble to learn everything she possibly can about workplace bullying and she created a business around helping organizations solve that problem.   Yanique shared that the issue of bullying seems like something that's not affected by a lot of organizations but it really is a widespread issue. Catherine agreed and stated that they call it the silent epidemic in the U.S.A lot of other countries actually have laws around workplace bullying but America does not. So, it's just as pervasive if not more so than harassment and discrimination because it's really equal opportunity harassment and so there is a lot of it. A lot of people feel bullied at work, in fact research puts that number at around 30 to 50 percent of people have been bullied at some point in their working life. Yanique stated that it's interesting that Catherine mentioned that it's such a high percentage and asked if she believe that it filtrates out of the education system because a lot of kids are bullied in schools as well. Catherine stated that she thinks that we are all mean, the society at large is mean, look at TV, it's all full of mean drama. Reality TV is mean, politics they’re mean, we're mean when we’re on the road, we can be uncivil if someone's going too slow or cut us off. We tend to have this propensity to sort of lash out and we live in a high stress environment because we're always on our phones, we always have someplace to be and so she thinks it's harder to be kind and to take a step back and be nice and take a breath and focus on civility. It's easier to let your frustrations get the best of you. And in school certainly bullying happens and there is some research that's found that if you bully as a child you probably bully as an adult. And also, if you're a target as a child you may be a target as an adult. Catherine Mattice stated that leadership absolutely is the biggest player in the culture so leadership has to decide, “This is the kind of culture we want” and then putting things in motion to create that kind of a culture. Bullying is an organizational problem and culture is an organizational problem and it has to be solved by the leaders so leaders really have to say, “We want a positive work environment because we know it impacts internal and external customer service. We know it impacts innovation and decision making and people's ability to learn.” so when you have a savvy leader who knows that positive relationships and positive feelings about your organization impact the bottom line then you're lucky and you get a positive work environment. But bullying is absolutely an organizational problem not an employee problem. Yanique asked what if the leader is a bully himself? Catherine shared that she gets that question a lot. She stated that she honestly hates to give this advice but you have to leave. If the CEO or the leader is a bully, there probably isn't anyway that leaders going to hear anyone out if the leader is told people perceive you as too abrasive. Sometimes an HR professional or maybe someone close to the leader in the C-Suite depending on their relationship can have a conversation with the leader and maybe able to be heard. But in her experience, leaders believe that sort of abrasive aggressive leadership style has worked for them and so they're not going to be interested in changing unless you can really show them the damage they're causing. People can change, she coaches people who are bullies all the time but the CEO or the leader, unless somebody is close enough to that person to have that conversation she would say you may want to consider leaving because the culture is not going to get any better. Yanique mentioned if the leader is a bully as Catherine said and she recommend that they leave. Do you feel that even though you said you believe people can change but a big part of change means that they have to become self-aware that something needs to change because many of them would be like, “Well the problem isn't me, it’s them.” She has heard that so many times in organizations when employees make complaints and a lot of times that the complaints are being made, they're not willing to accept that sometimes the issue is not necessarily with the other person but sometimes we need to look internally and look at how we could be doing things differently because maybe if we take a different approach you will get a different result. Catherine stated that she recognizes that because of Social Media and the Internet that company is there maybe more focused on customers than they used to be but it's more about the branding than really caring about customers and you see that with all of the negative things that go on. United Airlines being an example, they had this big media problem when they had the police come and remove a customer but that was a culture problem, that's the reason that happened, that the people who worked for United actually thought to themselves, “We are going to call the police and have this customer forcibly removed.” That's a culture problem with United Airlines. She thinks that customer experience and customer service boils down to culture as well and having a positive work environment as they've talked about.   Catherine stated that she thinks a big thing that she sees with her clients is that when companies call her because their culture is negative, one of the things they're not doing is living their core values. So, she has really come to see the value in core values and she has seen it firsthand that if you can live your core values and make your core values part of everything you're doing day in and day out then that would really affect the culture because then everyone is very clear on how they're supposed to act. Going back to the United Airlines example, United versus Southwest Airlines which always wins customer service awards. Their three core values are servants heart, warrior spirit and something about having fun. If an employee is making decisions in the context of those three core values, they would never ask Police to forcibly remove a customer's not doing anything wrong. So, United Airlines wasn't living their core values and that's how things like that happen. A lot of companies don't see the value in core values until something awful happens and then they realize, “Oh, we've got to get back to our core values.”  Yanique mentioned that some companies have core values that their employees don't even believe in. Catherine agreed and stated that that goes back to it though, she sees this all the time, companies have core values and they're on their website and maybe they're on a sign somewhere in the lunchroom and that's the extent of it, so how can employees believe in those core values when they're not part of their day in and day out life. It's up to the organization to say, “Here are our core values. This is how we want everyone to behave.” And then the organization has to find ways to advertise those core values regularly and ensure that employees know them and live them regularly. Yanique mentioned that it's like you're basically trying to find new and innovative ways to reinforce and basically have lots of repetition. So, now it becomes a part of their DNA. So, if courtesy is one of your core values, in everything you do you try to effect courtesy that way when you're dealing with external customer it's not something that you're trying to put on, it comes so naturally because it's something that you practice every day anyway. Catherine shared that she thinks it's all of the negative stuff that she sees really fuels her fire and makes her work even harder to make a dent in all of the negativity. It really pains her to see employees unhappy and what you do for a living is such a big part of your self-esteem and your self-concept. It's a huge part of who we are as people, what we do for a living and to have that torn down and have somebody like a bully clawing at your identity and your self-esteem and yourself concept day in and day out. It pains me to know that there's people out there who experience that and that's what motivates her. She is driven to touch the lives of as many employees out there in the world as she possibly can. And also, she has been through some things that have made her angry at the right amount of angry where she has submitted proposals to work with a client and the stories they told her were absolutely awful and then she’ll submit a proposal, she work with a charter to try to solve it and then the leader comes back and says, “I don't think this is important enough to spend that money.” That makes her angry and that anger fuels her too. It makes her want to work harder. Yanique stated that she knows exactly what she means in terms of them not seeing the value in it. And as Catherine said, it really boils down to the value system of the individuals that you're dealing with and what they deem of importance. Catherine mentioned that one of the app is LinkedIn that she uses regularly to make connections. She uses HubSpot to manage her customers and interactions. MailChimp that she’s using for email management. She stated that there's definitely a lot of tools out there that she feels like she couldn't live without that help to keep her basically organized and having everything just flow.   Catherine mentioned some of the books that have had a big impact on her. Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, that was her very first personal development book so that one has had a big impact on her. She has read a lot of books on workplace bullying, one book she mentioned a lot that had an impact on her is a book called Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance by Kim Cameron. He is in the positive psychology space and he talks a lot about essentially how to create a positive work environment too and he has very specific action items in that book that she actually offers up as advice quite a lot and it's a short read, she highly recommend that book. That's probably one of my favorite sort of business books.   Catherine stated that one piece of advice that she would give business owners and managers is that they should help their employees find meaning in their work. Help them find a profound connection to everything that they’re doing and that the company is trying to accomplish and your company will flourish if you do that. Yanique reiterate, help them find meaning in what they're doing. Therefore, there must be a direct link between what the company's goals are and what the personal goals of the employee is because if those two things actually have some congruence then both entities actually have a win-win situation.  Catherine agreed and gave an example of that, she was doing some training for a company that kills mosquitoes, that's their business. She was doing some training and on a break, she just sort of asked the trainee sitting next to her, “Tell me more about your business, what you do?” and she said, “Well, we killed mosquitoes. That's about it.” That's all she got. And this other person sitting next to her says, “Is that all you think we're doing here? We are saving this community from West Nile Virus.” He was offended that she thought all they did was kill mosquitoes and so he believes he's saving the community from this horrible disease by killing mosquitoes and killing mosquitoes was a means to the end goal of saving that community. So that's what she’s talking about, help reminding your employees that there's a bigger picture beyond their tasks. Catherine shared that they just finished up all the quality issues today. She just released an online course that is essentially her consulting methodology. It's a way to help organizations that can't afford expensive consultants but they need to change their culture. This online course takes them through that process and it has a whole bunch of videos and worksheets and checklists and job aides and literally somebody could take her course and change their organizations culture using the tools in the course, so that is the thing she is super-duper excited about right now. She mentioned that the course can be found at civilitypartners.com/makeover  Catherine shared listeners can find her at – LinkedIn - Catherine Mattice Zundel     Twitter - @CatMattice     Facebook – Catherine Mattice Zundel     Facebook – Civility Partners     Website – www.civilitypartners.com Catherine shared that there is a quote that she always reverts to and it's by Viktor Frankl who was in the Holocaust and suffered some horrible things and one of his famous quotes is, “The last of any human freedom is the freedom of choice.” We get to choose our attitude in our circumstances and it's really important to keep that in mind. We can't be victims of circumstance, we have to take charge of how we react to the circumstances and only then can you overcome adversity. Yanique reiterated, basically freedom of choice is something that we all have regardless of the situation that we're in. And that's a great privilege. So, we should definitely try to exercise it as much as possible.    Links Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance by Kim Cameron Back Off! Your Kick-Ass Guide to End Bullying @ Work by Catherine Mattice Seeking Civility : How leaders, managers and HR can create a workplace free of bullying by Catherine Mattice

David is the author of The Sports Gene, a book that explores the complex factors that make up a championship athlete. David is an award-winning investigative reporter for ProPublica and Sports Illustrated, focusing on hard-hitting pieces about sports science, medicine, and Olympic sports. He co-authored reports, breaking the Alex Rodriguez doping and Jim Tressel NCAA violations scandals, and is one of the foremost experts on the different factors that impact sports performance.   Why you should listen –     David comes on Bulletproof Radio to talk about hacking expertise, the impact of genetics, doping, and diet in sports performance, whether or not the 10,000 hour rule is legit, and if athletes are really getting better, faster, and stronger. Enjoy the show!

David is the author of The Sports Gene, a book that explores the complex factors that make up a championship athlete. David is an award-winning investigative reporter for ProPublica and Sports Illustrated, focusing on hard-hitting pieces about sports science, medicine, and Olympic sports. He co-authored reports, breaking the Alex Rodriguez doping and Jim Tressel NCAA violations scandals, and is one of the foremost experts on the different factors that impact sports performance.   Why you should listen –     David comes on Bulletproof Radio to talk about hacking expertise, the impact of genetics, doping, and diet in sports performance, whether or not the 10,000 hour rule is legit, and if athletes are really getting better, faster, and stronger. Enjoy the show!

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