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Why do so many enterprise AI initiatives begin with impressive demonstrations but struggle to produce measurable business value? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Dom Selvon, CTO and value partner at Valiance, about enterprise AI ROI, outcome-based consulting, build versus buy decisions, proprietary data, ontologies, and governance. Valiance is an AI-native consultancy that charges against client outcomes rather than hours worked. Dom explains why his "value partner" title is deliberate. The company begins by identifying the financial or operational result a client wants and connects its own compensation with achieving that result. Dom argues that many AI initiatives begin without a clear definition of success. The pressure to adopt AI is real, but companies frequently select technology before agreeing on the business problem, desired outcome, or measurement. He identifies three recurring mistakes. The first is framing the project around AI rather than the business need. The second is failing to establish a metric and baseline before work begins. The third is using a consulting model that rewards billable time without connecting payment to the client's result. We also discuss how generative AI is changing traditional build versus buy decisions. Companies historically bought software because custom development was slow, expensive, and difficult to maintain. Coding agents can now reduce the time and cost required to create software for specific internal needs. Dom does not believe SaaS will simply disappear. However, vendors selling convenience, workflow wrappers, or integration glue face new competition from customers who can create similar capabilities themselves. He argues that stronger SaaS positions will depend on assets a model cannot easily regenerate, including proprietary data, networks, regulatory standing, and deep workflow adoption. This leads to a wider discussion about competitive advantage. When companies have access to similar models, generated code begins to converge. Dom believes lasting differentiation comes from company data, institutional knowledge, connected systems, employee experience, and the semantic context surrounding that information. Dom explains why ontologies matter to enterprise AI. Raw data tells an agent what is stored in a particular field. An ontology describes the customers, orders, contracts, payments, relationships, and business rules represented by that data. This context allows people and agents to reason about information in a way that reflects how the company actually works. Governance also needs to be designed from the beginning. Dom argues that security, permissions, accountability, and compliance allow successful pilots to expand without forcing the business to rebuild everything later. How can leaders tell when AI is genuinely being adopted? Dom offers a surprisingly simple signal: people stop talking about AI. The technology becomes part of ordinary Monday morning work, and employees focus on completing the task rather than explaining the tool. Has your company defined the business result, measurement, proprietary context, and governance required to turn AI enthusiasm into operational value? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts with me.

Can the world's most popular sport be improved? Richard Epstein thinks so, and argues that soccer's rules are overdue for reform. From red cards and penalty kicks to VAR, substitutions, stoppage time, and overtime, Epstein applies the principles of law, economics, and institutional design to the beautiful game. The result is a lively conversation about whether smarter rules could make soccer fairer, faster, and even more exciting.

Can the world's most popular sport be improved? Richard Epstein thinks so, and argues that soccer's rules are overdue for reform. From red cards and penalty kicks to VAR, substitutions, stoppage time, and overtime, Epstein applies the principles of law, economics, and institutional design to the beautiful game. The result is a lively conversation about […]

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In this episode we break down YOUR teams and walk through the best trade ideas and structural fixes for the upcoming round. We'll look at must-have guns, cash cows, under-priced pods and obvious sells, plus how to navigate byes, injuries and role changes heading into Round 21.This episode is part of The Seven Tackle Set, the NRL SuperCoach podcast from SuperCoach Insight.PatreonIf you want the full experience and actual weekly edges, our Patreon is where everything lives. Exclusive podcasts and articles, weekly team reveals and trades, subscriber Q&A, consensus position rankings, premium Discord access, and direct 1-1 access to the hosts. Sign up here - https://www.patreon.com/12428569/joinJoin the number 1 stats provider for SuperCoach, Fantasy and Draftstars at rugbyleaguefantasypro.com. With SuperCoach changing the scoring, and making it impossible to see who averages what, RLFP is the best resource out there to get any scoring stat you need.Check out our other shows from 2026: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1cFHlQFzCbxZL8bSACsca6S5ty-6Y11A&si=BT0gM1j82wbB2xbOUSE CODE: INSIGHT26 for 10% off.https://www.rugbyleaguefantasypro.comJoin our FREE discord here: https://discord.gg/6fDXWnBHMCGet your FREE consult with Ryan from Astute Newstead: https://tally.so/r/n005AQHostsSC BrainInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescbrain/Twitter: https://x.com/TheSCBrainSC WhispererInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/scwhisperer/Twitter: https://x.com/SCWhispererSC MattrixInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sc_mattrix/Twitter: https://x.com/SC_MattrixSeven Tackle SetInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seventacklesetnrl/Twitter: https://x.com/7TackleSetNRLCHAPTERS0:00 Intro – Round 21 chaos, injuries and the Dolphins bye1:59 Team 1: The Wooden Spooners (Kenny) – Turbo out, Walsh in5:05 Lucas vs Tapine, and the Willison question7:41 Team 2: Ask Me the Zins (Jono) – seven DNPs to solve10:00 Do you burn the boost on Bostock?11:46 Hunting a value centre/wing under 600k15:52 Team 3: I'm Lykhan The King – 540k and eight trades18:01 Heilum Luki / Cody Ramsey to Dylan Lucas20:25 Captaincy review – Huddy, Haumole and the VC play21:12 Team 4: Louis – Sua to Walsh, Huddy to Duncan23:45 Is Reece Walsh the make-or-break trade?26:34 Wrap-up, start/sit content and the week aheadFind our socials, sponsors, all our shows, join our community and become a subscriber here: https://linktr.ee/InsightFantasySports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Breakfast Leadership Show, I sit down with Tom Vorselen, founder of The Study Coach, to tackle a topic that impacts every leader, professional, and lifelong learner: why we were never actually taught how to learn. We unpack the hidden flaws in traditional education, why so many high-achievers struggle with certifications and new skills, and what science really says about improving memory and retention. Tom shares practical, research-backed strategies that can boost retention by up to 150%, break the cycle of procrastination, and help you rebuild confidence if learning has ever felt overwhelming. We also dive into the role of AI in education—where it helps, where it hurts, and how to use it wisely. If you're a working professional balancing growth with a busy life, this conversation is packed with insights you can apply immediately.  

Eating healthy (especially when you're in weightloss mode) feels hard because you're making it into a big problem. You've probably spent many years collecting diet rules that all fight each other, until you don't trust yourself to make any good choices. In this episode, you'll learn why eating is so confusing, why none of it is your fault, and the one small question that helps you make it simple again. If you want the dead-simple, common-sense basics of eating healthier with no measuring cups, no scales, and no food lists then get my course... Healthify. You can check it out here: https://www.nobsweightloss.com/buy-healthify

Every owner who sits down with us asks for the same thing: more accountability. Almost none describe it as a leadership problem. Chris Romine has spent 40 years in financial services, and he leads his market inside a large institution the way an owner leads a company: a P&L he answers for, a mission he can say out loud, and a team he refuses to let one person grind down. Joey and Chris get into the hard conversation, the mentors who cared before either new what a mentor was, and the sustained discipline required to make it all work. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:• Why the businesses that stand out in a community are the ones whose owners are genuinely bought in to the community, and how customers hear that on the first phone call.• How to open a hard conversation calmly, tie it to the mission, and close it well.• What it costs the rest of your team when you insulate yourself from a problem instead of addressing it• Why discipline outlasts motivation, in savings and in leadership DOWNLOAD THE LEADERSHIP GUIDE:‍ ‍Episode 196 - Nothing Fixes Itself (Chris Romine)HELP US IMPROVE THE SHOW: Take our 30 second Survey

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As the Farnborough Airshow approaches, editors discuss how engine-makers are making headway with nagging durability problems while positioning for the all-important next-gen single aisle competition—and explain how the two play into each other.  Thank you to our sponsor, Siemens. When aerospace leaders need trusted engineering and design solutions, they turn to Siemens comprehensive solutions. From design to delivery, our solutions support you throughout the entire product lifecycle.  Learn more at siemens.com

The gang return to talk about the current state of 11th edition balance, and changes they'd like to see. Come have your say in the chat! #warhammer40k #warhammer #competitive #podcast #6++ #6plusplus #uktc #chapterapproved Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/JcFMpcYvkV Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYwPTgmHC5VWu4Xn-qMg31g/join All our Links in one handy place: https://linktr.ee/6plusplusgaming 

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OpenAI's new Codex Micro keyboard is a $230 niche control center for ChatGPT agents, and Bloomberg says OnePlus is days away from announcing its exit from the US market.Starring Jason Howell and Sarah Lane.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katia said the same thing every woman tells me: "I just want to be normal around food." In this client interview, she shares how she went from restricting to 1,200 calories, binging on even healthy food, and gaining 30 pounds in a few months — to not thinking about food at all.We break down the 4 fixes that got her there:- Why she binged even on chicken and rice (and the calorie change that stopped it)- Killing the "good food / bad food" list with real moderation- What to do with stress and emotions instead of eating them- Rewriting the "I'm just a binger" identity for goodIf food noise and binge eating are running your life, this is proof it's not a willpower problem — and it's fixable faster than you think.‣ Apply to Join Dieting From The Inside Out Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com?utm_source=podcast‣ Grab the Food Noise Solution Guide Here: https://inquire.hamiltontrained.com/food-noise?utm_source=podcast

Send us Fan MailS6 E139 - Is Your Bedroom Ruining Your Sleep? 4 Bedroom Fixes for Better SleepIs your bedroom secretly ruining your sleep? Your temperature, air quality, screens, lighting, and even your clock may be causing nighttime awakenings and making it harder for your brain to relax.In this episode of Sleep Takeout, clinical psychologist Dr. Daniel Baughn and sleep medicine physician Dr. Michelle Zetoony walk you through a practical bedroom sleep environment audit designed specifically for adults.You'll learn how to create a “safe sleep space” that supports your circadian rhythm, reduces unnecessary sleep disruptions, protects respiratory health, and helps your brain associate the bedroom with relaxation rather than stimulation.In this episode, we cover:

What if the reason you keep stopping has nothing to do with a lack of motivation?   Today I'm sharing why so many high-achieving women get caught in the start-stop cycle and what finally breaks it.   We'll talk about identity, self-trust, emotional regulation, and building habits that align with how you're uniquely wired.   You'll walk away with a fresh perspective and practical tools to help you stay consistent without relying solely on willpower.   You don't have to keep starting over every few weeks. It's time to stop chasing motivation and start becoming the woman you were meant to be.  

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What Do You Want Your Home to Feel Like This Fall? Before you think about pumpkins, cozy throws, or fall decorating trends, I want to ask you one simple question: What do you want your home to feel like this fall? Not what you want it to look like. Not what color palette is trending. Not what Pinterest says your home should be. How do you want it to feel? In today's episode, we're slowing down long enough to answer that question together. Because the truth is, most decorating frustration doesn't come from choosing the wrong paint color or buying the wrong pillow—it comes from making decorating decisions without a clear vision for how we want our homes to support the life we're living. I'll walk you through one of the very first exercises I use with my private clients: identifying three feeling words that become the filter for every decorating decision you make. Once you know those three words, decorating becomes simpler, shopping becomes more intentional, and your home starts feeling like you. In this episode, we'll cover: Why most women start decorating in the wrong place. The powerful question I ask every client before we talk about furniture, paint, or style. A simple exercise to help you uncover the feeling you're actually trying to create at home. How three feeling words can become your decorating compass. Why this exercise is especially important before fall decorating season begins. How to avoid buying seasonal décor that looks beautiful but never feels quite right in your own home. Your Takeaway Before you buy a single piece of fall décor, take a few quiet minutes to identify your three feeling words. Some examples: Cozy Calm Warm Collected Layered Grounded Playful Romantic Serene Lived-in Effortless Curated Then ask yourself one simple question every time you're tempted to buy something: "Does this support the way I want my home to feel?" It might be the simplest decorating framework you'll ever use—and one that can completely change the way you decorate. Need help translating your feeling words into your home? Book a 1:1 call: Decorating SOS Have a pretty good start, but just want ongoing support? Join The Collective  // Links mentioned in show: // Become a Design Bestie by joining the newsletter: https://bit.ly/designbestie Email: https://figandfarmathome.com Join The Collective (monthly membership): https://www.figandfarmathome.com/thecollective Book a Decorating SOS Coaching Call: https://www.figandfarmathome.com/decorating-sos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/figandfarm/ FREE Facebook Community: https://www.bit.ly/design101group    

In this episode of Conversations with Buddy, Michael shares the principles that have shaped his life, leadership, marriage, and parenting. Michael explains why the strongest leaders are humble, authentic, and courageous enough to remove the masks they wear. His message is simple but powerful: real men are brave enough to cry, ask for help, and live with honesty.Michael opens up about marriage, explaining that while it may not always get easier, it absolutely gets better when both people continue to show up for each other. Simply watching his parents faithfully support their family, those lessons became the foundation for the man he is today.The conversation also explores purpose, time, and personal growth. Michael discusses overcoming the feeling of falling behind, learning to stop trying to control everything, finding mentors, investing in coaching, and discovering his gifts!His challenge is clear: do hard things, double down on your strengths, and don't be afraid to ask for guidance from people who have already walked the path.From training for a local Ironman to transforming leaders and raising a family, Michael's story is one of intentional growth and unwavering commitment. If you're looking for practical wisdom on leadership, relationships, purpose, and becoming the person you're called to be, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting, make a decision, and take action today.Connect with Michael through Instagram @michaelallenclark or his website at: michaelallenclark.com#coach #committed #perserverance #doubledown #ironman #conversationswithbuddy

Tu travailles dur, tu fais tout ce qu'on te dit de faire… mais les résultats ne suivent pas. Et si le vrai problème n'était pas ta stratégie, mais ton énergie ? Dans cet épisode, Isis t'explique pourquoi le succès reste hors de portée tant que tu n'as pas réglé ce que tu dégages — et comment transformer ça.CE QUE TU VAS DÉCOUVRIR :✦ Pourquoi le succès semble inaccessible quand ton énergie est mal alignée✦ Le lien entre ton état émotionnel et les résultats de ton business✦ Comment la comparaison constante sabote ton énergie (et tes ventes)✦ Ce que signifie vraiment « fixer son énergie » en tant que femme entrepreneure✦ Les signes qui montrent que ton énergie repousse tes clients idéaux✦ Comment passer d'une énergie de survie à une énergie d'attraction✦ Les actions concrètes pour réaligner ton énergie et débloquer ta croissanceRESSOURCES :Découvre Viktor, l'assistant IA qui gère ton business → https://app.viktor.com/signin?ref=E6mUKCiBZL7UdSGafU63UU

Let's talk about the gap between the portfolio you have and the portfolio that books a laid-back luxury couple with a real budget and zero interest in a shot list.What actually books bigger-budget, laid-back luxury clients is a portfolio that reads like a story, not a highlight reel. This is the whole premise behind Lab 35mm. Inside, you're working through storytelling and composition, mastering light in every form- natural, on-camera, off-camera flash- and building out wedding day story structure using the Lab 35mm method, including intentional black-and-white work that most photographers use as a filter instead of a decision.

Ever get the feeling your business is fine - clients, income, nothing on fire - and yet it somehoq feels harder than it should, a bit flat, like you're pouring energy into a version of it you don't fully mean? That feeling isn't a discipline problem or burnout. It's the gap between the business you're running and the one you actually want to be running, and it's the most expensive thing most founders carry. In this episode, Holly closes that gap on her own business, live and in public, on her birthday. You'll hear the exact first step she takes every client through: naming the safe version and the real version of your business side by side, spotting what the safe one has quietly been costing you (hint: it's not money, it's your capacity and energy), and finding the one concrete, slightly-terrifying move that only the real version would make. This is the first pillar of her chart-based method - your North Star, the true direction of your business - and she builds it out loud so you can see exactly how to start on yours. If you've been building a smaller, safer version of the right business without realising it, this one will catch you. This is chart-based business architecture, not horoscopes: your birth chart read as the operating system your business has been missing, and translated into how you actually run it. If it lands, the Cosmic Blueprint is the door in - the way you start finding your own direction in your own chart. Get yours here: https://abranchofholly.thrivecart.com/2026/  The question to sit with: is the business I'm running now still the one I actually meant to build? Get your weekly horoscope on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollybrayceo/ 

In today's episode, host Sarah Dawkins sits down with retired US Coast Guard E9 and author Jack Clifford to expose one of the most powerful, underutilized medical devices on the planet: EECP (Enhanced External Counterpulsation).After being told he needed an emergency triple bypass for severe arterial blockages, Jack took his health into his own hands. Now, with over 600 personal hours logged on an EECP machine, he has successfully grown an entire network of new micro-vasculature to bypass his own blockages.Timestamp of key information 02:32 — The Emergency DiagnosisJack shares how his symptoms started during a run, then becoming short of breath when walking.04:27 — The "Chili Pad" Catalyst. Jack shares how a Christmas gift meant to cool his bed triggered excruciating chest pain at 4:00 AM, forcing him to rush to the ER and revealing the severity of his cardiovascular condition.07:02 — The Danger of "Pump Head". Jack explains his hesitation toward a bypass, highlighting a phenomenon known as "pump head".11:41 — 100% Arterial Blockage. A heart catheterization showed that Jack's arteries were up to 100% blocked and diffuse throughout, meaning there was nothing the doctors could even place a stent into. 14:19 — How EECP Actually Works. Jack discusses how pressurized cuffs on the calves, thighs, and hips inflate sequentially between heartbeats to push blood back up to the heart and brain.15:21 — Rebuilding the Vascular System. Jack explains that by forcing blood through the body multiplies capillaries and arterioles, to naturally grow a biological bypass around his 100% blocked arteries.16:09 — Surprising Full-Body Side Effects. Beyond heart health, Jack and Sarah recap how the massive influx of oxygenated blood successfully reversed his erectile dysfunction, resolved pre-diabetic neuropathy, sharpened his eyesight and cleared up chronic brain fog.27:15 — Reversing Stroke Pain in 13 Days. Jack shares a powerful testimonial of a friend's father who traveled to try the machine after a stroke left him with chronic right-sided pain, leaving 13 days later completely pain-free.29:37 — Jack's #1 Health Tip. When asked for advice for those suffering from angina or coronary insufficiency, Jack emphasizes the importance of tuning out daily digital noise and learning to truly listen to your body's early warning signs before they become a medical emergency.Tune in to discover why the doctor isn't always right, and why there is always hope. Find Jack's work at eecpbook.com and eecplocator.comJack's BioJack Clifford is a retired U.S. Coast Guard E-9 with 21 years of active duty service and the author of EECP: The Most Underutilized Therapy in Medicine. After being told he needed an emergency triple bypass due to severe coronary artery blockages, he discovered Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) and spent the following years researching its science, clinical history, and global use. He has personally used EECP for more than 600 hours. His mission is to help patients and clinicians understand the role circulation plays across multiple systems of the body — and to ensure no patient is told their options have run out before they've heard about EECP.Connect with Jack https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574505561271https://www.facebook.com/jack.g.clifford/https://www.facebook.com/groups/eecpbiohackingWho am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, International Speaker, Podcast Host and Author of Heal Yourself. With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#eecp #heart

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Ever wish your audience felt like you were reading their mind? You spend hours crafting ads, emails, and posts and sometimes it just falls flat. But when you use hyper-specific, self-identifying language, they stop scrolling and think: "OMG, that's me!" Think about a doctor who pinpoints your exact symptoms before you say a word. You'd chase them down for the treatment, right? That's the power of diagnosing in your marketing: making people self-diagnose so they trust you and chase your solution. Today on the podcast I'm unpacking the art of diagnosing: how to nail relevancy, build trust, and never over-teach or overwhelm your audience. Discover: • What diagnosing and self-identifying language actually mean and why it transforms your copy  • How the doctor analogy shows you build trust in your ability (and theirs) to solve the problem  • The three types of trust you need: ability, their own confidence, and human-to-human rapport  • How to craft titles and hooks that speak directly to your ideal client's exact scenario  • Where to sprinkle diagnosing from ads and emails to webinars and sales pages for maximum engagement  If people aren't bing­ing your webinars, ghosting your emails, or just not converting, this episode is your fix. Listen in now and start creating content that makes them feel seen, heard, and ready to buy. Did you enjoy this episode? I'd love it if you'd share it on Instagram and tag me @iambrandonlucero! Thank you for supporting the show. Find me on: IG: @iambrandonlucero Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAmBrandonLucero  Website: https://www.brandonlucero.com   

Diogo Pinho started his scientific career in the first DNA sequencing lab in Portugal, then did a hands-on PhD on the soil microbiome of cork and holm oak, studying why the trees get sick, before spending two years with Biome Makers, a soil microbiome analysis company, running labs and translating bacterial and fungal profiles into colour-coded, farmer-readable reports for growers around the world. Three years ago, a chance conversation at a farm visit twenty minutes from where he was living led him to Monte Silveira, a 700-hectare farm in the Alentejo, where farmer Joao Valente had been testing regenerative practices for years. Diogo came on board as head of research, hired two more scientists, and is now coordinating fifteen different research consortia — universities, policy makers, and environmental associations — all running in parallel on one working farm.Portugal produces 70% of the world's cork. And every year, the Montado, the vast savanna-like silvopasture system of cork and holm oaks that makes that possible, and that once covered much of the Mediterranean, is losing between 4,000 and 5,000 hectares. Not to disease, exactly: the disease is just the final hit on a tree already too weak to resist. The underlying cause, Diogo says, is simpler and more fixable than most people realise. The Montado is a system built by human management, and the one thing it was always managed with — grazing animals cycling nutrients back into the soil — has quietly been removed. Bring the animals back, do it well, and the trees can recover.In this episode — recorded walking the Monte Silveira land on a mild May morning, with horses and sheep audible throughout — we get into how Diogo went from genome sequencing to working on a regenerative farm, why he sees the Montado's decline as a chronic disease rather than a single crisis, how soil organic matter went from 1% to 3% in seven years without importing fertility, what a clover carpet growing underneath intensive almond trees is doing to herbicide use and nitrogen budgets (and why the 8,000-hectare conventional industry next door is already paying attention), and how a transition finance programme for twenty neighbouring livestock farmers is quietly building a model that could scale well beyond one farm.More about this episode.Thoughts? Ideas? Questions? Send us a message!Find out more about our Generation-Re investment syndicate:https://gen-re.land/ Thank you to our Field Builders Circle for supporting us. Learn more hereSupport the show=======In Investing in Regenerative Agriculture and Food podcast show we talk to the pioneers in the regenerative food and agriculture space to learn more on how to put our money to work to regenerate soil, people, local communities and ecosystems while making an appropriate and fair return. Hosted by Koen van Seijen.

This week on NAFC, Izzy has a lot to get off his chest. He checks in with thoughts on Spider-Noir and What We Do in the Shadows, before launching into a full rant about the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2. From the casting choices to what the show is getting right—and very wrong—he breaks down what has him excited and what has him worried.Meanwhile, Gibbs is still riding the World Cup hype, leading the crew into a discussion about how football could be "improved." The results are predictably ridiculous, with the gang pitching rule changes that would probably get them banned by FIFA.Finally, they dive into Kung Fu Dunk (2008)—a gloriously over-the-top sports comedy that somehow combines basketball, martial arts, and Jay Chou into one of the most absurd movie picks they've ever covered.Support us on Patreon!

On today's episode of The Stretch, we start the show by giving a breakdown of the Chicago Blackhawks trade of the #4 overall pick. We then give our thoughts on the Bulls draft. Then get into a conversation of how both Chicago baseball teams are heating up. Then we finish off the show with some Soccer talk and WSD gives his thoughts on how to improve the game. SUPPORT THE SHOW: NOBULL - Visit https://www.nobullproject.com and use code STRETCH for 35% off your entire FIRST orderYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/redlineradio

If you're trying to put the puzzle pieces of your marriage back together, or you're stuck in that roommate syndrome that drains the life out of a home, this replay is for you. I'm bringing back G.S. Youngblood, author of two bestselling books, The Masculine in Relationship and The Art of Embodiment for Men, because over the past couple of months I've gotten so many emails from men who are really, really struggling in their marriages. His work has come up again and again in our community, and he's even helped me with my own clients. What I love about G.S. is that he lives in neither of the two extremes most men swing between. There's the ultimate nice guy who's disrespected, unappreciated, and quietly filled with resentment because his needs never get met, and there's the toxic, controlling, domineering guy on the other end. Neither one is attractive, and neither one leads. G.S. teaches what he calls relational masculinity, staying grounded in your masculine core while being deeply connected to your partner, and he lays out a three part blueprint any man can actually follow. This was one of our top shows of the past year, and we get into the stuff that changes marriages. We talk about firm but loving parenting and why ruling by fear breaks down the relationship you'll want with your kids later. We talk about grounding your nervous system before you ever try to fix anything, and G.S. even walks me through a live embodiment exercise right there in my chair. And we get honest about sex, rejection, and the little hurt boy that shows up when we feel shut down. G.S. was one of our speakers at the Men's Forge this past April, and he blew the doors off. I've read his book three times now. If you've been banging your head against the wall in your marriage, or you just want to understand why your wife can sniff out an agenda from a mile away, this conversation is going to give you clarity and probably piss you off a little at the same time, in the best way.   Timeline Summary [1:02] Larry sets up the replay and why he's bringing G.S. Youngblood back for men struggling in their marriages [3:00] The July promotion for the Alliance and Boardroom, with a hard stop on July 31st [5:05] G.S. on his intense but loving childhood and how it polarized him into the good boy role [7:36] Firm but loving parenting, and why he went the opposite direction with his own kids [10:06] The energetic difference between "no" with an iron fist and "I love you, but no" [11:15] Why ruling by fear gets compliance but breaks the free flowing relationship you want later [14:05] Inner clarity comes first, and why nice guys chase external validation instead [16:01] The daily embodiment practice G.S. installs with every man before anything else [20:03] A day in the life of his grounding routine: ground connection, breathwork, movement, meditation [22:41] Why embodiment sticks better than meditation, and a live exercise Larry does in his chair [26:36] Curiosity, agenda, and how women sense the energetic plane men usually ignore [31:21] The frozen "data file" picture men keep of their wives, and why the feminine is always changing [34:31] Emotional safety as the foundation of sexual chemistry, and going for the cause not the symptom [39:38] The Masculine Blueprint: respond versus react, provide structure, and create safety [41:07] What to tell the man who says "I stay calm and she still pushes back" [45:59] Provide structure without domination, and the clarity plus inclusion principle [50:18] Larry's story of owning his need for sex without getting pissy, and how it landed for his wife [53:02] Why sexual rejection feels like kryptonite, and owning your sexuality with power or humor [58:02] The gift of reassurance from Larry's wife, and reframing rejection that isn't about you [1:03:16] Leading your partner toward arousal by getting her back into her body [1:04:35] Where to find G.S.: his bootcamp, workshops, Instagram, and book   Five Key Takeaways Lead your family with firmness and heart at the same time, not with an iron fist and not with a loose "anything goes" structure. You can be powerful, clear, and unyielding while staying in your heart, and that artful blend is what your kids and your wife actually need. Before you try to fix anything in your marriage, ground your nervous system with a daily embodiment practice. When you're triggered, you make regressed, reactive decisions, but when you bring your awareness back into your body and into the present moment, the fight in front of you isn't nearly as scary as your nervous system claims. Stop pounding on the symptoms and go find what's underneath. When a good woman is chronically prickly, critical, or shut down sexually, it's usually because a need isn't being met or a wound never got addressed, and your job as a man is to lead the way back to connection rather than blame her mood. You may or may not be the problem, but you are the solution. Stop trying to figure out who caused the fight and step up to be bigger than her mood, because taking ownership of the repair is what masculine leadership actually looks like. Rejection around sex feels like kryptonite, but going into your little hurt boy and pouting is deeply unattractive to your wife. Own your sexuality with calm power or playful humor, remember that a "no" often has nothing to do with you, and know that her desire can live just below the surface waiting for connection to bring it up.   Links & Resources Episode 1499 show notes: https://thedadedge.com/1499 Join The Dad Edge Alliance and Boardroom (July promotion): https://thedadedge.com/join The Dad Edge Boardroom mastermind (apply and book a call): https://thedadedge.com/mastermind G.S. Youngblood's website and bootcamp: https://gsyoungblood.com G.S. Youngblood on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gsyoungblood   Closing Go back to the moment in this episode where I told G.S. about my wife looking me dead in the eye and saying, "Larry, it's never you." I had spent years viewing every "not tonight" through a lens of personal rejection, and that one piece of reassurance changed how I show up. That's the whole point of this work. You are not the toxic iron fist guy and you are not the resentful nice guy, you're a man learning to lead with a straight spine and a big heart. If this episode shook something loose for you, share it with a brother who's been quietly banging his head against the wall in his own marriage, and go grab the July promotion at thedadedge.com before it's gone on July 31st. Go out and live legendary.

How to Scale Your Solopreneur Business: 6 Real-World Fixes for More Freedom Do you want to master solopreneur business scaling and build a future that offers true freedom? In this episode of Join Up Dots, we dive deep into the essential systems needed to scale your solopreneur business from a one-person grind into a sustainable engine of growth. By answering six high-impact questions from our global community, we provide the actionable roadmap you need to transition from the person doing all the work to the leader owning the business. Solopreneur business scaling is often blocked by invisible bottlenecks—like poor productivity habits and the fear of taking the next step—so we confront these directly with practical, real-world solutions. We don't just talk about theory; we fix the specific issues preventing your solopreneur business scaling success. Whether you are struggling to move past the startup phase, fighting the urge to do every task yourself, or battling the self-doubt that keeps you trapped in the "operator" role, this episode offers the clarity required for your next breakthrough. We outline how to automate admin, refine your niche, and leverage your time so you can stop trading hours for dollars and start living the life you designed. If you are serious about optimizing your solopreneur business scaling strategy and finally gaining the control you deserve, this episode is your blueprint. Listen to the full episode and follow Join Up Dots for more expert insights on mastering the entrepreneurial journey, achieving financial independence, and building a freedom-focused life. #Solopreneur #BusinessScaling #JoinUpDots #EntrepreneurMindset #SmallBusinessGrowth #FreedomLifestyle #BusinessSystems #PersonalGrowth #TimeManagement #ProductivityTips #CareerPivot #OvercomingBurnout #ScalingYourBusiness #MindsetShift #EntrepreneurLife #WorkFromAnywhere #SuccessHabits #SmallBusinessUK #OnlineBusiness #PassiveIncome #BusinessStrategy #GoalSetting #PodcastLife #AuthorityBuilding #LifestyleDesign

You can eat clean, move your body, and still feel exhausted, inflamed, and stuck in your own skin. That's not a willpower problem. It's usually a habits problem, and most of us have never been taught which habits actually matter.This week I'm back with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, gastroenterologist, gut health expert, and New York Times bestselling author, to talk about his new book Plant Power Plus. We get into the everyday habits quietly driving inflammation, why so many "healthy" routines backfire, and how to build a body and a life that support you instead of draining you. This episode isn't about another health plan you'll abandon in three weeks. It's about becoming someone for whom health is just who you are.Join ICONIC Mastermind: www.melissaambrosini.com/iconicHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/702 for the show notes.Join my newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosiniGet Time Magic: www.timemagic.me Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If customers are reaching checkout but not completing payment, your checkout page may be missing the trust signals, payment options, and clarity buyers need before entering their card.Your ads are working. People are clicking. They're adding to cart. But at checkout, something feels off — the page doesn't match your site, there's no contact info, the refund policy is buried, or the payment options are limited — and they bounce. You blame the offer. The problem is the page.In this episode, Maria walks through seven checkout page fixes that reduce cart abandonment and increase completed purchases — from matching your branding through checkout to fixing the billing descriptor that customers don't recognize on their statement.She also covers why an unclear checkout doesn't just lose the sale — it creates the chargebacks and processor problems that put your merchant account at risk.

Send us Fan MailYou have prepared for the meeting. You know the material. You have the results to back you up. And still, when you walk out of the room, you can feel that your voice did not carry the weight your expertise deserves. That gap between what you know you are capable of and how your crucial conversations actually land is what this episode is about. Kele Belton walks through why brilliant women with undeniable results still find their most important conversations falling flat, and gives you the exact strategic fixes that turn every crucial conversation into an opportunity to lead.In this episode of Communicate to Lead, Kele Belton unpacks one of the most persistent challenges she sees in her coaching work: high-performing women whose crucial conversations do not land with the impact their expertise deserves. She reveals the 5 ways authority dilution quietly shows up (even when you are prepared and competent), walks through her Leadership Impact Framework for turning every conversation into an influence opportunity, and hands you specific language shifts you can use in your very next crucial conversation. This episode originally aired in September 2025 and quickly became one of the most downloaded episodes of the show. Kele is bringing it back because these strategies are more relevant now than they have ever been.A note from Kele: This conversation is being re-released because crucial conversations remain the number one reason organizations bring me in to train and coach their leaders. We were never taught how to have these conversations well. We avoid them, we rush them, or we leave them feeling unheard. And we are living in a moment where these conversations matter more than ever. If you have not heard this one yet, or if it has been a while, it is worth your time today.What You Will Learn:The 5 subtle ways authority dilution shows up in your speech even when you are fully prepared and technically right, and how to spot each one in real time.The Leadership Impact Framework that turns every crucial conversation from a performance you have to survive into an opportunity to lead.The 3 foundational pillars of high-impact communication that command respect without requiring you to raise your voice or change your personality.Strategic language shifts you can implement in your very next difficult conversation, including the exact phrases to replace the ones quietly costing you credibility.The mindset shift that moves you from proving your worth in every meeting to embodying the authority you already have.Why crucial conversations feel so hard for high-performing women specifically, and what to do about it that does not require becoming someone you are not.Your Action Step:Take one step this week to apply this material in a real conversation: Identify one upcoming crucial conversation on your calendar. It might be a performance discussion, a negotiation, or a pushback you have been avoiding.Before the conversation, choose one of the strategic language shifts from this episode and decide exactly where you will use it. One shift, one moment, on purpose.Afterward, reflect on what changed in the exchange when you used the shift. Notice what shifted in you as much as what shifted in the room.Frequently Asked Questions:What is a crucial conversation, and why do they matter for women leaders?A crucial conversation is any high-stakes exchange where opinions differ, emotions run strong, and the outcome matters. Performance discussions, salary negotiations, disagreements with senior leadership, and boundary-setting all qualify. For women leaders, these conversations carry extra weight because the way they are handled often determines whether your competence is fully seen and whether you are trusted with the next opportunity. Getting them right is one of the highest-leverage skills you can build.Why do my important conversations at work fall flat even when I am prepared?Preparation is necessary but not sufficient. Most high-performing women lose ground in crucial conversations not because they lack the material, but because of authority dilution: small, often unconscious speech patterns that quietly undercut how your message lands. Softeners, over-explanation, and language that asks the room to validate you before you have finished your point all drain authority, even when the underlying content is strong. Fixing the dilution changes how the same message is received.How can I command respect in a meeting without seeming aggressive?Commanding respect is not about volume or dominance. It is about the alignment of your words, your voice, and your body, and about removing the language that undercuts you before it reaches the other person. When you speak with clear language, grounded pace, and settled body language, the room reads authority without you having to perform it. Warmth and authority are not opposites. They coexist in every leader who commands genuine respect.What is the mindset shift that changes how crucial conversations land?The shift moves you from proving your worth to embodying your authority. When you walk into a conversation trying to prove you belong there, the room hears the effort of proving. When you walk in from the assumption that you already belong, the room hears the assumption. Both are conveyed by tone, pace, and language, not by content. The mindset shift is the foundation. The language shifts are what carry it into the room.Related Questions:How do you handle difficult conversations with your boss?What are the biggest communication mistakes women make in meetings?How do you speak with authority as a woman in leadership?How do you push back on a decision without damaging the relationship?What language should you avoid in high-stakes conversations at work?About Your Host:Kele Belton is a communication and leadership facilitator, coach, and consultant who helps high-performing women in middle management build the communication and leadership strategies that get them recognized, sponsored, and promoted.Connect with Kele:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kele-ruth-belton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetailoredapproach/Website: https://thetailoredapproach.comBook a Leadership Strategy Call (30 minutes, complimentary): https://calendly.com/kele-thetailoredapproach/leadership-strategy-call

Alan Kohler thinks Australia is asking the wrong questions. In this wide-ranging conversation, the veteran finance journalist shares why he believes housing can no longer be Australia's wealth-building engine, why AI demands a bigger government response, and why childcare, tax and climate policy all need a rethink.Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation challenges some of Australia's biggest economic assumptions.In this episode:00:00 Welcome Alan02:30 Why Housing Must Change05:40 Housing Supply Solutions09:06 Immigration And Housing13:05 Fixing Childcare19:11 Net Zero Reality22:02 Preparing For Warming26:18 AI Government Blind Spot30:23 AI's Business Economics33:19 Government's Bigger Role

(0:00) Jared Carrabis joins Mazz on the Baseball Hour. How does John Henry view a successful Red Sox trade deadline?(7:16) What gives with the Red Sox run differential?(20:05) Keepers punching the ball is making Felger crazy.(30:20) Calls on soccer, Jaylen Brown, and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joy shares a two-part summer system to feel productive without rigid routines: create a digital "one-and-done" list for quick tasks you can finish in minutes, and use ad hoc cleaning—spot-cleaning and prepping only when needed—for events and moments that arise. This approach helps you close small loops, get quick dopamine boosts from completed tasks, and keep your home presentable during the chaotic spontaneity of summer. Listen More About Non-Linear Pending Lists Here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joy-loving-home-sahm-productivity-home-organization/id1579243596?i=1000608434693 Connect with Me! Website: https://joylovinghome.com Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership Email: joy@joylovinghome.com IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome

(00:00) Tim McKone & Matt McCarthy - in for Zolak & Bertrand - begin the show talking about the Red Sox win last night and also McCarthy offers his five moves to fix the Red Sox. (11:12) The guys talk about how people in the Red Sox organization feel about Marcello Mayer. They also talked about if the Red Sox made a mistake with a young roster.(22:35) The guys talk about if Craig Breslow will last over the weekend and should he get to oversee the deadline. They also took callers' reactions on the Red Sox. (35:57) McKone and McCarthy talk about Caleb Durbin playing through injury while Roman Anthony doesn't.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0:00 - We scramble on! Scotty out, Nate Kreckman and Tyler Polumbus is. Better sleep with one eye open. The fellas have been getting some strange mail lately... That sent them all down an IRS rabbit hole. Pay your taxes, everyone!14:45 - You heard what Berto said! Nate Kreckman knows everything about the Nuggets and then some. He knows EXACTLY how to fix them. Krecker, the floor is yours.32:54 - CBS Sports published a list of the NFL's Top 100 players heading into next season. 6 Broncos made the cut. Bo Nix is #87. Is that accurate? How many QBs are in front of him? Which Broncos players are ahead of him?After that, A scramble isn't gonna stop us from getting to our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAKES! We take clips from throughout the week, slow em down to half speed and it makes us sound like we're hammered!

All week, we've walked through four ways to love the people in our lives the way God loves us: understanding, acceptance, discipline, and love. But here's the honest truth I want to close with. None of it can be sustained on willpower alone. You've probably already tried that and found its limits. Jesus said in John 15, "Apart from me you can do nothing," and He meant it. This kind of love isn't something you power through by trying harder. It's fruit, and fruit comes from staying connected, not striving. So if you've read through these principles and thought, "I've been getting this wrong," that's not condemnation. It's an invitation.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

Noted soccer experts Paulie & Tony Fusco tell you the simple way USA Soccer can beat everyone at World Cup 2026. They also explain why they are VERY CONCERNED about Thursday's match between USA and Turkey. Plus, they tell you about an UNFAIR situation at the World Cup, explain why they don't like FIFA's hydration breaks or Alexi Lalas's soccer coverage, and they also suggest some minor changes that would make soccer much more fun to watch. Rate and review the pod 5-stars on Apple Podcasts bro Shop merch store HERE bro and get TERRIFIC products.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Larry Meadows, Head of Product Strategy & Evangelism for HP's Workforce Experience Platform (WXP), joins us to break down how HP is using AI to predict and prevent IT problems before employees ever notice them. We get a live demo of the platform—from AI-powered software recommendations across 50M+ devices to automated remediation in 3–4 clicks—and dig into the global memory crisis, shadow AI risks, and why IT leaders are drowning in portals. Whether you manage a fleet of 50 devices or 50,000, this one's worth your time.HP WXP: https://hp.com/wac/wxpThe Neuron newsletter: https://theneuron.ai

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In this episode of On The Mark, host Mark Immelman is joined by South African golf instructor Rick Currin, who teaches in Malaysia and specializes in making golf simpler, more playable, and easier to improve. Rick brings a biomechanics and sports science background to his coaching, but his message is refreshingly practical: stop overcomplicating the game, manage the course smarter, and build a swing and short game that help you avoid big numbers. Mark and Rick walk through a “mini boot camp” for your whole game—course management, driver setup, iron play, pitching, bunker shots, lag putting, and short putts—with one clear goal: help golfers score better by making better decisions and executing simpler shots. In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✅ Why avoiding double bogeys is one of the fastest ways to lower scores ✅ How to manage a golf course by playing to your strengths—not your ego ✅ Why “boring golf” can be the smartest path to better scores ✅ How better posture and setup can help you drive the ball more consistently ✅ Why irons should be treated like precision clubs, not power clubs  ✅ A simple pitching key: narrow stance, toe down, rhythm, and less tension ✅ The bunker-shot mindset: speed and trust ✅ Why lag putting is an overlooked scoring skill—and how to practice it better, and ✅ How to improve short putts with a simple, repeatable routine. Key Themes: Golf Made Simple - Rick's coaching philosophy is built around cutting through overload. Instead of chasing every tip, golfers need simple, repeatable ideas they can actually use on the course. Course Management Saves Shots - You do not always need driver off the tee. Sometimes a 6-iron in play, followed by another smart shot, creates a better scoring opportunity than forcing driver into trouble.  Discipline Starts Before the Swing - Rick emphasizes discipline in the pre-shot routine and decision-making. Poor choices often begin before the club ever moves. Athletic Setup Matters - Better driving starts with posture, balance, and body readiness. Rick explains how rounded posture and tension can limit rotation and make it harder to square the face. Precision Over Power With irons and wedges - Rick encourages golfers to take an extra club, make a controlled swing, and focus on solid contact and dispersion—not maximum distance. Short Game Variety Wins - You do not always have to fly the ball to the hole. Rick prefers using the contours of the course, bump-and-run options, and different clubs around the green when the shot allows it. This podcast is also available as a vodcast on YouTube - search and subscribe to Mark Immelman to watch it.

Jase, Al, Zach, and Christian sit down with Matt Chandler, lead pastor of The Village Church and author of “Becoming Like Jesus,” to talk about Matt's rough childhood, the church camp that changed his life, and why following Jesus is usually slower, messier, and more painful than people expect. Jase remembers taking a beating instead of fighting back and watching the man who attacked him later come to church wanting to hear about Jesus. The guys also dig into why suffering can expose what God wants to heal, and why the church is still the place where flawed people learn to love — and sometimes simply tolerate — one another. In this episode: Luke 15, verse 17; Hebrews 12, verse 2; Isaiah 61, verse 3; Matthew 5, verses 3–12; Psalm 27, verse 4; 1 Corinthians 15, verses 1–2; 1 Corinthians 6, verses 9–11; Exodus 13, verses 17–18; Romans 5, verses 3–5; James 1, verses 2–4 “Unashamed” Episode 1358 is sponsored by: https://chministries.org/unashamed — Get a better solution at half the cost of traditional healthcare!  https://vanman.shop/unashamed — Get 15% off your first order with code UNASHAMED https://www.wildalaskan.com/UNASHAMED — Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood delivered right to your door. http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 The Best Thing About Being a Pastor 11:35 Matt's Rough Childhood & First Glimpse of Jesus 17:22 The Camp Sermon That Changed Matt's Life 23:50 Life's Lowest Moments Are the Most Important 29:50 Knowing Jesus Isn't Like Flipping a Switch 34:22 Jase Takes a Beating Instead of Fighting Back 39:33 The Gospel Is More Than Grinding It Out 44:04 Jesus Doesn't Want Distance from Us 50:10 Deep Work, Over Time, In Community — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices