In this high-energy episode, Dr. B sits down with Ivan Wanis Ruiz—communications trainer, professional event announcer, and creator of Public Speaking Lab—for a conversation that flips the “boring bio” format on its head.
Instead of the usual introduction, Ivon turns the opening into a “2 truths and a lie” game (and yes… he really did meet Leonardo DiCaprio, and yes… he really was an announcer for major global events).
From there, the conversation goes deep into the real reasons people stay stuck: fear of the unknown, comfort traps, impostor syndrome, and the myth that motivation magically shows up at night.
They break down what it actually takes to grow—why paying for growth raises the stakes, how to build community through meetups and experiments, and why the future belongs to people who can connect, communicate, and be likable in a world where information is everywhere and AI is accelerating everything.
Ivan also shares the heart behind his mission: “End Boring.”
His workshops are built like a lab—less lecturing, more doing—because real learning happens through application. And he drops a teaser for his next project: the dark side of communication (think cult leaders and con artists) and what we can learn from their “superpowers” without becoming them.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why bios lose people—and how to hook attention instantly
The truth about impostor syndrome at every level
Why most people stay unhappy (and how to break the pattern)
How to force growth by paying upfront and scheduling it like work
How meetups and micro-communities can change your whole life
Why communication + conversation is a competitive advantage in the AI era
The mindset shift from “knowing” to learning by doing
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