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Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#279- From Refugee to Marine to CEO: A Life of Service and Mission with Quang X. PhamSend us a textIn this powerful conversation, Andy Vasily sits down with Quang X. Pham, CEO of Katrina Therapeutics, to explore an extraordinary life journey spanning from Vietnam War refugee to Marine Corps pilot to biotech entrepreneur. Quang shares deeply personal stories about service, sacrifice, and the transformative power of embracing one's mission in life.Quang X. Pham is the CEO of Katrina Therapeutics, where he's developing safer blood thinner medications. A former Marine Corps helicopter pilot who served during the Gulf War, Quang escaped Vietnam with his family in 1975 and has dedicated his...2025-06-021h 04
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#277: Finding Our Own Courage: When Action Calls by Andy VasilySend us a textIn this episode, we explore the multifaceted nature of courage and its transformative power in our lives. Through powerful stories and important insights, we examine how courage manifests not just in grand gestures, but in the everyday choices that ultimately shape who we become.The episode begins by challenging listeners to consider the fears that often hold us back—fear of uncertainty, judgment, failure, and even our own potential. These fears can keep us silent and immobilized, preventing us from finding our authentic voice and creating meaningful change.Through fo...2025-05-071h 12
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#277: Finding Our Own Courage: When Action Calls by Andy VasilySend us a textIn this episode, we explore the multifaceted nature of courage and its transformative power in our lives. Through powerful stories and important insights, we examine how courage manifests not just in grand gestures, but in the everyday choices that ultimately shape who we become.The episode begins by challenging listeners to consider the fears that often hold us back—fear of uncertainty, judgment, failure, and even our own potential. These fears can keep us silent and immobilized, preventing us from finding our authentic voice and creating meaningful change.Through fo...2025-05-071h 18
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#275: Snapshot Reflections on Well-Being Ep.1 with Andy VasilySend us a textIn this brief episode, we explore the profound wisdom contained in the simple phrase: "Wherever you go, there you are." Made famous by Jon Kabat-Zinn's influential book on mindfulness, this statement reminds us that our choices and actions create the path we travel, for better or worse. No matter what, we find ourselves exactly where we are meant to be; in the present moment. Life's journey isn't easy. We often encounter uncertainty, face challenging circumstances, and battle internal fears about our ability to handle what comes our way...2025-04-1504 min
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#271: Leading with Impact: Building Open Conversations in Education and Beyond with Alex Gray and Andy VasilySend us a textToday’s episode is a unique one for me as I am doing a joint recording with Alex Gray, the host of the International Classroom podcast. Alex and I decided to join forces for this conversation as we are both very passionate about education, learning and creating the conditions for all stakeholders to thrive in schools. Regardless of who you are are or what you do, we hope you find practical takeaway value in this discussion as we touch upon several themes that are very relevant to anyone who cares about the...2025-03-201h 19
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#270: Paying It Forward: Amadou Ba on Gratitude, Growth, and Giving BackSend us a textBefore getting into today's podcast with the inspiring Amadou Ba, I want to ask all of you, wherever you are listening, to think about your own life and some of the important things you feel you have been able to accomplish.Maybe that was graduating from high school or university or maybe it was being accepted into a post-graduate masters or PhD program or perhaps it might have been getting your first career-changing job or even being promoted within your organization.Whatever it was, I want you to reflect...2025-03-091h 40
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#267: The Psychology of Mattering with Dr. Gordon FlettSend us a textIn this episode, Andy Vasily interviews Dr. Gordon Flett, a distinguished psychologist from York University and author of "The Psychology of Mattering." The conversation explores the concept of mattering—feeling valued and significant in others' lives—and how it differs from self-esteem. Dr. Flett draws from his 30 years of research to explain how mattering plays a crucial role in preventing depression, suicide, and antisocial behaviors.Drawing from both personal experiences and academic research, Dr. Flett discusses how parents, teachers, and leaders can create environments where people feel genuinely valued. He emphasizes the...2025-01-151h 16
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#263: Healing Through Compassion: Dimitra Kalogeropoulou’s Journey of RecoverySend us a textIn this episode, Andy introduces Dimitra Kalogeropoulou, a bilingual Greek/English Registered Clinical Psychologist and certified Compassionate Inquiry practitioner. Dimitra’s journey is deeply inspiring—having overcome a serious drug addiction, she has been clean for over 14 years and now dedicates her life to helping others heal. Through her work, she provides a safe and compassionate environment where clients can explore the root causes of their pain and suffering.The episode explores the principles of Compassionate Inquiry, a therapeutic approach that helps people understand and address the deeper emotional and psychological issu...2024-11-111h 11
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#261- Wisdom of Alignment Series: Being the Lead Learner in Your LifeSend us a textIn this short Wisdom of Alignment podcast episode, Andy emphasize the transformative power of adopting a learner's mindset, especially when it comes to challenging our own assumptions and stepping outside our comfort zones. We often cling to familiar beliefs, choosing comfort over growth. However, true development—both personally and professionally—occurs when we break this cycle by embracing discomfort, reflecting honestly on our habits, and being open to change.Daniel Goleman’s insights on self-awareness are central to this, highlighting that understanding our emotions, strengths, and weaknesses is key to growth. This s...2024-10-1413 min
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#257- Wisdom of Alignment Series: Human-Centered LeadershipSend us a textIn the latest Wisdom of Alignment series, we explore the intrinsic and extrinsic motivations driving people to pursue leadership roles. While some leaders may be motivated by career advancement or recognition, many seek to drive positive change, mentor others, and bring out the best in their teams. However, leaders often face barriers that lead to complacency and stagnation, hindering their ability to inspire and motivate.The greatest leaders are aware of these barriers and consistently align their actions with a cause greater than themselves. They excel at connecting with their teams...2024-07-2614 min
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#256- The Wisdom of Alignment Series: Finding the Right PathSend us a textIn today's Wisdom of Alignment episode, we explore Joseph Campbell's idea that "invisible hands" help us when we're on the right path in life. Delving into Aristotle's ancient teachings on eudaimonic well-being, we discuss how aligning our actions with our true purpose brings much deeper fulfillment and purpose in our pursuit of things that matter most to us. In today's episode, we'll also reflect on personal growth, meaningful goals, self-acceptance, positive relationships, autonomy, and environmental mastery.Through the story of a first responder finding a new career path, we see the...2024-07-2217 min
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#254- The Wisdom of Alignment Series: The Shadow Side of LeadershipSend us a textIn today's short Wisdom of Alignment podcast series, I dive into the work of Dr. Carl Jung and his focus on the 'shadow side' of self. His work has great application to leadership. In this episode, I share what it means to have a shadow side and how this side of us can greatly hinder our ability to lead in impactful ways. In terms of making this practical for any leaders listening to this, I've also included 4 very specific questions that can be used to gather the feedback needed to see...2024-06-3011 min
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#245- The Heart of the Game: Joe Siddall's Path to Broadcasting ExcellenceSend us a textIn today’s episode, Andy connects with former professional baseball player and current Toronto Blue Jays’ TV analyst and commentator Joe Siddall. A quote that comes to mind with this episode is this: “I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free” This quote attributed to Michaelangelo in reference to one of his sculptures. However, it also applies to Joe Siddall. He is a walking monument to what it means to have an attitude of gratitude. So much so that his daughter MacKenzi...2023-12-2657 min
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#244- Herb Thompson: "Courage Under Fire: Life Lessons from a Special Forces Green Beret"Send us a text“Does that own me, or do I own it?” In today’s episode, Andy is talking with Herb Thompson, retired Army Green Beret. And they cover a lot of ground. Herb has had the deck stacked against him many times throughout his life. Any one of them could have easily overtaken him and changed the trajectory of his life. However, that very quote at the beginning has allowed him to keep things in perspective and keep them in order.Herb grew up living a life of poverty in a trailer park. Howeve...2023-12-181h 19