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The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School with Brian FeroldiEnjoy this re-release with my guest, Brian Feroldi. Brian is a financial educator, author, speaker, creator, and YouTuber. Brian began investing in 2004. He had no idea what he was doing at first, but as his experience and knowledge of the stock market developed, his returns improved considerably. He enjoys assisting others in making better financial decisions, particularly with regard to investments. He joined us today to talk about his book, ‘Why Does the Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School, But Weren't.’According to Brian, the most powerful time to star...2024-07-301h 11
Bob Murphy ShowClint Russell on Baldness, Housing, and LP HijinxClint Russell is host of the Liberty Lockdown podcast, and recently ran to be the Vice Presidential candidate for the Libertarian Party. As a former mortgage broker, Clint also discusses the housing market.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this interview.Clint Russell's podcast Liberty Lockdown, and his Twitter account.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.2024-06-0750 minThe Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |The Law of AttractionWelcome to another episode of The Growth Guide with your host Clint Murphy. In this episode, I unravel the concept of the law of attraction, shedding light on its practical application in our lives. I challenge the common misconception that the law of attraction solely relies on positive thinking and focuses on the crucial role of action in manifesting our desires.I share personal anecdotes and examples, illustrating the power of attraction, planning, and action in achieving significant goals. By drawing from my experiences with affirmations and goal-setting, I provide valuable insights into the process of moving...2024-04-1609 minThe Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Restore Balance, Happiness and Productivity with Gloria MarkIn this week’s episode of the Growth Guide podcast, we have the honor of having a conversation with Gloria Mark, Chancellor’s Professor Emerita of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. She studies the impact of digital media on people’s work and personal lives, examining multitasking, attention and stress. She has published over 200 articles in top journals and conferences and her research has been covered in popular media, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and more.She joined us today to talk about her recent book, ‘Attention Span: A Groundbreaking Way to Restore B...2023-12-191h 20The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Get Rid of Your Inner Clutter and Live a More Fulfilled Life with Light WatkinsThis week’s episode of the Growth Guide podcast features Light Watkins. He is a speaker, podcaster, author, teacher, and TEDx speaker. Light has taught thousands of people to meditate through his public, private, and corporate courses and retreats. Light has delivered highly inspirational keynotes at iconic brands and events, including at MindBodyGreen, SoHo House, Wanderlust Festivals, Apple, and Summit, among others, on meditation and the art of cultivating happiness. Light joined us today to talk about his book, "Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life."Starting the conversation, Light shares his jou...2023-08-081h 28The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Embracing Failure, Taking Asymmetric Bets, and the Power of Leverage with Clint MurphyThis week’s episode of the Growth Guide Podcast marks a special milestone as we celebrate Episode 100. In honor of this occasion, we're flipping the script, and Clint, the host of the Growth Guide Podcast, will be stepping into the hot seat as the esteemed guest and guest host, Lauren Keen Aumond (host of the Adulting is Easy Podcast), takes the reins. Join us as Clint steps into the hot seat to discuss the strategies, insights, and mindset shifts that fuel personal and professional growth.During the conversation, we explore the art of balancing acts, discussing how to...2023-07-111h 27The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School, But Weren't with Brian FeroldiThis week’s episode features Brian Feroldi. Brian is a financial educator, author, speaker, creator, and YouTuber. Brian began investing in 2004. He had no idea what he was doing at first, but as his experience and knowledge of the stock market developed, his returns improved considerably. He enjoys assisting others in making better financial decisions, particularly with regard to investments. He joined us today to talk about his book, ‘Why Does the Stock Market Go Up?: Everything You Should Have Been Taught About Investing in School, But Weren't.’According to Brian, the most powerful time to start invest...2023-06-271h 11The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully with Kelly and Juliet StarrettMy guests this week are Kelly and Juliet Starrett to discuss their book, Built to Move: The Ten Essential Habits to Help you Move Freely and Live Fully.Juliet Starrett is an entrepreneur, attorney, author, and podcaster. She is co-founder and CEO of TheReadyState.com, which has revolutionized how athletes think about human movement and athletic performance as well as former CEO of San Francisco CrossFit, one of the first 50 CrossFit affiliates. She is the co-author of the Wall Street Journal Bestseller, Deskbound and co-host of The Ready State Podcast. Kelly Starrett is a Doctor o...2023-05-161h 32The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Simple Practices for Solving Conflicts, Building Connection and Fostering Love with Rick HansonMy guest today is Rick Hanson. He is a psychologist, a senior fellow of UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and a family counselor. He is also a New York Times best-selling author, and his books are available in 31 languages, with over a million copies sold. He joined us today to talk about his book, "Making Great Relationships: Simple Practices for Solving Conflicts, Building Connection, and Fostering Love."How loyal are you to yourself? We are always loyal to the people we love, appreciating them, encouraging them for their accomplishments, and empathizing with them for their di...2023-05-091h 07The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Why your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It with Chris WinterSimply relying on online advice and hacks won't cut it if you're seeking to address your sleep issues. What's crucial is gaining a deeper comprehension of your sleep patterns, identifying the root cause of your problems, and devising an effective solution to improve your sleep quality. In today’s episode of The Growth Guide podcast, we dive into the world of sleep with renowned sleep expert Dr. Chris Winter.[06:29] The Glymphatic System and its Impact on Alzheimer's Disease: How Sleep Can Help Delay the Onset of the Disease.[10:26] Sleep Deprivation: The Connection Between Sl...2023-05-021h 27The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |The Habits You Need to Get Lean, Stay Healthy and Kick Ass at Life with Oonagh DuncanOonagh Duncan is the CEO and founder of Fit Feels Good. She is a multi-award-winning fitness expert, media personality, and author of Healthy as F*ck: The Habits You need to Get Lean, Stay healthy and Kick Ass at Life.Your body is the result of two facts: genetics and habit. You can’t do anything about your genetics, but you can control your habits. Habits are the ones who control your body, and if you redesign your habits, you can live as a whole new person. On this episode of The Growth Guide, we exp...2023-04-2558 minThe Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How to Get People Lining Up To Do Business With You with Daniel PriestleyThis week’s guest is Daniel Priestley. He is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, and international speaker. He has built successful multi-million-dollar businesses in Australia, the UK, and Singapore. He is also the co-founder of Dent Global, one of the world’s top business accelerators for entrepreneurs and leaders to stand out and scale. In today’s episode, we are going to talk about Daniel’s book "Oversubscribed: How to Get People Lining Up to Do Business with You", and his proven real-world methods that will help you drive demand for your service and increase your business.We expl...2023-04-181h 28The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential with Tiago ForteThis week’s episode of the Growth Guide Podcast features Tiago Forte, author of the book "Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential." Tiago is one of the world's foremost experts on productivity and has taught thousands of people around the world how timeless principles and the latest technology can revolutionize their productivity, creativity, and personal effectiveness. He has worked with organizations such as Genentech, Toyota Motor Corporation, and the Inter-American Development Bank and appeared in a variety of publications, such as The New York Times, The Atl...2023-04-111h 01The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Closing the Influence Gap for Women Leaders with Carla MillerMy guest today is Carla Miller. She is a women's leadership and confidence coach, trainer, and keynote speaker. Her mission is to empower women in their careers and close the influence gap that exists for women in the workplace. Carla is the author of Closing the Influence Gap: A Practical Guide for Women Leaders Who Want to be Heard, which empowers women leaders to successfully navigate the workplace and to learn to lead their way.On this episode of The Growth Guide, we explore the art of influence and how to overcome obstacles when presenting ideas to...2023-04-041h 37The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |A Revolutionary Guide for the Way We Think, Talk and Act in Kindness with Houston KraftMy guest today is Houston Kraft. He is a professional speaker, author, curriculum developer, and kindness advocate who has a passion for sustainable impact, positive culture change, and student success. His aim is to create a more loving, kind, and compassionate world. He is the co-founder of CharacterStrong, an organization that provides curricula and training for schools all around the United States and Canada. Houston is the author of the book “Deep Kindness: A Revolutionary Guide for the Way We Think, Talk, and Act in Kindness” which takes an honest look at the gap between our belief in ki...2023-03-281h 17The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How to Build Big Relationships with Small Gatherings with Nick GrayThis week’s show features Nick Gray, a serial entrepreneur who has been living in Austin, Texas for the past two years. After moving to New York City in his mid-20s without any friends, he quickly adapted to the hustle and bustle of the city by walking up to 10,000 steps each day. Inspired by his love of museums, Nick created Museum Hack - a business that provides renegade museum tours led by stand-up comedians and Broadway actors. Museum Hack quickly became a multimillion dollar business, offering team building activities to businesses and companies across the United States. 2023-03-211h 01The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How to Build Incredible Collaborative Relationships at Work with Deb MashekOur guest today is Dr. Deb Mashek, a social psychologist who helps business leaders navigate the relationship headwinds that tank timelines, bottom lines and well-being. She is an experienced business advisor, professor and non-profit executive. She is the author of the book Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work (even if you’d rather work alone)[05.50] Collaboration – Deb shares a brief bio on herself and defines collaboration in her own terms. [15.02] Hierarchy – The collaboration of every member is important in a collaborative workspace. [21.03] The Mashek Matrix – We go throug...2023-03-141h 31The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How to Make More Money to Do More Good with Derrick KinneyOur guest today is Derrick Kinney, CEO of Good Money Framework and host of the popular Good Money Podcast. Derrick is recognized by Forbes as one of the nation’s top financial advisors and he’s coached thousands of clients to financial success. We talk about his book, Good Money Revolution: How to Make More Money to Do More Good, and he teaches us to make more money, live the life we deserve and change the world, too.Derrick walks us through the reasons for selling his practice and how he wants to help independent advisors build their...2023-03-071h 13The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How to Choose Freedom and Joy After Trauma with Mary FirestoneMy guest today is Mary Firestone is the co-founder of Firestone Sisters, Inc and has a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Princeton University. She is the author of the book "Trusting the Dawn: How to Choose Freedom and Joy After Trauma”. Mary joined this week’s episode of The Growth Guide podcast to talk about understanding trauma, how to talk to yourself, integration and initiation, aromatherapy, ketamine therapy, daily practices to reduce trauma, and more.Sometimes we talk to ourselves in a harsh way that we never tell anyone else. But being empathetic and kind to ourselves is e...2023-02-281h 08The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |A Transformative Path to Success that Feeds - Not Crushes - Your Soul with Brad StulbergThis week’s episode of the Growth Guide Podcast features Brad Stulberg. Brad joined us today to talk about his book, The Practice of Groundedness: A Transformative Path to Success That Feeds—Not Crushes—Your Soul.Brad is a writer, researcher, and performance coach and is also the co-author of: Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success. No matter how hard you tried or how hard you thought you would be happy at your destination, it’s normal to feel exhausted. But if you enjoy the journey, you may e...2023-02-211h 35The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More and Offer Yourself to the World with Kristen LeeThis week’s episode of the Growth Guide podcast features Dr. Kristen Lee, a researcher and expert in the field of behavioral science. She is the author of Worth the Risk: How to Microdose Bravery to Grow Resilience, Connect More and Offer Yourself to the World. She talks about her book which provides a fresh take on how risk-taking and resilience can be leveraged for the greater good.Dr. Kristen Lee, Ed.D., LICSW, is a behavioral science clinician, researcher, educator, lecturer, and comedian based in Boston. She is the Lead Faculty for Behavioral Science and Faculty-in-Residence at N...2023-02-141h 25The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness with Steve MagnessThis week’s episode of The Growth Guide podcast features Steve Magness, a performance coach who works with athletes, entrepreneurs and executives. He is the author of the book "Do Hard Things: Why We Get Resilience Wrong and the Surprising Science of Real Toughness". He talks about his book which brings a radical rethinking of how we perceive toughness and what it means to achieve our high ambitions in the face of hard things.[02.41] Defining toughness – What people commonly think toughness means, comparing physical toughness vs. inner strength.[08.48] Training model – Why are people caged in an outd...2023-02-071h 25The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |A Taste of Opportunity with Renee GuilbaultMy guest today believes that the food industry is a place where anyone can earn their way into a leadership role, regardless of formal education. She emphasizes that the food industry offers many opportunities for growth and learning and that the skills and relationships gained in the food world can be transferred to other career paths and industries.Renee Guilbault, a veteran food-industry consultant with expertise in large-scale, global, multi-unit food and beverage operations, joins this episode of the pursuit of learning podcast to share her experience and insightful perspectives. Renee is the principal of Essayer Food...2023-01-311h 19The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Unlock Your Potential Through Purposeful Adversity with Brad RitterAre you a hard worker or a mediocre person who spends your life settling in one phase? It's time to think about how motivated you are to achieve your goals. Because the harder you work, the greater you will become. This week's episode features Brad Ritter. Brad is one of the world's leading experts on performance and author of the best selling book, 'School of Grit: Unlock Your Potential Through Purposeful Adversity,' Join us as we discuss morning routines, box breathing, visualization, monthly milestone challenges, leadership vs. following, accepting failures, and more. [03.08] The school of grit – Bra...2023-01-241h 36The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |A Simple Path to Healing, Hope and Peace with Seth GillihanTo alleviate symptoms such as anxiety and depression, mental health professionals have access to a variety of scientifically-based methods. However, these reductionist approaches rarely produce the lasting peace we seek. My guest for today, Dr. Seth Gillihan, a practicing psychologist and one of the leading popularizers of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), believes that to become healthy and whole, we must do more than alleviate our symptoms. He believes that to achieve lasting health and happiness, we must incorporate spirituality into our healing.Seth is a clinical psychologist, best-selling author, and podcaster. He is an expert in mindful...2023-01-171h 20The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |The Psychology of Great Teaching with Pedro De BruyckereThis Episode is Sponsored by the Twitter Growth Community.If you're listening to my Podcast, you've likely found me through Twitter where we share content to help people be better, achieve more and become financially free.If you're on Twitter and you want to build a profile that's a magnet for growth, write viral content and turn Twitter into a consistent revenue stream in a few minutes per day, then join us: https://maven.com/growth-academy/twitter-growth-academyBeing a teacher is both a...2023-01-101h 19The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Build a Business for a Lifetime Using Direct Response Marketing with Brian KurtzMarketing is essential for all types of businesses, whether you are a novice entrepreneur or a seasoned marketer. Brian Kurtz, my guest today, distills the knowledge he's gathered after nearly four decades in the direct marketing field to develop a business that lasts a lifetime using direct response fundamentals.For nearly four decades, Brian has adhered to a specific set of direct marketing principles that have enabled him to build an iconic $160 million company. Also, these same principles are currently enabling him to apply everything he has learned and accomplished to the current state in marketing. In...2023-01-031h 43The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Principles for clear thinking and confident writing with Ben PutanoEveryone has a writer inside them. Everyone has stories inside them. They have to find a way to unravel it. In this week's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast, we are joined by Ben Putano, founder of Damn Gravity Media, and author of the book, Great Founders Write: Principles for Clear Thinking, Confident Thinking and Startup Success. Throughout the conversation, we cover Ben's journey to becoming an author, writing with a purpose, the ABC123 copywriting framework, writing with empathy, the power of persuasion, and more. ResourcesConnect with BenLin...2022-12-271h 37The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |A Simple Approach to a Better Life with Nate DallasIn today's episode, titled "A Simple Approach to a Better Life with Nate Dallas," we explore the profound impact of small, consistent decisions on achieving a fulfilling life. Our guest, Nate Dallas, shares his transformative journey from an outwardly successful yet unsatisfied individual to someone who prioritizes peace and well-being over societal norms. Whether it's understanding the nuances of state management or the importance of love and connection, this episode is packed with insightful advice and actionable steps to guide you on your path to a better life. So, get ready to uncover an unorthodox ap...2022-12-221h 34The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Overcome distraction to pursue a more meaningful life with Joshua BeckerWhat is it like to live a life without distractions? This week's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast features Joshua Becker, a writer, creator, and entrepreneur at Becoming Minimalist. He is here to talk about his latest book, "Things That Matter: Overcoming Distraction to Pursue a More Meaningful Life." Throughout the episode, we discuss Joshua's journey,, identifying distractions, re-programming, money as a stressor, becoming a minimalist,, and more.[00.28] A brief bio – Joshua shares his journey of becoming a minimalist and discovering how excessive possessions take happiness away. [07.41] End of life – Joshua explains that his book...2022-12-201h 08The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Spend Your Way to Wealth and Freedom with the Financial Samurai Sam DogenYou do not have to be a genius or a multimillionaire to get out of debt and live comfortably. It is never too late to start planning for your financial future as long as you realize the importance of maximizing your current resources. To help you build wealth and live life on your terms, my guest today removes the uncertainty from your financial future by explaining what to buy, how much to spend, and how to maximize every dollar you earn. In today's episode of Pursuit of Learning, we're joined by Sam Dogen, founder of Financial Samurai....2022-12-1355 minThe Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Live Today for Tomorrow's Emotional Well-Being with Dr. Bill HowattMany of us have battled mental health issues during the previous two and a half years. Also, we often do not have a toolbox to deal with sentiments like regrets. However, maintaining a healthy mind is a skill everyone can develop and hone, regardless of upbringing or circumstance. Dr. Bill Howatt, an expert on mental health in the workplace, is here with me for today's episode of the pursuit of learning podcast. He has studied and spoken extensively on the topic of how businesses should safeguard and promote employees' mental health on the job, earning him a r...2022-11-291h 25The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Create Modern Clarity with Stoic Wisdom featuring Andrew McConnellTo enjoy life, we have to live in the moment. But it's essential to plan for the things that haven't happened yet, but you fear may happen. Our guest today is Andrew McConnell, founder, and CEO at rented.com, a team of vacation rental professionals with 50+ years of experience in managing, marketing, and pricing vacation rentals, to talk about his best-selling book 'Get Out of My Head’. Throughout the episode, we dive into Andrew's background, stoic wisdom, valuing ourselves, love and hate for what you do, zero-based Calendaring, and more. [00.23] The history – Andrew dives...2022-11-221h 22The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How Legendary Writers Create a Category of One with Nicolas ColeOne of the best things about being a writer is you provide value to your readers’ lives. You help them overcome their problems and build their lives in a better way.Our guest today is Nicolas Cole, an author and top writer on Quora. With over 30 million views online, he is one of the most-read digital writer. He has written over a dozen books, including the best-selling ‘The Art & Business of Online Writing.’ He joined us today to talk about his new book Snow Leopard, How Legendary Writers Create a Category of One. Throughout the episode, we’ll dive...2022-11-151h 39The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Walking the Eightfold Path to Clarity, Courage, and Compassion with Koshin Paley EllisonClarifying who we are no matter what life throws at us, having the courage to achieve things in life no matter how many times we fail, and being able to understand and feel empathy for others are some of the most important aspects that we have to attach to our personality. In today’s episode, we are joined by Sensei Koshin Paley Ellison; president and co-guiding teacher at New York Zen Center for contemplative care, a Zen practice center in Manhattan to discuss his upcoming book ‘Untangled’. Throughout the episode, we dive into how Koshin became a Zen monk, what h...2022-11-081h 21The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Mental Shifts to Thrive in Preparation and Performance with Brian LevensonPerformers at the highest levels don't rely solely on their natural abilities. In its place, they capitalize on the advantages of switching between two distinct yet mutually reinforcing states of mind: one for thorough preparation and another for peak performance under pressure. My guest today is Brian Levenson, an executive and mental performance coach who has spent years working with top achievers in the fields of sports, business, and the arts. Brian was surprised by what he saw from the sports field to the executive suite. Many talented people were falling short of their ambitions not because they lacked...2022-11-011h 26The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Why We All Need a Friend at Work and How to Show Up as One with Morag BarrettThe working world is a team sport, and it is impossible to excel at it on your alone. The presence of an ally attitude is one of the most essential indications of success, not just for individuals but also for teams and organizations. Working relationships flourish when we have the closest friends to share the ups and downs with and help us get through the tough times together. If we don't, we'll fumble and burn to the ground, leaving behind nothing but a smoldering heap of rubble to prove our existence. My guest today has an extensive background in...2022-10-251h 17The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Learn to Enjoy Your Work and Life Again with Tim ShurrerA particular message is receiving a lot of play these days. The message is clear: if you want to make it in life, you need to put yourself front and center, make your way to the top, become the boss, or do whatever it takes to achieve the success set before you. But suppose there is a different approach. What if there is more to life than just the pursuit of notoriety, wealth, and influence? Tim Schurrer encourages listeners to rethink what it means to be successful and discover a more open approach to reaching our goals throughout today's...2022-10-1858 minThe Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How to Captivate Hearts and Deliver Results as a Compassionate Leader with Donato TramutoBeing polite is not the same as compassionate leadership; compassionate leadership is a powerful style of leadership that, when skillfully executed, can lift spirits and profits to new heights. Compassionate leaders are not lacking in strength. They are strong leaders who are also aware that they may be kind to their employees while achieving tremendous success. In point of fact, showing concern for one's workforce is directly correlated to improved performance. My guest today, Donato Tramuto, is a well-known CEO, business leader, innovator, and philanthropist. During today's conversation, he illustrates that compassion is essential to effective leadership because it...2022-10-0859 minThe Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Principles to Stand Out, Attract Customers & Grow an Incredible Brand with Jeremy MillerDid you ever wonder why your brand does not have any sales and why it keeps happening? Maybe the customers don’t know your brand, or basically, they do not trust you. If you are interested in finding out how to drive sales for your brand, then this episode is just for you. Our guest today is Jeremy Miller, Strategy Consultant and Founder of Sticky Branding and the author of ‘’ Sticky Branding: 12.5 Principles to Stand Out, Attract Customers, and Grow an Incredible Brand’’. Throughout the episode, we dive into why the sticky brand is important to brand owners, shared experience...2022-09-2856 minThe Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |A Bold, Brave, and Intentional Path to Scaling Your Business with Brent LoweBeing responsible for what you are doing is one of the most important aspects of building your desired business. Among the various aspects, it will help you to be a bold and brave business person. Our guest today is, Mr. Brent Lowe; founder of BASE Associates, a business coaching and consulting company, and author of ‘Lead Together’. Throughout the episode, we dive into three major concepts in the book, rules & agreements, types of power, radical responsibility, commitments, types of agreements, feedback and mutual curiosity, recruiting process, and more. [01.49] Motivation – Brent shares what motivates him at present...2022-09-181h 29The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Redefine Career Development to Help Your Colleagues Thrive in Challenging Times with Julie Winkle GiulioniIt is no longer customary to define career advancement solely in terms of promotions, transfers, and title changes. Beyond the ascent up the positional ladder, there are numerous more ways personnel can and desire to develop. Nevertheless, many businesses continue to operate under the misconception that promotions are the only choice for professional advancement, leaving employees disengaged, managers frustrated, and the company at a disadvantage in its efforts to retain talent. In today's episode of pursuit of learning, we speak with Julie Winkle Giulioni about seven different dimensions, how we may focus on his leaders to create a sticky...2022-09-081h 15The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Reach Your Financial Goals and Increase Your Happiness Dividend with Jonathan DeYoeToday's guest, Jonathan K. DeYoe, tells us how to save, invest, pay off debt, and fund our retirement and goals by creating a lifetime income stream and how to develop a unique financial plan based on our most cherished values.Jonathan DeYoe is a best-selling author, public speaker, financial consultant, and angel investor. Moreover, he is a Buddhist practitioner. His basic underlying message restores order and tranquility to our financial life by bringing order to the economic chaos. He highlights in his book 'Mindful Money' that money is a tool that can be used to sustain your...2022-08-281h 30The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Hire and Retain the Right People by Sharing Your Passion and Knowing Theirs with John GarrettJohn Garrett is my guest for today's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast. He is a thought leader, agent of change, and podcast host whose purpose is to improve workplaces. He is a two-time Emmy nominee, and he is best at championing the human side of professionals, consulting with businesses to promote more productive cultures, and shedding light on the deep personal lives of their employees. Also, he was named one of Accounting Today's top 100 most influential persons in the field after delivering compelling keynotes about his studies and recording over 300 podcast episodes of What's Your And?. 2022-08-171h 12The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How to Seize Attention and Build Trust in a Busy World with Ron TitePeople in today's world are subjected to an onslaught of nonstop material, unmet promises, unending product extensions, and the added strain of reading articles with titles like "The 7 Things That Successful People Do Every Day." As a result, they are unsure who to trust or where to go for answers. As a company, the question now is, how can you win their time and earn their trust? In today's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast, Ron Tite joins us to discuss how to capture attention and develop customers' confidence in a society full of distractions.[00:42] Pre-Pandemic...2022-08-081h 16The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Grow your influence and impact with Michelle Tillis LedermanIf you do not know what it is that you are working on or what it is that you are working towards, you won't be able to reach your destination. On the other hand, having a crystal-clear vision does not have to be your 10-year plan, nor does it have to be your "big hairy audacious objective." Also, when you have a clear vision, you make it possible for someone else to have a generous attitude and make it possible for someone else to feel worthwhile. Therefore, one must possess a generous attitude and a mindset centered on giving a...2022-07-2850 minThe Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Use Conflict to Get Your Business, and Career, on Track With Liane DaveyConflict is now seen as a negative trait in the professional world. Moreover, it is believed disagreements poison productivity, morale, and a good work environment. Yet, our teams and organizations need healthy debates to get things done. However, as humans, we tend to put off and avoid the tough choices that must be made, so we accrue conflict debt. As a result, our businesses are losing productivity, creativity, and edge in the marketplace. On the other hand, individuals also bear the costs of stress, exhaustion, and stress-related health problems.[00:17] Motivation- Liane shares her life's motivations and the...2022-07-181h 43The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Pay attention, Be Brilliant, and Go Deep with Bill WilliamsHave you ever wondered how to tap into an endless stream of energy that draws value from your daily life, career, family, and community? My guest today reveals how to leave work, having more energy than when you arrive. Bill Williams, a speaker, author, and executive development coach also known as "Electric Bill," joins today's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast to explore micro-steps that can be taken to tap into a limitless source of energy.[00.19] Motivation - Bill outlines his current motives and a few points he wishes to convey to the audience in the c...2022-07-081h 26The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Building a Business that Scales with Your Lifestyle with Lee LeFeverInstead of planning indefinitely, it is essential to prioritize action. We may fail, but we will learn from it, and the next attempt will be more successful. The fact that things stink should not prevent us from launching. Everything my guest discusses in today's conversation converges on this point. Today's episode of the pursuit of learning podcast features Lee LeFever, who shares the incredibly fantastic experience he has gained thus far on his journey.[00:18] Lee's Story – Lee discusses his life up until this point, revealing what motivates him and what he hopes to convey to the audience by...2022-06-281h 19The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Mindset, Goal Setting, and Habits for Success with Volodya GusakFive years from now, we will be exactly the same person, except for the books we read and the people we encounter. Therefore, the power of reading and networking are the two most significant forces influencing how we can define and direct our lives. Therefore, my guest believes that reading is a concept. Volodya Gusak, President of DENCITI Development Corp, joins today's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast to share the numerous life experiences he has accumulated throughout his life thus far and how they have influenced him.Volodya Gusak has devoted his professional life to...2022-06-181h 35The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Find Holistic Wealth: Purpose, Prosperity, and Happiness with Keisha BlairEveryone desires a life in which they are financially aware and independent, live with purpose and charity, and inspire others. Today, my guest tells us how to grasp these fundamentals of a happy and joyous existence, enabling us a stronger sense of wholeness and resilience during challenging times. Keisha Blair joins today's episode of pursuit of learning to explore how to reshape our life by discovering purpose, prosperity, and happiness.Keisha is the author of Holistic Wealth: 32 Life Lessons to Help You Find Purpose, Prosperity, and Happiness, the Holistic Wealth Personal Workbook, and the new Holistic Wealth...2022-06-081h 18The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Be Your Own Boss and Make Money Doing What You Love with Tatiana TsoirTurning passion into a business involves much more than ambition, energy, and ingenuity. It would be best to have a clear game plan and a thorough understanding of business basics to give it wings. Today, my guest is a visionary accountant with over 16 years of expertise in helping entrepreneurs and business owners become the boss of their bottom line. Tatiana Tsoir, CPA, keynote speaker, and author, joins today's episode of the Pursuit of Learning podcast to share the wisdom and experience she gained thus far in her path and detail the facts she addressed in her book, "Dream Bold...2022-05-281h 30The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Get Out of Your Head - How to Navigate Depression with Brian SachettaDepression is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses globally. This silent killer takes lives without warning, punishment, or compassion. Brian Sachetta is my guest on today's pursuit of learning podcast episode. He is an author, blogger, and software engineer. Although Brian's writing focuses on health, wellness, and personal development, he employs his computer science background in his writings. His "Get Out of Your Head" line of books draws parallels between computer systems and the human mind and offers readers strategies for overcoming anxiety and depression. Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for Living with and Conquering Anxiety...2022-05-181h 27The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How to Find your Power as a Hybrid Professional with Dr. Sarabeth BerkIf you are employed in more than one capacity, you are more than one person. If you fit this description, you may be a hybrid professional. Hybrids were previously unnoticed in the workforce. However, the secret is now public and will remain so in the future. A hybrid professional combines numerous professional identities and operates at their intersections. Other professions maintain only one identity at a time, but hybrids maintain multiple identities. They create a whole new identity, which is their distinctive worth in the workforce. Dr. Sarabeth Berk joins us on this week’s episode of pur...2022-05-091h 32The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Reframe Your Story: Let Go, Do Less and Be More with Tammy HeermanIn the 1970s, a stereotype was termed "think manager, think male," which stated that we all identify male features and attributes with the term "leadership." However, unfortunately, we continue to do so even now. We continue to link masculine and male qualities and attributes with leadership. Our guest today is on a mission to rewrite women's narratives. She wishes to dispel the age-old stigma of "think manager, think male" and redefine leadership with "think leadership. think female." Tammy Heermann is a multi-award-winning leadership expert sought after by some of the world's most prestigious corporations for her programs t...2022-04-281h 35The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Fire the Haters: Finding Courage to Create Online in a Critical World with Jillian JohnsrudSharing our creative and entrepreneurial endeavors online might feel like navigating an unknown sea. There can be hundreds of containing setbacks and stumbling blocks that could sink our ship. Today's guest on the pursuit of learning podcast is someone who will walk us through this process with the lessons she collected throughout the years. Jillian Johnsrud joins today's episode to offer the expertise and experience she gained while successfully navigating this creative entrepreneurial life. Additionally, she guides us to nurture the courage necessary to create online in a hostile atmosphere.Jillian is a well-known public speaker, a...2022-04-181h 14The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Change the Way you Work, From the Inside Out with Scott ShuteThe majority of us have been ascending the wrong mountain, and at times it appears as though the higher we climb, the less we have. We continue to strive for higher heights and happiness, but there is always a question of whether we are heading on the correct route. If you’ve ever wondered, “How am I supposed to be a good person while still performing well at work?” this episode is for you. Today’s guest on the Pursuit of Learning podcast, Scott Shut, specializes in integrating the reality of modern business leadership with the wisdom of ancient traditio...2022-04-081h 12The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Driving optimal performance through core attributes with Rich DivineyPerformance and optimal performance are two different things. While improving performance is good, pursuing optimal performance is the better and more sustainable way that allow us to become successful in out personal and professional ventures. Our guest today is an author, and a retired commander who ran training programs for the navy seals. Throughout the episode, we dive into some science-backed, real-world optimal performance indicators and how we can function at optimal performance level by developing key attributes of our personality.Skills are an important contributing factor to our performance and success. However, there’s a part of...2022-03-281h 30
The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Turning Small Gestures into Powerful Results with Michele BaileySending gratitude to others is a doable and straightforward task. Yet most importantly and surprisingly, it returns to you threefold, although it takes little time. My guest for today is on a journey to persuade her clients to take it a step further, to integrate genuine gratitude into the way business is conducted. Her infectious enthusiasm for appreciation is contagious. Also, she is the founder and the CEO of the Blazing Group. Her recent book, The Currency of Gratitude, is a heartfelt and easy guide to enabling corporate growth through the use of gratitude as a currency. Michele Bailey...2022-03-181h 09
The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Becoming a Leader People Never Leave with Clint PulverA business should be a place where people thrive, not merely survive. Also, on the other hand, whether it is a firm or whatever else, the critical factor is not being the best in the world; it is about being the best for the world. My guest in today's episode of Pursuit of Learning podcast helps leaders build more vital organizations that their employees never want to leave. My guest is a self-motivated entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in business start-up, leadership, sales management, management training, and assisting teams in growing multimillion-dollar accounts. He leverages this knowledge...2022-03-0857 minThe Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |The Responsibility Ethic with Adam KreekWe want to make ourselves the boss right now. We want to lose weight more quickly. In general terms, society has become addicted to short fixes. We want to believe that there is a hidden cheat code, hack, or shortcut for all of these. But, deep down, we see right through the deception, which makes us nervous. Today's guest in the Pursuit of Learning podcast is an incredible individual who teaches how to reach the maximum potential at whatever point in our careers or lives. He offers winning tactics from the trenches, where the strongest minds dominate, based on...2022-02-281h 38The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success with Jeffrey ShawIn recent years, self-employment has become something that interests many people across the globe. While it has a plethora of benefits, being self-employed comes with a set of unique challenges as well. Our guest today is someone who has made a remarkable career out of helping entrepreneurs and business owners navigate the world of self-employment. Jeffrey Shaw, business coach, speaker, and the author of ‘The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success,’ joins us today to take a deep dive into business and personal development strategies for entrepreneurs and small business owners.We star...2022-02-181h 50The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How Failure Makes You an Outstanding Leader with Colin HunterCombined with focused, purposeful reflection, relearning failure as a valuable outcome makes an exceptional and successful leader. In addition, leadership requires embracing your self-doubting inner voices and intentionally stretching yourself and your staff. That is, however, easier said than done.In today's episode of the pursuit of learning, we have a fascinating and informative conversation with Colin Hunter. He is an author, mentor, entrepreneur, coach, and the CEO and Lead Guide to a business, Potential Squared, founded in 2001. Colin founded the company to inspire leaders by reimagining how they engage and develop their people. He and his i...2022-02-081h 38The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Stories of Hope for Families Facing Alzheimer's and Dementia with Lisa SkinnerIt is difficult to feel you have lost a loved one when they have no idea who you are. It is frustrating to watch them forget things they have known their entire lives. It is tough to watch them appear to fade away before your eyes. In today's episode, we have a very informative conversation with Lisa Skinner, an expert in the behavioral aspects of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. She has dedicated her career as a teacher, advisor, and public speaker to teaching people how to manage brain disorders efficiently. Lisa has worked as a community...2022-01-281h 48
The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Remodeling Your Brain for Resilience, Creativity, and Joy with Dr. Dawson ChurchIn recent years, the concept of neural plasticity, the revelation that the brain can rewire itself, has become more commonly accepted. However, few people are aware of how quickly this is occurring, how broad brain alterations can be, and how much influence each of us has over the process at this point. But, as science is now revealing, this brain plasticity does not take place over months or years, as previously thought. Instead, it is happening swiftly, and it has the potential to rewire entire neural networks in the brain over time. In today's episode of the p...2022-01-181h 37The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Use Uncertainty to Become an Exceptional Leader with Marc PitmanMost of us believe that leadership is not for everyone. Also, very often, we doubt our ability to lead. My guest today challenges these perceptions about leadership through his most recent book. He demonstrates how to harness this doubt, uncertainty, and insecurity to develop into the extraordinary leader you were born to be. He has decades of experience leading organizations and teams. He is the CEO of Concord Leadership Group. His failures and successes compelled him to study leadership for over three decades, culminating in completing a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership and certification as a Franklin Covey Coach...2022-01-081h 34The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Becoming a Content Entrepreneur with the Godfather of Content Marketing: Joe PulizziEvery start-up and entrepreneur faces the challenge of reaching and attracting clients. However, content marketing comes in handy when surviving and thriving in the industry without pitching the goods. Hence, developing an online content platform that draws new clients is critical to business success. First, however, it is vital to understand how to position yourself as an informational leader in your niche and create well-liked content produced by traditional media companies. Today, our guest is someone who coined the term "content marketing" way back in 2001. It has since grown to become the fastest growing industry in the internet marketing...2021-12-281h 44
The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Managing Change in Uncertain and Volatile Times with Vanessa Akhtar and Gaurav GuptaMost organizations, at some point in their lifecycle, come to points where they have to carefully navigate through volatile and uncertain times. And throughout the last couple of years, we all have been going through a period of extreme uncertainty. One of the keys to successfully handling volatile times is the ability to change. Since not all organizations are built the same way or with the same culture, some are better at change and transformation than others. In today’s episode, we have a deep conversation with Vanessa Akhtar and Gaurav Gupta, co-authors of Change: How Organizations Achieve Hard-to-Imagine Re...2021-12-181h 36The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How to Think Like a Corporate Athlete with Punit DhillonWe have all seen people with a certain amount of grace, poise, and overall ease of movement. Yet, we sometimes overlook the primary reason behind them: practice makes perfect. Even a corporate athlete’s success is based upon and directly related to repetitive practice inside a set schedule. In today’s episode of the pursuit of learning, we have a fascinating conversation with someone who transforms the skills and tools he learned in sports into corporate leadership. Punit Dhillon is the founder and CEO of Skye Bioscience. Also, he is a director at YELL Canada. Other than that, Punit is a...2021-12-081h 27The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Welcome to the Writer's Life with Paulette PerhachWriting is a skill, and like any other skill, we get better at that when we practice it more. As writers, we should think about what we say. First, however, it is mandatory to think about how we say it. Likewise, we may not have a clear idea of how to be a writer, although many of us want it at some point in our lives. That is why we decided to have a deep conversation with someone who specializes in writing. Paulette Perhach, the author of "Welcome to the Writer's Life: How to Design Your Writing Craft, Writing...2021-11-281h 28
The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right with Michael BachCreating an environment where everyone can come together and be themselves is essential in every ecosystem. Yet, despite its impact, most of us are less aware of doing it correctly. Today we have Michael Bath, award-winning and best-selling author and global executive with tremendous experience in inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. In today’s episode of pursuit of learning, we dive deep into his book, “Birds of All Feathers” where he broadly addresses doing the diversity and inclusion right. As usual, we start the conversation with Michael’s current motivation. Along with that, he mentions how much he is con...2021-11-181h 34The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |A Story About Breaking up with Debt with Melanie LockertStudent debt, financial literacy, and mental health are all intertwined. However, striking the correct balance between these three components is not as simple as it sounds. In today's episode of the Pursuit of Learning, we are having a mind-blowing conversation with someone who has mastered the art of balancing above three elements mentioned above through the complex and long journey she had. Melanie Lockert, a freelance personal finance writer, podcaster, event organizer at Lola Retreat, and a mental health advocate, joins us today to talk about how she reached her debt-free life after years of hard work. We...2021-11-081h 31The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career with Scott YoungThe whole philosophy behind the Pursuit of Learning podcast is based on the love of learning. And one of the drivers for creating this podcast is ultralearning, which is a concept our guest today emphasizes in his book, “Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition and Accelerate Your Career.” Scott Young, entrepreneur, programmer, and author, joins us today to explore how we can outsmart the competition by mastering hard skills. Throughout the episode, we dive into some of the key concepts Scott covers in his book and how to implement these concepts in your journey of learning.We s...2021-10-281h 48
The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Stop Procrastinating and Get Started Now with Eric TwiggsTaking the first step toward a goal or an achievement can seem easy and simple, but it may be the hardest step in some scenarios. Many of us find ourselves in situations where we procrastinate these actions due to a plethora of reasons. This very issue is what our guest today has dedicated his career to addressing. Eric Twiggs, Certified Executive Coach, speaker, and the author of “The Discipline Of Now: 12 Practical Principles To Overcome Procrastination,” joins us today to talk about how procrastination gets in our way to success and how to overcome the habit of procrastination.We...2021-10-181h 30The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |A Millennial Mom's Guide to Managing Money with Catherine AlfordFinancial literacy is one of the life skills many of us have a hard time developing and don’t pay attention to. When it comes to moms, managing money can easily become a headache as they already have a lot on their plates. And with all the tech quirks of modern society, such as influence social media, it can be even harder to make savvy financial decisions. That’s why we decided to have a deep conversation with someone who specializes in helping moms develop their money management skills. Catherine Alford, the author of ‘Mom’s Got Money: A Millennia...2021-10-081h 43The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Creating Kindness in Your Life and the World Around You With Donna CameronKindness is one of the beautiful things that always make our lives better in some way, shape, or form. The more we practice kindness, the better we’ll feel and the better our relationships will be. In today’s episode of the Pursuit of Learning, we’re having a deep conversation with someone who has mastered the art of being kind. Donna Cameron, the author of the multi-award-winning book, “A Year of Living Kindly: Choices That Will Change Your Life and the World Around You,” joins us today to talk about all things kindness.We kick off the conver...2021-09-281h 40
The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |A Toolkit for Living With and Overcoming Anxiety with Brian SachettaThe thoughts we have in our minds can heavily influence our emotions, and our thoughts are often affected by what we surround ourselves with. An environment that constantly produces thoughts that provoke anxiety within us can sometimes lead us to depression. Our guest today is someone who has masters the art of overcoming anxiety by understanding how our brain and body work. Brian Sachetta, the author of ‘Get Out of Your Head: A Toolkit for Living with and Overcoming Anxiety,’ joins us today to talk about his ten-step process to overcoming anxiety.Brian started his professional career in c...2021-09-181h 52
The Mental Health and Wealth ShowOn Men and Mental Health, ADHD + How to Achieve Success in Real Estate: An Interview with Clint Robert MurphyLearn how Clint Robert Murphy achieved personal and financial success in life despite struggles with ADHD and depression. Clint is a Chief Financial Officer, real estate investor, writer, and host of the Pursuit of Learning Podcast. In this episode, he shares his story dealing with depression and ADHD, how he became successful as a real estate investor, and how he helps men deal with their own mental health issues. “I’ve achieved a reasonable level of success in my career and in my life professionally and financially. You can achieve these things despite the diagnosis, despite ADHD, desp...2021-09-1049 minThe Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |What You Get When You Have Expectations with Ben WinterThe way we set our expectations often governs how we feel in many scenarios in our lives. We might feel down when our expectations aren’t met, and on the other hand, setting reasonable expectations can lead to better outcomes. Ben Winter, Team Building Expert, Expectations Guru, and the founder and CEO of Success Improv, joins us today to explore how learning and implementing the rules of improv into every area of your life helps you become successful in life.From traveling to personal growth to marriage and child to divorce and parenthood to entrepreneurialism and inspiring ot...2021-09-081h 32The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |The Leader's List: Are You a Great Leader? with Rich HuismanLeadership is an essential skill that an organization needs to develop within their member in order to thrive and overcome challenges and obstacles that may stand in its way. In today’s episode of the pursuit of learning, we’re having a fascinating conversation with someone who specializes in helping business leaders radically improve themselves and transform their businesses. Rich Huisman, the president of JENT Consulting Inc. and the author of the LEADERS’ LIST, joins us today to talk about the ten traits that every great leader must have and how you can develop these traits.Rich starte...2021-08-281h 40The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Every Conversation Counts with Riaz MeghjiHow do we build those authentic relationships? What are the most powerful questions we can ask? How can we tell stories in a way that captures attention and inspires others to take action? Today we have Riaz Meghji, Tv Host and Human Connection Keynote Speaker. In today’s episode of the pursuit of learning, we dive deep into his book, ‘Every Conversation Counts,’ in which Riaz breaks down the five habits that build extraordinary human connections. After years of interviewing leaders, athletes, philanthropists, and celebrities, Riaz has figured that the one clear commonality has been that we all nee...2021-08-181h 03The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Shadow Work and Conscious Relationship Training with Stephanie HunterStephanie Hunter is a shadow work facilitator and transformational mentor in Vancouver, BC, and online. She leads programs, including a weekly women’s group with Georgianna Lee of Rising Woman and semi-annual Conscious Relationship Training founded by Phil T. She is gifted with the ability to translate woo-woo into practical terms, for bringing humor into hard work, and for Radical Acceptance. Hence is ready to bless anyone in need of her gift by helping them. In today’s episode, we have an interesting conversation with Stephanie regarding the framework for conscious living and radical honesty. She walks us through the...2021-08-081h 42The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |The No Bullsh!t Guide for Getting Your Creative Dreams Off the Ground with Jeff LeisawitzToday we have Jeff Leisawitz, who is a life coach for creative types, critically acclaimed author, instructor, speaker, and internationally distributed screenwriter, director, and producer. Having won the title, ‘The Best Independent Electronic Artist in the World’, having done over 5000 music placements in film and television, Jeff is also the author of the book, ‘Not F*ing Around’ - The No Bullsh*t Guide for Getting Your Creative Dreams Off the Ground. Throughout the episode, we talk about several concepts Jeff covers in his book, including finding and understanding passion, how curiosity helps us grow, why we should not be afrai...2021-07-2845 minThe Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |How I Navigated the Cancer World and How You Can, Too with Rachel EngstromA loved one being diagnosed with a severe illness is one of the most horrendous experiences we may have to face. And eventually, losing someone you care about is even more devastating. These sorts of experiences turn our whole world upside down, and they sometimes decide heavily influence where we’re headed in our life. Our guest today is someone who has endured the devastating effects of a loved one going through a terminal illness and the grief of losing him. Rachel Engstrom, Certified Health Education Specialist and the author of the book “Wife, Widow, Now What?” joins us today...2021-07-181h 28The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Making Kindness Cool and Getting Sh*t Done with Dr. Jeremy GoldbergWe live in a world where people are so consumed by their traditional, busy lifestyles and don’t prioritize showing kindness and empathy toward one another. Our guest today is someone who has made it their philosophy and mission to make kindness cool, empathy popular, and compassion commonplace. Dr. Jeremy Goldberg, behavioral scientist, author, speaker, and mentor, joins us today to talk about his mission for kindness, empathy, and compassion. Throughout today’s episode, we dive deep into how the traditional definition of men leads to social issues, why we need to have more kindness, empathy, and compassion towards one...2021-07-081h 38The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Three Keys to Managing PTSD and Anxiety with Brett CotterPost-traumatic Stress Disorder, aka PTSD, is one of the major mental health challenges in the modern world. Caused by numerous traumatic events, including an unexpected death of a loved one, seeing someone being injured or killed, sexual violence, PTSD has become a common psychiatric disorder in N. America. Our guest today is an expert in managing traumatic stress who helps people release accumulated stress. Brett Cotter, author and the founder of Stress Is Gone, joins us today to talk about three key concepts that help us manage PTSD and anxiety.The pandemic and the new reality that...2021-06-281h 40The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Advocacy, Brand Building and Public Relations with Tracy LamourieWelcome back to the Pursuit of Learning Podcast. In today’s episode, we Tracy Lamourie, a high profile international award-winning publicist, author, and the founder of Lamourie Media. Tracy is an inspirational advocate on several worldwide social issues, and she passionately works to help and be a voice for those who are in need. Throughout the episode, we talk about her travel adventures, her decades-long campaign to release a wrongfully convicted death row inmate, business building, public relations, and many more. Communicating and connecting with people is an essential part of Tracy’s career as a publicist. We di...2021-06-181h 31The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Physical Literacy and Long-term Athletic Development with Ian PerryIan Perry is a personal trainer, strength coach and has years of experience working with athletes from a wide range of backgrounds from regular joe and jane to amateur athletes to professional athletes. He is the Director of Performance at Capital Strength Training Systems in Ottawa.Fitness and strength are two things we all should be mindful of. As we age, having strength training, athletics and sports as part of our lives make it much easier to maintain our muscle mass and bone strength. Ian joins us today to talk about physical literacy, the long-term a...2021-06-081h 34The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Cultural Identity, Entrepreneurship, Parenting and Divorce with Dr. Calvin ThamDr. Calvin Tham is a dentist based in North Delta who has twenty years of experience. He has been an entrepreneur for nineteen years, and is also a professionally trained Co-Active Coach. Throughout the episode, we dive deep into his background growing up as a Chinese-Canadian, building and purchasing private practices, parenting young kids, dealing with separation and divorce, self-development, and more.Calvin’s parents immigrated to Canada in the early 70s from Hong Kong, and Calvin spent his childhood being shaped by both Canadian and Chinese cultures. Calvin dives into the conversation with stories abo...2021-05-281h 39The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Multi-family Real Estate Investing and Syndication with Lane KawaokaLane Kawaoka, is a real estate investor who owns 4,200+ units across the United States alone and with syndicate partners. He’s also the host of the Simple Passive Cashflow podcast, where he shares his wisdom on investing. Doing what we love and being financially independent is a dream many of us have. This week on the Pursuit of Learning podcast, we talk with someone who has achieved that goal at a young age. Lane started his career as an Engineer, and invested in real estate on the side. Today, he is focused on real estate and re...2021-05-181h 39The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Race Against Race: My Journey of Diversity and Inclusion Through Sports Part II with Bo-Dean SandersWelcome back to the pursuit of learning podcast. We’re back with the second part of our conversation with Bo-Dean Sanders, the author of “Race Against... ...Against Race.” In the previous episode with Bo-Dean, we talked about the early years of his life and his path to building a successful sports career. Today, we extend that conversation with some deep thoughts about the learnings from his life experiences, doing the right thing, and how we can become better human beings. One of the key realizations Bo-Dean had later in his life is that, compared to his generation, children...2021-05-1453 minThe Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Race Against Race: My Journey of Diversity and Inclusion Through Sports Part I with Bo-Dean SandersImproving diversity and inclusion and building harmony among different cultures and communities is one of the biggest challenges we need to overcome at all levels of society. Our guest today is a pioneer in advocating for diversity and inclusion. Bo-Dean Sanders, a speaker and the author of the book "Race Against... ...Against Race", joins us to talk about all things diversity. Today's episode is the first of a two-part series with Bo-Dean Sanders, and in today's episode, we work through Bo-Dean's background, culture in his home community, his high school and college years, lessons he learned throughout the years.2021-05-091h 09The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Breathe into Meditation and Awaken your Potential with Terry SidhuTalwinder Terry Sidhu was introduced to meditation, in the Sikh tradition, and yoga at a young age by his Mother as a means to cope with bullying. He has now taught over 200 clients how to meditate in the past two years, including kids. Through teaching meditation, he has helped over a hundred people manage their mental health without medication. Additionally, he has helped clients get out of unhealthy relationships and into healthy ones, launch their business, start their careers, and explore their inner spirituality. All of his endeavors with his clients, audience members, and readers ar...2021-05-061h 58The Growth Guide: Self-Improvement | Greatness | Impact | Creators | FI |Today I Rise and the Man UNcivilized Movement with Traver BoehmMasculinity is a concept that has gone through huge transformations over a long time, and the way we perceive masculinity influences our lives in many aspects. Our guest today is a pioneer in inspiring men around the world to shift their experience of masculinity by combining the Primal Masculine with the Divine Masculine. Traver Boehm, the author of “Today I Rise” and “Man UNcivilized,” two-time TEDx speaker and licensed acupuncturist, joins us today to talk about all things masculinity. Throughout the episode, we talk about Traver’s journey through heartache, loss, and grief, managing emotions, Traver’s man Uncivilized movement, an...2021-05-021h 20