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Bounce Back Stronger with Donna FerrisWhy Speaking Up Matters with Peggy Moss“Are you a bully, a bystander, or a target?
We’re all of those things on different days and different times in our lives.”
In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, Donna Ferris sits down with Peggy Moss—Vice Chair of the Canadian Women’s Foundation, former Maine Assistant Attorney General, Associate Director of the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence, and award-winning children’s book author of Say Something, Our Friendship Rules, and One of Us.
We discuss a wide array of topics, including:
Why saying something matters in the face of bull...
2025-09-0132 min
This Magic Life w/ Andrea KoppelEric Koester: How Creating the Right Project Can Maximize Career Opportunities - EP#19On today’s episode, you’ll learn the winning formula for creating your own serendipitous opportunities. Whether you’re a 20-year-old looking to start a new job, or a 60-year-old moving into a new industry… The practical advice and powerful perspectives in this conversation will help you build your network and increase your opportunities. Eric Koester, a serial entrepreneur and investor, joins Andrea on the podcast today and breaks down the value of creating the right project and how to turn that project into pivotal moments that can change the trajectory of your entire car...
2024-09-1140 minThis Magic Life w/ Andrea KoppelCarol Ferris: Success Was Written in the Stars for This Former Corporate Climber - EP#18On today’s episode, you’ll learn the power of following your true calling, no matter how long it takes to reach it, or who the messenger may be. Whether you’ve been talking yourself out of pursuing a passion for many years or you’re just now experiencing an itch to step into a certain field or industry… The story of how today’s guest followed her heart and intuition on a long journey that led her to a thriving business will inspire you. Carol Ferris, a talented Jungian astrologer, joins Andrea on the podca...
2024-09-0438 minBounce Back Stronger with Donna Ferris3 Ways to Unlock Opportunity and Get Unstuck with Eric Koester"And so if you find yourself stuck, a lot of people say, I need a mentor. My answer is you need a project, and you use that project to attract people who will help unstuck ya."
In this episode, Donna sits down with Eric Koester, founder and CEO of the Creator Institute and a celebrated entrepreneurship professor at Georgetown University.
Eric has transformed the lives of over 2,200 authors and shares insights from his award-winning book Super Mentors: The Ordinary Person’s Guide to Asking Extraordinary People for Help. During our conversation, he shares how he's hel...
2024-08-0532 min
The Daily Author#69: Eric Koester — Super MentorsIn this episode of “The Daily Author”, our guest Eric Koester is the book professor from Georgetown University, a catalyst in transforming aspiring writers into successful authors. His passion for storytelling led him to become a prolific author, including collaborative works with his children.
We discussed the strategy for spreading the word about books, particularly focusing on going from zero to 1,000 sales.
We cover his enthusiasm for the modern author movement, advocating for author-owned publishing and helping authors build their own audience and brand.
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2024-07-1227 min
The Reader Club Book ReviewsThe Pennymores and The Curse of the Invisible QuillToday I'm reviewing an epic hero's journey type book, The Pennymores by Eric Koester, (amazon affiliate link to support the podcast) which I hope is the first book in a series. Take a listen!
2024-06-0315 min
On Your TeamAmbition Isn't Everything with Eric KoesterSo you've figured out your next big idea. You've done the research, you've done the dreaming, and you've even done the work of shipping your next big project. The hardest part is done and it's smooth sailing from now on, right?
In this episode, Eric Koester shares why structure (not drive) is the secret ingredient to long-term success.
Tune in for inspiring stories of growth and mentorship that will make you see your time, vision, and ambitions in a whole new light ✨
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2023-10-2326 min
Space TalksMeet Eric KoesterEric is the founder and CEO of Creator Institute, a b-corporation whose mission is to inspire, teach and support tomorrow’s creators — authors, podcasters, speakers, entrepreneurs, corporate innovators and course builders. Through his work he’s coached nearly 1,000 first-time creators. Prior to his career in education and EdTech, Eric has been a serial entrepreneur having founded ventures backed by Kleiner Perkins, Ashton Kutcher, Floodgate Capital, Felicis Ventures, Meg Whitman and Steve Blank. He has served as the Managing Director for Next Gen Venture Partners, an early stage technology venture capital firm and today is a venture partner. Eric has also been a...
2023-10-2357 min
MindHack#054 Eric Koester: From Mentor to Super MentorAre you ready to redefine mentorship? In this enlightening episode, we're joined by Eric Koester, a professor of entrepreneurship and the mind behind 'Super Mentors.' Eric challenges conventional wisdom and introduces a groundbreaking approach to mentorship that focuses on opportunities, not just advice. Learn how to attract the right mentors through shared projects and why you should aim for 'super mentors' who can truly open doors for you. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to accelerate their personal and professional growth.More on Eric Koester:WebsiteTwitterInstagramSuper Mentors...
2023-10-1849 min
Time4Coffee1116: What It’s Like to Teach College Students How to Write Books With Eric Koester, Manuscripts [Main T4C Episode]
2023-10-1650 min
Thinking VitaminsS2E4 Getting Extraordinary Mentors to Help You — with Eric KoesterThe rules of mentorship have changed. Did you get the memo? I didn't. That is, until I read Eric Koester's new book, Super Mentors: The Ordinary Person's Guide to Asking Extraordinary People for Help. In this episode, Eric teaches us why the old approach to mentorship is no longer relevant, and what effective mentorship looks like today.
Join us to learn the new rules of seeking out, reaching out, and getting life changing help from extraordinary people. Our conversation is packed with actionable advice, including what to ask, who to ask, and how to overcome your fear of asking, even y...
2023-08-2538 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteHistory: Your Story at the Perfect Time | Roy ChoiHave you found the writing style that suits you? Do you find it hard to focus with all the distractions that surround you every day? How will you tell your readers your identity through your writing? Are you prepared to show your ugly and vulnerable side? Or will you stay cooped up in your shell and hide?
Roy Choi is the person who can answer these fascinating questions. As someone who had gone through difficult and darkest moments of his life, he was able to transcribe his life-experiences in the memoir “L.A Son.”
In this...
2023-05-0829 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteCommit with the Right Mindset to Hard Work | Matt ThomasDo you believe hard work pays off? Have you been in situations that test the strength of your mindset? When was the last time you believed in yourself? Do you doubt your capabilities and strengths? To help you find the right attitude and strengthen your commitment, Matt Thomas sets a great example for us, by sharing what works for him.
Matt Thomas is a renowned World Champion in Chess boxing, a hybrid sport of alternating rounds on boxing and chess. He is also the founder of Brawl for a Cause, a non-profit organization to support various charities...
2023-05-0147 min
Thinking VitaminsS2.4 Creator Institute Professor Eric Koester on Super Mentors: Getting Extraordinary People to Help YouThe rules of mentorship have changed. Did you get the memo? I didn't. That is, until I read Eric Koester's new book, Super Mentors: The Ordinary Person's Guide to Asking Extraordinary People for Help. In this episode, Eric teaches us why the old approach to mentorship is no longer relevant, and what effective mentorship looks like today. Join us to learn the new rules of seeking out, reaching out, and getting life changing help from extraordinary people. Our conversation is packed with actionable advice, including what to ask, who to ask, and how to...
2023-04-2538 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstitutePassion, Success, Deep Work & Digital Minimalism | Cal NewportWhat does it take to succeed at a big project? How do you write that book, or start that podcast, or put on that huge event that is sure to take your career to the next level? Moreover, how can we ensure that we remain focused in our increasingly distracting and technologically-focused world, where our attention and time are perhaps the most important assets to have?
Cal Newport is the perfect person to answer these questions. As a professor at Georgetown and an author, Cal has deeply researched what makes someone successful through his books such as “De...
2023-04-2421 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteCheat Codes for Productivity & Creativity | Tyler HayesHow can you manifest your technological creativity? What ups and downs should you tread to achieve your ambitions? What plans should an upstart implement for his/her dreams? What does the future have in store for us? Furthermore, is humanity even prepared for the next big thing? Or will the next big thing will forever be shelved and left undiscovered?
Tyler Hayes seems to be on a life mission to answer these compelling questions. As the CEO of AtomLimbs, Tyler has the knowledge and insights as to what the future is all about for upstart creators and his...
2023-04-1726 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteRawness, Realness & Authenticity | Chuck PalahniukWhat does it take to write a book? How can you gain confidence when publishing your work? Furthermore, how can you become more authentic when it comes to your writing style? And how can you ensure you remain focused in this increasingly distracting and technologically-focused world, where attention and time are perhaps the most important assets?
Chuck Palahniuk is the person to answer these questions. He is an American freelance journalist and novelist who describes his work as transgressional fiction. Among many books that he published, the one that especially stands out is an award-winning novel "Fight...
2023-04-1036 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteLeveraging Your Assets to Catalyze Change | Kate JohnsonWe all want that dream job, the one that fulfills our passions, eases our financial worries, and feels more like play than work. But with everyone vying for a similar dream, how do we ensure our name sticks out from the endless pile of applicants? With the ideal version of what our career path and life should look like in the back of our head, how do we not just hope to one day get there, but instead, take tangible steps to creating it?
Today’s guest, Kate Johnson, is a career specialist and recruiter with a pa...
2023-04-0319 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteFoundation, Perspectives & Difficulties | Riley SagerHow does it feel to be unnoticed? How do you catch someone’s attention? Have you been in a situation where your name influences the future of your work? What should you do to keep yourself in momentum and never lose sight? From being unknown to a world-renowned author, Riley Sager discusses the things that work best for him.
Riley Sager is a former journalist, editor, and graphic designer turned into an award-winning author. As someone who tasted the bitterness of what means to be faded in obscurity, Riley Sager is a pseudonym brought into the world th...
2023-03-2643 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteOrganization, Discipline & Encouragement | Charlie HoehnHow can you reach YOUR level of success? Charlie Hoehn is here to share his journey forging his own path in life. He’s the author of “Recession Proof Graduate: How to Land the Job You Want by Doing Free Work,” which The Tim Ferriss Show called “Just epic for anyone starting out, or reinventing themselves.” Other works include “Play for a Living,” and “Play It Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety,” which Tony Robbins called “The cure to your stress!”
In this episode you’ll discover:
How to get organized
How to be more disciplined and achieve your goal
Ho...
2023-03-1939 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteReimagining The Human Experience | Vishen LakhianiVishen Lakhiani is an author, Malaysian entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. He is the co-founder and chief executive of Mindvalley, Silva Method's vocal proponent, and the author of two books: “The Code of the Extraordinary Mind” as well as “The Buddha and the Badass.” Today, Vishen Lakhiani takes us through how we demonstrate how we learn through writing a book.
In this episode, you will learn...
How to get people to read your book
How to get the courage to shift jobs or studies
What is an altered state of mind
How to overcome imposter syndrome
A human...
2023-03-1235 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteSuccess: Cultivate Passion through Progress | Terri TrespicioSuccess is not always easy to achieve, so how do you fulfill YOUR progress towards success? How will you use criticism to fuel your progress? How will you embrace the gateless method of success? We are lucky to have Terri Trespicio with us to guide us on cultivating our passion towards success.
Terri Trespicio is an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand ambassador and she was named by HubSpot as one of the “Top 18 female speakers who are killing it”. She cultivated her way through her passion and rising through her way to success.
In this epis...
2023-03-0546 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteConnect with Your Audience & Have a Resilient Mindset | Jason FeiferDo you have what it takes to take your career to the next level? Do you have ideas for a magazine, a book, or a podcast but aren’t sure if it’s going to be big? Anybody can create a best-selling book or a successful article but how about you? Do you have what it takes to present your vision and go against unpredictability? On keeping your connection with the audience, Jason Feifer takes us through the things that made him successful.
Jason Feifer is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, and he fought his way...
2023-02-2635 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteRejection, Commitment and Empathy | Jason StarrAlt. Rejection, Commitment and Empathy: On Creating With Jason Starr
Is talent key for becoming a good writer, or is grit more important? Why should you understand what Hannibal Lecter was missing and what does it have to do with empathy? On creating ordinary characters in extraordinary situations and staying true to yourself while remaining open to feedback. Jason Starr takes us through his creative process by simply talking about what he already knows.
Jason Starr is New York Times bestselling crime author and a comics & graphic novelist who worked on different graphic novels and...
2023-02-1936 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteSteal Like an Artist | Austin KleonVictorian romances, moody vampires, enemies to lovers...its all been done before. So how do creatives come up with new stories to tell? The best ones don’t create something completely new, they take bits and pieces from pre-existing works and add their own authenticity to it. As creator Austin Kleon puts it, “you can always find something to steal”, or in other words, you can always find something from a pre-existing work to use in your own. The key is to Steal Like an Artist by putting your own unique spin on it.
Austin Kleon is a crea...
2023-02-1259 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteCreating Your Creative Journey | Daniel HandlerIf you’ve sold 70 million copies of your books, is it really possible to still have “bad pages” in your writing? Daniel Handler aka Lemony Snicket is one of the modern masters of young readers literature. His novels have had world-wide success and continue to serve as the magnum opus of his genre. As a creator, Daniel encourages us to ask ourselves “do I enjoy spending time with pen and paper?” Through the exploration of this question and more, we take a deep dive into the beautiful chaos, wacky mind and deep loneliness of life as a writer and creator.
2023-02-0633 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteProvide Massive Value & Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable | David MeltzerIs there value in what I do? Where do I get my inspiration from? How do I achieve my goals? How can I inspire others? What do I really want in life? These simple self-assessment questions are often the most difficult to ponder. But your responses will determine your journey to where you truly desire. Let David Meltzer inspire you to see your value as you set your goals toward your success.
David is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing. He is the host of the top entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook, and the executive producer of Entrepreneur’s #1 di...
2023-01-2931 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteCuriosity, Decisiveness & Resilience | Taryn SouthernWhat sparks your interest? Do you often pursue your interest till the very end? Have you been to situations that warrant you to change your way of thinking? Are you decisive enough to share your pain and resilient enough to bear the criticisms? As someone who has been at the digital age's infancy stage, Taryn Southern shares how she committed to her aspirations till the end.
Taryn Southern is an American artist, comedian, filmmaker, singer-songwriter, and tech enthusiast. Recognized with her work on the sci-fi documentary “I AM HUMAN” that narrates human brain implants’ future and created the fi...
2023-01-2229 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteClarity, Procrastination, Resiliency, Passion & Authenticity | Mario ArmstrongDo you sometimes have trouble seeing that different angle or perspective to see the bigger picture? Do you find yourself often procrastinating ? What makes you authentic? Mario Armstrong is with us today to dispense wisdom and secrets to overcome these challenges you face in your creative process.
Mario Armstrong is from Baltimore and attended the University of Maryland then went to DC to carve out his name for himself as a digital guru. With his struggles and experience he is the perfect person to get advice about being productive and discovering your passion.
In this...
2023-01-151h 02
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteThink Like a Designer & Creator in Your Writing Process | Debbie MillmanLet’s talk about tapping into your creative side to write. It’s tough. It’s overwhelming. There are many emotional roller-coasters. Finishing a book (more so than publishing it) is worth the exhilaration.
Named “one of the most influential designers working today” by Graphic Design USA, Debbie Millman is an author, educator, brand strategist and host of the podcast “Design Matters.” In the 11 years since the show’s inception, it has garnered over a million downloads per year, has interviewed more than 250 design luminaries and cultural commentators, a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award, and designated as one of the best podc...
2023-01-0833 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteThrive & Redefine Your Success | Arianna HuffingtonAre you ready to tell the world about the story of your life? A creative mind will produce a creative product but how long will your creativity last? Are you taking care of your mental health? How will you prepare yourself for the challenges that a typical writer will encounter?
Arianna Huffington is the exact person we are looking for who can answer these fascinating questions. As a Co-Founder of the Huffington Post, Founder and CEO of Thrive Global, who authored more than 15 books, Arianna is a veteran in the literary world. She is driven and passionate...
2023-01-0116 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBe the Superhero That Battles Your Villains | Jim KwikHave you ever fallen into despair? Completely clueless and ignorant of how to deal with the villains inside you? How can you navigate around the inner demons that have accumulated over time? In this technology-driven world, can you still tap into that laser-focused attention and completely extricate yourself from worldly distractions?
Jim Kwik is the person that can answer these thought-provoking questions. As a Brain Coach, Host of the Kwik Brain Podcast and an Author, Jim created his masterpiece “Limitless” filled with the keys to unlock things hidden in us.
In this episode, you’ll learn…...
2022-12-2533 min
Uden titel#41 Med Joachim Koester på Louisiana og se Richard PrinceI dagens program har billedkunstneren Joachim Koester taget os med på Louisiana. Her er der nemlig lige nu en kæmpe retrospektiv udstilling med Richard Prince. Joachim har altid været inspireret af Prince og hans evne til at få vores billedverden til at fremstå i et nyt lys. Men måske handler fascinationen også om alt det der ligger uden for rammen, eller om alt det, der virker til at trække i trådene bag det hele.
Vært og tilrettelægger: Caspar Eric.
Gæst: Joachim Koester.
Speak: Marianne Germer.
Optagelse: Nina Vadsholt.
Redaktør: Hanne Budtz-Jørgensen.
Redak...
2022-12-0827 min
The Unapologetic EntrepreneurEp. 168: Book Topic Revealed! An Interview With My Book Coach, Eric Koester98% of people fail at writing a book but I'm in line to be in the 1% of actually finishing! And it's because I had a great coach by my side as well as being in a fantastic program. By having support I wrote the book I wanted to write, not the one I thought I "should" write. My book coach, Eric Koester, interviewed me so I could reveal my working book title, topic and how you can help me finish this amazing resource! Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.amandamckinney.com/podcast
2022-11-211h 00
Snowflakes on Sunflowers Journaling SanctuaryCreative Healing via Transformative Writing with Author Nicole SpindlerSend us a textNicole Spindler was my lead mentor as a part of Eric Koester's Book Creator's program with New Degree Press. On my personal self-care journey I wrote my memoir thanks to Nicole's guidance. Turns out Nicole's transformation to author began the same way, in self-care! You can take a peak at Nicole's creations at:Beyond Life's Moments: (non-fiction, memoir)https://tinyurl.com/y8ybo282The Reason Why (fiction)https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZPWQFLX Follow Nicole on her IG:https://www.instagram.co...
2022-07-1848 min
Certain Uncertainty Podcast (CUP)Episode 20 - Eric Koester: How to Reach Your Greatest AmbitionsEpisode 20 (Video on Youtube, Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts)Linktree - For Certain Uncertainty PlatformsEric Koester is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and author. His award-winning Book Creators community program has helped more than 1,000 first-time authors create and publish their first books, and has produced nine national book award winners or finalists in 2020-2021. Professor Koester is a leading educator at Georgetown University in the fields of technology innovation, corporate innovation, and startup creations, and is the former Managing Director and Venture Partner of Next Gen Venture Partners (NGVP), an early-stage venture...
2022-04-251h 02
Dads With DaughtersHelping Your Children To Tell Their Own Stories With Eric KoesterToday on the Dads with Daughters Podcast we spoke with Eric Koester, entrepreneur, author Eric Koester. Today we talk with Eric about his experiences as a father as well as what is has done with his own daughters to create a new book and series to help them tell their own story. If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider. The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no...
2021-11-0835 min
Founders FocusInnovation: Wartime vs. PeacetimeCompanies need to innovate especially during times of crisis. The pandemic is increasing that pressure and accelerating the need for change. Find out how to really innovate during the chaos and figure out a path to winning. Scott is joined by two-time Georgetown entrepreneurship professor of the year and founder/CEO of the Creator Institute, Eric Koester.Scott and Eric share their insights on wartime vs peacetime innovation and discuss their thoughts on how companies can succeed in this new environment.Eric Koester is two-time Georgetown Entrepreneurship Professor of the Year and founder/CEO of...
2020-09-1141 min
Declassified College Podcast | College Advice That Isn't BoringHow To Differentiate Yourself As A Student with Eric Koester pt 2As a student, especially at a large school, it can be tough to stand out. Are you the loud one? Are you the extremely smart one? Do you feel like you aren't anything special?
These are all questions that went through my mind, but Eric says these don't really matter. What matters is why do you want to stand out?
Eric has started a course that helps students publish a book, it started off with a small class of 24 and now each cohort is getting bigger and bigger! His next one is over 100 students!
2020-04-2926 minDeclassified College Podcast | College Advice That Isn't BoringHow To Build Relationships With Your Professors Pt 1 with Eric KoesterEric Koester is a former entrepreneur turned professor at Georgetown University. He is called "The Book Professor" because one of his classes is geared around helping students write and publish a book.
I wanted to bring on Eric to talk about what it's like from the professor's perspective of when students come and ask him "for coffee" or "to pick his brain". His responses may be different than what you expect.
Part two will come out in our next episode.
2020-04-2724 min
EntreEd TalkEpisode 47- Eric KoesterIn this episode of EntreEd Talk, Toi and Amber interview Eric Koester, the only two time Entrepreneurship Professor of the year at Georgetown University and the Founder/CEO of the Creator Institute. They discuss the effects of the credentials of the education world and what his teaching experiences have taught him. Support the show
2020-02-1347 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteLearning To Make Your Arguments With Integrity | Ross BairdIt's easy to put your ideas out there -- we're one click away from posting a tweet, sharing a video or publishing a blog post. But in a world where it's so easy to create content, how do you create the depth to make your voice count. On this episode we go inside Ross Baird's journey to make 'Arguments with Integrity.' As he shared, good ideas don't always win; but shared ideas will. Hear how he intentionally used his venture firm and his book to build a community behind some powerful shared ideas he's convinced will change the wor...
2019-10-1639 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBecoming an Indistractable Author | Nir Eyal"There are three steps to mastering your internal triggers and becoming an indistractable author. We have to reimagine the task, reimagine the trigger, and reimagine our temperament."
Nir Eyal writes, consults, and teaches about the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. The M.I.T. Technology Review dubbed Nir, “The Prophet of Habit-Forming Technology.”
Nir founded two tech companies since 2003 and has taught at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford. He is the author of the bestselling book, Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and Indistractable: How to Control...
2019-10-0828 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteThe Host With The Most | Jason Nellis"It's painful to watch yourself on camera or listen to yourself interview someone on a podcast... but it's the single best way to get better."
Jason Nellis had dreams of stardom on the big screen as a theatre major in college... but it took a little while (and many twists along the way) to land him on the screen as the host of Unboxed TV and head of marketing at Packagd. His career in tech began as a bit of an accident when he got his first job at Hulu long before people really knew that it would...
2019-05-111h 01
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteThe Elementary School Drop Out | Dale Stephens"I realized I learn differently."
Dale Stephens has already had an incredible journey in his 20s, dropping out of elementary school (it's a great story), dropping out of college, becoming a Thiel Fellowship winner, launching a company, raising millions in venture capital and writing a book along the way.
You may look at that and think: "He's unique" or "That's not something I could do."
But the interesting thing about Dale is his belief that all of us learn differently, and we just need to find the *best* way for each of us w...
2019-05-0937 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteCheeseburgers with Warren Buffett | Alana MullerIn my today's podcast you have the chance to hear story of Alana Muller - a networking coach, consultant, workshop facilitator, keynoter and lecturer.
Like she would say - she loves to connect with people around the world and to share stories on topics such as networking, entrepreneurship and women in business. She has been a contributor to Forbes, The Huffington Post, CNBC and other publications and was a featured speaker at TEDxOverlandPark.
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2019-05-0831 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteCreating Creativity | Tina Seelig"Do things with no right answer."
Tina Seelig is an award winning Stanford University professor, serial author and speaker focused of creativity. And for her this "problem" was one that she didn't truly discover until she was a doctoral student working in the field of Neuroscience. Like most of us, she'd been learning how to find the right answer - and excelled at each step of the way.
But she quickly realized that the most powerful way to learn is when things *don't* have a right answer. Discovering is where we are the most vulnerable and...
2019-05-0832 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBecoming The Product Guru | Jeff Morris JrWhat are you waiting on?
Jeff Morris Jr. is one of the top voices on building products as the director of product revenue at Tinder and investing in them through his own VC fund. But less than five years ago he couldn't get high potential startup companies to give him a second look.
So he decided he'd learn to code through a General Assembly program.Only issue was the program didn't start for a few months... so he needed something to do. He thought he'd put this extra time to work and try to build a...
2019-05-0644 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteThe Un-Networker | Scott GerberI royally screwed up the start of my interview with Scott Gerber. Thankfully he's a friend and a nice enough guy that he used it as a teaching lesson.
My gaffe? I called him "the ultimate networker."
He politely corrected me... "Does anyone *want* to be known as networker?"
And he's right. On our fascinating conversation we dive into the very question -- how you can build real connection and collaboration today, something Scott has done with The Community Company. Today more than ever before it's about rising above the noise, being authentic and...
2019-05-0344 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteThe Startup Weekend | Marc NagerStartup Weekend legitimately changed my life.
Yes, a single weekend did that. (I *did* just happened to do many many of these weekend events because I loved the experience so much). The experience was powerful because of the people and community I met. Startup Weekend let me truly collaborate with people who changed my entire trajectory - Scott Case, Shane Mac, T. A. McCann, Brad Feld, Bo Fishback, Ian Hunter, Greg Gottesman, Steve Case, Mary Grove, Nick Seguin, Adam Hofmann, Franck Nouyrigat and many more.
At the center of the experience was a way to cre...
2019-05-0334 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteThe Power of Intentionality | Tiffany NorwoodTiffany Norwood is a global serial entrepreneur with a career spanning 30 years, seven start-ups, two IPOs and a patent. In her 20s, she raised $670 million to fund a global satellite radio start-up called WorldSpace, within a couple of years XM Radio was born and still exists today as part of Sirius XM.
Tiffany is considered one of the pioneers of digital broadcasting. She personally did some of the first ever digital content licensing deals in the 1990s with Michael Bloomberg (Bloomberg News) and Phil Kent (CNN). Also, she was an early collaborator with the Fraunhofer Institute and...
2019-05-0256 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteRocket Man | Evan Loomis"I basically wrote a children's book so my kids could meet Elon Musk."
Evan Loomis is the definition of an entrepreneur in everything he does. From founding multiple companies, investing in emerging startups and being a leading voice in Austin's startup scene, he's committed to the entrepreneurial life.
When his kids began to get old enough to read bedtime stories, Evan realized that there weren't enough stories of real people that could inspire his children. And in particular he found there weren't any stories about entrepreneurs to teach his kids to dream bigger.
S...
2019-04-3035 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteThe Podcast Prof | Kate WaldockOn today's show I talked with Katherine Waldock - she's an Assistant Professor of Finance at the McDonough School of Business and holds a courtesy joint appointment with the Georgetown Law Center. She and Luigi Zingales are co-hosts of Capitalisn't, a podcast about what's working (and what isn't working) in capitalist societies. She received a Ph.D. in Finance from the NYU Stern School of Business and a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University.
Her primary research interests are in corporate bankruptcy, law and finance, small businesses, and financial institutions. Also, Kate has worked as an...
2019-04-2943 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteFinding Your ‘Cheat Code’ | Brian WongOn today's episode of the Creator Institute podcast, let me introduce you to Brian Wong - the co-founder and CEO of Kiip (pronounced “keep”), a category-creating mobile rewards network that is redefining mobile advertising through an innovative platform that leverages “moments of achievement” in games and apps to simultaneously benefit users, developers and advertisers.
Backed by American Express, Interpublic Group, Hummer Winblad, Relay Ventures, True Ventures, Verizon Ventures, and others, the company has raised $15.4 million in funding to date. Kiip has been listed by Forbes as one of the 4 Hot Online Ad Companies to Watch, Fast Company's 50 Most Inn...
2019-04-2626 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteGoing Deep | Aaron WatsonWhat do you do if your boss tells you "no" -- no you can't launch a podcast or book or video show on your own time?
For Aaron Watson, his first step in being told "no" that he couldn't launch his podcast (well actually he said "no, and we can revisit in 3 years) was to go out to his car and scream.
But from there, he stepped back, refocused and built a new plan that has led him to become a dynamic force in media and content through his agency Piper Creative, his own podcast...
2019-04-2554 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteHedging Better | Justin NguyenWhat's your hedge? How can you be more strategic about covering your downside?
For Justin Nguyen, on the surface he looks like a gigantic risk taker. But dig a little deeper and you'll see its quite the opposite. He's leveraged the 'strategic hedge' to build his own path.
Today he's become one of the top voices on LinkedIn, runs his own firm and produces content on his podcast and beyond.
So why does hedging often get a negative impression?
Justin joined me on the podcast to chat about his own path and h...
2019-04-2434 min
Watchmen MinuteTwo Superheroes Walk Into a Bar…Watchmen Minute 138 - Two Superheroes Walk Into a Bar… Minute 138 starts with Archie rising out of the river and ends with a large man changing his answer. Guest: Bob Koester from the Immunities Podcast Find us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WatchmenMinute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watchmenminute/ Website: http://watchmenminute.libsyn.com/ Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/watchmenminute Visit http://moviesbyminutes.com/ to find other ‘Movies by Minutes’ podcasts. Travis Bow - https://twitter.com/thatTravi...
2019-01-2300 minWatchmen MinuteDan and Rorschach’s Little BromentWatchmen Minute 137 - Dan and Rorschach’s Little Broment Minute 137 starts with Rorschach criticizing Nite Owl and ends with Nite Owl forgiving Rorschach. Guest: Bob Koester from the Immunities Podcast Find us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WatchmenMinute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watchmenminute/ Website: http://watchmenminute.libsyn.com/ Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/watchmenminute Visit http://moviesbyminutes.com/ to find other ‘Movies by Minutes’ podcasts. Travis Bow - https://twitter.com/thatTravisBow Eric Nash - ht...
2019-01-2200 minWatchmen MinuteDerf Administering BlowsWatchmen Minute 136 - Derf Administering Blows Minute 136 starts with Hollis’ Noble End and ends with Nite Owl and Rorschach planning their next move. Guest: Bob Koester from the Immunities Podcast Find us online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/WatchmenMinute Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watchmenminute/ Website: http://watchmenminute.libsyn.com/ Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/watchmenminute Visit http://moviesbyminutes.com/ to find other ‘Movies by Minutes’ podcasts. Travis Bow - https://twitter.com/thatTravisBow Eric Nash - ht...
2019-01-2100 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Harry Campbell's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Harry Campbell -- CEO of Durrie Vision and Author for Get-Real Leadership/Culture -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2019-01-1106 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteWinning with Generosity w/ Harry CampbellHarry S. Campbell has raised nearly $750,000 for cancer research.
When his wife was diagnosed with brain cancer, Harry felt helpless. He didn't know what to do. He wanted to help.
So he decided to raise money to support cancer research -- and took stock of how best to do it. He decided he could raise money for cancer research organizations by giving speeches -- and if he had a book people would pay him more. So he wrote a book -- not about the cancer -- but about what he knew: authentically leading high performing...
2019-01-1048 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Sarah Peck's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Sarah Peck -- founder and CEO of Startup Pregnant, a media company documenting the stories of women's leadership across family and work -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2019-01-0407 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteDiscovering the Medium for Your Message w/ Sarah PeckAs they say, it's not the destination... but the journey.
For Sarah Peck, she thought her destination was publishing a book -- a project she undertook with her typical gusto -- but along the way she learned that the conversations she was having with other ambitious women were just too good *not* to share. As she thought long and hard about what to do with it, she leapt and launched Startup Pregnant, a podcast designed to build a community of women sharing their stories of pregnancy, motherhood and balancing it all in startup, innovative and high ambition j...
2019-01-0342 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteNever Stop Being Curious w/ Greg GottesmanDoes making a choice mean you close the door on the choice you *don't* make?
That fear of making the wrong choice can hold many of us back researchers say -- described as the paradox of choice. But Greg Gottesman offers a perspective that says quite the opposite: making a choice -- and always staying curious regardless of that choice -- can actually open MORE doors than you imagined.
I've had the good fortune to know Greg for the better part of a decade, and yet in our conversation I realized that my personal experiences w...
2019-01-0249 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Allen Gannett's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Allen Gannett -- founder and CEO of Track Maven which was acquired in 2018 and the author of the critically acclaimed book the Creative Curve -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-12-2904 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteMarketing Like a Maven w/ Allen GannettHow did you market your book?
According to Allen Gannett, he basically didn't. Allen realized that today most people don't *really* respond to marketing. Sure, it's helped people recognize him, trust him and see him as credible. But when it came to actually selling copies of his book... well, as he admits in our conversation, that was all about creating one-on-one relationships with the thousands of people who'd eventually go on to buy his book.
Many of us wrongly believe that posting on social media or doing advertising will get people to act. However, research has...
2018-12-2836 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Jessica Carson's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Jessica Carson -- founder of Wired This Way and the creator of the Colorful Cortex -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-12-2705 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteThe Power of the Series w/ Jessica CarsonHow do you go from just creating content to creating content that drives impact?
Jessica Carson was wrestling with that very question -- she was a frequent blogger, had robust relationships in the community and was active in the speaking circuit. But she hadn't had that breakthrough... her inflection point.
Many of us struggle to find out how to stand out in a world where more and more people are contributing to the dialogue. The secret may be right in front of us: showcasing our depth. In researching some of the most successful 20-somethings, we fo...
2018-12-261h 00
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Evan Baehr's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Evan Baehr -- founder of Able Lending, author of Get Backed and professor of Marketing at the University of Texas at Austin -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-12-1907 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteWhy Co-Authorship is a Marriage w/ Evan BaehrShould I find a co-author or a co-host for my project? It's a common question and on the surface seems like it should obviously be a good idea. Work with someone, divide the contribution, provide accountability and extend your reach. But as Evan Baehr shares, co-authoring a book is probably a lot like cofounding a startup venture... or even a bit like a marriage.
That's not to say you *shouldn't* work on a project with someone else, but a big part of the project is ensuring your at the same point, have the same goals and are bot...
2018-12-181h 04
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Gini Dietrich's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Gini Dietrich -- one of the nationals preeminent voices in public relations and publicity, the creator of the Spin Suck site and community and the author of "Spin Sucks" -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-12-1308 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteThe Secret to Building Community w/ Gini DietrichHow do you balance transparency and marketing? Or can you?
David Perell has begun championing the 'Naked Brands', brands that are transparent, are founded by social media influencers, and prize on-going communication with fans and customers.
Gini Dietrich is a public relations guru and she says you can actually balance the two, and describes the power in being transparent AS a marketing tactic and strategy. She took aim at the very industry that was her livelihood -- public relations -- first by launching a blog called Spin Sucks followed by a book of the same name...
2018-12-1135 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Carl Schramm's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Carl Schramm -- the author of "Burn the Business Plan" and a person the Economist named the "evangelist of entrepreneurship" -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-11-2911 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteLearning to be More Curious w/ Carl SchrammAre you curious? Researchers have found curiosity as a way to improve our self esteem, to increase our sense of purpose and even a way to learn faster.
And yet, Carl Schramm worries we're doing it lip service as more student choose STEM fields forsaking the humanities. Schramm should know as he spent a decade at the helm of Kauffman Foundation the world's largest entrepreneurship focused research institution. In fact, he believes we should shut down business schools as they've done less to make us more creative and curious than the rest.
Our conversation comes on t...
2018-11-2742 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Ryan McKee's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Ryan McKee -- Emmy-Winning Producer at the Late Late Show with James Corden and the founder/editor of the Modest Proposal Magazine -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-11-2212 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteFailing Forward in Comedy w/ Ryan McKee (Part 2)Can you "fail forward"? Is it possible to fail at something and yet come out ahead?
For Ryan McKee, the failure of the comedy magazine he'd founded stung hard -- it never gained much traction outside of a few places and what momentum it created in his early comedy career was wiped away with a cross country move to New York City in 2008 at the height of the Great Recession. And yet, just a few years later with the experiences and failures in his back pocket, he's now a two time Emmy-Winning Producer at the Late Late Show...
2018-11-2136 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteFailing Forward in Comedy w/ Ryan McKee (Part 1)Can you "fail forward"? Is it possible to fail at something and yet come out ahead?
For Ryan McKee, the failure of the comedy magazine he'd founded stung hard -- it never gained much traction outside of a few places and what momentum it created in his early comedy career was wiped away with a cross country move to New York City in 2008 at the height of the Great Recession. And yet, just a few years later with the experiences and failures in his back pocket, he's now a two time Emmy-Winning Producer at the Late Late Show...
2018-11-2024 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Justin Lafazan's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Justin Lafazan -- founder and CEO of Next Gen Summit and the author of What Wakes You Up?: Designing Kick-Ass Lives Through Entrepreneurship -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-11-1904 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteFinding an Excuse to Have Conversations With People You AdmireHow do you build the largest network in the world of ambitious and successful 20-somethings? According to Next Gen Summit founder and CEO Justin Lafazan, you just ask questions.
Justin had a 'mid-life' crisis at 18 years old before beginning college, deferred his start and decided to go on a gap year. As he began mapping out what he'd do, he was advised he should try to create something... he was ambitious enough to start to create a book and a conference aimed at younger, ambitious, entrepreneurial people much like himself. And since then his life has been a wh...
2018-11-1351 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Alec Ross's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Alec Ross -- NY Times Bestselling Author of Industries of the Future, Senior Advisor for Innovation in the State Department and former candidate for Governor of Maryland -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-10-1808 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteThe Power of Learning Out LoudObserve. Take Notes. Review Your Notes. Hunt for Patterns. Share the Patterns.
This is the secret of learning out loud like Alec Ross, a NY Times Bestselling Author and former candidate for governor of Maryland. Yes, Ross had a super cool and unique job: he was the former Senior Advisor for Innovation for Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the duration of her term as Secretary of State and through it traveled to every corner of the globe to learn and observe technology's impact in the Arab Spring, farming in India and natural disaster recovery in the P...
2018-10-1633 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Chris Luecke's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Chris Luecke -- the creator and host of the Pubcast Worldwide podcast and the Manufacturing Happy Hour YouTube show -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-10-1107 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteHow to Make Your Own MBAHow do you feel about your job? For most people the "its complicated" status would probably be a good answer -- it's mostly good with some elements of not good, and a splash of 'there's something missing to make it better.' Chris Luecke was one of those people. He was early in his career and steadily advancing up the ranks of a large Fortune 500 company, but "I was missing that creative element from my job."
He contemplated graduate school -- and that probably would have been seen as the normal, logical, safe play. But he decided to do...
2018-10-0959 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Diane Mulcahy's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Diane Mulcahy -- the author of the Gig Economy and award-winning Babson professor -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-10-0407 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteHow to create more meaningful work (and reimagine the future of the resume)36% of the U.S. workforce has freelanced this year -- and it may offer one of the best ways to grow and manage your own career path.
According to author and Babson Professor Diane Mulcahy, the future is quickly becoming about developing a portfolio of work -- perhaps its a full-time job and something on the side to scratch our creative itch or perhaps its a freelance career made up of multiple clients and a variety of work. In our conversation we'll go deeper into how Diane is coaching MBAs and undergrads to re-think careers through the...
2018-10-0237 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Chris Voss's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Chris Voss -- former FBI Hostage Negotiator, the founder of Black Swan and the author of Wall Street Journal Bestseller Never Split the Difference -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-09-2704 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteMastering the Art of Negotiation with an FBI Hostage NegotiatorEvery human interaction is a negotiation -- we just usually don't think of them that way. But what if you thought of these everyday human interactions as negotiations where your life literally depended on the outcome? Would you act differently? Would you listen to the demands? Chris Voss is the author of Never Split the Difference and worked in the FBI (and the police force) for over 20 years as a top hostage negotiator, working over 150 kidnappings (probably more but he says he lost count). He shares the power of empathy in every interaction as a way to re-think our en...
2018-09-2547 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Joe Mechlinki's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Joe Mechlinski -- the founder of SHIFT and the author of NY Times Bestseller Grow Regardless and new release Shift the Workplace -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-09-2004 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteEmbracing the Chip on Your ShoulderDo you have a chip on your shoulder? Researchers say that can a good thing -- some of the world's best like Tom Brady or Steve Jobs use their resentment to prove people wrong again and again. But it can also stop us in our tracks if we fixate on these insecurities. For Joe Mechlinski, he grew up in a rough part of Baltimore until a football scholarship landed him a Johns Hopkins with limited reading and writing skills. Just how does that guy wind up publishing a NY Times Bestseller that bumped 50 Shades of Grey from the top s...
2018-09-1850 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBONUS: What's on Donna Khalife's Nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Donna Khalife -- the founder and CEO of children's educational company Surprise Ride, author and Shark Tank alum -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-09-1310 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteWinning Your 'Now or Never' Moments (Part 2 of 2)How do you decide? Experts say our decision-making process as either rational or emotional -- meaning we are carefully deliberate, or just act and go with our gut. For Donna Khalife her life was a series of rational, deliberate decisions that led her to the top Business School and job offers in Wall Street and Silicon Valley. And she took "none of the above", choosing a life following her passions that has led her to the hills of Hollywood, a top rated author and today a Shark Tank alum who's company Surprise Ride has raised millions after first being pas...
2018-09-1238 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteWinning Your 'Now or Never' Moments (Part 1 of 2)How do you decide? Experts say our decision-making process as either rational or emotional -- meaning we are carefully deliberate, or just act and go with our gut. For Donna Khalife her life was a series of rational, deliberate decisions that led her to the top Business School and job offers in Wall Street and Silicon Valley. And she took "none of the above", choosing a life following her passions that has led her to the hills of Hollywood, a top rated author and today a Shark Tank alum who's company Surprise Ride has raised millions after first being pa...
2018-09-1146 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteBonus: What's on Aneesh Chopra's nightstand?On this bonus "library" episode, you'll hear what Aneesh Chopra -- the founder and CEO of CareJourney and the country's first Chief Technology Officer under President Obama -- is reading, writing and thinking about creating next.
2018-09-0605 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteHow to Get Others to Bet on YouHow can we convince people to bet on us? It happens all the time -- getting hired, landing an investment in our startup and even people the people who we convince to date or eventually marry us! For President Obama's first Chief Technology Officer, Aneesh Chopra, he'd assumed politics was his path and ran for Lt. Governor of Virginia... but he lost. Hoping to break into startups, he soon realized he'd need to raise big bucks to attack the huge problems he saw in the health care sector. So what could a lifetime policy wonk and government bureaucrat do to get...
2018-09-0438 min
The Eric Koester Creator InstituteTRAILER: The Eric Koester Creator InstituteNew episodes every Tuesday.
2018-08-2403 minThe Eric Koester Creator InstituteTRAILER: The Eric Koester Creator Institute's Library Mini-EpisodesNew "library" episodes every Thursday (these are short,
2018-08-2403 min
Groomzillas with Dan Gill and Eric DadourianHow To Get Married to Prove Your Family Wrong w/ Megan Beth KoesterThe Daughter of the Golden West, Megan Beth Koester (@bornferal) joins the Groomzillas and spins a classic American tale of a green card wedding, family betrayal, porn, fucking up, return fraud, and indie rock message boards. Plus I DOs & I DONTs and a NEW LISTENER VOICEMAIL! Do Dan & Eric have the milk this week? Listen to find out!!!FOLLOW GROOMZILLAS:https://twitter.com/groomzillashttps://www.instagram.com/groomzillaspodGROOMZILLAS IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST:https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/groomzillas/ Learn more about your ad...
2018-02-231h 39
The NoviceEric Koester. This professor dares you to publish a thousand books!How do we make sure that when our kids grow older, they're happy and successful in life? To help answer this question my guest today is Professor Eric Koester.Eric is an entrepreneur, a professor at Georgetown University, a lawyer, a dad of two girls and a writer. After having more jobs that he can count, Eric has discovered a new philosophy for owning your path in life. Listen to the show to find out what it is. Get full access to The Novice at novice.media/subscribe
2018-01-291h 10