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Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsWhy Your Signature is Just a "Mark on Paper"Oral evidence is at the core of everything." Discover why a former lawyer turned safety expert believes direct testimony is more powerful than any written document.In this clip, host Jeff sits down with Deasi Link, a safety expert with a fascinating background—moving from a career in law to driving forklifts and working in remote Australian mines. Desalene discusses his book, Beyond the Incident, and explains how legal principles of evidence can revolutionize how we approach workplace safety and leadership.Key TakeawaysThe Primacy of Oral Ev...
2026-07-0709 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsWhy the Military Said No—And What David Porter Did NextThey go, 'And the Iron Warrior is David Porter.' I beat everybody... and the three people who are going to give me my award are the three people who told me not to ever join the military.In this episode, we sit down with David Porter, a former Army Ranger and current ServiceNow executive. David shares his incredible journey from being told he wasn't fit for military service to becoming an "Iron Warrior" and eventually navigating high-stakes leadership roles in the tech industry at companies like Microsoft.
2026-07-0412 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsThe Moment AI Surpassed Human LogicIs AI truly capable of genius, or is it just echoing human data? Explore how the "Creative Spark" in AI is moving beyond pattern recognition to solve problems once thought impossible for machines.In this episode of the Four Fs Podcast, we dive into the intersection of machine learning and human-level creativity. We are joined by Scott Wilson, a former Microsoft leader with decades of experience in tech innovation, to discuss how AI is evolving from a data processor into a creative powerhouse capable of "Genius Proofs."Key Takeaways
2026-07-0411 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsEducation Will Never Be the Same After ThisIs AI a shortcut for students, or is it forcing a necessary evolution in how we learn? Dr. Gordon Bodnar joins the podcast to discuss why "old school" education is being upended by technology.Host Jeff Cluff sits down with Dr. Gordon Bodnar, an International Finance expert and Professor at Johns Hopkins University (and lecturer at Wharton). In this clip from the Four Fs Podcast, Dr. Bodnar shares his first-hand observations from the classroom on how AI and shifting generational attitudes are changing the landscape of higher education.Key...
2026-07-0412 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsStop Making Decisions Out of EmotionIf you aren't being seen or heard in a conversation, it is your responsibility to change that. It starts with recognizing where you need to sharpen your tools to show up confidently.In this episode, Jeff sits down with Tiffany Janowitz, a CEO, keynote speaker, and high-performance coach. Tiffany specializes in guiding entrepreneurs through "hard seasons" so they can lead with confidence and build a life that actually works.Key TakeawaysThe Responsibility of Voice: It is up to you to communicate when you don't feel heard...
2026-07-0409 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsThe Inventions That Nearly Killed the PlanetWhat if the inventions meant to solve our biggest problems actually ended up nearly destroying the planet? Dive into the messy, human side of science where grudges and mistakes have shaped our modern world.In this clip from the Four Fs Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffrey Zurek—a geophysicist, volcanologist, and host of the Whimsical Wavelengths podcast. We discuss the fascinating (and sometimes dark) history of scientific discovery, from the lead pollution crisis to the surprising evolution of giant prehistoric insects.Key TakeawaysTh...
2026-07-0309 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsProblems Don't Wait—Your Gut Already Has AnswersMy track record says it will be okay." This simple realization is how Scott Wilson manages the weight of high-stakes corporate leadership.In this clip from the Four Fs Podcast, host Jeff sits down with Scott Wilson, a former Microsoft executive and the current Chief Sales Officer at 3Cloud. Scott shares how he transitioned from a difficult period of professional "attrition" to a mindset of radical trust in his own ability to figure things out.Key TakeawaysThe Power of Track Records: Use your past successes as evidence that you can handle current difficulties.Worrying is Wasted Energy: Most "potential"...
2026-07-0309 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsParents: Stop Making These Social Media Mistakes with Your TeensWhat’s the one thing parents should stop doing immediately to keep their kids safe online? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the psychological tactics predators use and how to build a "safety first" relationship with your teen.In this clip from the Four Fs Podcast, we are joined by Lee Anderson, a cybersecurity expert and board member of the Innocent Lives Foundation. Lee shares his expertise on "red teaming," social engineering, and the real-world dangers hidden within the apps your children use every day.Key Ta...
2026-07-0312 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsFrom Catching Serial Killers to Studying Near Death ExperiencesFrom military intelligence to near-death researcher. Don’t miss this deep dive into what really happens when we die.In this episode, I’m joined by Don Winter, a former US Air Force intelligence officer and investigative journalist for shows like 48 Hours and BBC. Beyond his work catching serial killers and solving murders, Don has built one of the most comprehensive archives of near-death experiences (NDEs) in existence, bringing military rigor to the study of the edge of life.Key TakeawaysFrom Intelligence to NDEs...
2026-07-0109 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsI "Stole" Simon Sinek’s Idea and It Launched My CareerEver wondered what it’s actually like to work alongside Simon Sinek? David Mead shares how a "stolen" idea launched an 8-year career traveling the world.In this episode of the Four Fs Podcast, I sit down with David Mead, leadership expert and co-author of Find Your Why with Simon Sinek. David also authored Lead with Uncommon Sense. He joins us to discuss his journey from a startup employee to becoming a key member of Simon Sinek's team and a global public speaker.Key Takeaways:...
2026-06-3010 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsHow to Stop Wasting Energy On Problems That Haven't HappenedYour track record proves you can handle anything life throws at you. Stop wasting energy on "what-ifs" and learn why the reality of a problem is never as bad as the assumptions we make before it happens.In this episode of the Four Fs Podcast, Jeff sits down with Scott Wilson, a former Microsoft executive and the current Chief Sales Officer at 3Cloud. After turning a major financial failure into a playbook for success, Scott shares his unique perspective on managing corporate politics, fixing broken sales cultures, and the importance of "parenting for independence"...
2026-06-2809 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsWhy Your Career Growth Stops (And How to Fix It)In the corporate world, you only have seconds to prove your value before an executive moves on. This is how you shut down the doubt and build a career you actually enjoy.In this episode of the Four Fs Podcast, Jeff sits down with Scott Wilson, a former Microsoft executive and the current Chief Sales Officer at ThreeCloud. Scott shares his introspective journey from his early days at WordPerfect to leading major sales cultures, offering a playbook on fixing broken corporate environments and the lessons he learned the hard way about growth and leadership.
2026-06-2708 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsHe Died for 5 Minutes. Here’s What He Saw.What happens the moment you flatline?Why Every Near-Death Experience is Exactly the SameIn this episode, we sit down with investigative researcher Don Winner to discuss the startling patterns found in thousands of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs). After years of analyzing data from people who have technically "died" and come back, Don reveals a consistent narrative that challenges everything we think we know about the end of life.We dive deep into:-The "Ejection Handle" phenomenon...
2026-06-2609 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsI Found the Panama Serial Killer: My Full Investigation Revealed!He went to Panama to track down an elusive serial killer. This is the 10 minute clip shares the investigation into the dark truth that the world needs to see. #truecrimeDon Winner walked into Panama's attorney general's office at 1:00 in the afternoon with evidence on a suspected serial killer — and by 4:30 he was standing in front of a room of 30 journalists from every major Panamanian TV station, radio outlet, and newspaper, delivering a press conference he never planned to give. That was just one of three separate serial killer cases he broke.Don Winner is a former US...
2026-06-2509 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsSurviving Ranger Selection: The Path to DeploymentWhat does it actually take to earn a spot in the 75th Ranger Regiment? In this episode, we go deep into the entire journey—from the grueling selection process to the intensity of Ranger School and finally, what it’s like to deploy as part of one of the world's most elite special operations forces.Whether you're curious about the mental toughness required for selection or want to know the day-to-day reality of life in the regiment, this conversation covers the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned along the way.In this video, we discuss:-The mental and phys...
2026-06-2411 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsCan We Control Superintelligence? The Case for Safe DesignIn this clip from the Four Fs Podcast, we dive into why the rise of artificial intelligence is inevitable and, more importantly, how we can ensure it’s designed to be safer rather than scarier. We explore the critical shift from fear-based narratives to actionable design strategies that prioritize human safety in the age of superintelligence.In this video, you'll learn:-Why AI integration is unavoidable in our future.-The difference between "scary" AI and "safe" AI design.-Practical steps for developers and leaders to prioritize safety.-How we can shape a future where technology works for us, not ag...
2026-06-2312 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute Wins3 Ways Predators Target Your Kids on Gaming AppsHow safe is your family’s digital footprint? Cybersecurity expert Lee Anderson joins the Four Fs Podcast to pull back the curtain on social engineering, red team tactics, and the alarming ways predators use AI and gaming platforms to target children.In this clip, we discuss the psychology of online manipulation, the danger of "hidden" apps, and why the best defense for your kids isn't a technical one—it's an emotional one.📌 Watch the FULL conversation here: https://youtu.be/TNSKKXlee0w?si=HbPT9zbRwUbru5mh
2026-06-2210 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsWhy I Quit a Law Career for a 400-Ton TruckWhat happens when a safety expert leaves a stable law career to work on a $55 billion remote mining site? In this clip from the Four Fs Podcast, we dive into the 'FIFO' (Fly-In Fly-Out) life, building one of the largest projects on Earth, and the psychological challenges of remote isolation.From driving forklifts to managing 10,000 people in a literal 'pop-up city,' we explore what it takes to find meaning in the hardest environments.Chapter Timestamps00:00 From Law Career to Remote Mining 00:43 Working on a $55 Billion Site 01:07 A Town of 10,000 People 02:11 The Isolation of FIFO Life 03:10 Why I’m No...
2026-06-2209 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsWhy Your Next "Employee" Will Be a Personalized AI.AI Agents will change your life by 2027. AI is no longer just a chatbot; it’s becoming an autonomous workforce. AI pioneer Dr. Craig Kaplan reveals why "communities of agents" are about to trigger the biggest productivity explosion in history—and why you must personalize them before big tech does it for you.Key Highlights:• The "Grok Heavy" Secret: Why a group of AI agents is 10x smarter than any single model. • The 2027 Deadline: Why semi-autonomous reasoning systems are closer than you think. • Personalized Ethics: How to build an AI that...
2026-06-2011 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsWhy Motivation is a Lie (And What to Use Instead)Forget the 'magical muse.' Tech veteran Laudon Williams (Microsoft, Amazon, Disney) reveals why discipline—not inspiration—is the real secret to 30 years of high-level creativity.In this clip, we discuss:-The 3:30 AM routine that fuels a CEO’s focus.-Why motivation and inspiration are "fickle mistresses."-"Morning Triage": How to clear your head before the world wakes up.-The genetic reality of sleep and how to manage a rigorous routine.
2026-06-2011 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsLike Strapping a Toddler to Your Back: Life in the 75th Ranger RegimentAfter Ranger Assessment and Selection, the regiment handed David Porter a tripod-mounted machine gun and told him to carry it across the mountains of Afghanistan. He calls it "strapping a toddler to your back."David — Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment — walks through what it actually takes to stay in the Rangers: deployments, Ranger School, the tab, the scroll, and why this small unit punches so far above its weight.In this 10-minute conversation, David shares:• Honor graduate of selection — and his theory on why t...
2026-06-1811 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute Wins4 Cubic Kilometers of Lava in One Year and the Eruption That Killed a Fifth of IcelandThe Carrizozo lava flow in New Mexico — the longest lava flow in the continental United States at 75 kilometers — likely erupted in about a year. The Laki eruption in Iceland in 1773 put out 18 cubic kilometers of material in 18 months and killed roughly 20% of Iceland's population through famine and fluoride poisoning.Dr. Jeffrey Zurek is a geophysicist who researches the Rio Grande Rift and the Carrizozo lava flow, and hosts the award-winning science podcast @WhimsicalWavelengths .In this 10-minute conversation, Jeffrey shares:• The Soviet-era Kola Superdeep Borehole — still the world record for...
2026-06-1809 minFour Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsThe Man Who Met God in a Field of Plants: An Incredible Near Death Experience (NDE)What happens when you cross over? In this episode, we dive deep into a profound near-death experience (NDE) that involves an unexpected connection with nature and a direct encounter with the divine.Our guest today shares a story that was passed down to them—a first-hand account of a man who died, crossed over, and returned with a vivid description of the afterlife. It’s one of the most unique accounts we’ve ever featured on Four Fs Podcast.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction1:30 - The Moment of the...
2026-06-1611 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsFrom Dinosaurs to Volcanoes: Uncovering Earth's Oldest Mysteries With Dr. Jeffrey ZurekExplore the intersection of geophysics and AI with Dr. Jeffrey Zurich. Learn how modern technology changes fieldwork on volcanoes.Dr. Jeffrey Zurek ( @WhimsicalWavelengths ) a seasoned geophysicist and volcanologist, joins us to discuss his career path and the technical aspects of his work. We examine how gravity measurements provide critical data for understanding volcanic structures and how AI tools are reshaping data analysis in the field. This conversation offers a clear look at the practical application of these technologies in real-world geological studies.Whether you are a student of earth sciences or interested in how AI in science operat...
2026-06-1609 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsDriving a 400-Ton Truck From 1,000km AwayDesai Link explains how he operates massive mining machinery in the Australian desert from a comfortable office in Perth—over 1,000km away.The truck is at a remote mine. The driver is in an office in Perth. That's not the future of safety — that's right now in Western Australia.Desai Link walks through the rise of autonomous mining trucks in WA and explains why the single biggest safety gain in heavy industry isn't a new control — it's removing the human from the hazard zone entirely.In this 10-minute conversation, Desai shares:• Autonomous mining trucks in remote WA — and the Perth offi...
2026-06-1409 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsDon't Pick a Mentor for What They Know. Pick One for Who They Are. — Limitless Society CEO Tiffanie JanowitzMost people pick a mentor by skill set. Tiffanie Janowitz picks differently.For her, the question isn't "what can you teach me?" It's "do I respect the life you're living?" The Limitless founder breaks down the mentor framework that's actually shaped her career — and why alignment beats expertise every time.In this 10-minute conversation, Tiffanie shares:• Why she doesn't look for a specific "thing" in a mentor• The non-negotiable: feeling alignment with the person, not just their resume• Respecting the life the...
2026-06-1309 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsMBA to M&A: My Wild Career Journey & Secrets — Himani NareshBottom 10% in accounting. Top of her game in M&A.Himani Naresh — Wharton MBA, former Microsoft M&A leader, and self-described boomerang employee — sits down with The Four Fs Podcast to walk through the wild path from Columbia computer science to Wharton to closing 20+ deals at Microsoft.In this 10-minute conversation, Himani shares:• Why the people in business school matter more than the curriculum• The day she froze in an elevator with George Stephanopoulos• The office romance that brought her back to Se...
2026-06-1213 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsThe Birth of AI: Inside the Carnegie Mellon Van - - Dr. Craig KaplanA van stuffed floor-to-ceiling with IBM 286 computers, all the seats ripped out, video cameras bolted on. Top speed: a couple inches an hour. Stop. Stare at a leaf. Ponder for 30 minutes whether it's a leaf or a person. Move another inch.That was Carnegie Mellon's self-driving car in the 1980s. Craig Kaplan used to jog past it. The exact same algorithms running on today's hardware? 180 miles an hour.In this 10-minute conversation, Craig shares:• Why applying to undergrad was harder than getting into Carnegie Me...
2026-06-1112 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsWhy We Choose Suffering: The Backlight of Fear Explained — Trauma Expert Richie Explains"You can't suffer unless you love. It's because we love so much that we suffer."Trauma therapist Richie Landward explains why so many people quietly choose suffering — even when it's painful — because it's familiar, because it grants permission not to act, and because losing it is more terrifying than carrying it.In this 10-minute conversation, Richie shares:• Shame as "the backlight of fear" — and why it keeps fear alive• Why homeless veterans he worked with were often more at peace than the housed...
2026-06-1010 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsFrom Phillips Exeter to Inventing AI: How Herbert Simon Recruited Me — Dr. Craig Kaplan"I was like, wow, I've been working my way through school and paying you, and now they're going to pay me to go to school? I'll do that."Dr. Craig Kaplan — AI researcher who studied under Nobel laureate Herbert Simon at Carnegie Mellon — walks back through the unlikely path that took a kid from Berkeley to Phillips Exeter Academy (yes, the same prep school as Mark Zuckerberg) and then into the field of AI in 1985, when "AI" was still a tiny niche only a few geeky people cared about.In t...
2026-06-0911 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsCEO & Breast Cancer Survivor Shares Powerful Preparation Secrets"I challenge you to stay in alignment with yourself. When you find yourself in those spaces, soak it all up, stay curious, and keep driving from there."Tiffanie Janowitz — youngest of eight, former University of Utah competitive cheerleader, now CEO of Limitless Society — answers a question from an 8-year-old listener about why she chose cheerleading, and uses it to unpack what "living in alignment" actually means.In this 10-minute conversation, Tiffanie shares:• The friend who invited her to a cheerleading practice at age 10 — and the mome...
2026-06-0809 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsWhy Today's AI Is Just "Average" — And How It Becomes Superintelligent — Dr. Craig KaplanToday's AI sounds smart because it knows a little about everything. But the moment you ask it about something you're an expert in, the cracks show up fast.So how does it become genuinely smarter than the smartest human?Craig Kaplan — Wall Street veteran, AI researcher, and founder of SuperIntelligence.com — joins The Four Fs Podcast to break down the path from "average intelligence" to actual superintelligence in language anyone can understand. No PhD required.In this 10-minute conversation, Craig shares:
2026-06-0812 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsFrom Failure to Ranger: How a $5.99 Bottle of Vitamins Almost Ended EverythingOne bottle of Centrum Silver. An unlocked locker. One jump away from Ranger selection.David Porter — former 75th Ranger Regiment, now a senior executive at ServiceNow — tells the story of how a tiny mistake at airborne school cost him his shot at Ranger Assessment and Selection, and how the next two weeks reshaped his entire career.In this 10-minute conversation, David shares:• The morning his sea bag got dumped and the bottle of vitamins on the CO's desk• Being reassigned to "the island o...
2026-06-0610 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsThe Best Interview Asks No Questions: Legal Tools for Safety Investigations"Grab a coffee. Tell me what happened." That's the entire script.Desai Link — author of "Beyond the Incident" — explains why he's the first person to translate 400 years of British legal causation principles into safety investigation tools, and why the word "interview" itself can wreck the conversation before it starts.In this 10-minute conversation, Desai shares:• How British adversarial law evolved tools for weighing competing oral testimony• Why humility + respect + psychological safety beats any structured interview script• The "proactive labeling" technique — naming the c...
2026-06-0509 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsFood Poisoning Put Me in the ICU—Here Is How I Reset My Life - Former Microsoft EVP Rich KaplanFood poisoning. 5 days in the ICU. Five weeks of chemotherapy. And a priority list that's never changed since.Microsoft veteran Rich Kaplan walks through the 2005 illness that nearly took his life, the operating philosophy he's lived by ever since — family, health, service — and the unforgettable QVC moment where he sold 22,000 copies of Windows 95 in a single appearance.In this 10-minute conversation, Rich shares:• The 2005 food poisoning that became 5 days in ICU and weeks of chemo• Family > health > service to others — and ignoring everything...
2026-06-0410 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsFrom Arrests to AI: Building Resilience & Owning Your Story — Himani NareshWhat does getting handcuffed at 17 over a $1.25 subway token have to do with becoming a Microsoft developer? Everything — if you know how to turn a story into a lesson.In this 10 Minute Wins conversation, Himani Naresh — Columbia computer science grad, version-one SharePoint developer, and former VP at a global media company — walks through the through-line from her NYC subway arrest to her early days as the only woman engineer at Microsoft, and the exit-interview feedback that changed how she thinks about confidence forever.If you've ever felt like you're not as smart as the people around you, this one is for...
2026-06-0314 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsHatchling Turtles, Monitor Lizards, and the World's Wildest Safety Job With Safety Expert Desai LinkAn osprey drops a baby turtle from the sky. It hits a worker in the head. Welcome to Barrow Island.Desai Link — NZ-based health and safety leader and author of "Beyond the Incident" — opens with the wildest stories from a career he never planned: Class A nature reserves in Western Australia, 8-foot monitor lizards that don't fear humans, and the day-to-day reality of an H&S role no one teaches you about.In this 10-minute conversation, Desai shares:• 8.5 years in H&S — and the expansio...
2026-06-0209 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsThe Inventions That Nearly Killed the PlanetWhat if the inventions meant to solve our biggest problems actually ended up nearly destroying the planet? Dive into the messy, human side of science where grudges and mistakes have shaped our modern world.In this clip from the Four Fs Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jeffrey Zurek—a geophysicist, volcanologist, and host of the Whimsical Wavelengths podcast. We discuss the fascinating (and sometimes dark) history of scientific discovery, from the lead pollution crisis to the surprising evolution of giant prehistoric insects.Key TakeawaysTh...
2026-06-0109 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsFear No Fear: The Ancient Sanskrit Practice That Rewires TraumaFear lives only in the past or future. Presence dissolves it. And there's a 2,000-year-old word for the muscle that does it: abhaya.Trauma therapist Richie Landward traces fear back to the origin of creation itself — and walks through the 4-step "abhaya" process that transforms fear from enemy into evolutionary partner.In this 10-minute conversation, Richie shares:• Why fear and chaos exist to drive evolution, not to be defeated• The 4 steps of abhaya: acknowledge, be present, fear breath, cultivate love• PTSD's d...
2026-06-0112 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsAI Will Replace the $80K Analyst Job — and That's the Easy PartIt's already cheaper to train an AI than to hire an analyst. So what does that mean for graduates, for universities, and for the labor side of the economy itself?Johns Hopkins SAIS professor Gordon Bodnar walks through the AI/labor/GDP math: why companies are pulling back on hiring even as they pour billions into AI, what that means for the next decade of mature talent, and why the textbook GDP equation might be due for a rewrite.In this 10-minute conversation, Gordon shares:
2026-05-3115 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsOne Predator Can Affect 400 Kids: A Cybersecurity Dad's Survival PlanOne predator. 400 kids. $6,000 to closea case. And a cybersecurity professional whose biggest fear is that even hisown kids could fall for it.Lee Anderson — Innocent Lives Foundation volunteer and former Federal Reservecybersecurity specialist — walks through the practical, non-punitive approachhe's built for protecting his own kids online.In this 10-minute conversation, Lee shares:• The Innocent Lives Foundation math: 1 predator → up to 400 kids, ~$6K percase• The donor match: gifts up to $200K matched this year• Why his approach is education-based, not punishment-based• "Kids act out because their body is telling them something...
2026-05-3008 minFour Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsI Left Simon Sinek's Team Right Before COVID. Then I Sold the House. — Faith Over Fear W/ David MeadDecember 2019: he left Simon Sinek's team. February 2020: last in-person gig. March 2020: the speaker industry vanished overnight.David Mead — co-author of "Find Your Why" — walks through the 2-3 years that followed: a half-built home in Alpine, Utah, a surprise home valuation from real-estate friends at AT&T, and a faith that what was supposed to come would.In this 10-minute conversation, David shares:• Why he left Simon Sinek's organization to go solo as a speaker• COVID hitting the speaker industry mid-Alpine UT homebuild• T...
2026-05-2911 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsHeuristics vs. Algorithms: The Two Rules That Run My Career — David PorterRule one: don't be an asshole. Rule two: when in doubt, refer back to rule one.David Porter — Army Ranger turned ServiceNow senior executive — unpacks why "algorithmic" thinking (do A, then B, then C) breaks down the moment you step into the real world, and why the 52 jobs he held before the Army taught him more than business school ever could.In this 10-minute conversation, David shares:• Why school trains you for chess boards and life happens on a different field• Heuristics = street smarts: how the school of hard knocks teaches the golden rule• Leaving a young family at 25 to climb o...
2026-05-2811 minFour Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsCareer Chaos? Embrace the Jungle Gym Journey to Success — Former Microsoft Executive Himani NareshYour career is not a ladder. It's a jungle gym.Himani Naresh — former VP at a global media company, ex-Microsoft engineer turned MBA turned M&A leader turned nonprofit operator — joins The Four Fs Podcast to make the case that the most fulfilling careers don't follow a straight line.In this 10-minute conversation, Himani shares:• Why your path will be a series of strategic and tactical left and right turns• How "Career 1.0" gave way to "Career 1.5," and what "Career 2.0" looks like in her late...
2026-05-2713 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsBreaking the Cycle of Fear With Trust And Faith | Finding Fortitude in ChaosDavid Mead is a leadership expert and co-author of Find Your Why with Simon Sinek — and when COVID hit, he lost nearly everything he had built after leaving Simon's team.No speaking gigs. No book deal. A brand new house in Alpine he wasn't sure he could afford. And a speakers bureau agent telling him straight: "You are not gonna get a job."In this clip from the Four Fs Podcast, David opens up about what it actually felt like to go 3 years with almost nothing co...
2026-05-2609 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsAI Investment Hype vs. Reality: Dr. Gordon Bodnar on Tariffs, EVs & Market ChaosDr. Gordon Bodnar is a Professor of International Finance at Johns Hopkins University and one of the clearest thinkers on what's actually happening in the global economy — beyond the headlines.In this short clip from the Four Fs Podcast, Dr. Bodnar breaks down the real story behind AI investment hype, what tariffs are actually doing to markets and consumer prices, the EV slowdown, and why most leaders are ignoring the macroeconomic forces that will define the next decade.This is a 10-minute highlight fr...
2026-05-2512 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsThis Card Game Shows Exactly How Hackers Target You | Teaching Cybersecurity Without FearThe Cybersecurity Card Game That Teaches You to Think Like a HackerLee Anderson is a cybersecurity expert and Federal Reserve red-teamer who has spent over 14 years using psychology, deception, and education to fight scams, protect families, and expose how easy it is to hack a human — not just a system.In this short clip from the Four Fs Podcast, Lee breaks down Hack Attack Defense, his cybersecurity card game built to teach people how to think like a ha...
2026-05-2411 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsThe Moment That Made This Microsoft EVP Rethink EverythingFrom Microsoft executive to mentor of founders, Rich Kaplan breaks down leadership under fire, influence without authority, and how to navigate chaos without losing your values.Rich Kaplan is a former Executive Vice President at Microsoft who led teams through some of the company's most transformative periods — and then had a near-death experience that completely changed how he thinks about leadership, people, and what actually matters.In this short clip from the Four Fs Podcast, Rich breaks down what it ac...
2026-05-2311 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsHeal Trauma: How to Connect Mind, Body, and Your Source | With Trauma Expert Richie LandwardYou're Not Broken — Richie Landward on Healing Trauma and Reconnecting with Yourself Richie Landward is a trauma therapist, combat-vet advocate, and former river guide who has spent over two decades helping people understand that PTSD, shame, and fear don't mean you're broken — they're places you can start to heal from.In this short clip from the Four Fs Podcast, Richie breaks down how to reconnect mind and body with your source, why most people misunderstand what trauma actually does to t...
2026-05-2209 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsFrom Surfboards to ServiceNow David Porter's Incredible JourneyDavid Porter went from surfing the North Shore of Oahu to leading elite Army Ranger teams to becoming a senior executive at ServiceNow — and the lessons from that journey are unlike anything you'll hear on most podcasts.In this short clip from the Four Fs Podcast, David breaks down how he uses fear as a compass, what "engineered failure" really means, and how the discipline he built long before the military shaped everything that came after.---Chapters:0:00 — Intro: David Porter's unlikely path0...
2026-05-2112 min
Four Fs Podcast: 10-Minute WinsWhy Today's AI Is Just "Average" — And How It Becomes Superintelligent — Dr. Craig KaplanToday's AI sounds smart because it knows a little about everything. But the moment you ask it about something you're an expert in, the cracks show up fast.So how does it become genuinely smarter than the smartest human?Craig Kaplan — Wall Street veteran, AI researcher, and founder of SuperIntelligence.com — joins The Four Fs Podcast to break down the path from "average intelligence" to actual superintelligence in language anyone can understand. No PhD required.In this 10-minute conversation, Craig shares:
2026-05-0712 min
The Holistic Life with Jess Martinez, CHN | For Women in Their 30s & 40s Who Want To Balance Their Hormones, Live Holistically, Build Resilience, & Develop A More Loving Self-Image92. Why Highly Sensitive Women Become People-Pleasers👋 Hi, there! Do you have a question about a topic covered on this podcast? Click here to send me your question! I'll answer it in an upcoming episode. Include your name and IG handle if you'd like a shout out! You can also use this link to send me a non-question message. 😀 You've always been the empathetic one. The supportive one. The one who just knows when something feels off in a room.But what if some of what you've called empathy is actually your nervous system doing something completely different, something it learned to do a l...
2026-03-1634 min
STRESS IST…#50 STRESS IST... Fawning - Selbstaufgabe als Stressreaktionoder "Der Bambi-Effekt".Bisher sind folgende Stressreaktionen gut erkannt und beschrieben: Fight (Kampf), Flight (Flucht), Freeze (Starre) und Fawn (Unterwerfung). In dieser Folge sprechen wir über letztere.Übersetzt heißt fawn (engl.): unterwerfen, unterordnen und auch Rehkitz.Aber wann unterwerfen wir uns denn bei Stress? Hat Fawning etwas mit Selbstaufgabe zu tun? Wem oder was ordnen wir uns unter? Wenn es bei Fight (Kampf) oder Flight (Flucht) um Aktivierung und Mobilisierung geht, worum geht es dann bei Freeze (Starre) und insbesondere Fawning (Unterwerfung). Und was hat jetzt das Rehkitz damit zu tun? Davon als...
2025-08-171h 39
Wisdom for WellnessPeople Pleasing: Is "No" an Option?In this month’s episode we kick things off by sharing what led us to creating the podcast through our work at the Kingston Military Family Resource Centre. We discuss some ways COVID-19 can be impacting your mental health and we work on defining self-care. Spoiler alert: It’s not always what we see on social media. We look at boundaries and how to set them and explore how fawning could be a fourth response to trauma and anxiety. The following links are related to content discussed in this episode: Love L...
2021-01-2839 min
It's a ProcessKimia Ferdowsi KlineKimia Ferdowsi Kline is a painter and sculptor who splits her time between Nashville and New York. She also curates the private collection at Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn. We talk about the challenge of not trying too hard, how pregnancy and motherhood has changed the work, the genius of Ali Wong, the metaphoric potential of her new materials, resisting the pressure to make work solely about identity politics, the difficulties of working during the pandemic, the practice of play in using salvaged wood, meditation as a creative tool, and art as a spiritual practice and way of healing.
2021-01-261h 20
El Podcast de las LibélulasComplex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder ( Estres Postraumatico Complejo) - LibroEpisodio 42.
Hablamos a grandes rasgos de el libro "Complex PTSD" de Pete Walker y las 4 Fs.
Freeze, Fight, Flight and Fawn ( Conjelarse, Pelear, Escapar, Ponerte panza pa'rriba) como respuesta a situaciones estresantes.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=TEP+COMPLEJO%3A+De+Sobrevivir+a+Prosperar&ref=nb_sb_noss
http://pete-walker.com/fourFs_TraumaTypologyComplexPTSD.htm
2020-11-051h 18