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Business Minds Coffee ChatJay Samit | The Truths for Creating Wealth and Controlling Your DestinyJay Samit, entrepreneur, a leading expert on disruption and innovation, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of Disrupt You! and Future Proofing You joins me on this episode. Jay has worked with some of the most well-known corporations such as Adobe, Amazon, American Express, AT&T, Best Buy, Coca Cola, Disney, Facebook, and many others. Jay frequently appears on ABC, Bloomberg, CBS, CNN, Fox, MSNBC, and NBC and has been quoted in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Economist, Businessweek, Forbes, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Variety, Fast Company and TechCrunch. Topics w...2024-01-2556 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatAnna Katharina Schaffner | Living the Art of Self-ImprovementDr. Anna Katharina Schaffner, exhaustion coach, writer, and researcher joins me on this episode. Her writing has appeared in the Guardian, the Times Literary Supplement, Psychology Today, and other media outlets. Topics we cover include having a curious mindset, Anna’s origin story, Stoicism, transitioning out of academia, the practice of noticing negative thoughts, the difference between self-help and self-improvement, a discussion of the timeless truths from The Art of Self-Improvement, and more. Get connected with Anna: Website: https://www.annakschaffner.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-katharina-schaffner-phd-7b2...2023-10-261h 09Business Minds Coffee ChatJohn Beede | Scaling to Greater Heights in Business and LifeJohn Beede, global adventurer, humanitarian, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author joins me on this episode. John has climbed the tallest mountain on all seven continents, including Mount Everest, has kite surfed on every major ocean on the planet, traveled to 67 countries, and funded his adventures with businesses he started and sold. He’s been featured in dozens of major media outlets, including 60 Minutes, The Weather Channel, and The New York Times. Topics we cover include John’s backstory, a discussion of his book, The Warrior Challenge, being in a flow state, conquering ourselves, scaling to grea...2023-10-191h 03Business Minds Coffee ChatNick Sonnenberg | Getting LeverageNick Sonnenberg, founder and CEO of Leverage, a world-leading efficiency expert, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Inc. columnist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Nick spent 8 years working as a high-frequency trader on Wall Street. Today, he and his team work with organizations of all sizes and across all industries to achieve greater output, less stress, happier employees, and the potential to gain an extra full day per week in productivity per person. Topics we cover include the importance of mentorship and support groups, the journey to bringing...2023-10-1257 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatBob Burg | Giving Exceptional ValueBob Burg, Hall of Fame speaker, author of Endless Referrals and co-author of The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek bestseller joins me on this episode. For 30 years, Bob has helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams more effectively communicate their value, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals. Bob has regularly addressed audiences ranging in size from 50 to 16,000 — sharing the platform with notables including today’s top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes, and political leaders, including a former U.S. President. Topics we c...2023-10-0541 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatMatt Abrahams | Learning to Think Faster, Talk SmarterMatt Abrahams, a leading expert in the field of communication, professor, podcast host, author, keynote speaker, and martial artist joins me on this episode. Matt is a lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, and a communications consultant and coach. He’s also the host of the popular, award-winning podcast, Think Fast, Talk Smart. Topics we cover include using improv to speak more spontaneously, bringing Think Faster, Talk Smarter to life, managing public speaking anxiety, the impact of generative AI on communication, and more. G...2023-09-2852 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatDr. Cortney Warren | The Impact of Self-Deception on Our LivesDr. Cortney Warren, a board-certified clinical psychologist, adjunct clinical professor, bestselling author, speaker, and award-winning researcher joins me on this episode. Cortney is an expert on addictions, self-deception, romantic relationships, eating pathology, and the practice of psychotherapy from a cross-cultural perspective. Her TEDx talk on the psychology of self-deception has been viewed close to 2M times. She’s appeared on TV, radio, podcasts, web, and print media. Topics we cover include resiliency, lessons learned from Cortney's philosopher mother, the most significant predictor of therapeutic change, self-deception and its impact, adversity as a mechanism for learning, and...2023-09-2155 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatDr. Jeff Spencer | The Blueprint to Your GreatnessDr. Jeff Spencer, an Olympian, author of multiple books, an award-winning chiropractor, a renowned glass artist, and a human performance coach joins me on this episode. Jeff's client roster includes Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, the rock group U2, Richard Branson, and many others. Topics we cover include Jeff’s backstory, the angels who played a pivotal role in his life, becoming an artist, receivership, training for the Olympics, the terrorist attack at the 1972 Munich Olympics, building a champion's mindset, and more. Get connected with Jeff: Website: https://www.drjeffspencer.com/ ...2023-09-141h 05Business Minds Coffee ChatChris Widener | Nothing is ImpossibleChris Widener, one of the top speakers in the world today, a NY Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of more than 24 books, and a personal development and leadership coach joins me on this episode. Chris’s books have been translated into 14 languages. He has given 2,500 speeches across the world to crowds as large as 25,000 people. Chris was personally mentored by and worked with Zig Ziglar, with whom he co-hosted a television show, and Jim Rohn, with whom he co-wrote a book. Topics we cover include Chris’s backstory, the power of a personal missi...2023-09-071h 11Business Minds Coffee ChatDan Lyons | The Power of SilenceDan Lyons, New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, journalist, and speaker joins me on this episode. Dan was a writer on HBO’s hit comedy series, “Silicon Valley”, and has worked as a technology journalist at Forbes, Fortune, and Newsweek. He’s been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Guardian, and many other media outlets. Topics we cover include Dan’s backstory, becoming an accidental journalist, identity and belief, the greatest mistake of Dan’s entire life, the negative side of talking too much, why some people talk too much, tools...2023-08-3158 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatMike Lee | The Internal Game Drives External ResultsMike Lee, founder of MindShift Labs, author, keynote speaker, performance and leadership coach, and podcast host joins me on this episode. For 15 years, Mike worked with some of basketball’s elite NBA players such as MVP Steph Curry and All-Star Joel Embiid. Today, he helps individuals develop purpose-driven, mindfully aware and heart-centered leadership skills. His list of clients includes IBM, Lululemon, CISCO, Morgan Stanley, and others. Topics we cover include the challenges Mike has faced managing anxiety and depression, identity and self-worth, mindfulness, self-leadership, the illusion of control, an unexpected lesson learned from Steph Curry, and...2023-08-241h 01Business Minds Coffee ChatDr. Ethan Kross | Harnessing Our Inner ChatterDr. Ethan Kross, an experimental psychologist and neuroscientist, a world leading expert on controlling the conscious mind, and author of the national bestselling book, Chatter, joins me on this episode. Ethan’s research has been published in Science, The New England Journal of Medicine, and The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, among other peer-reviewed journals. He has participated in policy discussion at the White House and has been interviewed on CBS Evening News, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper Full Circle, and NPR’s Morning Edition. His pioneering research has been featured in The New York Times, The Wal...2023-08-1758 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatShawn Kanungo | Be Bold and Become IndispensableShawn Kanungo, a globally recognized innovation strategist and disruption expert, bestselling author, and a wildly popular keynote speaker who was named in Forbes as the “Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I’ve Ever Seen” joins me on this episode. Shawn previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a partner with Queen & Rook, where he advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends. His work and interviews have been featured in various media outlets including Forbes, The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC, and CTV. Topi...2023-08-101h 02Business Minds Coffee ChatAndre Young | Stop Being Busy and Start Being BetterAndre Young, founder of You Evolving Now, leadership trainer, speaker, author, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Andre worked as a mental health therapist for 19 years. His mission is to enhance leadership and work/life harmony for organizations, leaders, employees, and teams with his high-energy, interactive, culture-impacting leadership training programs and speaking engagements. Topics we cover include Andre’s backstory, key lessons learned from his parents, a leader’s blueprint, the meaning of personal leadership, the 3 bullies, the 5 points of the day, creating culture, and more. Get connected with Andre: We...2023-08-031h 10Business Minds Coffee ChatBrooke Schnittman | How to Be Successful with ADHDBrooke Schnittman, ADHD management and support expert, ADHD and executive function coach, international keynote and public speaker, author, and podcast host joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat. Brooke has been featured in numerous media outlets including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Additude Magazine, CBS, and NBC, and has received a number of prestigious awards and accolades. Topics we cover include the importance of setting boundaries, what ADHD is and is not, categories of ADHD, the diagnosis process, treatment for ADHD, supporting those with ADHD in the workplace, and more. Get connected with Brooke:2023-07-2752 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatHal Hershfield | Making Tomorrow Better TodayHal Hershfield, social psychologist, professor of marketing, behavioral decision making, and psychology at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, author, and TEDx speaker joins me on this episode. Hal has been published in top academic journals and he also contributes to op-eds in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and other outlets. He was named one of the “40 Under 40 Top Business School Professors” by business education website Poets & Quants. Topics we cover include Hal’s professional journey, the concept of self, the connection between our current and future self, key insights...2023-07-2058 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatAlden Mills | Making the Choice to Be UnstoppableAlden Mills, former Navy SEAL and Division One athlete, Inc. 500 CEO, bestselling author, keynote speaker, coach, advisor, and inventor who has been awarded over 40 patents worldwide joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include the 3 levels of leadership, teamwork, culture, becoming unstoppable, the belief loop, the two basic sets of fears, identity, and more. Get connected with Alden: Website: https://www.alden-mills.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnstoppableAldenMills/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alden_mills/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/aldenmills LinkedIn: https://www.l...2023-07-131h 00Business Minds Coffee ChatColin Johnson | The Impact and Legacy of Maya AngelouColin Johnson, grandson of author, poet, and civil rights activist, Dr. Maya Angelou, joins me on this episode. Colin holds a BA from Georgia State University and an MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. Topics we cover include the importance of being present, building confidence, lessons from Colin's mother and father, Maya Angelou’s early life, Colin’s kidnapping as a child, the impact of his grandmother on his life and the world, letting go and moving on, and more. Get connected with Colin: Website: https://mayaangelou.com/ D...2023-07-0649 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatDr. Michael Breus | Optimizing Sleep for Peak PerformanceDr. Michael Breus, The Sleep Doctor, double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist, and bestselling author joins me on this episode. Dr. Breus is a sought after lecturer and his knowledge is shared daily in major national media worldwide including Today, Dr. Oz, and Oprah, and for fourteen years as the sleep expert on WebMD. Dr. Breus is also the bestselling author of 4 books including his latest, Energize! Topics we cover include Dr. Breus’s professional journey, becoming The Sleep Doctor, the 4 Chronotypes, the impact of melatonin and other supplements on your sleep, technology an...2023-06-291h 02Business Minds Coffee ChatMike Brick | Accepting Responsibility and Finding PeaceMike Brick, owner of Clean & Green Outdoor Services joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Mike’s backstory, lessons learned from going to prison, the importance of freedom, mentorship, cultivating a positive mindset, and more. Get connected with Mike: Website: https://www.cleanandgreenoutdoorservices.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cleanandgreen0413 Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324 Subscribe to my Business Builder Newsletter: https://bit.ly/32y0YxJ Want to learn how you c...2023-06-2227 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatVanessa Bohns | The Unseen Influence You HaveVanessa Bohns, social psychologist, professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University, author, and researcher joins me on this episode. Vanessa is an expert on help-seeking, social influence, compliance, consent, and why it’s so hard to say no. She’s been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and The Economist, among other media outlets. Her writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Business Insider, and elsewhere. Topics we cover include imposter syndrome, reframing anxiety, Vanessa’s journey into academia, having more influence than we think, the power of the a...2023-06-151h 08Business Minds Coffee ChatBrad Ward | A Personal Journey of Growth and TransformationBrad Ward, owner of Eagle Pest Solutions joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Brad’s backstory, experiences that shaped who he is today, overcoming a speech impediment, the importance of meaningful relationships, mentorship, the impact of losing his father, what success means to Brad, and more. Get connected with Brad: Website: https://palmcoastpestsolutions.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brad.ward.313371 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradward8637/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-ward-6251a3b2/ Leave a 5-star review with a commen...2023-06-0827 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatWilliam Branum | The 5 SEAL Secrets to SuccessWilliam Branum, Navy SEAL veteran, founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, speaker, author, and business and leadership advisor joins me on this episode. William’s expertise in leadership and mindset is sought after by organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He's been featured by Fox News, USA Today, MarketWatch, and other media outlets. Topics we cover include limiting beliefs, knowing your worth, becoming a Navy SEAL, accepting and learning from failure, creating small victories, the meaning of Get Naked, and more. Get connected with William: Website: https://nw-recovery.com...2023-06-011h 04Business Minds Coffee ChatJonathan Fields | Discovering What Makes You Come AliveJonathan Fields, award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, business innovator, speaker, host of one of the world’s top podcasts, Good Life Project, developer of the Sparketypes, and founder/CEO of Spark Endeavors joins me on this episode. Jonathan's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Inc., Forbes, FastCompany, O Magazine, and other notable media outlets. Topics we cover include Jonathan’s backstory, the central part of how he moves through the world, his journey into law, living a good life, the 10 Sparketypes, the bigger questions Jonathan is asking himself today, how having tinn...2023-05-2554 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatBrian Kight | The Power of DisciplineBrian Kight, the founder of DIGNVS, LLC and the author of DailyDiscipline.com, a daily memo on personal discipline with over 35,000 subscribers joins me on this episode. Brian is an entrepreneur, speaker, and advisor to businesses, sports teams, and schools. He's been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Inc., Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and other notable media outlets. Topics we cover include giving and receiving feedback, the power of discipline, the 5 elements of discipline, creating boundaries around work and family, the fundamental building blocks of life, and more. Get connected with Brian: W...2023-05-181h 12Business Minds Coffee ChatJustin Richmond | Beating the Odds Part 2 of 2Justin Richmond, host of the podcast Started from the Bottom and producer and co-host of the music podcast Broken Record along with Malcolm Gladwell and Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin joins me on this episode. Justin was a producer for NPR’s flagship program Morning Edition and its accompanying podcast, Up First, before becoming an arts reporter for NPR. He began his career as an intern for The Tavis Smiley Show and Smiley & West. Topics we cover in part 2 of 2 include the book that helped Justin discover himself, finding purpose, meeting Malcolm Gladwell for the fir...2023-05-1127 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatJustin Richmond | Beating the Odds Part 1 of 2Justin Richmond, host of the podcast Started from the Bottom and producer and co-host of the music podcast Broken Record along with Malcolm Gladwell and Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin joins me on this episode. Justin was a producer for NPR’s flagship program Morning Edition and its accompanying podcast, Up First, before becoming an arts reporter for NPR. He began his career as an intern for The Tavis Smiley Show and Smiley & West. Topics we cover in part 1 of 2 include Justin’s backstory, starting from the bottom, the beginning of Justin’s broadcast journey, key le...2023-05-0434 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatKevin Kermes | Getting to the Core of Our BeliefsKevin Kermes, former headhunter, serial entrepreneur, career coach, thought partner, and trusted advisor who focuses on helping people create what’s next in their career and life joins me on this episode. Kevin's work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Business Insider, Fast Company, and other media outlets. Topics we cover include Kevin’s backstory, having difficult conversations, the need for self-awareness and reflection, getting feedback, the impact of our belief system, and more. Get connected with Kevin: Website: https://www.kevinkermes.com/ and https://careerattraction.com/ F...2023-04-271h 05Business Minds Coffee ChatGlenn Lundy | Rise and Grind: A Journey To SuccessGlenn Lundy, motivational speaker, automotive industry expert, host of Breakfast with Champions, and host of the #800%Club morning show joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Glenn's amazing journey, overcoming adversity, gaining clarity, Glenn's success formula, the LEADD process, transforming the automotive industry, the power of mindset, and more. Get connected with Glenn: Website: https://glennlundy.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Glenn800Lundy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/glenn_lundy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGlennLundy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennlundy/2023-04-2056 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatMaya Lau | Having Uncomfortable Conversations Around MoneyMaya Lau, award-winning former LA Times investigative reporter, and host, creator, and executive producer of Other People’s Pockets joins me on this episode. Maya’s investigative work led to the resignation of the long-serving warden of the notorious Angola prison in Louisiana and helped bring about new laws that reversed decades of secrecy in police disciplinary files in California. Topics we cover include reinventing ourselves, having uncomfortable conversations around money, the genesis of Other People’s Pockets, and more. Get connected with Maya: Website: https://www.mayalau.com/ Twitte...2023-04-131h 01Business Minds Coffee ChatJim Young | Defeating Burnout in All Areas of LifeJim Young, men’s burnout and leadership coach, author of Expansive Intimacy, speaker, professional comedian, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include taking on identities, therapy, the masks we wear, discovering our authentic selves, forgiveness, burnout, using improv to learn emotional intelligence, expansive intimacy, and more. Get connected with Jim: Website: https://www.thecenteredcoach.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExpansiveIntimacy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecenteredcoach/ Purchase a copy of Expansive Intimacy: https://www.amazon.com/Expansive-Intimacy-Tough-Defeat-Burnout-ebook/dp/B0BCBXW7W5 ...2023-04-061h 01Business Minds Coffee ChatDr. Diane Hamilton | Getting Out of Status Quo ThinkingDr. Diane Hamilton, founder and CEO of Tonerra, nationally syndicated radio host, leadership and management consultant, author of five books, an award-winning speaker, a curiosity and business behavioral expert, and the former MBA program chair at the Forbes School of Business joins me on this episode. Thinkers50 Radar chose Diane as one of the top minds in management and leadership and she was named to Global Leaders Today’s list of top leaders along with Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, and Sheryl Sandberg. Topics we cover include getting out of status quo thinking, building a...2023-03-3056 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatRich Diviney | Achieving Optimal PerformanceRich Diviney, founder and CEO of The Attributes, retired Navy SEAL commander, bestselling author of The Attributes, keynote speaker, and leadership and human performance expert joins me on this episode. Rich has worked with thousands of businesses, athletic, and military leaders from organizations such as American Airlines, Zoom, Chick-fil-A, Nissan, and the San Francisco 49ers. Topics we cover include compartmentalization, leaning into the uncomfortable, staying grateful but dissatisfied, stacking identities, stepping into fear, reframing fear into curiosity, tools to bring down anxiety, key concepts from The Attributes, and more. Get connected with Rich:2023-03-2359 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatHal Elrod | Elevating Human Consciousness One Morning at a TimeHal Elrod, #1 bestselling author of The Miracle Morning, international keynote speaker, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Hal’s been featured on ABC, Business Insider, NBC, Entrepreneur, FOX, Success, and other leading media outlets. Topics we cover include the one belief that shifted it all for Hal, the power of commitment, the dark side of extreme positivity, experiencing emotional pain, the genesis of The Miracle Morning, taking responsibility for everything, and more. Get connected with Hal: Website: https://halelrod.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yopalhal 2023-03-161h 01Business Minds Coffee ChatScott Monty | Timeless Leadership Principles for Life and BusinessScott Monty, former Fortune 10 executive, leadership advisor, communications strategist, keynote speaker, storyteller, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Scott’s been featured by NBC, NPR, CNN, Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, and many other mainstream media outlets. Topics we cover include humility in leadership, the importance of reflection, the resurgence of stoicism, timeless leadership, transformational storytelling, and more. Get connected with Scott: Website: https://www.scottmonty.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottmonty Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScottMontyStrategies/ Instagram: https://www.in...2023-03-0958 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatHeather R Younger | The Art of Active ListeningHeather R Younger, founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, bestselling author, two-time TEDx and keynote speaker, executive coach, a diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, host of the Leadership with Heart podcast, and the world’s leading expert on listening at work joins me on this episode. Heather’s been featured in Fast Company, The Chicago Tribune, Bloomberg Business, CNN Business, and other leading media outlets. Topics we cover include acceptance and belonging, the work we do on ourselves, the gift of presence, the power of caring leadership, a framework for active listening, and more. Ge...2023-03-0255 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatZach Babcock | Building a Dominant BrandZach Babcock, entrepreneur, dominant brand builder, and host of the wildly popular Underdog Empowerment podcast joins me on this episode. Zach helps alpha entrepreneurs build dominant brands with podcasts by getting shows launched and ranked in 5 weeks or less and at least 1,000 targeted subscribers in 90 days or less. He’s been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Disrupt, and other media outlets. Topics we cover include Zach’s backstory, self-identify and beliefs, building powerful habits, launching Underdog Empowerment, building a dominant brand, and more. Get connected with Zach: Website: https://www.zachbabcock.com/ 2023-02-2351 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatJohn J Fenton | Finding Your CenterJohn J Fenton, Certified Success Principles Trainer, award-winning speaker, executive coach, bestselling author, and leading authority in Leadership Mastery joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include John's backstory, pushing beyond our comfort zones, the impact of Tai chi on John's life, mindset, overcoming challenges, characteristics of great leaders, how a near-death experience changed John's outlook, and more. Note: John walks us through a 3-minute guided meditation starting at time marker 39:52. Get connected with John: Website: https://johnjfenton.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnJFentonCEOCoach Twitter: ht...2023-02-161h 03Business Minds Coffee ChatLeah Amico | Achieving the GOLD Standard in Life and BusinessLeah Amico, 3-time Olympic Gold Medalist, keynote speaker, college softball analyst with ESPN and Westwood One Sports, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Leah’s backstory, characteristics of great leaders, developing a stronger belief system, pushing past our comfort zones, boundaries and priorities, the GOLD standard, and more. Get connected with Leah: Website: https://www.leahamico.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leah20usa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leah20usa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/leah20usa LinkedIn: https://ww...2023-02-0955 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatDr. Mike Van Thielen | Unleashing Your SuperpowerDr. Mike Van Thielen, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and a pioneer in biohacking, regenerative medicine, holistic nutrition, and health and wellness joins me on this episode. Mike has been featured on Fox, ABC and NBC News, and 300+ other channels. Topics we cover include Mike’s life in Belgium before coming to the U.S., cultivating a champion’s mindset, an exercise for finding your purpose, biohacking, and more. Get connected with Mike: Website: https://mvtonline.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikevanthielenphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr...2023-02-0258 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatJason Feifer | Adapting to ChangeJason Feifer, editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine, podcast host, author of Build for Tomorrow, keynote speaker, and startup advisor joins me on this episode. Jason has been featured in Entrepreneur, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and other well known media outlets. Topics we cover include sustaining energy, facing and overcoming challenges, thinking differently, having a learner's mindset, the four phases of change, and more. Get connected with Jason: Website: https://www.jasonfeifer.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-feifer-b04543a/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ja...2023-01-2638 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatSimon Leslie | Learning to Live Out Your Best LifeSimon Leslie, founder and CEO of Ink, motivational speaker, bestselling author, sales expert, poet, and mentor joins me on this episode. Simon has built and lost 3 companies, scaled his current company Ink - the world's leading travel media company - to over $150M, watched it crumble in the wake of the pandemic, and has come back stronger and more successful than ever. Topics we cover include Simon's backstory, imposter syndrome, white belt thinking, asking for help, Equanimity, and more. Get connected with Simon: Website: https://www.luckyleslie.com/ LinkedIn: h...2023-01-1959 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatMyron Golden | Using Leverage to Create SuccessMyron Golden, sales, marketing, and business growth consultant, speaker, trainer, and bestselling author of From the Trash Man to the Cash Man joins me on this episode. Note: This episode was recorded and originally released in early 2021. The content is so good we felt it deserved to be re-released. Topics we cover include the biggest truism that isn't true, the difference between people who succeed and those who fail, mindset, the illusion of limited resources, selling from the stage, why people buy, and more. Get connected with Myron: Website: https://myrongolden.com/ 2023-01-121h 02Business Minds Coffee ChatDr. Anna Lembke | Addicted to Pleasure and PainDr. Anna Lembke, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic, and author of the books, Drug Dealer, MD and Dopamine Nation joins me on this episode. A clinician scholar, Dr. Lembke has published more than a hundred peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and commentaries. She sits on the board of several state and national addiction-focused organizations, has testified before various committees in the United States House of Representatives and Senate, keeps an active speaking calendar, and maintains a thriving clinical practice. She appeared in the Netflix documentary...2023-01-0559 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatNewton Cheng | Opening the Conversation Around Mental Health in the WorkplaceNewton Cheng, Director of Health + Performance at Google, a leader in the field of health and performance in the workplace, and a record-setting world champion powerlifter joins me on this episode. Newton has spent his career at Google developing, launching, and scaling global programs aimed at helping Googlers to thrive. Today he oversees a global portfolio of Google’s physical and digital health & well-being amenities. Topics we cover include obsession, burnout, mental health, people-pleasing, getting help, opening the conversation around mental health in the workplace, the need for vulnerability, and more. Get connected wi...2022-12-2956 min
Business Minds Coffee ChatChristine Homer | Building a Culture of ExcellenceChristine Homer, HR leader, facilitator, and expert on organizational culture joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include Christine’s backstory, developing organizational culture, signs of a healthy workplace culture, characteristics of high-performing teams, the role of mindset in culture, building a culture of excellence, and more. Get connected with Christine: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-homer-8147aa5/ Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.com/ *1565 Artisan Coffee Special Offer: Get 15% off you...2022-12-2245 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatJeff Lerner | The Journey to Unlocking Your PotentialJeff Lerner, founder of ENTRE Institute, keynote speaker, author of Unlock Your Potential, podcast host, and musician joins me on this episode. Jeff is a 3-time INC 5000 CEO with over $100M in sales. He's been featured in a variety of publications including Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc., and The Wall Street Journal. Topics we cover include Jeff’s backstory, identity, being different and better, a discussion of key ideas from Unlock Your Potential, and more. Get connected with Jeff: Website: https://jefflernerofficial.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jefflernerofficial Linke...2022-12-151h 10Business Minds Coffee ChatTiago Forte | Understanding the Man Behind Building a Second BrainTiago Forte, founder of Forte Labs, author of Building a Second Brain, and one of the world’s foremost experts on productivity joins me on this episode. Tiago has taught thousands of people worldwide how timeless principles and the latest technology can revolutionize their productivity, creativity, and personal effectiveness. His work has appeared in a variety of publications including The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Harvard Business Review. Topics we cover include the backstory of Building a Second Brain, the big idea behind Forte Labs, the path to becoming a leader, leading with questions, get...2022-12-081h 00Business Minds Coffee ChatGeorge Rego | Applying the Principles of the Martial Arts in Life and BusinessGeorge Rego, Chief Instructor of the Jukido Jujitsu Academy, National Jukido Jujitsu Director of the International Kokondo Association, and author of the book The Founding of Jujutsu and Judo in America joins me on this episode. George is a Portuguese-American lifelong martial artist. Today he is widely recognized as one of the most prominent minds, masters, and practitioners in the art of Jukido Jujitsu. His mission as a martial artist is to personally personify and pass forward the highest possible expression of the art. Topics we cover include George’s backstory, growing up in the ma...2022-12-0135 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatWhitney Johnson | Mastering Learning and GrowthWhitney Johnson, CEO and Co-Founder of Disruption Advisors, a Top 10 Business Thinker by Thinkers50, bestselling author, keynote speaker, executive coach and consultant, host of the Disrupt Yourself podcast, and a LinkedIn Top Voice joins me on this episode. Whitney shares her passion for personal disruption, helping individuals transform their lives, careers, teams, and companies, through her books and articles, keynote addresses, lectures at Harvard Business School’s Corporate Learning, and her LinkedIn Learning course Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship which has been viewed more than 1 million times. Topics we cover include Whitney’s backstory, the importance of beli...2022-11-241h 06Business Minds Coffee ChatDon Green | Preserving the Legacy of Napoleon HillDon Green, the CEO of the Napoleon Hill Foundation, author, the world's foremost expert on Napoleon Hill, philanthropist, and a leading evangelist of entrepreneurial personal development joins me on this episode. We talk about success principles, why Napoleon Hill’s work is as relevant today as ever, the true way to happiness, the impact made by the Napoleon Hill Foundation, and more. Get connected with Don and The Napoleon Hill Foundation: Website: https://www.naphill.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NapoleonHillFoundation/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-napoleon-hill-foundation/ 2022-11-171h 17Business Minds Coffee ChatSimon Alexander Ong | The Art and Science of Energy ManagementSimon Alexander Ong, personal development entrepreneur, award-winning life and executive coach, business strategist, keynote speaker, and author joins me on this episode. This is Simon's second guest appearance on Business Minds Coffee Chat. Simon has been featured in numerous media outlets including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, and The Huffington Post. We talk about electrifying your environment, deepening our awareness, gratitude with intention, the power of thought, rewiring your energetic state, prioritizing your needs, learning to say no, supercharging your impact, and more. Get connected with Simon: Website: https://www...2022-11-101h 00Business Minds Coffee ChatDr. Robin Owens | Finding More Meaning, Purpose, and PassionDr. Robin Owens, executive leadership coach, speaker, tenured professor, author, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Robin has over 20 years of experience in researching, teaching, and studying meaning and purpose in the lives and work of women leaders. She combines her experience in business, social work, and higher education to bring a powerful and personable perspective to her mission of empowering high-achieving women leaders. We talk about Robin’s origin story, why purpose and meaning matter, tools for finding our purpose, the purpose-based decision-making system, and more. Get connected with Robin:...2022-11-0351 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatSonia Ferrell | Values in ActionSonia Ferrell, leadership, values, and transformational coach, speaker, and international bestselling author joins me on this episode. We talk about mindset, awareness, learning to break old patterns and remove limiting beliefs, how having a stroke impacted her life, identifying our core values, mentorship, feedback in leadership, and more. Get connected with Sonia: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachsonialife LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-ferrell-ma-14a38b10/ Check out the amazing sponsors of this episode: http://chenzoweb.com/ https://1565coffee.com/ https://ambitious.co...2022-10-2736 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatLaura Putnam | Becoming the Movement BuilderLaura Putnam, CEO and founder of Motion Infusion, keynote speaker, bestselling author, a member of the Google Vitality Lab, and a teacher at Stanford University joins me on this episode. Laura's work has been covered by a number of media outlets including MSNBC, The New York Times, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider. We talk about Laura’s backstory, lessons learned from her father, being a global citizen, the importance of movement, channeling her inner “GrandBetsy”, a discussion of her latest book, Workplace Wellness that Works, who owns wellness in the workplace, becoming a multiplier of wellbe...2022-10-201h 13Business Minds Coffee ChatSteve Sims | From Bricklayer to the Real Life Wizard of OzSteve Sims, bestselling author, in-demand speaker, coach, and podcaster joins me on this episode. Steve is the visionary founder of the world’s first luxury concierge that delivers the highest level of personalized travel, transportation, and cutting-edge entertainment services to corporate executives, celebrities, professional athletes, and other discerning individuals interested in living life to its fullest. Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine called Steve “The Real Life Wizard of Oz." We talk about Steve’s backstory, being aggravated, fear, the mindset of entrepreneurs, lessons learned from working the door at a bar, training your brain to see opport...2022-10-131h 03Business Minds Coffee ChatCharles Antis | The More We Give, The More We GrowCharles Antis, founder and CEO of Antis Roofing & Waterproofing joins me on this episode. Charles began his successful career in the roofing industry in 1984 after moving to Southern California from Provo, Utah where he attended Brigham Young University. Charles serves on the board of directors of the National Roofing Contractors Association; is a member of The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress; and serves on the board of directors and advisory councils for several non-profit organizations including Habitat for Humanity Orange County and Ronald McDonald House Orange County. We talk about the transformational moment that changed...2022-10-0645 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatBen Azadi | The Journey from Hobby to PurposeBen Azadi, founder of Keto Kamp, bestselling health author, keynote speaker, and host of the top-rated Keto Kamp podcast joins me on this episode. Ben is the world’s leading expert on the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting. He is known as ‘The Health Detective’ because he investigates dysfunction and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function. Ben is on a mission to help one billion people live a healthier lifestyle. We talk about Ben's backstory, growing up with addiction and hitting rock bottom, what changed his life, morning routines, self-i...2022-09-291h 05Business Minds Coffee ChatBob Phibbs | Helping Brick-and-Mortar Retailers Beat Online CompetitorsBob Phibbs, The Retail Doctor, retail sales trainer, consultant, keynote and motivational speaker, business makeover specialist, author, and a LinkedIn Top Voice joins me on this episode. Bob helps brick-and-mortar retailers beat online competitors by creating experiences to move merchandise. Bob and his work have appeared on ABC, Fox, MSNBC, and PBS, and featured in articles in Entrepreneur, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. We talk about hope for retail, the importance of stories in business, lessons learned during the pandemic, actions businesses should be taking, and more. Get connected w...2022-09-2237 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatDr. Jessica Grossmeier | Reimagining Workplace Well-BeingDr. Jessica Grossmeier, advisor on best practices in workplace well-being, speaker, and the author of Reimagining Workplace Well-being: Fostering a Culture of Purpose, Connection, and Transcendence joins me on this episode. Jessica is a leading voice in workplace well-being, having dedicated her career to identifying evidence-based strategies that promote a thriving workforce. Her research focuses on best practice approaches to supporting employee health and well-being and numerous studies have been published in peer-reviewed professional journals. We talk about Jessica’s origin story, the transition from a practitioner in health and well-being to a researcher, the bi...2022-09-151h 09Business Minds Coffee ChatSteve Brossman | Differentiate and Stand OutSteve Brossman, marketing and sales expert, speaker, and bestselling author joins me on this episode. Known as The Authority Catalyst, Steve helps professionals and businesses stand up and stand out in their market. We talk about Steve’s entrepreneurial journey, differentiating and positioning yourself in the market, the slingshot effect, living on purpose, mindset, Steve’s non-negotiable morning routine, advice received from Richard Branson, and more. Get connected with Steve: Website: https://stevebrossman.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stevebrossman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebrossman/ ...2022-09-0848 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatKristen Rainey | The Business of Getting Better SleepKristen Rainey, Founder and CEO of Northstar Sleep School, certified sleep science coach, and host of the popular Northstar Unplugged podcast joins me on this episode. Prior to launching Northstar Sleep School, Kristen led sustainability and procurement for Google’s 271 cafes across 54 countries. She is a graduate of Princeton University and received a MALD in International Affairs at the Fletcher School at Tufts University and an MBA at Cornell University. We talk about Kristen’s college and professional journey, the experience of working for Google, the impact of her aggressive work and travel schedule on her...2022-09-011h 11Business Minds Coffee ChatRamon Ray | Unapologetically Positive and High-EnergyRamon Ray, bestselling author, small business success expert, motivational speaker, and host of the podcast, Breakfast with Champions joins me on this episode. Ramon has started five small businesses and sold three of them. He inspires and educates thousands of business owners a year through his articles, podcasts, and in-demand media interviews. Ramon's been featured in numerous media outlets including, FOX Business, FOX News, Inc., MSNBC, Forbes, and The New York Times. We talk about the importance of image, perception, and building community, knowing and leveraging our strengths, the role of mindset, the impact of...2022-08-2537 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatSimon Alexander Ong | Living Your Best StorySimon Alexander Ong, personal development entrepreneur, award-winning life and executive coach, business strategist, keynote speaker, and author joins me on this episode. Simon has been featured in numerous media outlets including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, and The Huffington Post. We talk about Simon's origin story, the difference between success and fulfillment, a mental board of advisors, lessons learned through two business failures, books that changed Simon’s thinking, the catalyst to becoming a coach, the process of writing and launching Energize, and more. Get connected with Simon: Website: https://ww...2022-08-1857 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatCharles Vogl | Telling the Important StoryCharles Vogl, award-winning author, speaker, executive advisor to global organizations, and a founding member of the Google Vitality Lab joins me on this episode. This is Charles's second time on the podcast. We talk about Charles’s incredible story about becoming a PBS filmmaker, the inspiration for writing Storytelling for Leadership, the hero's journey as a framework for storytelling, and more. Get connected with Charles: Website: https://www.charlesvogl.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charles.vogl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesvogl/ Twitter: https://twitter.co...2022-08-111h 04Business Minds Coffee ChatTony Whatley | The Shift to Impact and LegacyTony Whatley, founder of 365 Driven, bestselling author of Sidehustle Millionaire, executive and business coach, keynote speaker, and podcast host joins me on this episode. We talk about what it means to be 365 driven, the accident that shifted Tony’s focus to impact and legacy, why action, belief, and consistency are foundational to success, the importance of removing toxic and negative people from your life, the genesis of the Sidehustle Millionaire, leaning into your fear, and more. Get connected with Tony: Website: https://365driven.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tony.whatley.1...2022-08-0440 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatSteve Magness | Understanding Real ToughnessSteve Magness, world-renowned expert on health and human performance, bestselling author, performance coach, speaker, and host of The Growth Equation podcast and The Science of Running podcast joins me on this episode. Steve has served as a consultant on mental skills development for professional sports teams, including some of the top NBA teams. His expertise on elite sport and performance has been featured in The New Yorker, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Guardian, Business Insider, and ESPN The Magazine. We talk about Steve’s origin story, when he developed his love of ru...2022-07-281h 06Business Minds Coffee ChatRylee Meek | Tapping into the Power of Social SellingRylee Meek, serial entrepreneur, founder and CEO of Social-Dynamic Selling, bestselling author, speaker, coach, Forbes Business Council member, and podcast host joins me on this episode. We talk about Rylee’s origin story, going from broke and broken to generating $100M in sales in under 10 years, key learnings of social selling, building rapport and effective communication skills, and more. Get connected with Rylee: Website: https://www.ryleemeek.com/ and http://socialdynamicselling.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRyleeMeek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rylee-meek-1556a919/ Instagram: https...2022-07-211h 06Business Minds Coffee ChatJohn O'Leary | Fighting His Way Back and Leading an Inspiring LifeJohn O'Leary, 2x bestselling author, inspirational speaker, coach, and host of the Live Inspired Podcast joins me on this episode. Following a tragic accident at the age of nine, John was not expected to live. Today, he teaches others how to truly live. John helps hundreds of thousands of people to live inspired each year, sharing his insights and inspiring message with emotional storytelling and unexpected humor. We talk about John’s incredible story of survival, the heroes in his life, lessons in leadership, the power of mentorship, giving to make a difference, setting high st...2022-07-1459 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatNathan Hirsch | Mastering the Art of OutsourcingNathan Hirsch, ecommerce, outsourcing, and hiring expert joins me on this episode. Nathan built and sold an eight figure business completely run by remote virtual assistants in the Philippines. He is the co-founder of Outsource School and the CEO of EcomBalance. We talk about what motivated Nathan to become an entrepreneur at a young age, running a business while in college, why he received a cease and desist letter from his college, becoming one of the first Amazon sellers, lessons learned through failure, benefits and objections of working with VAs, hiring mistakes, and more. 2022-07-0747 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatJenny Blake | Set Yourself FreeJenny Blake, ideapreneur, bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and podcaster joins me on this episode. Jenny is the co-creator of Google’s acclaimed Career Guru coaching program. She’s given keynotes and workshops at top companies and universities including Google, Microsoft, Stanford, Yale, and MIT. And she loves helping people move from friction to flow through smarter systems. We talk about Jenny’s backstory, lessons learned through making hard decisions, going all in on a creative vision, big ideas from Free Time, and more. Get connected with Jenny: Website: https://itsfreetime.com/ 2022-06-301h 00Business Minds Coffee ChatDr. John Schinnerer | Managing the Dark SideDr. John Schinnerer, positive psychology expert, award-winning author, speaker, executive coach, and podcast host joins me on this episode. John holds a Ph.D. in educational psychology from UC Berkeley. He focuses on coaching high performing clients using scientifically proven tools to achieve professional and personal potential. John served as one of three expert consultants for Pixar's Inside Out. We talk about the Man Box concept, emotional literacy, masculinity, learning to let go of anger, meditation, the science behind happiness, the nocebo effect, mindsets, and more. Get connected with John: Website...2022-06-2356 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatKute Blackson | Why We Need to Find the Courage to Let GoKute Blackson, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, visionary, and transformational teacher joins me on this episode. Kute is widely considered the next generation leader in the field of personal development and has been featured on Larry King Now, Fox and Friends, Dr. Drew, and many other media outlets. Inc. Magazine calls him "The mindfulness guru billionaires go to for advice." We talk about Kute’s origin story and growing up without a sense of limits, speaking in front of large audiences as a child, creating his own path, coming to the U.S. at 18 to follow a...2022-06-161h 04Business Minds Coffee ChatJames Whittaker | Capturing Napoleon Hill's LegacyJames Whittaker, 3x bestselling author, speaker, host of the Win The Day podcast, co-founder of We Are Podcast, and co-executive producer of Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy joins me on this episode. We talk about the impact that Napoleon Hill's principles have had on James, the process of writing Think and Grow Rich: The Legacy, framing failure, the power of mastermind groups, morning routines, and more. Get connected with James: Website: https://jameswhitt.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jameswhitt LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswhittaker1/ T...2022-06-0956 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatCharles Vogl | Creating Community and Deeper ConnectionsCharles Vogl, award-winning author, speaker, executive advisor to global organizations, and a founding member of the Google Vitality Lab joins me on this episode. Charles helps leaders transform loneliness and separation into connection and belonging. We talk about Charles’s service in the Peace Corps and how it changed him, the big 3 factors leading to the loneliest era in American history, mirage communities, steps to building meaningful communities, and more. Get connected with Charles: Website: https://www.charlesvogl.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charles.vogl LinkedIn: ht...2022-06-021h 01Business Minds Coffee ChatRobert Mack | Cultivating Happiness from the Inside OutRobert Mack, positive psychology expert, celebrity happiness coach, executive coach, bestselling author, and keynote speaker joins me on this episode. Rob is one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between happiness and success. He helps individuals and organizations achieve an energizing balance of authentic personal happiness and effortless professional success based on time-tested science and timeless spiritual wisdom. We talk about Rob's origin story, growing up depressed and suicidal, finding positive psychology, the happiness set point, strategies for cultivating happiness, and more. Get connected with Rob: Website: https://www.co...2022-05-2659 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatDr. Robert Lefkowitz | From Yellow Beret to Nobel LaureateDr. Bob Lefkowitz, Nobel Prize winning scientist, biochemist, researcher, author, and professor at the Duke University Medical Center joins me on this episode. Dr. Lefkowitz and Brian K. Kobilka won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering the inner workings of G-protein-coupled receptors, gateways to cells that react to chemical messages. Dr. Lefkowitz's discoveries have had a significant impact on the development of new drugs. Nearly half of all prescription drugs are designed to engage the receptors that Dr. Lefkowitz identified. We talk about Bob's origin story, finding his calling for being a physician, becoming...2022-05-1959 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatRyan Hawk | Pursuing Excellence in Life and BusinessRyan Hawk, former college and pro quarterback, podcast host, keynote speaker, author, and leadership advisor joins me on this episode. Ryan speaks for and consults with some of the world's leading brands, including: Salesforce, Dodge, and the U.S. Naval Academy. We talk about mentorship, the ultimate form of leadership, learning what to say yes and no to, the power of developing communication and listening skills, the benefits of improv comedy, the confluence of events that led to Ryan starting his podcast, The Pursuit of Excellence, and more. Get connected with Ryan: 2022-05-121h 03Business Minds Coffee ChatMolly Fletcher | Lead, Inspire, and Connect With Courage and OptimismMolly Fletcher, former top sports agent, inspiring keynote and TEDx speaker, author, negotiation and leadership trainer, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Molly made a name for herself as one of the first female sports agents and was hailed as the “female Jerry Maguire” by CNN. She has been featured in a number of media outlets including ESPN, CNN, Forbes, Fast Company, and Sports Illustrated. We talk about Molly’s origin story, lessons learned from her parents and brothers, the advice she received from Zig Ziglar, navigating into a career as a sports agent...2022-05-0550 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatDr. Ruth Gotian | Unpacking The Success FactorDr. Ruth Gotian, speaker, coach, educator, author of The Success Factor, and ranked the #1 emerging management thinker in the world joins me on this episode. Ruth is the Chief Learning Officer at Weill Cornell Medicine. She regularly publishes in such journals as Nature, Scientific American, Academic Medicine, Psychology Today, Forbes and Harvard Business Review. We talk about the elements of success, the psychology and characteristics of high achievers, lessons from The Success Factor, flow states, the importance of mentorship, a challenge to our audience, and more. Get connected with Ruth: Website: https://www...2022-04-2856 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatMike Michalowicz | Making Complex Subjects SimpleMike Michalowicz, serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and one of the world’s most popular speakers on small business topics joins me on this episode. Mike is a former small business columnist for The Wall Street Journal and business makeover specialist on MSNBC. He has authored a number of wildly popular books including: Get Different, Fix This Next, Clockwork, Profit First, and The Pumpkin Plan. We talk about lessons learned through growing businesses, restarting after losing everything, why it takes Mike years to bring a book to life, getting attention, marketing pitfalls, the DAD framework, a challenge to our listeners, an...2022-04-2132 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatMark Herschberg | The Essential Skills for Success We Weren't TaughtMark Herschberg, author, speaker, MIT instructor, cryptographer, and former top-ranked ballroom dancer joins me on this episode. We talk about Mark’s origin story, his love of math, the catalyst for writing The Career Toolkit, lessons learned during the writing process, an overview of the essential skills for success, and more. Get connected with Mark: Website: https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarkAHerschberg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarkAHerschberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markaherschberg/ Pur...2022-04-141h 02Business Minds Coffee ChatKevin Harrington | The Power of Creating a Dream TeamKevin Harrington, serial entrepreneur, investor, speaker, bestselling author, advisor, inventor of the Infomercial, an original shark on the hit TV show Shark Tank, and philanthropist joins me on this episode. Kevin has invested in and launched over 1,000 businesses and products, creating over $6B in global sales. He has been featured on CNBC and Good Morning America, as well as in Entrepreneur, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Inc. We talk about Kevin’s origin story, life and business lessons he learned from working in his father’s restaurant, building credibility, the genesis of the Infomercial, the...2022-04-0732 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatFrancesca Gino | The Best Kind of RebelFrancesca Gino, an award-winning researcher and teacher, tenured professor at Harvard Business School, consultant, speaker, and bestselling author joins me on this episode. Francesca has been honored as one of the world’s Top 40 Business Professors under 40 and one of the world’s 50 most influential management thinkers. Her work has been featured on CNN and NPR, as well as in the Economist, Financial Times, New York Times, Newsweek, Scientific American, and Psychology Today. We talk about Francesca’s origin story, life lessons from her parents, coming to America, her fascination for the science of decision making...2022-03-311h 02Business Minds Coffee ChatAlisa Cohn | Growing Personally as a LeaderAlisa Cohn, executive coach, angel investor, advisor, award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, Broadway investor, and amateur rap artist joins me on this episode. We talk about Alisa’s backstory, the early experiences that shaped who she is today, doing the inner work, coaching and the power of positive feedback, thinking bigger, key lessons From Start-Up to Grown-Up, and more. Get connected with Alisa: Website: https://www.alisacohn.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlisaCohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisacohn/ F...2022-03-2459 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatRamon Peralta | Sowing Seeds of ServiceRamon Peralta, founder and creative director of Peralta Design, author, podcast host, advisor, and mentor joins me on this episode. We talk about Ramon’s origin story, lessons learned about life and entrepreneurship from his parents, the defining moments that changed his life, mentorship, growing as a leader, Launch Your Brand, and more. Get connected with Ramon: Website: https://peraltadesign.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peraltadesignhq/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeraltaDesign Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peraltadesign/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peralta-illustration-&-desi...2022-03-171h 03Business Minds Coffee ChatDorie Clark | Spies, Politics, and Playing The Long GameDorie Clark, one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of four books, strategy consultant, executive coach, keynote speaker, and professor at both Duke and Columbia University joins me on this episode. We talk about Dorie’s origin story - from wanting to be a spy to an early interest in politics and socio-cultural issues, working as a former presidential candidate spokesperson, her 20 year goal to be named a US Ambassador, how COVID has influenced her thinking, why we don’t make time for strategic thinking, key learnings from The Long Game...2022-03-1059 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatJefferson K. Rogers | Going All InJefferson K. Rogers, owner and CEO of JKR Windows, speaker, author, coach, mentor, and podcast host joins me on this episode. We talk about Jefferson’s origin story and what shaped the person he is today, how his mother instilled confidence in him, making the decision to get sober, being part of an empowering tribe, starting and growing a multimillion dollar business, creating culture, impact and legacy, and more. Get connected with Jefferson: Website: https://jeffersonkrogers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffersonkrogers/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jefferson-K-Rogers-102780145027490 2022-03-031h 07Business Minds Coffee ChatDhomonique Murphy | From Unknown to UnforgettableDhomonique Murphy, 3x Emmy award-winning TV personality, media expert, bestselling author, keynote speaker, serial entrepreneur, advisor, and strategist joins me on this episode. We talk about being scared of rejection, losing her voice and identity, the conversation that woke her up, rising above victimhood and victim mentality, attitude is everything, the importance of mentors, knowing your why, being kinder to ourselves, and more. Get connected with Dhomonique: Website: https://dhomonique.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhomonique/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DRicks.Media LinkedIn: https://www.lin...2022-02-241h 22Business Minds Coffee ChatJanine Shepherd | Finding Meaning in SufferingJanine Shepherd, aerobatics pilot and former cross-country skier, internationally renowned keynote and TEDx speaker, author of 6 bestselling books, and executive and resiliency coach joins me on this episode. We talk about letting go of the way life was meant to look, the moment that changed Janine’s life, finding meaning and a reason to live, cultivating a resilient mindset, the power of attitude, identify shifts, how gratitude helped Janine survive the spinal ward, loving the hills, and more. Get connected with Janine: Website: https://janineshepherd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ja...2022-02-1757 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatDr. John Demartini | Living By PriorityDr. John Demartini, world-renowned specialist in human behavior, researcher, educator, philosopher, leadership and performance expert, speaker, author of over 40 books, and a podcast host joins me on this episode. We talk about overcoming setbacks, the meeting that changed everything, the power of prioritizing and delegating, eustress vs distress, gratitude, John’s daily practices, identifying our values, the seven areas to empower, and more. Get connected with John: Website: https://drdemartini.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjohndemartini Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjohndemartini/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i...2022-02-1057 minBusiness Minds Coffee ChatRalph DiBugnara | Thinking Like A BeginnerRalph DiBugnara, serial entrepreneur, nationally recognized real estate and mortgage leader, speaker, branding expert, mentor, and podcast host joins me on this episode. We talk about Ralph’s origin story, losing his confidence and getting it back again, forcing our back against the wall, embracing failure, team building, becoming a better manager, thinking like a beginner, the growth trap, creating more leaders, and more. Get connected with Ralph: Website: https://ralphdibugnara.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rdibug Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dibug/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/r...2022-02-031h 07Business Minds Coffee ChatChris Cumby | Learn From It Or Win From ItChris Cumby, business development expert, consultant, advisor, author, speaker, radio show host, and the founder of My-Evolution Game joins me on this episode. Chris is part of Kevin Harrington's (from Shark Tank) business advisory team and has appeared on NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, and other affiliates on the Brian Tracy TV Show, America’s Premier Experts. We talk about Chris’s backstory, changing our energy, the power of leaning in, the five questions to get closer to what’s important, gamifying sales, and more. Get connected with Chris: Website: https://www.christophercumby.com/ Faceb...2022-01-271h 00Business Minds Coffee ChatLiz Wiseman | Increase Your Influence And Multiply Your ImpactLiz Wiseman, CEO of The Wiseman Group, researcher and executive advisor, New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and speaker joins me on this episode. Liz has received the top achievement award for leadership from Thinkers50 and has been consistently named one of the world's top fifty management thinkers in its biannual ranking. We talk about Liz’s origin story, understanding the perspective of others, being raised by a multiplier, the moment that changed her forever, the mindsets and habits of impact players, taking the lead instead of waiting for good leadership, increasing your impact, an...2022-01-201h 05Business Minds Coffee ChatVinnie Potestivo | Tapping Into Your Inner CreativityVinnie Potestivo, media brand advisor, personal brand strategist, content coach, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Vinnie is an industry-leading media and talent innovator who is widely known for his inclusive and impactful approach to brand building and personal brand development. He's worked with Mandy Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Simpson, Rob Lowe and many others. We talk about Vinnie’s backstory, starting his own casting company in college, the pros and cons of ego, the magic of consistency, characteristics of successful media personalities, creativity, lessons learned through failure, and more. Get connected with Vi...2022-01-131h 18Business Minds Coffee ChatAlan Stein, Jr. | The Best Never Get Bored With The BasicsAlan Stein, Jr., performance expert, keynote and TEDx speaker, author, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Alan spent over 15 years working with the highest performing basketball players on the planet, including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Kobe Bryant. He teaches proven principles on how to utilize the same approaches in business that elite athletes use to perform at a world-class level. We talk about building a career around something you love, investing in your strength zone, the 4 pillars, processing through loss and failure, the importance of feedback, strategies to raise your game, and...2022-01-061h 02Business Minds Coffee ChatNeil Twa | The Journey From Being Broke To Becoming An Amazon MillionaireNeil Twa, founder and CEO of Voltage Digital Marketing joins me on this episode. 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