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Buns, Burgers & Big IdeasEpisode #38: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Nick SchneiderToday Eric & Riley talk with their Director of People Development, Nick Schneider! Nick shares with us his story and how he raises the bar consistently. As leaders we have to get comfortable being uncomfortable, Schneider says. Leadership is bigger than yourself, it's about others and helping raise them up. Great conversation about never settling. Thanks for joining us Nick!
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Emerge. Evolve. Lead.Persistence Pays Off with Nick JaworskiMy guest today is Nick Jaworski an internationally recognized executive in the field of behavioral health with experience building organizations across four continents. Nick works with senior leaders in the field of behavioral health to advance their organizations to improve patient care, experience, and communication. Welcome to the podcast Nick.As the owner of Circle Social Inc. and The Institute for the Advancement of Group Therapy, he has helped healthcare organizations ranging in revenue from $10 million to $1 billion a year improve patient care, experience, and communication. He is also a Certified Disney Trainer and has observed over 100...2022-12-2229 min
Discover U Podcast with JD KalmensonNick Jaworski; Essential Elements for Effective Group TherapyMontare Media presents Season 2, episode 15 of the Discover U Podcast with JD Kalmenson: Essential Elements for Effective Group Therapy with Nick JaworskiJD Kalmenson interviews Nick Jaworski, an expert in behavioral health strategy, to learn about where most group therapy goes awry, and what both providers and patients can do to improve their experiences. Nick draws on his years as an educator to discuss techniques to promote greater engagement, motivation, and skill building during therapy. Learn what factors make the most difference in successful outcomes. Â Nick is an internationally recognized executive in the f...2022-08-0838 min
The EFL Magazine PodcastFrom ELT Teacher to CEO of a 30-Person Marketing Consultancy, with Nick JaworskiSend us a textNick Jaworski is an internationally recognized executive in the field of behavioral health marketing and operational consulting with experience building organizations across four continents. As the owner of Circle Social Inc., he has helped healthcare organizations ranging in revenue from $10 million to $300 million a year perform turn-arounds and accelerate growth.Originally from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Nick started out as an ELT teacher in Turkey and China before becoming a successful CEO.https://linktr.ee/eflmagazine2022-04-061h 06
Chaos & Light with Angela LevesqueNick Jaworski on The Evolution of ShameIn This Episode:Is shame really about power? Can it ever be productive? How has it evolved as we've evolved? Shame shows up in our culture in a variety of ways. It can be an internal experience brought on by living outside of our own values. Or it can be imposed on us by people or organizations trying to control or modify our behavior. In this episode, Nick Jaworski and Angela Levesque explore the many facets of this complex emotion. And look at some of the ways it is being used in the age of social media.2021-02-1358 min
Where There's SmokeIn Memoriam: Verleon Grant (Listener Favorite Guest and Nick's Grandmother)Sadly, my grandmother passed away this week at the age of 99. You might remember her from episode #49 of WTS: Can't Get There From Hair (Acceptance). She was a force and I hope you take a few minutes to listen to what she has to say. Article written in 2019: https://tntribune.com/mother-of-the-year-a-tribute-to-mrs-verleon-h-s-grant-age-98/?fbclid=IwAR223gtu-k4umJtZgWW6MkyPs5yv7OkEzS8EHrrv_AXFo6jGUpxaA3iUUa82021-02-1011 min
Hopeful Hoosier PodcastE18 Nick Jaworski CEO Circle Social IncHost Andy Dix interviews Nick Jaworski, CEO of CircleSocialInc.
CircleSocialInc is one of Indiana's first benefit corporations. Nick shares his insights on running a company with a triple bottom line. Hear how doing good is also good for business!
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The Storytelling LabHow to Overcome Shame by Sharing Stories with Nick JaworskiThis is it, storytellers - we're down to the second to last episode of season 5 of The Storytelling Lab! On this episode, Rain sits down with newcomer, Nick Jaworski - a show host, teacher, and audio producer behind the production company "Podcast Monster." Rain talks with Nick about how shame influences so much of our lives and how we can use storytelling to overcome it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-12-1748 min
Where There's SmokeSchedule Update!Brett & Nick pop into the feed to talk about what you can expect in December and January. (Spoiler: It's a brand new Christmas special and new episodes in January. 2020-11-2705 minWhere There's Smoke60: Just The Way You Are - A WTS FavoriteHalloween is coming up and that means Halloween movies and TV specials! To celebrate, Nick explores one of the earliest and most famous Halloween specials - Itâs the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. An often overlooked element in that show is the fact that Linus must be sincere in order for the Great Pumpkin to arrive. But, what does it mean to be sincere? Is it the kind of thing that we can create or should we just fake it âtil we make it? Brett & Nick branch out from the Great Pumpkin to discuss sincerity in a vari...2020-10-2340 minWhere There's Smoke80: Can We Talk? (Dialogue)The world is grappling with a lot of tough issues. Issues that are nuanced and layered. Issues that donât necessarily have a right or wrong answer. Issues that demand dialogue for progress. And yet we seem to mostly be doing something else. This week we are talking about talking. Debate vs Dialogue. Nick revisits an actual debate, and both Nick and Brett attempt to create some dialogue. In the end they hope to answer the question, Is dialogue dead? Find full show notes for this episode (with links to resources) at www.wher...2020-10-0934 minWhere There's SmokeIntroducing: Shame Rules!Is it true that one man's shame was the cause of the AIDS epidemic in North America? Nick's new show, Shame Rules!, is available today and this week we're giving you a sneak peak. To hear the rest of it, subscribe to Shame Rules! wherever you listen to podcasts. This link will provide you with links to some of your favorite podcast apps: http://smarturl.it/jjuoz0 We'll see you next week with a brand new episode of Where There's Smoke!2020-10-0219 minWhere There's Smoke79: Lessons from Chadwick (Generosity)This week our episode is inspired by the life of Chadwick Boseman. We challenge ourselves to look at how we are showing up in the world. With all of our fears and doubts and distractions, and over corrections and under corrections, and at times just plain laziness or indifference - how many of us manage to consistently show up in our life? For ourselves and for others? To bring all of ourselves to the party? We hear a story from Personal Story expert, Bo Eason. And you may just leave this episode with a different...2020-09-2533 minWhere There's SmokeNick has a new podcast! Introducing Shame Rules!Rate & Review Shame Rules! right now: https://smarturl.it/jjuoz0 New episodes of Where There's Smoke return on Friday, September 25! New episodes of Shame Rules! premiere on Friday, October 2. Wanna free Shame Rules! bag? If you want to get your very own Shame Rules! bag or help with the launch in other ways, then visit www.shamerules.com/launch. Shame Rules! on Instagram Shame Rules! on Facebook Shame Rules! on Twitter2020-09-1500 minWhere There's Smoke78: Stay The Course (Change)âChange is the only constant in life.â Heraclitus said that back in 500 BCE. It was true then, and 2500 years later, it is still true. That said, there are times in life when it feels like we are in a more intense period of change. As we release this episode, it is June of the year Two Thousand and Twenty AD. Weâve got a pandemic that is still very much happening, economic uncertainty, and the world is starting to look closely at systemic racism. Oh yeah, and a globally significant presidential election is happening in the USA.2020-06-3028 minWhere There's Smoke77: To Act or To Action (Allyship) w/ Holiday PhillipsThis week, as the world continues to reckon with race and equality after the murder of George Floyd, we try to understand what an ally IS... and what it isn't.Brett and Nick both hold up a mirror to look at their own actions (or lack of them). And Nick has a conversation with Holliday Philips, who recently published the article âPerformative Allyship Is Deadly (Hereâs What to Do Instead)â. ARTICLE: Performative Allyship Is Deadly (Hereâs What to Do Instead) https://forge.medium.com/performative-allyship-is-deadly-c900645d9f1f READING LIST recommended in Holiday...2020-06-1634 minWhere There's Smoke76: Pencil Something In (Intention) w/ Marc ChampagneLife moves pretty fast and, if you're not careful, it's easy to be swept away by it. (How's that for a mixed metaphor?) Anyway, today's episode asks several important questions: What would it mean to slow down? What does it mean to be mindful? Is it even possible anymore? What does any of this look like? To help us answer these questions, Brett talks with Mark Champagne about the power of intentional practice and journaling. Then, Nick shares a new passion of his and hopes that it inspires others to find their own. For more i...2020-06-0934 minWhere There's Smoke75: Youâre In Luck (Humility) w/ Edward HessThis episode is a riddle, wrapped in an NBA championship, wrapped in a chance encounter, wrapped in privilege, wrapped in mashed potatoes, washed over by the ocean, and inside of a critical message for our world about humility. Our journey starts with a celebration and a question, and ends with a celebration and a question. In between we hear from two TedX speakers, an American playwright, a psychologist, and have in depth conversation with Ed Hess, author of Humility is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age. Find full s...2020-05-1930 minWhere There's Smoke74: The Courage to Accept (Surrender)It's our first new Where There's Smoke episode in two years! Pliny the Elder said, âThe only certainty is that nothing is certain.â In a world where nothing is certain and so much is out of our control, what options do we really have? Should we fight? Do we give up? Or is there something else? In this episode we move from a tragic accident, through quicksand, and into a very personal story from Brett about his Mom - all while exploring the power of surrender. Find full show notes for this...2020-05-0532 minWhere There's Smoke73: Time to Go (Urgency)Author Frank Herbert once said, âThere is no real ending. Itâs just the place where you stop the story.â In this final episode of Season 4, Brett & Nick take a look back and ask âWhat is the story of Season 4?â, âWas it a success?â, and - most importantly - âWhatâs next?â. Thanks for listening. We love you. Weâll see you next time. * * * Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co.  If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out Suppor...2018-05-2218 minWhere There's Smoke72: What Are You Telling The World? (Message)If you could tell the world just one thing, what would it be? And, what impact might it have? This week, Nick explores that idea through the music of The Beatles and shows that you reap what you sow. (Spoiler alert?) Also, Brett goes straight to the source for some wisdom that we all need to hear. Get our newsletter and updates by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co. If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out Support WTS.com for our Patreon campaign. ...2018-05-0834 minWhere There's Smoke71: Refresh Yourself (Classic)This 48 Hour Challenge is going to be classic. Literally. But what is classic? How do we define it? Is there a Classic version of you? And if so, what can the Classic You teach the Current You? Once again, we gathered show topic suggestions from our audience, threw them into a word randomizer, and made a show in 48 hours. And we think the results are, well ⊠Delicious and Refreshing. Good to the Last Drop. Like Ice Cold Sunshine. (See what we're doing here?)Plus, some new WTSdigs. One inspired by adulthood, and the ot...2018-04-2432 minWhere There's Smoke70: Whole In One (Integrity) w/ Matthew SchuellerIntegrity is defined as âa state of being whole and undividedâ. It is a simple concept, and yet at times, living it can be some of the hardest work we will ever do. This week we hear from Matthew Schueller about an important journey in his life - itâs his journey to integrity. We know that itâs a story with themes that can resonate with everyone and we canât wait for you to hear Matthewâs words and apply their lessons to your life. Plus Nick & Brett come together for a new WTS segment...2018-04-1038 minWhere There's Smoke69: Go Let It Out (Expression) w/ Lord BirthdayExpression is the process of taking something from a spark of an idea through to existence. And, while there can be moments in that process that are truly amazing, it can also run us through the ringer - several times over. So, what is required of us to press our expression out into this world? Is want enough or does it require something more? This week we are paying it forward through an exploring on expression and the story of two artists. Plus a quartet of new WTSdigs from Brett & Nick 2018-03-2043 minWhere There's Smoke68: Straight from the Source (Secrets)Weâve all had a time or two (... or threeâŠ) where weâve shared a secret that wasnât ours and it comes back to his us square in the face. Sometimes, before you even think about it, youâve let something slip out of your mouth and immediately cringe - just wishing you could jump into a 15-second time machine so you can pull those words back into your mouth where they belong. Weâve all been on the other side of it, too - where our trust in someone else has been eroded because of their inabil...2018-03-0640 minWhere There's Smoke67: How You Are Who You Are (Self-Acceptance)The 48 Hour Challenge is back! We gathered show topic suggestions from our audience, threw them into a word randomizer, and ended up with âself-acceptanceâ. From there, our challenge was to research, write, and record a brand new episode in 48 hours straight (including sleep). Did we do it? Well, give it a listen and find out. Along the way we talk to clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Firestone and author & speaker Lisa Jakub. Both of whom help us to understand why self-acceptance can be challenging, what the rewards of doing the work are, and most importantly what are some tang...2018-02-2041 minWhere There's Smoke66: Lost Together (Collaboration) w/ Jim Cuddy of Blue RodeoJim Cuddy has been making music with Greg Keilor for 40 years. For the last 34 of those years, they have made up the songwriting duo for one of Canadaâs most beloved and best-selling bands, Blue Rodeo. Brett sits down with Jim to talk about that partnership along with the challenges and benefits of a long standing collaboration. We explore what collaboration is and how it has been crucial to human evolution. And through the lens of Jim Cuddyâs latest album, Constellation, we see how collaboration not only has the ability to bring us together, but also to s...2018-02-0632 minWhere There's Smoke65: Weâre Mad As Hell and Weâre Not Going to Tweet It Anymore! (Complicity)In the 1976 movie Network, upon being prompted by news anchor Howard Beale, people in cities all over the USA get up, open their windows, and yell, âIâm mad as hell as hell and Iâm not going to take it anymore!â. It is now 2018 and people still seem mad as hell - only now, instead of yelling out our windows, we have the internet to amplify our rage. Recently, there has been a lot of conversation about outrage on the internet and the impact of the internet on everything from our relationships to our democracy to our psyc...2018-01-2344 minWhere There's Smoke64: Best. Year. Ever. (Goals) w/ Michael HyattWhat would it take for this to be your best year ever? That said, what is a year? Is it the days between January 1st and December 31st? Or is it any 12 month span of time? And does it even matter? Are cassette tapes coming back? Could Nick rock Steve Harveyâs New Yearâs Rockinâ Eve outfit? And why is it essential to recognize the difference between knowing and doing? We will answer these questions - or weâll at least ask them - as we tackle the topic of goals, and look to...2018-01-0941 minWhere There's Smoke63: Eat Be Move (Exploration) w/ Bassam TaraziWhat does it mean to explore in a world where everythingâs been found? Thatâs the question posed to Brett by Bassam Tarazi - author, entrepreneur, adventurer, and friend of the show. Bassam participated in The Mongol Rally which is plugged as âthe greatest motoring adventure on the planetâ - a 10,000 mile intercontinental car rally, from London England to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He shares his experiences with that extreme form of exploration with Brett and, together, they work on trying to understand both what exploration is and why it might be important. Then, Brett shares a dream...2017-12-0547 minWhere There's Smoke62: How to Inspire (Engagement) w/ Chris AtkinsonWeâve heard it countless times before: âBeautiful minds inspire others,â âTime to inspire,â, âGet out there and inspire peopleâ, or simply âBe inspiring.â But, despite all of what the people and posters hanging on office walls say about inpiring others, rarely does anyone tell you how to do that. How do you inspire others? Communication is a linchpin in our society. It enables us to form connections, influence decisions, and inspire change. How effectively we communicate comes largely down to our ability to engage and inspire others. Chris Atkinson speaks, writes, and trains on the subj...2017-11-2146 minWhere There's Smoke61: Ahead by a Century (Our Life): Gord Downie and The Tragically HipWe are getting tragically hip this week with a story about a band, a country (Canada), and all the people in it. But, this episode is really about everyone, everywhere. So, regardless of who you are, where you live, and what listen to - there is a message here for you. Just listen and see. Plus a #WTSbumps. And the announcement of WTS contest - with prizes and everything! Get our BRAND NEW newsletter by joining our mailing list at www.wheretheressmoke.co. GUEST: Josh Mitchell Check out the documentary...2017-11-0745 minWhere There's Smoke60: Just The Way You Are (Sincerity)Halloween is coming up and that means Halloween movies and TV specials! To celebrate, Nick explores one of the earliest and most famous Halloween specials - Itâs the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown. An often overlooked element in that show is the fact that Linus must be sincere in order for the Great Pumpkin to arrive. But, what does it mean to be sincere? Is it the kind of thing that we can create or should we just fake it âtil we make it? Brett & Nick branch out from the Great Pumpkin to discuss sincerity in a vari...2017-10-1745 minWhere There's Smoke59: Knowing Me, Knowing You (Understanding) w/ Gretchen RubinHave you ever heard of The Golden Rule? If you have, you may realize that while it sounds nice, it has a pretty significant flaw in it. In this episode, we expose that flaw and go on an exploration to try and fix it. We are joined in this journey by author, speaker, and fellow podcaster Gretchen Rubin. Her new book, The Four Tendencies, provides us with a personality framework we can apply to better understand ourselves and others. In addition, we have an Explorer of the Week from Germany and a brand new #WTSdigs.2017-10-0342 minWhere There's Smoke58: Letâs Dent The World (Onlyness) w/ Nilofer MerchantItâs easy to see that the world has a lot of problems right now. But as the saying goes, slightly paraphrased, âThe only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good people to do nothingâ. And we donât feel that anyone who listens to this show is interested in doing nothing. So, in our first show of Season 4, we decided to tackle that little question: How do we change the world? Or at least make a significant dent in it. This episode takes a journey from a â70s rock anthem through to one of 2017âs...2017-09-1947 minWhere There's SmokeThe Where Thereâs Smoke Summer (almost) Spectacular!Where Thereâs Smoke is coming back in September for their Fourth Season! In this episode you will hear all the details - launch date, frequency, etc. But first, Brett and Nick seem to have slightly different views on how exactly to launch this new season. It is not a problem unique to them. Often we can find ourselves struggling in decisions and bouncing between what we want to do and what others want us to do. And then, even when we think we are clear, we are concerned about what others might think of our choice. In...2017-08-0830 minWhere There's SmokeLife's Like a MovieThis week, Nick asks himself AND the listeners a hypothetical question. If you have an answer or a thought that you'd like to share, visit www.wheretheressmoke.co and leave a Speakpipe message. To help get you in the mood, Nick presents the first two acts from his first podcast, One Degree of Separation. These segments are now three years old, they sound rough, but we hope the stories still communicate something worth thinking about. To join our mailing list visit www.wheretheressmoke.co * * *If want to support the show an...2017-02-0733 minWhere There's Smoke57: Bringing Home the Bacon (Strategy) w/ Melanie Deziel & Truly Social's Tara HuntSucceeding at something isnât just about having a good idea. Thatâs part of it, but thereâs so much more. This week, we are talking about strategy - and breakfast - but mostly strategy. How do you take the idea you have in your brain and turn it into a successful endeavor in the real world? And when we say âbusinessâ we mean any kind of endeavor - a service business of some kind, a product, a restaurant - it could be a podcast! Joining us at the table this week are speaker & consultant...2017-01-3132 minWhere There's SmokeA Personal Message from BrettBrett provides an update and shares some thoughts. Listen to past episodes of Where There's Smoke at www.wheretheressmoke.co.  2017-01-2417 minWhere There's Smoke56: Soaking in the Holidays (Feeling)Two holiday vignettes make up this weekâs episode: First, Brett peels back the veneer of the joyful and festive holiday season, to acknowledge that sometimes ⊠Christmas sucks. But, what if thatâs actually be a good thing? If you are feeling a bit blue this Christmas, or know someone who is, then this segment is for you. Then, Nick chimes in with a story about silence. Plus a special opening segment, with greetings from Brett & Nick and some holiday themed WTSdigs. To join our mailing list visit www.wheretheressmoke.co2016-12-1330 minWhere There's Smoke55: Letâs Build! (Environment) w/ Archangel Summit's Giovanni MarsicoHow much of who we are is influenced by where we are? And what do we do if we feel our environment is draining us, instead of charging us? A year and a half ago, Brett moved from San Francisco to the suburbs of Toronto, and lately heâs wondering - well, actually heâs worried - if his new environment may be having a negative effect on him. So he sets out to explore how each of us are affected by both what is around us, and who is around us. And we learn not only what...2016-12-0644 minWhere There's Smoke54: Everybody Can Be Great (Service)Mahatma Gandhi never said, "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.". But ⊠that doesnât mean it's not an accurate statement. This week, we explore what we can do to make a difference through service. We hear from author and speaker Jon Gordon; education leader Jim Kielsmeier; former Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams; and minister and activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. To join our mailing list visit www.wheretheressmoke.co * * * If want to support the show and help keep i...2016-11-1529 minWhere There's SmokeHow to Relax on Election DayWe donât know if youâve heard yet, but itâs Election Day in the United States of America. And that is causing many people just a bit of anxiety. So today, rather than release a new episode, we thought we could provide you with something calm, short, and packed with a smile or two to help you relax on a day that is often VERY long and stressful. This is a sort of Election Day âmeditationâ, as only Where Thereâs Smoke can deliver it. (And it even includes a couple of new WTSdigs...2016-11-0809 minWhere There's Smoke53 - The Elephant in the Room (Certainty)What does it mean to be certain? Which comes first: judgement or reason? What is the difference between our differences dividing us or empowering us? And what does any of this have to do with riding an elephant? This week Nick & Brett explore the concept of certainty, as it exist in everything from our political climate, to our businesses, to our communities. And through the research of neuroliogist Dr Robert Burton, the insights of professor Jonathan Heidt, the experience of designer Mark Busse, and the unique perspective of writer Dan Harmon, they discover...2016-11-0136 minWhere There's Smoke52 - Decency Now! - A WTS Election SpecialThe US Presidential Election is weeks away, and while Brett and Nick initially thought they wouldnât address it in the show, it eventually became clear there was no way around it. After all, the whole premise of Where Thereâs Smoke is to take pop culture and current events, and wrap it up into a conversation about self-development. And the current US Election is dominating both pop culture and current events. That said, this still is WTS and not a political podcast, so Brett and Nick are using the current election climate to talk about a seri...2016-10-1834 minWhere There's Smoke51: Change Your Mind (Stress) w/ Kelly McGonigalItâs the Season 3 premiere and Brett and Nick are asking: âIs stress really THAT bad?â To help them unpack this question they are joined by health psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University, Kelly McGonigal. Kellyâs most recent book is The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good At It.  Brett and Nick ask: What if everything you know about stress is but a fraction of the story? What if the science you know about stress is just a story? And...2016-10-1135 minWhere There's Smoke50: Plunge Into Nothing (Breaks) w/ Karan BajajSo much of our life is going from Point A to Point B, and it is about execution, deliverables, and responsibilities. And there is an absolutely a place for that. However for our sanity, and our success, it is also important that we take breaks. And these breaks provide us with much more than just a rest - they are an opportunity to reboot and reset -  and they can dictate the quality of our work and our lives. In our 50th episode (and the final episode of Season Two), we are joined by Karan Bajaj...2016-05-2438 minWhere There's Smoke49: Canât Get There From Hair (Acceptance)Eventually, weâre all forced to turn around and face the truth. In todayâs episode, Nick shares a truth with Brett that he is having a hard time accepting and together - with some very special help - they try to get a handle on it. Where Thereâs Smoke is approaching the Big 5-0 (this is itâs 49th full episode), and we are talking acceptance. Plus, a brand new WTSdigs! * * * WTS Digs Brett: Whitney - No Woman: https://youtu.be/CGKN6qiDqnk Nick: âNext Time...2016-05-1834 minWhere There's Smoke48: Scratch That Itch (Purpose) w/ Drew DaywaltDo a Google search for âHow Do I Find My Life Purposeâ and you will find a slew of articles and videos claiming to help you discover your purpose in 7 minutes ⊠5 minutes âŠ.3 minutes...and even âless than 5 secondsâ. But is there even a such thing or is purpose about something else altogether? Joining us is Drew Daywalt, author of the childrenâs book blockbuster, The Day The Crayons Quit. Drewâs journey provides us with lessons and insights into how we can strive and stumble through life to feel that sense of fulfillment, and live a purposeful life. Plu...2016-05-1035 minWhere There's Smoke47: Choice Endures (Trauma) w/ Auberon WolfOur first ever 48 Hour Challenge! We took suggestions from our listeners and this week we were assigned trauma. Weâll explore some of our own traumas, uncover what causes it, how we can cope with it, and even how we can thrive from it. And through it all, we are reminded that no matter our circumstances, one powerful element remains.Plus, a new WTSdigs. GUESTSAuberon Wolf Website: http://www.auberonwolf.com WTS Digs Brettâs Dig: Banshee (http://www.cinemax.com/banshee) Nickâs Dig: Unbreakable Kimmy S...2016-04-0544 minWhere There's Smoke46: 87 Hours (Quality Time) w/ Jim SheilsAll time is indeed created equal. Where it becomes unequal is in how we choose to spend it. This weekâs episode started with 87 hours - 87 hours that Brett spent with his son, Radek. And those 3.5 days turned into an exploration of Quality Time: What is it, how do we create it, and why is it so critical to all of our relationships. Joining us in this exploration is Jim Shiels, creator of The Family Board Meeting strategy. And through several studies, including one that has spanned 75 years, we discover that quality time and the qu...2016-03-2236 minWhere There's Smoke45: Stop, Look, Listen (Criticism)Criticism seems to be running rampant in our world these days. This week, we ask some important questions: Why do we seem more interested in tearing others down than building them up? What is the deal with this plague of criticism in our world? Why do we do it? And what does it cost us?Then we turn our sights to the alternatives to criticism. How can we alter our behaviour, inspire change, and build relationships?Plus, in our midroll, Nick is joined by some listeners to revisit multitasking and share your thoughts. * * *2016-03-1537 minWhere There's Smoke44: The Matter of Multitasking (Focus) w/ Dr. Sandra Bond ChapmanIt's Single-Tasking Day and weâre taking the chance to talk about all things related to âfocusâ. We thoroughly explore multitasking and single-tasking while trying to understand what these habits do for our efficiency and our health. Plus, we also get to the bottom of who started Single-Tasking Day in the first place! We also speak with cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman. She talks about the physical and emotional costs of multitasking - and, honestly, itâs a bit shocking. But thereâs also good news! We provide some strategies that can help you rev up you...2016-02-2342 minWhere There's Smoke43: Living Our Lies (Truth) w/ Dr. Cortney Warren | In the style of Serial (Part 2)This is the second episode in our examination of truth and lies. This week weâre exploring the lies we tell ourselves. Why do we do that and how can we figure out when weâre doing it? We talk to Dr. Cortney Warren, author of the book Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Psychology of Self-Deception. She talks with us about self-deception and how to combat it. * * *If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out Support WTS.com for our Patreon campaign. Also, help others find the...2016-02-1627 minWhere There's Smoke42: The Case Against Truth (Lies) w/ Scott Berkun | In the style of Serial (Part 1)In honor of the return of Serial, this week weâre looking at Truth - well, truth and lies. Sometimes we lie for good reasons and sometimes we lie for bad ones. Which is which and why does it matter? Also, Author Scott Berkun also talks to us about The Myths of Innovation. Note: This is part one of a two-part episode. Make sure to come back next week! * * *If want to support the show and help keep it going, please check out Support WTS.com for our Patreon campaign. Als...2016-02-0928 minWhere There's Smoke41: Mind The Gap (Work)Where Thereâs Smoke is a year old and as Brett & Nick bounced around several themes for the anniversary show, everything kept pointing back to one idea: work. Yup. Work is both hard... and awesome. So this week they explore work. First, Nick shares Ira Glassâ concept of The Gap - a precarious place to be for anybody looking to accomplish something new. Then, Brett explores the word âWorkâ itself and how it inspires us to keep going. Plus our first midroll in ages, and of course, WTSdigs. * * * Hey, we want to h...2016-01-2635 minWhere There's Smoke40: Turn And Face The Strange (Authenticity): Self-Development Meets David BowieEvery week, we strive to use the stories around us - news, pop culture, sports - to help make a positive change within ourselves and our listeners. With so many people emotionally impacted by the recent death of David Bowie (including us), we wanted to try and understand what we can learn from his life. That ultimately led us into an exploration of authenticity. A word that in many ways has become misused in our modern lives; but the more we looked into what it means to be authentic, the more we realized that there was something...2016-01-1932 min
The Podcast DigestTPD 74 - Brett Gajda, Nick Jaworski from Where There's SmokeBrett Gajda and Nick Jaworski, co-hosts and producers of Where There's Smoke, joined me this week to talk all about how this unique show came together!  Seriously, it's one of the best origin stories you'll ever hear! We talk about the production process, their feedback from listeners, audio editing and so much more!  I can't recommend this show enough to all of you! Checkout the links below!
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 2016-01-171h 02Where There's Smoke39: You Say You Want a Resolution (Willpower) w/ Kelly McGonigalNew Yearâs Resolutions. Around 45% of Americans will set a resolution for 2016 and by the end of January 36% will break them. Ultimately, only 8% of people who make resolutions, achieve them. Why? Well, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association, people cite the number one reason for not following through as a âlack of willpowerâ. And so in this episode, we set out to understand willpower. What is it? And how do you strengthen it? And what are some key things to be aware of in the process? Joining us is someone who knows a thin...2016-01-1243 minWhere There's Smoke38: A Where Thereâs Smoke ChristmasJust what IS Christmas Spirit? Is it real? If so, how do we get it? What the heck does CWB stand for? And whatâs the role of nostalgia in this whole holiday season?This week, itâs A Where Thereâs Smoke Christmas. Brett finds himself a little down in the dumps around Christmas, but Nick may have just the cure - a mysterious VHS tape he found that contains the impossible. Join Brett & Nick as they go on a journey through history, psychology, and holiday classics to understand Christmas Spirit. Along the way, w...2015-12-2227 minWhere There's Smoke37: Work It! (Creativity) w/ David UsherâCreativity is not a talent. It is a way of operating.â Those are the words of John Cleese in a talk he gave back in 1991 on Creativity. In this episode we explore the concept of Creativity. What is it? Are YOU creative? Can you be MORE creative? And how DOES creativity impact other areas of our lives? We go on this exploration with author, artist, entrepreneur, and activist David Usher, who earlier this year released the book, Let The Elephants Run: Unlock Your Creativity and Change Everything. Plus, a special Holiday edition of WTS Digs...2015-12-1636 minWhere There's Smoke36: It Only Makes You Stronger (Asking) w/ Kathy Quinlan-PerezWhy is it so hard to ask for things? Why do we resist? Why donât we do it when we need support? This week, Brett and Nick launch their Patreon campaign - but they process was a difficult one. First, they had to wrestle with asking their listeners for support! This led them to ask some questions about asking. What about asking makes us so uncomfortable? Through the journey, they had conversations with Patreonâs Creation Relations Manager, Cole Palmer, and personal development facilitator Kathy Quinlan-Perez. Brett & Nick ask you to visit www...2015-12-0840 minWhere There's Smoke35: Hear And Now (Music & Memory) w/ Dr. Amee BairdWhat is it about music that just takes you back to specific people, places, and moments? Well, this week, we explore how music intersects with our lives. Whether itâs playing, listening, or escaping it, music is finds a way to bury deep within us and remind us of our own stories. Nick is running this show this week and opens with a story about love, loss, and the Bb concert scale. Next, Elizabeth Sweetly tells us about how music seemingly haunted her until she came to grips with the realities of her own life. Finally, Jessi Br...2015-11-1739 minWhere There's Smoke34: How To Make It (Quality) w/ The Black List's Franklin LeonardâBe so good they canât ignore you.â Thatâs Steve Martinâs advice for anybody looking to be successful. We hear some form of this idea from countless actors, musicians, athletes, scientists: Do good work. This week, we attempt to unpack what âgood workâ truly means. Weâre talking about âqualityâ - specifically as it pertains to situations where we are looking to break into a particular profession, get a promotion, or create a successful product. In those situations, doing âgood workâ requires us to understand what is expected in a given space and then be able to create it oursel...2015-11-1040 minWhere There's Smoke33: Handle With Care (Words)Each day, roughly 205 billions emails are sent, 3.5 billion Facebook messages are posted, and 40 million tweets are shared. In short, we are talking, texting, tweeting, and chatting at a very high rate. But in this process of sharing so many words - both in speed and quantity - we ask: Do we treat words with the same care we once did? And, do we ever stop to truly consider their power? We also ask: What if the phrase âActions speak louder than wordsâ wasnât always true? What if, in our modern times, itâs the opposite? Our co...2015-11-0337 minWhere There's Smoke32: Letâs Go Exploring! (Curiosity) with Invisibilia's Lulu MillerLulu Miller of NPRâs Invisibilia joins us this week to talk about curiosity. Well, she really wanted to talk about adventure, exploration, and discovery; but for reasons we discuss in the show, Brett just couldnât let curiosity go. Simply by asking, âWhat is curiosity?â, we find ourselves confronted with another whole set of questions: How curious are you? How do you measure it? Could one believe they are curious, and then discover theyâre not? Could curiosity be something different than you think? Plus, we tip our hat to the great comic strip Calv...2015-10-2740 minWhere There's Smoke31: Back to The Road Not Taken (Choices) - Robert Frost meets "Back to the Future"This year marks the 100th anniversary of Robert Frostâs classic poem, The Road Not Taken. Also, October 21, 2015 has become known as Back to the Future Day because it is the exact date that Doc Brown, Marty McFly, and Jennifer travel to in the movie, Back to the Future 2. Now, if you look at both of these works - The Road Not Taken and Back to the Future 2 - they might seem vastly different! But, beneath the surface, both works examine the idea of choice. This week we dig deeper into Frostâs poem and disc...2015-10-2031 minWhere There's Smoke30: The Devil You Know (Procrastination) w/ Mark MansonListeners asked and so our second season premiere covers a topic that everyone struggles with: Procrastination. Unfortunately for Brett and Nick, life quickly began to imitate art when they found themselves caught in their own web of procrastination to get the episode finished. Brett and Nick ask: Why do we put things off? Why do we avoid them? And, if procrastination is just a symptom of something larger, then what are its sources? For answers, Brett turns to writer and blogger, Mark Manson. Mark shares some thoughts from his insightful article, âEverything You Wanted To...2015-10-1339 minWhere There's Smoke29: A New Type of Hustle (Stillness) w/ Kyra Maya PhillipsFor the past couple of years it seems like one of the biggest buzzwords in business and entrepreneurship is âHustleâ. And most of the messaging around hustle is about âgo, go, go!â - harder, faster, stronger, more. But what if thatâs not the whole story? What if hustle is also about slowing down, pausing, and being still? And what if it is in that stillness that the best hustlers are made? In this episode, we discuss this concept with Kyra Maya Philips, co-author of the book The Misfit Economy -- which was named by The Telegraph, Tech Repub...2015-07-2839 minWhere There's Smoke28: Please Leave a Message (Meaning) w/ Teri GriegeWhether we realize it or not, day after day, weâre asked to make meaning out of our experiences. Why did something happen? What does it mean? What kind of person am I? The kinds of meanings that we pull out of these moments will have a huge influence on how our lives take shape. In this episode, Brett and Nick grapple to make meaning for themselves. Also, Nick speaks with Teri Griege - triathlete, cancer survivor, and author - about living and succeeding with cancer and how others derive meaning from her experiences. Lastly, we...2015-07-2130 minWhere There's Smoke27: How to Get a Grip (Control) w/ JJ VirginMuch of life is out of our control. Often we are in situations where our level of control is small, but the impact of not having control is potentially large. And these moments can challenge our character, hamper our forward progress, or just be incredibly frustrating. This week, we talk about how you can grasp control from the hands of defeat. How you can stay proactive in these situations where you have little influence, and by doing so, learn how to increase your influence in seemingly impossible situations. To understand these ideas in action, we...2015-07-1434 minWhere There's Smoke26: Once Was Lost (Movement)Two stories separated by two years. Two moments moved by music. Have you ever felt lost? Ever found yourself stuck in a moment where you look outside of yourself for answers? Or where an answer came from outside - even when you werenât looking? Throughout history music has played the role of the catalyst for everything from our individual lives to the direction of our societies. This week we explore that role - from the micro to the macro - through two vignettes. The first, a personal moment of struggle for Nick, an...2015-07-0732 minWhere There's Smoke25: Walk This Way (Observation) w/ Alexandra HorowitzWhat if you could be more satisfied your life? Strengthen your problem-solving skills? Raise your awareness and intuition? Change your attitude about things you dislike? Be more creative? More innovative? Enjoy waiting in lines? And what if the power to affect all these things could be attained in the simple, yet powerful, process of a walk? This week, we do something a little different for our 25th Episode of Where Thereâs Smoke. We invite you to take a walk with us. We are joined by Alexandra Horowitz, author of On Looking, as we literally wal...2015-06-3041 minWhere There's Smoke24: Call To Action (Wisdom) w/ PhilosophersNotes' Brian JohnsonWho do you consider wise today? Does anyone immediately come to mind? This week we explore the unexpectedly complex question: What is wisdom? Additionally, we discuss the state of wisdom today and how we can foster more of it in our world. Also, Nick & Brett pick themselves up from Franceâs rejection and reach out to all of our listeners outside of North America. And our headlining act for todayâs episode is PhilosophersNotesâ founder, Brian Johnson. Brain is a reader, writer, teacher, and lover of wisdom, who is on a mission to optimize his life a...2015-06-2336 minWhere There's Smoke23: Believe It or Not (Gratitude) w/ Matthew GoldfarbTodayâs episode opens with a story about fathers and, yet, the show is just as much about mothers, grandparents, teachers, and friends as anything else. We explore several important moments to uncover the true meaning of gratitude and how we can best practice it in our lives. Also, Brett has a vulnerable conversation with Corporate Renegade founder Matthew Goldfarb and Nick shares how you can be a part of the Where Thereâs Smoke team. Plus details on our upcoming meetups in Toronto, Vancouver, and New York City. Guest: Matthew Goldfarb 2015-06-1636 minWhere There's Smoke22: Be Seen (Vulnerability) w/ Bobby UmarSuperman canât lead for sh*t. That was a playful title in the mix as we crafted this episode on vulnerability. As you listen, you will start to understand what that means, and how vulnerability feeds creation, fuels innovation, dissolves barriers, and expands presence. This weekâs episode is an exploration of vulnerability -- why itâs scary, how we can re-frame it, and why the world so desperately needs it. And four times TEDx speaker and a man know for heart based connection in networking, Bobby Umar, joins us in the second half of the...2015-06-0934 minWhere There's Smoke21: How To Make A Change (Behavior) w/ BJ Fogg & Jason LassnerThe road to frustration is paved with good intentions. Most of us can relate to having an experience, a conversation, taking a class, reading a book, listening to a podcast - and something grabs your attention. Sometimes it can feel like a 2X4 to your forehead. And you think, âI need to make a change!â, âI am going to start doing that!â, or âIâm going to stop doing that!â But then, contrary to our good intentions and certainty in the moment, we donât follow through. Why? What happens? This week we are exploring behavior change and providing yo...2015-06-0238 minWhere There's Smoke20: How to Create (Process)To get from Point A to Point B - there is always a process. Sometimes it's intentional and other times it just happens. Some aspects of that process may be effective and, ultimately, help an endeavor succeed. Other steps in the process can actually be a hinderance; and slow down or derail, even the best of intentions or ideas This week on Where Thereâs Smoke - for our 20th episode - we sifted through hours of Voxer messages and Skype chats, along with countless text messages and emails, to unpack the making of one episode of Wh...2015-05-2632 minWhere There's Smoke19: A Step in the Right Direction (Values) w/ Chalene JohnsonREMEMBER to leave an iTunes Written Review for your chance to win free coaching from Brett, free consulting or editing from Nick, or a 30-second spot on the show. * * * Values guide our every decision, whether we are aware of it or not. And they also have the power to align our character, attract others to us, and impact our ability to influence. This week on Where Thereâs Smoke we dig into values; share some examples of how they drive decisions; define what values are, how you recognize them, and why identifying yours is...2015-05-1935 minWhere There's Smoke18: The Best Way Out (Experience) w/ Bassam TaraziExperience. Itâs more than Jimi Hendrixâs band. It is the thing which shapes and sculpts us throughout our lives. It is the process by which wisdom and mastery are created. This week on Where Thereâs Smoke we explore the value of our experiences. We dig through our desire for instant gratification to discover that perhaps it just isnât that gratifying. And we have a conversation with author and explorer Bassam Tarazi on why 3rd gear should be sexier. Also, we have a favor to ask you - the listener. Itâs easy. It w...2015-05-1236 minWhere There's Smoke17: The Way It Is? (Taste) w/ Dr. Robert WoodyTaste. Whatâs good? Whatâs bad? People often come guns blazing with their opinions on things - whether it be music, movies, art, food, or drink. But where do these ideas come from and why are they so deeply ingrained? This week on Where Thereâs Smoke we talk taste. Producer Nick Jaworski joins Brett as co-host this week and shares a story involving Canadaâs top selling recording artist, the United States Air Force... and soap. And after exploring many influences and interactions of taste, we talk to Dr. Robert Woody from the Universi...2015-05-0535 minWhere There's Smoke16: Get A Move On (Community) w/ Jeff UtechtCommunity is a living organism - itâs always changing. And while it once only existed in a physical place, now it can also exist in just space. Technology has helped communities to evolve and become global. As Nick and Brett both leave Northern California for separate destinations, we explore what community is, why it matters, how we embrace it, and also... how to let it go. We also talk to international educator, Jeff Utecht, to discuss the evolution of communication technology, how we adapt to change, and whatâs next? Guest: Jeff...2015-04-2834 minWhere There's Smoke15: Are You In or Out? (Moments) w/ Kevin CarrollLife is a series of moments and, these days, many people struggle to do two things - fully experience and fully capture their moments. And it turns out, doing both might be impossible. In this episode, we explore our modern tendency to use our smartphones to document everything around us. Then, we look to uncover a solution to more effectively live our moments and manage our memories. We also talk to author and speaker, Kevin Carroll, to explore the power of play and how we can be more curious and present in the moments of o...2015-04-2136 minWhere There's Smoke14: Tomorrow Never Knows (Beginnings) w/ Hal ElrodThere is a saying, âItâs not how you start that matters, but how you finish.â But what if how you finish is, in fact, dictated by how you start? Hard to say more than that without giving something away. Miracle Morning creator and author, Hal Elrod, joins us in the second half of the show to provide an almost foolproof method to start your days as your best self - present, grounded, focused, grateful, learning, and energized. Guest: Hal Elrod Learn more about Brad at www.halelrod.com Join the Mir...2015-04-1437 minWhere There's Smoke13: Know Fear (Courage) w/ Brad AxelradIs fear really the only thing we have to fear? In this episode we seek not to define fear, but to understand it - and, in turn, to get a better grasp on its antidote - courage. We have a conversation with consultant and speaker Brad Axelrad on the five specific fears that may be stopping you from creating your success. And Brett has a special Birthday wish⊠ Guest: Brad Axelrad Learn more about Brad at www.faceyourdragon.com Twitter: @BradAxelrad JOIN our MAILING LIST...2015-04-0736 minWhere There's Smoke12: Can You Feel It? (Success) w/ Brendan HuffordSuccess. Most people say they want it, and yet few know what âitâ is to them. Ask most people what success means to them, and they arenât sure. In this episode, we give you a new perspective to contemplate success - by starting with âfeelingâ. And we borrow an idea from a âPresident of the Internetâ to help you define it. We then have a conversation with Entrepreneur and Podcaster, Brendan Hufford, about what one psychologist called a âsignificant predictor of successâ and how we can create that for ourselves. Guest: Brendan Hufford Lear...2015-03-3137 min
The Wordslinger PodcastWPC-29 - Podcasts on Fire with Brett Gajda and Nick Jaworski from the Where Thereâs Smoke PodcastSo what makes a podcast go from good to great? What separates a so-so podcast from something akin to This American Life or Radiolab? Brett Gajda and Nick Jaworski talk about the nuances and nuisances of podcast greatness as they discuss their new, high-production show, Where Thereâs Smoke. From sudden realizations and inspirations to a fully immersive podcast experience, Brett and Nick give the full tour, and their advice and perspective applies way beyond podcasting itself. Learn more about Brett, Nick, and the Where Thereâs Smoke Podcast: Visit the website: wheretheressmoke.co Follow them on Twitter: Brett Gajda â @brettg...2015-03-271h 05Where There's Smoke11: Why Do You Ask? (Questions) w/ Chris Marcell Murchinson & Dr. Kelly WernerWhy do we ask questions? What power do they have? And how can they help us create and shape our businesses, relationships, and lives? What would it sound like to take an exploration into the world of questions? Could we start with some famous movie quotes? Perhaps steer into historic moments? And maybe dig into: Why do we ask questions? What stops us from asking them more often? How can we strengthen our questioning skills? If I told you that your question asking skills may have peaked at 3 years old, would you listen? ...2015-03-2435 minWhere There's Smoke10: Donât Jump! (Bias) w/ Bassam TeraziThinking, Fast and Slow would be a great name for your mind, if it were a professional wrestling duo in the â80s. It is also the title of a 2011 best selling book by psychologist Daniel Kahneman which analyzes the dichotomy between two modes of thought â Intuition (System 1) and Reasoning (System 2). This week we use the Internet as a springboard to start a conversation about how quickly we can jump to conclusions - both online and offline. We dig into our cognitive biases, which can often lead us astray in the art of decision-making, and we make note of t...2015-03-1736 minWhere There's Smoke9: This Changes Everything (Caring) w/ Milton MayeroffLove is the still the killer app. No matter how much we innovate our strategies and advance our technology, all great leaders will tell you that caring is still at the heart of success. This week, we explore powerful concepts like kindness and support, while honoring the life of Stuart Scott - a man who practiced both habits throughout his life. We also look to tombstones for some wisdom, and explore the âphilosophy of life in a nutshellâ with Milton Mayeroff (âOn Caringâ). In our final act, we look at how lives get shaped by the acti...2015-03-1033 minWhere There's Smoke8: Fish Out of Water (Attitude) w/ Will Bowen"Fish discover water lastâ is a French Proverb. Itâs meaning is that when we are completely immersed in something, we are oblivious it is there. It is only when are pulled of it, that we can see how immersed we were. This week we leap off a viral rant by Gary Vaynerchuk and discuss the state of criticizing, complaining, and gossiping in our workplaces, our lives, and our world. Whatâs really going on? What are the costs? Whoâs paying them? And what can we do about it? We have a powerful conversation with Wil...2015-03-0333 minWhere There's Smoke5B: A Problem With Positive? (Visualization Revisited)Welcome to the first âextrasodeâ of Where Thereâs Smoke. These are quick episodes we produce between our full Tuesday episodes when we feel that weâve got something to say. This week, we received an email from a listener in New Jersey commenting on our visualization episode and asking about the risks of being overly optimistic. Â Leaping off a New York Times article he provided, and weaving through articles in Forbes & Scientific American, we pass through a TED Talk, and end up realizing that âknowing is half the battleâ. Â JOIN our MAILING LI...2015-02-2707 minWhere There's Smoke7: There You Are (Empathy) w/ Kevin HallThe Breakfast Club was released into theaters 30 years ago this month. John Hughesâ classic is about five teenagers who spend a Saturday in detention and realize they are more than their respective stereotypes. As with most Hughes movies, the themes and lessons are still very relevant today. So, what can we learn from The Breakfast Club that we can apply into our lives and businesses? In this episode, we weave through the â80s, dip our toes into the â90s, and end up in the present day discussing different modes of empathy - their benefits and costs. We finish...2015-02-2436 minWhere There's Smoke6: Who Are You? (Stories & Influence) w/ Ty BennettStories are built into our DNA. For thousands of years they have shaped cultures, religions, and whole civilization. And they may just be the answer to the age-old question, âWho Am I?â In this episode of Where Thereâs Smoke, we explore the power of stories - their ability to help you influence others and the role they play in defining you. We weave through scientific studies, TED Talks, and documentaries; as well as doing flybys of Mad Men, Seinfeld, Frankenstein, The Princess Bride, and others. Oh, and curious about the story of Where Thereâs Smoke...2015-02-1736 min