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ReaderzzHow To Stop Scrolling (Part 1)Welcome back to Readerzz!Today’s episode kicks off a special multi-part conversation with Ruby Ryba, screen-time strategist and author of How to Stop Scrolling.This first episode focuses on the foundation of Ruby’s approach: environment over willpower. Through real stories and simple “Easy Wins,” Ruby shows why our phones aren’t a self-control problem, they’re an environment problem. Small changes, like where your phone lives and what it can interrupt you with, can quietly transform how you spend your attention.How to Stop Scrolling isn’t about quitting your phone or shaming you...
2025-12-2330 minReaderzzEvery Mile Matters (Part 3)Welcome back to Readerzz!Today, we're once again joined by Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, an Ironman triathlete, public-health leader, two-time cancer survivor, and author of Every Mile Matters.In today's episode, we dive deep into the pivotal moments of of growth. We discover that endurance doesn’t end at the finish line, it evolves into empathy. Survival isn’t the story’s end; it’s your new beginning. And we learned that health isn’t the absence of pain, it’s the presence of purpose.So to our listeners: whatever race you’re running, remem...
2025-12-0823 minReaderzzEvery Mile Matters (Part 2)Welcome back to Readerzz!Today, we're once again joined by Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, an Ironman triathlete, public-health leader, two-time cancer survivor, and author of Every Mile Matters.In today's episode, we dive deep into the pivotal moments of of growth. We discussed the change cancer brings spirirtually, socially, and mentally, as well as the importance of gratitude, and reflecting on a journey of growth.Enjoy!
2025-11-1730 minReaderzzEvery Mile Matters (Part 1)Welcome back to Readerzz!Today’s episode is special! We're joined by Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds, an Ironman triathlete, public-health leader, and now two-time cancer survivor whose story is as physical as it is spiritual.Every Mile Matters is not a book about finishing races — it’s about what happens when life throws you one you never signed up for. The lessons Jeff learned pounding out miles under the Florida sun became the same lessons that helped him face surgery, chemo, and fear with grace.Enjoy!
2025-11-0326 minReaderzzPersonalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI (Part 2)Welcome back to Readerzz! Today, we’re covering part two of Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI, and are once again interviewing David Edelman. In this new episode, we’ll dive into putting personalization into action through leadership, measuring our impact, and also the future of personalization! For any founders, small business owners, or even a fan of the podcast, I would highly recommend reading this book. Enjoy!
2025-10-2028 minReaderzzPersonalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI (Part 1)Welcome back to Readerzz! Today, we’re interviewing David Edelman, Executive leader at firms like McKinsey & BCG, advisor to the C-suites of major companies, and is the bestselling co-author of Personalized: Customer Strategy in the Age of AI. In this new episode, we’ll dive into how a company is able to take steps to prioritize personalization for their customers and clients, utilizing AI and other technologies to ensure efficiency. We will also discuss the 5 promises of personalization, which help keep companies competitive and satisfying their customers.
2025-10-1030 minReaderzzCrush Your 20s: Transform Your Life Socially, Professionally & Mentally (Part 3)Welcome back to Readerzz everyone!Today we are once again joined by Nick Batchelder: speaker and coach, host of the Building The Blueprint Podcast, and the author of Crush Your 20s, which is the book we will be covering today!In part 3, we will be talking about setting realistic timelines with guardrails, balancing ambition and self-compassion, and reflecting on the journey of writing this book in real time! Enjoy!
2025-08-3129 minReaderzzCrush Your 20s: Transform Your Life Socially, Professionally & Mentally (Part 2)Welcome back to Readerzz everyone!Today we are once again joined by the youngest guest we've ever had on Readerzz! Nick Batchelder is a speaker and coach, host of the Building The Blueprint Podcast, and the author of Crush Your 20s, which is the book we will be covering today!In part two, we will be talking about how to map and protect our time, build our stress-busting toolkit, and train our minds to notice and create opportunity. Enjoy!
2025-07-1538 minReaderzzCrush Your 20s: Transform Your Life Socially, Professionally & Mentally (Part 1)Welcome back to Readerzz everyone!Today we are once again joined by the youngest guest we've ever had on Readerzz! Nick Batchelder is a speaker and coach, host of the Building The Blueprint Podcast, and the author of Crush Your 20s, which is the book we will be covering today!In part one, we will be talking about how Nick's journey evolved through books, mentors, and hands-on experimentation, how a clear goal and solid structure keep motivation alive, and the importance of an "emotional operating system." Enjoy!
2025-07-0233 minReaderzzThe Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring (Part 3)Welcome back to Readerzz everyone!Today we are once again joined by Deborah Heiser: developmental psychologist, the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, TEDx Speaker, and author of The Mentorship Edge: Unlocking Potential, Nurturing Growth, and Creating Explosive Impact!In today's episode, covering chapters 9 - 11, we will dive into the future of mentoring, creating culture through mentorship, and finding mentorship opportunities. Enjoy!
2025-06-2428 minReaderzzThe Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring (Part 2)Welcome back to Readerzz everyone!Today we are once again joined by Deborah Heiser: developmental psychologist, the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, TEDx Speaker, and author of The Mentorship Edge: Unlocking Potential, Nurturing Growth, and Creating Explosive Impact!In today's episode, covering chapters 5 - 8, we will dive a little deeper into different mentoring styles, mentoring in the workplace, and the future of mentoring. Enjoy!
2025-06-1024 minReaderzzThe Mentorship Edge: Creating Maximum Impact through Lateral and Hierarchical Mentoring (Part 1)Welcome back to Readerzz everyone!For this series, we are joined by Deborah Heiser: developmental psychologist, the CEO/Founder of The Mentor Project, TEDx Speaker, and author of The Mentorship Edge: Unlocking Potential, Nurturing Growth, and Creating Explosive Impact!In today's episode, covering chapters 1-4, we will discuss how we are built to mentor, the five key components of mentoring, and why we are genetically hardwired mentor in the first place. Enjoy!
2025-05-2529 minReaderzzRelationships at Work: How to Authentically Network Within Your Company (Pt. 3)Welcome all Readerzz to part 3 of Relationships at Work, by Rachel Simon! In today's episode, Rachel and I delve deep into how to effectively network in a large group, the value of being welcomed into a community, leveraging your network, and the importance of communication!This episode series marks our second set of author interviews, a trend we intend to continue going forward with the podcast. A big thank you to Rachel for taking the time out to do this, and I highly recommend her book, available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble!
2025-04-1824 minReaderzzRelationships at Work: How to Authentically Network Within Your Company (Pt. 2)Welcome back to part two!Today, we are once again joined by Rachel Simon, speaker, coach, executive at AT&T, and author of Relationships at Work: How to Authentically Network Within Your Company! In part one, we explored the power of taking the first step—introducing yourself and following up on conversations. We also discussed the importance of building consistent habits for connection, how to be someone others want to network with, the value of strengthening existing relationships, and the impact of personalization in making people feel seen. Today, we delve deeper into the...
2025-04-0426 minReaderzzRelationships at Work: How to Authentically Network Within Your Company (Pt. 1)Welcome back everybody!We are finally done with the hiatus now, and ready to be regular again! It’s been a long while since our last episode, but we’re excited to return with an insightful conversation. Today, we’re joined by Rachel Simon, speaker, coach, executive at AT&T, and author of Relationships at Work: How to Authentically Network Within Your Company! Today, we will explore the power of taking the first step, the importance of consistency in a relationship, and the importance of personalization. I hope you all have as much fun listening to this...
2025-03-1222 minReaderzzACE Your Life: Unleash Your Best Self and Live the Life You Want (Author Interview with Michelle Maidenberg)Welcome back Readerzz!Yes, you read the title right, today is a very special author interview by none other than Michelle Maidenberg! Her book, ACE Your Life, is all about her ACE method, comprising of acceptance, compassion, and empowerment. During our interview, Michelle talks a little bit about how each of these three have the potential to change lives, and answers some of my own questions on the book. As my very first author interview, I really enjoyed this experience and hope to do a lot more author interviews in the future. Stay tuned for mo...
2024-05-3049 minReaderzzHidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things (Pt. 3)Welcome back to Readerzz! Today is the finale of Hidden Potential by Adam Grant. In this part three, we will discuss a number of intriguing concepts, from effective leadership to creating systems of opportunity in every environment, and even the science of progression! I hope you all enjoy listening to this book as much as we did recording it! Always remember to keep learning, keep changing, and keep growing! Enjoy!
2024-04-1938 minReaderzzHidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things (Pt. 2)Welcome back to Readerzz! Today we cover part two of Hidden Potential, by Adam Grant. One of my favorite reads of the year, part two of this book discusses a few key concepts, from teamwork and coaching to maintaining harmonious passion, deliberate play, and even the importance of the temporary plateau! I hope you all enjoy this book as much as I did, and remember to keep learning, keep changing, and keep growing! Enjoy!
2024-03-2440 minReaderzzHidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things (Pt. 1)Calling all Readerzz!Welcome back to the podcast everyone! Before giving a rundown on the episode today, I would like to take a moment of gratitude to appreciate all this podcast has done for me. Through this medium, I have had the pleasure of working with some seriously incredible folks, and learn a lot from the process. I also feel that reading these books while asking questions and thinking of real-world applicability has helped me gain a lot more from the process! And I want to appreciate everyone who has listened to the episodes (no matter how...
2024-03-0435 minReaderzzOutliers: The Story of Success (Pt. 4)Hello Readerzz Community,Welcome back everyone, Today’s episode is part 4 of Outliers, by Malcolm Gladwell. I have been joined on this series by Neel Patel, who has been an absolute pleasure to have! Today, we are wrapping up Outliers, a book that has changed by perspective on success, mindset, and prowess in any given field. In this episode, we discuss the importance of opportunity, Socioeconomic backgrounds, and the problem with summer break. Stay tuned to learn more! And don’t forget to keep learning, keep changing, and keep growing!
2023-10-1630 minReaderzzOutliers: The Story of Success (Pt. 3)Welcome back everybody!I have taken some time away from the podcast, as I have had a lot of other things on my plate during this few months’ time. However, Readerzz is now back and ready to go once again!Today, I am proud to release part 3 of Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell. In today’s episode, we discuss the importance of different types communication, and talk about a “culture of honor” as discussed in this book.We are excited to be back, and part four is coming soon! Don’t forget to ke...
2023-07-2621 minReaderzzOutliers: The Story of Success (Pt. 2)Today we have returned with another episode after an extremely long break. We are continuing our episodes on Outliers: The Story of Success, by Malcolm Gladwell, a piece of literature that focuses on how to break the mold and become an outlier in a society that rewards mediocrity.In today’s episode, we discuss 2 parenting philosophies, and the drawbacks and benefits of both, as well as how much a financially well-off background truly matters in the long run. We finish off with discussing how some successful people capitalized on their opportunities, and how you should do the sa...
2023-04-1026 minReaderzzOutliers: The Story of Success (Pt. 1)Welcome Back Readerzz Community!It has (once again) been a long time since we have released an episode! However, we have embarked on a new book, with different lessons, different challenges, and different takeaways. This book is none other than Outliers: The Story of Success, by Malcolm Gladwell. It talks all about how to become a true “outlier,” someone who sticks out in society, goes above and beyond, and breaks the mold.Today’s episode is part 1, chapters 1-3. We will talk today about the small advantages that can give some competitive edges, and those that use...
2022-12-1424 minReaderzzGrit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Pt. 3)Hello Readerzz Community,Welcome back everyone! Today’s episode is a fun one! Last time, we had covered part 2 of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, which introduced growing grit from the inside out, how to internally develop this concept to make ourselves “grittier” people. This episode, we will talk about encouraging and growing grit in those we love and care about. Whether you are a parent, a coach, a teacher, or even a friend, this part will certainly apply to everyone who takes it to heart.Once again, if anyone has any feedback, topic c...
2022-10-0824 minReaderzzGrit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Pt. 2)Hello Readerzz Community,Welcome back everyone, we hope you have all been staying happy and healthy! Last time, we had covered part 1 of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, which introduced the very concept of grit, the different combinations of qualities that make it up, and who has it. This episode, we talk about growing grit from the inside out, how to internally develop this concept to make ourselves “grittier” people.Once again, if anyone has any feedback, topic changes, book recommendations (that’s a big one) or even just food for thought, please email...
2022-09-0738 minReaderzzGrit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance (Pt. 1)Welcome back everyone! It has (again) been a loooong time since the last episode, and I apologize for the delay! We had been looking for a new guest to do the podcast with, as well as a new book. But now we are back and better than ever! We are learning, changing, and growing, and I am excited for the journey up ahead!Our new project is Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, a book that is all about achieving your long term goals through a combination of passion and perseverance. Let’s get into it!
2022-08-1836 minReaderzzAtomic Habits Finale! (Pt 2-4)Sorry everyone for not uploading in a while, I have been extremely busy recently, and have been trying to work on it! Regardless, here is the final episode of Atomic Habits, parts 2-4. As I embark on this journey, I am growing and learning from the process. Please feel free to reach out at iampossible1979@gmail.com. Stay tuned for more reviews!This episode is sponsored by Team Treehouse. Use the link (https://teamtreehouse.com/signup_code/podcorncourses) to get 50% off on your first month as a podcast listener!
2022-06-1244 minReaderzzAtomic Habits: Ch. 4-6Hello, and welcome to the second episode of Readerzz! Today, we will be reading and reviewing chapters 4-6 of Atomic Habits, by James Clear. How can habits become automatic? How do you cultivate your new habits? How do you create an environment in which good habits can thrive? These are all questions we will be reviewing in today’s episode!
2022-05-1240 minReaderzzAtomic Habits: Ch. 1-3Hello, and welcome to the first episode of Readerzz! Today, we will be reading and reviewing Atomic Habits, by James Clear. How do Habits affect us? How can we improve them? How to build these habits? These are all questions we will be reviewing in today’s episode!
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