Mojo for the Modern Man Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:57:18 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1152686 en-us © 2026 Mojo for the Modern Man yes d5b56c6d-5694-5da7-84a3-a83311a72317 Ken Mossman episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Ken Mossman https://storage.buzzsprout.com/g0nblsrx5fk4jk01z9e577te51v4?.jpg Mojo for the Modern Man https://www.buzzsprout.com/1152686 “It’s Never Too Late for a Transition: Chinazom Nwabueze" “It’s Never Too Late for a Transition: Chinazom Nwabueze" Today I had the privilege of sitting down with Chinazom Nwabueze, a Nigerian-born performance psychologist whose journey from Lagos to London to the US reads like a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. We traced his remarkable path from those brutal boarding school days in eastern Nigeria—where he learned survival skills that would serve him for life—through his economics studies at Leicester, a successful banking career, and his bold pivot into performance psychology at 39. What struck me most was Chinazom's raw honesty about that pivotal moment when he looked in the mirror and refused to let fear of failure trap him in a career that was slowly killing his spirit. His insights on men's mental fitness are profound, particularly his concept of "real talk"—both with ourselves and others—and how most of us reach our forties having mastered spreadsheets but knowing nothing about our own inner workings. 


The conversation kept circling back to self-love under pressure, which Chinazom identified as the deceptively simple answer to the complicated question of high performance. His hiking group of Nigerian men and the transformative power of "banter" reminded me that healing happens in community, not isolation. Sometimes the most radical act isn't positive thinking—it's simply getting curious about what we're actually grateful for when life feels overwhelming.


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Chinazom (pronounced 'Chee-Nah-Zuhm') Nwabueze is a strategic and innovative C-level coach, consultant, advisor, trainer and facilitator, Chinazom delivers solutions at the intersection of business, people, and coaching strategy. As the founder of Dreamcatchers Performance LLC, he has dedicated his career to integrating high performance with mental fitness to unlock resilience, adaptability, innovation and sustained change. Through deep discovery, Chinazom creates innovative solutions that bridge the gap between business transformation and human capital, driving business outcomes, breakthrough performance, and best-in-class working environments.

]]> Today I had the privilege of sitting down with Chinazom Nwabueze, a Nigerian-born performance psychologist whose journey from Lagos to London to the US reads like a masterclass in resilience and reinvention. We traced his remarkable path from those brutal boarding school days in eastern Nigeria—where he learned survival skills that would serve him for life—through his economics studies at Leicester, a successful banking career, and his bold pivot into performance psychology at 39. What struck me most was Chinazom's raw honesty about that pivotal moment when he looked in the mirror and refused to let fear of failure trap him in a career that was slowly killing his spirit. His insights on men's mental fitness are profound, particularly his concept of "real talk"—both with ourselves and others—and how most of us reach our forties having mastered spreadsheets but knowing nothing about our own inner workings. 


The conversation kept circling back to self-love under pressure, which Chinazom identified as the deceptively simple answer to the complicated question of high performance. His hiking group of Nigerian men and the transformative power of "banter" reminded me that healing happens in community, not isolation. Sometimes the most radical act isn't positive thinking—it's simply getting curious about what we're actually grateful for when life feels overwhelming.


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Chinazom (pronounced 'Chee-Nah-Zuhm') Nwabueze is a strategic and innovative C-level coach, consultant, advisor, trainer and facilitator, Chinazom delivers solutions at the intersection of business, people, and coaching strategy. As the founder of Dreamcatchers Performance LLC, he has dedicated his career to integrating high performance with mental fitness to unlock resilience, adaptability, innovation and sustained change. Through deep discovery, Chinazom creates innovative solutions that bridge the gap between business transformation and human capital, driving business outcomes, breakthrough performance, and best-in-class working environments.

]]> Buzzsprout-17705795 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 4529 195 full false Across Cultures: A Therapeutic Journey with Kristal DeSantis Across Cultures: A Therapeutic Journey with Kristal DeSantis I had such a meaningful conversation with Kristal DeSantis, a marriage and family therapist whose journey from Kobe, Japan to becoming an expert on modern relationships perfectly illustrates how outsider perspective can reveal hidden truths. Growing up as the eldest of eight in a multilingual household with Chinese and American parents, Kristal learned early about responsibility and organization, but it wasn't until she landed in North Carolina at eighteen that she discovered the bewildering complexity of American dating culture. Her hilarious moment of asking a coworker "Who are his parents?" after hearing about a first date perfectly captures the culture shock that would eventually fuel her professional calling. What struck me most was Kristal's refreshingly honest admission that she avoided dating entirely until family pressure around her sister's wedding forced her to confront her own relational blind spots. Her discovery that being intellectually capable doesn't automatically translate to emotional vulnerability led her to therapy, where she learned the difference between being guarded and being open to connection. 

Kristal's decision to write specifically for men emerged from noticing the stark imbalance in relationship resources available to couples, and her insights about the myth of the "non-emotional man" challenge us to recognize that passion for football and road rage are just as much emotional expressions as tears. In a world obsessed with quick fixes and life hacks, Kristal reminds us that the deepest connections require the courage to step into the arena of vulnerability.


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]]> I had such a meaningful conversation with Kristal DeSantis, a marriage and family therapist whose journey from Kobe, Japan to becoming an expert on modern relationships perfectly illustrates how outsider perspective can reveal hidden truths. Growing up as the eldest of eight in a multilingual household with Chinese and American parents, Kristal learned early about responsibility and organization, but it wasn't until she landed in North Carolina at eighteen that she discovered the bewildering complexity of American dating culture. Her hilarious moment of asking a coworker "Who are his parents?" after hearing about a first date perfectly captures the culture shock that would eventually fuel her professional calling. What struck me most was Kristal's refreshingly honest admission that she avoided dating entirely until family pressure around her sister's wedding forced her to confront her own relational blind spots. Her discovery that being intellectually capable doesn't automatically translate to emotional vulnerability led her to therapy, where she learned the difference between being guarded and being open to connection. 

Kristal's decision to write specifically for men emerged from noticing the stark imbalance in relationship resources available to couples, and her insights about the myth of the "non-emotional man" challenge us to recognize that passion for football and road rage are just as much emotional expressions as tears. In a world obsessed with quick fixes and life hacks, Kristal reminds us that the deepest connections require the courage to step into the arena of vulnerability.


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]]> Buzzsprout-17510710 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400 4353 194 full true Death, Tears, Mistakes, and Going There with Tripp Lanier" Death, Tears, Mistakes, and Going There with Tripp Lanier" I had such a great conversation with Tripp Lanier, who has this gift for cutting through all the self-help nonsense with refreshing honesty. We got into the whole armoring thing that men do—you know, that exhausting performance where we pretend we've got everything figured out while secretly running from anything that might actually challenge us. Tripp's journey perfectly illustrates how we convince ourselves we can hack our way out of life's uncomfortable realities, only to discover that the escape hatch we're desperately seeking doesn't actually exist. What I loved about our chat was his insight into authentic men's work—the difference between advice-giving (which nobody wants) and the art of asking questions that help guys discover their own truths. We talked about responsibility, power, and why so many successful men are secretly miserable despite checking all the cultural boxes. Tripp's perspective on growing up versus just getting older really hit home, especially his point about how we keep looking for the next guru or system to save us from having to actually feel our feelings. The whole conversation kept circling back to this central question: what if we stopped running from the very things that could transform us?


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]]> I had such a great conversation with Tripp Lanier, who has this gift for cutting through all the self-help nonsense with refreshing honesty. We got into the whole armoring thing that men do—you know, that exhausting performance where we pretend we've got everything figured out while secretly running from anything that might actually challenge us. Tripp's journey perfectly illustrates how we convince ourselves we can hack our way out of life's uncomfortable realities, only to discover that the escape hatch we're desperately seeking doesn't actually exist. What I loved about our chat was his insight into authentic men's work—the difference between advice-giving (which nobody wants) and the art of asking questions that help guys discover their own truths. We talked about responsibility, power, and why so many successful men are secretly miserable despite checking all the cultural boxes. Tripp's perspective on growing up versus just getting older really hit home, especially his point about how we keep looking for the next guru or system to save us from having to actually feel our feelings. The whole conversation kept circling back to this central question: what if we stopped running from the very things that could transform us?


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]]> Buzzsprout-17400748 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 21:00:00 -0400 4703 193 full true Cold Plunging, Mirrors, and Becoming with Alex Terranova Cold Plunging, Mirrors, and Becoming with Alex Terranova I sat down with Alex Terranova, whose journey from emotionally disconnected bar manager in Venice Beach to thoughtful men's work facilitator really struck me. Growing up in 1980s LA, Alex absorbed impossible masculine ideals from action heroes and magazine covers—he admits to getting a Hulk Hogan workout set at eight years old, thinking he needed to bulk up to become a man. What hit me most was his honesty about the emotional flatlining that followed heartbreak in his twenties, where his family genuinely wondered if he cared about anything anymore. 

His breakthrough came unexpectedly during a family dinner in Costa Rica, when a simple gratitude exercise completely cracked him open and left him sobbing in front of confused relatives. From there, he dove into intensive coaching training—what he calls a complete firmware update. Our conversation about cold plunging was fascinating; Alex discovered that learning to regulate his nervous system in freezing water translated directly to staying grounded when life gets chaotic. His perspective on taking full responsibility while rejecting the lone wolf mythology really resonated with me. We all know adversity is coming, but Alex's story illustrates something crucial: some people actually develop the tools to remain present and steady when the waves inevitably hit.


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]]> I sat down with Alex Terranova, whose journey from emotionally disconnected bar manager in Venice Beach to thoughtful men's work facilitator really struck me. Growing up in 1980s LA, Alex absorbed impossible masculine ideals from action heroes and magazine covers—he admits to getting a Hulk Hogan workout set at eight years old, thinking he needed to bulk up to become a man. What hit me most was his honesty about the emotional flatlining that followed heartbreak in his twenties, where his family genuinely wondered if he cared about anything anymore. 

His breakthrough came unexpectedly during a family dinner in Costa Rica, when a simple gratitude exercise completely cracked him open and left him sobbing in front of confused relatives. From there, he dove into intensive coaching training—what he calls a complete firmware update. Our conversation about cold plunging was fascinating; Alex discovered that learning to regulate his nervous system in freezing water translated directly to staying grounded when life gets chaotic. His perspective on taking full responsibility while rejecting the lone wolf mythology really resonated with me. We all know adversity is coming, but Alex's story illustrates something crucial: some people actually develop the tools to remain present and steady when the waves inevitably hit.


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]]> Buzzsprout-17234188 Tue, 27 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 5130 192 full true Chronically Under Touched - A Deep Conversation with Aaron Johnson Chronically Under Touched - A Deep Conversation with Aaron Johnson In today's episode, I dive into the rich tapestry of Aaron Johnson's life journey from the "sexy town" of Phelan, California to his transformative work addressing touch deprivation among Black men. Aaron's storytelling is magnetic as he recounts discovering the sacredness of his desert homeland through acapella singing with his siblings, navigating dyslexia and special education, and finding his way to CalArts despite the odds. What strikes me most is Aaron's profound concept of "magic" – that ineffable quality statistics can't measure but that fuels human potential beyond paper predictions. His candid revelation about the creation of his Chronically Under-Touched Project hits like lightning; when he asked a young Black mentee "When was the last time you received three minutes of thoughtful platonic touch?" and discovered it had been fifteen years, Aaron unearthed an urgent and overlooked epidemic. 

His work now challenges the violent touch narratives dominating Black male experience while offering healing alternatives, reminding us that sometimes transformative work begins with the simplest question nobody thought to ask.


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Aaron Johnson is a public speaker, facilitator, and touch activist, fostering environments where Black-bodied individuals can express their full selves. As a founder of Holistic Resistance, Grief to Action and The Chronically UnderTouched Project, Aaron takes the time to hold the stories of Black people around homophobia, transphobia, and internalized racism.

Aaron's journey began, as it does for many Black men, with lack of loving and platonic touch. Now, Aaron assists other Black men in developing holistic touch practices to move from a Chronically UnderTouched state into touch balance. Aaron aims to create spaces for Black people and People of the Global Majority (PGM/BIPOC) to connect with each other and the earth. He and his team are establishing retreats and workshops on Black-owned land in the Mojave Desert and beyond to promote emotional and physical tenderness, platonic connection, and singing, which enhances the healing process for those overlooked by mainstream society. 

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]]> In today's episode, I dive into the rich tapestry of Aaron Johnson's life journey from the "sexy town" of Phelan, California to his transformative work addressing touch deprivation among Black men. Aaron's storytelling is magnetic as he recounts discovering the sacredness of his desert homeland through acapella singing with his siblings, navigating dyslexia and special education, and finding his way to CalArts despite the odds. What strikes me most is Aaron's profound concept of "magic" – that ineffable quality statistics can't measure but that fuels human potential beyond paper predictions. His candid revelation about the creation of his Chronically Under-Touched Project hits like lightning; when he asked a young Black mentee "When was the last time you received three minutes of thoughtful platonic touch?" and discovered it had been fifteen years, Aaron unearthed an urgent and overlooked epidemic. 

His work now challenges the violent touch narratives dominating Black male experience while offering healing alternatives, reminding us that sometimes transformative work begins with the simplest question nobody thought to ask.


Bio: 

Aaron Johnson is a public speaker, facilitator, and touch activist, fostering environments where Black-bodied individuals can express their full selves. As a founder of Holistic Resistance, Grief to Action and The Chronically UnderTouched Project, Aaron takes the time to hold the stories of Black people around homophobia, transphobia, and internalized racism.

Aaron's journey began, as it does for many Black men, with lack of loving and platonic touch. Now, Aaron assists other Black men in developing holistic touch practices to move from a Chronically UnderTouched state into touch balance. Aaron aims to create spaces for Black people and People of the Global Majority (PGM/BIPOC) to connect with each other and the earth. He and his team are establishing retreats and workshops on Black-owned land in the Mojave Desert and beyond to promote emotional and physical tenderness, platonic connection, and singing, which enhances the healing process for those overlooked by mainstream society. 

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]]> Buzzsprout-16984386 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400 5148 191 full true Healing and Transcending Shame: A Love Story with Steven Wolt Healing and Transcending Shame: A Love Story with Steven Wolt In today's episode of Mojo for the Modern Man, I had a powerful conversation with Steven Wolt, whose journey from childhood trauma to redemption offers a masterclass in masculine transformation. Growing up near New York City with a physically violent father, Steven masked his inner turmoil behind athletic achievements and later financial success, becoming a high-flying executive while secretly battling depression and disconnection. What fascinated me was how his seven-figure income and outward success actually intensified his inner emptiness, driving him deeper into alcohol, drugs, and porn addiction until his spectacular professional implosion in 2008. The turning point came through a treatment program specifically addressing sex addiction and childhood trauma, leading to a recovery path that challenged everything he thought he knew about being a man. 

Now heading Valor Recovery, Steven helps others trapped in similar cycles, particularly around porn addiction and intimacy issues. His redefinition of masculinity – prioritizing vulnerability, honor and genuine connection over conquest and toughness – resonated deeply with me, especially his insight that "men need other men to become better men." The conversation left me reflecting on how many of us are still living by outdated masculine scripts that promise strength but deliver isolation instead.


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]]> In today's episode of Mojo for the Modern Man, I had a powerful conversation with Steven Wolt, whose journey from childhood trauma to redemption offers a masterclass in masculine transformation. Growing up near New York City with a physically violent father, Steven masked his inner turmoil behind athletic achievements and later financial success, becoming a high-flying executive while secretly battling depression and disconnection. What fascinated me was how his seven-figure income and outward success actually intensified his inner emptiness, driving him deeper into alcohol, drugs, and porn addiction until his spectacular professional implosion in 2008. The turning point came through a treatment program specifically addressing sex addiction and childhood trauma, leading to a recovery path that challenged everything he thought he knew about being a man. 

Now heading Valor Recovery, Steven helps others trapped in similar cycles, particularly around porn addiction and intimacy issues. His redefinition of masculinity – prioritizing vulnerability, honor and genuine connection over conquest and toughness – resonated deeply with me, especially his insight that "men need other men to become better men." The conversation left me reflecting on how many of us are still living by outdated masculine scripts that promise strength but deliver isolation instead.


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]]> Buzzsprout-16823007 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400 4191 190 full true No City Boys Here: Growing Community with Glenn Sandifer No City Boys Here: Growing Community with Glenn Sandifer I sat down with Glenn Sandifer, who went from being a self-proclaimed "introverted only child" to a corporate leader with some fascinating stops along the way – including a stint at Samsung back when they were the "Dynex of their day" (his words, and if you're too young to get that reference, count yourself lucky). We dove into how growing up ping-ponging between family members and entertaining himself with video games and comics inadvertently prepared him for leadership. 

Glenn had me chuckling with his story of becoming a tech expert by practically living in libraries, learning the difference between plasma and LCD displays when most of us were just hoping our TVs would turn on. But what really got me was his take on modern masculinity and leadership – turns out there's a world of difference between being a manager who just keeps the ship afloat and a leader who actually steers it somewhere worthwhile. His insights on male friendship and community hit especially hard in our age of LinkedIn connections but real-world disconnection. Between his corporate wisdom and spiritual groundedness, Glenn makes a compelling case for measuring success not by the size of your PowerPoint deck (he's down to two slides now), but by how many people you help climb the ladder with you.


About Glenn: 

Founder Glenn Sandifer has the current privilege of leading the world class Inside Sales and Client Sucess group at the second largest Global Security provider.  His strategic leadership and client-centric approach, lead to consistent conversion of inbound and outbound contacts, envied by the competition.  Glenn provides strategic support within the Global Marketing Team with a heavy focus on North American Markets. Whether it is supporting the Sales Operations components of the business or providing support to the Operations group, Glenn ensures value for the organization stays top of mind.  In 2018, Glenn Founded Glenn Sandifer Consulting with the aim of supporting SME and Local Enterprise Organizations in their efforts around Demand Generation, Lead Qualification, Lead Nurture and Client Success practices. Most clients were in the Home Service Verticals and enjoyed unprecedented growth during this time.  He is currenlty a member of Emblaze (formerly AA-ISP)  Wilson County and Nashville Black Chambers of Commerce. Glenn is also a proud member of the Gamma Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Glenn is from Indiana, but currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and two children. 


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]]> I sat down with Glenn Sandifer, who went from being a self-proclaimed "introverted only child" to a corporate leader with some fascinating stops along the way – including a stint at Samsung back when they were the "Dynex of their day" (his words, and if you're too young to get that reference, count yourself lucky). We dove into how growing up ping-ponging between family members and entertaining himself with video games and comics inadvertently prepared him for leadership. 

Glenn had me chuckling with his story of becoming a tech expert by practically living in libraries, learning the difference between plasma and LCD displays when most of us were just hoping our TVs would turn on. But what really got me was his take on modern masculinity and leadership – turns out there's a world of difference between being a manager who just keeps the ship afloat and a leader who actually steers it somewhere worthwhile. His insights on male friendship and community hit especially hard in our age of LinkedIn connections but real-world disconnection. Between his corporate wisdom and spiritual groundedness, Glenn makes a compelling case for measuring success not by the size of your PowerPoint deck (he's down to two slides now), but by how many people you help climb the ladder with you.


About Glenn: 

Founder Glenn Sandifer has the current privilege of leading the world class Inside Sales and Client Sucess group at the second largest Global Security provider.  His strategic leadership and client-centric approach, lead to consistent conversion of inbound and outbound contacts, envied by the competition.  Glenn provides strategic support within the Global Marketing Team with a heavy focus on North American Markets. Whether it is supporting the Sales Operations components of the business or providing support to the Operations group, Glenn ensures value for the organization stays top of mind.  In 2018, Glenn Founded Glenn Sandifer Consulting with the aim of supporting SME and Local Enterprise Organizations in their efforts around Demand Generation, Lead Qualification, Lead Nurture and Client Success practices. Most clients were in the Home Service Verticals and enjoyed unprecedented growth during this time.  He is currenlty a member of Emblaze (formerly AA-ISP)  Wilson County and Nashville Black Chambers of Commerce. Glenn is also a proud member of the Gamma Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Glenn is from Indiana, but currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee with his wife and two children. 


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]]> Buzzsprout-16604084 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:00:00 -0500 4161 189 full true Substance, Shame, and Complexity with Donald Bialkowski Substance, Shame, and Complexity with Donald Bialkowski On this episode of Mojo for the Modern Man, I had the privilege of chatting with Donald Bialkowski, who might just be one of the most refreshingly honest therapists I've ever met – and believe me, I've met quite a few. Donald grew up in the quiet countryside of Green Bay, found himself teaching meditation while secretly perfecting what he calls "sophisticated substance use," until life finally caught up with him at 40 and cracked him wide open. The beauty of Donald's story isn't just in the transformation (though that's pretty remarkable), but in how he weaves together his own journey with this broader understanding of what keeps us men stuck – particularly this sneaky little thing he calls "the master emotion" of shame, which apparently loves nothing more than a good dose of isolation to really dig its heels in.

What really got me thinking was how Donald went from performing compassion as a young therapist to actually embodying it through his own messy process of growth. These days, he's helping other men navigate the murky waters of uncertainty and complexity, all while cheerfully dismantling the myth that we should somehow have it all figured out on our own. The whole conversation left me wondering about this sort of masculine paradox – how we're all trying to prove we don't need anyone, while secretly knowing that's exactly what we need most.

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]]> On this episode of Mojo for the Modern Man, I had the privilege of chatting with Donald Bialkowski, who might just be one of the most refreshingly honest therapists I've ever met – and believe me, I've met quite a few. Donald grew up in the quiet countryside of Green Bay, found himself teaching meditation while secretly perfecting what he calls "sophisticated substance use," until life finally caught up with him at 40 and cracked him wide open. The beauty of Donald's story isn't just in the transformation (though that's pretty remarkable), but in how he weaves together his own journey with this broader understanding of what keeps us men stuck – particularly this sneaky little thing he calls "the master emotion" of shame, which apparently loves nothing more than a good dose of isolation to really dig its heels in.

What really got me thinking was how Donald went from performing compassion as a young therapist to actually embodying it through his own messy process of growth. These days, he's helping other men navigate the murky waters of uncertainty and complexity, all while cheerfully dismantling the myth that we should somehow have it all figured out on our own. The whole conversation left me wondering about this sort of masculine paradox – how we're all trying to prove we don't need anyone, while secretly knowing that's exactly what we need most.

Website: www.onpurposementoring.com

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-16396532 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0500 3873 188 full true Stephen Campolo and the 20 Year Path Stephen Campolo and the 20 Year Path I had a deeply moving conversation with Stephen Campolo, whose transformation from an overweight teenager to a fitness coach reveals layers of complexity that most weight loss stories gloss over. With remarkable candor, Stephen shared his journey through restrictive dieting, competitive bodybuilding at 17, and his ongoing dance with binge eating - including a sobering wake-up call when his gallbladder nearly ruptured at 30. What struck me most was Stephen's ability to hold seemingly contradictory truths: the discipline required for physical transformation alongside the persistent challenge of food addiction. His evolution from chasing six-pack abs to advocating for holistic health was catalyzed by losing his mother to cancer at 52, redirecting his mission toward helping others avoid preventable health crises. Stephen's willingness to shatter the fitness industry's façade of perfection by openly discussing his struggles makes this conversation particularly powerful, offering a roadmap for anyone wrestling with their own relationship with food, body image, and self-acceptance.

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]]> I had a deeply moving conversation with Stephen Campolo, whose transformation from an overweight teenager to a fitness coach reveals layers of complexity that most weight loss stories gloss over. With remarkable candor, Stephen shared his journey through restrictive dieting, competitive bodybuilding at 17, and his ongoing dance with binge eating - including a sobering wake-up call when his gallbladder nearly ruptured at 30. What struck me most was Stephen's ability to hold seemingly contradictory truths: the discipline required for physical transformation alongside the persistent challenge of food addiction. His evolution from chasing six-pack abs to advocating for holistic health was catalyzed by losing his mother to cancer at 52, redirecting his mission toward helping others avoid preventable health crises. Stephen's willingness to shatter the fitness industry's façade of perfection by openly discussing his struggles makes this conversation particularly powerful, offering a roadmap for anyone wrestling with their own relationship with food, body image, and self-acceptance.

Website: https://www.flxbodyfitness.com/flx-body-type-blueprint-1



]]> Buzzsprout-16256504 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500 4752 187 full true Letting Love In with Jake Kauffman - Act 2 Letting Love In with Jake Kauffman - Act 2 Act two with Jake Kaufman delves into the challenging terrain of genuine transformation and healing. We explore how surface-level changes often mask deeper patterns, illustrated by Jake's transition from chaotic restaurant work to a tech startup, where familiar dysfunction followed him. The conversation expands into broader themes of collective healing, examining why men's personal development spaces often remain underpopulated despite critical need. Jake's experience launching a men's group and writing his book reveals how healing moves from individual work through community support to broader social impact. His mission to help men break their silence around trauma highlights a crucial insight: isolation perpetuates suffering, while community creates pathways to authentic growth and connection.


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Jake Kauffman is an Executive Producer and Founder of Transient Productions. He completely gave up his corporate career to move to Los Angeles and pursue his dream of producing original films that are both inspirational and compelling. He is currently wrapping production on my first feature entitled “I’m So Good I’m Embarrassed,” a documentary chronicling the last year in the life of his 93-year-old grandfather. His intention is to empower others to prioritize making intimate and lasting connections in their relationships.

]]> Act two with Jake Kaufman delves into the challenging terrain of genuine transformation and healing. We explore how surface-level changes often mask deeper patterns, illustrated by Jake's transition from chaotic restaurant work to a tech startup, where familiar dysfunction followed him. The conversation expands into broader themes of collective healing, examining why men's personal development spaces often remain underpopulated despite critical need. Jake's experience launching a men's group and writing his book reveals how healing moves from individual work through community support to broader social impact. His mission to help men break their silence around trauma highlights a crucial insight: isolation perpetuates suffering, while community creates pathways to authentic growth and connection.


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Jake Kauffman is an Executive Producer and Founder of Transient Productions. He completely gave up his corporate career to move to Los Angeles and pursue his dream of producing original films that are both inspirational and compelling. He is currently wrapping production on my first feature entitled “I’m So Good I’m Embarrassed,” a documentary chronicling the last year in the life of his 93-year-old grandfather. His intention is to empower others to prioritize making intimate and lasting connections in their relationships.

]]> Buzzsprout-16129885 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2418 186 full true Letting Love In with Jake Kauffman - Act 1 Letting Love In with Jake Kauffman - Act 1 In this first act with Jake Kaufman, we explore the profound impact of childhood environments on adult behavior patterns. Growing up in small-town Michigan where vulnerability was discouraged, Jake developed protective masks of perfectionism after experiencing sexual assault at age twelve. Drawing from Rumi and Jung, we examine how early trauma shapes our unconscious behaviors, particularly in men who often lack the tools or permission for emotional expression. The discussion weaves through the neuroscience of early childhood development, the power of proper mirroring, and why even accomplished individuals need guides for growth. Jake's journey illuminates a central truth about transformation: our primary task isn't pursuing success, but discovering and dismantling the internal barriers that stand against it.


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Jake Kauffman is an Executive Producer and Founder of Transient Productions. He completely gave up his corporate career to move to Los Angeles and pursue his dream of producing original films that are both inspirational and compelling. He is currently wrapping production on my first feature entitled “I’m So Good I’m Embarrassed,” a documentary chronicling the last year in the life of his 93-year-old grandfather. His intention is to empower others to prioritize making intimate and lasting connections in their relationships.

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]]> In this first act with Jake Kaufman, we explore the profound impact of childhood environments on adult behavior patterns. Growing up in small-town Michigan where vulnerability was discouraged, Jake developed protective masks of perfectionism after experiencing sexual assault at age twelve. Drawing from Rumi and Jung, we examine how early trauma shapes our unconscious behaviors, particularly in men who often lack the tools or permission for emotional expression. The discussion weaves through the neuroscience of early childhood development, the power of proper mirroring, and why even accomplished individuals need guides for growth. Jake's journey illuminates a central truth about transformation: our primary task isn't pursuing success, but discovering and dismantling the internal barriers that stand against it.


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Jake Kauffman is an Executive Producer and Founder of Transient Productions. He completely gave up his corporate career to move to Los Angeles and pursue his dream of producing original films that are both inspirational and compelling. He is currently wrapping production on my first feature entitled “I’m So Good I’m Embarrassed,” a documentary chronicling the last year in the life of his 93-year-old grandfather. His intention is to empower others to prioritize making intimate and lasting connections in their relationships.

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]]> Buzzsprout-16055777 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 19:00:00 -0500 2022 185 full true Learn-It-All Leadership Damon Lembi - Act 2 Learn-It-All Leadership Damon Lembi - Act 2 In the captivating second half of our conversation, Damon Lembi takes us on a rollercoaster ride from his dashed baseball dreams to becoming CEO of LearnIt. He shares invaluable insights on finding joy in work, balancing healthy competition with compassion, and the humbling journey of building a business. Damon’s candid reflections on identity beyond career and heartwarming stories about his father's kindness to parking attendants remind us of the importance of integrity and treating everyone with respect. As we explore the entrepreneurial spirit of his family and the ups and downs of their business ventures, Damon’s resilience shines through. He leaves us with a powerful message from his book "The Learn It All Leader": great leaders are continuously in the making, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and growth, regardless of background or current success.

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After dedicating the initial 22 years of his life to the pursuit of becoming a Major League Baseball player, Damon pivoted in 1995 to help his father (Walt Lembi, Founder of Learnit) by investing his heart and soul in Learnit to help individuals gain the knowledge and confidence they need in attaining their professional goals through the value of education. Damon has a deep commitment to the Learnit team past and present and the San Francisco Bay Area community as a whole, where he was born and raised. Damon attributes Learnit's longevity and success to the ability to surround himself with "A" players and taking advantage of learning / evolving through past mistakes. Outside of Learnit, Damon is an avid reader, moviegoer, and live music fanatic. Most of all, Damon loves spending time with his wife, children—Lucy and Wally, and his dog.


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]]> In the captivating second half of our conversation, Damon Lembi takes us on a rollercoaster ride from his dashed baseball dreams to becoming CEO of LearnIt. He shares invaluable insights on finding joy in work, balancing healthy competition with compassion, and the humbling journey of building a business. Damon’s candid reflections on identity beyond career and heartwarming stories about his father's kindness to parking attendants remind us of the importance of integrity and treating everyone with respect. As we explore the entrepreneurial spirit of his family and the ups and downs of their business ventures, Damon’s resilience shines through. He leaves us with a powerful message from his book "The Learn It All Leader": great leaders are continuously in the making, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning and growth, regardless of background or current success.

Bio:

After dedicating the initial 22 years of his life to the pursuit of becoming a Major League Baseball player, Damon pivoted in 1995 to help his father (Walt Lembi, Founder of Learnit) by investing his heart and soul in Learnit to help individuals gain the knowledge and confidence they need in attaining their professional goals through the value of education. Damon has a deep commitment to the Learnit team past and present and the San Francisco Bay Area community as a whole, where he was born and raised. Damon attributes Learnit's longevity and success to the ability to surround himself with "A" players and taking advantage of learning / evolving through past mistakes. Outside of Learnit, Damon is an avid reader, moviegoer, and live music fanatic. Most of all, Damon loves spending time with his wife, children—Lucy and Wally, and his dog.


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]]> Buzzsprout-15977100 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2236 184 full true Learn-It-All Leadership Damon Lembi - Act 1 Learn-It-All Leadership Damon Lembi - Act 1 In today's episode, I sat down with Damon Lembi, whose journey from baseball prodigy to business leader is a masterclass in personal growth and resilience. We dive into Damon’s sports-centric childhood, his battles with imposter syndrome in college baseball, and the pivotal moment when a coach's challenge became a lifelong lesson in self-belief. Damon shares his three-step formula for conquering self-doubt – work hard, focus deliberately, and learn and let go – which has shaped his approach to leadership and mentoring. We also challenge the conventional wisdom of always climbing the corporate ladder, with Damon offering refreshing insights on finding the right fit for one's skills and passions. From the baseball diamond to the boardroom, Damon’s story is a home run of perseverance, self-reflection, and embracing challenges, served up with a side of humor and heart.

Bio:

After dedicating the initial 22 years of his life to the pursuit of becoming a Major League Baseball player, Damon pivoted in 1995 to help his father (Walt Lembi, Founder of Learnit) by investing his heart and soul in Learnit to help individuals gain the knowledge and confidence they need in attaining their professional goals through the value of education. Damon has a deep commitment to the Learnit team past and present and the San Francisco Bay Area community as a whole, where he was born and raised. Damon attributes Learnit's longevity and success to the ability to surround himself with "A" players and taking advantage of learning / evolving through past mistakes. Outside of Learnit, Damon is an avid reader, moviegoer, and live music fanatic. Most of all, Damon loves spending time with his wife, children—Lucy and Wally, and his dog.


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]]> In today's episode, I sat down with Damon Lembi, whose journey from baseball prodigy to business leader is a masterclass in personal growth and resilience. We dive into Damon’s sports-centric childhood, his battles with imposter syndrome in college baseball, and the pivotal moment when a coach's challenge became a lifelong lesson in self-belief. Damon shares his three-step formula for conquering self-doubt – work hard, focus deliberately, and learn and let go – which has shaped his approach to leadership and mentoring. We also challenge the conventional wisdom of always climbing the corporate ladder, with Damon offering refreshing insights on finding the right fit for one's skills and passions. From the baseball diamond to the boardroom, Damon’s story is a home run of perseverance, self-reflection, and embracing challenges, served up with a side of humor and heart.

Bio:

After dedicating the initial 22 years of his life to the pursuit of becoming a Major League Baseball player, Damon pivoted in 1995 to help his father (Walt Lembi, Founder of Learnit) by investing his heart and soul in Learnit to help individuals gain the knowledge and confidence they need in attaining their professional goals through the value of education. Damon has a deep commitment to the Learnit team past and present and the San Francisco Bay Area community as a whole, where he was born and raised. Damon attributes Learnit's longevity and success to the ability to surround himself with "A" players and taking advantage of learning / evolving through past mistakes. Outside of Learnit, Damon is an avid reader, moviegoer, and live music fanatic. Most of all, Damon loves spending time with his wife, children—Lucy and Wally, and his dog.


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]]> Buzzsprout-15932083 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 2562 183 full true A Chemistry Set, Tina Turner, and a Whole Big World with James Dewberry - Act 2 A Chemistry Set, Tina Turner, and a Whole Big World with James Dewberry - Act 2 In this installment, I plunged into James Dewberry's colorful past, unearthing the bedrock of his disciplined mindset. James regaled us with uproarious tales from his youth – think DIY explosives – that showcased his unbridled curiosity. We explored his voyage into medical Qigong, ignited by a quest for healing alternatives. James's zeal for this time-honored practice was palpable as he unpacked its core tenets. Our dialogue then embarked on a globe-trotting adventure, with James emphasizing the transformative power of embracing new cultures. We capped off our chat with a thought-provoking exploration of love, where James challenged societal norms. Throughout, James's blend of scientific inquisitiveness, spiritual depth, and wanderlust left me musing: How might we all infuse our lives with such receptivity and passion?


Bio:

My journey into energetic healing, health and wellness, and coaching began over twenty years ago. After watching several friends and family members battle disease and injury, without any permanent resolution, I began an in-depth exploration of alternative healing modalities. Through dedicated practice and the pursuit of knowledge, on how to assist individuals in their healing journey (physically, emotionally, and spiritually), Medical Qigong, Qigong for health, Reiki, and Coaching were discovered.   I have been awarded my Masters of Medical Qigong,  Insight Qigong Teacher Certification, and Reiki Master Certification.  Complimenting my Alternative Health Practice, is my work as a Transformational Coach, focusing on Mental Fitness in conjunction with Health and Wellness.

Medical Qigong, Chinese Energetic Medicine, is the oldest branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Qigong has been used to create, improve, and sustain health for over 5,000 years. Through Medical Qigong sessions and prescription exercises, individuals are assisted in the purging of physical, emotional, and spiritual trauma. The body is then strengthened and brought back into balance, allowing its natural healing abilities to reassert themselves.

Sessions are designed to integrate and balance all elements of an individual, leading to greater health and well-being. Medical Qigong can be done in person or through distance sessions in a safe, peaceful, and healthy environment. 

My coaching is centered upon assisting each individual in moving towards a balanced and healthy life through personal transformation.  This work is for everyone and I work with individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. My passion and specialty is in working with individuals who are over 35, single, and without children. 

]]> In this installment, I plunged into James Dewberry's colorful past, unearthing the bedrock of his disciplined mindset. James regaled us with uproarious tales from his youth – think DIY explosives – that showcased his unbridled curiosity. We explored his voyage into medical Qigong, ignited by a quest for healing alternatives. James's zeal for this time-honored practice was palpable as he unpacked its core tenets. Our dialogue then embarked on a globe-trotting adventure, with James emphasizing the transformative power of embracing new cultures. We capped off our chat with a thought-provoking exploration of love, where James challenged societal norms. Throughout, James's blend of scientific inquisitiveness, spiritual depth, and wanderlust left me musing: How might we all infuse our lives with such receptivity and passion?


Bio:

My journey into energetic healing, health and wellness, and coaching began over twenty years ago. After watching several friends and family members battle disease and injury, without any permanent resolution, I began an in-depth exploration of alternative healing modalities. Through dedicated practice and the pursuit of knowledge, on how to assist individuals in their healing journey (physically, emotionally, and spiritually), Medical Qigong, Qigong for health, Reiki, and Coaching were discovered.   I have been awarded my Masters of Medical Qigong,  Insight Qigong Teacher Certification, and Reiki Master Certification.  Complimenting my Alternative Health Practice, is my work as a Transformational Coach, focusing on Mental Fitness in conjunction with Health and Wellness.

Medical Qigong, Chinese Energetic Medicine, is the oldest branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Qigong has been used to create, improve, and sustain health for over 5,000 years. Through Medical Qigong sessions and prescription exercises, individuals are assisted in the purging of physical, emotional, and spiritual trauma. The body is then strengthened and brought back into balance, allowing its natural healing abilities to reassert themselves.

Sessions are designed to integrate and balance all elements of an individual, leading to greater health and well-being. Medical Qigong can be done in person or through distance sessions in a safe, peaceful, and healthy environment. 

My coaching is centered upon assisting each individual in moving towards a balanced and healthy life through personal transformation.  This work is for everyone and I work with individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. My passion and specialty is in working with individuals who are over 35, single, and without children. 

]]> Buzzsprout-15891706 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0400 2355 182 full true A Chemistry Set, Tina Turner, and a Whole Big World with James Dewberry - Act 1 A Chemistry Set, Tina Turner, and a Whole Big World with James Dewberry - Act 1 In today's episode, I sat down with James Dewberry, a Southern-born thinker with a fascinating journey of self-discovery. We delved into James's childhood in Georgia during the 80s and 90s, a time of social change and lingering prejudices. James shared poignant stories, from witnessing Klan marches to navigating interracial friendships, all while wrestling with his own identity as a bookish athlete who didn't quite fit in. The conversation took an inspiring turn when James recounted how an African American teacher, Miss Rodney, taught him to read – a pivotal moment that opened up new worlds. We explored the impact of his family's diverse backgrounds, from his educated, book-loving grandparents to his father's "can't never could" mantra. James's reflections on integrity, self-honesty, and the importance of personal practice left me pondering: How do our struggles shape who we become, and what does it take to truly know ourselves? 

Bio:

My journey into energetic healing, health and wellness, and coaching began over twenty years ago. After watching several friends and family members battle disease and injury, without any permanent resolution, I began an in-depth exploration of alternative healing modalities. Through dedicated practice and the pursuit of knowledge, on how to assist individuals in their healing journey (physically, emotionally, and spiritually), Medical Qigong, Qigong for health, Reiki, and Coaching were discovered.   I have been awarded my Masters of Medical Qigong,  Insight Qigong Teacher Certification, and Reiki Master Certification.  Complimenting my Alternative Health Practice, is my work as a Transformational Coach, focusing on Mental Fitness in conjunction with Health and Wellness.

Medical Qigong, Chinese Energetic Medicine, is the oldest branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Qigong has been used to create, improve, and sustain health for over 5,000 years. Through Medical Qigong sessions and prescription exercises, individuals are assisted in the purging of physical, emotional, and spiritual trauma. The body is then strengthened and brought back into balance, allowing its natural healing abilities to reassert themselves.

Sessions are designed to integrate and balance all elements of an individual, leading to greater health and well-being. Medical Qigong can be done in person or through distance sessions in a safe, peaceful, and healthy environment. 

My coaching is centered upon assisting each individual in moving towards a balanced and healthy life through personal transformation.  This work is for everyone and I work with individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. My passion and specialty is in working with individuals who are over 35, single, and without children. 

]]> In today's episode, I sat down with James Dewberry, a Southern-born thinker with a fascinating journey of self-discovery. We delved into James's childhood in Georgia during the 80s and 90s, a time of social change and lingering prejudices. James shared poignant stories, from witnessing Klan marches to navigating interracial friendships, all while wrestling with his own identity as a bookish athlete who didn't quite fit in. The conversation took an inspiring turn when James recounted how an African American teacher, Miss Rodney, taught him to read – a pivotal moment that opened up new worlds. We explored the impact of his family's diverse backgrounds, from his educated, book-loving grandparents to his father's "can't never could" mantra. James's reflections on integrity, self-honesty, and the importance of personal practice left me pondering: How do our struggles shape who we become, and what does it take to truly know ourselves? 

Bio:

My journey into energetic healing, health and wellness, and coaching began over twenty years ago. After watching several friends and family members battle disease and injury, without any permanent resolution, I began an in-depth exploration of alternative healing modalities. Through dedicated practice and the pursuit of knowledge, on how to assist individuals in their healing journey (physically, emotionally, and spiritually), Medical Qigong, Qigong for health, Reiki, and Coaching were discovered.   I have been awarded my Masters of Medical Qigong,  Insight Qigong Teacher Certification, and Reiki Master Certification.  Complimenting my Alternative Health Practice, is my work as a Transformational Coach, focusing on Mental Fitness in conjunction with Health and Wellness.

Medical Qigong, Chinese Energetic Medicine, is the oldest branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Qigong has been used to create, improve, and sustain health for over 5,000 years. Through Medical Qigong sessions and prescription exercises, individuals are assisted in the purging of physical, emotional, and spiritual trauma. The body is then strengthened and brought back into balance, allowing its natural healing abilities to reassert themselves.

Sessions are designed to integrate and balance all elements of an individual, leading to greater health and well-being. Medical Qigong can be done in person or through distance sessions in a safe, peaceful, and healthy environment. 

My coaching is centered upon assisting each individual in moving towards a balanced and healthy life through personal transformation.  This work is for everyone and I work with individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. My passion and specialty is in working with individuals who are over 35, single, and without children. 

]]> Buzzsprout-15852346 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400 2644 181 full true Teams of Men with Kip Ioane - Act 2 Teams of Men with Kip Ioane - Act 2 In Act 2, Kip Ioane takes us deeper into his journey as a father, coach, and advocate for reimagining masculinity. We explore the unique challenges he faces raising three children with diverse needs, and how his own upbringing influences his parenting. Kip candidly shares the behaviors he hopes his children won't inherit, particularly his tendency to weaponize his voice. The conversation then shifts to his transformative work with Teams of Men, born from a crisis that forced him to confront the inadequacies in how he was developing young athletes. Kip's passion is palpable as he describes his mission to make emotional literacy, consent education, and healthy relationship skills mandatory for coaches. His insights on the "man box" and the power of sports to shape young men's character are both sobering and inspiring. As we wrap up, I'm left pondering the immense potential for positive change when we challenge traditional notions of masculinity in the spaces where young men are most receptive to growth.

Bio:

Kip Ioane ("eye-own") is the founder and lead facilitator of #TeamsOfMen, an organization that exists to empower coaches of male athletes to enlighten their players to the potential of a reimagined manhood. Based on his own work over a 22 year career as a basketball coach at the NCAA D3 level, TeamsOfMen provides players and coaches with in person workshops, course curriculum, discussion prompts, and conversation prompts to engage men in breaking free from the manbox, embracing emotional fluency and preventing gender violence and oppression. Working with middle school through collegiate level teams (mainly in football and basketball), Kip's vision is a new normal of all coaches prepping male athletes to take their platform of influence with the toolkits needed to spread positive masculinity to the next generation of young men.

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]]> In Act 2, Kip Ioane takes us deeper into his journey as a father, coach, and advocate for reimagining masculinity. We explore the unique challenges he faces raising three children with diverse needs, and how his own upbringing influences his parenting. Kip candidly shares the behaviors he hopes his children won't inherit, particularly his tendency to weaponize his voice. The conversation then shifts to his transformative work with Teams of Men, born from a crisis that forced him to confront the inadequacies in how he was developing young athletes. Kip's passion is palpable as he describes his mission to make emotional literacy, consent education, and healthy relationship skills mandatory for coaches. His insights on the "man box" and the power of sports to shape young men's character are both sobering and inspiring. As we wrap up, I'm left pondering the immense potential for positive change when we challenge traditional notions of masculinity in the spaces where young men are most receptive to growth.

Bio:

Kip Ioane ("eye-own") is the founder and lead facilitator of #TeamsOfMen, an organization that exists to empower coaches of male athletes to enlighten their players to the potential of a reimagined manhood. Based on his own work over a 22 year career as a basketball coach at the NCAA D3 level, TeamsOfMen provides players and coaches with in person workshops, course curriculum, discussion prompts, and conversation prompts to engage men in breaking free from the manbox, embracing emotional fluency and preventing gender violence and oppression. Working with middle school through collegiate level teams (mainly in football and basketball), Kip's vision is a new normal of all coaches prepping male athletes to take their platform of influence with the toolkits needed to spread positive masculinity to the next generation of young men.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15808094 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2816 180 full true Teams of Men with Kip Ioane - Act 1 Teams of Men with Kip Ioane - Act 1 In this episode, I sat down with Kip Ioane, whose journey from Polynesian kid in Montana to college athlete and coach offers a fascinating lens on masculinity, sports culture, and fatherhood. Kip's story is a potent mix of cultural contrasts, high expectations, and the weight of family legacy. We dove into the complexities of father-son relationships, exploring how a single moment of vulnerability transformed their dynamic. Kip's candid reflections on using humor as a shield and "exploiting others' pain" struck a chord, highlighting the often unspoken insecurities young men face. But it's his evolution – from pressure-cooker athlete to thoughtful father – that really got me thinking. Kip's insights on redefining success for the next generation and the importance of letting kids find their own path in sports left me pondering: How can we foster resilience and ambition in our youth without sacrificing emotional well-being? It's a balancing act we're all still learning to master.

Bio:

Kip Ioane ("eye-own") is the founder and lead facilitator of #TeamsOfMen, an organization that exists to empower coaches of male athletes to enlighten their players to the potential of a reimagined manhood. Based on his own work over a 22 year career as a basketball coach at the NCAA D3 level, TeamsOfMen provides players and coaches with in person workshops, course curriculum, discussion prompts, and conversation prompts to engage men in breaking free from the manbox, embracing emotional fluency and preventing gender violence and oppression. Working with middle school through collegiate level teams (mainly in football and basketball), Kip's vision is a new normal of all coaches prepping male athletes to take their platform of influence with the toolkits needed to spread positive masculinity to the next generation of young men.

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]]> In this episode, I sat down with Kip Ioane, whose journey from Polynesian kid in Montana to college athlete and coach offers a fascinating lens on masculinity, sports culture, and fatherhood. Kip's story is a potent mix of cultural contrasts, high expectations, and the weight of family legacy. We dove into the complexities of father-son relationships, exploring how a single moment of vulnerability transformed their dynamic. Kip's candid reflections on using humor as a shield and "exploiting others' pain" struck a chord, highlighting the often unspoken insecurities young men face. But it's his evolution – from pressure-cooker athlete to thoughtful father – that really got me thinking. Kip's insights on redefining success for the next generation and the importance of letting kids find their own path in sports left me pondering: How can we foster resilience and ambition in our youth without sacrificing emotional well-being? It's a balancing act we're all still learning to master.

Bio:

Kip Ioane ("eye-own") is the founder and lead facilitator of #TeamsOfMen, an organization that exists to empower coaches of male athletes to enlighten their players to the potential of a reimagined manhood. Based on his own work over a 22 year career as a basketball coach at the NCAA D3 level, TeamsOfMen provides players and coaches with in person workshops, course curriculum, discussion prompts, and conversation prompts to engage men in breaking free from the manbox, embracing emotional fluency and preventing gender violence and oppression. Working with middle school through collegiate level teams (mainly in football and basketball), Kip's vision is a new normal of all coaches prepping male athletes to take their platform of influence with the toolkits needed to spread positive masculinity to the next generation of young men.

Website

]]> Buzzsprout-15774374 Wed, 18 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2461 179 full true Inside a Man - with Matthew Sloane Inside a Man - with Matthew Sloane I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Matthew Sloane, an artist, writer, and father whose journey from emotional disconnection to self-awareness is both touching and inspiring. We explored Matthew's childhood experiences of loneliness and bullying, his artistic pursuits, and his transformative path through men's work and relationships. Matthew shared candidly about his struggles with perfectionism, putting women on pedestals, and learning to integrate different aspects of himself. His story of creating "The Hiding Inside a Man," a book blending illustrations and personal insights, resonated deeply with me. We delved into the healing power of men's groups, the importance of playfulness in personal growth, and the ongoing practice of maintaining a healthy marriage while navigating parenthood. Matthew's reflections on fatherhood and his mission to give voice to men's inner worlds left me pondering the vital role of creative expression in our journey towards authenticity and connection.

Bio:

Matthew Sloane, a devoted father and husband for over a decade, brings a wealth of experience as an Integral Coach from New Ventures West. Co-founder and host of the podcast series Project Rad Dad, he fosters candid conversations among fathers. Recognized for his soulful book on masculinity, Hiding Inside a Man (available November 2024), Matthew is currently crafting his second book—an illustrated story for mindful fathers raising spirited daughters. As the creative force behind Fatherhood Dojo, his newsletter and podcast empowers fathers on their journey to authenticity and deeper connections with their true selves, fostering a community of support and growth.

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]]> I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Matthew Sloane, an artist, writer, and father whose journey from emotional disconnection to self-awareness is both touching and inspiring. We explored Matthew's childhood experiences of loneliness and bullying, his artistic pursuits, and his transformative path through men's work and relationships. Matthew shared candidly about his struggles with perfectionism, putting women on pedestals, and learning to integrate different aspects of himself. His story of creating "The Hiding Inside a Man," a book blending illustrations and personal insights, resonated deeply with me. We delved into the healing power of men's groups, the importance of playfulness in personal growth, and the ongoing practice of maintaining a healthy marriage while navigating parenthood. Matthew's reflections on fatherhood and his mission to give voice to men's inner worlds left me pondering the vital role of creative expression in our journey towards authenticity and connection.

Bio:

Matthew Sloane, a devoted father and husband for over a decade, brings a wealth of experience as an Integral Coach from New Ventures West. Co-founder and host of the podcast series Project Rad Dad, he fosters candid conversations among fathers. Recognized for his soulful book on masculinity, Hiding Inside a Man (available November 2024), Matthew is currently crafting his second book—an illustrated story for mindful fathers raising spirited daughters. As the creative force behind Fatherhood Dojo, his newsletter and podcast empowers fathers on their journey to authenticity and deeper connections with their true selves, fostering a community of support and growth.

Website

]]> Buzzsprout-15728585 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 4793 178 full true Drawing Different Maps with Braxton Wood - Act 2 Drawing Different Maps with Braxton Wood - Act 2 In today's episode, I sat down with Braxton Wood, a homeschooled maverick who's rewriting the rulebook on education and career success. Without a high school diploma or college degree, Braxton shared how he climbed from recession-era collections work to a coveted tech company gig, all by "betting on himself." We dove into his DIY approach to learning – think marketing seminars in libraries with four attendees and an iMac for a projector – and how it shaped his "fail fast, fail cheap" philosophy. Braxton's take on the industrial roots of our education system had me rethinking everything I thought I knew about schooling. Between chuckles over his oil field mishaps and insights on embracing ambition, I couldn't help but wonder: could Braxton's unconventional wisdom spark a revolution in how we approach personal and professional growth?

Bio: 
After going from a homeschool background with zero formal education to a prestigious role at a techgiant, I developed a framework for The Perfect Job Hunt. My career method has helped professionalssecure interviews with 80% of the companies they apply to, and I’ve successfully guided clients suchas Hollywood Producers, Vice Presidents, and Chief Officers to land positions making gobs moremoney and even work from home.

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]]> In today's episode, I sat down with Braxton Wood, a homeschooled maverick who's rewriting the rulebook on education and career success. Without a high school diploma or college degree, Braxton shared how he climbed from recession-era collections work to a coveted tech company gig, all by "betting on himself." We dove into his DIY approach to learning – think marketing seminars in libraries with four attendees and an iMac for a projector – and how it shaped his "fail fast, fail cheap" philosophy. Braxton's take on the industrial roots of our education system had me rethinking everything I thought I knew about schooling. Between chuckles over his oil field mishaps and insights on embracing ambition, I couldn't help but wonder: could Braxton's unconventional wisdom spark a revolution in how we approach personal and professional growth?

Bio: 
After going from a homeschool background with zero formal education to a prestigious role at a techgiant, I developed a framework for The Perfect Job Hunt. My career method has helped professionalssecure interviews with 80% of the companies they apply to, and I’ve successfully guided clients suchas Hollywood Producers, Vice Presidents, and Chief Officers to land positions making gobs moremoney and even work from home.

Website

]]> Buzzsprout-15688793 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:00:00 -0400 2564 177 full true Drawing Different Maps with Braxton Wood - Act 1 Drawing Different Maps with Braxton Wood - Act 1 In today's episode, I had the pleasure of diving into the fascinating world of homeschooling with Braxton Wood, a self-proclaimed "homeschool dropout" turned successful entrepreneur. Braxton's journey from the mountains of Utah to the deserts of Arizona is peppered with unique insights and unconventional wisdom. We explored how his homeschooling experience shaped his work ethic, social skills, and entrepreneurial spirit. Braxton's candid reflections on breaking stereotypes, navigating full-time work as a teenager, and the unexpected perks of being "the pool guy" in high school had me chuckling. But it was his passionate critique of the traditional education system and his belief in the power of ambition that really got me thinking. As we wrapped up our chat, I couldn't help but wonder: are we doing our kids a disservice by clinging too tightly to outdated educational paradigms?

Bio: 
After going from a homeschool background with zero formal education to a prestigious role at a techgiant, I developed a framework for The Perfect Job Hunt. My career method has helped professionalssecure interviews with 80% of the companies they apply to, and I’ve successfully guided clients suchas Hollywood Producers, Vice Presidents, and Chief Officers to land positions making gobs moremoney and even work from home.

Website

]]> In today's episode, I had the pleasure of diving into the fascinating world of homeschooling with Braxton Wood, a self-proclaimed "homeschool dropout" turned successful entrepreneur. Braxton's journey from the mountains of Utah to the deserts of Arizona is peppered with unique insights and unconventional wisdom. We explored how his homeschooling experience shaped his work ethic, social skills, and entrepreneurial spirit. Braxton's candid reflections on breaking stereotypes, navigating full-time work as a teenager, and the unexpected perks of being "the pool guy" in high school had me chuckling. But it was his passionate critique of the traditional education system and his belief in the power of ambition that really got me thinking. As we wrapped up our chat, I couldn't help but wonder: are we doing our kids a disservice by clinging too tightly to outdated educational paradigms?

Bio: 
After going from a homeschool background with zero formal education to a prestigious role at a techgiant, I developed a framework for The Perfect Job Hunt. My career method has helped professionalssecure interviews with 80% of the companies they apply to, and I’ve successfully guided clients suchas Hollywood Producers, Vice Presidents, and Chief Officers to land positions making gobs moremoney and even work from home.

Website

]]> Buzzsprout-15649411 Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:00:00 -0400 2485 176 full true "And There Was this Teacher" with Eric FitzMedrud - Act 2 "And There Was this Teacher" with Eric FitzMedrud - Act 2 In the second half of our conversation, Eric Fitzmedrud and I explore the intricate terrain of personal growth, relationships, and sexuality. Eric shares his journey of writing a book born from his own experiences, aimed at guiding men through the complexities of desire and intimacy. We discuss the crucial, yet often overlooked, importance of self-care for men, and the challenges of prioritizing our own well-being. Eric offers valuable insights on finding supportive men's groups that foster genuine growth rather than reinforcing outdated notions of masculinity. His perspectives on sexuality and relationships provide a fresh, nuanced take on topics many men struggle with. We conclude with a thought-provoking question that resonates long after our chat: Who would we be without our traumas, and how can we embody that person now?

Bio: 

Therapy is always about the client. Sometimes though it is nice to know a little bit about the person you are considering to be your therapist.

My identities:

  • Cisgender male. My pronouns are he/him.
  • My ancestries are northern European, including German, Norwegian, and Irish, and I grew up in Minnesota.
  • Polyamorous and I have two committed long-term relationships.
  • Bisexual/Pansexual. Though, like most bisexual people, I tend to partner with one gender, in my case, women.

I grew up in Minneapolis, where the diversity around me ignited my passion for diversity issues. After high school, I lived in India for a year while in the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program. I went to college in Colorado, where I met my wife. During college, I experienced a larger view of the world on Semester at Sea. I moved to the Bay Area in 2002 to begin my Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology. My family and I are now settled in this area for good.

I became a licensed psychologist (PSY23669) through a circuitous route. I began with a strong interest in spirituality and human development during my undergraduate major in Religious Studies. I considered a more academic career but I realized that what I really felt called to do was work with people one-on-one. I took some prerequisite courses for a year at Loyola University in Chicago and then began my Ph.D. in 2002. I earned my Clinical Psychology Ph.D. in 2008.

I love my job. I am honored that I get to do work that I enjoy, that is meaningful, and which helps others live meaningful, connected lives. Below you will find a brief list of different positions that I have held during my career and little further down, a brief description of my therapeutic style.



]]> In the second half of our conversation, Eric Fitzmedrud and I explore the intricate terrain of personal growth, relationships, and sexuality. Eric shares his journey of writing a book born from his own experiences, aimed at guiding men through the complexities of desire and intimacy. We discuss the crucial, yet often overlooked, importance of self-care for men, and the challenges of prioritizing our own well-being. Eric offers valuable insights on finding supportive men's groups that foster genuine growth rather than reinforcing outdated notions of masculinity. His perspectives on sexuality and relationships provide a fresh, nuanced take on topics many men struggle with. We conclude with a thought-provoking question that resonates long after our chat: Who would we be without our traumas, and how can we embody that person now?

Bio: 

Therapy is always about the client. Sometimes though it is nice to know a little bit about the person you are considering to be your therapist.

My identities:

  • Cisgender male. My pronouns are he/him.
  • My ancestries are northern European, including German, Norwegian, and Irish, and I grew up in Minnesota.
  • Polyamorous and I have two committed long-term relationships.
  • Bisexual/Pansexual. Though, like most bisexual people, I tend to partner with one gender, in my case, women.

I grew up in Minneapolis, where the diversity around me ignited my passion for diversity issues. After high school, I lived in India for a year while in the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program. I went to college in Colorado, where I met my wife. During college, I experienced a larger view of the world on Semester at Sea. I moved to the Bay Area in 2002 to begin my Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology. My family and I are now settled in this area for good.

I became a licensed psychologist (PSY23669) through a circuitous route. I began with a strong interest in spirituality and human development during my undergraduate major in Religious Studies. I considered a more academic career but I realized that what I really felt called to do was work with people one-on-one. I took some prerequisite courses for a year at Loyola University in Chicago and then began my Ph.D. in 2002. I earned my Clinical Psychology Ph.D. in 2008.

I love my job. I am honored that I get to do work that I enjoy, that is meaningful, and which helps others live meaningful, connected lives. Below you will find a brief list of different positions that I have held during my career and little further down, a brief description of my therapeutic style.



]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-15611609 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2021 175 full true "And There Was this Teacher" with Eric FitzMedrud - Act 1 "And There Was this Teacher" with Eric FitzMedrud - Act 1 Eric FitzMedrud joins me today for a fascinating conversation about the intricate dance of healing, growth, and modern masculinity. From unpacking the multi-generational nature of trauma to exploring the nuances of accountability and self-forgiveness, Eric's journey offers a compelling lens for examining our own paths to becoming better men. We wrestle with the challenge of integrating our 'shadow' selves and the ongoing work of personal development. Our conversation touches on the power of mentorship and the delicate balance of boundaries, leaving me pondering the complexities of guiding the next generation. Ultimately, Eric's insights remind us that growth is a continuous, often messy process, but one that's crucial for fostering healthier relationships and a more conscious approach to masculinity.

Bio: 

Therapy is always about the client. Sometimes though it is nice to know a little bit about the person you are considering to be your therapist.

My identities:

  • Cisgender male. My pronouns are he/him.
  • My ancestries are northern European, including German, Norwegian, and Irish, and I grew up in Minnesota.
  • Polyamorous and I have two committed long-term relationships.
  • Bisexual/Pansexual. Though, like most bisexual people, I tend to partner with one gender, in my case, women.

I grew up in Minneapolis, where the diversity around me ignited my passion for diversity issues. After high school, I lived in India for a year while in the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program. I went to college in Colorado, where I met my wife. During college, I experienced a larger view of the world on Semester at Sea. I moved to the Bay Area in 2002 to begin my Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology. My family and I are now settled in this area for good.

I became a licensed psychologist (PSY23669) through a circuitous route. I began with a strong interest in spirituality and human development during my undergraduate major in Religious Studies. I considered a more academic career but I realized that what I really felt called to do was work with people one-on-one. I took some prerequisite courses for a year at Loyola University in Chicago and then began my Ph.D. in 2002. I earned my Clinical Psychology Ph.D. in 2008.

I love my job. I am honored that I get to do work that I enjoy, that is meaningful, and which helps others live meaningful, connected lives. Below you will find a brief list of different positions that I have held during my career and little further down, a brief description of my therapeutic style.

]]> Eric FitzMedrud joins me today for a fascinating conversation about the intricate dance of healing, growth, and modern masculinity. From unpacking the multi-generational nature of trauma to exploring the nuances of accountability and self-forgiveness, Eric's journey offers a compelling lens for examining our own paths to becoming better men. We wrestle with the challenge of integrating our 'shadow' selves and the ongoing work of personal development. Our conversation touches on the power of mentorship and the delicate balance of boundaries, leaving me pondering the complexities of guiding the next generation. Ultimately, Eric's insights remind us that growth is a continuous, often messy process, but one that's crucial for fostering healthier relationships and a more conscious approach to masculinity.

Bio: 

Therapy is always about the client. Sometimes though it is nice to know a little bit about the person you are considering to be your therapist.

My identities:

  • Cisgender male. My pronouns are he/him.
  • My ancestries are northern European, including German, Norwegian, and Irish, and I grew up in Minnesota.
  • Polyamorous and I have two committed long-term relationships.
  • Bisexual/Pansexual. Though, like most bisexual people, I tend to partner with one gender, in my case, women.

I grew up in Minneapolis, where the diversity around me ignited my passion for diversity issues. After high school, I lived in India for a year while in the Rotary International Youth Exchange Program. I went to college in Colorado, where I met my wife. During college, I experienced a larger view of the world on Semester at Sea. I moved to the Bay Area in 2002 to begin my Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology. My family and I are now settled in this area for good.

I became a licensed psychologist (PSY23669) through a circuitous route. I began with a strong interest in spirituality and human development during my undergraduate major in Religious Studies. I considered a more academic career but I realized that what I really felt called to do was work with people one-on-one. I took some prerequisite courses for a year at Loyola University in Chicago and then began my Ph.D. in 2002. I earned my Clinical Psychology Ph.D. in 2008.

I love my job. I am honored that I get to do work that I enjoy, that is meaningful, and which helps others live meaningful, connected lives. Below you will find a brief list of different positions that I have held during my career and little further down, a brief description of my therapeutic style.

]]> Buzzsprout-15580097 Tue, 13 Aug 2024 21:00:00 -0400 2692 174 full true That Didn't Go as Planned! - with Shawn Lesser Act 2 That Didn't Go as Planned! - with Shawn Lesser Act 2 In this profound second act of my conversation with Shawn Lesser, we explore the transformative power of vulnerability and human connection in the face of mental health challenges. Our conversation delves into the often-overlooked struggles men face when confronting their inner demons, highlighting the critical importance of breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health. Shawn’s journey from a successful finance professional to mental health advocate serves as a fantastic backdrop for discussing the broader themes of identity, resilience, and the healing power of community. Throughout our discussion, we continually circle back to the core idea that true strength often lies in the courage to be vulnerable and the willingness to lean on others, something that is central to our transformation as better men.

BIO:

At 54, Shawn Lesser isn't just a father of two and a seasoned business leader; he's also a survivor. His recent struggles with anxiety and depression took him through two treatment centers in early 2023, where he was nicknamed "Shaky." Instead of letting the experience defeat him, Shawn used his inherent resilience and humor to overcome it. Now, he’s committed to sharing his journey to inspire and help other men facing similar challenges.

Professional Track Record:

Before pivoting to mental health advocacy, Shawn had already made a significant impact in the finance world. With over three decades in finance, he co-founded the industry's first Impact Investing Investment Bank for 16 years. Big Path Capital earned Barrons' description as "Impact Investing's Investment Bank." As a trusted advisor and placement agent, Shawn has collaborated with more than 200 Impact Funds and over 1,000 Limited Partners and put on over 50 investment convenings in the US and Europe.

The REAL Deal:

Shawn is the founder of THE REAL Mental Health Foundation, which has a focused objective: to significantly improve the mental health of men and their families. Leveraging his personal experiences, Shawn aims to challenge societal norms, create environments for open dialogue, and encourage authentic peer connections. Visit THE REAL Website for more information.


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]]> In this profound second act of my conversation with Shawn Lesser, we explore the transformative power of vulnerability and human connection in the face of mental health challenges. Our conversation delves into the often-overlooked struggles men face when confronting their inner demons, highlighting the critical importance of breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health. Shawn’s journey from a successful finance professional to mental health advocate serves as a fantastic backdrop for discussing the broader themes of identity, resilience, and the healing power of community. Throughout our discussion, we continually circle back to the core idea that true strength often lies in the courage to be vulnerable and the willingness to lean on others, something that is central to our transformation as better men.

BIO:

At 54, Shawn Lesser isn't just a father of two and a seasoned business leader; he's also a survivor. His recent struggles with anxiety and depression took him through two treatment centers in early 2023, where he was nicknamed "Shaky." Instead of letting the experience defeat him, Shawn used his inherent resilience and humor to overcome it. Now, he’s committed to sharing his journey to inspire and help other men facing similar challenges.

Professional Track Record:

Before pivoting to mental health advocacy, Shawn had already made a significant impact in the finance world. With over three decades in finance, he co-founded the industry's first Impact Investing Investment Bank for 16 years. Big Path Capital earned Barrons' description as "Impact Investing's Investment Bank." As a trusted advisor and placement agent, Shawn has collaborated with more than 200 Impact Funds and over 1,000 Limited Partners and put on over 50 investment convenings in the US and Europe.

The REAL Deal:

Shawn is the founder of THE REAL Mental Health Foundation, which has a focused objective: to significantly improve the mental health of men and their families. Leveraging his personal experiences, Shawn aims to challenge societal norms, create environments for open dialogue, and encourage authentic peer connections. Visit THE REAL Website for more information.


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]]> Buzzsprout-15539351 Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:00 -0400 2268 173 full true That Didn't Go as Planned! - with Shawn Lesser Act 1 That Didn't Go as Planned! - with Shawn Lesser Act 1 What a pleasure to be joined by Shawn Lesser, whose transformation from a shy Long Island kid to a confident international finance pro exemplifies the power of personal growth. Act 1 of our conversation begins with Shawn's candid reflections on navigating divorced parents and two father figures reveal how these experiences shaped his core values, particularly his commitment to honesty and follow-through. The game-changer in Shawn's story was the Dale Carnegie course, which not only helped him overcome his shyness but also equipped him with relationship-building skills that became his professional superpower. Shawn's wild entry into Wall Street - complete with 4 AM starts and a vanishing boss - showcases the unpredictability of career paths and the importance of resilience. What truly resonated with me was Shawn's philosophy: "You just make friends, then if you happen to do business, you do business" - a powerful approach that extends beyond finance to offer a blueprint for life.

BIO:

At 54, Shawn Lesser isn't just a father of two and a seasoned business leader; he's also a survivor. His recent struggles with anxiety and depression took him through two treatment centers in early 2023, where he was nicknamed "Shaky." Instead of letting the experience defeat him, Shawn used his inherent resilience and humor to overcome it. Now, he’s committed to sharing his journey to inspire and help other men facing similar challenges.

Professional Track Record:

Before pivoting to mental health advocacy, Shawn had already made a significant impact in the finance world. With over three decades in finance, he co-founded the industry's first Impact Investing Investment Bank for 16 years. Big Path Capital earned Barrons' description as "Impact Investing's Investment Bank." As a trusted advisor and placement agent, Shawn has collaborated with more than 200 Impact Funds and over 1,000 Limited Partners and put on over 50 investment convenings in the US and Europe.

The REAL Deal:

Shawn is the founder of THE REAL Mental Health Foundation, which has a focused objective: to significantly improve the mental health of men and their families. Leveraging his personal experiences, Shawn aims to challenge societal norms, create environments for open dialogue, and encourage authentic peer connections. Visit THE REAL Website for more information.


Website
Facebook
X
Instagram
Youtube
TikTok

]]> What a pleasure to be joined by Shawn Lesser, whose transformation from a shy Long Island kid to a confident international finance pro exemplifies the power of personal growth. Act 1 of our conversation begins with Shawn's candid reflections on navigating divorced parents and two father figures reveal how these experiences shaped his core values, particularly his commitment to honesty and follow-through. The game-changer in Shawn's story was the Dale Carnegie course, which not only helped him overcome his shyness but also equipped him with relationship-building skills that became his professional superpower. Shawn's wild entry into Wall Street - complete with 4 AM starts and a vanishing boss - showcases the unpredictability of career paths and the importance of resilience. What truly resonated with me was Shawn's philosophy: "You just make friends, then if you happen to do business, you do business" - a powerful approach that extends beyond finance to offer a blueprint for life.

BIO:

At 54, Shawn Lesser isn't just a father of two and a seasoned business leader; he's also a survivor. His recent struggles with anxiety and depression took him through two treatment centers in early 2023, where he was nicknamed "Shaky." Instead of letting the experience defeat him, Shawn used his inherent resilience and humor to overcome it. Now, he’s committed to sharing his journey to inspire and help other men facing similar challenges.

Professional Track Record:

Before pivoting to mental health advocacy, Shawn had already made a significant impact in the finance world. With over three decades in finance, he co-founded the industry's first Impact Investing Investment Bank for 16 years. Big Path Capital earned Barrons' description as "Impact Investing's Investment Bank." As a trusted advisor and placement agent, Shawn has collaborated with more than 200 Impact Funds and over 1,000 Limited Partners and put on over 50 investment convenings in the US and Europe.

The REAL Deal:

Shawn is the founder of THE REAL Mental Health Foundation, which has a focused objective: to significantly improve the mental health of men and their families. Leveraging his personal experiences, Shawn aims to challenge societal norms, create environments for open dialogue, and encourage authentic peer connections. Visit THE REAL Website for more information.


Website
Facebook
X
Instagram
Youtube
TikTok

]]> Buzzsprout-15501705 Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:00:00 -0400 2273 172 full true Adventure, Academia, and Getting Mental with Anson Whitmer - Act 2 Adventure, Academia, and Getting Mental with Anson Whitmer - Act 2 In round two with Anson Whitmer, we dive deep into the murky waters of men's mental health, which was quite the journey. Anson opens up about his own battles with loss and emotional suppression, leading us to a fascinating chat about how men cope - turns out, it's not great! We tackle the sneaky ways depression disguises itself in men versus women, and why the mental health world needs to step up its game. Anson then unveils his brainchild, the Mental app, which is basically a Swiss Army knife for the male psyche. From cold shower challenges (brrr!) to AI life coaches, it's all about meeting men where they're at, and challenging us to think and behave in ways we may never have before. As we wrap up, Anson leaves us with some potent wisdom: the power of doing absolutely nothing. In our world of constant pings and swipes, it might just be the most radical act of self-care yet.

Bio by Anson: 

I have a PhD in neuroscience with a focus on mental health (depression, anxiety, etc; ex-Stanford). I was a founding team member of the first mental health app to become a unicorn - Calm. At Calm, we realized we were not getting through to guys - that nobody is. This is a problem. Men are 80% of suicides. And this matters to me. My whole career has been motivated by the loss of two close male relatives to suicide. So I created Mental - the first mental health app built for men. I'm CEO and co-founder along with Calm's founding engineer.

]]> In round two with Anson Whitmer, we dive deep into the murky waters of men's mental health, which was quite the journey. Anson opens up about his own battles with loss and emotional suppression, leading us to a fascinating chat about how men cope - turns out, it's not great! We tackle the sneaky ways depression disguises itself in men versus women, and why the mental health world needs to step up its game. Anson then unveils his brainchild, the Mental app, which is basically a Swiss Army knife for the male psyche. From cold shower challenges (brrr!) to AI life coaches, it's all about meeting men where they're at, and challenging us to think and behave in ways we may never have before. As we wrap up, Anson leaves us with some potent wisdom: the power of doing absolutely nothing. In our world of constant pings and swipes, it might just be the most radical act of self-care yet.

Bio by Anson: 

I have a PhD in neuroscience with a focus on mental health (depression, anxiety, etc; ex-Stanford). I was a founding team member of the first mental health app to become a unicorn - Calm. At Calm, we realized we were not getting through to guys - that nobody is. This is a problem. Men are 80% of suicides. And this matters to me. My whole career has been motivated by the loss of two close male relatives to suicide. So I created Mental - the first mental health app built for men. I'm CEO and co-founder along with Calm's founding engineer.

]]> Buzzsprout-15461656 Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2033 171 full true Adventure, Academia, and Getting Mental with Anson Whitmer - Act 1 Adventure, Academia, and Getting Mental with Anson Whitmer - Act 1 In this episode, I sat down with Anson Whitmer, whose diverse life experiences span from a split childhood between Chicago and England to daring solo adventures across the globe. Anson's tales of culture shock, jungle expeditions, and academic pursuits paint a vivid picture of a life driven by curiosity and resilience. We explored how his travels fostered a unique perspective on human connection and empathy, particularly towards those different from ourselves. Anson's journey from globetrotter to neuroscientist offers fascinating insights into personal growth and understanding the human mind. Our conversation touched on everything from the impact of technology on our sense of time to the challenges of rumination and mental health, drawing from both Anson's personal experiences and scientific background. His story serves as a compelling reminder of how embracing the unknown can shape our approach to life's challenges, whether in academia, entrepreneurship, or personal growth.

Bio by Anson: 

I have a PhD in neuroscience with a focus on mental health (depression, anxiety, etc; ex-Stanford). I was a founding team member of the first mental health app to become a unicorn - Calm. At Calm, we realized we were not getting through to guys - that nobody is. This is a problem. Men are 80% of suicides. And this matters to me. My whole career has been motivated by the loss of two close male relatives to suicide. So I created Mental - the first mental health app built for men. I'm CEO and co-founder along with Calm's founding engineer.



]]> In this episode, I sat down with Anson Whitmer, whose diverse life experiences span from a split childhood between Chicago and England to daring solo adventures across the globe. Anson's tales of culture shock, jungle expeditions, and academic pursuits paint a vivid picture of a life driven by curiosity and resilience. We explored how his travels fostered a unique perspective on human connection and empathy, particularly towards those different from ourselves. Anson's journey from globetrotter to neuroscientist offers fascinating insights into personal growth and understanding the human mind. Our conversation touched on everything from the impact of technology on our sense of time to the challenges of rumination and mental health, drawing from both Anson's personal experiences and scientific background. His story serves as a compelling reminder of how embracing the unknown can shape our approach to life's challenges, whether in academia, entrepreneurship, or personal growth.

Bio by Anson: 

I have a PhD in neuroscience with a focus on mental health (depression, anxiety, etc; ex-Stanford). I was a founding team member of the first mental health app to become a unicorn - Calm. At Calm, we realized we were not getting through to guys - that nobody is. This is a problem. Men are 80% of suicides. And this matters to me. My whole career has been motivated by the loss of two close male relatives to suicide. So I created Mental - the first mental health app built for men. I'm CEO and co-founder along with Calm's founding engineer.



]]> Buzzsprout-15425766 Wed, 17 Jul 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2597 170 full true The Army, Daughters and Leadership with Mike Sweeney - Act 2 The Army, Daughters and Leadership with Mike Sweeney - Act 2 In this captivating second act with Mike Sweeney, I was treated to a treasure trove of hard-earned wisdom. Mike's journey from Army officer to corporate leader, and through the choppy waters of divorce and fatherhood, is nothing short of remarkable. I couldn't help but chuckle as he recounted how a forklift driver's casual "Oh well" became a pivotal moment in his leadership philosophy. It's fascinating how Mike evolved from a command-and-conquer approach to one of connection and inspiration, showcasing the power of emotional intelligence in both professional and personal spheres. As we delved into his experiences with divorce and co-parenting, I was struck by Mike's candid reflections on balancing societal expectations with personal growth. Our conversation was a rich exploration of leadership, fatherhood, and self-discovery that left me pondering the importance of embracing both masculine and feminine energies. Mike's parting wisdom? Sometimes, when life throws you a curveball, it's okay to just say "Oh well" and roll with it.

Bio by Mike:

In my career, I’ve applied my love of learning to coaching leaders, accelerating organizational change, and building high performing teams – often through digital learning. I enjoy the challenge of new industries so I can discover techniques that work everywhere.
• Digital learning – I started with flip phone videos to help employees make label changes easier. This grew to personalized learning experience platforms, virtual facilitation, social learning, xAPI learning analytics, and content development in eLearning, video, simulation, and all the fun formats.
• Coaching leaders – I’ve developed coaching skills through a Master’s in organizational psychology, courses on positive psychology and appreciative inquiry, and the full curriculum from the Co-Active Training Institute. Nothing thrills me more than supporting people as they learn the craft of leadership.
• Accelerating organizational change – I have experience leading large transformational change efforts – mixing new technology with behavior change. After years of studying change, I’ve found ways to weave the people side of change into projects. The outcomes have been higher engagement, faster change, and better results.
• Building high performing teams – Working with a diverse group of people is where the magic happens. I know my strengths (and where I’m less good) and look for complementary all-stars to do great work together. My point of view on teams has evolved, but elements I learned as a platoon leader in the U.S. Cavalry still resonate – leader as servant, aligned ambition, and mutual respect.

Outside of work, I learn from my three wonderful daughters, get outside to stay centered, and run often. I am enjoying watching my two oldest daughters run XC without being too involved. As a certified distance running coach, I often bite my lip. I ride the PMC to raise money for cancer research.

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]]> In this captivating second act with Mike Sweeney, I was treated to a treasure trove of hard-earned wisdom. Mike's journey from Army officer to corporate leader, and through the choppy waters of divorce and fatherhood, is nothing short of remarkable. I couldn't help but chuckle as he recounted how a forklift driver's casual "Oh well" became a pivotal moment in his leadership philosophy. It's fascinating how Mike evolved from a command-and-conquer approach to one of connection and inspiration, showcasing the power of emotional intelligence in both professional and personal spheres. As we delved into his experiences with divorce and co-parenting, I was struck by Mike's candid reflections on balancing societal expectations with personal growth. Our conversation was a rich exploration of leadership, fatherhood, and self-discovery that left me pondering the importance of embracing both masculine and feminine energies. Mike's parting wisdom? Sometimes, when life throws you a curveball, it's okay to just say "Oh well" and roll with it.

Bio by Mike:

In my career, I’ve applied my love of learning to coaching leaders, accelerating organizational change, and building high performing teams – often through digital learning. I enjoy the challenge of new industries so I can discover techniques that work everywhere.
• Digital learning – I started with flip phone videos to help employees make label changes easier. This grew to personalized learning experience platforms, virtual facilitation, social learning, xAPI learning analytics, and content development in eLearning, video, simulation, and all the fun formats.
• Coaching leaders – I’ve developed coaching skills through a Master’s in organizational psychology, courses on positive psychology and appreciative inquiry, and the full curriculum from the Co-Active Training Institute. Nothing thrills me more than supporting people as they learn the craft of leadership.
• Accelerating organizational change – I have experience leading large transformational change efforts – mixing new technology with behavior change. After years of studying change, I’ve found ways to weave the people side of change into projects. The outcomes have been higher engagement, faster change, and better results.
• Building high performing teams – Working with a diverse group of people is where the magic happens. I know my strengths (and where I’m less good) and look for complementary all-stars to do great work together. My point of view on teams has evolved, but elements I learned as a platoon leader in the U.S. Cavalry still resonate – leader as servant, aligned ambition, and mutual respect.

Outside of work, I learn from my three wonderful daughters, get outside to stay centered, and run often. I am enjoying watching my two oldest daughters run XC without being too involved. As a certified distance running coach, I often bite my lip. I ride the PMC to raise money for cancer research.

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Website

]]> Buzzsprout-15386042 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2734 169 full true The Army, Daughters and Leadership with Mike Sweeney - Act 1 The Army, Daughters and Leadership with Mike Sweeney - Act 1 Today I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Mike Sweeney, a Boston-born "country mouse," Army veteran, and father. Our conversation traced Mike's remarkable journey from an emotionally limited young man to a more self-aware adult. We explored his privileged yet conflicted childhood, delved into his transformative military experience, and discussed the profound impact fatherhood has had on his life and perspective. Mike's story illuminates the challenges and rewards of emotional growth, leadership, and finding purpose; from learning hard lessons in the Army to discovering new depths of empathy as a father to daughters, Mike's experiences offer valuable insights for any man grappling with personal development. Mike’s ability to blend raw honesty, practical wisdom, and thought-provoking reflection is a powerful one, and I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Looking forward to Act 2, Mike!


Bio by Mike:

In my career, I’ve applied my love of learning to coaching leaders, accelerating organizational change, and building high performing teams – often through digital learning. I enjoy the challenge of new industries so I can discover techniques that work everywhere.
• Digital learning – I started with flip phone videos to help employees make label changes easier. This grew to personalized learning experience platforms, virtual facilitation, social learning, xAPI learning analytics, and content development in eLearning, video, simulation, and all the fun formats.
• Coaching leaders – I’ve developed coaching skills through a Master’s in organizational psychology, courses on positive psychology and appreciative inquiry, and the full curriculum from the Co-Active Training Institute. Nothing thrills me more than supporting people as they learn the craft of leadership.
• Accelerating organizational change – I have experience leading large transformational change efforts – mixing new technology with behavior change. After years of studying change, I’ve found ways to weave the people side of change into projects. The outcomes have been higher engagement, faster change, and better results.
• Building high performing teams – Working with a diverse group of people is where the magic happens. I know my strengths (and where I’m less good) and look for complementary all-stars to do great work together. My point of view on teams has evolved, but elements I learned as a platoon leader in the U.S. Cavalry still resonate – leader as servant, aligned ambition, and mutual respect.

Outside of work, I learn from my three wonderful daughters, get outside to stay centered, and run often. I am enjoying watching my two oldest daughters run XC without being too involved. As a certified distance running coach, I often bite my lip. I ride the PMC to raise money for cancer research.

LinkedIn
Website

]]> Today I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Mike Sweeney, a Boston-born "country mouse," Army veteran, and father. Our conversation traced Mike's remarkable journey from an emotionally limited young man to a more self-aware adult. We explored his privileged yet conflicted childhood, delved into his transformative military experience, and discussed the profound impact fatherhood has had on his life and perspective. Mike's story illuminates the challenges and rewards of emotional growth, leadership, and finding purpose; from learning hard lessons in the Army to discovering new depths of empathy as a father to daughters, Mike's experiences offer valuable insights for any man grappling with personal development. Mike’s ability to blend raw honesty, practical wisdom, and thought-provoking reflection is a powerful one, and I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Looking forward to Act 2, Mike!


Bio by Mike:

In my career, I’ve applied my love of learning to coaching leaders, accelerating organizational change, and building high performing teams – often through digital learning. I enjoy the challenge of new industries so I can discover techniques that work everywhere.
• Digital learning – I started with flip phone videos to help employees make label changes easier. This grew to personalized learning experience platforms, virtual facilitation, social learning, xAPI learning analytics, and content development in eLearning, video, simulation, and all the fun formats.
• Coaching leaders – I’ve developed coaching skills through a Master’s in organizational psychology, courses on positive psychology and appreciative inquiry, and the full curriculum from the Co-Active Training Institute. Nothing thrills me more than supporting people as they learn the craft of leadership.
• Accelerating organizational change – I have experience leading large transformational change efforts – mixing new technology with behavior change. After years of studying change, I’ve found ways to weave the people side of change into projects. The outcomes have been higher engagement, faster change, and better results.
• Building high performing teams – Working with a diverse group of people is where the magic happens. I know my strengths (and where I’m less good) and look for complementary all-stars to do great work together. My point of view on teams has evolved, but elements I learned as a platoon leader in the U.S. Cavalry still resonate – leader as servant, aligned ambition, and mutual respect.

Outside of work, I learn from my three wonderful daughters, get outside to stay centered, and run often. I am enjoying watching my two oldest daughters run XC without being too involved. As a certified distance running coach, I often bite my lip. I ride the PMC to raise money for cancer research.

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Website

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-15348884 Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2658 full false Burnout, Fatherhood, and Daughters with Brian Anderson - Act 2 Burnout, Fatherhood, and Daughters with Brian Anderson - Act 2 In the second half of our conversation, Brian Anderson continues to captivate with his heartfelt reflections on fatherhood and personal growth. With disarming honesty, Brian shares pivotal moments from his journey as a father - from early missteps to profound realizations about unconditional love. His story of founding Fathering Together emerges as a powerful testament to turning personal challenges into a force for collective good, and his passionate advocacy for 'servant leadership' in fatherhood offers a refreshing perspective on modern masculinity. Brian leaves us with practical wisdom for fathers, emphasizing open communication and joyful engagement, resonating with a deep commitment to nurturing a new generation of compassionate, self-aware fathers.

Bio

Brian Anderson is a husband, father, and gender equity advocate. In his professional life, he's the Director of Foundation Relations for i.c.stars. His side hustles and projects include being the Co-Founder and Board President of Fathering Together where he writes and speaks on the importance of dads living connected lives. He's worked with dozens of companies and hundreds of dads to translate their professional skills into home-life strategies. In his personal life, you can find him building Lego structures, cooking, and writing stories with his two daughters. In September 2022, he published his first book, Fathering Together: Living a Connected Dad Life, which lays out servant leadership as a model for fatherhood.

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]]> In the second half of our conversation, Brian Anderson continues to captivate with his heartfelt reflections on fatherhood and personal growth. With disarming honesty, Brian shares pivotal moments from his journey as a father - from early missteps to profound realizations about unconditional love. His story of founding Fathering Together emerges as a powerful testament to turning personal challenges into a force for collective good, and his passionate advocacy for 'servant leadership' in fatherhood offers a refreshing perspective on modern masculinity. Brian leaves us with practical wisdom for fathers, emphasizing open communication and joyful engagement, resonating with a deep commitment to nurturing a new generation of compassionate, self-aware fathers.

Bio

Brian Anderson is a husband, father, and gender equity advocate. In his professional life, he's the Director of Foundation Relations for i.c.stars. His side hustles and projects include being the Co-Founder and Board President of Fathering Together where he writes and speaks on the importance of dads living connected lives. He's worked with dozens of companies and hundreds of dads to translate their professional skills into home-life strategies. In his personal life, you can find him building Lego structures, cooking, and writing stories with his two daughters. In September 2022, he published his first book, Fathering Together: Living a Connected Dad Life, which lays out servant leadership as a model for fatherhood.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15310215 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2549 full false Burnout, Fatherhood, and Daughters with Brian Anderson - Act 1 Burnout, Fatherhood, and Daughters with Brian Anderson - Act 1 In today's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Brian Anderson, who generously shares his remarkable journey of resilience, service, and redefining modern masculinity. With raw candor and infectious humor, Brian recounts pivotal moments from his Hoosier roots to the front lines of social work in Anchorage - from the heartbreak of losing two close friends at a young age to discovering his passion for servant leadership. I'm struck by the profound impact of Brian's father, whose steady presence and unconditional love laid the foundation for Brian's own evolution as a compassionate change-maker unafraid to step through the "open door" of adversity. Brian's hard-earned wisdom shines through as he reflects on the perils of burnout and the sustaining power of friendship. He leaves us with a poignant reminder to pace ourselves, seek out mentors, and always nurture the bonds that carry us through life's trials.


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Brian Anderson is a husband, father, and gender equity advocate. In his professional life, he's the Director of Foundation Relations for i.c.stars. His side hustles and projects include being the Co-Founder and Board President of Fathering Together where he writes and speaks on the importance of dads living connected lives. He's worked with dozens of companies and hundreds of dads to translate their professional skills into home-life strategies. In his personal life, you can find him building Lego structures, cooking, and writing stories with his two daughters. In September 2022, he published his first book, Fathering Together: Living a Connected Dad Life, which lays out servant leadership as a model for fatherhood.

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]]> In today's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Brian Anderson, who generously shares his remarkable journey of resilience, service, and redefining modern masculinity. With raw candor and infectious humor, Brian recounts pivotal moments from his Hoosier roots to the front lines of social work in Anchorage - from the heartbreak of losing two close friends at a young age to discovering his passion for servant leadership. I'm struck by the profound impact of Brian's father, whose steady presence and unconditional love laid the foundation for Brian's own evolution as a compassionate change-maker unafraid to step through the "open door" of adversity. Brian's hard-earned wisdom shines through as he reflects on the perils of burnout and the sustaining power of friendship. He leaves us with a poignant reminder to pace ourselves, seek out mentors, and always nurture the bonds that carry us through life's trials.


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Brian Anderson is a husband, father, and gender equity advocate. In his professional life, he's the Director of Foundation Relations for i.c.stars. His side hustles and projects include being the Co-Founder and Board President of Fathering Together where he writes and speaks on the importance of dads living connected lives. He's worked with dozens of companies and hundreds of dads to translate their professional skills into home-life strategies. In his personal life, you can find him building Lego structures, cooking, and writing stories with his two daughters. In September 2022, he published his first book, Fathering Together: Living a Connected Dad Life, which lays out servant leadership as a model for fatherhood.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15240740 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0400 2620 full false Big Shoulders, Deep Studies, and Masculinities with Matt Englar-Carlson - Act 2 Big Shoulders, Deep Studies, and Masculinities with Matt Englar-Carlson - Act 2 Matt Englar-Carlson is back for part two of our conversation - an introspective journey into healthy masculinity where Matt shares hard-earned wisdom on navigating the changing landscape of modern manhood. With humor and heart, he recounts how confronting rigid notions of masculinity in his work as a therapist sparked a personal quest to redefine what it means to be a good man. Matt and I dig into the transformative power of deep male friendships, the myth of the lone cowboy, and why we must teach boys to embrace their full range of emotions. I'm moved by Matt's vision of a future where men break free from the confines of traditional gender roles to live richer, more connected lives, and he leaves us with a powerful call to action - take the first step, however small, toward building your tribe and showing up as your most authentic self.

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Dr. Matt Englar-Carlson is Professor of counseling at the California State University at Fullerton. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division 51: Society for Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity). As a scholar, teacher, and clinician, Dr. Englar-Carlson is passionate about training and teaching care providers to work more effectively with their male clients. He has over 35 publications and 60 national and international presentations, most of which are focused on men and masculinity and diversity issues in psychological training and practice. Dr. Englar-Carlson co-edited the books In the Room With Men: A Casebook of Therapeutic Change, Counseling Troubled Boys: A Guidebook for Professionals, and the forthcoming A Counselor’s Guide to Working With Men. He was featured as the guest expert in the 2010 APA-produced DVD Engaging Men in Psychotherapy. He is also the co-editor of the 24-volume monograph series Theories of Psychotherapy (APA) that features the world’s leading authorities on various theoretical approached to psychotherapy. In 2007 he was named the Researcher of the Year by the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity.

His editorial board service includes being an editorial board member for the Psychology of Men and Masculinity (2006-2011), the Journal of Social Action (2008- current), The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families (1994- 2005), a board member for The Journal of Individual Psychology(1994-2000) and a contributing editor (2000-2007), an advisory board member for Counseling and Human Development (2006-2008), and a board member on the Advisory Board for the Men and Masculinity Series, Routledge Press.  He was also selected to the ACA Task Force on Sexual Minority Youth in Schools from 2004-2006. He is also a member of the APA Working Group to Develop Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men. As a clinician, he has worked children, adults, and families in school, community, and university mental health settings.

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]]> Matt Englar-Carlson is back for part two of our conversation - an introspective journey into healthy masculinity where Matt shares hard-earned wisdom on navigating the changing landscape of modern manhood. With humor and heart, he recounts how confronting rigid notions of masculinity in his work as a therapist sparked a personal quest to redefine what it means to be a good man. Matt and I dig into the transformative power of deep male friendships, the myth of the lone cowboy, and why we must teach boys to embrace their full range of emotions. I'm moved by Matt's vision of a future where men break free from the confines of traditional gender roles to live richer, more connected lives, and he leaves us with a powerful call to action - take the first step, however small, toward building your tribe and showing up as your most authentic self.

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Dr. Matt Englar-Carlson is Professor of counseling at the California State University at Fullerton. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division 51: Society for Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity). As a scholar, teacher, and clinician, Dr. Englar-Carlson is passionate about training and teaching care providers to work more effectively with their male clients. He has over 35 publications and 60 national and international presentations, most of which are focused on men and masculinity and diversity issues in psychological training and practice. Dr. Englar-Carlson co-edited the books In the Room With Men: A Casebook of Therapeutic Change, Counseling Troubled Boys: A Guidebook for Professionals, and the forthcoming A Counselor’s Guide to Working With Men. He was featured as the guest expert in the 2010 APA-produced DVD Engaging Men in Psychotherapy. He is also the co-editor of the 24-volume monograph series Theories of Psychotherapy (APA) that features the world’s leading authorities on various theoretical approached to psychotherapy. In 2007 he was named the Researcher of the Year by the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity.

His editorial board service includes being an editorial board member for the Psychology of Men and Masculinity (2006-2011), the Journal of Social Action (2008- current), The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families (1994- 2005), a board member for The Journal of Individual Psychology(1994-2000) and a contributing editor (2000-2007), an advisory board member for Counseling and Human Development (2006-2008), and a board member on the Advisory Board for the Men and Masculinity Series, Routledge Press.  He was also selected to the ACA Task Force on Sexual Minority Youth in Schools from 2004-2006. He is also a member of the APA Working Group to Develop Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men. As a clinician, he has worked children, adults, and families in school, community, and university mental health settings.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15199330 Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2391 165 full true Big Shoulders, Deep Studies, and Masculinities with Matt Englar-Carlson - Act 1 Big Shoulders, Deep Studies, and Masculinities with Matt Englar-Carlson - Act 1 Today I am thrilled to be joined by Matt Englar-Carlson who takes us on an introspective journey exploring the roots of his profound resilience as we begin our conversation. With candor, wit and a few laughs, Matt vividly recounts how an itinerant childhood and the grounding example of his marathon-running psychologist father instilled the tenacity to persevere through life's inevitable challenges. Whether sticking it out solo during a harrowing outward bound trip or finding solace in meaningful conversations with fellow runners, Matt's experiences reveal deep truths about healthy masculinity. I'm struck by his wisdom on the gift of loyal friendship during dark times and the healing power of simply showing up for others when they suffer. Matt leaves us with powerful advice - when facing life's difficulties, embrace the struggle, envision the light ahead, and trust that this too shall pass, but not alone.

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Dr. Matt Englar-Carlson is Professor of counseling at the California State University at Fullerton. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division 51: Society for Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity). As a scholar, teacher, and clinician, Dr. Englar-Carlson is passionate about training and teaching care providers to work more effectively with their male clients. He has over 35 publications and 60 national and international presentations, most of which are focused on men and masculinity and diversity issues in psychological training and practice. Dr. Englar-Carlson co-edited the books In the Room With Men: A Casebook of Therapeutic Change, Counseling Troubled Boys: A Guidebook for Professionals, and the forthcoming A Counselor’s Guide to Working With Men. He was featured as the guest expert in the 2010 APA-produced DVD Engaging Men in Psychotherapy. He is also the co-editor of the 24-volume monograph series Theories of Psychotherapy (APA) that features the world’s leading authorities on various theoretical approached to psychotherapy. In 2007 he was named the Researcher of the Year by the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity.

His editorial board service includes being an editorial board member for the Psychology of Men and Masculinity (2006-2011), the Journal of Social Action (2008- current), The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families (1994- 2005), a board member for The Journal of Individual Psychology(1994-2000) and a contributing editor (2000-2007), an advisory board member for Counseling and Human Development (2006-2008), and a board member on the Advisory Board for the Men and Masculinity Series, Routledge Press.  He was also selected to the ACA Task Force on Sexual Minority Youth in Schools from 2004-2006. He is also a member of the APA Working Group to Develop Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men. As a clinician, he has worked children, adults, and families in school, community, and university mental health settings.

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]]> Today I am thrilled to be joined by Matt Englar-Carlson who takes us on an introspective journey exploring the roots of his profound resilience as we begin our conversation. With candor, wit and a few laughs, Matt vividly recounts how an itinerant childhood and the grounding example of his marathon-running psychologist father instilled the tenacity to persevere through life's inevitable challenges. Whether sticking it out solo during a harrowing outward bound trip or finding solace in meaningful conversations with fellow runners, Matt's experiences reveal deep truths about healthy masculinity. I'm struck by his wisdom on the gift of loyal friendship during dark times and the healing power of simply showing up for others when they suffer. Matt leaves us with powerful advice - when facing life's difficulties, embrace the struggle, envision the light ahead, and trust that this too shall pass, but not alone.

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Dr. Matt Englar-Carlson is Professor of counseling at the California State University at Fullerton. He is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association (Division 51: Society for Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity). As a scholar, teacher, and clinician, Dr. Englar-Carlson is passionate about training and teaching care providers to work more effectively with their male clients. He has over 35 publications and 60 national and international presentations, most of which are focused on men and masculinity and diversity issues in psychological training and practice. Dr. Englar-Carlson co-edited the books In the Room With Men: A Casebook of Therapeutic Change, Counseling Troubled Boys: A Guidebook for Professionals, and the forthcoming A Counselor’s Guide to Working With Men. He was featured as the guest expert in the 2010 APA-produced DVD Engaging Men in Psychotherapy. He is also the co-editor of the 24-volume monograph series Theories of Psychotherapy (APA) that features the world’s leading authorities on various theoretical approached to psychotherapy. In 2007 he was named the Researcher of the Year by the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity.

His editorial board service includes being an editorial board member for the Psychology of Men and Masculinity (2006-2011), the Journal of Social Action (2008- current), The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families (1994- 2005), a board member for The Journal of Individual Psychology(1994-2000) and a contributing editor (2000-2007), an advisory board member for Counseling and Human Development (2006-2008), and a board member on the Advisory Board for the Men and Masculinity Series, Routledge Press.  He was also selected to the ACA Task Force on Sexual Minority Youth in Schools from 2004-2006. He is also a member of the APA Working Group to Develop Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men. As a clinician, he has worked children, adults, and families in school, community, and university mental health settings.

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]]> Buzzsprout-15152887 Tue, 28 May 2024 21:00:00 -0400 3279 164 full true Bridges, Battles, and the Unseen with Josh Wilson - Act 2 Bridges, Battles, and the Unseen with Josh Wilson - Act 2 What does it mean for a man to embody the "warrior" archetype in a healthy, life-giving way? That's what I explore with my guest Josh Wilson today in Act Two of our conversation, as he opens up about his ingrained drive to battle injustice and protect the defenseless - forged from having a Vietnam vet father and getting into constant fights as a kid. We dive into the complexity of channeling this intense masculine energy, without descending into destructive violence or completely dismissing traditional ideals of protectiveness and assertion. Josh gets disarmingly candid about seeking out confrontations in his youth, always looking for the next "bad guy" to take down. Ultimately though, his story points to the warrior's true purpose - courageously fighting not just for abstract justice, but for the defense of beauty, love, and the sacred itself. It's a nuanced, thought-provoking dialogue on embodying the deepest callings of masculine spirituality.

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Josh is an accomplished podcast host, renowned for his contributions to developing top-tier media brands. He has skillfully produced more than two thousand interviews, featuring guests including investors, CEOs, and globally recognized thought leaders.

His extensive experience in media has not only honed his expertise but also cultivated an expansive network and solidified robust alliances in the business world. This wealth of connections and insights positions Josh uniquely in the industry.

Josh serves as a Capital Market Advisor and member of the IPO team at Greentree Financial Group, Inc. We are a family office based on the belief that the U.S. capital markets are the best and most efficient in the world, Greentree leverages its expertise to assist high-growth companies in accessing the U.S. capital markets through a public listing. In addition to navigating clients through the complexities of a public listing, Greentree also assists numerous public companies with its ongoing periodic compliance filing needs.


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]]> What does it mean for a man to embody the "warrior" archetype in a healthy, life-giving way? That's what I explore with my guest Josh Wilson today in Act Two of our conversation, as he opens up about his ingrained drive to battle injustice and protect the defenseless - forged from having a Vietnam vet father and getting into constant fights as a kid. We dive into the complexity of channeling this intense masculine energy, without descending into destructive violence or completely dismissing traditional ideals of protectiveness and assertion. Josh gets disarmingly candid about seeking out confrontations in his youth, always looking for the next "bad guy" to take down. Ultimately though, his story points to the warrior's true purpose - courageously fighting not just for abstract justice, but for the defense of beauty, love, and the sacred itself. It's a nuanced, thought-provoking dialogue on embodying the deepest callings of masculine spirituality.

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Josh is an accomplished podcast host, renowned for his contributions to developing top-tier media brands. He has skillfully produced more than two thousand interviews, featuring guests including investors, CEOs, and globally recognized thought leaders.

His extensive experience in media has not only honed his expertise but also cultivated an expansive network and solidified robust alliances in the business world. This wealth of connections and insights positions Josh uniquely in the industry.

Josh serves as a Capital Market Advisor and member of the IPO team at Greentree Financial Group, Inc. We are a family office based on the belief that the U.S. capital markets are the best and most efficient in the world, Greentree leverages its expertise to assist high-growth companies in accessing the U.S. capital markets through a public listing. In addition to navigating clients through the complexities of a public listing, Greentree also assists numerous public companies with its ongoing periodic compliance filing needs.


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]]> Buzzsprout-15107916 Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2597 163 full true Bridges, Battles, and the Unseen with Josh Wilson - Act 1 Bridges, Battles, and the Unseen with Josh Wilson - Act 1 What does it mean to truly receive - not just gifts or compliments, but grace, love, and acceptance itself? In this powerful conversation, my guest Josh Wilson opens up about the profound woundings and mixed messages he received growing up, which left him grasping for his identity as a man. We explore how the expectations of masculinity can breed deep insecurities, and Josh's brutally honest recounting of hitting rock bottom on a bridge provides a powerful wake-up call. Ultimately, his story points to the reality that before we can fully receive from others, we must first receive ourselves through radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. It's some raw, insightful stuff any man can relate to.

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Josh is an accomplished podcast host, renowned for his contributions to developing top-tier media brands. He has skillfully produced more than two thousand interviews, featuring guests including investors, CEOs, and globally recognized thought leaders.

His extensive experience in media has not only honed his expertise but also cultivated an expansive network and solidified robust alliances in the business world. This wealth of connections and insights positions Josh uniquely in the industry.

Josh serves as a Capital Market Advisor and member of the IPO team at Greentree Financial Group, Inc. We are a family office based on the belief that the U.S. capital markets are the best and most efficient in the world, Greentree leverages its expertise to assist high-growth companies in accessing the U.S. capital markets through a public listing. In addition to navigating clients through the complexities of a public listing, Greentree also assists numerous public companies with its ongoing periodic compliance filing needs.



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]]> What does it mean to truly receive - not just gifts or compliments, but grace, love, and acceptance itself? In this powerful conversation, my guest Josh Wilson opens up about the profound woundings and mixed messages he received growing up, which left him grasping for his identity as a man. We explore how the expectations of masculinity can breed deep insecurities, and Josh's brutally honest recounting of hitting rock bottom on a bridge provides a powerful wake-up call. Ultimately, his story points to the reality that before we can fully receive from others, we must first receive ourselves through radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. It's some raw, insightful stuff any man can relate to.

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Josh is an accomplished podcast host, renowned for his contributions to developing top-tier media brands. He has skillfully produced more than two thousand interviews, featuring guests including investors, CEOs, and globally recognized thought leaders.

His extensive experience in media has not only honed his expertise but also cultivated an expansive network and solidified robust alliances in the business world. This wealth of connections and insights positions Josh uniquely in the industry.

Josh serves as a Capital Market Advisor and member of the IPO team at Greentree Financial Group, Inc. We are a family office based on the belief that the U.S. capital markets are the best and most efficient in the world, Greentree leverages its expertise to assist high-growth companies in accessing the U.S. capital markets through a public listing. In addition to navigating clients through the complexities of a public listing, Greentree also assists numerous public companies with its ongoing periodic compliance filing needs.



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]]> Buzzsprout-15067694 Tue, 14 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400 2810 162 full false Crafting Hope: From Troubles to Treasures with Hawi James Ouma - Act 2 Crafting Hope: From Troubles to Treasures with Hawi James Ouma - Act 2 In the second act of my chat with Hawi James Ouma, we dive into his incredible journey from being wrongfully arrested to becoming a role model for young boys in Kenya's juvenile system. It all started with eight days in a police station that left him with a new perspective on life: find the treasure in your troubles. Now, Hawi is the driving force behind Life Song Kenya, where he mentors boys who are often stigmatized by society. Hawi’s story story is both heartwarming and jaw-dropping, and his parting words challenge us all to focus on what we have, instead of what we lack – inspiring, to say the least!

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About 1 in every 4 boys in Kenya is unfathered, underfathered or misfathered.

Growing up without a father or a father-figure causes a boy to feel unappreciated, unloved and unprotected. Therefore, they become more vulnerable to juvenile delinquency, gender based violence, sexual assault, bullying, crime and conflict. They also become prone to dropping out of school, lacking an appetite for life or lacking respect for their mothers or the authority.

Through my work, I help create an ideal environment where boys become more aware of who they really are. Together as a co-partners, I’m the catalyst that helps to remind boys and young men of the infinite treasure they possess. When I was being interviewed for a TV Production job, which I wasn’t qualified for, I said that life becomes a beautiful lifesong.


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]]> In the second act of my chat with Hawi James Ouma, we dive into his incredible journey from being wrongfully arrested to becoming a role model for young boys in Kenya's juvenile system. It all started with eight days in a police station that left him with a new perspective on life: find the treasure in your troubles. Now, Hawi is the driving force behind Life Song Kenya, where he mentors boys who are often stigmatized by society. Hawi’s story story is both heartwarming and jaw-dropping, and his parting words challenge us all to focus on what we have, instead of what we lack – inspiring, to say the least!

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About 1 in every 4 boys in Kenya is unfathered, underfathered or misfathered.

Growing up without a father or a father-figure causes a boy to feel unappreciated, unloved and unprotected. Therefore, they become more vulnerable to juvenile delinquency, gender based violence, sexual assault, bullying, crime and conflict. They also become prone to dropping out of school, lacking an appetite for life or lacking respect for their mothers or the authority.

Through my work, I help create an ideal environment where boys become more aware of who they really are. Together as a co-partners, I’m the catalyst that helps to remind boys and young men of the infinite treasure they possess. When I was being interviewed for a TV Production job, which I wasn’t qualified for, I said that life becomes a beautiful lifesong.


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]]> Buzzsprout-15024241 Tue, 07 May 2024 08:00:00 -0400 3014 161 full true Crafting Hope: From Troubles to Treasures with Hawi James Ouma - Act 1 Crafting Hope: From Troubles to Treasures with Hawi James Ouma - Act 1 Today I am so thrilled to be joined by Hawi James Ouma, an incredible man who survived some of the most turbulent times in Uganda, only to move back to rural Kenya after his father passed away. Hawi's journey is a cocktail of adventure, confusion, and raw emotion, though despite facing ostracism from his community and a stint in police custody, he found a guiding light in reading and storytelling. Through Shakespeare and Ben Carson, he learned to turn his focus from what he lacked to what he was great at—writing and storytelling. It was the key that unlocked a new perspective on life. Hawi's parting wisdom? Focus on your one thing, the one skill or passion that makes you, well, you – you never know what doors it might open. Stay tuned for Act 2 of our conversation next week!

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About 1 in every 4 boys in Kenya is unfathered, underfathered or misfathered.

Growing up without a father or a father-figure causes a boy to feel unappreciated, unloved and unprotected. Therefore, they become more vulnerable to juvenile delinquency, gender based violence, sexual assault, bullying, crime and conflict. They also become prone to dropping out of school, lacking an appetite for life or lacking respect for their mothers or the authority.

Through my work, I help create an ideal environment where boys become more aware of who they really are. Together as a co-partners, I’m the catalyst that helps to remind boys and young men of the infinite treasure they possess. When I was being interviewed for a TV Production job, which I wasn’t qualified for, I said that life becomes a beautiful lifesong.


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]]> Today I am so thrilled to be joined by Hawi James Ouma, an incredible man who survived some of the most turbulent times in Uganda, only to move back to rural Kenya after his father passed away. Hawi's journey is a cocktail of adventure, confusion, and raw emotion, though despite facing ostracism from his community and a stint in police custody, he found a guiding light in reading and storytelling. Through Shakespeare and Ben Carson, he learned to turn his focus from what he lacked to what he was great at—writing and storytelling. It was the key that unlocked a new perspective on life. Hawi's parting wisdom? Focus on your one thing, the one skill or passion that makes you, well, you – you never know what doors it might open. Stay tuned for Act 2 of our conversation next week!

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About 1 in every 4 boys in Kenya is unfathered, underfathered or misfathered.

Growing up without a father or a father-figure causes a boy to feel unappreciated, unloved and unprotected. Therefore, they become more vulnerable to juvenile delinquency, gender based violence, sexual assault, bullying, crime and conflict. They also become prone to dropping out of school, lacking an appetite for life or lacking respect for their mothers or the authority.

Through my work, I help create an ideal environment where boys become more aware of who they really are. Together as a co-partners, I’m the catalyst that helps to remind boys and young men of the infinite treasure they possess. When I was being interviewed for a TV Production job, which I wasn’t qualified for, I said that life becomes a beautiful lifesong.


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]]> Buzzsprout-14982772 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400 2257 160 full false Rootless and Restless to Powerful and Loving with David Jurasek - Act 2 Rootless and Restless to Powerful and Loving with David Jurasek - Act 2 In today's episode, I welcomed back David Jurasek for Act 2 of our conversation, starting with his journey from feeling fragmented to achieving a more integrated and balanced self. He shared his mission to help men find their inner strength and navigate the complexities of modern masculinity. Through candid stories and reflections, we discussed the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies. As we wrapped up, David spoke about his efforts to bridge the gap between men and women, promoting healing and understanding. His fresh perspective on eldership encourages us to recognize and embrace all aspects of ourselves as we continue to grow.


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INTEGRITY Therapy is run by David Jurasek, a father, husband, Sensei and Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with 25 years experience helping boys and men of all ages.

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]]> In today's episode, I welcomed back David Jurasek for Act 2 of our conversation, starting with his journey from feeling fragmented to achieving a more integrated and balanced self. He shared his mission to help men find their inner strength and navigate the complexities of modern masculinity. Through candid stories and reflections, we discussed the importance of balancing masculine and feminine energies. As we wrapped up, David spoke about his efforts to bridge the gap between men and women, promoting healing and understanding. His fresh perspective on eldership encourages us to recognize and embrace all aspects of ourselves as we continue to grow.


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INTEGRITY Therapy is run by David Jurasek, a father, husband, Sensei and Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with 25 years experience helping boys and men of all ages.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14940019 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2139 159 full false Rootless and Restless to Powerful and Loving with David Jurasek - Act 1 Rootless and Restless to Powerful and Loving with David Jurasek - Act 1 David Jurasek joins me today to share his profound insights on navigating shame, embracing authenticity, and embarking on the transformative journey towards self-discovery. Through heartfelt anecdotes and candid reflections, David illuminates the importance of confronting his inner demons of shame and self-doubt, which ultimately aided him in cultivating more genuine connections with others. As we explore the depths of human experience, David leaves us with a powerful reminder: "I want to live in the truth now," beckoning us all to strip away what’s unimportant and doesn’t truly serve us in the pursuit of a genuine life.

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INTEGRITY Therapy is run by David Jurasek, a father, husband, Sensei and Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with 25 years experience helping boys and men of all ages.

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]]> David Jurasek joins me today to share his profound insights on navigating shame, embracing authenticity, and embarking on the transformative journey towards self-discovery. Through heartfelt anecdotes and candid reflections, David illuminates the importance of confronting his inner demons of shame and self-doubt, which ultimately aided him in cultivating more genuine connections with others. As we explore the depths of human experience, David leaves us with a powerful reminder: "I want to live in the truth now," beckoning us all to strip away what’s unimportant and doesn’t truly serve us in the pursuit of a genuine life.

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INTEGRITY Therapy is run by David Jurasek, a father, husband, Sensei and Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with 25 years experience helping boys and men of all ages.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14899398 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400 2710 158 full false Truth, Determination, and Success with Don'Angelo Bivens - Act 2 Truth, Determination, and Success with Don'Angelo Bivens - Act 2 I hope that you’re as excited as I am to welcome back Don Angelo Bivens for a captivating Act 2 of our conversation. Together, we navigate the intricate landscape of modern living, delving into the pressures of capitalism and the invaluable art of slowing down to foster genuine connections. Seeking answers amidst today's complexities, Don Angelo imparts profound insights on the power of self-awareness and the transformative journey toward authenticity, ultimately leaving us with a message of love, self-leadership, and the imperative of crafting a legacy rooted in integrity.

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Don’Angelo Bivens is a Certified Executive Coach, a Leadership Facilitator, and Speaker with a heart for humanity. While the bottom line in business is profit, how we attain that profit is key. 

Don’Angelo has both a deep understanding of what drives human behavior and the innate ability to produce results that are of great importance to leaders: meaningful, effective, and lasting solutions to obstacles that arise regularly. For this reason, Don’Angelo is highly sought after as a facilitator and coach who cuts through the noise.

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]]> I hope that you’re as excited as I am to welcome back Don Angelo Bivens for a captivating Act 2 of our conversation. Together, we navigate the intricate landscape of modern living, delving into the pressures of capitalism and the invaluable art of slowing down to foster genuine connections. Seeking answers amidst today's complexities, Don Angelo imparts profound insights on the power of self-awareness and the transformative journey toward authenticity, ultimately leaving us with a message of love, self-leadership, and the imperative of crafting a legacy rooted in integrity.

Bio: 

Don’Angelo Bivens is a Certified Executive Coach, a Leadership Facilitator, and Speaker with a heart for humanity. While the bottom line in business is profit, how we attain that profit is key. 

Don’Angelo has both a deep understanding of what drives human behavior and the innate ability to produce results that are of great importance to leaders: meaningful, effective, and lasting solutions to obstacles that arise regularly. For this reason, Don’Angelo is highly sought after as a facilitator and coach who cuts through the noise.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14857299 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2497 157 full true Truth, Determination, and Success with Don'Angelo Bivens - Act 1 Truth, Determination, and Success with Don'Angelo Bivens - Act 1 Today I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Don’Angelo Bivens, delving into his fascinating upbringing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From navigating the challenges of poverty and discrimination to embracing his identity as a gay Black man, Don’Angelo's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He has this inspiring aura of resilience and self-acceptance, and throughout our conversation, he emphasized the importance of grounding oneself amidst life's chaos and seeking support from genuine, agenda-free sources. It was a much needed reminder that authenticity and self-discovery go hand in hand, leaving me with a newfound appreciation for the power of embracing one's true self.

Bio: 

Don’Angelo Bivens is a Certified Executive Coach, a Leadership Facilitator, and Speaker with a heart for humanity. While the bottom line in business is profit, how we attain that profit is key. 

Don’Angelo has both a deep understanding of what drives human behavior and the innate ability to produce results that are of great importance to leaders: meaningful, effective, and lasting solutions to obstacles that arise regularly. For this reason, Don’Angelo is highly sought after as a facilitator and coach who cuts through the noise.

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]]> Today I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Don’Angelo Bivens, delving into his fascinating upbringing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. From navigating the challenges of poverty and discrimination to embracing his identity as a gay Black man, Don’Angelo's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He has this inspiring aura of resilience and self-acceptance, and throughout our conversation, he emphasized the importance of grounding oneself amidst life's chaos and seeking support from genuine, agenda-free sources. It was a much needed reminder that authenticity and self-discovery go hand in hand, leaving me with a newfound appreciation for the power of embracing one's true self.

Bio: 

Don’Angelo Bivens is a Certified Executive Coach, a Leadership Facilitator, and Speaker with a heart for humanity. While the bottom line in business is profit, how we attain that profit is key. 

Don’Angelo has both a deep understanding of what drives human behavior and the innate ability to produce results that are of great importance to leaders: meaningful, effective, and lasting solutions to obstacles that arise regularly. For this reason, Don’Angelo is highly sought after as a facilitator and coach who cuts through the noise.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14813608 Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:00:00 -0400 2407 156 full true Men's Tears and Mindfulness with Dxtr Spits - Act 2 Men's Tears and Mindfulness with Dxtr Spits - Act 2 Today I am joined once again  by Dxter Spitz, the visionary behind the "How Men Cry,"  movement, revolutionizing men's mental health. We delve into the complexities of masculinity, exploring themes of compassion and authenticity, and Dxter's refreshing perspective challenges conventional stereotypes, emphasizing the strength found in vulnerability. Before wrapping up, Dxter leaves us with some sage advice;  "Vulnerability can be your greatest asset." 

Bio:

Jordan “Dxtr Spits” Holmes was raised in Prince George’s county Maryland, a suburb of Washington D.C. His curious mind led him to become a jack of all trades as a scientist/engineer, musician, spoken word artist, and entrepreneur.  Holmes relocated to Chicago in 2014 after graduating from Virginia Tech where he got his degree as a Materials Science Engineer and met his mentor Dr. Nikki Giovanni.

He began the pursuit of his music career as Dxtr Spits, a witty, impactful, and energized lyricist. Holmes is the Founder and CEO of “Onli Packs”, an apparel and backpack brand that utilizes art from local artists. He prioritizes community reinvestment and creates community support initiatives utilizing his company and brands. His versatility and hustle has landed him attention locally and nationally including: NPR, The Chicago Tribune, Vocalo Radio, Voyage Chicago, & These Days News.

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]]> Today I am joined once again  by Dxter Spitz, the visionary behind the "How Men Cry,"  movement, revolutionizing men's mental health. We delve into the complexities of masculinity, exploring themes of compassion and authenticity, and Dxter's refreshing perspective challenges conventional stereotypes, emphasizing the strength found in vulnerability. Before wrapping up, Dxter leaves us with some sage advice;  "Vulnerability can be your greatest asset." 

Bio:

Jordan “Dxtr Spits” Holmes was raised in Prince George’s county Maryland, a suburb of Washington D.C. His curious mind led him to become a jack of all trades as a scientist/engineer, musician, spoken word artist, and entrepreneur.  Holmes relocated to Chicago in 2014 after graduating from Virginia Tech where he got his degree as a Materials Science Engineer and met his mentor Dr. Nikki Giovanni.

He began the pursuit of his music career as Dxtr Spits, a witty, impactful, and energized lyricist. Holmes is the Founder and CEO of “Onli Packs”, an apparel and backpack brand that utilizes art from local artists. He prioritizes community reinvestment and creates community support initiatives utilizing his company and brands. His versatility and hustle has landed him attention locally and nationally including: NPR, The Chicago Tribune, Vocalo Radio, Voyage Chicago, & These Days News.

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]]> Buzzsprout-14765168 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:00:00 -0400 2694 155 full false Men's Tears and Mindfulness with Dxtr Spits - Act 1 Men's Tears and Mindfulness with Dxtr Spits - Act 1 In the latest episode of Mojo for the Modern Man, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dexter Spitz, a man who's as deep as he is insightful. Hailing from PG County, Maryland, Dexter opened up about his journey growing up in a whirlwind of family dynamics, divorces, and remarriages. We dove into his coping mechanisms, from creative outlets to the classic trio of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. Dexter didn't hold back, sharing how his sensitivity often left him feeling overwhelmed and seeking escape.

But here's where it gets real: Dexter unpacked the importance of compassion and mindfulness, urging listeners to slow down and embrace their vulnerabilities. His reflections on distinguishing between personal and external emotions were not only profound but downright enlightening. It's like he's handing out emotional wisdom nuggets left and right.

As we wrapped up, Dexter left us with a challenge: to cultivate mindfulness and compassion as tools for navigating life's twists and turns. This episode was a crash course in emotional intelligence with a side of witty banter.

Bio:

Jordan “Dxtr Spits” Holmes was raised in Prince George’s county Maryland, a suburb of Washington D.C. His curious mind led him to become a jack of all trades as a scientist/engineer, musician, spoken word artist, and entrepreneur.  Holmes relocated to Chicago in 2014 after graduating from Virginia Tech where he got his degree as a Materials Science Engineer and met his mentor Dr. Nikki Giovanni.

He began the pursuit of his music career as Dxtr Spits, a witty, impactful, and energized lyricist. Holmes is the Founder and CEO of “Onli Packs”, an apparel and backpack brand that utilizes art from local artists. He prioritizes community reinvestment and creates community support initiatives utilizing his company and brands. His versatility and hustle has landed him attention locally and nationally including: NPR, The Chicago Tribune, Vocalo Radio, Voyage Chicago, & These Days News.

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LinkedIn
FaceBook
Instagram
YouTube

]]> In the latest episode of Mojo for the Modern Man, I had the pleasure of chatting with Dexter Spitz, a man who's as deep as he is insightful. Hailing from PG County, Maryland, Dexter opened up about his journey growing up in a whirlwind of family dynamics, divorces, and remarriages. We dove into his coping mechanisms, from creative outlets to the classic trio of sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll. Dexter didn't hold back, sharing how his sensitivity often left him feeling overwhelmed and seeking escape.

But here's where it gets real: Dexter unpacked the importance of compassion and mindfulness, urging listeners to slow down and embrace their vulnerabilities. His reflections on distinguishing between personal and external emotions were not only profound but downright enlightening. It's like he's handing out emotional wisdom nuggets left and right.

As we wrapped up, Dexter left us with a challenge: to cultivate mindfulness and compassion as tools for navigating life's twists and turns. This episode was a crash course in emotional intelligence with a side of witty banter.

Bio:

Jordan “Dxtr Spits” Holmes was raised in Prince George’s county Maryland, a suburb of Washington D.C. His curious mind led him to become a jack of all trades as a scientist/engineer, musician, spoken word artist, and entrepreneur.  Holmes relocated to Chicago in 2014 after graduating from Virginia Tech where he got his degree as a Materials Science Engineer and met his mentor Dr. Nikki Giovanni.

He began the pursuit of his music career as Dxtr Spits, a witty, impactful, and energized lyricist. Holmes is the Founder and CEO of “Onli Packs”, an apparel and backpack brand that utilizes art from local artists. He prioritizes community reinvestment and creates community support initiatives utilizing his company and brands. His versatility and hustle has landed him attention locally and nationally including: NPR, The Chicago Tribune, Vocalo Radio, Voyage Chicago, & These Days News.

Website
LinkedIn
FaceBook
Instagram
YouTube

]]> Buzzsprout-14677049 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2227 154 full true Basement Booze, Family, and the Mirror Moment with Luke Iorio - Act 2 Basement Booze, Family, and the Mirror Moment with Luke Iorio - Act 2 I am back today with Luke Iorio and we kick off Act 2 by diving headfirst into the deep end of personal growth and manhood. Luke, a seasoned veteran in the world of personal development, dishes out some serious wisdom on vulnerability, transformation, and the art of men's work. Together, we uncover the magic of genuine connections and the transformative power of what Luke calls "soul ships" - those relationships that don't let us off the hook easily. As we wrap up, Luke leaves us with a gem: the journey to true freedom and authenticity is paved with friendships that challenge and uplift us.

Bio: 

Luke is a dad, a husband, an entrepreneur, sought-after coach, and adventurer – of this great land and of the human spirit (especially his own). His journey has included working for his own father, starting and running his own small consulting practice, and then going on to join, build, and lead as CEO one of the largest and most prestigious coach training organizations in the world, iPEC.

Since iPEC, Luke’s personal work – when he’s not with his family or with a private client – led him beyond the modern practice, science and research that drove his work in coaching, to exploring various wisdom, spiritual, and indigenous traditions as he sought to re-connect to his passion, a deeper purpose and calling, and grow himself to be of more service.

Chronicled on the podcast series On This Walk with Luke Iorio, this path after several years led Luke to his current business partner and the organization, Man on Fire Rising. Man on Fire is a men’s personal growth organization focused on helping men rise with passion, power, and purpose. We know that the last breath every man wants is the breath of Freedom – which will be filled with fulfillment, joy, and the knowing that you loved, lived, and gave fully to this life.


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]]> I am back today with Luke Iorio and we kick off Act 2 by diving headfirst into the deep end of personal growth and manhood. Luke, a seasoned veteran in the world of personal development, dishes out some serious wisdom on vulnerability, transformation, and the art of men's work. Together, we uncover the magic of genuine connections and the transformative power of what Luke calls "soul ships" - those relationships that don't let us off the hook easily. As we wrap up, Luke leaves us with a gem: the journey to true freedom and authenticity is paved with friendships that challenge and uplift us.

Bio: 

Luke is a dad, a husband, an entrepreneur, sought-after coach, and adventurer – of this great land and of the human spirit (especially his own). His journey has included working for his own father, starting and running his own small consulting practice, and then going on to join, build, and lead as CEO one of the largest and most prestigious coach training organizations in the world, iPEC.

Since iPEC, Luke’s personal work – when he’s not with his family or with a private client – led him beyond the modern practice, science and research that drove his work in coaching, to exploring various wisdom, spiritual, and indigenous traditions as he sought to re-connect to his passion, a deeper purpose and calling, and grow himself to be of more service.

Chronicled on the podcast series On This Walk with Luke Iorio, this path after several years led Luke to his current business partner and the organization, Man on Fire Rising. Man on Fire is a men’s personal growth organization focused on helping men rise with passion, power, and purpose. We know that the last breath every man wants is the breath of Freedom – which will be filled with fulfillment, joy, and the knowing that you loved, lived, and gave fully to this life.


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]]> Buzzsprout-14631843 Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0500 2485 full false Basement Booze, Family, and the Mirror Moment with Luke Iorio Basement Booze, Family, and the Mirror Moment with Luke Iorio In today’s episode, I am joined by Luke Iorio, who brings us on a journey through his roots in New Jersey and shares some fascinating family tales, including a surprising brush with Prohibition-era bootlegging. With a mix of humor and introspection, Luke opens up about pivotal moments in his life, including the profound impact of witnessing 9/11 firsthand. Throughout our conversation, Luke emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and reconnecting with our true selves, urging us to take a closer look in the mirror and ask the tough questions about our identity and purpose. As the episode wraps up, Luke leaves us with invaluable advice: to embrace authenticity and delve deep into our innermost truths, guiding us toward a path of fulfillment and self-discovery.

Bio: 

Luke is a dad, a husband, an entrepreneur, sought-after coach, and adventurer – of this great land and of the human spirit (especially his own). His journey has included working for his own father, starting and running his own small consulting practice, and then going on to join, build, and lead as CEO one of the largest and most prestigious coach training organizations in the world, iPEC.

Since iPEC, Luke’s personal work – when he’s not with his family or with a private client – led him beyond the modern practice, science and research that drove his work in coaching, to exploring various wisdom, spiritual, and indigenous traditions as he sought to re-connect to his passion, a deeper purpose and calling, and grow himself to be of more service.

Chronicled on the podcast series On This Walk with Luke Iorio, this path after several years led Luke to his current business partner and the organization, Man on Fire Rising. Man on Fire is a men’s personal growth organization focused on helping men rise with passion, power, and purpose. We know that the last breath every man wants is the breath of Freedom – which will be filled with fulfillment, joy, and the knowing that you loved, lived, and gave fully to this life.


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]]> In today’s episode, I am joined by Luke Iorio, who brings us on a journey through his roots in New Jersey and shares some fascinating family tales, including a surprising brush with Prohibition-era bootlegging. With a mix of humor and introspection, Luke opens up about pivotal moments in his life, including the profound impact of witnessing 9/11 firsthand. Throughout our conversation, Luke emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and reconnecting with our true selves, urging us to take a closer look in the mirror and ask the tough questions about our identity and purpose. As the episode wraps up, Luke leaves us with invaluable advice: to embrace authenticity and delve deep into our innermost truths, guiding us toward a path of fulfillment and self-discovery.

Bio: 

Luke is a dad, a husband, an entrepreneur, sought-after coach, and adventurer – of this great land and of the human spirit (especially his own). His journey has included working for his own father, starting and running his own small consulting practice, and then going on to join, build, and lead as CEO one of the largest and most prestigious coach training organizations in the world, iPEC.

Since iPEC, Luke’s personal work – when he’s not with his family or with a private client – led him beyond the modern practice, science and research that drove his work in coaching, to exploring various wisdom, spiritual, and indigenous traditions as he sought to re-connect to his passion, a deeper purpose and calling, and grow himself to be of more service.

Chronicled on the podcast series On This Walk with Luke Iorio, this path after several years led Luke to his current business partner and the organization, Man on Fire Rising. Man on Fire is a men’s personal growth organization focused on helping men rise with passion, power, and purpose. We know that the last breath every man wants is the breath of Freedom – which will be filled with fulfillment, joy, and the knowing that you loved, lived, and gave fully to this life.


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]]> Buzzsprout-14588077 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500 2431 152 full true A Series of Awakenings with David Peralta - Act 2 A Series of Awakenings with David Peralta - Act 2 David Peralta joins me once again, and together we delve into a conversation of  personal growth, self-discovery, and interconnectedness. Throughout our conversation, David emphasized the importance of asking ourselves what we truly want and transforming our desires into a clear, crystallized vision for our lives. He shared a meditation technique called the deathbed meditation, encouraging us to envision ourselves at the end of our lives having fulfilled our purposes. Throughout our conversation, we explored the idea of living in a state of oneness with life and the significance of embracing vulnerability as a pathway to authenticity and transformation. David highlighted the role of community, relationships, and seeking support in our journey of self-discovery. Ultimately, our discussion underscored the power of listening to our intuition, embracing life's experiences with an open heart, and aligning with a vision that brings fulfillment and upliftment to ourselves and others.

About David: 

I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation.

Specialised in personal and executive coaching and coaching for musicians, I accompany you to achieve your goals with creativity and professional rigour.

Maximize your potential and discover your hidden talents with the powerful tool for change that is coaching. Conveniently through the Internet.

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]]> David Peralta joins me once again, and together we delve into a conversation of  personal growth, self-discovery, and interconnectedness. Throughout our conversation, David emphasized the importance of asking ourselves what we truly want and transforming our desires into a clear, crystallized vision for our lives. He shared a meditation technique called the deathbed meditation, encouraging us to envision ourselves at the end of our lives having fulfilled our purposes. Throughout our conversation, we explored the idea of living in a state of oneness with life and the significance of embracing vulnerability as a pathway to authenticity and transformation. David highlighted the role of community, relationships, and seeking support in our journey of self-discovery. Ultimately, our discussion underscored the power of listening to our intuition, embracing life's experiences with an open heart, and aligning with a vision that brings fulfillment and upliftment to ourselves and others.

About David: 

I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation.

Specialised in personal and executive coaching and coaching for musicians, I accompany you to achieve your goals with creativity and professional rigour.

Maximize your potential and discover your hidden talents with the powerful tool for change that is coaching. Conveniently through the Internet.

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LinkedIn
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Instagram
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]]> Buzzsprout-14538026 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 3017 151 full true A Series of Awakenings with David Peralta - Act 1 A Series of Awakenings with David Peralta - Act 1 In today’s episode, I am joined by David Peralta, and we delve into the highs and lows of life's journey, offering profound insights along the way. From childhood hardships to transformative spiritual awakenings, David's story was a whirlwind of emotions and growth. Through his experiences, he emphasized the importance of introspection, urging us to ponder, "What do I truly desire?" as a compass for authentic living. David's candidness underscored the value of embracing our authentic selves, paving the path to profound fulfillment and meaningful relationships. As we bring our discussion to a close, David leaves us with some wise words about the importance of turning suffering into meaning. His words inspire us to embark on our individual journeys towards fulfillment, encouraging us to seek out ways to create positive change in our lives and communities.

About David: 

I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation.

Specialised in personal and executive coaching and coaching for musicians, I accompany you to achieve your goals with creativity and professional rigour.

Maximize your potential and discover your hidden talents with the powerful tool for change that is coaching. Conveniently through the Internet.

Website
LinkedIn
FaceBook
Instagram
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]]> In today’s episode, I am joined by David Peralta, and we delve into the highs and lows of life's journey, offering profound insights along the way. From childhood hardships to transformative spiritual awakenings, David's story was a whirlwind of emotions and growth. Through his experiences, he emphasized the importance of introspection, urging us to ponder, "What do I truly desire?" as a compass for authentic living. David's candidness underscored the value of embracing our authentic selves, paving the path to profound fulfillment and meaningful relationships. As we bring our discussion to a close, David leaves us with some wise words about the importance of turning suffering into meaning. His words inspire us to embark on our individual journeys towards fulfillment, encouraging us to seek out ways to create positive change in our lives and communities.

About David: 

I am a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation.

Specialised in personal and executive coaching and coaching for musicians, I accompany you to achieve your goals with creativity and professional rigour.

Maximize your potential and discover your hidden talents with the powerful tool for change that is coaching. Conveniently through the Internet.

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LinkedIn
FaceBook
Instagram
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]]> Buzzsprout-14495260 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 2270 150 full true Yes, There Really is a Monster Jam University - Bryce Kenny, Act 2 Yes, There Really is a Monster Jam University - Bryce Kenny, Act 2 Today I have the pleasure of welcoming back Bryce Kenny, the Mohawk Warrior, and we dive right into discussions of purpose, resilience, and personal growth. Bryce shares his journey of overcoming challenges as a driver, reflecting on the pressures of performance and the importance of identity-driven goals. Through anecdotes and insights, Bryce emphasizes the distinction between pursuing happiness and finding purpose, urging us to uncover our passions and embrace resilience in the face of adversity. Before we wrap up our conversation, Bryce shares some sage words on the importance of turning suffering into meaning, inspiring us to discover our unique paths to fulfillment and how we can achieve positive impacts in our lives and communities.


Bio:

Bryce Kenny is a professional Monster Jam driver as the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior. Since his 2016 debut, Bryce has earned multiple awards including the 2021 Outreach Award for his work helping those in need and making positive contributions to the community. He also set a Guinness World Record in 2021 for the fastest speed in a monster truck and was the first driver to hit triple mile per hour digits in the sport. In recent years, Bryce has become an inspirational speaker and travels the country speaking to audiences of all ages about finding the courage to chase your dreams and overcome fear. His newest book, Geared for Life (Dexterity, 2023), guides readers to become unstuck in life and shift into the next gear to make a lasting impact on the world. Bryce also participates in national conferences and corporate events through his sponsorship with the international hair salon chain, Great Clips. 

Official site: www.brycekenny.com
Facebook: @warriorbryce
Instagram: @warriorbryce
TikTok: @warriorbryce
YouTube: @brycekenny
Book order: www.amazon.com/Geared-Life-Making-Shift-Potential/dp/1947297783

]]> Today I have the pleasure of welcoming back Bryce Kenny, the Mohawk Warrior, and we dive right into discussions of purpose, resilience, and personal growth. Bryce shares his journey of overcoming challenges as a driver, reflecting on the pressures of performance and the importance of identity-driven goals. Through anecdotes and insights, Bryce emphasizes the distinction between pursuing happiness and finding purpose, urging us to uncover our passions and embrace resilience in the face of adversity. Before we wrap up our conversation, Bryce shares some sage words on the importance of turning suffering into meaning, inspiring us to discover our unique paths to fulfillment and how we can achieve positive impacts in our lives and communities.


Bio:

Bryce Kenny is a professional Monster Jam driver as the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior. Since his 2016 debut, Bryce has earned multiple awards including the 2021 Outreach Award for his work helping those in need and making positive contributions to the community. He also set a Guinness World Record in 2021 for the fastest speed in a monster truck and was the first driver to hit triple mile per hour digits in the sport. In recent years, Bryce has become an inspirational speaker and travels the country speaking to audiences of all ages about finding the courage to chase your dreams and overcome fear. His newest book, Geared for Life (Dexterity, 2023), guides readers to become unstuck in life and shift into the next gear to make a lasting impact on the world. Bryce also participates in national conferences and corporate events through his sponsorship with the international hair salon chain, Great Clips. 

Official site: www.brycekenny.com
Facebook: @warriorbryce
Instagram: @warriorbryce
TikTok: @warriorbryce
YouTube: @brycekenny
Book order: www.amazon.com/Geared-Life-Making-Shift-Potential/dp/1947297783

]]> Buzzsprout-14449694 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2249 149 full true Yes, There Really is a Monster Jam University - Bryce Kenny, Act 1 Yes, There Really is a Monster Jam University - Bryce Kenny, Act 1 Today I am joined by Bryce Kenny, the Mohawk Warrior of Monster Jam, who takes us on a journey through his life, touching upon childhood adventures, early experiences with motorsports, and the crucial decision to prioritize relationships over a racing dream. Bryce shares powerful stories of his grandfather's influence, highlighting principles, sacrifice, and the profound impact of choices. We delve into the intricacies of balancing passion with personal connections, ultimately revealing a valuable lesson: true success lies not just in the pursuit of dreams but in the relationships we nurture. Bryce's advice resonates as he encourages listeners to get their "house in order" and prioritize what truly matters in life.

Bio:

Bryce Kenny is a professional Monster Jam driver as the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior. Since his 2016 debut, Bryce has earned multiple awards including the 2021 Outreach Award for his work helping those in need and making positive contributions to the community. He also set a Guinness World Record in 2021 for the fastest speed in a monster truck and was the first driver to hit triple mile per hour digits in the sport. In recent years, Bryce has become an inspirational speaker and travels the country speaking to audiences of all ages about finding the courage to chase your dreams and overcome fear. His newest book, Geared for Life (Dexterity, 2023), guides readers to become unstuck in life and shift into the next gear to make a lasting impact on the world. Bryce also participates in national conferences and corporate events through his sponsorship with the international hair salon chain, Great Clips. 

Official site: www.brycekenny.com
Facebook: @warriorbryce
Instagram: @warriorbryce
TikTok: @warriorbryce
YouTube: @brycekenny
Book order: www.amazon.com/Geared-Life-Making-Shift-Potential/dp/1947297783

]]> Today I am joined by Bryce Kenny, the Mohawk Warrior of Monster Jam, who takes us on a journey through his life, touching upon childhood adventures, early experiences with motorsports, and the crucial decision to prioritize relationships over a racing dream. Bryce shares powerful stories of his grandfather's influence, highlighting principles, sacrifice, and the profound impact of choices. We delve into the intricacies of balancing passion with personal connections, ultimately revealing a valuable lesson: true success lies not just in the pursuit of dreams but in the relationships we nurture. Bryce's advice resonates as he encourages listeners to get their "house in order" and prioritize what truly matters in life.

Bio:

Bryce Kenny is a professional Monster Jam driver as the Great Clips Mohawk Warrior. Since his 2016 debut, Bryce has earned multiple awards including the 2021 Outreach Award for his work helping those in need and making positive contributions to the community. He also set a Guinness World Record in 2021 for the fastest speed in a monster truck and was the first driver to hit triple mile per hour digits in the sport. In recent years, Bryce has become an inspirational speaker and travels the country speaking to audiences of all ages about finding the courage to chase your dreams and overcome fear. His newest book, Geared for Life (Dexterity, 2023), guides readers to become unstuck in life and shift into the next gear to make a lasting impact on the world. Bryce also participates in national conferences and corporate events through his sponsorship with the international hair salon chain, Great Clips. 

Official site: www.brycekenny.com
Facebook: @warriorbryce
Instagram: @warriorbryce
TikTok: @warriorbryce
YouTube: @brycekenny
Book order: www.amazon.com/Geared-Life-Making-Shift-Potential/dp/1947297783

]]> Buzzsprout-14405454 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500 2256 148 full true Lifting the Masks with Keith Edwards - Act 2 Lifting the Masks with Keith Edwards - Act 2 In Act 2 of my discussion with Keith Edwards, our discussion unfolds around the complexities of masculinity, the influence of socialization, and the journey towards authentic living. Keith shares anecdotes, including a story about a man questioning his love for football, illustrating the profound impact of socialization on identity. We move through the mazes of masculinity, both toxic and healthy, and we explore the idea of authentic masculinity, emphasizing the significance of curiosity, unlearning, and self-awareness in personal development. Before we wrap up, Keith muses about agency, choice, and conscious decision-making, ultimately highlighting the challenges of early socialization, the ongoing quest for authenticity, and how we, as men, can benefit from the practice of self-reflection.


Keith's Bio:

Keith helps leaders and organizations make transformational change for leadership, learning, and equity. His expertise includes curricular approaches to learning beyond the classroom, allyship and equity, leadership and coaching, authentic masculinity, and sexual violence prevention. He is an authentic educator, trusted leader, and unconventional scholar. 

Keith has consulted with more than 300 organizations, written more than 25 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and has more than 1,000 hours as a certified leadership and executive coach.

He is the author of the book Unmasking: Toward Authentic Masculinity. He co-authored The Curricular Approach to Student Affairs and co-edited Addressing Sexual Violence in Higher Education.

His TEDx Talk on preventing sexual violence has been viewed around the world. He is co-host of Student Affairs NOW, the premier podcast for student affairs.


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]]> In Act 2 of my discussion with Keith Edwards, our discussion unfolds around the complexities of masculinity, the influence of socialization, and the journey towards authentic living. Keith shares anecdotes, including a story about a man questioning his love for football, illustrating the profound impact of socialization on identity. We move through the mazes of masculinity, both toxic and healthy, and we explore the idea of authentic masculinity, emphasizing the significance of curiosity, unlearning, and self-awareness in personal development. Before we wrap up, Keith muses about agency, choice, and conscious decision-making, ultimately highlighting the challenges of early socialization, the ongoing quest for authenticity, and how we, as men, can benefit from the practice of self-reflection.


Keith's Bio:

Keith helps leaders and organizations make transformational change for leadership, learning, and equity. His expertise includes curricular approaches to learning beyond the classroom, allyship and equity, leadership and coaching, authentic masculinity, and sexual violence prevention. He is an authentic educator, trusted leader, and unconventional scholar. 

Keith has consulted with more than 300 organizations, written more than 25 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and has more than 1,000 hours as a certified leadership and executive coach.

He is the author of the book Unmasking: Toward Authentic Masculinity. He co-authored The Curricular Approach to Student Affairs and co-edited Addressing Sexual Violence in Higher Education.

His TEDx Talk on preventing sexual violence has been viewed around the world. He is co-host of Student Affairs NOW, the premier podcast for student affairs.


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]]> Buzzsprout-14357556 Tue, 23 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 2559 full false Lifting the Masks with Keith Edwards - Act 1 Lifting the Masks with Keith Edwards - Act 1 Today I am lucky enough to sit down and have a conversation with Keith Edwards, delving into his upbringing in a small Wisconsin town, the challenges of bullying, and the key moments that shaped his journey to self-confidence. Keith shares his deliberate choice to embrace a "fake it till you make it" mindset in college, deciding to believe in himself despite past difficulties. We explore his experiences as a camp counselor, the impact of external validation, and his evolving perspectives on men's roles in preventing sexual violence. The episode wraps up with a sneak peek into Act 2, promising a deeper dive into the concept of men's enoughness and the role of the inner critic. Stay tuned for more insights from Keith in the next installment.

Keith's Bio:

Keith helps leaders and organizations make transformational change for leadership, learning, and equity. His expertise includes curricular approaches to learning beyond the classroom, allyship and equity, leadership and coaching, authentic masculinity, and sexual violence prevention. He is an authentic educator, trusted leader, and unconventional scholar. 

Keith has consulted with more than 300 organizations, written more than 25 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and has more than 1,000 hours as a certified leadership and executive coach.

He is the author of the book Unmasking: Toward Authentic Masculinity. He co-authored The Curricular Approach to Student Affairs and co-edited Addressing Sexual Violence in Higher Education.

His TEDx Talk on preventing sexual violence has been viewed around the world. He is co-host of Student Affairs NOW, the premier podcast for student affairs.


Website
LinkedIn

]]> Today I am lucky enough to sit down and have a conversation with Keith Edwards, delving into his upbringing in a small Wisconsin town, the challenges of bullying, and the key moments that shaped his journey to self-confidence. Keith shares his deliberate choice to embrace a "fake it till you make it" mindset in college, deciding to believe in himself despite past difficulties. We explore his experiences as a camp counselor, the impact of external validation, and his evolving perspectives on men's roles in preventing sexual violence. The episode wraps up with a sneak peek into Act 2, promising a deeper dive into the concept of men's enoughness and the role of the inner critic. Stay tuned for more insights from Keith in the next installment.

Keith's Bio:

Keith helps leaders and organizations make transformational change for leadership, learning, and equity. His expertise includes curricular approaches to learning beyond the classroom, allyship and equity, leadership and coaching, authentic masculinity, and sexual violence prevention. He is an authentic educator, trusted leader, and unconventional scholar. 

Keith has consulted with more than 300 organizations, written more than 25 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and has more than 1,000 hours as a certified leadership and executive coach.

He is the author of the book Unmasking: Toward Authentic Masculinity. He co-authored The Curricular Approach to Student Affairs and co-edited Addressing Sexual Violence in Higher Education.

His TEDx Talk on preventing sexual violence has been viewed around the world. He is co-host of Student Affairs NOW, the premier podcast for student affairs.


Website
LinkedIn

]]> Buzzsprout-14315371 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0500 1977 full false Speak-Up Culture with Stephen Shedletzky Speak-Up Culture with Stephen Shedletzky For this special episode I am joined by Stephen Shedletzky, and our conversation begins by unraveling the core themes of his new book, "Speak Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Speak Up." Stephen expands on the book's title - delving into the vital role of vulnerability, curiosity, and grounded optimism in fostering environments where voices are heard. We explore the nuances of emotional agility, discuss stories from the book illustrating the impact of authentic leadership, and reflect on the personal growth that emerges when leaders embrace genuine communication. Join us for a heartfelt conversation on the power of creating spaces where individuals feel empowered to speak up, whether in corporate settings or family dynamics.

Bio:

Stephen Shedletzky — or “Shed” to his friends —  helps leaders make it safe and worth it for people to speak  up. He supports humble leaders — those who know they  are both a part of the problems they experience and the  solutions they can create — as they put their people and  purpose first.  

A sought-after speaker, coach, and advisor, Shed has led  hundreds of keynote presentations, workshops, and  leadership development programs around the world. As a  thought leader on psychological safety in the workplace, he supports leaders and  organizations in all industries where human beings work. He is the author of Speak Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up (October 2023).  

After years on a corporate track, Shed was introduced to and inspired by the work  of Simon Sinek and, soon after meeting him, became the fourth person to join his  team. For more than a decade, Shed has contributed at Simon Sinek, Inc., where, as  Chief of Staff and Head of Brand Experience, Training & Development, he headed a  global team of speakers and facilitators. Shed continues to speak and facilitate with  Simon Sinek helping to create a more inspired, safe, and fulfilled world.  

Shed graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business with a focus on  leadership, communication, and strategy. He also received his coaching certification  from The Co-Active Training Institute. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two  young children. 

Website: https://www.shedinspires.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenshedletzky/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shedinspires/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shedinspires
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqS1_nB34wWVIOSK3ZxvrnA

]]> For this special episode I am joined by Stephen Shedletzky, and our conversation begins by unraveling the core themes of his new book, "Speak Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Speak Up." Stephen expands on the book's title - delving into the vital role of vulnerability, curiosity, and grounded optimism in fostering environments where voices are heard. We explore the nuances of emotional agility, discuss stories from the book illustrating the impact of authentic leadership, and reflect on the personal growth that emerges when leaders embrace genuine communication. Join us for a heartfelt conversation on the power of creating spaces where individuals feel empowered to speak up, whether in corporate settings or family dynamics.

Bio:

Stephen Shedletzky — or “Shed” to his friends —  helps leaders make it safe and worth it for people to speak  up. He supports humble leaders — those who know they  are both a part of the problems they experience and the  solutions they can create — as they put their people and  purpose first.  

A sought-after speaker, coach, and advisor, Shed has led  hundreds of keynote presentations, workshops, and  leadership development programs around the world. As a  thought leader on psychological safety in the workplace, he supports leaders and  organizations in all industries where human beings work. He is the author of Speak Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up (October 2023).  

After years on a corporate track, Shed was introduced to and inspired by the work  of Simon Sinek and, soon after meeting him, became the fourth person to join his  team. For more than a decade, Shed has contributed at Simon Sinek, Inc., where, as  Chief of Staff and Head of Brand Experience, Training & Development, he headed a  global team of speakers and facilitators. Shed continues to speak and facilitate with  Simon Sinek helping to create a more inspired, safe, and fulfilled world.  

Shed graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business with a focus on  leadership, communication, and strategy. He also received his coaching certification  from The Co-Active Training Institute. He lives in Toronto with his wife and two  young children. 

Website: https://www.shedinspires.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenshedletzky/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shedinspires/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shedinspires
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqS1_nB34wWVIOSK3ZxvrnA

]]> Buzzsprout-14174319 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500 3285 145 full true A**holes and Angels - with Jerome Green - Act 2 A**holes and Angels - with Jerome Green - Act 2 I am joined once again by Jerome Green, and we continue our conversation by diving right into what makes working with challenging individuals so rewarding for Jerome. He speaks about his journey of addiction, reflecting on pivotal moments, and finding clarity through spirituality. That journey led Jerome from university work to a distinctive career, Jerome shares insights into his passion for working with “assholes” and his commitment to understanding the unique complexities of each person. We take some time to reflect on the pandemic's impact, the importance of empathy, and the pursuit of excellence over perfection. Before wrapping up our conversation, Jerome imparts insightful words of wisdom, providing a thoughtful send-off that resonates beyond the realm of personal development.

Bio by Jerome: 

I spent 24 years working in higher education, university management, leadership development, and human resources, and just as many years in the pressurized sports world running a youth sports basketball business, coaching young adults, and consulting coaches and athletes both on and off the court. 

All of my experience, education, and training have helped me build quite a collection of tools and methods to support those I work with and open their doors to discovery. 

My background translates beautifully to my business today and all aspects of my life. It helped me through what was perhaps my most difficult year, as it was for many, 2020. What I thought was once simple, I no longer take for granted. By embracing a growth mindset and gaining new personal and professional insights, I am now doing some of the best work of my career.


Website: https://jeromegreencoaching.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeromegreencoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerome-green-3173b012/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Icanwinnow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChez2vl-MVIoHJ9vbJwxScg

]]> I am joined once again by Jerome Green, and we continue our conversation by diving right into what makes working with challenging individuals so rewarding for Jerome. He speaks about his journey of addiction, reflecting on pivotal moments, and finding clarity through spirituality. That journey led Jerome from university work to a distinctive career, Jerome shares insights into his passion for working with “assholes” and his commitment to understanding the unique complexities of each person. We take some time to reflect on the pandemic's impact, the importance of empathy, and the pursuit of excellence over perfection. Before wrapping up our conversation, Jerome imparts insightful words of wisdom, providing a thoughtful send-off that resonates beyond the realm of personal development.

Bio by Jerome: 

I spent 24 years working in higher education, university management, leadership development, and human resources, and just as many years in the pressurized sports world running a youth sports basketball business, coaching young adults, and consulting coaches and athletes both on and off the court. 

All of my experience, education, and training have helped me build quite a collection of tools and methods to support those I work with and open their doors to discovery. 

My background translates beautifully to my business today and all aspects of my life. It helped me through what was perhaps my most difficult year, as it was for many, 2020. What I thought was once simple, I no longer take for granted. By embracing a growth mindset and gaining new personal and professional insights, I am now doing some of the best work of my career.


Website: https://jeromegreencoaching.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeromegreencoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerome-green-3173b012/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Icanwinnow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChez2vl-MVIoHJ9vbJwxScg

]]> Buzzsprout-14132870 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:00:00 -0500 2900 144 full true A**holes and Angels - with Jerome Green - Act 1 A**holes and Angels - with Jerome Green - Act 1 Today I am lucky enough to have a conversation with Jerome Green, whose path towards a career in counseling and university leadership roles was paved with moments of self-discovery. He begins by unfolding the story of his youth, detailing the influence of Mr. Miller, a mentor who played a pivotal role in steering him from compliance to rebellion to the complexities of identity and the ongoing process of self-discovery. With a keen focus on heart-centered living, Jerome encourages us to embrace curiosity and face the shadows within and before wrapping up Act 1, Jerome imparts a powerful piece of advice: find your frequency, discover your identity, and remember that all is well.

Bio by Jerome: 

I spent 24 years working in higher education, university management, leadership development, and human resources, and just as many years in the pressurized sports world running a youth sports basketball business, coaching young adults, and consulting coaches and athletes both on and off the court. 

All of my experience, education, and training have helped me build quite a collection of tools and methods to support those I work with and open their doors to discovery. 

My background translates beautifully to my business today and all aspects of my life. It helped me through what was perhaps my most difficult year, as it was for many, 2020. What I thought was once simple, I no longer take for granted. By embracing a growth mindset and gaining new personal and professional insights, I am now doing some of the best work of my career.


Website: https://jeromegreencoaching.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeromegreencoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerome-green-3173b012/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Icanwinnow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChez2vl-MVIoHJ9vbJwxScg
 

]]> Today I am lucky enough to have a conversation with Jerome Green, whose path towards a career in counseling and university leadership roles was paved with moments of self-discovery. He begins by unfolding the story of his youth, detailing the influence of Mr. Miller, a mentor who played a pivotal role in steering him from compliance to rebellion to the complexities of identity and the ongoing process of self-discovery. With a keen focus on heart-centered living, Jerome encourages us to embrace curiosity and face the shadows within and before wrapping up Act 1, Jerome imparts a powerful piece of advice: find your frequency, discover your identity, and remember that all is well.

Bio by Jerome: 

I spent 24 years working in higher education, university management, leadership development, and human resources, and just as many years in the pressurized sports world running a youth sports basketball business, coaching young adults, and consulting coaches and athletes both on and off the court. 

All of my experience, education, and training have helped me build quite a collection of tools and methods to support those I work with and open their doors to discovery. 

My background translates beautifully to my business today and all aspects of my life. It helped me through what was perhaps my most difficult year, as it was for many, 2020. What I thought was once simple, I no longer take for granted. By embracing a growth mindset and gaining new personal and professional insights, I am now doing some of the best work of my career.


Website: https://jeromegreencoaching.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeromegreencoach
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerome-green-3173b012/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Icanwinnow
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChez2vl-MVIoHJ9vbJwxScg
 

]]> Buzzsprout-14092692 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2516 full false Charlie Savill and Trusting the Body - Act 2 Charlie Savill and Trusting the Body - Act 2  Today I am joined by Charlie Savill once again, and we dive right into Act 2 of our conversation by delving into the intricate realms of artificial intelligence, its societal impacts, and the ethical considerations that accompany its rapid evolution. Charlie takes time to discuss the balance between technological advancement and ethical responsibility, contemplating the potential consequences of our increasingly interconnected world. From the ethical implications of AI in healthcare to the broader societal implications, Charlie leaves us with insights that challenge societal preconceptions and spark contemplation about the future we are collectively shaping.



]]>  Today I am joined by Charlie Savill once again, and we dive right into Act 2 of our conversation by delving into the intricate realms of artificial intelligence, its societal impacts, and the ethical considerations that accompany its rapid evolution. Charlie takes time to discuss the balance between technological advancement and ethical responsibility, contemplating the potential consequences of our increasingly interconnected world. From the ethical implications of AI in healthcare to the broader societal implications, Charlie leaves us with insights that challenge societal preconceptions and spark contemplation about the future we are collectively shaping.



]]> Buzzsprout-14044541 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0500 2707 full false Charlie Savill and Trusting the Body - Act 1 Charlie Savill and Trusting the Body - Act 1 Today I am joined by Charlie Savill, whose roots in Shropshire have profoundly shaped his perspective of the world. We begin by exploring Charlie's upbringing, marked by a deep connection to nature and farming, and we delve into his experiences in hunting - all a part of the transformative impact of his move to the countryside. We unravel the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world, and our conversation takes us through the beauty and challenges of rural life, touching on themes of sustainability, conservation, and the evolving dynamics of living close to the land. Before wrapping up Act 1, Charlie imparts some wisdom that will undoubtedly resonate, leaving us with valuable reflections on our own place in the world.



]]> Today I am joined by Charlie Savill, whose roots in Shropshire have profoundly shaped his perspective of the world. We begin by exploring Charlie's upbringing, marked by a deep connection to nature and farming, and we delve into his experiences in hunting - all a part of the transformative impact of his move to the countryside. We unravel the intricate relationship between humanity and the natural world, and our conversation takes us through the beauty and challenges of rural life, touching on themes of sustainability, conservation, and the evolving dynamics of living close to the land. Before wrapping up Act 1, Charlie imparts some wisdom that will undoubtedly resonate, leaving us with valuable reflections on our own place in the world.



]]> Buzzsprout-14011600 Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0500 2308 141 full true Unmasked and Open Hearted with Ashanti Branch - Act 2 Unmasked and Open Hearted with Ashanti Branch - Act 2 Today I am joined by Ashanti Branch for Act 2 of our conversation, and almost immediately, we explore the genesis of the "Million Mask Movement," a powerful initiative aimed at helping individuals unmask their true selves and fostering empathy. Ashanti shares deeply personal stories, revealing the challenges he faced during a workshop and the wake-up call that fueled his commitment to continuous growth. As we journey through Ashanti's experiences at the Kennedy Center and his reflections on receiving the Surgeon General's medallion, we witness the humility and dedication that define his work, and before wrapping up our conversation, Ashanti leaves us with a profound reminder that the movement is not just about reaching a million masks; it's about creating a world where people feel seen and valued, fostering empathy on a global scale.

Bio: 

Mr. Branch, born and raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland, California, took the road less traveled to get out of the ghetto and attended one of California’s premier engineering colleges, California Polytechnic - San Luis Obispo. Ashanti studied Civil Engineering and worked as a construction project manager in his first career. After tutoring struggling students and realizing his true passion was teaching, Mr. Branch changed careers. He had suddenly found the “fire” that was missing in his life and he hoped to ignite a similar enthusiasm in his young students.


In 2004 as a first year teacher, Ashanti started The Ever Forward Club to provide a support group for African American and Latino males, who were not achieving to the level of their potential. Since then, The Ever Forward Club has grown to serve both young men and women and become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Ever Forward Club has helped 100% of its members graduate high school and 93% of them have gone on to attend college.


With over 19 years mentoring youth and 10 of those years as a math teacher educating inner city youth, Ashanti was awarded with a Fulbright Exchange Fellowship to India, a Rotary Club Cultural Ambassadorial Fellowship to Mexico and a 2010 Teacher of the Year Award from the Alameda-Contra Costa County Math Educators.
Mr. Branch is on a mission to change the way that students interact with their education and the way schools interact with students.

Website: https://everforwardclub.org/ashanti-branch-bio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/

]]> Today I am joined by Ashanti Branch for Act 2 of our conversation, and almost immediately, we explore the genesis of the "Million Mask Movement," a powerful initiative aimed at helping individuals unmask their true selves and fostering empathy. Ashanti shares deeply personal stories, revealing the challenges he faced during a workshop and the wake-up call that fueled his commitment to continuous growth. As we journey through Ashanti's experiences at the Kennedy Center and his reflections on receiving the Surgeon General's medallion, we witness the humility and dedication that define his work, and before wrapping up our conversation, Ashanti leaves us with a profound reminder that the movement is not just about reaching a million masks; it's about creating a world where people feel seen and valued, fostering empathy on a global scale.

Bio: 

Mr. Branch, born and raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland, California, took the road less traveled to get out of the ghetto and attended one of California’s premier engineering colleges, California Polytechnic - San Luis Obispo. Ashanti studied Civil Engineering and worked as a construction project manager in his first career. After tutoring struggling students and realizing his true passion was teaching, Mr. Branch changed careers. He had suddenly found the “fire” that was missing in his life and he hoped to ignite a similar enthusiasm in his young students.


In 2004 as a first year teacher, Ashanti started The Ever Forward Club to provide a support group for African American and Latino males, who were not achieving to the level of their potential. Since then, The Ever Forward Club has grown to serve both young men and women and become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Ever Forward Club has helped 100% of its members graduate high school and 93% of them have gone on to attend college.


With over 19 years mentoring youth and 10 of those years as a math teacher educating inner city youth, Ashanti was awarded with a Fulbright Exchange Fellowship to India, a Rotary Club Cultural Ambassadorial Fellowship to Mexico and a 2010 Teacher of the Year Award from the Alameda-Contra Costa County Math Educators.
Mr. Branch is on a mission to change the way that students interact with their education and the way schools interact with students.

Website: https://everforwardclub.org/ashanti-branch-bio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/

]]> Buzzsprout-13969298 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500 2879 140 full true Unmasked and Open Hearted with Ashanti Branch - Act 1 Unmasked and Open Hearted with Ashanti Branch - Act 1 In this episode, I sit down with Ashanti Branch, an inspiring educator, to discuss his transformative journey as a teacher and mentor. We delve into the challenges he faced and the innovative methods he employed to connect with and guide struggling students, and throughout our conversation, we explore the power of mentorship and the profound impact of creating a supportive environment for students to thrive. We also uncover the personal struggles that Ashanti encountered and the profound changes that occurred as he navigated the complexities of teaching, and before wrapping up Act 1, Ashanti shared some wise words about the invaluable lessons and insights gained from his dedication to empowering students and fostering a sense of community and growth. 

Bio: 

Mr. Branch, born and raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland, California, took the road less traveled to get out of the ghetto and attended one of California’s premier engineering colleges, California Polytechnic - San Luis Obispo. Ashanti studied Civil Engineering and worked as a construction project manager in his first career. After tutoring struggling students and realizing his true passion was teaching, Mr. Branch changed careers. He had suddenly found the “fire” that was missing in his life and he hoped to ignite a similar enthusiasm in his young students.


In 2004 as a first year teacher, Ashanti started The Ever Forward Club to provide a support group for African American and Latino males, who were not achieving to the level of their potential. Since then, The Ever Forward Club has grown to serve both young men and women and become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Ever Forward Club has helped 100% of its members graduate high school and 93% of them have gone on to attend college.


With over 19 years mentoring youth and 10 of those years as a math teacher educating inner city youth, Ashanti was awarded with a Fulbright Exchange Fellowship to India, a Rotary Club Cultural Ambassadorial Fellowship to Mexico and a 2010 Teacher of the Year Award from the Alameda-Contra Costa County Math Educators.
Mr. Branch is on a mission to change the way that students interact with their education and the way schools interact with students.

Website: https://everforwardclub.org/ashanti-branch-bio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/

]]> In this episode, I sit down with Ashanti Branch, an inspiring educator, to discuss his transformative journey as a teacher and mentor. We delve into the challenges he faced and the innovative methods he employed to connect with and guide struggling students, and throughout our conversation, we explore the power of mentorship and the profound impact of creating a supportive environment for students to thrive. We also uncover the personal struggles that Ashanti encountered and the profound changes that occurred as he navigated the complexities of teaching, and before wrapping up Act 1, Ashanti shared some wise words about the invaluable lessons and insights gained from his dedication to empowering students and fostering a sense of community and growth. 

Bio: 

Mr. Branch, born and raised by a single mother on welfare in Oakland, California, took the road less traveled to get out of the ghetto and attended one of California’s premier engineering colleges, California Polytechnic - San Luis Obispo. Ashanti studied Civil Engineering and worked as a construction project manager in his first career. After tutoring struggling students and realizing his true passion was teaching, Mr. Branch changed careers. He had suddenly found the “fire” that was missing in his life and he hoped to ignite a similar enthusiasm in his young students.


In 2004 as a first year teacher, Ashanti started The Ever Forward Club to provide a support group for African American and Latino males, who were not achieving to the level of their potential. Since then, The Ever Forward Club has grown to serve both young men and women and become a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Ever Forward Club has helped 100% of its members graduate high school and 93% of them have gone on to attend college.


With over 19 years mentoring youth and 10 of those years as a math teacher educating inner city youth, Ashanti was awarded with a Fulbright Exchange Fellowship to India, a Rotary Club Cultural Ambassadorial Fellowship to Mexico and a 2010 Teacher of the Year Award from the Alameda-Contra Costa County Math Educators.
Mr. Branch is on a mission to change the way that students interact with their education and the way schools interact with students.

Website: https://everforwardclub.org/ashanti-branch-bio
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/

]]> Buzzsprout-13926756 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:00:00 -0500 2711 139 full true The Land and a Warm-Hearted Farmer: Andraly Horn - Act 2 The Land and a Warm-Hearted Farmer: Andraly Horn - Act 2 Today we welcome back Andraly Horn for Act 2 of our conversation, and he dives right into some profound insights on the healing power of touch and the importance of finding stillness in our busy lives. Throughout the conversation, Andraly touches on his deep connection with the land and how it has shaped his approach to farming and holistic well-being, leading us to the fascinating story behind Open Farms Retreat and how it serves as a sanctuary for those seeking peace and a deeper connection to the natural world. Andraly leaves us with an eloquent articulation of the interconnectedness between humans, nature, and the breath, offering practical tips for cultivating inner peace and harmony.


Bio:

Andraly Horn has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1999, and a devoted student and practitioner of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy since 2007. He frequently is first assistant to Michael Shea, author and teacher of the definitive series Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, and has studied long and short tides with numerous teachers over the years. He finds stillness within himself and his clients by not looking, and induces motion of the long and short cranial tides by not moving. He has a particularly long and close relationship with the back wall of the left ventricle of the heart – the space where the ectodermal/mesodermal/endodermal planes first emerged and began differentiating in the growing embryo. 

Born and raised in Nagodoches, Andraly has worn many hats in this life: Son, brother, father, husband, friend, healer. Theater Arts in New York City, long-distance trucking, Massage Therapy School in Florida, frequent bather in an open air cast iron hot tub in the piney woods of East Texas, and at last moving to Rhode Island twelve years ago. Andraly tends a large organic farm in Northern RI, where he climbs and cuts down trees, raises chickens, cultivates mushrooms and inspires the spirits of all who know him.

Website: www.sagehealingcollaborative.com

]]> Today we welcome back Andraly Horn for Act 2 of our conversation, and he dives right into some profound insights on the healing power of touch and the importance of finding stillness in our busy lives. Throughout the conversation, Andraly touches on his deep connection with the land and how it has shaped his approach to farming and holistic well-being, leading us to the fascinating story behind Open Farms Retreat and how it serves as a sanctuary for those seeking peace and a deeper connection to the natural world. Andraly leaves us with an eloquent articulation of the interconnectedness between humans, nature, and the breath, offering practical tips for cultivating inner peace and harmony.


Bio:

Andraly Horn has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1999, and a devoted student and practitioner of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy since 2007. He frequently is first assistant to Michael Shea, author and teacher of the definitive series Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, and has studied long and short tides with numerous teachers over the years. He finds stillness within himself and his clients by not looking, and induces motion of the long and short cranial tides by not moving. He has a particularly long and close relationship with the back wall of the left ventricle of the heart – the space where the ectodermal/mesodermal/endodermal planes first emerged and began differentiating in the growing embryo. 

Born and raised in Nagodoches, Andraly has worn many hats in this life: Son, brother, father, husband, friend, healer. Theater Arts in New York City, long-distance trucking, Massage Therapy School in Florida, frequent bather in an open air cast iron hot tub in the piney woods of East Texas, and at last moving to Rhode Island twelve years ago. Andraly tends a large organic farm in Northern RI, where he climbs and cuts down trees, raises chickens, cultivates mushrooms and inspires the spirits of all who know him.

Website: www.sagehealingcollaborative.com

]]> Buzzsprout-13873555 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 2151 138 full true The Land and a Warm-Hearted Farmer: Andraly Horn - Act 1 The Land and a Warm-Hearted Farmer: Andraly Horn - Act 1 Andraly Horn, known for his diverse background in theater, truck driving, and his current focus on bodywork and farming, shares the transformative narrative that shaped his multifaceted career. Reflecting on his upbringing in East Texas, Andraly highlights the profound influence of his childhood experiences on his enduring connection to the natural world. He muses about his transition from the realm of theater to the realm of bodywork, emphasizing the profound impact of stillness and the deep-seated belief in the spiritual connection between humans and nature. Throughout the interview, Andraly's emphasis on surrendering the ego to the divine unveils the spiritual foundation guiding his holistic healing practices, offering an insightful perspective on the intersection of spirituality and wellness.

Bio:

Andraly Horn has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1999, and a devoted student and practitioner of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy since 2007. He frequently is first assistant to Michael Shea, author and teacher of the definitive series Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, and has studied long and short tides with numerous teachers over the years. He finds stillness within himself and his clients by not looking, and induces motion of the long and short cranial tides by not moving. He has a particularly long and close relationship with the back wall of the left ventricle of the heart – the space where the ectodermal/mesodermal/endodermal planes first emerged and began differentiating in the growing embryo. 

Born and raised in Nagodoches, Andraly has worn many hats in this life: Son, brother, father, husband, friend, healer. Theater Arts in New York City, long-distance trucking, Massage Therapy School in Florida, frequent bather in an open air cast iron hot tub in the piney woods of East Texas, and at last moving to Rhode Island twelve years ago. Andraly tends a large organic farm in Northern RI, where he climbs and cuts down trees, raises chickens, cultivates mushrooms and inspires the spirits of all who know him.

Website: www.sagehealingcollaborative.com

]]> Andraly Horn, known for his diverse background in theater, truck driving, and his current focus on bodywork and farming, shares the transformative narrative that shaped his multifaceted career. Reflecting on his upbringing in East Texas, Andraly highlights the profound influence of his childhood experiences on his enduring connection to the natural world. He muses about his transition from the realm of theater to the realm of bodywork, emphasizing the profound impact of stillness and the deep-seated belief in the spiritual connection between humans and nature. Throughout the interview, Andraly's emphasis on surrendering the ego to the divine unveils the spiritual foundation guiding his holistic healing practices, offering an insightful perspective on the intersection of spirituality and wellness.

Bio:

Andraly Horn has been a Licensed Massage Therapist since 1999, and a devoted student and practitioner of Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy since 2007. He frequently is first assistant to Michael Shea, author and teacher of the definitive series Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy, and has studied long and short tides with numerous teachers over the years. He finds stillness within himself and his clients by not looking, and induces motion of the long and short cranial tides by not moving. He has a particularly long and close relationship with the back wall of the left ventricle of the heart – the space where the ectodermal/mesodermal/endodermal planes first emerged and began differentiating in the growing embryo. 

Born and raised in Nagodoches, Andraly has worn many hats in this life: Son, brother, father, husband, friend, healer. Theater Arts in New York City, long-distance trucking, Massage Therapy School in Florida, frequent bather in an open air cast iron hot tub in the piney woods of East Texas, and at last moving to Rhode Island twelve years ago. Andraly tends a large organic farm in Northern RI, where he climbs and cuts down trees, raises chickens, cultivates mushrooms and inspires the spirits of all who know him.

Website: www.sagehealingcollaborative.com

]]> Buzzsprout-13837500 Tue, 24 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -0400 2329 138 full false Living into Adventure with Jason Frishman - Act 2 Living into Adventure with Jason Frishman - Act 2 Today we welcome back Jason Frishman for Act 2 of our conversation, where we jump right into the idea of redefining the hero’s journey, emphasizing nurturing and everyday life experiences. Jason muses on the intricacies of fatherhood, supposing that men ought to reflect more, while advocating for the exploration of personal stories, overcoming obstacles, and connecting with family. Before wrapping up our conversation, Jason stresses the importance of creating spaces for men to express emotions, challenging typical notions of masculinity, which is the core of his work with fathers – fostering supportive environments and redefining fatherhood roles. 

Bio:

Dr. Jason S. Frishman, PsyD has been working for over 20 years to support individuals, groups, families, organizations and businesses. Jason is excited to bring over two decades of work in offices, institutions, kitchens, farmers’ markets, woodlots and boardrooms to wild new environments. Whether as a psychotherapist, the creator and founder of JourneyMen, public speaker, thought leader or narrative consultant, Jason believes that our lives are adventurous, and we can and should be an active, engaged author of our own adventure stories!

Website: https://www.journeymenfoundation.com/pages/about

]]> Today we welcome back Jason Frishman for Act 2 of our conversation, where we jump right into the idea of redefining the hero’s journey, emphasizing nurturing and everyday life experiences. Jason muses on the intricacies of fatherhood, supposing that men ought to reflect more, while advocating for the exploration of personal stories, overcoming obstacles, and connecting with family. Before wrapping up our conversation, Jason stresses the importance of creating spaces for men to express emotions, challenging typical notions of masculinity, which is the core of his work with fathers – fostering supportive environments and redefining fatherhood roles. 

Bio:

Dr. Jason S. Frishman, PsyD has been working for over 20 years to support individuals, groups, families, organizations and businesses. Jason is excited to bring over two decades of work in offices, institutions, kitchens, farmers’ markets, woodlots and boardrooms to wild new environments. Whether as a psychotherapist, the creator and founder of JourneyMen, public speaker, thought leader or narrative consultant, Jason believes that our lives are adventurous, and we can and should be an active, engaged author of our own adventure stories!

Website: https://www.journeymenfoundation.com/pages/about

]]> Buzzsprout-13788650 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 10:00:00 -0400 2327 137 full true Warrior Compassion with Sean Harvey Warrior Compassion with Sean Harvey Sean Harvey, a fellow advocate in men’s work. We delved into his new book, Warrior Compassion: Unleashing the Healing Power of Men, which I was fortunate enough to preview. In this special episode of Mojo for the Modern Man, Sean opens up about his impactful work with various sectors, including the police and the military, emphasizing the transformative potential of compassion. Join us as we celebrate the release of Warrior Compassion and explore the profound essence of masculinity through Sean's remarkable insights.

Bio:

Sean Harvey is Chief Compassion Officer and Founder of the Warrior Compassion Men’s Studio and the Sympónia Facilitator Studio.  He is actively involved and contributing to men’s work communities around the globe and is passionate about helping men heal their wounds at a soul level to begin to love the truth of who they are.  

His work in personal, organizational, and societal transformation is inspired by 20+years of Purpose, Talent, and Organization Development consulting combined with having served on the faculties of Cornell, NYU, and Baruch College CUNY, teaching courses in the areas of Leadership, Management, and Organizational Behavior & Change.  Sean is affiliated with George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership in Washington, D.C. 

His book, Warrior Compassion, Unleashing the Healing Power of Men, will be released in September 2023. Warrior Compassion offers a roadmap for men's soul healing as a catalyst for systems change.

He believes men's healing, especially for those in the power centers and in hyper-masculine systems, serves as a conduit for compassionate bridge building across gender, reframing leadership models, shifting power dynamics, and reimagining organizational and societal systems and structures that will transform cultures. 

Sean co-founded Project Compassion, a national coalition of culture transformation, masculinity, and compassion experts developing a compassion-centered systems change model and consulting approach for police departments, federal law enforcement agencies, military security forces, and defense. 

Sean most recently served as the head of Personal Transformation and Wellbeing for EILEEN FISHER, co-authoring an article for the Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion on Nurturing the Soul of the Company at EILEEN FISHER. Before his experience at EILEEN FISHER, Sean was the Vice President of Talent Consulting for Partners International, where he launched a Socially Conscious Leadership program for emerging leaders on Wall Street. 

Sean holds an MSOD in Organization Development from Loyola University Chicago, an MSEd in Counseling with a theoretical orientation in Existential Psychotherapy from Fordham University. He is an ordained Interfaith/Inter-spiritual Minister from One Spirit Interfaith Seminary.


Website: https://www.warriorcompassion.com/founder

]]> Sean Harvey, a fellow advocate in men’s work. We delved into his new book, Warrior Compassion: Unleashing the Healing Power of Men, which I was fortunate enough to preview. In this special episode of Mojo for the Modern Man, Sean opens up about his impactful work with various sectors, including the police and the military, emphasizing the transformative potential of compassion. Join us as we celebrate the release of Warrior Compassion and explore the profound essence of masculinity through Sean's remarkable insights.

Bio:

Sean Harvey is Chief Compassion Officer and Founder of the Warrior Compassion Men’s Studio and the Sympónia Facilitator Studio.  He is actively involved and contributing to men’s work communities around the globe and is passionate about helping men heal their wounds at a soul level to begin to love the truth of who they are.  

His work in personal, organizational, and societal transformation is inspired by 20+years of Purpose, Talent, and Organization Development consulting combined with having served on the faculties of Cornell, NYU, and Baruch College CUNY, teaching courses in the areas of Leadership, Management, and Organizational Behavior & Change.  Sean is affiliated with George Washington University’s Center for Excellence in Public Leadership in Washington, D.C. 

His book, Warrior Compassion, Unleashing the Healing Power of Men, will be released in September 2023. Warrior Compassion offers a roadmap for men's soul healing as a catalyst for systems change.

He believes men's healing, especially for those in the power centers and in hyper-masculine systems, serves as a conduit for compassionate bridge building across gender, reframing leadership models, shifting power dynamics, and reimagining organizational and societal systems and structures that will transform cultures. 

Sean co-founded Project Compassion, a national coalition of culture transformation, masculinity, and compassion experts developing a compassion-centered systems change model and consulting approach for police departments, federal law enforcement agencies, military security forces, and defense. 

Sean most recently served as the head of Personal Transformation and Wellbeing for EILEEN FISHER, co-authoring an article for the Journal of Management, Spirituality & Religion on Nurturing the Soul of the Company at EILEEN FISHER. Before his experience at EILEEN FISHER, Sean was the Vice President of Talent Consulting for Partners International, where he launched a Socially Conscious Leadership program for emerging leaders on Wall Street. 

Sean holds an MSOD in Organization Development from Loyola University Chicago, an MSEd in Counseling with a theoretical orientation in Existential Psychotherapy from Fordham University. He is an ordained Interfaith/Inter-spiritual Minister from One Spirit Interfaith Seminary.


Website: https://www.warriorcompassion.com/founder

]]> Buzzsprout-13788025 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:00:00 -0400 4106 full false Living into Adventure with Jason Frishman - Act 1 Living into Adventure with Jason Frishman - Act 1 Today I am joined by Jason Frishman, a fellow men’s coach and licensed psychologist, who shares with us some of the most formative experiences growing up in the suburbs of New York city during the late '70s and early '80s, feeling like an outsider due to his sensitive and smart nature. He sheds light on his time at summer camps and involvement in a youth group, along with his early exploration of adventure and self-expression. We discuss how these experiences helped him grow, take risks, and develop a love for adventure and connection with others.

Bio:

Dr. Jason S. Frishman, PsyD has been working for over 20 years to support individuals, groups, families, organizations and businesses. Jason is excited to bring over two decades of work in offices, institutions, kitchens, farmers’ markets, woodlots and boardrooms to wild new environments. Whether as a psychotherapist, the creator and founder of JourneyMen, public speaker, thought leader or narrative consultant, Jason believes that our lives are adventurous, and we can and should be an active, engaged author of our own adventure stories!

Website: https://www.journeymenfoundation.com/pages/about

]]> Today I am joined by Jason Frishman, a fellow men’s coach and licensed psychologist, who shares with us some of the most formative experiences growing up in the suburbs of New York city during the late '70s and early '80s, feeling like an outsider due to his sensitive and smart nature. He sheds light on his time at summer camps and involvement in a youth group, along with his early exploration of adventure and self-expression. We discuss how these experiences helped him grow, take risks, and develop a love for adventure and connection with others.

Bio:

Dr. Jason S. Frishman, PsyD has been working for over 20 years to support individuals, groups, families, organizations and businesses. Jason is excited to bring over two decades of work in offices, institutions, kitchens, farmers’ markets, woodlots and boardrooms to wild new environments. Whether as a psychotherapist, the creator and founder of JourneyMen, public speaker, thought leader or narrative consultant, Jason believes that our lives are adventurous, and we can and should be an active, engaged author of our own adventure stories!

Website: https://www.journeymenfoundation.com/pages/about

]]> Buzzsprout-13752647 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2046 full false On Listening with Tom Kaden and Michael Gingerich – Act 2 On Listening with Tom Kaden and Michael Gingerich – Act 2 Tom Kaden and Michael Gingrich join me once again, and we dive right into the power of genuine listening and how it can transform organizations and lives. Throughout the conversation, Tom and Michael emphasized the importance of treating people like people, not machines, and shared inspiring anecdotes from their work. We explored how removing distractions and barriers can pave the way for authentic conversations and build trust within teams, and Tom and Michael finish out Act 2 by touching on the profound impact of acknowledging both the struggles and joys of employees' personal lives in fostering a sense of camaraderie and collaboration.

Bio: Tom
As an INFJ, Tom is among the smallest personality types in the world and is a unique hybrid of a dreamer and a realist. Both help him co-lead Someone To Tell It To in its mission. Tom’s deepest passion is to connect with all types of people in a way that makes sense to them.

Bio: Michael
Co-leading Someone To Tell It To with his closest friend is a privilege for Michael, and he strives every day to live the mission of the organization. He is most passionate about fostering relationships of depth and about listening with intention to everyone he meets.

Website: https://www.someonetotellitto.org/

]]> Tom Kaden and Michael Gingrich join me once again, and we dive right into the power of genuine listening and how it can transform organizations and lives. Throughout the conversation, Tom and Michael emphasized the importance of treating people like people, not machines, and shared inspiring anecdotes from their work. We explored how removing distractions and barriers can pave the way for authentic conversations and build trust within teams, and Tom and Michael finish out Act 2 by touching on the profound impact of acknowledging both the struggles and joys of employees' personal lives in fostering a sense of camaraderie and collaboration.

Bio: Tom
As an INFJ, Tom is among the smallest personality types in the world and is a unique hybrid of a dreamer and a realist. Both help him co-lead Someone To Tell It To in its mission. Tom’s deepest passion is to connect with all types of people in a way that makes sense to them.

Bio: Michael
Co-leading Someone To Tell It To with his closest friend is a privilege for Michael, and he strives every day to live the mission of the organization. He is most passionate about fostering relationships of depth and about listening with intention to everyone he meets.

Website: https://www.someonetotellitto.org/

]]> Buzzsprout-13708558 Tue, 03 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0400 2580 137 full true On Listening with Tom Kaden and Michael Gingerich – Act 1 On Listening with Tom Kaden and Michael Gingerich – Act 1 Today is a special episode, because I am joined by the dynamic duo of Tom Kaden and Michael Gingerich. We kick off Act 1 by embarking on a journey through the complexities of career transformation, and, courtesy of Tom and Michael, the conversation is packed full of valuable insights and strategies for men looking to make that change towards a path that truly resonates with their authentic selves. As we delve into their experiences, we touch upon the unique backdrop of how it was growing up in their part of the world, providing a rich context to their personal and professional journeys. We discuss passion, relationships, and close out Act 1 with a chat about the transformative power of embracing your true calling in a world that often demands conformity.

Bio: Tom
As an INFJ, Tom is among the smallest personality types in the world and is a unique hybrid of a dreamer and a realist. Both help him co-lead Someone To Tell It To in its mission. Tom’s deepest passion is to connect with all types of people in a way that makes sense to them.

Bio: Michael
Co-leading Someone To Tell It To with his closest friend is a privilege for Michael, and he strives every day to live the mission of the organization. He is most passionate about fostering relationships of depth and about listening with intention to everyone he meets.

Website: https://www.someonetotellitto.org/

]]> Today is a special episode, because I am joined by the dynamic duo of Tom Kaden and Michael Gingerich. We kick off Act 1 by embarking on a journey through the complexities of career transformation, and, courtesy of Tom and Michael, the conversation is packed full of valuable insights and strategies for men looking to make that change towards a path that truly resonates with their authentic selves. As we delve into their experiences, we touch upon the unique backdrop of how it was growing up in their part of the world, providing a rich context to their personal and professional journeys. We discuss passion, relationships, and close out Act 1 with a chat about the transformative power of embracing your true calling in a world that often demands conformity.

Bio: Tom
As an INFJ, Tom is among the smallest personality types in the world and is a unique hybrid of a dreamer and a realist. Both help him co-lead Someone To Tell It To in its mission. Tom’s deepest passion is to connect with all types of people in a way that makes sense to them.

Bio: Michael
Co-leading Someone To Tell It To with his closest friend is a privilege for Michael, and he strives every day to live the mission of the organization. He is most passionate about fostering relationships of depth and about listening with intention to everyone he meets.

Website: https://www.someonetotellitto.org/

]]> Buzzsprout-13666280 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 14:00:00 -0400 2546 136 full true Colin Hunter: Families, Worlds, and a Life of Adventure - Act 2 Colin Hunter: Families, Worlds, and a Life of Adventure - Act 2 In Act 2 of my conversation with Colin Hunter, we delve deeper into the intriguing layers of his life journey. Colin opens up about his breakdown at the age of 30 and how it served as a pivotal turning point, ultimately bringing on a transition from a career he loathed to discovering his true calling, which led to a newfound sense of vibrancy and authenticity. We explore the concept of being better ancestors and what it means to leave a positive impact on the world. Colin shares his passion for agitating the status quo and explains how it can lead to personal growth and resilience. As our conversation unfolds, Colin provides valuable insights into how small, mindful changes can ripple outward, making us better citizens of the world.

About Colin:

Colin started his first Leadership Consultancy business in 2001. In 2007 PotentialSquared was born. Over the next decade, the P2 team doubled in size and expanded globally across the US, Asia, and Europe. In 2019 P2 became a fully virtual business and in 2020, pivoted to 100% virtual delivery. Here are a few fun facts about our founder Mr. Colin Hunter, CEO at PotentialSquared.

Website: https://www.potential2.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/potentialsquared-international/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potential_2/

]]> In Act 2 of my conversation with Colin Hunter, we delve deeper into the intriguing layers of his life journey. Colin opens up about his breakdown at the age of 30 and how it served as a pivotal turning point, ultimately bringing on a transition from a career he loathed to discovering his true calling, which led to a newfound sense of vibrancy and authenticity. We explore the concept of being better ancestors and what it means to leave a positive impact on the world. Colin shares his passion for agitating the status quo and explains how it can lead to personal growth and resilience. As our conversation unfolds, Colin provides valuable insights into how small, mindful changes can ripple outward, making us better citizens of the world.

About Colin:

Colin started his first Leadership Consultancy business in 2001. In 2007 PotentialSquared was born. Over the next decade, the P2 team doubled in size and expanded globally across the US, Asia, and Europe. In 2019 P2 became a fully virtual business and in 2020, pivoted to 100% virtual delivery. Here are a few fun facts about our founder Mr. Colin Hunter, CEO at PotentialSquared.

Website: https://www.potential2.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/potentialsquared-international/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potential_2/

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-13633590 Thu, 21 Sep 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1814 135 full false Powered By Me: Dr. Neha Sangwan on Burnout and Recovery, and Bringing Humanity into the Equation - A Mojo Special Episode Powered By Me: Dr. Neha Sangwan on Burnout and Recovery, and Bringing Humanity into the Equation - A Mojo Special Episode In this special episode, Dr. Neha Sangwan lays down the goods on "the other epidemic" - burnout.

Neha creates rich context by sharing her own beautifully-told, raw and real story that crosses decades and continents, laying a foundation of personal experience that opened her eyes to a problem that's all too common, yet badly in need of serious study,  attention, and of course, solutions...

Which she offers clearly - and in abundance - in her latest book, Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life.

Aside from Neha being an incredible guest and delightful human being, if you've ever rubbed shoulders with burnout or, for that matter, know someone who has, this episode is required listening!

Neha Sangwan, MD, CEO and founder of Intuitive Intelligence, is an internal medicine physician, engineer, international speaker, executive coach, and corporate communication expert. Her private practice and corporate consulting focus on empowering individuals, organizational leaders, and their teams with the tools for clear, effective communication. She addresses the root causes of stress, miscommunication, and interpersonal conflict, often healing chronic conditions such as headaches, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and burnout. 

She consults with organizations such as the American Heart Association, American Express, Apple, Kaiser Permanente, and Google and has shared her journey on three TEDx stages (Berkeley, San Luis Obispo, Babson). She is the author of two books: TalkRx: Five Steps to Honest Conversations that Create Connection, Health, and Happiness and Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life. Her corporate wellness program Bridging-Me-We-World is a powerful process to onboard GenZ into the workplace with the tools they need, heal our mental health epidemic, and bridge the generational divide across our workforce.

Links:
Pinterest — @doctorneha
Twitter — @doctorneha
TikTok — @doctor.neha
Instagram — @doctorneha
Linkedin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnehasangwan/
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DrNehaSangwan
YouTube https://youtube.com/c/Doctorneha

]]> In this special episode, Dr. Neha Sangwan lays down the goods on "the other epidemic" - burnout.

Neha creates rich context by sharing her own beautifully-told, raw and real story that crosses decades and continents, laying a foundation of personal experience that opened her eyes to a problem that's all too common, yet badly in need of serious study,  attention, and of course, solutions...

Which she offers clearly - and in abundance - in her latest book, Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life.

Aside from Neha being an incredible guest and delightful human being, if you've ever rubbed shoulders with burnout or, for that matter, know someone who has, this episode is required listening!

Neha Sangwan, MD, CEO and founder of Intuitive Intelligence, is an internal medicine physician, engineer, international speaker, executive coach, and corporate communication expert. Her private practice and corporate consulting focus on empowering individuals, organizational leaders, and their teams with the tools for clear, effective communication. She addresses the root causes of stress, miscommunication, and interpersonal conflict, often healing chronic conditions such as headaches, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and burnout. 

She consults with organizations such as the American Heart Association, American Express, Apple, Kaiser Permanente, and Google and has shared her journey on three TEDx stages (Berkeley, San Luis Obispo, Babson). She is the author of two books: TalkRx: Five Steps to Honest Conversations that Create Connection, Health, and Happiness and Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life. Her corporate wellness program Bridging-Me-We-World is a powerful process to onboard GenZ into the workplace with the tools they need, heal our mental health epidemic, and bridge the generational divide across our workforce.

Links:
Pinterest — @doctorneha
Twitter — @doctorneha
TikTok — @doctor.neha
Instagram — @doctorneha
Linkedin — https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnehasangwan/
Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/DrNehaSangwan
YouTube https://youtube.com/c/Doctorneha

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-13611847 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 4295 134 full true Colin Hunter: Families, Worlds, and a Life of Adventure - Act 1 Colin Hunter: Families, Worlds, and a Life of Adventure - Act 1 Today we are joined by Colin Hunter who shares with us the magic of his Scottish upbringing during the 1970s with heartfelt anecdotes. Throughout our conversation, he narrates his evolution from a modest academic performer to an expressive communicator and entertainer. Colin candidly discusses pivotal life moments, emphasizing the profound influence of music, the significance of friendships, and his initial encounters with love and early stage performances. We discuss the power of mentors, namely in the context of his own, who played pivotal roles in his life by treating him as an equal, fostering trust and equity, and reshaping his perspective on gender dynamics and the importance of embracing life's simple pleasures. Colin wraps up Act 1 by offering valuable guidance for men looking to embark on an emotional journey and reconnect with their inner child by revisiting cherished childhood memories.

About Colin:

Colin started his first Leadership Consultancy business in 2001. In 2007 PotentialSquared was born. Over the next decade, the P2 team doubled in size and expanded globally across the US, Asia, and Europe. In 2019 P2 became a fully virtual business and in 2020, pivoted to 100% virtual delivery. Here are a few fun facts about our founder Mr. Colin Hunter, CEO at PotentialSquared.

Website: https://www.potential2.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/potentialsquared-international/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potential_2/

]]> Today we are joined by Colin Hunter who shares with us the magic of his Scottish upbringing during the 1970s with heartfelt anecdotes. Throughout our conversation, he narrates his evolution from a modest academic performer to an expressive communicator and entertainer. Colin candidly discusses pivotal life moments, emphasizing the profound influence of music, the significance of friendships, and his initial encounters with love and early stage performances. We discuss the power of mentors, namely in the context of his own, who played pivotal roles in his life by treating him as an equal, fostering trust and equity, and reshaping his perspective on gender dynamics and the importance of embracing life's simple pleasures. Colin wraps up Act 1 by offering valuable guidance for men looking to embark on an emotional journey and reconnect with their inner child by revisiting cherished childhood memories.

About Colin:

Colin started his first Leadership Consultancy business in 2001. In 2007 PotentialSquared was born. Over the next decade, the P2 team doubled in size and expanded globally across the US, Asia, and Europe. In 2019 P2 became a fully virtual business and in 2020, pivoted to 100% virtual delivery. Here are a few fun facts about our founder Mr. Colin Hunter, CEO at PotentialSquared.

Website: https://www.potential2.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/potentialsquared-international/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potential_2/

]]> Buzzsprout-13577815 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0400 2493 full false Losing...and Finding the Inner Voice of My Soul with Matthew Hogan - Act 2 Losing...and Finding the Inner Voice of My Soul with Matthew Hogan - Act 2 Today, I had the privilege of speaking with Matthew Hogan once again, a courageous and resilient man who shared his inspiring journey of self-discovery and healing. Matthew's story is a powerful testament to the human capacity for transformation and growth - from the depths of despair, he found the strength to confront his past traumas, forgive himself, and embrace self-love as a pathway to fulfillment. His insights into relationships, personal responsibility, and the importance of reconnecting with one's roots offer profound wisdom for anyone seeking a path to healing and self-realization. Before wrapping up Act 2, we discuss Matthew's work in helping others find clarity and direction, which underscores his commitment to supporting others on their journeys toward wholeness. 

From Matt: 

I’m Matt Hogan, your guide to living life to the fullest.

I believe that your heart’s calling for a fulfilling life should be at the forefront of your pursuits, beyond material success. But transitioning from measuring success by what you have or what you do is challenging.

That’s where I come in. I’m here to help you approach success in a new way, one that aligns with your heart’s true desires.

Don’t let frustration hold you back. If you’ve tried seeking answers through meditation, hiking, excursions, yoga, and mindfulness….

But you still feel like you’re missing something, I can help you like I’ve helped dozens of others.

Join me on this journey toward a life of deeper fulfillment.

Matt Hogan Worldwide Site

]]> Today, I had the privilege of speaking with Matthew Hogan once again, a courageous and resilient man who shared his inspiring journey of self-discovery and healing. Matthew's story is a powerful testament to the human capacity for transformation and growth - from the depths of despair, he found the strength to confront his past traumas, forgive himself, and embrace self-love as a pathway to fulfillment. His insights into relationships, personal responsibility, and the importance of reconnecting with one's roots offer profound wisdom for anyone seeking a path to healing and self-realization. Before wrapping up Act 2, we discuss Matthew's work in helping others find clarity and direction, which underscores his commitment to supporting others on their journeys toward wholeness. 

From Matt: 

I’m Matt Hogan, your guide to living life to the fullest.

I believe that your heart’s calling for a fulfilling life should be at the forefront of your pursuits, beyond material success. But transitioning from measuring success by what you have or what you do is challenging.

That’s where I come in. I’m here to help you approach success in a new way, one that aligns with your heart’s true desires.

Don’t let frustration hold you back. If you’ve tried seeking answers through meditation, hiking, excursions, yoga, and mindfulness….

But you still feel like you’re missing something, I can help you like I’ve helped dozens of others.

Join me on this journey toward a life of deeper fulfillment.

Matt Hogan Worldwide Site

]]> Buzzsprout-13535376 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400 2763 131 full false Losing...and Finding the Inner Voice of My Soul with Matthew Hogan - Act 1 Losing...and Finding the Inner Voice of My Soul with Matthew Hogan - Act 1 In today's episode, we're chatting with Matthew Hogan, diving deep into the fascinating journey of his life. Matt's story unfolds from his rural upbringing in a small Midwestern town to a pivotal moment at 18, which changed the course of his life. After a suicide attempt, he experienced a remarkable inner voice that pushed him to take control of his life, sparking a profound transformation. Before wrapping up Act 1, Matt touches on themes like self-responsibility, the power of inner guidance, and the potential for significant change in one's life simply by reconnecting with the inner child.

From Matt: 

I’m Matt Hogan, your guide to living life to the fullest.

I believe that your heart’s calling for a fulfilling life should be at the forefront of your pursuits, beyond material success. But transitioning from measuring success by what you have or what you do is challenging.

That’s where I come in. I’m here to help you approach success in a new way, one that aligns with your heart’s true desires.

Don’t let frustration hold you back. If you’ve tried seeking answers through meditation, hiking, excursions, yoga, and mindfulness….

But you still feel like you’re missing something, I can help you like I’ve helped dozens of others.

Join me on this journey toward a life of deeper fulfillment.

Matt Hogan Worldwide Site


]]> In today's episode, we're chatting with Matthew Hogan, diving deep into the fascinating journey of his life. Matt's story unfolds from his rural upbringing in a small Midwestern town to a pivotal moment at 18, which changed the course of his life. After a suicide attempt, he experienced a remarkable inner voice that pushed him to take control of his life, sparking a profound transformation. Before wrapping up Act 1, Matt touches on themes like self-responsibility, the power of inner guidance, and the potential for significant change in one's life simply by reconnecting with the inner child.

From Matt: 

I’m Matt Hogan, your guide to living life to the fullest.

I believe that your heart’s calling for a fulfilling life should be at the forefront of your pursuits, beyond material success. But transitioning from measuring success by what you have or what you do is challenging.

That’s where I come in. I’m here to help you approach success in a new way, one that aligns with your heart’s true desires.

Don’t let frustration hold you back. If you’ve tried seeking answers through meditation, hiking, excursions, yoga, and mindfulness….

But you still feel like you’re missing something, I can help you like I’ve helped dozens of others.

Join me on this journey toward a life of deeper fulfillment.

Matt Hogan Worldwide Site


]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-13492827 Tue, 29 Aug 2023 15:00:00 -0400 1685 130 full true On the Healing Road with Matt Thieleman – Act 2 On the Healing Road with Matt Thieleman – Act 2 I had the pleasure of welcoming Matt Thieleman back for Act 2, and right off the bat, we delved into the profound topic of forgiveness as a path to love, emphasizing the importance of forgiving the person, and not the act. Matt shared more about his fascinating journey, from his experiences with psychedelics to his role as a seeker. He painted a vision of a world where everyone possesses coaching skills, promoting compassion and self-expression. Before wrapping up, Matt shares a fantastic tip to spark introspection, and turn that internal work into action.

From Matt:

As a transformational coach, speaker, advisor, and visionary, I work with leaders and change-makers to help them live more fully into their purpose and share their masterpieces with the world.

I educate and train coaches to be world-class in their fields and to help their own clients in reaching their maximum potential. I am passionate about helping others in realizing their dreams and making a positive difference in the world.As a transformational coach, speaker, advisor, and visionary, I work with leaders and change-makers to help them live more fully into their purpose and share their masterpieces with the world.

I educate and train coaches to be world-class in their fields and to help their own clients in reaching their maximum potential. I am passionate about helping others in realizing their dreams and making a positive difference in the world.

Website: https://goldenbristle.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thieleman1
LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattthieleman
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/goldenbristle
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thieleman1

]]> I had the pleasure of welcoming Matt Thieleman back for Act 2, and right off the bat, we delved into the profound topic of forgiveness as a path to love, emphasizing the importance of forgiving the person, and not the act. Matt shared more about his fascinating journey, from his experiences with psychedelics to his role as a seeker. He painted a vision of a world where everyone possesses coaching skills, promoting compassion and self-expression. Before wrapping up, Matt shares a fantastic tip to spark introspection, and turn that internal work into action.

From Matt:

As a transformational coach, speaker, advisor, and visionary, I work with leaders and change-makers to help them live more fully into their purpose and share their masterpieces with the world.

I educate and train coaches to be world-class in their fields and to help their own clients in reaching their maximum potential. I am passionate about helping others in realizing their dreams and making a positive difference in the world.As a transformational coach, speaker, advisor, and visionary, I work with leaders and change-makers to help them live more fully into their purpose and share their masterpieces with the world.

I educate and train coaches to be world-class in their fields and to help their own clients in reaching their maximum potential. I am passionate about helping others in realizing their dreams and making a positive difference in the world.

Website: https://goldenbristle.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thieleman1
LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattthieleman
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/goldenbristle
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thieleman1

]]> Buzzsprout-13446498 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2273 129 full false On the Healing Road with Matt Thieleman – Act 1 On the Healing Road with Matt Thieleman – Act 1 In this profound exchange, Matt  Thieleman and I delve into his formative years growing up near Detroit, Michigan, marked by a sense of spiritual curiosity that set him apart. Amid reminiscing about his fondness for reading and outdoor activities, Matt opens up about his unique journey seeking deeper meaning, even when met with some intense challenges. He candidly shares the impact of his father's struggles on his identity and relationships, revealing how his father's passing led to embracing his true self and navigating inner healing. Our dialogue underscores the importance of confronting complex emotions for genuine growth and self-acceptance, all within the backdrop of personal experiences and mentorship's guiding influence.

From Matt:

As a transformational coach, speaker, advisor, and visionary, I work with leaders and change-makers to help them live more fully into their purpose and share their masterpieces with the world.

I educate and train coaches to be world-class in their fields and to help their own clients in reaching their maximum potential. I am passionate about helping others in realizing their dreams and making a positive difference in the world.As a transformational coach, speaker, advisor, and visionary, I work with leaders and change-makers to help them live more fully into their purpose and share their masterpieces with the world.

I educate and train coaches to be world-class in their fields and to help their own clients in reaching their maximum potential. I am passionate about helping others in realizing their dreams and making a positive difference in the world.

Website: https://goldenbristle.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thieleman1
LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattthieleman
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/goldenbristle
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thieleman1



]]> In this profound exchange, Matt  Thieleman and I delve into his formative years growing up near Detroit, Michigan, marked by a sense of spiritual curiosity that set him apart. Amid reminiscing about his fondness for reading and outdoor activities, Matt opens up about his unique journey seeking deeper meaning, even when met with some intense challenges. He candidly shares the impact of his father's struggles on his identity and relationships, revealing how his father's passing led to embracing his true self and navigating inner healing. Our dialogue underscores the importance of confronting complex emotions for genuine growth and self-acceptance, all within the backdrop of personal experiences and mentorship's guiding influence.

From Matt:

As a transformational coach, speaker, advisor, and visionary, I work with leaders and change-makers to help them live more fully into their purpose and share their masterpieces with the world.

I educate and train coaches to be world-class in their fields and to help their own clients in reaching their maximum potential. I am passionate about helping others in realizing their dreams and making a positive difference in the world.As a transformational coach, speaker, advisor, and visionary, I work with leaders and change-makers to help them live more fully into their purpose and share their masterpieces with the world.

I educate and train coaches to be world-class in their fields and to help their own clients in reaching their maximum potential. I am passionate about helping others in realizing their dreams and making a positive difference in the world.

Website: https://goldenbristle.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/thieleman1
LinkedIn; https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattthieleman
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/goldenbristle
Instagram: http://instagram.com/thieleman1



]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-13409639 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1809 128 full true Eldra Jackson III – In Circle and Openhearted Inside Prison Walls – Act 2 Eldra Jackson III – In Circle and Openhearted Inside Prison Walls – Act 2 Eldra Jackson III joins us once again, and we hit the ground running, diving into his life's most valuable lessons. Hailing from a challenging background, he spoke of the significance of self-worth and the often overlooked role of support, especially for men. His own journey highlighted the immeasurable power of authenticity and embracing one's past for personal growth. Before we wrap up Act 2, Eldra touches on the pivotal importance of self-acceptance, personal evolution, and propelling oneself ahead.

A writer and sought after public speaker on the topics of at-risk youth advocacy, effective criminal justice rehabilitation and turning around ‘toxic’ masculinity, Eldra brings clarity of purpose, mission focus, and inspiration to his role at Inside Circle. He was an inmate at New Folsom Prison when he found Inside Circle and began the inner personal journey that eventually led to his release in 2014 and his current leadership role. A living example of successful rehabilitation and re-entry, Eldra has dedicated his free time on the outside to serving at-risk youth, acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor for organizations like Youth Empowerment and Goals Association, Shoulder to Shoulder, and the Alternatives to Violence Project.

Website: https://insidecircle.org/

]]> Eldra Jackson III joins us once again, and we hit the ground running, diving into his life's most valuable lessons. Hailing from a challenging background, he spoke of the significance of self-worth and the often overlooked role of support, especially for men. His own journey highlighted the immeasurable power of authenticity and embracing one's past for personal growth. Before we wrap up Act 2, Eldra touches on the pivotal importance of self-acceptance, personal evolution, and propelling oneself ahead.

A writer and sought after public speaker on the topics of at-risk youth advocacy, effective criminal justice rehabilitation and turning around ‘toxic’ masculinity, Eldra brings clarity of purpose, mission focus, and inspiration to his role at Inside Circle. He was an inmate at New Folsom Prison when he found Inside Circle and began the inner personal journey that eventually led to his release in 2014 and his current leadership role. A living example of successful rehabilitation and re-entry, Eldra has dedicated his free time on the outside to serving at-risk youth, acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor for organizations like Youth Empowerment and Goals Association, Shoulder to Shoulder, and the Alternatives to Violence Project.

Website: https://insidecircle.org/

]]> Buzzsprout-13369640 Tue, 08 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2585 127 full true Eldra Jackson III – In Circle and Openhearted Inside Prison Walls – Act 1 Eldra Jackson III – In Circle and Openhearted Inside Prison Walls – Act 1 In this deeply insightful conversation, Eldra Jackson III fearlessly shared his life journey, from growing up as a military brat during the Cold War era to facing the consequences of his choices, leading to incarceration. He opened up about the constructs he created to protect himself and how they shaped his path, though despite the darkness, Eldra found strength in resilience and the importance of self-forgiveness, highlighting the significance of seeking support within a men's group. His transformation is a testament to the power of self-discovery, passion, and courage, reminding us that taking the first step paves the way forward.

A writer and sought after public speaker on the topics of at-risk youth advocacy, effective criminal justice rehabilitation and turning around ‘toxic’ masculinity, Eldra brings clarity of purpose, mission focus, and inspiration to his role at Inside Circle. He was an inmate at New Folsom Prison when he found Inside Circle and began the inner personal journey that eventually led to his release in 2014 and his current leadership role. A living example of successful rehabilitation and re-entry, Eldra has dedicated his free time on the outside to serving at-risk youth, acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor for organizations like Youth Empowerment and Goals Association, Shoulder to Shoulder, and the Alternatives to Violence Project.

Website: https://insidecircle.org/

]]> In this deeply insightful conversation, Eldra Jackson III fearlessly shared his life journey, from growing up as a military brat during the Cold War era to facing the consequences of his choices, leading to incarceration. He opened up about the constructs he created to protect himself and how they shaped his path, though despite the darkness, Eldra found strength in resilience and the importance of self-forgiveness, highlighting the significance of seeking support within a men's group. His transformation is a testament to the power of self-discovery, passion, and courage, reminding us that taking the first step paves the way forward.

A writer and sought after public speaker on the topics of at-risk youth advocacy, effective criminal justice rehabilitation and turning around ‘toxic’ masculinity, Eldra brings clarity of purpose, mission focus, and inspiration to his role at Inside Circle. He was an inmate at New Folsom Prison when he found Inside Circle and began the inner personal journey that eventually led to his release in 2014 and his current leadership role. A living example of successful rehabilitation and re-entry, Eldra has dedicated his free time on the outside to serving at-risk youth, acting as a facilitator, trainer, and mentor for organizations like Youth Empowerment and Goals Association, Shoulder to Shoulder, and the Alternatives to Violence Project.

Website: https://insidecircle.org/

]]> Buzzsprout-13329781 Tue, 01 Aug 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2053 126 full true Dustin DeVries: Way More to the Story than Software and Cancer – Act 2 Dustin DeVries: Way More to the Story than Software and Cancer – Act 2 Dustin Devries joins us once again and we hop right into a deep conversation about the impact of his parents’ divorce, and how despite that separation, Dustin strives to be as great a parent to his children as they are to him. Before wrapping up Act 2, Dustin shares some insights into his journey of healing from testicular cancer, how it has impacted him as a man, and how gratitude can change lives.

Living and breathing software strategy and architecture, Dustin has been building software for over 20 years. He really enjoys working with clients to determine the right technology, whether it’s a web application framework like Django or NodeJS, or a simple CMS solution like WordPress. He received his BS in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University.

During his spare time, Dustin enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, playing guitar, running, and hanging out with his family.

Website: https://caffeineinteractive.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinbdevries/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dustindevries

]]> Dustin Devries joins us once again and we hop right into a deep conversation about the impact of his parents’ divorce, and how despite that separation, Dustin strives to be as great a parent to his children as they are to him. Before wrapping up Act 2, Dustin shares some insights into his journey of healing from testicular cancer, how it has impacted him as a man, and how gratitude can change lives.

Living and breathing software strategy and architecture, Dustin has been building software for over 20 years. He really enjoys working with clients to determine the right technology, whether it’s a web application framework like Django or NodeJS, or a simple CMS solution like WordPress. He received his BS in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University.

During his spare time, Dustin enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, playing guitar, running, and hanging out with his family.

Website: https://caffeineinteractive.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinbdevries/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dustindevries

]]> Buzzsprout-13286667 Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0400 1771 125 full true Dustin DeVries: Way More to the Story than Software and Cancer – Act 1 Dustin DeVries: Way More to the Story than Software and Cancer – Act 1 Dustin Devries, a born, raised, and proud citizen of Texas, begins our conversation with tales from his childhood, the lessons from being an only child, and how it was to grow up in the “post-pinball” era. Before we wrap up Act 1, Dustin shares some sage advice on tapping into the wisdom of our experiences, leaving us with some great advice for any man who is looking to begin a journey of healing his inner child. 

Living and breathing software strategy and architecture, Dustin has been building software for over 20 years. He really enjoys working with clients to determine the right technology, whether it’s a web application framework like Django or NodeJS, or a simple CMS solution like WordPress. He received his BS in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University.

During his spare time, Dustin enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, playing guitar, running, and hanging out with his family.

Website: https://caffeineinteractive.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinbdevries/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dustindevries

]]> Dustin Devries, a born, raised, and proud citizen of Texas, begins our conversation with tales from his childhood, the lessons from being an only child, and how it was to grow up in the “post-pinball” era. Before we wrap up Act 1, Dustin shares some sage advice on tapping into the wisdom of our experiences, leaving us with some great advice for any man who is looking to begin a journey of healing his inner child. 

Living and breathing software strategy and architecture, Dustin has been building software for over 20 years. He really enjoys working with clients to determine the right technology, whether it’s a web application framework like Django or NodeJS, or a simple CMS solution like WordPress. He received his BS in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University.

During his spare time, Dustin enjoys reading, gardening, cooking, playing guitar, running, and hanging out with his family.

Website: https://caffeineinteractive.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinbdevries/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dustindevries

]]> Buzzsprout-13244557 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1988 124 full true Tina Meyers: The Law, Spiritual Callings, and Warrior School - Act 2 Tina Meyers: The Law, Spiritual Callings, and Warrior School - Act 2 Tina Meyers joins us once again, and she opens up our conversation with advice on how to center oneself, slow down the world, and find your voice within. We discuss the importance of intuition, vulnerability, and the healing journey that Tina has embarked on as a leader. Before our conversation ends, we discuss how a person can strengthen their intuition, and just how much our lives stand to gain by attuning to that inner wisdom.

After working as an environmental and social justice attorney and clean water advocate for several years, Tina was exhausted and felt like she was fighting to no avail, even when she won cases and received national awards. Knowing there must be something more, she switched paths and received her Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology and trained to become a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) with the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation. In working individually and with groups of women leaders and advocates, Tina has successfully combined her advocacy and conflict resolution background with her natural passion and fire to help those who help others.  She founded Tina Meyers Intuitive Coaching in 2016, Women Advocates Rising in 2018 and WARRIOR SCHOOL for women leaders in 2020.

Tina now leads women leaders through one-on-one intensive coaching, workshops, conflict resolution and mastermind programs. Both individual and group work empower women leaders to create a life where they feel more balanced, inspired, joyful and effective at fighting for their cause. Tina’s coaching supports women to get in touch with the answers they already have within themselves and move past any challenges or doubts they might face.

Tina is also global faculty at CTI, where she leads transformational coach training courses.  She was also a manager for four years in CTI’s organizational department, where she brought powerful coaching and leadership development into organizations.  She loves hip hop dancing, is obsessed with personal growth, and lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with her two kitty babies, Hazel and Neka.

Website: http://www.tinameyersintuitive.com/

]]> Tina Meyers joins us once again, and she opens up our conversation with advice on how to center oneself, slow down the world, and find your voice within. We discuss the importance of intuition, vulnerability, and the healing journey that Tina has embarked on as a leader. Before our conversation ends, we discuss how a person can strengthen their intuition, and just how much our lives stand to gain by attuning to that inner wisdom.

After working as an environmental and social justice attorney and clean water advocate for several years, Tina was exhausted and felt like she was fighting to no avail, even when she won cases and received national awards. Knowing there must be something more, she switched paths and received her Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology and trained to become a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) with the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation. In working individually and with groups of women leaders and advocates, Tina has successfully combined her advocacy and conflict resolution background with her natural passion and fire to help those who help others.  She founded Tina Meyers Intuitive Coaching in 2016, Women Advocates Rising in 2018 and WARRIOR SCHOOL for women leaders in 2020.

Tina now leads women leaders through one-on-one intensive coaching, workshops, conflict resolution and mastermind programs. Both individual and group work empower women leaders to create a life where they feel more balanced, inspired, joyful and effective at fighting for their cause. Tina’s coaching supports women to get in touch with the answers they already have within themselves and move past any challenges or doubts they might face.

Tina is also global faculty at CTI, where she leads transformational coach training courses.  She was also a manager for four years in CTI’s organizational department, where she brought powerful coaching and leadership development into organizations.  She loves hip hop dancing, is obsessed with personal growth, and lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with her two kitty babies, Hazel and Neka.

Website: http://www.tinameyersintuitive.com/

]]> Buzzsprout-13202471 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2875 123 full true Tina Meyers: The Law, Spiritual Callings, and Warrior School - Act 1 Tina Meyers: The Law, Spiritual Callings, and Warrior School - Act 1 Tina Meyers joins us today, and we dive right into stories about her time as a young girl in Buffalo, NY, and how her sensitive disposition contrasted those around her. A quiet and creative child who loved the water, Tina eventually became a lawyer, where she finally found her voice in the world. Before wrapping up Act 1, we converse about the power of stepping out of comfort zones, the importance of listening to the heart and finding the courage to look outside of ourselves in the pursuit of service.

After working as an environmental and social justice attorney and clean water advocate for several years, Tina was exhausted and felt like she was fighting to no avail, even when she won cases and received national awards. Knowing there must be something more, she switched paths and received her Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology and trained to become a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) with the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation. In working individually and with groups of women leaders and advocates, Tina has successfully combined her advocacy and conflict resolution background with her natural passion and fire to help those who help others.  She founded Tina Meyers Intuitive Coaching in 2016, Women Advocates Rising in 2018 and WARRIOR SCHOOL for women leaders in 2020.

Tina now leads women leaders through one-on-one intensive coaching, workshops, conflict resolution and mastermind programs. Both individual and group work empower women leaders to create a life where they feel more balanced, inspired, joyful and effective at fighting for their cause. Tina’s coaching supports women to get in touch with the answers they already have within themselves and move past any challenges or doubts they might face.

Tina is also global faculty at CTI, where she leads transformational coach training courses.  She was also a manager for four years in CTI’s organizational department, where she brought powerful coaching and leadership development into organizations.  She loves hip hop dancing, is obsessed with personal growth, and lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with her two kitty babies, Hazel and Neka.

Website: http://www.tinameyersintuitive.com/

]]> Tina Meyers joins us today, and we dive right into stories about her time as a young girl in Buffalo, NY, and how her sensitive disposition contrasted those around her. A quiet and creative child who loved the water, Tina eventually became a lawyer, where she finally found her voice in the world. Before wrapping up Act 1, we converse about the power of stepping out of comfort zones, the importance of listening to the heart and finding the courage to look outside of ourselves in the pursuit of service.

After working as an environmental and social justice attorney and clean water advocate for several years, Tina was exhausted and felt like she was fighting to no avail, even when she won cases and received national awards. Knowing there must be something more, she switched paths and received her Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology and trained to become a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) with the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI) and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation. In working individually and with groups of women leaders and advocates, Tina has successfully combined her advocacy and conflict resolution background with her natural passion and fire to help those who help others.  She founded Tina Meyers Intuitive Coaching in 2016, Women Advocates Rising in 2018 and WARRIOR SCHOOL for women leaders in 2020.

Tina now leads women leaders through one-on-one intensive coaching, workshops, conflict resolution and mastermind programs. Both individual and group work empower women leaders to create a life where they feel more balanced, inspired, joyful and effective at fighting for their cause. Tina’s coaching supports women to get in touch with the answers they already have within themselves and move past any challenges or doubts they might face.

Tina is also global faculty at CTI, where she leads transformational coach training courses.  She was also a manager for four years in CTI’s organizational department, where she brought powerful coaching and leadership development into organizations.  She loves hip hop dancing, is obsessed with personal growth, and lives in Knoxville, Tennessee with her two kitty babies, Hazel and Neka.

Website: http://www.tinameyersintuitive.com/

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-13159580 Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:00:00 -0400 1736 122 full true Storytelling and a Night in the Drunk Tank with Christopher Maher - Act 2 Storytelling and a Night in the Drunk Tank with Christopher Maher - Act 2 Christopher Maher continues our discussion with an enlightening conversation about the power in lowering the defenses of the ego, and really going toe to toe with the deepest parts of ourselves. He muses on the intelligence of the body, the wonders of our defense systems, and just how they might actually work to our detriment, transforming stress into trauma. Before wrapping, Christopher leaves us with powerful words on the importance of being vulnerable with ourselves - and how elevating our connection with the body and its interplay with our mind can help us navigate any challenge.

At the age of 22, Christopher Lee Maher was a Navy SEAL, in his prime with a sleek 1.8% body fat and pound for pound, he was one of the fittest people on the planet. He was also completely unaware of the full impact that stress would eventually have on his physical, mental, energetic, and emotional wellbeing.

He trained all day long, at a level on par with professional athletes. In fact, after the SEALs, he began focusing on his dream of making it to the US Olympic trials, in track and field. A lack of awareness of the impact of high stored stress loads kept him from ever manifesting his dream.

Website: https://truebodyintelligence.com/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/truebodyintelligence
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truebodyintelligence/about/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truebodyintelligence/

]]> Christopher Maher continues our discussion with an enlightening conversation about the power in lowering the defenses of the ego, and really going toe to toe with the deepest parts of ourselves. He muses on the intelligence of the body, the wonders of our defense systems, and just how they might actually work to our detriment, transforming stress into trauma. Before wrapping, Christopher leaves us with powerful words on the importance of being vulnerable with ourselves - and how elevating our connection with the body and its interplay with our mind can help us navigate any challenge.

At the age of 22, Christopher Lee Maher was a Navy SEAL, in his prime with a sleek 1.8% body fat and pound for pound, he was one of the fittest people on the planet. He was also completely unaware of the full impact that stress would eventually have on his physical, mental, energetic, and emotional wellbeing.

He trained all day long, at a level on par with professional athletes. In fact, after the SEALs, he began focusing on his dream of making it to the US Olympic trials, in track and field. A lack of awareness of the impact of high stored stress loads kept him from ever manifesting his dream.

Website: https://truebodyintelligence.com/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/truebodyintelligence
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truebodyintelligence/about/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truebodyintelligence/

]]> Buzzsprout-13083047 Tue, 27 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0400 2737 121 full true Storytelling and a Night in the Drunk Tank with Christopher Maher - Act 1 Storytelling and a Night in the Drunk Tank with Christopher Maher - Act 1 Christopher Maher, a former Navy SEAL, author, and practitioner of traditional medicine, shares his harrowing journey from a tumultuous youth to finding resilience. He reflects on the challenges of his home life, his time in Kinderhaus—a group home that provided fleeting stability—and the transformative power of emotional self-reliance. Before wrapping up Act 1, he shares a story about how a night in jail sparked a soul-searching conversation with a mirror, forever changing his life.

At the age of 22, Christopher Lee Maher was a Navy SEAL, in his prime with a sleek 1.8% body fat and pound for pound, he was one of the fittest people on the planet. He was also completely unaware of the full impact that stress would eventually have on his physical, mental, energetic, and emotional wellbeing.

He trained all day long, at a level on par with professional athletes. In fact, after the SEALs, he began focusing on his dream of making it to the US Olympic trials, in track and field. A lack of awareness of the impact of high stored stress loads kept him from ever manifesting his dream.

Website: https://truebodyintelligence.com/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/truebodyintelligence
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truebodyintelligence/about/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truebodyintelligence/

]]> Christopher Maher, a former Navy SEAL, author, and practitioner of traditional medicine, shares his harrowing journey from a tumultuous youth to finding resilience. He reflects on the challenges of his home life, his time in Kinderhaus—a group home that provided fleeting stability—and the transformative power of emotional self-reliance. Before wrapping up Act 1, he shares a story about how a night in jail sparked a soul-searching conversation with a mirror, forever changing his life.

At the age of 22, Christopher Lee Maher was a Navy SEAL, in his prime with a sleek 1.8% body fat and pound for pound, he was one of the fittest people on the planet. He was also completely unaware of the full impact that stress would eventually have on his physical, mental, energetic, and emotional wellbeing.

He trained all day long, at a level on par with professional athletes. In fact, after the SEALs, he began focusing on his dream of making it to the US Olympic trials, in track and field. A lack of awareness of the impact of high stored stress loads kept him from ever manifesting his dream.

Website: https://truebodyintelligence.com/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/truebodyintelligence
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/truebodyintelligence/about/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truebodyintelligence/

]]> Buzzsprout-13082233 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2199 120 full true Dan Doty: A Van Ride, A Mentor, Men’s Work and Fatherhood – Act 2 Dan Doty: A Van Ride, A Mentor, Men’s Work and Fatherhood – Act 2 Dan Doty is back for Act 2 of our conversation, describing one of the most important moments in his life, courtesy of his professor and mentor, Jim, in the beautiful green mountains of Ecuador. He describes a transformative moment between them where Dan felt fully alive and full of the confidence to push for a life full of adventure around the world, sparking the fires of Dan’s passion for adventure. Dan wraps up Act 2 with sage words about answering the call to understanding ourselves, to seek life, creativity, and community, because that’s exactly what we all need.

Bio by Dan:

I am a writer, wilderness guide, men's work leader, and somatic meditation teacher, and I’ve helped to instigate and lead a part of the current global men's movement. I am most comfortable in nature and I’m committed to practicing and sharing work that brings our wildness and our love out into the open. I’ve been a 3 time guest on the Joe Rogan experience, I spent substantial time as a wilderness therapy guide, an inner city high school teacher, and directed and produced over 50 episodes of the hit hunting show MeatEater. As the visionary and founder of EVRYMAN, I have led retreats, hosted a paradigm shifting podcast, and had the fortune to give talks around the world on masculinity, fatherhood, and spirituality.

Website:https://dandoty.com/reviews-1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_dandoty_/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-doty-18a50719/

]]> Dan Doty is back for Act 2 of our conversation, describing one of the most important moments in his life, courtesy of his professor and mentor, Jim, in the beautiful green mountains of Ecuador. He describes a transformative moment between them where Dan felt fully alive and full of the confidence to push for a life full of adventure around the world, sparking the fires of Dan’s passion for adventure. Dan wraps up Act 2 with sage words about answering the call to understanding ourselves, to seek life, creativity, and community, because that’s exactly what we all need.

Bio by Dan:

I am a writer, wilderness guide, men's work leader, and somatic meditation teacher, and I’ve helped to instigate and lead a part of the current global men's movement. I am most comfortable in nature and I’m committed to practicing and sharing work that brings our wildness and our love out into the open. I’ve been a 3 time guest on the Joe Rogan experience, I spent substantial time as a wilderness therapy guide, an inner city high school teacher, and directed and produced over 50 episodes of the hit hunting show MeatEater. As the visionary and founder of EVRYMAN, I have led retreats, hosted a paradigm shifting podcast, and had the fortune to give talks around the world on masculinity, fatherhood, and spirituality.

Website:https://dandoty.com/reviews-1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_dandoty_/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-doty-18a50719/

]]> Buzzsprout-13009448 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 3140 119 full true Dan Doty: A Van Ride, A Mentor, Men’s Work and Fatherhood – Act 1 Dan Doty: A Van Ride, A Mentor, Men’s Work and Fatherhood – Act 1 Today I am joined by Dan Doty, a men’s coach specializing in intensive wilderness transformations, who hails from the small town of Jamestown, North Dakota. By Dan’s description, Jamestown was insular and disconnected from mainstream culture, which shaped his desire for adventure, ultimately leading him to studying abroad throughout college. Dan wraps up Act 1 sharing some of the amazing experiences from his travels, from shamanic mysticism, to the powerful insights that shaped the man he is today.

Bio by Dan:

I am a writer, wilderness guide, men's work leader, and somatic meditation teacher, and I’ve helped to instigate and lead a part of the current global men's movement. I am most comfortable in nature and I’m committed to practicing and sharing work that brings our wildness and our love out into the open. I’ve been a 3 time guest on the Joe Rogan experience, I spent substantial time as a wilderness therapy guide, an inner city high school teacher, and directed and produced over 50 episodes of the hit hunting show MeatEater. As the visionary and founder of EVRYMAN, I have led retreats, hosted a paradigm shifting podcast, and had the fortune to give talks around the world on masculinity, fatherhood, and spirituality.

Website: https://dandoty.com/reviews-1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_dandoty_/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-doty-18a50719/

]]> Today I am joined by Dan Doty, a men’s coach specializing in intensive wilderness transformations, who hails from the small town of Jamestown, North Dakota. By Dan’s description, Jamestown was insular and disconnected from mainstream culture, which shaped his desire for adventure, ultimately leading him to studying abroad throughout college. Dan wraps up Act 1 sharing some of the amazing experiences from his travels, from shamanic mysticism, to the powerful insights that shaped the man he is today.

Bio by Dan:

I am a writer, wilderness guide, men's work leader, and somatic meditation teacher, and I’ve helped to instigate and lead a part of the current global men's movement. I am most comfortable in nature and I’m committed to practicing and sharing work that brings our wildness and our love out into the open. I’ve been a 3 time guest on the Joe Rogan experience, I spent substantial time as a wilderness therapy guide, an inner city high school teacher, and directed and produced over 50 episodes of the hit hunting show MeatEater. As the visionary and founder of EVRYMAN, I have led retreats, hosted a paradigm shifting podcast, and had the fortune to give talks around the world on masculinity, fatherhood, and spirituality.

Website: https://dandoty.com/reviews-1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_dandoty_/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-doty-18a50719/

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-12984848 Tue, 06 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0400 2369 118 full true David Goldsmith: A Small Corner Bedroom and a Whole Lotta Cool - Act 2 David Goldsmith: A Small Corner Bedroom and a Whole Lotta Cool - Act 2 David Goldsmith joins us once again, and we kick off the conversation by touching on the transformative properties of coaching, specifically through open-hearted connection and honesty. We share stories from our experiences as coaches, and David leaves a breadcrumb trail of wisdom throughout the conversation, and before we wrap up Act 2, shares some of the best advice for anyone considering coaching – bring it all to the table, seek challenge, and be ready to work. 

One of the founders of the coaching profession, David worked closely with Thomas Leonard, served as the first president of Coach U and later went on to lead CoachInc.com. He trained the first Japanese coaches, wrote the Dear Coach column for the Sunday London Times and co-founded the Foundation of Coaching which later became the Institute of Coaching at Harvard.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-goldsmith-14856/
Website: https://www.7pathsforward.com/

]]> David Goldsmith joins us once again, and we kick off the conversation by touching on the transformative properties of coaching, specifically through open-hearted connection and honesty. We share stories from our experiences as coaches, and David leaves a breadcrumb trail of wisdom throughout the conversation, and before we wrap up Act 2, shares some of the best advice for anyone considering coaching – bring it all to the table, seek challenge, and be ready to work. 

One of the founders of the coaching profession, David worked closely with Thomas Leonard, served as the first president of Coach U and later went on to lead CoachInc.com. He trained the first Japanese coaches, wrote the Dear Coach column for the Sunday London Times and co-founded the Foundation of Coaching which later became the Institute of Coaching at Harvard.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-goldsmith-14856/
Website: https://www.7pathsforward.com/

]]> Buzzsprout-12946528 Tue, 30 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1882 117 full false David Goldsmith: A Small Corner Bedroom and a Whole Lotta Cool - Act 1 David Goldsmith: A Small Corner Bedroom and a Whole Lotta Cool - Act 1 David Goldsmith shares his story of growing up in the suburbs of New York City, alongside a plethora of interesting, intelligent and important people who helped shape the fabric of his community. He talks about his inability to fit in during High School, not really ever identifying with one particular group - likely fueled by a desire to grow up quickly - and the impact of connecting with people throughout his career, ultimately leading him towards work that he was born to do. David closes Act 1 by dissecting the type of people who are built for coaching, and how this emerging industry has allowed people like him to give something back to the world.

One of the founders of the coaching profession, David worked closely with Thomas Leonard, served as the first president of Coach U and later went on to lead CoachInc.com. He trained the first Japanese coaches, wrote the Dear Coach column for the Sunday London Times and co-founded the Foundation of Coaching which later became the Institute of Coaching at Harvard.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-goldsmith-14856/
Website: https://www.7pathsforward.com/

]]> David Goldsmith shares his story of growing up in the suburbs of New York City, alongside a plethora of interesting, intelligent and important people who helped shape the fabric of his community. He talks about his inability to fit in during High School, not really ever identifying with one particular group - likely fueled by a desire to grow up quickly - and the impact of connecting with people throughout his career, ultimately leading him towards work that he was born to do. David closes Act 1 by dissecting the type of people who are built for coaching, and how this emerging industry has allowed people like him to give something back to the world.

One of the founders of the coaching profession, David worked closely with Thomas Leonard, served as the first president of Coach U and later went on to lead CoachInc.com. He trained the first Japanese coaches, wrote the Dear Coach column for the Sunday London Times and co-founded the Foundation of Coaching which later became the Institute of Coaching at Harvard.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-goldsmith-14856/
Website: https://www.7pathsforward.com/

]]> Buzzsprout-12869765 Tue, 23 May 2023 15:00:00 -0400 1638 116 full false Coasts, Kings, Shame and Healing with James Ferrigno - Act 2 Coasts, Kings, Shame and Healing with James Ferrigno - Act 2 James Ferrigno and I delve into the impact of societal constructs on men's emotional health in Act 2. We talk about how women have more emotional support than men, and how this can lead to men suppressing their emotions and experiencing shame, while also touching on how this shame can affect every aspect of men's lives, from relationships to career choices. We also discuss ways to address that shame, allowing emotions to come up with curiosity, and the importance of letting people and things be.

James' Bio:

When I was young I could not even speak to a woman. In high school there were times I literally could not open my mouth and say a single word to an attractive woman.  This led to some very painful and traumatizing experiences if the women merely asking me a simple question.  The fact that I could not speak generally made women angry because they thought I was refusing to speak to them. 

When I was an adult things got gradually better but I certainly had no game at all.  I was the quintessential nice guy trying to please women and make them happy so they would be nice to me.  Eventually I decided I could not take any more of this and started to read books and watch Youtube videos. Eventually I found a coach and another coach and they taught me how to attract the women I wanted.  Soon I did not have enough time to date all the women I could if I wanted to. 

Now I help men attract the quality women they desire without lines, routines and dating apps. I guide men to connect with their true selves so they can become successful in dating and relationships and all other aspects of their lives. He teaches clients practical techniques to learn to uncover and begin to feel their emotions that are buried beneath the surface so they can engage authentically with themselves and others. I also earned a Masters degree in Intuition Medicine (my third MA), as well as, have extensive training in sexuality, and relationship skills including, Kinesthetic, Tantric, Kink, STI, holding space, energetic connection, emotional release, NLP, HAI Level 9 and active listening.

--James Ferrigno


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ferrigno-619145252/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticlife9/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/theauthenticlife9

]]> James Ferrigno and I delve into the impact of societal constructs on men's emotional health in Act 2. We talk about how women have more emotional support than men, and how this can lead to men suppressing their emotions and experiencing shame, while also touching on how this shame can affect every aspect of men's lives, from relationships to career choices. We also discuss ways to address that shame, allowing emotions to come up with curiosity, and the importance of letting people and things be.

James' Bio:

When I was young I could not even speak to a woman. In high school there were times I literally could not open my mouth and say a single word to an attractive woman.  This led to some very painful and traumatizing experiences if the women merely asking me a simple question.  The fact that I could not speak generally made women angry because they thought I was refusing to speak to them. 

When I was an adult things got gradually better but I certainly had no game at all.  I was the quintessential nice guy trying to please women and make them happy so they would be nice to me.  Eventually I decided I could not take any more of this and started to read books and watch Youtube videos. Eventually I found a coach and another coach and they taught me how to attract the women I wanted.  Soon I did not have enough time to date all the women I could if I wanted to. 

Now I help men attract the quality women they desire without lines, routines and dating apps. I guide men to connect with their true selves so they can become successful in dating and relationships and all other aspects of their lives. He teaches clients practical techniques to learn to uncover and begin to feel their emotions that are buried beneath the surface so they can engage authentically with themselves and others. I also earned a Masters degree in Intuition Medicine (my third MA), as well as, have extensive training in sexuality, and relationship skills including, Kinesthetic, Tantric, Kink, STI, holding space, energetic connection, emotional release, NLP, HAI Level 9 and active listening.

--James Ferrigno


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ferrigno-619145252/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticlife9/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/theauthenticlife9

]]> Buzzsprout-12848454 Tue, 16 May 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1706 115 full true Coasts, Kings, Shame and Healing with James Ferrigno - Act 1 Coasts, Kings, Shame and Healing with James Ferrigno - Act 1 In this episode, we chat with James Ferrigno, a man whose upstate New York childhood left him with a love of nature. Growing up, he spent his childhood exploring the woods and building tree forts, however, after a traumatic experience, James became more withdrawn, seeking refuge in the works of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and the rest of the fantasy giants. We discuss James' journey and he finishes up Act 1 by discussing how he learned to appreciate his past struggles and find strength in his weaknesses.

James' Bio:

When I was young I could not even speak to a woman. In high school there were times I literally could not open my mouth and say a single word to an attractive woman.  This led to some very painful and traumatizing experiences if the women merely asking me a simple question.  The fact that I could not speak generally made women angry because they thought I was refusing to speak to them. 

When I was an adult things got gradually better but I certainly had no game at all.  I was the quintessential nice guy trying to please women and make them happy so they would be nice to me.  Eventually I decided I could not take any more of this and started to read books and watch Youtube videos. Eventually I found a coach and another coach and they taught me how to attract the women I wanted.  Soon I did not have enough time to date all the women I could if I wanted to. 

Now I help men attract the quality women they desire without lines, routines and dating apps. I guide men to connect with their true selves so they can become successful in dating and relationships and all other aspects of their lives. He teaches clients practical techniques to learn to uncover and begin to feel their emotions that are buried beneath the surface so they can engage authentically with themselves and others. I also earned a Masters degree in Intuition Medicine (my third MA), as well as, have extensive training in sexuality, and relationship skills including, Kinesthetic, Tantric, Kink, STI, holding space, energetic connection, emotional release, NLP, HAI Level 9 and active listening.

--James Ferrigno


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ferrigno-619145252/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticlife9/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/theauthenticlife9

]]> In this episode, we chat with James Ferrigno, a man whose upstate New York childhood left him with a love of nature. Growing up, he spent his childhood exploring the woods and building tree forts, however, after a traumatic experience, James became more withdrawn, seeking refuge in the works of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and the rest of the fantasy giants. We discuss James' journey and he finishes up Act 1 by discussing how he learned to appreciate his past struggles and find strength in his weaknesses.

James' Bio:

When I was young I could not even speak to a woman. In high school there were times I literally could not open my mouth and say a single word to an attractive woman.  This led to some very painful and traumatizing experiences if the women merely asking me a simple question.  The fact that I could not speak generally made women angry because they thought I was refusing to speak to them. 

When I was an adult things got gradually better but I certainly had no game at all.  I was the quintessential nice guy trying to please women and make them happy so they would be nice to me.  Eventually I decided I could not take any more of this and started to read books and watch Youtube videos. Eventually I found a coach and another coach and they taught me how to attract the women I wanted.  Soon I did not have enough time to date all the women I could if I wanted to. 

Now I help men attract the quality women they desire without lines, routines and dating apps. I guide men to connect with their true selves so they can become successful in dating and relationships and all other aspects of their lives. He teaches clients practical techniques to learn to uncover and begin to feel their emotions that are buried beneath the surface so they can engage authentically with themselves and others. I also earned a Masters degree in Intuition Medicine (my third MA), as well as, have extensive training in sexuality, and relationship skills including, Kinesthetic, Tantric, Kink, STI, holding space, energetic connection, emotional release, NLP, HAI Level 9 and active listening.

--James Ferrigno


LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-ferrigno-619145252/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticlife9/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/theauthenticlife9

]]> Buzzsprout-12814887 Tue, 09 May 2023 11:00:00 -0400 2062 114 full true Creativity, Safety, The Dalai Lama, and Soup with Alan Heymann - Act 2 Creativity, Safety, The Dalai Lama, and Soup with Alan Heymann - Act 2 Join us as Alan Heymann, carrying momentum from Act 1, leaps right into the importance of failure and the lessons it serves up. He shares a wizened view of failure, posing a simple question: What’s the worst that can happen? Alan reminds us that the potential to learn is hidden within every endeavor, so long as you have the tenacity and courage to try, trust the process, and remain mindful. He leaves us with a message of curiosity and its importance, reminding us that even when we’re feeling stuck or lost, the answer to our path forward may lie in a simple change of perspective.

Alan Heymann, JD, PCC (he/him) has a knack for coaching fellow introverts, helping them find their superpowers in an extroverted world. Alan also specializes in coaching through transitions — such as the transition from individual contributor to leader, the transition into a larger and more complex role, or the transition into a different career.

He brings a warm, open and energetic presence to his coaching clients. To date, Alan has coached leaders who were born in 26 countries and work on 5 continents. His clients have spanned corporations (including the Fortune 50), nonprofit organizations,
public utilities, federal, county and municipal governments.

Alan is the author of the book Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
Leadership, Coaching and Life. An expert communicator and engaging speaker, he spent more than two decades in public, government and nonprofit communications -- leading teams from 2 to more than 100 people who use words and images to inspire positive change in society. Inspired by a career transformation he brought about with the support of an executive coach, Alan decided to become a coach
himself. He founded Peaceful Direction in April 2019.

From 2015-19 and 2010-13, Alan served as an executive leader at DC Water. He was most recently the founding president of the utility’s nonprofit spinoff, Blue Drop. In his first tour of duty, he was chief of external affairs, leading the effort to rebrand DC Water and reconnect with a skeptical public. Alan was previously Vice President of Communications for The Humane Society of the United States. He also held various roles in the Government of the District of Columbia, including agency public information officer, mayoral speechwriter and legislative staffer. Earlier in his career, Alan was a television reporter, producer and anchor in his native Illinois.

Alan is a member of the Barker Adoption Foundation Board of Trustees. He’s followed a plant-based diet since 2002, enjoys running half-marathons and lives with his family outside Washington, DC. He is the son and parent of immigrants to the United States.

Education: Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching (Georgetown University) Juris Doctorate (The George Washington University Law School) Bachelor of Science in Journalism (Northwestern University)

Certifications: Hogan Assessments, Leadership Circle Profile 360, Designing Your Life, Everything DiSC

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanheymann/
Website: https://www.peacefuldirection.com/

]]> Join us as Alan Heymann, carrying momentum from Act 1, leaps right into the importance of failure and the lessons it serves up. He shares a wizened view of failure, posing a simple question: What’s the worst that can happen? Alan reminds us that the potential to learn is hidden within every endeavor, so long as you have the tenacity and courage to try, trust the process, and remain mindful. He leaves us with a message of curiosity and its importance, reminding us that even when we’re feeling stuck or lost, the answer to our path forward may lie in a simple change of perspective.

Alan Heymann, JD, PCC (he/him) has a knack for coaching fellow introverts, helping them find their superpowers in an extroverted world. Alan also specializes in coaching through transitions — such as the transition from individual contributor to leader, the transition into a larger and more complex role, or the transition into a different career.

He brings a warm, open and energetic presence to his coaching clients. To date, Alan has coached leaders who were born in 26 countries and work on 5 continents. His clients have spanned corporations (including the Fortune 50), nonprofit organizations,
public utilities, federal, county and municipal governments.

Alan is the author of the book Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
Leadership, Coaching and Life. An expert communicator and engaging speaker, he spent more than two decades in public, government and nonprofit communications -- leading teams from 2 to more than 100 people who use words and images to inspire positive change in society. Inspired by a career transformation he brought about with the support of an executive coach, Alan decided to become a coach
himself. He founded Peaceful Direction in April 2019.

From 2015-19 and 2010-13, Alan served as an executive leader at DC Water. He was most recently the founding president of the utility’s nonprofit spinoff, Blue Drop. In his first tour of duty, he was chief of external affairs, leading the effort to rebrand DC Water and reconnect with a skeptical public. Alan was previously Vice President of Communications for The Humane Society of the United States. He also held various roles in the Government of the District of Columbia, including agency public information officer, mayoral speechwriter and legislative staffer. Earlier in his career, Alan was a television reporter, producer and anchor in his native Illinois.

Alan is a member of the Barker Adoption Foundation Board of Trustees. He’s followed a plant-based diet since 2002, enjoys running half-marathons and lives with his family outside Washington, DC. He is the son and parent of immigrants to the United States.

Education: Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching (Georgetown University) Juris Doctorate (The George Washington University Law School) Bachelor of Science in Journalism (Northwestern University)

Certifications: Hogan Assessments, Leadership Circle Profile 360, Designing Your Life, Everything DiSC

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanheymann/
Website: https://www.peacefuldirection.com/

]]> Buzzsprout-12757654 Tue, 02 May 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1661 113 full true Creativity, Safety, The Dalai Lama, and Soup with Alan Heymann - Act 1 Creativity, Safety, The Dalai Lama, and Soup with Alan Heymann - Act 1 In this episode, Alan Heymann takes us on a beautiful journey, recounting the quiet Midwestern childhood that shaped his introverted personality. A child of an immigrant family with a love for travel, Alan was shaped by art, history and an exposure to ancient sites and cultures, which ultimately transformed his worldview. We discuss a lifelong thought-experiment on mortality, and how his philosophical disposition affirmed the importance of mindfulness, the beauty of history and the creative spirit of man. He ends Act 1 with sage advice: the first step in becoming good at something is accepting that we will be bad at it in the beginning.

Alan Heymann, JD, PCC (he/him) has a knack for coaching fellow introverts,
helping them find their superpowers in an extroverted world. Alan also
specializes in coaching through transitions — such as the transition from
individual contributor to leader, the transition into a larger and more complex
role, or the transition into a different career. He brings a warm, open and
energetic presence to his coaching clients. To date, Alan has coached leaders
who were born in 26 countries and work on 5 continents. His clients have
spanned corporations (including the Fortune 50), nonprofit organizations,
public utilities, federal, county and municipal governments.

Alan is the author of the book Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
Leadership, Coaching and Life. An expert communicator and engaging speaker, he spent more than two decades in public, government and nonprofit communications -- leading teams from 2 to more than 100 people who use words and images to inspire positive change in society. Inspired by a career transformation he brought about with the support of an executive coach, Alan decided to become a coach
himself. He founded Peaceful Direction in April 2019.

From 2015-19 and 2010-13, Alan served as an executive leader at DC Water. He was most recently the founding president of the utility’s nonprofit spinoff, Blue Drop. In his first tour of duty, he was chief of external affairs, leading the effort to rebrand DC Water and reconnect with a skeptical public. Alan was previously Vice President of Communications for The Humane Society of the United States. He also held various roles in the Government of the District of Columbia, including agency public information officer, mayoral speechwriter and legislative staffer. Earlier in his career, Alan was a television reporter, producer and anchor in his native Illinois.

Alan is a member of the Barker Adoption Foundation Board of Trustees. He’s followed a plant-based diet since 2002, enjoys running half-marathons and lives with his family outside Washington, DC. He is the son and parent of immigrants to the United States.

Education: Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching (Georgetown University) Juris Doctorate (The George Washington University Law School) Bachelor of Science in Journalism (Northwestern University)

Certifications: Hogan Assessments, Leadership Circle Profile 360, Designing Your Life, Everything DiSC

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanheymann/
Website: https://www.peacefuldirection.com/

]]> In this episode, Alan Heymann takes us on a beautiful journey, recounting the quiet Midwestern childhood that shaped his introverted personality. A child of an immigrant family with a love for travel, Alan was shaped by art, history and an exposure to ancient sites and cultures, which ultimately transformed his worldview. We discuss a lifelong thought-experiment on mortality, and how his philosophical disposition affirmed the importance of mindfulness, the beauty of history and the creative spirit of man. He ends Act 1 with sage advice: the first step in becoming good at something is accepting that we will be bad at it in the beginning.

Alan Heymann, JD, PCC (he/him) has a knack for coaching fellow introverts,
helping them find their superpowers in an extroverted world. Alan also
specializes in coaching through transitions — such as the transition from
individual contributor to leader, the transition into a larger and more complex
role, or the transition into a different career. He brings a warm, open and
energetic presence to his coaching clients. To date, Alan has coached leaders
who were born in 26 countries and work on 5 continents. His clients have
spanned corporations (including the Fortune 50), nonprofit organizations,
public utilities, federal, county and municipal governments.

Alan is the author of the book Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
Leadership, Coaching and Life. An expert communicator and engaging speaker, he spent more than two decades in public, government and nonprofit communications -- leading teams from 2 to more than 100 people who use words and images to inspire positive change in society. Inspired by a career transformation he brought about with the support of an executive coach, Alan decided to become a coach
himself. He founded Peaceful Direction in April 2019.

From 2015-19 and 2010-13, Alan served as an executive leader at DC Water. He was most recently the founding president of the utility’s nonprofit spinoff, Blue Drop. In his first tour of duty, he was chief of external affairs, leading the effort to rebrand DC Water and reconnect with a skeptical public. Alan was previously Vice President of Communications for The Humane Society of the United States. He also held various roles in the Government of the District of Columbia, including agency public information officer, mayoral speechwriter and legislative staffer. Earlier in his career, Alan was a television reporter, producer and anchor in his native Illinois.

Alan is a member of the Barker Adoption Foundation Board of Trustees. He’s followed a plant-based diet since 2002, enjoys running half-marathons and lives with his family outside Washington, DC. He is the son and parent of immigrants to the United States.

Education: Executive Certificate in Leadership Coaching (Georgetown University) Juris Doctorate (The George Washington University Law School) Bachelor of Science in Journalism (Northwestern University)

Certifications: Hogan Assessments, Leadership Circle Profile 360, Designing Your Life, Everything DiSC

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanheymann/
Website: https://www.peacefuldirection.com/

]]> Buzzsprout-12719264 Tue, 25 Apr 2023 19:00:00 -0400 1604 112 full true And then I Couldn’t Talk: Ed Hisscock - Act 2 And then I Couldn’t Talk: Ed Hisscock - Act 2 Ed Hisscock returns to continue our conversation, beginning with the ways his life was transformed following his TIA experience, how that moment changed the way he interacted with the world. We speak about finding purpose and how, when paid attention to, it positively impacts our relationships, careers, and just about every other aspect of life!

Ed leaves us with some wise words guiding us toward reflection, and highlights the importance of challenge.  He reminds us that weaving reflection and challenge together helps form a strong fabric, creating a formula for a well-lived life in which we get to find out exactly who we are… so we can better share ourselves with the world.

Ed Hisscock is a Healthcare Supply Chain Practitioner. Ed has spent over 25 years serving in the supply chain and IT disciplines with fortune 50 companies, healthcare supplier and healthcare provider organizations. Ed has founded two healthcare companies and personally served over 100 healthcare provider organizations in the US and Europe. 

Ed is the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Trinity Health, a leading catholic healthcare ministry. Ed holds an Engineering degree in Electronics, a Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science, and a Master's degree in Supply Chain from Michigan State University.

]]> Ed Hisscock returns to continue our conversation, beginning with the ways his life was transformed following his TIA experience, how that moment changed the way he interacted with the world. We speak about finding purpose and how, when paid attention to, it positively impacts our relationships, careers, and just about every other aspect of life!

Ed leaves us with some wise words guiding us toward reflection, and highlights the importance of challenge.  He reminds us that weaving reflection and challenge together helps form a strong fabric, creating a formula for a well-lived life in which we get to find out exactly who we are… so we can better share ourselves with the world.

Ed Hisscock is a Healthcare Supply Chain Practitioner. Ed has spent over 25 years serving in the supply chain and IT disciplines with fortune 50 companies, healthcare supplier and healthcare provider organizations. Ed has founded two healthcare companies and personally served over 100 healthcare provider organizations in the US and Europe. 

Ed is the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Trinity Health, a leading catholic healthcare ministry. Ed holds an Engineering degree in Electronics, a Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science, and a Master's degree in Supply Chain from Michigan State University.

]]> Buzzsprout-12674204 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1567 111 full true And then I Couldn’t Talk: Ed Hisscock - Act 1 And then I Couldn’t Talk: Ed Hisscock - Act 1 Ed Hisscock muses about his childhood in the small town of Lupton, Michigan. He shares stories of his introspective youth, the challenges of growing up in a place where everyone knows your business, and the day a TIA - a “mini” stroke - changed the trajectory of his life - at the tender age of 25.

Ed reflects on his brush with mortality, the impact it had on his decision-making, and how it served as a catalyst to open him to different, clear directions, and to new levels of inner peace.

Ed Hisscock is a Healthcare Supply Chain Practitioner. Ed has spent over 25 years serving in the supply chain and IT disciplines with fortune 50 companies, healthcare supplier and healthcare provider organizations. Ed has founded two healthcare companies and personally served over 100 healthcare provider organizations in the US and Europe. 

Ed is the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Trinity Health, a leading catholic healthcare ministry. Ed holds an Engineering degree in Electronics, a Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science, and a Master's degree in Supply Chain from Michigan State University.

]]> Ed Hisscock muses about his childhood in the small town of Lupton, Michigan. He shares stories of his introspective youth, the challenges of growing up in a place where everyone knows your business, and the day a TIA - a “mini” stroke - changed the trajectory of his life - at the tender age of 25.

Ed reflects on his brush with mortality, the impact it had on his decision-making, and how it served as a catalyst to open him to different, clear directions, and to new levels of inner peace.

Ed Hisscock is a Healthcare Supply Chain Practitioner. Ed has spent over 25 years serving in the supply chain and IT disciplines with fortune 50 companies, healthcare supplier and healthcare provider organizations. Ed has founded two healthcare companies and personally served over 100 healthcare provider organizations in the US and Europe. 

Ed is the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Trinity Health, a leading catholic healthcare ministry. Ed holds an Engineering degree in Electronics, a Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science, and a Master's degree in Supply Chain from Michigan State University.

]]> Buzzsprout-12625391 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:00:00 -0400 1997 110 full true A Healing Journey Home with George Stoimenov - Act 2 A Healing Journey Home with George Stoimenov - Act 2 George Stoimenov continues our discussion about healing the inner child - and shares his journey of self-acceptance in the wake of becoming a father. He speaks about the impact of anger on his behavior, coloring his perception of the world, stifling the intimate connection that his children needed from their dad.

We dig into the power of expression, the scars of trauma, the importance of forgiveness, and George gifts us with powerful words on the recovery of innocence. He reminds us that anyone who finds themselves living with deep seated anger has the strength to change, that there is nothing forcing us to settle for a compromised version of ourselves.

George Stoimenov is the facilitator and developer of 'Life Training for Men' — 'inner integration training' for men who want to improve the quality of their relationships — with others and with themselves.
 
This training is designed to enable men to tap into hidden inner resources within themselves and develop ways of channeling and embodying them in an all-encompassing, holistic, way — in the body as well as the mind; in the emotions as well as the spirit.

George also runs group retreats for organisations and men's groups.

 He is the founder of Men's Corner — an online library for men which contains a fast-growing collection of knowledge for men, created with one objective in mind — men and their ability to live lives of purpose, integrity and meaning.
 
 Since 2011, George Stoimenov has has worked with men from various backgrounds: he has provided coaching to business and charity directors, pastors and church leaders, community project managers and men's group leaders; he has also worked in a number of local organisations, supporting young offenders, substance-abuse victims, mental health patients and asylum seekers; he has worked with sex-offenders and people at risk from suicide.
 
 He is a qualified coach and mentor, published writer, speaker and podcaster in the field of men's work, men's inner health and wellbeing.
 
 Apart from his work in the UK, George has done work with men in Zambia, South Africa, and his native Bulgaria.
 
 George Stoimenov and his family live in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

https://www.menscorner.co.uk/
https://www.trainingformen.co.uk
Find George on LinkedIn

]]> George Stoimenov continues our discussion about healing the inner child - and shares his journey of self-acceptance in the wake of becoming a father. He speaks about the impact of anger on his behavior, coloring his perception of the world, stifling the intimate connection that his children needed from their dad.

We dig into the power of expression, the scars of trauma, the importance of forgiveness, and George gifts us with powerful words on the recovery of innocence. He reminds us that anyone who finds themselves living with deep seated anger has the strength to change, that there is nothing forcing us to settle for a compromised version of ourselves.

George Stoimenov is the facilitator and developer of 'Life Training for Men' — 'inner integration training' for men who want to improve the quality of their relationships — with others and with themselves.
 
This training is designed to enable men to tap into hidden inner resources within themselves and develop ways of channeling and embodying them in an all-encompassing, holistic, way — in the body as well as the mind; in the emotions as well as the spirit.

George also runs group retreats for organisations and men's groups.

 He is the founder of Men's Corner — an online library for men which contains a fast-growing collection of knowledge for men, created with one objective in mind — men and their ability to live lives of purpose, integrity and meaning.
 
 Since 2011, George Stoimenov has has worked with men from various backgrounds: he has provided coaching to business and charity directors, pastors and church leaders, community project managers and men's group leaders; he has also worked in a number of local organisations, supporting young offenders, substance-abuse victims, mental health patients and asylum seekers; he has worked with sex-offenders and people at risk from suicide.
 
 He is a qualified coach and mentor, published writer, speaker and podcaster in the field of men's work, men's inner health and wellbeing.
 
 Apart from his work in the UK, George has done work with men in Zambia, South Africa, and his native Bulgaria.
 
 George Stoimenov and his family live in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

https://www.menscorner.co.uk/
https://www.trainingformen.co.uk
Find George on LinkedIn

]]> Buzzsprout-12527512 Tue, 28 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1572 109 full true A Healing Journey Home with George Stoimenov - Act 1 A Healing Journey Home with George Stoimenov - Act 1 George Stoimenov  shares the story of his youth in Bulgaria, where the beauty of the untamed wilds are enchanting. He speaks about some of the most impactful individuals in his life, from his father who had challenges with alcohol, intimacy, and love, to a preacher in Africa who saved him from the echoes of his past. George closes Act 1 with advice to new fathers on the topics of love, intimacy, and the importance of healing your inner child.

George Stoimenov is the facilitator and developer of 'Life Training for Men' — 'inner integration training' for men who want to improve the quality of their relationships — with others and with themselves.
 
This training is designed to enable men to tap into hidden inner resources within themselves and develop ways of channeling and embodying them in an all-encompassing, holistic, way — in the body as well as the mind; in the emotions as well as the spirit.

George also runs group retreats for organisations and men's groups.

He is the founder of Men's Corner — an online library for men which contains a fast-growing collection of knowledge for men, created with one objective in mind — men and their ability to live lives of purpose, integrity and meaning.
 
Since 2011, George Stoimenov has has worked with men from various backgrounds: he has provided coaching to business and charity directors, pastors and church leaders, community project managers and men's group leaders; he has also worked in a number of local organisations, supporting young offenders, substance-abuse victims, mental health patients and asylum seekers; he has worked with sex-offenders and people at risk from suicide.
 
He is a qualified coach and mentor, published writer, speaker and podcaster in the field of men's work, men's inner health and wellbeing.
 
Apart from his work in the UK, George has done work with men in Zambia, South Africa, and his native Bulgaria.
 
George Stoimenov and his family live in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

https://www.menscorner.co.uk/
https://www.trainingformen.co.uk
Find George on LinkedIn

]]> George Stoimenov  shares the story of his youth in Bulgaria, where the beauty of the untamed wilds are enchanting. He speaks about some of the most impactful individuals in his life, from his father who had challenges with alcohol, intimacy, and love, to a preacher in Africa who saved him from the echoes of his past. George closes Act 1 with advice to new fathers on the topics of love, intimacy, and the importance of healing your inner child.

George Stoimenov is the facilitator and developer of 'Life Training for Men' — 'inner integration training' for men who want to improve the quality of their relationships — with others and with themselves.
 
This training is designed to enable men to tap into hidden inner resources within themselves and develop ways of channeling and embodying them in an all-encompassing, holistic, way — in the body as well as the mind; in the emotions as well as the spirit.

George also runs group retreats for organisations and men's groups.

He is the founder of Men's Corner — an online library for men which contains a fast-growing collection of knowledge for men, created with one objective in mind — men and their ability to live lives of purpose, integrity and meaning.
 
Since 2011, George Stoimenov has has worked with men from various backgrounds: he has provided coaching to business and charity directors, pastors and church leaders, community project managers and men's group leaders; he has also worked in a number of local organisations, supporting young offenders, substance-abuse victims, mental health patients and asylum seekers; he has worked with sex-offenders and people at risk from suicide.
 
He is a qualified coach and mentor, published writer, speaker and podcaster in the field of men's work, men's inner health and wellbeing.
 
Apart from his work in the UK, George has done work with men in Zambia, South Africa, and his native Bulgaria.
 
George Stoimenov and his family live in Eastbourne, East Sussex.

https://www.menscorner.co.uk/
https://www.trainingformen.co.uk
Find George on LinkedIn

]]> Buzzsprout-12480912 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1673 108 full true One Open Heart – and Mind – with Tim Sae Koo - Act 2 One Open Heart – and Mind – with Tim Sae Koo - Act 2 Tim Sae Koo joins us once again for a  powerful plunge into the world of 1Heart and plant medicine. . We touch on the big topics of love, the self, and connection, and Tim shares some tips on how to approach the psychedelic realm with respect, safety and reciprocity. He reminds us all to keep our minds open, be present, and live with intention, emphasizing that life is a journey to be be enjoyed with simplicity.


Tim Sae Koo is Co-Founder & COO (Chief Om Officer) of 1heart, where he pours his heart in service after bootstrapping and successfully exiting his first tech startup in Silicon Valley at age 27.

Declaring one of his ambitions was to be the first Asian American POTUS at the age of 5 to his single mother, he has continually flowed with his dream of creating solutions to problems that pain his heart to see exist. After realizing politics was too bureaucratic for him, and traditional businesses were too profit focused, he shifted his path towards his greater purpose: supporting the elevation of heart-led leaders through intentional & ceremonial psychedelic experiences.

Tim’s main intention in co-creating with 1heart is feeling in his heart that the greatest gift he can give back to the world now is facilitating transformational experiences that allow people to remember what it’s like to create, lead, and live from the heart. When he’s not out there humbly playing a role in leaders’ transformation, he enjoys DJing and dancing Ecstatic Dances, jamming with various instruments, activating his vocal singing, practicing meditation, mentoring first-time founders, and exploring various cultures around the world (30+ countries and counting).

]]> Tim Sae Koo joins us once again for a  powerful plunge into the world of 1Heart and plant medicine. . We touch on the big topics of love, the self, and connection, and Tim shares some tips on how to approach the psychedelic realm with respect, safety and reciprocity. He reminds us all to keep our minds open, be present, and live with intention, emphasizing that life is a journey to be be enjoyed with simplicity.


Tim Sae Koo is Co-Founder & COO (Chief Om Officer) of 1heart, where he pours his heart in service after bootstrapping and successfully exiting his first tech startup in Silicon Valley at age 27.

Declaring one of his ambitions was to be the first Asian American POTUS at the age of 5 to his single mother, he has continually flowed with his dream of creating solutions to problems that pain his heart to see exist. After realizing politics was too bureaucratic for him, and traditional businesses were too profit focused, he shifted his path towards his greater purpose: supporting the elevation of heart-led leaders through intentional & ceremonial psychedelic experiences.

Tim’s main intention in co-creating with 1heart is feeling in his heart that the greatest gift he can give back to the world now is facilitating transformational experiences that allow people to remember what it’s like to create, lead, and live from the heart. When he’s not out there humbly playing a role in leaders’ transformation, he enjoys DJing and dancing Ecstatic Dances, jamming with various instruments, activating his vocal singing, practicing meditation, mentoring first-time founders, and exploring various cultures around the world (30+ countries and counting).

]]> Buzzsprout-12430990 Tue, 14 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0400 1785 107 full true One Open Heart – and Mind – with Tim Sae Koo - Act 1 One Open Heart – and Mind – with Tim Sae Koo - Act 1 Tim Sae Koo was always an overachiever.  He excelled in school and started his first successful company before even finishing college.  But there are never any winners in the rat race, and he eventually found himself struggling with health issues and burnout. 

After some experimentation, Tim found deep healing through life-changing plant medicine journeys.  Through 1Heart, the company he co-founded, he now facilitates those healing experiences for CEOs and upper management who yearn for something greater.

Listen to 1Heart's  Podcast: The Awakened Leader

5 Lessons From Guiding 500 Leaders on Ayahuasca Retreats

Connect with Tim  on LinkedIn | Facebook



]]> Tim Sae Koo was always an overachiever.  He excelled in school and started his first successful company before even finishing college.  But there are never any winners in the rat race, and he eventually found himself struggling with health issues and burnout. 

After some experimentation, Tim found deep healing through life-changing plant medicine journeys.  Through 1Heart, the company he co-founded, he now facilitates those healing experiences for CEOs and upper management who yearn for something greater.

Listen to 1Heart's  Podcast: The Awakened Leader

5 Lessons From Guiding 500 Leaders on Ayahuasca Retreats

Connect with Tim  on LinkedIn | Facebook



]]> Buzzsprout-12389536 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 22:00:00 -0500 1475 106 full true American Familia: A Conversation with David Morales - Act 2 American Familia: A Conversation with David Morales - Act 2 David Morales opens Act 2 with his early days after moving to Lynn, Massachusetts, a diverse city that David describes as an urban gateway.  David’s experience of walking with his mother to register for school was a wake-up call, a mirror of the violence he witnessed in Puerto Rico.  He lived a double life, tough on the streets but, determined not to let his parents down, a good, studious son at home.

In David’s sophomore year of high school, his football coach David Dempsey, became “a pillar of direction and mentorship”, with whom he stays in touch to this very day.

Once in college - a story that could stand on its own, by the way - David learned a quick, impactful lesson, handily delivered by the woman who would become his wife.

And all that in just the first 15 minutes!


Growing up in a poor, mountainous region of Puerto Rico, David Morales had no idea he would end up where he is today: an executive shaping the future of health care and public policy in America and a father dedicated to faith, family, and community. 

David’s story is one of grit, integrity, and gratitude—all tenets of the American dream and the American promise. Faith, family and resilience brought him off the streets and out of poverty and he strongly believes these same principles of faith, family and resilience can empower young men and women to transcend poverty, violence, and despair and attain the American dream like he did. 

Over the last two decades, he has had an accomplished career in government, corporate America, and the not-for-profit sector. In addition to presently leading a health plan in Massachusetts, he served as chief strategy officer for a national health care company, founded his own consulting company, and enjoyed a rewarding career in public service. David served as Massachusetts Commissioner of Health Care Finance and Policy (now CHIA) and advised two governors (Republican and Democrat), a Senate president, and a Speaker of the House of Representatives. At 24 years old, David implemented the first-ever insurance-based prescription drug pilot for seniors, which became a model for Medicare Part D. Alongside his wife, Samanda, they co-founded Ahora Inc., a not-for-profit dedicated to empowering working class families and low-income individuals, especially Latinos, to build self-reliance through budgeting, money management, and wealth building. 

 His proudest accomplishment, by far, is raising two strong, God-fearing boys and getting them started on their own journeys toward self-reliance and prosperity.

 Learn more at www.davidamorales.com.

Social Media:
·       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidamorales75/
·       Twitter: @plenama
·       Instagram: @plenama75
·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plenama 
·       Podcast: Grit Machine DNA

]]> David Morales opens Act 2 with his early days after moving to Lynn, Massachusetts, a diverse city that David describes as an urban gateway.  David’s experience of walking with his mother to register for school was a wake-up call, a mirror of the violence he witnessed in Puerto Rico.  He lived a double life, tough on the streets but, determined not to let his parents down, a good, studious son at home.

In David’s sophomore year of high school, his football coach David Dempsey, became “a pillar of direction and mentorship”, with whom he stays in touch to this very day.

Once in college - a story that could stand on its own, by the way - David learned a quick, impactful lesson, handily delivered by the woman who would become his wife.

And all that in just the first 15 minutes!


Growing up in a poor, mountainous region of Puerto Rico, David Morales had no idea he would end up where he is today: an executive shaping the future of health care and public policy in America and a father dedicated to faith, family, and community. 

David’s story is one of grit, integrity, and gratitude—all tenets of the American dream and the American promise. Faith, family and resilience brought him off the streets and out of poverty and he strongly believes these same principles of faith, family and resilience can empower young men and women to transcend poverty, violence, and despair and attain the American dream like he did. 

Over the last two decades, he has had an accomplished career in government, corporate America, and the not-for-profit sector. In addition to presently leading a health plan in Massachusetts, he served as chief strategy officer for a national health care company, founded his own consulting company, and enjoyed a rewarding career in public service. David served as Massachusetts Commissioner of Health Care Finance and Policy (now CHIA) and advised two governors (Republican and Democrat), a Senate president, and a Speaker of the House of Representatives. At 24 years old, David implemented the first-ever insurance-based prescription drug pilot for seniors, which became a model for Medicare Part D. Alongside his wife, Samanda, they co-founded Ahora Inc., a not-for-profit dedicated to empowering working class families and low-income individuals, especially Latinos, to build self-reliance through budgeting, money management, and wealth building. 

 His proudest accomplishment, by far, is raising two strong, God-fearing boys and getting them started on their own journeys toward self-reliance and prosperity.

 Learn more at www.davidamorales.com.

Social Media:
·       LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidamorales75/
·       Twitter: @plenama
·       Instagram: @plenama75
·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plenama 
·       Podcast: Grit Machine DNA

]]> Buzzsprout-12339846 Tue, 28 Feb 2023 01:00:00 -0500 1570 105 full true American Familia: A Conversation with David Morales - Act 1 American Familia: A Conversation with David Morales - Act 1 David Morales, podcast host, author, and public speaker, shares the story of his childhood in a loving, hard-working family in Puerto Rico. He describes living a rich life, surrounded by tropical forest, a whole lot of fruit and love, and being sent out of the house to play.  David’s grandparents and his community played a huge role in his upbringing. He was encouraged to be independent and explore the environment outside his door.  David learned to instill the best of his father's and grandfather's example in his own children.  He credits his work ethic, tenacity, and faith for his life skills and wisdom.


David weaves a vibrant tale of growing up witnessing violence, finding bodies in fields, seeing his father wrestle with alcoholism, and much more…


And yes, there is a story about a shark!





Growing up in a poor, mountainous region of Puerto Rico, David Morales had no idea he would end up where he is today: an executive shaping the future of health care and public policy in America and a father dedicated to faith, family, and community. 

 

David’s story is one of grit, integrity, and gratitude—all tenets of the American dream and the American promise. Faith, family and resilience brought him off the streets and out of poverty and he strongly believes these same principles of faith, family and resilience can empower young men and women to transcend poverty, violence, and despair and attain the American dream like he did. 

 

Over the last two decades, he has had an accomplished career in government, corporate America, and the not-for-profit sector. In addition to presently leading a health plan in Massachusetts, he served as chief strategy officer for a national health care company, founded his own consulting company, and enjoyed a rewarding career in public service. David served as Massachusetts Commissioner of Health Care Finance and Policy (now CHIA) and advised two governors (Republican and Democrat), a Senate president, and a Speaker of the House of Representatives. At 24 years old, David implemented the first-ever insurance-based prescription drug pilot for seniors, which became a model for Medicare Part D. Alongside his wife, Samanda, they co-founded Ahora Inc., a not-for-profit dedicated to empowering working class families and low-income individuals, especially Latinos, to build self-reliance through budgeting, money management, and wealth building. 

 

His proudest accomplishment, by far, is raising two strong, God-fearing boys and getting them started on their own journeys toward self-reliance and prosperity.

 

Learn more at www.davidamorales.com.

 

Social Media:

·       Twitter: @plenama

·       Instagram: @plenama75

·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plenama 

·       Podcast: Grit Machine DNA

]]> David Morales, podcast host, author, and public speaker, shares the story of his childhood in a loving, hard-working family in Puerto Rico. He describes living a rich life, surrounded by tropical forest, a whole lot of fruit and love, and being sent out of the house to play.  David’s grandparents and his community played a huge role in his upbringing. He was encouraged to be independent and explore the environment outside his door.  David learned to instill the best of his father's and grandfather's example in his own children.  He credits his work ethic, tenacity, and faith for his life skills and wisdom.


David weaves a vibrant tale of growing up witnessing violence, finding bodies in fields, seeing his father wrestle with alcoholism, and much more…


And yes, there is a story about a shark!





Growing up in a poor, mountainous region of Puerto Rico, David Morales had no idea he would end up where he is today: an executive shaping the future of health care and public policy in America and a father dedicated to faith, family, and community. 

 

David’s story is one of grit, integrity, and gratitude—all tenets of the American dream and the American promise. Faith, family and resilience brought him off the streets and out of poverty and he strongly believes these same principles of faith, family and resilience can empower young men and women to transcend poverty, violence, and despair and attain the American dream like he did. 

 

Over the last two decades, he has had an accomplished career in government, corporate America, and the not-for-profit sector. In addition to presently leading a health plan in Massachusetts, he served as chief strategy officer for a national health care company, founded his own consulting company, and enjoyed a rewarding career in public service. David served as Massachusetts Commissioner of Health Care Finance and Policy (now CHIA) and advised two governors (Republican and Democrat), a Senate president, and a Speaker of the House of Representatives. At 24 years old, David implemented the first-ever insurance-based prescription drug pilot for seniors, which became a model for Medicare Part D. Alongside his wife, Samanda, they co-founded Ahora Inc., a not-for-profit dedicated to empowering working class families and low-income individuals, especially Latinos, to build self-reliance through budgeting, money management, and wealth building. 

 

His proudest accomplishment, by far, is raising two strong, God-fearing boys and getting them started on their own journeys toward self-reliance and prosperity.

 

Learn more at www.davidamorales.com.

 

Social Media:

·       Twitter: @plenama

·       Instagram: @plenama75

·       Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plenama 

·       Podcast: Grit Machine DNA

]]> Buzzsprout-12294575 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 23:00:00 -0500 1716 104 full true Danusia Malina-Derben: Spunk, Noise, and a Whole Lot of Wisdom Danusia Malina-Derben: Spunk, Noise, and a Whole Lot of Wisdom Danusia Malina-Derben, speaker, organizational leadership consultant, researcher, podcaster, author - and mother of 10 - begins with her story of growing up in the rural southwest of England, longing for human connection and the energy of the city.  

At 19 she moved to a small mining town two hours outside of Johannesburg, South Africa.  There, informed by the obvious, everyday inequities of Apartheid, Danusia grew very worldly very quickly.  We dig into power structures and disruptive behaviors within organizations and society at large, and explore what it means to be a conscious parent. We dig into the struggles fathers face in a world where men expressing their vulnerability are still the exception rather than the rule.

Danusia Malina-Derben is a lifelong entrepreneur and straight-talking consultant.

After earning her PhD scholarship, Danusia rose from ESRC Research Fellow to senior levels as an Organisational Behaviour (OB) and Development expert. Much of her academic research focused on cross-cultural research & impact in OB. She has authored more than 30 international articles and book chapters and remains one of a select few in the United Kingdom to secure publication in the prestigious US-based, Academy of Management Journal on cross-cultural methodology.

After leaving her tenured academic post she became an authority on C-level execs and Boards. Described by others as a ‘pocket dynamo’, Danusia’s straightforward interventions [combined with her humour and warmth] bring results. Her expert level knowledge and background in cross-cultural Organisational Behaviour and Development have enabled her to work impactfully with clients in Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia, Africa and Antartica.

In 2018 Danusia launched the School For Mothers (SFM) Podcast. Through this show and work with progressive organisations, School for Mothers upends old narratives and practices that limit the potential of individual mothers and those collectively within businesses. Her book “NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Motherhood” (Triumph Press, 2021) set out new paradigms for ambitious mothers who want more than mere balance. The Telegraph broadsheet called it, “a complete debrief of motherhood”. Danusia also hosts a second business podcast, the School for Fathers (SFF) Podcast. Since 2019 she’s been interviewing men in business about success, family, and fatherhood identity. In May 2022, her latest book, “SPUNK: A Manifesto Modernising Fatherhood” (Triumph Press) landed in bookstores and was featured in a Metro interview as a “thought-provoking problem-solving roadmap causing a stir for modern fathers”.

Danusia is a dynamic media contributor on future C-level trends, cultivating women's leadership and debates about careers and family. She is also a mother of ten including her “last baby', triplets of nine years old. She lives in Somerset, UK with her family and mini sausage dog, Dickie.

danusiamalinaderben.com

School for Mothers 

School for Mothers Podcast | School for Fathers Podcast

]]> Danusia Malina-Derben, speaker, organizational leadership consultant, researcher, podcaster, author - and mother of 10 - begins with her story of growing up in the rural southwest of England, longing for human connection and the energy of the city.  

At 19 she moved to a small mining town two hours outside of Johannesburg, South Africa.  There, informed by the obvious, everyday inequities of Apartheid, Danusia grew very worldly very quickly.  We dig into power structures and disruptive behaviors within organizations and society at large, and explore what it means to be a conscious parent. We dig into the struggles fathers face in a world where men expressing their vulnerability are still the exception rather than the rule.

Danusia Malina-Derben is a lifelong entrepreneur and straight-talking consultant.

After earning her PhD scholarship, Danusia rose from ESRC Research Fellow to senior levels as an Organisational Behaviour (OB) and Development expert. Much of her academic research focused on cross-cultural research & impact in OB. She has authored more than 30 international articles and book chapters and remains one of a select few in the United Kingdom to secure publication in the prestigious US-based, Academy of Management Journal on cross-cultural methodology.

After leaving her tenured academic post she became an authority on C-level execs and Boards. Described by others as a ‘pocket dynamo’, Danusia’s straightforward interventions [combined with her humour and warmth] bring results. Her expert level knowledge and background in cross-cultural Organisational Behaviour and Development have enabled her to work impactfully with clients in Europe, North America, Asia, Australasia, Africa and Antartica.

In 2018 Danusia launched the School For Mothers (SFM) Podcast. Through this show and work with progressive organisations, School for Mothers upends old narratives and practices that limit the potential of individual mothers and those collectively within businesses. Her book “NOISE: A Manifesto Modernising Motherhood” (Triumph Press, 2021) set out new paradigms for ambitious mothers who want more than mere balance. The Telegraph broadsheet called it, “a complete debrief of motherhood”. Danusia also hosts a second business podcast, the School for Fathers (SFF) Podcast. Since 2019 she’s been interviewing men in business about success, family, and fatherhood identity. In May 2022, her latest book, “SPUNK: A Manifesto Modernising Fatherhood” (Triumph Press) landed in bookstores and was featured in a Metro interview as a “thought-provoking problem-solving roadmap causing a stir for modern fathers”.

Danusia is a dynamic media contributor on future C-level trends, cultivating women's leadership and debates about careers and family. She is also a mother of ten including her “last baby', triplets of nine years old. She lives in Somerset, UK with her family and mini sausage dog, Dickie.

danusiamalinaderben.com

School for Mothers 

School for Mothers Podcast | School for Fathers Podcast

]]> Buzzsprout-12250726 Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500 3666 103 full true Dreams, Rejection - and Reinvention - with Jon DiSavino, Act 2 Dreams, Rejection - and Reinvention - with Jon DiSavino, Act 2 Jon DiSavino continues our discussion with an enlightening conversation about living in the moment and appreciating the “now.” He speaks about the power of reflection, the ways in which Short Story Today has helped a flourishing community of writers, and the trauma of being unseen as a creative. Jon leaves us with impactful words on passion, creativity, and courage, reminding us that the momentum to move forward always begins with the choice to take the first step.


Jon DiSavino is an actor and stage director. In recent years he has begun producing and narrating audiobooks for Audible.com. His most recent release, Doctor Assassin: A Medical Science Thriller by Mark R. Belsky, was published in December of 2021. In 2022, he introduced a new literary podcast called Short Story Today. It gives listeners an opportunity to hear the work of some of the best emerging writers of today. Jon hosts the weekly episodes, which begin with his interview with the week's guest author, and ends with his professional audiobook performance of a story by that author.

Jon's Short Story Today show was recently  voted one of the 20 best short story podcasts on the planet!  You can check that goodness out here:   https://blog.feedspot.com/short_story_podcasts/

www.shortstorytoday.com

www.jondisavino.com

@ShortStoryToday on Twitter and Instagram

]]> Jon DiSavino continues our discussion with an enlightening conversation about living in the moment and appreciating the “now.” He speaks about the power of reflection, the ways in which Short Story Today has helped a flourishing community of writers, and the trauma of being unseen as a creative. Jon leaves us with impactful words on passion, creativity, and courage, reminding us that the momentum to move forward always begins with the choice to take the first step.


Jon DiSavino is an actor and stage director. In recent years he has begun producing and narrating audiobooks for Audible.com. His most recent release, Doctor Assassin: A Medical Science Thriller by Mark R. Belsky, was published in December of 2021. In 2022, he introduced a new literary podcast called Short Story Today. It gives listeners an opportunity to hear the work of some of the best emerging writers of today. Jon hosts the weekly episodes, which begin with his interview with the week's guest author, and ends with his professional audiobook performance of a story by that author.

Jon's Short Story Today show was recently  voted one of the 20 best short story podcasts on the planet!  You can check that goodness out here:   https://blog.feedspot.com/short_story_podcasts/

www.shortstorytoday.com

www.jondisavino.com

@ShortStoryToday on Twitter and Instagram

]]> Buzzsprout-12145879 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0500 1696 102 full true Dreams, Rejection - and Reinvention - with Jon DiSavino, Act 1 Dreams, Rejection - and Reinvention - with Jon DiSavino, Act 1 Jon DiSavino, actor and host of the Short Story Today podcast, shares his story of growing up in the Boston suburbs in the ’60’s and ’70’s.  He talks about being impacted by assassinations, the Vietnam war, the moon landing - and a high school audition that changed the course of his life.  Jon closes Act 1 with sage advice on living in the moment, facing pressure and rejection, and finding gratitude for all of it.

Jon DiSavino is an actor and stage director. In recent years he has begun producing and narrating audiobooks for Audible.com. His most recent release, Doctor Assassin: A Medical Science Thriller by Mark R. Belsky, was published in December of 2021. In 2022, he introduced a new literary podcast called Short Story Today. It gives listeners an opportunity to hear the work of some of the best emerging writers of today. Jon hosts the weekly episodes, which begin with his interview with the week's guest author, and ends with his professional audiobook performance of a story by that author.

Jon's Short Story Today show was recently  voted one of the 20 best short story podcasts on the planet!  You can check that goodness out here:   https://blog.feedspot.com/short_story_podcasts/

www.shortstorytoday.com

www.jondisavino.com

@ShortStoryToday on Twitter and Instagram

]]> Jon DiSavino, actor and host of the Short Story Today podcast, shares his story of growing up in the Boston suburbs in the ’60’s and ’70’s.  He talks about being impacted by assassinations, the Vietnam war, the moon landing - and a high school audition that changed the course of his life.  Jon closes Act 1 with sage advice on living in the moment, facing pressure and rejection, and finding gratitude for all of it.

Jon DiSavino is an actor and stage director. In recent years he has begun producing and narrating audiobooks for Audible.com. His most recent release, Doctor Assassin: A Medical Science Thriller by Mark R. Belsky, was published in December of 2021. In 2022, he introduced a new literary podcast called Short Story Today. It gives listeners an opportunity to hear the work of some of the best emerging writers of today. Jon hosts the weekly episodes, which begin with his interview with the week's guest author, and ends with his professional audiobook performance of a story by that author.

Jon's Short Story Today show was recently  voted one of the 20 best short story podcasts on the planet!  You can check that goodness out here:   https://blog.feedspot.com/short_story_podcasts/

www.shortstorytoday.com

www.jondisavino.com

@ShortStoryToday on Twitter and Instagram

]]> Buzzsprout-12145866 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 11:00:00 -0500 1621 101 full true Reawakening the Feels and the Law of GOYA with Chris Plourde - Act 2 Reawakening the Feels and the Law of GOYA with Chris Plourde - Act 2 Chris Plourde opens Act 2 responding to observations about asking for help, crossing the line to do the work of his own soul’s calling, and moving beyond lingering cultural resistance to getting paid for work he loves.

 Chris digs deep into patterns of fear, highlighting the courage it takes to break free and follow one’s callings.

 Mountains – a whole lot of mountains – become a metaphor for getting on the heart’s path that reveals itself only through the “Law of GOYA.”  (And no, Chris is not talking about the Spanish artist!)

 Expressing gratitude for the butterflies of challenge that invite courage, we begin to wrap Act 2 with Chris sharing the range of the good work he does, helping people become the best possible versions of themselves and, of course, suggesting useful steps they can take to ramp up their own inner work.

Chris Plourde is a coach, businessman, father and husband. He works with top athletes, well-known companies, organizations, celebrities, moms/dads and even military special ops.  As a Former Master Trainer and Presenter, he created and presented content both nationally and internationally, on the mental and physical aspects of training for peak performance in all areas of life.  As a former Chief Executive with Men’s Teams and Organizations, he has mentored many men to find their authentic self and create leadership qualities which they bring to their families, communities, and businesses.  

He helps his clients gain clarity, establish personal performance habits, create balance, and unleash their true potential in all areas of life. He believes while the needs of every type of person may vary, the core concepts are the same. The way you approach one thing in life is the way you approach everything in life.

If Chris has learned one thing in his 20+ years of coaching, it’s that the journey to your most authentic, fulfilled, and happy self begins from the inside out. The process of falling in love with the journey of self discovery means embracing your unique story so that you have clarity on where you have been and where you are meant to be.

Visit Chris and learn more: chrisplourde.com
Facebook
Instagram: @coachchrisplourde

]]> Chris Plourde opens Act 2 responding to observations about asking for help, crossing the line to do the work of his own soul’s calling, and moving beyond lingering cultural resistance to getting paid for work he loves.

 Chris digs deep into patterns of fear, highlighting the courage it takes to break free and follow one’s callings.

 Mountains – a whole lot of mountains – become a metaphor for getting on the heart’s path that reveals itself only through the “Law of GOYA.”  (And no, Chris is not talking about the Spanish artist!)

 Expressing gratitude for the butterflies of challenge that invite courage, we begin to wrap Act 2 with Chris sharing the range of the good work he does, helping people become the best possible versions of themselves and, of course, suggesting useful steps they can take to ramp up their own inner work.

Chris Plourde is a coach, businessman, father and husband. He works with top athletes, well-known companies, organizations, celebrities, moms/dads and even military special ops.  As a Former Master Trainer and Presenter, he created and presented content both nationally and internationally, on the mental and physical aspects of training for peak performance in all areas of life.  As a former Chief Executive with Men’s Teams and Organizations, he has mentored many men to find their authentic self and create leadership qualities which they bring to their families, communities, and businesses.  

He helps his clients gain clarity, establish personal performance habits, create balance, and unleash their true potential in all areas of life. He believes while the needs of every type of person may vary, the core concepts are the same. The way you approach one thing in life is the way you approach everything in life.

If Chris has learned one thing in his 20+ years of coaching, it’s that the journey to your most authentic, fulfilled, and happy self begins from the inside out. The process of falling in love with the journey of self discovery means embracing your unique story so that you have clarity on where you have been and where you are meant to be.

Visit Chris and learn more: chrisplourde.com
Facebook
Instagram: @coachchrisplourde

]]> Buzzsprout-11680058 Tue, 22 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1672 100 full true Reawakening the Feels and the Law of GOYA with Chris Plourde - Act 1 Reawakening the Feels and the Law of GOYA with Chris Plourde - Act 1 Conscious Performance Coach Chris Plourde spent his early years in Brockton, Massachusetts, as a sensitive kid who learned very early in the game to bury his emotions.  It wasn’t until his move to Marina Del Rey, California in his 20’s that he learned that it was OK to feel.

Chris does a brilliant, transparent job of describing the mechanics of shutting down his inner child, reflecting on the limiting “codes” he learned to live by.

He found his way to men’s groups at a relatively young age, where he learned to make his way back to the rich world of emotional experience and expression.  At the same time, he also learned to lead men’s groups!

 Chris shares the story of making his way to his very first men’s group meeting, where he found himself judging the other men in the circle… Only to have the light came on later, when he realized that he was witnessing reflections of himself.

 We take a wild leap into the emotional realms, pausing for an examination of acceptance.

 And all that in just the first 15 minutes!

 We touch on courage, vulnerability, compassion, and a whole lot more, finally rounding out Act 1 with some great places for men to begin their own journeys of growth, including the radical act of asking for help.

Chris Plourde is a coach, businessman, father and husband. He works with top athletes, well-known companies, organizations, celebrities, moms/dads and even military special ops.  As a Former Master Trainer and Presenter, he created and presented content both nationally and internationally, on the mental and physical aspects of training for peak performance in all areas of life.  As a former Chief Executive with Men’s Teams and Organizations, he has mentored many men to find their authentic self and create leadership qualities which they bring to their families, communities, and businesses.  

 He helps his clients gain clarity, establish personal performance habits, create balance, and unleash their true potential in all areas of life. He believes while the needs of every type of person may vary, the core concepts are the same. The way you approach one thing in life is the way you approach everything in life.

 If Chris has learned one thing in his 20+ years of coaching, it’s that the journey to your most authentic, fulfilled, and happy self begins from the inside out. The process of falling in love with the journey of self discovery means embracing your unique story so that you have clarity on where you have been and where you are meant to be.

Visit Chris and learn more: chrisplourde.com
Facebook
Instagram: @coachchrisplourde

]]> Conscious Performance Coach Chris Plourde spent his early years in Brockton, Massachusetts, as a sensitive kid who learned very early in the game to bury his emotions.  It wasn’t until his move to Marina Del Rey, California in his 20’s that he learned that it was OK to feel.

Chris does a brilliant, transparent job of describing the mechanics of shutting down his inner child, reflecting on the limiting “codes” he learned to live by.

He found his way to men’s groups at a relatively young age, where he learned to make his way back to the rich world of emotional experience and expression.  At the same time, he also learned to lead men’s groups!

 Chris shares the story of making his way to his very first men’s group meeting, where he found himself judging the other men in the circle… Only to have the light came on later, when he realized that he was witnessing reflections of himself.

 We take a wild leap into the emotional realms, pausing for an examination of acceptance.

 And all that in just the first 15 minutes!

 We touch on courage, vulnerability, compassion, and a whole lot more, finally rounding out Act 1 with some great places for men to begin their own journeys of growth, including the radical act of asking for help.

Chris Plourde is a coach, businessman, father and husband. He works with top athletes, well-known companies, organizations, celebrities, moms/dads and even military special ops.  As a Former Master Trainer and Presenter, he created and presented content both nationally and internationally, on the mental and physical aspects of training for peak performance in all areas of life.  As a former Chief Executive with Men’s Teams and Organizations, he has mentored many men to find their authentic self and create leadership qualities which they bring to their families, communities, and businesses.  

 He helps his clients gain clarity, establish personal performance habits, create balance, and unleash their true potential in all areas of life. He believes while the needs of every type of person may vary, the core concepts are the same. The way you approach one thing in life is the way you approach everything in life.

 If Chris has learned one thing in his 20+ years of coaching, it’s that the journey to your most authentic, fulfilled, and happy self begins from the inside out. The process of falling in love with the journey of self discovery means embracing your unique story so that you have clarity on where you have been and where you are meant to be.

Visit Chris and learn more: chrisplourde.com
Facebook
Instagram: @coachchrisplourde

]]> Buzzsprout-11680043 Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1960 99 full true "Strictly For Research Purposes" with Jake Fishbein - Act 2 "Strictly For Research Purposes" with Jake Fishbein - Act 2 Plunging into the deep end, executive coach and men’s work leader Jake Fishbein opens Act 2 rising powerfully to a question about vulnerability and  realness.

We touch on romantic and platonic love, and stepping out of our comfort zones to enjoy richer, deeper, more real conversations.

Willing to have your heart broken?

Jake’s response is, of course, an enthusiastic “yes.”  And he shares the importance of that answer in a moving moment of recalling his grandmother and her passing, and how heartbreak is, at times, an expression of joy. 

Jake wraps his wisdom around the connective power of emotions, and we dig into the ways in which denying emotions diminishes our humanity, leading to separation from both self and other. 

After a rich riff on acceptance, emotional flexibility, and complexity, we wrap with Jake’s powerful recommendations for men starting their own journeys of self-discovery.

Jake Fishbein is an executive and personal coach who helps people and organizations make and navigate their most important decisions. He works with small business owners, mid-level executives, and runs men's groups. He's been helping men trust themselves, live authentically and vulnerably, and step into the arena in their personal and professional lives for over half a decade. Jake grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has somehow survived nine years in New York City as a die-hard Red Sox fan.

 

Learn more about Jake:

www.jakefishbein.com

www.thearenaseries.com

www.linkedin.com/in/jakefishbein

Instagram: @thecoachjake

]]> Plunging into the deep end, executive coach and men’s work leader Jake Fishbein opens Act 2 rising powerfully to a question about vulnerability and  realness.

We touch on romantic and platonic love, and stepping out of our comfort zones to enjoy richer, deeper, more real conversations.

Willing to have your heart broken?

Jake’s response is, of course, an enthusiastic “yes.”  And he shares the importance of that answer in a moving moment of recalling his grandmother and her passing, and how heartbreak is, at times, an expression of joy. 

Jake wraps his wisdom around the connective power of emotions, and we dig into the ways in which denying emotions diminishes our humanity, leading to separation from both self and other. 

After a rich riff on acceptance, emotional flexibility, and complexity, we wrap with Jake’s powerful recommendations for men starting their own journeys of self-discovery.

Jake Fishbein is an executive and personal coach who helps people and organizations make and navigate their most important decisions. He works with small business owners, mid-level executives, and runs men's groups. He's been helping men trust themselves, live authentically and vulnerably, and step into the arena in their personal and professional lives for over half a decade. Jake grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has somehow survived nine years in New York City as a die-hard Red Sox fan.

 

Learn more about Jake:

www.jakefishbein.com

www.thearenaseries.com

www.linkedin.com/in/jakefishbein

Instagram: @thecoachjake

]]> Buzzsprout-11589143 Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500 1825 98 full true "Strictly For Research Purposes" with Jake Fishbein - Act 1 "Strictly For Research Purposes" with Jake Fishbein - Act 1 A New Yorker hailing (originally) from Santa Fe, New Mexico, executive coach and men’s group leader Jake Fishbein shares his younger days as a Montessori student and explorer of the land.  He talks about his early connection to that land, and how New York is… different.

And walking on the concrete of the city rather than in connection with the Earth is where different begins. 

Jake unpacks some long-time influences, including a couple of translations of the Odyssey and the lessons they hold, then points his narrative lens at his experiences of leading Saturday services for nine months whilst preparing for his Bar Mitzvah. 

On a recent visit home, Jake found his D’var Torah – the talk centered on the Torah portion he read at his Bar Mitzvah – discovering that the topics he covered are still of interest, noting that he could have written a very similar piece today!

We dip into Jake’s work history, highlighting the growth he experienced as he did a reset after the challenges of his first post-university job.

At the tender age of 24, Jake joined a men’s group “strictly for research purposes.” (There’s more to that story!)  We look at worst fears, featuring a cameo of Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction”, before closing Act 1 with an instructive nod to vulnerability, truth, and authenticity. 

Jake’s wisdom and warm is palpable throughout, and we leave well-primed for Act 2! 

Jake Fishbein is an executive and personal coach who helps people and organizations make and navigate their most important decisions. He works with small business owners, mid-level executives, and runs men's groups. He's been helping men trust themselves, live authentically and vulnerably, and step into the arena in their personal and professional lives for over half a decade. Jake grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has somehow survived nine years in New York City as a die-hard Red Sox fan.

 

Learn more about Jake:

www.jakefishbein.com

www.thearenaseries.com

www.linkedin.com/in/jakefishbein

Instagram: @thecoachjake

]]> A New Yorker hailing (originally) from Santa Fe, New Mexico, executive coach and men’s group leader Jake Fishbein shares his younger days as a Montessori student and explorer of the land.  He talks about his early connection to that land, and how New York is… different.

And walking on the concrete of the city rather than in connection with the Earth is where different begins. 

Jake unpacks some long-time influences, including a couple of translations of the Odyssey and the lessons they hold, then points his narrative lens at his experiences of leading Saturday services for nine months whilst preparing for his Bar Mitzvah. 

On a recent visit home, Jake found his D’var Torah – the talk centered on the Torah portion he read at his Bar Mitzvah – discovering that the topics he covered are still of interest, noting that he could have written a very similar piece today!

We dip into Jake’s work history, highlighting the growth he experienced as he did a reset after the challenges of his first post-university job.

At the tender age of 24, Jake joined a men’s group “strictly for research purposes.” (There’s more to that story!)  We look at worst fears, featuring a cameo of Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction”, before closing Act 1 with an instructive nod to vulnerability, truth, and authenticity. 

Jake’s wisdom and warm is palpable throughout, and we leave well-primed for Act 2! 

Jake Fishbein is an executive and personal coach who helps people and organizations make and navigate their most important decisions. He works with small business owners, mid-level executives, and runs men's groups. He's been helping men trust themselves, live authentically and vulnerably, and step into the arena in their personal and professional lives for over half a decade. Jake grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and has somehow survived nine years in New York City as a die-hard Red Sox fan.

 

Learn more about Jake:

www.jakefishbein.com

www.thearenaseries.com

www.linkedin.com/in/jakefishbein

Instagram: @thecoachjake

]]> Buzzsprout-11589093 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0400 2057 97 full true Jim Young on Expansive Intimacy, Burnout... and Following Your Foot Jim Young on Expansive Intimacy, Burnout... and Following Your Foot Jim Young returns to the mic to share the goods on his new book, Expansive Intimacy: How “Tough Guys” Defeat Burn Out

 My first question: “What led to this book being?”

Jim’s response: “The simple answer is seven years.”

Jim shares how his drive to achieve and deliver for others led to him hitting the wall (hard) and breaking down.

 We plunge into the important, challenging work that vulnerability can be, taking a few minutes to put comparison under the microscope.

 Jim unwraps the qualities of expansive intimacy and offers additional rich context for the title and many of the lessons in his book.  We spotlight shame and the separation it causes and reinforces, and Jim recounts some of his own stories of connections built when shame was shared in psychologically safe places.

 After a brief touch on the unsustainable nature of fear as a motivator, we wrap with Jim sharing a few subtle secrets from his improv experience sure to help listeners begin to move toward their own practices of expansive intimacy.

 Jim Young is an executive coach, facilitator, author, and speaker who leverages his experiences from the corporate C-Suite to cure burnout for leaders and organizations. His book,  Expansive Intimacy: How “Tough Guys” Defeat Burn Out, helps men create a roadmap that leads them on through a common modern malaise and into the best parts of life they've ever seen. 

]]> Jim Young returns to the mic to share the goods on his new book, Expansive Intimacy: How “Tough Guys” Defeat Burn Out

 My first question: “What led to this book being?”

Jim’s response: “The simple answer is seven years.”

Jim shares how his drive to achieve and deliver for others led to him hitting the wall (hard) and breaking down.

 We plunge into the important, challenging work that vulnerability can be, taking a few minutes to put comparison under the microscope.

 Jim unwraps the qualities of expansive intimacy and offers additional rich context for the title and many of the lessons in his book.  We spotlight shame and the separation it causes and reinforces, and Jim recounts some of his own stories of connections built when shame was shared in psychologically safe places.

 After a brief touch on the unsustainable nature of fear as a motivator, we wrap with Jim sharing a few subtle secrets from his improv experience sure to help listeners begin to move toward their own practices of expansive intimacy.

 Jim Young is an executive coach, facilitator, author, and speaker who leverages his experiences from the corporate C-Suite to cure burnout for leaders and organizations. His book,  Expansive Intimacy: How “Tough Guys” Defeat Burn Out, helps men create a roadmap that leads them on through a common modern malaise and into the best parts of life they've ever seen. 

]]> Buzzsprout-11466068 Tue, 18 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0400 2370 96 full true On Conscious Capitalism, Mother and Father Energy, and Healing with Raj Sisodia - Act 2 On Conscious Capitalism, Mother and Father Energy, and Healing with Raj Sisodia - Act 2  Raj Sisodia opens Act 2 reflecting on Mother Energy.  From there, we riff on the foundations of Shakti Leadership, move on to one of the “great callings of our time,” cite cultural shifts at Microsoft under the leadership of Satya Nadella, and pay a short visit to Everybody Matters and CEO Bob Chapman’s life- and leadership- changing epiphanies.

Raj takes us to South America to set the scene for one of his own transformative experiences that led to a broad, important, multi-generational, extended family healing ritual back in India.

Throughout our rich conversation, Raj invites us to look at ourselves, our families, our organizations and, by extension, our world, our place in it, and the opportunity we have to take responsibility for all of it…

 And ironically, the sense of peace and wholeness available when we accept his healing invitation.

After a journey that takes us across cultures, organizations, internal journeys, healing from trauma, energetic realms, and plant medicine, we draw this extraordinary episode to a close with a powerful acronym: LIST.

Raj Sisodia is Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise and Chairman of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc. Raj has a Ph. D. in Business from Columbia University. He has published fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business (2013), the Wall Street Journal bestseller Everybody Matters (2015), and Firms of Endearment: How World Class Companies Profit from Passion and Purpose (named a top business book of 2007 by Amazon.com) and The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World. Raj has consulted with and taught at numerous companies, including AT&T, Verizon, LG, BorgWarner, DPDHL, POSCO, Kraft Foods, Whole Foods Market, Tata, Tesoro, Siemens, Sprint, Volvo, IBM, Walmart, McDonalds and Southern California Edison. Raj received an honorary doctorate from Johnson & Wales University in 2016 and the Business Luminary Award from Halcyon in 2021. He has served on the boards of Mastek and The Container Store.

Links: RajSisodia.com
Check out all of Raj's books here: http://rajsisodia.com/books.html
Overview of Conscious Capitalism
TEDx talk on Reimagining Capitalism
TEDx talk on The Healing Organization
Speaker Reel

]]>  Raj Sisodia opens Act 2 reflecting on Mother Energy.  From there, we riff on the foundations of Shakti Leadership, move on to one of the “great callings of our time,” cite cultural shifts at Microsoft under the leadership of Satya Nadella, and pay a short visit to Everybody Matters and CEO Bob Chapman’s life- and leadership- changing epiphanies.

Raj takes us to South America to set the scene for one of his own transformative experiences that led to a broad, important, multi-generational, extended family healing ritual back in India.

Throughout our rich conversation, Raj invites us to look at ourselves, our families, our organizations and, by extension, our world, our place in it, and the opportunity we have to take responsibility for all of it…

 And ironically, the sense of peace and wholeness available when we accept his healing invitation.

After a journey that takes us across cultures, organizations, internal journeys, healing from trauma, energetic realms, and plant medicine, we draw this extraordinary episode to a close with a powerful acronym: LIST.

Raj Sisodia is Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise and Chairman of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc. Raj has a Ph. D. in Business from Columbia University. He has published fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business (2013), the Wall Street Journal bestseller Everybody Matters (2015), and Firms of Endearment: How World Class Companies Profit from Passion and Purpose (named a top business book of 2007 by Amazon.com) and The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World. Raj has consulted with and taught at numerous companies, including AT&T, Verizon, LG, BorgWarner, DPDHL, POSCO, Kraft Foods, Whole Foods Market, Tata, Tesoro, Siemens, Sprint, Volvo, IBM, Walmart, McDonalds and Southern California Edison. Raj received an honorary doctorate from Johnson & Wales University in 2016 and the Business Luminary Award from Halcyon in 2021. He has served on the boards of Mastek and The Container Store.

Links: RajSisodia.com
Check out all of Raj's books here: http://rajsisodia.com/books.html
Overview of Conscious Capitalism
TEDx talk on Reimagining Capitalism
TEDx talk on The Healing Organization
Speaker Reel

]]> Buzzsprout-11429144 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0400 3201 95 full true On Conscious Capitalism, Mother and Father Energy, and Healing with Raj Sisodia - Act 1 On Conscious Capitalism, Mother and Father Energy, and Healing with Raj Sisodia - Act 1 Raj Sisodia is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, award-winning professor and thought leader, and a man on a heart-fueled mission of organizational healing and responsibility.

To say Raj’s life experience is far ranging is somewhat like saying outer space is “big.”

Born in India into the Rajput subset of the Warrior caste in a system he describes as feudal, Raj moved to several locations – from Barbados to California to Canada - over a short span of his early years. 

He tells the story of how a group of his friends showing up one morning on their way to an academic event altered his life’s path…

Throughout this first half of our conversation, Raj shares the rich, somewhat circuitous journey to finding his way home to his calling – the healing, life-affirming work he does in the world of Conscious Capitalism and organizational leadership.

Raj Sisodia is Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise and Chairman of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc. Raj has a Ph. D. in Business from Columbia University. He has published fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business (2013), the Wall Street Journal bestseller Everybody Matters (2015), and Firms of Endearment: How World Class Companies Profit from Passion and Purpose (named a top business book of 2007 by Amazon.com) and The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World. Raj has consulted with and taught at numerous companies, including AT&T, Verizon, LG, BorgWarner, DPDHL, POSCO, Kraft Foods, Whole Foods Market, Tata, Tesoro, Siemens, Sprint, Volvo, IBM, Walmart, McDonalds and Southern California Edison. Raj received an honorary doctorate from Johnson & Wales University in 2016 and the Business Luminary Award from Halcyon in 2021. He has served on the boards of Mastek and The Container Store.

Links:
The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World The Global Rule of Three: Competing with Conscious Strategy
Conscious Capitalism Field Guide: Tools for Transforming Your Organization
Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family
Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business
Firms of Endearment: How World Class Companies Profit From Passion and Purpose, Second Edition
Shakti Leadership: Embracing Feminine and Masculine Power in Business
Overview of Conscious Capitalism
TEDx talk on Reimagining Capitalism
TEDx talk on The Healing Organization

]]> Raj Sisodia is a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, award-winning professor and thought leader, and a man on a heart-fueled mission of organizational healing and responsibility.

To say Raj’s life experience is far ranging is somewhat like saying outer space is “big.”

Born in India into the Rajput subset of the Warrior caste in a system he describes as feudal, Raj moved to several locations – from Barbados to California to Canada - over a short span of his early years. 

He tells the story of how a group of his friends showing up one morning on their way to an academic event altered his life’s path…

Throughout this first half of our conversation, Raj shares the rich, somewhat circuitous journey to finding his way home to his calling – the healing, life-affirming work he does in the world of Conscious Capitalism and organizational leadership.

Raj Sisodia is Distinguished University Professor of Conscious Enterprise and Chairman of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnologico de Monterrey in Mexico. He is also Co-Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Conscious Capitalism Inc. Raj has a Ph. D. in Business from Columbia University. He has published fifteen books, including the New York Times bestseller Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business (2013), the Wall Street Journal bestseller Everybody Matters (2015), and Firms of Endearment: How World Class Companies Profit from Passion and Purpose (named a top business book of 2007 by Amazon.com) and The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World. Raj has consulted with and taught at numerous companies, including AT&T, Verizon, LG, BorgWarner, DPDHL, POSCO, Kraft Foods, Whole Foods Market, Tata, Tesoro, Siemens, Sprint, Volvo, IBM, Walmart, McDonalds and Southern California Edison. Raj received an honorary doctorate from Johnson & Wales University in 2016 and the Business Luminary Award from Halcyon in 2021. He has served on the boards of Mastek and The Container Store.

Links:
The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World The Global Rule of Three: Competing with Conscious Strategy
Conscious Capitalism Field Guide: Tools for Transforming Your Organization
Everybody Matters: The Extraordinary Power of Caring for Your People Like Family
Conscious Capitalism: Liberating the Heroic Spirit of Business
Firms of Endearment: How World Class Companies Profit From Passion and Purpose, Second Edition
Shakti Leadership: Embracing Feminine and Masculine Power in Business
Overview of Conscious Capitalism
TEDx talk on Reimagining Capitalism
TEDx talk on The Healing Organization

]]> Buzzsprout-11428900 Tue, 04 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0400 3355 94 full true Imperfections, Rock Stars, and Wholeness with Megan Jo Wilson Imperfections, Rock Stars, and Wholeness with Megan Jo Wilson Megan Jo Wilson is a force of nature by just about any measure.  She’s not only a brilliant singer and coach – she also applies her formidable heart and creativity to helping entrepreneurs get their helping work out into the world.

 After running several iterations of "Rockstar Camp for Women," Megan Jo broke the mold in 2019, bringing a group of men through her “yes, you will sing on stage with a live band in front of a live audience” program.

And the rest really IS Rock & Roll!

Not to give away too many spoilers, but expect to be delighted.

Megan Jo Wilson has been coaching humans since 2004, after sobbing through her first training and declaring, “This is very important work.” 

Since then, she has brought coaching and coach training into hospitals, hair salons, prisons, and board rooms, and has a passion for amplifying marginalized voices.

She is the founder and Head Ringleader of “Rockstar Camp for Women” – an experiential leadership program that empowers women to sing on stage with a live band and audience.  

Her business program, “No More Playing Small” for Women Coaches is based on her belief that confidence can be learned, and marketing can actually be fun.   

She is author of the best-selling business books, “Who the F*ck Am I To Be A Coach” and “No More Playing Small” and she is very delighted to appearing on Mojo for the Modern Man…

www.meganjowilson.com
Download her book: Who The F*ck Am I To Be A Coach?!
Download her other book: Who The F*ck Am I To Be A Rockstar?!
Follow Megan Jo on Facebook & Instagram

]]> Megan Jo Wilson is a force of nature by just about any measure.  She’s not only a brilliant singer and coach – she also applies her formidable heart and creativity to helping entrepreneurs get their helping work out into the world.

 After running several iterations of "Rockstar Camp for Women," Megan Jo broke the mold in 2019, bringing a group of men through her “yes, you will sing on stage with a live band in front of a live audience” program.

And the rest really IS Rock & Roll!

Not to give away too many spoilers, but expect to be delighted.

Megan Jo Wilson has been coaching humans since 2004, after sobbing through her first training and declaring, “This is very important work.” 

Since then, she has brought coaching and coach training into hospitals, hair salons, prisons, and board rooms, and has a passion for amplifying marginalized voices.

She is the founder and Head Ringleader of “Rockstar Camp for Women” – an experiential leadership program that empowers women to sing on stage with a live band and audience.  

Her business program, “No More Playing Small” for Women Coaches is based on her belief that confidence can be learned, and marketing can actually be fun.   

She is author of the best-selling business books, “Who the F*ck Am I To Be A Coach” and “No More Playing Small” and she is very delighted to appearing on Mojo for the Modern Man…

www.meganjowilson.com
Download her book: Who The F*ck Am I To Be A Coach?!
Download her other book: Who The F*ck Am I To Be A Rockstar?!
Follow Megan Jo on Facebook & Instagram

]]> Buzzsprout-11393006 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2945 93 full true Christopher Veal: The Whole Man and Evolving Masculinity Christopher Veal: The Whole Man and Evolving Masculinity Christopher Veal, author, speaker, coach, and combat veteran (Marines), begins today’s discussion about his new book, The Whole Man: Evolving Masculinity, with a critical dissection of masculinity in our recent history.

There are, as Christopher muses, two versions of masculinity in the 21st century - healthy and unhealthy - and he admits that his greatest call to exploring this topic was his own daughter, and his desire to be a good example of healthy masculinity in her life.

Christopher touches on the importance of evolving masculinity, tipping our hats to Charles Darwin as we riff on keeping the best traits whilst striving for growth.

His history included nine years in the Marine Corps, nearly seven years working construction… and even with all that arguably “manly” stuff on his CV, Christopher felt unable to show up on construction sites as his whole self.  He was criticized, after the birth of his daughter, for taking parental leave, lest he be caught doing “women’s work.”

We dive into masculine and feminine energies, riffing on how both exist within each of us, and Christopher gives examples of each type of masculinity in action, touching on the patriarchal history of our society, and the messaging that continues to flood young people through popular media.

After a brief nerd-out about comic books, we move onto a premise central to Christopher’s message - CAPES (Curiosity, Awareness, Presence, Emotional Health and Stay) - an acronym he plays with in his book as guideposts for evolving men. 

We visit the stigma surrounding men and mental health, and the impact that stigma has, not only on men, but on the fabric of the larger culture.

Christopher wraps the episode with some great recommendations for our own evolution.

You can check out the new book here: The Whole Man: Evolving Masculinity and, of course, visit Christopher on LinkedIn and have a look at his website, too!

]]> Christopher Veal, author, speaker, coach, and combat veteran (Marines), begins today’s discussion about his new book, The Whole Man: Evolving Masculinity, with a critical dissection of masculinity in our recent history.

There are, as Christopher muses, two versions of masculinity in the 21st century - healthy and unhealthy - and he admits that his greatest call to exploring this topic was his own daughter, and his desire to be a good example of healthy masculinity in her life.

Christopher touches on the importance of evolving masculinity, tipping our hats to Charles Darwin as we riff on keeping the best traits whilst striving for growth.

His history included nine years in the Marine Corps, nearly seven years working construction… and even with all that arguably “manly” stuff on his CV, Christopher felt unable to show up on construction sites as his whole self.  He was criticized, after the birth of his daughter, for taking parental leave, lest he be caught doing “women’s work.”

We dive into masculine and feminine energies, riffing on how both exist within each of us, and Christopher gives examples of each type of masculinity in action, touching on the patriarchal history of our society, and the messaging that continues to flood young people through popular media.

After a brief nerd-out about comic books, we move onto a premise central to Christopher’s message - CAPES (Curiosity, Awareness, Presence, Emotional Health and Stay) - an acronym he plays with in his book as guideposts for evolving men. 

We visit the stigma surrounding men and mental health, and the impact that stigma has, not only on men, but on the fabric of the larger culture.

Christopher wraps the episode with some great recommendations for our own evolution.

You can check out the new book here: The Whole Man: Evolving Masculinity and, of course, visit Christopher on LinkedIn and have a look at his website, too!

]]> Buzzsprout-11279600 Tue, 13 Sep 2022 15:00:00 -0400 2991 92 full true Beauty, Darkness, and Wake-Up Calls with Joseph Bernstein - Act 2 Beauty, Darkness, and Wake-Up Calls with Joseph Bernstein - Act 2 Joseph Bernstein opens Act 2 expanding on healthy edginess and the vital nature of fierce love. 

We dive into a moment on the importance of truth and boundaries in relationships, sharing stories about the relationships around us that are built on foundations of complexity.

Joseph takes a moment to riff on experience, emotional maturity, and emotional repair, noting that “Uncomfortable conversations only get easier over time.  With practice...” 

Joseph touches on his work and the importance of recognizing pivotal moments, then guides us through his own personal journey with his name: he spent his early years through high school as “Joey,” then lived most of his adult life-to-date as “Joe.”  After 22 years, with a deep shift in his image as a man, consciously becoming more sovereign, and stepping fully into his marriage and other grounded aspects of his current chapter, consciously claimed “Joseph.”

We wrap with Joseph making some sound suggestions for men ready to begin their own paths of inner work and growth – and a couple of special invitations for people in the DC Metro area!

Learn more about Joseph on his website!

]]> Joseph Bernstein opens Act 2 expanding on healthy edginess and the vital nature of fierce love. 

We dive into a moment on the importance of truth and boundaries in relationships, sharing stories about the relationships around us that are built on foundations of complexity.

Joseph takes a moment to riff on experience, emotional maturity, and emotional repair, noting that “Uncomfortable conversations only get easier over time.  With practice...” 

Joseph touches on his work and the importance of recognizing pivotal moments, then guides us through his own personal journey with his name: he spent his early years through high school as “Joey,” then lived most of his adult life-to-date as “Joe.”  After 22 years, with a deep shift in his image as a man, consciously becoming more sovereign, and stepping fully into his marriage and other grounded aspects of his current chapter, consciously claimed “Joseph.”

We wrap with Joseph making some sound suggestions for men ready to begin their own paths of inner work and growth – and a couple of special invitations for people in the DC Metro area!

Learn more about Joseph on his website!

]]> Buzzsprout-11205275 Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1848 91 full true Beauty, Darkness, and Wake-Up Calls with Joseph Bernstein - Act 1 Beauty, Darkness, and Wake-Up Calls with Joseph Bernstein - Act 1 Joseph Bernstein shares images of growing up in the “80’s and 90’s” suburbs of Washington DC, where he experienced a diverse population of folks from around the world but, as he says, without much diversity of thought and values.

Life in his childhood home was, on one hand, supportive, comfortable, and he knew he was loved…

On the other hand, the atmosphere was rife with “emotional violence” between his parents, and their dynamic led to a family culture of suppressed emotions, contributing to what Joseph now sees as having led to emotional eating, obesity, and a sense of separation. 

Joseph riffs on his relationship to his body and the cultural narrative that people living in larger bodies are somehow unworthy of love.

He shares the beauty, darkness, and wake-up call that was his first marriage - and subsequent divorce - that put him on a path to “change the script.”

Building from that wake-up call, Joseph draws clear contrasts between his early incompetence in relationship and his wildly outstanding competence and success in the world of work, where he made the “aha!” connection that sealed the deal of stepping onto his path of personal growth and responsibility.

He found his way to men’s work through a suggestion dropped by a therapist, eventually making his way to the Mankind Project and digging in deep!

We wrap Act 1 with Joseph sharing how his MKP experience revealed the range of healthy masculinity, from raw and edgy to tender, vulnerable, and deeply loving.

Learn more about Joseph on his website!

]]> Joseph Bernstein shares images of growing up in the “80’s and 90’s” suburbs of Washington DC, where he experienced a diverse population of folks from around the world but, as he says, without much diversity of thought and values.

Life in his childhood home was, on one hand, supportive, comfortable, and he knew he was loved…

On the other hand, the atmosphere was rife with “emotional violence” between his parents, and their dynamic led to a family culture of suppressed emotions, contributing to what Joseph now sees as having led to emotional eating, obesity, and a sense of separation. 

Joseph riffs on his relationship to his body and the cultural narrative that people living in larger bodies are somehow unworthy of love.

He shares the beauty, darkness, and wake-up call that was his first marriage - and subsequent divorce - that put him on a path to “change the script.”

Building from that wake-up call, Joseph draws clear contrasts between his early incompetence in relationship and his wildly outstanding competence and success in the world of work, where he made the “aha!” connection that sealed the deal of stepping onto his path of personal growth and responsibility.

He found his way to men’s work through a suggestion dropped by a therapist, eventually making his way to the Mankind Project and digging in deep!

We wrap Act 1 with Joseph sharing how his MKP experience revealed the range of healthy masculinity, from raw and edgy to tender, vulnerable, and deeply loving.

Learn more about Joseph on his website!

]]> Buzzsprout-11205260 Tue, 30 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400 1889 90 full true Coming Up to the Surface with Pellegrino Riccardi - Act 2 Coming Up to the Surface with Pellegrino Riccardi - Act 2 Pellegrino Riccardi opens Act 2 discussing the therapeutic nature of writing - and giving a shout-out to the supportive editing and publishing team for their help with his recent book, Drowning Quietly - Memoir of a Man's Shortcomings.

“It was cathartic, of course,” he says, citing the work of Brene Brown and adding, “secrecy… it’s the rocket fuel of shame!”  He touches on how healing grows when people connect through sharing stories, calling it a sort of deep “collective therapy.”  He mentions  people approaching him after talks, expressing their gratitude for feeling less alone.

Pellegrino reflects on making the decision to love his father powerfully, regardless of his violent behavior, and how that love shocked (gently) that relationship over time.  He circles back to the idea of risk and taking the chance at being vulnerable in loving men, whilst not excusing their bad behaviors.

One of the most powerful things Pellegrino surfaces is a distinction between loving and being in love, pointing out that being in love is a chemical process that will eventually wear out, whereas love takes work.

“Love is about giving someone the power to destroy you and trusting they won’t use it,” muses Pellegrino. It is a labor of choice - choosing each day to be vulnerable with the ones we love, to risk losing it all for the chance of something rich and real.

We close Act 2 with Pellegrino walking his talk, brilliantly and vulnerably.

For over 30 years, Pellegrino Riccardi has excited and delighted audiences all over the world with a style of public speaking that brings together the ability to present complex ideas in a simple and accessible way, which is then wrapped up in a seamless fusion of masterful storytelling and observational humour.

Pellegrino has a unique ability to quickly connect with a wide spectrum of audiences, from Baby-Boomers to Z Generation, from public sector employees to C-suite executives, from high-risk entrepreneurial enterprises to more “conservative” international organisations.

You can find out more on his website, on LinkedIn, Facebook, or "the Insta."

If you're a man or know any, Pellegrino's book, Drowning Quietly - Memoir of a Man's Shortcomings, is highly recommended reading!



]]> Pellegrino Riccardi opens Act 2 discussing the therapeutic nature of writing - and giving a shout-out to the supportive editing and publishing team for their help with his recent book, Drowning Quietly - Memoir of a Man's Shortcomings.

“It was cathartic, of course,” he says, citing the work of Brene Brown and adding, “secrecy… it’s the rocket fuel of shame!”  He touches on how healing grows when people connect through sharing stories, calling it a sort of deep “collective therapy.”  He mentions  people approaching him after talks, expressing their gratitude for feeling less alone.

Pellegrino reflects on making the decision to love his father powerfully, regardless of his violent behavior, and how that love shocked (gently) that relationship over time.  He circles back to the idea of risk and taking the chance at being vulnerable in loving men, whilst not excusing their bad behaviors.

One of the most powerful things Pellegrino surfaces is a distinction between loving and being in love, pointing out that being in love is a chemical process that will eventually wear out, whereas love takes work.

“Love is about giving someone the power to destroy you and trusting they won’t use it,” muses Pellegrino. It is a labor of choice - choosing each day to be vulnerable with the ones we love, to risk losing it all for the chance of something rich and real.

We close Act 2 with Pellegrino walking his talk, brilliantly and vulnerably.

For over 30 years, Pellegrino Riccardi has excited and delighted audiences all over the world with a style of public speaking that brings together the ability to present complex ideas in a simple and accessible way, which is then wrapped up in a seamless fusion of masterful storytelling and observational humour.

Pellegrino has a unique ability to quickly connect with a wide spectrum of audiences, from Baby-Boomers to Z Generation, from public sector employees to C-suite executives, from high-risk entrepreneurial enterprises to more “conservative” international organisations.

You can find out more on his website, on LinkedIn, Facebook, or "the Insta."

If you're a man or know any, Pellegrino's book, Drowning Quietly - Memoir of a Man's Shortcomings, is highly recommended reading!



]]> Buzzsprout-11160956 Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1724 89 full true Coming Up to the Surface with Pellegrino Riccardi - Act 1 Coming Up to the Surface with Pellegrino Riccardi - Act 1 Author, speaker and communications trainer Pellegrino Riccardi opens Act 1 reflecting on growing up as a child of Italian immigrants in the UK; “You know, once I left the door of the house I was in the UK… When I went back in the house again, I was back in Italy.” 

He shares the contrasts between his rugged Italian “hillbilly” roots and the relatively polite English schools in which he was educated… and the impact of the dark, controlling - even violent - shadow side of his school experience.

Pellegrino discusses the wisdom behind pushing boundaries, drawing on influences that range from comic Ricky Gervais to his own gun-toting, rough-and-tumble cousins he spent time with every summer in Italy.  He reminds us that without pushing boundaries and taking risks, growth simply doesn’t happen.

We spend a few minutes on the “Slap Seen ‘Round the World”, leading us into a rich conversation about the roots of violence - including that which Pelligrino experienced, witnessed and, coming full circle, came to perpetrate in his own home.

Pellegrino wraps up Act 1 by speaking on the intersections of shame, pain, violence, trauma, shortcomings, and the importance of finding language and other ways of communicating - honestly and transparently - what is present, lest things unexpressed find their way to violent acting out.

For over 30 years, Pellegrino Riccardi has excited and delighted audiences all over the world with a style of public speaking that brings together the ability to present complex ideas in a simple and accessible way, which is then wrapped up in a seamless fusion of masterful storytelling and observational humour.

Pellegrino has a unique ability to quickly connect with a wide spectrum of audiences, from Baby-Boomers to Z Generation, from public sector employees to C-suite executives, from high-risk entrepreneurial enterprises to more “conservative” international organisations.

You can find out more on his website, on LinkedIn, Facebook, or "the Insta."

If you're a man or know any, Pellegrino's book, Drowning Quietly - Memoir of a Man's Shortcomings, is highly recommended reading!

]]> Author, speaker and communications trainer Pellegrino Riccardi opens Act 1 reflecting on growing up as a child of Italian immigrants in the UK; “You know, once I left the door of the house I was in the UK… When I went back in the house again, I was back in Italy.” 

He shares the contrasts between his rugged Italian “hillbilly” roots and the relatively polite English schools in which he was educated… and the impact of the dark, controlling - even violent - shadow side of his school experience.

Pellegrino discusses the wisdom behind pushing boundaries, drawing on influences that range from comic Ricky Gervais to his own gun-toting, rough-and-tumble cousins he spent time with every summer in Italy.  He reminds us that without pushing boundaries and taking risks, growth simply doesn’t happen.

We spend a few minutes on the “Slap Seen ‘Round the World”, leading us into a rich conversation about the roots of violence - including that which Pelligrino experienced, witnessed and, coming full circle, came to perpetrate in his own home.

Pellegrino wraps up Act 1 by speaking on the intersections of shame, pain, violence, trauma, shortcomings, and the importance of finding language and other ways of communicating - honestly and transparently - what is present, lest things unexpressed find their way to violent acting out.

For over 30 years, Pellegrino Riccardi has excited and delighted audiences all over the world with a style of public speaking that brings together the ability to present complex ideas in a simple and accessible way, which is then wrapped up in a seamless fusion of masterful storytelling and observational humour.

Pellegrino has a unique ability to quickly connect with a wide spectrum of audiences, from Baby-Boomers to Z Generation, from public sector employees to C-suite executives, from high-risk entrepreneurial enterprises to more “conservative” international organisations.

You can find out more on his website, on LinkedIn, Facebook, or "the Insta."

If you're a man or know any, Pellegrino's book, Drowning Quietly - Memoir of a Man's Shortcomings, is highly recommended reading!

]]> Buzzsprout-11142637 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1844 88 full true Passion After the Chemical Phase with Shana James Passion After the Chemical Phase with Shana James Shana James, author, speaker, podcaster, and men’s coach, opens today’s episode describing the genesis of her lifelong quest for understanding the human condition–both psychologically and spiritually. 

As an inquisitive kid, Shana found herself frustrated by the lack of answers for her curious questions.  She asked herself, “What are people not telling me?”

She recalls that even in her earliest days she understood that the arguments, misunderstandings, and confrontations she witnessed at home revealed that, “Whoa!  They’re not fighting about what they think they’re fighting about!”

Shana’s yearning for understanding led her to leave home as soon as possible, to pursuing a Master’s in Psychology, to living in intentional community…

After participating a workshop created inside that community, she found herself profoundly called to work with men.

And in the decades since, the energy of that calling has not diminished!

We take a plunge into the deep end of the pool, riffing on intimacy, sex, communication, vulnerability, and a whole lot more.  We pepper in a few words about the stuff that gets in the way – and the stuff that clears the way and opens the gates to more fulfilling, openhearted relationships.

A brief, albeit brilliant, detour leads us to “the ‘umm’, the ‘hmmm’, and the ‘ugh,’” which Shana laughingly reflects on as the simplification of humans as complex beings.

Shana serves up a treasure trove of wisdom on the topic of sex and men and their oft confusing, even stunted, relationship to pleasure. 

We close with a discussion of the evolving nature of relationships, the power of mature honesty, and some great recommendations for resources for men seeking to up-level their intimacy – sexual and otherwise…

And, of course, Shana shares a bit about her new book, Honest Sex!

Shana James, MA Psy., has coached more than a thousand leaders, CEOs, authors, speakers and people with big visions who step into more powerful leadership, start and grow businesses, create more effective teams, increase their impact, get promoted, find love, create a legacy, and become more personally inspired and fulfilled.

Held by clients as a "secret weapon," Shana is a translator between women and men, providing effective tools to transform conversations and dynamics into connection and collaboration.

Links to more of Shana's good work:

]]> Shana James, author, speaker, podcaster, and men’s coach, opens today’s episode describing the genesis of her lifelong quest for understanding the human condition–both psychologically and spiritually. 

As an inquisitive kid, Shana found herself frustrated by the lack of answers for her curious questions.  She asked herself, “What are people not telling me?”

She recalls that even in her earliest days she understood that the arguments, misunderstandings, and confrontations she witnessed at home revealed that, “Whoa!  They’re not fighting about what they think they’re fighting about!”

Shana’s yearning for understanding led her to leave home as soon as possible, to pursuing a Master’s in Psychology, to living in intentional community…

After participating a workshop created inside that community, she found herself profoundly called to work with men.

And in the decades since, the energy of that calling has not diminished!

We take a plunge into the deep end of the pool, riffing on intimacy, sex, communication, vulnerability, and a whole lot more.  We pepper in a few words about the stuff that gets in the way – and the stuff that clears the way and opens the gates to more fulfilling, openhearted relationships.

A brief, albeit brilliant, detour leads us to “the ‘umm’, the ‘hmmm’, and the ‘ugh,’” which Shana laughingly reflects on as the simplification of humans as complex beings.

Shana serves up a treasure trove of wisdom on the topic of sex and men and their oft confusing, even stunted, relationship to pleasure. 

We close with a discussion of the evolving nature of relationships, the power of mature honesty, and some great recommendations for resources for men seeking to up-level their intimacy – sexual and otherwise…

And, of course, Shana shares a bit about her new book, Honest Sex!

Shana James, MA Psy., has coached more than a thousand leaders, CEOs, authors, speakers and people with big visions who step into more powerful leadership, start and grow businesses, create more effective teams, increase their impact, get promoted, find love, create a legacy, and become more personally inspired and fulfilled.

Held by clients as a "secret weapon," Shana is a translator between women and men, providing effective tools to transform conversations and dynamics into connection and collaboration.

Links to more of Shana's good work:

]]> Buzzsprout-11083641 Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0400 3202 87 full true Beyond Competition with Ed Frauenheim – Act 2 Beyond Competition with Ed Frauenheim – Act 2 Ed Frauenheim launches Act 2 with an exploration of pivotal moments leading to his current work.  “I got into this [work] of masculinity in workplaces through a long-term study of what makes workplaces and leadership good, if not great.”  That study led Ed to joining the research and consulting firm behind the “Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For” list, giving him keen insight into what happens at the confluence of workplace leadership and masculinity.

Ed shares how his work highlighted some of the more serious issues within the workplace, for example, leading from models of “traditional masculinity,” which he found can “end up leaving a guy being isolated, rigid, and cold in a world that’s now calling for connection, agility, and warmth.  It’s really not a good formula…”

We discuss the big picture of what it means to be whole, and how the full spectrum of energies, both feminine and masculine, can be found in each of us.

Ed touches on the “battle for the soul of men,” pointing to the darker seductions of numbing addictions, violent and childish acting out, drawing our attention to the choice point today’s men currently find ourselves in.

Ed digs into a series of discussions of his colleagues, including co-author Ed Adams, and the range of work he’s involved in.  He highlights Project Compassion and their important, timely mission of bringing compassion into the world of policing.

We begin to wrap Act 2 with Ed taking us on a nickel tour of his latest book, finally bringing it on home with a lovely lesson of compassion learned on an L.A. freeway from his son!

Ed Frauenheim is about reinventing masculinity, workplaces and society--and about connecting the dots among the three for a more soulful world.  He is a writer, speaker and consultant who has focused on workplace, technology and culture matters for more than 25 years.  His stories have been featured in Fortune, Wired and USA Today.  Ed spent six years as director of content at Great Place to Work, the global consultancy that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list.  He has co-written four books including A Great Place to Work For All and Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection.  

 Ed co-founded The Teal Team, a group of professionals dedicated to creating more soulful organizations.  He also co-founded Project Compassion, an initiative to elevate compassion in policing to strengthen the heart of communities. He is the father of two teenagers and husband to artist Rowena Richie. He lives in San Francisco.

Find Ed at edfruaenheim.com, on LinkedIn and Twitter - @edfrauenheim

]]> Ed Frauenheim launches Act 2 with an exploration of pivotal moments leading to his current work.  “I got into this [work] of masculinity in workplaces through a long-term study of what makes workplaces and leadership good, if not great.”  That study led Ed to joining the research and consulting firm behind the “Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For” list, giving him keen insight into what happens at the confluence of workplace leadership and masculinity.

Ed shares how his work highlighted some of the more serious issues within the workplace, for example, leading from models of “traditional masculinity,” which he found can “end up leaving a guy being isolated, rigid, and cold in a world that’s now calling for connection, agility, and warmth.  It’s really not a good formula…”

We discuss the big picture of what it means to be whole, and how the full spectrum of energies, both feminine and masculine, can be found in each of us.

Ed touches on the “battle for the soul of men,” pointing to the darker seductions of numbing addictions, violent and childish acting out, drawing our attention to the choice point today’s men currently find ourselves in.

Ed digs into a series of discussions of his colleagues, including co-author Ed Adams, and the range of work he’s involved in.  He highlights Project Compassion and their important, timely mission of bringing compassion into the world of policing.

We begin to wrap Act 2 with Ed taking us on a nickel tour of his latest book, finally bringing it on home with a lovely lesson of compassion learned on an L.A. freeway from his son!

Ed Frauenheim is about reinventing masculinity, workplaces and society--and about connecting the dots among the three for a more soulful world.  He is a writer, speaker and consultant who has focused on workplace, technology and culture matters for more than 25 years.  His stories have been featured in Fortune, Wired and USA Today.  Ed spent six years as director of content at Great Place to Work, the global consultancy that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list.  He has co-written four books including A Great Place to Work For All and Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection.  

 Ed co-founded The Teal Team, a group of professionals dedicated to creating more soulful organizations.  He also co-founded Project Compassion, an initiative to elevate compassion in policing to strengthen the heart of communities. He is the father of two teenagers and husband to artist Rowena Richie. He lives in San Francisco.

Find Ed at edfruaenheim.com, on LinkedIn and Twitter - @edfrauenheim

]]> Buzzsprout-11051010 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:00:00 -0400 1572 86 full true Beyond Competition with Ed Frauenheim – Act 1 Beyond Competition with Ed Frauenheim – Act 1 Author and researcher Ed Frauenheim opens  Act 1 reminiscing about his past as a young boy in a suburb of Buffalo, NY, an “idyllic place” where Ed’s early - and somewhat persistent - understanding of what a man was supposed to be took form. 

As a young man, Ed’s perceptions of manhood were challengingly rigid; “it’s about competition, it’s about being tough, it’s not about expressing emotion, and those were hard rules for me to fit into in a lot of ways…”

He shares a story of how, in a hockey game at the formative age of 13 that ended in a shared championship title, he viewed the outcome as a loss, because a tie was not a heroic win.

While Ed was arguably very successful on paper, his ideals of manhood led to coloring his  formidable accomplishments as “not quite,” even as a high-achieving student at Princeton University.

Ed reflects on how separating self-worth from achievement and one's “win-loss record,” even in things like playing basketball and Frisbee golf with friends, makes room for different kinds of relationships between men.  He touches on important lessons learned from examining competition and introduces the critical practice of forgiveness.

Before wrapping Act 1, we wrestle with letting go of armor to open ourselves to more substantial, emotionally vulnerable and connected relationships, bringing it home with a fun examination of how fatherhood offers fantastic opportunities for a reset… whilst stripping away any remaining illusions of control.

Ed Frauenheim is about reinventing masculinity, workplaces and society--and about connecting the dots among the three for a more soulful world.  He is a writer, speaker and consultant who has focused on workplace, technology and culture matters for more than 25 years.  His stories have been featured in Fortune, Wired and USA Today.  Ed spent six years as director of content at Great Place to Work, the global consultancy that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list.  He has co-written four books including A Great Place to Work For All and Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection.  

 Ed co-founded The Teal Team, a group of professionals dedicated to creating more soulful organizations.  He also co-founded Project Compassion, an initiative to elevate compassion in policing to strengthen the heart of communities. He is the father of two teenagers and husband to artist Rowena Richie. He lives in San Francisco.

Find Ed at edfruaenheim.com, on LinkedIn and Twitter - @edfrauenheim

]]> Author and researcher Ed Frauenheim opens  Act 1 reminiscing about his past as a young boy in a suburb of Buffalo, NY, an “idyllic place” where Ed’s early - and somewhat persistent - understanding of what a man was supposed to be took form. 

As a young man, Ed’s perceptions of manhood were challengingly rigid; “it’s about competition, it’s about being tough, it’s not about expressing emotion, and those were hard rules for me to fit into in a lot of ways…”

He shares a story of how, in a hockey game at the formative age of 13 that ended in a shared championship title, he viewed the outcome as a loss, because a tie was not a heroic win.

While Ed was arguably very successful on paper, his ideals of manhood led to coloring his  formidable accomplishments as “not quite,” even as a high-achieving student at Princeton University.

Ed reflects on how separating self-worth from achievement and one's “win-loss record,” even in things like playing basketball and Frisbee golf with friends, makes room for different kinds of relationships between men.  He touches on important lessons learned from examining competition and introduces the critical practice of forgiveness.

Before wrapping Act 1, we wrestle with letting go of armor to open ourselves to more substantial, emotionally vulnerable and connected relationships, bringing it home with a fun examination of how fatherhood offers fantastic opportunities for a reset… whilst stripping away any remaining illusions of control.

Ed Frauenheim is about reinventing masculinity, workplaces and society--and about connecting the dots among the three for a more soulful world.  He is a writer, speaker and consultant who has focused on workplace, technology and culture matters for more than 25 years.  His stories have been featured in Fortune, Wired and USA Today.  Ed spent six years as director of content at Great Place to Work, the global consultancy that produces the annual Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list.  He has co-written four books including A Great Place to Work For All and Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection.  

 Ed co-founded The Teal Team, a group of professionals dedicated to creating more soulful organizations.  He also co-founded Project Compassion, an initiative to elevate compassion in policing to strengthen the heart of communities. He is the father of two teenagers and husband to artist Rowena Richie. He lives in San Francisco.

Find Ed at edfruaenheim.com, on LinkedIn and Twitter - @edfrauenheim

]]> Buzzsprout-11012866 Tue, 26 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400 2107 85 full true Ray Arata on Becoming a Better Man – Act 2 Ray Arata on Becoming a Better Man – Act 2 Ray Arata kicks off Act 2 with a discussion about Heart Based Leadership – a framework of emotional literacy that Ray distills down to “power of the heart.”  Our conversation quickly turns to real life comparisons between the toxic masculinity of Vladimir Putin and the heart-based Leadership Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shown throughout the ongoing Russian war on Ukraine. 

 We dip into privilege from a mess of different angles, play with opening “the man box”, touch on accidents of birth, shine a light on what happens when “guys are just guys” in a corporate meeting room with all men and just one woman, poke at facing responsibility and collective homophobia… And that’s just a small sampling of where the conversation goes!

 Ray shares a few stories from his newest book, Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace, citing some not-so-pretty examples of unconscious privilege in action.  He underlines the importance of making the effort to develop real-world practices that create true allyship - personally and professionally. 

 We bring Act 2 home with some great information on the Better Man Conference, some grounded advice on next steps, and an invitation from Ray to reach out!

Ray Arata is an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader and speaker, consultant, and trainer, with global clients from PwC to Verizon to Toyota to Bloomberg. He founded the Better Man Conference for the development of healthy masculinity and men as allies and partners. 

Ray was recognized by UN Women in 2016 as a HeForShe Champion for Change and received the Ron Herring 2020 award.  His new book is Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace.  Learn more at rayarata.com and bettermanconference.com.

]]> Ray Arata kicks off Act 2 with a discussion about Heart Based Leadership – a framework of emotional literacy that Ray distills down to “power of the heart.”  Our conversation quickly turns to real life comparisons between the toxic masculinity of Vladimir Putin and the heart-based Leadership Volodymyr Zelenskyy has shown throughout the ongoing Russian war on Ukraine. 

 We dip into privilege from a mess of different angles, play with opening “the man box”, touch on accidents of birth, shine a light on what happens when “guys are just guys” in a corporate meeting room with all men and just one woman, poke at facing responsibility and collective homophobia… And that’s just a small sampling of where the conversation goes!

 Ray shares a few stories from his newest book, Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace, citing some not-so-pretty examples of unconscious privilege in action.  He underlines the importance of making the effort to develop real-world practices that create true allyship - personally and professionally. 

 We bring Act 2 home with some great information on the Better Man Conference, some grounded advice on next steps, and an invitation from Ray to reach out!

Ray Arata is an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader and speaker, consultant, and trainer, with global clients from PwC to Verizon to Toyota to Bloomberg. He founded the Better Man Conference for the development of healthy masculinity and men as allies and partners. 

Ray was recognized by UN Women in 2016 as a HeForShe Champion for Change and received the Ron Herring 2020 award.  His new book is Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace.  Learn more at rayarata.com and bettermanconference.com.

]]> Buzzsprout-10964352 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0400 2037 84 full true Ray Arata on Becoming a Better Man - Act 1 Ray Arata on Becoming a Better Man - Act 1 Ray Arata, author, DEI expert and founder of the Better Man Conference, opens Act 1 by discussing some of the most formative experiences of his life. Ray tells of a “one-two-punch” wake-up call in 1991 that helped shape him into the man he is today, when he faced divorce on two fronts; one from his wife, the other from a business partner, all in the span of weeks. 

Ray reflects on the pain he experienced (and unconsciously spread) and the growth he was able to achieve later, only after truly examining himself and learning to trade external validation for self-acceptance. 

Through his experience with the Mankind Project and the introspection it inspired, Ray was able to recognize how his deep-rooted pain and buried emotions contributed to the dissolution of his first marriage: “My then wife didn’t sign up to be my mother, but for all intents and purposes, the little boy in me was running the show.” 

Ray muses on the importance and impact of MKP’s New Warrior weekend where, in the company of men, he was able to see himself clearly and begin to unpack repeating behavioral patterns. His awakening and transformation firmly on track, Ray learned much about emotions, accountability, integrity, and the importance of being in community with other men doing their own work. “I was determined to not ever go back to sleep,” and to that end, he continued the rigorous work of carefully unraveling himself to build back stronger.

Ray wraps Act 1 with a discussion about power and the different ways it can manifest. We riff on the functions - and dysfunctions - of power, drawing key distinctions between the power of wounded shadow and ego versus the power of the heart.

Ray Arata is an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader and speaker, consultant, and trainer, with global clients from PwC to Verizon to Toyota to Bloomberg. He founded the Better Man Conference for the development of healthy masculinity and men as allies and partners. 

Ray was recognized by UN Women in 2016 as a HeForShe Champion for Change and received the Ron Herring 2020 award.  His new book is Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace.  Learn more at rayarata.com and bettermanconference.com.

]]> Ray Arata, author, DEI expert and founder of the Better Man Conference, opens Act 1 by discussing some of the most formative experiences of his life. Ray tells of a “one-two-punch” wake-up call in 1991 that helped shape him into the man he is today, when he faced divorce on two fronts; one from his wife, the other from a business partner, all in the span of weeks. 

Ray reflects on the pain he experienced (and unconsciously spread) and the growth he was able to achieve later, only after truly examining himself and learning to trade external validation for self-acceptance. 

Through his experience with the Mankind Project and the introspection it inspired, Ray was able to recognize how his deep-rooted pain and buried emotions contributed to the dissolution of his first marriage: “My then wife didn’t sign up to be my mother, but for all intents and purposes, the little boy in me was running the show.” 

Ray muses on the importance and impact of MKP’s New Warrior weekend where, in the company of men, he was able to see himself clearly and begin to unpack repeating behavioral patterns. His awakening and transformation firmly on track, Ray learned much about emotions, accountability, integrity, and the importance of being in community with other men doing their own work. “I was determined to not ever go back to sleep,” and to that end, he continued the rigorous work of carefully unraveling himself to build back stronger.

Ray wraps Act 1 with a discussion about power and the different ways it can manifest. We riff on the functions - and dysfunctions - of power, drawing key distinctions between the power of wounded shadow and ego versus the power of the heart.

Ray Arata is an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leader and speaker, consultant, and trainer, with global clients from PwC to Verizon to Toyota to Bloomberg. He founded the Better Man Conference for the development of healthy masculinity and men as allies and partners. 

Ray was recognized by UN Women in 2016 as a HeForShe Champion for Change and received the Ron Herring 2020 award.  His new book is Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace.  Learn more at rayarata.com and bettermanconference.com.

]]> Buzzsprout-10929070 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:00:00 -0400 1646 83 full true Pulling up Roots and Finding Home with Micheal S. Seaver – Act 2 Pulling up Roots and Finding Home with Micheal S. Seaver – Act 2 Michael S. Seaver opens Act 2 with a discussion of purpose, mission and the distinction between the two. Michael makes fascinating observations about his process of self-discovery breaking away from the established patterns of his youth to become his own man. He affirms, “I am not the mental models that my parents distilled in me…” For Michael, finding his mission was a series of “iterations and processes,” or as he puts it, his “Earth School” curriculum. 

Michael expands on this idea of identifying the mental models of our younger days to draw clear conclusions about our emotions.  As he says, “I promise you that you can tie them to an origin event from your childhood.” 

After slowing down and examining his own emotions against that childhood framework, Michael began to see patterns, subliminal messaging, and programming that informed not only his own experience, but so many aspects of society at large.

We discuss novel therapeutic models like Forest Bathing, which Michael expertly explains as one of the best ways to reconnect with the things are natural and matter most to us. 

Michael lines up the runway in  Act 2 by discussing his new book, “I Know: A Practical Guide for Awakening to What's Within and Finding Work-Life Integration.”  He brings us home with a deeply personal story of a time when, feeling overwhelmed by his life, he laid on his floor contemplating taking his own life.  His savior?  None other than his cat, Cleopatra, and her purrs of love. 

Michael S. Seaver is an award-winning executive coach, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author. He’s on a mission to unlock human potential to help people uncover and live their purpose and live a more meaningful, authentic life. Michael’s unique methodology has revolutionized how leaders can live authentically and how organizations engage employees. He offers no-nonsense strategies to help people find confidence in their life’s narrative, find commonalities across generations working together, and communicate with emotional intelligence. 

Michael’s newest book, I Know, is available in print, ebook, and audiobook. For more, visit michaelsseaver.com. 

CONTACT

michael@michaelsseaver.com  

SOCIAL MEDIA

https://www.instagram.com/michaelsseaver/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsseaver
https://www.youtube.com/user/SeaverConsulting
https://www.facebook.com/MichaelScottSeaver
https://twitter.com/michaelsseaver 

 

]]> Michael S. Seaver opens Act 2 with a discussion of purpose, mission and the distinction between the two. Michael makes fascinating observations about his process of self-discovery breaking away from the established patterns of his youth to become his own man. He affirms, “I am not the mental models that my parents distilled in me…” For Michael, finding his mission was a series of “iterations and processes,” or as he puts it, his “Earth School” curriculum. 

Michael expands on this idea of identifying the mental models of our younger days to draw clear conclusions about our emotions.  As he says, “I promise you that you can tie them to an origin event from your childhood.” 

After slowing down and examining his own emotions against that childhood framework, Michael began to see patterns, subliminal messaging, and programming that informed not only his own experience, but so many aspects of society at large.

We discuss novel therapeutic models like Forest Bathing, which Michael expertly explains as one of the best ways to reconnect with the things are natural and matter most to us. 

Michael lines up the runway in  Act 2 by discussing his new book, “I Know: A Practical Guide for Awakening to What's Within and Finding Work-Life Integration.”  He brings us home with a deeply personal story of a time when, feeling overwhelmed by his life, he laid on his floor contemplating taking his own life.  His savior?  None other than his cat, Cleopatra, and her purrs of love. 

Michael S. Seaver is an award-winning executive coach, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author. He’s on a mission to unlock human potential to help people uncover and live their purpose and live a more meaningful, authentic life. Michael’s unique methodology has revolutionized how leaders can live authentically and how organizations engage employees. He offers no-nonsense strategies to help people find confidence in their life’s narrative, find commonalities across generations working together, and communicate with emotional intelligence. 

Michael’s newest book, I Know, is available in print, ebook, and audiobook. For more, visit michaelsseaver.com. 

CONTACT

michael@michaelsseaver.com  

SOCIAL MEDIA

https://www.instagram.com/michaelsseaver/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsseaver
https://www.youtube.com/user/SeaverConsulting
https://www.facebook.com/MichaelScottSeaver
https://twitter.com/michaelsseaver 

 

]]> Buzzsprout-10906785 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400 2029 82 full true Pulling up Roots and Finding Home with Micheal S. Seaver – Act 1 Pulling up Roots and Finding Home with Micheal S. Seaver – Act 1 Michael S. Seaver opens Act 1 with stories of growing up in a small town in Michigan, where his life largely revolved around the family business. He recounts those early years, saying, “I’ll never forget those days of never feeling heard or understood for who I was or am today. I always felt emotionally abandoned.”

 At 18, Michael began to realize that his place in the world was outside of Michigan. He muses on the importance of this revelation, describing it as a building torrent: “first a creek, then a brook, then a waterfall” powerful enough to thrust him into his degree, push him through a divorce, and finally wash him up at the banks of freedom.

 With freedom came growth, stillness, and reflection – skills vital in a culture that often moves too quickly for its own good.  Michael riffs on how these skills, coupled with his experience in the family business, shaped how he approaches service and relationships.  Yet it wasn’t until age 29 that Michael really knew how he wanted to apply his skills.

 Michael is one of the lucky few who discovered his true calling at a relatively young age - with help, of course. He recounts his experiences with Pam, a career coach whose wisdom, combined with a battery of assessments, helped set him on his calling’s career path. 

 We wrap Act 1 with Michael sharing his purpose: to unlock the potential of others.

 Michael S. Seaver is an award-winning executive coach, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author. He’s on a mission to unlock human potential to help people uncover and live their purpose and live a more meaningful, authentic life. Michael’s unique methodology has revolutionized how leaders can live authentically and how organizations engage employees. He offers no-nonsense strategies to help people find confidence in their life’s narrative, find commonalities across generations working together, and communicate with emotional intelligence.

 Michael’s newest book, I Know, is available in print, ebook, and audiobook. For more, visit michaelsseaver.com or reach him via email at: michael@michaelsseaver.com 

 SOCIAL MEDIA

https://www.instagram.com/michaelsseaver/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsseaver
https://www.youtube.com/user/SeaverConsulting
https://www.facebook.com/MichaelScottSeaver
https://twitter.com/michaelsseaver 

]]> Michael S. Seaver opens Act 1 with stories of growing up in a small town in Michigan, where his life largely revolved around the family business. He recounts those early years, saying, “I’ll never forget those days of never feeling heard or understood for who I was or am today. I always felt emotionally abandoned.”

 At 18, Michael began to realize that his place in the world was outside of Michigan. He muses on the importance of this revelation, describing it as a building torrent: “first a creek, then a brook, then a waterfall” powerful enough to thrust him into his degree, push him through a divorce, and finally wash him up at the banks of freedom.

 With freedom came growth, stillness, and reflection – skills vital in a culture that often moves too quickly for its own good.  Michael riffs on how these skills, coupled with his experience in the family business, shaped how he approaches service and relationships.  Yet it wasn’t until age 29 that Michael really knew how he wanted to apply his skills.

 Michael is one of the lucky few who discovered his true calling at a relatively young age - with help, of course. He recounts his experiences with Pam, a career coach whose wisdom, combined with a battery of assessments, helped set him on his calling’s career path. 

 We wrap Act 1 with Michael sharing his purpose: to unlock the potential of others.

 Michael S. Seaver is an award-winning executive coach, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author. He’s on a mission to unlock human potential to help people uncover and live their purpose and live a more meaningful, authentic life. Michael’s unique methodology has revolutionized how leaders can live authentically and how organizations engage employees. He offers no-nonsense strategies to help people find confidence in their life’s narrative, find commonalities across generations working together, and communicate with emotional intelligence.

 Michael’s newest book, I Know, is available in print, ebook, and audiobook. For more, visit michaelsseaver.com or reach him via email at: michael@michaelsseaver.com 

 SOCIAL MEDIA

https://www.instagram.com/michaelsseaver/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsseaver
https://www.youtube.com/user/SeaverConsulting
https://www.facebook.com/MichaelScottSeaver
https://twitter.com/michaelsseaver 

]]> Buzzsprout-10866116 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400 1612 81 full true The Journeyman Life with Tony Daloisio - Act 2 The Journeyman Life with Tony Daloisio - Act 2 Tony Daloisio begins Act 2 with a story of a recent experience he had at lunch with a good friend.  Presented with what could have easily become a confrontation, he describes facing a “moment of truth” and how slowing down, opening his heart choosing to empathize deepened the friendship.

Tony leads us into a discussion highlighting his own work as well as that of Robert Kegan.  He weaves elegantly between inner and outer work, touches on the importance of self-awareness, and points us toward noticing the feedback the outside world is constantly serving up.

He offers his divorce as a clear example of a wakeup call that he chose to answer.  In doing so he consciously faced the man in the mirror, “took myself on,” as he says, and got about the deep, challenging business of making real, tangible change. 

Tony riffs on the role ego plays in how men maintain a shell they present not only to the outside world, but also place between themselves and their own inner beings.  From there, he brings us into the “three portals: Behavioral, Psychological, and Spiritual.”

We wrap Act 2 riffing on the importance of accountability and responsibility in leading a good, imperfect, Journeyman Life, and end with not only valuable gems of wisdom, but also actionable suggestions to begin to develop one’s “inner guidance system.”

Dr. Tony Daloisio was trained as an organizational psychologist and has practiced in that field for over thirty years, serving hundreds if not thousands of businesses, not-for-profit organizations, schools, hospitals, NGOs, and government agencies/military operations. His work with them has incorporated strategic planning and implementation, change management, team development, executive coaching, and executive education. He has been a professor in the MBA program at Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business, teaching leadership and organizational change. In the early parts of his career, which began in education, he was an inner-city high school principal where he advocated for disadvantaged youth. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut in the field of Organizational Psychology and Counseling Psychology, where he received a fellowship for his research in leadership style and taught graduate courses in psychology.

In the early 2000s he forged a partnership with the late Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of the blockbuster New York Times bestseller The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and then his son, Stephen M. R. Covey to develop the consulting practice Principle Centered Leadership and teach The 7 Habits course around the world.

He founded and has been the CEO of Charter Oak Consulting group for thirty years. The company was listed as one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest-growing companies and has been awarded numerous citations for best-in-class consulting projects in various industries.

In 2017 he co-authored a highly acclaimed business book with Kendall Lyman entitled, Change the Way You Change.

Tony lives in Washington Depot, Connecticut, and Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Teresa Hargrave.  He is the proud father of Tim Daloisio and Morgan Daloisio and grandfather to Ryan, Julia, Addie, and James. He is enjoying his consulting practice with schools, NGOs, business startups, and a variety of mission-driven companies. He has a love of the outdoors, hiking, biking, and his favorite, golf. With the publishing of this book, The Journeyman Life, he will be conducting training programs for men to lead groups of men interested in applying the ideas and tools from the book.

www.thejourneymanlife.com
www.changethewayyouchange.com
www.cocg.com

]]> Tony Daloisio begins Act 2 with a story of a recent experience he had at lunch with a good friend.  Presented with what could have easily become a confrontation, he describes facing a “moment of truth” and how slowing down, opening his heart choosing to empathize deepened the friendship.

Tony leads us into a discussion highlighting his own work as well as that of Robert Kegan.  He weaves elegantly between inner and outer work, touches on the importance of self-awareness, and points us toward noticing the feedback the outside world is constantly serving up.

He offers his divorce as a clear example of a wakeup call that he chose to answer.  In doing so he consciously faced the man in the mirror, “took myself on,” as he says, and got about the deep, challenging business of making real, tangible change. 

Tony riffs on the role ego plays in how men maintain a shell they present not only to the outside world, but also place between themselves and their own inner beings.  From there, he brings us into the “three portals: Behavioral, Psychological, and Spiritual.”

We wrap Act 2 riffing on the importance of accountability and responsibility in leading a good, imperfect, Journeyman Life, and end with not only valuable gems of wisdom, but also actionable suggestions to begin to develop one’s “inner guidance system.”

Dr. Tony Daloisio was trained as an organizational psychologist and has practiced in that field for over thirty years, serving hundreds if not thousands of businesses, not-for-profit organizations, schools, hospitals, NGOs, and government agencies/military operations. His work with them has incorporated strategic planning and implementation, change management, team development, executive coaching, and executive education. He has been a professor in the MBA program at Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business, teaching leadership and organizational change. In the early parts of his career, which began in education, he was an inner-city high school principal where he advocated for disadvantaged youth. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut in the field of Organizational Psychology and Counseling Psychology, where he received a fellowship for his research in leadership style and taught graduate courses in psychology.

In the early 2000s he forged a partnership with the late Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of the blockbuster New York Times bestseller The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and then his son, Stephen M. R. Covey to develop the consulting practice Principle Centered Leadership and teach The 7 Habits course around the world.

He founded and has been the CEO of Charter Oak Consulting group for thirty years. The company was listed as one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest-growing companies and has been awarded numerous citations for best-in-class consulting projects in various industries.

In 2017 he co-authored a highly acclaimed business book with Kendall Lyman entitled, Change the Way You Change.

Tony lives in Washington Depot, Connecticut, and Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Teresa Hargrave.  He is the proud father of Tim Daloisio and Morgan Daloisio and grandfather to Ryan, Julia, Addie, and James. He is enjoying his consulting practice with schools, NGOs, business startups, and a variety of mission-driven companies. He has a love of the outdoors, hiking, biking, and his favorite, golf. With the publishing of this book, The Journeyman Life, he will be conducting training programs for men to lead groups of men interested in applying the ideas and tools from the book.

www.thejourneymanlife.com
www.changethewayyouchange.com
www.cocg.com

]]> Buzzsprout-10754513 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400 1924 80 full true The Journeyman Life with Tony Daloisio - Act 1 The Journeyman Life with Tony Daloisio - Act 1 Tony Daloisio opens Act 1 with his story of life with “Mother Mary”, his brilliant and extraordinarily troubled mother.  Tony’s mother was an “obsessive, compulsive, neurotic” parent who “ruled with an iron fist,” who did everything in her power to control her environment, including her children.  Tony goes on to describe the energy of his extended family as “dangerous.”

 As a relatively young teen, Tony realized that he was actually his own person.  Often forced by his mother to sit for hours at a time during which she wrote and would later take swats at him, he began to fight back by putting his hands up to block his mother’s physical blows.  “I never hit back,” says Tony, but he sent a clear message that he was no longer going to allow the physical abuse. 

Citing Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning,” Tony points to the importance of choice and the recognition that a big part of creating his own path came down to the choices he had the power to make.

Tony shares the lessons learned through his own traumas, and we touch on how trauma lives in the body.  We wrap our first Act riffing on stimulus, response, and the importance of self-observation, self-awareness, finally bringing it home with wisdom about the values-driven choices that become available when one develops conscious, self-reflective practices.

Dr. Tony Daloisio was trained as an organizational psychologist and has practiced in that field for over thirty years, serving hundreds if not thousands of businesses, not-for-profit organizations, schools, hospitals, NGOs, and government agencies/military operations. His work with them has incorporated strategic planning and implementation, change management, team development, executive coaching, and executive education. He has been a professor in the MBA program at Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business, teaching leadership and organizational change. In the early parts of his career, which began in education, he was an inner-city high school principal where he advocated for disadvantaged youth. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut in the field of Organizational Psychology and Counseling Psychology, where he received a fellowship for his research in leadership style and taught graduate courses in psychology.

In the early 2000s he forged a partnership with the late Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of the blockbuster New York Times bestseller The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and then his son, Stephen M. R. Covey to develop the consulting practice Principle Centered Leadership and teach The 7 Habits course around the world.

He founded and has been the CEO of Charter Oak Consulting group for thirty years. The company was listed as one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest-growing companies and has been awarded numerous citations for best-in-class consulting projects in various industries.

In 2017 he co-authored a highly acclaimed business book with Kendall Lyman entitled, Change the Way You Change.

Tony lives in Washington Depot, Connecticut, and Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Teresa Hargrave.  He is the proud father of Tim Daloisio and Morgan Daloisio and grandfather to Ryan, Julia, Addie, and James. He is enjoying his consulting practice with schools, NGOs, business startups, and a variety of mission-driven companies. He has a love of the outdoors, hiking, biking, and his favorite, golf. With the publishing of this book, The Journeyman Life, he will be conducting training programs for men to lead groups of men interested in applying the ideas and tools from the book.

www.thejourneymanlife.com
www.changethewayyouchange.com
www.cocg.com

]]> Tony Daloisio opens Act 1 with his story of life with “Mother Mary”, his brilliant and extraordinarily troubled mother.  Tony’s mother was an “obsessive, compulsive, neurotic” parent who “ruled with an iron fist,” who did everything in her power to control her environment, including her children.  Tony goes on to describe the energy of his extended family as “dangerous.”

 As a relatively young teen, Tony realized that he was actually his own person.  Often forced by his mother to sit for hours at a time during which she wrote and would later take swats at him, he began to fight back by putting his hands up to block his mother’s physical blows.  “I never hit back,” says Tony, but he sent a clear message that he was no longer going to allow the physical abuse. 

Citing Viktor Frankl’s “Man’s Search for Meaning,” Tony points to the importance of choice and the recognition that a big part of creating his own path came down to the choices he had the power to make.

Tony shares the lessons learned through his own traumas, and we touch on how trauma lives in the body.  We wrap our first Act riffing on stimulus, response, and the importance of self-observation, self-awareness, finally bringing it home with wisdom about the values-driven choices that become available when one develops conscious, self-reflective practices.

Dr. Tony Daloisio was trained as an organizational psychologist and has practiced in that field for over thirty years, serving hundreds if not thousands of businesses, not-for-profit organizations, schools, hospitals, NGOs, and government agencies/military operations. His work with them has incorporated strategic planning and implementation, change management, team development, executive coaching, and executive education. He has been a professor in the MBA program at Georgia Tech’s Scheller College of Business, teaching leadership and organizational change. In the early parts of his career, which began in education, he was an inner-city high school principal where he advocated for disadvantaged youth. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut in the field of Organizational Psychology and Counseling Psychology, where he received a fellowship for his research in leadership style and taught graduate courses in psychology.

In the early 2000s he forged a partnership with the late Dr. Stephen R. Covey, author of the blockbuster New York Times bestseller The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, and then his son, Stephen M. R. Covey to develop the consulting practice Principle Centered Leadership and teach The 7 Habits course around the world.

He founded and has been the CEO of Charter Oak Consulting group for thirty years. The company was listed as one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest-growing companies and has been awarded numerous citations for best-in-class consulting projects in various industries.

In 2017 he co-authored a highly acclaimed business book with Kendall Lyman entitled, Change the Way You Change.

Tony lives in Washington Depot, Connecticut, and Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife, Teresa Hargrave.  He is the proud father of Tim Daloisio and Morgan Daloisio and grandfather to Ryan, Julia, Addie, and James. He is enjoying his consulting practice with schools, NGOs, business startups, and a variety of mission-driven companies. He has a love of the outdoors, hiking, biking, and his favorite, golf. With the publishing of this book, The Journeyman Life, he will be conducting training programs for men to lead groups of men interested in applying the ideas and tools from the book.

www.thejourneymanlife.com
www.changethewayyouchange.com
www.cocg.com

]]> Buzzsprout-10733979 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400 1668 79 full true Books, Broken Bones, and a Hunger to Learn – Robert Muncaster Act 2 Books, Broken Bones, and a Hunger to Learn – Robert Muncaster Act 2 Robert Muncaster opens Act 2 by sharing how, whilst facing challenges in his marriage, sitting down for coffee with another man led to stepping into men’s work.  He riffs on the importance of setting ego aside to hold space in relationships.

Reflecting on how “the lesson repeats itself until the lesson is learned,” Robert highlights learning about practices of deeper communication and the importance of making mistakes.

Robert riffs on stories and why storytelling has been part of our DNA for as long as we’ve been around, then turns to the 7 Hermetic Principles as “the learning rabbit hole I’m currently going down!”

Robert shares the gifts of wisdom, understanding, and compassion he’s received through his work in debt recovery, and how he’s learned to use those very gifts not only to recover funds, but to help the people he touches develop accountability, responsibility, connection, and to consciously move beyond their obstacles.

We wrap Act 2 with Robert sharing a sweet, wise poem he penned at the tender age of 19.

There’s more wisdom and delight in this conversation than I can capture in a few intro notes, so I’ll just say that any time with Robert Muncaster is indeed time well spent!

An entrepreneur who started early in business – selling chocolate bars outside banks and liquor stores as a 12-year-old – Robert Muncaster has spent the last 26 years in the Debt Collection Industry, including owning his own agency.  Robert has helped his clients recover millions of dollars while coaching consumers in difficult situations to conquer their challenges and move toward abundance with less stress. 

Utilizing this understanding of human behavior, he is now able to take his business experience to a personal level for people.  As an NLP trained coach, Robert has helped many people beyond being stuck so they can get onto a clear path toward thriving.

You can reach Robert at his website, robertmuncaster.com and via email: iam@robertmuncaster.com

]]> Robert Muncaster opens Act 2 by sharing how, whilst facing challenges in his marriage, sitting down for coffee with another man led to stepping into men’s work.  He riffs on the importance of setting ego aside to hold space in relationships.

Reflecting on how “the lesson repeats itself until the lesson is learned,” Robert highlights learning about practices of deeper communication and the importance of making mistakes.

Robert riffs on stories and why storytelling has been part of our DNA for as long as we’ve been around, then turns to the 7 Hermetic Principles as “the learning rabbit hole I’m currently going down!”

Robert shares the gifts of wisdom, understanding, and compassion he’s received through his work in debt recovery, and how he’s learned to use those very gifts not only to recover funds, but to help the people he touches develop accountability, responsibility, connection, and to consciously move beyond their obstacles.

We wrap Act 2 with Robert sharing a sweet, wise poem he penned at the tender age of 19.

There’s more wisdom and delight in this conversation than I can capture in a few intro notes, so I’ll just say that any time with Robert Muncaster is indeed time well spent!

An entrepreneur who started early in business – selling chocolate bars outside banks and liquor stores as a 12-year-old – Robert Muncaster has spent the last 26 years in the Debt Collection Industry, including owning his own agency.  Robert has helped his clients recover millions of dollars while coaching consumers in difficult situations to conquer their challenges and move toward abundance with less stress. 

Utilizing this understanding of human behavior, he is now able to take his business experience to a personal level for people.  As an NLP trained coach, Robert has helped many people beyond being stuck so they can get onto a clear path toward thriving.

You can reach Robert at his website, robertmuncaster.com and via email: iam@robertmuncaster.com

]]> Buzzsprout-10544903 Tue, 10 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400 1876 78 full true Books, Broken Bones, and a Hunger to Learn – Robert Muncaster Act 1 Books, Broken Bones, and a Hunger to Learn – Robert Muncaster Act 1 For Robert Muncaster, the only requirement in a very free childhood was returning home after the streetlights came on.  He spent his first days in Ottawa, Ontario, soon moving across Canada to Vancouver, BC.  Robert shares his experience of flying down mountain trails on his bicycle, seeking challenges that included a hefty share of broken bones which proved, more than anything else, to be mere inconveniences.

With 26 corrective surgeries to his feet early in his primary school days, Robert took his education into his own hands.  In the first grade, he became a self-directed student, accelerating beyond his peers.  Facing boredom when he finally returned to school, Robert took on the role of class clown.  In his teens he began hanging with a few sketchy characters, eventually finding himself “on the wrong side of the law.”

In what he now sees clearly as a series of “great lessons,” Robert was removed from his parents’ home and placed in a foster program.

At 18, already having spent a year working in debt recovery, Robert – one of the hungriest learners I have ever met – was introduced to the world of personal development, and he quickly fell in love with growth and learning.

Robert closes Act 1 sharing one of his favorite stories from his years of working with folks who owe others money.

An entrepreneur who started early in business – selling chocolate bars outside banks and liquor stores as a 12-year-old – Robert Muncaster has spent the last 26 years in the Debt Collection Industry, including owning his own agency.  Robert has helped his clients recover millions of dollars while coaching consumers in difficult situations to conquer their challenges and move toward abundance with less stress. 

Utilizing this understanding of human behavior, he is now able to take his business experience to a personal level for people.  As an NLP trained coach, Robert has helped many people beyond being stuck so they can get onto a clear path toward thriving.

You can reach Robert at his website, robertmuncaster.com and via email: iam@robertmuncaster.com

]]> For Robert Muncaster, the only requirement in a very free childhood was returning home after the streetlights came on.  He spent his first days in Ottawa, Ontario, soon moving across Canada to Vancouver, BC.  Robert shares his experience of flying down mountain trails on his bicycle, seeking challenges that included a hefty share of broken bones which proved, more than anything else, to be mere inconveniences.

With 26 corrective surgeries to his feet early in his primary school days, Robert took his education into his own hands.  In the first grade, he became a self-directed student, accelerating beyond his peers.  Facing boredom when he finally returned to school, Robert took on the role of class clown.  In his teens he began hanging with a few sketchy characters, eventually finding himself “on the wrong side of the law.”

In what he now sees clearly as a series of “great lessons,” Robert was removed from his parents’ home and placed in a foster program.

At 18, already having spent a year working in debt recovery, Robert – one of the hungriest learners I have ever met – was introduced to the world of personal development, and he quickly fell in love with growth and learning.

Robert closes Act 1 sharing one of his favorite stories from his years of working with folks who owe others money.

An entrepreneur who started early in business – selling chocolate bars outside banks and liquor stores as a 12-year-old – Robert Muncaster has spent the last 26 years in the Debt Collection Industry, including owning his own agency.  Robert has helped his clients recover millions of dollars while coaching consumers in difficult situations to conquer their challenges and move toward abundance with less stress. 

Utilizing this understanding of human behavior, he is now able to take his business experience to a personal level for people.  As an NLP trained coach, Robert has helped many people beyond being stuck so they can get onto a clear path toward thriving.

You can reach Robert at his website, robertmuncaster.com and via email: iam@robertmuncaster.com

]]> Buzzsprout-10544870 Tue, 03 May 2022 02:00:00 -0400 1703 77 full true David Taylor-Klaus on Unf@#king the World, Listening, and Learning to Human - Act 2 David Taylor-Klaus on Unf@#king the World, Listening, and Learning to Human - Act 2 We open Act 2 with David Taylor-Klaus dishing on his collegiate acting career and how, through that experience, he learned powerful keys to connection and wanting for others. 

As we turn to the topic of purpose, David tells a story of returning to crew in his 30’s – and, after rowing in a winning 4-man Master’s crew, getting launched from a racing shell into water well-stocked with a nasty array of infectious pathogens.  That unfortunate dip led to an infection… and the fortuitous intersection of his physical recovery and that of one of his children, who was diagnosed with a severe gluten intolerance.

Far from finding himself on an easy path, David swerved “dangerously close to the edge,” plunging into a deep depression that had him examining “the five best ways of killing myself.” 

He describes searching for an anchor, rigorously digging into his own inner work in a quest to discover his own purpose. 

We riff on the irony of our neurodiverse kids learning valuable social skills that everyone could benefit from, yet aren’t taught until folks face the unfortunate consequences of not having developed them. 

David brings Act 2 in for a landing citing Don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements”, calls Michelangelo into the mix, and lays a solid foundation for purpose and “humaning” in fresh, clear ways. 

David Taylor-Klaus is a speaker, author, and leadership coach on a mission to unearth and unleash the power of the heart for entrepreneurs and senior executives. Since 2008, DTK has empowered his tribe to take an active, intentional, and dynamic role in their development and create the kind of life rhythm that enables them to build profitable businesses, raise thriving families, and live wildly fulfilling lives... not necessarily in that order

His best-selling new book “Mindset Mondays with DTK: 52 Ways to REWIRE Your Thinking and Transform Your Life" is available on Amazon. 

You can find DTK on his website, dtkcoaching.com as well as the following Socials: 

]]> We open Act 2 with David Taylor-Klaus dishing on his collegiate acting career and how, through that experience, he learned powerful keys to connection and wanting for others. 

As we turn to the topic of purpose, David tells a story of returning to crew in his 30’s – and, after rowing in a winning 4-man Master’s crew, getting launched from a racing shell into water well-stocked with a nasty array of infectious pathogens.  That unfortunate dip led to an infection… and the fortuitous intersection of his physical recovery and that of one of his children, who was diagnosed with a severe gluten intolerance.

Far from finding himself on an easy path, David swerved “dangerously close to the edge,” plunging into a deep depression that had him examining “the five best ways of killing myself.” 

He describes searching for an anchor, rigorously digging into his own inner work in a quest to discover his own purpose. 

We riff on the irony of our neurodiverse kids learning valuable social skills that everyone could benefit from, yet aren’t taught until folks face the unfortunate consequences of not having developed them. 

David brings Act 2 in for a landing citing Don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements”, calls Michelangelo into the mix, and lays a solid foundation for purpose and “humaning” in fresh, clear ways. 

David Taylor-Klaus is a speaker, author, and leadership coach on a mission to unearth and unleash the power of the heart for entrepreneurs and senior executives. Since 2008, DTK has empowered his tribe to take an active, intentional, and dynamic role in their development and create the kind of life rhythm that enables them to build profitable businesses, raise thriving families, and live wildly fulfilling lives... not necessarily in that order

His best-selling new book “Mindset Mondays with DTK: 52 Ways to REWIRE Your Thinking and Transform Your Life" is available on Amazon. 

You can find DTK on his website, dtkcoaching.com as well as the following Socials: 

]]> Buzzsprout-10460809 Tue, 26 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400 1809 76 full true David Taylor-Klaus on Unf@#king the World, Listening, and Learning to Human - Act 1 David Taylor-Klaus on Unf@#king the World, Listening, and Learning to Human - Act 1 David Taylor-Klaus launches Act 1 describing walking one very specific tightrope of his childhood: “Dude, it was odd!  I grew up a liberal Jew in the South, 20 miles from where the Klan reconstituted in 1898!”  He points to reverberations of the 1958 Atlanta synagogue bombing that impacted his early experience in the  ‘70’s and '80's.

David shares how he shocked his mother by saying “bye, y’all!” to his classmates as he stepped off a school bus just days after starting school in Atlanta.  He unpacks the influence – and beauty – of navigating life with undiagnosed ADHD, highlighting how he developed his own ability to be present by listening.  As he says, “being listened to is so much like being loved that people can scarcely tell the difference.”

DTK, as he is known to those of us who love him, borrows an important teaching story from Alan Alda, upping the ante on our Act 1 theme of listening. 

David offers lessons from history, highlighting the phenomenon of “othering” and objectification – and offering a relatively simple antidote to begin creating connection.

As we begin to wrap this first half of our conversation, DTK creates a key distinction between bosses and leaders, shares what he wants for the people closest to him and offers us an important step toward “unf$@king” our world. 

David Taylor-Klaus is a speaker, author, and leadership coach on a mission to unearth and unleash the power of the heart for entrepreneurs and senior executives. Since 2008, DTK has empowered his tribe to take an active, intentional, and dynamic role in their development and create the kind of life rhythm that enables them to build profitable businesses, raise thriving families, and live wildly fulfilling lives... not necessarily in that order

His best-selling new book “Mindset Mondays with DTK: 52 Ways to REWIRE Your Thinking and Transform Your Life" is available on Amazon.

You can find DTK on his website, dtkcoaching.com as well as the following Socials:

]]> David Taylor-Klaus launches Act 1 describing walking one very specific tightrope of his childhood: “Dude, it was odd!  I grew up a liberal Jew in the South, 20 miles from where the Klan reconstituted in 1898!”  He points to reverberations of the 1958 Atlanta synagogue bombing that impacted his early experience in the  ‘70’s and '80's.

David shares how he shocked his mother by saying “bye, y’all!” to his classmates as he stepped off a school bus just days after starting school in Atlanta.  He unpacks the influence – and beauty – of navigating life with undiagnosed ADHD, highlighting how he developed his own ability to be present by listening.  As he says, “being listened to is so much like being loved that people can scarcely tell the difference.”

DTK, as he is known to those of us who love him, borrows an important teaching story from Alan Alda, upping the ante on our Act 1 theme of listening. 

David offers lessons from history, highlighting the phenomenon of “othering” and objectification – and offering a relatively simple antidote to begin creating connection.

As we begin to wrap this first half of our conversation, DTK creates a key distinction between bosses and leaders, shares what he wants for the people closest to him and offers us an important step toward “unf$@king” our world. 

David Taylor-Klaus is a speaker, author, and leadership coach on a mission to unearth and unleash the power of the heart for entrepreneurs and senior executives. Since 2008, DTK has empowered his tribe to take an active, intentional, and dynamic role in their development and create the kind of life rhythm that enables them to build profitable businesses, raise thriving families, and live wildly fulfilling lives... not necessarily in that order

His best-selling new book “Mindset Mondays with DTK: 52 Ways to REWIRE Your Thinking and Transform Your Life" is available on Amazon.

You can find DTK on his website, dtkcoaching.com as well as the following Socials:

]]> Buzzsprout-10460752 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400 1705 75 full true Life as a Masterpiece with Alexander Inchbald – Act 2 Life as a Masterpiece with Alexander Inchbald – Act 2 After a brief monologue on responsibility, (mine…) Alexander Inchbald opens Act 2 with a reflection on… cake.  We explore the roles of ego and how it can serve as a tool or, when it insists on grabbing the wheel, how it gets in the way of creativity. 

Alexander touches on the pathways creative energy takes through the body and riffs on the role of the observer before inviting us to look at love as both gateway into – and foundation beneath – a new world in which people get to find, create, and live their masterpieces. 

Alexander gives us a brief tour of broad human meta-cycles, looking at where we’ve been, where we are, and where, as a creative species, we are heading. 

We wrap with some recommendations from Alexander for tapping into creativity, citing his own practices as inspired by Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. 

Alexander Inchbald is on a mission to help a million pioneers, misfits and artists with wild ideas to live from (doing what they) love by creating their Masterpiece—a portal into a sustainable ecosystem. His work is based on his experiments painting in extreme locations all over the world and research into what cutting edge psychology, physiology, epigenetics, metaphysics, and wisdom traditions can teach us about creation.

Alexander has helped thousands of leaders and dozens of companies articulate their Purpose and create their Masterpiece. He has worked on all of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, is a best-selling author and has exhibited his artwork at Tesla and Google and, of course, online.

You can find Alexander and his amazing work online at his website, alexander-inchbald.com, on Facebookand LinkedIn – and you can catch his videos on Vimeo.

]]> After a brief monologue on responsibility, (mine…) Alexander Inchbald opens Act 2 with a reflection on… cake.  We explore the roles of ego and how it can serve as a tool or, when it insists on grabbing the wheel, how it gets in the way of creativity. 

Alexander touches on the pathways creative energy takes through the body and riffs on the role of the observer before inviting us to look at love as both gateway into – and foundation beneath – a new world in which people get to find, create, and live their masterpieces. 

Alexander gives us a brief tour of broad human meta-cycles, looking at where we’ve been, where we are, and where, as a creative species, we are heading. 

We wrap with some recommendations from Alexander for tapping into creativity, citing his own practices as inspired by Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way. 

Alexander Inchbald is on a mission to help a million pioneers, misfits and artists with wild ideas to live from (doing what they) love by creating their Masterpiece—a portal into a sustainable ecosystem. His work is based on his experiments painting in extreme locations all over the world and research into what cutting edge psychology, physiology, epigenetics, metaphysics, and wisdom traditions can teach us about creation.

Alexander has helped thousands of leaders and dozens of companies articulate their Purpose and create their Masterpiece. He has worked on all of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, is a best-selling author and has exhibited his artwork at Tesla and Google and, of course, online.

You can find Alexander and his amazing work online at his website, alexander-inchbald.com, on Facebookand LinkedIn – and you can catch his videos on Vimeo.

]]> Buzzsprout-10318865 Tue, 05 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400 1716 74 full true Life as a Masterpiece with Alexander Inchbald – Act 1 Life as a Masterpiece with Alexander Inchbald – Act 1 Alexander Inchbald brings us into his world via British private school shorts and glorious handfuls of paint.  His dream, from the moment of dipping into that paint, was to live his life as an artist.

The bubble of his dream was burst when, as a teen, his father pulled him aside and told him that he’d “never make a living as an artist,” beginning a decline into depression and partying, resulting in serious damage to his stomach lining.

After a 14-year hiatus from making art, he sat on a balcony with a friend, to whom he said, “I need to start painting again.”  When brush met canvas after that long drought, tears of release came along with making those first strokes.

We explore what happens when creative impulses – the Inner Artist – are suppressed, and how they manage to find their way to the surface in painful, distorted ways.  Alexander compares the stories of Michelangelo and Vincent Van Gogh, both of whom were told by their fathers that art was a bad idea.

Alexander wraps Act 1 by exploding preconceptions of what masterpieces are, and the possibilities that await the world, if only we allow ourselves to follow our creative callings.

Alexander Inchbald is on a mission to help a million pioneers, misfits and artists with wild ideas to live from (doing what they) love by creating their Masterpiece—a portal into a sustainable ecosystem. His work is based on his experiments painting in extreme locations all over the world and research into what cutting edge psychology, physiology, epigenetics, metaphysics, and wisdom traditions can teach us about creation.

Alexander has helped thousands of leaders and dozens of companies articulate their Purpose and create their Masterpiece. He has worked on all of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, is a best-selling author and has exhibited his artwork at Tesla and Google and, of course, online.

You can find Alexander and his amazing work online at his website, alexander-inchbald.com, on Facebookand LinkedIn – and you can catch his videos on Vimeo.

]]> Alexander Inchbald brings us into his world via British private school shorts and glorious handfuls of paint.  His dream, from the moment of dipping into that paint, was to live his life as an artist.

The bubble of his dream was burst when, as a teen, his father pulled him aside and told him that he’d “never make a living as an artist,” beginning a decline into depression and partying, resulting in serious damage to his stomach lining.

After a 14-year hiatus from making art, he sat on a balcony with a friend, to whom he said, “I need to start painting again.”  When brush met canvas after that long drought, tears of release came along with making those first strokes.

We explore what happens when creative impulses – the Inner Artist – are suppressed, and how they manage to find their way to the surface in painful, distorted ways.  Alexander compares the stories of Michelangelo and Vincent Van Gogh, both of whom were told by their fathers that art was a bad idea.

Alexander wraps Act 1 by exploding preconceptions of what masterpieces are, and the possibilities that await the world, if only we allow ourselves to follow our creative callings.

Alexander Inchbald is on a mission to help a million pioneers, misfits and artists with wild ideas to live from (doing what they) love by creating their Masterpiece—a portal into a sustainable ecosystem. His work is based on his experiments painting in extreme locations all over the world and research into what cutting edge psychology, physiology, epigenetics, metaphysics, and wisdom traditions can teach us about creation.

Alexander has helped thousands of leaders and dozens of companies articulate their Purpose and create their Masterpiece. He has worked on all of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, is a best-selling author and has exhibited his artwork at Tesla and Google and, of course, online.

You can find Alexander and his amazing work online at his website, alexander-inchbald.com, on Facebookand LinkedIn – and you can catch his videos on Vimeo.

]]> Buzzsprout-10318853 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0400 1801 73 full true Robert Raymond Riopel: Years? We’re Talking Decades! – Act 2 Robert Raymond Riopel: Years? We’re Talking Decades! – Act 2 Act 2 opens with Robert Raymond Riopel reflecting on the story of how the biography of Steve Jobs came to be written, and key data the author revealed that shed light on the path of Robert’s own development.

 Robert discusses practices of setting ego aside when he and his team deliver and receive feedback, leveraging empathy, compassion and “brutal, honest truth” at the same time.

 Digging deep into his experience with communication and relationships, Robert shares an important practice of listening.  We riff back and forth on the challenges of setting solutions aside to stay present, and we touch on some myths about patience and the time it takes to develop real competence.

 Robert brings his wife, Roxanne, and her box-busting perspectives back into the conversation, bringing us full-circle before we wrap this wickedly fun conversation!

Robert Raymond Riopel is an international Best-Selling author, App Designer, Entrepreneur and Trainer who has spent the past 18+ years travelling around the world sharing his passion. He has also shared the stage with and trained many of the top trainers and thought leaders in the world today.

With his high energy and heartfelt style, Robert draws on his journey from humble beginnings to financial freedom at the age of 32, to inspire individuals into tapping into their greatness. Realizing that he is not the only person that struggles, Robert’s “Clues” open individuals up to the possibilities that lie within them and that is why he is a highly sought after presenter.

Learn more about Robert - and pick up a free copy of his book "Success Left a Clue" - on his website: robertriopel.com and on his socials below:

]]> Act 2 opens with Robert Raymond Riopel reflecting on the story of how the biography of Steve Jobs came to be written, and key data the author revealed that shed light on the path of Robert’s own development.

 Robert discusses practices of setting ego aside when he and his team deliver and receive feedback, leveraging empathy, compassion and “brutal, honest truth” at the same time.

 Digging deep into his experience with communication and relationships, Robert shares an important practice of listening.  We riff back and forth on the challenges of setting solutions aside to stay present, and we touch on some myths about patience and the time it takes to develop real competence.

 Robert brings his wife, Roxanne, and her box-busting perspectives back into the conversation, bringing us full-circle before we wrap this wickedly fun conversation!

Robert Raymond Riopel is an international Best-Selling author, App Designer, Entrepreneur and Trainer who has spent the past 18+ years travelling around the world sharing his passion. He has also shared the stage with and trained many of the top trainers and thought leaders in the world today.

With his high energy and heartfelt style, Robert draws on his journey from humble beginnings to financial freedom at the age of 32, to inspire individuals into tapping into their greatness. Realizing that he is not the only person that struggles, Robert’s “Clues” open individuals up to the possibilities that lie within them and that is why he is a highly sought after presenter.

Learn more about Robert - and pick up a free copy of his book "Success Left a Clue" - on his website: robertriopel.com and on his socials below:

]]> Buzzsprout-10228919 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1596 72 full true Robert Raymond Riopel: Years? We’re Talking Decades! – Act 1 Robert Raymond Riopel: Years? We’re Talking Decades! – Act 1 Robert Raymond Riopel opens Act 1 laying out the dimensions of “the box” he grew up with, including the limited options of “work for the post office or in the oil fields” to provide for your family.  At 21, he found himself the “old guy,” delivering pizzas seven days a week.

Faced with losing their gig, Robert and his wife, Roxanne, worked though months of challenges – including having very little money – to buy out the franchise pizza shops they were working in.

His wife, who was raised to seek out “box-free” perspectives, had a powerful influence, helping Robert overcome his early, conditioned, “follow the rules” limitations.

As he says, “The instructions for getting out of the box – are outside the box!”

 Citing the training he offers around the world, Robert points to the universality of limiting messages and the “play small” programming that keeps people stuck.  He contrasts those messages with the teaching he received from his mentors, who encouraged him to surround himself with visionary, forward-moving folk.

 Robert rewinds his story, looping back to his experience of spending more than he was earning, landing in debt to the tune of over $150,000, “and stressed out beyond belief.”  A well-timed seminar and taking ownership and responsibility for their financial practices set Robert and his wife up to clear their debt in nine months – and set them on a track of deep learning and growth.

 We wrap Act 1 with a rich conversation about energetic awareness, (no spoilers!) including a look at masculine and feminine energies as they present in relationships…

 And a reminder that speed ain’t one’s friend, practice makes all the difference, why the Michael Jordan model works, and why comparison doesn’t.

Robert Raymond Riopel is an international Best-Selling author, App Designer, Entrepreneur and Trainer who has spent the past 18+ years travelling around the world sharing his passion. He has also shared the stage with and trained many of the top trainers and thought leaders in the world today.

With his high energy and heartfelt style, Robert draws on his journey from humble beginnings to financial freedom at the age of 32, to inspire individuals into tapping into their greatness. Realizing that he is not the only person that struggles, Robert’s “Clues” open individuals up to the possibilities that lie within them and that is why he is a highly sought after presenter.

Learn more about Robert - and pick up a free copy of his book "Success Left a Clue" - on his website: robertriopel.com and on his socials below:

]]> Robert Raymond Riopel opens Act 1 laying out the dimensions of “the box” he grew up with, including the limited options of “work for the post office or in the oil fields” to provide for your family.  At 21, he found himself the “old guy,” delivering pizzas seven days a week.

Faced with losing their gig, Robert and his wife, Roxanne, worked though months of challenges – including having very little money – to buy out the franchise pizza shops they were working in.

His wife, who was raised to seek out “box-free” perspectives, had a powerful influence, helping Robert overcome his early, conditioned, “follow the rules” limitations.

As he says, “The instructions for getting out of the box – are outside the box!”

 Citing the training he offers around the world, Robert points to the universality of limiting messages and the “play small” programming that keeps people stuck.  He contrasts those messages with the teaching he received from his mentors, who encouraged him to surround himself with visionary, forward-moving folk.

 Robert rewinds his story, looping back to his experience of spending more than he was earning, landing in debt to the tune of over $150,000, “and stressed out beyond belief.”  A well-timed seminar and taking ownership and responsibility for their financial practices set Robert and his wife up to clear their debt in nine months – and set them on a track of deep learning and growth.

 We wrap Act 1 with a rich conversation about energetic awareness, (no spoilers!) including a look at masculine and feminine energies as they present in relationships…

 And a reminder that speed ain’t one’s friend, practice makes all the difference, why the Michael Jordan model works, and why comparison doesn’t.

Robert Raymond Riopel is an international Best-Selling author, App Designer, Entrepreneur and Trainer who has spent the past 18+ years travelling around the world sharing his passion. He has also shared the stage with and trained many of the top trainers and thought leaders in the world today.

With his high energy and heartfelt style, Robert draws on his journey from humble beginnings to financial freedom at the age of 32, to inspire individuals into tapping into their greatness. Realizing that he is not the only person that struggles, Robert’s “Clues” open individuals up to the possibilities that lie within them and that is why he is a highly sought after presenter.

Learn more about Robert - and pick up a free copy of his book "Success Left a Clue" - on his website: robertriopel.com and on his socials below:

]]> Buzzsprout-10205002 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1997 71 full true Jason Ighani: Oh, the Many Places I've Been - Act 2 Jason Ighani: Oh, the Many Places I've Been - Act 2 Jason Ighani opens Act 2 with a look at “doing the work ourselves,” and having deep, honest conversations with his father.  “It was one of those moments I heard my dad saying something that I had been waiting my entire life to hear him say.”

 Aside from being an important reconciliation, it opened the door for Jason and his father to reframe their relationship.

 We dig into Jason’s creative partnership with Aeric Meredith-Goujon, (one of the first guests on this podcast) beginning with a short, very important side trip highlighting the triangle of intimacy, sex, and power as it relates to men forging true, intimate connections with one another.

 No spoilers here, just to say that the pathway leading to Aeric and Jason’s friendship might, on paper at least, seem… unlikely.

 Jason shares about his departure from Seattle, his post-divorce “cocoon,” and his realization that there was “still too much unsaid”, leading to his return to Costa Rica to be closer to his family.

We wrap Act 2 with Jason offering a few pieces of valuable advice, including “call your father!”

Jason Ighani is an accomplished team development specialist who brings over 15 years of global experience to his work at KITE, a global consulting firm specialized in supporting leaders and leadership teams within the humanitarian and development space.

He has worked extensively within the United Nations system in the areas of leadership development and performance management; specializing in assessing, launching and coaching leadership teams in both emergency and development contexts. He has also presented on the topic of team leadership and team effectiveness for a broad array of organizations.

 Jason’s clients include a wide range of agencies and NGOs including UNICEF, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNHCR, IOM, The Global Fund for Women, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and the UN Secretariat.

 Jason is the founder of The Humanitarian Coaching Network, an organization that enlists coaches worldwide to help humanitarian and development organizations support the engagement and wellbeing of their staff and accelerate organizational change. In this capacity, he is currently working with ICRC, UNFPA, UNOPS, WFP and UNHCR and a wide range of NGOs. He often works with an organization's most senior leadership and has a strong reputation for combining empathy with a candid, supportive, direct approach to help teams become more responsive, aware and agile.

 Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Development from Centro Universitario de Bienestar Rural, a Master of Arts degree in Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology from the University of West Georgia, and is certified in an array of assessments, including the Team Diagnostic Survey, Hogan Assessments and the Needling Brain Inventory (NBI). Jason is based in Costa Rica and is bilingual in English/Spanish.

 Visit Jason on LinkedIn, check out his profile on KITE, and be sure to keep your eyes and ears out for his upcoming “Two Watermelons in a Sack” podcast collaboration with Aeric Meredith-Goujon!  Visit their page on Instagram: @twowatermelonsinasack

]]> Jason Ighani opens Act 2 with a look at “doing the work ourselves,” and having deep, honest conversations with his father.  “It was one of those moments I heard my dad saying something that I had been waiting my entire life to hear him say.”

 Aside from being an important reconciliation, it opened the door for Jason and his father to reframe their relationship.

 We dig into Jason’s creative partnership with Aeric Meredith-Goujon, (one of the first guests on this podcast) beginning with a short, very important side trip highlighting the triangle of intimacy, sex, and power as it relates to men forging true, intimate connections with one another.

 No spoilers here, just to say that the pathway leading to Aeric and Jason’s friendship might, on paper at least, seem… unlikely.

 Jason shares about his departure from Seattle, his post-divorce “cocoon,” and his realization that there was “still too much unsaid”, leading to his return to Costa Rica to be closer to his family.

We wrap Act 2 with Jason offering a few pieces of valuable advice, including “call your father!”

Jason Ighani is an accomplished team development specialist who brings over 15 years of global experience to his work at KITE, a global consulting firm specialized in supporting leaders and leadership teams within the humanitarian and development space.

He has worked extensively within the United Nations system in the areas of leadership development and performance management; specializing in assessing, launching and coaching leadership teams in both emergency and development contexts. He has also presented on the topic of team leadership and team effectiveness for a broad array of organizations.

 Jason’s clients include a wide range of agencies and NGOs including UNICEF, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNHCR, IOM, The Global Fund for Women, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and the UN Secretariat.

 Jason is the founder of The Humanitarian Coaching Network, an organization that enlists coaches worldwide to help humanitarian and development organizations support the engagement and wellbeing of their staff and accelerate organizational change. In this capacity, he is currently working with ICRC, UNFPA, UNOPS, WFP and UNHCR and a wide range of NGOs. He often works with an organization's most senior leadership and has a strong reputation for combining empathy with a candid, supportive, direct approach to help teams become more responsive, aware and agile.

 Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Development from Centro Universitario de Bienestar Rural, a Master of Arts degree in Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology from the University of West Georgia, and is certified in an array of assessments, including the Team Diagnostic Survey, Hogan Assessments and the Needling Brain Inventory (NBI). Jason is based in Costa Rica and is bilingual in English/Spanish.

 Visit Jason on LinkedIn, check out his profile on KITE, and be sure to keep your eyes and ears out for his upcoming “Two Watermelons in a Sack” podcast collaboration with Aeric Meredith-Goujon!  Visit their page on Instagram: @twowatermelonsinasack

]]> Buzzsprout-10095147 Tue, 01 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1899 70 full true Jason Ighani: Oh, the Many Places I've Been - Act 1 Jason Ighani: Oh, the Many Places I've Been - Act 1 Born in Baltimore, Jason Ighani’s family followed his mother’s dreams, moving to Costa Rica when he was 10 years old.  Shortly thereafter, his father discovered his own calling - working and teaching in an indigenous community, where his folks built a school and lived for 20 years.

 “It was extremely bizarre…  I didn’t grow up with anybody having a similar experience…”

 Jason reflects on the power his childhood experience and how, though he didn’t recognize it at the time, it shaped him.  He shares about becoming aware of the tension between the pristine magic of where he was, and the sense that there was a bigger world out there that was passing by his 16- and 17-year-old self.

 Jason’s travels took him to Columbia during height of conflict between guerillas and the government, back to Costa Rica, on to the Czech Republic where he met his grad school mentor, then back to the States and the University of West Georgia where he studied humanistic and transpersonal psychology.  From there, he went on to Lancaster, PA, Barbados, New York City and, as a man of the world, beyond…

 He describes facing an “explicit ideal of who I was supposed to be in the world” and the tension between that ideal and the realities of life.  Pointing to that tension as a breeding ground for shame, Jason unpacks details of the impossible ideal of manhood he wrestled with.

 We wrap Act 1 with Jason shaking free, falling apart, (in a good way) rediscovering service and, finally, consciously embracing complexity and, as he says, “becoming more complex ourselves.”

Jason Ighani is an accomplished team development specialist who brings over 15 years of global experience to his work at KITE, a global consulting firm specialized in supporting leaders and leadership teams within the humanitarian and development space.

He has worked extensively within the United Nations system in the areas of leadership development and performance management; specializing in assessing, launching and coaching leadership teams in both emergency and development contexts. He has also presented on the topic of team leadership and team effectiveness for a broad array of organizations.

 Jason’s clients include a wide range of agencies and NGOs including UNICEF, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNHCR, IOM, The Global Fund for Women, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and the UN Secretariat.

 Jason is the founder of The Humanitarian Coaching Network, an organization that enlists coaches worldwide to help humanitarian and development organizations support the engagement and wellbeing of their staff and accelerate organizational change. In this capacity, he is currently working with ICRC, UNFPA, UNOPS, WFP and UNHCR and a wide range of NGOs. He often works with an organization's most senior leadership and has a strong reputation for combining empathy with a candid, supportive, direct approach to help teams become more responsive, aware and agile.

 Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Development from Centro Universitario de Bienestar Rural, a Master of Arts degree in Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology from the University of West Georgia, and is certified in an array of assessments, including the Team Diagnostic Survey, Hogan Assessments and the Needling Brain Inventory (NBI). Jason is based in Costa Rica and is bilingual in English/Spanish.

 Visit Jason on LinkedIn, check out his profile on KITE, and be sure to keep your eyes and ears out for his upcoming “Two Watermelons in a Sack” podcast collaboration with 

]]> Born in Baltimore, Jason Ighani’s family followed his mother’s dreams, moving to Costa Rica when he was 10 years old.  Shortly thereafter, his father discovered his own calling - working and teaching in an indigenous community, where his folks built a school and lived for 20 years.

 “It was extremely bizarre…  I didn’t grow up with anybody having a similar experience…”

 Jason reflects on the power his childhood experience and how, though he didn’t recognize it at the time, it shaped him.  He shares about becoming aware of the tension between the pristine magic of where he was, and the sense that there was a bigger world out there that was passing by his 16- and 17-year-old self.

 Jason’s travels took him to Columbia during height of conflict between guerillas and the government, back to Costa Rica, on to the Czech Republic where he met his grad school mentor, then back to the States and the University of West Georgia where he studied humanistic and transpersonal psychology.  From there, he went on to Lancaster, PA, Barbados, New York City and, as a man of the world, beyond…

 He describes facing an “explicit ideal of who I was supposed to be in the world” and the tension between that ideal and the realities of life.  Pointing to that tension as a breeding ground for shame, Jason unpacks details of the impossible ideal of manhood he wrestled with.

 We wrap Act 1 with Jason shaking free, falling apart, (in a good way) rediscovering service and, finally, consciously embracing complexity and, as he says, “becoming more complex ourselves.”

Jason Ighani is an accomplished team development specialist who brings over 15 years of global experience to his work at KITE, a global consulting firm specialized in supporting leaders and leadership teams within the humanitarian and development space.

He has worked extensively within the United Nations system in the areas of leadership development and performance management; specializing in assessing, launching and coaching leadership teams in both emergency and development contexts. He has also presented on the topic of team leadership and team effectiveness for a broad array of organizations.

 Jason’s clients include a wide range of agencies and NGOs including UNICEF, UNFPA, UNOPS, UNHCR, IOM, The Global Fund for Women, the Norwegian Refugee Council, and the UN Secretariat.

 Jason is the founder of The Humanitarian Coaching Network, an organization that enlists coaches worldwide to help humanitarian and development organizations support the engagement and wellbeing of their staff and accelerate organizational change. In this capacity, he is currently working with ICRC, UNFPA, UNOPS, WFP and UNHCR and a wide range of NGOs. He often works with an organization's most senior leadership and has a strong reputation for combining empathy with a candid, supportive, direct approach to help teams become more responsive, aware and agile.

 Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and Development from Centro Universitario de Bienestar Rural, a Master of Arts degree in Humanistic and Transpersonal Psychology from the University of West Georgia, and is certified in an array of assessments, including the Team Diagnostic Survey, Hogan Assessments and the Needling Brain Inventory (NBI). Jason is based in Costa Rica and is bilingual in English/Spanish.

 Visit Jason on LinkedIn, check out his profile on KITE, and be sure to keep your eyes and ears out for his upcoming “Two Watermelons in a Sack” podcast collaboration with 

]]> Buzzsprout-10095123 Tue, 22 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1930 69 full true Leadership, Skinned Knees and Growing Leaders with Iggy Domagalski – Act 2 Leadership, Skinned Knees and Growing Leaders with Iggy Domagalski – Act 2 Act 2 opens with Iggy Domagalski sharing about the sale of his company, Tundra Process Solutions, to Wajax, the company where he is now President and CEO.

Iggy quickly touches the phenomenon of “quitan’stayed”, a behavior he discovered existed (and someone even created a name for) in the lower levels of an organization he worked for early in his career.

 Iggy shares “My number 1, biggest passion in business life is growing leaders,” bringing us around to a conversation about mentors, hiring great talent, and allowing people to risk, “skin their knees,” and grow through experience.

 Before turning to mentors and circling the conversation back to trust and positivity, Iggy talks about the importance of navigating unknowns by not having to have all the answers.

 “You spend half your waking life at work.  It should be enjoyable,” says Iggy, wrapping with a short, wildly important riff on the value of fun.

 Iggy Domagalski is the President and CEO of Wajax, one of Canada’s longest standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers.  He’s also a husband, and father, a grower of leaders and, were all that not enough, a whole lot of fun to speak with and listen to.  You can learn more about him on LinkedIn.

]]> Act 2 opens with Iggy Domagalski sharing about the sale of his company, Tundra Process Solutions, to Wajax, the company where he is now President and CEO.

Iggy quickly touches the phenomenon of “quitan’stayed”, a behavior he discovered existed (and someone even created a name for) in the lower levels of an organization he worked for early in his career.

 Iggy shares “My number 1, biggest passion in business life is growing leaders,” bringing us around to a conversation about mentors, hiring great talent, and allowing people to risk, “skin their knees,” and grow through experience.

 Before turning to mentors and circling the conversation back to trust and positivity, Iggy talks about the importance of navigating unknowns by not having to have all the answers.

 “You spend half your waking life at work.  It should be enjoyable,” says Iggy, wrapping with a short, wildly important riff on the value of fun.

 Iggy Domagalski is the President and CEO of Wajax, one of Canada’s longest standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers.  He’s also a husband, and father, a grower of leaders and, were all that not enough, a whole lot of fun to speak with and listen to.  You can learn more about him on LinkedIn.

]]> Buzzsprout-10013880 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1448 68 full true Leadership, Skinned Knees and Growing Leaders with Iggy Domagalski – Act 1 Leadership, Skinned Knees and Growing Leaders with Iggy Domagalski – Act 1 With a hefty early infusion of entrepreneurship already running through his veins a young age, Iggy Domagalski opens Act 1 reflecting on the formidable influence of his expat parents.

Iggy shares some of the highs and lows he witnessed as his folks navigated, among other things, a dishwasher full of cash and suboptimal working conditions.  In contrast, he points to the grace and gratitude his folks displayed in the face of all of it.

Pointing toward his own personal operating system and the choices it inspires, Iggy discusses his “off the charts” sense of trust, citing The Happiness Advantage, by Shawn Achor, as one of his own inspirations.  (“It isone of the best books I’ve ever read!”, says Iggy, with great enthusiasm.)

 Iggy describes practices of reflection and gratitude that he, his wife and twin daughters do daily.

 We wrap Act 1 with a good chuckle about the idealized world of Iggy the “naïve” university business student discovering slightly different attitudes in his first gig after graduation!

 Iggy Domagalski is the President and CEO of Wajax, one of Canada’s longest standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers.  He’s also a husband, and father, a grower of leaders and, were all that not enough, a whole lot of fun to speak with and listen to.  You can learn more about him on LinkedIn.

]]> With a hefty early infusion of entrepreneurship already running through his veins a young age, Iggy Domagalski opens Act 1 reflecting on the formidable influence of his expat parents.

Iggy shares some of the highs and lows he witnessed as his folks navigated, among other things, a dishwasher full of cash and suboptimal working conditions.  In contrast, he points to the grace and gratitude his folks displayed in the face of all of it.

Pointing toward his own personal operating system and the choices it inspires, Iggy discusses his “off the charts” sense of trust, citing The Happiness Advantage, by Shawn Achor, as one of his own inspirations.  (“It isone of the best books I’ve ever read!”, says Iggy, with great enthusiasm.)

 Iggy describes practices of reflection and gratitude that he, his wife and twin daughters do daily.

 We wrap Act 1 with a good chuckle about the idealized world of Iggy the “naïve” university business student discovering slightly different attitudes in his first gig after graduation!

 Iggy Domagalski is the President and CEO of Wajax, one of Canada’s longest standing and most diversified industrial products and services providers.  He’s also a husband, and father, a grower of leaders and, were all that not enough, a whole lot of fun to speak with and listen to.  You can learn more about him on LinkedIn.

]]> Buzzsprout-10013855 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1777 67 full true Matt Sinkovitz: Prisons, Porn and Perspective - Act 2 Matt Sinkovitz: Prisons, Porn and Perspective - Act 2 Act 2 opens with Matt Sinkovitz discussing being called – and answering that call – to his work.  (At the time of recording, Matt was weeks away from wrapping up a year-long ministerial internship at a local hospital.)

Matt continues with his move into the realm of men’s recovery from porn addiction, based on recognition of his own experiences of going down the rabbit-hole and, with help and support, finding his way to recovery.

He shares how his growing consciousness allowed him to recognize his own patterns and how porn had created “a ceiling to my spiritual growth.”

Matt’s authenticity, clarity and raw honesty are deeply engaging, creating a solid framework for his story and, just as important, his message and teachings about responsibility and learning to be with our own emotions and pain.

The conversation wraps with an overview of his “Porn to Purpose” program.  Matt’s passion for his work is palpable and truly refreshing and, were that not enough, he’s a delight to listen to!

You can learn more about Matt and his good work on his Facebook page, where you can access his well-vetted Porn to Purpose FB men’s community.  You can also email Matt directly at makingpeacewithporn@gmail.com.

Matt Sinkovitz has been a practitioner and teacher of personal & spiritual development for over a decade. An avid student of mindfulness and meditation, Matt graduated from the Blue Mountain School of Mindfulness Arts seminary program in May 2018, with a Masters in Buddhist Ministry, and was ordained Osho (priest) in May 2019.

Matt began his studies in Buddhism and New Thought as a young adult, seeking resolution to his own personal life dilemmas.  Overcoming his 20+ year compulsive relationship with porn, Matt has been inspired to share his journey and support other men in their path to liberation. He now facilities one-on-on and group coaching support for men working through porn addiction.  Through his online Facebook support community, ‘Making Peace with Porn’, Matt currently runs the ‘90-Day Liberation Boot Camp’, as well as the ‘7-Day Porn Abstinence Challenge’.

Matt is passionate about his mission to guide men in ending their toxic relationship with porn so they can reclaim their power and create lives worth living.

Matt recently completed his chaplain residency at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, in Hershey PA, where he trained in interfaith ministry.  He is a student of yoga, and studies traditional Japanese martial arts, at Itten Dojo, in Mechanicsburg, PA.

]]> Act 2 opens with Matt Sinkovitz discussing being called – and answering that call – to his work.  (At the time of recording, Matt was weeks away from wrapping up a year-long ministerial internship at a local hospital.)

Matt continues with his move into the realm of men’s recovery from porn addiction, based on recognition of his own experiences of going down the rabbit-hole and, with help and support, finding his way to recovery.

He shares how his growing consciousness allowed him to recognize his own patterns and how porn had created “a ceiling to my spiritual growth.”

Matt’s authenticity, clarity and raw honesty are deeply engaging, creating a solid framework for his story and, just as important, his message and teachings about responsibility and learning to be with our own emotions and pain.

The conversation wraps with an overview of his “Porn to Purpose” program.  Matt’s passion for his work is palpable and truly refreshing and, were that not enough, he’s a delight to listen to!

You can learn more about Matt and his good work on his Facebook page, where you can access his well-vetted Porn to Purpose FB men’s community.  You can also email Matt directly at makingpeacewithporn@gmail.com.

Matt Sinkovitz has been a practitioner and teacher of personal & spiritual development for over a decade. An avid student of mindfulness and meditation, Matt graduated from the Blue Mountain School of Mindfulness Arts seminary program in May 2018, with a Masters in Buddhist Ministry, and was ordained Osho (priest) in May 2019.

Matt began his studies in Buddhism and New Thought as a young adult, seeking resolution to his own personal life dilemmas.  Overcoming his 20+ year compulsive relationship with porn, Matt has been inspired to share his journey and support other men in their path to liberation. He now facilities one-on-on and group coaching support for men working through porn addiction.  Through his online Facebook support community, ‘Making Peace with Porn’, Matt currently runs the ‘90-Day Liberation Boot Camp’, as well as the ‘7-Day Porn Abstinence Challenge’.

Matt is passionate about his mission to guide men in ending their toxic relationship with porn so they can reclaim their power and create lives worth living.

Matt recently completed his chaplain residency at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, in Hershey PA, where he trained in interfaith ministry.  He is a student of yoga, and studies traditional Japanese martial arts, at Itten Dojo, in Mechanicsburg, PA.

]]> Buzzsprout-9909918 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1968 66 full true Matt Sinkovitz: Prisons, Porn and Perspective - Act 1 Matt Sinkovitz: Prisons, Porn and Perspective - Act 1 An ordained Buddhist Minister, Matt Sinkovitz shares tales of his Pentecostal upbringing – including a trip to China with his mother to do missionary work as a 13-year-old.  He speaks about finding the courage to ask the “bigger” questions that led to a college philosophy class that, in turn, eventually led to discovering his own spiritual path.

Matt describes how love serves to connect he and his family, even though he’s taken a divergent road from his religious roots.  He touches on depression, bumping up against suicidal ideation, and awakening to the idea that he was, in fact, not his mind.

That awakening opened the door to studying the mind, meditation, moving back closer to home, pouring himself into Buddhist studies and enrolling in a seminary program.

It was toward the end of his seminary studies that the direction of his work began to take clear shape.

You can learn more about Matt and his good work on his Facebook page, where you can access his well-vetted Porn to Purpose FB men’s community.  You can also email Matt directly at makingpeacewithporn@gmail.com.

Matt Sinkovitz has been a practitioner and teacher of personal & spiritual development for over a decade. An avid student of mindfulness and meditation, Matt graduated from the Blue Mountain School of Mindfulness Arts seminary program in May 2018, with a Masters in Buddhist Ministry, and was ordained Osho (priest) in May 2019.

Matt began his studies in Buddhism and New Thought as a young adult, seeking resolution to his own personal life dilemmas.  Overcoming his 20+ year compulsive relationship with porn, Matt has been inspired to share his journey and support other men in their path to liberation. He now facilities one-on-on and group coaching support for men working through porn addiction.  Through his online Facebook support community, ‘Making Peace with Porn’, Matt currently runs the ‘90-Day Liberation Boot Camp’, as well as the ‘7-Day Porn Abstinence Challenge’.

Matt is passionate about his mission to guide men in ending their toxic relationship with porn so they can reclaim their power and create lives worth living.

Matt recently completed his chaplain residency at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, in Hershey PA, where he trained in interfaith ministry.  He is a student of yoga, and studies traditional Japanese martial arts, at Itten Dojo, in Mechanicsburg, PA.

]]> An ordained Buddhist Minister, Matt Sinkovitz shares tales of his Pentecostal upbringing – including a trip to China with his mother to do missionary work as a 13-year-old.  He speaks about finding the courage to ask the “bigger” questions that led to a college philosophy class that, in turn, eventually led to discovering his own spiritual path.

Matt describes how love serves to connect he and his family, even though he’s taken a divergent road from his religious roots.  He touches on depression, bumping up against suicidal ideation, and awakening to the idea that he was, in fact, not his mind.

That awakening opened the door to studying the mind, meditation, moving back closer to home, pouring himself into Buddhist studies and enrolling in a seminary program.

It was toward the end of his seminary studies that the direction of his work began to take clear shape.

You can learn more about Matt and his good work on his Facebook page, where you can access his well-vetted Porn to Purpose FB men’s community.  You can also email Matt directly at makingpeacewithporn@gmail.com.

Matt Sinkovitz has been a practitioner and teacher of personal & spiritual development for over a decade. An avid student of mindfulness and meditation, Matt graduated from the Blue Mountain School of Mindfulness Arts seminary program in May 2018, with a Masters in Buddhist Ministry, and was ordained Osho (priest) in May 2019.

Matt began his studies in Buddhism and New Thought as a young adult, seeking resolution to his own personal life dilemmas.  Overcoming his 20+ year compulsive relationship with porn, Matt has been inspired to share his journey and support other men in their path to liberation. He now facilities one-on-on and group coaching support for men working through porn addiction.  Through his online Facebook support community, ‘Making Peace with Porn’, Matt currently runs the ‘90-Day Liberation Boot Camp’, as well as the ‘7-Day Porn Abstinence Challenge’.

Matt is passionate about his mission to guide men in ending their toxic relationship with porn so they can reclaim their power and create lives worth living.

Matt recently completed his chaplain residency at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, in Hershey PA, where he trained in interfaith ministry.  He is a student of yoga, and studies traditional Japanese martial arts, at Itten Dojo, in Mechanicsburg, PA.

]]> Buzzsprout-9909899 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1666 65 full true Ken Mossman – On the Other Side of the Mic with Rick Tamlyn Ken Mossman – On the Other Side of the Mic with Rick Tamlyn In this first new episode of 2022, my friend, colleague, and brother-in-good-work Rick Tamlyn turns the table and interviews me!

Who knew...?

In this departure from our regularly scheduled programming, Rick asks me to discuss the whys and wherefores of my work with men.  We dig into the general state of manhood and look at our innate multi-dimensionality.

Rick and I put several of our inner dimensions/aspects under the microscope and point out the ways in which we, as men - aided in no small part by lifetimes of distorted messages - vote vital pieces of ourselves off our own islands.

Pointing toward the home-built guitars visible behind me on our Zoom call, Rick brings us around to the topics of creativity and, of course, fun.

You can learn more about me and my IAM program on the Cirrus Leadership website, and visit me on LinkedIn.  (If you're interested in IAM, there is a special offer in this episode's end comments!)

You can find out more about Rick and his fantastic work at ricktamlyn.com and, of course, on his LinkedIn profile.

]]> In this first new episode of 2022, my friend, colleague, and brother-in-good-work Rick Tamlyn turns the table and interviews me!

Who knew...?

In this departure from our regularly scheduled programming, Rick asks me to discuss the whys and wherefores of my work with men.  We dig into the general state of manhood and look at our innate multi-dimensionality.

Rick and I put several of our inner dimensions/aspects under the microscope and point out the ways in which we, as men - aided in no small part by lifetimes of distorted messages - vote vital pieces of ourselves off our own islands.

Pointing toward the home-built guitars visible behind me on our Zoom call, Rick brings us around to the topics of creativity and, of course, fun.

You can learn more about me and my IAM program on the Cirrus Leadership website, and visit me on LinkedIn.  (If you're interested in IAM, there is a special offer in this episode's end comments!)

You can find out more about Rick and his fantastic work at ricktamlyn.com and, of course, on his LinkedIn profile.

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-9902729 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0500 3048 64 full true Hiding, Seeking, Finding, Flourishing: Travis Stock – Act 2 Hiding, Seeking, Finding, Flourishing: Travis Stock – Act 2 In Act 2 Travis Stock discusses the natural tendency to further isolate and “go at it alone” when emotional pain is present – and the importance of asking for help. 

His story continues with a move following his mentor to a ranch California where he was “thrown to the wolves” in some of the best possible and most challenging ways.

 Travis shares his journey to the work he loves best as a Coach, Lead Instructor and Master Facilitator for the Koelle Institute for Equus Coaching™, and dishes on the profound ways working with horses serves as “beautiful mirrors of how we show up” in our lives.

Travis Stock, MSW is a Master Certified Life Coach, Equus Master Facilitator, and teacher.  Travis helps others find what creates balance in their lives by first seeking acceptance of what is.  He utilizes the Equus experience to connect others with the often forgotten wisdom of the body, allowing for more fully explored and developed choices in their lives.

Travis has a passion for the balance of masculine and feminine energies in each of us, regardless of gender, and believes in the importance of nurturing a relationship with both types of energy to create a sense of wholeness.  (Click here to read more – http://www.travisstock.com) Travis brings with him interest and experience in the areas of emotions, the LGBT community, transformation of trauma and shame, interpersonal relationships, family systems, men and masculinity, and living open-heartedly.

In addition to his coaching, equine and otherwise, Travis hosts "The New Masculine" podcast and you can find him on Instargam at @travers03.

]]> In Act 2 Travis Stock discusses the natural tendency to further isolate and “go at it alone” when emotional pain is present – and the importance of asking for help. 

His story continues with a move following his mentor to a ranch California where he was “thrown to the wolves” in some of the best possible and most challenging ways.

 Travis shares his journey to the work he loves best as a Coach, Lead Instructor and Master Facilitator for the Koelle Institute for Equus Coaching™, and dishes on the profound ways working with horses serves as “beautiful mirrors of how we show up” in our lives.

Travis Stock, MSW is a Master Certified Life Coach, Equus Master Facilitator, and teacher.  Travis helps others find what creates balance in their lives by first seeking acceptance of what is.  He utilizes the Equus experience to connect others with the often forgotten wisdom of the body, allowing for more fully explored and developed choices in their lives.

Travis has a passion for the balance of masculine and feminine energies in each of us, regardless of gender, and believes in the importance of nurturing a relationship with both types of energy to create a sense of wholeness.  (Click here to read more – http://www.travisstock.com) Travis brings with him interest and experience in the areas of emotions, the LGBT community, transformation of trauma and shame, interpersonal relationships, family systems, men and masculinity, and living open-heartedly.

In addition to his coaching, equine and otherwise, Travis hosts "The New Masculine" podcast and you can find him on Instargam at @travers03.

]]> Buzzsprout-9458072 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1497 63 full true Hiding, Seeking, Finding, Flourishing: Travis Stock – Act 1 Hiding, Seeking, Finding, Flourishing: Travis Stock – Act 1 The child of a dental assistant and construction worker who were high school sweethearts, Travis Stock grew up in Tucson, Arizona.  His family were members of a United Methodist reconciling congregation in which same-sex ceremonies, well before Marriage Equality became the law of the land, were not unusual occurrences.

Even with that high level of community acceptance of LGBTQ people, Travis reflects on his own experiences of feeling different and separate as a gay boy, pouring himself into perfectionistic pursuits of music and studies as places to hide.

Travis’ story is one of both hiding and seeking, and toward the end of Act 1, beginning to come to terms with his true self through the well-timed help of one of his professors and the courageous healing work he and his family pursued.

Travis Stock, MSW is a Master Certified Life Coach, Equus Master Facilitator, and teacher.  Travis helps others find what creates balance in their lives by first seeking acceptance of what is.  He utilizes the Equus experience to connect others with the often forgotten wisdom of the body, allowing for more fully explored and developed choices in their lives.

Travis has a passion for the balance of masculine and feminine energies in each of us, regardless of gender, and believes in the importance of nurturing a relationship with both types of energy to create a sense of wholeness.  (Click here to read more – http://www.travisstock.com) Travis brings with him interest and experience in the areas of emotions, the LGBT community, transformation of trauma and shame, interpersonal relationships, family systems, men and masculinity, and living open-heartedly.

In addition to his coaching, equine and otherwise, Travis hosts "The New Masculine" podcast and you can find him on Instargam at @travers03.

]]> The child of a dental assistant and construction worker who were high school sweethearts, Travis Stock grew up in Tucson, Arizona.  His family were members of a United Methodist reconciling congregation in which same-sex ceremonies, well before Marriage Equality became the law of the land, were not unusual occurrences.

Even with that high level of community acceptance of LGBTQ people, Travis reflects on his own experiences of feeling different and separate as a gay boy, pouring himself into perfectionistic pursuits of music and studies as places to hide.

Travis’ story is one of both hiding and seeking, and toward the end of Act 1, beginning to come to terms with his true self through the well-timed help of one of his professors and the courageous healing work he and his family pursued.

Travis Stock, MSW is a Master Certified Life Coach, Equus Master Facilitator, and teacher.  Travis helps others find what creates balance in their lives by first seeking acceptance of what is.  He utilizes the Equus experience to connect others with the often forgotten wisdom of the body, allowing for more fully explored and developed choices in their lives.

Travis has a passion for the balance of masculine and feminine energies in each of us, regardless of gender, and believes in the importance of nurturing a relationship with both types of energy to create a sense of wholeness.  (Click here to read more – http://www.travisstock.com) Travis brings with him interest and experience in the areas of emotions, the LGBT community, transformation of trauma and shame, interpersonal relationships, family systems, men and masculinity, and living open-heartedly.

In addition to his coaching, equine and otherwise, Travis hosts "The New Masculine" podcast and you can find him on Instargam at @travers03.

]]> Buzzsprout-9458064 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1698 62 full true The Outdoors was Our Internet: Bryan Kramer – Act 2 The Outdoors was Our Internet: Bryan Kramer – Act 2 Bryan Kramer kicks off Act 2 by dishing on his discoveries at the intersection of pizzas, cottonmouth, and “unexpected surprise and delight.”

He shares stories of meeting his wife, founding his first company, and 18 years of international travel.

While home for a short stint, Bryan’s son, an outspoken 11-year-old, pulled him aside and let him know that on his current trajectory, it was unlikely Bryan would live long enough to meet his own grandchildren.

He was driving face-first into a combination of clinical obesity, diabetes and burn-out…

Bryan rounds the bend to home with tales of retooling his life and business, turning his health around, and guiding helping professionals to reach more people with their good work.

Bryan Kramer is a renowned business strategist, global keynote speaker, executive trainer and coach, two-time bestselling author and Forbes contributor. As former President and Co-Owner of PureMatter, a Silicon Valley global marketing agency since 2001, he sparked the Human-to-Human H2H movement that set out to humanize business through simpler communication, empathy, and celebrating our imperfections. His TED Talk on the subject in 2014 featured a TED “first – allowing mobile devices during the event to share the experience to illustrate his belief.

Noted as the “Zen master to Digital Marketers” by Forbes, named a “Top 3 Thought Leadership Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss” in Forbes and in “The Top 100 Most Influential People on Twitter” by Business Insider, Bryan teaches speakers, executives and audiences how to up-level their storytelling and how to be more compelling and clear. With more than 350,000 social fans and followers, Bryan believes that being human is our competitive advantage because of our ability to leverage our emotional intelligence alongside technology to scale, in order to share stories in a human way – not corporate speak.

Bryan’s first book “There Is No B2B or B2C: It’s Human to Human H2H” rose to the #1 spot in Business Books on Amazon in its first week. His second book, “Shareology: How Sharing is Powering the Human Economy”published by Morgan James, made USA Today’s Top 150 Book List the week of its release, as well as #1 on Amazon in Business books.

Learn more about Bryan at bryankramer.com, LinkedIn and the other socials by searching: @bryankramer!

]]> Bryan Kramer kicks off Act 2 by dishing on his discoveries at the intersection of pizzas, cottonmouth, and “unexpected surprise and delight.”

He shares stories of meeting his wife, founding his first company, and 18 years of international travel.

While home for a short stint, Bryan’s son, an outspoken 11-year-old, pulled him aside and let him know that on his current trajectory, it was unlikely Bryan would live long enough to meet his own grandchildren.

He was driving face-first into a combination of clinical obesity, diabetes and burn-out…

Bryan rounds the bend to home with tales of retooling his life and business, turning his health around, and guiding helping professionals to reach more people with their good work.

Bryan Kramer is a renowned business strategist, global keynote speaker, executive trainer and coach, two-time bestselling author and Forbes contributor. As former President and Co-Owner of PureMatter, a Silicon Valley global marketing agency since 2001, he sparked the Human-to-Human H2H movement that set out to humanize business through simpler communication, empathy, and celebrating our imperfections. His TED Talk on the subject in 2014 featured a TED “first – allowing mobile devices during the event to share the experience to illustrate his belief.

Noted as the “Zen master to Digital Marketers” by Forbes, named a “Top 3 Thought Leadership Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss” in Forbes and in “The Top 100 Most Influential People on Twitter” by Business Insider, Bryan teaches speakers, executives and audiences how to up-level their storytelling and how to be more compelling and clear. With more than 350,000 social fans and followers, Bryan believes that being human is our competitive advantage because of our ability to leverage our emotional intelligence alongside technology to scale, in order to share stories in a human way – not corporate speak.

Bryan’s first book “There Is No B2B or B2C: It’s Human to Human H2H” rose to the #1 spot in Business Books on Amazon in its first week. His second book, “Shareology: How Sharing is Powering the Human Economy”published by Morgan James, made USA Today’s Top 150 Book List the week of its release, as well as #1 on Amazon in Business books.

Learn more about Bryan at bryankramer.com, LinkedIn and the other socials by searching: @bryankramer!

]]> Buzzsprout-9302922 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1479 61 full true The Outdoors was Our Internet: Bryan Kramer – Act 1 The Outdoors was Our Internet: Bryan Kramer – Act 1 Born and raised in San Jose, California, Bryan Kramer grew up playing in the fields and orchards of the land that would become Silicon Valley.  He reflects on his early days of saying goodbye to his parents in the morning, knowing that, because “the outdoors was our internet,” he and his friends wouldn’t be home until dark.

 Bryan tells of the gentle, firm push his parents gave him to pursue extracurricular activities for the sake of developing a broader appreciation for what life has to offer.

He shares his experiences of the natural world as a place to rest, renew, “unbind” and reconnect with creativity, encouraging listeners to “feel the earth… and feel what it’s like to actually be a part of the earth…”

Brian wraps Act 1 with his pivot from the dream of being an FBI agent in favor of business, Japanese, and the fine art of pizza delivery.  (No spoilers.  The true pizza reveal comes in Act 2!)

Bryan Kramer is a renowned business strategist, global keynote speaker, executive trainer and coach, two-time bestselling author and Forbes contributor. As former President and Co-Owner of PureMatter, a Silicon Valley global marketing agency since 2001, he sparked the Human-to-Human H2H movement that set out to humanize business through simpler communication, empathy, and celebrating our imperfections. His TED Talk on the subject in 2014 featured a TED “first – allowing mobile devices during the event to share the experience to illustrate his belief.

Noted as the “Zen master to Digital Marketers” by Forbes, named a “Top 3 Thought Leadership Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss” in Forbes and in “The Top 100 Most Influential People on Twitter” by Business Insider, Bryan teaches speakers, executives and audiences how to up-level their storytelling and how to be more compelling and clear. With more than 350,000 social fans and followers, Bryan believes that being human is our competitive advantage because of our ability to leverage our emotional intelligence alongside technology to scale, in order to share stories in a human way – not corporate speak.

Bryan’s first book “There Is No B2B or B2C: It’s Human to Human H2H” rose to the #1 spot in Business Books on Amazon in its first week. His second book, “Shareology: How Sharing is Powering the Human Economy”published by Morgan James, made USA Today’s Top 150 Book List the week of its release, as well as #1 on Amazon in Business books.

Learn more about Bryan at bryankramer.com, LinkedIn and the other socials by searching: @bryankramer!

]]> Born and raised in San Jose, California, Bryan Kramer grew up playing in the fields and orchards of the land that would become Silicon Valley.  He reflects on his early days of saying goodbye to his parents in the morning, knowing that, because “the outdoors was our internet,” he and his friends wouldn’t be home until dark.

 Bryan tells of the gentle, firm push his parents gave him to pursue extracurricular activities for the sake of developing a broader appreciation for what life has to offer.

He shares his experiences of the natural world as a place to rest, renew, “unbind” and reconnect with creativity, encouraging listeners to “feel the earth… and feel what it’s like to actually be a part of the earth…”

Brian wraps Act 1 with his pivot from the dream of being an FBI agent in favor of business, Japanese, and the fine art of pizza delivery.  (No spoilers.  The true pizza reveal comes in Act 2!)

Bryan Kramer is a renowned business strategist, global keynote speaker, executive trainer and coach, two-time bestselling author and Forbes contributor. As former President and Co-Owner of PureMatter, a Silicon Valley global marketing agency since 2001, he sparked the Human-to-Human H2H movement that set out to humanize business through simpler communication, empathy, and celebrating our imperfections. His TED Talk on the subject in 2014 featured a TED “first – allowing mobile devices during the event to share the experience to illustrate his belief.

Noted as the “Zen master to Digital Marketers” by Forbes, named a “Top 3 Thought Leadership Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss” in Forbes and in “The Top 100 Most Influential People on Twitter” by Business Insider, Bryan teaches speakers, executives and audiences how to up-level their storytelling and how to be more compelling and clear. With more than 350,000 social fans and followers, Bryan believes that being human is our competitive advantage because of our ability to leverage our emotional intelligence alongside technology to scale, in order to share stories in a human way – not corporate speak.

Bryan’s first book “There Is No B2B or B2C: It’s Human to Human H2H” rose to the #1 spot in Business Books on Amazon in its first week. His second book, “Shareology: How Sharing is Powering the Human Economy”published by Morgan James, made USA Today’s Top 150 Book List the week of its release, as well as #1 on Amazon in Business books.

Learn more about Bryan at bryankramer.com, LinkedIn and the other socials by searching: @bryankramer!

]]> Buzzsprout-9302954 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1779 60 full true Michael Naylor: Sport, Mind-Movies and the Healing Journey – Act 2 Michael Naylor: Sport, Mind-Movies and the Healing Journey – Act 2  Michael Naylor begins Act 2 by revealing his personal introduction to the Enneagram following what he describes as his “Oprah-worthy” divorce.

Quoting from one of his teachers with his signature, self-effacing humor – “You’re a fool and I’m a fool, so let’s just relax” – he shares his path to men’s work and busts the persistent myth that it’s even possible to go it alone in one’s healing journey.

Michael’s transparency and raw honesty are refreshing, and his stories are packed with rich, colorful, and accessible wisdom.

Michael Naylor, M.Ed., CPCC, LADC, CCS, is an Authorized Riso-Hudson Enneagram Teacher and Faculty. He is the Director of The Maine Enneagram Center for Transformation and Well-Being located in South Portland, Maine. (enneagrammaine.com) He is an International Enneagram Association Professional Teacher and presents each year at the International Conference.  He does numerous workshops around the country: The Wisdom of the Enneagram, Relationships, The Three Instincts, Journey up the Levels of Health, The Enneagram and the Inner Critic.  He leads programs at addiction rehabs around the country for therapists and counselors on utilizing the Enneagram for enhanced recovery and relapse prevention.  You can read his articles at www.enneagrammaine.com.

He is also a Certified Professional Co-Active coach and has a full-time Enneagram, Transformation, and Recovery coaching practice with individuals around the globe. 

Michael is a licensed Addiction Therapist and Certified Addiction Supervisor in Maine.  He views the Enneagram as the missing piece in Addiction Recovery and Relapse Prevention and has been involved in recovery for 39 years both as a counselor, therapist, and recovering man. He's facilitated Men's Spiritual Transformation groups at the HETI Institute for 8 years.  He has worked in the field of addictions the last 27 years as therapist, coach, and educator, most recently at Serenity House, a men's rehabilitation center, for 14 years. 

Michael lives with Donna, his beloved Type Two wife of 21 years, his spunky alive Type Nine daughter, Chloe, and his mysterious and off-the-grid Type Five son, Christian.

Visit Michael on LinkedIn, Instagram,  Facebook and enneagrammaine.com

]]>  Michael Naylor begins Act 2 by revealing his personal introduction to the Enneagram following what he describes as his “Oprah-worthy” divorce.

Quoting from one of his teachers with his signature, self-effacing humor – “You’re a fool and I’m a fool, so let’s just relax” – he shares his path to men’s work and busts the persistent myth that it’s even possible to go it alone in one’s healing journey.

Michael’s transparency and raw honesty are refreshing, and his stories are packed with rich, colorful, and accessible wisdom.

Michael Naylor, M.Ed., CPCC, LADC, CCS, is an Authorized Riso-Hudson Enneagram Teacher and Faculty. He is the Director of The Maine Enneagram Center for Transformation and Well-Being located in South Portland, Maine. (enneagrammaine.com) He is an International Enneagram Association Professional Teacher and presents each year at the International Conference.  He does numerous workshops around the country: The Wisdom of the Enneagram, Relationships, The Three Instincts, Journey up the Levels of Health, The Enneagram and the Inner Critic.  He leads programs at addiction rehabs around the country for therapists and counselors on utilizing the Enneagram for enhanced recovery and relapse prevention.  You can read his articles at www.enneagrammaine.com.

He is also a Certified Professional Co-Active coach and has a full-time Enneagram, Transformation, and Recovery coaching practice with individuals around the globe. 

Michael is a licensed Addiction Therapist and Certified Addiction Supervisor in Maine.  He views the Enneagram as the missing piece in Addiction Recovery and Relapse Prevention and has been involved in recovery for 39 years both as a counselor, therapist, and recovering man. He's facilitated Men's Spiritual Transformation groups at the HETI Institute for 8 years.  He has worked in the field of addictions the last 27 years as therapist, coach, and educator, most recently at Serenity House, a men's rehabilitation center, for 14 years. 

Michael lives with Donna, his beloved Type Two wife of 21 years, his spunky alive Type Nine daughter, Chloe, and his mysterious and off-the-grid Type Five son, Christian.

Visit Michael on LinkedIn, Instagram,  Facebook and enneagrammaine.com

]]> Buzzsprout-9269092 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1902 59 full true Michael Naylor: Sport, Mind-Movies and the Healing Journey – Act 1 Michael Naylor: Sport, Mind-Movies and the Healing Journey – Act 1 A quiet, shy and sensitive kid, Michael Naylor used sports to navigate the world of his younger days, finding his way via baseball to a full-ride scholarship at Oregon State University.  While competitive, Michael shares how being a “tenderhearted athlete” contributed to his team performance.

He discusses how being the default “family psychologist” as a young kid got old quickly, and later, how the outside pressures of identifying as an athlete led to budding awareness and inner exploration.

Michael walks us through his experience of releasing his baseball identity and crossing the wilderness of deep self-examination through reading, counselling, and a rich variety of inner work.

Michael’s commitment to learning and healing is inspiring – and that’s all before he even touches on recovery…

Michael Naylor, M.Ed., CPCC, LADC, CCS, is an Authorized Riso-Hudson Enneagram Teacher and Faculty. He is the Director of The Maine Enneagram Center for Transformation and Well-Being located in South Portland, Maine. (enneagrammaine.com) He is an International Enneagram Association Professional Teacher and presents each year at the International Conference.  He does numerous workshops around the country: The Wisdom of the Enneagram, Relationships, The Three Instincts, Journey up the Levels of Health, The Enneagram and the Inner Critic.  He leads programs at addiction rehabs around the country for therapists and counselors on utilizing the Enneagram for enhanced recovery and relapse prevention.  You can read his articles at www.enneagrammaine.com.

He is also a Certified Professional Co-Active coach and has a full-time Enneagram, Transformation, and Recovery coaching practice with individuals around the globe. 

Michael is a licensed Addiction Therapist and Certified Addiction Supervisor in Maine.  He views the Enneagram as the missing piece in Addiction Recovery and Relapse Prevention and has been involved in recovery for 39 years both as a counselor, therapist, and recovering man. He's facilitated Men's Spiritual Transformation groups at the HETI Institute for 8 years.  He has worked in the field of addictions the last 27 years as therapist, coach, and educator, most recently at Serenity House, a men's rehabilitation center, for 14 years. 

Michael lives with his beloved Type Two wife of 21 years, Donna, his spunky alive Type Nine daughter, Chloe, and his mysterious and off-the-grid Type Five son, Christian.

Visit Michael on LinkedIn, Instagram,  Facebook and enneagrammaine.com

]]> A quiet, shy and sensitive kid, Michael Naylor used sports to navigate the world of his younger days, finding his way via baseball to a full-ride scholarship at Oregon State University.  While competitive, Michael shares how being a “tenderhearted athlete” contributed to his team performance.

He discusses how being the default “family psychologist” as a young kid got old quickly, and later, how the outside pressures of identifying as an athlete led to budding awareness and inner exploration.

Michael walks us through his experience of releasing his baseball identity and crossing the wilderness of deep self-examination through reading, counselling, and a rich variety of inner work.

Michael’s commitment to learning and healing is inspiring – and that’s all before he even touches on recovery…

Michael Naylor, M.Ed., CPCC, LADC, CCS, is an Authorized Riso-Hudson Enneagram Teacher and Faculty. He is the Director of The Maine Enneagram Center for Transformation and Well-Being located in South Portland, Maine. (enneagrammaine.com) He is an International Enneagram Association Professional Teacher and presents each year at the International Conference.  He does numerous workshops around the country: The Wisdom of the Enneagram, Relationships, The Three Instincts, Journey up the Levels of Health, The Enneagram and the Inner Critic.  He leads programs at addiction rehabs around the country for therapists and counselors on utilizing the Enneagram for enhanced recovery and relapse prevention.  You can read his articles at www.enneagrammaine.com.

He is also a Certified Professional Co-Active coach and has a full-time Enneagram, Transformation, and Recovery coaching practice with individuals around the globe. 

Michael is a licensed Addiction Therapist and Certified Addiction Supervisor in Maine.  He views the Enneagram as the missing piece in Addiction Recovery and Relapse Prevention and has been involved in recovery for 39 years both as a counselor, therapist, and recovering man. He's facilitated Men's Spiritual Transformation groups at the HETI Institute for 8 years.  He has worked in the field of addictions the last 27 years as therapist, coach, and educator, most recently at Serenity House, a men's rehabilitation center, for 14 years. 

Michael lives with his beloved Type Two wife of 21 years, Donna, his spunky alive Type Nine daughter, Chloe, and his mysterious and off-the-grid Type Five son, Christian.

Visit Michael on LinkedIn, Instagram,  Facebook and enneagrammaine.com

]]> Buzzsprout-9269055 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1422 58 full true Navigating, Playing and Leaving the Game Behind: Rodney Agnant, Act 2 Navigating, Playing and Leaving the Game Behind: Rodney Agnant, Act 2 Act 2 opens with Rodney Agnant sharing the gift of having older siblings who went to bat for him, marking the beginning of the end of “the game” he brought us into in Act 1.  He points to compassion, language, artmaking and the way they all weave into tapestries of identity – with a big bucket and moment of clarity from Jay-Z.

Rodney invites us to ask incredibly important questions about human beings, compassion, potential, and greatness.  He also draws important distinctions between the impossible and the improbable, challenging us to not conflate the two, and to stay present to the latter.

Our conversation closes with Rodney sharing his good work at Colgate University – and an invitation to each of us to be agents of positive change.

 Rodney Agnant is a personal development and leadership development coach. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he has always been moved by people's dedication to creating a great life. Trained and certified by the Co-Active Training Institute, the Academy for Coaching Excellence and the International Coaching Federation, his work focuses on equipping people with skills and frameworks to become an empowering and compassionate leader in all domains of their lives. When he's not working, he immerses himself in art, writing, meditation, and walking in nature.

Feel free to share your reactions, questions, pushback and appreciations with Rodney at rodney@recreatewithin.com. Or to start an unexpected conversation, e-mail Rodney and ask about the anime series Naruto changed his life!

Learn more about Rodney on his website, recreatewithin.com and visit him on LinkedIn.

]]> Act 2 opens with Rodney Agnant sharing the gift of having older siblings who went to bat for him, marking the beginning of the end of “the game” he brought us into in Act 1.  He points to compassion, language, artmaking and the way they all weave into tapestries of identity – with a big bucket and moment of clarity from Jay-Z.

Rodney invites us to ask incredibly important questions about human beings, compassion, potential, and greatness.  He also draws important distinctions between the impossible and the improbable, challenging us to not conflate the two, and to stay present to the latter.

Our conversation closes with Rodney sharing his good work at Colgate University – and an invitation to each of us to be agents of positive change.

 Rodney Agnant is a personal development and leadership development coach. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he has always been moved by people's dedication to creating a great life. Trained and certified by the Co-Active Training Institute, the Academy for Coaching Excellence and the International Coaching Federation, his work focuses on equipping people with skills and frameworks to become an empowering and compassionate leader in all domains of their lives. When he's not working, he immerses himself in art, writing, meditation, and walking in nature.

Feel free to share your reactions, questions, pushback and appreciations with Rodney at rodney@recreatewithin.com. Or to start an unexpected conversation, e-mail Rodney and ask about the anime series Naruto changed his life!

Learn more about Rodney on his website, recreatewithin.com and visit him on LinkedIn.

]]> Buzzsprout-9213966 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1536 57 full true Navigating, Playing - and Leaving the Game Behind: Rodney Agnant, Act 1 Navigating, Playing - and Leaving the Game Behind: Rodney Agnant, Act 1 Hailing from “Brooklyn… East Flatbush, pre-gentrification!” Rodney Agnant launches by sharing an early conversation with his father, in which he was told – at the age of 7 – that as a “Black boy,” more than a few cards were stacked against his chances of success and there were adjustments to be made.  Hence, "the game" of finding success, while finding one's self begins.

Rodney goes into detail about his inner responses to his father’s warnings, about “navigating and playing the game,” and making a clear choice, this time at age 11, to get rid of his hometown accent.  He reflects thoughtfully and clearly on decisions made by his younger self with deep wisdom and appreciation, then points toward the importance of training one’s ear to listen beyond accents and our assumptions about them.

Rodney Agnant is a personal development and leadership development coach. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he has always been moved by people's dedication to creating a great life. Trained and certified by the Co-Active Training Institute, the Academy for Coaching Excellence and the International Coaching Federation, his work focuses on equipping people with skills and frameworks to become an empowering and compassionate leader in all domains of their lives. When he's not working, he immerses himself in art, writing, meditation, and walking in nature.

Feel free to share your reactions, questions, pushback and appreciations with Rodney at rodney@recreatewithin.com. Or to start an unexpected conversation, e-mail Rodney and ask about the anime series Naruto changed his life!

Learn more about Rodney on his website, recreatewithin.com and visit him on LinkedIn.

 

]]> Hailing from “Brooklyn… East Flatbush, pre-gentrification!” Rodney Agnant launches by sharing an early conversation with his father, in which he was told – at the age of 7 – that as a “Black boy,” more than a few cards were stacked against his chances of success and there were adjustments to be made.  Hence, "the game" of finding success, while finding one's self begins.

Rodney goes into detail about his inner responses to his father’s warnings, about “navigating and playing the game,” and making a clear choice, this time at age 11, to get rid of his hometown accent.  He reflects thoughtfully and clearly on decisions made by his younger self with deep wisdom and appreciation, then points toward the importance of training one’s ear to listen beyond accents and our assumptions about them.

Rodney Agnant is a personal development and leadership development coach. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he has always been moved by people's dedication to creating a great life. Trained and certified by the Co-Active Training Institute, the Academy for Coaching Excellence and the International Coaching Federation, his work focuses on equipping people with skills and frameworks to become an empowering and compassionate leader in all domains of their lives. When he's not working, he immerses himself in art, writing, meditation, and walking in nature.

Feel free to share your reactions, questions, pushback and appreciations with Rodney at rodney@recreatewithin.com. Or to start an unexpected conversation, e-mail Rodney and ask about the anime series Naruto changed his life!

Learn more about Rodney on his website, recreatewithin.com and visit him on LinkedIn.

 

]]> Buzzsprout-9213951 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1303 56 full true Nico Boesten: Light, Shadow, Loss and Choice – Act 2 Nico Boesten: Light, Shadow, Loss and Choice – Act 2 In Act 2 Nico Boesten takes us to a significant, life-changing moment: that of his wife Ingrid’s cancer diagnosis.  While he shares that he pulled back emotionally, he also highlights the mutually clearheaded, life-affirming choices made as a couple facing terminal illness and the inevitability of loss.

Nico’s is a story of grace, faith, acceptance – and beautifully honoring life itself, inclusive of the full range of messiness that comes with being wholly human.

Finally, Nico invites listeners to check out his own inspirations, offers a poignant quote and highlights the importance of approaching grief by taking a valuable cue from bison.

Nico’s coaching journey began 15 years ago while working in Amsterdam, Minneapolis, and Connecticut.  His practice has now moved to his hometown in Canada. 

Nico is certified through the Co-Active Training Institute and began coaching through the non-profit & faith-based sector.  He specializes in walking with clients to navigate failure, grief, loss, and also new beginnings, including how to start a business and creatively approach the achievement of goals and dreams.  He is a musician, adventure seeker, and entrepreneur who has built several successful companies, raised two beautiful children, and survived the loss of his wife and father.

Nico believes that the essence of coaching is to be with someone fully, to help people dig deep into themselves and have the courage to take risks that bring true fulfillment.

You can learn more about Nico and his work, including his brilliant “Song and Rants” series, on his website.

]]> In Act 2 Nico Boesten takes us to a significant, life-changing moment: that of his wife Ingrid’s cancer diagnosis.  While he shares that he pulled back emotionally, he also highlights the mutually clearheaded, life-affirming choices made as a couple facing terminal illness and the inevitability of loss.

Nico’s is a story of grace, faith, acceptance – and beautifully honoring life itself, inclusive of the full range of messiness that comes with being wholly human.

Finally, Nico invites listeners to check out his own inspirations, offers a poignant quote and highlights the importance of approaching grief by taking a valuable cue from bison.

Nico’s coaching journey began 15 years ago while working in Amsterdam, Minneapolis, and Connecticut.  His practice has now moved to his hometown in Canada. 

Nico is certified through the Co-Active Training Institute and began coaching through the non-profit & faith-based sector.  He specializes in walking with clients to navigate failure, grief, loss, and also new beginnings, including how to start a business and creatively approach the achievement of goals and dreams.  He is a musician, adventure seeker, and entrepreneur who has built several successful companies, raised two beautiful children, and survived the loss of his wife and father.

Nico believes that the essence of coaching is to be with someone fully, to help people dig deep into themselves and have the courage to take risks that bring true fulfillment.

You can learn more about Nico and his work, including his brilliant “Song and Rants” series, on his website.

]]> Buzzsprout-9001119 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1376 55 full true Nico Boesten: Light, Shadow, Loss and Choice – Act 1 Nico Boesten: Light, Shadow, Loss and Choice – Act 1 Nico Boesten, musician, producer, coach, father and so much more, describes the tender lessons and influences provided by the brilliant light and wounded darkness contained in the very human depths of his own father.  He shares a pivotal moment of a line crossed, an apology sincerely tendered, and a determination to do better – touching on generational healing.

Then there was a trip to Maui and the Divine delivery of a six-string in, of all places, an airport terminal.

 While it would eventually lead to “Song & Rants,” there’s a whole lot of rich storytelling in between!

Nico’s coaching journey began 15 years ago while working in Amsterdam, Minneapolis, and Connecticut.  His practice has now moved to his hometown in Canada. 

Nico is certified through the Co-Active Training Institute and began coaching through the non-profit & faith-based sector.  He specializes in walking with clients to navigate failure, grief, loss, and also new beginnings, including how to start a business and creatively approach the achievement of goals and dreams.  He is a musician, adventure seeker, and entrepreneur who has built several successful companies, raised two beautiful children, and survived the loss of his wife and father.

Nico believes that the essence of coaching is to be with someone fully, to help people dig deep into themselves and have the courage to take risks that bring true fulfillment.

You can learn more about Nico and his work, including his brilliant “Song and Rants” series, on his website.

]]> Nico Boesten, musician, producer, coach, father and so much more, describes the tender lessons and influences provided by the brilliant light and wounded darkness contained in the very human depths of his own father.  He shares a pivotal moment of a line crossed, an apology sincerely tendered, and a determination to do better – touching on generational healing.

Then there was a trip to Maui and the Divine delivery of a six-string in, of all places, an airport terminal.

 While it would eventually lead to “Song & Rants,” there’s a whole lot of rich storytelling in between!

Nico’s coaching journey began 15 years ago while working in Amsterdam, Minneapolis, and Connecticut.  His practice has now moved to his hometown in Canada. 

Nico is certified through the Co-Active Training Institute and began coaching through the non-profit & faith-based sector.  He specializes in walking with clients to navigate failure, grief, loss, and also new beginnings, including how to start a business and creatively approach the achievement of goals and dreams.  He is a musician, adventure seeker, and entrepreneur who has built several successful companies, raised two beautiful children, and survived the loss of his wife and father.

Nico believes that the essence of coaching is to be with someone fully, to help people dig deep into themselves and have the courage to take risks that bring true fulfillment.

You can learn more about Nico and his work, including his brilliant “Song and Rants” series, on his website.

]]> Buzzsprout-9001109 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1515 54 full true Neil Edwards: Freedom, Leadership and the Body - Act 2 Neil Edwards: Freedom, Leadership and the Body - Act 2 Act 2 opens with Neil Edwards sharing about wrestling with identities as part of finding his footing as a university student.  He discusses how, newly arrived in the US, his unfamiliarity with the American Black experience made for some eye-opening discoveries.

Neil reflects on the body’s role in providing information, taking a moment to highlight his experience as a Black man before riffing on bringing the body to leadership.

Neil works at the intersection of team performance & relationships, leadership and allyship, and identity & wellbeing.

He leads strategic purpose and inclusion organizational efforts at a large consulting firm that focus on advancing a culture of belonging and developing inclusive leaders.

Neil is an executive coach working with individuals and teams interested in the deep work required to develop their leadership, relationships, teams, wellbeing, and expand as an equitable leader and human.  He is a course leader, supervisor, and coach certification examiner for CRR Global in their Organization and Relationship Systems Coach training program, and is one of 26 people globally and 3 in the United States to hold a global license to train and deliver CRR Global’s Relationship Systems Intelligence (RSI) at Work material in-house to corporations. He is  also a Co-Active Leadership Program and Co-Active Leadership Experience leader for  CTI, the Co-Active Training Institute.

Neil hosts The Leadership Range podcast and you can learn more about him on LinkedIn and, of course, reach out to him via email.

]]> Act 2 opens with Neil Edwards sharing about wrestling with identities as part of finding his footing as a university student.  He discusses how, newly arrived in the US, his unfamiliarity with the American Black experience made for some eye-opening discoveries.

Neil reflects on the body’s role in providing information, taking a moment to highlight his experience as a Black man before riffing on bringing the body to leadership.

Neil works at the intersection of team performance & relationships, leadership and allyship, and identity & wellbeing.

He leads strategic purpose and inclusion organizational efforts at a large consulting firm that focus on advancing a culture of belonging and developing inclusive leaders.

Neil is an executive coach working with individuals and teams interested in the deep work required to develop their leadership, relationships, teams, wellbeing, and expand as an equitable leader and human.  He is a course leader, supervisor, and coach certification examiner for CRR Global in their Organization and Relationship Systems Coach training program, and is one of 26 people globally and 3 in the United States to hold a global license to train and deliver CRR Global’s Relationship Systems Intelligence (RSI) at Work material in-house to corporations. He is  also a Co-Active Leadership Program and Co-Active Leadership Experience leader for  CTI, the Co-Active Training Institute.

Neil hosts The Leadership Range podcast and you can learn more about him on LinkedIn and, of course, reach out to him via email.

]]> Buzzsprout-8963486 Tue, 17 Aug 2021 07:00:00 -0400 1910 53 full true Neil Edwards: Freedom, Leadership and the Body - Act 1 Neil Edwards: Freedom, Leadership and the Body - Act 1 In act 1, Neil Edwards tells of growing up on the island of New Providence, The Bahamas, where he enjoyed the freedom to roam, explore, learn and “just be.”

Neil shares the story of competing in the CARIFTA Games as a winning junior athlete, the rich, moving experience of representing his country and, in his moments on the podium, having awareness and consciousness “present themselves” to him.

He goes on to discuss some of the lessons in the gift of receiving, gratitude and thanksgiving, touches on “the lies we tell ourselves”, and offers reminders that we belong in ways that transcend ourselves.

Pay particular attention to Neil’s words about “the body…”

Neil works at the intersection of team performance & relationships, leadership and allyship, and identity & wellbeing.

He leads strategic purpose and inclusion organizational efforts at a large consulting firm that focus on advancing a culture of belonging and developing inclusive leaders.

Neil is an executive coach working with individuals and teams interested in the deep work required to develop their leadership, relationships, teams, wellbeing, and expand as an equitable leader and human.  He is a course leader, supervisor, and coach certification examiner for CRR Global in their Organization and Relationship Systems Coach training program, and is one of 26 people globally and 3 in the United States to hold a global license to train and deliver CRR Global’s Relationship Systems Intelligence (RSI) at Work material in-house to corporations. He is  also a Co-Active Leadership Program and Co-Active Leadership Experience leader for  CTI, the Co-Active Training Institute.

Neil hosts The Leadership Range podcast and you can learn more about him on LinkedIn and, of course, reach out to him via email.

]]> In act 1, Neil Edwards tells of growing up on the island of New Providence, The Bahamas, where he enjoyed the freedom to roam, explore, learn and “just be.”

Neil shares the story of competing in the CARIFTA Games as a winning junior athlete, the rich, moving experience of representing his country and, in his moments on the podium, having awareness and consciousness “present themselves” to him.

He goes on to discuss some of the lessons in the gift of receiving, gratitude and thanksgiving, touches on “the lies we tell ourselves”, and offers reminders that we belong in ways that transcend ourselves.

Pay particular attention to Neil’s words about “the body…”

Neil works at the intersection of team performance & relationships, leadership and allyship, and identity & wellbeing.

He leads strategic purpose and inclusion organizational efforts at a large consulting firm that focus on advancing a culture of belonging and developing inclusive leaders.

Neil is an executive coach working with individuals and teams interested in the deep work required to develop their leadership, relationships, teams, wellbeing, and expand as an equitable leader and human.  He is a course leader, supervisor, and coach certification examiner for CRR Global in their Organization and Relationship Systems Coach training program, and is one of 26 people globally and 3 in the United States to hold a global license to train and deliver CRR Global’s Relationship Systems Intelligence (RSI) at Work material in-house to corporations. He is  also a Co-Active Leadership Program and Co-Active Leadership Experience leader for  CTI, the Co-Active Training Institute.

Neil hosts The Leadership Range podcast and you can learn more about him on LinkedIn and, of course, reach out to him via email.

]]> Buzzsprout-8963447 Tue, 10 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1514 52 full true A Man, a Prison Cell and Safe Harbor: Jamie Robins - Act 2 A Man, a Prison Cell and Safe Harbor: Jamie Robins - Act 2 Act 2 opens with Jamie Robins  responding to a question about men and their self-imposed prison cells. 

He plunges into vulnerability and discusses men coming together and opening to emotional experience which, he accurately points out, “they are gagging for.”

He shares a brilliant, simple model through which men can begin to deepen their connection to one another - and to practice listening without rushing to fix.

 You can learn more about Jamie and his work at https://jamiecoach.com and find his Safe Harbour podcast, in partnership with Phil Askew, on Apple podcasts.

]]> Act 2 opens with Jamie Robins  responding to a question about men and their self-imposed prison cells. 

He plunges into vulnerability and discusses men coming together and opening to emotional experience which, he accurately points out, “they are gagging for.”

He shares a brilliant, simple model through which men can begin to deepen their connection to one another - and to practice listening without rushing to fix.

 You can learn more about Jamie and his work at https://jamiecoach.com and find his Safe Harbour podcast, in partnership with Phil Askew, on Apple podcasts.

]]> Buzzsprout-8876558 Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1319 51 full true A Man, a Prison Cell and Safe Harbor: Jamie Robins - Act 1 A Man, a Prison Cell and Safe Harbor: Jamie Robins - Act 1 Jamie Robins grew up with working class roots, learning that the mark of a successful man was his capacity to bust their knuckles working hard.  His calling, though, was to break from the traditional path and head in a different direction.

With his father’s blessing, Jamie - after a couple years of hard partying and going to a potentially addictive, dangerous edge - went off to university to study design.

 Jamie loops us into the importance of being of service and shares a tale of wrestling with a deeper second calling and “getting out on the streets” for change.

Then came an overnight stay and an epiphany in a prison cell…

 You can learn more about Jamie and his work at https://jamiecoach.com and find his Safe Harbour podcast, in partnership with Phil Askew, on Apple podcasts.

]]> Jamie Robins grew up with working class roots, learning that the mark of a successful man was his capacity to bust their knuckles working hard.  His calling, though, was to break from the traditional path and head in a different direction.

With his father’s blessing, Jamie - after a couple years of hard partying and going to a potentially addictive, dangerous edge - went off to university to study design.

 Jamie loops us into the importance of being of service and shares a tale of wrestling with a deeper second calling and “getting out on the streets” for change.

Then came an overnight stay and an epiphany in a prison cell…

 You can learn more about Jamie and his work at https://jamiecoach.com and find his Safe Harbour podcast, in partnership with Phil Askew, on Apple podcasts.

]]> Buzzsprout-8876546 Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1719 50 full true The Differences I Came With: Charles Sue-Wah-Sing - Act 2 The Differences I Came With: Charles Sue-Wah-Sing - Act 2 Act 2 begins with Charles Sue-Wah-Sing sharing the lessons of fatherhood and manhood that he received from “Uncle Mike”, an older man he connected with through his involvement in one of many men's groups.

As Charles digs into what happens when men come together with open hearts and a willingness to connect, he tells the story of bringing his then 6-year-old son into a circle of men – and the magical impact he had on the grown-up men around him.

Charles looks at the wounds and scars that are part and parcel of the human condition, and points to the importance of coming together in community to heal, grow and celebrate and, finally, suggests ways for men to gather to start real conversations.

Charles Sue-Wah-Sing identifies as a West Indian Canadian with ancestry from Guyana, Asia, Africa, and Europe.  "Man of the World" doesn't quite do him justice!

A lifelong learner who has studied world religions, art, culture and ceremonial customs, his interest in the dynamics between men and women led him to participate in and lead a variety of men’s groups.

Amongst his passions you'll find low and slow BBQ, hot sauce, action flicks, and music.  Charles has been a restauranteur, accountant, designer, consultant, and is currently a whole life coach.

His personal musical journey includes piano, DJ'ing, guitar, salsa dancing, and now learning the drums.  Of everything he’s done in his life, Charles' greatest gift is his family.

You can find out more about Charles and his great work at www.suewahsing.com and on LinkedIn.

]]> Act 2 begins with Charles Sue-Wah-Sing sharing the lessons of fatherhood and manhood that he received from “Uncle Mike”, an older man he connected with through his involvement in one of many men's groups.

As Charles digs into what happens when men come together with open hearts and a willingness to connect, he tells the story of bringing his then 6-year-old son into a circle of men – and the magical impact he had on the grown-up men around him.

Charles looks at the wounds and scars that are part and parcel of the human condition, and points to the importance of coming together in community to heal, grow and celebrate and, finally, suggests ways for men to gather to start real conversations.

Charles Sue-Wah-Sing identifies as a West Indian Canadian with ancestry from Guyana, Asia, Africa, and Europe.  "Man of the World" doesn't quite do him justice!

A lifelong learner who has studied world religions, art, culture and ceremonial customs, his interest in the dynamics between men and women led him to participate in and lead a variety of men’s groups.

Amongst his passions you'll find low and slow BBQ, hot sauce, action flicks, and music.  Charles has been a restauranteur, accountant, designer, consultant, and is currently a whole life coach.

His personal musical journey includes piano, DJ'ing, guitar, salsa dancing, and now learning the drums.  Of everything he’s done in his life, Charles' greatest gift is his family.

You can find out more about Charles and his great work at www.suewahsing.com and on LinkedIn.

]]> Buzzsprout-8853591 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1551 49 full true The Differences I Came With: Charles Sue-Wah-Sing - Act 1 The Differences I Came With: Charles Sue-Wah-Sing - Act 1 Charles Sue-Wah-Sing identifies as a West Indian Canadian with ancestry from Guyana, Asia, Africa, and Europe.  "Man of the World" doesn't quite do him justice!

As a young teen, Charles built cultural connections over food and felt the impact of growing up in Toronto as part of an immigrant family.

Groomed by his father to move toward a career in accounting, he tells the story of a “trade off” that allowed him to follow his heart to design.  He became restless after a couple of decades and pivoted toward leadership and coaching.

Charles discusses the blessings that came to him in the form of several great teachers – and shares some of the essential lessons he learned, including planning for the care of family elders.

Charles Sue-Wah-Sing is a lifelong learner who has studied world religions, art, culture and ceremonial customs.  His interest in the dynamics between men and women led him to participate in and lead a variety of men’s groups.

Amongst his passions you'll find low and slow BBQ, hot sauce, action flicks, and music.  Charles has been a restauranteur, accountant, designer, consultant, and is currently a whole life coach.

His personal musical journey includes piano, DJ'ing, guitar, salsa dancing, and now learning the drums.  Of everything he’s done in his life, Charles' greatest gift is his family.

You can find out more about Charles at www.suewahsing.com and on LinkedIn.

]]> Charles Sue-Wah-Sing identifies as a West Indian Canadian with ancestry from Guyana, Asia, Africa, and Europe.  "Man of the World" doesn't quite do him justice!

As a young teen, Charles built cultural connections over food and felt the impact of growing up in Toronto as part of an immigrant family.

Groomed by his father to move toward a career in accounting, he tells the story of a “trade off” that allowed him to follow his heart to design.  He became restless after a couple of decades and pivoted toward leadership and coaching.

Charles discusses the blessings that came to him in the form of several great teachers – and shares some of the essential lessons he learned, including planning for the care of family elders.

Charles Sue-Wah-Sing is a lifelong learner who has studied world religions, art, culture and ceremonial customs.  His interest in the dynamics between men and women led him to participate in and lead a variety of men’s groups.

Amongst his passions you'll find low and slow BBQ, hot sauce, action flicks, and music.  Charles has been a restauranteur, accountant, designer, consultant, and is currently a whole life coach.

His personal musical journey includes piano, DJ'ing, guitar, salsa dancing, and now learning the drums.  Of everything he’s done in his life, Charles' greatest gift is his family.

You can find out more about Charles at www.suewahsing.com and on LinkedIn.

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-8853525 Tue, 13 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1784 48 full true Jim Young: Taking out the Trash and Starting Over - Part 2 Jim Young: Taking out the Trash and Starting Over - Part 2 Act 2 begins with Jim’s clear choice to no longer allow himself to be “should” upon.

 He takes us into the work he does with men, as well as his passion for bringing improv into organizations.  Jim untangles the many angles from which we may approach intimacy, touches on the wide, rich range of intimacy available to human beings - and the risk and rewards of vulnerability and love.

Jim takes us home with the power of purpose, silence and connection, and offers suggestions to gently begin learning practices of slowing down.

Jim is a loving Dad, an executive coach, a teacher, a professional comedian, and a man who is always trying to "just love more". He is passionate about helping men solve their burnout problems by developing the relationship skills they were never asked to learn.

You can learn more about Jim and his work on LinkedIn or visiting his website, thecenteredcoach.com

]]> Act 2 begins with Jim’s clear choice to no longer allow himself to be “should” upon.

 He takes us into the work he does with men, as well as his passion for bringing improv into organizations.  Jim untangles the many angles from which we may approach intimacy, touches on the wide, rich range of intimacy available to human beings - and the risk and rewards of vulnerability and love.

Jim takes us home with the power of purpose, silence and connection, and offers suggestions to gently begin learning practices of slowing down.

Jim is a loving Dad, an executive coach, a teacher, a professional comedian, and a man who is always trying to "just love more". He is passionate about helping men solve their burnout problems by developing the relationship skills they were never asked to learn.

You can learn more about Jim and his work on LinkedIn or visiting his website, thecenteredcoach.com

]]> Buzzsprout-8739479 Wed, 07 Jul 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1471 47 full true Jim Young: Taking out the Trash and Starting Over - Part 1 Jim Young: Taking out the Trash and Starting Over - Part 1 In today's act 1, my guest Jim Young tells of how, at the tender age of 9, he was asked to take out the trash – and told he was now “the man of the house.”  For years after, he played peacekeeper and strove to fill shoes that simply did not fit.

Jim shares his experience of losing his bunker-mate and doubling down on a litany of “shoulds” intended to help him draw a map that, in adulthood, would prove as uncomfortable as it was unsustainable.

Jim’s is a story of extraordinarily bold reinvention in the face of circumstances that, for many, are all too common.

Jim is a loving Dad, an executive coach, a teacher, a professional comedian, and a man who is always trying to "just love more". He is passionate about helping men solve their burnout problems by developing the relationship skills they were never asked to learn.

You can learn more about Jim and his work on LinkedIn or visiting his website, thecenteredcoach.com

]]> In today's act 1, my guest Jim Young tells of how, at the tender age of 9, he was asked to take out the trash – and told he was now “the man of the house.”  For years after, he played peacekeeper and strove to fill shoes that simply did not fit.

Jim shares his experience of losing his bunker-mate and doubling down on a litany of “shoulds” intended to help him draw a map that, in adulthood, would prove as uncomfortable as it was unsustainable.

Jim’s is a story of extraordinarily bold reinvention in the face of circumstances that, for many, are all too common.

Jim is a loving Dad, an executive coach, a teacher, a professional comedian, and a man who is always trying to "just love more". He is passionate about helping men solve their burnout problems by developing the relationship skills they were never asked to learn.

You can learn more about Jim and his work on LinkedIn or visiting his website, thecenteredcoach.com

]]> Buzzsprout-8739443 Tue, 29 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1339 46 full true Finding, Losing - and Finding - Wisdom: In Conversation with Carlo Bos - part 2 Finding, Losing - and Finding - Wisdom: In Conversation with Carlo Bos - part 2 In part 2, Carlo Bos opens with drawing a distinction between being led by wisdom rather than intellect, and how that distinction created an opening for his life to be “less of a march and more of a dance,” which, he notes, proved to be “…terrifying…  And way more fun!”

Carlo asks a wildly important question about the rules men make and live by and moves on to take a substantial, satisfying whack at personal responsibility.

We circle around to systems, interdependence, complexity – and the seductive, gravitational pull toward simplicity.

 Carlo leaves us with the wise words, “Spend time around kids!”

Since January 2018, Carlo has served as the Co-President of the Co-Active Training Institute and is a member of CTI’s Board of Directors.

Under Carlo’s co-leadership, CTI has gone through several transformations that have reshaped CTI’s brand, teams and strategy. These efforts have led to a more agile and profitable business that lives, breathes and experiments with Co-Active Leadership and principles every day.  His current priorities include developing sustainable governance structures and practices while ensuring equity, inclusion, diversity and accessibility are at the heart of CTI’s products, operations and people experience. 

Prior to leading CTI, Carlo spent 15 years working with business leaders from across five continents as an organizational consultant and coach.  He has worked with “High-Potential” leaders up to C- Suite executives, and in mid-sized organizations through to Tier 1, global brands.  

Carlo is a Board Trustee for a leading Canadian independent school, and a community volunteer with Scouts Canada and as a coach for youth soccer.  He lives just outside of Toronto, Ontario, with his wife and 11-year old twin boys.

You can find Carlo on LinkedIn and learn more about CTI here.

]]> In part 2, Carlo Bos opens with drawing a distinction between being led by wisdom rather than intellect, and how that distinction created an opening for his life to be “less of a march and more of a dance,” which, he notes, proved to be “…terrifying…  And way more fun!”

Carlo asks a wildly important question about the rules men make and live by and moves on to take a substantial, satisfying whack at personal responsibility.

We circle around to systems, interdependence, complexity – and the seductive, gravitational pull toward simplicity.

 Carlo leaves us with the wise words, “Spend time around kids!”

Since January 2018, Carlo has served as the Co-President of the Co-Active Training Institute and is a member of CTI’s Board of Directors.

Under Carlo’s co-leadership, CTI has gone through several transformations that have reshaped CTI’s brand, teams and strategy. These efforts have led to a more agile and profitable business that lives, breathes and experiments with Co-Active Leadership and principles every day.  His current priorities include developing sustainable governance structures and practices while ensuring equity, inclusion, diversity and accessibility are at the heart of CTI’s products, operations and people experience. 

Prior to leading CTI, Carlo spent 15 years working with business leaders from across five continents as an organizational consultant and coach.  He has worked with “High-Potential” leaders up to C- Suite executives, and in mid-sized organizations through to Tier 1, global brands.  

Carlo is a Board Trustee for a leading Canadian independent school, and a community volunteer with Scouts Canada and as a coach for youth soccer.  He lives just outside of Toronto, Ontario, with his wife and 11-year old twin boys.

You can find Carlo on LinkedIn and learn more about CTI here.

]]> Buzzsprout-8646913 Tue, 22 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1474 45 full true Finding, Losing - and Finding - Wisdom: In Conversation with Carlo Bos - part 1 Finding, Losing - and Finding - Wisdom: In Conversation with Carlo Bos - part 1 The eldest of three brothers, Carlo Bos begins by sharing grateful reminiscences of his childhood in Peterborough, Ontario, including the men who most influenced him.  Carlo credits his grandfather, a United Church minister, for his love of the natural world as well as his capacity to see the interconnectedness of things.

Armed with his grandfather's wisdom, he neatly tucked it into a drawer and went out into the working world where, as many of us do, he got his butt kicked.

On his bounce back in his late 20’s, Carlo learned to be led, to question a reliance on plans and to trust life’s unfolding… 

And as neat and tidy as all that might sound, as you'll hear, it wasn't!

Since January 2018, Carlo has served as the Co-President of the Co-Active Training Institute and is a member of CTI’s Board of Directors.

Under Carlo’s co-leadership, CTI has gone through several transformations that have reshaped CTI’s brand, teams and strategy. These efforts have led to a more agile and profitable business that lives, breathes and experiments with Co-Active Leadership and principles every day.  His current priorities include developing sustainable governance structures and practices while ensuring equity, inclusion, diversity and accessibility are at the heart of CTI’s products, operations and people experience. 

Prior to leading CTI, Carlo spent 15 years working with business leaders from across five continents as an organizational consultant and coach.  He has worked with “High-Potential” leaders up to C- Suite executives, and in mid-sized organizations through to Tier 1, global brands.  

Carlo is a Board Trustee for a leading Canadian independent school, and a community volunteer with Scouts Canada and as a coach for youth soccer.  He lives just outside of Toronto, Ontario, with his wife and 11-year old twin boys.

You can find Carlo on LinkedIn and learn more about CTI here.

]]> The eldest of three brothers, Carlo Bos begins by sharing grateful reminiscences of his childhood in Peterborough, Ontario, including the men who most influenced him.  Carlo credits his grandfather, a United Church minister, for his love of the natural world as well as his capacity to see the interconnectedness of things.

Armed with his grandfather's wisdom, he neatly tucked it into a drawer and went out into the working world where, as many of us do, he got his butt kicked.

On his bounce back in his late 20’s, Carlo learned to be led, to question a reliance on plans and to trust life’s unfolding… 

And as neat and tidy as all that might sound, as you'll hear, it wasn't!

Since January 2018, Carlo has served as the Co-President of the Co-Active Training Institute and is a member of CTI’s Board of Directors.

Under Carlo’s co-leadership, CTI has gone through several transformations that have reshaped CTI’s brand, teams and strategy. These efforts have led to a more agile and profitable business that lives, breathes and experiments with Co-Active Leadership and principles every day.  His current priorities include developing sustainable governance structures and practices while ensuring equity, inclusion, diversity and accessibility are at the heart of CTI’s products, operations and people experience. 

Prior to leading CTI, Carlo spent 15 years working with business leaders from across five continents as an organizational consultant and coach.  He has worked with “High-Potential” leaders up to C- Suite executives, and in mid-sized organizations through to Tier 1, global brands.  

Carlo is a Board Trustee for a leading Canadian independent school, and a community volunteer with Scouts Canada and as a coach for youth soccer.  He lives just outside of Toronto, Ontario, with his wife and 11-year old twin boys.

You can find Carlo on LinkedIn and learn more about CTI here.

]]> Buzzsprout-8646884 Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1659 43 full true Nic Tovey, (R)Evolutionary Man, on Healing and Finding Center - Part 2 Nic Tovey, (R)Evolutionary Man, on Healing and Finding Center - Part 2 Part 2 of Nic Tovey’s story opens with the process he went through that led him to making a clear choice about how to see his circumstances, then choosing to take charge of his own healing.

That decision put him on a trajectory of studies of consciousness, psychology, philosophy and personal reflection, mining for “important bits of gold… that get to benefit me – and that get to benefit others.”

Nic shares his perspective on men, emotions and vulnerability as well as the wave of cultural changes currently afoot.

There’s an inescapably delicious richness and texture to Nic's storytelling that speaks volumes about a man who has much to share and teach.

Nic is an established and experienced Relationship and Intimacy Coach and Psychotherapist, drawing from over a decade of experience counselling and coaching hundreds of men, women and couples.

 He is passionate about the evolving world of gender, sexuality and relationships and is inspired to be a part of a leading-edge movement to challenge outdated paradigms and make way for a new emergence of love in the world.

 Nic is the father of 3 daughters, an explorer of the world and is very much in the trenches with you, trying to work out this thing called life!

You can find Nic’s book, The [R]Evolutionary Man: The Modern Man's Guide To Life, Love and Enlightenment (Whatever The F*ck That Means!) on Amazon, and you can learn more about him and his work on www.nictovey.com as well as LinkedIn.

]]> Part 2 of Nic Tovey’s story opens with the process he went through that led him to making a clear choice about how to see his circumstances, then choosing to take charge of his own healing.

That decision put him on a trajectory of studies of consciousness, psychology, philosophy and personal reflection, mining for “important bits of gold… that get to benefit me – and that get to benefit others.”

Nic shares his perspective on men, emotions and vulnerability as well as the wave of cultural changes currently afoot.

There’s an inescapably delicious richness and texture to Nic's storytelling that speaks volumes about a man who has much to share and teach.

Nic is an established and experienced Relationship and Intimacy Coach and Psychotherapist, drawing from over a decade of experience counselling and coaching hundreds of men, women and couples.

 He is passionate about the evolving world of gender, sexuality and relationships and is inspired to be a part of a leading-edge movement to challenge outdated paradigms and make way for a new emergence of love in the world.

 Nic is the father of 3 daughters, an explorer of the world and is very much in the trenches with you, trying to work out this thing called life!

You can find Nic’s book, The [R]Evolutionary Man: The Modern Man's Guide To Life, Love and Enlightenment (Whatever The F*ck That Means!) on Amazon, and you can learn more about him and his work on www.nictovey.com as well as LinkedIn.

]]> Buzzsprout-8595837 Tue, 08 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1575 43 full true Nic Tovey, (R)Evolutionary Man, on Healing and Finding Center - Part 1 Nic Tovey, (R)Evolutionary Man, on Healing and Finding Center - Part 1 Author, Relationship and Intimacy Coach and Psychotherapist Nic Tovey tells his life story of growing up as a sensitive, empathetic kid in a late ‘70’s Margaret Thatcher-era UK industrial town.  An explorer by nature, he shares his early preferences for female companionship, the world of journeying through consciousness via a wide range of substances and joining the British Navy just a week after his 16th birthday.

After leaving the Navy, Nic traveled the world, making his way to Australia, then back to the UK where, out for a night on the town, he was brutally assaulted.

Caught in a perfect storm of life-changes and trauma, he experienced a psychotic break.  Nic was diagnosed with PTSD and depression and, as he tells it, “what became very apparent as I started to seek support - the world didn’t really want to deal with a man who had lost his shit.  It was uncomfortable…”

Nic is an established and experienced Relationship and Intimacy Coach and Psychotherapist, drawing from over a decade of experience counselling and coaching hundreds of men, women and couples.

 He is passionate about the evolving world of gender, sexuality and relationships and is inspired to be a part of a leading-edge movement to challenge outdated paradigms and make way for a new emergence of love in the world.

 Nic is the father of 3 daughters, an explorer of the world and is very much in the trenches with you, trying to work out this thing called life!

You can find Nic’s book, The [R]Evolutionary Man: The Modern Man's Guide To Life, Love and Enlightenment (Whatever The F*ck That Means!) on Amazon, and you can learn more about him and his work on www.nictovey.com as well as LinkedIn.

]]> Author, Relationship and Intimacy Coach and Psychotherapist Nic Tovey tells his life story of growing up as a sensitive, empathetic kid in a late ‘70’s Margaret Thatcher-era UK industrial town.  An explorer by nature, he shares his early preferences for female companionship, the world of journeying through consciousness via a wide range of substances and joining the British Navy just a week after his 16th birthday.

After leaving the Navy, Nic traveled the world, making his way to Australia, then back to the UK where, out for a night on the town, he was brutally assaulted.

Caught in a perfect storm of life-changes and trauma, he experienced a psychotic break.  Nic was diagnosed with PTSD and depression and, as he tells it, “what became very apparent as I started to seek support - the world didn’t really want to deal with a man who had lost his shit.  It was uncomfortable…”

Nic is an established and experienced Relationship and Intimacy Coach and Psychotherapist, drawing from over a decade of experience counselling and coaching hundreds of men, women and couples.

 He is passionate about the evolving world of gender, sexuality and relationships and is inspired to be a part of a leading-edge movement to challenge outdated paradigms and make way for a new emergence of love in the world.

 Nic is the father of 3 daughters, an explorer of the world and is very much in the trenches with you, trying to work out this thing called life!

You can find Nic’s book, The [R]Evolutionary Man: The Modern Man's Guide To Life, Love and Enlightenment (Whatever The F*ck That Means!) on Amazon, and you can learn more about him and his work on www.nictovey.com as well as LinkedIn.

]]> Buzzsprout-8595787 Tue, 01 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0400 2046 42 full true Saved by the Cat: An Addiction and Recovery Journey with Mark Wasson - Part 2 Saved by the Cat: An Addiction and Recovery Journey with Mark Wasson - Part 2 Part 2 of Mark Wasson's amazing story takes us deep into the world of addiction, where, as he puts it, "lie, cheat and steal" kept the illusion of safety in place while simultaneously threatening life itself.  Mark shares a litany of losses that led to hitting bottom, where a dream of his cat, Tigger, finally began to turn the tide.

Mark tells his story with open-hearted generosity and grace in a matter-of-fact way that invites us to witness the vivid pain of addiction...

And the equally vivid path of acceptance, humility, love, recovery and embracing life and sobriety with purpose and resolve.

Mark's is nothing less than a real-life hero's journey.

With a long history of addictions fueled by loneliness, isolation, and lacking self worth, Mark's recovery journey began with him reaching out for help after dreaming that his cat wanted to leave him.  Now, he acknowledges over 17 years of continuous recovery and is experiencing a connection with life beyond anything he could have imagined.

Mark is a professional and personal coach who works with people in recovery who are seeking “What’s next?” in living a fulfilling life beyond sobriety.  He holds that people in recovery are worthy of connection and authentic, deeply intimate relationships with themselves and others.

Mark can be found adventuring around Washington, DC with Zell, his partner and love of his life.

Learn more about Mark Wasson and his work on his website: mawassoncoaching.com, on LinkedIn, and Instagram.  You can email him at: mawassoncoaching@gmail.com

]]> Part 2 of Mark Wasson's amazing story takes us deep into the world of addiction, where, as he puts it, "lie, cheat and steal" kept the illusion of safety in place while simultaneously threatening life itself.  Mark shares a litany of losses that led to hitting bottom, where a dream of his cat, Tigger, finally began to turn the tide.

Mark tells his story with open-hearted generosity and grace in a matter-of-fact way that invites us to witness the vivid pain of addiction...

And the equally vivid path of acceptance, humility, love, recovery and embracing life and sobriety with purpose and resolve.

Mark's is nothing less than a real-life hero's journey.

With a long history of addictions fueled by loneliness, isolation, and lacking self worth, Mark's recovery journey began with him reaching out for help after dreaming that his cat wanted to leave him.  Now, he acknowledges over 17 years of continuous recovery and is experiencing a connection with life beyond anything he could have imagined.

Mark is a professional and personal coach who works with people in recovery who are seeking “What’s next?” in living a fulfilling life beyond sobriety.  He holds that people in recovery are worthy of connection and authentic, deeply intimate relationships with themselves and others.

Mark can be found adventuring around Washington, DC with Zell, his partner and love of his life.

Learn more about Mark Wasson and his work on his website: mawassoncoaching.com, on LinkedIn, and Instagram.  You can email him at: mawassoncoaching@gmail.com

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-8551851 Tue, 25 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1627 41 full true Saved by the Cat: An Addiction and Recovery Journey with Mark Wasson - Part 1 Saved by the Cat: An Addiction and Recovery Journey with Mark Wasson - Part 1 Part 1 of Mark Wasson's story takes us into his descent into addiction - and it's as profoundly human as it is harrowing and deeply revealing.

Mark shares his history in a remarkably matter-of-fact manner that calmly speaks volumes about the frightening paths he's traveled as well as the honest, heart-full truth that can only belong to one who's been there, lived to tell the tale and, most importantly, found healing.

With a long history of addictions fueled by loneliness, isolation, and lacking self worth, Mark's recovery journey began with him reaching out for help after dreaming that his cat wanted to leave him.  Now, he acknowledges over 17 years of continuous recovery and is experiencing a connection with life beyond anything he could have imagined.

Mark is a professional and personal coach who works with people in recovery who are seeking “What’s next?” in living a fulfilling life beyond sobriety.  He holds that people in recovery are worthy of connection and authentic, deeply intimate relationships with themselves and others.

Mark can be found adventuring around Washington, DC with Zell, his partner and love of his life.

Learn more about Mark Wasson and his work on his website: mawassoncoaching.com, on LinkedIn, and Instagram.  You can email him at: mawassoncoaching@gmail.com

]]> Part 1 of Mark Wasson's story takes us into his descent into addiction - and it's as profoundly human as it is harrowing and deeply revealing.

Mark shares his history in a remarkably matter-of-fact manner that calmly speaks volumes about the frightening paths he's traveled as well as the honest, heart-full truth that can only belong to one who's been there, lived to tell the tale and, most importantly, found healing.

With a long history of addictions fueled by loneliness, isolation, and lacking self worth, Mark's recovery journey began with him reaching out for help after dreaming that his cat wanted to leave him.  Now, he acknowledges over 17 years of continuous recovery and is experiencing a connection with life beyond anything he could have imagined.

Mark is a professional and personal coach who works with people in recovery who are seeking “What’s next?” in living a fulfilling life beyond sobriety.  He holds that people in recovery are worthy of connection and authentic, deeply intimate relationships with themselves and others.

Mark can be found adventuring around Washington, DC with Zell, his partner and love of his life.

Learn more about Mark Wasson and his work on his website: mawassoncoaching.com, on LinkedIn, and Instagram.  You can email him at: mawassoncoaching@gmail.com

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-8538692 Tue, 18 May 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1827 40 full true From Russia with Love, Heart and a Whole Lot of Resilience: Leonid Frolov - Part 2 From Russia with Love, Heart and a Whole Lot of Resilience: Leonid Frolov - Part 2 Leonid kicks off part 2 with a discussion of the importance of family and tribe, his fascination with language and simultaneous translation - and how falling asleep at a particularly inopportune moment turned out to be a life-changing wake-up call!

Born and raised in Soviet Russia, Leonid Frolov earned a bachelor's degree in geology, went on a number of geological expeditions and returned to university to pursue a masters in linguistics.  With a focus on English, he went on to train as a Russian/English simultaneous interpreter.

An English language professorship provided Leonid's first steady job and, after losing both of his parents to cancer 6 months apart, depression led him to visit friends in the US, where he "accidentally" landed a job that kept him in the USA for 27 years working as a translator and interpreter for an aerospace company.

He received a "wake up call" (after falling asleep during an interpreting gig!) and found his way to the world of coaching and the CoActive Training Institute, where he serves as coach training and Certification faculty.

Learn more about Leonid on LinkedIn and Facebook!

]]> Leonid kicks off part 2 with a discussion of the importance of family and tribe, his fascination with language and simultaneous translation - and how falling asleep at a particularly inopportune moment turned out to be a life-changing wake-up call!

Born and raised in Soviet Russia, Leonid Frolov earned a bachelor's degree in geology, went on a number of geological expeditions and returned to university to pursue a masters in linguistics.  With a focus on English, he went on to train as a Russian/English simultaneous interpreter.

An English language professorship provided Leonid's first steady job and, after losing both of his parents to cancer 6 months apart, depression led him to visit friends in the US, where he "accidentally" landed a job that kept him in the USA for 27 years working as a translator and interpreter for an aerospace company.

He received a "wake up call" (after falling asleep during an interpreting gig!) and found his way to the world of coaching and the CoActive Training Institute, where he serves as coach training and Certification faculty.

Learn more about Leonid on LinkedIn and Facebook!

]]> Buzzsprout-8391719 Tue, 04 May 2021 14:00:00 -0400 1648 39 full true From Russia with Love, Heart and a Whole Lot of Resilience: Leonid Frolov - Part 1 From Russia with Love, Heart and a Whole Lot of Resilience: Leonid Frolov - Part 1 In part 1, Leonid Frolov takes us on a family outing to wait in line for grain - an adventure in which magic and memories were created from just about nothing.  He goes on to share the powerful influences of his mother, who taught him resilience, and his father, who imparted a love for the natural world.

Born and raised in Soviet Russia, Leonid Frolov earned a bachelor's degree in geology, went on a number of geological expeditions, found himself lost in the mountains for 4 days (a peak experience!) and, later on, returned to university to pursue a masters in linguistics.  With a focus on English, he went on to train as a Russian/English simultaneous interpreter.

An English language professorship provided Leonid's first steady job and, after losing both of his parents to cancer 6 months apart, depression led him to visit friends in the US, where he "accidentally" landed a job that kept him in the USA for 27 years working as a translator and interpreter for an aerospace company.

He received a "wake up call" (after falling asleep during an interpreting gig!) and found his way to the world of coaching and the CoActive Training Institute, where he serves as coach training and Certification faculty.

Learn more about Leonid on LinkedIn and Facebook!

]]> In part 1, Leonid Frolov takes us on a family outing to wait in line for grain - an adventure in which magic and memories were created from just about nothing.  He goes on to share the powerful influences of his mother, who taught him resilience, and his father, who imparted a love for the natural world.

Born and raised in Soviet Russia, Leonid Frolov earned a bachelor's degree in geology, went on a number of geological expeditions, found himself lost in the mountains for 4 days (a peak experience!) and, later on, returned to university to pursue a masters in linguistics.  With a focus on English, he went on to train as a Russian/English simultaneous interpreter.

An English language professorship provided Leonid's first steady job and, after losing both of his parents to cancer 6 months apart, depression led him to visit friends in the US, where he "accidentally" landed a job that kept him in the USA for 27 years working as a translator and interpreter for an aerospace company.

He received a "wake up call" (after falling asleep during an interpreting gig!) and found his way to the world of coaching and the CoActive Training Institute, where he serves as coach training and Certification faculty.

Learn more about Leonid on LinkedIn and Facebook!

]]> Buzzsprout-8391209 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1703 38 full true Coach Michael Taylor on the Light, the Dark, Emotions Vulnerability and the Power of Questions - Part 2 Coach Michael Taylor on the Light, the Dark, Emotions Vulnerability and the Power of Questions - Part 2 In this second half of our conversation, Michael Taylor kicks us off with a deep plunge into anger - and men learning to feel and express emotions openly and honestly.

Michael shares the story of dropping his own mask and moving from his head to his heart to begin the process of addressing his own pain, particularly his experiences of childhood trauma.

He wraps the conversation with a riff on re-opening to the Divine and recognizing the presence of the Divine within.

Note that since Michael and I recorded this episode, the title of his latest book was changed to The Good News Is, The Future is Brighter Than You Think.  (Available on Amazon, of course!)

Coach Michael Taylor is an entrepreneur, author of 9 (so far) books, motivational speaker and radio show host who has dedicated his life to empowering men and women to reach their full potential. He knows first-hand how to overcome adversity and build a rewarding and fulfilling life and he is sharing his knowledge and wisdom with others to support them in creating the life of their dreams. 

Michael is no stranger to adversity and challenges.  He was born in the inner-city projects of Corpus Christi Texas to a single mother with six children.  Although he dropped out of high school in the 11th grade, his commitment to living an extraordinary life supported him in defying the odds. 

With persistence, patience and perseverance he was able to climb the corporate ladder and become a very successful mid-level manager of a multi-million dollar building supply center at the tender age of 21.  After approximately eight years, he was then faced with another set of challenges as he experienced the pain and humiliation of divorce, bankruptcy and foreclosure and found himself contemplating suicide…

Bankrupt and alone, he committed to rebuilding his life which propelled him to begin a 25-year inner journey of personal transformation which resulted in him discovering his true self and his passion for living.  As a result, he is now happily married (19 years) and living his dream of an extraordinary life while being in service to others.  Through his books, lectures and radio program, Michael Taylor now coaches others on how to become genuinely happy with their lives and live the lives they were born to live.

Learn more about Coach Michael Taylor at:  coachmichaeltaylor.com and visit him on Facebook,  LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter!

]]> In this second half of our conversation, Michael Taylor kicks us off with a deep plunge into anger - and men learning to feel and express emotions openly and honestly.

Michael shares the story of dropping his own mask and moving from his head to his heart to begin the process of addressing his own pain, particularly his experiences of childhood trauma.

He wraps the conversation with a riff on re-opening to the Divine and recognizing the presence of the Divine within.

Note that since Michael and I recorded this episode, the title of his latest book was changed to The Good News Is, The Future is Brighter Than You Think.  (Available on Amazon, of course!)

Coach Michael Taylor is an entrepreneur, author of 9 (so far) books, motivational speaker and radio show host who has dedicated his life to empowering men and women to reach their full potential. He knows first-hand how to overcome adversity and build a rewarding and fulfilling life and he is sharing his knowledge and wisdom with others to support them in creating the life of their dreams. 

Michael is no stranger to adversity and challenges.  He was born in the inner-city projects of Corpus Christi Texas to a single mother with six children.  Although he dropped out of high school in the 11th grade, his commitment to living an extraordinary life supported him in defying the odds. 

With persistence, patience and perseverance he was able to climb the corporate ladder and become a very successful mid-level manager of a multi-million dollar building supply center at the tender age of 21.  After approximately eight years, he was then faced with another set of challenges as he experienced the pain and humiliation of divorce, bankruptcy and foreclosure and found himself contemplating suicide…

Bankrupt and alone, he committed to rebuilding his life which propelled him to begin a 25-year inner journey of personal transformation which resulted in him discovering his true self and his passion for living.  As a result, he is now happily married (19 years) and living his dream of an extraordinary life while being in service to others.  Through his books, lectures and radio program, Michael Taylor now coaches others on how to become genuinely happy with their lives and live the lives they were born to live.

Learn more about Coach Michael Taylor at:  coachmichaeltaylor.com and visit him on Facebook,  LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter!

]]> Buzzsprout-8300559 Tue, 20 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1754 37 full true Coach Michael Taylor on the Light, the Dark, Emotions, Vulnerability and the Power of Questions - Part 1 Coach Michael Taylor on the Light, the Dark, Emotions, Vulnerability and the Power of Questions - Part 1 In this part 1 of 2, Michael Taylor shares his personal story of pain, healing, awakening and discovering his connection to Divine Intelligence - and the importance of intimacy and asking for help.

Coach Michael Taylor is an entrepreneur, author of 9 (so far) books, motivational speaker and radio show host who has dedicated his life to empowering men and women to reach their full potential. He knows first-hand how to overcome adversity and build a rewarding and fulfilling life and he is sharing his knowledge and wisdom with others to support them in creating the life of their dreams. 

Michael is no stranger to adversity and challenges.  He was born in the inner-city projects of Corpus Christi Texas to a single mother with six children.  Although he dropped out of high school in the 11th grade, his commitment to living an extraordinary life supported him in defying the odds. 

With persistence, patience and perseverance he was able to climb the corporate ladder and become a very successful mid-level manager of a multi-million dollar building supply center at the tender age of 21.  After approximately eight years, he was then faced with another set of challenges as he experienced the pain and humiliation of divorce, bankruptcy and foreclosure and found himself contemplating suicide…

Bankrupt and alone, he committed to rebuilding his life which propelled him to begin a 25-year inner journey of personal transformation which resulted in him discovering his true self and his passion for living.  As a result, he is now happily married (19 years) and living his dream of an extraordinary life while being in service to others.  Through his books, lectures and radio program, Michael Taylor now coaches others on how to become genuinely happy with their lives and live the lives they were born to live.

Michael's latest book, The Good News Is, The Future is Brighter Than You Think, is available on Amazon.com.

Learn more about Coach Michael Taylor at:  coachmichaeltaylor.com and visit him on Facebook,  LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter!

]]> In this part 1 of 2, Michael Taylor shares his personal story of pain, healing, awakening and discovering his connection to Divine Intelligence - and the importance of intimacy and asking for help.

Coach Michael Taylor is an entrepreneur, author of 9 (so far) books, motivational speaker and radio show host who has dedicated his life to empowering men and women to reach their full potential. He knows first-hand how to overcome adversity and build a rewarding and fulfilling life and he is sharing his knowledge and wisdom with others to support them in creating the life of their dreams. 

Michael is no stranger to adversity and challenges.  He was born in the inner-city projects of Corpus Christi Texas to a single mother with six children.  Although he dropped out of high school in the 11th grade, his commitment to living an extraordinary life supported him in defying the odds. 

With persistence, patience and perseverance he was able to climb the corporate ladder and become a very successful mid-level manager of a multi-million dollar building supply center at the tender age of 21.  After approximately eight years, he was then faced with another set of challenges as he experienced the pain and humiliation of divorce, bankruptcy and foreclosure and found himself contemplating suicide…

Bankrupt and alone, he committed to rebuilding his life which propelled him to begin a 25-year inner journey of personal transformation which resulted in him discovering his true self and his passion for living.  As a result, he is now happily married (19 years) and living his dream of an extraordinary life while being in service to others.  Through his books, lectures and radio program, Michael Taylor now coaches others on how to become genuinely happy with their lives and live the lives they were born to live.

Michael's latest book, The Good News Is, The Future is Brighter Than You Think, is available on Amazon.com.

Learn more about Coach Michael Taylor at:  coachmichaeltaylor.com and visit him on Facebook,  LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter!

]]> Buzzsprout-8262526 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1502 36 full true Phil Askew - Following the Muse Around the World from Heathrow to London - Part 2 Phil Askew - Following the Muse Around the World from Heathrow to London - Part 2 In Part 2, Phil Askew digs even deeper into creativity.  We play in the land of emotions and working with men.  Phil also touches on the vulnerability and gifts of putting one's self and one's work visibly out into the world.

It's a good romp in rich territory!

Phil has been a professional coach for over 14 years, specializing in helping solopreneurs and startups get to the heart of their mission, to connect the dots and really deliver.

Phil is a champion for the 'hybrid skills' generation and walks his talk by blending his passions of portrait photography, storytelling, and filmmaking to empower his clients to tell their most amazing stories.

He also mentors for the CoActive Training Institute, teaching its students to build sustainable, purpose-led practices with powerful personal brand and authentic marketing at the core.

Learn more about Phil and his work on LinkedIn, Facebook, his website, philaskew.com as well as:

Insta: @philaskew_

Telegram: @philaskew

Clubhouse: @philaskew

Listen to Phil and Jamie Robins' Safe Harbour podcast, too!

]]> In Part 2, Phil Askew digs even deeper into creativity.  We play in the land of emotions and working with men.  Phil also touches on the vulnerability and gifts of putting one's self and one's work visibly out into the world.

It's a good romp in rich territory!

Phil has been a professional coach for over 14 years, specializing in helping solopreneurs and startups get to the heart of their mission, to connect the dots and really deliver.

Phil is a champion for the 'hybrid skills' generation and walks his talk by blending his passions of portrait photography, storytelling, and filmmaking to empower his clients to tell their most amazing stories.

He also mentors for the CoActive Training Institute, teaching its students to build sustainable, purpose-led practices with powerful personal brand and authentic marketing at the core.

Learn more about Phil and his work on LinkedIn, Facebook, his website, philaskew.com as well as:

Insta: @philaskew_

Telegram: @philaskew

Clubhouse: @philaskew

Listen to Phil and Jamie Robins' Safe Harbour podcast, too!

]]> Buzzsprout-8257031 Tue, 06 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1411 35 full true Phil Askew - Following the Muse Around the World from Heathrow to London - Part 1 Phil Askew - Following the Muse Around the World from Heathrow to London - Part 1 Phil Askew speaks of growing up with formulaic predictability in the shadows - well, more like in between the runways -  of London's Heathrow Airport.

Called by his muse and pushed along by his maths teacher, Mrs. Taylor, (who may have really been doing her best) Phil describes his journey of following his values, passions, curiosity and hunger for creative expression.

On the way he discovered the riches of his own homeland... as well as an appreciation for ancient, plundering Nordic ancestors!

Phil has been a practicing coach for over 14 years, specializing in helping solopreneurs and startups get to the heart of their mission, to connect the dots and really deliver.

Phil is a champion for the 'hybrid skills' generation and walks the talk by blending his passions of portrait photography, storytelling, and filmmaking to empower his clients to tell their most amazing stories.

He also mentors for the CoActive Training Institute, teaching its students to build sustainable, purpose-led practices with powerful personal brand and authentic marketing at the core.

Learn more about Phil and his work on LinkedIn, Facebook, his website, philaskew.com as well as:

Insta: @philaskew_

Telegram: @philaskew

Clubhouse: @philaskew

Listen to Phil and Jamie Robins' Safe Harbour podcast, too!

]]> Phil Askew speaks of growing up with formulaic predictability in the shadows - well, more like in between the runways -  of London's Heathrow Airport.

Called by his muse and pushed along by his maths teacher, Mrs. Taylor, (who may have really been doing her best) Phil describes his journey of following his values, passions, curiosity and hunger for creative expression.

On the way he discovered the riches of his own homeland... as well as an appreciation for ancient, plundering Nordic ancestors!

Phil has been a practicing coach for over 14 years, specializing in helping solopreneurs and startups get to the heart of their mission, to connect the dots and really deliver.

Phil is a champion for the 'hybrid skills' generation and walks the talk by blending his passions of portrait photography, storytelling, and filmmaking to empower his clients to tell their most amazing stories.

He also mentors for the CoActive Training Institute, teaching its students to build sustainable, purpose-led practices with powerful personal brand and authentic marketing at the core.

Learn more about Phil and his work on LinkedIn, Facebook, his website, philaskew.com as well as:

Insta: @philaskew_

Telegram: @philaskew

Clubhouse: @philaskew

Listen to Phil and Jamie Robins' Safe Harbour podcast, too!

]]> Buzzsprout-8209902 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1856 34 full true Meeting the Dramatic Moment with Dana Rowe, Award-Winning Composer - Part 2 Meeting the Dramatic Moment with Dana Rowe, Award-Winning Composer - Part 2 In part 2 of our conversation, Dana stops by a number of important way-stations as he takes us back and forth between Ohio and New York...

We visit bottoming-out, the distorted world of "a musical maestro of self-destruction," finally facing the truth of who he was - and finding alignment, responsibility, compassion, self-acceptance, freedom and gratitude.

That's a lot - and barely speaks to the ground we cover!

Dana is a New York-based American composer and musical director whose works have been performed in NYC, the West End, and around the world. His off-Broadway musical, Zombie Prom, has reached cult status and was filmed starring RuPaul and Katy Mixon. There have been more than 3,000 different productions around the world.

Dana’s next two musicals – The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick - were produced by Sir Cameron Mackintosh. The Fix premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, starring John Barrowman and directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. The Witches of Eastwick premiered at the Drury Lane Theatre on the West End starring Ian McShane and Lucie Arnaz. It subsequently has had major productions in Australia, Austria, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United States. Both The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick were nominated for four Olivier awards (including Best New Musical) and, subsequently, Washington’s Helen Hayes Award.

There are over 300,000 performing artists in the US and the majority make $25,000 a year or less. As a certified coach, Dana helps performers and creative artists worldwide increase their income and creative opportunities by utilizing his 30-plus years of professional theatre experience working with the world's foremost producers and musical theatre artists.

You can learn more about Dana, his music and his work on LinkedIn, on Facebook and by visiting danaprowe.com.  You can reach him at dana@danaprowe.com

]]> In part 2 of our conversation, Dana stops by a number of important way-stations as he takes us back and forth between Ohio and New York...

We visit bottoming-out, the distorted world of "a musical maestro of self-destruction," finally facing the truth of who he was - and finding alignment, responsibility, compassion, self-acceptance, freedom and gratitude.

That's a lot - and barely speaks to the ground we cover!

Dana is a New York-based American composer and musical director whose works have been performed in NYC, the West End, and around the world. His off-Broadway musical, Zombie Prom, has reached cult status and was filmed starring RuPaul and Katy Mixon. There have been more than 3,000 different productions around the world.

Dana’s next two musicals – The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick - were produced by Sir Cameron Mackintosh. The Fix premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, starring John Barrowman and directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. The Witches of Eastwick premiered at the Drury Lane Theatre on the West End starring Ian McShane and Lucie Arnaz. It subsequently has had major productions in Australia, Austria, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United States. Both The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick were nominated for four Olivier awards (including Best New Musical) and, subsequently, Washington’s Helen Hayes Award.

There are over 300,000 performing artists in the US and the majority make $25,000 a year or less. As a certified coach, Dana helps performers and creative artists worldwide increase their income and creative opportunities by utilizing his 30-plus years of professional theatre experience working with the world's foremost producers and musical theatre artists.

You can learn more about Dana, his music and his work on LinkedIn, on Facebook and by visiting danaprowe.com.  You can reach him at dana@danaprowe.com

]]> Buzzsprout-8195121 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0400 1829 33 full true Meeting the Dramatic Moment with Dana Rowe, Award-Winning Composer - Part 1 Meeting the Dramatic Moment with Dana Rowe, Award-Winning Composer - Part 1 Dana Rowe grew up in a home surrounded by art and music, the latter of which, as he puts it, "became my first language" and "safe place."

In this first part of our conversation, Dana shares the story of how the wisdom of an early teacher - Mrs. Martin - pointed him toward a lifetime of writing music "for the dramatic moment.  We also touch on what art is, why it matters and so much more...

Dana is a New York-based American composer and musical director whose works have been performed in NYC, the West End, and around the world. His off-Broadway musical, Zombie Prom, has reached cult status and was filmed starring RuPaul and Katy Mixon. There have been more than 3,000 different productions around the world.

Dana’s next two musicals – The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick - were produced by Sir Cameron Mackintosh. The Fix premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, starring John Barrowman and directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. The Witches of Eastwick premiered at the Drury Lane Theatre on the West End starring Ian McShane and Lucie Arnaz. It subsequently has had major productions in Australia, Austria, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United States. Both The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick were nominated for four Olivier awards (including Best New Musical) and, subsequently, Washington’s Helen Hayes Award.

There are over 300,000 performing artists in the US and the majority make $25,000 a year or less. As a certified coach, Dana helps performers and creative artists worldwide increase their income and creative opportunities by utilizing his 30-plus years of professional theatre experience working with the world's foremost producers and musical theatre artists.

You can learn more about Dana, his music and his work on LinkedIn, on Facebook and by visiting danaprowe.com.  You can reach him at dana@danaprowe.com

]]> Dana Rowe grew up in a home surrounded by art and music, the latter of which, as he puts it, "became my first language" and "safe place."

In this first part of our conversation, Dana shares the story of how the wisdom of an early teacher - Mrs. Martin - pointed him toward a lifetime of writing music "for the dramatic moment.  We also touch on what art is, why it matters and so much more...

Dana is a New York-based American composer and musical director whose works have been performed in NYC, the West End, and around the world. His off-Broadway musical, Zombie Prom, has reached cult status and was filmed starring RuPaul and Katy Mixon. There have been more than 3,000 different productions around the world.

Dana’s next two musicals – The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick - were produced by Sir Cameron Mackintosh. The Fix premiered at the Donmar Warehouse, starring John Barrowman and directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes. The Witches of Eastwick premiered at the Drury Lane Theatre on the West End starring Ian McShane and Lucie Arnaz. It subsequently has had major productions in Australia, Austria, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United States. Both The Fix and The Witches of Eastwick were nominated for four Olivier awards (including Best New Musical) and, subsequently, Washington’s Helen Hayes Award.

There are over 300,000 performing artists in the US and the majority make $25,000 a year or less. As a certified coach, Dana helps performers and creative artists worldwide increase their income and creative opportunities by utilizing his 30-plus years of professional theatre experience working with the world's foremost producers and musical theatre artists.

You can learn more about Dana, his music and his work on LinkedIn, on Facebook and by visiting danaprowe.com.  You can reach him at dana@danaprowe.com

]]> Buzzsprout-8130345 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0400 1398 32 full true A Zamboni, Outward Bound Adventures, a Fire Chief and a Rabbi, Part 2 - In Conversation with Howard Cohen A Zamboni, Outward Bound Adventures, a Fire Chief and a Rabbi, Part 2 - In Conversation with Howard Cohen In this second part of our conversation, Howard Cohen digs into looking at the big picture first.  He draws connections between the natural world, vulnerability and personal experiences of the Sacred - and highlights the value and importance of community in relationship to his work as a congregational leader - and as a central focus and motivation for all he does.

Howard's rich collection of roles and titles include Rabbi, Outward Bound Instructor, Chaplain, Fire Chief, Life Coach - and former Zamboni Driver!  Howard is a gifted, generous, natural storyteller with a whimsically quilted personal history that's every bit as compelling as it is delightful and inspiring to listen to.

Enjoy!

You can reach Howard via email at: ravfirefighter@gmail.com and visit is website at: rabbihowardacohen.com

]]> In this second part of our conversation, Howard Cohen digs into looking at the big picture first.  He draws connections between the natural world, vulnerability and personal experiences of the Sacred - and highlights the value and importance of community in relationship to his work as a congregational leader - and as a central focus and motivation for all he does.

Howard's rich collection of roles and titles include Rabbi, Outward Bound Instructor, Chaplain, Fire Chief, Life Coach - and former Zamboni Driver!  Howard is a gifted, generous, natural storyteller with a whimsically quilted personal history that's every bit as compelling as it is delightful and inspiring to listen to.

Enjoy!

You can reach Howard via email at: ravfirefighter@gmail.com and visit is website at: rabbihowardacohen.com

]]> Buzzsprout-8100698 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1604 31 full true A Zamboni, Outward Bound Adventures, a Fire Chief and a Rabbi, Part 1 - In Conversation with Howard Cohen A Zamboni, Outward Bound Adventures, a Fire Chief and a Rabbi, Part 1 - In Conversation with Howard Cohen Howard Cohen is a gifted, natural storyteller with a whimsically quilted personal history that's as every bit as compelling as it is delightful to listen to.

In this first part of this very entertaining, engaging conversation, Howard shares tales from his formative years spent in the hockey rink, where he learned valuable lessons about life, relationships, teamwork, the importance of a chain of command and - of course - learning to drive a Zamboni!

There's a lot to Howard's stories and - Zamboni driving aside - that one man has Outdoor Educator, Fire Chief, Coach and Rabbi on the same C.V. already sets the stage for what is truly a fun and informative listen, full of warmth and more than a few lessons...

Enjoy!

You can reach Howard via email at: ravfirefighter@gmail.com and visit is website at: rabbihowardacohen.com

]]> Howard Cohen is a gifted, natural storyteller with a whimsically quilted personal history that's as every bit as compelling as it is delightful to listen to.

In this first part of this very entertaining, engaging conversation, Howard shares tales from his formative years spent in the hockey rink, where he learned valuable lessons about life, relationships, teamwork, the importance of a chain of command and - of course - learning to drive a Zamboni!

There's a lot to Howard's stories and - Zamboni driving aside - that one man has Outdoor Educator, Fire Chief, Coach and Rabbi on the same C.V. already sets the stage for what is truly a fun and informative listen, full of warmth and more than a few lessons...

Enjoy!

You can reach Howard via email at: ravfirefighter@gmail.com and visit is website at: rabbihowardacohen.com

]]> Buzzsprout-8056911 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1590 30 full true Ice Cream, the Search... and Life Outside the Bubble - In Conversation with Steve Tulowitzki - Part 2 Ice Cream, the Search... and Life Outside the Bubble - In Conversation with Steve Tulowitzki - Part 2 In this second half of my conversation with Steve Tulowitzki, we begin with the telling of a story of the impact of a piece of news becoming viscerally personal to Steve - and across his entire company...

Steve goes on to share his experience of "colorbrave conversations" at his organization, about corporations leading the way in social justice movements, the value and importance of curiosity and putting one's self uncomfortably into another's shoes - and culture - in order to grow and see the world afresh.

Steve Tulowitzki’s mission is to increase our collective consciousness so that social and racial justice in America becomes the obvious choice, and he believes that TRUE change requires Truth, Reconciliation, Unity, and Execution.

Steve is a former strategy consultant turned Professional Certified Coach and elected official who serves on the Town Council in his hometown of Munster, Indiana.


You can reach Steve via email here and find him on the following socials:
●      Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/coachtulo
●      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtulo
●      Facebook (Political): https://www.facebook.com/TuloForMunster
●      Twitter (Personal): @SteveTulowitzki
●      Twitter (Political): @TuloForMunster

]]> In this second half of my conversation with Steve Tulowitzki, we begin with the telling of a story of the impact of a piece of news becoming viscerally personal to Steve - and across his entire company...

Steve goes on to share his experience of "colorbrave conversations" at his organization, about corporations leading the way in social justice movements, the value and importance of curiosity and putting one's self uncomfortably into another's shoes - and culture - in order to grow and see the world afresh.

Steve Tulowitzki’s mission is to increase our collective consciousness so that social and racial justice in America becomes the obvious choice, and he believes that TRUE change requires Truth, Reconciliation, Unity, and Execution.

Steve is a former strategy consultant turned Professional Certified Coach and elected official who serves on the Town Council in his hometown of Munster, Indiana.


You can reach Steve via email here and find him on the following socials:
●      Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/coachtulo
●      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtulo
●      Facebook (Political): https://www.facebook.com/TuloForMunster
●      Twitter (Personal): @SteveTulowitzki
●      Twitter (Political): @TuloForMunster

]]> Buzzsprout-7912576 Tue, 23 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1481 29 full true Ice Cream, the Search... and Life Outside the Bubble - In Conversation with Steve Tulowitzki - Part 1 Ice Cream, the Search... and Life Outside the Bubble - In Conversation with Steve Tulowitzki - Part 1 Steve Tulowitzki’s mission is to increase our collective consciousness so that social and racial justice in America becomes the obvious choice, and he believes that TRUE change requires Truth, Reconciliation, Unity, and Execution.

Steve is a former strategy consultant turned Professional Certified Coach and elected official who serves on the Town Council in his hometown of Munster, Indiana.

In this episode, Steve shares the impact of following his internal call to Europe and the desire to expand himself and his horizons.

Steve talks boldly about experiencing news of the insurrection at the US Capitol in two very different ways.  He discusses social justice as an "infinite game' and shares the story of making his way to public service and elected office.

You can reach Steve via email here and find him on the following socials:
●      Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/coachtulo
●      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtulo
●      Facebook (Political): https://www.facebook.com/TuloForMunster
●      Twitter (Personal): @SteveTulowitzki
●      Twitter (Political): @TuloForMunster

]]> Steve Tulowitzki’s mission is to increase our collective consciousness so that social and racial justice in America becomes the obvious choice, and he believes that TRUE change requires Truth, Reconciliation, Unity, and Execution.

Steve is a former strategy consultant turned Professional Certified Coach and elected official who serves on the Town Council in his hometown of Munster, Indiana.

In this episode, Steve shares the impact of following his internal call to Europe and the desire to expand himself and his horizons.

Steve talks boldly about experiencing news of the insurrection at the US Capitol in two very different ways.  He discusses social justice as an "infinite game' and shares the story of making his way to public service and elected office.

You can reach Steve via email here and find him on the following socials:
●      Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/coachtulo
●      LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachtulo
●      Facebook (Political): https://www.facebook.com/TuloForMunster
●      Twitter (Personal): @SteveTulowitzki
●      Twitter (Political): @TuloForMunster

]]> Buzzsprout-7889125 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500 2020 28 full true Rick Tamlyn: On You, Me and the Urgency of Outing - Part 2 Rick Tamlyn: On You, Me and the Urgency of Outing - Part 2 Part 2 of a conversation with Rick Tamlyn: thought leader, author,  international keynote speaker and leadership trainer.  Rick is a man who dedicates the bulk of his waking moments to making positive change real in the lives of the people he touches - particularly those driven to serve, heal and grow others.

Rick, always up for appearing on stage, shares the story of giving a sermon - as in "at church" - at a young age...

He reflects on the inspiring and poignant story of his Uncle Gates and, finally, brings us up to speed on the founding of Produce You, his brilliant project that brings world-changing entrepreneurs out into the spotlight so they can do well while doing good.

Learn more about Rick at www.itsallmadeup.com and check out Produce You at www.produceyouevent.com.  You may also find Rick on Facebook and LinkedIn.  His book, Play Your Bigger Game, is available on Amazon.com.

]]> Part 2 of a conversation with Rick Tamlyn: thought leader, author,  international keynote speaker and leadership trainer.  Rick is a man who dedicates the bulk of his waking moments to making positive change real in the lives of the people he touches - particularly those driven to serve, heal and grow others.

Rick, always up for appearing on stage, shares the story of giving a sermon - as in "at church" - at a young age...

He reflects on the inspiring and poignant story of his Uncle Gates and, finally, brings us up to speed on the founding of Produce You, his brilliant project that brings world-changing entrepreneurs out into the spotlight so they can do well while doing good.

Learn more about Rick at www.itsallmadeup.com and check out Produce You at www.produceyouevent.com.  You may also find Rick on Facebook and LinkedIn.  His book, Play Your Bigger Game, is available on Amazon.com.

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-7734385 Tue, 09 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1562 27 full true Rick Tamlyn: On You, Me and the Urgency of Outing - Part 1 Rick Tamlyn: On You, Me and the Urgency of Outing - Part 1 Rick Tamlyn is a thought leader, author,  international keynote speaker and leadership trainer.  He's also a man who dedicates the bulk of his waking moments to making positive change real in the lives of the people he touches - particularly those driven to serve, heal and grow others.

In part 1, Rick brilliantly states, "When you finally realize how the world is judging you, then you can move on" and be free to "live fully out in the world."  More than a clever turn-of-phrase, Rick's words are a calling for everyone to live with purpose - to not hold back or shy away from one's calling, talents and graces.

We'll also dig into aging, functioning from reactivity versus creating and living consciously and much, much more...

Learn more about Rick at www.itsallmadeup.com and be sure to check out his Produce You program at www.produceyouevent.com.  You may also find Rick on Facebook and LinkedIn.  His book, Play Your Bigger Game, is available on Amazon.com.

]]> Rick Tamlyn is a thought leader, author,  international keynote speaker and leadership trainer.  He's also a man who dedicates the bulk of his waking moments to making positive change real in the lives of the people he touches - particularly those driven to serve, heal and grow others.

In part 1, Rick brilliantly states, "When you finally realize how the world is judging you, then you can move on" and be free to "live fully out in the world."  More than a clever turn-of-phrase, Rick's words are a calling for everyone to live with purpose - to not hold back or shy away from one's calling, talents and graces.

We'll also dig into aging, functioning from reactivity versus creating and living consciously and much, much more...

Learn more about Rick at www.itsallmadeup.com and be sure to check out his Produce You program at www.produceyouevent.com.  You may also find Rick on Facebook and LinkedIn.  His book, Play Your Bigger Game, is available on Amazon.com.

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-7564405 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1675 26 full true Jeff Jacobson: The Church, The Crash - and The Boy Who Couldn't Fly Straight - Part 2 Jeff Jacobson: The Church, The Crash - and The Boy Who Couldn't Fly Straight - Part 2 Jeff Jacobson is a beloved friend and colleague, a leader of leaders, a coach, an educator - and the author of "The Broom Closet Stories," a series of young adult fantasy novels.

Here in Part 2, we'll hear Jeff's coming out story, including the experience of moving through (and beyond) the painful doubt and denial of his very essence.  He shares the trauma that led to his "what am I doing...?" moment of awakening as a younger man.

Jeff also shares the story of writing his novels and - if you listened to Part 1 - we finally get to that conversation about sex...

Just because...

While Jeff's story reveals much about who he is, his is also a narrative that calls us, as fellow human beings, to pause and examine our own essence to see how we are - or perhaps are not - living in accordance with who we truly are...

Jeff is a man with a deep and abiding love of linguistics and, of course, great storytelling - and you can learn more about him on LinkedIn and Instagram and on his author's website, jeffjacobsonworld.com.  Jeff's books are available on Amazon.com.

]]> Jeff Jacobson is a beloved friend and colleague, a leader of leaders, a coach, an educator - and the author of "The Broom Closet Stories," a series of young adult fantasy novels.

Here in Part 2, we'll hear Jeff's coming out story, including the experience of moving through (and beyond) the painful doubt and denial of his very essence.  He shares the trauma that led to his "what am I doing...?" moment of awakening as a younger man.

Jeff also shares the story of writing his novels and - if you listened to Part 1 - we finally get to that conversation about sex...

Just because...

While Jeff's story reveals much about who he is, his is also a narrative that calls us, as fellow human beings, to pause and examine our own essence to see how we are - or perhaps are not - living in accordance with who we truly are...

Jeff is a man with a deep and abiding love of linguistics and, of course, great storytelling - and you can learn more about him on LinkedIn and Instagram and on his author's website, jeffjacobsonworld.com.  Jeff's books are available on Amazon.com.

]]> Buzzsprout-7474870 Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1757 25 full true Jeff Jacobson: The Church, The Crash - and The Boy Who Couldn't Fly Straight - Part 1 Jeff Jacobson: The Church, The Crash - and The Boy Who Couldn't Fly Straight - Part 1 Jeff Jacobson is a beloved friend and colleague, a leader of leaders, a coach, an educator - and the author of "The Broom Closet Stories," a series of young adult fantasy novels.

He's a man with a deep and abiding love of linguistics and, of course, great storytelling!

In this episode, Jeff reflects on finding comfort and safety in the rules of his Catholic school - while at the same time experiencing same-sex attraction.  He walks us along his path of discovery through competitive swimming – leading to six years of journeys to and around Asia that, with surprisingly little irony, led to an indelible love of home and country.  Jeff also reflects on the importance of cycles and rituals as life's markers...

You can learn more about Jeff on LinkedIn and Instagram and on his author's website, jeffjacobsonworld.com.  Jeff's books are available on Amazon.com.

]]> Jeff Jacobson is a beloved friend and colleague, a leader of leaders, a coach, an educator - and the author of "The Broom Closet Stories," a series of young adult fantasy novels.

He's a man with a deep and abiding love of linguistics and, of course, great storytelling!

In this episode, Jeff reflects on finding comfort and safety in the rules of his Catholic school - while at the same time experiencing same-sex attraction.  He walks us along his path of discovery through competitive swimming – leading to six years of journeys to and around Asia that, with surprisingly little irony, led to an indelible love of home and country.  Jeff also reflects on the importance of cycles and rituals as life's markers...

You can learn more about Jeff on LinkedIn and Instagram and on his author's website, jeffjacobsonworld.com.  Jeff's books are available on Amazon.com.

]]> Buzzsprout-7357708 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1681 24 full true Sam House and Stepping Into the Big Room - Part 2 Sam House and Stepping Into the Big Room - Part 2 Though unlikely to admit it himself, Sam House is somewhat of a legend in the world of coaching and leadership training.

Sam's story, from growing up in an alcoholic home to pursuing - and leaving - a clinical social work career, to driving cabs in New York City, to making his way to becoming the man and leader he is today, weaves and turns in ways that speak to the highs and lows that are, at their essence, the very stuff that makes all of us beautifully imperfect humans...

And potentially powerful, compelling and responsible leaders.

In Part 2 Sam gives us a tour of the "Tree of Responsibility", draws distinctions between being responsible for circumstances and the need to control them - and lays down the goods on interdependence and the myth of fierce independence...

You can learn more about Sam on LinkedIn and the CoActive Training Institute's Faculty Bio page - and you may reach him via email at coachsam1@gmail.com.

]]> Though unlikely to admit it himself, Sam House is somewhat of a legend in the world of coaching and leadership training.

Sam's story, from growing up in an alcoholic home to pursuing - and leaving - a clinical social work career, to driving cabs in New York City, to making his way to becoming the man and leader he is today, weaves and turns in ways that speak to the highs and lows that are, at their essence, the very stuff that makes all of us beautifully imperfect humans...

And potentially powerful, compelling and responsible leaders.

In Part 2 Sam gives us a tour of the "Tree of Responsibility", draws distinctions between being responsible for circumstances and the need to control them - and lays down the goods on interdependence and the myth of fierce independence...

You can learn more about Sam on LinkedIn and the CoActive Training Institute's Faculty Bio page - and you may reach him via email at coachsam1@gmail.com.

]]> Buzzsprout-7244353 Tue, 12 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1507 23 full true Sam House and Stepping into the Big Room - Part 1 Sam House and Stepping into the Big Room - Part 1 Though unlikely to admit it himself, Sam House is somewhat of a legend in the world of coaching and leadership training.

Sam's story, from growing up in an alcoholic home to pursuing - and leaving - a clinical social work career, to driving cabs in New York City, to making his way to becoming the man and leader he is today, weaves and turns in ways that speak to the highs and lows that are, at their essence, the very stuff that makes all of us beautifully imperfect humans...

And potentially powerful, compelling and responsible leaders.

In Part 1 Sam shares his personal story of "dynamic dinner table conversation," the influence alcohol had on his childhood home, facing the illusion of control, the temptations and dark downside of being the hero, and a whole lot more...

You can learn more about Sam on LinkedIn and the CoActive Training Institute's Faculty Bio page - and you may reach him via email at coachsam1@gmail.com.

]]> Though unlikely to admit it himself, Sam House is somewhat of a legend in the world of coaching and leadership training.

Sam's story, from growing up in an alcoholic home to pursuing - and leaving - a clinical social work career, to driving cabs in New York City, to making his way to becoming the man and leader he is today, weaves and turns in ways that speak to the highs and lows that are, at their essence, the very stuff that makes all of us beautifully imperfect humans...

And potentially powerful, compelling and responsible leaders.

In Part 1 Sam shares his personal story of "dynamic dinner table conversation," the influence alcohol had on his childhood home, facing the illusion of control, the temptations and dark downside of being the hero, and a whole lot more...

You can learn more about Sam on LinkedIn and the CoActive Training Institute's Faculty Bio page - and you may reach him via email at coachsam1@gmail.com.

]]> Buzzsprout-7130716 Tue, 05 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0500 1671 22 full true A Conversation with Kevin Elden - “Oh, Now I See...” Part 2 A Conversation with Kevin Elden - “Oh, Now I See...” Part 2 Kevin Elden is an actor with roles spanning major TV shows Law and Order, SVU, The Good Wife and more - to National Tours with some of the U.S.'s most respected Regional Theaters.  He's also an executive coach working across a broad range of industries from hospitality and finance to communications and pharmaceuticals.

In Part 2 of our conversation, Kevin takes us into more "Oh!" moments, gives us a tour of why being curious with the people closest to us yields big discovery dividends - and reveals the personal payoff of taking more than one or two seemingly big risks...

And... Shakespeare in New Jersey, growth through spaghetti-slinging and, if all that ain't enough, why art matters.

Yeah, it's a fun, deep conversation!

You can learn more about Kevin's acting work and classes at his website: kevinelden.com or by visiting his IMDb page.   For find out more about Kevin's executive coaching, check out his LinkedIn Profile - and, of course, you can reach out to Kevin via email at: kevindelden@gmail.com

]]> Kevin Elden is an actor with roles spanning major TV shows Law and Order, SVU, The Good Wife and more - to National Tours with some of the U.S.'s most respected Regional Theaters.  He's also an executive coach working across a broad range of industries from hospitality and finance to communications and pharmaceuticals.

In Part 2 of our conversation, Kevin takes us into more "Oh!" moments, gives us a tour of why being curious with the people closest to us yields big discovery dividends - and reveals the personal payoff of taking more than one or two seemingly big risks...

And... Shakespeare in New Jersey, growth through spaghetti-slinging and, if all that ain't enough, why art matters.

Yeah, it's a fun, deep conversation!

You can learn more about Kevin's acting work and classes at his website: kevinelden.com or by visiting his IMDb page.   For find out more about Kevin's executive coaching, check out his LinkedIn Profile - and, of course, you can reach out to Kevin via email at: kevindelden@gmail.com

]]> Buzzsprout-6867461 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 21:00:00 -0500 1772 1 21 full true A Conversation with Kevin Elden - "Oh, Now I See..." Part 1 A Conversation with Kevin Elden - "Oh, Now I See..." Part 1 Kevin Elden is an actor with roles in major TV shows including Law and Order, SVU, The Good Wife and more - to National Theatre Tours with some of the U.S.'s most respected Regional Theaters.  He's also an executive coach working across a broad range of industries from hospitality and finance to communications and pharmaceuticals...

And before, during and after every work day, Kevin is a father, a husband, an artist - and a wildly creative, curious man exploring every facet of the human condition in search of all life has to offer.

In Part 1 of this very rich conversation, Kevin shares his history including more than a few instances of "Oh!" moments that revealed, over and over, how much more of the world there was to discover and learn about.

Just in case you're wondering, the supply of "Oh" moments hasn't run dry!

And by the way, time spent with Kevin Elden is Just.  Plain.  Good.

You can learn more about Kevin's acting work and classes at his website: kevinelden.com or by visiting his IMDb page.   For find out more about Kevin's executive coaching, check out his LinkedIn Profile - and, of course, you can reach out to Kevin via email at: kevindelden@gmail.com

]]> Kevin Elden is an actor with roles in major TV shows including Law and Order, SVU, The Good Wife and more - to National Theatre Tours with some of the U.S.'s most respected Regional Theaters.  He's also an executive coach working across a broad range of industries from hospitality and finance to communications and pharmaceuticals...

And before, during and after every work day, Kevin is a father, a husband, an artist - and a wildly creative, curious man exploring every facet of the human condition in search of all life has to offer.

In Part 1 of this very rich conversation, Kevin shares his history including more than a few instances of "Oh!" moments that revealed, over and over, how much more of the world there was to discover and learn about.

Just in case you're wondering, the supply of "Oh" moments hasn't run dry!

And by the way, time spent with Kevin Elden is Just.  Plain.  Good.

You can learn more about Kevin's acting work and classes at his website: kevinelden.com or by visiting his IMDb page.   For find out more about Kevin's executive coaching, check out his LinkedIn Profile - and, of course, you can reach out to Kevin via email at: kevindelden@gmail.com

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-6841075 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1874 1 20 full true A Conversation with Stephen Shedletzky: Triumphant Failure, Zayde and a Path Toward Why - Part 2 A Conversation with Stephen Shedletzky: Triumphant Failure, Zayde and a Path Toward Why - Part 2 Stephen Shedletzky, Head of Brand Experience & Lead Igniter at Simon Sinek knows a thing or two about "Why."  He also knows a few things about making the journey from stuttering to becoming a passionate, erudite speaker, podcaster, producer and determined chaser - and catcher - of dreams...

Part 2 of our conversation begins with Stephen's recollection: "I remember sitting in my cubicle..."

As you may correctly imagine, that cubicle moment was the beginning of, well, a new beginning that led Shed - as his friends call him - down a path that led to Simon Sinek, where his next chapter began with a job answering fan emails and expanded from there.

We look at the value of congruence between one's being and one's work, the importance of connecting to "why" and, speaking of why, why the road of parenthood runs squarely through - sorry to say -  the inevitable land of messing up...

You can learn more about Stephen's work with Simon Sinek, watch videos of his talks and, of course, find him on LinkedIn!

]]> Stephen Shedletzky, Head of Brand Experience & Lead Igniter at Simon Sinek knows a thing or two about "Why."  He also knows a few things about making the journey from stuttering to becoming a passionate, erudite speaker, podcaster, producer and determined chaser - and catcher - of dreams...

Part 2 of our conversation begins with Stephen's recollection: "I remember sitting in my cubicle..."

As you may correctly imagine, that cubicle moment was the beginning of, well, a new beginning that led Shed - as his friends call him - down a path that led to Simon Sinek, where his next chapter began with a job answering fan emails and expanded from there.

We look at the value of congruence between one's being and one's work, the importance of connecting to "why" and, speaking of why, why the road of parenthood runs squarely through - sorry to say -  the inevitable land of messing up...

You can learn more about Stephen's work with Simon Sinek, watch videos of his talks and, of course, find him on LinkedIn!

]]> Buzzsprout-6539854 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1781 1 19 full true A Conversation with Stephen Shedletzky: Triumphant Failure, Zayde and a Path Toward Why - Part 1 A Conversation with Stephen Shedletzky: Triumphant Failure, Zayde and a Path Toward Why - Part 1 Stephen Shedletzky, Head of Brand Experience & Lead Igniter at Simon Sinek knows a thing or two about "Why."  He also knows a few things about making the journey from stuttering to becoming a passionate, erudite speaker, podcaster, producer and determined chaser - and catcher - of dreams...

And Shed, as his friends call him, is just a good, good man.

In Part 1 of our conversation, Stephen shares his childhood history of stuttering, traveling from humiliation to "triumphant failure" - and the powerful influence of his Zayde, (Yiddish for Grandfather) a Holocaust survivor with a fifth-grade education - who seemed destined to become a great and beloved teacher with a universe of stories and wisdom to hand down...

You can learn more about Stephen's work with Simon Sinek, watch videos of his talks and, of course, find him on LinkedIn!

]]> Stephen Shedletzky, Head of Brand Experience & Lead Igniter at Simon Sinek knows a thing or two about "Why."  He also knows a few things about making the journey from stuttering to becoming a passionate, erudite speaker, podcaster, producer and determined chaser - and catcher - of dreams...

And Shed, as his friends call him, is just a good, good man.

In Part 1 of our conversation, Stephen shares his childhood history of stuttering, traveling from humiliation to "triumphant failure" - and the powerful influence of his Zayde, (Yiddish for Grandfather) a Holocaust survivor with a fifth-grade education - who seemed destined to become a great and beloved teacher with a universe of stories and wisdom to hand down...

You can learn more about Stephen's work with Simon Sinek, watch videos of his talks and, of course, find him on LinkedIn!

]]> Buzzsprout-6539302 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1739 1 18 full true A Conversation with Dori Ben-Chanoch: Plans are Great... Until They Aren't - Part 2 A Conversation with Dori Ben-Chanoch: Plans are Great... Until They Aren't - Part 2 Dori Ben-Chanoch spent his childhood years on an Israeli kibbutz surrounded by larger-than-life heroic warrior figures - and mysterious travelers visiting from exotic locales such as Northern Europe...

Here in Part 2 of our conversation, we dig into Dori's experience of navigating the world of VUCA - volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity - in the form of a significant family health circumstance that no parent would ever want to face.

As Dori wisely reminds us, "no mud, no lotus..."

It's a powerful story.

You can learn more about Dori and his great work on his website, Dor to Core  and, of course, you may find him on LinkedIn!

]]> Dori Ben-Chanoch spent his childhood years on an Israeli kibbutz surrounded by larger-than-life heroic warrior figures - and mysterious travelers visiting from exotic locales such as Northern Europe...

Here in Part 2 of our conversation, we dig into Dori's experience of navigating the world of VUCA - volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity - in the form of a significant family health circumstance that no parent would ever want to face.

As Dori wisely reminds us, "no mud, no lotus..."

It's a powerful story.

You can learn more about Dori and his great work on his website, Dor to Core  and, of course, you may find him on LinkedIn!

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-6518143 Tue, 24 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1223 1 17 full true A Conversation with Dori Ben-Chanoch: Plans are Great... Until They Aren't - Part 1 A Conversation with Dori Ben-Chanoch: Plans are Great... Until They Aren't - Part 1 Dori Ben-Chanoch spent his childhood years on an Israeli kibbutz surrounded by larger-than-life heroic warrior figures - and mysterious travelers visiting from exotic locales such as Northern Europe...

In Part 1 of our conversation, Dori unpacks his history as a young kid raised, quite literally, by a village, how occasional forays into cities were like "going to the moon" - and the way he was bitten by the travel bug carried by outside visitors.  Dori's story offers a peek behind the curtain of being made a soldier from the raw materials of a sensitive kid, and moves from learning to discern the qualities of effective leadership in adverse conditions to developing an insatiable hunger for growth, discovery and positively impacting the mysterious larger world waiting in the distance...

You can learn more about Dori and his great work on his website, Dor to Core  and, of course, you can find him on LinkedIn!

]]> Dori Ben-Chanoch spent his childhood years on an Israeli kibbutz surrounded by larger-than-life heroic warrior figures - and mysterious travelers visiting from exotic locales such as Northern Europe...

In Part 1 of our conversation, Dori unpacks his history as a young kid raised, quite literally, by a village, how occasional forays into cities were like "going to the moon" - and the way he was bitten by the travel bug carried by outside visitors.  Dori's story offers a peek behind the curtain of being made a soldier from the raw materials of a sensitive kid, and moves from learning to discern the qualities of effective leadership in adverse conditions to developing an insatiable hunger for growth, discovery and positively impacting the mysterious larger world waiting in the distance...

You can learn more about Dori and his great work on his website, Dor to Core  and, of course, you can find him on LinkedIn!

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-6430327 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1871 1 16 full true A Conversation with Jayson Krause - Flying Tin Cans, Semmelweis and Letting Go - Part 2 A Conversation with Jayson Krause - Flying Tin Cans, Semmelweis and Letting Go - Part 2 Jayson Krause, leadership strategist, author, speaker and founder and managing director at  Level 52,  an award-winning leadership and executive coaching firm, spent a number of his young adult years in the pilot's seat of a bobsled hurtling down icy tracks at speeds of up to 100 MPH.

In this, Part 2 of our conversation, Jayson unpacks more of the his own story, including "the cost of the sport" and the effort involved in order to shave hundredths of a second of time off a bobsled run - and how principles from hours of sharpening blades apply to other areas of life and leadership.  We discuss the art and importance of speaking what's so - even when it may fly in the face of established norms and practices...

And how unexpected twists can lead to changes and, more importantly, unforeseen successes and triumphs of character.

You can hear Jayson's own podcast here: https://www.level52.ca/podcast, travel here to view his YouTube speaker's reel and, of course, find him on LinkedIn.  Jayson's new book, The Science Behind Success - What Every Leader Need to Know About Mindset, Influence, Culture and Performance is scheduled for release in November, 2020.

]]> Jayson Krause, leadership strategist, author, speaker and founder and managing director at  Level 52,  an award-winning leadership and executive coaching firm, spent a number of his young adult years in the pilot's seat of a bobsled hurtling down icy tracks at speeds of up to 100 MPH.

In this, Part 2 of our conversation, Jayson unpacks more of the his own story, including "the cost of the sport" and the effort involved in order to shave hundredths of a second of time off a bobsled run - and how principles from hours of sharpening blades apply to other areas of life and leadership.  We discuss the art and importance of speaking what's so - even when it may fly in the face of established norms and practices...

And how unexpected twists can lead to changes and, more importantly, unforeseen successes and triumphs of character.

You can hear Jayson's own podcast here: https://www.level52.ca/podcast, travel here to view his YouTube speaker's reel and, of course, find him on LinkedIn.  Jayson's new book, The Science Behind Success - What Every Leader Need to Know About Mindset, Influence, Culture and Performance is scheduled for release in November, 2020.

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-6298633 Tue, 10 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1647 1 15 full true A Conversation with Jayson Krause - Flying Tin Cans, Semmelweis and Letting Go - Part 1 A Conversation with Jayson Krause - Flying Tin Cans, Semmelweis and Letting Go - Part 1 My guest Jayson Krause, leadership strategist, author and speaker, spent a number of his young adult years in the pilot's seat of a bobsled hurtling down icy tracks at speeds of up to 100 MPH.

In Part 1 of our conversation, Jayson tells of growing up in Mountain West of the US and Canada and traveling the world as a teenager playing hockey.  He shares how a love of football led to a bobsled camp that led to an 8 year career on the Canadian World Cup Bobsled Team - and how those experiences laid the groundwork for his work with Level 52,  the award-winning leadership and executive coaching firm he founded.

Puns fully intended and absolutely fitting, Jayson's story has more than a few twists and turns, and shows, often vividly, how less than ideal events and circumstances can pave the way for unforeseen successes and triumphs.

You can hear Jayson's own podcast here: https://www.level52.ca/podcast, travel here to view his YouTube speaker's reel and, of course, find him on LinkedIn.  Jayson's new book, The Science Behind Success - What Every Leader Need to Know About Mindset, Influence, Culture and Performance is scheduled for release in November, 2020.


]]> My guest Jayson Krause, leadership strategist, author and speaker, spent a number of his young adult years in the pilot's seat of a bobsled hurtling down icy tracks at speeds of up to 100 MPH.

In Part 1 of our conversation, Jayson tells of growing up in Mountain West of the US and Canada and traveling the world as a teenager playing hockey.  He shares how a love of football led to a bobsled camp that led to an 8 year career on the Canadian World Cup Bobsled Team - and how those experiences laid the groundwork for his work with Level 52,  the award-winning leadership and executive coaching firm he founded.

Puns fully intended and absolutely fitting, Jayson's story has more than a few twists and turns, and shows, often vividly, how less than ideal events and circumstances can pave the way for unforeseen successes and triumphs.

You can hear Jayson's own podcast here: https://www.level52.ca/podcast, travel here to view his YouTube speaker's reel and, of course, find him on LinkedIn.  Jayson's new book, The Science Behind Success - What Every Leader Need to Know About Mindset, Influence, Culture and Performance is scheduled for release in November, 2020.


]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-6213241 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0500 1757 1 14 full true A Conversation with Rev. Sean Harvey: Staying in the Grays - Part 2 A Conversation with Rev. Sean Harvey: Staying in the Grays - Part 2 Rev. Sean Harvey's  journey has taken him from truck stops (as the child of two truckers) to activism, from the testosterone-addled pressure-cooker of Wall Street to the corporate offices of a women's fashion company, from graduating from seminary to founding the Sympónia Institute for Global Compassionate Healing - a stunning retreat center in the lush hills of Asheville, North Carolina...  The man has stories to tell and lessons to share!

In this, Part 2 or our conversation, Sean discusses in-depth his time at Eileen Fisher - and the rich lessons learned working within a corporation that places a high value on Feminine Leadership and wholeness - in which men made up just 17% of the workforce.  We also look at the need for elevating compassion in our organizational and cultural systems and the role of acceptance and emotion as part of individual and collective evolution.

Sean highlights the importance of looking in the mirror for self-compassion, self-forgiveness and self-love as an essential starting place for growth as leaders - and much, much more...

Find out more about Rev. Sean Harvey and his work at soulfulfacilitator.com - and on Twitter at the_soulfuledge , on LinkedIn , or Instagram at the_soulfuledge - and have a look at The Compassionate Masculinity Project!


]]> Rev. Sean Harvey's  journey has taken him from truck stops (as the child of two truckers) to activism, from the testosterone-addled pressure-cooker of Wall Street to the corporate offices of a women's fashion company, from graduating from seminary to founding the Sympónia Institute for Global Compassionate Healing - a stunning retreat center in the lush hills of Asheville, North Carolina...  The man has stories to tell and lessons to share!

In this, Part 2 or our conversation, Sean discusses in-depth his time at Eileen Fisher - and the rich lessons learned working within a corporation that places a high value on Feminine Leadership and wholeness - in which men made up just 17% of the workforce.  We also look at the need for elevating compassion in our organizational and cultural systems and the role of acceptance and emotion as part of individual and collective evolution.

Sean highlights the importance of looking in the mirror for self-compassion, self-forgiveness and self-love as an essential starting place for growth as leaders - and much, much more...

Find out more about Rev. Sean Harvey and his work at soulfulfacilitator.com - and on Twitter at the_soulfuledge , on LinkedIn , or Instagram at the_soulfuledge - and have a look at The Compassionate Masculinity Project!


]]> Buzzsprout-5930023 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0400 1703 1 13 full true A Conversation with Rev. Sean Harvey: Staying in the Grays - Part 1 A Conversation with Rev. Sean Harvey: Staying in the Grays - Part 1 Born to husband and wife truckers, Rev. Sean Harvey's  journey has taken him from truck stops to  activism, from the testosterone-addled pressure-cooker of Wall Street to the corporate offices of a women's fashion company, from graduating from seminary to founding the Sympónia Institute for Global Compassionate Healing - a stunning retreat center in the lush hills of Asheville, North Carolina...

In this, Part 1 of our conversation, Sean shares his personal story, discussing listening to his inner voice versus pursuing money, status and title, creating realities from imaginal realms, walking away from Wall Street after having played the hyper-masculine game until it ran out of gas - and making his way to Eileen Fisher, where he did a lot of unlearning and even more discovery via, as he says, learning to "stay in the complexity of the gray."

]]> Born to husband and wife truckers, Rev. Sean Harvey's  journey has taken him from truck stops to  activism, from the testosterone-addled pressure-cooker of Wall Street to the corporate offices of a women's fashion company, from graduating from seminary to founding the Sympónia Institute for Global Compassionate Healing - a stunning retreat center in the lush hills of Asheville, North Carolina...

In this, Part 1 of our conversation, Sean shares his personal story, discussing listening to his inner voice versus pursuing money, status and title, creating realities from imaginal realms, walking away from Wall Street after having played the hyper-masculine game until it ran out of gas - and making his way to Eileen Fisher, where he did a lot of unlearning and even more discovery via, as he says, learning to "stay in the complexity of the gray."

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-5928979 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0400 1430 1 12 full true A Conversation with Edwin Vega: What's Voice Got to Do With It? Part 2 A Conversation with Edwin Vega: What's Voice Got to Do With It? Part 2 Time with Edwin Vega, one very cool man with a great story to tell, is time well-spent...

At the tender age of 12, Edwin left home in Cleveland, Ohio for a boarding school in Hershey, Pennsylvania - and an ongoing adventure that weaves from singing in school choirs to operatic stages, from corporate training rooms to New York City, including a stop at the Grammys because, you know, that's just what happens...

In this, Part 2 of our conversation, the inimitable Edwin takes us ever deeper into his work in diversity, equity and inclusion - including how, years after having left the world of opera, the world of opera circled back looking for Edwin - and his work.

We take a peek at some historically wobbly legs beneath a beautiful, elegantly-set buffet table, discuss how love of country and dedication to systemic change are, in actuality and by necessity, mutually inclusive...

And, of course, there's that Grammy Award!

You can connect with Edwin Vega on LinkedIn - and hear him sing on YouTube!

]]> Time with Edwin Vega, one very cool man with a great story to tell, is time well-spent...

At the tender age of 12, Edwin left home in Cleveland, Ohio for a boarding school in Hershey, Pennsylvania - and an ongoing adventure that weaves from singing in school choirs to operatic stages, from corporate training rooms to New York City, including a stop at the Grammys because, you know, that's just what happens...

In this, Part 2 of our conversation, the inimitable Edwin takes us ever deeper into his work in diversity, equity and inclusion - including how, years after having left the world of opera, the world of opera circled back looking for Edwin - and his work.

We take a peek at some historically wobbly legs beneath a beautiful, elegantly-set buffet table, discuss how love of country and dedication to systemic change are, in actuality and by necessity, mutually inclusive...

And, of course, there's that Grammy Award!

You can connect with Edwin Vega on LinkedIn - and hear him sing on YouTube!

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-5789554 Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0400 1459 1 11 full true A Conversation with Edwin Vega: What's Voice Got to Do With It? Part 1 A Conversation with Edwin Vega: What's Voice Got to Do With It? Part 1 Edwin Vega is one very cool man with a great story to tell...

At the tender age of 12, Edwin left home in Cleveland, Ohio for a boarding school in Hershey, Pennsylvania - and an ongoing adventure that weaves from singing in school choirs to operatic stages, from corporate training rooms to New York City, including a stop at the Grammys because, you know, that's what happens...

In this, Part 1 of our two-part conversation, Edwin shares his personal story including his work in the arena of diversity, equity and inclusion - and what singing in front a very large audience has to do with leadership.

Enjoy!


]]> Edwin Vega is one very cool man with a great story to tell...

At the tender age of 12, Edwin left home in Cleveland, Ohio for a boarding school in Hershey, Pennsylvania - and an ongoing adventure that weaves from singing in school choirs to operatic stages, from corporate training rooms to New York City, including a stop at the Grammys because, you know, that's what happens...

In this, Part 1 of our two-part conversation, Edwin shares his personal story including his work in the arena of diversity, equity and inclusion - and what singing in front a very large audience has to do with leadership.

Enjoy!


]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-5585335 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1308 1 10 full true A Conversation with Christopher Veal: Daditude - Part 2 A Conversation with Christopher Veal: Daditude - Part 2 In Part 2 of my conversation with Christopher Veal, father, author, speaker, coach, motorcyclist and Chief Daditude Officer at Daditude Coach, we'll plunge into the deep end of the pool for a look at men and connection, men portrayed in the media, men and our relationship to stoicism, vulnerability, why curiosity matters now more than ever - and taking ownership of our wounds, their connecting power and the information they hold...

Yup.  Christopher and I cover a lot of very fertile ground!

Since we recorded our conversation, Christopher has launched his own podcast, "The Vulnerable Man" which, as you may guess, is full of depth.

Enjoy!


]]> In Part 2 of my conversation with Christopher Veal, father, author, speaker, coach, motorcyclist and Chief Daditude Officer at Daditude Coach, we'll plunge into the deep end of the pool for a look at men and connection, men portrayed in the media, men and our relationship to stoicism, vulnerability, why curiosity matters now more than ever - and taking ownership of our wounds, their connecting power and the information they hold...

Yup.  Christopher and I cover a lot of very fertile ground!

Since we recorded our conversation, Christopher has launched his own podcast, "The Vulnerable Man" which, as you may guess, is full of depth.

Enjoy!


]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-5370949 Thu, 10 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0400 1536 1 9 full true A Conversation with Christopher Veal: Daditude - Part 1 A Conversation with Christopher Veal: Daditude - Part 1 In Part 1 of this deep conversation with Christopher Veal, father, speaker, coach, motorcyclist and Chief Daditude Officer at Daditude Coach, we dig into Christopher's well-traveled history, including his experiences of wrestling with racial identity as a child and young man...

We also have a look at the ways in which our older selves just might have given our younger selves kicks in the butt, the parenting wisdom imparted to Christopher by his days in the Marine Corps - and how that wisdom, just one small part of Daditude - influences his work with other leaders and influencers.

]]> In Part 1 of this deep conversation with Christopher Veal, father, speaker, coach, motorcyclist and Chief Daditude Officer at Daditude Coach, we dig into Christopher's well-traveled history, including his experiences of wrestling with racial identity as a child and young man...

We also have a look at the ways in which our older selves just might have given our younger selves kicks in the butt, the parenting wisdom imparted to Christopher by his days in the Marine Corps - and how that wisdom, just one small part of Daditude - influences his work with other leaders and influencers.

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-5281110 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 14:00:00 -0400 1506 1 8 full true A Conversation with Author, Speaker and Multicultural Trainer Rick Broniec - Part 2 A Conversation with Author, Speaker and Multicultural Trainer Rick Broniec - Part 2 Rick Broniec, author, speaker and facilitator of multicultural and men's work has led personal growth workshops for men in eleven countries on five continents, sharing his gifts with thousands.  The many circles Rick travels includes ManKind Project, for whom Rick has led trainings for over 30 years, giving him remarkable insight into the needs - and overall state - of modern men around the world.

In this second half of my conversation with Rick, we dig deeper into mission - including the importance of taking ownership of the "dark mission" that lives in the shadows - conscious choice, sitting in healing circles of men (as well as mixed circles!) and much, much more...

More information on Rick's books, webinars and other work may be found on powertoolsformen.org.  Enjoy!

]]> Rick Broniec, author, speaker and facilitator of multicultural and men's work has led personal growth workshops for men in eleven countries on five continents, sharing his gifts with thousands.  The many circles Rick travels includes ManKind Project, for whom Rick has led trainings for over 30 years, giving him remarkable insight into the needs - and overall state - of modern men around the world.

In this second half of my conversation with Rick, we dig deeper into mission - including the importance of taking ownership of the "dark mission" that lives in the shadows - conscious choice, sitting in healing circles of men (as well as mixed circles!) and much, much more...

More information on Rick's books, webinars and other work may be found on powertoolsformen.org.  Enjoy!

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-5067899 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 07:00:00 -0400 1388 1 7 full true A Conversation with Author, Speaker and Multicultural Trainer Rick Broniec - Part 1 A Conversation with Author, Speaker and Multicultural Trainer Rick Broniec - Part 1 Rick Broniec, author, speaker and facilitator of multicultural work and men's work has led personal growth workshops for men in eleven countries on five continents, sharing his gifts with thousands.  The many circles Rick travels includes ManKind Project, for whom Rick has led trainings for over 30 years, giving him remarkable insight into the needs of modern men around the world.

In this, the first of two parts of my conversation with Rick, he shares the history that led to his involvement in men's work, lessons from fatherhood, some of the vital roles men's work serves in our world and much more...

More information on Rick's books, webinars and work may be found on powertoolsformen.org.  Enjoy!

]]> Rick Broniec, author, speaker and facilitator of multicultural work and men's work has led personal growth workshops for men in eleven countries on five continents, sharing his gifts with thousands.  The many circles Rick travels includes ManKind Project, for whom Rick has led trainings for over 30 years, giving him remarkable insight into the needs of modern men around the world.

In this, the first of two parts of my conversation with Rick, he shares the history that led to his involvement in men's work, lessons from fatherhood, some of the vital roles men's work serves in our world and much more...

More information on Rick's books, webinars and work may be found on powertoolsformen.org.  Enjoy!

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-5067302 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0400 1544 1 6 full true Aeric Meredith-Goujon, Visual Omnivore, Part 2 Aeric Meredith-Goujon, Visual Omnivore, Part 2 In Part 2 of our conversation, Aeric digs into the intersectionality of his visual art and his work as a coach, emotions as the rich raw material for both, and more.  He also shares his experiences of Men at Pinetree and touches on the vulnerability and connection that come when men set words aside and allow themselves to move with, and be witnessed by, one another...

Enjoy!

]]> In Part 2 of our conversation, Aeric digs into the intersectionality of his visual art and his work as a coach, emotions as the rich raw material for both, and more.  He also shares his experiences of Men at Pinetree and touches on the vulnerability and connection that come when men set words aside and allow themselves to move with, and be witnessed by, one another...

Enjoy!

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-5008835 Sat, 15 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1462 1 5 full true A Conversation with Aeric Meredith-Goujon, Visual Omnivore, Part 1 A Conversation with Aeric Meredith-Goujon, Visual Omnivore, Part 1 Aeric Meredith-Goujon, artist, observer, coach and "visual omnivore" is a creative force of nature.

In Part 1 of our conversation, Aeric shares his personal history and his creative path from music to finding his voice as a photographer - which included being talked into buying a camera - and capturing and expressing lush images of vulnerability and intimacy.

Aeric also shares the road that led to men's work as well as his work as a relationship coach in which he helps clients "build good foundations for their relationships, rather than coming later to fix problems..."

]]> Aeric Meredith-Goujon, artist, observer, coach and "visual omnivore" is a creative force of nature.

In Part 1 of our conversation, Aeric shares his personal history and his creative path from music to finding his voice as a photographer - which included being talked into buying a camera - and capturing and expressing lush images of vulnerability and intimacy.

Aeric also shares the road that led to men's work as well as his work as a relationship coach in which he helps clients "build good foundations for their relationships, rather than coming later to fix problems..."

]]> Ken Mossman Buzzsprout-4898600 Fri, 07 Aug 2020 12:00:00 -0400 1350 1 4 full true A Conversation with Boysen Hodgson - Part 2 A Conversation with Boysen Hodgson - Part 2 In Part Two of the conversation Boysen Hodgson and I dig into facing the dragon, wounds, coping mechanisms, more than a few shadows - and opening cracks in the armor men wear to allow light to shine on ego and awareness...  And all that in just the first 7 minutes.

Boysen Hodgson is the Communications and Marketing Director for Mankind Project, USA.

Enjoy Part Two!

]]> In Part Two of the conversation Boysen Hodgson and I dig into facing the dragon, wounds, coping mechanisms, more than a few shadows - and opening cracks in the armor men wear to allow light to shine on ego and awareness...  And all that in just the first 7 minutes.

Boysen Hodgson is the Communications and Marketing Director for Mankind Project, USA.

Enjoy Part Two!

]]> Ken Buzzsprout-4675922 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1605 1 3 full false A Conversation with Boysen Hodgson - Part 1 A Conversation with Boysen Hodgson - Part 1 Boysen Hodgson, Communication and Marketing Director of Mankind Project, USA, shares a brief history of the Mankind Project, then moves on to his own story of moving out of "the bubble" - and far beyond...

Boysen's is a story both common and extraordinarily human.  Part One of our conversation dips into resistance, awareness, growth, vulnerability, traditional perspectives on manhood and, of course, the journey of healing, responsibility and leadership.

Enjoy!

]]> Boysen Hodgson, Communication and Marketing Director of Mankind Project, USA, shares a brief history of the Mankind Project, then moves on to his own story of moving out of "the bubble" - and far beyond...

Boysen's is a story both common and extraordinarily human.  Part One of our conversation dips into resistance, awareness, growth, vulnerability, traditional perspectives on manhood and, of course, the journey of healing, responsibility and leadership.

Enjoy!

]]> Ken Buzzsprout-4675901 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1411 1 2 full false Episode 1 - Intro to Mojo for the Modern Man with Ken Mossman Episode 1 - Intro to Mojo for the Modern Man with Ken Mossman An introduction to Mojo for the Modern Man.

Some background - including just a few stories (there are many) about what led to my own personal inner-work as well as the work I get to do with men - and, of course, what led to producing this podcast!

Enjoy!

]]> An introduction to Mojo for the Modern Man.

Some background - including just a few stories (there are many) about what led to my own personal inner-work as well as the work I get to do with men - and, of course, what led to producing this podcast!

Enjoy!

]]> Ken Buzzsprout-4675865 Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:00:00 -0400 1003 1 1 full false