Success Systems Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:41:32 -0400 http://www.successengineering.org/podcast en-us © 2026 Success Systems yes cf1a8672-e20e-599e-b6a8-7b63e2113c6a Michael Bauman episodic false How do we define success? 

And how do we implement repeatable systems to ensure sustained success in every area of our lives? 

I'm your host, Michael Bauman, and I interview everyone from multi-millionaire CEOs to world-leading neuroscientists, psychologists, and researchers. 

We break down frameworks and systems for creating meaning and impact, optimizing health and mindset, and forming deep, fulfilling relationships both personally and organizationally.

Previous guests include:
Daniel Pink (author of Drive, To Sell is Human)
Lord Richard Layard (co-editor of the World Happiness Report)
Kelly Starrett ( sports performance expert), 
Jessica Joelle Alexander (author of Danish Way of Parenting), 
Richard Schiff (actor: Toby Zeigler West Wing, Dr. Glassman, The Good Doctor) 



]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Success, Loneliness, Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneur, Business, Mental Health, Relationships, Psychology, Neuroscience, Michael Bauman https://storage.buzzsprout.com/75jfzzbjtjprc6xeg63h330ktf9n?.jpg Success Systems http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Season 7 Wrap Up Season 7 Wrap Up I am wrapping this season up earlier than I typically do and I wanted to share with you why. 

My family has the opportunity to go back to the US this summer and see our families for the first time in 3 and a half years!

We have a 3 year old baby girl who was born here in Shanghai that neither of our families have met. 

We will be spending the summer traveling around and visiting friends and family in different states and we could not be more excited!

Seeing as this is our first chance to travel outside of China in over 3 years I wanted to put a pause on the podcast until September to make sure that I am present with our families and enjoying a magical summer. 

As always, thank you for listening and keep engineering your success!

]]> I am wrapping this season up earlier than I typically do and I wanted to share with you why. 

My family has the opportunity to go back to the US this summer and see our families for the first time in 3 and a half years!

We have a 3 year old baby girl who was born here in Shanghai that neither of our families have met. 

We will be spending the summer traveling around and visiting friends and family in different states and we could not be more excited!

Seeing as this is our first chance to travel outside of China in over 3 years I wanted to put a pause on the podcast until September to make sure that I am present with our families and enjoying a magical summer. 

As always, thank you for listening and keep engineering your success!

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-12953073 Wed, 31 May 2023 09:00:00 -0400 235 7 12 full false S7E11: Dr. Rob Bell, Mental Toughness, Falling off an 80 Foot Cliff, Parenting Resilient, Successful Kids... S7E11: Dr. Rob Bell, Mental Toughness, Falling off an 80 Foot Cliff, Parenting Resilient, Successful Kids... Dr. Rob Bell fell off an 80-foot cliff and it changed his life...

Dr. Rob Bell is a sport psychology coach, author, and speaker. He has spoken to the NSCA, PGA, NFL, Marriott, and Walgreens and has written seven books on Mental Toughness. 

Rob has worked with three different winners on the PGA Tour. In addition, he has served as the mental coach for the University of Notre Dame, Indy Eleven, an Indy 500 champion, Olympian medalists, and more.

He’s an ironman, completed several ultra-marathons and a 100-mile trail run. 

 And has been featured on ESPN, The Golf Channel, Runner’s World, NY Times, and Stack Magazine.

In this episode, Dr. Rob Bell
1. Defines mental toughness - (it's not what you think)
2. Explains how to train mental toughness to perform at elite levels
3. How to come back stronger after a setback
4. How to parent resilient, successful kids.

Check out his website at
drrobbell.com 


]]> Dr. Rob Bell fell off an 80-foot cliff and it changed his life...

Dr. Rob Bell is a sport psychology coach, author, and speaker. He has spoken to the NSCA, PGA, NFL, Marriott, and Walgreens and has written seven books on Mental Toughness. 

Rob has worked with three different winners on the PGA Tour. In addition, he has served as the mental coach for the University of Notre Dame, Indy Eleven, an Indy 500 champion, Olympian medalists, and more.

He’s an ironman, completed several ultra-marathons and a 100-mile trail run. 

 And has been featured on ESPN, The Golf Channel, Runner’s World, NY Times, and Stack Magazine.

In this episode, Dr. Rob Bell
1. Defines mental toughness - (it's not what you think)
2. Explains how to train mental toughness to perform at elite levels
3. How to come back stronger after a setback
4. How to parent resilient, successful kids.

Check out his website at
drrobbell.com 


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-12709603 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 2507 mental toughness, peak performance, mental fitness, mindset, training, resilience, parenting, 7 11 full false S7E10 Daniel Pink: The Only Regrets that Matter, Motivation, the Secret to Life... S7E10 Daniel Pink: The Only Regrets that Matter, Motivation, the Secret to Life... "I think a secret to life is figuring out where do you draw the balance? What do you maximize on? And what do you satisfy on? And I think that the universe of things that we should satisfy on is extraordinarily large and the universe of things we should maximize on is relatively small." Daniel Pink

Daniel H. Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward which was named best book of 2022 by NPR, Amazon, Apple books and Financial Times.

His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. 

Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. He is also the host and co-executive producer of "Crowd Control" a National Geographic TV series on human behavior that aired in more than 100 countries. 

He has appeared multiple times on NPR, PBS, ABC, CNN and a bunch of other TV and radio networks.

You will not want to miss this as Daniel has an incredible, in-depth understanding of motivation and human behavior!

Website:
https://www.danpink.com/


]]> "I think a secret to life is figuring out where do you draw the balance? What do you maximize on? And what do you satisfy on? And I think that the universe of things that we should satisfy on is extraordinarily large and the universe of things we should maximize on is relatively small." Daniel Pink

Daniel H. Pink is the author of five New York Times bestsellers, including his latest, The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward which was named best book of 2022 by NPR, Amazon, Apple books and Financial Times.

His other books include the New York Times bestsellers When and A Whole New Mind — as well as the #1 New York Times bestsellers Drive and To Sell is Human. 

Dan’s books have won multiple awards, have been translated into 42 languages, and have sold millions of copies around the world. He is also the host and co-executive producer of "Crowd Control" a National Geographic TV series on human behavior that aired in more than 100 countries. 

He has appeared multiple times on NPR, PBS, ABC, CNN and a bunch of other TV and radio networks.

You will not want to miss this as Daniel has an incredible, in-depth understanding of motivation and human behavior!

Website:
https://www.danpink.com/


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-12663256 Sun, 16 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0400 2427 regret, regrets, fundamental human needs, motivation, company culture, purpose, 7 10 full false S7E9: Lord Richard Layard: Top 5 Daily Happiness Actions and Mindsets Proven to Dramatically improve your happiness… S7E9: Lord Richard Layard: Top 5 Daily Happiness Actions and Mindsets Proven to Dramatically improve your happiness… Do you want to know the top 5 habits to improve your happiness everyday?

Do you want to know the top 5 mindsets that consistently happy people have that you don’t?

Professor Lord Richard Layard is a co-editor of the World Happiness Report and one of the first economists to work on happiness. He Has written multiple books on Happiness from Happiness Lessons from a New Science, to Thrive How we can secure a better deal for mental health, and his latest book Can we be Happier.

 He also started Action for Happiness an international movement to promote a happier way of living which over 300,000 people have been participating in to dramatically improve their happiness.

In this episode, we talk about:
1. Top 5 Daily actions to improve your happiness
2. Top 5 mindsets to adopt to increase your happiness
3. How to improve the mental health of the world through corporate and government policy change

And a lot more!

Resources:
https://www.richardlayard.com

Action for Happiness 6 Week Course
https://actionforhappiness.org/course


 

]]> Do you want to know the top 5 habits to improve your happiness everyday?

Do you want to know the top 5 mindsets that consistently happy people have that you don’t?

Professor Lord Richard Layard is a co-editor of the World Happiness Report and one of the first economists to work on happiness. He Has written multiple books on Happiness from Happiness Lessons from a New Science, to Thrive How we can secure a better deal for mental health, and his latest book Can we be Happier.

 He also started Action for Happiness an international movement to promote a happier way of living which over 300,000 people have been participating in to dramatically improve their happiness.

In this episode, we talk about:
1. Top 5 Daily actions to improve your happiness
2. Top 5 mindsets to adopt to increase your happiness
3. How to improve the mental health of the world through corporate and government policy change

And a lot more!

Resources:
https://www.richardlayard.com

Action for Happiness 6 Week Course
https://actionforhappiness.org/course


 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-12619453 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0400 3476 Happy, happiness, mental health, wellbeing, 7 9 full false S7E8 Happiness Part 2 Dr. Lara Aknin: How did COVID affected our happiness and mental health? (It's not what you think...) S7E8 Happiness Part 2 Dr. Lara Aknin: How did COVID affected our happiness and mental health? (It's not what you think...) Do you want to know how COVID affected the happiness and mental health of the world?

It may not be what you think...

Dr. Lara Aknin a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Simon Fraser University,  co-editor of the World Happiness Report and Chair of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Task Force of the Lancet COVID-19 Commission.

In this episode, we discuss how COVID affected the happiness and mental health of countries around the world, and the link between generosity and its affect on our happiness.

 Her work has been published in various academic journals, including Science, Nature, Human Behaviour, the Lancet Public Health, the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and has been covered in international media outlets such as CBC, CNN, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

This is the second in our 3 Part series on happiness featuring the co-editors of the World Happiness Report.




]]> Do you want to know how COVID affected the happiness and mental health of the world?

It may not be what you think...

Dr. Lara Aknin a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Simon Fraser University,  co-editor of the World Happiness Report and Chair of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Task Force of the Lancet COVID-19 Commission.

In this episode, we discuss how COVID affected the happiness and mental health of countries around the world, and the link between generosity and its affect on our happiness.

 Her work has been published in various academic journals, including Science, Nature, Human Behaviour, the Lancet Public Health, the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology and has been covered in international media outlets such as CBC, CNN, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

This is the second in our 3 Part series on happiness featuring the co-editors of the World Happiness Report.




]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-12521446 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0400 3290 happy, happiness, generosity, emotions, mental health, covid, relationships, connection, 7 8 full false S7E7 John Helliwell (Repost) Co-editor of the World Happiness Report, 6 Factors that determine the majority of our happiness... S7E7 John Helliwell (Repost) Co-editor of the World Happiness Report, 6 Factors that determine the majority of our happiness... Do you want to know what 6 factors contribute most to an individuals and country's happiness?

John Helliwell is the co- editor of The World Happiness Report, a landmark survey of the state of global happiness that ranks 156 countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be that has been running for the last decade! He is also the Professor emeritus of Economics at University of British Columbia and a distinguished senior fellow at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. He is one of the first economist to begin to research happiness and its effect on individuals, countries, and even GDP.

In this episode we talk about the 6 factors that consistently show the highest correlation to a nation's happiness along with how to measure dystopia, dropping wallets with money around cities, and the effects of COVID on world happiness and mental health!

I wanted to rerun this episode because today (March 20th) is World Happiness Day which was founded in part due to the efforts of John Helliwell among others.

I interviewed not one, but three of the editors (John Helliwell, Dr. Lara Aknin, Lord Richard Layard) of the World Happiness Report who will all give different perspectives on happiness based on their areas of expertise in the next three episodes.

I would highly recommend that you check out the World Happiness Report here!

It is an astounding amount of research over a decade with new additions into genetics and even social media as a indicator of the happiness of various regions. Fascinating!


]]> Do you want to know what 6 factors contribute most to an individuals and country's happiness?

John Helliwell is the co- editor of The World Happiness Report, a landmark survey of the state of global happiness that ranks 156 countries by how happy their citizens perceive themselves to be that has been running for the last decade! He is also the Professor emeritus of Economics at University of British Columbia and a distinguished senior fellow at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. He is one of the first economist to begin to research happiness and its effect on individuals, countries, and even GDP.

In this episode we talk about the 6 factors that consistently show the highest correlation to a nation's happiness along with how to measure dystopia, dropping wallets with money around cities, and the effects of COVID on world happiness and mental health!

I wanted to rerun this episode because today (March 20th) is World Happiness Day which was founded in part due to the efforts of John Helliwell among others.

I interviewed not one, but three of the editors (John Helliwell, Dr. Lara Aknin, Lord Richard Layard) of the World Happiness Report who will all give different perspectives on happiness based on their areas of expertise in the next three episodes.

I would highly recommend that you check out the World Happiness Report here!

It is an astounding amount of research over a decade with new additions into genetics and even social media as a indicator of the happiness of various regions. Fascinating!


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-12476529 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0400 3736 happy, happiness, mental health, loneliness, COVID, fulfillment, relationships, 7 7 full false S7E6: Mary Henderson: On Building a 7+ figure Business and not Feeling Enough... S7E6: Mary Henderson: On Building a 7+ figure Business and not Feeling Enough... "Looking at my business card and I realize that my entire life is a series of labels on a piece of paper..."

Mary Henderson is a transformational Leader and an internationally recognized Personal Branding & Online Business Specialist. She has 20+ years of experience building 7 & 8 figure businesses & building high-performance sales teams and 15 years delivering online solutions for large and small businesses.

Mary dove deeply into her pain, her past, and her trauma to uncover who she truly was underneath everything and leveraged her unique skills and strengths to create a software system that helps define a person at their truest self then create a brand that perfectly reflects that across all touchpoints!

Amazing conversation!

Resources:
She has tons of free masterclasses on her website from creating your own personal brand to dominating on LinkedIn (she has over 83K followers on LI) and so much more!
Free Masterclasses | Mary Henderson | Personal Branding (maryhendersoncoaching.com)
You can also schedule a free 45-minute coaching call with her directly!




]]> "Looking at my business card and I realize that my entire life is a series of labels on a piece of paper..."

Mary Henderson is a transformational Leader and an internationally recognized Personal Branding & Online Business Specialist. She has 20+ years of experience building 7 & 8 figure businesses & building high-performance sales teams and 15 years delivering online solutions for large and small businesses.

Mary dove deeply into her pain, her past, and her trauma to uncover who she truly was underneath everything and leveraged her unique skills and strengths to create a software system that helps define a person at their truest self then create a brand that perfectly reflects that across all touchpoints!

Amazing conversation!

Resources:
She has tons of free masterclasses on her website from creating your own personal brand to dominating on LinkedIn (she has over 83K followers on LI) and so much more!
Free Masterclasses | Mary Henderson | Personal Branding (maryhendersoncoaching.com)
You can also schedule a free 45-minute coaching call with her directly!




]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-12351876 Wed, 01 Mar 2023 01:00:00 -0500 3087 entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, mentalhealth, emotions, trauma, branding 7 6 full false S7E5 Vin Infante: Psychotherapist and Master Mindset Coach on How to Change your Mind to Change your Life... S7E5 Vin Infante: Psychotherapist and Master Mindset Coach on How to Change your Mind to Change your Life... How can changing our language change our worldview?

How can changing our posture change our state?

How can changing our thoughts change how we feel?

How can we align our behaviors with our identities?

Vin Infante covers all this and more in an episode packed with mindset frameworks, thought exercises, and tips for shifting our mental health and behavior by changing our thoughts and emotions.

 Vin has over a decade of experience in mental health, worked with thousands of people, former FDNY firefighter, and is currently a psychotherapist and master mindset coach. Vin was featured in International Business Times as “a top coach to follow in 2022”  and has been featured in Forbes, NY Weekly, Entrepreneur, and a lot of other places!

If you want to change your life through changing your mindset, listen to this episode!

You can follow Vin at:
IG: vin.infante
LI: Vin Infante

Download his scientifically- backed framework for creating a Mission Board that actually changes your life here!

]]> How can changing our language change our worldview?

How can changing our posture change our state?

How can changing our thoughts change how we feel?

How can we align our behaviors with our identities?

Vin Infante covers all this and more in an episode packed with mindset frameworks, thought exercises, and tips for shifting our mental health and behavior by changing our thoughts and emotions.

 Vin has over a decade of experience in mental health, worked with thousands of people, former FDNY firefighter, and is currently a psychotherapist and master mindset coach. Vin was featured in International Business Times as “a top coach to follow in 2022”  and has been featured in Forbes, NY Weekly, Entrepreneur, and a lot of other places!

If you want to change your life through changing your mindset, listen to this episode!

You can follow Vin at:
IG: vin.infante
LI: Vin Infante

Download his scientifically- backed framework for creating a Mission Board that actually changes your life here!

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-12241832 Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0500 3092 mindset, emotions, mental health, thoughts, feelings, vision, goals, mission, purpose, fulfillment, 7 5 full false S7E4:Ashleigh Gass: Comprehensive Workout Framework, Top 5 Mobility Drills, Top 5 Supplements... S7E4:Ashleigh Gass: Comprehensive Workout Framework, Top 5 Mobility Drills, Top 5 Supplements... Do you want to know the top 5 mobility exercises that everyone should be doing?

Do you want to know the top 5 supplements to support optimal health and wellness?

Do you want to have a framework to create a comprehensive workout program for maximal benefit in minimal time?

Ashleigh Gass has a long professional track record in the Strength and Conditioning Industry.  Her credentials and experience are extensive. She has a master’s degree in Human/Clinical Nutrition through The University of Bridgeport, is a Certified Sports Nutritionist through The International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN), in addition to being one of the few CSCSs in Florida (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), she also holds the CNS (Certified Nutrition Specialist) credential. She's been coaching, training and studying for 24 years and is now the co-owner of MOVE Gymnastics Inspired Strength Training in Clearwater, FL.

Get ready to take notes and potentially listen more than once because this episode has so many tips and strategies!

Website:
https://movegst.com/

IG: AshleighrGass
IG: move_training_calisthenics

MOVE calisthenics has online exercise coaching programs for those that want individualized assessment, program design and coaching.

]]> Do you want to know the top 5 mobility exercises that everyone should be doing?

Do you want to know the top 5 supplements to support optimal health and wellness?

Do you want to have a framework to create a comprehensive workout program for maximal benefit in minimal time?

Ashleigh Gass has a long professional track record in the Strength and Conditioning Industry.  Her credentials and experience are extensive. She has a master’s degree in Human/Clinical Nutrition through The University of Bridgeport, is a Certified Sports Nutritionist through The International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN), in addition to being one of the few CSCSs in Florida (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist), she also holds the CNS (Certified Nutrition Specialist) credential. She's been coaching, training and studying for 24 years and is now the co-owner of MOVE Gymnastics Inspired Strength Training in Clearwater, FL.

Get ready to take notes and potentially listen more than once because this episode has so many tips and strategies!

Website:
https://movegst.com/

IG: AshleighrGass
IG: move_training_calisthenics

MOVE calisthenics has online exercise coaching programs for those that want individualized assessment, program design and coaching.

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-12144281 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500 3554 exercise, fitness, workout, workouts, personal trainer, exercise coach, fitness coach, health coach, movement, 7 4 full false S7E3 Morgan Adams: Can't sleep as an entrepreneur? Here's how to change that... S7E3 Morgan Adams: Can't sleep as an entrepreneur? Here's how to change that... Morgan Adams is a holistic sleep coach for women struggling with consistently getting a good night's sleep.  Morgan is an accredited health coach with multiple advanced certifications in sleep science. She’s a sought-after podcast guest and expert for websites like MindBodyGreen. 

Website:
https://www.morganadamswellness.com/

Social
https://www.instagram.com/morganadams.wellness/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganadamswellness/

]]> Morgan Adams is a holistic sleep coach for women struggling with consistently getting a good night's sleep.  Morgan is an accredited health coach with multiple advanced certifications in sleep science. She’s a sought-after podcast guest and expert for websites like MindBodyGreen. 

Website:
https://www.morganadamswellness.com/

Social
https://www.instagram.com/morganadams.wellness/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/morganadamswellness/

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-12052164 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2583 sleep, sleep coach, morning routine, evening routine, health, wellness, 7 3 full false S7E2 Brad Carlson: Mindset for sustaining Weight Loss and Exercise for the Long Term… S7E2 Brad Carlson: Mindset for sustaining Weight Loss and Exercise for the Long Term… Have you tried to lose weight many times but never seemed to be able to keep it off?
So has Brad.

Have you started an exercise program and gone all in only to quit 3-4 weeks later?
So has Brad.

Have you disliked how you looked and felt and struggled with low self-worth?
So has Brad.

But Brad discovered that he had actually been focusing on the wrong things all along.

After changing his mindset, he went from being 50lbs overweight to completing over 30 endurance events including marathons and the Spartan trifecta, and creating the life of his dreams.

In this episode, he will teach you the framework he used to do that.

Brad Carlson is a certified health coach, spiritual practitioner, author and speaker. He guides others on a journey of self-discovery to become fit, happy and healthy based on what works for them and their own interpretations of being fit, happy and healthy.

Website:
www.trainingwithcoachbrad.com

]]> Have you tried to lose weight many times but never seemed to be able to keep it off?
So has Brad.

Have you started an exercise program and gone all in only to quit 3-4 weeks later?
So has Brad.

Have you disliked how you looked and felt and struggled with low self-worth?
So has Brad.

But Brad discovered that he had actually been focusing on the wrong things all along.

After changing his mindset, he went from being 50lbs overweight to completing over 30 endurance events including marathons and the Spartan trifecta, and creating the life of his dreams.

In this episode, he will teach you the framework he used to do that.

Brad Carlson is a certified health coach, spiritual practitioner, author and speaker. He guides others on a journey of self-discovery to become fit, happy and healthy based on what works for them and their own interpretations of being fit, happy and healthy.

Website:
www.trainingwithcoachbrad.com

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-12007315 Mon, 09 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500 2743 weight loss, losing weight, health, healthy, nutrition, exercise, fitness, mindset, happiness, fulfilment, 7 2 full false S7E1 Dr. Stacy Baker - Masterclass on Health, Hormone Balance, Nutrition, and Morning Routines... S7E1 Dr. Stacy Baker - Masterclass on Health, Hormone Balance, Nutrition, and Morning Routines... Dr. Stacy Baker is a Traditional Naturopath who specializes in Functional Medicine. After suffering from chronic illness for most of her life, she finally found relief in using a holistic approach to regain her health and correct her imbalances. Discovering Functional Medicine has been life-changing and she has set forth to help as many people as possible regain their health and quality of life. She has been in the health and wellness sphere for close to 15 years, she has a Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy, a Level 2 Integrative Health certification along with a number of other health certifications. 

Website:
Home | Vibe Wellness
IG: @dr.stacy.nd

]]> Dr. Stacy Baker is a Traditional Naturopath who specializes in Functional Medicine. After suffering from chronic illness for most of her life, she finally found relief in using a holistic approach to regain her health and correct her imbalances. Discovering Functional Medicine has been life-changing and she has set forth to help as many people as possible regain their health and quality of life. She has been in the health and wellness sphere for close to 15 years, she has a Doctorate in Traditional Naturopathy, a Level 2 Integrative Health certification along with a number of other health certifications. 

Website:
Home | Vibe Wellness
IG: @dr.stacy.nd

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-11963613 Mon, 02 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500 3154 health, nutrition, fitness, morning routine, hormone balance, exercise, hormones, detox, detoxification, 7 1 full false Best of Season 6! Best of Season 6! The Best of Season 6 is here! Top stories, insights, and tips from experts in health, happiness, mindset, mental health, and more!

Sonia Jhas (3:07) - Learn how to deeply define health and wellness for yourself apart from societal and cultural conditioning
Craig Weller - (8:13) Learn how to innoculate yourself from fear and other elite mindset tools used by elite special forces
John Coyle - (13:43) Expert in our perception of time and how to live life richly and fully
Michael Bauman - (17:00) How to define deep success...
Michael Bauman - (21:43) How to overcome Impostor Syndrome and Limiting Beliefs
John Helliwell (25:10) Editor of World Happiness Report, How to be Happy...
Brian Levenson - (29:32) Difference between Preparation and Performance Mindset
Joe Sanok - (32:20) 4-Day Work Week, Optimizing Productivity, and Neural Syncing
Peter Sage - (35:17) 6 Months in the most violent prison in the UK, power of mindset
Krista Scott Dixon - (38:34) Masterclass on mental health...
Lettie Gore - (42:52) Black historian and racial justice educator
Luke Tyburski - (44:51) Ultra-endurance athlete, unseen mental health struggles

]]> The Best of Season 6 is here! Top stories, insights, and tips from experts in health, happiness, mindset, mental health, and more!

Sonia Jhas (3:07) - Learn how to deeply define health and wellness for yourself apart from societal and cultural conditioning
Craig Weller - (8:13) Learn how to innoculate yourself from fear and other elite mindset tools used by elite special forces
John Coyle - (13:43) Expert in our perception of time and how to live life richly and fully
Michael Bauman - (17:00) How to define deep success...
Michael Bauman - (21:43) How to overcome Impostor Syndrome and Limiting Beliefs
John Helliwell (25:10) Editor of World Happiness Report, How to be Happy...
Brian Levenson - (29:32) Difference between Preparation and Performance Mindset
Joe Sanok - (32:20) 4-Day Work Week, Optimizing Productivity, and Neural Syncing
Peter Sage - (35:17) 6 Months in the most violent prison in the UK, power of mindset
Krista Scott Dixon - (38:34) Masterclass on mental health...
Lettie Gore - (42:52) Black historian and racial justice educator
Luke Tyburski - (44:51) Ultra-endurance athlete, unseen mental health struggles

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-11645940 Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0500 2921 health, mental health, happiness, happy, habits, productivity, learning, neuroscience, relationships, communication, 6 14 full false S6E13 Lettie Gore: History of Racism, Telling the Whole Story, What Freedom Means... S6E13 Lettie Gore: History of Racism, Telling the Whole Story, What Freedom Means... Lettie Gore is a Black woman, historian, and racial justice educator living in Wilmington, NC. She is also the host and owner of her podcast History Shows Us. Lettie is passionate about telling the often-overlooked sides of history and connecting the past to today’s racial and social justice issues.

What Lettie has to share is crucially important. We all have biases that we view the world through and it is so important to understand different perspectives and different lived experiences than our own.

 As Lettie says, "You have to do the work. That's on you. That's no one else's responsibility."

So let's do the work... 

Instagram: @sincerely.lettie
Twitter: @sincerelylettie
Patreon: www.patreon.com/lettiegore
Podcast: History Shows Us

Other Resources on Racial Injustice:
American Dream and the American Negro: James Baldwim
Code Switch Podcast: NPR
Check your Privilege: Myisha Hill (IG)
Professor Kena Reed (IG)
Medical Apartheid: Harriet Washington
How to Be Less Stupid About Race: Crystal A Fleming
They were her Property: Stephanie Jones Rogers

]]> Lettie Gore is a Black woman, historian, and racial justice educator living in Wilmington, NC. She is also the host and owner of her podcast History Shows Us. Lettie is passionate about telling the often-overlooked sides of history and connecting the past to today’s racial and social justice issues.

What Lettie has to share is crucially important. We all have biases that we view the world through and it is so important to understand different perspectives and different lived experiences than our own.

 As Lettie says, "You have to do the work. That's on you. That's no one else's responsibility."

So let's do the work... 

Instagram: @sincerely.lettie
Twitter: @sincerelylettie
Patreon: www.patreon.com/lettiegore
Podcast: History Shows Us

Other Resources on Racial Injustice:
American Dream and the American Negro: James Baldwim
Code Switch Podcast: NPR
Check your Privilege: Myisha Hill (IG)
Professor Kena Reed (IG)
Medical Apartheid: Harriet Washington
How to Be Less Stupid About Race: Crystal A Fleming
They were her Property: Stephanie Jones Rogers

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-11556296 Mon, 24 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0400 3078 racism, racial injustice, history, prejudice, oppression, discrimination, mental health, freedom, 6 13 full false S6E12 Luke Tyburski: 2000km Triathlon in 12days and the Dark Side of Elite Performance... S6E12 Luke Tyburski: 2000km Triathlon in 12days and the Dark Side of Elite Performance... The ULTIMATE Triathlon: 2000km in 12 days! Swimming from Morocco to Spain, then cycling and running to Monaco in 12 days!

Luke Tyburski is one of the most elite ultra-endurance athletes alive! He was named by Forever Sports Magazine as one of the top 50 fittest athletes in the world in 2016.
He has completed the Marathon de Sables a 250km 7-day marathon through the Sahara desert, ran 660km from the bottom of Ireland to the top,  among many, many more.

But behind all the magazine articles, podcasts, and TV interviews, his mental health was plummeting out of control. He struggled with severe depression, binge eating 2-3tubs of ice cream a night, and even got to the point of standing on a bridge debating about taking his own life...

His story is a story of running from pain (literally), finding vulnerability, and the incredible power (positive and negative) of mental strength and resilience.


Website:
www.luketyburski.com
-You can get his book Chasing the Extreme here...
- Along with 5 Free ebooks on everything from building confidence to the attitude of success, self-reflection, and more!

All social media @luketyburski




]]> The ULTIMATE Triathlon: 2000km in 12 days! Swimming from Morocco to Spain, then cycling and running to Monaco in 12 days!

Luke Tyburski is one of the most elite ultra-endurance athletes alive! He was named by Forever Sports Magazine as one of the top 50 fittest athletes in the world in 2016.
He has completed the Marathon de Sables a 250km 7-day marathon through the Sahara desert, ran 660km from the bottom of Ireland to the top,  among many, many more.

But behind all the magazine articles, podcasts, and TV interviews, his mental health was plummeting out of control. He struggled with severe depression, binge eating 2-3tubs of ice cream a night, and even got to the point of standing on a bridge debating about taking his own life...

His story is a story of running from pain (literally), finding vulnerability, and the incredible power (positive and negative) of mental strength and resilience.


Website:
www.luketyburski.com
-You can get his book Chasing the Extreme here...
- Along with 5 Free ebooks on everything from building confidence to the attitude of success, self-reflection, and more!

All social media @luketyburski




]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-11475666 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400 4514 ultra-endurance, running, triathlons, athlete, mental health, depression, suicide, therapy, mindset, mental strength, 6 12 full false S6E11 KSD 2.0: Master Class on Mental Health from my personal coach... S6E11 KSD 2.0: Master Class on Mental Health from my personal coach... Krista "KSD" Scott-Dixon is the former Precision Nutrition Curriculum Director responsible for the curriculum behind the PN Women’s and Men’s Coaching programs, the PN Level 1 Certification, and the PN Level 2 Certification Master Class. 

She is currently the Global Content Manager for Simple app (app focused on intermittent fasting). 

She has a Ph.D. from York University and is a trained counselor. She is the author of several books and numerous publications and is my personal coach. 

In this episode we cover...
1. Her struggles with disordered eating
2. Deep health: physical, mental, emotional, relational, financial, and spiritual. 
3. Roster of restorative mental health habits
4. Somatic vs. Cognitive Processing
5. Independence vs. Interdependence
6. Self-Regulation vs. Co-regulation
7. Isolation and Connection

And so much more!

This is a MUST-LISTEN episode as it is jammed-packed full of practical ideas and actions to improve your mental health immediately!



Download my International Amazon Best-seller Book Peak Performance: mindset Tools for Entrepreneurs chapter on "How to Feel Enough" 

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/

]]> Krista "KSD" Scott-Dixon is the former Precision Nutrition Curriculum Director responsible for the curriculum behind the PN Women’s and Men’s Coaching programs, the PN Level 1 Certification, and the PN Level 2 Certification Master Class. 

She is currently the Global Content Manager for Simple app (app focused on intermittent fasting). 

She has a Ph.D. from York University and is a trained counselor. She is the author of several books and numerous publications and is my personal coach. 

In this episode we cover...
1. Her struggles with disordered eating
2. Deep health: physical, mental, emotional, relational, financial, and spiritual. 
3. Roster of restorative mental health habits
4. Somatic vs. Cognitive Processing
5. Independence vs. Interdependence
6. Self-Regulation vs. Co-regulation
7. Isolation and Connection

And so much more!

This is a MUST-LISTEN episode as it is jammed-packed full of practical ideas and actions to improve your mental health immediately!



Download my International Amazon Best-seller Book Peak Performance: mindset Tools for Entrepreneurs chapter on "How to Feel Enough" 

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-11404908 Mon, 03 Oct 2022 06:00:00 -0400 3624 mental health, disordered eating, stress, anxiety, loneliness, depression, relationships, health, self-regulation 6 11 full false S6E10 Peter Sage: 6 Months in the Most Violent Prison in the UK, Ultimate power of your mindset... S6E10 Peter Sage: 6 Months in the Most Violent Prison in the UK, Ultimate power of your mindset... What would you do if you got sentenced to 6 months in the most violent prison in the UK on a trumped up charge?

This is exactly what happened to Peter Sage and his story will blow your mind!

Peter is a serial entrepreneur, author, master trainer, and public speaker on human behavior, personal development, and the psychology of success. He has started and built over 27 companies in the last 25 years, most in the 7-8 figure range. He is the author of Inside Track which is handwritten notes documenting his 6 months in Pendleton Prison in the UK (You won't believe the story!)

In this episode we talk about...
1. Buying Ferraris with cash but being miserable and empty
2. Achievement and not feeling enough
3. The 2 Biggest insights that will transform your life...
4. Walking the talk (even when the walking is around a circle in prison...)

Socials:
LI: Peter Sage | LinkedIn
IG: Peter Sage (@therealpetersage)

SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Get his book for $9.95 for shipping and handling instead of the $24.95 price on Amazon. Go to getpetersbook.com/successengineering with an extra bonus of the Secrets to Self Mastery training from Peter Sage.

Go to www.successengineering.org to download my contributing chapter to the Amazon International Best-seller Peak Performance :Mindset Tools for Entrepreneurs 




]]> What would you do if you got sentenced to 6 months in the most violent prison in the UK on a trumped up charge?

This is exactly what happened to Peter Sage and his story will blow your mind!

Peter is a serial entrepreneur, author, master trainer, and public speaker on human behavior, personal development, and the psychology of success. He has started and built over 27 companies in the last 25 years, most in the 7-8 figure range. He is the author of Inside Track which is handwritten notes documenting his 6 months in Pendleton Prison in the UK (You won't believe the story!)

In this episode we talk about...
1. Buying Ferraris with cash but being miserable and empty
2. Achievement and not feeling enough
3. The 2 Biggest insights that will transform your life...
4. Walking the talk (even when the walking is around a circle in prison...)

Socials:
LI: Peter Sage | LinkedIn
IG: Peter Sage (@therealpetersage)

SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Get his book for $9.95 for shipping and handling instead of the $24.95 price on Amazon. Go to getpetersbook.com/successengineering with an extra bonus of the Secrets to Self Mastery training from Peter Sage.

Go to www.successengineering.org to download my contributing chapter to the Amazon International Best-seller Peak Performance :Mindset Tools for Entrepreneurs 




]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-11343062 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0400 3770 entrepreneur, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, business, executives, mindset, success, happiness, purpose, 6 10 full false S6E9 Joe Sanok: Optimizing Productivity through Neural Syncing, Discovering your Sprint Type, and making Thursday the New Friday... S6E9 Joe Sanok: Optimizing Productivity through Neural Syncing, Discovering your Sprint Type, and making Thursday the New Friday... Joe Sanok is the author of Thursday is the New Friday: How to work fewer hours, make more money, and spend time doing what you want. It examines the 4-Day workweek and how it actually boosts creativity and productivity. Joe has been featured on Forbes, GOOD magazine, the Smart Passive Income Podcast and is the host of the popular Practice of the Practice Podcast, which is recognized as on of the top 50 Podcasts worldwide with over 100,000 downloads each month.

We talk about...
1. The history of the 40 hour work week and how it's not based in nature
2. Research on the positive benefits of a 4-Day workweek
3. Discovering your unique productivity sprint type for maximized efficiency
4. How to shape your environment for success
5. Natural neural syncing

And more!

You can get his $59 Internal Inclinations Assessment for FREE by going to internaltest.com and entering the code TITNF to find out what your natural inclinations are and to get recommendations for how to optimize them.

Website:
www.joesanok.com (Use this to get his book Thursday is the New Friday)


If you want to download my contributing chapter to the Amazon International Best-selling book Peak Performance: Mindset Tools for Entrepreneurs you can download it here


]]> Joe Sanok is the author of Thursday is the New Friday: How to work fewer hours, make more money, and spend time doing what you want. It examines the 4-Day workweek and how it actually boosts creativity and productivity. Joe has been featured on Forbes, GOOD magazine, the Smart Passive Income Podcast and is the host of the popular Practice of the Practice Podcast, which is recognized as on of the top 50 Podcasts worldwide with over 100,000 downloads each month.

We talk about...
1. The history of the 40 hour work week and how it's not based in nature
2. Research on the positive benefits of a 4-Day workweek
3. Discovering your unique productivity sprint type for maximized efficiency
4. How to shape your environment for success
5. Natural neural syncing

And more!

You can get his $59 Internal Inclinations Assessment for FREE by going to internaltest.com and entering the code TITNF to find out what your natural inclinations are and to get recommendations for how to optimize them.

Website:
www.joesanok.com (Use this to get his book Thursday is the New Friday)


If you want to download my contributing chapter to the Amazon International Best-selling book Peak Performance: Mindset Tools for Entrepreneurs you can download it here


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-11287795 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0400 3112 productivity, time optimization, schedule, efficiency, creativity, entrepreneurship, success, success engineering, business, full false S6E8 Brian Levenson: Preparation and Performance Mindset difference, Mentors in unlikely places, and Loneliness... S6E8 Brian Levenson: Preparation and Performance Mindset difference, Mentors in unlikely places, and Loneliness... Brian Levenson is an executive and mental performance coach. He has worked with CEO's, professional athletes, professional sports teams in the NBA, NHL, MLS,  the Department of Homeland Security and more.

He is the podcast of Intentional Performers and author of Shift your Mind which is all about the peak performance mindset.

In the conversation we cover...
1. The difference between the preparation and performance mindset (humility and arrogance, fear and fearlessness, perfectionism and flow, etc)
2. Success as a parent and husband
3. Loneliness and how it affects us all

Check out the incredible book Shift your Mind along with his amazing podcast Intentional Performers along with a lot of other resources at Strong Skills

You can also check him out at Linkedin or Twitter at Brian Levenson


]]> Brian Levenson is an executive and mental performance coach. He has worked with CEO's, professional athletes, professional sports teams in the NBA, NHL, MLS,  the Department of Homeland Security and more.

He is the podcast of Intentional Performers and author of Shift your Mind which is all about the peak performance mindset.

In the conversation we cover...
1. The difference between the preparation and performance mindset (humility and arrogance, fear and fearlessness, perfectionism and flow, etc)
2. Success as a parent and husband
3. Loneliness and how it affects us all

Check out the incredible book Shift your Mind along with his amazing podcast Intentional Performers along with a lot of other resources at Strong Skills

You can also check him out at Linkedin or Twitter at Brian Levenson


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-11262475 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -0400 3582 peak performance, elite mindset, mindset, executives, entrepreneurs, coach, psychology, loneliness, 6 8 full false S6E7 John Helliwell: Editor of World Happiness Report, the 6 Variables making up 75% of People's Happiness across 156 Countries... S6E7 John Helliwell: Editor of World Happiness Report, the 6 Variables making up 75% of People's Happiness across 156 Countries... Want to know the 6 categories that account for 75% of people's happiness across the world?

John Helliwell is a professor emeritus of Economics at University of British Columbia and distinguished senior fellow at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. He is the editor of the World Happiness Report. A landmark survey of the state of global happiness that ranks 156 countries by how happy their citizens perceive them to be that has been running for the last decade.

So, if anyone should know what actually makes people happy it is him.

In this conversation we cover everything from...
1.  The 6 variables that have the most impact on people's happiness...they are probably not what you think...
2. Creating dystopia
3.  How COVID has affected world happiness and mental health
4. The pandemic of loneliness...wait, is there one?
5. Pursuing personal happiness vs. happiness of others
6. Why the Nordic countries consistently rank in the Top 10 every year...

And so much more! Incredible conversation! You will not leave the conversation without having at least 1 misconception about happiness and the state of the world disproved...

Here is the link to the World Happiness Report. Check it out! It is truly jaw-dropping in its scope and results...


]]> Want to know the 6 categories that account for 75% of people's happiness across the world?

John Helliwell is a professor emeritus of Economics at University of British Columbia and distinguished senior fellow at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. He is the editor of the World Happiness Report. A landmark survey of the state of global happiness that ranks 156 countries by how happy their citizens perceive them to be that has been running for the last decade.

So, if anyone should know what actually makes people happy it is him.

In this conversation we cover everything from...
1.  The 6 variables that have the most impact on people's happiness...they are probably not what you think...
2. Creating dystopia
3.  How COVID has affected world happiness and mental health
4. The pandemic of loneliness...wait, is there one?
5. Pursuing personal happiness vs. happiness of others
6. Why the Nordic countries consistently rank in the Top 10 every year...

And so much more! Incredible conversation! You will not leave the conversation without having at least 1 misconception about happiness and the state of the world disproved...

Here is the link to the World Happiness Report. Check it out! It is truly jaw-dropping in its scope and results...


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-11219670 Mon, 29 Aug 2022 06:00:00 -0400 3483 happiness, happy, joy, good life, world happiness report, giving, generosity, mental health, loneliness, trust, freedom, 6 7 full false S6E6 Mastermind Launch! BONUS: How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Self Sabotage... S6E6 Mastermind Launch! BONUS: How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Self Sabotage... Elite Mindset Training for Entrepreneurs Mastermind just launched!

If you missed your chance to sign up we still have a couple spots available with final registration closing at the end of this week. You can apply and we can talk about your goals and whether you would be a good fit here

This episode is another sneak peak at some of the content we cover in the program about how you can train your mind to overcome your limiting beliefs and self sabotage.

This is based off of the groundbreaking work done by Shirzad Chamine with Positive Intelligence.

We cover the...
- 3 core mental muscles that contribute to peak performance, happiness, and quality relationships
- 10 saboteurs and limiting beliefs - which one do you favor?
- The 5 Sage powers that provide the foundation for emotional intelligence, and happiness
- How to train your mind to change your state...

Last chance to join the Mastermind. Apply here!

]]> Elite Mindset Training for Entrepreneurs Mastermind just launched!

If you missed your chance to sign up we still have a couple spots available with final registration closing at the end of this week. You can apply and we can talk about your goals and whether you would be a good fit here

This episode is another sneak peak at some of the content we cover in the program about how you can train your mind to overcome your limiting beliefs and self sabotage.

This is based off of the groundbreaking work done by Shirzad Chamine with Positive Intelligence.

We cover the...
- 3 core mental muscles that contribute to peak performance, happiness, and quality relationships
- 10 saboteurs and limiting beliefs - which one do you favor?
- The 5 Sage powers that provide the foundation for emotional intelligence, and happiness
- How to train your mind to change your state...

Last chance to join the Mastermind. Apply here!

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-11140244 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1837 entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, entrepreneurs, mastermind, mindset training, peak performance, success, business, limiting beliefs, 6 6 full false S6E5 Mastermind Sneak Peak- Defining Deep Success... S6E5 Mastermind Sneak Peak- Defining Deep Success... My 12 Week Elite Mindset Training for Entrepreneurs launches next week!

I wanted to give you a sneak peak, a sampling of some of what we will cover.

I wanted to talk about how you can define deep success for yourself.

In this episode I talk about...
1. The difference between success and achievement,
2. The difference between fixed and variable success
3. The 4 layers of success (and tools to use at each layer)
4. Special Force Stress (Fear) Inoculation and Elite Mindset Training

And a LOT MORE!

If you are interested in applying for my 12 Week Elite Mindset Training for Entrepreneurs Mastermind click here




]]> My 12 Week Elite Mindset Training for Entrepreneurs launches next week!

I wanted to give you a sneak peak, a sampling of some of what we will cover.

I wanted to talk about how you can define deep success for yourself.

In this episode I talk about...
1. The difference between success and achievement,
2. The difference between fixed and variable success
3. The 4 layers of success (and tools to use at each layer)
4. Special Force Stress (Fear) Inoculation and Elite Mindset Training

And a LOT MORE!

If you are interested in applying for my 12 Week Elite Mindset Training for Entrepreneurs Mastermind click here




]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-11098759 Mon, 08 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0400 1450 success, success engineering, entrepreneur, entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, business, mindset, peak performance, 6 5 full false S6E4 John Coyle: Olympian on How to Slow Down Time, Live Longer, and the Dark Side of Winning Medals... S6E4 John Coyle: Olympian on How to Slow Down Time, Live Longer, and the Dark Side of Winning Medals... John K. Coyle is a globe-trotting adventurer, highly sought-after international innovation and design thinking keynote speaker(audiences of more than 500,000 in over 15 countries), 4-time TEDx speaker, award-winning author, professor, Olympic medalist (speed skating), multi-sport champion (elite cycling),  and former head of innovation for a Fortune 500 company. He has become a world-leading expert in the fields of Innovation, Design Thinking, Strengths, Flow, Resiliency, and “Chronoception” - the neuroscience and psychology of time-perception.

Website:
https://johnkcoyle.com

If you want to the early bird discount for my 12-week Elite Mindset Training for Entrepreneurs Mastermind fill out the application here...
Elite Mindset Training Entrepreneur Mastermind


]]> John K. Coyle is a globe-trotting adventurer, highly sought-after international innovation and design thinking keynote speaker(audiences of more than 500,000 in over 15 countries), 4-time TEDx speaker, award-winning author, professor, Olympic medalist (speed skating), multi-sport champion (elite cycling),  and former head of innovation for a Fortune 500 company. He has become a world-leading expert in the fields of Innovation, Design Thinking, Strengths, Flow, Resiliency, and “Chronoception” - the neuroscience and psychology of time-perception.

Website:
https://johnkcoyle.com

If you want to the early bird discount for my 12-week Elite Mindset Training for Entrepreneurs Mastermind fill out the application here...
Elite Mindset Training Entrepreneur Mastermind


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-11060135 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 04:00:00 -0400 2949 time, neuroscience, psychology, olympics, winning, business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, memory, 6 4 full false S6E3 Health: Craig Weller Applying An Elite Special Force Mindset to Life... S6E3 Health: Craig Weller Applying An Elite Special Force Mindset to Life... Craig Weller served in Naval Special Operations as a Special Warfare combat crewman or SWCC, and then spent nearly two years on the High Threat Protection Team for the US Ambassador to Baghdad in Iraq. Craig has held instructional and diplomatic security roles around the world including in Kenya, the Philippines, Central America and South Sudan. Since then, Craig spent the past decade studying and teaching peak performance. His program and book Building the elite has achieved a  90% success ratein passing the selection tests for Special Operations.

The mindset tools in this conversation are incredible! You can apply them to any area of your life from pushing a little bit harder in your workouts, to parenting and staying balanced emotionally!

Website:
Building the Elite
IG: Buildingtheelite


12 Week Entrepreneur Mastermind Presale Application
- For entrepreneurs who want to truly and deeply feel enough, know they are not alone, and overcome the limiting beliefs that keep us stuck...

]]> Craig Weller served in Naval Special Operations as a Special Warfare combat crewman or SWCC, and then spent nearly two years on the High Threat Protection Team for the US Ambassador to Baghdad in Iraq. Craig has held instructional and diplomatic security roles around the world including in Kenya, the Philippines, Central America and South Sudan. Since then, Craig spent the past decade studying and teaching peak performance. His program and book Building the elite has achieved a  90% success ratein passing the selection tests for Special Operations.

The mindset tools in this conversation are incredible! You can apply them to any area of your life from pushing a little bit harder in your workouts, to parenting and staying balanced emotionally!

Website:
Building the Elite
IG: Buildingtheelite


12 Week Entrepreneur Mastermind Presale Application
- For entrepreneurs who want to truly and deeply feel enough, know they are not alone, and overcome the limiting beliefs that keep us stuck...

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10978333 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400 3005 special forces, peak performance, exercise, fitness, mindset, military, parenting 6 3 full false S6E2 Health: Sonia Jhas, Cultural Definitions of Beauty, Disordered eating, and Unwinding the Narrative... S6E2 Health: Sonia Jhas, Cultural Definitions of Beauty, Disordered eating, and Unwinding the Narrative... Would you have the courage to call off a wedding after 800 invitations had been sent out when you realized that this wasn't what you really wanted?

Would you have the courage to walk away from a corporate executive job at IBM because you were slowly dying inside?

Would you have the courage to share about your struggles with disordered eating and navigating what beauty and success truly means to you?

In my conversation with Sonia Jhas we cover all this and more! Sonia is an award winning Mindset and Wellness Expert who has been dubbed one of North America's leading voices in health and wellness. Her Tedx talk "Where do the Happy People Live?" has been viewed over a million times and she has appeared in over 75 different publications. 

We talk about her definition of wellness, optimizing morning routines, exercise, nutrition and more!

You can follow her at...
Sonia Jhas (website)
IG: #soniajhas
LI: Sonia Jha

My recently launched co-authored book Peak Performance: Mindset Tools for Entrepreneurs just hit the Amazon Best-seller list in the US, Canada, and Australia!

Thank you for all the support!

You can get your copy here for 99cents during the launch! Writing a review is also tremendously helpful!

]]> Would you have the courage to call off a wedding after 800 invitations had been sent out when you realized that this wasn't what you really wanted?

Would you have the courage to walk away from a corporate executive job at IBM because you were slowly dying inside?

Would you have the courage to share about your struggles with disordered eating and navigating what beauty and success truly means to you?

In my conversation with Sonia Jhas we cover all this and more! Sonia is an award winning Mindset and Wellness Expert who has been dubbed one of North America's leading voices in health and wellness. Her Tedx talk "Where do the Happy People Live?" has been viewed over a million times and she has appeared in over 75 different publications. 

We talk about her definition of wellness, optimizing morning routines, exercise, nutrition and more!

You can follow her at...
Sonia Jhas (website)
IG: #soniajhas
LI: Sonia Jha

My recently launched co-authored book Peak Performance: Mindset Tools for Entrepreneurs just hit the Amazon Best-seller list in the US, Canada, and Australia!

Thank you for all the support!

You can get your copy here for 99cents during the launch! Writing a review is also tremendously helpful!

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10925234 Mon, 11 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0400 4055 health, wellness, fitness, exercise, nutrition, morning routines, weight loss, beauty, mindset, 6 2 full false S6E1 Book Launch and Podcast Upgrade! S6E1 Book Launch and Podcast Upgrade! EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! My co-authored book PEAK PERFORMANCE: MINDSET TOOLS FOR ENTREPRENEURS just launched!

Now I NEED YOUR HELP!

We are trying to hit Amazon best-seller status so for the book launch the kindle version is 99cents!

It would be amazing if you could buy the book and write a review!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B57KDMJF (US link)
 
Outside the US just type - Peak Performance: Mindset Tools for Entrepreneurs into Amazon. 

The more purchases and reviews we get in a short period of time the better chance we have of hitting best-seller status!

Thanks so much!






]]> EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT! My co-authored book PEAK PERFORMANCE: MINDSET TOOLS FOR ENTREPRENEURS just launched!

Now I NEED YOUR HELP!

We are trying to hit Amazon best-seller status so for the book launch the kindle version is 99cents!

It would be amazing if you could buy the book and write a review!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B57KDMJF (US link)
 
Outside the US just type - Peak Performance: Mindset Tools for Entrepreneurs into Amazon. 

The more purchases and reviews we get in a short period of time the better chance we have of hitting best-seller status!

Thanks so much!






]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10905241 Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0400 377 book launch, author, peak performance, mindset, success, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, business, success engineering, 6 1 full false Best of Season 5! Best of Season 5! Top tips, insights, stories, and excitement from Season 5! You won't want to miss this one!

]]> Top tips, insights, stories, and excitement from Season 5! You won't want to miss this one!

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10823571 Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2157 success, success engineering 5 23 full false S5E22 Leon Vanderpol: How to do Deep Transformative Work by Leaning into Fear and Joy... S5E22 Leon Vanderpol: How to do Deep Transformative Work by Leaning into Fear and Joy... Leon VanderPol is an internationally-recognized leader, master teacher, and author in the field of transformational coaching and transformative living. He is the Founder of the Center for Transformational Coaching and the author of A Shift in Being: The Art and Practices of Deep Transformational Coaching. At the core of Leon’s teaching lies the healing of human consciousness—what happens when we consistently begin to experience ourselves beyond our ego-based state of consciousness to our essential self and soul.

We talk about the 4 different levels of awareness and engagement with a situation and how to move through them, how to live a life beyond fear, and how to train to experience more joy and fulfillment.

Website: 

www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com

Social:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-transformational-coaching/ 

https://www.facebook.com/transformationalcoachingcenter 

https://www.instagram.com/transformationalcoachingcenter

A Shift in Being Book Discount (print or ebook):
30% off when purchased from the publisher's site:
https://store.bookbaby.com/book/A-Shift-in-Being
Coupon code: ASHIFTINBEING 
Valid until December 31, 2022


Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/

]]> Leon VanderPol is an internationally-recognized leader, master teacher, and author in the field of transformational coaching and transformative living. He is the Founder of the Center for Transformational Coaching and the author of A Shift in Being: The Art and Practices of Deep Transformational Coaching. At the core of Leon’s teaching lies the healing of human consciousness—what happens when we consistently begin to experience ourselves beyond our ego-based state of consciousness to our essential self and soul.

We talk about the 4 different levels of awareness and engagement with a situation and how to move through them, how to live a life beyond fear, and how to train to experience more joy and fulfillment.

Website: 

www.centerfortransformationalcoaching.com

Social:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-transformational-coaching/ 

https://www.facebook.com/transformationalcoachingcenter 

https://www.instagram.com/transformationalcoachingcenter

A Shift in Being Book Discount (print or ebook):
30% off when purchased from the publisher's site:
https://store.bookbaby.com/book/A-Shift-in-Being
Coupon code: ASHIFTINBEING 
Valid until December 31, 2022


Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10782485 Mon, 13 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0400 3345 consciousness, healing, meditation, fear, values, fulfillment, joy, peace, transformation, 5 22 full false Season 6 Sneak Peek... Season 6 Sneak Peek... I wanted to tease you with what we have coming up for Season 6...

We are changing the entire format of the show to make it even more valuable and practical for you!

I've been getting feedback asking if I ever considered having the show split into different topics or focuses so I decided that each month for 6 months we would have experts from a specific topic to provide tips, tools, and insights that you can immediately apply in your life.

Here's the schedule breakdown:
July - Physical Health: exercise, nutrition, sleep, hormones, etc
Aug -  Happiness and Habits
Sept - Mind/Brain: Neuroscience, productivity, learning etc. 
Oct -  Emotions + Mental Health: navigating everything from trauma to addictions and more,
Nov - Relationships: communication, body language, conflict resolution, 
Dec - Fun, inspirational, and crazy stories!

I'm really excited about the line up of guest we have coming on to provide world class insight into how you can engineer success in every area of your life!


]]> I wanted to tease you with what we have coming up for Season 6...

We are changing the entire format of the show to make it even more valuable and practical for you!

I've been getting feedback asking if I ever considered having the show split into different topics or focuses so I decided that each month for 6 months we would have experts from a specific topic to provide tips, tools, and insights that you can immediately apply in your life.

Here's the schedule breakdown:
July - Physical Health: exercise, nutrition, sleep, hormones, etc
Aug -  Happiness and Habits
Sept - Mind/Brain: Neuroscience, productivity, learning etc. 
Oct -  Emotions + Mental Health: navigating everything from trauma to addictions and more,
Nov - Relationships: communication, body language, conflict resolution, 
Dec - Fun, inspirational, and crazy stories!

I'm really excited about the line up of guest we have coming on to provide world class insight into how you can engineer success in every area of your life!


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10743417 Mon, 06 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0400 478 health, mental health, happiness, happy, habits, productivity, learning, neuroscience, relationships, communication, 5 21 full false S5E20 Stephen Shedletsky: Defining Leadership, Speak up Culture, Giving People a Voice... S5E20 Stephen Shedletsky: Defining Leadership, Speak up Culture, Giving People a Voice... Stephen Shedletzky is a thought leader on psychological safety in the workplace, creating healthy cultures, and is a sought-after speaker, leadership coach & advisor. He is the forthcoming author of "Speak Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up" and was actually the 4th person to join Simon Sinek and his team whom he has worked with for over a decade.

If you want to know how to lead at the highest level, I would highly recommend checking this out!

LI: Stephen Shedletsky
Website: https://www.shedinspires.com

Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

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]]> Stephen Shedletzky is a thought leader on psychological safety in the workplace, creating healthy cultures, and is a sought-after speaker, leadership coach & advisor. He is the forthcoming author of "Speak Up Culture: When Leaders Truly Listen, People Step Up" and was actually the 4th person to join Simon Sinek and his team whom he has worked with for over a decade.

If you want to know how to lead at the highest level, I would highly recommend checking this out!

LI: Stephen Shedletsky
Website: https://www.shedinspires.com

Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10705150 Mon, 30 May 2022 08:00:00 -0400 3474 leader, leaders, leadership, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, entrepreneurs, speakup, company culture, 5 20 full false S5E19 Damian Browne: 3000mile Atlantic SOLO ROW, 257K Sahara ultra-marathon, 5 of 7 highest mountain in the world summitted... S5E19 Damian Browne: 3000mile Atlantic SOLO ROW, 257K Sahara ultra-marathon, 5 of 7 highest mountain in the world summitted... 63 days. 6 hours. 25min.

That's how long it took Damian Browne to solo row the Atlantic Ocean.

Over two months of being utterly alone with "the monster of the ocean trying to kick the S**t out of you"

Can you imagine?

Can you imagine the mental and physical preparation it takes to solo row the Atlantic? To run a six day 257K marathon through the Sahara? To scale the highest summits in the world?

Damian Browne can.

He shares the incredibly powerful mental framework he uses to prepare for these insane challenges along with the rewards he reaps by creating a masterpiece with his life!

ON JUNE 8th... he will be doing it again! This time on the extremely dangerous North Atlantic from New York to his home of Galway Ireland.

Check out the stunning video trailer here...Project Empower
IG: auld_stock
Deep Roots Podcast

Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at...
www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:
Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/





]]> 63 days. 6 hours. 25min.

That's how long it took Damian Browne to solo row the Atlantic Ocean.

Over two months of being utterly alone with "the monster of the ocean trying to kick the S**t out of you"

Can you imagine?

Can you imagine the mental and physical preparation it takes to solo row the Atlantic? To run a six day 257K marathon through the Sahara? To scale the highest summits in the world?

Damian Browne can.

He shares the incredibly powerful mental framework he uses to prepare for these insane challenges along with the rewards he reaps by creating a masterpiece with his life!

ON JUNE 8th... he will be doing it again! This time on the extremely dangerous North Atlantic from New York to his home of Galway Ireland.

Check out the stunning video trailer here...Project Empower
IG: auld_stock
Deep Roots Podcast

Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at...
www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:
Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/





]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10666222 Mon, 23 May 2022 10:00:00 -0400 3042 extreme sports, peak performance, mental fitness, ultramarathon, Atlantic row, Talisker Whiskey Challenge, Everest, mountaineering, 5 19 full false S5E18 Jamie Kullman: 20K+ Days, Being Resourceful, and Living your Purpose... S5E18 Jamie Kullman: 20K+ Days, Being Resourceful, and Living your Purpose... Jamie Kullman was named one of the top business coaches to follow in 2022 and is the host of Aligned with Purpose in Life and Leadership, ranked top 1% of all podcasts globally. She is passionate about people discovering and living her vision and her unique story highlights that success can be through many paths and branches.

From making over 100K selling slightly used hubcaps (nickname the Hubcap Queen) to getting out of $50,000 of credit card debt, to growing on of the top podcasts in the world!

Website:
 jamiekullman.com

IG: #coachwithjamie
LI: jamiekullman


]]> Jamie Kullman was named one of the top business coaches to follow in 2022 and is the host of Aligned with Purpose in Life and Leadership, ranked top 1% of all podcasts globally. She is passionate about people discovering and living her vision and her unique story highlights that success can be through many paths and branches.

From making over 100K selling slightly used hubcaps (nickname the Hubcap Queen) to getting out of $50,000 of credit card debt, to growing on of the top podcasts in the world!

Website:
 jamiekullman.com

IG: #coachwithjamie
LI: jamiekullman


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10624038 Mon, 16 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2308 purpose, passion, entrepreneurship, entrepreneur, podcasting, debt, loneliness, 5 18 full false S5E17 Dennis Hogan: World Champion Contender Boxer: Ultimate Mindset of Success, and Always Believing in Yourself... S5E17 Dennis Hogan: World Champion Contender Boxer: Ultimate Mindset of Success, and Always Believing in Yourself... Dennis "Hurricane" Hogan is a professional boxer with 30 wins, and only 4 losses, 1 draw (three of his losses came in World Title fights against World #1). He has won 6 continental titles and has challenged for world championships in two weight classes; the WBO light-middleweight and WBC middleweight titles. This is someone who knows full well what it takes to not only perform at the top, but maintain peak performance physically and mentally!

In this conversation we talked about the incredible power of unwavering belief in yourself, how affirmations can change your life, and how it's important to work toward balance even while performing at a world class level!

Socials:
Ig- dennishoganboxing
Facebook-dennis hogan
Twitter- @dennis_h_hogan

Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/


]]> Dennis "Hurricane" Hogan is a professional boxer with 30 wins, and only 4 losses, 1 draw (three of his losses came in World Title fights against World #1). He has won 6 continental titles and has challenged for world championships in two weight classes; the WBO light-middleweight and WBC middleweight titles. This is someone who knows full well what it takes to not only perform at the top, but maintain peak performance physically and mentally!

In this conversation we talked about the incredible power of unwavering belief in yourself, how affirmations can change your life, and how it's important to work toward balance even while performing at a world class level!

Socials:
Ig- dennishoganboxing
Facebook-dennis hogan
Twitter- @dennis_h_hogan

Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10583627 Mon, 09 May 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2375 boxing, world champion, peak performance, mindset, success, success engineering, 5 17 full false S5E16 Hans Van Weerd: Behind the Scenes of Managing a Zoo, and Art that Captures the Fleeting Moments... S5E16 Hans Van Weerd: Behind the Scenes of Managing a Zoo, and Art that Captures the Fleeting Moments... Hans van Weerd is a biologist who spent years managing zoos all over the world. Originally from the Netherlands but immigrated to Australia and decided he wanted to pursue his passion for art. He now creates beautiful works in charcoal, oil, watercolors with an emphasis on people, faces, physiques, postures. Hans is intrigued by capturing the fleeting moments  and what makes people unique.

Website:
Artonyourwall

IG:
@hansvanweerd

Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/




]]> Hans van Weerd is a biologist who spent years managing zoos all over the world. Originally from the Netherlands but immigrated to Australia and decided he wanted to pursue his passion for art. He now creates beautiful works in charcoal, oil, watercolors with an emphasis on people, faces, physiques, postures. Hans is intrigued by capturing the fleeting moments  and what makes people unique.

Website:
Artonyourwall

IG:
@hansvanweerd

Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/




]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10496778 Mon, 25 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2601 zoo, animals, nature, environment, conservation, zoo management, art, success, 5 16 full false S5E15: How to feel Enough as an Entrepreneur... S5E15: How to feel Enough as an Entrepreneur... Do you sometimes feel that no matter how much you achieve and how you much you do that you still never seem to feel enough?

What if I told you its because you have been using a faulty measurement of success for years?

What if you could start and end every day feeling enough?

In this episode I give 4 specific tools to help you feel enough in every area of your life...


Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

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]]> Do you sometimes feel that no matter how much you achieve and how you much you do that you still never seem to feel enough?

What if I told you its because you have been using a faulty measurement of success for years?

What if you could start and end every day feeling enough?

In this episode I give 4 specific tools to help you feel enough in every area of your life...


Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10458020 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0400 1677 feeling enough, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, awareness, fundamental needs, human needs psychology, 5 15 full false S5E14 Dr. Kirk Parsley Former Navy Seal and Renowned Sleep Doctor on How Sleep is far more Important than you know... S5E14 Dr. Kirk Parsley Former Navy Seal and Renowned Sleep Doctor on How Sleep is far more Important than you know... I have Dr. Kirk Parsley on the show today. He joined the Navy seals at 17 where he served for 10 years. After the Seals the got his medical degree from Bethesda and served as the medical officer for the Naval Special Warfare Group, did his residency in Hyperbarics and Diving Medicine, and now lectures worldwide on sleep, wellness, hormonal optimization, and longevity from the Dr. Oz show, to CBS, Tedx talks, and consulting with multiple corporations, professional athletes and teams.

This conversation blew me away! I knew sleep is important, but I had no idea it was this important! Everyone needs to listen and implement what Dr. Parsley says...

Website:
https://docparsley.com

Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/kirkparsley/

https://www.instagram.com/sleepremedy/

https://www.facebook.com/DocParsley


Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/

]]> I have Dr. Kirk Parsley on the show today. He joined the Navy seals at 17 where he served for 10 years. After the Seals the got his medical degree from Bethesda and served as the medical officer for the Naval Special Warfare Group, did his residency in Hyperbarics and Diving Medicine, and now lectures worldwide on sleep, wellness, hormonal optimization, and longevity from the Dr. Oz show, to CBS, Tedx talks, and consulting with multiple corporations, professional athletes and teams.

This conversation blew me away! I knew sleep is important, but I had no idea it was this important! Everyone needs to listen and implement what Dr. Parsley says...

Website:
https://docparsley.com

Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/kirkparsley/

https://www.instagram.com/sleepremedy/

https://www.facebook.com/DocParsley


Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10415629 Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 4035 peak performance, sleep, cognitive performance, recovery, elite performance, 5 14 full false S5E13 Carl Gould: How to build multiple multi-million dollar businesses... S5E13 Carl Gould: How to build multiple multi-million dollar businesses... Carl Gould is a worldwide leading authority on business and entrepreneurship. He built three multi-million-dollar businesses before 40. His company, 7 Stage Advisors, has helped over 100,000 businesses around the world. He's helped companies like Allstate, American Idol, USA Olympic Track, IBM, McGraw-Hill and the US Army.

Carl created the farthest-reaching business mentoring organization in the world, and has trained and certified over 7,000 business coaches in over 35 countries. He has written multiple books including his best selling "The 7 Stages of Small Business Success" and co-authoring "Blueprint for Success with Stephen Covey."

In this episode we talk about the common mistakes entrepreneurs make, the loneliness the farther up the ladder you go, the importance of a coach, and a lot more!

Website:
Carl Gould
7StageBusinessAdvisors

Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/

]]> Carl Gould is a worldwide leading authority on business and entrepreneurship. He built three multi-million-dollar businesses before 40. His company, 7 Stage Advisors, has helped over 100,000 businesses around the world. He's helped companies like Allstate, American Idol, USA Olympic Track, IBM, McGraw-Hill and the US Army.

Carl created the farthest-reaching business mentoring organization in the world, and has trained and certified over 7,000 business coaches in over 35 countries. He has written multiple books including his best selling "The 7 Stages of Small Business Success" and co-authoring "Blueprint for Success with Stephen Covey."

In this episode we talk about the common mistakes entrepreneurs make, the loneliness the farther up the ladder you go, the importance of a coach, and a lot more!

Website:
Carl Gould
7StageBusinessAdvisors

Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at

www.successengineering.org

Follow me at:

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10373306 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -0400 2912 business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, growth, entrepreneur mistakes, loneliness, resilience, 5 13 full false S5E12 Cory Chadwick: On Living your 10, Morning Routines, and Mental Fitness... S5E12 Cory Chadwick: On Living your 10, Morning Routines, and Mental Fitness... Cory Chadwick is an elite mindset coach and founder of The Mental Gym. His motto is just like we work out our bodies, we also need to work out our minds. 

Cory's an unwavering optimist who's passionate about helping people and organizations become the best versions of themselves through optimal mental fitness and consistent personal growth.

In this conversation, we cover the Essentials for living a purposeful, fulfilled life, the power of objective optimism, and the resilience it takes to live with a rare brain disease and the death of people close to you...

NOTICE: This conversation does talk about suicide, bipolar, and mental health challenges...

Website:
The Mental Gym

Linkedin:
Cory Chadwick


Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at
www.successengineering.org

 Follow me at:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/







]]> Cory Chadwick is an elite mindset coach and founder of The Mental Gym. His motto is just like we work out our bodies, we also need to work out our minds. 

Cory's an unwavering optimist who's passionate about helping people and organizations become the best versions of themselves through optimal mental fitness and consistent personal growth.

In this conversation, we cover the Essentials for living a purposeful, fulfilled life, the power of objective optimism, and the resilience it takes to live with a rare brain disease and the death of people close to you...

NOTICE: This conversation does talk about suicide, bipolar, and mental health challenges...

Website:
The Mental Gym

Linkedin:
Cory Chadwick


Download your Success Engineering Blueprint Ebook at
www.successengineering.org

 Follow me at:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbaumanse/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelbaumanse/







]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10329815 Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0400 3530 mental health, mental fitness, training the mind, optimism, vulnerability, self-awareness, 5 12 full false S5 E11 Andre Henry on Non-Violent Anti-racism, Dragging a 100lb boulder for 6 months, and the pursuit of Black Joy! S5 E11 Andre Henry on Non-Violent Anti-racism, Dragging a 100lb boulder for 6 months, and the pursuit of Black Joy! Andre Henry is an award-winning musician, writer, and activist. He is the host of the podcast “Hope and Hard Pills.” and his new book "All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep" will be launching  March 22nd. He is a student of the incredible power of nonviolent struggle, having organized protests in Los Angeles, where he lives, and studied under international movement leaders through the Harvard Kennedy School. His work in pursuit of racial justice has been featured in The New Yorker, The Nation, the Liturgists Podcast, and so many more!

This conversations covers everything from the history of racism in America from its founding to the present, to the power of non-violent resistance, to mental health and activism, to pursuing creatvity and joy!

Get his book TODAY!
All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep!

Website:
https://www.andrehenry.co


Non-violent protest (Must Reads)
Radical King - Collection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Speeches
Blueprint for Revolution - Srdja Popovic

]]> Andre Henry is an award-winning musician, writer, and activist. He is the host of the podcast “Hope and Hard Pills.” and his new book "All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep" will be launching  March 22nd. He is a student of the incredible power of nonviolent struggle, having organized protests in Los Angeles, where he lives, and studied under international movement leaders through the Harvard Kennedy School. His work in pursuit of racial justice has been featured in The New Yorker, The Nation, the Liturgists Podcast, and so many more!

This conversations covers everything from the history of racism in America from its founding to the present, to the power of non-violent resistance, to mental health and activism, to pursuing creatvity and joy!

Get his book TODAY!
All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep!

Website:
https://www.andrehenry.co


Non-violent protest (Must Reads)
Radical King - Collection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Speeches
Blueprint for Revolution - Srdja Popovic

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10287019 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -0400 3666 racism, prejudice, bias, non-violent protest, systemic racism, injustice, activism, anti-racism, black joy, 5 11 full false S5E10 Mark Butler: Real talk on Mental Health, Burnout, and Suicide and what we can do about it... S5E10 Mark Butler: Real talk on Mental Health, Burnout, and Suicide and what we can do about it... What do we do if we are not ok? What do we do if we are one strand of frayed rope away from burning out?

Mark Butler is a clinical specialist and strategist in mental health in the workplace.He has a unique blend of over 15 years’ clinical psychotherapy experience paired with 25 years’ commercial experience leading companies at an executive level. This unique combination has earned Mark a reputation for creating the conditions necesssary to deliver peak performance. 

He helps organizations  tackle issues  such as burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and related challenges and is co-author of a #1 International Best-Selling book What The Hell Do We Do Now? which is about navigating our new post-COVID world reality.

In this episode he shares his personal experience with burnout along with the most effective strategy that organizations can implement to address mental health...

Website:
https://www.markbutler.com.au
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-butler/

Mental Health app: Be a Looper
(I use it everyday!)

]]> What do we do if we are not ok? What do we do if we are one strand of frayed rope away from burning out?

Mark Butler is a clinical specialist and strategist in mental health in the workplace.He has a unique blend of over 15 years’ clinical psychotherapy experience paired with 25 years’ commercial experience leading companies at an executive level. This unique combination has earned Mark a reputation for creating the conditions necesssary to deliver peak performance. 

He helps organizations  tackle issues  such as burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use and related challenges and is co-author of a #1 International Best-Selling book What The Hell Do We Do Now? which is about navigating our new post-COVID world reality.

In this episode he shares his personal experience with burnout along with the most effective strategy that organizations can implement to address mental health...

Website:
https://www.markbutler.com.au
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-butler/

Mental Health app: Be a Looper
(I use it everyday!)

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10246070 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400 3896 mental health, burnout, suicide, resilience, company culture, leadership, entrepreneurship, 5 10 full true S5E9 Mick Spiers: Founder of the Leadership Project, on the Platinum Rule of Leadership, Deep Listening, and Overcoming Impostor Syndrome... S5E9 Mick Spiers: Founder of the Leadership Project, on the Platinum Rule of Leadership, Deep Listening, and Overcoming Impostor Syndrome... Mick is the Founder of The Leadership Project and Host of The Leadership Project podcast. He is the author of the recently released book "You're a leader, Now What?" He spent years as an executive in urban mobility and transportation management of cities on a global level before shifting his passion to developing extraordinary leaders!

If you are wanting to become a better leader you will find practical, step-by-step ways to do that in this episode!

Website:
www.mickspiers.com

Self Reflection Journal. Download free at https://www.mickspiers.com/yourealeadernowwhat

Podcast -  https://kite.link/the-leadership-project 

Facebook Community Group -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/334571975014326


 LAST WEEK to sign up for my 12-week Entrepreneur Mastermind launching the week of March 14th!



]]> Mick is the Founder of The Leadership Project and Host of The Leadership Project podcast. He is the author of the recently released book "You're a leader, Now What?" He spent years as an executive in urban mobility and transportation management of cities on a global level before shifting his passion to developing extraordinary leaders!

If you are wanting to become a better leader you will find practical, step-by-step ways to do that in this episode!

Website:
www.mickspiers.com

Self Reflection Journal. Download free at https://www.mickspiers.com/yourealeadernowwhat

Podcast -  https://kite.link/the-leadership-project 

Facebook Community Group -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/334571975014326


 LAST WEEK to sign up for my 12-week Entrepreneur Mastermind launching the week of March 14th!



]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10186286 Fri, 04 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2532 leadership, company culture, emotional intelligence, urban mobility, transportation, city planning, leaders, 5 9 full false S5E8 Beqa Goletiani: Red Bull Athlete Manager (Middle East), How Red Bull recruits top talent and takes an Idea to Execution... S5E8 Beqa Goletiani: Red Bull Athlete Manager (Middle East), How Red Bull recruits top talent and takes an Idea to Execution... Beqa Goletiani is the Regional Manager for Redbull athletes in the Middle East. This is everything from base jumping, to skydiving, Formula 1 athletes, bikers and skaters and so more. He was raised in war-torn Georgia and through tremendous determination and work ethic landed the amazing position he has today! This is his story...

Socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beqa-goletiani-64629a68
https://www.instagram.com/bgoletiani/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/beqa.goletiani/
https://www.tiktok.com/@beqagoletiani

Check out some of the incredible work he has been directly involved in...
Paramotoring over largest fountain in the world in Dubai
Indoor Skydancing in World's Largest Windtunnel
Formula 1 donuts on Dubai Helipad

]]> Beqa Goletiani is the Regional Manager for Redbull athletes in the Middle East. This is everything from base jumping, to skydiving, Formula 1 athletes, bikers and skaters and so more. He was raised in war-torn Georgia and through tremendous determination and work ethic landed the amazing position he has today! This is his story...

Socials:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/beqa-goletiani-64629a68
https://www.instagram.com/bgoletiani/?hl=en
https://www.facebook.com/beqa.goletiani/
https://www.tiktok.com/@beqagoletiani

Check out some of the incredible work he has been directly involved in...
Paramotoring over largest fountain in the world in Dubai
Indoor Skydancing in World's Largest Windtunnel
Formula 1 donuts on Dubai Helipad

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10158221 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2591 Red Bull, extreme sports, athletes, stunts, war, resilience, 5 8 full false S5E7 Tim Ash Forbes Top 10 Online Marketer: Masterclass on Neuroscience and Unleashing your Primal Brain S5E7 Tim Ash Forbes Top 10 Online Marketer: Masterclass on Neuroscience and Unleashing your Primal Brain  Tim Ash is a sought-after international keynote speaker best-selling author of Unleash your Primal Brain and Landing Page Optimization, which has sold over 50,000 copies. He has been mentioned by Forbes as a Top 10 Online Marketing Expert and Entrepreneur magazine as an online marketing influencer to watch.  he was the co-founder and CEO of Site Tuners, a digital optimization agency for 19 years and has helped his clients create over $1.2 billion in value in companies like Google, Expedia, eHarmony.

We talk about everything from the loneliness of entrepreneurship, to the hormones and neurotransmitters in your brain, to myths around leadership...

Get a free chapter of his Unleash your Primal Brain book at
 https://PrimalBrain.com/book

Book him as a speaker/consultant through
https://timash.com

Oura ring (track your sleep)


]]>  Tim Ash is a sought-after international keynote speaker best-selling author of Unleash your Primal Brain and Landing Page Optimization, which has sold over 50,000 copies. He has been mentioned by Forbes as a Top 10 Online Marketing Expert and Entrepreneur magazine as an online marketing influencer to watch.  he was the co-founder and CEO of Site Tuners, a digital optimization agency for 19 years and has helped his clients create over $1.2 billion in value in companies like Google, Expedia, eHarmony.

We talk about everything from the loneliness of entrepreneurship, to the hormones and neurotransmitters in your brain, to myths around leadership...

Get a free chapter of his Unleash your Primal Brain book at
 https://PrimalBrain.com/book

Book him as a speaker/consultant through
https://timash.com

Oura ring (track your sleep)


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10112970 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500 2600 brain, neuroscience, behavioral change, psychology, leadership, 5 7 full false S5E6 Happy Valentines Day! My personal thoughts on Love, Relationships and Communication... S5E6 Happy Valentines Day! My personal thoughts on Love, Relationships and Communication... Happy Valentines Day! 

I know Valentines Day can be an interesting time with some people loving it and using it as an opportunity to share their appreciation and love of their spouses, partners, and relationships while other people dislike the overcommerialization and may feel alone and left out. 

Regardless of your views on Valentines Day itself, I thought it would be a good opportunity  to share some of my insights and thoughts on love, relationships, and communication that I have gained from 8 years of marriage. 

Enjoy!

]]> Happy Valentines Day! 

I know Valentines Day can be an interesting time with some people loving it and using it as an opportunity to share their appreciation and love of their spouses, partners, and relationships while other people dislike the overcommerialization and may feel alone and left out. 

Regardless of your views on Valentines Day itself, I thought it would be a good opportunity  to share some of my insights and thoughts on love, relationships, and communication that I have gained from 8 years of marriage. 

Enjoy!

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10070012 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -0500 2351 love, relationships. communication, marriage, connection, 5 6 full false S5E5 Meghan Crutchley: Founder of HabitQueer, on how being Queer is actually a Superpower! S5E5 Meghan Crutchley: Founder of HabitQueer, on how being Queer is actually a Superpower! Meghan Crutchley is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and health coach who specializes in working with the queer community. Along with their private coaching practice and the habitqueer community they founded, Meghan is a queer health advocate working to make fitness more inclusive by educating fitness professionals, coaches, and businesses on issues around queer health, and helping businesses create more inclusive environments and policies.

I love sharing stories from people with perspectives and life experiences that I haven't had! There is so much beauty, resilience, compassion, empathy, insight, and knowledge to be found in people's stories and I am very thankful for Meghan for being willing to share hers!

Instagram:
#habitqueer

]]> Meghan Crutchley is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, and health coach who specializes in working with the queer community. Along with their private coaching practice and the habitqueer community they founded, Meghan is a queer health advocate working to make fitness more inclusive by educating fitness professionals, coaches, and businesses on issues around queer health, and helping businesses create more inclusive environments and policies.

I love sharing stories from people with perspectives and life experiences that I haven't had! There is so much beauty, resilience, compassion, empathy, insight, and knowledge to be found in people's stories and I am very thankful for Meghan for being willing to share hers!

Instagram:
#habitqueer

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-10024948 Mon, 07 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -0500 3115 Queer, LGBTQ+, minority, health, discrimination, mental health, fitness, 5 5 full false S5E4 Dr. Dana Crawford, Founder of Crawford Bias Reduction Therapy, on Racism, the Difference between Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging... S5E4 Dr. Dana Crawford, Founder of Crawford Bias Reduction Therapy, on Racism, the Difference between Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging... Everyone NEEDS to listen to this episode! It will change everything from how you view yourself, to how you view others, to how you view the world!

Dr. Dana E. Crawford is a pediatric and clinical psychologist who developed the Crawford Bias Reduction Theory & Training (CBRT), a systematic approach to reducing bias, prejudice, and racism. She has tons of degrees in everything from counseling, and pyschology, to African American studies, to certifications in medical hypnosis and biofeedback. She has worked with the National Black Caucus to create legislation for Black maternal health equity, and presented all over the United States in corporations and schools to help promote diversity, inclusion, reduce systemic racism.

I learned so much from this episode! It was eye opening for me and showed me areas that I need to address in my own life. I highly, highly recommend listening and getting a hold of her to do workshops for your company!

Website:
http://drdanacrawford.com

Insta:
#drdanacrawford


]]> Everyone NEEDS to listen to this episode! It will change everything from how you view yourself, to how you view others, to how you view the world!

Dr. Dana E. Crawford is a pediatric and clinical psychologist who developed the Crawford Bias Reduction Theory & Training (CBRT), a systematic approach to reducing bias, prejudice, and racism. She has tons of degrees in everything from counseling, and pyschology, to African American studies, to certifications in medical hypnosis and biofeedback. She has worked with the National Black Caucus to create legislation for Black maternal health equity, and presented all over the United States in corporations and schools to help promote diversity, inclusion, reduce systemic racism.

I learned so much from this episode! It was eye opening for me and showed me areas that I need to address in my own life. I highly, highly recommend listening and getting a hold of her to do workshops for your company!

Website:
http://drdanacrawford.com

Insta:
#drdanacrawford


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9982166 Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500 3551 racism, bias, prejudice, inclusion, diversity, belonging, 5 4 full false S5E3 William Pullen: Founder of Dynamic Running Therapy: On Combining Movement and Mental Health... S5E3 William Pullen: Founder of Dynamic Running Therapy: On Combining Movement and Mental Health... William Pullen is a psychotherapist and founder of Dynamic Running Therapy. This reimagines the traditional talk therapy model of a client sitting on a couch talking with a therapist to incorporate movement, nature, and the outdoors into the healing process. He is the author of  "Run for Your Life (UK)/Running with Mindfulness (USA)" and has developed an app also called Dynamic Running Therapy that you can check out wherever you are in the world. He is a TEDx speaker who has worked with Adidas, Asics, and Novartis, along with being featured by Vogue, GQ, The Times, Huffington post, etc.

It is easy to think that everyone has everything together, especially coaching and therapy. But we are all humans just working through life to the best of our ability. William went through many difficult, dark times personally to become a psychotherapist. I really like this conversation because he is open and honest about the struggles and challenges that he is still working through.

You can check out a lot of helpful tips and resources for how to incorporate therapy into your own runs at his website here...
Website:
Dynamic Running Therapy 

 

]]> William Pullen is a psychotherapist and founder of Dynamic Running Therapy. This reimagines the traditional talk therapy model of a client sitting on a couch talking with a therapist to incorporate movement, nature, and the outdoors into the healing process. He is the author of  "Run for Your Life (UK)/Running with Mindfulness (USA)" and has developed an app also called Dynamic Running Therapy that you can check out wherever you are in the world. He is a TEDx speaker who has worked with Adidas, Asics, and Novartis, along with being featured by Vogue, GQ, The Times, Huffington post, etc.

It is easy to think that everyone has everything together, especially coaching and therapy. But we are all humans just working through life to the best of our ability. William went through many difficult, dark times personally to become a psychotherapist. I really like this conversation because he is open and honest about the struggles and challenges that he is still working through.

You can check out a lot of helpful tips and resources for how to incorporate therapy into your own runs at his website here...
Website:
Dynamic Running Therapy 

 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9934113 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500 3077 running, therapy, psychotherapy, mindfulness, meditation, exercise, fitness, mental health 5 3 full false S5E2 Simon Severino: CEO of Strategy Sprints, Europe's Leading Growth Advisory, How to Double your Revenue in 90 Days while still enjoying life... S5E2 Simon Severino: CEO of Strategy Sprints, Europe's Leading Growth Advisory, How to Double your Revenue in 90 Days while still enjoying life... Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints, Europe’s leading remote Growth Advisory. His global team of Certified Strategy Sprint coaches does only one thing: Double the revenue of businesses in 90 days.

He has spent over 2 decades traveling all over the world presenting and consulting with some of the top companies in the world including Google, Crayon, Consilience Ventures, and so many more! Simon hosts the Strategy Sprints podcast along with being a Forbes Business Council Member and Contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine.

"In my first year of business, I realized the more revenue I got, the more miserable I was." Simon Severino

Simon was in traveling all the time solving huge problems for massive corporations, but his wife and friends never saw him. This prompted him to ask the question,

"How can I still solve large problems for big corporations without sacrificing my life and enjoyment?"

He has created and leveraged extraordinary systems to achieve astonishing results, both for his business and his clients.

You can download tons of the incredible resources for entrepreneurs and business owners for FREE at...
https://www.strategysprints.com/tools

He is also hosting an Online Growth Festival on Jan. 22-23rd with some of the leading experts on everything from sales, to marketing, to leadership! Check it out here!
https://www.strategysprints.com/growth-festival




]]> Simon Severino is the CEO of Strategy Sprints, Europe’s leading remote Growth Advisory. His global team of Certified Strategy Sprint coaches does only one thing: Double the revenue of businesses in 90 days.

He has spent over 2 decades traveling all over the world presenting and consulting with some of the top companies in the world including Google, Crayon, Consilience Ventures, and so many more! Simon hosts the Strategy Sprints podcast along with being a Forbes Business Council Member and Contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine.

"In my first year of business, I realized the more revenue I got, the more miserable I was." Simon Severino

Simon was in traveling all the time solving huge problems for massive corporations, but his wife and friends never saw him. This prompted him to ask the question,

"How can I still solve large problems for big corporations without sacrificing my life and enjoyment?"

He has created and leveraged extraordinary systems to achieve astonishing results, both for his business and his clients.

You can download tons of the incredible resources for entrepreneurs and business owners for FREE at...
https://www.strategysprints.com/tools

He is also hosting an Online Growth Festival on Jan. 22-23rd with some of the leading experts on everything from sales, to marketing, to leadership! Check it out here!
https://www.strategysprints.com/growth-festival




]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9897836 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500 2299 business, entrepreneurship, leadership, optimization, systems, growth, CEO, 5 2 full false S5E1 Lachie Stuart: The Man that Can! From Drugs, Alcohol and Rock Bottom, to Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Success! S5E1 Lachie Stuart: The Man that Can! From Drugs, Alcohol and Rock Bottom, to Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Success! Lachie Stuart is an internationally renowned men’s performance coach for high achievers the founder and podcast host of The Man That Can Project. After placing his whole identity in sports and rugby he went through a very dark period fulls of drugs, alcohol, partying until he found himself arrested at rock bottom. This was the catalyst that turned his life around and now he influences thousands of men's lives!

Website:
https://themanthatcanproject.com

Instagram:
@lachlanstuart


]]> Lachie Stuart is an internationally renowned men’s performance coach for high achievers the founder and podcast host of The Man That Can Project. After placing his whole identity in sports and rugby he went through a very dark period fulls of drugs, alcohol, partying until he found himself arrested at rock bottom. This was the catalyst that turned his life around and now he influences thousands of men's lives!

Website:
https://themanthatcanproject.com

Instagram:
@lachlanstuart


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9857835 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0500 2516 athlete, athletics, sports, rugby, running, drugs, alcohol, mental health, loneliness, success 5 1 full false 100th EPISODE! The Why behind Success Engineering... 100th EPISODE! The Why behind Success Engineering... Wow! 100 episodes! I started the podcast January of 2020 when the world fell apart and we are still going!

All the way from the start when I was laying out frameworks and systems from impactful books that I had read, through to the end of Season 4 interviewing a former billion dollar Wall Street portfolio manager!

In this episode, I share the origin story behind Success Engineering what it stands for. I also share my personal views and frameworks on success and how we can begin to explore what it means to us!

Thanks so much for listening! 

]]> Wow! 100 episodes! I started the podcast January of 2020 when the world fell apart and we are still going!

All the way from the start when I was laying out frameworks and systems from impactful books that I had read, through to the end of Season 4 interviewing a former billion dollar Wall Street portfolio manager!

In this episode, I share the origin story behind Success Engineering what it stands for. I also share my personal views and frameworks on success and how we can begin to explore what it means to us!

Thanks so much for listening! 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9822664 Mon, 03 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0500 1075 success, presence, awareness, mindset, full false Best of Season 4: Craziest Adventures, Top Tips, and Practical Insights from Season 4... Best of Season 4: Craziest Adventures, Top Tips, and Practical Insights from Season 4... We are wrapping up the year with the Best of Season 4! We have had some amazing guests on  the show from Hollywood actors with uncanny memories (Marilu Henner) to the Former Director of the CIA for Europe and Eurasia (Marc Polymeropolous), Former Wall Street Billion dollar portfolio manager (Laura Rotter).

This episode provides a teaser from each guest in case you missed them so you can go back and enjoy the incredible things they have to say!

1:52 Marilu Henner (Hollywood actor, Incredible Memory) 

 3:46 Traver Boehm (month in pitch black darkness)

7:34 Darryll Stinson (internationally renown public speaker)

8:47 Dr. Nick Askew (founder of Conservation Careers)

10:08 Jessica Joelle Alexander (Author of Danish Way of Parenting)

13:28 Dr. Gino Yu (Director of Digital Entertainment at PolyU HongKong)

16:26 Cameron Whitten (Community and Political Activist for Marginalized People)

19:36 Dr. William Sutherland (Cambridge Professor, Founder of Conservation Evidence)

22:01 Sheila Kelley (Hollywood Actor, Founder of Pole Dancing S-Factor)

24:02 Sully Sullivan (Entrepreneur, 15 years of Search and Rescue)

25:54 Christina Hillsberg (Former CIA analyst, author of Licensed to Parent)

27:32 Dr. Bobbi Wegner (Clinical Psychologist, Author Raising Feminist Boys)

30:24 Janine Jakob (Peak Performance Coach, Founder of Full Potential Partners)

33:23 Fernando Mateos Gonzalez (Marine Biologist, Adventurer, Expedition Leader)

35:47 Krista Scott Dixon (Precision Nutrition Curriculum Creator and Counselor)

37:43 Zack Arnold (Hollywood Film Editor)

40:29 Marc Polymeropolous (Former CIA Director for Europe and Eurasia)

42:10 Jessica Robson (Founder of Runtalktun)

44:58 Dr. Rebecca Hershberg (Psychologist, Parenting Coach, Author of Tantrum Survival)

47:33 David Shriner Cahn (Business and Career Transition Expert)

49:38 Dr. Chad Hoggan (Adult Education and Transformational Learning)

51:49 Erik Seversen (Entrepreneur, Adventurer, Mountain Climber)

54:25 Laura Rotter (Former Wall Street Investor, Founder of True Abundance Advisors)



]]> We are wrapping up the year with the Best of Season 4! We have had some amazing guests on  the show from Hollywood actors with uncanny memories (Marilu Henner) to the Former Director of the CIA for Europe and Eurasia (Marc Polymeropolous), Former Wall Street Billion dollar portfolio manager (Laura Rotter).

This episode provides a teaser from each guest in case you missed them so you can go back and enjoy the incredible things they have to say!

1:52 Marilu Henner (Hollywood actor, Incredible Memory) 

 3:46 Traver Boehm (month in pitch black darkness)

7:34 Darryll Stinson (internationally renown public speaker)

8:47 Dr. Nick Askew (founder of Conservation Careers)

10:08 Jessica Joelle Alexander (Author of Danish Way of Parenting)

13:28 Dr. Gino Yu (Director of Digital Entertainment at PolyU HongKong)

16:26 Cameron Whitten (Community and Political Activist for Marginalized People)

19:36 Dr. William Sutherland (Cambridge Professor, Founder of Conservation Evidence)

22:01 Sheila Kelley (Hollywood Actor, Founder of Pole Dancing S-Factor)

24:02 Sully Sullivan (Entrepreneur, 15 years of Search and Rescue)

25:54 Christina Hillsberg (Former CIA analyst, author of Licensed to Parent)

27:32 Dr. Bobbi Wegner (Clinical Psychologist, Author Raising Feminist Boys)

30:24 Janine Jakob (Peak Performance Coach, Founder of Full Potential Partners)

33:23 Fernando Mateos Gonzalez (Marine Biologist, Adventurer, Expedition Leader)

35:47 Krista Scott Dixon (Precision Nutrition Curriculum Creator and Counselor)

37:43 Zack Arnold (Hollywood Film Editor)

40:29 Marc Polymeropolous (Former CIA Director for Europe and Eurasia)

42:10 Jessica Robson (Founder of Runtalktun)

44:58 Dr. Rebecca Hershberg (Psychologist, Parenting Coach, Author of Tantrum Survival)

47:33 David Shriner Cahn (Business and Career Transition Expert)

49:38 Dr. Chad Hoggan (Adult Education and Transformational Learning)

51:49 Erik Seversen (Entrepreneur, Adventurer, Mountain Climber)

54:25 Laura Rotter (Former Wall Street Investor, Founder of True Abundance Advisors)



]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9754245 Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500 3590 success, leadership, psychology, parenting, 4 25 full false S4E24 Laura Rotter: On Wall Street, Managing over a Billion dollars, More doesn't Make Meaning, and Creating your Life Portfolio... S4E24 Laura Rotter: On Wall Street, Managing over a Billion dollars, More doesn't Make Meaning, and Creating your Life Portfolio... Laura Rotter spent almost 3 decades managing institutional investment portfolios on Wall Street in the 100's of millions of dollars to even over a billion dollars for firms including Citicorp and Para Advisors. She left that world after some changes in the industry and losing her spark to found True Abundance Advisors. This is a company which is centered around how you can manage your money and portfolio to support your life rather than the other way around.

I loved this conversation! This is what this podcast is all about! Exploring how, while money may be part of what makes our life abundant and successful, it does not directly correlate to happiness and fulfillment even if you are making millions of dollars a year! Laura is incredible at what she does and she gives  some of the exact questions she uses when she works with clients to uncover their personal money stories and their vision for their life!

Resources:
True Abundance Advisors - Unblocking your Money Blocks

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurarotter/ 

https://www.facebook.com/laura.i.rotter/ 

https://twitter.com/Rotters5

]]> Laura Rotter spent almost 3 decades managing institutional investment portfolios on Wall Street in the 100's of millions of dollars to even over a billion dollars for firms including Citicorp and Para Advisors. She left that world after some changes in the industry and losing her spark to found True Abundance Advisors. This is a company which is centered around how you can manage your money and portfolio to support your life rather than the other way around.

I loved this conversation! This is what this podcast is all about! Exploring how, while money may be part of what makes our life abundant and successful, it does not directly correlate to happiness and fulfillment even if you are making millions of dollars a year! Laura is incredible at what she does and she gives  some of the exact questions she uses when she works with clients to uncover their personal money stories and their vision for their life!

Resources:
True Abundance Advisors - Unblocking your Money Blocks

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurarotter/ 

https://www.facebook.com/laura.i.rotter/ 

https://twitter.com/Rotters5

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9709299 Sun, 12 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500 3033 money, wealth, finances, happiness, millionaire, Wall Street, psychology, emotions, 4 24 full false S4E23 Erik Seversen: Guns in Africa, Indigenous Tribes in the Amazon, Hells Angels, and Frozen Mountains in Russia... S4E23 Erik Seversen: Guns in Africa, Indigenous Tribes in the Amazon, Hells Angels, and Frozen Mountains in Russia... Erik Seversen has hitchhiked from London to Central Africa, driven his motorbike hundreds of thousands of miles on 6 continents, lived with a remote indigenous tribe in the Amazon, had guns stuck in his face in Nigeria, been trained in martial arts by Bruce Lee's best friend, managed and grown multiple multi-million dollar companies, summited the highest peaks of 15 countries and 17 different states. Published 8 best-selling books and that's just the tips of the iceberg!

This episode is packed with crazy stories and profound insight and we barely scratched the surface of Erik's incredible life!

Website:
 https://erikseversen.com/ 

]]> Erik Seversen has hitchhiked from London to Central Africa, driven his motorbike hundreds of thousands of miles on 6 continents, lived with a remote indigenous tribe in the Amazon, had guns stuck in his face in Nigeria, been trained in martial arts by Bruce Lee's best friend, managed and grown multiple multi-million dollar companies, summited the highest peaks of 15 countries and 17 different states. Published 8 best-selling books and that's just the tips of the iceberg!

This episode is packed with crazy stories and profound insight and we barely scratched the surface of Erik's incredible life!

Website:
 https://erikseversen.com/ 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9670226 Mon, 06 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0500 3483 adventure, psychology, philosophy, leadership, entrepreneurship, exploration, danger, risk, 4 23 full false S4E22 Dr. Chad Hoggan: on Identity Formation, Disorienting Dilemmas, and the Whole World as our Tribe... S4E22 Dr. Chad Hoggan: on Identity Formation, Disorienting Dilemmas, and the Whole World as our Tribe... Dr. Chad Hoggan is an Associate Professor of Adult Education at North Carolina State University and Co-editor of the Journal of Transformative Education. Dr. Hoggan's research is human transformation and learning.

We all grow up and form a certain identity for ourselves and how we see the world.

Then, oftentimes we have, as Dr. Hoggan would describe them, disorienting dilemmas where our assumptions of the world are challenged for whatever reason.

This could be a traumatic life-changing experience or even the small cumulative effect of learning, questioning, and growing. Either way, we are forced to re-evaluated who we are and potentially change and transform into something different.

This is what this episode is about. How we navigate those transformations in a healthy way...

Website:
http://chadhoggan.com

]]> Dr. Chad Hoggan is an Associate Professor of Adult Education at North Carolina State University and Co-editor of the Journal of Transformative Education. Dr. Hoggan's research is human transformation and learning.

We all grow up and form a certain identity for ourselves and how we see the world.

Then, oftentimes we have, as Dr. Hoggan would describe them, disorienting dilemmas where our assumptions of the world are challenged for whatever reason.

This could be a traumatic life-changing experience or even the small cumulative effect of learning, questioning, and growing. Either way, we are forced to re-evaluated who we are and potentially change and transform into something different.

This is what this episode is about. How we navigate those transformations in a healthy way...

Website:
http://chadhoggan.com

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9627693 Mon, 29 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 2134 identity, psychology, education, transformation, learning, tribes, 4 22 full false My Personal Thoughts on Thankfulness and Thanksgiving; They are probably not what you think... My Personal Thoughts on Thankfulness and Thanksgiving; They are probably not what you think... Hello everyone! 

This episode is different than the others in that I just wanted to share some of my personal thoughts on Thanksgiving and the holiday season with you. On one hand, it can be a beautiful, wonderful time of laughter, great food and good memories, but on the other it can also be very sad and lonely and stressful. 

I just wanted to talk through some of what I am feeling around it here in China where they are not celebrated and share some of my thoughts for where you might be at as well. 


]]> Hello everyone! 

This episode is different than the others in that I just wanted to share some of my personal thoughts on Thanksgiving and the holiday season with you. On one hand, it can be a beautiful, wonderful time of laughter, great food and good memories, but on the other it can also be very sad and lonely and stressful. 

I just wanted to talk through some of what I am feeling around it here in China where they are not celebrated and share some of my thoughts for where you might be at as well. 


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9590618 Mon, 22 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 416 thankfulness, thanksgiving, Christmas, holidays, loneliness, laughter, 4 21 full false S4E20 David Shriner Cahn: Host of Smashing the Plateau Podcast, Expert in Career Transitions on Mitigating Risk, Scenario Planning and Losing your Identity... S4E20 David Shriner Cahn: Host of Smashing the Plateau Podcast, Expert in Career Transitions on Mitigating Risk, Scenario Planning and Losing your Identity... David Shriner-Cahn is the Host of the Smashing the Plateau and Going solo podcasts, he builds thriving online communities and is an expert at helping people navigating career loss and transitions into starting and growing their own business. This is why I wanted to have him on the show as COVID has caused a lot of unexpected career losses and transitions.

Entrepreneurship, job loss, and transitions can be very difficult and lonely. David walks through everything from how you can prepare in advance to mitigate risk, plan for adverse scenarios, get paid what you are worth and do the deep work necessary to figure out what you love.

Website
https://SmashingThePlateau.com

Socials:
https://linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn
https://facebook.com/davidshrinercahn
https://twitter.com/smashingplateau

]]> David Shriner-Cahn is the Host of the Smashing the Plateau and Going solo podcasts, he builds thriving online communities and is an expert at helping people navigating career loss and transitions into starting and growing their own business. This is why I wanted to have him on the show as COVID has caused a lot of unexpected career losses and transitions.

Entrepreneurship, job loss, and transitions can be very difficult and lonely. David walks through everything from how you can prepare in advance to mitigate risk, plan for adverse scenarios, get paid what you are worth and do the deep work necessary to figure out what you love.

Website
https://SmashingThePlateau.com

Socials:
https://linkedin.com/in/davidshrinercahn
https://facebook.com/davidshrinercahn
https://twitter.com/smashingplateau

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9550920 Mon, 15 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 2624 business, entrepreneurship, career transitions, consulting, pricing, risk, success, 4 20 full false S4E19 Dr. Rebecca Hershberg: Psychologist and Parenting Coach, Tantrum Survival Guide, Magic 30%, and the Importance of Rupture and Repair... S4E19 Dr. Rebecca Hershberg: Psychologist and Parenting Coach, Tantrum Survival Guide, Magic 30%, and the Importance of Rupture and Repair... Dr. Rebecca Hershberg is a clinical psychologist who specializes in early childhood social-emotional development and mental health, She is the founder of Little House Calls Psychological Services and author of Tantrum Survival Guide. She has been featured in NYT, Parents.com, TODAY PARENTS, Washington Post and so much more.

I love it when you have a conversation and there are practical tips you can take from it. This is one of those conversations. If you are a parent you will be encouraged about the research surrounding the magic 30%, and how ruptures in your relationships with your kids are not the end of the world but actually serve as an important aspect of being able to demonstrate how to repair and restore connection...

Website:
https://littlehousecalls.com
Insta:
Little House Calls
FB:
Little House Calls

]]> Dr. Rebecca Hershberg is a clinical psychologist who specializes in early childhood social-emotional development and mental health, She is the founder of Little House Calls Psychological Services and author of Tantrum Survival Guide. She has been featured in NYT, Parents.com, TODAY PARENTS, Washington Post and so much more.

I love it when you have a conversation and there are practical tips you can take from it. This is one of those conversations. If you are a parent you will be encouraged about the research surrounding the magic 30%, and how ruptures in your relationships with your kids are not the end of the world but actually serve as an important aspect of being able to demonstrate how to repair and restore connection...

Website:
https://littlehousecalls.com
Insta:
Little House Calls
FB:
Little House Calls

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9509617 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 06:00:00 -0500 2538 parenting, mental health, systemic injustice, psychology, psychologist, children, parent, 4 19 full false S4E18 Jessica Robson: Founder of Runtalkrun, How to Run (or walk) your Way through Depression, Anxiety, and Bulimia... S4E18 Jessica Robson: Founder of Runtalkrun, How to Run (or walk) your Way through Depression, Anxiety, and Bulimia... Jessica Robson is the founder of Runtalkrun. After having  struggled with depression, anxiety and bulimia she made the connection that running helped her to be able to better express her feelings along with finding a sense of belonging within a community. This spurred her to start Runtalkrun which is a group of people running together to support one  another without any pressure to compete, perform,  or even pretend that they are ok. This has grown to over 170 different locations around the world and is still growing!

I love how vulnerable Jessica is with her struggles and her journey even in the present tense. She talks about how we often bookmark mental health as something we "struggled" with, and rarely talk about it as something we are currently working through. What she is doing is impacting many people's lives around the world!

Website:
Runtalkrun
Instagram:
Runtalkrun, jessicamaryrobson
Facebook:
Runtalkrun
Twitter:
Runtalkrun

If you're interested in joining the SPI Pro community for an amazing group of entrepreneurs to help  grow your business, check out the link below...
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]]> Jessica Robson is the founder of Runtalkrun. After having  struggled with depression, anxiety and bulimia she made the connection that running helped her to be able to better express her feelings along with finding a sense of belonging within a community. This spurred her to start Runtalkrun which is a group of people running together to support one  another without any pressure to compete, perform,  or even pretend that they are ok. This has grown to over 170 different locations around the world and is still growing!

I love how vulnerable Jessica is with her struggles and her journey even in the present tense. She talks about how we often bookmark mental health as something we "struggled" with, and rarely talk about it as something we are currently working through. What she is doing is impacting many people's lives around the world!

Website:
Runtalkrun
Instagram:
Runtalkrun, jessicamaryrobson
Facebook:
Runtalkrun
Twitter:
Runtalkrun

If you're interested in joining the SPI Pro community for an amazing group of entrepreneurs to help  grow your business, check out the link below...
SPI Pro Community

I would love it if you left a review for the show! Simply write, either your favorite episode or the top insights that you have gained.
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]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9469309 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0400 2679 running. exercise, fitness, mental health, depression, bulimia, social anxiety, impostor syndrome, 4 18 full false S4E17 Marc Polymeropoulos: Former CIA Director of Europe and Eurasia on Clarity in Crisis, Costly Mistakes, and Humility... S4E17 Marc Polymeropoulos: Former CIA Director of Europe and Eurasia on Clarity in Crisis, Costly Mistakes, and Humility... Marc Polymeropoulos is one of CIA's most highly decorated field officers of this generation. He is an expert in counterterrorism, covert action, and human intelligence collection and recently retired from the CIA in 2019 after serving for 26 years in some of the most dangerous field operations and leadership assignments in the world.

He helped the CIA neutralize High Value targets of Al-Qaida, Taliban, ISIS, and ended his CIA career overseeing operations across all of Europe and Eurasia.

Through these experiences he has honed a unique leadership style based on decision making under pressure, inclusivity, camaraderie, and competition which he lays out in his book "Clarity in Crisis:  Leadership Lessons from the CIA".

This episode is full of extraordinary stories and universal leadership principles!

Website:
Clarity in Crisis

Twitter: @mpolymer

If you're interested in joining the SPI Pro community for an amazing group of entrepreneurs to help  grow your business, check out the link below...
SPI Pro Community

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]]> Marc Polymeropoulos is one of CIA's most highly decorated field officers of this generation. He is an expert in counterterrorism, covert action, and human intelligence collection and recently retired from the CIA in 2019 after serving for 26 years in some of the most dangerous field operations and leadership assignments in the world.

He helped the CIA neutralize High Value targets of Al-Qaida, Taliban, ISIS, and ended his CIA career overseeing operations across all of Europe and Eurasia.

Through these experiences he has honed a unique leadership style based on decision making under pressure, inclusivity, camaraderie, and competition which he lays out in his book "Clarity in Crisis:  Leadership Lessons from the CIA".

This episode is full of extraordinary stories and universal leadership principles!

Website:
Clarity in Crisis

Twitter: @mpolymer

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]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9426479 Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2716 CIA, counter-terrorism, espionage, spy, leadership, crisis, principles, 4 17 full false S4E16 Zack Arnold Hollywood TV and film editor on the Devastating Words, "Why doesn't Daddy love us?" and completely Transforming your Life... S4E16 Zack Arnold Hollywood TV and film editor on the Devastating Words, "Why doesn't Daddy love us?" and completely Transforming your Life... Zack Arnold is an award-winning Hollywood film and television editor having done work on Glee, Empire, Burn Notice, and most recently Cobra Kai. He is the creator of the Optimize Yourself program and host of the Optimize Yourself podcast which is about intentionally prioritizing work-life balance while optimizing creativity and productivity. When he is not doing that he is running Tough Mudders, Spartan Races, and training to be a contestant on America Ninja Warrior on top of being a loving dad and husband!

This episode is a perfect demonstration of the emptiness behind the appearance of success. He was editing work that was seen by over 25million people but his son asked "Why doesn't daddy love us and want to put us to bed?" He completely changed his life after that point and he talks about how you can too, one small step at a time!

Website:
Optimize Yourself
Podcast:
Optimize Yourself podcast

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]]> Zack Arnold is an award-winning Hollywood film and television editor having done work on Glee, Empire, Burn Notice, and most recently Cobra Kai. He is the creator of the Optimize Yourself program and host of the Optimize Yourself podcast which is about intentionally prioritizing work-life balance while optimizing creativity and productivity. When he is not doing that he is running Tough Mudders, Spartan Races, and training to be a contestant on America Ninja Warrior on top of being a loving dad and husband!

This episode is a perfect demonstration of the emptiness behind the appearance of success. He was editing work that was seen by over 25million people but his son asked "Why doesn't daddy love us and want to put us to bed?" He completely changed his life after that point and he talks about how you can too, one small step at a time!

Website:
Optimize Yourself
Podcast:
Optimize Yourself podcast

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]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9372445 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3143 hollywood, success, success engineering, life transformation, productivity, limiting beliefs, 4 16 full false S4E15 Krista Scott Dixon: Precision Nutrition Curriculum Creator on Deep Health, Enoughness, and Accepting Death S4E15 Krista Scott Dixon: Precision Nutrition Curriculum Creator on Deep Health, Enoughness, and Accepting Death Krista "KSD" Scott-Dixon is Precision Nutrition’s curriculum designer, responsible for the curriculum behind the PN Women’s and Men’s Coaching programs, which has helped over 150,000 people lose weight and live healthier lives. She also designed the PN Level 1 Certification and  PN Level 2 Certification Master Class for nutrition coaches and personal trainers.

She has a PhD, is a trained counsellor and the author of several books Why We Want Eat, Consumed and more.

There is so much wisdom in this episode from finding your purpose, to failing publicly, to understanding behavior, health, motivation, and more!

Definitely check out Precision Nutrition website if you are looking for reliable- scientifically information on health, nutrition, or exercise, or you want to lose weight and transform your health as well! I cannot recommend their program highly enough!

Website:
Stumptuous

FB:
Krista Scott Dixon

]]> Krista "KSD" Scott-Dixon is Precision Nutrition’s curriculum designer, responsible for the curriculum behind the PN Women’s and Men’s Coaching programs, which has helped over 150,000 people lose weight and live healthier lives. She also designed the PN Level 1 Certification and  PN Level 2 Certification Master Class for nutrition coaches and personal trainers.

She has a PhD, is a trained counsellor and the author of several books Why We Want Eat, Consumed and more.

There is so much wisdom in this episode from finding your purpose, to failing publicly, to understanding behavior, health, motivation, and more!

Definitely check out Precision Nutrition website if you are looking for reliable- scientifically information on health, nutrition, or exercise, or you want to lose weight and transform your health as well! I cannot recommend their program highly enough!

Website:
Stumptuous

FB:
Krista Scott Dixon

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9346314 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3204 health, stress, nutrition, exercise, fitness, death, behaviors, psychology, motivation, habits 4 15 full false S4E14 Fernando Mateos-González, Nomadic Mercenary Biologist: Leading Rainforest Expeditions, Cobras, and Inflatable Bananas... S4E14 Fernando Mateos-González, Nomadic Mercenary Biologist: Leading Rainforest Expeditions, Cobras, and Inflatable Bananas... Dr. Fernando Mateos-González has a Phd in animal behavioral ecology, and has followed his passion all over the world!

He has led expeditions into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon and helped shoot scenes for the BBC's Attenborough series “Seven Worlds, One Planet”.

He has explored the vast expanses of the Yukon wilderness underneath the northern lights, and sailed on one of the largest wooden ships in the world.

He has stories for days, from quitting his post-doctorate to go to the jungle,  to biking across South Africa, and sailing across the Mediterranean in an inflatable banana... 

You'll love this episode!


Resources:

Website: https://www.bioblogia.net/p/english.html

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandomateosgonzalez/

https://twitter.com/Bioblogo

https://www.instagram.com/bioblogo/

]]> Dr. Fernando Mateos-González has a Phd in animal behavioral ecology, and has followed his passion all over the world!

He has led expeditions into the heart of the Peruvian Amazon and helped shoot scenes for the BBC's Attenborough series “Seven Worlds, One Planet”.

He has explored the vast expanses of the Yukon wilderness underneath the northern lights, and sailed on one of the largest wooden ships in the world.

He has stories for days, from quitting his post-doctorate to go to the jungle,  to biking across South Africa, and sailing across the Mediterranean in an inflatable banana... 

You'll love this episode!


Resources:

Website: https://www.bioblogia.net/p/english.html

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernandomateosgonzalez/

https://twitter.com/Bioblogo

https://www.instagram.com/bioblogo/

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9305959 Mon, 04 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3209 adventure, exploration, expeditions, biology, conservation, wildlife, jungle, 4 14 full false S4E13 Janine Jakob Peak Performance Coach on How not to Sabotage Yourself, Positive Intelligence, and Happiness... S4E13 Janine Jakob Peak Performance Coach on How not to Sabotage Yourself, Positive Intelligence, and Happiness... Janine Jakob is a well known peak performance coach here in Shanghai and founder of Full Potential Partners Shanghai, an individual and corporate coaching and consulting company. She spent 7 years working as an account executive for Fortune 500 company Hewlett- Packard.  After she moving to China, she founded Happiness Association and Girl Gone International and leads the 2,500 person Monday Morning Motivation Group where she offers support, positivity, and encouragement, and motivation.

This episode if full of practical insight that you can implement immediately. I would highly recommend checking it out!

Her next Positive Intelligence Coaching Group Starts Oct. 9th, so reach out to her at her WeChat (if you're in China) Janine_ja or email fullpotentialpartners@outlook.com!

Resources:
How to Discover your Personal Saboteurs Assessment
https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview

Website:
WeChat: Janine_ja
Full Potential Partners Shanghai
Monday Morning Motivation Group
Linkedin: Janinejakob7

]]> Janine Jakob is a well known peak performance coach here in Shanghai and founder of Full Potential Partners Shanghai, an individual and corporate coaching and consulting company. She spent 7 years working as an account executive for Fortune 500 company Hewlett- Packard.  After she moving to China, she founded Happiness Association and Girl Gone International and leads the 2,500 person Monday Morning Motivation Group where she offers support, positivity, and encouragement, and motivation.

This episode if full of practical insight that you can implement immediately. I would highly recommend checking it out!

Her next Positive Intelligence Coaching Group Starts Oct. 9th, so reach out to her at her WeChat (if you're in China) Janine_ja or email fullpotentialpartners@outlook.com!

Resources:
How to Discover your Personal Saboteurs Assessment
https://assessment.positiveintelligence.com/saboteur/overview

Website:
WeChat: Janine_ja
Full Potential Partners Shanghai
Monday Morning Motivation Group
Linkedin: Janinejakob7

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9264395 Mon, 27 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3211 Peak performance coaching, positive intelligence, self-sabotage, meditation, mental fitness, psychology, personal development, happiness, 4 13 full false S4E12 Dr. Bobbi Wegner, Clinical Psychologist, Harvard Lecturer, on Raising Feminist Boys and Mental Health Access for the world... S4E12 Dr. Bobbi Wegner, Clinical Psychologist, Harvard Lecturer, on Raising Feminist Boys and Mental Health Access for the world... Dr. Bobbi Wegner is a clinical psychologist, a lecturer at Harvard in human and organizational development and psychology. She is the author of the book "Raising Feminist Boys" which lays out specific age appropriate ways to talk with your kids (especially boys about sexuality, consent, and valuing other). Her blog, Perfectly Imperfect Parenting, can be found at Psychology Today. She is on the parenting team at the TODAY show, has given 3 TEDx talks, and been featured on NPR many times. Most recently, she founded JoinGroops (think of it as similar to the group exercise model where you can choose the time of day and the topic that is most important to you currently to be able to be honest and vulnerable with how you are actually feeling in a safe, confidential way.

For listeners to this show you can actually get access to this incredible program 6 weeks for FREE!

Go to
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Enter the Code
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...to get 6 Weeks for FREE to check it out! I know we could all use some more mental health support right now myself included. I will actually be participating personally as well.

Website:
https://www.drbobbiwegner.com
Insta: Bobbiwegner



]]> Dr. Bobbi Wegner is a clinical psychologist, a lecturer at Harvard in human and organizational development and psychology. She is the author of the book "Raising Feminist Boys" which lays out specific age appropriate ways to talk with your kids (especially boys about sexuality, consent, and valuing other). Her blog, Perfectly Imperfect Parenting, can be found at Psychology Today. She is on the parenting team at the TODAY show, has given 3 TEDx talks, and been featured on NPR many times. Most recently, she founded JoinGroops (think of it as similar to the group exercise model where you can choose the time of day and the topic that is most important to you currently to be able to be honest and vulnerable with how you are actually feeling in a safe, confidential way.

For listeners to this show you can actually get access to this incredible program 6 weeks for FREE!

Go to
https://joingroops.com

Enter the Code
FRIENDSANDFAMILY

...to get 6 Weeks for FREE to check it out! I know we could all use some more mental health support right now myself included. I will actually be participating personally as well.

Website:
https://www.drbobbiwegner.com
Insta: Bobbiwegner



]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9226440 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400 3047 parenting, parent, children, feminist, psychology, development, mental health, wellness, 4 12 full false S4E11 Christina Hillsberg: Former-CIA Analyst, License to Parent: How to Raise Resourceful, Self-sufficient Kids... S4E11 Christina Hillsberg: Former-CIA Analyst, License to Parent: How to Raise Resourceful, Self-sufficient Kids... Christina Hillsberg is a former CIA intelligence analyst, writer, and mom. She is the author of License to Parent: How My Career as a Spy Helped Me Raise Resourceful, Self-Sufficient Kids. While at the CIA, Christina regularly wrote analytic assessments for the President, his Cabinet, and other senior-level policymakers. She specialized in African politics and leaders and was one of the Intelligence Community's few Swahili and Zulu linguists. She also worked in CIA's Directorate of Operations, collecting intelligence from the field and has been awarded multiple CIA Exceptional Performance Awards. 

After leaving the CIA, she worked in Information Security and PR at Amazon, helping to create a new global framework to analyze cyber risks, and utilize intelligence tradecraft to analyze information security threats. 

 In 2017, she began a new chapter as a full-time writer and Stay at Home Mom. Her writing has been featured in outlets such as The Washington Post, The Seattle Times, Parents Magazine, Thrive Global, Working Mother, and more.

Definitely an interesting perceptive on parenting!

Website:
Christina Hillsberg
Insta:
@christinahillsberg
Twitter:
@christinahillsb

]]> Christina Hillsberg is a former CIA intelligence analyst, writer, and mom. She is the author of License to Parent: How My Career as a Spy Helped Me Raise Resourceful, Self-Sufficient Kids. While at the CIA, Christina regularly wrote analytic assessments for the President, his Cabinet, and other senior-level policymakers. She specialized in African politics and leaders and was one of the Intelligence Community's few Swahili and Zulu linguists. She also worked in CIA's Directorate of Operations, collecting intelligence from the field and has been awarded multiple CIA Exceptional Performance Awards. 

After leaving the CIA, she worked in Information Security and PR at Amazon, helping to create a new global framework to analyze cyber risks, and utilize intelligence tradecraft to analyze information security threats. 

 In 2017, she began a new chapter as a full-time writer and Stay at Home Mom. Her writing has been featured in outlets such as The Washington Post, The Seattle Times, Parents Magazine, Thrive Global, Working Mother, and more.

Definitely an interesting perceptive on parenting!

Website:
Christina Hillsberg
Insta:
@christinahillsberg
Twitter:
@christinahillsb

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9184435 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3109 CIA, spy, parenting, mom, kids, resourceful, success, success engineering 4 11 full false S4E10 Sully Sullivan: 15 years of Search and Rescue, Falling through Burning Buildings, starting Avalanches, and Armed Criminals... S4E10 Sully Sullivan: 15 years of Search and Rescue, Falling through Burning Buildings, starting Avalanches, and Armed Criminals... Sully Sullivan is a logistics and crisis management expert. He learned how to manage crises through 15 years in Search and Rescue. He has saved children from burning buildings as they collapsed around him, started avalanches with high explosives, and been pulled out of high school classes by the military to lead search and rescue operations. Currently he runs #1 Translation Agency here in Hangzhou, and consults with numerous companies on navigating the legal, contractual, and labor policy laws here in China. 

He has some unbelievable stories that you won't want to miss!

For those in China who want to check out his services...
WeChat: Sully-Sullivan 

]]> Sully Sullivan is a logistics and crisis management expert. He learned how to manage crises through 15 years in Search and Rescue. He has saved children from burning buildings as they collapsed around him, started avalanches with high explosives, and been pulled out of high school classes by the military to lead search and rescue operations. Currently he runs #1 Translation Agency here in Hangzhou, and consults with numerous companies on navigating the legal, contractual, and labor policy laws here in China. 

He has some unbelievable stories that you won't want to miss!

For those in China who want to check out his services...
WeChat: Sully-Sullivan 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9146653 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3408 search and rescue, emergency responders, life-threatening, dangerous, fire, burning buildings, 4 10 full false S4E9 Sheila Kelley: Founder of S-Factor, Feminine Embodiment Leader, on Pole Dancing, Oprah Calling, and Finding Freedom... S4E9 Sheila Kelley: Founder of S-Factor, Feminine Embodiment Leader, on Pole Dancing, Oprah Calling, and Finding Freedom... Sheila Kelley is an actor and the founder of S Factor which is a  feminine movement revolution that pioneered pole dancing as both exercise and a means to heal from trauma and wounds, and rediscover freedom and  authenticity. She has been featured on TedX, Ellen, Oprah, has worked with Tony Robbins, has presented all over the world and is sought-after authority on feminine empowerment, movement and discovery.  A Netflix documentary was produced of her work called Strip down: Rise Up which follows the S-Factor process and the lives of the women participating as they search for authenticity and healing in their own lives.

Sheila is quite vulnerable with her own struggles with eating disorders, self-harm, and depression along with more sensual language around her journey and the journey of other women she has coached. If that makes you uncomfortable, you are welcome to wait until next week's episode, but I would encourage you to hear what she has to say as her story is spoken from a place of deep personal experience with the shame and guilt around women's bodies in Western culture along with the tremendous freedom that this movement practice has brought to her and thousands more.

Website:
S Factor
Sheila Kelley

Insta:
@s.factor.official
@sheilakelleys




]]> Sheila Kelley is an actor and the founder of S Factor which is a  feminine movement revolution that pioneered pole dancing as both exercise and a means to heal from trauma and wounds, and rediscover freedom and  authenticity. She has been featured on TedX, Ellen, Oprah, has worked with Tony Robbins, has presented all over the world and is sought-after authority on feminine empowerment, movement and discovery.  A Netflix documentary was produced of her work called Strip down: Rise Up which follows the S-Factor process and the lives of the women participating as they search for authenticity and healing in their own lives.

Sheila is quite vulnerable with her own struggles with eating disorders, self-harm, and depression along with more sensual language around her journey and the journey of other women she has coached. If that makes you uncomfortable, you are welcome to wait until next week's episode, but I would encourage you to hear what she has to say as her story is spoken from a place of deep personal experience with the shame and guilt around women's bodies in Western culture along with the tremendous freedom that this movement practice has brought to her and thousands more.

Website:
S Factor
Sheila Kelley

Insta:
@s.factor.official
@sheilakelleys




]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9108864 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400 3226 feminine empowerment, movement, freedom, sensual, body, pole dancing, unrestrained, 4 9 full true S4E8 Dr. William Sutherland: Cambridge Professor, Founder of Conservation Evidence: interventions proven to produce positive change... S4E8 Dr. William Sutherland: Cambridge Professor, Founder of Conservation Evidence: interventions proven to produce positive change... Dr. William Sutherland is the University of Cambridge's Professor of Conservation Biology. Previously, he was the President of the British Ecological Society, has written over 10 books on conservation, and this year actually received the Commander of the British Empire for Services to Evidence-Based Conservation Award.  He has invested decades into trying to promote conservation interventions that have actually been demonstrated to work based on evidence rather than assumption.

We talked about everything from the dangers of investing tons of money in interventions with little evidence to back their efficacy, to the decision making process, to the tremendous resource that he and his international team have created with Conversation Evidence

Website:
Conservation Evidence
You can browse by habitat, species, and more to see exactly which interventions have been demonstrated through studies to actually produce positive change!

As always, it would mean a lot if you wrote a review for the podcast. It helps it continue to grow and reach more people!

 

]]> Dr. William Sutherland is the University of Cambridge's Professor of Conservation Biology. Previously, he was the President of the British Ecological Society, has written over 10 books on conservation, and this year actually received the Commander of the British Empire for Services to Evidence-Based Conservation Award.  He has invested decades into trying to promote conservation interventions that have actually been demonstrated to work based on evidence rather than assumption.

We talked about everything from the dangers of investing tons of money in interventions with little evidence to back their efficacy, to the decision making process, to the tremendous resource that he and his international team have created with Conversation Evidence

Website:
Conservation Evidence
You can browse by habitat, species, and more to see exactly which interventions have been demonstrated through studies to actually produce positive change!

As always, it would mean a lot if you wrote a review for the podcast. It helps it continue to grow and reach more people!

 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9071280 Mon, 23 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2790 conservation, environment, sustainability, climate change, oceans, habitats, research, evidence, Cambridge, 4 8 full false S4E7 Cameron Whitten: Community and Political Activist: From Homeless, to Running for Mayor, to Raising 2.5M to help Black People in Portland... S4E7 Cameron Whitten: Community and Political Activist: From Homeless, to Running for Mayor, to Raising 2.5M to help Black People in Portland... Cameron Whitten is a prominent political and community advocate for blacks, LGBTQ+, indigenous, and other marginalized people groups in Portland Oregon. He came to Portland as a homeless youth living on the streets, and, through various assistance programs, was able to find housing, employment, and graduate from university. He became a political activist in the Occupy Portland movement, embarked on a 55-day hunger strike on the steps of City Hall to protest the housing crisis and inequality in Portland, ran for Mayor of Portland at the age of 21, and was nominated for the state treasurer position. He has served as the Executive Director of the Q Center a community center serving the LGBTQ+ community, is the founder of the racial justice nonprofit Brown Hope, co-founder of Black Resilience Fund which has raised over 2.5MM dollars for Black people in Portland and a whole lot more!

He has been through a lot and has had to fight over and over to have his voice heard, but he continues to be an advocate to fight racial injustice and discrimination of any kind along with being a champion of community, love, and hope!

Websites:

Black Resilience Fund
https://www.blackresiliencefund.com

Brown Hope
https://www.brownhope.org

Podcast:
Your Neighborhood Black Friends 

 

]]> Cameron Whitten is a prominent political and community advocate for blacks, LGBTQ+, indigenous, and other marginalized people groups in Portland Oregon. He came to Portland as a homeless youth living on the streets, and, through various assistance programs, was able to find housing, employment, and graduate from university. He became a political activist in the Occupy Portland movement, embarked on a 55-day hunger strike on the steps of City Hall to protest the housing crisis and inequality in Portland, ran for Mayor of Portland at the age of 21, and was nominated for the state treasurer position. He has served as the Executive Director of the Q Center a community center serving the LGBTQ+ community, is the founder of the racial justice nonprofit Brown Hope, co-founder of Black Resilience Fund which has raised over 2.5MM dollars for Black people in Portland and a whole lot more!

He has been through a lot and has had to fight over and over to have his voice heard, but he continues to be an advocate to fight racial injustice and discrimination of any kind along with being a champion of community, love, and hope!

Websites:

Black Resilience Fund
https://www.blackresiliencefund.com

Brown Hope
https://www.brownhope.org

Podcast:
Your Neighborhood Black Friends 

 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-9035109 Mon, 16 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3890 black, racism, discrimination, racial inequality, LGBTQ+, politics, government, advocacy, hope 4 7 full false S4E6 Dr. Gino Yu: Director of Digital Entertainment and Game Development at PolyU Hong Kong: on Intersection of Media, Technology, and Consciousness and so much more! S4E6 Dr. Gino Yu: Director of Digital Entertainment and Game Development at PolyU Hong Kong: on Intersection of Media, Technology, and Consciousness and so much more! Dr. Gino Yu has been in the field of digital entertainment for over 30 years, with the last 10 years focusing on research in consciousness (intersection of phenomenology and neurophysiology). He has his PhD in Electrical Engineering through the University of California at Berkeley and has established multiple multimedia initiatives around the world the Integrated Media Systems Center at USC, the Center for Enhanced Learning Technologies at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology  and the Multimedia Innovation Centre  at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), a leading edge think tank and research centre on digital entertainment. He is currently an Associate Professor and Director of Digital Entertainment and Game Development in the School of Design at PolyU where he oversees M-lab.

Our conversation spanned everything from developmental psychology, to embodied somatic presence vs. cognition, to mythologies, art, and culture, to epistemology and how we know what we know. Extremely fascinating conversation!

Website:
Gino Yu

Leave a review (especially on Apple podcasts) of the most thought provoking insight from this episode!

]]> Dr. Gino Yu has been in the field of digital entertainment for over 30 years, with the last 10 years focusing on research in consciousness (intersection of phenomenology and neurophysiology). He has his PhD in Electrical Engineering through the University of California at Berkeley and has established multiple multimedia initiatives around the world the Integrated Media Systems Center at USC, the Center for Enhanced Learning Technologies at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology  and the Multimedia Innovation Centre  at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU), a leading edge think tank and research centre on digital entertainment. He is currently an Associate Professor and Director of Digital Entertainment and Game Development in the School of Design at PolyU where he oversees M-lab.

Our conversation spanned everything from developmental psychology, to embodied somatic presence vs. cognition, to mythologies, art, and culture, to epistemology and how we know what we know. Extremely fascinating conversation!

Website:
Gino Yu

Leave a review (especially on Apple podcasts) of the most thought provoking insight from this episode!

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8997403 Mon, 09 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3639 media, technology, consciousness, psychology, epistemology, neuroscience, neurophysiology, 4 6 full false S4E5 Jessica Joelle Alexander: Bestselling author of "The Danish Way of Parenting" on Hygge and We-fulness, Resting Well within Yourself, and Play... S4E5 Jessica Joelle Alexander: Bestselling author of "The Danish Way of Parenting" on Hygge and We-fulness, Resting Well within Yourself, and Play... Jessica Joelle Alexander is the best selling Author of "The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know about Raising Confident Capable Kids," which has been published in over 28 countries and is one of the most sold parenting books of all time! Her work has been featured in TIME, The Wall Street Journal, BBC World News, The Atlantic, Huffington Post, NPR, NY Times, Vanity Fair and many more. She gives talks and consults globally for places like Google, LEGO, The World Bank, The World Parenting Forum, The Institute of Child Psychology and many more.

In this conversation, we looked at how the Danish people raise their kids has contributed to Denmark being ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world for 50 years! I would highly recommend this episode to all  parents out there as it may shift your entire paradigm for parenting; from how you view your kids, to the value of play, to intentional time spent together!

Website:
https://www.jessicajoellealexander.com
The Danish Way

Instagram: @jessicajoellealexander

As always, leave a review with the part of the show that stood out to you most.

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]]> Jessica Joelle Alexander is the best selling Author of "The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know about Raising Confident Capable Kids," which has been published in over 28 countries and is one of the most sold parenting books of all time! Her work has been featured in TIME, The Wall Street Journal, BBC World News, The Atlantic, Huffington Post, NPR, NY Times, Vanity Fair and many more. She gives talks and consults globally for places like Google, LEGO, The World Bank, The World Parenting Forum, The Institute of Child Psychology and many more.

In this conversation, we looked at how the Danish people raise their kids has contributed to Denmark being ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world for 50 years! I would highly recommend this episode to all  parents out there as it may shift your entire paradigm for parenting; from how you view your kids, to the value of play, to intentional time spent together!

Website:
https://www.jessicajoellealexander.com
The Danish Way

Instagram: @jessicajoellealexander

As always, leave a review with the part of the show that stood out to you most.

If you are interested in joining the SPI Pro community for an amazing group of entrepreneurs to help with growing your business check out the link below...
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]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8959819 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3850 parenting, hygge, Denmark, Danes, happiness, resilience, play, mindfulness, authenticity, 4 5 full false S4E4 Dr. Nick Askew: Founder of Conservation Careers, the Practical Steps we can take to Protect our World... S4E4 Dr. Nick Askew: Founder of Conservation Careers, the Practical Steps we can take to Protect our World... Dr. Nick Askew has spent decades in the fields of ecology, conservation, and environmental protection. He worked with Bird Life International as the Communications Director, the Pacific Program Development Manager where he helped secure 2.5MM pounds of funding, and the Marketing Manager to support threatened wildlife in over 120 countries.

He founded Conservation Careers (a company focused on helping people find meaningful, impactful jobs in conservation) He also founded Ecology Jobs (a job board for ecologist) and Terra Incognito (an eco-tourism company).

We talk about his love for birds and nature, along with the challenges facing the environment and wildlife today, while highlighting some of the incredible work being done by individuals and companies to raise awareness and promote global change.

 Website:
Conservation Careers
Terra Incognita

Environmental and Conservations Resources:
Living Planet Report  2020 - Report about the state of the world
Marine Stewardship Council - look for the MSC label on fish to know it was ethically and sustainably sourced
Blue Ventures - supporting local coral reef protection, community involvement, and business
The Ocean Cleanup - massive ocean clean up
Sea Shepherd - activists protecting marine animals

Documentaries and Books
Blue Planet
Seaspiracy - Netflix
Wilding - Isabella Tree

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SPI Pro Community


]]> Dr. Nick Askew has spent decades in the fields of ecology, conservation, and environmental protection. He worked with Bird Life International as the Communications Director, the Pacific Program Development Manager where he helped secure 2.5MM pounds of funding, and the Marketing Manager to support threatened wildlife in over 120 countries.

He founded Conservation Careers (a company focused on helping people find meaningful, impactful jobs in conservation) He also founded Ecology Jobs (a job board for ecologist) and Terra Incognito (an eco-tourism company).

We talk about his love for birds and nature, along with the challenges facing the environment and wildlife today, while highlighting some of the incredible work being done by individuals and companies to raise awareness and promote global change.

 Website:
Conservation Careers
Terra Incognita

Environmental and Conservations Resources:
Living Planet Report  2020 - Report about the state of the world
Marine Stewardship Council - look for the MSC label on fish to know it was ethically and sustainably sourced
Blue Ventures - supporting local coral reef protection, community involvement, and business
The Ocean Cleanup - massive ocean clean up
Sea Shepherd - activists protecting marine animals

Documentaries and Books
Blue Planet
Seaspiracy - Netflix
Wilding - Isabella Tree

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SPI Pro Community


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8917600 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3816 environment, environmentalist, conservation, conservationist, wildlife, fisheries, ocean, forests, 4 4 full false S4E3 Darryll Stinson: Internationally Renown Public Speaker, Master Class on Public Speaking, Overcoming Rejection, and Coming Back from Attempted Suicide... S4E3 Darryll Stinson: Internationally Renown Public Speaker, Master Class on Public Speaking, Overcoming Rejection, and Coming Back from Attempted Suicide... Darryll Stinson, is a former Division 1 Football Athlete, internationally renown motivational speaker, author, and suicide survivor. He is on a mission to bring hope to the hopeless through his speeches, his books, and the courses he creates. He is also the founder of SecondChanceAthletes which helps athletes transition through the incredibly challenging time of discovering their purpose and shifting their identity after playing sports.

In this episode, he talks about how a sports career ending injury pushed him to the brink of suicide, how his identity shifted and he discovered his purpose, along with very practical tips about how to give all-star speeches!

Instagram: stinsonspeaks
Website: https://www.darryllstinson.com

If you are interested in SPI's Free 5 Day Build your Own Brand Course (July 19th-July 23rd) to create a website from scratch and clarify your brand message click the link below :)

SPI Build Your Own Brand

]]> Darryll Stinson, is a former Division 1 Football Athlete, internationally renown motivational speaker, author, and suicide survivor. He is on a mission to bring hope to the hopeless through his speeches, his books, and the courses he creates. He is also the founder of SecondChanceAthletes which helps athletes transition through the incredibly challenging time of discovering their purpose and shifting their identity after playing sports.

In this episode, he talks about how a sports career ending injury pushed him to the brink of suicide, how his identity shifted and he discovered his purpose, along with very practical tips about how to give all-star speeches!

Instagram: stinsonspeaks
Website: https://www.darryllstinson.com

If you are interested in SPI's Free 5 Day Build your Own Brand Course (July 19th-July 23rd) to create a website from scratch and clarify your brand message click the link below :)

SPI Build Your Own Brand

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8885942 Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3257 public speaking, motivation, rejection, identity, purpose, suicide, success, 4 3 full false S4E2 Traver Boehm: Founder of Man Uncivilized, 28 Days in Complete Darkness, the Dark Side of Success, and truly Knowing Yourself... S4E2 Traver Boehm: Founder of Man Uncivilized, 28 Days in Complete Darkness, the Dark Side of Success, and truly Knowing Yourself... What would you do if you only had one year to live? 

Would you spend it working with the dying? Would you spend one month in complete darkness to better understand yourself? Would you spend a month out in the wilderness with only a blanket and a knife?

 Well… that’s what Traver Boehm would do; and that’s what he did do after his life fell apart…

I encourage you to really sit with this story. Try to feel the weight of it;  not just the words. Try to feel the truths he uncovered through doing what few other people could do…

What can you learn from his story?
What do you need to change about your life that you keep putting off?
What would you do if you only had one year to live?

Website:
ManUncivilized
Instagram: traverboehm

]]> What would you do if you only had one year to live? 

Would you spend it working with the dying? Would you spend one month in complete darkness to better understand yourself? Would you spend a month out in the wilderness with only a blanket and a knife?

 Well… that’s what Traver Boehm would do; and that’s what he did do after his life fell apart…

I encourage you to really sit with this story. Try to feel the weight of it;  not just the words. Try to feel the truths he uncovered through doing what few other people could do…

What can you learn from his story?
What do you need to change about your life that you keep putting off?
What would you do if you only had one year to live?

Website:
ManUncivilized
Instagram: traverboehm

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8849174 Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400 4741 success, purpose, fulfillment, meaning, psychology, death, dying, 4 2 full true S4E1 Marilu Henner: Hollywood- Broadway Actor, Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, National Fitness Hall of Fame Inductee, on Acting, Health, Memory, and helping her Husband beat Cancer S4E1 Marilu Henner: Hollywood- Broadway Actor, Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory, National Fitness Hall of Fame Inductee, on Acting, Health, Memory, and helping her Husband beat Cancer Marilu Henner has done a whole lot of everything! She has starred in over 68 films, 7 Broadway shows, and is most famous for her roles in the Noises Off and the hit classic sitcoms, Taxi and Evening Shade. She is a five-time Golden Globe nominee, was on Dancing with the Stars in 2016, is a New York Times best-selling author of ten books on health, parenting, memory, and lifestyle improvement which include the bestseller Changing Normal: How I Helped My Husband Beat Cancer, Total Memory Makeover, Total Health Makeover, Healthy Life Kitchen, I Refuse to Raise a Brat, and By All Means Keep On Moving. She has spoken before Congress on 10 different occasions on a variety of subjects and was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2006 for her work in health and wellness. A truly extraordinary lady!

You will laugh at her stories and be amazing by her autobiographical memory to be able to recall exactly what occurred on any day in her life!

Twitter:  therealmarilu
Instagram: therealmarilu

]]> Marilu Henner has done a whole lot of everything! She has starred in over 68 films, 7 Broadway shows, and is most famous for her roles in the Noises Off and the hit classic sitcoms, Taxi and Evening Shade. She is a five-time Golden Globe nominee, was on Dancing with the Stars in 2016, is a New York Times best-selling author of ten books on health, parenting, memory, and lifestyle improvement which include the bestseller Changing Normal: How I Helped My Husband Beat Cancer, Total Memory Makeover, Total Health Makeover, Healthy Life Kitchen, I Refuse to Raise a Brat, and By All Means Keep On Moving. She has spoken before Congress on 10 different occasions on a variety of subjects and was inducted into the National Fitness Hall of Fame in 2006 for her work in health and wellness. A truly extraordinary lady!

You will laugh at her stories and be amazing by her autobiographical memory to be able to recall exactly what occurred on any day in her life!

Twitter:  therealmarilu
Instagram: therealmarilu

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8809015 Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3713 acting, Broadway, movies, films, tv shows, Hollywood, memory, fitness, health, nutrition, cancer, 4 1 full false Best of Season 3! Best of Season 3! This episode wraps up Season 3 with teasers of all of the top stories, tips, and habits from everyone from elite sport psychologists, to Broadway Directors and actors, to CEOS of multimillion dollar companies! That way you can check out any that you missed at www.successengineering.org/podcast that sound interesting to you!

Annie Mejia Downs; Physical Therapist and Behavioral Modification Expert - 1:06
Ingrid Boydston:   California Teacher of the Year Recipient - 2:48
Wayne Duvall: Hollywood Actor - 5:05
Nicole Rogers: Food Systems and Marketing Expert - 6:02
Margo Fowkes: Executive Coach - 8:37
Renee Mitchell: Award Winning Journalist, Black youth Advocate - 10:14
Carrie Jones: Community Center Shanghai Director, Counselor - 12:38
Steven Weathers: China Travel and Luxury Lifestyle TV host - 13:55
Vivian Kirkfield: Kid Lit author and Skydiver - 15:29
Fionn Wright: Entrepreneurial Consciousness Coach in Shanghai - 16:43
Jeff Calhoun: Broadway Director (Newsies, Bonnie and Clyde) - 18:25
Dr. Michael Gervais: Elite Sports Psychologist and Finding Mastery Host - 20:06
Sal Edwards: Ultra Marathoner and athlete and Serial Entrepreneur - 22:26
Matt Del Negro : Hollywood Actor (Scandal, Sopranos, West Wing) - 25:09
Henry + Will Fraser: Mouth Artist and Former European Rugby Cup Winner - 26:09
Tony Blauer: Self Defense and Fear Expert - 29:00
Richard Schiff:Actor (Toby Zeigler-West Wing, Dr. Glassman-Good Doctor) 31:50
Heidi Dugan: First Foreign TV Host in China, Business Consultant - 34:05
Mark Verstegen: Founder of EXOS, NFL Performance Director - 36:59
Suzanne Gervay: Order of Australia Recipient Kid Lit Author - 39:28
Jay Clouse: Entrepreneur, Community Experience Director SPI - 42:07
Rob Lively: Commander of Elite Special Forces Unit - 43:22
John Berardi: Co-founder of world's largest nutrition coaching company - 45:54
Kelly Starrett: Movement and Human Performance Expert - 48:16
Max Thorpe: World Record Holder for Trans Atlantic Row - 50:43

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]]> This episode wraps up Season 3 with teasers of all of the top stories, tips, and habits from everyone from elite sport psychologists, to Broadway Directors and actors, to CEOS of multimillion dollar companies! That way you can check out any that you missed at www.successengineering.org/podcast that sound interesting to you!

Annie Mejia Downs; Physical Therapist and Behavioral Modification Expert - 1:06
Ingrid Boydston:   California Teacher of the Year Recipient - 2:48
Wayne Duvall: Hollywood Actor - 5:05
Nicole Rogers: Food Systems and Marketing Expert - 6:02
Margo Fowkes: Executive Coach - 8:37
Renee Mitchell: Award Winning Journalist, Black youth Advocate - 10:14
Carrie Jones: Community Center Shanghai Director, Counselor - 12:38
Steven Weathers: China Travel and Luxury Lifestyle TV host - 13:55
Vivian Kirkfield: Kid Lit author and Skydiver - 15:29
Fionn Wright: Entrepreneurial Consciousness Coach in Shanghai - 16:43
Jeff Calhoun: Broadway Director (Newsies, Bonnie and Clyde) - 18:25
Dr. Michael Gervais: Elite Sports Psychologist and Finding Mastery Host - 20:06
Sal Edwards: Ultra Marathoner and athlete and Serial Entrepreneur - 22:26
Matt Del Negro : Hollywood Actor (Scandal, Sopranos, West Wing) - 25:09
Henry + Will Fraser: Mouth Artist and Former European Rugby Cup Winner - 26:09
Tony Blauer: Self Defense and Fear Expert - 29:00
Richard Schiff:Actor (Toby Zeigler-West Wing, Dr. Glassman-Good Doctor) 31:50
Heidi Dugan: First Foreign TV Host in China, Business Consultant - 34:05
Mark Verstegen: Founder of EXOS, NFL Performance Director - 36:59
Suzanne Gervay: Order of Australia Recipient Kid Lit Author - 39:28
Jay Clouse: Entrepreneur, Community Experience Director SPI - 42:07
Rob Lively: Commander of Elite Special Forces Unit - 43:22
John Berardi: Co-founder of world's largest nutrition coaching company - 45:54
Kelly Starrett: Movement and Human Performance Expert - 48:16
Max Thorpe: World Record Holder for Trans Atlantic Row - 50:43

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]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8776110 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400 4042 success, habits, health, entrepreneurship, psychology, behavior change, fitness, leadership, 3 26 full false S3E25: Max Thorpe, World Record Holder for TRANS-ATLANTIC ROW on Split Second Decisions that Save your Life! S3E25: Max Thorpe, World Record Holder for TRANS-ATLANTIC ROW on Split Second Decisions that Save your Life! This is the most unbelievable story I have ever heard!

Max Thorpe rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in the Talisker Whiskey Challenge from the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean a 40 day, 3000 mile, 2 person row!!!

His story has been described as the most dramatic, perilous sequence of events in ocean rowing history!

You will not be disappointed!

Website:
https://www.roguewavescenarios.com

Instagram:
@maxcarterthorpe

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]]> This is the most unbelievable story I have ever heard!

Max Thorpe rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in the Talisker Whiskey Challenge from the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean a 40 day, 3000 mile, 2 person row!!!

His story has been described as the most dramatic, perilous sequence of events in ocean rowing history!

You will not be disappointed!

Website:
https://www.roguewavescenarios.com

Instagram:
@maxcarterthorpe

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]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8736372 Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 5208 rowing, endurance, perseverance, determination, resilience, fitness, mental toughness, athlete, 3 25 full false S3E24 Kelly Starrett World Leading Expert on Mobility, Movement, and Performance, Masterclass on Behaviors Everyone should be doing... S3E24 Kelly Starrett World Leading Expert on Mobility, Movement, and Performance, Masterclass on Behaviors Everyone should be doing... Kelley Starrett arguably may be one of the  #1 experts on the planet when it comes to mobility, movement, and human performance. He founded San Francisco Crossfit which was the 21st Crossfit affiliate in the world and  has amassed over 16+ years of training and coaching. 

He also co-founded the Ready State which is all about the mobility and movement practice needed to alleviate pain and optimize performance. I use his Virtual Mobility Coach on an almost daily basis and cannot recommend it highly enough!

He is also a New York Times and Wall Street Journal Best Selling author of Becoming a Supple Leopard and Ready to Run. He Coauthored (with wife Juliet) Deskbound and his latest book Waterman 2.0 which is all about water sports movement optimization. 

He has worked with the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, Olympians, UFC champions, world record holders and has been featured on Joe Rogan, the Tim Ferriss show, 60 mins, Men's Health, GQ as so much more!

This episode is like a masterclass of practical lifestyle, health, and movements tips for the busy entrepreneur or executive. Get ready to take a lot of notes!


Instagram - @thereadystate
Facebook - The Ready State
Twitter - @thereadystate
YouTube - The Ready State


]]> Kelley Starrett arguably may be one of the  #1 experts on the planet when it comes to mobility, movement, and human performance. He founded San Francisco Crossfit which was the 21st Crossfit affiliate in the world and  has amassed over 16+ years of training and coaching. 

He also co-founded the Ready State which is all about the mobility and movement practice needed to alleviate pain and optimize performance. I use his Virtual Mobility Coach on an almost daily basis and cannot recommend it highly enough!

He is also a New York Times and Wall Street Journal Best Selling author of Becoming a Supple Leopard and Ready to Run. He Coauthored (with wife Juliet) Deskbound and his latest book Waterman 2.0 which is all about water sports movement optimization. 

He has worked with the NFL, MLB, NHL, NBA, Olympians, UFC champions, world record holders and has been featured on Joe Rogan, the Tim Ferriss show, 60 mins, Men's Health, GQ as so much more!

This episode is like a masterclass of practical lifestyle, health, and movements tips for the busy entrepreneur or executive. Get ready to take a lot of notes!


Instagram - @thereadystate
Facebook - The Ready State
Twitter - @thereadystate
YouTube - The Ready State


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8636025 Mon, 14 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3649 health, mobility, exercise, fitness, performance, sleep, nutrition, parenting, culture, 3 24 full false S3E23 John Berardi Cofounder of Precision Nutrition (World's largest nutrition coaching company), on Framework for Saying No, and Quantum Thinking... S3E23 John Berardi Cofounder of Precision Nutrition (World's largest nutrition coaching company), on Framework for Saying No, and Quantum Thinking... There are very few people (if any) that I respect more than John Berardi. He cofounded and built the world's largest nutrition coaching, software, and education company called Precision Nutrition which was  named one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Magazine.  In 2017, he sold his 80% ownership in  the company (which was valued at 200MM at that time) and founded the Change Maker Academy which is devoted to helping people turn their passion for health and fitness  into a powerfully purpose-driven and wildly successful career. Just this year, he started the Dr. John Berardi show (which I would highly recommend) which explores important issues from multiple perspectives  by interviewing intelligent experts who hold seemingly completely differing points of view. He was named one of the 20 smartest coaches in the world, and one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness.

You would think this conversation would be about nutrition (and that's what I thought too going into it) but it's an in-depth look at how he thinks, processes the world, holds competing views in his mind, avoids cognitive biases, and maintains his boundaries and values. I cannot recommend this conversation enough...

Websites:
John Berardi
Precision Nutrition
Change Maker Academy

Podcast
Dr John Berardi Show

]]> There are very few people (if any) that I respect more than John Berardi. He cofounded and built the world's largest nutrition coaching, software, and education company called Precision Nutrition which was  named one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Magazine.  In 2017, he sold his 80% ownership in  the company (which was valued at 200MM at that time) and founded the Change Maker Academy which is devoted to helping people turn their passion for health and fitness  into a powerfully purpose-driven and wildly successful career. Just this year, he started the Dr. John Berardi show (which I would highly recommend) which explores important issues from multiple perspectives  by interviewing intelligent experts who hold seemingly completely differing points of view. He was named one of the 20 smartest coaches in the world, and one of the 100 most influential people in health and fitness.

You would think this conversation would be about nutrition (and that's what I thought too going into it) but it's an in-depth look at how he thinks, processes the world, holds competing views in his mind, avoids cognitive biases, and maintains his boundaries and values. I cannot recommend this conversation enough...

Websites:
John Berardi
Precision Nutrition
Change Maker Academy

Podcast
Dr John Berardi Show

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8635567 Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:00:00 -0400 5172 nutrition, fitness, health, entrepreneurship, boundaries, saying no, cognitive biases, philosophy, history, wisdom, self-help, 3 23 full false S3E22 Rob Lively: Former Command Sergeant Major of Special Operations Unit on Transactional and Transformational Leadership, Simultaneous Success and Failure... S3E22 Rob Lively: Former Command Sergeant Major of Special Operations Unit on Transactional and Transformational Leadership, Simultaneous Success and Failure... Rob Lively spent 28 years in the United States military serving in some of the most dangerous and active war zones on the planet. He culminated his military career at the highest enlisted rank in the most competitive noncommissioned officer position as a Command Sergeants Major of a Special Operations Unit based out of Fort Bragg North Carolina. His leadership has been tested and proven time and time again in incredibly stressful, high consequential situations. He recently transitioned out of the military to his current role as the President of TRX Elite where he leads a diverse team implementing human performance strategies to support those in government, the military, and first responders.

Website:
TRX Elite

Linkedin:
Rob Lively

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]]> Rob Lively spent 28 years in the United States military serving in some of the most dangerous and active war zones on the planet. He culminated his military career at the highest enlisted rank in the most competitive noncommissioned officer position as a Command Sergeants Major of a Special Operations Unit based out of Fort Bragg North Carolina. His leadership has been tested and proven time and time again in incredibly stressful, high consequential situations. He recently transitioned out of the military to his current role as the President of TRX Elite where he leads a diverse team implementing human performance strategies to support those in government, the military, and first responders.

Website:
TRX Elite

Linkedin:
Rob Lively

Leave a review and share with a friend if you enjoyed Rob's tremendous strategic insight into leadership in extremely high consequential environments...

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8617097 Mon, 31 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3104 military, special forces, army, leadership, strategy, tactical, planning, execution, 3 22 full false S3E21 Jay Clouse: Community Director at SPI, on Creating and Maintaining Community Online, and the Fear of Public Failure coupled with Certainty of Success... S3E21 Jay Clouse: Community Director at SPI, on Creating and Maintaining Community Online, and the Fear of Public Failure coupled with Certainty of Success... Jay Clouse is an entrepreneur, a writer, the podcast host of Creative Elements and Upside, and an avid community builder. In 2019, he worked to produce an award winning documentary called "Test City USA" which highlights the startup ecosystem in Columbus OH. He's the founder of an education platform called Freelancing School which all about helping creatives thrive and make a living freelancing. He currently leads the community experience for Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn which is one of the biggest brands in online business.

He has excellent insight on how to effectively create online communities, and I really love the honesty with which he shares his challenges and struggles in his entrepreneurial journey along with his own fears and how he overcomes them.

Website:
Https://Jayclouse.com

Freelancing School 

Leave a review sharing your biggest insight or takeaway from this episode or the podcast!

]]> Jay Clouse is an entrepreneur, a writer, the podcast host of Creative Elements and Upside, and an avid community builder. In 2019, he worked to produce an award winning documentary called "Test City USA" which highlights the startup ecosystem in Columbus OH. He's the founder of an education platform called Freelancing School which all about helping creatives thrive and make a living freelancing. He currently leads the community experience for Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn which is one of the biggest brands in online business.

He has excellent insight on how to effectively create online communities, and I really love the honesty with which he shares his challenges and struggles in his entrepreneurial journey along with his own fears and how he overcomes them.

Website:
Https://Jayclouse.com

Freelancing School 

Leave a review sharing your biggest insight or takeaway from this episode or the podcast!

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8570183 Mon, 24 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2775 entrepreneur, community, success, fear of failure, podcast, creativity, 3 21 full false S3E20: Susanne Gervay Internationally Renown Kid Lit Author, Recipient of Order of Australia, on Heroes who faced the Holocaust, Bullying, Breast Cancer, and more... S3E20: Susanne Gervay Internationally Renown Kid Lit Author, Recipient of Order of Australia, on Heroes who faced the Holocaust, Bullying, Breast Cancer, and more... Susanne Gervay is kid literature author known all over the world. She was awarded the Order of Australia for her books that tackle tough issues like bullying, disability, cancer and more. She is a 3 time breast cancer survivor herself and her parents were Holocaust survivors who fled Hungary as refugees to make a home in Australia. She is a Regional Advisor for Society of Childrens' Books Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) - largest children's writers and illustrators organization in the world and she is also a committee member for Books in Homes which has distributed more than 2 mill books to indigenous and disadvantaged Australian Children.

You will laugh a lot in this episode, you will come close to tears, and you will be left with the beautiful resilience of the human spirit to seek the light even when everything looks dark...

Website:
 https://sgervay.com
Facebook - sgervay

Twitter-   https://twitter.com/sgervay

Instagram - https://instagram.com/susanne_gervay/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/sgervay

Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-gervay


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]]> Susanne Gervay is kid literature author known all over the world. She was awarded the Order of Australia for her books that tackle tough issues like bullying, disability, cancer and more. She is a 3 time breast cancer survivor herself and her parents were Holocaust survivors who fled Hungary as refugees to make a home in Australia. She is a Regional Advisor for Society of Childrens' Books Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) - largest children's writers and illustrators organization in the world and she is also a committee member for Books in Homes which has distributed more than 2 mill books to indigenous and disadvantaged Australian Children.

You will laugh a lot in this episode, you will come close to tears, and you will be left with the beautiful resilience of the human spirit to seek the light even when everything looks dark...

Website:
 https://sgervay.com
Facebook - sgervay

Twitter-   https://twitter.com/sgervay

Instagram - https://instagram.com/susanne_gervay/

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/sgervay

Linkedin -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanne-gervay


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]]> https://successengineering.org/podcast/ Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8475318 Mon, 17 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 2923 kid literature, children's books, author, holocaust, bullying, disability, parenting, breast cancer, 3 20 full false S3E19: Mark Verstegen Founder and President of EXOS, NFL Performance Director, Creating Extraordinary Teams, Every Day is Game Day, and the Ultimate Morning Routine... S3E19: Mark Verstegen Founder and President of EXOS, NFL Performance Director, Creating Extraordinary Teams, Every Day is Game Day, and the Ultimate Morning Routine... Mark Verstegen is one of the world’s foremost experts on human performance. He is Founder and president of EXOS, the company responsible for training half of the NFL draft picks, providing corporate wellness and performance solutions to 35% of Fortune 100 companies not to mention its work with the military and special forces. He also has served as the Performance Director for the NFL for the last 20years and has authored 6 books including "Every Day is Game Day" and "Core Performance".

I wanted to have him on the show to hear how he grew EXOS from a single facility to a international company with 600 facilities and over 6000 teammates around the world and how he is able to create and lead such an incredible team comprised of the absolute best and brightest in the fitness and wellness world. He also has the ultimate morning routine. If you want to upgrade your performance, then look no further...

Website:
EXOS

If you liked this episode, don't forget to write a review and share it with your friends!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-engineering/


]]> Mark Verstegen is one of the world’s foremost experts on human performance. He is Founder and president of EXOS, the company responsible for training half of the NFL draft picks, providing corporate wellness and performance solutions to 35% of Fortune 100 companies not to mention its work with the military and special forces. He also has served as the Performance Director for the NFL for the last 20years and has authored 6 books including "Every Day is Game Day" and "Core Performance".

I wanted to have him on the show to hear how he grew EXOS from a single facility to a international company with 600 facilities and over 6000 teammates around the world and how he is able to create and lead such an incredible team comprised of the absolute best and brightest in the fitness and wellness world. He also has the ultimate morning routine. If you want to upgrade your performance, then look no further...

Website:
EXOS

If you liked this episode, don't forget to write a review and share it with your friends!
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/success-engineering/


]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8469423 Mon, 10 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3638 EXOS, TeamEXOS, Human Performance, Exercise, Fitness, Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Team Cultures, NFL, 3 19 full false S3E18: Heidi Dugan TV Celebrity and Business Consultant on Selling 2MM in products in 90min, Advice for Entering Chinese Market, and Health without Guilt... S3E18: Heidi Dugan TV Celebrity and Business Consultant on Selling 2MM in products in 90min, Advice for Entering Chinese Market, and Health without Guilt... Heidi Dugan is a well known TV celebrity here in China. She was actually the first foreign TV host to have her own show " You are the Chef" in China which has actually been running for over 20 years and draws in over 6 million views every day! She is still the only foreigner with a license to live broadcast! She recently sold $2MM worth of products in a 90min live broadcast segment. She uses her decades of experience with China, its culture, and its consumer habits to  consult with companies looking to enter the China market to ensure their proper strategic placement along with potential obstacles and opportunities. She is passionate about health and is a out-spoken advocate for empowering women to live with confidence, understand nutrition and healthy lifestyles and to live powerfully along with being a Board Director for the Australian Chamber of Commerce Shanghai, and Council Member for University of Southern Queensland.

She is a wealth of information on everything from strategically entering the Chinese business market, to living a healthy, full, exciting life, to parenting with honesty and empowerment!

Website:
https://www.heididugan.com
Insta: Heidi_dugan
Linkedin:heidi-dugan
Youtube:heididugan


]]> Heidi Dugan is a well known TV celebrity here in China. She was actually the first foreign TV host to have her own show " You are the Chef" in China which has actually been running for over 20 years and draws in over 6 million views every day! She is still the only foreigner with a license to live broadcast! She recently sold $2MM worth of products in a 90min live broadcast segment. She uses her decades of experience with China, its culture, and its consumer habits to  consult with companies looking to enter the China market to ensure their proper strategic placement along with potential obstacles and opportunities. She is passionate about health and is a out-spoken advocate for empowering women to live with confidence, understand nutrition and healthy lifestyles and to live powerfully along with being a Board Director for the Australian Chamber of Commerce Shanghai, and Council Member for University of Southern Queensland.

She is a wealth of information on everything from strategically entering the Chinese business market, to living a healthy, full, exciting life, to parenting with honesty and empowerment!

Website:
https://www.heididugan.com
Insta: Heidi_dugan
Linkedin:heidi-dugan
Youtube:heididugan


]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8433020 Mon, 03 May 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3440 business, entrepreneur, china, tv, celebrity, health, fitness, nutrition, parenting, morning routine, 3 18 full false S3E17 Richard Schiff: Emmy Award Winning Actor (Toby Ziegler- The West Wing, Dr. Glassman - The Good Doctor) on the Purity of Story and Craft, and COVID almost Ending his Life... S3E17 Richard Schiff: Emmy Award Winning Actor (Toby Ziegler- The West Wing, Dr. Glassman - The Good Doctor) on the Purity of Story and Craft, and COVID almost Ending his Life... Richard Schiff won an Emmy for his performance as Toby Ziegler in the West Wing and currently plays Dr. Aaron Glassman in ABC's the Good Doctor. He has a recurring role on HBO's series Ballers as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's boss along with countless other shows and films including Jurassic World, Heaven, Se7en. He starred on Broadway's Glengarry Glen Ross alongside Al Pacino and John Cusack and works as an advocate on the National Advisory Board of the Council for a Livable World which works to implement policies to reduce nuclear proliferation and armament.

We talk about protecting the purity of the story and immersing everything into the character and craft, along with how almost dying because of COVID clarified what was truly important in life...

Website:
http://officialrichardschiff.com
Twitter: Richard_Schiff
Insta: @therichardschiff

]]> Richard Schiff won an Emmy for his performance as Toby Ziegler in the West Wing and currently plays Dr. Aaron Glassman in ABC's the Good Doctor. He has a recurring role on HBO's series Ballers as Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's boss along with countless other shows and films including Jurassic World, Heaven, Se7en. He starred on Broadway's Glengarry Glen Ross alongside Al Pacino and John Cusack and works as an advocate on the National Advisory Board of the Council for a Livable World which works to implement policies to reduce nuclear proliferation and armament.

We talk about protecting the purity of the story and immersing everything into the character and craft, along with how almost dying because of COVID clarified what was truly important in life...

Website:
http://officialrichardschiff.com
Twitter: Richard_Schiff
Insta: @therichardschiff

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8398020 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3801 GoodDoctorABC, West Wing, Actor, Hollywood, Ballers, COVID, Broadway, 3 17 full false S3E16 Tony Blauer: Fear Management and Self Defense Expert: Losing a 12 Million Dollar Business Overnight, Getting out of the Fear Loop, and Self Defense... S3E16 Tony Blauer: Fear Management and Self Defense Expert: Losing a 12 Million Dollar Business Overnight, Getting out of the Fear Loop, and Self Defense... Coach Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for over four decades. He founded Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) in 1985 and it has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies in performance psychology, personal safety, and close quarter tactics for law enforcement, military, and professional self-defense instructors. He also developed the SPEAR System which has been  used as a personal defense system for 3 decades. 

While you will get tips on how to defend yourself should the situation arise, this episode is about so much more than that. Tony is someone who understands that how we approach and relate to fear dictates everything about our life, from who we talk to, who we marry, how our business performs etc. It could be argued that it is the foundation for everything. 

I'll leave you with this...when you are afraid what do you do? How do you get out of it? I'll let Coach Tony Blauer explain exactly how to handle fear in your life!

Resources:



]]> Coach Tony Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for over four decades. He founded Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) in 1985 and it has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies in performance psychology, personal safety, and close quarter tactics for law enforcement, military, and professional self-defense instructors. He also developed the SPEAR System which has been  used as a personal defense system for 3 decades. 

While you will get tips on how to defend yourself should the situation arise, this episode is about so much more than that. Tony is someone who understands that how we approach and relate to fear dictates everything about our life, from who we talk to, who we marry, how our business performs etc. It could be argued that it is the foundation for everything. 

I'll leave you with this...when you are afraid what do you do? How do you get out of it? I'll let Coach Tony Blauer explain exactly how to handle fear in your life!

Resources:



]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8360641 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 5057 self defense, combative, martial arts, law enforcement, military, fear, courage, psychology, business, entrepreneurship, 3 16 full false S3E15 Henry and Will Fraser: Mouth Artist and Former Professional Rugby Champion on Adversity as an Opportunity for Happiness and the Big Little Things... S3E15 Henry and Will Fraser: Mouth Artist and Former Professional Rugby Champion on Adversity as an Opportunity for Happiness and the Big Little Things... Henry and Will Fraser are brothers who both grew up playing rugby in England. Henry went on to become an artist (with his mouth!) while Will ending up playing professionally for the Saracens (winning a Premiership title) and being on the European Rugby Champions Team.

It is story of the challenges, adversity, and obstacles that they had to overcome and the lessons of gratitude, accepting what you can't control, and the unfailing support of family and team that are truly extraordinary!

Prepare for an incredible story of resilience and hope!

(I apologize for the sound quality on this episode. It isn't up to the standard that I would like, but it can be difficult sometimes getting good audio when you are recording from different countries over questionable internet)

Website:
Henry Frazer Art
Social:  @Henryfraser0

Will:
100 and First
Youtube: 100 and First
Social: @willfraser89

]]> Henry and Will Fraser are brothers who both grew up playing rugby in England. Henry went on to become an artist (with his mouth!) while Will ending up playing professionally for the Saracens (winning a Premiership title) and being on the European Rugby Champions Team.

It is story of the challenges, adversity, and obstacles that they had to overcome and the lessons of gratitude, accepting what you can't control, and the unfailing support of family and team that are truly extraordinary!

Prepare for an incredible story of resilience and hope!

(I apologize for the sound quality on this episode. It isn't up to the standard that I would like, but it can be difficult sometimes getting good audio when you are recording from different countries over questionable internet)

Website:
Henry Frazer Art
Social:  @Henryfraser0

Will:
100 and First
Youtube: 100 and First
Social: @willfraser89

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8311003 Mon, 12 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 4677 rugby, Saracens, Premiership, European rugby champion, artist, art, disability, accident, gratitude, acceptance, goals, perseverance, 3 15 full false S3E14 Matt Del Negro: Hollywood Actor and Host of 10,000 No's Podcast on Finding your Passion and Going through 10,000 No's to Realize it... S3E14 Matt Del Negro: Hollywood Actor and Host of 10,000 No's Podcast on Finding your Passion and Going through 10,000 No's to Realize it... Matt Del Negro, Hollywood actor known for his roles in "Scandal", "The Sopranos", "The West Wing" "Teen Wolf" "Goliath" and the premiere of "City on a Hill" Season 2 just released for Sunday nights on Showtime. Matt also hosts a successful podcast called 10,000 No's and wrote a book with the same title that is all how to overcome rejection, failure, disappointment, on the road to your dreams. The audiobook just released March 30th, 2021.  He is someone who really personifies the quote "success is the ability to go from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm" Check out his story and the insights he has to offer!

Website:
10,000 Nos
- You can find his book and audiobook here
- Also check out his Insider Community 

Instagram: mattydel
FB/Twitter:Matthewdelnegro


]]> Matt Del Negro, Hollywood actor known for his roles in "Scandal", "The Sopranos", "The West Wing" "Teen Wolf" "Goliath" and the premiere of "City on a Hill" Season 2 just released for Sunday nights on Showtime. Matt also hosts a successful podcast called 10,000 No's and wrote a book with the same title that is all how to overcome rejection, failure, disappointment, on the road to your dreams. The audiobook just released March 30th, 2021.  He is someone who really personifies the quote "success is the ability to go from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm" Check out his story and the insights he has to offer!

Website:
10,000 Nos
- You can find his book and audiobook here
- Also check out his Insider Community 

Instagram: mattydel
FB/Twitter:Matthewdelnegro


]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8259070 Mon, 05 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3553 Hollywood, movies, TV shows, actor, perseverance, resilience, rejection, failure, disappointment, 3 14 full false S3E13 Sal Edwards: Triathlon Hall of Famer (Iron Man 16x), Ultra-marathoner and Entrepreneur, on Resilience, Grit and the Hardest Thing she has ever done... S3E13 Sal Edwards: Triathlon Hall of Famer (Iron Man 16x), Ultra-marathoner and Entrepreneur, on Resilience, Grit and the Hardest Thing she has ever done... Sal is a entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker, professional runner and freak athlete! She’s the founder of Fleet Feet Sports Stores which she grew to over 40 locations with a 20MM yearly revenue.  After selling the company in 1993, she pivoted to the current company she runs called Heart Zones which provides certifications for HR training, wearable HR technology, and HR training programs for over 1000 health clubs, schools, and rehab facilities across the US and world.  She is a best selling author of 24 books including the popular books Be a Better Runner and ZONING, Fitness in a Blink. She has been featured on Oprah along with writing over 600 articles on health and fitness. Her accomplishments as an endurance runner and athlete are mind-blowing! 

  • 16-time Ironman finisher (former Master's world record holder), member of the Triathlon Hall of Fame,
  • Ultramarathoner winning and setting the record for the 100mile Western States Endurance Run. 
  • In 1997, she was a member of the women's winning Race Across America cycling team finishing the 3,100mile race in 7 days! 
  • She even set the world record for the Iditashoe 100 mile race (not to be confused with the Iditarod dog sled race) 

Her goals are to get America fit one person at a time by motivating minds and engaging hearts and there is not a better suited person to be able to do that.

Websites:
https://heartzones.com






]]> Sal is a entrepreneur, author, motivational speaker, professional runner and freak athlete! She’s the founder of Fleet Feet Sports Stores which she grew to over 40 locations with a 20MM yearly revenue.  After selling the company in 1993, she pivoted to the current company she runs called Heart Zones which provides certifications for HR training, wearable HR technology, and HR training programs for over 1000 health clubs, schools, and rehab facilities across the US and world.  She is a best selling author of 24 books including the popular books Be a Better Runner and ZONING, Fitness in a Blink. She has been featured on Oprah along with writing over 600 articles on health and fitness. Her accomplishments as an endurance runner and athlete are mind-blowing! 

  • 16-time Ironman finisher (former Master's world record holder), member of the Triathlon Hall of Fame,
  • Ultramarathoner winning and setting the record for the 100mile Western States Endurance Run. 
  • In 1997, she was a member of the women's winning Race Across America cycling team finishing the 3,100mile race in 7 days! 
  • She even set the world record for the Iditashoe 100 mile race (not to be confused with the Iditarod dog sled race) 

Her goals are to get America fit one person at a time by motivating minds and engaging hearts and there is not a better suited person to be able to do that.

Websites:
https://heartzones.com






]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8230169 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3201 athlete, runner, ultra-marathoner, triathlon, iron man, entrepreneur, fleet feet, heart zones, author, motivation, resilience, grit, 3 13 full false S3E12 Michael Gervais: Elite Sport Psychologist, Host of Finding Mastery, Creating a Living Masterpiece through Training your Mind to Thrive under Pressure... S3E12 Michael Gervais: Elite Sport Psychologist, Host of Finding Mastery, Creating a Living Masterpiece through Training your Mind to Thrive under Pressure... Dr. Michael Gervais work with the top 1/2 of elite performers in the world. This is everything from Olympians and world record holders, to consulting for Red Bull, to acclaimed music artists, to massive corporations. He has developed a psychological framework that helps people thrive in pressure packed situations in partnership with Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll called Finding your Best. It distills decades of research paired with his experience coaching the elite of the elite to optimize their life and performance.

EXCITING GIVEAWAY: For 1 week only (Mar. 22-Mar.29) Dr. Gervais graciously offered to give away one of his Finding your Best Programs ($500 Value) to my audience for free! All you have to do is...

1. Follow @michaelgervais, @findingmastery, and @michaelbaumanse on Instagram, Linkedin, FB, or Twitter
2. Like one of the posts on social media, and tag 3 friends whom you know who love to optimize their performance and life.

I'll announce the winner at the end of the week!

Website:
Finding your Best Course
Social: @michaelgervais, @findingmastery

Non-Profit Organizations he mentioned:
Protect our Winters - created by snowboarders wanting to slow and prevent climate change
Wild Ark - buying land all over the world to protect habitats among other conservation efforts
Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation (IWMMF) - promotes surfing, scholarship and environmental awareness for the youth of Maui,
Surfrider Foundation - protection of the world's oceans

]]> Dr. Michael Gervais work with the top 1/2 of elite performers in the world. This is everything from Olympians and world record holders, to consulting for Red Bull, to acclaimed music artists, to massive corporations. He has developed a psychological framework that helps people thrive in pressure packed situations in partnership with Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll called Finding your Best. It distills decades of research paired with his experience coaching the elite of the elite to optimize their life and performance.

EXCITING GIVEAWAY: For 1 week only (Mar. 22-Mar.29) Dr. Gervais graciously offered to give away one of his Finding your Best Programs ($500 Value) to my audience for free! All you have to do is...

1. Follow @michaelgervais, @findingmastery, and @michaelbaumanse on Instagram, Linkedin, FB, or Twitter
2. Like one of the posts on social media, and tag 3 friends whom you know who love to optimize their performance and life.

I'll announce the winner at the end of the week!

Website:
Finding your Best Course
Social: @michaelgervais, @findingmastery

Non-Profit Organizations he mentioned:
Protect our Winters - created by snowboarders wanting to slow and prevent climate change
Wild Ark - buying land all over the world to protect habitats among other conservation efforts
Ian Walsh Menehune Mayhem Foundation (IWMMF) - promotes surfing, scholarship and environmental awareness for the youth of Maui,
Surfrider Foundation - protection of the world's oceans

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8184292 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3248 elite performance, peak performance, sports psychology, meditation, redbullstratos, Seattle Seahawks, olympians, finding mastery, conservation, environment 3 12 full false S3E11 Jeff Calhoun Broadway Director (Newsies, Bonnie and Clyde) Fear of Becoming Irrelevant, Building Bridges to Transcend Labels and Stigmas, and Universality of Art and Sports... S3E11 Jeff Calhoun Broadway Director (Newsies, Bonnie and Clyde) Fear of Becoming Irrelevant, Building Bridges to Transcend Labels and Stigmas, and Universality of Art and Sports... Jeff Calhoun is the Broadway Director for Newsies, Bonnie and Clyde, Jekyll and Hyde, Deaf West's Theater Big River and more.  He also directed Dolly Parton's 9-5 and Disney's High School Musical 1 and 2. He is an Associate artist for Ford's Theater Washington and serves on the Board of Directors for Covenant House International (not- for-profit helping homeless youth in 30 cities and 6 countries). 

Jeff is very humble about his accomplishments but he has a depth of wisdom on everything from the challenge of creating a musical with half of the actors being hearing and half of them being deaf (think about that for a second...), how to build bridges between groups of people that can transcend labels, stigmas, and beliefs, and what it means to be an artist. 

There is a lot of gold in this conversation...

Istagram, Twitter: @thejeffcalhoun
Email: jeffcalhoun@mac.com

]]> Jeff Calhoun is the Broadway Director for Newsies, Bonnie and Clyde, Jekyll and Hyde, Deaf West's Theater Big River and more.  He also directed Dolly Parton's 9-5 and Disney's High School Musical 1 and 2. He is an Associate artist for Ford's Theater Washington and serves on the Board of Directors for Covenant House International (not- for-profit helping homeless youth in 30 cities and 6 countries). 

Jeff is very humble about his accomplishments but he has a depth of wisdom on everything from the challenge of creating a musical with half of the actors being hearing and half of them being deaf (think about that for a second...), how to build bridges between groups of people that can transcend labels, stigmas, and beliefs, and what it means to be an artist. 

There is a lot of gold in this conversation...

Istagram, Twitter: @thejeffcalhoun
Email: jeffcalhoun@mac.com

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8142110 Mon, 15 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0400 3472 broadway, director, actor, theater, gay, LGBTQ, deaf, aging, stigmas, labels, artist, arts, 3 11 full false S3E10 Fionn Wright: Extraordinary Coach and Visionary on Optimizing Human Development and how China is Positioned for the Future... S3E10 Fionn Wright: Extraordinary Coach and Visionary on Optimizing Human Development and how China is Positioned for the Future... Fionn Wright is an serial entrepreneur, an executive coach, a deep thinker, and a visionary. He was named as one of the "11 Most Influential Movers and Shakers in Shanghai for his national television appearances and the impact of his coaching. His friends call him a mix of Tim Ferriss and Tony Robbins for his speed learning techniques paired with profound coaching transformations.

This conversation will make you think more deeply than you may have ever done before on a wide variety of topics from human development, to systems, awareness, parenting, and the future of China.

Prepare to have your mind stretched, expanded and challenged!

Website:
www.fionnwright.com

Linkedin:
www.linkedin.com/in/fionnwright

]]> Fionn Wright is an serial entrepreneur, an executive coach, a deep thinker, and a visionary. He was named as one of the "11 Most Influential Movers and Shakers in Shanghai for his national television appearances and the impact of his coaching. His friends call him a mix of Tim Ferriss and Tony Robbins for his speed learning techniques paired with profound coaching transformations.

This conversation will make you think more deeply than you may have ever done before on a wide variety of topics from human development, to systems, awareness, parenting, and the future of China.

Prepare to have your mind stretched, expanded and challenged!

Website:
www.fionnwright.com

Linkedin:
www.linkedin.com/in/fionnwright

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8058319 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500 4079 psychology, philosophy, wisdom, integration, development, parenting, awareness, meditation, China, culture, 3 10 full false S3E9: Vivian Kirkfield, Children's Book Author, On Skydiving at 64, and it Never Being too Late to Live Your Dreams... S3E9: Vivian Kirkfield, Children's Book Author, On Skydiving at 64, and it Never Being too Late to Live Your Dreams... Vivian is a well known author in the Kid Literature Community with her 5 books From Here to There: Inventions that Changed the way the World Moves, Making Their Voices Heard: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, Sweet Dreams, Sarah, Four Otters Toboggan: An Animal Counting Book and Pippa's Passover Plate. What is unique about her story is that she didn't start writing children's books until she was 65 and her first book was published at 70! Since she started writing she has presented at conferences all over the world, gone parasailing, banana boat riding, and is living her dreams. She talks about how it's never too late to start, her process of overcoming her fears and never giving up!

She has a writing contest called #50PreciousWords (submissions this week ONLY March 2nd-6th 11:59PM EST)  in which people from all over the world submit their children's stories with a beginning, middle, and end, that contain only 50 words total. The contest has over 50 awards including reviews and critiques by multiple literary agents. The last winner actually was signed by an agent and became a published author through the contest. So, if you are an aspiring children's book author and want to have the opportunity to get your work in front of people that could catapult your career or just want to meet some incredible people in the KidLit community then check out her contest at:
www.viviankirkfield.com

Social Media: Vivian Kirkfield
FB
Twitter
Instagram
Linkedin

]]> Vivian is a well known author in the Kid Literature Community with her 5 books From Here to There: Inventions that Changed the way the World Moves, Making Their Voices Heard: The Inspiring Friendship of Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe, Sweet Dreams, Sarah, Four Otters Toboggan: An Animal Counting Book and Pippa's Passover Plate. What is unique about her story is that she didn't start writing children's books until she was 65 and her first book was published at 70! Since she started writing she has presented at conferences all over the world, gone parasailing, banana boat riding, and is living her dreams. She talks about how it's never too late to start, her process of overcoming her fears and never giving up!

She has a writing contest called #50PreciousWords (submissions this week ONLY March 2nd-6th 11:59PM EST)  in which people from all over the world submit their children's stories with a beginning, middle, and end, that contain only 50 words total. The contest has over 50 awards including reviews and critiques by multiple literary agents. The last winner actually was signed by an agent and became a published author through the contest. So, if you are an aspiring children's book author and want to have the opportunity to get your work in front of people that could catapult your career or just want to meet some incredible people in the KidLit community then check out her contest at:
www.viviankirkfield.com

Social Media: Vivian Kirkfield
FB
Twitter
Instagram
Linkedin

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-8043293 Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500 4833 author, writer, writing, children's books, adventure, live your dreams, overcoming fear, success, success engineering 3 9 full false S3E8: Steven Weathers TV Host, Director, and Actor, Patterns of Success after Interviewing 120+ CEOS, filming for Maserati, Ritz Carlton, the House of Roosevelt, and Sharing an Umbrella with Nicole Kidman... S3E8: Steven Weathers TV Host, Director, and Actor, Patterns of Success after Interviewing 120+ CEOS, filming for Maserati, Ritz Carlton, the House of Roosevelt, and Sharing an Umbrella with Nicole Kidman... Steven Weathers began hosting TV at the prime age of 3 years old! Since then he has actually been named as one of the most recognizable foreign faces in China due to his 12 years of national television appearances, hosting and productions all over China and the world. He is fluent in Mandarin and has over 80,000 (and climbing) followers on Bilibili (Chinese version of Youtube).

For two years he hosted a show called Minds of Millionaires where he interviewed CEO's and entrepreneurs from Chinese and multinational companies including Microsoft, GE, Montblanc, L'Oreal, and many more! In 2012 he was awarded the extremely prestigious Magnolia Award which honors foreigners who have made a significant contribution to the city and currently he is production for a show on Bilibili which features Maserati, Ritz, Carlton, House of Roosevelt and more.

It is with great pleasure that I introduce Steven Weathers to you!

Website: www.stevenweathers.tv
Linkedin: Steven Weathers
Wechat: Steven Weathers

]]> Steven Weathers began hosting TV at the prime age of 3 years old! Since then he has actually been named as one of the most recognizable foreign faces in China due to his 12 years of national television appearances, hosting and productions all over China and the world. He is fluent in Mandarin and has over 80,000 (and climbing) followers on Bilibili (Chinese version of Youtube).

For two years he hosted a show called Minds of Millionaires where he interviewed CEO's and entrepreneurs from Chinese and multinational companies including Microsoft, GE, Montblanc, L'Oreal, and many more! In 2012 he was awarded the extremely prestigious Magnolia Award which honors foreigners who have made a significant contribution to the city and currently he is production for a show on Bilibili which features Maserati, Ritz, Carlton, House of Roosevelt and more.

It is with great pleasure that I introduce Steven Weathers to you!

Website: www.stevenweathers.tv
Linkedin: Steven Weathers
Wechat: Steven Weathers

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-7989841 Mon, 22 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500 3045 TV, film, movies, directing, acting, travel, millionaires, CEOs, celebrities, success, success engineering, 3 8 full false S3E7 Carrie Jones: Director of Counseling at Community Center Shanghai on Mental Health, the Stigma of Counseling, and the Importance of Self Care... S3E7 Carrie Jones: Director of Counseling at Community Center Shanghai on Mental Health, the Stigma of Counseling, and the Importance of Self Care... Carrie Jones has been the Director of Community Center Shanghai for 10 years which provides counseling services here in Shanghai with 20 different counselors offering services in 7 different languages.

 Needless to say, this past year was crazy! I wanted to have her on, so she could share her insights into how to handle stress, uncertainty, anxiety, the importance of self care, along with tips for parenting in the midst of everything.

This episode is full of practical tips that you can use and I hope it will help and encourage you through this time...

Community Center Shanghai website: https://www.communitycentershanghai.com
Community Center Shanghai email: counseling@communitycenter.cn
WeChat: Community Center Shanghai

]]> Carrie Jones has been the Director of Community Center Shanghai for 10 years which provides counseling services here in Shanghai with 20 different counselors offering services in 7 different languages.

 Needless to say, this past year was crazy! I wanted to have her on, so she could share her insights into how to handle stress, uncertainty, anxiety, the importance of self care, along with tips for parenting in the midst of everything.

This episode is full of practical tips that you can use and I hope it will help and encourage you through this time...

Community Center Shanghai website: https://www.communitycentershanghai.com
Community Center Shanghai email: counseling@communitycenter.cn
WeChat: Community Center Shanghai

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-7874434 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:00:00 -0500 2806 mental health, counseling, therapy, self care, parenting, anxiety, stress, uncertainty, success, 3 7 full false S3E6 Renee Mitchell: Frameworks to Overcome Racism, Develop Resilience, and Creating Beautiful Empowering Art from your Pain... S3E6 Renee Mitchell: Frameworks to Overcome Racism, Develop Resilience, and Creating Beautiful Empowering Art from your Pain... It is difficult to describe how incredible Renee Mitchell is. She was an award winning journalist for 25 years, nominated for 2 Pulitzer Prizes, and named Number 1 newspaper columnist in the 5 Western States. She has also co-created the I Am More black youth resilience program which is the only program in Oregon to win two social-emotional learning innovation awards from Novo. Then, to fight the anxiety, stress, and depression of COVID, she created the Black Joy Virus which is a community enrichment campaign tapping into the strength and tremendous resilience of black people and black culture that have always made a way when there is no way and to find joy even in the midst of incredible challenges...

I was blown away, both by the accomplishments of Renee, but also her superpower of being able to take her pain and turn it into incredible artistic beauty. It was truly inspiring!

Website: www.reneemitchellspeaks.com
I Am More
Black Joy Virus 

]]> It is difficult to describe how incredible Renee Mitchell is. She was an award winning journalist for 25 years, nominated for 2 Pulitzer Prizes, and named Number 1 newspaper columnist in the 5 Western States. She has also co-created the I Am More black youth resilience program which is the only program in Oregon to win two social-emotional learning innovation awards from Novo. Then, to fight the anxiety, stress, and depression of COVID, she created the Black Joy Virus which is a community enrichment campaign tapping into the strength and tremendous resilience of black people and black culture that have always made a way when there is no way and to find joy even in the midst of incredible challenges...

I was blown away, both by the accomplishments of Renee, but also her superpower of being able to take her pain and turn it into incredible artistic beauty. It was truly inspiring!

Website: www.reneemitchellspeaks.com
I Am More
Black Joy Virus 

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-7744258 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0500 3968 joy, creativity, beauty, resilience, writing, poetry, racism, prejudice, bullying, trauma, depression, tribes, empowerment, 3 6 full false S3E5 Margo Fowkes: Executive Coach on the Devastating Loss of her 21-year-old Son to Brain Cancer, Writing through the Pain, and Finding and Holding Tight to your Tribe… S3E5 Margo Fowkes: Executive Coach on the Devastating Loss of her 21-year-old Son to Brain Cancer, Writing through the Pain, and Finding and Holding Tight to your Tribe… Margo Fowkes is a Stanford University grad, a former budget analyst for the United States Budget Committee and has worked at all levels of the government. She currently runs a consulting agency called OnTargetConsulting which has consulted with Fortune 500 companies, companies in renewable energy and healthcare, and even the Girl Scouts.

But what really sets her apart is her struggle with tremendous grief of the loss of her 21- year-old son, Jimmy after an 8 year battle with brain cancer followed by the loss of her mother the very next year. She gives an honest, vulnerable, real look into the depths of her pain and what she did to come through it...

Website: Ontargetconsulting
Salt Water: Blog, Resources, and Tribe for living with Grief and Loss


]]> Margo Fowkes is a Stanford University grad, a former budget analyst for the United States Budget Committee and has worked at all levels of the government. She currently runs a consulting agency called OnTargetConsulting which has consulted with Fortune 500 companies, companies in renewable energy and healthcare, and even the Girl Scouts.

But what really sets her apart is her struggle with tremendous grief of the loss of her 21- year-old son, Jimmy after an 8 year battle with brain cancer followed by the loss of her mother the very next year. She gives an honest, vulnerable, real look into the depths of her pain and what she did to come through it...

Website: Ontargetconsulting
Salt Water: Blog, Resources, and Tribe for living with Grief and Loss


]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-7585087 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:00:00 -0500 3083 grief, loss, cancer, finding meaning, death, tribe, company culture, productivity, 3 5 full false S3E4: Nicole Rogers: Chasing the Holy Grail of the Perfect Food Culture, along with Marketing and Branding for Chipotle, Local Farmers, and Sacramento City... S3E4: Nicole Rogers: Chasing the Holy Grail of the Perfect Food Culture, along with Marketing and Branding for Chipotle, Local Farmers, and Sacramento City... Nicole Rogers has spent the last 20 years diving into our food culture with experiences ranging from being a brand strategist for Chipotle to rebranding a 100-year-old family owned local grocery store. 

She pulls back the curtain and shares real stories of the people and farmers behind it all, along with her journey of reconciling a job that she felt was too easy (talking about food) with the comparison game of friends climbing the corporate ladder and the nature of true success.

There is a lot of wisdom in this one...

Social: @nicoleproof

Website for True Origin Foods: www.trueoriginfoods.com (coming soon, not live yet)

]]> Nicole Rogers has spent the last 20 years diving into our food culture with experiences ranging from being a brand strategist for Chipotle to rebranding a 100-year-old family owned local grocery store. 

She pulls back the curtain and shares real stories of the people and farmers behind it all, along with her journey of reconciling a job that she felt was too easy (talking about food) with the comparison game of friends climbing the corporate ladder and the nature of true success.

There is a lot of wisdom in this one...

Social: @nicoleproof

Website for True Origin Foods: www.trueoriginfoods.com (coming soon, not live yet)

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-7469026 Mon, 25 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500 3858 food, food culture, branding, marketing, storytelling, success, values, women in business, mentors, 3 4 full false S3E3 Wayne Duvall: Hollywood Actor on Mining the Depths of Human Experience, Not Giving up, and Doing What you Love... S3E3 Wayne Duvall: Hollywood Actor on Mining the Depths of Human Experience, Not Giving up, and Doing What you Love... Wayne Duvall is probably most known for his role as Homer Stokes in O' Brother Where Art Thou directed by the Coen brothers, starring George Clooney along with his role as the Sgt. Phil Brander in the CBS Series The District. He also recently made his Broadway debut in the play 1984 among a very long list of others films and plays.

He shares about the 13 years of taking every job and role he could before he started to get his break, and the importance of holding on to belief in your self and the encouragement of friends. He takes us behind the scenes into how he gets into character along with the importance of living below your means...

Enjoy!

Website: www.wayneduvallactor.com 

]]> Wayne Duvall is probably most known for his role as Homer Stokes in O' Brother Where Art Thou directed by the Coen brothers, starring George Clooney along with his role as the Sgt. Phil Brander in the CBS Series The District. He also recently made his Broadway debut in the play 1984 among a very long list of others films and plays.

He shares about the 13 years of taking every job and role he could before he started to get his break, and the importance of holding on to belief in your self and the encouragement of friends. He takes us behind the scenes into how he gets into character along with the importance of living below your means...

Enjoy!

Website: www.wayneduvallactor.com 

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-7347238 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500 3357 hollywood, actor, persistence, passion, acting, roles, Broadway, 3 3 full false S3E2 Ingrid Boydston: Former Teacher of the Year Winner, From Acting, to Teaching, to Teaching Acting... S3E2 Ingrid Boydston: Former Teacher of the Year Winner, From Acting, to Teaching, to Teaching Acting... 2020 really gave us an appreciation for the teachers that work tirelessly to help our children learn everyday. With all the craziness of last year and even the political scene right now, I wanted to use this episode to highlight the wonderful work that the teachers do through an interview with Ingrid Boydston. She was named Teacher of the Year for LA County (1999), followed by California Teacher of the Year (2000), along with being an educational ambassador to Japan representing the United States (2000). She has been teaching for more than 33 years but it wasn't always this way...

As a child she had always wanted to grow up to be an actor. She shares how even though she was rubbing shoulders with the celebrities of LA it didn't compare with the fulfillment and joy she found in teaching... 

Hear her story of how she went from acting, to teaching, to teaching acting and more...

FB and Twitter: Ingrid Boydston 

]]> 2020 really gave us an appreciation for the teachers that work tirelessly to help our children learn everyday. With all the craziness of last year and even the political scene right now, I wanted to use this episode to highlight the wonderful work that the teachers do through an interview with Ingrid Boydston. She was named Teacher of the Year for LA County (1999), followed by California Teacher of the Year (2000), along with being an educational ambassador to Japan representing the United States (2000). She has been teaching for more than 33 years but it wasn't always this way...

As a child she had always wanted to grow up to be an actor. She shares how even though she was rubbing shoulders with the celebrities of LA it didn't compare with the fulfillment and joy she found in teaching... 

Hear her story of how she went from acting, to teaching, to teaching acting and more...

FB and Twitter: Ingrid Boydston 

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-7233823 Mon, 11 Jan 2021 07:00:00 -0500 3153 teachers, teaching, acting, education, finding purpose and joy, 3 2 full false S3E1 Dr. Annie-Mejia Downs: Physical Therapist and Behavioral Change Expert on Habits, Population Health and Leaving Tenure with No Prospects of a Job... S3E1 Dr. Annie-Mejia Downs: Physical Therapist and Behavioral Change Expert on Habits, Population Health and Leaving Tenure with No Prospects of a Job... Dr. Annie Downs has been a physical therapist for over 40 years, with her Masters in Public Health and her doctorate in Health Promotion and Wellness. She has numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts, has done national presentations, and recently has done a lot of research on resilience as a developable skill. 

What I love about Annie is that she is not just an academic. She applies her research to her own life which can be especially seen in recently giving up her tenured job as an Assocaite Professor with no job prospects on the horizon because she had to be true to herself and he values. It is an inspiring story...

Email: amejia-downs@csm.edu

]]> Dr. Annie Downs has been a physical therapist for over 40 years, with her Masters in Public Health and her doctorate in Health Promotion and Wellness. She has numerous peer-reviewed manuscripts, has done national presentations, and recently has done a lot of research on resilience as a developable skill. 

What I love about Annie is that she is not just an academic. She applies her research to her own life which can be especially seen in recently giving up her tenured job as an Assocaite Professor with no job prospects on the horizon because she had to be true to herself and he values. It is an inspiring story...

Email: amejia-downs@csm.edu

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-7122907 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:00:00 -0500 4030 physical therapy, behavioral change, habits, success, population health, ethnicity, values, authenticity, 3 1 full false Best of Season 2: Top Tips, Frameworks, Philosophies, and Stories from this last season... Best of Season 2: Top Tips, Frameworks, Philosophies, and Stories from this last season... As we wrap up 2020 (thank goodness!) we are also wrapping up Season 2 of the SE podcast. We have had an amazing list of guests with such unique stories and experiences along with tons of practical tips you can use to engineer your own success! This episode is a compilation of just the tip of the iceberg of some of the incredible advice that was shared... Check it out!

Here are the timestamps if you would like to listen to a particular guest...

Laura Wilson: 2:13

Kimberly Lawson: 4:25
FB, Insta, Twitter: @itsmamalawson

Mel McMahon: 9:33
www.indianaoriginals.com
Indiana Gifts
FB: meltmcmahon, Twitter/Linkedin:melmcmahon

Scott (Hoppo) Hopson: 13:21
Pivotal Coaching

Pete Marra: 16:57
Linkedin: Pete Marra

Lisa Mitchell: 21:13
Power Body Language
Email:lisa@powerbodylanguage.com
Linkedin/FB: Lisa Mitchell

Ian OD Dwyer: 25:53
FeelSoma

Dr. Roy Sugarman: 29:23
Website: www.roysugarman.com

Bethany Jamison: 32:32
Insta: @thegardensonoxford

Debby Bauman: 34:28
Insta: @debbyellyn

Stacey Kauffman: 38:38
Linkedin: Stacey Kauffman

Josh Olson: 42:19
Alive Studio
Insta: @jrayolson

Eddie Frierson: 45:19
Website: http://eddiefrierson.com
Matty: An Evening with Christy Mathewson

Greg Hayes: 46:42
FB: Greg Hayes

Amber Stott: 50:58
Food Literacy Center
FB: AmberStottChiefFoodGenius
Insta: @ChiefFoodGenius

Steve Kluger: 54:45
Website: http://stevekluger.com

Rosie Guagliardo: 57:01
Innerbrilliancecoaching
FB/Insta: innerbrilliancecoaching
Linkedin: Rosie Guagliardo


]]> As we wrap up 2020 (thank goodness!) we are also wrapping up Season 2 of the SE podcast. We have had an amazing list of guests with such unique stories and experiences along with tons of practical tips you can use to engineer your own success! This episode is a compilation of just the tip of the iceberg of some of the incredible advice that was shared... Check it out!

Here are the timestamps if you would like to listen to a particular guest...

Laura Wilson: 2:13

Kimberly Lawson: 4:25
FB, Insta, Twitter: @itsmamalawson

Mel McMahon: 9:33
www.indianaoriginals.com
Indiana Gifts
FB: meltmcmahon, Twitter/Linkedin:melmcmahon

Scott (Hoppo) Hopson: 13:21
Pivotal Coaching

Pete Marra: 16:57
Linkedin: Pete Marra

Lisa Mitchell: 21:13
Power Body Language
Email:lisa@powerbodylanguage.com
Linkedin/FB: Lisa Mitchell

Ian OD Dwyer: 25:53
FeelSoma

Dr. Roy Sugarman: 29:23
Website: www.roysugarman.com

Bethany Jamison: 32:32
Insta: @thegardensonoxford

Debby Bauman: 34:28
Insta: @debbyellyn

Stacey Kauffman: 38:38
Linkedin: Stacey Kauffman

Josh Olson: 42:19
Alive Studio
Insta: @jrayolson

Eddie Frierson: 45:19
Website: http://eddiefrierson.com
Matty: An Evening with Christy Mathewson

Greg Hayes: 46:42
FB: Greg Hayes

Amber Stott: 50:58
Food Literacy Center
FB: AmberStottChiefFoodGenius
Insta: @ChiefFoodGenius

Steve Kluger: 54:45
Website: http://stevekluger.com

Rosie Guagliardo: 57:01
Innerbrilliancecoaching
FB/Insta: innerbrilliancecoaching
Linkedin: Rosie Guagliardo


]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-7029490 Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500 3585 2 22 full false S2E21 Rosie Guagliardo on the Science of Coaching High Achievers, Celebrating the Beautiful, and Reframing our Inner Monologues... S2E21 Rosie Guagliardo on the Science of Coaching High Achievers, Celebrating the Beautiful, and Reframing our Inner Monologues... Rosie Guagliardo is a career and life coach for high achievers with an incredible trifecta of a psychology degree, 18 years working in marketing and advertising at the highest level with massive brands like McDonalds, Anheuser- Busch, and Unilever, along with 14 years coaching high achievers. She is a Forbes Contributor (can write articles and be on expert panels) and she will be publishing her book this year Connecting the Dots for your Ideal Life: A Guide for High Achievers to Find Success AND Happiness in Life + Work + Love. 

This is episode is very practical and gives you very specific tools (that she has used with numerous executives and CEO's) to optimize your life! So, get out your notebook and get ready to engineer your success!

Website: Innerbrilliancecoaching.com
Linkedin: Rosie Guagliardo
FB: Innerbrilliancecoaching
Instagram: Innerbrilliancecoaching

]]> Rosie Guagliardo is a career and life coach for high achievers with an incredible trifecta of a psychology degree, 18 years working in marketing and advertising at the highest level with massive brands like McDonalds, Anheuser- Busch, and Unilever, along with 14 years coaching high achievers. She is a Forbes Contributor (can write articles and be on expert panels) and she will be publishing her book this year Connecting the Dots for your Ideal Life: A Guide for High Achievers to Find Success AND Happiness in Life + Work + Love. 

This is episode is very practical and gives you very specific tools (that she has used with numerous executives and CEO's) to optimize your life! So, get out your notebook and get ready to engineer your success!

Website: Innerbrilliancecoaching.com
Linkedin: Rosie Guagliardo
FB: Innerbrilliancecoaching
Instagram: Innerbrilliancecoaching

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-6944828 Mon, 21 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500 3227 success, coaching, high achievers, peak performance, entrepreneurship, purpose, passion, 2 21 full false S2E20 Steve Kluger: Author and Playwright on Shaking Hands with Lucille Ball, Chicken with 8 1/2 Size Feet, and "Accidentally" Writing Lyrics to a soon-to-be Broadway musical... S2E20 Steve Kluger: Author and Playwright on Shaking Hands with Lucille Ball, Chicken with 8 1/2 Size Feet, and "Accidentally" Writing Lyrics to a soon-to-be Broadway musical... Steve Kluger has authored numerous books and plays with his most famous, Last Days of Summer, being poised to hit Broadway as a musical whenever it reopens after COVID. He has written on topics ranging from his childhood growing up gay with his most autobiographical book "Almost Like Being in Love" to his love of baseball in Changing Pitches and play Bullpen, to WWII with his book Yank: WWII from the guys who brought your victory. 

It was a privilege to be able to hear his vulnerability and honesty and how he has woven his story into his written works...

Website: www.stevekluger.com


]]> Steve Kluger has authored numerous books and plays with his most famous, Last Days of Summer, being poised to hit Broadway as a musical whenever it reopens after COVID. He has written on topics ranging from his childhood growing up gay with his most autobiographical book "Almost Like Being in Love" to his love of baseball in Changing Pitches and play Bullpen, to WWII with his book Yank: WWII from the guys who brought your victory. 

It was a privilege to be able to hear his vulnerability and honesty and how he has woven his story into his written works...

Website: www.stevekluger.com


]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-6835525 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500 4962 playwright, author, Last Days of Summer, gay, civil rights, Broadway, music, baseball, 2 20 full false S2E19 Amber Stott: Director of the Food Literacy Center on Broccoli Boundaries, Radish Routines, Macro-Level Systemic Change, and the Trifecta of Growth S2E19 Amber Stott: Director of the Food Literacy Center on Broccoli Boundaries, Radish Routines, Macro-Level Systemic Change, and the Trifecta of Growth Amber Stott, the Director and Founder of the Food Literacy Center in Sacramento does everything with joy! It is baked into the entire culture of the Food Literacy Center which has been named non-profit of the year for Sacramento. Amber has been named one of Sacramento's most powerful business leaders, one of Food Tank's 17 Food Heroes to Inspire Us in 2017, along with giving a TED talk on how she gets kids to eat their broccoli. 

We talk about everything from eating cactus, to her Broccoli Boundaries and Radish routines, to how toilet bowl scrubbers help us clarify our values...

Enjoy!

Facebook: AmberStottChiefFoodGenius
Instagram: @ChiefFoodGenius
Website: www.foodliteracycenter.org


]]> Amber Stott, the Director and Founder of the Food Literacy Center in Sacramento does everything with joy! It is baked into the entire culture of the Food Literacy Center which has been named non-profit of the year for Sacramento. Amber has been named one of Sacramento's most powerful business leaders, one of Food Tank's 17 Food Heroes to Inspire Us in 2017, along with giving a TED talk on how she gets kids to eat their broccoli. 

We talk about everything from eating cactus, to her Broccoli Boundaries and Radish routines, to how toilet bowl scrubbers help us clarify our values...

Enjoy!

Facebook: AmberStottChiefFoodGenius
Instagram: @ChiefFoodGenius
Website: www.foodliteracycenter.org


]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-6728851 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 06:00:00 -0500 3263 food literacy, nutrition, school, behavioral change, non-profits, marketing, growth, 2 19 full false S2E18 Greg "Purple" Hayes: On Coaching with John Wooden, Fear being Overrated, and Gratitude as an Antidote for Pain and Heartache... S2E18 Greg "Purple" Hayes: On Coaching with John Wooden, Fear being Overrated, and Gratitude as an Antidote for Pain and Heartache... After coaching basketball for more than five decades, and working directly with John Wooden in his basketball camp for 12 years, Coach Greg Hayes has learned a thing or two about life. 

 

He shares his advice on doing things that you are scared of, how gratitude transformed his life and took him through the darkest, most painful period of his life, along with finding peace of mind in knowing you did your best everyday. 

 

Facebook: Greg Hayes

Authored books: Camp with Coach Wooden: Shoes and Socks, the Pyramid and "A Little Chap"

]]> After coaching basketball for more than five decades, and working directly with John Wooden in his basketball camp for 12 years, Coach Greg Hayes has learned a thing or two about life. 

 

He shares his advice on doing things that you are scared of, how gratitude transformed his life and took him through the darkest, most painful period of his life, along with finding peace of mind in knowing you did your best everyday. 

 

Facebook: Greg Hayes

Authored books: Camp with Coach Wooden: Shoes and Socks, the Pyramid and "A Little Chap"

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-6612097 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500 3511 coaching, basketball, John Wooden, gratitude, divorce, success, mentors, 2 18 full false S2E17 Eddie Frierson: Hollywood Voice Actor on helping Leonardo DiCaprio win his Oscar, Zombie Screams, and Old Timer baseball games with Joe DiMaggio... S2E17 Eddie Frierson: Hollywood Voice Actor on helping Leonardo DiCaprio win his Oscar, Zombie Screams, and Old Timer baseball games with Joe DiMaggio... You are going to LOVE this episode!

I got to talk with Eddie Frierson who has been a voice actor in Hollywood for decades. He has been in pretty much every animated movie you can think of from Frozen, to Wreck-it Ralph, to Tangled, to Zootopia to live action films like Moneyball, I-Robot, I am Legend, and 42 just to name a tiny percentage!

He also created the one man show called MATTY: An Evening with Christy Mathewson about the New York Giants baseball hall of fame pitcher who was an all-around exceptional human being, philosopher, war hero, and so much more! The MATTY show was named by NPR one of the 10 best shows of the New York Theater Season (when it was running) and was the first outside event to be performed at the baseball hall of fame!

Like I said, you are going to LOVE this episode... here is Eddie Frierson!
Eddie Frierson website: http://eddiefrierson.com
Matty: An Evening with Christy Mathewson (matty.org)
Check out IMDB "Eddie Frierson" for a list of all of the movies and shows he has been in

]]> You are going to LOVE this episode!

I got to talk with Eddie Frierson who has been a voice actor in Hollywood for decades. He has been in pretty much every animated movie you can think of from Frozen, to Wreck-it Ralph, to Tangled, to Zootopia to live action films like Moneyball, I-Robot, I am Legend, and 42 just to name a tiny percentage!

He also created the one man show called MATTY: An Evening with Christy Mathewson about the New York Giants baseball hall of fame pitcher who was an all-around exceptional human being, philosopher, war hero, and so much more! The MATTY show was named by NPR one of the 10 best shows of the New York Theater Season (when it was running) and was the first outside event to be performed at the baseball hall of fame!

Like I said, you are going to LOVE this episode... here is Eddie Frierson!
Eddie Frierson website: http://eddiefrierson.com
Matty: An Evening with Christy Mathewson (matty.org)
Check out IMDB "Eddie Frierson" for a list of all of the movies and shows he has been in

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-6466237 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500 4237 voice actor, Hollywood, celebrities, theater, baseball, hall of fame, movies, tv shows, 2 17 full false S2E16 Joshua Olson: DJ and Studio Owner on Black Lives Matter, Stigma around being a Stay-at-Home Dad, and Collective Success... S2E16 Joshua Olson: DJ and Studio Owner on Black Lives Matter, Stigma around being a Stay-at-Home Dad, and Collective Success... "If you are not white, you are black. So, even if I am 50/50 right down the middle, I am just as equally white as I am black.  Because I am not 100% white, then I am black." Josh Olson

My friend, who I grew up with in Papua New Guinea, Josh Olson is a DJ and a stay at home dad and I wanted to get him on the show to talk about his perspective on the Black Lives Matter movement.  He lives not 10 minutes from where the incident with George Floyd and the police occurred in Minneapolis, which was the tinder that escalated a national civil rights movement.

Here is what he has to say...

Check out his DJ business: Alive Studio
Check out his Instagram for incredibly cute pictures of his family!
Instagram: @jrayolson


 

]]> "If you are not white, you are black. So, even if I am 50/50 right down the middle, I am just as equally white as I am black.  Because I am not 100% white, then I am black." Josh Olson

My friend, who I grew up with in Papua New Guinea, Josh Olson is a DJ and a stay at home dad and I wanted to get him on the show to talk about his perspective on the Black Lives Matter movement.  He lives not 10 minutes from where the incident with George Floyd and the police occurred in Minneapolis, which was the tinder that escalated a national civil rights movement.

Here is what he has to say...

Check out his DJ business: Alive Studio
Check out his Instagram for incredibly cute pictures of his family!
Instagram: @jrayolson


 

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-6394501 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500 3138 black lives matter, racism, police violence, adoption, advocacy, stay-at-home dad, family, parenting, 2 16 full false S2E15 Stacey Kauffman: Senior Vice President of Entercom, on Women in Sales and Business, Mentors to break the Glass Ceiling, and Rewriting the Rules... S2E15 Stacey Kauffman: Senior Vice President of Entercom, on Women in Sales and Business, Mentors to break the Glass Ceiling, and Rewriting the Rules...  "I always wanted to be the best...Period! I always wanted to get the job because I was the best person for the job, not the best woman for the job." Stacey Kauffman

Stacey Kauffman, worked her way up in sales and broadcasting from General Sales Manager to Director of Sales, to the Senior Vice President of Entercom, one of the largest producers of audio content, radio, and news in the United States. 

She shares about the power of mentors to pull you through the glass ceiling, the importance of diversity in companies, and harnessing the incredible power of commitment paired with the flexibility to respond to the unique stimuli we find ourselves faced with currently. 

LinkedIn: 
www.linkedin.com/in/staceykauffman 

]]>  "I always wanted to be the best...Period! I always wanted to get the job because I was the best person for the job, not the best woman for the job." Stacey Kauffman

Stacey Kauffman, worked her way up in sales and broadcasting from General Sales Manager to Director of Sales, to the Senior Vice President of Entercom, one of the largest producers of audio content, radio, and news in the United States. 

She shares about the power of mentors to pull you through the glass ceiling, the importance of diversity in companies, and harnessing the incredible power of commitment paired with the flexibility to respond to the unique stimuli we find ourselves faced with currently. 

LinkedIn: 
www.linkedin.com/in/staceykauffman 

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-6283852 Mon, 09 Nov 2020 06:00:00 -0500 2794 women in business, sales, marketing, priorities, flexibility, achievement, mentors, mom guilt, habits, environment 2 15 full false S2E14 Debby Bauman: Fireside Chat with my Wife about Childhood and Chameleons, the Ups and Down of 7 years of Marriage, and Raising Global Kiddos... S2E14 Debby Bauman: Fireside Chat with my Wife about Childhood and Chameleons, the Ups and Down of 7 years of Marriage, and Raising Global Kiddos... Picture an olive orchard in Turkey, throw in some chameleons, turtles, equestrian horses, a couple of imaginary friends for good measure, along with a faithful dog named Cinnamon and you have my wife, Debby's childhood...

In this episode, you get to sit in on a fireside chat (without the fire) with my wife, about her childhood, the challenges and successes of 7 years of marriage, struggles with depression, along with tips on how to travel the world while raising global-minded kids...

Resources:
5 Love Languages: Gary Chapman
BigLittle Feelings - Excellent tool for parenting toddlers
Skillshare - Resource for learning everything from marketing to photography and watercolor






]]> Picture an olive orchard in Turkey, throw in some chameleons, turtles, equestrian horses, a couple of imaginary friends for good measure, along with a faithful dog named Cinnamon and you have my wife, Debby's childhood...

In this episode, you get to sit in on a fireside chat (without the fire) with my wife, about her childhood, the challenges and successes of 7 years of marriage, struggles with depression, along with tips on how to travel the world while raising global-minded kids...

Resources:
5 Love Languages: Gary Chapman
BigLittle Feelings - Excellent tool for parenting toddlers
Skillshare - Resource for learning everything from marketing to photography and watercolor






]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-6183628 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500 2923 wife, marriage, relationships, world travel, raising kids, working through depression, 2 14 full false S2E13 How to Change when Change is Hard (Switch: Chip and Dan Heath) S2E13 How to Change when Change is Hard (Switch: Chip and Dan Heath) What if we were going about change wrong? What if we were missing part of the picture? Or multiple parts of the picture?

In Chip and Dan Heath's book Switch: How to Change when Change is Hard they talk about how there are actually three separate aspects to change that need to be addressed in order for the change to be successful both individually and corporately.

They use the analogy of a rider of an elephant going down a path where the rider represents the logical, rational part of our brain, the elephant represents the emotional part, and the path is our environment.

In this episode, we talk about the very specific actions we can take to appeal and shape each of these areas to maximize the effectiveness of the change we are undertaking...

Resources:
Switch: How to Change when Change is Hard, Chip and Dan Heath


]]> What if we were going about change wrong? What if we were missing part of the picture? Or multiple parts of the picture?

In Chip and Dan Heath's book Switch: How to Change when Change is Hard they talk about how there are actually three separate aspects to change that need to be addressed in order for the change to be successful both individually and corporately.

They use the analogy of a rider of an elephant going down a path where the rider represents the logical, rational part of our brain, the elephant represents the emotional part, and the path is our environment.

In this episode, we talk about the very specific actions we can take to appeal and shape each of these areas to maximize the effectiveness of the change we are undertaking...

Resources:
Switch: How to Change when Change is Hard, Chip and Dan Heath


]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-6063019 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400 2009 change, behavior, logic, reason, emotions, motivation, organization behavior, company culture, 2 13 full false S2E12 Bethany Jamison: Welcoming Grief as your Friend, Growing your own Food and Community Gardens... S2E12 Bethany Jamison: Welcoming Grief as your Friend, Growing your own Food and Community Gardens... What if you can't see a way out? What if everything seems hopeless? How do you put your life back together after a devastating loss?

[Disclaimer: this episode does mention suicide and death as those are central parts of Bethany's story] 

In this episode, I talked with my good friend Bethany Jamison who, along with her husband Ross, does more to foster connection and community than pretty much anyone else I know. 

They helped us through the darkest time of our own lives and have both walked through the grief of loss and the deaths of loved ones. 

They have built a community garden on their property that provides food for their community in the inner city of Indianapolis as part of their process of giving back and working towards wholeness. 

If you have ever gone (or are going through) a dark time, I know you will find encouragement in the vulnerability and honesty of Bethany and what she has to say about truly living life with your whole heart. 

Instagram #thegardensonoxford




]]> What if you can't see a way out? What if everything seems hopeless? How do you put your life back together after a devastating loss?

[Disclaimer: this episode does mention suicide and death as those are central parts of Bethany's story] 

In this episode, I talked with my good friend Bethany Jamison who, along with her husband Ross, does more to foster connection and community than pretty much anyone else I know. 

They helped us through the darkest time of our own lives and have both walked through the grief of loss and the deaths of loved ones. 

They have built a community garden on their property that provides food for their community in the inner city of Indianapolis as part of their process of giving back and working towards wholeness. 

If you have ever gone (or are going through) a dark time, I know you will find encouragement in the vulnerability and honesty of Bethany and what she has to say about truly living life with your whole heart. 

Instagram #thegardensonoxford




]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-5957572 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400 3261 community, connection, growth, garden, life, death, suicide, grief, loss, hope, presence, 2 12 full false S2E11 Dr. Roy Sugarman: On the Neuroscience of Peak Performance, vampire bats, and secret agendas... S2E11 Dr. Roy Sugarman: On the Neuroscience of Peak Performance, vampire bats, and secret agendas... What if you could predict first-round draft picks? What if you could uncover secret agendas in organizations? What if you could transform companies through your understanding of the brain and human behavior?...

Well, that's exactly what Dr. Roy Sugarman has done for decades! You will leave this episode with new frameworks for thinking and acting and incredible tools to rework your brain...

Dr. Roy Sugarman website and authored books:
www.roysugarman.com
Saving your Life One Day at a Time: Seven Ways to Survive the Modern World
Client-Centered Training

Recommended books and resources:
Coaching Athletes to be their Best: Stephen Rollnick
Tim Gordon: Relational Framework, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Youtube)

Download your Success Engineering Foundation and Blueprint Ebooks here...
www.successengineering.org

Reviews are the best! Take 2 minutes and write a review wherever you get your podcasts sharing the top insight you have received so far!


]]> What if you could predict first-round draft picks? What if you could uncover secret agendas in organizations? What if you could transform companies through your understanding of the brain and human behavior?...

Well, that's exactly what Dr. Roy Sugarman has done for decades! You will leave this episode with new frameworks for thinking and acting and incredible tools to rework your brain...

Dr. Roy Sugarman website and authored books:
www.roysugarman.com
Saving your Life One Day at a Time: Seven Ways to Survive the Modern World
Client-Centered Training

Recommended books and resources:
Coaching Athletes to be their Best: Stephen Rollnick
Tim Gordon: Relational Framework, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (Youtube)

Download your Success Engineering Foundation and Blueprint Ebooks here...
www.successengineering.org

Reviews are the best! Take 2 minutes and write a review wherever you get your podcasts sharing the top insight you have received so far!


]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-5847772 Mon, 12 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400 3799 peak performance, athletes, executives, communication, intelligence, neuroscience, brain, psychology, 2 11 full true S2E10 Time: How to Manipulate it, Slow it Down, and Spend it Wisely... S2E10 Time: How to Manipulate it, Slow it Down, and Spend it Wisely... There are many times as an entrepreneur where I am torn between the goals that I working toward achieving (there always seems to be another one...) and being present with my family and living in the moment. 

If I am trying to be present with my family, I can feel like I am not working hard enough on my goals and if I am consumed with the achievement of my goals, I am missing out on the life and happiness that is right in front of me...

But, is there a way you can do both?

In this episode, we look at everything from what some of the brightest philosophers have to say about time, to researchers that have devoted their lives to understanding our perception of time and how that affects how we live...

Resources:
Seneca: On the Shortness of Life (I recommend checking out Maria Popova's synopsis on www.brainpickings.org)
Marc Whitmann: Felt Time and Altered States of Consciousness.


]]> There are many times as an entrepreneur where I am torn between the goals that I working toward achieving (there always seems to be another one...) and being present with my family and living in the moment. 

If I am trying to be present with my family, I can feel like I am not working hard enough on my goals and if I am consumed with the achievement of my goals, I am missing out on the life and happiness that is right in front of me...

But, is there a way you can do both?

In this episode, we look at everything from what some of the brightest philosophers have to say about time, to researchers that have devoted their lives to understanding our perception of time and how that affects how we live...

Resources:
Seneca: On the Shortness of Life (I recommend checking out Maria Popova's synopsis on www.brainpickings.org)
Marc Whitmann: Felt Time and Altered States of Consciousness.


]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-5744068 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1993 time, achievement, goals, rushed, anxiety, living in the present, savoring the moment, 2 10 full false S2E9 Ian O'Dwyer (OD), Movement Optimization "Magic", Rules to Live by, and Overcoming Impostor Syndrome... S2E9 Ian O'Dwyer (OD), Movement Optimization "Magic", Rules to Live by, and Overcoming Impostor Syndrome... What OD does in the realm of human movement optimization and assessment has been accurately described as magic! His understanding and intuition about the integrated human body is truly incredible having been refined through decades of hands-on experience beginning in his childhood watching his father work and train horses, through his sports career in Australian Rules Football, to presenting on the international stage with the brightest minds in fitness and health. This episode was truly a pleasure to record and I was blown away with his wisdom and advice!

Note: He mentions some well-known people in the fitness industry that not everyone might know so I wanted to clarify some of them here...
"Hoppo" (Scott Hopson, who I interviewed in S2E6)
Tom Myers - Fascia and Anatomy expert
Paul Chek - Integrated Holistic Wellbeing expert

I would highly recommend checking out his website...

feelsoma.com 

If you are listening to this after Jan. 21, 2021 their online programs will be live, so if you have any pain, want to optimize your sports performance, or add myofascial work into coaching practice then definitely look him up!

You can also email him at ian@feelsoma.com

]]> What OD does in the realm of human movement optimization and assessment has been accurately described as magic! His understanding and intuition about the integrated human body is truly incredible having been refined through decades of hands-on experience beginning in his childhood watching his father work and train horses, through his sports career in Australian Rules Football, to presenting on the international stage with the brightest minds in fitness and health. This episode was truly a pleasure to record and I was blown away with his wisdom and advice!

Note: He mentions some well-known people in the fitness industry that not everyone might know so I wanted to clarify some of them here...
"Hoppo" (Scott Hopson, who I interviewed in S2E6)
Tom Myers - Fascia and Anatomy expert
Paul Chek - Integrated Holistic Wellbeing expert

I would highly recommend checking out his website...

feelsoma.com 

If you are listening to this after Jan. 21, 2021 their online programs will be live, so if you have any pain, want to optimize your sports performance, or add myofascial work into coaching practice then definitely look him up!

You can also email him at ian@feelsoma.com

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-5634757 Mon, 28 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 3369 movement, fascia, performance, athletics, sports, parenting, success, principles, nutrition, health, fitness, 2 9 full false S2E8 Lisa Mitchell: Executive Body Language Coach and Forensic Interviewer, Secrets to Winning First Impressions and Presenting to Executives and Industry Leaders... S2E8 Lisa Mitchell: Executive Body Language Coach and Forensic Interviewer, Secrets to Winning First Impressions and Presenting to Executives and Industry Leaders... Lisa Mitchell is an expert and sought after speaker in the world of communication and body language. I have actually been personally coached by her and can attest to the powerful tools and techniques that can transform how you walk into a room, present as a thought leader, and enter negotiations. 

This episode is full of practical tips that you can implement today to improve how you show up and communicate every day! I would highly recommend taking notes as it will be well worth your time.

website: www.powerbodylanguage.com
Email: lisa@powerbodylanguage.com
Instagram or Tiktok: @lisamitchellindy
LinkedIn/FB: Lisa Mitchell
Youtube: /lisamitchellexpert

]]> Lisa Mitchell is an expert and sought after speaker in the world of communication and body language. I have actually been personally coached by her and can attest to the powerful tools and techniques that can transform how you walk into a room, present as a thought leader, and enter negotiations. 

This episode is full of practical tips that you can implement today to improve how you show up and communicate every day! I would highly recommend taking notes as it will be well worth your time.

website: www.powerbodylanguage.com
Email: lisa@powerbodylanguage.com
Instagram or Tiktok: @lisamitchellindy
LinkedIn/FB: Lisa Mitchell
Youtube: /lisamitchellexpert

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-5528155 Mon, 21 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 3280 communication, body language, first impression, public speaking, presenting, 2 8 full false S2E7 Pete Marra: Former Senior Global Program Director for Microsoft talks about Leadership, Reforming Education, and the Golden Hours... S2E7 Pete Marra: Former Senior Global Program Director for Microsoft talks about Leadership, Reforming Education, and the Golden Hours... Pete has extensive experience in the business world that has spanned continents, cultures, and languages. He is the former senior global program director for Microsoft and helped in the international launch and deployment of Windows 7. He has founded and managed multiple companies in the tech world and in the non-profit sector along with being a leadership and strategic implementation consultant for numerous Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies. 

He shares his insight into leadership, intercultural communication, the management of teams, optimizing systems, and always protecting time for family and enjoyment.

LinkedIn: Pete Marra, Executive VP Innovation and New Business at David C Cook

]]> Pete has extensive experience in the business world that has spanned continents, cultures, and languages. He is the former senior global program director for Microsoft and helped in the international launch and deployment of Windows 7. He has founded and managed multiple companies in the tech world and in the non-profit sector along with being a leadership and strategic implementation consultant for numerous Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies. 

He shares his insight into leadership, intercultural communication, the management of teams, optimizing systems, and always protecting time for family and enjoyment.

LinkedIn: Pete Marra, Executive VP Innovation and New Business at David C Cook

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-5415568 Mon, 14 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 3245 leadership, education, cross-cultural communication, systems, productivity, 2 7 full false S2E6 Scott Hopson: International Fitness Coach and Educator on Losing it all, Overcoming Addiction, and Living from Source S2E6 Scott Hopson: International Fitness Coach and Educator on Losing it all, Overcoming Addiction, and Living from Source Scott Hopson has spent the last 20 years as a leader, coach, and international educator in the health and human performance arena. He has co-founded personal training certification companies (PTA), global coaching companies (Pivotal Coaching), and is on the boards of some of the most prestigious and recognized names in fitness (EXOS, Power Plate, Gray Institute).

But it wasn't always like this...

In fact, there was a time where he lost everything and found himself out on the street with just a suitcase...

Hear how he came back, overcame addictions, insecurities, and limiting beliefs to create a life of success and became the internationally recognized name that he is today...

website: pivotal-coaching.com
email: scott@pivotal-coaching.com

]]> Scott Hopson has spent the last 20 years as a leader, coach, and international educator in the health and human performance arena. He has co-founded personal training certification companies (PTA), global coaching companies (Pivotal Coaching), and is on the boards of some of the most prestigious and recognized names in fitness (EXOS, Power Plate, Gray Institute).

But it wasn't always like this...

In fact, there was a time where he lost everything and found himself out on the street with just a suitcase...

Hear how he came back, overcame addictions, insecurities, and limiting beliefs to create a life of success and became the internationally recognized name that he is today...

website: pivotal-coaching.com
email: scott@pivotal-coaching.com

]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-5325697 Mon, 07 Sep 2020 06:00:00 -0400 3621 coaching, communication, presenting, success, mindset, insecurities, addiction, limiting beliefs, 2 6 full false S2E5 Mel McMahon: Behind the Scenes in Radio and TV, Knowing Yourself, How to be Alone without being Lonely, and Connection vs. Projection... S2E5 Mel McMahon: Behind the Scenes in Radio and TV, Knowing Yourself, How to be Alone without being Lonely, and Connection vs. Projection... It's difficult for me to even do Mel justice in a handful of sentences. She has incredible insight that has been gained through years of being a radio and TV personality and entrepreneur along with the heartrending personal loss of her 2 1/2-month-old daughter to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) twelve years ago. 

She shares her struggle of regaining meaning and purpose and the journey of coming to know herself with such vulnerability and openness that it was a privilege and honor to be a part of the conversation. 

I hope you receive as much value and perspective as I was able to with this interview. 

www.melmcmahon.com
www.indianaoriginals.com
LinkedIn: Mel McMahon Stone


]]> It's difficult for me to even do Mel justice in a handful of sentences. She has incredible insight that has been gained through years of being a radio and TV personality and entrepreneur along with the heartrending personal loss of her 2 1/2-month-old daughter to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) twelve years ago. 

She shares her struggle of regaining meaning and purpose and the journey of coming to know herself with such vulnerability and openness that it was a privilege and honor to be a part of the conversation. 

I hope you receive as much value and perspective as I was able to with this interview. 

www.melmcmahon.com
www.indianaoriginals.com
LinkedIn: Mel McMahon Stone


]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-5222521 Mon, 31 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400 3981 loss, tragedy, death, social media, connection, relationships, presence, loneliness, knowing yourself, 2 5 full false S2E4 Kimberly "Mama" Lawson, On Racial Reconciliation, Raising Comedians, and Never Giving Up! S2E4 Kimberly "Mama" Lawson, On Racial Reconciliation, Raising Comedians, and Never Giving Up! Kimberly "Mama" Lawson is the single mother of 4 kids, two of whom are the famous comedians, Preacher Lawson, and Justin Lawson. She shares everything from her challenge of working 3 jobs while getting her Masters, to the racial prejudice and discrimination she experienced growing up, through her adventures teaching marine biology with Disney and traveling all over the world. Enjoy some laughs and a ton of wisdom!

#itsmamalawson (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Laughing with the Lawsons



]]> Kimberly "Mama" Lawson is the single mother of 4 kids, two of whom are the famous comedians, Preacher Lawson, and Justin Lawson. She shares everything from her challenge of working 3 jobs while getting her Masters, to the racial prejudice and discrimination she experienced growing up, through her adventures teaching marine biology with Disney and traveling all over the world. Enjoy some laughs and a ton of wisdom!

#itsmamalawson (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Laughing with the Lawsons



]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-5109790 Mon, 24 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400 2643 Kimberly Lawson, Preacher Lawson, Justin, lawson, racism, parenting, authenticity, 2 4 full false S2E3 Laura Wilson: The Crimson-Haired, Shakespearean Lover, Fitness Fanatic... S2E3 Laura Wilson: The Crimson-Haired, Shakespearean Lover, Fitness Fanatic... Picture a fiery, crimson-haired Global Fitness Director and group fitness instructor, who also has a Ph.D. in Shakespearean studies,  and lives on a farm where her goats are named after characters from Shakespeare's plays!

Difficult to picture right? Well, believe it or not, that super unique combination is real and her name is Laura Wilson!

I had the pleasure of interviewing her for this episode and we had a blast! 

She talks about her path of creating the success she has been able to achieve, along with the societal challenges of wrestling with the mom guilt of being a career woman along with her love of Shakespeare. Check it out!

She is currently in the running for Ms. Health and Fitness 2020! 
You can help her by voting daily at...

mshealthandfitness.com/2020/laura-wilson


]]> Picture a fiery, crimson-haired Global Fitness Director and group fitness instructor, who also has a Ph.D. in Shakespearean studies,  and lives on a farm where her goats are named after characters from Shakespeare's plays!

Difficult to picture right? Well, believe it or not, that super unique combination is real and her name is Laura Wilson!

I had the pleasure of interviewing her for this episode and we had a blast! 

She talks about her path of creating the success she has been able to achieve, along with the societal challenges of wrestling with the mom guilt of being a career woman along with her love of Shakespeare. Check it out!

She is currently in the running for Ms. Health and Fitness 2020! 
You can help her by voting daily at...

mshealthandfitness.com/2020/laura-wilson


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-5025308 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400 3599 fitness, health, relationships, family, mom, parenting, success, Shakespeare, 2 3 full false S2E2 9 Tips from 9 Entrepreneurs about How to Define and Engineer Success... S2E2 9 Tips from 9 Entrepreneurs about How to Define and Engineer Success... I interviewed 9 different entrepreneurs from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds, including a hedge fund manager, radio and TV personality, executive body language coach, global fitness program director, just to name a few to ask them how they would define success and what tips they have for you to help you realize more success in your life! Check it out! You won't be disappointed!

Check out my new website www.successengineering.org to download your FREE Success Engineering Ebook! 

2:05 Mel McMahon, Entrepreneur, Radio and TV Personality, www.indianaoriginals.com

8:08 Kimberly Lawson, International Educator, mother of comedian Preacher Lawson

13:23 Jordan Chirico, hedge fund manager of 3/5/2 Capital

19:42 Matt Shade, CEO of Fitlivin and PUM, www.fitlivin.com

22:30 Pete Marra, former Senior Global Program Manager for Microsoft, founder of multiple businesses, consultant to Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, 

26:52 Cathy Kerton Johnson, owner of the Bridge restaurant, 

31:02 Lisa Mitchell, founder of Powerbodylanguage, Certified Forensic Interviewer, www.powerbodylanguage.com

33:59 Lindsay Emery, Realtor, top 1% for 6 years in a row, currently with The Hogan Group (central VA) Insta @lindsaymarcelle, 

41:04 Laura Wilson, Global Program Director for Power Plate, International Fitness Presenter,   

]]> I interviewed 9 different entrepreneurs from a wide variety of industries and backgrounds, including a hedge fund manager, radio and TV personality, executive body language coach, global fitness program director, just to name a few to ask them how they would define success and what tips they have for you to help you realize more success in your life! Check it out! You won't be disappointed!

Check out my new website www.successengineering.org to download your FREE Success Engineering Ebook! 

2:05 Mel McMahon, Entrepreneur, Radio and TV Personality, www.indianaoriginals.com

8:08 Kimberly Lawson, International Educator, mother of comedian Preacher Lawson

13:23 Jordan Chirico, hedge fund manager of 3/5/2 Capital

19:42 Matt Shade, CEO of Fitlivin and PUM, www.fitlivin.com

22:30 Pete Marra, former Senior Global Program Manager for Microsoft, founder of multiple businesses, consultant to Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, 

26:52 Cathy Kerton Johnson, owner of the Bridge restaurant, 

31:02 Lisa Mitchell, founder of Powerbodylanguage, Certified Forensic Interviewer, www.powerbodylanguage.com

33:59 Lindsay Emery, Realtor, top 1% for 6 years in a row, currently with The Hogan Group (central VA) Insta @lindsaymarcelle, 

41:04 Laura Wilson, Global Program Director for Power Plate, International Fitness Presenter,   

]]> http://www.successengineering.com/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-4928747 Mon, 10 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400 2666 success, entrepreneurs, goals, priorities, achievement, balance, health, fitness, mindset, 2 2 full false S2E1 Getting Real (My Story)... S2E1 Getting Real (My Story)... I wanted to get real and vulnerable and share my story up to this point. I didn't want to pretend that there has not been any failures and incredibly challenging and difficult times. But I also wanted to share the successes and perseverance that have contributed to where our family is today. 

I'm excited to announce that I will be launching my website www.successengineering.org by next Monday, Aug. 10th (after a tremendous amount of work)! You will actually be able to listen to the podcast on the website and even download transcripts to save for later. I am starting to compile book summaries from some of the incredible books I have read to help save you time and provide the most applicable tips and tools to change your life. You can even download your own Success Engineering Foundation and Blueprint ebooks for free to help you design and engineer your own success! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Resources: 
Status Anxiety: Alain du Button
4 Hour Work Week: Tim Ferriss
Tools of the Titans: Tim Ferriss
Man's Search for Meaning: Victor Frankl


]]> I wanted to get real and vulnerable and share my story up to this point. I didn't want to pretend that there has not been any failures and incredibly challenging and difficult times. But I also wanted to share the successes and perseverance that have contributed to where our family is today. 

I'm excited to announce that I will be launching my website www.successengineering.org by next Monday, Aug. 10th (after a tremendous amount of work)! You will actually be able to listen to the podcast on the website and even download transcripts to save for later. I am starting to compile book summaries from some of the incredible books I have read to help save you time and provide the most applicable tips and tools to change your life. You can even download your own Success Engineering Foundation and Blueprint ebooks for free to help you design and engineer your own success! Looking forward to seeing you there!

Resources: 
Status Anxiety: Alain du Button
4 Hour Work Week: Tim Ferriss
Tools of the Titans: Tim Ferriss
Man's Search for Meaning: Victor Frankl


]]> http://www.successengineering.org/podcast Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-4813370 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 06:00:00 -0400 2069 Failures, Successes, Challenges, Tim Ferriss, Alain du Button, Status Anxiety, meaning, purpose, 2 1 full false Ep. 25 Best of Season 1 (Success Engineering Foundation and Blueprint) Ep. 25 Best of Season 1 (Success Engineering Foundation and Blueprint) As we wrap up Season 1 of Success Engineering, I wanted to present you with exactly how you can create your own Success Engineering Foundation and Blueprint from start to finish!

I'm excited about the release of Success Engineering Season 2 on Monday, Aug 3rd! I will have more systems and book summaries to improve your life along with interviews with experts in each of the areas of life so you can hear how they define success and get practical tips so you can do the same!

Dedicated to your success! Michael Bauman

1:19 Ultimate Success Question 
1:40 Success Engineering Foundation
4:17 Success Engineering Blueprint
12:25 BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits Method
18:48 David Allen's Getting Things Done Method
26:09 Crucial Conversations
28:51 Sonja Lyubomirsky How of Happiness 

]]> As we wrap up Season 1 of Success Engineering, I wanted to present you with exactly how you can create your own Success Engineering Foundation and Blueprint from start to finish!

I'm excited about the release of Success Engineering Season 2 on Monday, Aug 3rd! I will have more systems and book summaries to improve your life along with interviews with experts in each of the areas of life so you can hear how they define success and get practical tips so you can do the same!

Dedicated to your success! Michael Bauman

1:19 Ultimate Success Question 
1:40 Success Engineering Foundation
4:17 Success Engineering Blueprint
12:25 BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits Method
18:48 David Allen's Getting Things Done Method
26:09 Crucial Conversations
28:51 Sonja Lyubomirsky How of Happiness 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-4544786 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1986 success, Coaching, Relationships, Communication, Happiness, Motivation, Psychology, Health, Wealth, Habits, Self-help, 1 25 full false Ep. 24 And the Antidote for Perfectionism is... Ep. 24 And the Antidote for Perfectionism is... Perfectionism is a hard slave master, always demanding more, and always telling us that we are never enough. So, how do we step out from under its harsh rule?

Dr. Kristen Neff has been pioneering research into Self Compassion for years and she provides excellent insight into how giving ourselves compassion can actually negate the effects of perfectionism while improving our life and even motivation...

Resources: 
Self Compassion book: Dr. Kristen Neff
www.selfcompassion.org (Practices and Resources)
TEDx talk found on her website

]]> Perfectionism is a hard slave master, always demanding more, and always telling us that we are never enough. So, how do we step out from under its harsh rule?

Dr. Kristen Neff has been pioneering research into Self Compassion for years and she provides excellent insight into how giving ourselves compassion can actually negate the effects of perfectionism while improving our life and even motivation...

Resources: 
Self Compassion book: Dr. Kristen Neff
www.selfcompassion.org (Practices and Resources)
TEDx talk found on her website

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-4455008 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1363 compassion, empathy, perfectionism, motivation 1 24 full false Ep. 23 Don't Overdraft your Emotional Bank Account! How to Give Yourself Permission to Rest, Relax, and Be Creative... Ep. 23 Don't Overdraft your Emotional Bank Account! How to Give Yourself Permission to Rest, Relax, and Be Creative... Have you ever felt at the end of your rope; absolutely spent, but you still have that nagging voice in the back of your head that says you need to be doing more and shouldn't just be relaxing?

In this episode, I want to layout what science says about how we need to have rest, relaxation, and recovery scheduled into our lives and how it can actually benefit us to do nothing...

Resources: 
McGill University Music Meta-analysis, http://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/node/18455
Music for Stress Reduction, https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-power-of-music-to-reduce-stress/ 
Reduction of Cortisol Levels after Art Making https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07421656.2016.1166832 
The connection between Art and Healing, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2804629/

]]> Have you ever felt at the end of your rope; absolutely spent, but you still have that nagging voice in the back of your head that says you need to be doing more and shouldn't just be relaxing?

In this episode, I want to layout what science says about how we need to have rest, relaxation, and recovery scheduled into our lives and how it can actually benefit us to do nothing...

Resources: 
McGill University Music Meta-analysis, http://www.mcgill.ca/newsroom/node/18455
Music for Stress Reduction, https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-power-of-music-to-reduce-stress/ 
Reduction of Cortisol Levels after Art Making https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07421656.2016.1166832 
The connection between Art and Healing, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2804629/

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-4356617 Mon, 29 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1381 1 23 full false Ep. 22 The Power of 5 Minutes to Change your Life... Ep. 22 The Power of 5 Minutes to Change your Life... Have you ever felt like you just needed a pause button? Or a rewind-to-the-way-things-were button? In this episode. I am going to give you a glimpse into my brain to share exactly how I am going about giving myself a reset over this summer to continue to progress and improve despite the chaos that we have around us. 

Resources: 
Relationships and Parenting
7 Principles for Making Marriages work: John Gottman 
No drama Discipline: Daniel Seigel, Tina Payne Bryson
Discipline without Damage: Dr. Vanessa Lapointe

Racism 
How to be an Antiracist: Ibram X. Kendi
White Fragility: Robin Diangelo

]]> Have you ever felt like you just needed a pause button? Or a rewind-to-the-way-things-were button? In this episode. I am going to give you a glimpse into my brain to share exactly how I am going about giving myself a reset over this summer to continue to progress and improve despite the chaos that we have around us. 

Resources: 
Relationships and Parenting
7 Principles for Making Marriages work: John Gottman 
No drama Discipline: Daniel Seigel, Tina Payne Bryson
Discipline without Damage: Dr. Vanessa Lapointe

Racism 
How to be an Antiracist: Ibram X. Kendi
White Fragility: Robin Diangelo

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-4267802 Mon, 22 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1117 reset, prioritize, relationships, health, racism 1 22 full false Ep. 21 Four Simple 5-Min. Guided Meditations to get you started... Ep. 21 Four Simple 5-Min. Guided Meditations to get you started... I wanted to not only give you the science behind how meditation can benefit your life and literally change your brain, but also some simple, practical guided meditations to get you started. So, here you are...

Meditation tips and recommendations: 1:15, 
Simple Breath Counting Meditation: 6:55,  
Basic Mind-Body Scan Meditation: 11:15
Loving Kindness Meditation: 17:20
Ten Thousand Reason Meditation: 27:15, 

Resources:
Buddha's Brain: Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius
Headspace app
Tara Brach Podcast 
Metta Hour Podcast Sharon Salzberg

]]> I wanted to not only give you the science behind how meditation can benefit your life and literally change your brain, but also some simple, practical guided meditations to get you started. So, here you are...

Meditation tips and recommendations: 1:15, 
Simple Breath Counting Meditation: 6:55,  
Basic Mind-Body Scan Meditation: 11:15
Loving Kindness Meditation: 17:20
Ten Thousand Reason Meditation: 27:15, 

Resources:
Buddha's Brain: Rick Hanson and Richard Mendius
Headspace app
Tara Brach Podcast 
Metta Hour Podcast Sharon Salzberg

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-4178087 Mon, 15 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1899 Meditation, Relaxation, Peace, Love, Kindness, Compassion, Breathe, 1 21 full false Ep. 20 Meditating on Meditation- The Neuroscience behind how it increases our happiness, health, attention, and focus Ep. 20 Meditating on Meditation- The Neuroscience behind how it increases our happiness, health, attention, and focus What habit do most top performers in every area of life do on a daily basis?... Most of them do some form of daily meditation. Why do they feel like meditating is so important that they need to do it on a daily basis? Well, that's exactly what you'll find out in this episode... the neuroscience behind how meditation increases our happiness, health, attention, and focus. The research is truly incredible!   

Resources: Tools of the Titans: Tim Ferriss 
Finding God in the Waves: Mike McHargue 
Ask Science Mike Podcast 
How of Happiness: Sonja Lyubomirsky 
Buddha's Brain: Rick Hanson, Richard Mendius

]]> What habit do most top performers in every area of life do on a daily basis?... Most of them do some form of daily meditation. Why do they feel like meditating is so important that they need to do it on a daily basis? Well, that's exactly what you'll find out in this episode... the neuroscience behind how meditation increases our happiness, health, attention, and focus. The research is truly incredible!   

Resources: Tools of the Titans: Tim Ferriss 
Finding God in the Waves: Mike McHargue 
Ask Science Mike Podcast 
How of Happiness: Sonja Lyubomirsky 
Buddha's Brain: Rick Hanson, Richard Mendius

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-4082516 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 2013 Meditation, neuroscience, happiness, peace, contentment, attention, focus, health, 1 20 full false Ep. 19 12 Scientifically Proven Methods for Increasing Happiness Part 2 How of Happiness Sonja Lyubomirsky Ep. 19 12 Scientifically Proven Methods for Increasing Happiness Part 2 How of Happiness Sonja Lyubomirsky Here it is! The moment you have been waiting for! The 12 Scientifically validated and proven strategies to help you be happier! Keep Calm and Be Happy!
 
Resources:
Person Fit Diagnostic Assessment http://bit.ly/1SMC7Eh  
Happiness Lab: Dr. Laurie Santos
Yales Science of Well-Being Free Online Course, taught by Dr. Laurie Santos  https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being 
Maria Popova - brainpickings.org 

]]> Here it is! The moment you have been waiting for! The 12 Scientifically validated and proven strategies to help you be happier! Keep Calm and Be Happy!
 
Resources:
Person Fit Diagnostic Assessment http://bit.ly/1SMC7Eh  
Happiness Lab: Dr. Laurie Santos
Yales Science of Well-Being Free Online Course, taught by Dr. Laurie Santos  https://www.coursera.org/learn/the-science-of-well-being 
Maria Popova - brainpickings.org 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-3991142 Mon, 01 Jun 2020 06:00:00 -0400 2594 happiness, gratitude, joy, contentment, peace, flow, goals, 1 19 full false Ep. 18 12 Scientifically Proven Methods For Increasing Happiness (How of Happiness - Sonja Lyubomirsky) Ep. 18 12 Scientifically Proven Methods For Increasing Happiness (How of Happiness - Sonja Lyubomirsky) This world is saturated with information on how to be happier and yet why do we see so few people who are truly happy? How can we cut through all the noise to actually figure out what would help us be happier? Sonja Lyubomirsky, in her book The How of Happiness (which is probably the most practical, scientifically validated book on Happiness), does it for us. She lays out 12 strategies that have been proven to increase our happiness and how to find the ones that are a perfect fit for you!

Resources: 
How of Happiness - Sonja Lyubomirsky 
Subjective Happiness Scale - http://sonjalyubomirsky.com/subjective-happiness-scale-shs/ 
Person Activity Fit Diagnostic Assessment http://bit.ly/1SMC7Eh  
Depression Scale - http://www.chcr.brown.edu/pcoc/cesdscale.pdf 

]]> This world is saturated with information on how to be happier and yet why do we see so few people who are truly happy? How can we cut through all the noise to actually figure out what would help us be happier? Sonja Lyubomirsky, in her book The How of Happiness (which is probably the most practical, scientifically validated book on Happiness), does it for us. She lays out 12 strategies that have been proven to increase our happiness and how to find the ones that are a perfect fit for you!

Resources: 
How of Happiness - Sonja Lyubomirsky 
Subjective Happiness Scale - http://sonjalyubomirsky.com/subjective-happiness-scale-shs/ 
Person Activity Fit Diagnostic Assessment http://bit.ly/1SMC7Eh  
Depression Scale - http://www.chcr.brown.edu/pcoc/cesdscale.pdf 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-3904814 Mon, 25 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1431 1 18 full false Ep. 17 GREAT NEWS!... and How to Be Real, Authentic, and to Dare Greatly (Part 2) Ep. 17 GREAT NEWS!... and How to Be Real, Authentic, and to Dare Greatly (Part 2) We have a wonderful announcement!... and this is Part 2 of our Daring Greatly by Brene Brown break down in which we cover the exact strategies you can use to overcome shame and fear and live a wholehearted authentic life!

Resources:
Daring Greatly: Brene Brown 
www.brenebrown.com 
Self Compassion: Kristen Neff
www.self-compassion.org

]]> We have a wonderful announcement!... and this is Part 2 of our Daring Greatly by Brene Brown break down in which we cover the exact strategies you can use to overcome shame and fear and live a wholehearted authentic life!

Resources:
Daring Greatly: Brene Brown 
www.brenebrown.com 
Self Compassion: Kristen Neff
www.self-compassion.org

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-3806657 Mon, 18 May 2020 05:00:00 -0400 1519 1 17 full false Ep. 16 How to be Real, Be Authentic, and to Dare Greatly Part 1 (Daring Greatly Book) Ep. 16 How to be Real, Be Authentic, and to Dare Greatly Part 1 (Daring Greatly Book) How can we be real? How can we show up and be authentic to our true selves in our everyday life? Brene Brown has spent decades researching this exact question and has answered it in beautifully in her book Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. This book is absolutely packed with wisdom about how to live life with your whole heart!

Resources: 
Daring Greatly: Brene Brown

]]> How can we be real? How can we show up and be authentic to our true selves in our everyday life? Brene Brown has spent decades researching this exact question and has answered it in beautifully in her book Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead. This book is absolutely packed with wisdom about how to live life with your whole heart!

Resources: 
Daring Greatly: Brene Brown

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-3703985 Mon, 11 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1125 1 16 full false Ep. 15 Epic Inspiration from Theodore Roosevelt in our fight against COVID-19! Ep. 15 Epic Inspiration from Theodore Roosevelt in our fight against COVID-19! I came across this speech given by Theodore Roosevelt in 1901 to a group of Veterans that had fought in the American Civil War and I was struck with the similarities to what we are facing with COVID. So, I had some fun replacing "the Civil War" with COVID and adding some epic music. I hope you enjoy it but that it can also be encouraging to know that all throughout history people have faced trials and have triumphed even in the face of death. 

]]> I came across this speech given by Theodore Roosevelt in 1901 to a group of Veterans that had fought in the American Civil War and I was struck with the similarities to what we are facing with COVID. So, I had some fun replacing "the Civil War" with COVID and adding some epic music. I hope you enjoy it but that it can also be encouraging to know that all throughout history people have faced trials and have triumphed even in the face of death. 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-3607270 Mon, 04 May 2020 06:00:00 -0400 439 1 15 full false Ep. 14 How to Talk When Stakes are High and Emotions are Hot (Part 2) Ep. 14 How to Talk When Stakes are High and Emotions are Hot (Part 2) This is the second part of the two-part series about how to hold crucial conversations in our lives well. We discuss the remaining 4 steps out of 7 to equip you to confidently go into any conversation with the tools to handle it like a boss!

Resources: 
Crucial Conversations: Kerry Patterson 
www.vitalsmarts.com 

]]> This is the second part of the two-part series about how to hold crucial conversations in our lives well. We discuss the remaining 4 steps out of 7 to equip you to confidently go into any conversation with the tools to handle it like a boss!

Resources: 
Crucial Conversations: Kerry Patterson 
www.vitalsmarts.com 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-3521083 Mon, 27 Apr 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1588 1 14 full false Ep. 13 How to Talk When Stakes are High and Emotions Run Hot (Part 1) Ep. 13 How to Talk When Stakes are High and Emotions Run Hot (Part 1) Have you ever gone into an important conversation either with guns blazing or felt like there was no alternative but to keep your mouth shut and head down if you knew what was good for you? In his book, Crucial Conversations, Kerry Patterson and his team of researchers have found that the ability to communicate well when emotions get hot and the stakes are high is the number one indicator of an individual's and a corporation's success. In this episode, (which is Part 1 of 2) I will teach you the steps to tread where angels fear to tread in crucial conversations and to do it well. 

Resources: 
Crucial Conversations: Kerry Patterson et al. 
www.vitalsmarts.com

]]> Have you ever gone into an important conversation either with guns blazing or felt like there was no alternative but to keep your mouth shut and head down if you knew what was good for you? In his book, Crucial Conversations, Kerry Patterson and his team of researchers have found that the ability to communicate well when emotions get hot and the stakes are high is the number one indicator of an individual's and a corporation's success. In this episode, (which is Part 1 of 2) I will teach you the steps to tread where angels fear to tread in crucial conversations and to do it well. 

Resources: 
Crucial Conversations: Kerry Patterson et al. 
www.vitalsmarts.com

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-3437935 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -0400 1565 1 13 full false Ep. 12 Stressed during the Day? Can't Sleep at Night? Ep. 12 Stressed during the Day? Can't Sleep at Night? Do you find yourself so stressed during the day that your thoughts won't stop racing and let you sleep at night? In this episode, we talk about techniques you can use to both reduce your stress and optimize your sleep to enhance your life! 

Resources:
https://www.precisionnutrition.com/power-of-sleep-infographic,
www.Sleepio.com/articles, 
Michael Gervais - Finding Mastery Podcast, 
Headspace (app), 

]]> Do you find yourself so stressed during the day that your thoughts won't stop racing and let you sleep at night? In this episode, we talk about techniques you can use to both reduce your stress and optimize your sleep to enhance your life! 

Resources:
https://www.precisionnutrition.com/power-of-sleep-infographic,
www.Sleepio.com/articles, 
Michael Gervais - Finding Mastery Podcast, 
Headspace (app), 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-3341938 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 1462 1 12 full false Ep. 11 Working out your Workouts and Managing your Munchies... Ep. 11 Working out your Workouts and Managing your Munchies... How do you stay active, let alone fit, when you can't go to the gym? How do you not gain weight from all the munchies at home when all you are doing is munching at home? In this episode, I share the exact 5-minute strategies that I use to maintain my exercise and manage my nutrition. 

Resources: 
Bodyweight Training: Your Gym (app), 
Sworkit (app), 
Yoga Studio (app), 
www.gymnasticbodies.com, 

https://www.precisionnutrition.com/blog

]]> How do you stay active, let alone fit, when you can't go to the gym? How do you not gain weight from all the munchies at home when all you are doing is munching at home? In this episode, I share the exact 5-minute strategies that I use to maintain my exercise and manage my nutrition. 

Resources: 
Bodyweight Training: Your Gym (app), 
Sworkit (app), 
Yoga Studio (app), 
www.gymnasticbodies.com, 

https://www.precisionnutrition.com/blog

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-3255247 Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0400 1659 1 11 full false Ep. 9 How to Get Things Done like a CEO! Ep. 9 How to Get Things Done like a CEO! Have you ever been busy all day with barely any time to rest or sit down but at the end of the day when you look back and ask yourself what you got done you can't really think of anything? David Allen has worked with some of the most influential CEOs and companies in the world for more than 3 decades on productivity and how to get things done. This is his complete system from start to finish. Enjoy the clarity of mind of knowing at every moment exactly what you need to get done. 

Resources:
David Allen Book - Getting Things Done
www.gettingthingsdone.com

]]> Have you ever been busy all day with barely any time to rest or sit down but at the end of the day when you look back and ask yourself what you got done you can't really think of anything? David Allen has worked with some of the most influential CEOs and companies in the world for more than 3 decades on productivity and how to get things done. This is his complete system from start to finish. Enjoy the clarity of mind of knowing at every moment exactly what you need to get done. 

Resources:
David Allen Book - Getting Things Done
www.gettingthingsdone.com

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-3170989 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 2031 1 9 full false Ep. 8 How to Control and Manage the Chaos and Angst Ep. 8 How to Control and Manage the Chaos and Angst What can we do to manage our emotions and stress when everything seems so up in the air with the Corona Virus? How can we shape our environment to set us up for success either at work or at home? What are the three crucial things we need to address when making a change in our behavior if we want to be successful? In this episode, we talk about very tangible practical things you can do to have more control and peace in these crazy times. 

Resources:
Switch: Chip and Dan Heath
Tiny Habit: BJ Fogg, 


]]> What can we do to manage our emotions and stress when everything seems so up in the air with the Corona Virus? How can we shape our environment to set us up for success either at work or at home? What are the three crucial things we need to address when making a change in our behavior if we want to be successful? In this episode, we talk about very tangible practical things you can do to have more control and peace in these crazy times. 

Resources:
Switch: Chip and Dan Heath
Tiny Habit: BJ Fogg, 


]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-3092416 Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1574 1 8 full false Ep. 7 Corona and Control Ep. 7 Corona and Control What do we do when we find that our lives seem to be spinning out of control? In this episode, I talk honestly about the craziness of the last few months for us as a family with the Corona Virus and traveling and my challenge to find normalcy and grounding in the midst of everything. I give you some specific tools that have helped me get through it with a sense of sanity. 

]]> What do we do when we find that our lives seem to be spinning out of control? In this episode, I talk honestly about the craziness of the last few months for us as a family with the Corona Virus and traveling and my challenge to find normalcy and grounding in the midst of everything. I give you some specific tools that have helped me get through it with a sense of sanity. 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-3023065 Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0400 1267 1 7 full false Ep. 6 The Social Brain and the Truth About Happiness Ep. 6 The Social Brain and the Truth About Happiness What do we think will make us happy? Is that actually what makes us happy? What does our brain have to say about it? Find out in this fascinating episode that dives deeply into the neuroscience of our brain and its inner workings.

Resources:
Social: Matthew Lieberman
The Harvard Study of Adult Development
TED Talk: What makes a Good Life: Robert Waldinger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI

(I apologize for the lower sound quality, we were traveling when COVID broke out and I didn't have my microphone with me...)

]]> What do we think will make us happy? Is that actually what makes us happy? What does our brain have to say about it? Find out in this fascinating episode that dives deeply into the neuroscience of our brain and its inner workings.

Resources:
Social: Matthew Lieberman
The Harvard Study of Adult Development
TED Talk: What makes a Good Life: Robert Waldinger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KkKuTCFvzI

(I apologize for the lower sound quality, we were traveling when COVID broke out and I didn't have my microphone with me...)

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-2917849 Mon, 09 Mar 2020 06:00:00 -0400 1073 neuroscience, social, connection, relationships, life goals, emotions, pain, Abraham Maslow 1 6 full false Ep. 5 Universal Proven System of Behavioral Change (BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits) Ep. 5 Universal Proven System of Behavioral Change (BJ Fogg's Tiny Habits) Have you ever had a habit that you have wanted to get rid of but just can't seem to shake? Have you ever wondered why it can be so difficult to implement the healthy, positive habits into your life even though you know you need them? Well, BJ Fogg, a Stanford University Professor, and leading researcher in behavioral change has uncovered the universal system for changing any behavior and in this episode, I'll walk you through it step by step!

Resources:
Tiny Habits book: BJ Fogg
www.tinyhabits.com

(I apologize for the lower sound quality, we were travelling when COVID broke out and I didn't have my microphone with me...)

]]> Have you ever had a habit that you have wanted to get rid of but just can't seem to shake? Have you ever wondered why it can be so difficult to implement the healthy, positive habits into your life even though you know you need them? Well, BJ Fogg, a Stanford University Professor, and leading researcher in behavioral change has uncovered the universal system for changing any behavior and in this episode, I'll walk you through it step by step!

Resources:
Tiny Habits book: BJ Fogg
www.tinyhabits.com

(I apologize for the lower sound quality, we were travelling when COVID broke out and I didn't have my microphone with me...)

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-2798992 Fri, 21 Feb 2020 06:00:00 -0500 1989 1 5 full false Ep. 4 How making Habits Stupid Easy can Change your Whole Life! Ep. 4 How making Habits Stupid Easy can Change your Whole Life! In this episode, you will learn the 4 Laws of Behavioral Change and how you can leverage them to change any behavior in your life! These include proven techniques of how to stack habits to increase consistency, how to bundle in a little temptation to improve your motivation, and the 2-minute rule to overcome resistance!

Resources:
Power of Habit: Charles Duhigg
Atomic Habits: James Clear

]]> In this episode, you will learn the 4 Laws of Behavioral Change and how you can leverage them to change any behavior in your life! These include proven techniques of how to stack habits to increase consistency, how to bundle in a little temptation to improve your motivation, and the 2-minute rule to overcome resistance!

Resources:
Power of Habit: Charles Duhigg
Atomic Habits: James Clear

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-2615203 Fri, 31 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500 1239 motivation, habits, resistance, behavior, change, success, 1 4 full false Ep. 3 Why Goals Fail... Ep. 3 Why Goals Fail... Can just using only positive visualization actually negatively affect us from achieving our goals? Can using negative visualization actually positively affect our goal achievement? Find out in this episode how we can tie both positive and negative visualization into a powerful, scientifically validated method for creating and maintaining our goals...

Resources and Techniques:
Mental Contrasting and Implementation Intention
WOOP technique
Rethinking Positive Thinking - Gabriele Oettingen

]]> Can just using only positive visualization actually negatively affect us from achieving our goals? Can using negative visualization actually positively affect our goal achievement? Find out in this episode how we can tie both positive and negative visualization into a powerful, scientifically validated method for creating and maintaining our goals...

Resources and Techniques:
Mental Contrasting and Implementation Intention
WOOP technique
Rethinking Positive Thinking - Gabriele Oettingen

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-2558563 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500 1018 visualization, mental contrasting, implementation intention, psychology, goals, success, 1 3 full false Success Engineering Blueprint Success Engineering Blueprint How can we successfully engineer our dreams? We can use a tool that has helped countless people visualize their ideal life in these 6 categories (physical, relational, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial) paired with the deep emotional why or purpose necessary to instill the urgency to take immediate action. 

Resources mentioned:
Awaken the Giant Within: Tony Robbins
www.debbiemillman.com
https://tim.blog - Search Debbie Millman

]]> How can we successfully engineer our dreams? We can use a tool that has helped countless people visualize their ideal life in these 6 categories (physical, relational, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial) paired with the deep emotional why or purpose necessary to instill the urgency to take immediate action. 

Resources mentioned:
Awaken the Giant Within: Tony Robbins
www.debbiemillman.com
https://tim.blog - Search Debbie Millman

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-2511907 Fri, 17 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500 1165 visualization, dreams, goals, motivation, future, success, engineering, habits, emotions, purpose, fulfillment, 1 2 full false What is Success? What is Success? What is success? How does our definition of success shape our daily lives? How can we realize more success in every area of our lives? Join your host, Michael Bauman, as we explore these questions in-depth to help you create your own Success Engineering Foundation...

Resources mentioned:
Start with Why, Simon Sinek
www.brainpickings.com by Maria Popova

]]> What is success? How does our definition of success shape our daily lives? How can we realize more success in every area of our lives? Join your host, Michael Bauman, as we explore these questions in-depth to help you create your own Success Engineering Foundation...

Resources mentioned:
Start with Why, Simon Sinek
www.brainpickings.com by Maria Popova

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-2436158 Fri, 10 Jan 2020 06:00:00 -0500 1392 Success, Coaching, Relationships, Communication, Philosophy, Happiness, Motivation, Psychology, Health, Wealth, Habits, Self-help, 1 1 full false Success Engineering Trailer Success Engineering Trailer What is success? How does our conscious and subconscious definition of success shape how we live our daily lives? Join your host, Michael Bauman, as interview everyone from Broadway Directors and actors, to multi-millionaire CEOs, neuroscientists and more about how they define success, and how they have overcome loneliness, fear, failure, and challenges to achieve it. 

]]> What is success? How does our conscious and subconscious definition of success shape how we live our daily lives? Join your host, Michael Bauman, as interview everyone from Broadway Directors and actors, to multi-millionaire CEOs, neuroscientists and more about how they define success, and how they have overcome loneliness, fear, failure, and challenges to achieve it. 

]]> Michael Bauman Buzzsprout-2374652 Mon, 30 Dec 2019 09:00:00 -0500 126 Success, Coaching, Health, Wealth, Relationships, Communication, Habits, Purpose, Mindset, Philosophy, Motivation, Psychology 1 1 trailer false