Discover Fresh Perspectives

Send us Fan Mail Imagine going from struggling with dyslexia in school to buying and turning around struggling colleges, all without a college degree at the start. Steve's tale is not just about personal success; it's also about the power of relationships and the crucial role they play in our professional lives. In this episode, you'll hear how a wake-up call from a boss turned into...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Discover Fresh Perspectives," Carol Schulte joins David Gouthro for an insightful conversation about the power of communication and connection. Carol shares about her unique experiences living in eleven different countries and speaking five languages, emphasizing the importance of language in building deep connections. She delves into the motives behi...

Send us Fan Mail Jesse Kemp is a Learning and Development Specialist at Western Forest Products. Jesse helps organizations design and implement effective training and development programs for their employees. He uses a variety of engagement strategies to ensure he maximizes attention to support the overall retention of new information and then strive to assess the application. There is a differenc...

Send us Fan Mail Brandi Heather is a visionary advocate for the health and well-being of frontline caregivers, challenging conventional strategies with her innovative perspective on the power of play. She recognizes the often standardized and ineffective methods of supporting those who dedicate their lives to caring for others. With a bold conviction that the current system is failing, Brandi offe...

Send us Fan Mail Movers-and-shakers in the sustainability arena can check out Bob’s Sustainability Advantage website . In addition to overviews of his five books, and an opportunity to subscribe to his six Master Slide Decks of over 900 slides, these resources are freely available: Five sustainability assessment and reporting tools Two tools that frame the business case for a company transitioning...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah is a renowned expert in the field of recognition and the benefits it provides . . . when done right! 1. Content and ideas Sarah mentioned in our podcast--a veritable treasure trove of great resources:  https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1P2tadqXo5cCgAKIMAoyzmdTsNG2CGIv3 2. A newly launched podcast with Sarah and her awesome daughter, Simonne, entitled "The Great...

Send us Fan Mail Nico is an experienced leadership and teamwork expert with a demonstrated history of working with leaders and their teams. Skilled in Business Planning, Coaching, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship and Team Building, Nico helps individuals and teams find meaning in what they do.  In this conversation we chat about how joy is not something to be pursued, but rather it is the...

Send us Fan Mail Women's heart attacks often go undiagnosed. As Adrienne says, "Needless ignorance seems like a stupid reason to die."    Share this video widely to help get the word out for women and the people who love them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnF7vBt8fAE     You can reach out to Adrienne at heart@leaderslanding.com   Links:  * If you know someone who is about to have...

Send us Fan Mail Alan and his family summited Mount Everest--all at the same time, setting a world record. More than just a physical achievement though, Alan discusses the human mind and the effective functioning of a team through the lens of someone trained as an engineer!  Alan is the author of "Summits of Self: The Seven Peaks of Personal Growth" and "The Family that Conquered Ev...

Send us Fan Mail Understanding why it is important to understand Night Owls and Early Birds to better accomodate their differences in the work place.  Author and consultant Carolyn Schur has written "Birds of a Different Feather: Early Birds and Night Owls Talk About Their Characteristic Behaviors" as well as examining "Better Health and Safety for Shiftworkers" at https://aler...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I engage in a candid conversation with Alison Abbott, a talented professional in the marketing industry who has been navigating the challenging job market after being laid off due to company reorganization. Alison shares her experiences of the job hunt, the obstacles she has faced, and the strategies she has employed to differentiate herself in a flooded market. Th...

Send us Fan Mail Marion Grobb Finkelstein is an award-winning leader who works with other leaders who want to connect better with clients, colleagues, bosses, and employees. She delivers workshops and coaching virtually, in-person, and doles out workplace communication tips with her enews. Interested? Check out www. MarionSpeaks.com PS: Marion's ebook, "The Finkelstein Factor (What to do...

Send us Fan Mail Lance Secretan is the author of 24 books and co-author of many more.  In today's episode we explore about why he feels that leadership is broken.  As a spiritual thought leader and the world’s foremost authority on inspiration, Lance has spent 50 years guiding corporations and their leaders in building inspiring cultures. He has adapted the philosophy and concepts that have w...

Send us Fan Mail Andrea is the founder of Kyosei Consulting where for the last 23 years she has been helping individuals and organizations through leadership and employee training, consulting and coaching. Andrea can be reached at andrea@kyoseiconsulting.com .  Her coaching website can be explored at https://kyoseicoaching.com or for leadership training at https://kyoseiconsulting.com . [Andrea&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is a deeply personal and inspiring journey that touches the heart of a challenge faced by many, yet understood by few—living with epilepsy. We follow the saga of Gary Collins, whose life was forever altered in 1985 when a sudden seizure led to an epilepsy diagnosis. Gary's story delves into the profound effect of epilepsy, not just physically but emotiona...

Send us Fan Mail Sami Jo has been speaking professionally since she started playing hockey with the National Team in 1997. Sami Jo has earned the highest designation as a speaking professional, the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) in which there are only just over 500 worldwide and only a handful of former athletes. When many of her teammates shied away from the microphone, Sami Jo was quick...

Send us Fan Mail In this conversation we chat about how Boyd manages to stay sane and comfortable in an increasingly polarized world. You may not agree with his approach; however, it is likely to make you think a bit--which is what Discover Fresh Perspectives is all about! I highly recommend you listen to the previous episode to get a sense of this feisty octogenarian who has more spunk than folks...

Send us Fan Mail In  this interview, I chat with Boyd Watkins who is 86 years young.  We explore his perspectives on aging gracefully (okay not so gracefully--he still takes his younger cycling companions on the hills).  And perhaps more importantly, we take a listen to what it was like growing up as a light-skinned black person in the otherwise exclusively white Walnut Creek community in Californ...

Send us Fan Mail Palmo has been donating plasma for many years. In this episode Palmo explains how he got started, the difference between donating plasma and whole blood, and the satisfaction of doing something positive for another person he'll never meet. *************************************************************** You can connect with David Gouthro at: Website: https://davidgouthro.com/...

Send us Fan Mail I was so excited to bring on my very first guest Adera Angelucci . I just finished reading her very fun and enlightening book 'Free Spirit' and wanted to have her on the show to talk a bit more about her journey. Where our conversation went wasn't what we expected. And the takeaway was definitely a 'Fresh Perspective'. Listen in to hear for yourself and le...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Helen Wilkie talks about the allure of tango and Buenos Aries, both of which enticed her to move permanently to the culture and beauty of Argentina.  Join to learn a bit more about the magic of tango!  And if Helen makes it sound particularly enticing, she happens to be holding a writer's retreat this coming April.  Enjoy the beauty of your surroundings with...

Send us Fan Mail This is about a very simple phrase; however, if the intent behind it is fully embraced, it can give you much more control over your life, increase your sense of agency and possibly even help you be happier.  Give it a whirl!  *************************************************************** You can connect with David Gouthro at: Website: https://davidgouthro.com/   (where you can al...

Send us Fan Mail A new perspective on the sloth and how the use of it as a metaphor doesn't reflect the many positive aspects of this slow, yet highly adapted critter! *************************************************************** You can connect with David Gouthro at: Website: https://davidgouthro.com/   (where you can also subscribe to my Blog) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgo...

Send us Fan Mail Insights that came as a result of an accidental doubling of what I thought was a benign medication.  I realized I don't do "helpless" very well--even if it is very temporary.  Sure gave me a bit more empathy for those who are constantly in need of support! *************************************************************** You can connect with David Gouthro at: Website:...

Send us Fan Mail Have you heard of it?  You just never know what happens when you simply say "YES" to an opportunity. Many people have asked about the noseflute and why I use it.  Well, here is a bit of the backstory for your listening enjoyment.  And no, this is not a noseflute concert--please let me know if you would like one! ***********************************************************...