The Expansive

John and Erik discuss the power of focus and intentionality, and how you can harness these to think more clearly, act more meaningfully, and create a life that truly excites and inspires you. Connect with Erik · Connect with John Get social with us on Instagram & Facebook . We are also on Youtube . Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our...

John shares his experience having attended the inaugural gathering of the world's best futurists at the Dubai Future Forum. EXP Website · EXP Instagram · EXP LinkedIn Get social with us on Instagram & Facebook . We are also on Youtube . Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! &...

Erik and John unpack the concept of "Authenticity Deficit Disorder." EXP Website · EXP Instagram · EXP LinkedIn Get social with us on Instagram & Facebook . We are also on Youtube . Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community!   Socials: Instagram: @theexpansivepodcas...

When a major decision needs to be made, it's the leader who bears the consequence of choosing incorrectly. When there’s an uncertain environment, it's the leader who absorbs the bulk of that uncertainty. Truthfully, most of us don’t recognise the burden that comes with leadership. In this episode, John and Erik explore the topic of leadership, and they share thoughts on how leaders can manage the...

In this unique episode, Erik reveals seven powerful insights from his personal idea bank, and together, the Expansive duo unpack the meaning and significance behind these insights. EXP WEBSITE · EXP INSTAGRAM · EXP LINKEDIN Get social with us on Instagram & Facebook . We are also on Youtube . Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our liste...

In this episode, John and Erik explore the topic of dealing with critics, and they unpack a powerful quote that you can use in your life to rise above criticism and continue to put your creative work out into the world. Get social with us on Instagram & Facebook . We are also on Youtube . Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners...

Most business leaders struggle to build strong teams. It’s not easy to bring a diverse group of people together to deliver a high-quality product or service. In this episode, Erik and John explore the set of core values and frameworks necessary for you to build powerful and productive teams within your organisation. Get social with us on Instagram & Facebook . We are also on Youtube . Hello! P...

Success and healthy habits often go hand in hand — especially for high achievers. That’s because high achievers understand the importance of being intentional with every task, and making the most out of every day. In this episode, John and Erik explore the actions that we can choose to take to achieve optimum health. BUY ERIK'S BOOK · BUY JOHN'S BOOK · EXP WEBSITE · EXP FACEBOOK · EXP LINKEDIN · E...

What do you want your inner core to be like? Do you want it to be humming with excitement, enthusiasm, and energy? Or do you want it to be fueled by shame, empathy, and being in trouble? In this episode Erik and John explore the topic of shame, and how it can be used to push and motivate you to become better. EXP Website · EXP Instagram · EXP LinkedIn · EXP Facebook Get social with us on Instagram...

No one is entirely rational when it comes to money. We all know we need a financial plan, but somehow it never happens. We either spend too much out of recklessness, or too little out of guilt. Success with money isn’t about knowledge, IQ or how good you are at math. It’s about behaviour. In this episode, John and Erik share their approach to managing money. They discuss their personal frameworks...

Momentum can become a powerful force in your personal growth, when taken one step at a time. It isn't about being good at something, or having the answer, but rather being willing to risk taking the next step towards your goal, and building up the power and speed of confidence to roll into the next task. In this episode Erik and John explain why momentum is so important in your life, and they shar...

In this episode we introduce you to John's new book, "Who Do We Become?" in which he maps out our strange, new world and lays down a path to reframe our thinking, to recognise our discomfort, to survive and thrive. Join us as we explore the stories and motivation behind John's latest work. EXP Website · EXP Instagram · EXP LinkedIn · EXP Facebook Get social with us on Instagram & Fac...

Self-regulation is the ability to understand and manage your behaviour and your reactions to feelings and things happening around you. Why is this important? It gives you the ability to rebound from disappointment, and to act in a way consistent with your values. In this episode John and Erik explore the following questions: what is self-regulation? Why do we make the decisions we make? Why we are...

When it comes to creating change in your life, do ever find you have difficulty making it last? You start off excited, motivated and with the best intentions. You might even manage to start changing the way you think, feel and act for a few weeks. But far too quickly, this change seems to wear off and you’re left feeling disappointed and back to where you started. In this episode Erik and John exp...

The history of work, particularly since the Industrial Revolution, is the history of us humans outsourcing our labor to machines. While that began with repetitive physical tasks, machines have now evolved to the point where they can do what we might think of as complex cognitive work such as math equations, recognising language, art and writing. How far will this go? Will AI truly be able to repla...

The joy of staring and running a business is unparalleled if you’re good at it and passionate about what you do. Although everyone’s entrepreneurship journey is different, there are common challenges that all must overcome. By adopting the following habits into your everyday routine, you stand a better chance of successfully executing your ideas and plan as an entrepreneur. This is a new segment o...

What separates a truly successful entrepreneur from the rest of the pack? There are many ways to be successful. However, most successful entrepreneurs have a few things in common that take them to the next level. In this short Q&A episode John Sanei breaks down three undeniable habits that every successful entrepreneur adopts as their own. This is a new segment of The Expansive Podcast called...

In the era of digital devices, we have an opportunity to enable better training with technology, and Virtual Reality (VR) seems to be the natural next step. The power of VR lies in the fact that it tricks the subconscious and renders it unable to distinguish between real and stimulating environments. In this episode, John and Erik discuss how VR will shape our future with Natalie Miller, founder o...

When you’re in survival mode, you’re just trying to get through the day. There’s no long-term plan, it’s all about the next 24 hours. The end of the week feels like a long way off. Many of us know this space all too well. Fortunately, there's another way. In this episode John and Erik discuss how you can embrace the challenges and obstacles that life places in your path, and break free from surviv...

Your morning routine sets the tone for the rest of the day. What you eat for breakfast, who you speak to and what you think about can change your mood and give you the physical and mental energy that you need for work. If you're planning on starting a morning routine, or looking for ways to improve your current routine, here's some advice from Erik Kruger. This is a new segment of The Expansive Po...

It’s easy to overlook your accomplishments by constantly focusing on your future goals. The second you reach one milestone, you’re already working on the next. If this is you, you need to listen to John and Erik’s framework for “harvesting.” In this episode they break down the importance of recognising your triumphs, the challenges you’ve overcome, the relationships you’ve built, and the dedicatio...

You cannot escape threats. Threats to your business, your relationships, your potential, your health. In fact, everything you love is being threatened. The question is: What will you do about it? In this episode we introduce Erik's new book, "Dangerous," which is an invitation to you to become better, stronger, and faster. TO BECOME DANGEROUS. Get Erik's Book on Loot · Get Erik's Book on...

Do you feel uncomfortable or nervous about giving or receiving feedback? There are plenty of what if’s when it comes to feedback, but the reality is that you’re holding yourself back – both personally and professionally – if you’re not doing either. When done correctly, feedback is a powerful means of personal development and shouldn’t be a negative or resentful process In this episode Erik and Jo...

Accountability is the key to improving your habits and expanding your life. In the simplest of explanations, it equates to a form of responsibility. These days the term is thrown around a lot, but what does “holding yourself accountable” really mean? How can we actually use it in our lives? In this episode Erik and John dive deep into understanding the concept of accountability – what it means, ho...

Can technology enhance our ability to shape the future? In this episode John introduces us to his new business, Future Memories, that combines the ancient principles of visualisation and manifestation with modern Virtual Reality technology. EXP Website · EXP Instagram · EXP LinkedIn · EXP Facebook Get social with us on Instagram & Facebook . We are also on Youtube . Hello! Please like and subs...