Super U Podcast

What if the words you use, the challenges you face, and the habits you practice every day are shaping the life you're creating? On this episode of the Super U Podcast , Erik Qualman sits down with Latha Jay , spiritual strategist, manifestation expert, speaker, and author of The 24/7 Manifestation Method , to explore how intentional language, mindset, and daily practices can help us become more al...

What if AI could help us become more human, not less? In this episode of the Super U Podcast, Erik Qualman joins Richard Train and Jim Bob Howard on the Nice Business Podcast to explore how leaders can embrace artificial intelligence without losing sight of what matters most: human connection. Erik shares why he prefers the term "amplified intelligence," how AI can help us spend less time on munda...

Being busy doesn't mean we're making progress. So how do we focus on what truly matters? In this special episode of the Super U Podcast , bestselling author and keynote speaker Erik Qualman joins the Florida Virtual School Book Club to explore practical lessons from his book, The Focus Project: The Not So Simple Art of Doing Less . In a world of endless distractions, Erik shares how educators, lea...

What can actors teach us about confidence, resilience, rejection, and performing under pressure? In this episode of Super U , Erik Qualman sits down with acclaimed actor, director, educator, and acting coach Rob Brownstein , whose decades-long career spans film, television, theater, and commercials—including appearances in Argo , Mad Men , Breaking Bad , Straight Outta Compton , The Office , Curb...

What happens when the biggest battle isn't happening around you—it's happening inside your head? On this episode of  Super U , Erik Qualman sits down with retired U.S. Navy Captain, engineer, leadership expert, author, and speaker Dr. Jenn Donahue . During her 27-year military career, Jenn built a bridge across the Euphrates during the Iraq War, commanded an 800-person battalion in Afghanistan, an...

In this episode of the Super U Podcast, Erik Qualman sits down with legendary sports agent, entrepreneur, and best-selling author Leigh Steinberg. Often credited as the real-life inspiration for the Oscar-winning film  Jerry Maguire , Leigh has spent decades helping some of the world's greatest athletes turn talent into enduring brands, careers, and legacies. Leigh shares lessons from representing...

What if the key to winning a negotiation isn't being the loudest person in the room—but knowing when to listen, when to pause, and how to build trust? On this episode of the  Super U Podcast , Erik Qualman sits down with attorney, entrepreneur, talent executive, professor, and veteran dealmaker  Ken Sterling , author of  Tilt the Room . Ken shares the strategies he's developed across law, business...

What does it take to perform at your highest level—not just once, but consistently, when the pressure is on? In this episode of the Super U Podcast, hosted by Erik Qualman, we sit down with Dr. Tom Mitchell , performance coach and former sports psychiatrist for the Golden State Warriors, to explore the mindset behind peak performance. Tom shares insights from his career working with elite athletes...

What does it really take to stay focused in a world full of distraction? In this special audience Q&A episode, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and professor Erik Qualman answers questions spanning leadership, AI, keynote speaking, business, personal growth, and the habits that have shaped his career. Topics include: • How Erik prepares backstage before a keynote • Favorite places and audience...

In this episode of the Super U Podcast , Erik Qualman sits down with Derek Notman and Adam Holt , founders of REBL Dads and co-authors of the new book REBL Dad . Drawing from conversations with more than 100 successful fathers, Derek and Adam share powerful lessons on what it means to lead with intention at home and at work. The discussion explores the realities of modern fatherhood, especially fo...

In this inspiring episode of the Super U Podcast, Kirsten Maitland shares her remarkable journey from a difficult childhood in England to becoming the co-founder and CEO of Rebel Cheese — one of Time Magazine's Best Innovations of 2025. Kirsten opens up about growing up in foster care, joining the U.S. Navy at 16, building a successful career in tech consulting, and ultimately leaving it all behin...

What if you could grow a business faster without taking on all the risk, time, and cost yourself? In this episode of the Super U Podcast, we sit down with franchising expert Dr. Tom DuFore , founder and CEO of Big Sky Franchise Team, to break down how franchising helps entrepreneurs scale smarter. With over 20 years of experience and more than 600 brands advised, including household names Tom shar...

What if the only thing standing between you and major media coverage… is how you tell your story? In this episode, we're joined by KJ Blattenbauer, founder and CEO of Hearsay PR , a powerhouse publicist who helps overlooked experts become headline makers. With nearly 30 years of experience and clients featured in outlets like Forbes, Architectural Digest, Fast Company, and The Today Show, KJ knows...

Ever wonder what really happens behind your favorite TV shows? Doug Weitzbuch has been in the room for it all—producing everything from Hell's Kitchen to Duck Dynasty —and in this episode, he shares the wild, unfiltered reality of the entertainment industry. From getting chewed out by Gordon Ramsay to helping shape a cultural phenomenon, Doug takes us inside the chaos, creativity, and constant hus...

This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book The Focus Project explores the true meaning of  meditation . It challenges the idea that meditation requires a perfect setting (like sitting in the lotus position surrounded by candles) and instead reframes it as simply being fully present in any given moment.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in o...

What if you could sit down and have a conversation with a loved one who's no longer here? In this powerful episode of Super U , Erik sits down with entrepreneur and Reflekta. AI founder Miles Spencer to explore how technology is reshaping the way we preserve—and interact with—human legacy. From turning old photos, voice clips, and family stories into dynamic digital experiences, to navigating the...

What if you didn't have to quit your job to build something bigger? On this episode of the Super U Podcast ,  Erik Qualman joins Travis Chappell on the Travis Makes Money podcast to break down the real path to entrepreneurship—one that's often overlooked. From selling marigold seeds door-to-door as a kid to working at Yahoo during the dot-com boom, Erik shares how his journey wasn't a straight lea...

This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book The Focus Project highlights the importance of sleep quality and shares practical ways to improve your sleep habits.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter'...

This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book The Focus Project challenges the classic phrase "Practice Makes Perfect," explaining why it isn't entirely true, and how a simple rewording makes it far more powerful.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Mo...

This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book  The Focus Project  explores the importance of using common technological tools in a responsible way.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling....

This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book  The Focus Project  explores the importance of maintaining momentum in our daily lives - and how doing daily tasks will help us in the long run.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 60 countries and reached over 60 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in th...

This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book  The Focus Project  dives into the advantages of waiting and explains how lot of the times it's better to play the long game.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Harr...

This episode dives into the future of longevity, healthspan, and proactive healthcare with Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, a world-renowned longevity expert and CEO of Optispan . He shares his unlikely "comic book origin story," from playing in rock bands and working blue-collar jobs to becoming a leading scientist at MIT and a founder of multiple longevity initiatives including the Dog Aging Project. The co...

This audio clip from Erik Qualman's #1 bestselling book  The Focus Project  explores the "Rule of Three," the idea that information grouped in threes is more memorable for audiences.   5x #1 Bestselling Author and Motivational Speaker Erik Qualman has performed in over 55 countries and reached over 50 million people this past decade. He was voted the 2nd Most Likable Author in the World behind Har...

Equalman sits down with Olympic silver medalist and Emmy-winning NBC sports producer John K. Coyle for a powerful conversation on time, design thinking, and unlocking human potential. From growing up in Michigan and discovering speed skating late, to breaking world records by designing around his unique strengths, Coyle shares how reframing "weakness fixing" into "strength designing" changed his l...