Better Faster Further

At a tech conference in Mexico City, Jeff Hamaoui asked 5,000 young people to close their eyes and raise their hands if they'd ever felt lonely. Every single hand went up. Jeff Hamaoui is a founding partner of Modern Elder Academy, community builder, and author working on what he calls "the friendship gym": a framework for treating connection as a trainable skill rather than somethin...

The workplace isn't just stressful, it's literally rewiring your brain. Most leaders think they need to squeeze harder to get better performance. But when your team is already running on empty, the answer isn't more pressure, it's understanding how to neurochemically refuel the system. In this episode, Rajkumari Neogy is the CEO of ibelong, and expert in relational neuroscience, re...

What happens when external achievementleaves you feeling empty at the top of the mountain? Eric Kobe, CEO of Route, opens up abouthis journey from achievement-obsessed consultant to servant leader building oneof the fastest-growing companies in modern commerce. Through personalchallenges including divorce and career pivots, Eric discovered that trueleadership isn't about being the smartest per...

What happens when you discover your "why" at 25 and let it guide every career decision for the next three decades? British Robinson, Chair of Africa at the Milken Institute and former leader of presidential initiatives, reveals how finding her purpose transformed her from a banker into a mission- driven executive who's helped save 26 million lives and unlock billions in African inves...

Your brain isn't just a muscle to train harder, it's part of an entire ecosystem you can optimize. Dr. Bethany Ranes, applied neuroscientist who's worked with everyone from military pilots to Fortune 500 executives, reveals why traditional cognitive advice falls short and what actually works when you can't just "sleep more and take supplements." This conversation dives de...

What if the secret to sustainable health isn't perfection, but progress? High-performing leaders often fall into the trap of all-or-nothing thinking when it comes to nutrition and fitness, but registered dietitian Erica Giovinazzo has spent 14 years proving there's a better way. In this conversation, Erica breaks down her seven tenets for creating lasting lifestyle changes that actually st...

What happens when a leader stops trying to be the smartest person in the room? In this episode, Mark Stockford, VP of Service Operations at ServiceNow, shares how embracing humility, servant leadership, and even “ridiculous ideas” helped him scale a 700-person organization and navigate hypergrowth as ServiceNow expanded from 4,000 to 30,000 employees. Drawing on his unconventional career across eB...

At age 12, Tai Nguyen arrived in America with $1 in his pocket after surviving 7 days on a fishing boat in the Indian Ocean with 69 other Vietnamese refugees. Now, 40+ years later, he's a Chief of Staff at ServiceNow, a certified executive coach, and living proof that resilience, curiosity, and relationship-building can take you from cleaning houses in Houston to leadership roles at Dell, HP,...

From aspiring Broadway ballerina to Emmy-winning journalist to AI FinTech founder, Tamara Laine’s story proves that the best careers aren’t linear. In this episode, Tamara shares how she’s tackling financial inclusion for gig workers through her company Empower, building AI tools that help millions access credit. We dive into the future of work, emotional intelligence in the AI era, and why buildi...

Reach out to us at ⁠ bff@betterfasterfurther.com ⁠ or visit our website ⁠⁠⁠ www.betterfasterfurther.com⁠⁠⁠ for more information. In this energizing episode of Better Faster Further , Regan and Adam sit down with Brian Lomeli , SVP of Customer Service & Support at ServiceNow, to explore what it really takes to build a world-class support organization—one rooted in vision, leadership, and hospit...

Reach out to us at ⁠bff@betterfasterfurther.com⁠ or visit our website ⁠ ⁠www.betterfasterfurther.com⁠ ⁠ for more information. In this insightful and energizing episode of Better Faster Further , Regan sits down with Leah Sutton , Chief Portfolio Talent Officer at Balderton Capital, to unpack what it really means to scale leadership at the pace of hypergrowth. With a career that spans continents—fr...

Reach out to us at ⁠bff@betterfasterfurther.com⁠ or visit our website ⁠ ⁠www.betterfasterfurther.com⁠ ⁠ for more information. In this deeply moving and inspiring episode of Better Faster Further, Adam reconnects with longtime friend and Cisco executive Aaron Prevo, a leader who faced the unimaginable—and emerged stronger, wiser, and more human than ever. While caring for his wife during her final...

Reach out to us at ⁠bff@betterfasterfurther.com⁠ or visit our website ⁠ ⁠www.betterfasterfurther.com⁠ ⁠ for more information. In this episode of Better Faster Further, Adam is joined by Dr. Nicky Keay, a renowned medical doctor and hormone specialist, and Jacy Rock, the powerhouse behind Athlete Blood Test operations and corporate performance optimization. Together, they explore the vital connecti...

In this episode of Better Faster Further, Regan and Adam engage in a deep conversation with Jessica Nake, the inspiring Chief of Staff for Customer Service and Support and Senior Director of Strategic Operations. Jessica recounts her remarkable journey of overcoming personal challenges, redefining her values, and reinventing herself through career transitions from politics and education into the f...

In this episode of Better Faster Further , Regan and Adam are joined by Mark Mears, an accomplished author, speaker, and thought leader in purposeful growth and leadership. With decades of experience as a senior executive in renowned companies like NBC Universal, Cheesecake Factory, and Pizza Hut, Mark shares his insights on transforming leaders into legacy builders. From the concept of “paying it...

In this episode of Better Faster Further , Regan and Adam are joined by Brian Petit, a former Green Beret and retired Colonel with over two decades of experience in the U.S. Special Forces. Brian brings a wealth of knowledge on leadership, team dynamics, and resilience under extreme conditions. He shares stories from his military career, highlighting how he and his teams faced high-stakes missions...

In this episode of Better Faster Further , Regan and Adam are joined by Dr. Carla Fowler, an elite executive coach with a background in medicine and performance science. Carla shares her unique approach to leadership, using science-backed strategies to help executives thrive under pressure. She explores how embracing discomfort and stress can actually fuel personal growth and drive success in lead...

In this episode of Better Faster Further, Regan and Adam welcome Joel Neeb, who explores what it takes to lead with purpose and transform through challenges. Joel dives into the mindset shifts that helped him turn adversity into opportunity, and how his approach to leadership transformed as a result. This conversation provides CEOs and senior leaders with actionable strategies to drive innovation,...

We decided to have an impromptu conversation because of life events that we've been working through in real time. Regan debriefs a serious mountain bike accident and unpacks what he learned about himself as he literally puts himself back together. Adam is preparing for his hip replacement surgery and talks about how he's preparing mentally and physically. Neither Regan or Adam sits still v...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Better Faster Further podcast! In this episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Nate Williams , a venture capitalist, endurance athlete, and founder who believes in the power of physical challenges to build resilience and perspective in entrepreneurship. Nate shares his journey from growing up in a working-class family to becoming the first in his family...

We're back after a long hiatus from recording and couldn't be more excited about this conversation. Welcome Jon Zimmerman! Jon Zimmerman, humorously dubbed "Jay-Z One", shares his multifaceted journey as an entrepreneur, actor, producer, and family man. The conversation delves into his creation of ReadySpaces , a successful venture providing shared warehouse spaces, and reflects...

Join Regan and Adam as the recap 2023. They unpack lessons learned, reflect on what's important, and look forward to 2024. This is the last Better Faster Further episode of 2023 and the team is excited about what's to come in 2024. Please reach out to Better Faster Further by emailing bff@betterfasterfurther.com. We want to hear from you. Share with us what you think about the pod and what...

This conversation dives into a program we developed with a triad of world class partners. Better Faster Further teamed up with Dan Turner, PhD and AthleteBloodTest.com to create a life changing program designed to revolutionize the support and impact for the high performing leader. As a team of high-level athletes and now performance and executive coaches & consultants, we have built a team th...

This conversation is with  Dan Turner, PhD  who is nothing short of a legend in his field. Dr Dan Turner is a Founder and Human Performance Specialist with a PhD in Human Physiology.  For over a decade Dan has coached thousands of high performing humans helping prepare their body and mind to thrive in extremely demanding environments.  This includes working with 320 world champion and Olympic athl...

Join us for this enlightening conversation with Marssie Versola and Jeromy Zajonc as they talk about Vision, why it matters, and the power of commitment. Marssie is the founder of the Impact Table , a powerful network of mission-driving women powering social good, leading for the future, and changing the world. She's also a seasoned business leader with experience building multiple multi-milli...