Business Minds Coffee Chat

Simon T. Bailey, the world's leading expert on brilliance, Hall of Fame keynote speaker, success coach, author, television host, and philanthropist joins me on this episode. With more than 30 years of experience, Simon has worked with over 2,000 companies in 50 different countries. He has helped countless people find their spark. His list of clients includes AT&T, IBM, MasterCard, Microsoft, Toyot...

Brian Johnson, founder and CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation, entrepreneur, teacher, coach, author, philosopher, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Brian has helped millions of people around the world become their best, most productive, energized, and connected version of themselves. Topics we cover include crafting a life of meaning, being a passionate student of ancient wisdom and...

Jay Samit, entrepreneur, a leading expert on disruption and innovation, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of  Disrupt You! and Future Proofing You joins me on this episode. Jay has worked with some of the most well-known corporations such as Adobe, Amazon, American Express, AT&T, Best Buy, Coca Cola, Disney, Facebook, and many others. Jay frequently appears on ABC, Bloomberg, CBS, CNN, Fox,...

Blake Eastman, founder of The Nonverbal Group, and a former adjunct psychology professor and professional high stakes poker player joins me on this episode. Blake has been featured in major media outlets including CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, and ABC News. Topics we cover include the distinction between noticing and judging, the impact of poker on Blake's life, understanding body language, mak...

Jon Levy, behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author of You're Invited, known for his work in influence, human connection, trust, and decision making joins me on this episode. His clients range from Fortune 500 brands, like Microsoft, Google, and Samsung to startups. He's been featured in major media outlets including CNN, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Time, and The New York Tim...

Britt Frank, licensed neuro-psychotherapist, trauma specialist, expert in human behavior, keynote speaker, author of The Science of Stuck , and an award-winning adjunct professor at the University of Kansas joins me on this episode. Britt is a contributing writer to Psychology Today and her work has been featured in major media outlets including NBC, NPR, Fast Company, and Forbes. Topics we cover...

Jeff Hoffman, founding member of multiple successful startups, including Priceline.com and uBid.com, bestselling author, motivational speaker, humanitarian, philanthropist, youth mentor, Hollywood film producer, Grammy Award winner, chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, and managing partner of Jeff Hoffman Advisory Services joins me on this episode. Jeff has been featured in Forbes, Tim...

Adenah Bayoh, award-winning entrepreneur, restaurateur, real estate developer, speaker, and philanthropist joins me on this episode. Adenah has been named to Ebony Magazine's Power 100 list, NJBIZ's Best 50 Women in Business list, and was the recipient of the Faces of Diversity Award from the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation. She's been featured in Forbes and Business Insider,...

JD Schramm, educator, communications coach, TED and keynote speaker, and author of Communicate with Mastery joins me on this episode. JD's writing has appeared in the Washington Post, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Huffington Post, and HBR Online. Topics we cover include the impact of sharing JD's journey of depression, suicide, and addiction, vulnerability in communication, the AIM model, the r...

Dr. Vanessa Patrick, award-winning professor and researcher, speaker, and author joins me on this episode. Vanessa has been featured in numerous publications for her research and expertise in marketing, specifically luxury, self-mastery, and consumer behavior. Her work can be found in and referenced in the  Washington Post , the  New York Times , and many more distinguished media outlets. Topics w...

Andrew (Sully) Sullivan, retired Navy SEAL and DEVGRU operator, and founder of BlueForce Strategies and Community First Project joins me on this episode. Andrew's combat commendations include the Silver Star Medal, two Bronze Star Medals with combat valor, the Purple Heart Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, six Joint Service Commendation Medals with combat valor, two Navy and Marine Com...

Erik Libby, entrepreneur, founder & CEO of the To-Do Dudes, and a challenger of human limits joins me on this episode. Topics we cover include the importance of accountability, having a growth mindset, leadership lessons, success habits, setting clear expectations, taking ownership, and more. Get connected with Erik: Website: https://www.thetododudes.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erik....

Dr. Michael Gervais, a high-performance psychologist, USA Today bestselling author, nationally recognized speaker, podcast host, co-creator of the Performance Science Institute at the USC Marshall School of Business, and one of the world's leading experts on the relationship between the mind and human performance joins me on this episode. Michael's list of clients includes The Seattle Seahawks, Ol...

Patricia Ryan Madson, writer, speaker, Professor Emerita from Stanford University, and founder of the Stanford Improvisors joins me on this episode. Patricia is the author of Improv Wisdom , a book that shows how to apply the maxims of improvisational theater to real-life challenges—whether it's dealing with a demanding boss, a tired child, or one of life's never-ending surprises. Author Steven Pr...

Brad Stulberg, researcher, USA Today and national bestselling author, executive coach, speaker, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Brad is a regular contributor to the New York Times, and his work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, The New Yorker, Sports Illustrated, Outside Magazine, Forbes, and other outlets. Topics we cover include change b...

Dr. Anna Katharina Schaffner, exhaustion coach, writer, and researcher joins me on this episode. Her writing has appeared in the Guardian, the Times Literary Supplement, Psychology Today, and other media outlets. Topics we cover include having a curious mindset, Anna's origin story, Stoicism, transitioning out of academia, the practice of noticing negative thoughts, the difference between self-hel...

John Beede, global adventurer, humanitarian, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and author joins me on this episode. John has climbed the tallest mountain on all seven continents, including Mount Everest, has kite surfed on every major ocean on the planet, traveled to 67 countries, and funded his adventures with businesses he started and sold. He's been featured in dozens of major media outlets, inclu...

Nick Sonnenberg, founder and CEO of Leverage, a world-leading efficiency expert, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Inc. columnist, guest lecturer at Columbia University, and podcast host joins me on this episode. Nick spent 8 years working as a high-frequency trader on Wall Street. Today, he and his team work with organizations of all sizes and across all industries to achieve greater output...

Bob Burg, Hall of Fame speaker, author of Endless Referrals and co-author of The Go-Giver, a Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek bestseller joins me on this episode. For 30 years, Bob has helped companies, sales leaders, and their teams more effectively communicate their value, sell at higher prices with less resistance, and grow their businesses based on Endless Referrals. Bob has regularly addr...

Matt Abrahams, a leading expert in the field of communication, professor, podcast host, author, keynote speaker, and martial artist joins me on this episode. Matt is a lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, a highly sought-after keynote speaker, and a communications consultant and coach. He's also the host of the popular, award-winning podcast, Th...

Dr. Cortney Warren, a board-certified clinical psychologist, adjunct clinical professor, bestselling author, speaker, and award-winning researcher joins me on this episode. Cortney is an expert on addictions, self-deception, romantic relationships, eating pathology, and the practice of psychotherapy from a cross-cultural perspective. Her TEDx talk on the psychology of self-deception has been viewe...

Dr. Jeff Spencer, an Olympian, author of multiple books, an award-winning chiropractor, a renowned glass artist, and a human performance coach joins me on this episode. Jeff's client roster includes Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, the rock group U2, Richard Branson, and many others. Topics we cover include Jeff's backstory, the angels who played a pivotal role in his life, becoming an artist, receiv...

Chris Widener, one of the top speakers in the world today, a NY Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of more than 24 books, and a personal development and leadership coach joins me on this episode. Chris's books have been translated into 14 languages. He has given 2,500 speeches across the world to crowds as large as 25,000 people. Chris was personally mentored by and worked with Zig Z...

Dan Lyons, New York Times bestselling author, screenwriter, journalist, and speaker joins me on this episode. Dan was a writer on HBO's hit comedy series, "Silicon Valley", and has worked as a technology journalist at Forbes, Fortune, and Newsweek. He's been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Guardian, and many other media outlets. Topics we cover include Dan's...

Mike Lee, founder of MindShift Labs, author, keynote speaker, performance and leadership coach, and podcast host joins me on this episode. For 15 years, Mike worked with some of basketball's elite NBA players such as MVP Steph Curry and All-Star Joel Embiid. Today, he helps individuals develop purpose-driven, mindfully aware and heart-centered leadership skills. His list of clients includes IBM, L...