Finding Better Podcast

In this powerful episode of Finding Better, I sit down with world-renowned leadership professor, executive coach, and author Dr. Anthony Silard to talk about one of the most urgent crises of our time — the loneliness epidemic — and what we can do about it. If you've ever felt disconnected, anxious, or overwhelmed by your phone and social media, this conversation will change the way you think about...

In this powerful episode of Finding Better, I sit down with bestselling author, transformational coach, and human potential expert Derek Rydall to tackle the most urgent question of our time: how do you survive and thrive in the age of AI? As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the future of work, millions of people are asking — will AI replace me? What's left for humans when machines can do...

Career reinvention isn't about retreat — it's about betting on yourself. In this episode of Finding Better, I sit down with Alex Husner and Annie Holcombe, co-hosts of the award-winning Alex and Annie Podcast, to talk about leaving the corporate world, navigating career transition in the age of AI, and building a life you actually love. We dig into what it really takes to reinvent your career: shi...

In 1999, Pam Warren survived the Paddington train crash — Britain's worst rail disaster of the 20th century — and became known as "The Lady in the Mask."  In this episode of Finding Better, I sit down with Pam to talk about surviving  unimaginable tragedy, rebuilding her identity after trauma, and how she took on the UK government to make British rail one of the safest in Europe. We talk about: ✅...

Is AI going to replace you? I used to hear that question every single day — and after 40 years in technology, from IBM in 1984 through the rise of the internet, e-commerce, and now artificial intelligence, I can tell you the answer is not what you think. AI isn't replacing you. It's revealing you. In this episode of Finding Better, I break down the 5 most powerful lessons from our recent episodes...

🔥 The moment you choose ownership… everything changes. In this powerful episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Brian Price — executive coach, speaker, and creator of the Extraordinary Husband Framework — to explore how taking full ownership of your life can transform your relationships, identity, and purpose. From navigating burnout and career pressure to facing his dau...

We’ve never been more connected… yet so many of us feel completely alone. In this powerful episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Keith Spurgin to explore one of the biggest paradoxes of our time — how technology is bringing us closer together while quietly pulling us apart. From social media to AI companions, this conversation dives deep into why real human connection i...

What if the thing you fear the most right now… is actually the thing that could change your life forever? What if AI isn’t here to replace you… but to reveal who you really are? In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Wes Towers — founder of Uplift360 — who faced a moment most people never see coming: His business… his identity… his life… all shaken at once. Becau...

🔥 What if the reason you feel stuck in life… isn’t because you’re lost — but because you’ve never actually decided what you want? In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with John Salzwedel — coach, speaker, and author of Stop Leaving Life on the Table — who walked away from decades of success as a CEO… after realizing he had everything society told him to want, but n...

🔥 What if the real reason you’re struggling… isn’t your circumstances — but your willingness to keep going when life gets hard? In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Jay Setchell — a resilience speaker, author, and multi-time death survivor who has endured over six dozen surgeries, paralysis, traumatic injuries, and unimaginable pain… yet refuses to quit. Becau...

🔥 What if getting better isn’t about working harder… but working on the right things? In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Aaron Trahan — a leadership and performance coach who helps high performers rethink how they approach growth, success, and improvement across both work and life. Because here’s the truth: Most people don’t fail because they lack effort… th...

🔥 What if the path to finding better isn’t about doing more… but doing less? In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Nell Debevoise, a subtraction strategist who helps high achievers rethink success by removing what quietly drains their energy. In a world obsessed with productivity, hustle, and adding more habits, Nell introduces a powerful alternative: systemati...

Are you constantly feeling like you're not enough? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John sits down with Jillian DiIorio, President of the We Are Enough movement, to explore one of the most important truths we often forget: you are already enough. In a world flooded with comparison, social media pressure, and constant messages telling us we need to be more...

🤖 What happens when AI replaces productivity — and your identity? In one of the most consequential conversations on Finding Better, John sits down with impact investor, entrepreneur, and purpose strategist Florian Kemmerich to explore a question that will define the next decade: If automation replaces what we do… who are we? Florian shares his personal turning point — from corporate high-potentia...

🎉 This is Episode 200 of the Finding Better Podcast — and it’s all about YOU. In this special milestone episode, John reflects on two years, 200 conversations, 3,000+ subscribers, and the unexpected joy of building a community focused on real-life experiences — not opinions. From Santorini, Greece to your living room, this episode is a heartfelt thank you — and a powerful roadmap for what’s ahead...

What if the secret to stronger relationships, better leadership, and a more meaningful life starts with one simple choice? 💛 In EP 199 of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with keynote speaker and author Greg Bennick to explore the power of kindness — not as a cliché, but as a strategy for life and business. Greg shares insights from his book Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies t...

As artificial intelligence accelerates and technology reshapes how we live and work, one essential human truth becomes clearer than ever: we’ve gotten smarter, but we’ve forgotten our heart. In this episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki welcomes back author and speaker Kim Sorrelle for a powerful conversation about love—not as a feeling or transaction, but as a way of being. Drawing from her book...

What does it really take to succeed — and get promoted — in today’s rapidly changing, AI-driven world? In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Keith Anderson, founder of Career Alchemy Lab and former leader at Google, Uber, Meta, and YouTube. Together, they unpack why performance alone is no longer enough — and why trust, perception, and human connection matter mo...

What if getting fired wasn’t the end — but the beginning of the life you were meant to live? In this powerful and deeply human episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Merry Korn, whose life changed forever after being fired just two months into what she thought would be her final job before retirement. As a single parent with two teenagers headed to college, the fear was...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your skills, your background, or your circumstances — but a single belief you’ve been carrying your whole life? In this powerful episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Robert White, a transformational architect who went from growing up in poverty and surviving three heart attacks to leading two million-graduate learning or...

Happy New Year 2026 🎉 In this special New Year episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki shares a powerful and deeply personal message about how to make 2026 your best year ever — not through resolutions, but through choices. John reflects on his own life journey, the power of personal responsibility, and lessons from history that prove even in the hardest circumstances, we still have ag...

The world is changing faster than ever — from AI-driven disruption to career uncertainty — and many people are wondering what comes next. In this powerful episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki sits down with Andrew Brummer, leadership coach and author of Leading Magnanimously, to talk about reinvention, mindset, and how to move forward when the ground shifts beneath your feet. After receiving the...

In this special holiday episode of Finding Better, John Suzuki shares a heartfelt solo reflection on love, forgiveness, gratitude, and finding peace in a divided world. As the holiday season brings both joy and tension, John offers a powerful reminder: we are far more connected than we realize. Through personal stories, thought-provoking perspective shifts, and deeply human lessons, this episode i...

What if the reason your relationships feel hard isn’t communication… but your nervous system? In this episode of the Finding Better Podcast, John Suzuki sits down with Diane McDowell, creator of the Brain to Heart Code, to explore why love can feel unsafe even when everything else in life is working. Diane explains how our brains are wired for survival—not connection—and how a hidden “brain hijack...

Want success that fuels you — not drains you? 🚀 In this conversation, Dorota Kosiorek (neuroscience coach, ex-consultant) explains how she hit the “success wall,” rewired her high-achiever brain, and designed a version of success that brings peace and productivity. John Suzuki sits down with Dorota Kosiorek — a former consultant turned neuroscience coach for high achievers — to unpack the mental...