Intentional Wisdom

Jon Muedder is the Founder, President and Executive Producer of Caravan, a creative production studio based in the Southeast U.S. In this conversation, Greg & Jon discuss:- Jon’s experience building a business “starting from the closet”- How the EOS system helped Jon organize his business for sustainable growth- How obsession and craft separate A players from B players- Books that have influen...

In this episode, I sit down with Andy Rafal , CEO of OLI—a 50+ year-old chemical engineering software company operating at the intersection of AI and the physical world. Andy and I have known each other for over 20 years, going back to our early days in New York City. This conversation covers his journey from hedge fund investing at Tiger to becoming an operator and CEO—and the lessons learned alo...

Author Jon Finkel returns to Intentional Wisdom to talk all things middle age—health, family, career, and why doing hard things still matters. Jon shares how he's stayed strong (literally) through his 40s by building non-negotiable habits around fitness, taking up competitive swimming, and doing the work that lights him up. We also talk about the importance of being present as a dad, planning...

In this episode of the Intentional Wisdom Podcast, Greg shares a recording from the Ovadia Heart Health Livestream, featuring an engaging discussion with Chris Cornell. In a turning of the tables, Chris interviews Greg on all things Intentional Wisom, including what Greg is learning from the high-performers he interviews, why he’s evolved his goal setting process, and even how we should be thinkin...

In this episode of Intentional Wisdom, Greg speaks with Kevin Smith, CEO and co-founder of Snipd. They discuss Snipd’s journey, integrating AI to enhance the podcast listening experience, managing the emotional roller coaster of startups, and future ambitions. The conversation also touches on leveraging AI in education and personalized learning. Episode segments: (01:27) - Meet Kevin Smith: CEO of...

Jonathan Goodman is a successful entrepreneur, author, and host of the popular Obvious Choice podcast, a top podcast for coaches, entrepreneurs, and small business owners. Jon’s been featured in a number of business and fitness publications including Men's Health, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and many more. Over 200 coaches and small business owners in more than 120 countries have purchased business deve...

In this episode of Intentional Wisdom, the tables are turned and Greg’s friend, Rich Howe, interviews him on the topic of How to Launch a Podcast. This episode should be helpful for anyone considering creating their own podcast. It covers a ton of ground including: (03:01) – Rich’s newsletter business and why he’s launching a podcast (07:08) – Why podcasts aren’t necessarily a “top of funnel” tact...

In this episode of the Intentional Wisdom Podcast, Greg Campion engages in a deep conversation with Oliver Burkeman, acclaimed author and journalist known for his books '4,000 Weeks' and 'Meditations for Mortals.' They discuss critical life philosophies including the concept of living intentionally, scruffy hospitality, and handling the modern world's overwhelming flow of information. This episode...

Michael Karnjanaprakorn is a super impressive guy – mostly known as the founder of high-growth start-ups like Skillshare and Otis. But he’s also an incredibly thoughtful person when it comes to all things health and wellness. Michael is currently taking a two-year sabbatical on which he’s been diving deep into all the metrics to optimize for in puruit of health & longevity. In this conversatio...

Andy Speer is a well-known Peloton strength and running instructor. In this conversation, Greg and Andy cover: Andy’s personal story, including his struggles to overcome a lack of self-confidence How he found his way to Peloton and some of his most memorable moments The importance of strength training after age 40 Ways to keep your body strong and injury-free in middle age And much more… Full time...

Jon Sherman is a renowned golf instructor, an author of several books, a coach to PGA tour professionals and a prolific teacher. In this conversation, Greg and Jon discuss practical, tangible ways to actually get better at golf. The bulk of the conversation is based on Jon's incredible book: The Four Foundations of Golf. Episode segments: (04:43) - How to actually ENJOY your rounds of golf (re...

Phyllis Fagell wears many hats, including - licensed clinical professional counselor, certified professional school counselor, author and journalist. She is the author of two books: Middle School Matters – The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond – And how parents can help (2019) Middle School Superpowers – Raising Resilient Tweens in Turbulent Times (2023) In this convers...

Atomic Habits by James Clear is one of the most impactful books Greg has read in the last five years. But there's a problem. Most people who read self-improvement books retain little and put into practice even less. In this new "Explained" series, Greg dives deep into the best self-help books on the planet and helps to explain their key conclusions in terms you can not only understand but also imp...

Dr. Paddy Barrett is a Dublin-based cardiologist who is a well-known thought leader on all things related to heart health. He’s done work with the meditation app, HeadSpace; he’s partnered with NASA on medical devices in zero gravity settings, and he’s spent time doing research and training at Columbia University Medical Center, The Scripps Translational Science Institute in California among other...

Dr. Ashley Lucas is the founder and owner of PHD Weight Loss and Nutrition, which helps people lose weight and improve body composition through one-on-one coaching, meal plans and access to cutting edge information on nutrition – much of which is discussed in this conversation. Dr Ashley earned a PHD in Sports Nutrition & Chronic Disease from VA Tech, and completed her dietetic internship at T...

Host of Intentional Wisdom, Greg Campion, has just completed 365 days of not drinking. In this solo episode (a first!!), he tells you all about the up's and down's of his experience and provides tips for you if you're on a similar journey. Episode segments: (02:19) – Why Greg decided to quit drinking (09:57) – Why communicating your decision is an important step (11:57) – When your fri...

Nicolas Cole is one of the most prolific writers on the internet. He’s also an author who has written numerous books and an entrepreneur who has started and run several businesses including Ship30For30 – an online cohort-based educational business that has taught thousands of people to write online. The focus of this conversation is how and why you might want to consider building an audience onlin...

Dr. Hal Hershfield is a Professor of Marketing, Behavioral Decision Making and Psychology at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management. He focuses his research at the intersection of psychology and economics; and his work has been published in the NY Times, Harvard Business Review, and Wall Street Journal, among others. Dr. Hershfield is the author of a new book titled Your Future Self - How to Make To...

At first glance, Brooke LeBlanc is not exactly the typical persona you’d expect to see for someone calling themselves sober. She’s young, she’s successful – in fact she is the CEO of a start-up in the non-alcohol space (Edge)– and she’s incredibly active. But that’s kind of the point. Brooke has emerged as one of the leading voices in a new wave of sobriety. She has made the choice – as many other...

John Wilson is the Club Ambassador for the Charleston Battery, a professional soccer club based in Charleston, South Carolina. John’s story is a fascinating one – which started out in a small-town in South Carolina where he accidently found his way to soccer – not a particularly common sport among the black community in rural South Carolina at the time. From there he went on to do some pretty amaz...

Matt Wilpers is one of the “OG” Peloton instructors. He’s known for his super-positive and supportive style on the Bike, Tread and Row, and his analytical approach to all things training. He is also a seasoned coach who runs his own very successful fitness coaching business, helping athletes of all types achieve their goals. In this conversation, Matt and Greg discuss Matt’s incredible journey to...

Candice Millard is a New York Times best-selling author who has written four incredible books in the narrative non-fiction space: • The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey • Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President • River of the Gods: Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile • Hero of the Empire: The Boer...

Kevin Kelly is one of the world's leading thinkers and writers on all things technology. Since co-founding Wired Magazine in 1993, he has consistently been at the forefront in predicting and interpreting technology trends from the advent of the internet, to mobile telephony, to artificial intelligence. He has explored these themes in books like The Inevitable , Out of Control and What Technolo...

Todd Herman is a world-renowned mental performance coach and mentor to everyone from Olympic athletes and pro sports stars to CEOs and entrepreneurs. Todd is also the author of The Alter Ego Effect, a ground-breaking book on the power of creating alter egos to help us optimize our performance from the board room to the playing field. In this conversation, Greg and Todd talk about coaching and iden...

Louie Ruvolo is an incredibly impressive guy. After struggling with alcohol addiction for much of his life, he was able to turn things around and unlock incredible levels of success for himself. Now, at the age of 58, Louie is accomplishing some seriously impressive feats on a regular basis—including recently becoming an Ironman Triathlete and finishing a 100-mile Ultra Marathon. Louie’s story is...