Making the Ideal Real

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Liz Fosslien, workplace expert and co-author of "Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay." They discuss the importance of emotional expression and vulnerability at work, leadership self-awareness and AI's impact on emotional intelligence.  To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:  https://www.think2perfor...

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Morgan Housel, partner at the Collaborative Fund and the author of "The Psychology of Money." They discuss why people should become more systems-oriented instead of goal-oriented, how emotions affect decision-making and how to decide what's "enough" to have.

In this episode, Ryan Goulart is joined by Bill Williams, Ameriprise Financial executive vice president and president of Ameriprise Independent Advisors. They discuss the importance of focusing on client wants and needs, how to inspire confidence in advisors and how to maintain the human element as technology use increases.  

In this episode, Ryan Goulart is joined by think2perform's CEO and co-founder, Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer, president of distribution. They discuss Doug and Chuck's new book "Don't Wait for Someone Else to Fix It: 8 Essentials to Enhance Your Leadership Impact at Work, Home, and Anywhere Else That Needs You," the importance of a growth mindset and where to start when you're ready to take c...

Welcome to the relaunch of Making the Ideal Real. In this episode, Ryan Goulart is joined by think2perform consultant and Senior Vice President Ray Kelly. They discuss Ray's five levels of leadership and how leaders, regardless of their level, can overcome adversity and create belonging.

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Bob Nedbal, Senior Vice President at think2perform. They discuss mindfulness, including how to get started practicing mindfulness and how to incorporate it into your day. Listen to this episode to learn how you can adopt a mindfulness practice. 

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Chad Rose, CEO at Insight Out. They dive into the importance of analytics, and how to apply data to decision-making. Listen to this episode to learn how your team can use data to make better decisions.

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Alan Lennick, SVP at Think2Perform. They discuss the art and science of acting, including two great lessons Alan learned in his acting career that elevated his approach to leadership. Listen to this episode to hear about how acting influenced Alan's leadership style and how you can apply his advice to your own leadership endeavors...

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Elena Beckius, SVP at Think2Perform. They discuss how to get unstuck and find your own path forward to your ideal self. Listen to this episode to hear about Elena's self-love journey and how discovering her values impacted her endeavors.

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Kris Petersen, Senior Vice President of think2perform. Kris and Ryan discuss personal values and how to identify them for yourself and your team members. They also discuss how you can apply personal values in the workplace including how to speak with your employees about their values and boost their engagement.

In this episode, Ryan Goulart sits down with Ray Kelly, Senior Vice President at think2perform. They discuss the importance of accountability and how you can make it accessible to all your leaders and team members. Listen to this episode to learn about making accountability accessible at your organization. 

In this episode, Ryan Goulart is joined by Jon Kuttin, CEO of Kuttin Wealth Management. Together they explore cultural transformation, leadership and planning for the future. Listen to this episode to learn about leading a cultural transformation while living in alignment with your values. 

In this episode, Ryan Goulart sits down with Stephanie Creary, Assistant Professor at the Wharton School of Management at the University of Pennsylvania. They discuss the anxiety that comes with having hard conversations, and how to embrace the discomfort and learn about historically marginalized communities. Listen to this episode to learn how you can better engage with others for conversations o...

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart chats with think2perform RESEARCH INSTITUTE research fellow and San Francisco State University professor Dayna Herbert Walker. Together they explore her research on the importance of mentorship, share great mentorship advice they have received over the years, and dive into how you can become a better mentor and leader in your organization...

In this episode, Ryan Goulart sits down with think2perform CEO Doug Lennick to discuss being proactive. They discuss how to prioritize fixing and improving pain points in our personal and professional lives, and the science behind how our brain auto-selects our priorities when we do not make an active decision. They also recap the highlights from the think2perform 2021 Evolve conference. Listen in...

On this episode of Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Richard Leider, who is a bestselling author of eleven books, speaker and executive coach. Together, Ryan and Richard dive into how to cultivate purpose as a mindset, Richard's formula for unlocking purpose, and what the difference is between finding your purpose and unlocking your purpose. Listen to this episode to learn how...

This week on Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Pete Machalek, principal and co-founder of SagePresence. Pete provides insight on a timely and essential skill: presence. Pete's background in stage presence and performative behavior help him illustrate the dos and don'ts of in-personal and virtual presentations. If you want to make a good impression in a business environment, you...

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Doug Lennick, CEO of think2perform. In the episode, they discuss the upcoming think2perform Evolve conference and the topics speakers will cover at the event. They also discuss implementing a proactive mindset and planning for the future.

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Vanessa Druskat, Associate Professor of organizational behavior at the University of New Hampshire. In their conversation, they explore how leaders can build a culture of belonging. Vanessa also provides actionable advice for how leaders can start to build cultures of belonging at their own organizations. Listen to the episod...

In this week's episode of Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart sits down with Dave Meldahl, Senior Vice president at think2perform. Together they discuss how to adapt yourself by using your personality. They also talk about how leaders can leverage their understanding of personalities to be more effective when communicating with their teams. Listen to the episode to learn how you can leverage...

In this episode, host Ryan Goulart sits down with author and speaker Ande Frasier. Together they discuss how to use anchor on your values to reach your goals. They also explore the science behind financial decision making and how you practice mindfulness when making decisions. Listen to the episode to learn how you can use your values to define and achieve your goals.

This week, Ryan speaks with Ray Kelly, senior vice president at think2perform about the importance of time management in your journey to making your ideal real. They discuss two different takes on scheduling from trusted experts and ways in which you can plan your day, week, month or even year to align with your goals. Listen to the episode to learn how you can use your time wisely! More info on k...

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Doug Lennick, CEO of think2perform about why mindset is going to be more important than ever in the months to come. They discuss ways to remain open minded, likely changes to the way we work, and the importance of holding true to your values in a time of great change. Listen to the episode for tips from Doug on how you can maintain a healthy mindset at work and in...

In this episode, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Peter Sefzik, Executive Director, Commercial Bank at Comerica Bank. Peter and Ryan discuss becoming a leader, challenges to being an effective leader in the past year, and using your values to center your leadership style. Peter also provides advice on how to connect on a deeper level with your team and your customers, and how to make your ideal real...

In this episode, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Kris Petersen, SVP of think2perform. Kris and Ryan discuss how to transition from an individual contributor to a leader. Kris outlines mistakes to avoid, strategies for recognition, tips on improving intrinsic motivation, and how to hire the best candidates for your organization.