Systematic Leader

In this interview, you’ll learn about tuning into your inner voice so you can make career choices that align with your head, heart, and gut. One of my favorite parts of this interview was when he gave examples of how people found new opportunities that fit their vision for their careers. Highlights from the interview: How Rubin heard his inner voice telling him to quit his corporate job. Why he ma...

In this interview, you’ll learn about the importance of self-awareness and why it matters so much in business and life. Dan Zavorotny is a co-founder of Nutrisense, a company that helps people understand how your body works well. One of my favorite parts of this interview is how Dan uses mentors to help him learn something new. Highlights from the interview: How Dan immigrated from Ukraine and hel...

In this interview, you’ll learn how to have difficult conversations so you grow stronger relationships. Desiree Adaway is the founder of the Adaway group. They consult with businesses to create an inclusive culture. One of my favorite parts of this interview was how we can stay in the right relationship even when in conflict. Highlights from the interview: Why Desiree likes to have difficult conve...

Do you ever wish you could take back a bad decision? Investing in Bitcoin when it was at its all-time high. Anyone? Just me?  I’ve said “Yes” to the wrong opportunities and “No” to the right ones. It’s only by looking back on these situations that I’ve learned to improve my decision-making skills. Many of us have these regrets, but most don’t have a system to review our decisions. Our decision-mak...

In this interview, you’ll learn how to use mental models to make better decisions. Justin Khanna is a Michelin-trained chef turned entrepreneur. One of my favorite parts of this interview was when he shared how frameworks helped him overcome his inner blocks around money. Highlights from the interview: Justin shares his story about turning from a chef into an entrepreneur. He dissects how he got i...

In this interview, you’ll learn how you can be committed and unattached to impact the world without getting hooked by your emotions. Leo Babauta is a best-selling author, blogger, and entrepreneur. He has millions of readers and shares some of his greatest frameworks to help you succeed in your career.  Highlights from the interview: Leo explains how he started Zen Habits and how he quit smoking....

In this interview, you’ll learn about how you can build systems to help you try new businesses or ideas to grow your career. Nick Loper is an entrepreneur and founder of the Side Hustle Show. One of my favorite parts of this interview is how he talks through his method for capturing his ideas and turning them into action. Highlights from the interview: Nick explains why he is an introvert and how...

In this interview, you’ll learn how to understand how you can improve your communication by becoming a better listener. They go hand-in-hand. Patti DeNucci is an author and speaker. One of my favorite parts of this interview is when she talks about the lens through which we view life. Highlights from the interview: What Patti was like as a kid and how her personality influenced her career. Why hav...

Every choice is an opportunity. When we are stuck, we stop seeing the value of the choices that we do have. Instead, we become afraid. We don’t want to rush or wait too long to make a decision. We must have a process, so we have a balanced approach. One that checks in with our head (facts), heart (passions), and gut (larger purpose). “On an important decision one rarely has 100% of the information...

In this interview, you’ll learn how to create more memorable stories in your career. I put myself on the hot seat to hopefully set an example for you to learn. Sam Horn is a best-selling author and speaker. You’ll love the frameworks around storytelling that she talks about. One of my favorite parts of this interview was how to pull out an “aha” from a story. Highlights from the interview: How to...

I often ask my kids “Would you rather” questions. They love it because it gets them thinking. I love asking them questions like… Would you rather have the superpower to turn invisible or be super strong? My one son would rather be super strong while my other son would like to be invisible. The idea of turning invisible is tempting to anyone especially if they get embarrassed. We want to hide when...

In this interview you’ll learn about how Mark Silver found harmony in his business. Mark is the founder of Heart of Business, where he teaches people about growing his business from their hearts. One of my favorite parts of this interview was when he talked about the four layers of reality and how it influences our decisions. Highlights from the interview: How to not compromise your values. The te...

In this interview you’ll learn about how to be more aware of your thoughts so you can make wise choices in your career/business. Ramon Ray is a speaker, entrepreneur and author who teaches people to stay in their zone of genius. One of my favorite parts of this interview is when Ramon talked about his practice of praying before he goes out on stage to speak to an audience and why it's important to...

In this episode we’ll break down how to make a good decision, learn from bad ones and develop habits that support our future selves. Many of us look back on our year with regret or complaint. We must avoid ruminating on the bad things and create a process that helps us take an honest look at our lives. It starts with the little decisions that we make everyday. We must look at our mistakes in a way...

If someone offered me a billion dollars, but in exchange I would only have 6 more months to live, I wouldn’t take it.  I know this scenario sounds weird, but hear me out.  We’ve won the lottery of life. We get to decide whether we have coffee, water, tea, or strawberry and banana smoothie in the morning. These choices are amazing. Then you get to experience the deliciousness of your choice. We get...

In this interview you’ll learn about how to make decisions that fit your personality and values. Tara McMullin is the author of What Works: A Comprehensive Framework to Change the Way We Approach Goal Setting and entrepreneur. One of my favorite parts of this interview is learning how she encourages herself to build good habits. Highlights from the interview: What would Tara’s nine-year-old self t...

In this interview you’ll learn about how you get back up when you stumble in business. Corbett Barr is a serial entrepreneur who has started and sold businesses and now he helps other entrepreneurs grow their businesses. One of my favorite parts of this interview is how Corbett shares his failures and how he gets back on track. Highlights from the interview: Figuring out how to work through the st...

In this interview you’ll learn about listening to your mind, body, and heart so you can reduce your stress and make better decisions. Dr. Ford Dyke teaches people about human performance optimization. One of my favorite parts of this interview is when Ford walks us through a relaxing breathing exercise. Highlights from the interview: How he sees life differently from other people. Nature and nurtu...

In this podcast I share the three levels of decision making that you should go through when you are making a complex career choice. I decided to talk directly to you, so you understand how to make better decisions that make a positive impact in your life. “Easy choices, hard life. Hard choices, easy life.” Jerzy Gregorek We don’t account for our future selves. Story - I recently struggled to make...

In this interview you’ll learn about how Khe Hy looks at his fears and how important it is to recognize these feelings, so you can make good decisions. Khe Hy is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. He is the founder of Rad Reads. One of my favorite parts of this interview is how he breaks down his fears and using them for growth. Highlights from the interview: Attending his first conference afte...

In this interview you’ll learn about how to be bad at things, so you can finish things. Christina Wallace is a Senior Harvard Lecturer and author. I found her story about how she started a clothing company that eventually failed and what she did to recover. Highlights from the interview: How Christina cheated at the Presidential fitness test when she was young and what it taught her. How to get ov...

In this interview you’ll learn about how Amber took advantage of her opportunities to grow a career that she loves. Amber Bracegirdle is the co-founder of Mediavine, a web sales platform. They help entrepreneurs develop prosperous companies. One of my favorite stories is when Amber talks about how her boys became best friends during the pandemic. Highlights from the interview: How San Antonio chan...

In this interview you’ll learn about how you can bring more abundance into your life with some major mindset shifts. Ashley Jones is an entrepreneur that teaches people how to focus on what they want in life. You are going to love the peanut butter cookie story. Highlights from the interview: Finding gratitude in the struggle takes a mindset shift. How she learned from negative women who had a bad...

In this interview you’ll learn about how Lori Allen uses curiosity to help guide her career. Lori is an entrepreneur, founder of Great Escapes, and mother. She explains how she built a business that created the niche and how she advocates for her children in the school system. Highlights from the interview: How Lori’s strengths and weaknesses of being an emotional person has helped her and hindere...

In this interview you’ll learn about how Sonia Simone, founder of Copyblogger and Creative Fierce, finds ways to process her thoughts and emotions so she can grow as a person and entrepreneur. I really enjoyed when Sonia talked about her mental health tools to help her shift her perspective when she is struggling. I think you will too. Highlights from the interview: How Sonia is working on her ADH...