The Being Human Podcast with Richard Atherton

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   My guest this week is Harry M. Jansen Kraemer, Jr, Professor of Leadership at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, author of multiple books on leadership and former CEO of Baxter International Inc., a $12 billion global healthcare company. Harry's professional trajectory was marked by rapid asce...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/ Once a driven tech entrepreneur, Matt Zemon's life took an unexpected turn after a profound psychedelic experience.  Selling his successful businesses, he embarked on a journey of self-discovery, pursuing advanced studies in psychology and neuroscience. His quest led him around the world, learning from shamans and e...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/ My guest this week is Josh Bloomfield, a man whose journey began with an unexpected opportunity to develop grant management software straight out of high school, skipping traditional post-secondary education. His career evolved through various tech projects, including work with under-resourced entrepreneurs and nonp...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/ My guest this week, Jay Jakub, started his professional journey as a strategist for Mars, Inc., where for 14 years, he navigated the corridors of the global headquarters.  As part of the chief economist's team, he worked with Mars’ internal think tank with a groundbreaking idea: the "Economics of Mutuality." The ide...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/ My guest this week, Dr. Edith Ubuntu Chan's journey into holistic wellness, is a tapestry of ancient wisdom and modern science. By integrating Chinese medicine, acupuncture, biology, and practices like qigong and Tai Chi, she guides individuals towards heart coherence and alignment with their true selves. Dr. Edith’...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   From managing a single furniture store to President at Starbucks. Meet my guest Howard Behar. His philosophy is not something you will learn at business school, yet the growth of Starbucks during his tenure speaks for itself. Howard’s approach is to lead with love. We discuss: Knowing who you are The power of affi...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   My guest this week, James Rhee, has had an extraordinary path through life. With a Harvard Law degree, he chose to become a middle school teacher. From there, James switched careers to join one of Boston's most prestigious private equity firms.   His leadership star rose through his transformative leadership at As...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   My guest this week is Rich Diviney, a retired US Navy Commander and former Navy SEAL, who, over his illustrious career, has become a thought leader in optimal performance, authoring the influential book "The Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance". Rich's journey emphasizes the critical role of soft...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   Oneness: that was my guest Brendan D. Murphy's nickname in his twenties, such was his early spiritual development. He went on to write 'The Grand Illusion', a book that integrates paranormal phenomena with contemporary science, aiming to empower humanity and chart a new course for civilization. His work methodical...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Stephanie Mines, Ph. D., shock and trauma researcher, founder of the TARA Approach (a unique fusion of Western neuroscience and Eastern energy medicine), and author of 'The Secret of Resilience'. Stephanie's work focuses on the transformative power of compassion and the inherent brilliance wit...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Hollie King, a fireball with an incredible life story. After being diagnosed with cervical cancer, she chose to forgo chemo and radiation therapy, opting instead to heal herself with a natural, holistic approach. As a result of remarkable healing, she doubled down on her kitchen-table natural...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Shay Wheat, an accomplished event producer who creates transformative experiences through events. If you're planning an event soon or part of planning one, this could be the episode for you. Shay's early experience creating social events at her isolated farm, to later forays into entrepreneurs...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Brandon Bozarth,  the founder of Integrated Somatic Inquiry (ISI), a process that deals with the root cause of our mental/emotional suffering and physical disease.  Dropping out of college to pursue network marketing, he found success but felt unfulfilled. After experiencing a raft of medical...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest, Connie Zweig, Ph. D., is a retired psychotherapist, author, and speaker whose recent book highlights the unique opportunity for healing and spiritual growth during 'the afternoon of life'. Connie's distinguished career highlights her unwavering commitment and passion for facilitating wisdom circ...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, an author and consultant who has emerged as a leading advocate for the four-day workweek. Alex dismantles traditional work paradigms, presenting compelling arguments for shorter work hours backed by scientific studies and real-world applications. His unique insights stem...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Samantha Fey, a former literature teacher who, after making a series of uncanny predictions about the lives of those close to her, could no longer ignore the psychic gifts. Encouraged by her boss and a visiting priest, she followed her heart to become a professional intuitive and author. In 20...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Jonathan Hunt-Glassman, CEO of Oar Health, a seasoned executive with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, including strategic leadership roles at Humana, Optum, and Bain & Company, that decided to use his personal journey in overcoming addiction to make a meaningful impa...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Michael André Ford, an American Angel Intuitive who helps people meet, hear and see angels. I'll be honest: This conversation took me way out of my comfort zone. When I started this podcast, I committed myself to breaking open the range of topics we could discuss in a business context. I never...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Dr. Chris Fuzie, a former police officer with a unique perspective on leadership. He is also the author of multiple books on this topic, including his latest, 'Liminal Space'. Having had more than his fair share of hair-raising moments, Chris explores leadership and followership dynamics withi...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Josh Dickson, an accredited EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Consultant, accredited drugs and alcohol counsellor, and an exciting innovator in trauma healing. Josh is the clinical director of the Resurface programme, which uses surfing as a core element in developing new po...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Betsy Polatin, author of Humanual - A Manual for Being Human - and former professor of the Alexander Technique at Boston University College of Fine Arts. Betsy's work combines movement principles and anatomical knowledge to foster self-awareness, resilience, and holistic healing, helping indiv...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Wendy D'Andrea, a professor of psychology at The New School in New York, where she specializes in trauma and psychobiology. She also works with Bessel van der Kolk (The Body Keeps the Score) at The Trauma Research Foundation as its Chief Science Officer. Wendy's career began early, working wit...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Greg Wrenn, an associate English professor at James Madison University, blending climate science with literary studies. His book, "Mothership: A Memoir of Wonder and Crisis" explores healing from complex PTSD through connecting with nature, psychedelic plants, and the beauty of endangered cora...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Hunter Hastings, an eclectic professional whose career encompasses roles as an economist, venture capitalist, education reformer and co-author of 'Aberrant Capitalism'. Born in a working-class family in the industrial northeast of England, his career trajectory has seen him engaging in global...

> Sign Up For Our Newsletter: http://www.firsthuman.com/being-human-newsletter/   This week's guest is Lauren Magers, who has to be the highest-energy woman I've ever met. She's been told she could be the 'female Tony Robbins', and I can understand why. She went from winning a top soccer college scholarship to a national sales leader in outdoor advertising sales. Her drive was such that she ref...