The Guide For Better Life

We often treat decision-making as a purely rational, linear march from data to conclusion. But if you want to decode what truly separates elite performers from the rest, you have to look beneath the surface. In this episode, I sit down with Professor Gerald Zaltman , Harvard Business School Professor Emeritus and author of more than 20 books probing the deep architecture of the human mind. Hr diss...

That question stayed with me after my podcast conversation with Doron Maman, a leading researcher on mental toughness, values, and performance in high-pressure environments. In general, a crisis is usually treated as something to manage or push through. Doron cut through that thinking quickly: Crisis isn’t the real risk. Failing to change internally. At the executive level, mental toughness is not...

I interviewed David L. Katz, MD, MPH —founder of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, past president of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the author of the best-selling book "What to Eat? He's spent 30 years studying one question: What should humans actually eat? His answer? Poor diet is now the leading cause of premature death in the U.S. So what's the solutio...

בפרק הזה תתוודעו לאיזי רוזוב – פעם "ילד הפלא של הכלכלה הישראלית": מנכ"ל גיבור סברינה, יבואן BMW הרשמי, ומייסד ירחון "אוטו". הוא טיפס לראש, ואז הכל התרסק. בפברואר 1990, קריסה עסקית הובילה אותו עם משפחתו לדירה שכורה בגבעתיים, כשהם תלויים על חשבון מכולת שאחותו פתחה. אך דמותו האמיתית התעצבה דווקא מתוך הנפילה. במסע מעורר השראה, איזי התמסר ללמידה, הפך ליועץ מערכות SAP ולעמוד תוו...

Last week, I sat down with Marissa Afton , Partner & Head of Global Accounts at Potential Project Company, and honestly, her research findings about the impact of AI on company leadership were astounding. Here's the deal: Out of 100 CEOs and CHROs across a range of industries, only 8% feel confident in their ability to embrace AI while managing its risks. But wait— 70% of leaders would ac...

💡 I had an eye-opening conversation with Pekka Pohjakallio, former Managing Director at Hintsa Performance (the company that trains Formula 1 drivers), about authentic leadership in today’s hyperconnected world. ⚠️ The problem: Only 15% of employees worldwide feel genuinely engaged at work (Gallup). Our constant connectivity fosters reactive leadership instead of intentional leadership. 🔑 Pekka’...

"The majority of wellbeing programs in companies are failing because they don't address what employees actually need," reveals Dr. James Hewitt , a leading international wellbeing expert who has worked with Formula 1 world champions and Fortune 500 giants including BCG, PwC, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Mercedes-Benz. James, ranked #1 globally in Sport Science, shared eye-ope...

What drives a successful CEO to walk away from a multi-million dollar business and dedicate his life to helping others? Todd Patkin shares his remarkable transformation—from running a thriving auto parts empire in the East Coast to becoming a champion for wellbeing  and happiness after battling depression and burnout. Key insights: ✅ The hidden cost of traditional success ✅ How to transform pers...

I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Chris Dyer, internationally recognized expert on company culture and remote work. What I expected to be a standard discussion on workplace dynamics turned into a masterclass on the single most important factor determining business success- company culture. 💡 Key takeaway: according to Gallup recent research 76% of worldwide employees experience bu...

Don't miss this transformative conversation with Jeff Patterson, a true master of meditative martial arts with over 36 years of dedicated practice in Tai Chi, Qigong, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and over 26000 students. As the founder of Northwest Fighting Arts, and the The Yielding Warrior & Portland Tai Chi Academy Jeff shares powerful insights that could revolutionize your approach to well...

לנצח את החושך- סיפורו של עיוור שהפך לאלוף העולם. איתם ישראלי התעוור לחלוטין בגיל 22 עקב מחלה אבל הוא החליט להפוך את המשבר שלו להזדמנות לשבור את כל המחסומים הפיזיים. הוא זכה במדליית הארד באליפות העולם בשיט עיוורים ובגביע אליפות אירופה בכדורשער. בנוסף איתם הפך לכוכב העונה הרביעית של תוכנית הריאליטי " האח הגדול" ,  איתם חולק בפודקאסט את התובנות מעוררות ההשראה שלו כיצד הצליח להפוך את המשבר ש...

לנצח את החושך- סיפורו של עיוור שהפך לאלוף העולם. איתם ישראלי התעוור לחלוטין בגיל 22 עקב מחלה אבל הוא החליט להפוך את המשבר שלו להזדמנות לשבור את כל המחסומים הפיזיים. הוא זכה במדליית הארד באליפות העולם בשיט עיוורים ובגביע אליפות אירופה בכדורשער. בנוסף איתם הפך לכוכב העונה הרביעית של תוכנית הריאליטי " האח הגדול" ,  איתם חולק בפודקאסט את התובנות מעוררות ההשראה שלו כיצד הצליח להפוך את המשבר ש...

עולם העבודה החדש מצריך בניית מיומנות ניהולית חדשה וזו מנהיגות אותנטית. מנהיגות זו הינה מיומנות חדשה והיא מנוגדת לפרדיגמת הניהול הישנה המבוססת על ניהול היררכי top-down . ארגונים חזקים השכילו לבנות מנהיגים אותנטיים המסוגלים לענות על צרכי העובדים באופן ישיר ומיידי. תפקיד מנהלות משאבי אנוש בתקופה האתגרית הנוכחית הוא לעצב את דפוסי ההתנהגות של המנהלים בשטח כי הם הגורם הדומיננטי המשפיע על חווית העובד ( E...

Did you know that reality is not fixed, but rather a product of the stories we tell ourselves? According to renowned Canadian expert Shiraz Baboo , our reality is elastic and can be changed!   As a leading expert in reality addiction and author of Amazon book "How To Rewrite Reality-Becoming the Author of the Stories in Your Life", Shiraz has helped thousands of people across the globe t...

למה הרוב המכריע של תוכניות הוולבינג בארץ נכשל? הסוד להצלחה טמון במדידה ארגונית מדויקת . זוהי מסקנתה של ד"ר אירן דיאמנט- ראשת הוועדה בנושא התמודדות עם לחץ ושחיקה במועצה הלאומית לבריאות העובד של משרד הבריאות. ד"ר דיאמנט מסבירה שההסיבה העיקרית  לכישלון היא שהארגונים לא משקיעים לפני השקת תוכניות וולבינג במדידה ארגונית מדוייקת של התמונה הארגונית של מצב השחיקה. מדידה זו היא הבסיס לבניית תוכנית...

Did you know that according to Gallup only 15% of employees worldwide are engaged at work, while a staggering 60% report feeling emotionally detached from their workplace? It's time to shake things up! In this  podcast, Otmar Kastner, a renowned European humor empowerment speaker, and myself  shared practical tips and insights on how to transform your workplace into a positive and inspiration...

Renowned Harvard psychiatrist and neurologist, Dr. Jon Lieff, author of  the best seller book "The Secret Language of Cells" sheds light on the profound impact of wellbeing habits such as walking in nature,  sleeping, mindfulness and more on our overall health and brain performance. In this podcast, Dr. Lieff based on his vast knowledge of the brain and our body cells shares practical ti...

Ken Pasternak, a renowned author, consultant, and keynote speaker, and I, have shared insights from Formula 1  with Vered Oren- an international  media and marketing consultant .These insights highlight how the principles of Formula 1  management can serve as a benchmark model for companies striving to succeed in today's challenging and disruptive times. Formula 1 is not just a thrilling spor...

Do you seek to transform your organization?  first transform yourself. This is one of the astounding insights that, Nicola Fleury – former Secretary General and CEO of ISO- of the world's leading international organization for Standardization reveals in his inspiring personal story.   He describes how he  led a remarkable turnaround  in  his own life as well as his organization using the advi...

Did you know that volunteering can strengthen your brain health and enhance its performance? This is one of the practical  and surprising recommendation that  Assistant Professor Tommi Wood of University of Washington  shared in this podcast . He described the necessity for each of one of us to strengthen brain health in order to  enhance its performance as well as avoid  serious brain related med...

Growing evidence suggests that we can heal ourselves through the power of our minds and self-belief. I recently had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Howard Rankin, a renowned clinical psychologist and neuroscientist in the US. Dr. Rankin has authored and co-authored over 50 books and has made appearances on all  major US TV networks, He also hosts a popular radio show in the UK, "The Miracl...

Wellbeing requires changing and improving some aspects of your life . Some of you would like to reduce their weight, some would like to reduce their dependency on digital media  and some to create a balance between their work and life etc.,                        Achieving those goals of better wellbeing is a difficult journey with crises points along the way.  You need a change strategy and persi...

Whether you're in your mid- thirties or beyond, this podcast is a game-changer for you to keep your brain health at optimum  level over your life span. Dr. Thomas Wood from Washington University  sheds light based on his research on a surprising fact: after hitting our mid-thirties, our brain's performance begins to decline due to a lack of mental stimulation leading to a decrease in cog...

The Age of Permacrisis marked by prolonged instability stemming from various crises has placed unprecedented strain on individuals and organizations globally. In this context  resilience plays a pivotal role in fostering employee well-being and organizational success. Epictetus the Stoic philosopher defined the essence of resilience “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matte...

Welcome to an enlightening journey into the depths of brain health and its profound impact on overall wellbeing. In this compelling podcast, join renowned Professor Tommy Wood  of Neuroscience at the University of Washington, as he unravels the mysteries of the human brain and reveals the critical role it plays in impacting our wellbeing. As we age, our brain health becomes increasingly vital, inf...