The Happiness Practices with Phil Gerbyshak

If you showed a caveman a flashlight, he would make you a king. So what would he make you if you showed him curly fries?   Join me for a fun conversation with Gerard Heidgerken about his book Godsquatter. We'll talk about potatoes - and probably lots of other stuff too - including his book! Learn more at https://Godsquatter.com ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to di...

Email replies that show up a week later. Video chats full of “oops sorry no you go” and “can you hear me?!” Ambiguous text-messages. Weird punctuation you can’t make heads or tails of. Is it any wonder communication takes us so much time and effort to figure out? How did we lose our innate capacity to understand each other? Humans rely on body language to connect and build trust, but with most of...

Ever wonder why some people are magnetic, confident in their abilities, in charge of their own destinies, and utterly at ease in their own skin? What’s their secret? In a word: Swagger. And no, this is not the old swagger―that show-off, in-your-face, arrogant kind. This brand-new swagger is unshakable, undeniable and utterly unstoppable. And you can have it too. This conversation is real, and raw,...

What do you do when self-doubt kicks in? In some ways it’s inevitable. But then again, it doesn’t have to be that way. When we focus on what we fear, our fears manifest themselves.  When we focus on making feeling good the priority, which helps us reach our goals, we tend to be much more successful. It’s not that there aren’t forks in the road or detours — it’s how we perceive and respond to these...

Real leaders will do whatever it takes to solve their problems, even when the process is difficult and frustrating. They have a destination in mind, one that others may not see clearly or at all. They understand that taking a new path is difficult. Real leaders succeed by getting the most out of their people, not by force, but by tapping into their individual wants and motivation because real lead...

Customer experience starts even before anyone talks to you, it's each and every interaction someone has with any member of your organization. How can you make it matter most for your agency and consultancy?  Customer experience expert Jeannie Walters shares some practical and actionable insights in this all too brief conversation about customer experience.  ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a publi...

In his new book, I LOVE IT HERE, retention and generational workforce expert Clint Pulver pulls back the curtain to reveal the research and unscripted truths of the 10,000+ employees he has interviewed as the Undercover Millennial – which unveils the reasons for their lasting loyalty – and what triggers them to head for the exit door. Full of actionable strategies and proven methods to diminish em...

You’re a high-performing leader. It’s time to shed the doubt. You’ve hit milestone after milestone in your career. You’ve achieved stellar highs. People look to you for direction as a model of success. So where is all this doubt and insecurity about how to lead coming from? And is it even possible to shake these feelings of uncertainty? In  The Surprising Gift of Doubt , sought-after leadership ex...

One of the smartest, creative, and generous marketers I know is Jeff Gibbard. He's the founder of The Superhero Institute , where he helps us all become superhuman. In this all too brief conversation, Jeff and I talk about all things marketing, agency and superheroes - as well as how you can become superhuman.  ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with o...

Saul Colt is the smartest man in the world. He’s worked with many big brands to create experiences that get talked about and that get results.   Join us for a very lovely conversation about marketing, branding and much more. ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyaf.substack.com/subscribe

What makes your brand different? Is it your people? Your process? Your technology? Or something completely different? And how can you use that to stand out from your competition?   Join me for a conversation with Josh Dougherty, the CEO and co-founder of A Brave New, a Seattle marketing agency focused on helping businesses accelerate their growth through inbound marketing, branding, and web design...

What's different about the digital space than 16 years ago? Everything And nothing I've spent the last 16 years online, and I've learned so many lessons. My big 3 are about Connection, Curiosity, and Contagious energy. I break them down and share how they can help your work and your life in 8:04. Thanks for celebrating this milestone with me. I'm excited about what you bring to the party, and what...

Why “Extreme Humanism”? Tom will show how excellence in leadership is achieved by an obsessive focus on the growth of those you are leading. Reflecting on how to lead in current conditions, Tom says, “What you are doing right now will be the hallmark of your entire career."  In this conversation, Tom and I talk about the "right now" of leadership, management and sales, how the next 5 minutes is al...

Andy Kaufman is a leaderhip geek, a podcaster, and an expert in project management. He's also the host of the People and Projects Podcast , one of my favorite podcasts. In this conversation, we talk about leadership, project management, podcasting and much much more.  Get to know Andy more on LinkedIn . ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other sub...

Geoff Livingston is an award-winning professional photographer in the Washington, DC Area. He provides event photography, photojournalism, portraits, engagement shoots, and fine art photography. He also offers photography workshops for interested parties.  And Geoff is one of the OG's on Twitter - but he's not on Twitter any longer. Learn why Geoff left Twitter, and his story of photographing prot...

Who must you BE in order to achieve your dreams in 2021 and beyond? Can personal planning really be the key to making your year, your life, and your work incredible? Join me for a conversation with Angus Nelson as we talk about all of this and more. ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyaf...

Today it's just me on the show, talking about my three words for 2021, looking back at 2020, and looking ahead to 2021. I talk through my process for creating my 3 words and how I reviewed my year this year. If you're looking for a different way to do your annual work, this could be it. ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get a...

A clown, an Army chaplain, and a pastor walk into a podcast. Wait - they're all the same person, and they're on this show. What can you learn from David Canada about being present and being a friend to others so you can live a more successful life? A WHOLE BUNCH! I loved this conversation with my chaplain when I was in Seoul, Korea in the Navy. If you listen in, you'll learn a ton too.  ★ Support...

Technology for technology's sake can be fun - and it can waste your time. How can your business and your sales team leverage it for profits AND productivity?   Join me for a conversation with tech expert and futurist Crystal Washington as we talk about the present and future of technology. ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge...

Is it too late to get holiday gifts that get attention? Can you actually get results from giving holiday gifts?  Great news is it's not too late - and yes, you CAN get results from giving holiday gifts. Chelsea Martin from GetNoms shares what you can do to make gift-giving different AND effective.  ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscrib...

Hook Point: How to Stand Out in a 3-Second World , by out of the box thinker Brendan Kane, breaks down the most effective strategies to generate new opportunities, innovate and scale your business, and create a compelling brand — both online and off — so you can thrive in the new micro-attention world in which we live. ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss thi...

Do you want to be a leader who matters? It's easier than you think - and it's harder than it looks. Dan Pontefract breaks it down into 9 insightful yet super practical lessons leaders of all experience levels can learn - and more importantly, can DO! He shares some of those insights in this conversation, and he shares the rest in his latest book Lead. Care. Win. ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a...

Matt Homann is a meetings and events genius. He and his team at The Filament have a simple mission: to build better meetings.   And they do it. Over and over again, their meetings and events are top rated. They help people think differently and they get RESULTS!   How do they do it? You'll want to listen in and find out!   BONUS: Get the meeting sheet Matt talks about by clicking in and grabbing i...

Clutter isn't the problem with your life - YOU ARE! Join me as I have a lively conversation with Andrew Mellen about tech tools you can use to unstuff your life - and why YOU are the problem with your life - and how you can make better choices that unstuff YOUR life! Learn more about Andrew Mellen and his insights into unstuffing your life. ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you...

Do you want to create an intentional life in a way that's relevant, relatable and real simple...without wasting another day going through the motions distracted and unfocused? You'll want to listen to this one. Learn more about The School of Intentional Living and Sean Rosensteel - and get a free copy of Sean's terrific book! ★ Support this podcast ★ This is a public episode. If you'd like to disc...