The Innerverse of Business & Life

Today you get to hear an interview with Sandy Krot from the recent Beyond Limits Virtual Summit. Sandy reflects on her experience working with leaders who innocently believed they were at the mercy of external factors. It looked like in order to creatively problem-solve and perform effectively, pushing and striving were required. Sandy speaks to the amazing resource we all have available to us, an...

Today I’m joined by Kaja Flatøy, a nurse who worked in Italy amidst the Covid outbreak. Kaja used to struggle with fear and worry, particularly in regard to making mistakes, being wrong, and ultimately, feeling embarrassed. When she began to make the connection between fear and thought, she had a profound insight: she would be okay, no matter what. Kaja shares why she no longer fears making mistak...

This week’s episode is a conversation between myself and Amy Johnson. It’s a different type of conversation because Amy and I share how the recent death of George Floyd, the protests and unrests in the United States and the Black Lives Matter movement has impacted us both deeply. This conversation takes place as we are both just “waking up”. It is clear we have a lot to learn and we are doing our...

Today you get to hear an interview with Mara Gleason Olsen from the Beyond Limits Virtual Summit. She is the co-founder of One Solution, a global organization working to solve large-scale challenges. In our conversation, Mara points to a simple solution that has powerful implications for creating change in the world: clarity of mind. Mara shares a variety of examples to illustrate how an understan...

In today’s episode, Cheryl Wilkie shares how the timing of a recent career shift and the global pandemic has given her an opportunity to grow, learn and gain clarity. She shares how she is looking within, learning to listen beyond old habitual ideas and experiencing fresh thinking. Cheryl also articulates her passion for leadership and unapologetically invites leaders to bring more love to their i...

In today’s conversation, I speak with entrepreneur Chris Gauld. Chris used to believe the secret to success was to push, strive and constantly have his business on his mind. For years he wore his “efforting” as a badge of honor, until he began to explore and appreciate state of mind. Chris shares why he no longer equates effort with quality and success in business, and what he’s seen in the direct...

In today’s conversation I speak with entrepreneur and Leadership Coach, Elizabeth Lovius. Elizabeth talks about her passion for working with leaders and helping them to access new insights, find their own resilience, and follow their wisdom. We discuss the distinction between intellectual knowledge versus insightful knowing, the value and benefit of “creating headspace” in business and relationshi...

Today I’m joined in conversation by Anna Debenham, Brooke Wheeldon-Reece and Eirik Olsen. These three individuals are all part of the IOS collective, a group with a mission to create individual, community and systemic change through an understanding of the mind. Anna, Brooke and Eirik share examples of how impactful an understanding of the mind can be, for themselves and their clients, and illustr...

In today’s conversation, I speak with solopreneur Julie Chazotte. Julie talks about her past experience of thinking “more” was always required of herself in order to grow and thrive in business. It was through deepening her understanding of the mind that she had the profound insight “I don’t have to be more than I am to grow my business.” Julie shares what happens when we realize we can show up ex...

Today I’m joined by Janet Durgin, Head of School at Sonoma Academy in Santa Rosa, California. It wasn’t long after Janet helped found the Academy that she came across an understanding of the mind that personally impacted her. Janet used to find herself fixated on “the drama” without understanding the fleeting and compelling nature of thought. Gaining this understanding played a major role in navig...

In today’s conversation, Rebecca D’Angelo shares how an understanding of “moods” helped her to navigate tough terrain in both the workplace and the end of a marriage. Once she was able to recognize low moods, she was able to step away from unproductive conversations, take things less personally, and have more compassion and understanding toward herself and others. She also saw that her experience...

Today I’m joined by Mackenzie Young, a nurse working with patients on the frontlines of the Covid crisis, who also happens to be my niece! Mackenzie shares how an understanding of the mind has helped her to navigate even the most high stress situations in her line of work. Seeing the connection between thinking and feeling has allowed her to find resilience in moments of anxiety and reconnect to t...

In today’s conversation, you get to hear from Lane Zarate. In Lane’s line of work, dealing with conflict resolution and problem-solving is a big part of her day to day. She used to experience pressure and anxiety in her job, believing it was all on her to have the answers. These feelings began to shift when she heard something simple yet profound: “We all naturally have mental health, but for our...

Today I welcome back serial entrepreneur, James Layfield, to discuss clarity of mind in turbulent times. James reflects on his tendency to seek stimulation and avoid boredom, and shares how this moment in time has presented a rare opportunity to settle down and get quiet inside. This stillness has allowed him to recalibrate, see beyond the momentary worry and reactivity, and step up as a leader. J...

Today I welcome back my friend and mentor, Aaron Turner, to discuss our greatest resource in times of uncertainty. Aaron presents us with an essential reminder: our state of mind is not at the mercy of circumstance. In this conversation, Aaron and I discuss the impact state of mind has on our resiliency, clarity of mind, and ability to adjust and adapt in any situation. Once we understand the flui...

Today I welcome back Colette Grant to discuss finding clarity in a time of significant and complex change. Last year, Colette made the decision to step out of Grant Property Investment, a business she co-founded over 20 years ago, in order to pursue a new business venture. Colette shares how understanding the nature of thought allowed her to maintain a free and present mind in the midst of transit...

Today I speak with Chinese medicine practitioner and acupuncturist, Jeremiah Krieger. Since engaging with the understanding of the principles, Jeremiah has developed a playful approach toward life, deeper compassion for himself and others, and has connected more powerfully to his own resiliency. As a result of this compassion and inner wisdom, Jeremiah is able to point his patients to their own in...

Today I speak with Pam & John Dibbs, life partners and co-founders of The Plane Picture Company. John grew up in a culture that conditioned him to constantly worry about the future, resulting in a preoccupied and anxious mind. Pam had a subconscious habit of living in a state of urgency, measuring her progress in hustle, performance and perfection. Together they share how an understanding arou...

Today I welcome back Steph Wilson, to discuss her most recent insights after experiencing a significant change in her business. Steph shares how having this understanding has been a stabilizing force under pressure and in the face of considerable change and transition. Circumstances that would have looked scary or caused tension in the past now look like opportunities for growth and transformation...

Rick Zarate is an environmental scientist and project manager at Freese and Nichols, Inc. Rick works with private and municipal clients across Texas to deliver environmental studies and permitting for complex civil engineering and infrastructure projects.  Rick came across the principles behind state of mind in 2016 and it has profoundly impacted his personal and professional life – he has been sh...

Don Donovan has worked in and led large, complex, successful businesses in premier corporations like Sanders Associates, Lockheed, Lockheed Martin and BAE SYSTEMS. Now retired, Don consults with businesses in various industries. He is one of the founders of The Three Principles Global Community, a non-profit corporation, and served as the president of its Executive Board from 2009 to 2017. Dr. Geo...

Mads Qwist runs a consulting company in Denmark sharing this understanding with organizations and leaders. Brooke Wheeldon-Reece is the president and chief executive officer for SPARK Initiative in Tampa, Florida. Cheryl Wilkie is the chief operating officer for Farnum Center in Manchester, New Hampshire. Melissa Palazzo-Hart is COO & managing director at Sid Lee USA in Los Angeles, California...

Today I’m sharing a talk I gave last summer at the Mid-Year Reset & Refresh workshop, led by Angus & Rohini Ross, Amy Johnson, Scott Kelly & myself. What if you already have everything you need to create the life and work you desire? What if the answer is already alive within you? In my talk, I explore the topic of work & purpose through the lens of this understanding. When we go b...

Today you get to hear a talk given by Nikki Welch, from the Beyond Limits event that took place in Edinburgh last spring. Nikki, who has been an entrepreneur for over 17 years, shares how this understanding has helped her navigate the world of startups. Nikki used to always worry about “what’s next” and spent a lot of time and energy making judgments about the potential outcomes of her ideas. Nikk...

Today I share an interview I did on Nicola Bird’s podcast, A Little Peace of Mind. As we enter a new year and a new decade, Nicola and I reflect on old ideas about resolutions, goal-setting, willpower and self-improvement. What if we can ditch the resolutions and start the year from a stronger foundation? Nicola and I touch on desires, dreams, ambition and hopefulness, while exploring the profound...