The NextBetter Podcast

What People Who Actually Love Their Work Understand In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show , Coach Woody and Kristin Rinkel explore what separates people who truly love their work from those who simply get through it. Through stories of risk, authenticity, and curiosity, Coach Woody shares the mindset shifts that redefine success—not as achievement, but as alignment with your values. Key Insi...

Alejandra Malo is an entrepreneur, mother, traveler, and nonprofit founder who shows us what it means to create a life that holds space for business, family, and impact. In this conversation, she shares how she built multiple ventures, stayed true to her values, and found joy in both work and life. Key Insights Why Alejandra built her first company, Pink Team, around happiness The leadership lesso...

As a business owner, leader, or parent — you’re carrying a lot. So how do you stay clear, grounded, and focused… without burning out? In this episode of the AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristin Rinkel unpack the strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership habits that help you stay sharp when everyone’s pulling on your time and energy. From listening as a leadership superpower to managing ambition and...

In this powerful episode, Coach Woody sits down with financial coach and veteran investment manager Steve Selengut , who spent over 40 years helping clients build portfolios that generate income— not just paper gains . If you’ve ever been told that retirement is about selling off your nest egg bit by bit, this conversation will challenge that mindset. Steve doesn’t just advocate for income-focused...

Coach Woody goes solo in this AMA episode to tackle questions on work-life integration, fast trust-building, conflict resolution, and how to lead through tough moments with purpose and clarity. • This week’s show includes a reflection on why “balance” is outdated and how to pursue integration instead • Learn a surprisingly simple way to build trust quickly in high-turnover environments • Hear Coac...

In this powerful conversation, Coach Woody is joined by Jen Marr , founder of Showing Up and author of the new book Lifting Up , to discuss how leaders can navigate burnout, awkward conversations, and emotional overwhelm in the workplace—without crossing the line into therapy. After witnessing major national tragedies firsthand— Sandy Hook and the Boston Marathon bombings —Jen committed her life t...

In this reflective and energizing episode of the AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristin Rinkel dive into powerful mindset tools for navigating life transitions, overcoming procrastination, and reconnecting with your deeper sense of purpose. With questions submitted anonymously and from the community, this session is full of clarity and compassion for anyone wrestling with motivation or meaning. How to...

In this episode of The Next Better Podcast, Coach Woody sits down with Mikel Berger —entrepreneur, systems thinker, and co-founder of Little Engine Ventures—to dismantle one of the most celebrated myths in high performance: that being busy means being important. With a career that spans software startups, investing in Main Street businesses, and leading through 17+ acquisitions, Mikel offers a ref...

In this episode of the AMA Show , Coach Woody and Coach Kristin take on one of the most requested—and misunderstood—topics in business: how to build culture that actually works inside a startup. Drawing from 15+ years of coaching and real-world examples from founder-led companies, Coach Woody breaks down why most teams struggle with culture (hint: it’s not about perks) and how to build a system ro...

In this episode of The Next Better Podcast, Coach Woody sits down with Andrew Oxley—leadership expert, consultant, and founder of the Oxley Group to challenge one of the most pervasive myths in leadership: that the best leaders need to be heroes. Drawing from 40+ years of experience and the transformative “Guide vs. Hero” framework, Andrew offers a powerful mindset shift for high-performing, serva...

In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristen Rinkel answer real questions from high achievers navigating identity, discipline, and what it actually means to be "in shape"—physically, mentally, and purposefully. Together, they explore the messy tension between success and self-worth, why true resilience matters more than raw discipline, and how to build an identity...

In this episode, entrepreneur and longevity finance expert John Sabes joins Coach Woody to explore the powerful intersection of money, mindset, and health—and why real wealth is about more than just your bank account. With over 35 years of experience in the financial industry and a passion for longevity science, John shares why understanding your financial literacy is just as critical as understan...

In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show, Kristin and Coach Woody dive into what it actually looks like to play the long game when it comes to your health, your wealth, and the choices you make every day to sustain both. Together, they explore what gets in the way of sustainable well-being in a world obsessed with quick wins and immediate returns. From reflections on mortality to navigating car...

In this episode, legendary Hollywood story coach and author Michael Hauge joins Coach Woody to unpack what makes a story truly powerful—and how entrepreneurs can use emotional storytelling to build trust, drive sales, and create real connection. With over 40 years of experience helping screenwriters, speakers, and business leaders tell impactful stories, Michael reveals the key to going beyond “po...

In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristin explore one of the most powerful tools you already have—but probably aren’t using: Your story. Whether you’re stuck in someone else’s script, reliving the same painful chapter, or trying to make sense of a setback—this conversation is about reclaiming authorship of your life. Together, they unpack how storytelling shapes our iden...

In this episode, Dr. Torkil Færø—Norwegian physician, photographer, and bestselling author of The Pulse Cure —joins Coach Woody to reveal how your body’s signals can transform your stress, energy, and long-term health. With decades of experience across emergency medicine, general practice, and expedition leadership, Dr. Færø offers a powerful framework for using Heart Rate Variability (HRV) to tra...

In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristin unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in modern life: Is stress destroying us—or are we just using it wrong? Together, they dive deep into the science, psychology, and personal habits that turn stress into fuel for growth. From HRV monitors and overtraining to emotional reactivity and weekend burnout cycles, Coach Woody lay...

In this episode, Brandon Noll—former Wall Street high-flyer turned values-driven leader—joins Coach Woody to tell the raw and remarkable story of walking away from a multi-million dollar finance career in pursuit of faith, family, and fulfillment. From selling minor league baseball tickets door to door to turning down offers from Goldman Sachs, Brandon’s journey is a powerful case study in redefin...

In this episode of the Next Better Show, Coach Woody and co-host Kristin dive into a topic that challenges how we think about money and happiness: materialism—but redefined as material well-being. Together, they unpack why money alone isn’t the answer, how our beliefs about wealth are often inherited, and what it really means to have enough. Whether you’ve struggled with scarcity, built wealth but...

In this episode of The Next Better AMA Show, Coach Woody and Kristin explore one of today’s biggest existential questions: Is AI eroding our sense of purpose—or helping us find a deeper one? Together, they unpack how technology is reshaping our lives, careers, and relationship to fulfillment. From cobblers in ancient villages to modern-day coaching bots, Coach Woody walks through what it truly mea...

In this episode, Lloyd Ross—2x bestselling author, wealth educator, and host of the Money Grows on Trees podcast—joins Coach Woody to challenge one of society’s most controversial ideas: money can’t buy happiness. Through personal stories and practical frameworks, Lloyd makes a compelling case for why money can create freedom, fulfillment, and joy—if used intentionally. Lloyd and Coach Woody also...

In this episode of the Next Better Show, Coach Lucas Woody unpacks what it really means to pivot in your career without burning everything to the ground. Whether you’re early in your career, feeling stuck mid-journey, or exploring a major shift later in life, this conversation is for you. Coach Woody shares why "complete reinvention" is rarely the answer—and what to focus on instead. You...

In this episode, Greg Dinkin—Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and World Series of Poker champion—returns to break down the real cost of inaction and how high achievers can avoid regret. Greg shares insights on why taking action is the only way to change beliefs, how limiting mindsets hold people back, and what it really takes to commit to success. Greg also explores: ✅ Why...

In this episode, Greg Dinkin—Wall Street Journal #1 bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and World Series of Poker champion—breaks down the real keys to high achievement. Greg shares how identity, mindset, and small consistent actions shape success, debunking the myth that belief alone is enough. He explains why action creates evidence, which then fuels belief, forming the foundation of lasting succe...

In this powerful continuation, Caleb Campbell—former NFL linebacker, West Point graduate, and keynote speaker—reveals how high achievers can break free from the cycle of burnout and redefine success. Caleb shares why most leaders don’t have a performance issue, but a capacity issue, and how creating more space and self-awareness can lead to sustainable high performance. Key insights include: ✅ Wh...