The Other Side of Potential

Most of us have probably experienced betrayal in some form or another during the course of our lives. Unlike the trauma of the death of a loved one or a natural disaster, betrayal feels extremely personal, which is why the healing process differs. Unfortunately, many people get stuck in the early stages of dealing with betrayal which often has a detrimental impact on their mental and physical heal...

Self-care is not a luxury, it is a responsibility. And too often, the people who have dedicated their lives to caring for others are unable to do the same for themselves. During today’s episode, Dr. Omar Reda joins us to talk about the ongoing tragedies that are occurring amongst the caregiver population as a result of burnout (a phenomenon which has grown at an alarming rate since the onset of th...

The Other Side of Potential is almost three years old now and we have learned so much along the way. Today, our host, Dr. Sharon Spano shares with us an exciting new direction for the podcast.  Tuning in you’ll hear about how she intends to drill down and focus more on the human dynamics that we are all experiencing each day as we move through the many changes that are happening in our turbulent s...

Michael Lamberti is an Integral Master Coach in private practice in Toronto, Canada. He works with clients to help them discover and thrive in meaningful work. He began his coaching practice working with millennials in the early stages of building their careers, helping them to gain clarity when entering the workforce.   His expertise has now led him to coaching opportunities with NGOs in the Cana...

Medicine, meditation and anti-racism work are not an obvious combination of career paths, but today you’ll hear how Dr. Jill Wener has integrated all three to enact change in the world. You’ll hear the story of how she discovered meditation after a period of burnout, before writing a blogpost offering hope after the results of the 2016 election, only to receive strong feedback that has sparked a j...

Communication skills are such a foundational aspect of being human, and specifically our professional lives. Despite this importance, many of us still struggle with putting in the necessary work to improve and master our own way of communicating. Today on the show, we welcome communication expert, Brenden Kumarasamy, who is the brain and mouth behind MasterTalk, to share a little about his coachin...

To continue our exploration of relationships and the family dynamics that are common to many of us whose business and personal lives overlap, today's episode is a short discussion on the way in which our systems can get out of order. Order is such an essential part of a functioning system, and it should be quite recognizable if it is lost! Thus today's solo-cast is all about bringing our...

Many of the lessons we learn in our own businesses can be converted into lessons for others in similar situations, and it is through this sharing of wisdom that we are able to make meaningful progress across industries and locations. Bill Smith has done just that, taking the knowledge and experience of working in his family business, Royal Cup Coffee and Tea, and creating his own consulting firm t...

Most people who suffer from PTSD have never heard of posttraumatic growth, and our guest today insists that a diagnosis isn’t enough. People deserve the opportunity to liberate themselves and future generations from their traumas, in a safe, empathetic environment. Josh Goldberg is the co-founder and executive director of the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth and has led Boulder Cre...

For many small business owners, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re a busy entrepreneur who fulfills multiple roles. But there are a host of important reasons why you should be prioritizing your SEO, and ideally sooner rather than later. Here to help us unpack this essential topic is Brandon Leibowitz, founder, and CEO of SEO Optimization, a full-service di...

Today’s guest is no stranger to overcoming challenges and stepping into life on the other side of potential. As part of the conscious community segment, in this episode, we are joined by David Wood. David is the founder and CEO of focus.ceo and the author of the upcoming book, Name that Mouse .  David is a former consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies. During the course of his career, he&apos...

Welcome to the Other Side of Potential! Today Sharon Spano hosts a solocast on a couple of recurring issues you may be noticing in the world today. Increased anxiety and depression are just some of the residual effects of COVID 19 and the many transitions we are seeing in our world today. The dark night of the soul is an internal process that has been written about by many mystics. During today’s...

We all have challenges to overcome to live out the life we truly want. For some of us, this means dealing with physical health concerns, and for others, our hurdles lie more in the emotional and mental realms. Ana Lennyr joins us on the show today to talk about her own path through depression and suicidal ideation and how this led to her work as a life strategist, helping her clients confront and...

Money drives many of our decisions. We all worry about earning it, spending it, and saving it, regardless of our income level or spiritual perspective. Is it possible to be a conscientious citizen of the world and grow wealth? Today’s guest says yes and explains exactly how! Meet Jonathan DeYoe, a Buddhist and a financial planner who wants to help you create a unique financial plan that is guided...

We’re over two years into the global pandemic which has changed so much about the way we live and work. Many of us have experienced Zoom fatigue and feelings of isolation as a result of the transition to remote work. As a result, a whole industry that focuses on virtual team-building has developed, and today’s guest is one of the early entrants into the space. Ian Fraser is the co-founder and CEO...

Jamie Seeker founded Seeker Solution to help entrepreneurs and business leaders learn, grow, and thrive. Customizable, holistic business solutions are offered to provide strategic support and result-driven tools that enable business owners, managers, and C-Levels to take their company to the next level. Seeker Solutions’ hands-on approach cultivates a synergetic environment to expertly assess, ide...

The average person makes 10,000 micro-decisions per day, and every time you make a decision, you are choosing between excellence or convenience. Joe Templin always chooses excellence, which is a big part of the reason that he has managed to achieve such a high degree of success. And he wants to help you turn yourself into the best version of you!  Joe sees it as his purpose in life to help others,...

Welcome to the Other Side of Potential! Today Sharon Spano hosts a solocast on a couple of recurring issues you may be noticing in the world today. Increased anxiety and depression are just some of the residual effects of COVID 19 and the many transitions we are seeing in our world today. The dark night of the soul is an internal process that has been written about by many mystics. During today’s...

We all know the importance of financial planning, however many people are overwhelmed by it. In addition, the rapidly evolving world and associated financial aspects add further to the stresses of being able to secure financial freedom during retirement.  This is the focus of today’s guest, Kay Pfleghardt, who aims to educate rising leaders and retirees on how to think differently about their weal...

I’m seeing more and more aggression in our society. Issues that are coming up in the sessions I am having with my clients, combined with the incident which took place at the Oscars between Will Smith and Chris Rock, have prompted me to speak out on this topic. In today’s episode, I’m going to be sharing my thoughts on the driving forces behind the slap which reverberated across the world, and why...

We all know about the negative aspects of social media, but today’s guest chooses to focus on the positive impact it can have in healing our society and creating balance. Andrea T. Edwards, also know as The Digital Conversationalist, is an award-winning B2B communications professional who works with the world's largest companies on the transformation needed to maximize business growth and our...

Today's guest is a thought leader who has mastered the strategy of turning every challenge into an opportunity! Mark Monchek is the Founder and Chief Opportunity Officer of Opportunity Lab, which is a strategy consulting firm focused on conscious growth, and he's here to share his very unique perspective on culture and leadership, and what it means for businesses to thrive in this age of...

Today, we are joined by Nicole McDonough, a highly experienced coach and a master at Enneagram typing. Nicole coaches leaders and entrepreneurs to lead with excellence, focus, and innovation by stepping into their unique superpowers. Using tools like the Enneagram, her clients learn to welcome challenges as opportunities for self-reflection so they can thrive in leadership, relationships, and navi...

In today’s episode, host of The Other Side of Potential podcast, Dr. Sharon Spano, is taking the hot seat! From a young age, Sharon was able to see potential in people that oftentimes they could not see in themselves. Following this passion, Sharon completed a PhD in Human and Organizational Systems, and became an integral professional coach. Through her work as a coach and consultant, Sharon help...

Today’s guest is an esteemed wealth advisor, course creator, and published author who believes you should be living your life by design. Charting his own course in the wealth management industry, Ken Kladouris focuses on curating securitized real estate for investors seeking to defer taxes through a 1031 exchange. His course, Stillness To Success, and his book, Get There! , were developed as tools...