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Get ready to plant the seeds of success in your business with Josh Senneff, President and COO at Natura. During our conversation, Josh sheds light on the perils of unresolved problems within a company and emphasizes the urgency of addressing them promptly. He also underscores exactly how listening to employees and fostering collaboration can prevent costly repetition. Don't miss out on the op...

In this episode, we chat with Jen Leech, founder and COO of Truss, a software development company. We discuss women's leadership in software development, the importance of reputation, and dispel some of the biggest myths about software development. Jen shares her perspective on design as an art form and emphasizes the importance of achieving results in the shortest amount of time. Tune in to...

The constant advancement of technology is one of the biggest concerns for millions of people. Why? Because of the fear that their work is no longer needed by companies. However, our guest today, Nishika de Rosairo, has a different perspective on this. Nishika believes that the advancement of technology is an opportunity for us to unlock our human potential and take up more meaningful workplaces wi...

Running a business is not always smooth sailing - problems crop up all the time. That's where countermeasures come in. By developing effective countermeasures, you can strengthen your processes at all stages of growth and overcome any obstacles that come your way. But here's the thing - a countermeasure isn't just the answer to the problem. It's the means to fix the problem. By...

Without a post-sale process, businesses run the risk of losing clients. But if you have a well-defined and well-executed process, you can not only satisfy your customers but also build long-term loyalty. Processes play a vital role in creating a positive customer experience. By implementing processes, businesses can ensure consistent levels of service, which helps build trust and loyalty among cus...

Have you ever thought about supporting democratic governments internationally? Well, today's guest Julie Cane did. Julie is the CEO and co-founder of Democracy Investments, a firm focused on promoting democracy and influencing capital flows in financial markets. In this episode, Julie will talk about her firm, Democracy Investments, and the goal she wants to achieve with it. In addition, we w...

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by a never-ending list of problems? It's time to start tackling the big ones before they become even more challenging. In my recent episode, I shared some insights on how to identify problems in processes, so now it's time to dive deeper and let's talk about problem prioritization. This is the third step of the PDCA process that I guide clients t...

Who would have imagined that 2004 would revolutionize the world of radio with the creation of podcasts? This technological innovation continues to be a growing market and has a promising future. In this episode, we welcomed our guest, Harry Clark, CEO of Soundrise, to talk to us about the future of podcasting. As CEO of Soundrise, Harry Clark has a singular vision: to support a thriving network of...

Taiichi Ohno once said, "No one has more trouble than the person who claims to have no trouble." It is commonplace to accept problems in processes as “how it is”, but this is the biggest danger of all, accepting the current state rather than working towards an ideal state. To solve problems well, you have to know how to identify them. In this episode, I want to teach you how to categoriz...

All relationships have ups and downs, and none is exempt from conflict. To help us understand and resolve conflicts in our relationships, today's guest, Annie Lalla, will join us in this episode. Annie is a coach with knowledge of biology, philosophy, and psychology. Today, she will be teaching and advising us on how to build a good couple relationship and feel safe through conflict resolutio...

For our guest, Andrew Horn, all we need to build solid relationships is confidence, create connections, and have clear communication. In addition to being the Founder and CEO of Tribute, a video maker for special occasions, Andrew also trains organizations and leaders around the globe on Social Flow - a simple, science-informed framework for confidence, communication, and connection. In this episo...

New year, new... news? This episode is not your typical New Year's episode. Today marks the second anniversary of our podcast. We've reached over 30 countries with 80 episodes, and I couldn't be more grateful to all of you who actively listen to and support the podcast. As I said before, we have news! Our podcast is going to have a slight change during 2023 to provide you with bette...

Do you have problems with alcohol? If so, you could possibly suffer from Alcohol Use Disorder, better known as alcoholism. In this episode, alcohol-free lifestyle expert Amanda Kuda will join us. Due to the normalization of alcohol in society, Amanda, like many of us, didn't realize that her alcohol consumption kept her from reaching all her potential. Once she discovered it, she decided to m...

Learning from other industries can help detect patterns and trends of what success looks like across the board. Sometimes certain aspects are industry specific, but being well rounded and understanding different perspectives helps with critical thinking and problem solving. My guest today shares his decade plus of experience in the film and television industry and gives us insight on what really w...

Living in Austin, we’ve seen many popular companies either start or move their HQ and Regional Offices here such as Onnit, Yeti and Indeed, to name a few. We’ve also seen a trend of tech companies specializing in health and wellness start here in the city.  My guest today is Marcus Stroud, the Co-Founder of TXV: an early stage venture capital firm that led investments into companies such as Oura,...

“Communication” has become a buzzword in today’s modern workplace with few understanding its true importance and value. Many companies say they want to communicate effectively to their teams and employees, but so much of communication is nonverbal and, in turn, misunderstood. My guest today has helped his clients gain over a billion dollars in new business using the communication strategies he tea...

Our guest today is pioneering the next evolution in website interface and interaction by focusing on personalization of the user and making them feel heard and understood. This focus on personalization has boosted many key metrics that our guest will dive into today! Kirsty Dawe is the CEO of Webeo, B2B website personalisation software that delivers a proven solution to the website conversion prob...

I’ve been looking forward to having this guest on for many months now, and he’s finally on the show! If you’ve spent any length of time in the self-help/personal development world, you’ve probably heard of the book “The One Thing” by Gary Keller, which reached #1 on The Wall Street Journal bestseller list. Our guest today co-authored that bestseller and is joining us today to talk about prioritiza...

I’m so honored to welcome our guest today, as she is a testament to female leadership and doing things the right way. Dr. Connie Book is Elon University’s 9th president, elected in 2018. In March of 2015, she was named the first female Provost and Dean of Citadel College, one of six senior military schools. We discuss myths and trends in higher education and her predictions when it comes to the fu...

Capping off the “[His & Hers] Our Love Story” series, it’s finally time to share the details of our wedding! We always wanted to have our wedding in Hawaii, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. We share all the planning and experiences we had with our friends and family, details on my dress, the ceremony and a surprise you don’t want to miss! Time Stamps: (0:30) Intro to Part 3...

The best CEOs and C-Suite executives I’ve been around have an important thing in common: they take their health and their performance seriously. They invest in themselves to optimize their health (I’m no different) and are always finding a way to get a leg up. My guest today is going to teach us several methods and tips on how to optimize our health and our lives through biohacking. Kayla Barnes i...

The tenured era of spending 25 years at one company, receiving the gold watch and retiring is dead. We live in the most flexible job market and ecosystem that we ever have along with the stigma of “job hopping” decreasing more and more. As a business owner, you have two separate pools of clients: customers and talent recruitment. In today’s episode, we will look deeper into recruiting, talent deve...

Are you ready to hear the most epic engagement story? If you remember from Part 1 of this 3-part series, we left you on a cliffhanger: whether Chris’s identical twin was the one I fell back in love with or if it was the real Chris. From there, we share exactly how Chris proposed to me, how I had no idea even while it was happening, and my response to him. Stick around for the third and final episo...

My first episode back since Burning Man 2022 and, while I’ve covered my experience and lessons learned in a previous episode, I wanted to take this in a different direction and talk about the origins and principles of Burning Man. There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to Burning Man, and I want to dispel some of those, including that it’s a rave or anti-capitalism. These 10 principles ar...

Ever heard of “culture processes”? We have an expert here today to tell you all about how you can standardize them to support your company. Arnie Malham is an international speaker who has spoken to more than 10,000 executives, CEOs, and entrepreneurs worldwide on the topic of culture and team member engagement, and has also been featured in leading media such as CBS and Forbes. With more than 20...