Working on Purpose

What happens when a seasoned doctor finds himself on the other side of the stethoscope and surgery blade? In this episode, Dr. Andrew Kadar shares the transformative journey behind his book, Getting Better. Drawing from his personal experience as an open-heart surgery patient and his professional medical expertise, Dr. Kadar reveals insights into the challenges of recovery, the power of resilience...

Business leaders have such profound impact on the organizations and people they lead. To cast an inspiring and sustainable future their stakeholders want, they must learn to find the inner peace from which to draw clarity, balance, and purpose. A powerful practice to cultivate such a state are solo retreats, which can range from “the occasional hour carved into the day to profoundly insightful wee...

Imagine a space where women come together to ignite personal and professional transformation. Welcome to Thrive in 25—a conference in Chicago, June 25–28, 2025, designed to elevate you in every way. From mastering your mindset and boosting financial savvy to unlocking leadership potential, this event blends real-world training with holistic practices like nature and art to deepen your awareness. R...

In a world undergoing profound transformation, the old leadership model—focused solely on results and shareholder value—is no longer enough. A spiritual awakening is calling leaders to redefine the purpose of leadership, blending impact with higher humanity. Join us as we explore how enlightened leadership, rooted in wholeness and purpose, can inspire organizations to thrive while uplifting the li...

Work isn’t just about a paycheck— it’s the framework that shapes our lives. In this episode, we explore the tension between pursuing a job, a career, or a calling and the practical realities of economic necessity. From the fallout of 9/11 to the global upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've seen how societal shifts influence our work-life connection. What if we flipped the script? Instead of let...

What if you could harness the best of behavior science and AI to create a workplace where people truly thrive? In this episode, we sit down with Matt Shenker, who has trained thousands of leaders, therapists, and educators on how to apply Empowered Well-being Theory—a unique approach that combines insights from biology, psychology, social sciences, and spirituality. We’ll explore how Mattermore is...

True spiritual intelligence goes beyond belief systems or fleeting moments of connection; it’s a cultivated way of being that deeply influences those around you. Imagine leading with qualities like purpose, compassion, integrity, and humility—virtues esteemed across all wisdom traditions and now proven to inspire exceptional performance. When you lead from this core, you’ll inspire your team to ac...

In a world flooded with data and advanced technologies, both consumers and employees wield more power than ever. Workers often know more than their leaders about products and systems, making traditional control-based management obsolete. In this episode, we explore how executives can shift from rigid control to empowering their teams with clear direction, defined boundaries, and accountability. Le...

Imagine if you could read the unspoken language of personality—both your own and that of those around you. In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of understanding personality dynamics to boost connection, improve relationships, and elevate your results. Learn practical techniques for decoding behaviors, tapping into emotional intelligence, and using these insights to navigate inter...

Step into the dynamic world of global business as we explore the essential skills needed to excel across cultures. In this episode, we delve into the secrets to thriving in today's interconnected marketplace, where cultural intelligence reigns supreme. From decoding behavioral nuances to mastering effective communication strategies, join us as we uncover the art of building fruitful relationships...

By now most leaders have accepted they must move beyond the old stayed “command and control” ways and allow their team members more autonomy and to develop a sense of mastery to do their work well while taking pride in their doing so. Enter the Chief Inspiration Officer: “a leader who, rather than giving orders and telling you what to do, inspires, guides, encourages, and challenges you, then gets...

What’s your relationship to adversity? Do you resist it, complain, or assume the victim? What would happen in your life if you embraced the myriad of challenges cast upon you? Every single person encounters challenge, heartbreak, and overwhelm. Yet it’s the way they navigate those difficulties that results in the person they become and ultimately the impact they have in the world. In this episode,...

Inside each of us is a natural drive to reach our full potential, but what does that really mean? We explore how realizing your potential not only elevates your life but also impacts those around you, contributing to the greater good. True wisdom—the pinnacle of human achievement—is often overlooked despite its profound importance. Join us as we uncover how to cultivate wisdom in a world overflowi...

Garen Stoehr has long understood the critical link between mental resilience and peak performance, helping athletes connect their mental and physical game. But when life hit him with the unexpected challenge of a Leukemia diagnosis in 2019, he discovered a new depth of mental strength. Rather than just surviving, Garen made the choice to thrive. We dive into Garen’s journey and explore how cultiva...

Cultural change initiatives in companies fail 85 percent of the time. But leaders can beat the odds, even turning around an entire company such as CEO Satya Nadella did at Microsoft. By nurturing a “learning organization” and embracing the discovery process, leaders and their teams can take the path that goes beyond familiar change management practices. Welcome to today’s new imperative: Stewardin...

There is so much to learn about yourself, and you will spend your lifetime doing so. You can radically elevate your self-awareness and accelerate your own growth and development for breakthrough results with a simple, yet little practiced method -- asking for feedback from people you meet every day. Learn to ask questions in a way that makes it safe for people to give you real and actionable feedb...

By cultivating resilience—a blend of behaviors that fuel our ability to persist and thrive through adversity—we can protect ourselves and our teams from burnout's stealthy grip. In this episode, we explore how resilience, both individually and within organizations, is the key to sustaining purpose-driven work. Learn how to create a robust plan that fosters resilience, guards against burnout, and e...

Business has the potential to be one of the most powerful forces for good in the world—when guided by conscience and compassion. Discover how aligning business with the needs of employees, communities, and future generations can create a ripple effect of positive change, where everyone—employees, communities, shareholders, and the planet—can thrive together. Welcome to a new era of business, where...

Your most powerful service to the world needs the full range of your energy – that is, to lead wholly. The world needs you to show the people you lead what to do with their fear, their rage, their inadequacy, and their anxiety by watching you transform your own. By realizing your capacity to embody the whole energy of your whole life, you claim the most cherished prize: yourself. When you claim th...

For humanity to flourish, we must all embrace life-long learning and transform it into wisdom. Through Keyes’ “RX for humanity,” we can be inspired to reach for our own better angels while constantly improving our ability to discern information, practice positivity, be humble, and embrace compassion everywhere we go. When we do so, we elevate our own personal enlightenment and fulfillment while co...

A far cry from the entrepreneurial capitalism that powered industry starting in the 1880s giving rise to illumination, communication, mechanization, transportation, capitalism has become “aberrant” with government entanglement, fixation on financialization, and command and control management. Enter "customer capitalism" - competing on customer satisfaction, embracing networks and innovation, and s...

We have a deep need to bring out our potential and connect it with and through others to make the impact we crave. It is this force, this energy, and our desire and ability to connect it that is the catalyst and activator of personal and professional growth, deep learning, and transformed relationships, teams, families, and organizations. How to fully access it? We just need one mindset shift, one...

For humanity to flourish, we must embrace life-long learning and transform it into wisdom. Through Keyes’ “RX for humanity,” we can be inspired to reach for our own better angels while constantly improving our ability to discern information, practice positivity, be humble, and embrace compassion everywhere we go. When we do so, we elevate our own personal enlightenment and fulfillment while contri...

In an era grounded in advanced technology, it’s become even more important to honor the uniqueness of our humanity. For Finnian Kelly, that means prioritizing feelings over outcomes and learning the distinguishing skill of intentionality. Grounded in breathwork and consciousness, Kelly’s blueprint to develop intentionality as a way of life involves learning what makes up your human operating syste...

No one makes it through life without some kind of pain or trauma. Our “emotional brain” then makes it into a story that travels with us over time. When we let our story serve us by finding the silver lining, we can change the dynamic. We change our relationship with our story and are no longer beholden to it as victims. Instead, we look for the good that came from our pain. It is often in the unea...