Episodes

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 you get to hear a panel discussion from the Portland Beyond Limits Business Summit. You will...

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 beyond our limited ideas of who we are we tap into new depths, new capabilities and have a whole new experience of ou...

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. Nikki shares how tapping into her own wisdom released her from her own constraints and gave her total fr...

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 implications of discovering our innate wellbeing. 2020 INSIGHT is a 4-week virtual program that ta...

Today concludes the Real Highlights episode, where we'll revisit interviews from the second half of 2019. Join us as we reflect on this past year of conversation, and the amazing individuals who have shared their own unique stories and insights. We’d like to thank all of our listeners who have followed us on this journey, and those of you who are tuning in for the first time. We can’t wait to see what next year has in store!

Today is Part 1 of the Real Highlights episode, where we revisit interviews from the first half of 2019. Join us as we reflect on this past year of conversation, and the amazing individuals who have shared their own unique stories and insights. We’d like to thank all of our listeners who have followed us on this journey, and those of you who are tuning in for the first time. We can’t wait to see what next year has in store!

Today you get to hear an interview with Christine Heath, that took place as part of my Mastermind group. Christine shares how this understanding of the mind has helped shape her experience as an entrepreneur, from building teams and opening clinics to developing her unique leadership style. What used to be fear of the unknown has transformed into “excitement about life”. This understanding has given her the ability to withstand the highs and lows of business without reacting from a place of ego,...

In today’s conversation, I speak with Maura Moynihan. When Maura began to gain a new understanding of the mind, it completely shifted the way she did business. Through this understanding, she had a “powerfully influential” insight: it wasn’t her logical mind leading the way, but rather her own innate, quiet wisdom guiding her. Seeing the playful nature of this insight gave her the permission to follow her enthusiasm, fully engage, and step into new levels of growth, inspiration and flow. Maura g...

In today’s conversation, Lila Turner reflects on a time in her life when things were going well; she was productive, had a thriving career, a devoted relationship and two amazing kids. However, even though she was high functioning, it was tense inside her head. She was often anxious and revved up. Things started to change once she realized there could be another way to “do life” and that she could live in a better feeling. When she was able to take herself off her mind, she was able to experienc...

Today I speak with Pam Dunn, a solopreneur of over 22 years, to discuss the profound impact of reconnecting to her own humanity and love of leadership. Pam describes herself as having a “high capacity and excitement for life”. In the past, this often translated into an intense, and sometimes harsh, style of leadership. Since learning to lean into her humanity, she now approaches challenges with tenderness and vulnerability and is able to relate to her team more compassionately and effectively th...

In today’s conversation, you get to hear from Paul Lock. Paul used to spend the majority of his time in his head. He was constantly planning, hypothesizing, and dwelling on his thinking, believing it to be a positive and productive use of his time. Paul describes how this radically changed for him, once he saw that he was not his thinking. This was an insight that changed the rest of his life. Paul goes on to share his experiences with inner knowing, and how surrendering to these inner “nudges” ...

In today’s conversation, I speak with Barbara Hammond. Barbara openly reflects on her personal journey as both a parent and a leader, emphasizing the importance of freedom of mind and connecting authentically. In our discussion, she reveals what she’s seen since learning to rely less on her intellect, and more on her ability to listen to, connect with and understand others. Barbara shares profound insights and points to compassion and presence as being critical in affecting change within a commu...

Today you get to hear a talk given by Aaron Turner, from the Beyond Limits Business Salon that took place in NY earlier this year. As one of the top thought leaders and teachers in this field, Aaron has a wealth of experience, wisdom, and understanding around “state of mind” and the influence it has on all of us. Aaron shares personal stories with humor, insight, and compassion, bringing to light the single most powerful variable that’s already at play. Aaron Turner is the founder of One Though...

Before being introduced to the 3 principles, Julian was unable to see there was any other way but his way, which led to deep frustration and a quick-temper. His hot-headedness eventually earned him the nickname “angry bear” in the workplace, and though he saw this way of leadership as unproductive and unkind, he believed it to be “how he was”. Once Julian began to see his own thinking as optional and not absolute, his eyes also began to open to the incredible creativity and natural intelligence ...

As a crisis communications consultant, Mahima Shrestha is familiar with high-stakes, high-stress, urgent situations. It is a common misconception that these situations must be met with highly-charged, high-stress responses to be effective. It is also an industry that heavily relies on protocol, training, and planning to best prepare for an uncertain and unknown outcome. Though planning is essential, it does not guarantee certainty. As Mahima says, “in the moment of a crisis, there’s nothing else...

For years, Luke Farrar found himself caught in a cycle of overcomplicating things at work, for himself and his team. He relied on “systems” to provide solutions and efficiency, and was constantly consuming information to seek answers outside of himself. When Luke learned to instead look inward and trust his own natural compass, he was able to lead his team in a brand new way. With the understanding that we all have this built-in guide and capability, Luke was able to take the pressure off and he...

In today’s episode, Michael Neill reflects on his personal journey with “drive” in business. Having once considered himself highly-driven, Michael breaks down the myth that this “unhealthy normal” of push, grit, sacrifice and severe stress are required for high-performance in business. Richness and fulfillment in business and life are not something we must strive to acquire. The true source of creativity, success, and wellbeing is already available and resides within us. Michael Neill is an int...

In today’s episode, you get to hear Fiona Lukeis speaking at the Beyond Limits Business Salon in Melbourne. Fiona speaks on resilience, potential, trusting her gut instincts, and why it’s not “on her” to generate creativity. There is a greater creative intelligence inside all of us that we can leverage for the best results in life and in business. Fiona Lukeis has been a leading coach, mentor and facilitator in the personal and professional development field for more than a decade, developing a...

Today I’m joined by local entrepreneur, Renee Gorham, to speak about the benefits of a connection and presence-centered business. With the powerful understanding that “no matter what you’re experiencing, whether it’s life, love, health, or business, you are innately okay”, she is able to lead from a place of empathy and compassion. Renee describes how this has boosted employee morale, increased retention rates, and shifted the culture of her restaurants on the whole. Renee Avril Gorham is Vice ...

Anna Debenham walks us through her entrepreneurial journey, from her attendance at One Thought Institute in London, to working with prison inmates in Portland, Oregon. In our conversation, Anna shares a profound insight that finally helped her stop taking things personally and allowed her to follow her inspiration. “ There is nothing I can do in the world that makes me more whole than I already am.” Anna reveals why getting out of your head, relinquishing control, and stepping into the unknown i...

Today you get to hear a talk from the Beyond Limits Business Salon that took place in LA earlier this year. Melissa reflects on a particularly challenging time she faced, both personally and as a business leader. With humor, warmth, and insight, she shares how tapping into her authentic nature and inner resilience transformed an impossible situation into a rich experience of growth and infinite opportunity. Melissa Palazzo-Hart is a creative, high-energy, entrepreneurial Business and Marketing ...

Today I’m joined by Kerryn Moscicki, who left the corporate world of fashion to pursue creative freedom and independence. While building her brand, she learned to let go of the notion that things in business “should” look a certain way, or adhere to a certain timeline. Now Kerryn holds her vision a little lighter, appreciating the natural momentum of her business as it continues to evolve and unfold. While she sees the brand as an extension of her creative self, she also makes a thoughtful disti...

In today’s conversation, I speak with Emma Bolger. Having previously identified as a “fixer”, Emma relied on careful planning and organization to guide her through life’s twists and turns. She was both becoming a new mother and facing challenging transitions at work, when she began to learn about the role of thought. Emma describes this understanding as being a “game-changer”, allowing her to flow through life more easily. She’s discovered that she can live in a feeling of well-being, clarity, a...

Today I am joined by business and life partners, Emma-Kate Rose and Rob Pekin. While receiving relationship counseling, they were introduced to an understanding of the mind that had a major impact, not only in their relationship, but in their lives as a whole. Emma-Kate and Rob explain why they no longer fight against nature, and instead, embrace the unknown. As they share their experiences, they highlight how living openly, curiously, and authentically can lead to surprising and delightful resu...