Episodes

Today I connect with a good friend, Jenée Arthur. In our conversation, she reflects on her recent career transition where she went from being her own boss & setting her own course in business to working for someone else. Jenée looks back on her difficult first year of employment, openly exploring the challenges that came with working under someone for the first time. She recounts the moment she experienced a substantial shift in perspective, seeing that stress and worry were optional. Jenée shar...

In today’s discussion, Mark Dewhurst credits his clients as the “source of success” when it comes to stepping in and helping make changes within their business. In a society where peoples’ abilities are often overlooked or underestimated, he makes it his intention to draw out the best in people. Doing this, he says, is not about “telling people how to think” but about “pointing them in a direction” and letting them come to their own conclusions. By showing up in a clear headspace, Mark sets the ...

In today’s episode, Jessie Marcus discusses how her relationship to thought has made all the difference in the fast-paced, high- intensity industry of Film & TV. Her ability to view thought as a fleeting, wavering entity has made it possible to navigate working relationships in an open, accepting and supportive manner. Showing up in this way has not only helped keep her own mind clear and calm, but it also helped those she works with to stay composed, even when faced with what looks like conflic...

Amy Johnson, Ph.D. is a psychologist, coach, author, and speaker who shares a groundbreaking new approach that helps people find true, lasting freedom from unwanted habits via insight rather than willpower. She is the author of Being Human (2013), and The Little Book of Big Change: The No-Willpower Approach to Breaking Any Habit (2016). In 2017 she opened The Little School of Big Change, an online school that has helped hundreds of people find freedom from anxiety and habits and live a more peac...

In today’s episode, I speak with Chris Robinson. After working for a large, corporate firm for nearly 8 years, Chris decided to take the leap and start his own company. When the business doors opened in 2010, the company experienced immediate and considerable success, but with this success came negative side effects. Chris was constantly battling feelings of discomfort, anxiety, and stress, in perpetual search of ways to “take the edge off”. These feelings began to change after opening his mind ...

In today’s conversation, Linda shares the insight that high performance does not always equal extra effort. When we stop thinking about success in terms of steps and strategies and instead look in the direction of our own thought, we make a change that is so simple, yet significant. Linda and I discuss the freedom and clarity that occurs by being present, the power of breakdowns that lead to breakthroughs, and seeing anxiety and worry for what it is: thought in the moment. Linda illuminates thes...

Have you ever wondered, “What’s My Purpose?” I know I have. In fact, it was something I wondered about for years. I often hear this from others as well. We are in a constant search for purpose and fulfillment, often looking outside ourselves to find it. In today’s episode, I share my personal experience and challenge the idea that purpose is something to be found or identified, but rather an internal state of being. Included in this episode is my TEDx Talk: I Have No Plan and I’ve Never Been Mor...

Today we continue to revisit some of our favorite podcast moments. 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 we revisit some of our favorite podcast moments from the first 10 episodes. 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!

In today’s episode, Nikki reflects on her old thinking around entrepreneurship, and what it means to be creative. She describes her earlier understanding of the creative process as “finding the resistance and pushing through it”. Believing she had to struggle in order to succeed was only part of the obstacle. She felt she had to be someone different or “special” in her line of work and was constantly burdened by her attachment to perfection. Nikki shares what she has discovered since letting go ...

In today’s episode, Cynthia describes an impactful realization she had years ago that changed everything: understanding state of mind is essential to being a good sales leader. This awareness led to both personal change and change within the organization. Implementing these ideas within the workplace not only resulted in a much more communicative, connected and collaborative team, but better relationships with clients and increased sales. Cynthia, who used to self-identify as a “fixer”, believin...

In today’s episode, Kaye discusses her intuitive approach to entrepreneurship, and the natural momentum she built once she allowed her creative instincts to propel her forward. Through letting go of the expectations that confine us, we make space for the natural flow of our inner wisdom, an infinite resource we can always “bank on”. Kaye also shares what she has learned about the nature of thought, and how that affects our decision-making at any given moment. She reminds us that “nothing is fixe...

Steph Wilson is the CEO of SK Chase. A present and insightful leader, Steph has a deep care for people and a generous heart. With nearly 15 years of entrepreneurial experience, Steph naturally sees what’s next, and is rigorous in her approach making sure that things get done properly. In today’s episode Steph walks us through one of the scariest moments in her business, when she and her partner thought they would have to fold the business and let go of everything...until she had one fresh thoug...

Michael Neill is an internationally renowned transformative coach and the best-selling author of six books including: Creating the Impossible, The Inside-Out Revolution and The Space Within. He has spent over 25 years as a coach and advisor and highly respected within his field for unleashing the human potential with intelligence, humor, and heart. Michael has been an entrepreneur for many years and shares many insights he’s had along the way. For instance, it is common to believe there is a “r...

Dr. Wilkie is the Chief Operating Officer at Farnum. She has led the premier substance abuse treatment programs at Farnum and Farnum North since 2008. She has been recognized by multiple community organizations, state offices and legislative committees for excellence in business management and healthcare advocacy. Her ability to understand the human experience is evident in her leadership and talent for empowering everyone to recognize their innate potential. When I think of a model for leading...

Brooke Wheeldon-Reece, MBA, is the President and CEO of The SPARK Initiative, Inc. – a Principles based, non-profit organization. She is also the co-developer of the S.P.A.R.K. Mentoring Curriculum, which is currently being taught to over 1,000 children in Tampa and around the world. Prior to her work with The SPARK Initiative, she was a national trainer for the Mendez Foundation. Brooke spent time as a business consultant and curriculum developer for Verizon and Learning.com. Brooke is best kn...

Mads Qwist is one of Scandinavia's leading transformative coaches and trusted advisors. He’s worked with executives across many fields, including c-suite leaders, doctors, professional athletes, the Danish police, and military personnel. His background is rooted strategic sales and marketing, and he has co-founded several businesses and served as a CCO and CEO. In today’s episode Mads shares about his personal entrepreneurial journey including a realization that there is a profound difference b...

Jill Cody is the General Manager of Fairway Outdoor Advertising and has spent the last 16 years of her career in Advertising Sales, Sales Management and Market Management. She currently oversees a group of 40+ individuals, with a market revenue of $22 Million. In this episode with Jill, you will hear how growing up with a traditional sales background and then moving into leadership created some habits that were working against her. As she puts it, I was trained to be busy and busy minded. Liste...

In today's conversation with Don we talk in-depth about his time as president of BAE. Under his leadership BAE became the undisputed world leader in its market, growing to nearly $2 Billion in annual sales. When I first heard Don speak about his time in leadership and their turnaround story, I was not only impressed but inspired. Don was ahead of the curve in many ways. Years before anyone was really talking about state-of-mind, he saw that his old tricks weren’t working, and he had to try somet...

Melissa is a creative, high-energy, entrepreneurial Business and Marketing professional with over 20 years' experience in leading marketing, strategy, operations and talent for some of the most prestigious agencies and brands. For the past 13 years she has been the President of one of the most awarded creative agencies in Hollywood and is an Executive Member of Women in Film and YPO Hollywood. In today’s episode Melissa openly shares how she didn’t always get it right especially in her leadersh...

Kirk Souder is Co-Founder of Enso, a renowned impact agency that works with organizations like Google, YouTube, Khan Academy, Mattel, TOMS, Medium, and The Nature Conservancy, helping them harness their considerable platforms to create positive impact at scale. In today’s episode, Kirk shares personal and client stories of how an understanding of the mind is available to ALL of us and brings real world results. We discuss the entrepreneurial spirit and what happens to the mind when we are open....

Mara Olsen is the co-founder of One Solution, an international non-profit dedicated to solving large-scale global issues by illuminating a new understanding of the mind. It is Mara’s life passion to demonstrate how our understanding of the mind is both the source of our problems and also their solutions. She is the #1 bestselling author of One Thought Changes Everything. In this conversation, Mara shares how understanding the relationship between thought and the potential of her mind to see bey...

George is one of the original pioneers in the understanding of the Principles behind state-of-mind and its connection to the field of psychology and business. In today’s interview you’ll learn about an undiscovered competitive advantage in business and what psychological fitness is. George will walk you through what it looks like to have a free mind through a variety of real life examples. He will also help you discover if you’re psychologically fit or if you’re living your life like you’re doub...

Nicola Bird is a coach and entrepreneur. She has created hugely successful online learning and software platforms and is currently the founder of A Little Piece of Mind where she helps people who experience anxiety, panic attack and stress. It may be surprising to hear, but social anxiety is relatively common for many successful leaders and entrepreneurs. After suffering from severe anxiety, herself, Nicola stumbled across a completely new way of understanding how human beings create their exper...