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For virtually every human being, there’s a gap between where they are currently, and where they’re *capable* of getting. Sometimes that gap can be small (and closing). Sometimes it can feel gigantic, especially without the right work ethic or motivation, mindset, and soft skill set. But bridging that gap between reality and potential is exactly what our latest guest is an expert in.   Jason Ma is the preeminent Chief Mentor of Next-Gen Leaders and CEO of ThreeEQ. With deep expertise in elite college admissions, college life, executive, and parent coaching, Jason has guided and transformed 1:1 the lives of numerous Gen Z and elder leaders from teens to CEOs, while easing legacy and succession planning in wealthy families.    Listen to the full conversation for more on the secrets behind some of the most successful leaders’ motivation, how to overcome imposter syndrome even when you do reach your goals, why humility is so important to leadership, and more.   Here...

Business leaders and entrepreneurs know plenty about success, working hard, and performing well at work. But too often, so much of that comes at the expense of their health. Things get busy, so it’s easy for sleep, nutrition, and exercise to fall to the wayside.    Our latest guest is on a mission to change that, for high performers everywhere. She’s an expert at helping people build longevity and health plans — and helping them reach their full physical and mental potential. Dr. Vonda Wright is a double boarded orthopedic sports surgeon, researcher, author, innovator, and expert on aging and precision longevity. She believes by harnessing the actionable science of aging, precision lifestyle, and mindset mobilization we can make the rest of life the best of life.    Tune into the full conversation for more on her career path from being an oncology nurse to an orthopedic surgeon, why people should be crafting a strategic plan for their health (and how to), her tip...

When’s the last time you did something you had *no* experience in? And when’s the last time you tried to make that thing into a career? While this might be an extreme jump for most people, it’s all part of a key philosophy for succeeding in business and life: pushing the boundaries of what you think is “possible.”    No one can speak to that philosophy better than David Wood. After life as a consulting actuary to Fortune 100 companies, David built a successful coaching business and became #1 on Google for “life coaching” at one point. He coaches high-performing entrepreneurs, executives, teams, and even prison inmates to amazing results and connection, one conversation at a time. He wrote his coaching philosophy in his book, “Mouse in the Room: Because the Elephant isn’t Alone”, with foreword by Jack Canfield.   Tune into the full conversation for more on how David made the jump from the corporate world to his own coaching business, his time as a musician (and now hi...

Climbing the proverbial “mountain” and overcoming hurdles are metaphors that business owners have heard dozens of times before. But this week we’re chatting with a *real* mountain climber.    Renata Chlumska is an adventurer and mountain climber and was the first Swedish and Czech woman to climb Mount Everest. She’s also performed the Around American Adventure and most recently has been voted the 2023 Speaker of the Year.   Listen to the full conversation for more about Renata’s mountaineering expeditions (from Mount Everest to all the other Seven Summits), what she learned from a 14-month journey around the lower 48 states, how she fits consistency into her hectic life, and more.   Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn:    What inspired Renata to climb Mount Everest after becoming a Base Camp manager there many years ago How long it took Renata to train for her Everest expedition, plus some of the biggest obstacles she overcame in her training...

Making the jump from a well-funded C-suite position straight into launching your own small business can be a shock to the system. But there are a couple lessons you can take from the C-suite to make your entrepreneurship journey more successful — and there’s no one better to teach those than our latest guest, Erin Marcus.   Erin is an international speaker and the founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business. Having made the successful leap from corporate executive to entrepreneur and small business owner, Erin uses that experience, along with her MBA education, to help her clients reach heights they never dreamed possible.    Tune into the full conversation for more on the typical mistakes small business owners make when they’re trying to sell their services, how to lead with value, why she starts every morning with LL Cool J (sort of), and a lot more.    Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn:    More about what Erin does, and why one-size-fits-...

Success requires great systems — but also the flexibility to adapt when needed. That’s true in both life and business. And no one is more qualified to speak on success in both sectors — and how to balance both routine and adaptability — than our latest guest.   Jay Nixon is an accomplished speaker, author, coach, and mentor whose mission is to disrupt the health and fitness industry. He is the owner of Thrive Fitness Studio in Palm Desert, California, and the creator of the Thrive Forever Fit F.L.E.X. Transformation Program and The Hero Academy.   Listen to the full conversation for more on Jay’s story (from acupuncture studio broom closet to NFL consultant to multimillion-dollar business owner), why most people get in their own way when it comes to health, the most important mindset shifts people need in order to succeed, and a lot more.   Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn:    Jay’s background, and how that led him to the fitness industry and the ...

So you’ve found a team of great employees. But now your real work is just beginning: actually *keeping* them at your company. Our latest guest — the second time we’ve invited him onto the podcast — is someone who’s built his whole career around helping organizations figure out the tricky world of recruitment and retention.    Ryan Englin is the CEO and Founder of Core Matters, and is passionate about supporting growing businesses to build amazingly productive companies by providing coaching and training on attracting, hiring, and retaining rock star employees using his proven process, the Core Fit Hiring System.    Tune into the full episode for more on how to find rock star employees (NOT super stars!), how most companies mess up during their employee onboarding processes, the problems with employee referral programs, how to counter someone’s counteroffer, and more.    Here’s a Glimpse of What You’ll Learn:    More about Ryan’s backstor...