What does it take to balance a career in finance, auditing, and educational governance with the relentless drive of an athlete? 🏃‍♂️💼

In the next episode of “Are You Like Me?”, I sit down with Mervyn Ward—a man who’s mastered the art of going the distance in every area of life.

From navigating high-level professional roles to racing on the track, Mervyn’s story is one of determination, resilience, and excellence. Here’s a glimpse of what we explored:

✅ How his experience in finance shaped his approach to educational governance.

✅ The impact of his passion for running on his leadership style.

✅ The lessons learned from balancing a diverse career and a love for competition.

🎙️ This is a conversation that will inspire you to push boundaries in both your personal and professional life.

🎧 Tune in to hear Mervyn’s incredible journey

Meet Ute Franzen-Waschke, a dynamic professional dedicated to developing people for the international workplace, discusses her high energy and passion for her work. She shares her experiences of managing her energy levels and making decisions based on passion and purpose.

The conversation explores the importance of listening to one's body and intuition when making decisions, as well as the need for organizations to consider the whole person in the workplace. Ute also discusses her book, 'How to Create a Successful Remote Culture,' which offers a guide to using the PPAS maturity model to navigate the complexities of remote work.

🌟 Key Insights You’ll Discover:

• 🎯 Managing Energy and Purpose: Ute reveals how maintaining energy and aligning with personal values fuels both personal and professional success.
• 💡 Career Shifts & Self-Discovery: Hear how Ute’s daughter shifted from law to entrepreneurship and what it taught Ute about resilience and personal alignment.
• 🧠 The Neuroscience of Conversations: Learn how effective communication and understanding stress responses can transform leadership and team dynamics.
• 🛠️ Tools for Remote Work Success: Explore insights from Ute’s book "How to Create a Successful Remote Culture", including the P-PAS maturity model for building trust and productivity in hybrid environments.
• 🌍 Personal Growth Through Discomfort: Discover how stretching comfort zones leads to growth without overwhelming stress.
• 🌟 Energy and Purpose: How passion fuels success and why living in alignment with your values can lead to fulfillment in both life and career.
• 🧠 The Science of Conversations: The power of words to shape worlds and build trust, as explained through Ute’s expertise in conversational intelligence.
• 🔄 Career Transformation: Real stories of career shifts, from climbing summits of ambition to finding joy in unexpected places.
• 💡 Leadership in a Changing World: Insights on fostering trust, navigating hybrid work environments, and creating cultures where teams thrive.
• 🌍 Balancing Life and Work: A candid look at Ute’s journey as a global traveler, business leader, and mother, offering lessons in resilience and collaboration.

In this part of the conversation, Ute Franzen-Waschke discusses her journey into remote work and her exploration of different tools and technologies.

She emphasizes the importance of choosing tools that are GDPR compliant, user-friendly, and add value to the work.

🎧 Listen Now and Get Inspired!

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Another episode of AYLM/podcast (Are You Like Me), please welcome:

Sam Toye, an extraordinary individual with a background in fine art, physics, and petroleum engineering, discusses her experiences traveling the world and working in various industries. She shares her perspective on being an 'oil gypsy' and the challenges and opportunities that come with constantly moving.

The conversation explores the importance of communication, fun, and empowerment in the workplace. It emphasizes the need for effective communication to bridge the gap between practical knowledge and academic knowledge.

The role of leadership in creating a positive and fun work environment is highlighted, along with the benefits of open communication and ideation.

Sam expresses frustration with the lack of support for entrepreneurs in the UK and suggests that other countries, such as Ireland and Dubai, offer better opportunities. She encourages individuals to believe in themselves and their abilities, and to find their own path to success.

Sound Bites:

"Travel is kind of the spirit of life and it really keeps you energized."

"You should go where you're treated best."

"You can bring Americans back down to earth and I can take a bit of their positivity."

"It starts with communication. If you cannot communicate what you need, why do we need that? What do we need? And then that doesn't work."

"The frustration sometimes I feel around the lack of recognition around Agilus and Scrum Masters is the fact that they don't understand the benefits of a warm fuzzy team."

"It's all about fun at the end. You remember this moment. You said a lot about empowering people. So they can have their voice, they can be heard, they know they can be heard, they know they can have opinion, they can do things, not only reports, and leadership with fun."

"There's a long way to go in the UK. It's a different world in Nordic countries and the like."

"When you're in a position of luxury, there's a lot more inefficient kind of procrastination."

"I need to chill a bit. I've been very militant about how things are done."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

12:31 Cultural Differences and Humor

38:07 Hyperautomation and Lean Business

49:14 The Role of Leadership in Fostering Innovation

01:10:31 The Challenges and Resilience of Being a Single Parent

01:18:17 The Power of Self-Belief

Join Pat Szubryt on the latest episode of "Are You Like Me?", a captivating podcast that explores the lives of extraordinary individuals.

Robert Mahler, a luminary in the world of software and system development. We discuss Robert's career journey, his curiosity and willingness to try new things, and the importance of setting priorities and boundaries.

Robert shares his principles for living a joyful life and his struggle with anger. He also emphasizes the need to find humor and not take oneself too seriously. In this part of the conversation, Pat and Robert discuss the influence of others on our emotions and actions, the importance of resilience, and the fear of taking risks.

We also touch on the topic of trying new things and the tendency to focus on the downsides rather than the upsides. We talk about their experiences with working remotely and the challenges of staying focused in different environments. We also discuss their love for dogs and how they relate to their pets' behaviour.

Lastly, we explore the balance between being tech-savvy and enjoying the simplicity of off-grid living. In this conversation, we discuss the importance of disconnecting from technology and embracing a simpler life. We reflect on the impact of the internet and how it has changed the way people interact and experience the world.

We also explore the benefits of spending time in nature and the calming effect it has on the mind. Robert shares his personal experiences at his cabin and how it has helped him become more present and appreciative of the little things in life. We touch on the role of faith in navigating life's challenges and finding meaning in difficult situations.

Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of prioritizing relationships, being present, and finding balance in a fast-paced world.

Sound Bites:

"Curiosity and a willingness to try new things"

"Setting priorities and boundaries"

"Finding humor and not taking oneself too seriously"

"Do you want to be owned by these people?"

"You choose to do it."

"You build resilience by exposing yourself to it in little doses."

"You learn the technology you need and the things you don't need."

"What does cabin give you? Is it the nostalgia of this life or is it escapism?"

"You breathe differently up there. It's amazing."

00:00 Introduction and Background

07:52 Setting Priorities and Boundaries

33:54 The Influence of Others

45:30 Challenges of Working Remotely

56:18 Balancing Technology and Simplicity

01:08: 56 Embracing Simplicity: Disconnecting from Technology

01:17:20 Prioritizing Relationships and Finding Balance

Pat Szubryt invites you to the latest episode of “Are You Like Me?”, a podcast that dives into the lives of amazing people. In this episode,

Get ready for a heartwarming conversation that celebrates the beauty of life and the importance of balancing our passions with our careers. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a car lover, or just someone who needs inspiration, this episode has something for everyone.

Pat welcomes Michael Jay Schooler, a true Renaissance man with a wide range of interests and achievements. From his successful career as a consultant, helping organizations worldwide become more efficient and effective, to his love for the great outdoors, fast cars, and shooting, Michael’s life is a colorful mix of diverse passions and experiences.

Prepare to be inspired as Michael shares his journey from sorting silverware as a kid to working with “tanks and banks.”

Discover his philosophy on process improvement, continuous learning, and the power of servant leadership.

Learn about his time in Germany as a missionary and how it shaped his problem-solving and efficiency skills.

But Michael’s interests go beyond the office. Indulge in his love for cars, including his prized 1967 Corvette and fully restored 1968 Ford Mustang.

Explore his passion for shooting, not for hunting, but for hitting targets and cans. And learn about his deep connection to the mountains, pines, and aspens of his beloved Utah.

Sound Bites:

"Tornado."

"Massive ponds literally on the roads"

"Raining like crazy"

"I want to be the kind of leader that I would want to have"

"They want someone they can relate to and someone they can look up to and respect"

"Every time that I've seen a group actually take off is when they saw the value"

"I struggled with getting my license just because I was impatient at that time."

"I think that all goes back to what's down deep inside of you."

"Life is a continuous improvement journey."