Business Minds Coffee Chat

Todd Sucherman, longtime drummer for the band Styx, world-class session musician, educator, and one of the most respected drummers in the world, joins me on this episode.

Named #1 Rock Drummer in the World by Modern Drummer Magazine, #1 Live Drummer by Modern Drummer readers, and Best Rock Drummer by MusicRadar, Todd has spent decades performing at the highest level alongside some of music's biggest names.

This conversation goes far beyond music. It's about preparation, discipline, culture, relationships, and the lifelong pursuit of improvement.

🎙️ What We Discuss

✅ Growing up in a musical family and playing clubs as a teenager

✅ The musicians and experiences that shaped Todd early in life

✅ Stepping into Styx and earning trust within an iconic band

✅ Why culture, humility, and professionalism matter in a band

✅ Reviewing performances and the pursuit of excellence

✅ And much more!

Get Connected with Todd:

Website: https://www.toddsucherman.com

Website: https://styxworld.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toddsuchermanmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddsucherman

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Dhomonique Murphy, 3x Emmy® Award-winning TV personality, media strategist, bestselling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of The Right Method, joins me on this episode.

With more than 20 years of experience in television, branding, executive presence, and storytelling, Dhomonique has appeared on major platforms including NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS, The Steve Harvey Show, and more. She's also the author of RESET: Attitude Is Everything and RESET 2, where she shares powerful lessons on mindset, resilience, and personal transformation.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ The fear of rejection and how it silently holds people back

✅ The conversation that forced Dhomonique to take a hard look at her life

✅ Rising above victimhood and reclaiming personal responsibility

✅ Why attitude can shape the direction of your life and career

✅ The importance of mentors, environment, and the voices you allow around you

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Dhomonique:

Website: https://therightmethod.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dhomonique/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dhomonique

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dhomonique/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dhomonique

Purchase Reset 2: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/reset2-dhomonique-murphy/1140170593

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Rebecca Hinds, Ph.D., organizational behavior expert, consultant, speaker, and bestselling author of Your Best Meeting Ever, joins me on this episode.

Rebecca is a leading voice on the future of work and the science behind how teams collaborate. In this conversation, we break down why meetings have become one of the biggest drains on time, energy, and productivity, and what leaders can do to fix them.

From the concept of "meeting debt" to the hidden psychological and cultural costs of poorly run meetings, Rebecca shares practical, research-backed strategies to redesign meetings so they actually move work forward.

Rebecca has been featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time, Harvard Business Review, and Fast Company.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Why most meetings are broken—and how "visibility bias" fuels the problem

✅ The hidden cost of bad meetings on time, energy, and culture

✅ What "meeting debt" is and how it impacts organizations

✅ The 7 principles for designing effective, high-impact meetings

✅ Practical ways to improve meetings starting today

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Rebecca:

Website: https://www.rebeccahinds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hinds/

Twitter: https://x.com/RebHinds

Purchase a copy of Your Best Meeting Ever: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/166806748X

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Simon Alexander Ong, an award-winning personal development entrepreneur and coach, international keynote speaker, and author of the book Energize, joins me on this episode.

Simon has been featured in leading media outlets including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, Financial Times, and The Huffington Post.

This episode is a reminder that clarity comes from action, fulfillment is self-defined, and the energy you cultivate determines the life you create.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Redefining success vs. fulfillment and why they are not the same

✅ How environment and diverse inputs fuel creativity and innovation

✅ The concept of a "Mental Board of Advisors" for better decision-making

✅ Lessons from failure and why alignment matters more than money

✅ Why energy—not time—is your most valuable resource

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Simon:

Website: https://www.simonalexanderong.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonalexanderong.official

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonalexanderong/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonAlexanderO

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonalexandero/

Purchase a copy of Energize: https://www.amazon.com/Energize-Make-Most-Every-Moment/dp/0241502756/

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Want to learn how you can work with me to gain more clarity, build a rock-solid foundation for your business, and achieve the results and success you deserve? Visit http://jayscherrbusinessconsulting.com/ and schedule a 1:1 discovery coaching call.

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Liz Tenuto, a somatic exercise instructor, author of When the Body Speaks, and founder of The Workout Witch, joins me on this episode.

Her online programs have guided more than 230,000 women through powerful healing journeys, and she's transforming the way this generation understands and works through long-term stress and trauma.

Her work has been featured in major media outlets including USA Today, BBC News, Harper's Bazaar France, NY Weekly, and LA Weekly.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ How stress, trauma, and emotional experiences get stored in the body

✅ Why we become disconnected from our body's signals and ignore early warning signs

✅ The impact of chronic stress on the nervous system and overall health

✅ How somatic healing works to release tension and regulate the body

✅ And much more!

Get Connected with Liz:

Website: https://liztenuto.com/

Website: https://theworkoutwitch.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theworkoutwitch_

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-tenuto-0619a4b8/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theworkoutwitch

Purchase a copy of When the Body Speaks: https://www.amazon.com/When-Body-Speaks-Somatic-Healing/dp/0063425254

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Blake Eastman, founder of The Nonverbal Group, and a former adjunct psychology professor and professional high-stakes poker player, joins me on this episode.

Blake has been featured in major media outlets, including CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, and ABC News.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ The difference between noticing and judging

✅ How poker shaped the way Blake thinks and makes decisions

✅ What most people get wrong about body language

✅ Why real behavioral change is harder than it looks

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Blake:

Website: https://www.nonverbalgroup.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beastman/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastman.blake

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Blakeeastman

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blake_eastman/

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Amy Leneker, leadership consultant, trainer, keynote speaker, podcast host, and USA Today bestselling author of Cheers to Monday, joins me on this episode.

She's an optimistic, joy-seeking, recovering workaholic—and the founder and CEO of the Center for Joyful Work, where she has helped more than 100,000 leaders and teams, including those at Fortune 100 companies, lead with less stress and more joy.

With over 25 years of leadership experience, including a decade in the C-suite, Amy is deeply committed to helping leaders, teams, and organizations thrive.

Her work has appeared in Fast Company, Inc., CEOWORLD Magazine, and other notable media outlets.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ The hidden patterns that keep high performers stuck

✅ The difference between productive stress and destructive stress

✅ How leaders can create healthier, more effective environments

✅ The Un-Stressing Method and how to apply it in real time

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Amy:

Website: https://www.amyleneker.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyleneker/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.leneker/

Twitter: https://x.com/Amy_Leneker

Purchase a copy of Cheers to Monday: https://www.amazon.com/Cheers-Monday-Surprisingly-Simple-Method/dp/1394388802

Listen to Less Stress, More Joy with Amy Leneker podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/less-stress-more-joy-with-amy-leneker/id1864772376

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Patricia Ryan Madson, writer, speaker, Professor Emerita at Stanford University, and founder of the Stanford Improvisors, joins me on this episode.

Patricia is the author of Improv Wisdom, a powerful book on applying the principles of improvisational theater to everyday life, whether you're navigating a demanding boss, a tired child, or life's constant surprises. As author Steven Pressfield said, "There are very few books on creativity that I would take with me to a desert island. One for sure is Patricia Ryan Madson's Improv Wisdom."

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Testing resilience and flexibility

✅ Lessons from a Zen monastery

✅ Common misconceptions about improv

✅ Key maxims from Improv Wisdom

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Patricia:

Website: https://improvwisdom.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patryanmadson

Twitter: https://twitter.com/patryanmadson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patryanmadson/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaryanmadson/

Purchase a copy of Improv Wisdom: https://www.amazon.com/Improv-Wisdom-Dont-Prepare-Just/dp/1400081882

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Ashley Herd, a former Chief People Officer and General Counsel, leadership speaker, author, and podcast host, joins me on this episode.

Ashley has trained over 250,000 managers through LinkedIn Learning and corporate programs, and has spent her career helping professionals navigate leadership challenges with clarity and confidence.

She built Manager Method after leading HR and Legal teams at McKinsey, Yum! Brands, and Modern Luxury.

Ashley has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Business Insider, and more.

If you want to become a better leader, communicator, and decision-maker, this conversation is for you.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ The emotional weight of management and its ripple effect on people's lives

✅ The shift from doing to leading—and what leaders must unlearn

✅ The Manager Method framework: Pause, Consider, Act

✅ Creating a culture of decision-making through structured autonomy

✅ Empathy that works at work—leading with awareness and intention

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Ashley:

Website: https://www.managermethod.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyherd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/managermethod/

Purchase a copy of The Manager Method: https://www.amazon.com/Manager-Method-Practical-Framework-Support/dp/B0F88XQ919

Listen to the HR Besties Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hr-besties/id1712137225

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Dr. Kurt Gray, social psychologist, award-winning researcher and teacher, and author of Outraged, joins me on this episode.

Kurt is the Weary Foundation Endowed Chair in the Social Psychology of Polarization and Misinformation at The Ohio State University, where he directs the Deepest Beliefs Lab and the Center for the Science of Moral Understanding. He was also appointed to lead the university's Collaborative for the Science of Polarization and Misinformation (C-SPAM). He earned his PhD from Harvard University.

In this fascinating conversation, we explore the psychology behind outrage, conflict, and why disagreements escalate so quickly in today's world.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Why humans are wired more like prey than predators

✅ What's really happening underneath most arguments

✅ Why outrage escalates so quickly

✅ The neuroscience of conflict and defensiveness

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Kurt:

Website: https://kurtjgray.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kurtjgray

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurtjgray/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kurtjgray/

Purchase a copy of Outraged: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593317432

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