Business Minds Coffee Chat

Dr. Alex Auerbach, sport and performance psychologist, co-founder and CEO of Momentum Labs, and author of Called to Greatness, joins me on this episode.

Alex has worked with the best athletes in the world in the NBA, NFL, MLB, and Olympians, as well as high-performers in other domains like elite military units, Fortune 5 companies, and venture-backed start-ups.

He currently serves as the performance psychologist with the Jacksonville Jaguars and previously held the role of Senior Director of Wellness and Development for the Toronto Raptors.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ The science of high performance and human potential

✅ Emotional regulation and nervous system mastery

✅ Mindfulness as a competitive advantage

✅ Building healthy, high-performing cultures

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Alex:

Website: https://www.alexauerbach.com/

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

Twitter: https://x.com/AlexAuerbachPhD

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

Purchase a copy of Called to Greatness: https://www.amazon.com/Called-Greatness-Alex-Auerbach/dp/1990700632

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To your success, Jay

William Branum, Navy SEAL veteran, founder and CEO of Naked Warrior Recovery, speaker, author, and business and leadership advisor, joins me on this episode.

William's expertise in leadership and mindset is sought after by organizations ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. He's been featured by Fox News, USA Today, MarketWatch, and other media outlets.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Limiting beliefs

✅ Knowing your worth

✅ Becoming a Navy SEAL

✅ Accepting and learning from failure

✅ And much more!

Get connected with William:

Website: https://nw-recovery.com/

Website: https://williambranum.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/william.branum.13

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/william.r.branum/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WilliamBranum01

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-branum/

Download a copy of William's 5 SEAL Secrets: https://www.5sealsecrets.com/

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To your success, Jay

Amberly Lago, a leading expert in resilience and transformation, a TEDx and internationally renowned motivational speaker, USA Today bestselling author, coach, and host of the globally top-ranked podcast, The Amberly Lago Show, joins me on this episode.

Amberly has been featured in popular media outlets, including Forbes, USA Today, The Doctors, The Today Show, People, and many others.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Finding joy through adversity

✅ The power of forgiveness

✅ Living with chronic pain while thriving

✅ Vulnerability as a superpower

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Amberly:

Website: https://amberlylago.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amberly.lago

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

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

Twitter: https://x.com/AmberlyLago

Purchase a copy of Joy Through the Journey: https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Through-Journey-Amberly-Lago/dp/1394265549

Listen to The Amberly Lago Show podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amberly-lago-show-stories-of-true-grit-and-grace/id1488420537

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To your success, Jay

Muriel Wilkins, CEO & Founder of Paravis Partners, author of Leadership Unblocked, a trusted executive coach, C-suite advisor to some of the world's most influential leaders, and host of the acclaimed Harvard Business Review podcast, Coaching Real Leaders, joins me on the latest episode of Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Muriel has been featured in popular media outlets, including Harvard Business Review, Business Insider, Fast Company, and Forbes.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Limiting beliefs and their impact

✅ Common hidden blockers holding us back

✅ Moving from blocked to unblocked

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Muriel:

Website: https://www.murielwilkins.com/

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

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

Twitter: https://x.com/MurielMWilkins

Purchase a copy of Leadership Unblocked: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Unblocked-Through-Beliefs-Potential/dp/1647827264

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To your success, Jay

Dr. Michael Ryoshin Sapiro, an ordained Zen Buddhist monk and poet, clinical psychologist, psychedelic psychotherapist, author, meditation teacher, and musician, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Michael integrates Buddhist and Nondual teachings and practices with psychology and science to help people unlearn programming, unlock potential, and awaken the heart where our deepest wisdom and creativity are kept.

His latest book, Truth Medicine, is a comprehensive dive into psychedelic psychotherapy—what it is and how it can help heal and transform your physiological, psychological, social, and spiritual life.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ The transformative potential of psychedelic psychotherapy

✅ Healing old wounds that keep you stuck in the same patterns

✅ Moving from surviving to thriving

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Michael:

Website: https://www.michaelsapiro.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.sapiro.54

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-sapiro-psyd-b4b93955/

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

Purchase a copy of Truth Medicine: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Medicine-Authentically-Psychedelic-Psychotherapy/dp/0306836394

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To your success, Jay

Claude Silver, Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, author of Be Yourself at Work, speaker, and mentor, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Claude has become a trusted voice on emotional intelligence, heart-centered leadership, and the power of authenticity in the workplace. She's been featured in popular media outlets including The New York Times, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Why authentic presence is today's greatest business superpower

✅ True drivers of trust, culture, and lasting impact

✅ The creation of the Chief Heart Officer Role

✅ Authentic leadership & human-centric culture

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Claude:

Website: https://www.claudesilver.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claude.silver

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

Twitter: https://x.com/claudesilver

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

Purchase a copy of Be Yourself at Work: https://www.amazon.com/Be-Yourself-Work-Groundbreaking-Standing/dp/0063392437

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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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To your success, Jay

Dr. Jeff Spencer, an Olympian, author of multiple books, an award-winning chiropractor, a renowned glass artist, and a human performance coach, joins me on this episode.

Jeff's client roster includes Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods, the rock group U2, Richard Branson, and many others.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Jeff's backstory

✅ Angels who played a pivotal role in Jeff's life

✅ Training for the Olympics

✅ Building a champion's mindset

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Jeff:

Website: https://www.drjeffspencer.com/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.spencer1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.jeffspencer/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffspencer

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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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To your success, Jay

Dr. Josh Davis, international and USA Today bestselling author, NLP certified trainer and master practitioner, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Josh is the founder and director of the Science-Based Leadership Institute, where he and his team draw on neuroscience and psychology to help leaders change themselves and lead change. His writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Psychology Today, Inc., and leading business and academic journals.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ What NLP really is

✅ Mental models

✅ Whether NLP is science, pseudoscience, or something in between

✅ Putting NLP into practice

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Josh:

Website: https://www.twoawesomehours.com/

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

Twitter: https://x.com/joshdavisphd

Purchase a copy of The Difference That Makes the Difference: https://www.amazon.com/Difference-that-Makes-Science-Positive/dp/1250349087

Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324

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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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To your success, Jay

John O'Leary, 2x #1 national bestselling author, world-renowned inspirational and TEDx speaker, host of the globally top-ranked Live Inspired podcast, and executive producer and subject of the major motion picture Soul On Fire, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

John has shared his message with millions across the U.S. and around the world. His incredible life story, adapted into the full-length feature film Soul On Fire, was released in theaters nationwide in October 2025.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ A victor vs victim mindset

✅ John's ignition statement for life

✅ The power of having heroes

✅ Making Soul On Fire

✅ And much more!

Get connected with John:

Website: https://johnolearyinspires.com/

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-o-leary-08b2805/

Twitter: https://x.com/jolearyinspires

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnoleary.inspires/

Purchase a copy of On Fire: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Choices-Ignite-Radically-Inspired/dp/1501117726

Purchase a copy of In Awe: https://www.amazon.com/Awe-Rediscover-Childlike-Unleash-Inspiration/dp/059313544X

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To your success, Jay

Sara Leila Sherman, a classical musician, educator, author, arts entrepreneur, founder of Mozart for Munchkins, and the nonprofit Little Mozart Foundation, joins me on the latest Business Minds Coffee Chat.

Sara's work includes partnerships with the Brooklyn Chamber Orchestra, Lincoln Center, Hudson Yards, and the United Federation of Teachers, as well as a pioneering music and mindfulness curriculum for The Goldie Hawn Foundation's MindUP for Music program.

She's been featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times and Fast Company, and writes regularly for Psychology Today on the intersection of music, education, and mental health.

🎙️ What We Discuss:

✅ Why music matters and how it can transform the way we live, learn, and connect

✅ How to use music intentionally to:

🎵Fuel creativity

🎵Reduce stress

🎵Boost focus and productivity

🎵Enhance emotional well-being

✅ And much more!

Get connected with Sara:

Website: https://www.saraleilasherman.com/ and https://mozartformunchkins.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sara.l.sherman

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-leila-sherman-02165231/

Order a copy of Resonant Minds: https://www.amazon.com/Resonant-Minds-Transformative-Power-Music/dp/1475874960

Leave a 5-star review with a comment on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-minds-coffee-chat/id1539014324

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To your success, Jay