Darren Gold: Mastering Your Code

As human beings we are born with a genetic code that we believe makes us who we are and guides our behavior – that we’re hardwired to react in a certain way. What if this is a myth? What if we can erase and replace our internal programming and master our own code? According to Darren Gold, our behavior is driven by a subconscious program of our own making. Our genes don’t have full control of our lives, we do. Darren teaches how you can rewrite and master your code in every aspect of life. Darren advises and coaches CEOs and leadership teams at many of the world’s most innovative companies, including Roche, Dropbox, Cisco, eBay, and Warner Bros. He is the author of the book, Master Your Code: The Art, Wisdom, and Science of Leading an Extraordinary Life.

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GUEST: Michael Greger, MD: How Not to Diet

Most people are looking for that one diet program that enables them to lose weight and keep it off. They follow an array programs all promising success. And yet, with the surge in diets and eating trends, obesity rates continue to rise, as do the number of diseases and health problems. Dr. Michael Greger believes that it is time for a different approach. Dr. Greger honed in on how food actually affects our health and longevity and he offers actionable advice and research to help us replace weight loss struggles with a simple, healthy, sustainable lifestyle. Dr. Greger is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He’s an internationally recognized speaker on nutrition, food safety, and public health issues. Dr, Greger’s new book is How Not to Diet: The Groundbreaking Science of Healthy, Permanent Weight-Loss.

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Julie Evans: Addiction to Recovery:

Throughout life we go on different journeys. Some bring us to wonderful destinations, while others teach valuable life lessons. The coming-of-age story of Julie Evans has it all: sex, drugs, a harrowing fall from grace, and a heartening turnaround. As a teen, Julie lost her mother to alcohol poisoning and father to cancer. A series of choices left her addicted to sex, nicotine, alcohol and cocaine. Julie made the decision to turn her life around and today she works to help people transform their wellness into a way of life. Julie is the author of the book, Joy Road: My Journey from Addiction to Recovery.

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Jocko Willink: Leadership Strategies

It can be argued that leadership is the most complex of all human endeavors. Jocko Willink, a Navy Seal who was the leader of the most highly-decorated special ops unit of the Iraq War, offers direct, situational, and pragmatic advice that anyone can use to not just understand the leadership game, but to win at it. He discusses how we can turn Navy SEAL combat stories into leadership lessons for life and business. Jocko is a retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, who spent 20 years in the SEAL Teams. During his career, he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and numerous other personal and unit awards. In 2010, Jocko retired from the Navy and launched Echelon Front, a leadership consulting firm. He is a New York Times bestselling author and host of Jocko Podcast.

Stu Heinecke: Get the Meeting

According to  Stu Heinecke, the one critical networking skill that can make or break a career is the ability to get the meeting. He shares tips to help anyone break through to top accounts. Stu is a Wall Street Journal cartoonist, Hall of Fame-nominated marketer, and author. He discovered the magic of “contact marketing” early in his career, when he launched a campaign with a $100 investment, which resulted in a 100 percent response rate, and brought in millions of dollars worth of business. Stu is the author of Get the Meeting, and host and author of the How To Get A Meeting with Anyone podcast and blog.

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Mel Robbins: The Five Second Rule

What if you could spot opportunity and have the courage and discipline to take action? What if the secret to enriching your life is simply knowing how to push yourself? According to Mel Robbins, it takes just five seconds to change your life! Mel is the creator of the Five Second Rule, an approach to life that she says can help you live, love, work and speak with greater confidence and courage every day. Mel is the host of The Mel Robbins Show, a best-selling author, social media influencer, and sought-after motivational speaker. She is the author of The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work and Confidence with Everyday Courage.

Douglas Noll: De-Escalate

We live in an increasingly divided world and most of us have encountered our fair share of aggressive people and difficult confrontations. Douglas Noll explains how to successfully and efficiently calm an angry person or diffuse a volatile situation in 90 seconds or less. Tested on prison inmates, Douglas offers a set of social listening and communication skills, based on the latest findings in neuroscience and meditation. Douglas is an internationally recognized mediator and peacemaker, specializing in difficult, complex, and intractable conflicts. He is the author of De-Escalate: How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less.

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Mark Nepo: The River of Light

Whether we consider ourselves artists or not, according to Mark Nepo, the deeper we go into the creative process, the more attuned we become, and the more we join with everything around us. Mark teaches the importance of art in bearing witness to the sorrow, depth and joy of life. Mark is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Book of Awakening. Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark has been called “one of the finest spiritual guides of our time.” In 2016, he was named by Watkins Mind Body Spirit as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. He was also chosen as one of OWN’s Super Soul 100. Mark’s newest book is Drinking from the River of Light: The Life of Expression.

Suzanne Falter: The Importance of Self Care

Does this sound familiar? You take care of everyone else first? You don’t make self-care a priority? You don’t know what you want or need? You hate asking for help? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re not alone. According to Suzanne Falter, no matter how busy, harried or fried you are, you can get back to you. Suzanne helps those suffering from trauma, grief, and burnout to find wholeness and fulfillment. Her new book is, The Extremely Busy Woman’s Guide to Self Care

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Judith Orloff, MD: Thriving As An Empath

The term empath may be used to describe a person who experiences a great deal of empathy, often to the point of taking on the pain of others. These highly sensitive people give too much at their own expense. According to Dr. Judith Orloff, it’s important for empaths to incorporate daily self-care practices that protect them from the stresses of an overwhelming world. She’s discusses tools that empaths can employ to stay healthy and happy. Dr. Orloff is a psychiatrist and a member of the UCLA Psychiatric Clinical Faculty. She is a New York Times best-selling author, whose new book is Thriving as an Empath: 365 Days of Self Care for Sensitive People.

Ron Price: Growing Influence

Have you ever been passed up for a promotion or feel like you’re in a dead end job? Are you frustrated because no one is giving you a chance? If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Price, offers strategies to help you grow your influence and impact others at work. Ron is the founder of Price Associates, a global leadership advisory firm, and author of the book, Growing Influence: A Story of How to Lead with Character, Expertise, and Impact.

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Mark Bego: Rocketman

Elton John is one of the most highly acclaimed and successful artists of all time. He has sold over 300 million records and CDs worldwide, won five Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe award, a Tony Award, and an Academy Award. Mark Bego, author of Rocketman, talks about the life and legacy of Elton John. Mark’s Rocketman is the story of one of the world’s most original and talented musical artists. Mark has been been described as the #1 bestselling pop biography by Publishers Weekly. He has written over 65 books involving rock and roll and show business. He writing often appears in People, Us, Billboard, Record World and Cosmopolitan.

David Hanscom, MD: Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?

Being told that you need spine surgery can be frightening. When recommended is it always necessary? Dr. David Hanscom, an orthopedic complex spinal deformity surgeon, provides important information to make the best decision. After 32 years in practice, his mission is to re-introduce true healing into medicine. Dr. Hanscom’s new book is Do You Really Need Spine Surgery.

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Anne Devereux-Mills: The Parlay Effect

We get so caught up in our busy world that it is easy to lose sight of what is important in life and to no longer recognize who we are and what we want. Anne Devereux-Mills went from running a New York City ad agency to the search for what was missing while she was raising kids and running companies. She realized that many of her personal relationships were framed by transactional favors rather than genuine connection. Stripped of everything that had been her identity, she set out to she set out to rediscover herself and recreate her life. Anne is a CEO, entrepreneur, documentary film executive, and the founder of Parlay House. She is the author of the book, The Parlay Effect: How Female Connection Can Change the World.

Spring Washam: A Fierce Heart

Spring Washam believes that compassion is the fiercest and most effective response to suffering and she teaches how to foster healing through mindfulness-based practices. Spring is a meditation teacher, author, visionary, and the author of the book, A Fierce Heart: Finding Strength, Courage, and Wisdom in Any Moment.

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John Chambers: Leadership Lessons

John Chambers went from being a dyslexic kid from West Virginia to one of the world’s most successful business leaders. In his book, Connecting the Dots, John shares leadership principles that helped him outmaneuver competitors to grow a multi-billion-dollar company. John is the former executive chairman and CEO at Cisco, where he served as the company’s global leader for more than two decades. He has worked closely with government leaders from around the world, and he served on committees for two U.S. presidents, earning the first-ever Clinton Global Citizen Award as well as the Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship. In 2016, he received the Edison Achievement Award. Harvard Business Review named him one of the best-performing CEOs in the world and he was named “Best Boss in America” by 20/20.

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