Curious Minds with Dr. L

How do you problem-solve through the lens of curiosity and innovation? What problems get in the way of creating a culture of change? And how can a values-driven operation become both an asset and a liability? An incredible conversation with tech-guru and entrepreneurial powerhouse, Jill Stelfox.

Jill is the CEO of Panzura and co-CEO of EDGY, a company that helps mid-market companies achieve extraordinary success. Jill is also the founder of Graffiti Sports, which bridges the gap between sports and entertainment by powering and taking in-arena music, entertainment and video content to another level. Clients include the Minnesota Vikings, Ice Cube, Eminem/StockX, Kendrick Lamar, Kevin Durant, Clayton Kershaw, Oscar De La Hoya, Kobe Bryant, Jimmy Kimmel, Mark Cuban and many more.

In today's Curious Minds with Dr. L episode, Jill shares her valuable wisdom on developing innovative teams, leading with values, and the importance of curiosity in a problem-solving think tank. She and Dr. L unpack what is so important about asking critical questions that explore a line of inquiry and wonder. It's an incredible discussion with two powerful and vulnerable women. Don't miss it!

SHOW NOTES:

5:08 - Entering the field of tech without a tech background.

7:00 - How to show up and not be the smartest person in the room.

8:12 - Jill's two favorite questions.

9:34 - The process of creating solutions.

13:15 - Critical elements of an innovative team.

16:55 - Why innovation trumps nostalgia.

18:35 - The importance of change.

25:15 - How change influences innovation.

30:15 - How does values-driven leadership work.

35:30 - Why being a woman in sports tech matters.

43:00 - Human Declaration Quiz

45:20 - Closing Curiosities

For More on Jill:

website: www.edgy.bz

For More on Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

Twitter: www.twitter.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

What is the purpose behind owning your limitations? How can you do so in a way that is empowering rather than self-deprecating? And what steps should you consider when acknowledging your limitations?

On this week's Curious Minds Mini episode, Dr. L talks all about the importance of owning your limitations. She explores how doing so can actually open you up to focus on what you are good at and has a greater return on investment. Listen in as we unpack all things limitations!

For More on Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

How do you train your mind to do the things that you were never trained to do? What do you do when you see your life unfolding in one way but want to change course? And how can you use curiosity, creativity, and crazy ideas to push you onto a new path? This and so much more with ultra-marathoner, comedian, and subject of the film, Once is Enough, Jeffrey Binney.

After losing his mother to obesity caused by heart disease, Jeffrey Binney set out on a mission to avoid the same fate by running one of the world's most difficult 100 mile ultramarathons. His story is documented in the film, Once is Enough, as he unravels his journey as a comedian, vegan, and endurance athlete.

On this episode, Dr. L and Jeffrey discuss all the ways that a crazy idea can become a crazy reality when you attach commitment and curiosity to your path. They dive into the endurance required to not only complete an ultra-marathon but also a film that documents the journey, and the importance of being true to the parts of yourself that desire change. The conversation is hopeful, light-hearted, and poignant during these times of unrest. Take a break and enjoy the curiosity!

SHOW NOTES:

5:00 - The importance of supporting your own crazy ideas.

6:45 - How to capitalize on life bouncing around.

9:30 - Using fear to push you into the positive.

11:30 - Giving yourself permission to follow through on your own crazy ideas.

13:45 - The importance of completing the creative process.

18:41 - Dealing with feedback.

21:20 - Building endurance and remembering your why.

28:46 - Breaking down your own story.

36:00 - The healing properties of moving your body and meditation.

42:02 - Realizations that are built from resilience.

53:41 - The power behind the question, What if?

56:18 - Human Declaration Quiz.

1:01:00 - Closing Curiosities.

For More on Jeffrey Binney:

Website: https://www.jjb.life

You can find Once is Enough streaming on Amazon.

For More on Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

Twitter: www.twitter.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

What is radical acceptance? How can we use radical acceptance to move us forward rather than remain stuck? Why does radical acceptance allow us to move forward with greater intention and purpose?

In this week's curious minds mini with dr. l, she explores the concept of radical acceptance and simplifies it in a way that only dr. l can! Join her this week as she dives into this practice!

MORE PLACES TO FIND DR. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

How can you navigate difficult conversations and negotiate your way through hard topics? Why does empathy matter and how can we shift to compassionate curiosity when talking with others who don't share our viewpoint? And how do we slow things down during a heated conversation? There may not be a topic as important as this one right now so listen in and get curious with Kwame Christian.

Kwame Christian, is the Director of the American Negotiation Institute and a respected voice in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution. His podcast, Negotiate Anything, is one of the most popular management podcasts out there. Kwame is also the author of Finding Confidence in Conflict, an incredible tool that allows you to grow confidence as you navigate the stormy waters of difficult conversations.

Difficult conversations are evergreen and current stressors can elevate discussions super quickly. It's critical to have a useful tools that can help you navigate any difficult conversation so that you feel heard AND so does the individual with who you are conversing. Kwame brings a practical framework to the table so that your next conversation AT the table can be one that is more productive and respectful.

TIME STAMPS:

2:45 - The definition of negotiation in conversation.

5:21 - What creates the barrier to individuals having difficult conversations.

8:00 - Fear in conversations: Being exposed and unraveling imposter syndrome.

9:50 - When likeability matters in conversation.

12:40 - How do we navigate the polarized climate of today.

18:38 - Preparing for difficult conversations over the holidays.

23:16 - The importance of boundaries when entering negotiations.

27:54 - What makes empathy so important.

32:02 - The framework of compassionate curiosity.

39:02 - Framing the conversation before it happens.

43:30 - Human Declaration Quiz.

46:16 - Closing curiosities.

For More From Kwame:

Website: www.americannegotiationinstitute.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/kwamenegotiates

For More From Dr. L:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

Twitter: www.twitter.com/drlarapence

How do you manage your anxiety during this time? How can you take a look at the things that you are doing - what you're reading, what you're listening to, and what you're watching - and adjust accordingly so that you weave in more joy and enjoyment? And, what does it mean to tolerate your anxiety during this time?

On this Curious Minds Mini with Dr. L, she provides a some tips and tidbits that will help you manage your election anxiety more effectively. It's an important time to ensure that your mind is sharp and your decisions clear so let's get curious with Dr. L!

FIND DR. L IN THESE PLACES:

Website: www.drlarapence.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

LIGHFBOX: www.lighfbox.com

How do we use our relationship with time to get curious about what we want next? Why does enthusiasm matter and how is it connected to curiosity? And does experience really matter, or is it expertise that wins? All of this and a whole lot more with the bold Jesse Itzler.

Jesse Itzler is the author of the New York Times bestseller, Living with a Seal and Living with the Monks, and cofounded Marquis Jet, the world's largest private jet card company which he and his partner sold to Berkshire Hathaway/NetJets. He is also the co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks and married to Spanx founder, Sara Blakely.

On this episode, Jesse and Dr. L get curious about enthusiasm, experience, and expertise. They unravel the importance of setting goals and understanding how time can creates a motivating sense of urgency for going out into the world to get stuff done. Jesse is an incredible storyteller and master of trying new things. So let's get curious with Jesse Itzler.

TIME STAMPS:

2:34 - Our relationship to time and why it matters.

7:30 - Operating from a position of enthusiasm.

8:15 - Building your life resume.

9:45 - The cross-section of curiosity and enthusiasm.

11:11 - The difference between expertise and experience.

16:37 - The importance of showing up.

19:46 - The compounding impact of uncomfortable experiences.

23:45 - Pain + Patience = Success.

25:45 - Human Declaration Quiz.

29:00 - Closing Curiosities.

For More on Jesse Itzler:

website: www.jesseitzler.com

instagram: www.instagram.com/jesseitzler

twitter: www.twitter.com/jesseitzler

For More on Dr. L:

website: www.drlarapence.com

instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

twitter: www.twitter.com/drlarapence

How can you navigate the social media landscape and still keep your relationship with yourself in tact? What are the best strategies that you can implement to have a better relationship with social media? Why is it important to change your relationship to yourself and how can this serve your social media scrolling? This and more with dr. l on curious minds mini!

Social media is often a topic of conversation that activates very strong opinions. But Dr. L thinks that we need to talk about social media in the context of how we respond to our own thoughts, emotions, and boundaries. We need to get more curious about what's working and what's not, and how self-awareness is critical to understanding our own relationship to social media. If you need a good gut check around social media, this one is not to be missed.

How does the backdrop of nature and the outdoors allow us to practice non-judgment and remaining grounded? What are the ways that suffering outside can support our own experience of being alive? And how can we reconnect with nature, ourselves, and others? This and so much more with the incredible Sanni McCandless.

Sanni McCandless, CPC, ELI-MP is a transition coach for outdoor-focused individuals who want to create more tailored, intentional lifestyles and find agency in their own lives. She is also a cofounder of the event series and resource hub, Outwild. She was featured in the film FREE SOLO alongside Alex Honnold, her now husband.

On this episode of the Curious Minds with Dr. L podcast, Sanni explores her own relationship to being outdoors and the impact that it has had on her willingness to take risks, be uncomfortable, and also be in nonjudgmental. She and Dr. L discuss the difference between confidence and competence, the importance of shifting the narratives in your head, and how to build authentic friendships.

TIME STAMPS:

1:45 - How curiosity unfolds in the outdoors.

7:00 - Elective suffering and its purpose.

10:55 - How to become the director of your own movie.

13:01 - The importance of rewriting your story.

18:15 - Separating confidence from competence.

23:00 - Non-judgment in nature.

28:00 - Becoming more comfortable with the discomfort of risk.

33:00 - The power of community in retreat.

37:25 - The joy of friendship.

44:10 - Human Declaration Quiz.

47:00 - Closing Curiosities.

For More From Sanni McCandless:

website: www.sannimccandless.com

instagram: www.instagram.com/sannimccandless

For More From Dr. L:

website: www.drlarapence.com

instagram: www.instagram.com/drlarapence

twitter: www.twitter.com/drlarapence

What is shame and how do we become resilient to it? How is shame different from guilt? What are the strategies that we need to build resilience and how can we practice these strategies more often? All this with Dr. L on this week's Curious Minds Mini.

Shame is part of the human experience. Avoidance and denial don't get us very far and are not very effective in allowing us to grow strategies that build resilience to shame. In this episode, Dr. L serves up a few simple strategies to build resilience around shame and reminds us that in order to do better we have to know better.