The people that we admire are the products of failure. So why are we sometimes afraid to fail ourselves? This week on CTTN, former Division I wrestler Jim Harshaw prompts us to press the button. Shine a light on failure, so that you are not only accustomed to it, but grateful for it.

Find Jim Harshaw, Jr., along with his podcast, his TED Talk, and his programs at jimharshawjr.com.

How many times have you been told: “just be yourself”? What if you’re not even sure that you like yourself? Rob Riopel, coach, entrepreneur, and author, teaches people how to know themselves so that they can be themselves.

A digital copy of Rob's best-selling book, Success Left a Clue, is available for free for CTTN listeners at successleftaclue.com. 

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Technology shapes the way we act. From the printing press to the television, major technological breakthroughs also shift the course of history. This week, we discuss such a phenomenon with Dr. Rick Chromey, the author of GenTech: An American Story of Technology, Change and Who We Really Are. How do the discoveries of our time impact how we work with others?

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We’re all afraid of something. So why do some of us cower while others dare to rise? This week, we learn how stuntman John Davis hacks the flight or fight response. When we have faith, we latch onto the positive, exhale the negative, and nourish ourselves with the air that feeds our fearlessness.

John Davis is the host of the podcast “Inner Action Hero.” Visit corporateactionhero.com/gift for a copy of his free “5F” Workbook. Like this episode? Share with your friends and write us a review.

We all have a message that we want to share with the world. But how do we overcome fear and become comfortable speaking in front of an audience? According to Mike Acker, to connect with others, we must first own our weaknesses. Then, we can hone our strengths and impact those around us. 

Mike Acker is a speaker, trainer, and author. Check out his book, Speak with No Fear, available on Amazon. You can find him at mikeacker.com. Like this episode? Be sure to share with your friends and write us a review.

Many of us are afraid of public speaking. This week, we hear from Sean Tyler Foley, author, speaker, and trainer about the stories that sabotage us into fear. How can we gain the trust of our audience, and ultimately, ourselves? Perhaps we aren’t afraid of public speaking; we’re afraid of public judgment. 

Sean Tyler Foley’s The Power to Speak Naked is available for pre-order at BookShop.org. You can find him at seantylerfoley.com.

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Hema Vyas is an Omnipreneurial Psychologist, author and speaker that specializes in Corporate Wellness & Life Leadership.  She joined me this week to discuss how our stories can determine our habits and how we can leverage trust to overcome our fears.  If your imagination is getting the best of you set aside the time to listen.  Leave us a rating and review on you Apple Podcast app while you're at it!  Enjoy!

Dave McNeff is the author of The Work-Life Balance Myth (McGraw-Hill).  He is also a thought leader, executive advisor, jury trial consultant, profiling expert, workshop facilitator and keynote speaker.  In this weeks episode Dave shared his ideas to help people create a plan to achieve harmony in life.  His dry sense of humor had me entertained from the get-go.  Be sure to grab a copy of his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Work-Life-Balance-Myth-Rethinking-Optimal/dp/1260468895

Mark Herschberg is the author of a new book called, 'The Career Toolkit.'  He is also an instructor at MIT's Career Accelerator Program and a Fractional CTO for companies in the start-up world.  Mark guested on the show this week to talk about his book, why he wrote it and how it evolved.  It is a worthwhile read filled with practical advice for anyone at any age that might be struggling to start, change or redefine their career.

Rayz Kidz is an app that enables caregivers to keep children connected with their working parents.  Cofounders, Annie Delaney and her dad, Bob Boudreau, joined me to talk about what inspired them to launch Rayz Kidz, what it's like to start a business during a pandemic and what they hope to accomplish over the next year.  You can download the Rayz Kidz app on the App Store or on Google Play.  Hope you enjoy!