Jeremy Sherman, PhD is a cradle-to-grave science researcher and writer studying the unbroken chain from the origins of life from chemistry to humankind's grave situation today. He's the author of the Columbia University Press book “Neither Ghost Nor Machine: The emergence and nature of selves.” He has written 1000+ articles with 9 million readers for Psychology Today. For 25 years, he has been a close research collaborator with Harvard/Berkeley neuroscientist Terrence Deacon. His latest book is called "What's up with Assholes? Advanced psychoproctology for beginners. Sherman is all about making advanced ideas intuitive, practical, and funny. This is a great conversation where Jeremy and I discuss the following topics and more:

• What's the most objective and scientific understanding of what makes someone an asshole?

• How can we make better decisions and feel better about the decisions we make?

• How can I make my relationships work better?

• How can we stop assholes without becoming assholes in the process?

For more information visit: https://psychoproctology.libsyn.com/website

John Lee is a software product manager and a small-business owner. He is the founder of custommobile.app which is an app designed for podcasts and networks. Additionally, John likes to discuss religion and philosophy. After corresponding, we decided to record this episode to discuss theism and atheism, the requirements for happiness, the relationship between free will and rationality, the relationship between purpose and meaning, and objective morality. It is a very interesting conversation that may illicit some emotion from some listeners. If you are interested in John’s business or you would like to contact him, check out his website here:

https://custommobile.app/

Minerva is a dynamic and visionary multicultural leader and storyteller with over fifteen years of multimedia and international relations experience working in the US and Latin America. She helps bridge cultural gaps and language barriers for local and foreign businesses that want to expand in U.S. markets for opportunities to increase brand awareness. She has worked as an independent producer and on-air TV contributor for ABC’s digital cable channel, ABC News Now. In addition, she developed audiovisual news packages for ABC News programs. She is a graduate student at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs pursuing an MPA in Management and Innovation with an emphasis in Technology, Media, and Communications. She is fluent in multiple languages that include English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and conversational Italian.

Minerva and I discuss her influences that led her to excel in so many areas of her life. She tells me about how she transitioned from student to the world of media. She talks about how important it is to know yourself. Part of the journey is discovering just that. Minerva goes on to outline a few tips to help women who aspire to succeed and thrive in male dominated organizations.

Learn more about Minerva and OMG Creative Solutions here:

https://omgcreativesolutions.com/

https://omgcreativesolutions.com/creative-conversations/

Lucas Caneda is global team leader at Uniqorn Incubator and a professional rugby player in Sarlat Rugby. Lucas grew up as a die-hard rugby player starting at the age of 5. Even though he suffered what many thought would be a career-ending knee injury, he moved to France and became a professional rugby player. After a few years in France, he joined the Sarlat Rugby Team, where Lucas met Dom Einhorn, the Founder and CEO of the UNIQORN incubator-accelerator. Lucas immediately integrated Rugby into the incubator's program where he now works as a team leader for both the incubator as well as for one of its startups, FORMATION.GG, an up-and-coming platform dedicated to eSports. A student of engineering, management and economics, self-taught in nutrition and fitness, Lucas has always had a very keen interest in business and entrepreneurship.

Lucas and I discussed his influences growing up in Argentina and how rugby helped him develop his leadership philosophy. He tells me about how adversity has helped him grow and become a better rugby player, entrepreneur, team leader, and man.

Learn more about Lucas and Uniqorn here: https://uniqornincubator.com/

Eric is a self-leadership coach, black-belt hand-washer, speaker, and author with deep knowledge in the science of building courageous and emotionally intelligent mindsets.

His know-how is a result of over 20 years of international corporate life, two master’s degrees in human behavior change, and over 12 years helping leaders and their teams become their best selves to meet workplace challenges effectively.

He spends much of his time developing authentically courageous leadership through keynotes, workshops, and individual coaching.

In this episode, Eric tells me about his book and outlines what he calls: the 3 human predicaments, 3 critical foundations, and the 3 mindsets for courageous action. It is a great conversation that all students of leadership will enjoy.

Learn more about Eric or buy his book here: https://www.ericwinters.com.au/

Kyle Sullivan is the founder of Unleash the Champ. With over 10 years of organizational leadership & team development within ministry leading thousands of people plus a growing desire to learn it all, he strives to inspire people everywhere to unlock the cages they are in to unleash the champ within. Kyle tells me about his organization and how he is able to help shape cultures. He tells me that culture is what you tell, teach, and tolerate.

We discuss the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Study and the statistics related to it. How do you approach leading a diverse team with the knowledge that many, if not all, of your team has experienced some form of trauma?

Kyle tells me how his wife taught him to be a better leader. We discuss the experiences of female leadership within the fire service compared to within the church. The fact that Kyle and I both have daughters allowed us to discuss how protecting our daughters from failure can be counter-productive and limiting their ability to develop healthy self-confidence.

For more information on Kyle Sullivan, check out his website:

https://www.kylejsullivan.com/

Trina L. Martin is a technologist, author, speaker, leadership coach, and podcaster. An accomplished IT professional and retired U.S. Naval Officer with 30 years of service, she has broken barriers and made strides in her career that many said weren’t possible. Throughout Trina’s career, the common denominator has been her ability to set goals and not only achieve but surpass them. Self-motivation, discipline, and hard work are the driving forces that helped her design a life and career that defied the odds stacked against her. Trina is the author of the book, 'From a Mess to Amazing: 7 Steps to Create the Life You Deserve', a contributing writer for Thrive Global, and a co-author of the anthology, 'Make It Happen'.

Trina shares the seven steps she outlines in her book that can help you create the life you deserve. We talk about her life growing up, her time in the military, her experiences that shaped her leadership philosophy, and the adversity she faced working within a male dominated environment. Additionally, we talk about our shared experiences regarding the importance of mentoring with boundaries.

Visit Trina’s website where you can listen to her podcast, purchase her book and download the complimentary companion workbook along with booking her to speak, provide training (in-person or virtual) or technology consulting services for your business.

https://trinalmartin.com/

With 30 years of experience, Christian de la Huerta is a sought-after spiritual teacher, personal transformation coach and leading voice in the breathwork community. He has traveled the world offering inspiring and transformational retreats combining psychological and spiritual teachings with lasting and life-changing effects. An award-winning, critically acclaimed author, he has spoken at numerous universities and conferences and on the TedX stage. His new book, Awakening the Soul of Power, was described by multiple Grammy Award–winner Gloria Estefan as “a balm for the soul of anyone searching for truth and answers to life’s difficult questions.” Christian and I discus his book and he answers the following questions for me:

• Talk a bit about your journey in relationship to heroism and personal power

• Why did you write this book?

• What does heroism mean to you?

• What does soulful power mean to you?

• You write that this book is for everyone but has a particular message for women. Why is that?

• What about men? What does a healthy masculine power look like?

• You write that you are an unlikely person to be talking about heroism. Tell us a little about your own journey.

• Any practices you recommend? Next steps people can take on their journey of empowerment?

More information about his work may be found at https://soulfulpower.com/Awakening-The-Soul-Of-Power-Book/

Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Awakening-Soul-Power-Heroically-Yourself/dp/1735059005

Robert Raymond Riopel is an international Best-Selling author, App Designer, Entrepreneur and Trainer who has spent the past 18+ years travelling around the world sharing his passion. He has also shared the stage with and trained many of the top trainers and thought leaders in the world today.

Robert and I discuss his book and he tells me what he means when he says, “Doubt the Doubt.” Robert talks about why defining what you want may not be easy and why celebrating your accomplishments is vital. We discuss the Butterfly Effect and the importance of being your authentic self; the why of how moving towards your success will keep you on track; being present is important, but what is being present? This is a great conversation and Robert makes his book available for free on his website. For additional information or to download his book, go to: https://robertriopel.com/

Allan J. "Alonzo" Wind is a retired Senior Foreign Service Officer from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and author of “ANDEAN ADVENTURES: An Unexpected Search for Meaning, Purpose and Discovery Across Three Countries.” He has worked on and off with the USAID primarily overseas on diplomatic assignments from 1990 to 1992 and 1999 to 2019 in the Peru, Nicaragua, Angola, Nigeria, Iraq, Afghanistan and South Africa and the Southern Africa USAID Regional Missions. He provided oversight to U.S. government foreign aid development and humanitarian assistance, and supported U.S. Ambassadors as their senior development officer on multiple U.S. Embassy Country Teams. In South Africa he helped establish the Southern Africa Regional Leadership Center as part of President Obama’s Young African Leadership Initiative, and contributed to other youth development efforts and business incubators.

He previously worked as the Global Programme Coordinator for the International Save the Children Alliance Secretariat and as a Country Director and Health Sector Coordinator for different nonprofit private voluntary organizations including CARE and PLAN International in a range of countries including Ecuador, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic and the United Kingdom.

Mr. Wind began his career as a Rural Public Health U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador from 1980-1982, where he was widely known as "Doctor Alonzo." The Alonzo nickname stuck throughout life in many countries in Latin America, Africa and Asia.

His recent book “ANDEAN ADVENTURES: An Unexpected Search for Meaning, Purpose and Discovery Across Three Countries” has been a best-seller on Amazon and is available in paperback and ebook formats, in Spanish translation and an upcoming audio version.

Website: https://enableennoble.net