What did a dragon make me realize about complacency? Quite a bit actually! With a story that struck me to the core, I realized the dark side of human adaptability. To counter that, I talk about self disruption and some of the elements that go into that. If you’re looking to break out of feeling stagnant, this will be the show for you.

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In a world that is increasingly being defined by the advances in technology, where do we as humans stand in all of this? Will emotional intelligence still be relevant? What perspectives or mindsets can we take to avoid being swept away by the constant waves of change? This episode answers all those questions and more.

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For many people, holding yourself to high standards is a way to not fall into complacency. Some people even use this to push themselves. But when taken too far, this can do more harm than good for you. Unfortunately this happens more frequently and subtlety than we realize. How do you know when your inner critic is going too far?

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Becoming jaded just comes with age and experience. As you grow wiser, you gain a sense for what is trustworthy or not. But how much does bias play a role? How could that hold you back? There is an art here to picking out the times to be jaded and the times to move forward. That is what this episode is all about.

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The two questions today are based on two very common struggles that I’ve seen as a coach. They are delegation and listening. I give some different perspectives because you’ve probably endless listicles on both of these. So take a listen and see what you can apply to your own life. Enjoy!

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When you’re hustling and grinding to make your business succeed, what are the pitfalls that can trip you up? I invite Marc Mawhinney to discuss the struggles of entrepreneurship and what you can do to avoid the traps that many starting out fall into. Learn the magic number of how long it takes to succeed with a new business strategy and Marc’s secret to success.

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How do you actually find a passion? From graduation speeches to your favorite celebrities, everyone says to find your passion. But no one actually tells you how to do it. But what if you could put a framework on this? What if there was an actual science towards finding your passion? Turns out, there is. Find out today on this episode.

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What is purpose? How do you get one? Is it really worth having? You might know that having a purpose is something you’d want but do you what it really takes to find one? As we go into some counter-intuitive research, you can pick up a few scientifically proven tips to find your own. Spoiler alert - it’s not going to be easy. But that makes it all the more worth it.

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There is this thing called gratitude which we have all been hearing about for awhile now. We know we should have more of it. But there is so much more here than what most people realize. From how gratitude can boost your career to how it’s been used throughout history to what you can do to have more it, we dive into all of that here in this episode. You don’t want to miss it.

Studies show that the biggest companies in the world do better with women leaders. Why is that? How do men fit into the picture? In this special interview, we explore the biggest misconceptions around the gender divide and how we can all work together to increase awareness. Whether or not your business can remain competitive depends on it.