Insights To Live By

Does your company embody a culture that’s innovative, agile and energized and what does it take to do? Joining the show to answer those questions and share his insights is the founder of Culturology, Steve Van Valin. He’s a culture-shaping strategist, engagement expert and author of the new book, “The Search for Meaning at Work, Unleashing the Hidden Power of Purpose to Engage Your Workforce.” For 14 years, Steve led the culture initiatives at QVC to make collaboration their ultimate strategic advantage. Here we discuss amplifiers of meaning to create cohesiveness, especially for hybrid cultures to thrive.

TOPIC TIME CODES:

0:55 – Introduction

3:10 – Culture Connections

7:30 – Disengagement Trends

14:05 – Taking a Listening Tour

17:50 – Leadership in Action

20:30 – Individual Impact

25:30 – Empowering Managers

28:35 – Doing Virtual/Hybrid Right

33:15 – Creative Empathy

35:10 – Amplifiers of Meaning Framework

36:45 – Insights About Steve

38:32 – Steve’s Insights to Live By

46:15 – Final Thoughts

SOURCES:

www.CulturologyUSA.com
www.AmplifyMeaning.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevevanvalin/

If you’re seeking lots of tangible tips to improve productivity and bring more joy to your work, you’ll discovery them in this ‘must listen’ conversation with Sarah Ohanesian, a keynote speaker and the founder of SO Productive. When everything feels urgent and overwhelming, Sarah shares how to get out of survival mode and into greatness. Put another way, she explains how to "Command the Chaos" to feel accomplished, fulfilled, and joyful every day. Within these insights are sub-topics about avoiding burnout, adapting for neurodiversity and creating space to stay on top of priorities.

TOPIC TIME CODES

1:00 – Introduction

2:12 – Speaking Pursuits / Career Trajectory

4:02 – Burnout Prevalence

8:20 – Diagnostics

10:30 – Making Practical Adjustments

13:20 – “Help me understand”

15:40 – Task and Project Management

20:20 – C.O.A.T. Starts with Clarify

23:30 – Organize

25:35 – Act and Take Time

27:50 – The Nitty Gritty

31:50 – Compounded Productivity

34:35 – Neurodiversity

36:00 – Saying No

40:15 – Insights About Sarah

44:00 – Sarah’s Insights to Live By

49:00 – Final Thoughts

SOURCES:

sarahohanesian.com
so-productive.com

Social Media
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahohanesian/
https://www.instagram.com/so.productive/
https://www.facebook.com/soproductivellc/

It’s ironic. Our world is more connected than ever and yet loneliness has reached epidemic proportions. So, what does take to forge genuine connections? Rob Lawless is on a mission to find out. He’s set an intention to spend 1 hour, 1-on-1 with 10,000 different people. As the founder of Robs10kFriends, he’s already met more than 6,000 people from all walks of life across nearly 90+ countries. Through it all, Rob believes that every human interaction holds the potential to change lives. Genuine connections are about treating interactions as an experience rather than a transaction and creating empathy through conversation. Among all else in this episode, we discuss how to create a more connected, empathetic, and successful workplace through the exponential power of human connection.

TOPIC TIME CODES

0:50 - A Universal Human Truth

1:24 – Rob Introduction

3:50 – Career Culture Shock

6:45 – Creating Connection

9:10 – Spreading the Word

10:30 – Sharing Stories

13:05 – Getting Noticed

14:35 – Authenticity

15:40 – Taking Initiative and Being Intentional

25:20 – Onto Stages

31:45 – Rob’s F.R.I.E.N.D. Framework

35:45 – Insights about Rob

39:15 – Rob’s Insights to Live By

45:40 – Final Thoughts

SOURCES
Website: roblawless.com
Instagram: @robs10kfriends on
Twitter: @robs10kfriends on
TikTok: @robs10kfriends on

NOTE:
Rob’s ‘F.R.I.E.N.D. Framework’ = Family, Relationships, Industries, Entertainment, Needs and Dreams.

We are more creatures of culture than we are of habit. This means a healthy workplace is less about self-care as it is team-care. Joining the show to delve into the nuances of what matters most is Laura Putnam. She’s the Founder and CEO of Motion Infusion and creator of a leadership training program, “Managers on the Move.” Laura works with hundreds of companies to infuse a culture of wellness and, by extension, a culture of motion. In addition to insights of value to any wellness-devoted employer, this conversation provides a wealth of guidance for individuals willing to do a little to gain a lot.

SHOW NOTES

1:06 – Laura Introduction

1:45 – History Lessons

4:30 – Getting into Motion

9:30 – Changing Corporate Wellness Culture

13:30 – Global Trends – Burnout as a Top Organizational Priority

16:10 – Those that Get It

19:30 – Emerging Trends

26:20 – All Eyes on AI

29:00 – Managers on the Move

32:20 – Well-being Privileges

34:50 – Insights About Laura

38:50 – Laura’s Insights to Live By

46:30 – Final Thoughts

SOURCES:
https://www.motioninfusion.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauraputnam/
https://www.instagram.com/lauraputnamauthor/

Optimize your life. She’s an international keynote speaker and the founder of the Warrior Institute, but Dr. Sharon Grossman is known as The Burnout Doc. She also hosts the "Decode Your Burnout" podcast and is the best-selling author of “The 7E Solution to Burnout: Transforming High Achievers from Exhausted to Extraordinary.” Needless to say, Sharon is the ideal guest to provide insights about ways to beat burnout – be that through recovery or prevention. For that, we explore how to be productive without overwhelm, boost energy by shifting mindset and transform anxiety into resilience. Whether it’s healthy habits, healthy boundaries or a healthy relationship with yourself – a worthy listen is a you away.

TOPIC TIME CODES:

1:08 – Introducing Dr. Sharon

2:20 – What Burnout Is

7:50 – Stress is Perception

11:11 – Moving Beyond Tragedy

15:05 – Matt’s Burnout Story

17:40 – Regaining Control and Autonomy

26:30 – Transforming High Achievers

28:50 – Burnout Recovery vs. Prevention

30:40 – The Thinker, The Feeler and The Doer

36:10 – Laughter is…

37:40 – Burnout Wrap-up

40:15 – Insights About Sharon

43:25 – Sharon’s Insights to Live By

50:45 – At the Zoo

52:10 – Final Thoughts

SOURCES:

drsharongrossman.com
linkedin.com/in/sharongrossman

In a world where clarity often seems elusive, Alice Inoue stands as a beacon of wisdom and guidance, inspiring us all to navigate life's challenges with grace, courage, and happiness. With her nine groundbreaking books, Alice's insights have become a staple for those seeking guidance. Alice’s latest book, “Mastering Your Superpowers,” combined with its sophisticated archetypes assessment, sets a new standard for personal clarity and more productive interactions. She is also the founder of Happiness U, an educational establishment that provides answers and solutions to the everyday challenges that individuals and organizations face. With its integrated approach promoting the harmony of mind, body, and heart, it has assisted over 150 organizations and 10,000 individuals in their journey of self-discovery and growth. 

1:04 – Aloha from Hawai'i – Celebrate Yourself

3:13 – Island Hero

5:10 – Archetypes Arise

8:15 – Happiness U

14:00 – Personifying the Ancient Elements

22:45 – McD’s Retreat

29:15- Finding Clarity

33:30 – Missing School (of Life)

36:00 – Insights About Alice

38:45 – Alice’s Insights to Live By

46:15 – Final Thoughts

WEBSITES

yourhappinessu.com,

MasterYourSuperpowers.com

aliceinoue.com

SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: @alice_inoue, 

@happiness.university

Facebook:/aliceinouelifeguidance, yourhappinessu

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliceinoue/

Not growing old is about feeling youthful, energetic and vibrant rather than grumpy, worn out and uncool. It’s about purposeful living and a determination to live life to its fullest, beginning right now. Joining the show from Geneva, Switzerland - with double the fun - are Ellen Kocher and Dominique Ben Dhaou who, among all else, are co-authors of their recently released book, “Wake-Up, Shake-Up, Thrive! How to Lift Up Your Life in Your 50’s and Beyond.” We explored how our ‘human timepiece’ exists in five meaningful gears: Physical, Emotional, Intellectual, Spiritual and Financial. Together, we emphasized ways to be more intentional and present; to focus more on opportunities not limitations; and, to age youthfully – the Swiss Way!

TOPIC TIME CODES

0:42 – Introduction

1:50 – Ellen

3:12 – Dominique

5:55 – Origin Story

8:50 – Swiss Secrets

13:20 – The Five Dimensions

13:45 – The Intellectual Dimension

16:00 - The Physical Dimension

18:40 – Keys to Happiness

19:53 - The Emotional Dimension

22:35 - The Spiritual Dimension

26:10 - The Financial Dimension

29:10 – The Happiness Index

31:20 – 50+ Entrepreneurship

33:33 – How Gears Interact

36:00 – Insights About Ellen & Dominique

39:00 – Insights to Live By

44:10 - Parting Thoughts and Resources

SOURCES:

https://www.wakeupshakeupthrive.com/

whealthness.ch (Ellen)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenkocherwhealthness/

pointnorth.biz (Dominique)

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dominiquebendhaou/

Resource Hub Freebies: 

https://www.wakeupshakeupthrive.com/resources/

Use CODE ICARE for COST-FREE THRIVE GUIDE ALIVE VIDEO SERIES:

https://www.wakeupshakeupthrive.com/thrive-guide-alive/

BONUS CONTENT:

Our Top 10 Ways to Have More Fun: 

1) Set the goal of playing more. After all, what’s the point of setting a goal like being thin, having more money or having your own busi­ness if you’re not enjoying yourself? 

2) Decide what fun means for you by making a list of things that you enjoyed doing as a kid. Go over your list and highlight what still sounds appealing. Then explore what you want to try! 

3) Schedule time to play in your agenda, because if you don’t schedule it, it’s unlikely to happen. 

4) Create a play drawer for those times when you need a break from life or work, and you just want to be silly. You might include puz­zles, board games, coloring books, Lego’s — whatever inspires you! 

5) Combine fun with other activities. Think of the things on your to-do list and then look for ways to combine them to make them more fun. 

6) Have more fun at work. Brainstorm with colleagues how you can bring more fun and humor into the workplace. 

7) Make playdates with your significant other to strengthen your relationship and keep playfulness alive. 

8) Befriend a fun person because the people you relate with will have an enormous impact on your life. 

9) Hang out with kids who innately know how to play and have fun. 

10) Add creativity to daily activities such as singing while you cook or dancing while brushing your teeth.

What does being a fearless leader mean to you - and, if you happen to be focused on the wrong issues, would you want to know? It’s our good fortune to have the right guest answer those very questions. Adrian Koehler is a founder and senior partner at Take New Ground, an elite leadership coaching, training and consulting firm relied upon by some of world’s leading companies, such as Nike, Oppenheimer, lululemon and the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). Adrian also cohosts The Naked Leadership Podcast

TOPIC TIME CODES

1:35 – Introduction

2:45 – Eclectic Experiences

5:55 – Being fearless with fearless leaders

9:10 – Fierce advocacy

13:10 – Making conversations meaningful

19:01 – Pinpointing pain points

24:40 – Negotiating styles

28:33 – Getting out of your own way

30:02 – Gut checks

36:06 – Insights about Adrian

39:09 – Adrian’s Insights to Live By

47:10 – Final thoughts

SOURCES:

https://takenewground.com/

https://www.instagram.com/adrian.k/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriankoehler

The Change Imperative (FREE e-book) https://change.takenewground.com/

Widely regarded as the “Father of Modern Networking,” including by both Forbes and CNN, is Dr. Ivan Misner. He is the Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the world’s largest business networking organization, Business Networking International, more affectionately known in 76 countries as BNI. Ivan is also a New York Times Bestselling author who has written 28 books, including his latest book – Who’s in Your Room? Interestingly, he’s a black belt in karate, an amateur magician and a future astronaut! If you find fascinating people, the art of networking and sage insights of interest, you’ll find this conversation a must-listen.

TOPIC TIME CODES:

0:59 – Introduction 

2:12 – Entrepreneurial Beginnings (The Lollipop Story)

4:28 – Bring BNI to Life 

8:01 – Push Marketing vs. Pull Marketing

9:33 – Ground-Level BNI Networking

13:23 – Diversifying Your Networking Portfolio

17:35 – The Networking Disconnect

19:10 – The VCP Process (Visibility, Credibility, Profitability)

20:25 – The Death of Cold Selling

23:35 – Providing a Value-Add

26:20 – In-depth Networking

28:40 – Future Astronaut

32:00 – Branson Insights

33:40 – Insights About Ivan (Advice for his Younger Self)

35:43 – A Geometric Journey

37:33 – Ivan’s Insights to Live By

46:46 – Flying Like an Eagle

48:00 – Closing Thoughts

SOURCES:

Personal Site: ivanmisner.com

BNI Site: BNI.com

Twitter: @IvanMisner 

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEq8rtIgxbwhCQ2OEkFQUGw

TikTok: ivanmisner

Among all industries impacted by the Pandemic, perhaps none has had to adapt more than the training profession. How has the dust settled? Joining the show to answer that very question is Lorri Freifeld, editor and publisher of Training Magazine. Another role that puts her at the forefront is spearheading the publication’s two awards programs: the “Training APEX” and “Emerging Training Leaders.” The conversation also delved into the latest in A.I., leadership development and, of course, a few pointed insights.

TOPIC TIME CODES

1:21 – A Day in the Life

2:40 – Awards Acumen

6:48 – Distinguishing Greatness

9:45 – The Pendulum Swings

12:01 – post-Pandemic

14:02 – World-Class Training Programs

17:58 – Holistic Shift

20:25 – May Leadership Development issue

22:30 – Health and Wellness Shortfalls 

24:34 – Modeling Empathy Leaders

28:40 – A.I. Impact on Training (ChatGBT)

32:32 – Insights About Lorri

35:35 – Lorri’s Insights to Live By

42:10 – Final Thoughts

SOURCES:

www.trainingmag.com