Leigh Martinuzzi

In this episode of The Hidden Why podcast, my guest Hasard Lee, author of "The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot's Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions," takes us on a captivating journey through his career as a stealth fighter pilot and shares invaluable insights from his book. The conversation delves into the realms of learning, decision-making, routines, and mental toughness. Hasard Lee generously imparts a range of tools and practices that can help us enhance our thinking abilities. Whether it's learning faster, making better decisions, or cultivating mental resilience, this episode offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking to become a better thinker. To discover more about Hasard Lee and his work, visit his website at https://www.hasardlee.com/.

Guest Bio.

Hasard Lee is an accomplished author, renowned speaker, and former stealth fighter pilot. With a career rooted in the high-stakes world of aviation, Hasard has honed his expertise in decision-making, mental toughness, and clear thinking. Drawing from his experiences in the cockpit, he offers invaluable insights into the art of making tough decisions and navigating complex situations. Hasard's book, "The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot's Timeless Rules for Making Tough Decisions," has garnered acclaim for its practical wisdom and actionable strategies. Through his work, speaking engagements, and website, Hasard Lee continues to inspire and empower individuals to enhance their thinking abilities and achieve peak performance in all aspects of life.

Join me for an eye-opening podcast interview with acclaimed author and CEO, Jotham Stein! In this episode, Jotham shares invaluable insights from his book "Negotiate Like a CEO," revealing the key strategies and ethical practices behind mastering the art of negotiation. Whether you're a business professional or an aspiring leader, this interview is a game-changer that will empower you to negotiate like a true CEO. Don't miss out on this transformative discussion!

Entrepreneur to CEO

In this inspiring podcast interview, I sit down with Jared Goetz, a remarkable entrepreneur who embarked on his journey at the young age of 17 and has since become the founder and CEO of Zendrop. Jared takes us through his entrepreneurial rollercoaster, sharing both his wins and losses, and providing invaluable lessons learned along the way. Now 32 years old, he reflects on the mindset shifts that have driven his success, emphasising the importance of practical strategies, rituals, and routines. Jared also delves into his personal definition of success and how it has evolved over time. Listeners can expect practical takeaways from his experience and an uplifting conversation that will leave them feeling inspired and motivated to pursue their own entrepreneurial dreams.

Guest Bio

Jared Goetz is a self-made millionaire and renowned online entrepreneur who achieved remarkable success before the age of 30. As the founder and CEO of Zendrop, an e-commerce marketplace, he has revolutionized the industry by connecting reliable suppliers with online merchants and dropshipping stores. With over 800,000 merchants and a selection of more than 1 million products, Zendrop has generated millions of dollars in sales since its launch in 2019. Prior to Zendrop, Jared achieved extraordinary success with his own Shopify store, taking it from zero to $2 million in sales within a mere 60 days. His innovative and strategic approach to e-commerce has garnered attention from prominent publications such as Forbes, CNBC, and Entrepreneur. However, Jared's recent focus has shifted towards helping aspiring entrepreneurs overcome limiting mindsets and achieve inner peace and fulfillment in their lives. He believes that true happiness and success come from within, regardless of material wealth.

Outsmart Your Brain

I speak with Daniel about his new book, Outsmart Your Brain, a comprehensive, and accessible guide on how the brain learns. We discuss how we can better use our attention to help us learn more efficiently and effectively. As Daniel explains, we tend to focus on the tasks we can most easily control—such as highlighting and rereading—but these practices only give the illusion of mastery. As Dan Willingham, professor of psychology and bestselling author, explains, familiarity is not the same as comprehension. Enjoy!

Grab a copy of Daniel's book here - Outsmart Your Brain

Guest Bio.

Daniel T. Willingham (born 1961) is a psychologist at the University of Virginia, where he is a professor in the Department of Psychology. Willingham's research focuses on the application of findings from cognitive psychology and neuroscience to K–12 education.

WA - The Art of Balance

Wa means harmony, a central tenet at the heart of the Japanese belief that to live well is to live in balance. In this conversation with Kaki Okumura we discuss her book and delve into the four pillars of living a long and happy life: Nourish, Move, Rest and Socialise. Kaki also shares her writing journey and provides some guidance on how to get started and how to keep the passion alive. Enjoy!

Grab a copy of the book here - Wa - The Art of Balance

Guest Bio.

Kaki Okumura is a Japanese wellness author and illustrator. Her writing online garners hundreds of thousands of views a month, and she has been published in Insider, Bon Appetit, Eater, TedxGateway, and Heated x Mark Bittman.

Rags to Riches

Karen has followed her passion and set up a multi-million dollar beauty business. In this episode, I speak with Karen about her journey. She shares advice not only in getting started but also tips and tricks once you're up and running your business. Enjoy!

Grab a copy of Karen's book here - Rags to Riches: How Beauty Icons Made it Big

Guest Bio.

Karen Pudetti came straight out of college into a highly successful accounting career in corporate including working for several Fortune 500 companies. But it just didn’t light her up, so she decided to venture out on her own. She knew at 19, she wanted to be her own boss and work in the beauty industry. So, Karen went back to school and received her electrolysis certification, her wax and esthetic licenses. But Karen made a few mistakes along the way and has watched others struggle. Her firm commitment to help others who dream of a life as a successful entrepreneur—either in the beauty industry or any other retail service business—moved her to write Rags to Riches: How Beauty Icons Made It Big.

Entrepreneur Insights

As an entrepreneur, Wesley understands the importance of taking calculated risks, staying ahead of the curve, and constantly innovating. He’s excited to share with us today the lessons he's learnt in starting his entrepreneurial journey to creating a company with over 135 staff and revenues exceeding $20 million. He believes that by sharing experiences and insights, we can help one another achieve even greater success. Enjoy!

You can connect with Wesley on LinkedIn here.

Guest Bio.

Introducing Wesley Mathews, a scrappy entrepreneur and former CEO and Co-Founder of High Level Marketing. He spent over 11 years driving the company's vision and strategy, helping to grow it from an idea to a powerhouse in the industry with over 50 employees and revenues of $7 million. Today, High Level Marketing is a thriving company with over 135 team members across the nation with revenues exceeding $20 million.

Women Connect4Good

Nancy is on a mission to help women become better at supporting one another. In this episode, I speak with Dr Nancy about how not only women but men and women, can become better connectors and better leaders for one another. I believe it's such an important conversation to be had as in today's world we seem to be becoming less connected and social and physical interaction with one another will not only strengthen our lives it will create longevity. I hope you enjoy it!

Grab a copy of Dr Nancy's book using the link below.

In This Together: How Successful Women Support Each Other in Work and Life

Guest Bio.

Nancy D. O'Reilly, PsyD, founded Women Connect4Good, Inc., a 501(c)3 foundation, to help support other organizations working to advance women and girls. She also serves on the boards of several social-profit groups, including Take The Lead, Inc.

Dr. Nancy’s latest book, In This Together: How Successful Women Support Each Other in Work and Life (Adams Media/Simon & Schuster, January 2019), was released as an audiobook in early 2022. Her earlier book, Leading Women: 20 Influential Women Share Their Secrets to Leadership, Business, and Life (Adams Media/Simon & Schuster, December 2014), was also released as an audiobook in August. In addition, she and her team continue to gain momentum with the Lift Women Up campaign. Originally created to complement a documentary that aired on PBS featuring her work championing women’s equality and advancement, #LiftWomenUp focuses on the steps that we all can take to help each other continue advancing towards gender parity.

Motivation, Discipline, 75HARD

An inspiring conversation with James Anderson today on Motivation, Discipline and the 75 Hard challenge. After undertaking a basketball graduate in the USA playing alongside some of today's NBA stars James has returned to Australia and now at a young age operates a successful business which he founded. Hows does he do it? Motivation and Discipline. Enjoy!

Connect with James using the links below.

Guest Bio.

Upon returning to Australia after three years (17 to 20) of playing basketball in the USA alongside some of today's NBA stars, 24 year old James Anderson immediately placed in some of Melbourne’s top performing teams in the commercial, investment and luxury residential real estate markets. James brings to the show a wealth of property passion and knowledge. His success has been most notable in Melbourne’s investment-structured real estate market where he has previously managed high performing sales teams with proven client results. James founded Bluestone Property Corporation at just 22 years old and has since featured in articles across prominent media platforms such at Yahoo! Finance, International Business Times, Medium and Daily Mail. He prides himself and his team on clear and transparent communication in dealings with clients and attributes a great deal of his success to exactly that. James has a strong passion not just for property but for personal/self development and is zealous about motivating others to get the most out of their everyday lives to live happy and fulfilled.

Empowered to Succeed

In this episode, I speak with Kari Schneider about high performance and success. Kari has spent most of her career working with and coaching elite athletes. She now helps anyone who is looking to excel in business and in life improve their overall performance. And for most of what we can achieve in life, boils down to mindset. A great conversation. Please enjoy!

Guest Bio.

Kari Schneider MSc, CEP and Certified Life Coach is a Canadian podcaster (Empowered Team Podcast -over 200 episodes and stellar interviews and reviews) and author and has been a coach to elite athletes and high-achieving professionals for over 25 years. She’s just released a new book collaboration: Absolute Will which became an instant international Amazon Best-Seller and I think your audience will really enjoy her.