What do Jimmy Kimmel, Charlie Kirk, and the FCC have in common? In this explosive episode, we explore the dangerous intersection of free speech, political censorship, and the true cost of speaking out as a public figure.

What We Talk About:

• The Jimmy Kimmel suspension controversy
• FCC involvement in media censorship
• Free speech vs. professional consequence
• The illusion of freedom without responsibility
• Why modern leaders are afraid to lead
• Cancel culture’s new corporate form
• The real meaning of servant leadership

If you’re a CEO, entrepreneur, or visionary:

This conversation will challenge you to rethink your relationship to power, risk, and public voice. It’s time to lead with courage AND care.

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What part of this episode hit you hardest? Do you think Kimmel should have been suspended?

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In this episode of The Living Vision Show, Aaron Velky and Marty Nocchi discuss the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. This is not a political debate. It’s a deep dive into the reality of leadership, risk, and responsibility in a time where speaking out can come at the highest cost.

They explore what it takes to share your beliefs publicly, the fear leaders now face, and the pressure of building a movement in a culture that often punishes strong opinions.

Whether or not you agreed with Charlie Kirk, this moment reflects a bigger truth about leadership, courage, and silence.

What you'll learn:

The personal cost of public leadership

Why more leaders are choosing silence

How to build psychological safety for your team

The risks of visibility in the digital age

What real courage looks like in leadership today

If you lead a team, own a business, or are building a platform, this conversation will challenge how you think about influence and impact.

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Discover how emotional intelligence shapes leadership, business, and relationships in this powerful conversation between Aaron Velky and Dr. Carole Robin, coauthor of Connect and longtime Stanford Graduate School of Business professor.

Carole is known for teaching the legendary “Touchy Feely” course on interpersonal dynamics at Stanford GSB. In this episode she explains how leaders can move beyond contact into real connection, why the 15% rule transforms relationships, and how feedback done right builds trust instead of resentment.

Aaron and Carole dive into:

• Why people do business with people, not products

• The question every leader must ask: “Why should anyone follow you?”

• The difference between independence and interdependence in teams

• How to practice authenticity at work without oversharing

• Feedback frameworks that create stronger teams

• What emotional intelligence (EQ) really means and how to develop it

If you want to lead with clarity, inspire others, and build exceptional relationships at work and at home, this episode is for you.

📘 Learn more about Carole Robin’s book Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues

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Most people chase retirement and postpone life. Derek Coburn says that plan backfires. In this Living Vision conversation with Aaron Velky, we break down the un-retirement movement, purpose vs happiness, $50,000 moments, and how to enjoy life now while still playing the long game.

In this episode:

- Why traditional retirement leaves people empty

- Work longer by choice so you can live better today

- Purpose beats “personal happiness” for health and longevity

- The fun recession and how to fix it

- The $50,000 moments you’re missing with family

- A practical money shift that frees time today

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Are you stuck in a role you’ve outgrown? Feeling trapped at work, forced to play a part that no longer fits who you are? In this raw conversation, Aaron Velky shares the painful reality of shrinking into a role, losing your identity, and what it takes to break free.

We talk about:

• Why so many leaders feel boxed in by their role
• The cost of wearing a “mask” at work
• How to recognize when you’ve outgrown your position
• Practical steps to evolve, expand, and reclaim authenticity

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burnt out, or trapped in a job title that no longer defines you, this episode will give you the tools and mindset to grow beyond the box.

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You’ve built the business. You’re chasing bigger goals. On paper, it all looks like success.

But behind the scenes? Your relationships are strained. You're burned out. And you're wondering why it still feels... empty.

In this episode, we expose the hidden cost of the arrival lie, the belief that happiness comes after the next milestone.

We’ll show you why the pursuit of more can quietly destroy the very things that matter most: your family, your health, and your peace of mind.

If you’ve ever said "I’ll fix that when I make more" or "I’ll slow down when I get there," this is your wake-up call.

When my family stayed with me for a week, I didn’t expect it to turn into the best business course I’ve ever had.

In this episode of Living Vision with Aaron Velky, I share the surprising leadership and mindset lessons I learned from people who know nothing about my business. From avoiding echo chambers to mastering acceptance and staying grounded while growing, this story blends family chaos with powerful entrepreneurial insights.

Whether you’re a founder, creative, or leader, you’ll walk away with practical takeaways for your vision, your business, and your relationships.

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If your calendar is overloaded, your team depends on you for everything, and time off doesn’t feel like rest, this episode is for you.

We’re talking about the shift from being the one who does everything to becoming the one who designs the system. You’ll learn how to step out of the weeds, break free from burnout, and build a business that can grow without your constant involvement.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to know if you’ve outgrown your role

• What “the tunnel” is and how to recognize it

• The real reason your breaks don’t feel like breaks

• The mindset shift from doing to designing

• A simple framework to delete, automate, or delegate

• Why visionary leadership starts with stepping back

If you’re serious about scaling with clarity and building a business that doesn’t rely on your every move, don’t miss this one.

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Most entrepreneurs build offers that trap them. Zac Palmer helps you avoid that.

In this episode of Living Vision with Aaron Velky, Zac Palmer reveals how he helped generate over $150 million in sales by helping coaches and founders create scalable, aligned offers. You’ll learn why MVPs (minimum viable products) matter, why clarity beats complexity, and how to rethink your business model based on what you actually want, not what the market says you should chase.

We also dive into why more revenue isn't always the answer, how to use frames in leadership and sales, and the specific tweaks that turn chaos into freedom.

What you'll learn:

- Why starting small leads to massive results

- The mindset shift behind every scalable offer

- How to identify your bottlenecks in sales and fulfillment

- The difference between business growth and personal alignment

- How to simplify your offer without losing value

If you’re building a business and feel stuck, this episode will rewire how you think about scale.

Are your friendships helping you grow or keeping you stuck?

In this episode of the Living Vision Show, we cover the 3 biggest mistakes people make when choosing friends and how those mistakes can quietly block your success, happiness, and progress.

If your friends aren’t pushing you to grow, holding you accountable, or aligned with your goals, you're likely underperforming without even realizing it.

What you'll learn:

• How to recognize convenience-based friendships

• Why execution and vision matter in your inner circle

• 3 questions that will instantly upgrade your relationships

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a leader, or just committed to growth, this episode gives you the tools to build stronger, intentional, and aligned friendships.