Nobody Told Me!

Many people see themselves as introverts. They stay silent in meetings, eat lunch alone, never brag about themselves, speak softly and wait to be approached in social situations. Our guest, business communication coach Nancy Ancowitz, describes herself as an introvert and specializes in helping introverts excel in a world of extroverts. Nancy is the author of the book, "Self-Promotion for Introverts: The Quiet Guide to Getting Ahead". Her website is https://www.nancyancowitz.com/

Would you like to have a healthier, more environmentally-friendly lifestyle, but don't know where to start? Would you like to eliminate hidden toxins in your life? Our guest on this episode, Tonya Harris, can help. Tonya is an award-winning environmental toxin specialist who is board-certified in Holistic Nutrition. Tonya is the author of the book, "The Slightly Greener Method: Detoxifying Your Home is Easier, Faster and Less Expensive Than You Think". Her website is https://slightlygreener.com/

Lewis Howes is a New York Times bestselling author, high performing business coach, and the host of one of the top podcasts in the world, "The School of Greatness". In this episode of "Nobody Told Me", Lewis shares with us his childhood traumas and adulthood adversities that led him to be who he is today. He talks about sexual abuse as a kid that triggered self-hatred for many years and how talking about it helped in healing.

Most of us have heard of the "Pony Express", but probably don't know much about it! It's a fascinating story and one which our guest, Jim DeFelice, knows all about. Jim is the co-author of such bestsellers as "American Sniper", "American Wife" and "Code Name: Johnny Walker". He's also the author of "West Like Lightning: The brief, legendary ride of the Pony Express". His website is http://www.jimdefelice.com/

Our guest on this episode is Amy Purdy. When Amy was just 19, she contracted a form of meningitis, which led to septic shock and the loss of both of her legs, her kidneys and her spleen. Amy promised herself that if she survived, she would live the best life possible, she wouldn't limit herself and she would somehow help others as a result of her journey. Amy has done all of that and more! Among other things, she is a three-time Paralympic medalist in snowboarding, a runner-up on Dancing With The Stars, and the author of the best-selling autobiography, On My Own Two Feet: From Losing My Legs to Learning the Dance of Life. You can connect with Amy on her Instagram and Twitter accounts (@AmyPurdyGurl) or on her website at http://amypurdy.com.

Our guest on this episode is Jim Kwik, who's known for his expertise in speed-reading, memory improvement and optimal brain performance. Jim is the author of the book, Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life. Jim is the founder and CEO of Kwik Learning and he's taught his techniques to students at Harvard, Stanford and Columbia universities, and to executives of companies like Nike, GE, Space-X and Virgin. You can learn more about Jim's book by going to his website at http://www.limitlessbook.com. Note: This episode was previously aired.

Have you ever been part of a team or an organization that accomplished amazing things? What is it about the culture in some organizations that makes them toxic and why does the culture in other groups lead to happiness and success? For the answers to those questions, we turn to bestselling author Daniel Coyle who's written, "The Culture Playbook" and "The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups", among other books. You can learn more about him and his work on his website http://danielcoyle.com/.

Learn all about the limits of the human body and the human mind with our guest, fitness journalist and best-selling author Alex Hutchinson, whose latest book is called "Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance". His website is https://alexhutchinson.net

Our guest on this episode is New York Times bestselling author Bob Goff, who's on a mission to shake people into the version of their lives they dreamt about before someone told them it was impossible or incorrect. Bob, who's known as an "encourager to millions", is the creator of the popular Dream Big conferences and author of the book, "Dream Big: Know What You Want, Why You Want It, and What You're Going to Do About It". His website is https://www.bobgoff.com/