Gaurav Valani has helped hundreds of clients break out of their career ruts and take control of their futures as Founder and CEO of CareerSprout.

In this episode, we discuss the risks of staying at one company for too long, how to effectively negotiate a great salary, what makes a personal story memorable, and MUCH more. 

If you’re looking to make a career change, level-up your role, boost your salary, break into entrepreneurship, or all of the above, this episode is a must listen. 

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00:00 Intro

02:46 Gaurav’s Elon Musk story

09:17 Getting over Imposter Syndrome

12:58 Be aware of how your mindset came to be 

14:29 One of the biggest mistakes is staying with one company 

16:23 How long should you stay at one company?

17:16 What is your M&M Store?

20:08 Ask “what problem do I want to get good at solving?”

23:01 The right way to network with a company

28:04 Negotiating starting salary

30:09 How to distinguish yourself and your story
 
33:04 An example of how to tell a compelling personal story

35:43 An example of how to be authentic in the interview

38:26 Specific language to use with an HR hiring manager and interviewer
 
45:32 Demonstrating humility and EQ

47:16 Salary negotiation in general 

52:59 Asking for lower base but higher commissions and title

54:47 How to think about your career as an investment – abundance mindset

57:59 Meteoric success and moving on when you’re on top

59:03 Thoughts for aspiring entrepreneurs

1:03:50 Recap

1:04:44 Where to find Gaurav 

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Brian Hines is a mindset coach for sales leaders and founder of The Manifestation Mastermind. 

In this episode we discuss how to live with passion and bring our desires into reality. We do this by getting clarity on our fulfillment needs, reclaiming our sense of imagination, surrounding ourselves with expanders, and finding the fun in our fear. 

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Outline:

00:00 Introduction

00:52 How Brian got to where he is today 

06:35 When we have to overhaul our value system

08:24 Lack of fulfillment is very common

11:24 What does manifestation mean?

13:23 Reclaiming our childhood worldview

16:12 Surround ourselves with expanders

17:06 Social environment is critical 

21:30 Life is all about what we choose to focus on 

26:55 Uncovering our fulfillment needs 

29:34 Creating authentic connection as a salesperson

33:18 Looking at both the positive and the negative
 
35:00 How to unleash creativity 

40:10 Brian’s coaching business

44:49 Conversation takeaways 

45:58 We can manifest from anywhere in any role 

49:35 Love our fears

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Dr. James Hollis is one of the world’s most published and distinguished living Jungian analysts with a total of 16 books to his name – truly a giant in his field.  

In this episode we discuss finding purpose in the second half of life, identifying our own inner authority, overcoming fear and lethargy, and building healthier relationships. 

“Ask yourself but who am I apart from my roles, apart from my functions in life, apart from my resume? Then the journey gets interesting.” 

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Outline:

00:00 Intro 

1:17 Jim’s mid-life depression at 35 years of age 

5:12 Separating the noise from the signal in our own mind 

12:24 Identifying our complexes and facing our neurosis 

18:05 How our childhood experiences form our perception of the world 

22:35 How to help kids get over their fear of monsters

23:50 Why do we turn to addiction?

26:30 “Habit gives the sense that the uncontrollable nature of life is under our control”

27:42 Facing the inherent chaos in life 

29:26 Wisdom for introverts

29:18 What is the proper role of the ego?

35:47 Dreams are nature’s language 

40:30 Jung’s conversation with the Jungian author Robert A. Johnson 

43:22 “The chief contribution of popular culture today is distraction” 

45:33 The twin gremlins of fear and lethargy 

46:54 Jim’s 6-word motto

48:03 Literature and the human experience across history 

52:59 Getting in contact with a deeper authority 

53:49 What is a healthy relationship?

59:21 Why we feel betrayed in mid-life 

1:00:26 What does it mean to be a grown-up?

1:02:09 The wounded masculine 

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References:

“Prisms: Reflections on this Journey We Call Life ” by Dr. James Hollis

https://amzn.to/2ZJ811H

The Eden Project: In Search of the Magical Other

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 Morgyn Danae is a multi-modal dance therapist who helps her clients reconnect with their bodies through the healing power of movement. 

In this episode we explore the divine feminine, trauma, reclaiming our somatic experience, and breathwork as a bridge between body and soul.  

 “Body is matter, but it’s also spirit.” 

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 Outline:

 00 Introduction

3:01 What drew Morgyn to dance therapy 

7:52 Morgyn is a witch healer 

9:26 Dance therapy and chronic pain 

10:43 Dance therapy as a healing art, breath, and movement 

11:53 The interconnectedness of science, mysticism, and medicine 

14:34 Morgyn’s original vision of becoming a dance therapist 

15:58 Mind, body, and the Divine Feminine 

18:08 The wounded feminine and the wounded masculine  

25:18 The arts and dementia care 

29:25 People that have lost connection with parts of themselves 

33:16 There’s no right way to dance 

35:30 Morgyn’s experience with a creative artist who struggled with coordination 

37:01 Any dance form, even the performance arts, can be done with love 

40:16 Prenatal and postpartum care

41:26 Breathwork exercise 

53:47 Where to find Morgyn 

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 References:

“Addiction to Perfection” by Marion Woodman

https://amzn.to/2N91VF6

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Dr. Hanscom is an orthopedic spine surgeon and author of “Back in Control” and “Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?” with over 30 years of experience in medicine. As part of his practice, David has helped hundreds of patients go pain free without surgery by using well-documented treatments that the medical establishment has largely ignored.

In this episode we discuss the root causes of chronic pain, the physical effects of stress and anxiety, and how economic incentives drive patients into unnecessary surgery. 

Dr. Hanscom is a wealth of knowledge, experience, and wisdom – his bold effort to challenge the status quo is shifting perspectives and saving lives.

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Outline:

0:00 Introduction

1:18 David’s history as a spine surgeon

2:10 The success rate of spinal surgery 

3:05 David’s own experience with chronic pain and anxiety

4:03 Anxiety as the essence of illness

6:22 Unconscious versus conscious processing 

7:07 The one message David would give to listeners

09:56 The consequence of repressed thoughts

10:52 The immense stress of working as a surgeon  

13:36 The anatomy of a panic attack

14:33 How mental threats create physiological reactions 

16:25 Mental pain versus physical pain 

21:24 Back pain

24:32 Spine surgery and how insurance companies create bad incentives 

25:26 The DOC Journey and the cure to chronic pain 

28:08 The shortcomings of medicine 

32:40 Multi-modal solutions to chronic pain 

34:36 Dr. Hanscom’s results 

36:45 Complex solutions when simple solutions would work better

38:01 Stress in modern life 

40:38 “Medically unexplained symptoms”

42:28 Resolving anger, anxiety, and stress responses 

47:46 “Opening Up By Writing It Down”

49:25 Deep-breathing and the vagus nerve

50:59 Thriving at a level you never thought possible 

52:00 Is it helpful to revisit past trauma?

54:30 Results of the DOC Journey 

55:50 David’s thoughts on Covid-19

58:50 Compassion and love as an antidote 

01:01:34 Testimony from David’s patients 

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References:

“Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?” by Dr. David Hanscom

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“Back in Control” by Dr. David Hanscom

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Charan is an elite trainer, author, and speaker who’s inspired thousands of people to embrace their inner warrior with his recently released book, “Warrior Wisdom Vol. 1.”

In our conversation we discuss Charan’s guiding philosophy, his favorite warrior cultures throughout history, and how to manifest the warrior within us against the backdrop of modern life.  

Charan presents us with a more complete picture of the often-misunderstood warrior archetype – a version that emphasizes virtue, discipline, and composure.

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Outline: 

0:00 Introduction

0:52 What is Warrior Wisdom?

2:48 The Victim Mentality 

5:22 Skilled Negative Thinking 

7:32 The Toughest Things Charan’s Done Physically 

10:07 The Warrior Archetype and Warrior Culture 

11:59 The Warrior Mentality in Modern Life

16:55 Charan’s Book, “Warrior Wisdom Vol. 1”

20:42 Are You Where You Want to Be?

22:30 Charan’s Version of 2020 

25:52 The Caterpillar State of Mind 

29:12 Being A Trailblazer

32:24 Finding Wisdom in Difficult Situations 

33:18 Charan’s Mantra This Past Year

35:07 Every Single One of Us Has the Warrior Instinct 

36:16 How Charan Became Interested in Warrior History 

37:24 The Difference Between Viking and Samurai Cultures 

42:47 Charan’s Four Pillars 

46:28 Giving Without Expecting Anything in Return 

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References:

“Warrior Wisdom Vol. 1” by Charan Singh

Buy The Book:

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Follow Charan on Instagram

@trainwithcharan

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Mike is a mountaineer, humanitarian, and author of “A Story of Karma,” which chronicles his journey to Nepal in search of the elusive Pyramid Mountain. 

We discuss how his remote climbing expedition transformed into a story of altruism, serendipity, and human connection when his path crossed with a young girl who would change both of their lives forever.

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References: 

“A Story of Karma: Finding love and truth in the lost valley of the Himalaya” by Mike Schauch

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Gilbert is a former professional poker, experienced consultant, and author of “People Skills for Analytical Thinkers”.

We discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, unlocking self-awareness, and how to strategically adjust our social behaviors. 

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“People Skills For Analytical Thinkers” by Gilbert Eijkelenboom 

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Grace is a hustler with an awesome story, a 2x author, has a ton of insights from her time in the VC space, and hosts the booming Smart Venture Podcast. 

We discuss what sets successful entrepreneurs apart from their competitors, how networking can come in many forms, and how to break into the VC space. 

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References: https://www.SmartVenturePod.com

“How To Be A VC” by Grace Gong

“The Last Key To Success” by Grace Gong

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Since we began inviting guests onto the show in September of 2020, we’ve had fourteen incredible people join us in conversation. 

If you’re a newcomer to @Rising Laterally we wanted to give you the opportunity to get to know each of them and their thinking before we move forward into 2021.

Today’s show will feature memorable moments from our time with each of these unique guests.

Guests Featured In This Episode:

Steve Melen, Pankaj Sharma, Mark Warren, Chi, Lisa Marchiano, Benjamin Lorr, Dr. Charlie Cartwright, Michael Patterson, Harpreet Sahota, Indy Singh, Nate Johnson, Joy Soto, Richard Lang, and Dr. Keith Campbell

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