The Art of Self Reliance

In this episode, I talk to Dr. David Rubin, a recognised authority on the strategic management of complex events, particularly within a multi-agency crisis management framework.

We talk about:

• Risk in the world
• Personal threat management
• Martial arts
• And how to achieve success through self-belief

Find Out More About David Here:

www.theisrm.org

In this episode, I speak to Andrew Daniel, the author of Awaken to Your True Self.

Andrew is an author, spiritual teacher, and director at the Center for Cinesomatic Development—a feeling-based therapy utilizing video feedback and movement to assess and resolve stuck somatic, psychological, and emotional patterns.

In this episode, we explore:

A wide breadth of topics, including,

• Victim mentality
• personal responsibility,
• and values of truth and freedom

To Find Out More About Andrew:

www.andrewdaniel.org

In this episode, I talk to communications coach Tiffany Barnard about the lost art of communication in the modern world and how we can all become better communicators both in our personal life and at work.

Find Out More About Tiffany’s Work:



www.tiffanybarnard.com

In this episode, I speak to the author of Stop the Break, Janet Barrett

Together with Janet, we explore how she went through life believing she was resilient until she finally broke and found out the hard way what achieving real resilience means. Janet now combines her personal story with rigorous research to help audiences understand how to move from surviving in life to thriving and catching fire.

In this episode, we Explore the following:

• Proactive mental health care
• Emotional Sherpa vs Resilience
• And how your trauma can become a story of triumph

To find out more about Janet:

www.stopthebreak.life

In this episode, I speak to Neuroscientist Dr Irena O'Brien

Irene founded The Neuroscience School because she was dismayed by the hype around everything brain-related these days - Were we see the word "neuro" used everywhere and much of it is nothing more than marketing. As such many make questionable claims that have only a tenuous relationship with research, often being taken out of context or blown out of proportion.

In this episode we cover a lot of ground, from the myth of multi-tasking, setting goals, motivation, sleep, diet and more.

To find out more about Irena:

www.neuroscienceschool.com 

In this episode I speak to Philosopher, Dr. Bernardo Kastrup

Bernardo is the executive director of Essentia Foundation. His a leading figure in the modern renaissance of metaphysical idealism, the notion that reality is essentially mental.

He has a Ph.D. in philosophy (ontology, philosophy of mind) and another Ph.D. in computer engineering (reconfigurable computing, artificial intelligence). As a scientist, Bernardo has worked for the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and the Philips Research Laboratories (where the 'Casimir Effect' of Quantum Field Theory was discovered). He has published many academic papers and books, and his ideas have been featured in 'Scientific America,' the 'Institute of Art and Ideas,' the 'Blog of the American Philosophical Association' and 'Big Think,' among others.

In this episode we discuss:

• What is reality
• What our role is in the universe
• And how to apply metaphysical idealism to our everyday lives

You Can Find Out More About Bernardo's Work Here:

www.bernardokastrup.com

In this episode I speak to Adaptable Mindset Expert, Robert Overweg

Robert is the founder of the Adaptable Mindset program and has diverse experience from Art, Design, Tech, Corporate Innovation, and Startup building.

In his career, he has supported companies in their digital transformation, from Ebay, Vodafone, Liberty Global, to Heineken. He currently supports Heineken in their transformation —With a strong focus on individual empowerment.

As design director, he built the design department of the tech company Triple from the ground up, while forming a team and a shared vision. Along the way he as built a few startups. Robert is a sought out international speaker and has spoken at: MIT, SXSW, and the European Commission. Where he often talks about how to positively use technology for the betterment of people and the world.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why do we need Adaptability?
• How do you develop Adaptability?
• How to adapt to a world that is constantly distracting?

You Can Find Out More About Robert's Work Here:

www.adaptablemindset.com

www.robertoverweg.com

In this episode I speak to Leadership Expert, Eric Martin

Eric is a speaker, writer and teacher on the themes of leadership, change, and the evolution of humanity’s relationship to “our home planet.” He has been published in Fast Company, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and Environmental Leader. In addition he is the author of Your Leadership Moment, where he explores key concepts of Adaptive Leadership, how to stop perfectly solving the wrong problems and start creatively solving the right problems, and how to make real, positive change.

In this episode we discuss:

• How to discover and leverage your own leadership moments
• How to have a healthier, more realistic relationship with people in authority, e.g. elected "leaders", bosses, parents, etc. - rather than an unrealistic reliance on them.
• Letting go or "hospicing" old behaviors and mindsets that are no longer fit for purpose - so that you can create something truly new.

You Can Find Out More About Eric's Work Here:

www.yourleadershipmoment.info

https://www.youtube.com/c/EricMartinIMO/videos

www.adaptivechangeadvisors.com

In this episode I speak to Dr. Ashley Lucas

Ashley has over 15 years of education in the field of nutrition and metabolism. In her mid 20s, she retired from her professional ballet career. While understanding the importance nutrition played on her own sport performance, she went on to earn her PhD in Sports Nutrition and Chronic Disease from Virginia Tech. Her research throughout her six-year post-graduate doctoral training, focused on energy metabolism and the Female Athlete Triad.

She is a nationally renowned speaker, columnist, and leading expert in the field of weight management and behavior change.

In this episode we discuss:

• Nutrition for weight management.
• Why is a holistic approach to weight loss and behavioral therapy, are essential to successful weight loss.
• And Ashely’s perspective on the weight loss problem in the modern world.
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You Can Find Out More About Ashley's Work Here:

myphdweightloss.com

In this episode I speak to Dr. Fleet Maul.

Fleet is an author, meditation teacher, management consultant, trainer and executive coach who facilitates deep transformation for individuals and organizations through his philosophy and program of Radical Responsibility. He is a tireless and dedicated peacemaker and servant leader working for positive social transformation and a more just and sustainable global society.

In this episode we discuss:

• Embodied, Neuroscience-informed, trauma-sensitive approaches to mindfulness meditation
• Growth mindset for optimal human performance
• and personal evolution

You Can Find Out More About Fleet's Work Here:

fleetmaull.com