The BluePrint with Dr. Erik Korem

Decision making separates successful leaders from the rest. So what mindset tweaks propelled Jay Martin to grow and sell multiple businesses all while being an ultra-marathoner, raising 3 kids, and living the “sovereign life”?

In this raw conversation, Jay reveals how removing alcohol created a “psychological renaissance” that changed his confidence, depth of relationships, and decision-making processes. Learn why he now runs an intentionally lean company for agility and freedom. You’ll also discover how Jay’s “Sovereign Life Blueprint” creates accountability to actually do the work and achieve your big visions.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Jay initially blamed staff for his business struggles
• How quitting drinking forced new thinking and creativity
• How quitting alcohol deepened his relationships
• Creating goals with accountability built in
• The Sovereign Life Blueprint

Jay provides rare vulnerability and wisdom for becoming the best version of yourself as an entrepreneur, spouse, and parent. Tune in now to get inspired and equipped to live life on purpose.

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Quotable moments:

"I didn't know how much of an impact alcohol was having on my life in terms of how I thought about myself, how I managed relationships, how I digested stress, all of this stuff until I removed it." - Jay Martin

"Abstaining from that common practice really forced me to flex my critical thought and creative muscle in a new way." - Jay Martin

"Duration is what moves the needle." - Jay Martin

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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The breathwork revolution is transforming how we regulate stress and optimize energy. But with so many practices out there, how do you know which breathing techniques actually work? In this episode, Lucas Rockwood, founder of YOGABODY and host of The Lucas Rockwood Show, reveals his simple framework for categorizing breathing styles into "water," "whiskey," and "coffee."

Lucas has over 20 years of experience teaching yoga and breathwork to students and professionals worldwide. He shares insider tips for choosing the right breathing practice to balance your nervous system, amp up energy, or reduce stress and promote deep relaxation.

This practical conversation cuts through the hype to help you harness the power of breathwork in your own life. Tune in now to learn from a master teacher how to pick breathing styles that really work for you.

 

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Quotable moments:

"It's much more important to zoom out and say, how does this breathing practice affect my nervous system?" - Lucas Rockwood

"Everything can really be categorized into, is it a practice that balances, modulates my nervous system? A water category practice. Is it a practice that upregulates my sympathetic nervous system? So we call those coffee category practices or something that makes you sleepy and upregulates your parasympathetic system. So we'd call those whiskey practices." - Lucas Rockwood

"That evening one, sometimes you stretch out longer, but usually we do it right next to bed or in bed, so it's not a, not a huge ask. And it usually, any time you dedicate usually reduces your sleep latency to the point where it's a net gain, not a net loss." - Lucas Rockwood

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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Join renowned strength and conditioning coach Zach Even-Esh and me on a special dual episode of their podcasts. They discuss thriving under pressure, including the physical and mental toll of working in the NFL and college football, as well as the stress of being entrepreneurs and how they push back on burnout. They also address the alarming decline in fitness among teenagers and the troubling impacts of pervasive tech and easy access to pornography. This transparent and upfront conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to optimize their physical and mental well-being.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The warning signs your health is crumbling under stress
• How to develop resilience through “stress inoculation”
• Why do your sleep perceptions affect mood more than data
• The toxic impacts of pervasive tech and easy access to pornography
• How to have crucial talks with kids amidst a cultural decline
• Optimizing nutrition and meal timing for restful sleep
• Forging an empowering environment for yourself and your family

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Quotable moments:

"If you feel good about your rest, your mood and satisfaction tends to be better the next day, even if your stats were poor." - Dr. Erik Korem

"You have to set the tone too. When you show up." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Your environment shapes it...we've created an environment here where I want to get better now." - Dr. Erik Korem

"Emotional stress will destroy you than your toughest training session." - Zach Even-Esh

"Are you just absorbing knowledge without wisdom?" - Zach Even-Esh

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

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The pursuit of "work-life balance" is a fool's errand. This unrealistic standard sets us up for constant disappointment and guilt. Instead, high-achieving entrepreneur and award-winning speaker Henna Pryor advocates for "work-life harmony."

In this candid conversation, Henna shares vulnerable and relatable stories about the daily challenge of recalibrating priorities as a busy mom, wife, and entrepreneur.

Discover:

• Why "work-life balance" should be banished from our vocabulary
• A more empowering metaphor - the tightrope walker's "balancing pole"
• How technology and phones numb us to avoid social awkwardness
• Why you'll be remembered for who you were, not just achievements
• The importance of presence and intentionality with family
• Recalibrating work and home harmony every day

This honest dialogue will help you release unrealistic expectations and create a more easeful flow between your personal and professional worlds. Turn up the volume on what matters most.

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Quotable moments:

"Work life balance is utter BS. It sets us up for a standard that is unreachable." - Henna Pryor

"When you watch a tightrope walker, their balancing pole is constantly shifting left and right, making constant adjustments to stay balanced." - Henna Pryor

"At your funeral, people won't remember your achievements. They'll remember the person you were as you were achieving." - Henna Pryor

"It is daily work to recalibrate and be present." - Henna Pryor

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem

Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/

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Setbacks and failures are inevitable on the road to success. But how you respond makes all the difference. In this episode, psychiatrist and former NCAA wrestler Dr. Arman “Dr. T” Taghizadeh shares his 3-step process for bouncing back from devastating setbacks. Drawing on years of clinical and personal experience, Dr. T reveals how to acknowledge failures, accept difficult emotions, then take action to grow.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why setbacks don’t mean you’re “broken” or a failure
• The importance of acknowledging and accepting your feelings
• How giving yourself time and space leads to clarity
• Why setbacks present opportunities for growth
• How greatness emerges from overcoming challenges
• The power of reframing setbacks as part of your journey

 

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Quotable moments:

"I think it's important that we're in these setbacks or then where these failures, number one is. Acknowledge what happened, right? Take a second. Acknowledge what happened." - Dr. Arman Taghizadeh

"Accept the feelings like you're gonna when you think a certain way. You're going to have certain emotions and so accept them and give yourself some time and give yourself time to be frustrated or angry Or grieve or cry like whatever it is man Give yourself time because if you're feeling that way Then that's your body's emotional response to whatever it is and somebody else might be like this is not a big deal But in that moment it is to you and I think give yourself the respect of validating how you feel Right." - Dr. Arman Taghizadeh

"If we want to be great at whatever that is, and that could be athletics, that could be our careers, that could be being a family person, if we really want to, if we really want to consider ourselves a good spouse or a good parent or a good executive or a good boss or a good business owner, a good entrepreneur or a great athlete, whatever we want to do, understand that the more you take those chances and those challenges to be great, the more you're going to have setbacks, but that's, yeah." - Dr. Arman Taghizadeh

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

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How do you recapture the camaraderie and support of being on a great team after your playing days are over or after you leave a great organization? Former football coach Marc Nudelberg knows that locker room feeling is hard to replicate but says it starts with creating a unifying vision and finding people committed to bringing out the best in each other.

In this candid conversation, Marc shares hard-won wisdom on surrounding yourself with champions who hold you accountable while giving you the encouragement to grow.

He discusses:

• Why you must be vulnerable and open to hurt to find the right people
• How to know when your crew will celebrate vs undermine your progress
• Why you're responsible for giving others a reason to celebrate you first
• Why humility and admitting when you're wrong are key to earning trust
• How to lead yourself first before you can lead others

Marc provides a blueprint for building a team, at work or in life, that motivates you to step outside your comfort zone. His insights will inspire you to take ownership, exhibit courage, and make personal growth your goal.

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Quotable moments:

"Our brains are a product of our environments, of the inputs that we allow to come into it, and then what we choose to focus on." - Marc Nudelberg

"If you can build relationships and create processes that are repeatable, that help you find success, you still have to discipline yourself to do those things consistently over time." - Marc Nudelberg

"When you copy the model, you copy the errors." - Erik Korem

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

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What enables high performers to reach new heights? Henna Pryor, an award-winning keynote speaker, and Workplace Performance Expert, reveals why the very qualities that led to your success can end up limiting you. Known for her science-backed, no-nonsense approach, Henna shares counterintuitive insights on when to quit the habits that got you here and lean into what's next.

Discover:

• Why saying "yes" to everything holds you back at higher levels
• How being resolute can become detrimental 
• Why you must shift from "fuel-based" to "friction-based" thinking
• How to move from obvious to hidden frictions hampering your team
• Why the most powerful performance gains come from "problem finding"
• How to dig deeper to discover and remove limiting "sandbags"
• Why you need to re-evaluate strengths that become weaknesses

Get ready to challenge your assumptions on achievement and learn unconventional tactics to reach your next level of success. Henna brings a wealth of experience coaching top performers at companies like Google and Johnson & Johnson. Her provocative insights will shake up your mindset and show you how to avoid the pitfalls of past accomplishments.

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Quotable moments:

"Strengthening that muscle again, our ability to embrace awkwardness and stay in it a little bit longer is directly tied to our ability to take more risks at work, innovate and find that courage and confidence that we all are hoping to find." - Henna Pryor

"Every time we try something new, every time we hit an inflection point, any time we need to have a conversation where something matters, we are inviting awkwardness into our lives." - Henna Pryor

"The more we stay part of the herd, it's the sheep formula, right? When you look and sound like everyone else. You are essentially kind of lumped in with everyone else and people who make those big jumps in their career They have to be willing to stand out." - Henna Pryor

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

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Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/

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Over 50% of workers report being burned out. Is there is a way to maintain output without running out of gas? In this episode, Dr. Arman Taghizadeh, a psychiatrist and former NCAA Division 1 wrestler, shares his expertise on how to leverage prioritization, gratitude, and reframing to prevent burnout.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why identifying your core values helps eliminate overwhelm
• The power of “chunking” priorities into groups of 3-5
• How to reframe challenges as opportunities for growth
• Why practicing gratitude boosts motivation and lowers stress
• Simple ways to simplify your life and prevent burnout

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Quotable moments:

"Practicing gratitude in a systematic intentional way is important, and I'm happy to talk about what I do on a daily basis, but it's a very specific intentional way because that helps release certain neurochemicals like serotonin and oxytocin, which helps promote happiness, calms us down, being able to enjoy things." - Dr. Arman Taghizadeh

"It's prioritization, but also it's a, it's a concept called chunking, right? The number three to five, I said that now a couple of times, right? That's important." - Dr. Arman Taghizadeh

"I think any athlete, any CEO, any parent will say, man, no, there's times like I'm just, I'm exhausted, man. I'm not there. And the more you push and push and push psychologically and emotionally, like it becomes harder and harder to recover from that." - Dr. Arman Taghizadeh

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem

Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/

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The road to exceptional leadership starts with mastering self-leadership. But how do you stay focused, motivated, and productive when no one’s watching?

Former college football coach turned entrepreneur Marc Nudelberg shares his blueprint for continuously up-leveling yourself. With high-energy passion, Marc lays out the self-leadership “plays” that help him optimize performance day after day. Learn why Marc believes in morning routines, curated environments, and honest self-alignment are game-changers for achieving your goals. This electric conversation will inspire you to adopt a 1% better mindset and turn self-improvement into a competitive advantage.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How your environment impacts your mindset
• Why self-alignment is crucial for motivation
• The competitive edge self-leadership creates
• How to systematize and gamify personal growth
• The “oxygen mask” theory of self-care
• Why routines matter more than sheer grit

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Quotable moments:

"If you can't lead yourself, it's going to be very, very hard for you to lead other people." - Marc Nudelberg

"If I'm not in a good place, how am I supposed to be in a good place for my wife? How am I supposed to be in a good place for my sons? How am I supposed to be in a good place for my team?" - Marc Nudelberg

"When the oxygen mask comes down, you have to put yours on first before you help somebody else." - Marc Nudelberg

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/

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Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem

Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/

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Feeling awkward used to be just a teenage rite of passage, but now it follows us into adulthood and impacts our careers. So how can we turn awkwardness into an advantage? In this episode, Henna Pryor, an award-winning keynote speaker and workplace performance expert, reveals her counterintuitive approach to awkwardness as a strategic tool for taking smart risks and advancing your career. Henna is known for her science-backed methods to help high achievers take their success to the next level. She’s been featured in Forbes, Real Simple, and Fast Company.

 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why leaning into awkwardness helps build confidence
• How to strengthen your “social muscles” in a hybrid world
• When taking risks at work, being awkward means you’re growing
• Why we freeze up: the psychology of vicarious embarrassment
• Exercises to practice awkwardness before high-stakes moments
• Giving yourself an “awkward advantage” to stand out from the herd

If you’ve been playing it safe out of fear of embarrassment, this conversation will empower you to embrace awkwardness for bolder career moves and innovation. Gain an unexpected edge by getting comfortable with being uncomfortable.

 

Connect with Henna at the Pryoritygroup.com

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Quotable moments:

"Strengthening that muscle again, our ability to embrace awkwardness and stay in it a little bit longer is directly tied to our ability to take more risks at work, innovate and find that courage and confidence that we all are hoping to find." - Henna Pryor

"Every time we try something new, every time we hit an inflection point, any time we need to have a conversation where something matters, we are inviting awkwardness into our lives." - Henna Pryor

"The more we stay part of the herd, it's the sheep formula, right? When you look and sound like everyone else. You are essentially kind of lumped in with everyone else and people who make those big jumps in their career They have to be willing to stand out." - Henna Pryor

ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST:

The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.

On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High-Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete-tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.

Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery.

SUPPORT & CONNECT

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