The Greatness Machine

By Darius Mirshahzadeh | YAP Media

The Greatness Machine is on a Quest to Maximize the Human Experience!

Join Award Winning CEO and Author, Darius Mirshahzadeh (pron. Mer-shaw-za-day), as he interviews some of the greatest minds in the... more

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October 18, 2023232 | Dr. Sadie Allison | Empowering Your Intimacy: A Deep Dive into Love and Sexuality
How can a deeper understanding of sex and sexuality empower individuals to enrich their intimate lives and build healthier relationships?

Developing a deeper comprehension of human sexuality and intimate connections can pave the way for more fulfilling and healthier relationships, nurturing greater emotional and physical closeness.

That is why, Dr. Sadie Allison, a renowned expert in the field of sexual health and wellness, is on a mission to inform and educate about the realm of sexual well-being and relationships. With a diverse portfolio of ventures aimed at enhancing intimacy and pleasure, Dr. Sadie is committed to empowering individuals in their intimate lives.

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Sadie, exploring her innovative ventures and extensive expertise in the realm of sexual health and wellness. They also delve into the pervasive stigma linked to male vulnerability and sexual performance concerns, emphasizing the need for open dialogues to dispel these issues.

Topics include:
What inspired Dr. Sadie to write her debut book in 2001
Dr. Sadie discusses the stigma around vulnerability and expressing concerns about sexual performance for men
Understanding and exploring your partner's desires and needs is essential for improving sexual experiences
The importance of open communication and exploration in intimate relationships to improve sexual experiences
The role of sex education and how understanding female anatomy, preferences, and open communication can help bridge the orgasm gap
And other topics…

Connect with Dr. Sadie:
Website: https://golovecbd.com/
Website: https://www.ticklekitty.com/
Book: https://www.ticklekitty.com/collections/sex-help-books
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsadieallison
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drsadie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsadieallison/

Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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1h 17min
October 16, 2023TGM Classic | Alana Winter | Born To Be An Entrepreneur
It sometimes seems as if certain people are born to be entrepreneurs. That's certainly true of Alana Winter!

In today's episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius chats with Alana Winter, serial entrepreneur, creative thinker, founder of MI6 Academy and Stiletto Spy School and guide on the path to self-aware leadership. Her journey has taken her from university admission at 16 to simultaneously being fired by her dad and set up in her own business. Following a string of challenges and feelings of burnout, she sold her business in 2006, leading to some powerful questions: "Who am I now? What do I do with my life?"

In this wide-ranging discussion, you'll discover how her upbringing in a family of entrepreneurs has helped guide the path of her life.

You'll learn why a lack of passion and alignment with your business can open the door to greater and greater difficulties.

You'll discover how Alana sold the business she was no longer passionate about, and how doing so forced her to decide who she really was and what she really wanted in her life.

You'll also learn how a trip to a James Bond film eventually gave rise to an entirely unique form of coaching: The MI6 Academy and Stiletto Spy School!

Join Darius and Alana as they explore the fascinating, unpredictable and sometimes frustrating path that is entrepreneurship.

Topics include:
Alana's background and unusual upbringing, and why she was literally born to be an entrepreneur
How her father helped her start her first business... by firing her
The challenges she faced in that early business, such as burnout, employee theft and even embezzlement from a business partner
Why she believes that a lack of passion and misalignment set the stage for the challenges she faced in her early entrepreneurial career
How she navigated "the void" after selling her first business with no plan for the immediate future
And other topics…

Connect with Alana:
Website: https://alanawinter.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanawinter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awinter123/

Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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1h 3min
October 13, 2023231 | How to Make My Family’s World-Famous Red Spaghetti Sauce
In this special episode of The Greatness Machine, I embark on a culinary journey with my mom, Susan, who is sharing the cherished family heirloom recipe for her remarkable red sauce pasta. This isn't just another cooking show; it's a heartwarming tale of preserving traditions and passing on a culinary legacy from one generation to another.

Ingredients:
Two 91-ounce cans of Carmelina whole peeled tomatoes
One small tomato paste
One-pound ground turkey
½ of a slab of St. Louis pork ribs
Three bone-in chicken thighs
One medium white onion
Six cloves of garlic
½ a bunch of Italian parsley
Romano cheese (pulverized)
¼ cup of fennel seed
½ teaspoon of red pepper chili flakes
Seven turns of the pepper mill
¼ cup of oregano
6 Large torn or sliced fresh Basil leaves

Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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30min
October 11, 2023230 | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon | Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well
What if there was a proven scientific approach to unleashing timeless strength and graceful aging?

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, through her latest book, Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well, introduces an accessible program that teaches the connection between nutrition, exercise, and self-care.

She unveils an easy-to-follow food, fitness, and self-care program for lasting strength and vitality, sharing helpful tips on how to overcome health challenges, stay lean, and protect against diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes.

With a background in nutritional science, Dr. Gabrielle is a leader in the field of health optimization, aiming to empower individuals to achieve peak physical and mental well-being. Her pioneering research and practical strategies have made her a sought-after authority in the areas of muscle health, longevity, and disease prevention.

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius and Dr. Gabrielle dive deep into the significance of nutrition, the challenges of navigating dietary information, the interconnected nature of physical and mental health, dispelling dietary misinformation, and the importance of understanding essential health principles.

Topics include:
How Dr. Gabrielle’s journey into medicine and nutrition started
The importance of nutrition and protein metabolism in overall well-being and health
The challenges in navigating the wealth of information about nutrition
What inspired Dr. Gabrielle to write Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well
Dr. Gabrielle emphasizes the importance of understanding basic health principles
The importance of being present in life, both physically and mentally, is emphasized
Dr. Gabrielle discusses the intertwined nature of physical and mental health
The need to dispel misinformation about dietary choices
And other topics…

Connect with Dr. Gabrielle:
Website: https://drgabriellelyon.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-lyon-00175a1a8
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-gabrielle-lyon-show/id1622316426
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Strong-Science-Based-Strategy-Aging/dp/1668007878/ref=sr_1_1

Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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1h 8min
October 09, 2023TGM Classic | Chris Voss | Hostage Negotiation Tactics for Everyday Life
Negotiating anything in life can make even the most socially robust entrepreneurs break out in cold sweats. Many of us are not born with negotiation skills but have to learn how to persuade our audience to be on our side. Learning excellent negotiation skills can take your career to the next level by negotiating a significant raise at your annual performance review. Negotiating a raise is so much easier than negotiating hostage situations like our next guest has while working with the FBI.

In this episode, we talk to Chris Voss, also known as “The Master Negotiator.” Chris retired as the lead international kidnapping negotiator for the FBI, is the CEO of the Black Swan Group, and is the author of the national bestseller Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended on It, which was one of Darius’s favorite books.

Drawing on his FBI experiences where the stakes are high, Chris Voss’s company, The Black Swan Group, specializes in solving business communication problems using hostage negotiation solutions. Their negotiation methodology focuses on discovering the “black swans,” small pieces of information that have a huge effect on an outcome. The biggest surprise is learning the tactics behind negotiating a business deal are very similar to negotiating with a barricaded gunman for the lives of hostages.

Don’t miss this thrilling episode!

What Darius discusses with Chris Voss:
How to be an effective negotiator for anything
How information gathering can give you an edge in the negotiation game
What it takes to subtly convince someone to have it your way
What small things make the biggest impact in negotiations
How to diffuse a situation by calling out the negative
How emotions drive human behavior, not logic
The Black Swan Rule: Treat others not the way you want to be treated but the way they want to be treated
Common mistakes in negotiating
Why you are 31% smarter with a positive mindset
Why curiosity is a superpower.
How to make the gunman feel empathy for you
Chris talks about his book Never Split the Difference
And other topics...

Connect with Chris:
Website: https://www.blackswanltd.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophervoss/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefbinegotiator/?hl=en
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Split-Difference-Negotiating-Depended/dp/0062407805

Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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1h 8min
October 06, 2023Darius Classic | Who's Living In Your Emotional House?
In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is flying solo during his mini-sabbatical/pseudo vacation in Mexico to discuss who's living in your emotional house and what we're doing about our past.

In this episode you'll discover how a chance encounter with Ed Mylett and his book, 'The Power of One More,' changed Darius' thinking, the concept of 'cleaning your emotional house' and identifying what type of emotional house you have, the importance of dreaming with imagination and dreaming about a compelling future for yourself.

Join Darius as he challenges you to consider your emotional house and the emotions you want to have living there each day. Enjoy!

Topics include:
How Ed Mylett’s book, 'The Power of One More,' has become a game changer in Darius' life
Your ‘emotional house’ and the emotions you choose to fill it with
Why dreaming with imagination and dreaming about a compelling future for yourself is so vital to happiness and success
And other topics…

Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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23min
October 04, 2023229 | Christine Sperber | The Power of Community: Creating Impactful Connections
How can you redesign your second adulthood for greater fulfillment and purpose?

Drawing inspiration from the wisdom shared by Christine Sperber, this transformation begins with a deep understanding of your values, desires, and the unique contributions you can make. Her remarkable journey from the world of professional snowboarding to her pivotal role at the Modern Elder Academy (MEA) is a testament to the power of reinvention and lifelong learning.

Having spent her early years as an elite athlete, Christine realized the importance of embracing change and continuous personal growth. Her transition from the slopes to the world of personal development reflects her deep commitment to helping others navigate life's transitions with grace and intentionality.

Joining us on The Greatness Machine, Christine shares her inspiring story of how one can harness their diverse life experiences to create positive change, both for themselves and those they touch through their work.

In this episode, Darius and Christine delve into her remarkable journey, transitioning from a career in professional snowboarding to her pivotal role at the Modern Elder Academy (MEA). They discuss MEA's mission to redefine second adulthood, emphasizing the importance of community and shared wisdom in personal growth. Christine's authentic passion and transformative experiences come to light, illustrating her role in guiding others toward greater fulfillment and purpose.

Topics include:
How Christine shifted from being a pro snowboarder to her current role at MEA
What ignited Christine’s passion for experiential education and adventure
What made Christine leave her pro athlete career and work on the business side of the snowboarding industry
Christine looks back on starting a hotel business in Baja, Mexico
Christine shares what MEA is all about and what the program offers
The importance of genuine hospitality and care in the MEA culture
Viewing the team as the first customer to ensure a positive experience for guests
Christine shares her personal challenge with imposter syndrome and underlines the importance of self-confidence
And other topics…

Connect with Christine:
Website: https://www.modernelderacademy.com/
LinkedIn: https://mx.linkedin.com/in/sperberc

Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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1h 11min
October 02, 2023TGM Classic | Amanda Knox | Fighting For Your Life Against A Trial By Media
How do you free yourself from the prison of your past? How do you get up after being dragged down?

Joining us today to talk about the 2007 murder case that shocked the world, Amanda Knox recalls her wrongful conviction for the death of Meredith Kercher. Fifteen years after the gruesome incident that attracted huge media attention, Amanda gets real about the experience that turned her life upside down.

Amanda is an exoneree, a journalist, a public speaker, and the author of a New York Times best-selling memoir, “Waiting to Be Heard.” She co-hosts the podcast Labyrinths with Christopher Robinson. She spent nearly four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial for a murder she did not commit. After that, she began advocating for reforms in criminal justice and media ethics.

In this episode, Amanda shares how her life has been after the wrongful conviction that put her behind the bars for years for the murder of her roommate in Italy. Amanda also recalls the police treatment she had experienced and how the media depicted her as guilty when she was on the trial for the murder case.

This conversation covers interesting topics such as media ethics, criminal justice, and how core values help in facing certain circumstances and impossible tasks.

Topics include:
Amanda recalls her wrongful conviction for the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher
How the media industry works
Amanda describes the experience as an “existential crisis”

Connect with Amanda:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amamaknox
Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandaknox

Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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1h 7min
September 29, 2023Darius Classic | How to Overcome the Tests of Life to Level Up
Are you aware of the tests you've had to endure throughout your life? As we move through life, leveling up and growing, we all experience various tests designed to help us expand and meet the new challenges the future brings, even if we're not aware of it.

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius is recording from Wahaca, Mexico to discuss the tests we all have to pass in order to level up in our lives.

Join Darius as he discusses the tests we all must face as we level up to a new form of greatness! Enjoy!

Topics include:
Why the most successful people are always focused on the next goal, and the next target
Some of the tests Darius has had to endure to grow and expand in his life
Why recognizing these tests and persevering through them is a key component of success

Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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28min
September 27, 2023228 | Adam Coffey | Empire Builder: Strategies for Thriving in the World of Private Equity
What if you could build an empire from scratch, navigate the world of private equity, and exit your business for millions? How would you make it happen?

Imagine if you had the opportunity to earn the strategies and secrets of entrepreneurs who have successfully built empires, thrived in the competitive landscape of private equity, and eventually exited their businesses for significant wealth. These individuals have blazed a trail, overcoming obstacles, and achieving remarkable success.

One such entrepreneur, Adam Coffey, founding partner of CEO Advisory Guru LLC, a best-selling author, and an acclaimed international speaker, has a story work exploring. His journey from startup struggles to navigating the intricacies of private equity and ultimately achieving his exit strategy serves as an inspiring example of what can be accomplished with determination, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment.

In this episode of The Greatness Machine, Darius and Adam explore the world of entrepreneurship, private equity, and business success. Adam shares his journey from youthful exuberance to seasoned expertise, emphasizing the importance of mindset in overcoming challenges. They discuss building and exiting businesses, the power of embracing risk, and Adam's mission to mentor the next generation of entrepreneurs. This episode is filled with valuable insights for aspiring business leaders, regardless of their stage in the entrepreneurial journey.

Topics include:
How Adam’s journey into entrepreneurship and private equity began
Adam looks back on the things he learned during his military service and GE tenure
The importance of treating employees well and fostering a strong culture in today’s workforce
Adam explains the importance of the lower middle market in private equity
The strategy of “buy and build” in the private equity world
Adam advises looking for opportunities to expand revenue streams and diversify offerings within the core business
How youthful exuberance and energy can help you navigate challenges
Adam shares what his newest book, Empire Builder, aims to educate and provide
And other topics…

Connect with Adam:
Website: https://adamecoffey.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamecoffey/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/adam_coffey

Connect with Darius:
Website: https://therealdarius.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube
Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708

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