The Hidden Why Podcast

Outsmart Your Brain Leigh Martinuzzi · 1084 Daniel Willingham – Outsmart Your Brain I speak with Daniel about his new book, Outsmart Your Brain, a comprehensive, and accessible guide on how the brain learns. We discuss how we can better use our attention to help us learn more efficiently and effectively. As Daniel explains, we … Continue reading 1084 Daniel Willingham – Outsmart Your Brain

Outsmart Your Brain I speak with Daniel about his new book, Outsmart Your Brain, a comprehensive, and accessible guide on how the brain learns. We discuss how we can better use our attention to help us learn more efficiently and effectively. As Daniel explains, we tend to focus on the tasks we can most easily control—such as highlighting and rereading—but these practices only give the illusion of mastery. As Dan Willingham, professor of psychology and bestselling author, explains, familiarity is not the same as comprehension. Enjoy! Grab a copy of Daniel's book here - Outsmart Your Brain Guest Bio. Daniel T. Willingham (born 1961) is a psychologist at the University of Virginia, where he is a professor in the Department of Psychology. Willingham's research focuses on the application of findings from cognitive psychology and neuroscience to K–12 education.

WA – The Art of Balance Leigh Martinuzzi · 1083 Saki Okumura – WA The Art of Balance Wa means harmony, a central tenet at the heart of the Japanese belief that to live well is to live in balance. In this conversation with Kaki Okumura we discuss her book and delve into the four … Continue reading 1083 Kaki Okumura – WA The Art of Balance

Rags to Riches Leigh Martinuzzi · 1082 Karen Pudetti – Rags to Riches Karen has followed her passion and set up a multi-million dollar beauty business. In this episode, I speak with Karen about her journey. She shares advice not only in getting started but also tips and tricks once you’re up and running your … Continue reading 1082 Karen Pudetti – Rags to Riches

WA - The Art of Balance Wa means harmony, a central tenet at the heart of the Japanese belief that to live well is to live in balance. In this conversation with Kaki Okumura we discuss her book and delve into the four pillars of living a long and happy life: Nourish, Move, Rest and Socialise. Kaki also shares her writing journey and provides some guidance on how to get started and how to keep the passion alive. Enjoy! Grab a copy of the book here - Wa - The Art of Balance Guest Bio. Kaki Okumura is a Japanese wellness author and illustrator. Her writing online garners hundreds of thousands of views a month, and she has been published in Insider, Bon Appetit, Eater, TedxGateway, and Heated x Mark Bittman.

Rags to Riches Karen has followed her passion and set up a multi-million dollar beauty business. In this episode, I speak with Karen about her journey. She shares advice not only in getting started but also tips and tricks once you're up and running your business. Enjoy! Grab a copy of Karen's book here - Rags to Riches: How Beauty Icons Made it Big Guest Bio. Karen Pudetti came straight out of college into a highly successful accounting career in corporate including working for several Fortune 500 companies. But it just didn't light her up, so she decided to venture out on her own. She knew at 19, she wanted to be her own boss and work in the beauty industry. So, Karen went back to school and received her electrolysis certification, her wax and esthetic licenses. But Karen made a few mistakes along the way and has watched others struggle. Her firm commitment to help others who dream of a life as a successful entrepreneur—either in the beauty industry or any other retail service business—moved her to write Rags to Riches: How Beauty Icons Made It Big.

Entrepreneur Insights Leigh Martinuzzi · 1081 Wesley Mathews – Entrepreneur Insights As an entrepreneur, Wesley understands the importance of taking calculated risks, staying ahead of the curve, and constantly innovating. He’s excited to share with us today the lessons he’s learnt in starting his entrepreneurial journey to creating a company with over 135 staff and … Continue reading 1081 Wesley Mathews – Entrepreneur Insights

Entrepreneur Insights As an entrepreneur, Wesley understands the importance of taking calculated risks, staying ahead of the curve, and constantly innovating. He's excited to share with us today the lessons he's learnt in starting his entrepreneurial journey to creating a company with over 135 staff and revenues exceeding $20 million. He believes that by sharing experiences and insights, we can help one another achieve even greater success. Enjoy! You can connect with Wesley on LinkedIn here. Guest Bio. Introducing Wesley Mathews, a scrappy entrepreneur and former CEO and Co-Founder of High Level Marketing. He spent over 11 years driving the company's vision and strategy, helping to grow it from an idea to a powerhouse in the industry with over 50 employees and revenues of $7 million. Today, High Level Marketing is a thriving company with over 135 team members across the nation with revenues exceeding $20 million.

Women Connect4Good Nancy is on a mission to help women become better at supporting one another. In this episode, I speak with Dr Nancy about how not only women but men and women, can become better connectors and better leaders for one another. I believe it's such an important conversation to be had as in today's world we seem to be becoming less connected and social and physical interaction with one another will not only strengthen our lives it will create longevity. I hope you enjoy it! Grab a copy of Dr Nancy's book using the link below. In This Together: How Successful Women Support Each Other in Work and Life Guest Bio. Nancy D. O'Reilly, PsyD, founded Women Connect4Good, Inc., a 501(c)3 foundation, to help support other organizations working to advance women and girls. She also serves on the boards of several social-profit groups, including Take The Lead, Inc. Dr. Nancy's latest book, In This Together: How Successful Women Support Each Other in Work and Life (Adams Media/Simon & Schuster, January 2019), was released as an audiobook in early 2022. Her earlier book, Leading Women: 20 Influential Women Share Their Secrets to Leadership, Business, and Life (Adams Media/Simon & Schuster, December 2014), was also released as an audiobook in August. In addition, she and her team continue to gain momentum with the Lift Women Up campaign. Originally created to complement a documentary that aired on PBS featuring her work championing women's equality and advancement, #LiftWomenUp focuses on the steps that we all can take to help each other continue advancing towards gender parity.

Women Connect4Good Leigh Martinuzzi · 1080 Dr Nancy O’Reilly – Women Connect4Good Nancy is on a mission to help women become better at supporting one another. In this episode, I speak with Dr Nancy about how not only women but men and women, can become better connectors and better leaders for one another. I believe … Continue reading 1080 Dr Nancy O’Reilly – Women Connect4Good