The Hidden Why Podcast

Seven Reasons Not to Wait

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi – Originally Published 20.11.2014

"Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them." William Arthur Ward

If you’re waiting for things to happen in life you may be waiting for a very long time. It is our responsibility to create the change we wish to see, both in ourselves and in the world. No one else will do it for us. The outcomes we desire and the impact we wish to have in the world will come in acting, not in waiting.

No Rules Leadership

"Life is about making an impact not making an income."

As a serial entrepreneur, Kevin Kruse has started and sold many successful businesses and had his fair share of failures, too. What he didn't realise when starting out was that leadership and time management were integral to his success. He became a student and now shows others how to successfully lead and best manage their time.

I speak to Kevin about his company Lead X - Leadership development for the modern day workforce. Built on the back of Watson, Lead X is an AI-powered leadership development platform that allows leaders to be trained and coached at scale. We discuss why great leaders have no rules and the benefits and implications associated with this and Kevin shares some time-hacks as well. I hope you find value in this interview. Enjoy!

Humanism, and Progress by Steven Pinker

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

In Enlightenment Now the author Steven Pinker argues that the world is in a far greater state than it’s ever been and despite the obvious challenges we face, human progress is undeniable. Now than ever before we are living longer, healthier and happier lives. The solutions lie in enlightenment ideals those that favour science and reason as the solutions to our challenges and continuing advancement.

Relationships

Today's featured guest is Michele L. Owens.

The topic is Relationships.

Let the show begin.

Guest Bio

MICHELE L. OWENS, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist in private practice in New York City with over 30 years of experience. She earned a bachelor of arts degree from Case Western Reserve University and both masters and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology. She trains and mentors mental health professionals and presents workshops on subjects that include relationship enhancement, effective interpersonal communication, and living and working in a diverse world.

Little Moments

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi 

“Little moments, BIG memories.” Fergus Connolly

It is often the little things in life that give us the greatest meaning and go on to form BIG memories. What do you really appreciate? What things bring you great joy? Is it the moments by the campfire with the family playing charades? The smell of coffee in the morning? A crisp ale in the afternoon while chatting with friends? The experience of heading to the airport ready to board a ship to another place? The sound of gravel under your shoes as you walk?

The big events in life matter however it is often the little things along the way that add up to make our experiences somewhat extraordinary. I remember a time camping with the family that for an entire day it poured with rain. We were all huddled together in a small space under the tarp. It was those moments we shared under that tarp that bought joy and created amazing memories of that trip despite the unruly weather conditions.

We have to hold on to the little moments and to do that we need to be present. Avoid the distractions that draw our attention away from the moment because it is in those moments, that if missed, we may weaken the memories of this life that we experience.

Work Optional

"What a wonderful life I've had! I only wish I'd realized it sooner." Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

In today's work culture, we're expected to hustle around the clock. But what if you could escape the traditional path and get on one that doesn't require working full-time until age 65? What if you could wake up every day without an alarm clock and do the things you love most? Well, that is what Tanja Hester dreamt about doing and has done so and now helps many others on that path.

Regardless of where you are in your career, you can live a happier, more meaningful life, free from the daily grind. I truly believe this which is why I was excited to have Tanja on the show to share some inspiration, insights and practical advice on how we go about living our dream life. Enjoy!

Creating Happiness Intentionally by Sandy MacGregor

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

Sandy MacGregor, a former military officer turned author, trainer and mindfulness practitioner wrote this book with the desire to tell others how they can be happy. Sandy has had a variety of life purposes and certainly has experienced some great tragedy. I believe it was through adversity that Sandy discovered his own inner strength and an ability to understand the power of the subconscious mind. He now shares how we can all tap into this inner being to enable us to harness our life’s purpose now.

Impact

Written and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

What is the underlying motivation behind everything you do?

With a growing fascination in understanding what drives human motivation and behaviours, twelve months ago I begin to ask the guests on my podcast the above question. The answers have been wonderful and surprisingly very consistent. One common theme is the desire to serve, help others and have an impact.

In this podcast, I explore why. Enjoy!

Be More Pirate

Pirates didn’t just break the rules, they rewrote them. They didn’t just reject society, they reinvented it. They didn’t just tell tall tales, they told a story that shook the whole world. Pirates didn’t just challenge the status-quo, they changed everyfuckingthing.

In this conversation, I chat to Sam about his book, Be More Pirate, and why it is those that challenge the status-quo are the ones that lead to great change. Including how we can all be a little bit more pirate to shake things up in our personal lives or having a larger impact.

Whatever your ambitions, ideas and challenges, Be More Pirate will revolutionize the way you live, think, and work today, and tomorrow. So what are you waiting for?

Mind & Machine with August Bradley

Review recorded and narrated by Leigh Martinuzzi

Mind and Machine is a weekly interview show with people at the forefront of transformational technologies, futurist ideas and the sociological impact of these exponential changes.

The host August Bradley describes himself as a technology entrepreneur, strategy advisor and speaker on frontier-tech and its impact. The show focuses on cultural forces and technologies that will transform our world: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, IoT, Space Exploration, Virtual & Augmented Reality, Life Extension, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, BioTech, Transhumanism and more.

Please enjoy my review and take a listen to Mind and Machine.