Your company is investing in innovation, so why isn't it working?

In this eye-opening episode of The Making of Me Podcast, innovation advisor and strategist Bruno Pesec pulls back the curtain on the #1 reason large organizations struggle with innovation and exactly what you can do to fix it.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• The biggest misconception companies have about innovation
• Why heavy investments in innovation often fail to pay off
• Why it's not about having creative people or big ideas it's about creating the right processes and environments
• Why focusing on flow matters more than just collecting ideas
• How to unlock real, measurable value from your innovation efforts

If you're a business leader or creative thinker who wants to drive real results — this episode is a must-watch.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• 00:43 — The biggest misconception companies have about innovation
• 04:21 — Why investments in innovation often fail to pay off
• 07:50 — Why focusing on flow matters more than just collecting ideas

🔗 Access free articles, newsletters & resources on innovation: https://www.pesec.no🔗 Connect with Bruno Pesec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pesec/

📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it changed how you think about innovation🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below, What's the biggest innovation challenge your company faces?

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In a world of endless notifications, noise, and digital overload your focus is your greatest asset. Are you protecting it?

In this powerful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, international keynote speaker and thought leader Greg Bennick shares practical, science-backed strategies to help you regain your focus, build meaningful connections, and live a more intentional life.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why distractions are everywhere and the psychology behind them
• How to recognize the true power distraction has over your life
• Why focus matters more than ever in today's fast-paced world
• Simple yet powerful techniques to reclaim your attention starting today
• How intentional living can dramatically improve your overall well-being

If you've ever felt scattered, overwhelmed, or pulled in a thousand directions — this episode is your reset button.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• 00:51 — Recognizing the power of distraction
• 02:07 — Why focus matters
• 13:40 — Practical tips to reduce daily distractions

🔗 Connect with Greg Bennick: http://www.gregbennick.com/🔗 Follow Greg Bennick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbennick/

📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it helped you refocus🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below, What's your biggest distraction and how do you fight it?

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What if the secret to a high-performing team was simply having more fun?

In this inspiring episode, Vanya Boardman shares real-world examples and personal stories that reveal why play and creativity in the workplace aren't just "nice-to-haves" they are essential drivers of innovation, engagement, and team success.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How integrating play and creativity can radically boost team engagement
• Why psychological safety is the foundation of every high-performing team
• Real-world examples of fun and authentic connection driving business results
• Practical strategies you can start using today including creation stations and the power of the mindful pause
• How to unlock your team's true potential through a culture of creativity

Whether you're a leader, manager, or team member, this episode will completely change how you think about workplace culture.

🔗 Learn more & take your team culture to the next level: https://www.playinnove.com🔗 Connect with Vanya Boardman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanya-boardman/

📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it inspired you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below, How does your team bring creativity and fun into the workplace?

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Divorce doesn't have to be the end, it can be the beginning of something powerful.

In this episode of The Making of Me Podcast, we sit down with Brenda Bridge a certified Divorce Mediator and Divorce Financial Analyst who shares her personal journey and delivers practical, hard-hitting strategies for anyone facing the end of a marriage.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to navigate the most overwhelming emotional and financial transitions of divorce
• The best ways to protect your children through the process
• Common pitfalls to avoid that most people don't see coming
• How to make informed decisions without letting emotions take over
• Why giving yourself grace and patience is the most powerful tool you have
• How to reclaim your life with clarity, confidence, and purpose

Whether you're in the middle of a divorce, just coming out of one, or supporting someone who is this episode will give you the tools and hope you need.

🔗 Learn more & connect with Brenda Bridge: https://bridgingdivorcesolutions.com/🔗 Follow Brenda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bridgingdivorce/

📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it helped you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below; What's one thing that helped you through a major life transition?

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When the system failed his son, one father found the answer on a snowy hillside.

In this powerful and emotional interview, Robert DeLena opens up about his journey raising his son Ryan — a child labeled "difficult" by schools and experts alike. What happened next? A pair of skis changed everything.

🎯 In this episode, you'll hear:

• How Ryan went from being restrained in school to conquering 91 backcountry runs
• The truth about PTSD caused by school restraints and how it nearly broke their family
• How skiing revealed a hidden talent no one saw coming
• Why a father's instinct and belief in his child beat the system
• A breathtaking story of resilience, second chances, and a father-son bond forged on the slopes

If you're a parent who has ever been told your child is "too much," "too difficult," or "too different" — this episode will move you deeply.

🔗 Learn more about Robert & Ryan's story: http://without-restraint-book.com/🔗 Connect with Robert DeLena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertdelena/

📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it touched your heart🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a story like this💬 Comment below — Has nature or sport ever changed your life or your child's life?

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What happens when you build success… and lose it all?

In this powerful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Roy Castleman shares the raw and unfiltered truth about hitting rock bottom after building and losing multi-million-pound businesses, surviving a life-threatening accident, and facing bankruptcy during COVID-19.

This conversation explores how extreme loss can become the foundation for resilience, reinvention, and a completely new way of living and working.

From mental health struggles to rebuilding from nothing, Roy reveals how letting go of his old identity opened the door to new beginnings including a global lifestyle and using AI to transform both life and business.

In this episode, you will discover:

• How to rebuild after financial and personal collapse
• The mental and emotional impact of losing everything
• Why letting go can create space for reinvention
• How resilience is built through adversity, not comfort
• How AI and new tools can reshape your future after failure

If you are an entrepreneur, creator, or someone navigating a difficult season, this story will help you see setbacks in a completely new way.

🌐 Learn more and connect: https://allthepower.co.uk
🔗 Connect with Roy Castleman on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/roycastleman/

#Resilience #EntrepreneurLife #RockBottom #BusinessFailure #ComebackStory #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #Reinvention #AI #SuccessMindset #RoyCastleman #TheMakingOfMe #AroBenaiah #OvercomingFailure #LifeTransformation #EntrepreneurJourney

When a spontaneous moment at a Drake concert went viral, Dione Chan never expected it would spotlight her commitment to real-world safety and personal empowerment.

In this episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Dione shares how that public interaction shifted her identity, the lessons she learned about risk assessment, and why situational awareness is a life-changing skill especially for women and young people navigating today’s world.

This conversation goes beyond the headlines to explore practical, real-life strategies for staying aware, safe, and confident in any environment.

In this episode, you will discover:

• How a viral moment can unexpectedly reshape personal identity
• The importance of situational awareness in everyday life
• Key lessons on risk assessment and personal safety
• How to build confidence in unfamiliar or public environments
• Practical tips to become your own first responder

If you want to feel more prepared, aware, and empowered in your daily life, this episode offers valuable insights you can start using immediately.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.icpgroupaustralia.com.au/
📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/that_security_lady

#PersonalSafety #SituationalAwareness #SelfEmpowerment #DioneChan #SafetyTips #Mindfulness #AwarenessTraining #WomenSafety #PersonalDevelopment #RealLifeSkills #Empowerment #SelfProtection #TheMakingOfMe #AroBenaiah

What does it really take to leave the safety of a stable job and build something from scratch?

In this episode, we sit down with Kristina Coughlin, a hands-on leader who traded job security for the raw challenge of building her own marketing agency. What started as a personal health setback and some kitchen experimenting quickly opened the door to influencer marketing, real business growth, and leading a high-performing team.

🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:

• How a health setback became the unexpected spark for a thriving business
• What it's really like to risk everything and start over
• The truth about leading a team with different mindsets and motivations
• Why moving fast beats waiting for perfection
• How Kristina measures success today not just in dollars, but in building others up

Whether you're thinking of starting out, changing direction, or stepping into leadership — this episode is packed with grounded, hard-earned advice for every blue-collar go-getter.

🔗 Learn more about Kristina's work: https://trevant.com/🔗 Connect with AdParlor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/adparlor/

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Are you struggling with imposter syndrome or self-doubt as you pursue your goals?

In this episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Bryan Charleau shares his powerful journey through unexpected career pivots, athletic setbacks, and early professional uncertainty ultimately becoming a mentor and author for sales professionals.

This conversation explores how real confidence is built through action, experience, and mentorship not just mindset alone.

In this episode, you will discover:

• How to handle mental blocks and self-doubt
• The real source of professional confidence
• Why mentorship and sharing your journey matters
• Tips for navigating career changes or starting new projects
• How action creates growth and long-term success

If you are navigating imposter syndrome or considering a career shift, this episode will give you practical tools and encouragement to move forward with clarity and confidence.

📘 Want to connect with Speaker B or get his book Pitching Sales: A Complete Guide to Becoming a Sales Professional?
🌐 Visit: https://pitchingsalesconsulting.com

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What does it take to truly rebuild your life after trauma?

In this powerful episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Jonathan McLernon shares his journey of surviving a near-fatal attack and the years that followed, marked by rage, anxiety, and addiction. What changed everything was not willpower, but the discovery of forgiveness and self-compassion as tools for deep, lasting transformation.

Through this honest and inspiring conversation, you will learn how he moved from darkness to healing, using a combination of mindset shifts, emotional awareness, and science-backed strategies to reclaim control of his life.

In this episode, you will discover:

• Why forgiveness is essential for healing after trauma
• How self-compassion helps break cycles of pain and addiction
• The role of neuroscience in reshaping habits and identity
• Why willpower alone is not enough for lasting change
• Practical steps to build resilience and create a healthier life

After years of struggle, he not only transformed his health losing 100 pounds and overcoming food addiction but now helps others do the same.

If you are on a healing journey or supporting someone through emotional pain, this episode offers real insight, hope, and actionable guidance.

🌟 Learn more and access resources: https://freedomnutritioncoach.com
📸 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomnutritioncoach/

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