Jason Goldberg: How putting fake tattoos on strippers as a kid taught him to live a not so serious life

What does an award-winning entrepreneur, a TEDx Speaker, a baconatarian (thats a vegetarian who still eats bacon), a funky sock lover, a former rapper (who opened for the Wu-Tang Clan - YES, really!) and a previously 332lb man (who has since lost over 130lbs despite his affinity for bacon) have in common?

They are all the same guy!

Jason “JG” Goldberg is a geek, turned entrepreneur, turned international speaker, educator, best-selling author and the Founder and Chief Humor-izer at Not-So-Serious University (www.NotSoSeriousU.com).

After spending nearly 15 years in technology, followed by co-founding an award-winning executive transportation company and then serving as CEO of a technology commercialization firm in partnership with NASA, JG decided that there was something more he could be doing to make an impact in people’s lives and businesses.

He now blends his love of personal growth, comedy (and sometimes even rap music), with his speaking, training and workshops to help people open their minds, transform their lives and businesses and pee their pants from laughter (...okay maybe not literally on that last one, but no judgment if it happens).

JG brings the Aha’s and the Haha’s to thousands of aspiring and inspiring leaders, entrepreneurs and groups every year to create the mindset and the skill set to become powerful Self-Leaders, be more prosperous, have more fun and create a bigger impact in the world!

JG is also the author of the #1 International Best-Seller on (SELF) Leadership: “Prison Break: Vanquish the Victim, Own Your Obstacles, and Lead Your Life” (www.TheJasonGoldberg.com/PrisonBreak).

You can connect with him and probably see way more pictures of his pit bull Lola than you’d like at www.TheJasonGoldberg.com and at www.Facebook.com/TheJasonGoldberg

All show notes can be found at nathanseaward.com

In this episode, I have a personal conversation with the powerful Rich Litvin.

Rich is an expert at taking high-achievers to the greatest levels of success. His clients are high performers. They are often powerful women. They have a bias for action, a track record of success and of doing daring work.

Rich believes that you are confident, successful, powerful. You are driven to make a difference, to make a contribution. You achieve at the highest levels. You have a cause to fight, you’re putting your stake in the ground because you have a compelling drive to step up.

He is the Founder of The Confident Woman’s Salon and The High-Achieving Introvert Project. He is also the co-author of The Prosperous Coach. He leads an online learning community for coaches, called Evercoach.

All show notes can be found at nathanseaward.com

In this episode I have a personal conversation with the powerful Dr Robert Glover.

In a twist of fate, I first met Dr Glover on a flight between LAX and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Dr Glover's new home. We chatted for a while before he told me that he was the author of one of my favourite books, No More Mr Nice Guy! The book is a must read for any guys that have what Dr Glover calls "The nice guy syndrome". Guys that appear nice and friendly on the outside but are really not that nice deep down. 

In this episode we take a deep dive into Dr Glover's life as a minister, a marriage counsellor and psychotherapist who has transformed the lives of people all over the world. Dr Glover gives deep insights into some of his own personal challenges as well as a candid look into his dark side.

Dr. Glover is an internationally recognized authority on the Nice Guy Syndrome. He is a frequent guest on radio talk shows and has been featured in numerous local and national publications. Through his book, online classes, workshops, podcasts, blogs, consultation, and therapy groups, Dr. Glover has helped change the lives of countless men and women around the world.   As a result of his work, Dr. Glover has helped thousands of Nice Guys transform from being passive, resentful victims to empowered, integrated males. Along with these personal changes have come similar transformations in these men's professional careers and intimate relationships. All show notes and references can be found at nathanseaward.com

In this episode I have a personal conversation with the powerful Tom Fitzsimons This is the first time Tom and I have ever spoken and I was enthralled from the first word. Tom's is a wonderful story teller and his ability to succinctly tell stories from his life made this conversation so enjoyable.

In this conversation, Tom details the challenges of growing up at the height of the sectarian violence of Northern Ireland in the 1970's. His story are equally shocking and moving. Understandably, hatred and racism were installed in him at a young age and it expressed as anger and violence throughout his early life. After moving to England in 1986, Tom's story was further filled with tragedy when his father passed away leaving him as the man of the house at age 13. Tom turned to alcohol to feel better and has battled with an alcohol addiction for most of his life.

Having gained sobriety in 2007, Tom developed a keen interest in distance running and in April 2010 completed the Marathon des Sables, running 250km through the Sahara desert. Then, over the summer of 2013 Tom made an epic journey running across the USA coast to coast from San Francisco to New York. He travelled over 3000 miles in 100 days.  He started ‘Run4Sobriety’ on 20th May and completed it on Coney Island, New York on 27th August 2013, the anniversary of his 6th Year of Sobriety.

Tom is now an international inspirational speaker who has shared his story with schools, business and sports teams across Europe.  Tom also works as a personal trainer, coach and mentor to athletes and business leaders in the UK. Having been on a journey of recovery for almost a decade, Tom has also built a reputation for being a “no excuses” addiction coach.  Tom has created a formula that will allow his clients to be challenged about their past, put in charge of their present and reconnected to their future.

WARNING: Tom's story contains emotional stories of violence and recovery from alcohol addiction.

All show notes and references can be found at nathanseaward.com

In this episode I have a personal conversation with the powerful James Butler. James and I met a few months ago and I was immediately struck by his strong, masculine presence. Then I started to speak with him. What I discovered was this deeply loving, caring man with a powerful desire to help people find their true purpose.

In this conversation, James explains how he’s always had these two side to him. On one hand, he was walking around school with a full sleeve tattoo at age 16 and on the other hand there was this deeply sensitive, artistic side. He struggled with a learning disability in school which forced him to excel in arts and physical fitness. These traits led him to believe that the best value he could provide to the world was simply putting his body in harms way. So, he joined the military at the height of the Afghanistan conflict and become one of their most elite soldiers.

After an accident left James as a shadow of his former self, he was forced to question everything he’d believed and truly recreate himself. He developed a new program called Reclaiming Warrior where he helps high-influence executives, rising entrepreneurs, and fast growing visionary companies to achieve their extraordinary projects and realize impossible visions.

Warning: James’ story will move you and motivate you.

All show notes and references can be found at nathanseaward.com

In this episode I have a personal conversation with the powerful Brendan Baker.

After a near death experience when he was a kid, Brendan decided to live life to the fullest. He rose to the top of the corporate ladder, becoming the youngest person to ever be on the extended leadership team (those that report directly to the Directors) for Australasia and was part of the Human Resources Leadership Team. Eventually he decided he wanted to lead a more meaningful life so he launched his own business (The Start of Happiness) where he helps people find their passion and purpose whilst learning how to make an income from it!

In this conversation we talk about everything from the secrets to happiness, how school is overrated and why you don't need an MBA and Brendan gives me an insight into what it takes to live a happy and fulfilled life.

Show notes and references at nathanseaward.com

In this episode, we're live and unedited from Liberia, West Africa where I have a personal conversation with the powerful Simon Crowe! 

Simon is a beautiful human that brings groups of people to Liberia to help them understand themselves at a deeper level and reconnect with their humanity. He first visited Liberia in 2014 when he fell in love with the beautiful lush rainforests and the wonderful smiles and welcomes from the local Liberians. Liberia has been struggling to recover from a long civil war leaving it as one of the poorest nations in the world and also one of the most corrupt. More recently, the country was hit hard by the Ebola crisis. 

I was lucky to be led by Simon over 10 days as we explored rural villages and met hundreds of beautiful people that are starved of all the things that we take for granted. Clean water, showers, electricity, regular meals and even love and connection. We also met inspiring leaders that want to change the face of Liberia and see it prosper for future generations. I'm so grateful to Simon for brining me to this wonderful country. He helped me see that I had a real fear of connecting with people and has guided me to open my heart and connect with strangers on a level I never thought possible. This is truly a remarkable man and I'm so excited to have him on the show.

In this episode we talk deeply about Simon's passion and love for Liberia, his desire to build a school in one of the communities here and some of the challenges and conflicts that come from being in a place such as this. 

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In this episode I have a personal conversation with the powerful Daniel Thomas. Daniel is a world class motivator, lifestyle designer and dietary strategist. He is exceptionally good at high performance coaching, as it pertains to diet and lifestyle. His mission is to help people heal their relationships with food and master themselves3. For the past seven years he's worked tirelessly to distill the simple principles of mastering your diet, taking control of your health, and evolving your lifestyle into one you’re proud of. 

In this conversation, we discuss Daniel's crazy life journey that eventually brought him to coaching, my personal struggle with food and Daniel gives you all his best tips changing your relationship with food.

Check out Daniel's website - http://www.evolutioneat.com/

Show notes and links for this episode can be found at: http://www.nathanseaward.com/episode-8-daniel-hind/

In this episode I have a personal conversation with the powerful Michael Balchan. Michael is a Harvard-educated commodity trader and film producer turned executive coach, peak-performance consultant, and author. He supports leaders and teams in maximizing their potential, both personally and professionally, through custom-tailored programs that combine the most powerful methods and modalities of personal growth, psychology, performance science, physiology, wellness, and the world’s spiritual and wisdom traditions.   Michael's a self-described "spiritual prankster" who has traveled to 6 of the 7 continents (Antartica's next), studying life and culture as it manifests around the globe. He recently committed to supporting 5% of the world's population in developing a mindfulness practice, and is working towards creating a more enlightened, empowered, and continued future for humanity. All while having shit-loads of fun in the process.   In this conversation we discuss Michael's journey from Harvard to Options trading, how he was eventually fired from that job and why he wrote his book "Meditation: What, Why and How to Meditate.   Michael's free gift to you: http://michaelbalchan.com/nathan/   Show notes and links for this episode can be found at: http://www.nathanseaward.com/episode-7-michael-balchan/

In this episode I have a conversation with the powerful Sam Johnson. Sam is the co-founder of the Student Volunteer Army which was one of the shining lights of the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake. In 2011 he won a leadership award from the Sir Peter Blake Trust and in 2012 was voted Young New Zealander of the year. He has hosted a string of international icons and celebrities in Christchurch, most notable being the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall and His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet. Sam travels the world speaking about volunteering and disaster relief and has recently started a new venture called We Visit which provides in home visits for the elderly. 

In this conversation we discuss some of Sam's regrets from the 2011 Christchurch Earthquake, how his grandparents found out he was gay via an article in the Listener and how he is dealing with his father's diagnosis of terminal cancer. 

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Show notes and links for this episode can be found at http://www.nathanseaward.com/episode-6-sam-johnson/