The Pursuit of Self-Actualization

Lee tells the story of his 25-year dream finally coming true. We share our stories and experiences revolving around building the career we always dreamed of as leadership development coaches and public speakers. Lee has an incredible power to inspire and motivate. You can find more information on Lee through his LinkedIn profile and website provided below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeduncantucker/

https://leeduncantucker.com/

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Steven exemplifies the power of believing in yourself, being a humble student, and finding your voice. Steven tells us how he went from spending time in jail, to getting his GED at 28 years old, to consulting at one of the largest firms in the world, Deloitte, and attending Executive Education courses at MIT.

He offers incredible advice for introverts trying to establish themselves as leaders in the workplace and in the world. Steven's story is an inspiring reminder that no matter where you may find yourself, every moment of adversity is an opportunity to learn and grow.

You can connect with Steven on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevendjackson01/

This week's guest, Ben works with elite clients around the Globe from well known Fortune 500 companies, to Special Ops Forces representing five countries as the founder of On Purpose Adventures. His company has served as a driving force for purposeful, unconventional and effective team building for over a decade. He is also the co-founder of cohesion Culture, while being a sought after facilitator, consultant, and speaker. Ben continues to focus his heart, his soul, and his substantial knowledge of cultural wellness into each learning experience.

We discuss his lifelong journey and the changes in philosophies overtime in a refreshingly open and transparent conversation. From changing majors, to leaving a corporate role, to spending 9 months living in a van, to building multiple companies and the acquisition of another.

He offers powerful advice on how to engineer the life you want by focusing on who you want to become and how you want to live, rather than what you want to do. This episode is a must listen, especially for entrepreneurs!

You can learn more about Ben and On Purpose Adventures at the links below:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-jamin-toy/

https://onpurposeadventures.com/

In this episode we talk with the cohesion expert and author of the book Cohesion Culture, Dr. Troy Hall.

Dr. Hall is more than an expert in his field, he is an overflowing fountain of wisdom and positivity. His passion for his family, his community, and his clients are palpable in his presence, and even throughout this episode.

He also offers great advice for young adults on how to build a meaningful life and how to identify places to work that will empower you to do so. We also covered some outside-the-box topics for this podcast including lottery winners, and participation trophies.

You won't want to miss this episode.

If you want to learn more about Dr. Troy Hall, you can find his website and his LinkedIn profile below:

https://drtroyhall.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtroyhall/

This episodes strives to address the question: "What do you do when nothing else makes you happy?" It is jam-packed with incredible insights and habits you can start creating TODAY. Tamara provides an entire weekly schedule for you to implement to improve mental health through research-driven strategies.

Tamara is an absolute powerhouse of positivity and wisdom. Her accomplishments are only shadowed by her character and commitment to helping others.

One of my favorite quotes that we broke down on the show is "We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing" - George Bernard Shaw.

You can buy her book, The Happiness Reset: What to do When Nothing Makes You Happy here:

https://www.amazon.com/Happiness-Reset-Nothing-Makes-Happy/dp/192779434X#:~:text=The%20Happiness%20Reset%2D%20What%20to,happens%20by%20choice%2C%20not%20chance.

Be sure to follow and connect with her on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaralechner/

Also check out the various organizations she leads and serves:

https://www.createpositive.org/

https://www.positivemindsinternational.com/

The Pursuit of Self-Actualization is officially back for season 4! This is the first episode of 2023 after a long and much needed hiatus. In this episode we breakdown the flawed logic behind the concept that "it is lonely at the top". We dive into the theme for this season, which is healing. This includes personal healing as well as healing of relationships and entire communities.

The truth is that sometimes healing requires rest, not repair. We breakdown what that means and provide actionable insights that you can implement today to better understand when you need to rest versus when you need to actively repair something that feels broken.

There are also some exciting announcements regarding the future development of the podcast and ways to get free access to resources that will eventually cost money.

We look forward to healing together from this episode forward in 2023.

Shawn is the co-founder of the tech startup Blendification, a company that offers web-based software for personal focus and company focus. Each application provides a digital framework, step-by-step workflow, integrated guidance, and a structure for developing the connection between company and employees. When implemented, work and life become harmonized leading to greater personal fulfillment and better business outcomes.

I hope you enjoy this episode. If you want to connect with Shawn or learn more about Blendification, feel free to visit their website, connect with Shawn on LinkedIn or email him directly. 

Company website: https://blendification.com/

Shawn's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-deverse/

Shawn's Email: [email protected] 

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Kute Blackson, bestselling author, inspirational speaker, visionary, and transformational teacher joins me on this episode.  

Kute is widely considered the next generation leader in the field of personal development and has been featured on Larry King Now, Fox and Friends, Dr. Drew, and many other media outlets. Inc. Magazine calls him "The mindfulness guru billionaires go to for advice."  

We talk about Kute’s origin story, what inspired him to write his newest book, and why people have an unhealthy relationship with their ideas of courage and surrender.

Get connected with Kute: 

Website: https://kuteblackson.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kuteblacksonlovenow/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kuteblackson/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kuteblackson

Purchase a copy of his book "The Magic of Surrender" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Surrender-Finding-Courage-Let/dp/0593421469

Doug Noll started as an attorney before walking away from $10 million to pursue his passion and purpose: de-escalation and peacemaking. Doug is the co-founder of the Prison of Peace project. The project involves teaching inmates with life or long-term sentences the emotional skills and tools to be peace makers. The program has had outstanding results including reducing violence within prisons and a 0% recidivism rate among program graduates who get out on parole. This model not only provides hope for the criminal justice system, but reveals what more we can do as individuals to be better listeners for our friends, family members, partners, and children. 

Doug made a website special for The Pursuit of Self-Actualization listeners, which is packed with free resources that were created from decades of work and research. The link is provided below:

https://dougnoll.com/podcast/dante-dibattista

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