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  • Mindset with the “White Kenyan” - Ryan Crawford | EP88
    This week we are talking to Ryan Crawford, aka “The White Kenyan”. He has taken the Australian ultraendurance scene by storm as is known for running insane distances with a love for “last man standing races” which is a gruelling form of competition.

    Ryan is a father of two sons, who has a beautiful wife who loves and supports him on his journey. He’s been competing and challenging himself in ultra-marathon running over the past five or so years.

    Ryan has come from a fighting and training background in the art of Muay Thai for many years prior where he achieved both National and State titles as well as balancing full-time construction work and family life. He believes that the transition was relatively smooth because training hard was no stranger to him; preparing for his fights and conditioning the body/mind was an absolute must, so his training just evolved as he did.

    Ryan is intent on leaving a legacy and intends to show his boys and those around him that anything is possible if you truly want it and work hard for it, also to teach them the blueprint to mastering the mind to get through tough times; for him, it’s not just about running, it’s about meeting and overcoming the challenges of life. Ryan believes we all face challenges at some time or another and having the tools and strategies to face difficulties head-on is important. Ryan is currently in the stages of building his own Muay Thai fitness gym on the family property, the name of which will be NAK SUU JAI, which means a warrior who fights to protect and defend. This has been one of his dreams for a long time so he will create something special here and hope it will be a space for others to challenge themselves.

    Notable moments in this episode:
    (09:30) - how Ryan manage racing and family time
    (14:01) - his journey as a professional Muay Thai fighter into an ultra runner
    (16:31) - how he cultivated self discipline in his life and career

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    55 min
  • The world is ready for you to create change - Alex Budak | EP87
    Everyone has the potential to lead positive change, according to Alex Budak.
    As a speaker, social entrepreneur, UC Berkeley faculty member, co-founder of StartSomeGood, and author of Becoming a Changemaker, he has dedicated his life to helping people from all walks of life become changemakers.

    This week Alex and I dive into the role and importance of change and why each individual should take it upon themselves to become a changemaker, however small or grand! Alex co-founded StartSomeGood.com, a platform that helps break down barriers that prevent people from enacting change. Thanks to his amazing team, they have helped over 1,000 changemakers in 50 countries raise over $12 Million USD to catalyze new projects.

    While living in Stockholm, Sweden, Alex had a good fortune that local leaders trusted him to run Sweden’s leading social innovation incubator. He lived in and explored Scandinavia for three years before returning home to San Francisco, where he helped Change.org raise its $35 Million Series D round from leading investors.

    Upon returning home to the Bay Area, Alex started lecturing at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business; it didn’t take long to realize teaching was my calling. He put his heart and soul into creating and teaching a transformational curriculum: “Becoming a Changemaker.” This course is the first-of-its kind, providing experiential teaching that ignites the inner changemaker of students, leaders, and executives worldwide. Alex says it was the class he needed when he began his changemaker journey.

    In addition to being a columnist for INC magazine, his first book, ‘Becoming a Changemaker’, came out in September 2022. It provides a fresh, inspiring and research-backed guide to developing the mindsets and leadership skills needed to navigate, shape, and lead change and positively impact our lives, careers, and communities.

    Notable moments in this episode:
    (11:12) - the habits needed to get comfortable with change
    (13:48) - Alex’s change trick he teaches his students
    (27:33) - how you can lead with influence

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    Buy his book: https://www.alexbudak.com/book
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbudak/
    Website: https://www.alexbudak.com/

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    39 min
  • Living by an ethos - Nick Lavery | EP86
    What would it be like to be ambushed by enemy soldiers, have your legs torn to shreds with bullets, then be given the wrong blood in an emergency transfusion, and then survive and return to combat?!

    This is the conversation with green beret Nick Lavery on this week’s show of Ultrahabits.
    We dive into philosophy, performance, and deep elements of his introspection as Nick’s range for dialogue is vast.

    Following a year of surgeries and initial recovery including the use of a prosthetic at Walter Reed National Medical Military Center, he returned to his unit. Refusing a military medical retirement, Nick set his sights on returning to operational status. In 2015, at the conclusion of a challenging, comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate Nick's abilities to operate, he returned to his Detachment and was subsequently deployed once again to Afghanistan conducting full spectrum combat operations. Nick is considered to be the first Green Beret to return to combat as an above the knee amputee.

    Nick's awards include the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, Bronze Star with “V” for valor, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Commendation Medal, and the Special Operations Command Excalibur Award. An extensive world traveler, Nick provides training and motivational speeches to private sector corporations, schools and universities, sports teams, and a variety of different non-profit organizations. In his TED Talk ‘Living by an Ethos,’ Nick speaks about the Warrior Mindset and the importance of sacrifice, determination, and selflessness.

    Born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Nick is a husband, father, athlete, student, and author. He speaks multiple languages including Dari, Farsi, and Russian and has earned a Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

    Notable moments in this episode:
    (19:11) - the tragic accident in 2013 where Nick got attacked in Afghanistan
    (42:45) - how Nick has optimised his life despite losing a leg
    (47:30) - Nick's top two habits you need to implement

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    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-lavery-a691871ba/
    Website: https://www.machinenick.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKNVniNJKTYRZpTmfyJJjtA

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    52 min
  • Why you should embody "Gentle Power" - Elisabet Lahti | EP85
    “Sisu is a Finnish word for determination and intestinal fortitude in the face of extreme adversity. Gentle power is to apply sisu with both heart and reason.”
    These are the concepts that we are diving into on this weeks session on the show with Elisbat Lahti. Some of you may remember Elisabet from the first season of the show where we unpacked the Finnish concept of Sisu. On the show today, we talk about why we should apply the attitude of gentle power into our lives and conduct, and the impact on humanity when we do so.

    Elisbet says that power is fundamental in our lives―we express it in every conversation, relationship, and choice we make. All too often, we equate force and domination with power, while gentleness and compassion are considered “soft” or “weak.” The destructive nature of this skewed perspective has never been more obvious, yet there is reason to hope.
    Elisabet is an international presenter on topics related to positive psychology, courage, leadership, and high performance. She is also a transformational mindset coach supporting individuals who are committed to cultivating compassionate leadership and integrity in their daily lives.

    She conducted her PhD research for the Finland-based Aalto University School of Science and Technology in which she is pioneered the research on the ancient Finnish construct of sisu, which denotes courage and determination in the face of extreme adversity and the ability to unlock hidden inner strength when it is needed (find the research paper on embodied fortitude here and its press release here). Elisabet´s work has been featured by The New Yorker, Business Insider, Scientific American, BBC, and Forbes among others. Elisabet has given talks at Fortune500 companies such as Facebook and Salesforce, as well as Stanford University, The International World Congress on Positive Psychology, The Consciousness Summit, TEDx, and Singularity University at NASA Ames in Mountain View, California, where she also studied futurism and exponential technologies while attending their Global Solutions Programme.

    Elisabet has a master's degree in social psychology from the University of Tampere in Finland and in a master's degree in applied positive psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, USA. She is a former student of Dr Martin Seligman and began her master thesis work on sisu was advised by research professor Dr Angela Duckworth in 2013.


    Notable moments in this episode:
    (16:49) - how does power affect men from women?
    (36:06) - why does gentle power need to be embraced today?
    (56:58) - Elizabet’s #1 piece of advice to develop your sisu

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    Twitter - https://twitter.com/elisabet_lahti
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sisulab
    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sisulab/
    Homepage: https://www.sisulab.com

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Move from leader to “luminary” - Clifford Morgan | EP84
    By leveraging psychological expertise and over a decade of experience within the Australian Defence Force, Clifford Morgan brings discipline, training and focus to leadership development.

    He has seen first-hand the effects those leaders and the quality of leadership can have on people. He’s been part of teams where poor leadership has undermined performance, eroded morale, destroyed culture and broken people. He has seen those broken people fail to live up to their potential at work and go home unable to be the husbands, wives, mothers, and fathers they should be. All too often, this has led to broken marriages and broken families.
    As a result, Cliff wages war against the perpetuation of poor leadership.

    At the same time, Cliff is also served by leaders who showed the best of what a leader could be. Those who lead in a way that transforms people into better versions of themselves. Better people mean better teams and better organisations. More importantly, these 'better people' went home and were able to be better husbands, wives, fathers, and mothers building better families, communities and ultimately, a better world.

    During his time in the Air Force, Cliff established the Air Force Leadership Coaching Program locally at RAAF Base Amberley. In this capacity, he coached military commanders and trained hundreds of Air Force personnel and leaders to use coaching skills to lead more effectively and be more intentional about developing people and capability.

    After 8 years of full-time service, Cliff hit the books and spent eight years studying to become a fully endorsed Organisational Psychologist. Nowadays, Cliff is the Executive Director of Lumian Consulting, where he spends his time helping senior leaders and their teams pursue their potential to perform at their peak.

    Cliff is particularly passionate about exponential leadership. This is where great leaders lead in a way that develops their people, equipping them to lead and develop others so they, in turn, become great leaders themselves. In this way, one leader can produce layers of passionate, purpose-driven and proactive leaders.

    Notable moments in this episode:
    (09:51) - the typical makeup of a luminary
    (25:56) - the effects of a company with poor leadership
    (41:37) - Clifford’s #1 habit for you to become a luminary

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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CliffordMorganLumian
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clifford-morgan-946b6077
    Website: https://cliffordmorgan.com.au/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6dqaWTUV8SC655nSEI-pCw

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    50 min
  • Do you have the right attitude at work? - Tutti Taygerly | EP83
    What is work ethic? What are the qualities of good, and poor work ethic?

    Work ethic refers to a set of moral principles, values, and attitudes around how to act at work. While

    this may vary depending on your organization and company culture, there are a few universal
    qualities of both good and poor work ethic.

    This is what we will be unpacking on the show today with our guest Tutti Taygerly.

    Throughout her 22 years in tech, and now, as an executive coach who teaches leaders how to scale

    their teams, she’s identified four qualities that exemplify good work ethic:
    • Reliability and dependability: You need to meet deadlines on time, act appropriately in virtual and in-person meetings, and navigate different communication styles. You need to regularly deliver on these behaviors.
    • Productivity: You need to consistently navigate your priorities and find smart ways to use your time, complete important the tasks, and deliver high-quality results.
    • Ownership and autonomy: You need to exercise initiative, and show that you can take direction from others, learn, and improve.
    • Collaboration and team support: You need to have the foresight to look beyond your individual role and establish positive working relationships with others. Support the responsibilities of your team and act as a team player.


    All four qualities demonstrate professional integrity, or the practice of showing a strong commitment to ethical behavior at work.

    In contrast, examples of bad work ethic include:
    • Low work quality
    • Consistent tardiness
    • Lack of attention to deadlines
    • Focusing on your own goals at the expense of the greater team or company goals
    Abuse and harassment, whether of the most explicit variety or the unconscious, micro-aggressions and sabotaging of others.

    If you are keen to develop or maintain the habit of a good work ethic, then this episode is a must!

    Tutti is a coach to entrepreneurs and org leaders who make a real impact in the world. She typically supports women, people of colour, and immigrants, the “others” who are defining their own leadership in the tech world.

    Notable moments in this episode:
    (02:44) - Is work ethic about people being lazy versus driven?
    (07:32) - Is there a connection between willpower and work ethic?
    (29:00) - Tutti’s #1 habit on how to have a better work ethic

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    Blog: https://tuttitaygerly.medium.com/
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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/tuttitaygerly
    Website: https://www.tuttitaygerly.com/

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    34 min
  • Put your family first and still crush it - Justin Breen | EP82
    This week on the show we have the incredibly quick minded and highly energetic Justin Breen.

    We are talking about how we can have our cake and eat it too; this means we can crush it in our chosen craft, without having to sacrifice our loved ones or the things we love to do.
    Justin Breen considers himself a results guy; he’s great at making things happen, but not so great at generating awesome ideas. But that hasn’t stopped him from creating an epic business and life!

    What Breen lacks in idea generation; he makes up for in his ability to recognize when an amazing idea is presented to him. The concepts that rule his life and success evolved from conversations with innovators.

    Learn the thirty transformational ideas Breen has gathered from some of the world’s top business leaders. Each idea’s chapter concludes with simplified takeaways to help you think and take action to incorporate them into your own business and life.

    The author of the international bestseller Epic Business is back with Wall Street Journal and USA Today Bestseller, Epic Life. This sequel details how the ideas within led Breen to create and build two successful global companies — all while spending more time with his friends and family.

    Start your journey to creating your epic life today!

    Justin Breen is the founder of BrEpic Communications LLC , he has 20+ years in the media business, has won dozens of editing and writing awards, and is an author of countless viral stories. BrEpic will write clicky stories that highlight you or your business.

    His mission is to partner with the 0.1 percent because they create the technologies, companies and systems that benefit the other 99.9 percent of the population.

    Notable moments in this episode:

    (12:29) - This test will help you understand how you naturally approach tasks and work
    (22:21) - Why entrepreneurs will build big businesses but lose their families
    (33:00) - Justin’s #1 piece of wisdom about “how to be epic”

    Follow Justin:
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    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrEpic/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brepicbreen/
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinbreen1/
    Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/BrEpic/
    Website: https://www.brepicllc.com/

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    47 min
  • The difference between optimal and peak performance - Rich Diviney | EP81
    What do the world’s highest-performing teams have in common?

    Attributes.

    This is what we will be discussing on the show with retired Navy SEAL and ‘Team Six’ commander, Rich Diviney.

    The world’s highest-performing teams often have a clear and inspiring vision, strong leadership, and a deep sense of trust and collaboration among team members. They’re highly adaptable and able to handle complex and uncertain situations, and they are committed to ongoing learning and improvement.

    How did the Attributes come to be?

    During his twenty years as a Navy SEAL, Commander Rich Diviney was intimately involved in the world-renowned SEAL selection process, which whittles exceptional candidates down to a small cadre of the most elite optimal performers.

    Diviney was often surprised by which recruits washed out and which succeeded. Someone could have all the right skills and still fail, while recruits he might have initially dismissed would prove to be top performers. The seemingly objective criteria weren't telling him what he most needed to know:

    What does it take to be one of the highest-performing teams in the world?

    Through years of observation and practice, Rich learned to identify a successful recruit's core attributes, and how to choose the right candidate based on their innate traits. Combining Rich's military leadership experience with neuroscience and physiology, we have developed a series of frameworks, methods, and tools to support organizations to create high-performing teams, outlast the competition, and thrive in change and uncertainty.

    In our conversation, Rich defines the core Attributes in fresh and practical ways and shares stories from the military, business, sports, relationships, and even parenting to show how understanding your own Attributes and those of the people around you can create optimal performance in all areas of your life.

    Do you have what it takes to succeed in any situation?

    If the answer is “no”, then it’s important to understand the attributes you need to adopt.

    Notable moments in this episode:
    • (16:36) - Why you need to focus on building on your attributes
    • (28:49) - The top attributes that make a successful Navy SEAL
    • (44:52) - Rich’s #1 habit of building your attributes


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    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richdiviney/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rich_diviney
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/richdiviney
    Website: https://theattributes.com/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/theattributes

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    49 min
  • Your values are your compass - Mandeep Rai | EP80
    Your values are your compass.

    This week we are joined by Dr. Mandeep Rai to discuss her work on values.

    Mandeep is the author of the international bestseller "The Values Compass" and a global authority on values, working with companies, institutions, and individuals around the world.

    Every day we make decisions based on what we believe in: values that define the ambitions we set, the choices we make, and the relationships we choose. In The Values Compass, Dr. Mandeep Rai shows how the countries of the world epitomize the power of values, provide an ideal guide to help us understand our own, and teach us important lessons about success.

    From Moroccan compromise to Armenian survival and American entrepreneurship, The Values Compass shows how we can incorporate the values that animate nations into our own lives—seeing ourselves through the eyes of the world, and shedding new light on the opportunities and challenges that define us. The result is an insightful and readable collection that helps us reflect on the values that matter most, last the longest, and have the greatest power to create change.

    “The Values Compass takes us into the hearts, minds, and traditions of the cultures and people of the world. It demonstrates how interconnected we are and how the divisions that exist between us stem from acting with narrow self-interest rather than concern for the good of our human family. I hope that the book will contribute to making our world a happier place.” —THE DALAI LAMA

    Mandeep travelled to more than 150 countries and reported as a journalist for the BBC World Service and Reuters, amongst others. Mandeep began her career in private banking at JPMorgan and later worked for the United Nations, the European Commission, and grassroots NGOs before setting up the UAE’s first media venture capital fund.

    Mandeep has an MSc in development from the London School of Economics, an MBA from the London Business School, with a year at Harvard Business School and MIT, and holds a PhD in global values.


    Notable moments in this episode:
    (45:07) - This simple activity helps you figure out your values if you are feeling lost
    (50:29) - How values shape a company’s culture
    (57:37) - Mandeep’s #1 habit to help you live in congruency driven from your values

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    Buy her book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Values-Compass/Mandeep-Rai/9781501183386
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mandeeprai.author/
    Forbes articles: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mandeeprai/?sh=4e8a3e1c359c
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandeeprai/
    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-mandeep-rai-66b69b3/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/mandeeprai
    Website: http://mandeep-rai.com/

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Why is my team underperforming? - Anne Sugar | EP79
    Why is my team underperforming and what can I do about it?

    This week we are talking to Anne Sugar about what characterizes underperforming teams and what can you if you find yourself leading or operating within a team that isn’t up to scratch.

    With all the material out there today about high-performing teams it seems like we have left out the reality that not all teams are high performing.

    Whilst there may be tonnes of material available that gives us insights into how to maintain or optimise team-based performance, what do we do when the team that we are on are barely performing?

    First off, it can be a hard pill to swallow, especially for those of us who pride ourselves on outcomes and delivery, rarely in the business world do we see people acknowledging that their team is consistently underperforming.
    In today’s conversation, we attempt to break the stigma, underperformance can be addressed skilfully and without the need to be ashamed of it. Sometimes things just aren’t working or where they need to be, the real question is what we are willing to do about it.

    About Anne:

    Anne Sugar is an executive coach and speaker who has advised top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, Sanofi Genzyme, and Havas. Anne serves as an executive coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and has guest lectured at MIT.

    Prior to becoming an executive coach more than a decade ago, Anne served as a senior leader in the advertising industry, where she oversaw a team of 75 employees as SVP of Media at Digitas. She managed media planning for Fortune 500 clients including General Motors, Federal Express, and Delta. She draws on her extensive management experience, as well as her in-depth training in coaching methodology, to advise senior executives and high performers transitioning into leadership roles.


    Notable moments in this episode:
    (18:19) - How to deal with toxic colleagues
    (22:58) - Can good leaders be good managers? And vice versa?
    (38:20) - Anne’s #1 habit on immediate actions to start building a high-performing team

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    Follow Anne:
    Forbes articles: https://www.forbes.com/sites/annesugar/?sh=2ad053983f60
    HBR articles: https://hbr.org/search?term=anne%20sugar
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About UltraGrowth

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The show for the 'Executive Athlete'.