The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Dive into the captivating world of flow and neuroscience with renowned author and peak performance expert Steven Kotler, in this thought-provoking episode of Unmistakable Creative.In this mind-expanding conversation, Steven Kotler takes us on a fascinating journey through the science of flow - a state of optimal human performance where time seems to vanish and individuals feel their best and most creative. Drawing from his extensive research, Steven unveils the neurological processes that underpin this elusive state, shedding light on how we can tap into flow more consistently and unlock our full potential.Join us as we explore the key elements that trigger flow and how it can be harnessed to enhance creativity, productivity, and overall well-being. Steven shares practical tips and strategies for achieving flow in our daily lives, whether at work, in sports, or during moments of creative expression.Throughout the episode, Steven Kotler's deep expertise and passion for the subject shine through, leaving listeners with a profound understanding of how flow can be a game-changer in achieving peak performance.If you're curious about the neuroscience behind flow and eager to explore the possibilities of unlocking your full potential, this episode is a must-listen. Steven Kotler's compelling insights and practical guidance will inspire you to embark on a journey of heightened creativity, productivity, and fulfillment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You have to find that thing that you want so badly that you’ll stand in the town square naked and let me people throw rotten tomatoes at your because you believe it in so much. I’ve had so many times in my life where I couldn’t rely on other people to give me that so I had to give that to myself.” – Erika Lyremark Erika Lyremark is the author of Think Like a Stripper and now runs an eponymous botique brand from a secret location. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The realm of possibility is predicated on the idea that we create our lives. And of course, we’re not victims of anything. We have the power to create stories. And in this realm we’re connected in a different way than we are as in the child or in the downward spiral. We define ourselves as connected to others. We do not define ourselves a individuals trying to survive. We define ourselves as living in an abundant world where nothing is personal. The reason you’ll see that the world is abundant is because when you understand that you’re creating your life, you can open so many different stories and come from so many different points of view that life is always abundant.” – Ros ZanderAs a family therapist and executive coach, Rosamund Zander develops models for leadership and effective action. Her work is detailed in her books, The Art of Possibility  and Pathways to Possibility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when our trust has been broken and we have been betrayed, it can cause us to feel a lack of confidence in ourselves. It can put us on to shaky ground. So it’s important that we observe what happened. We acknowledge to ourselves, we give permission for those feelings to surface and we’ve got to get support. We go after finding another person who can support us to do the next most important step which is reframing that experience. We reframe when we take that hurt, that pain and that disappointment and we actually consider what can that help us to learn. How could we potentially grow from this? – Michelle ReinaMichelle Reina, PhD is Co-founder and Co-President of Reina, A Trust Building® Consultancy. She is an internationally sought after trust building consultant, speaker, and executive coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Particularly in America, we think that influence is bad. It’s not a four letter word but it’s pretty close. There’s this myth of the non-conformist. We’re all different. We’re all separate. We’re all completely original and different from everybody else. And that’s not true at the end of the day. Not only is that not true,influence just isn’t as bad as we think. Imagine for a moment that you couldn’t pick a car mechanic or a restaurant to try or what movie to see by talking to anybody, if you had to figure out yourself, every restaurant you’d ever try, every book you’d ever read, every movie to ever see. You had to do all the work to figure it out yourself. You had to read all the reviews and the information and sift through it. Life would be really difficult. So many times others help us make better decisions and also faster decisions. We read online reviews to help us pick something. We talk to our friends to help us figure out what to do. That’s influence. And that’s definitely not a bad thing. – Jonah Berger Key Takeaways  The power of learning from people without comparing yourself to themCreating the time and space to ask interesting questionsInsights into the future of educationHow influences shape our livesThe one trick that causes a negotiation 5x more successfulImplications of social influence on the 2016 selection Books and Resources The Tipping PointMade to StickDecisive Contagious Invisible InfluenceA Matter of TasteJonah Berger is a marketing professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and the bestselling author of Contagious: Why Things Catch on, and Invisible Influence: The Hidden Forces that Shape Behavior Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for a profound conversation with Ryan Holiday, a strategist, writer, and bestselling author. In this episode, Holiday discusses the concept of ego and how it can be a significant obstacle in our personal and professional lives.Discover the importance of separating your work and the effort you put in from the results that might come out of it. Holiday shares his insights on how not having control over every aspect of your work can lead to disappointment if your happiness is dependent on the outcome.He also delves into his journey, from dropping out of college at age nineteen to apprentice under Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power, to serving as the director of marketing for American Apparel. Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in personal development and entrepreneurship today and gain insights that could transform your life and career Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“I think one of the things is not looking at the result. Something that has grown very evident in me, and it came from being a teacher, the work that we always do in my classroom is process work not product work. What we want to do when go into the audition room is we want to show these people that “hey, this what this song does to me, And it’s not polished and it’s not perfect, but I’m in the moment and I’m in the music.” If we’re using musical theater, which I think applies to going in for a job interview, or anything that we’re doing to put our work out there, that we come in and say “this is me in the process I’m in with this material. I want you to see how I play with material. I want you to witness me being in my experience.” – Sheri SandersIn 2004, Sheri Sanders created an audition class in NYC called Rock The Audition: A Masterclass in Auditioning for Rock Musicals – and it became a cult hit. Since then, Sheri has become the world’s preeminent popular music repertoire coach, a Hal Leonard published author, and has taught at more than 55 musical theatre programs all over the country – instructing performers and their professors and coaches to successfully interpret all styles of popular music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“A work of art is something new in the world that changes the world to allow itself to exist.  What that means is that the context you’re making something in, the world itself is different when you start and when you end. So you’re not just going from point A to point B within a static known world. You’re in the point A world figuring out how to lead from questions and risk developing things that are kind of unknown as to whether they’ll succeed or fail. If they succeed, you have created a point B world. You’ve made something that then changes the world to make space for itself in a very small or large way. These don’t have to all be grand gestures, just kind of acts of putting a dent in the universe as the saying goes of trying to affect change, to show up in a way of consequence in your personal life, professional life and the world in general.” – Amy WhitakerSponsorsHostgator hosts your website. As you have heard on the show, you can get a 30% discount on the hosting of your next creative or business project’s website hosting by clicking here.Designcrowd  gives you access to an entire creative team at a price that is accessible to anyone. For $100 off your first design project, click here and use promo code CREATIVE.Chapman University is located in Orange County, CA. With an enrollment of 8000 total students they have a 14-1 student to instructor ratio, and over 86% of students receive financial assistance.Audible: Visit audible.com/unmistakable for audiobook and 30 day trial.Amy Whitaker is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the New Museum Incubator and principal in the curriculum development company Eggshell Knight.  She's also the author of Art Thinking: How to Carve out Creative Space in a World of Schedules, Budgets and Bosses“A work of art is something new in the world that changes the world to allow itself to exist.  What that means is that the context you’re making something in, the world itself is different when you start and when you end. So you’re not just going from point A to point B within a static known world. You’re in the point A world figuring out how to lead from questions and risk developing things that are kind of unknown as to whether they’ll succeed or fail. If they succeed, you have created a point B world. You’ve made something that then changes the world to make space for itself in a very small or large way. These don’t have to all be grand gestures, just kind of acts of putting a dent in the universe as the saying goes of trying to affect change, to show up in a way of consequence in your personal life, professional life and the world in general.” – Amy WhitakerSponsorsHostgator hosts your website. As you have heard on the show, you can get a 30% discount on the hosting of your next creative or business project’s website hosting by clicking here.Designcrowd  gives you access to an entire creative team at a price that is accessible to anyone. For $100 off your first design project, click here and use promo code CREATIVE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It starts at the core. A lot of times we can find our minds go the place of “when I have then I’ll be.” It’s kind of that context. When I have a lot of money, then I’ll be happy. I’ll take vacations. I’ll take these trips. When I marry then I’ll feel connected. It’s sort of like “when this happens in my world, it’ll produce this effect for me inside.” And it’s sort of like turning it on its head and saying “you know I’m going to be happy today because essentially I’m going to choose to be happy today.” And I know that sounds so simplistic, but it really is that easy and that simple. You might need to train it a little bit, practice thoughts that are going to produce happiness, beliefs that are going to produce happiness, and engaging activities that are fulfilling. But I think it’s as simple as just beginning to decide it’s what I’m going to be. – Joey Klein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a captivating episode of Unmistakable Creative, featuring the esteemed Michael Gervais, an expert in human performance, as we delve into the world of high-stakes situations. Join us as we uncover the secrets to achieving peak performance and thriving under pressure.Gervais shares his profound insights into human psychology and performance, offering valuable strategies to excel in challenging and high-pressure environments. This episode is not just about achieving success; it's about understanding the mindset and practices that separate the best from the rest in high-stakes situations.Through engaging stories and practical advice, Gervais reveals how individuals can develop mental strength, focus, and resilience to perform at their best when it matters most. Listeners will gain valuable tools to optimize their performance, whether in sports, business, or any other area of life where high-stakes situations are prevalent.Whether you're an athlete, entrepreneur, or professional striving for excellence, this episode provides actionable wisdom to elevate your performance and overcome obstacles with grace and skill. Gervais' expertise will empower you to approach challenges with a winning mindset and achieve greatness in any field.Don't miss this episode to learn from a leading expert in human performance and discover how to thrive in high-stakes situations. Gain insights that could revolutionize your approach to performance and unlock your true potential with Michael Gervais. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It turns out when we do put ourselves at the edge of the water, visually our field of view is simplified. Auditorily our world is simplified. You’re sensory input gets simple. It doesn’t completely turn off. It doesn’t go away. But the patterns become more clear. When you get into the water, assuming that you want to be in the water, it’s totally different if you get thrown into the water. That’s more of a red mind experience. Assuming that this is all taking place and you’re in control. The waves are small, the water is warm and you want to be there. Then you give up the gravity. The hundreds of muscles that were holding you in the position that you were standing in no longer need to do the work. And the brain regions that were taking care of that aspect of living on land get a break. So auditorily, visually, somatically, you’re getting a break. You’re getting a rest. So what happens is you go into what is often referred to as the default mode or the default mode network is activated which is a more contemplative, self referential perspective. – Wallace NicholsDr. Wallace “J.” Nichols, called “Keeper of the Sea” by GQ Magazine and “a visionary” by Outside Magazine is an innovative, silo-busting, entrepreneurial scientist, movement maker, renown marine biologist, voracious Earth and idea explorer, wild water advocate, bestselling author, sought after lecturer, and fun-loving Dad. He also likes turtles (a lot). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Humans are emotional creatures. We all have the chance right now today to decide, and that word is so important, to decide to live a beautiful life, meaning no matter what’s going on. Don’t take my word for it. Victor Frankl, a holocaust survivor, this is all him, this is literally the message of his book Man’s Search for Meaning. When you decide to find something beautiful right now in the moment and this is somebody saying it from the perspective being in Auschwitz. When you can find purpose in what you’re going through, when you can find purpose in your suffering and you know why you’re doing this, then you really can have a fulfilling life regardless of the circumstances. If we all have to make that choice, we have to decide to live a beautiful life, we’re going do something incredible, then all of a sudden when you know what you’re trying to accomplish, when you have a specific vision for what you’re trying to make of this world, why it’s beautiful to you, and why it’s worth all the fight, all of a sudden you become incredibly resourceful, and that purpose, having a sense of significance and meaning in your life, for whatever reason we’re hardwired to find real fulfillment in that.” – Tom BilyeuTom Bilyeu is Co-founder and president of Quest Nutrition, and guides the company’s culture of passion and transformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“No one who is learning to play a musical instrument, no one who wants to learn a musical instrument would ever take a class where they would lecture you for a year on theory for putting it into practice. And in fact if you did want to learn piano theory or music theory, you still learn to play first. There’s lots of fields like that. Constantin Stanislavski revolutionized how acting is taught. I learned about him because just for fun I would watch Inside the actor’s studio. Except, that I noticed that a lot of these actors were tremendous at a lot of the skills that leaders valued. Especially the skill of reading others’ emotions, expressing their own emotions, being emotionally aware. And here I’d come from a top 5 business school, having taken a whole bunch of classes in leadership, and many of these actors had dropped out of school. Yet they excelled in something that my environment didn’t even cover, just covered intellectually but didn’t give the skills. I thought “what’s going on here?” Why are these people who are not even in the system, or the system kicked out surpassing people who are at the pinnacle of the system?” – Joshua Spodek Joshua Spodek is an Adjunct Professor at NYU, leadership coach and workshop leader for Columbia Business School, and Columnist for Inc. He has led seminars in leadership, entrepreneurship, creativity, sales, strategy, and motivation at Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, MIT, the NYU-Stern School of Business, INSEAD (Singapore), NYU-Tisch’s ITP, the New York Academy of Science, and in private corporations. He holds five Ivy-League degrees, including a PhD in Astrophysics and an MBA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“My first night in prison was the worst night of my life. I’ll never forget it because it was right around my birthday, a time that you’re supposed to be celebrating and happy. I was on my way to doing a life sentence in prison. It was the most depressing, just worst imaginable experience that one could ever have. I wouldn’t’ wish it upon my worst enemy. I was really desperate. I was so fearful. I was afraid.I was scared. I didn’t know how I was going to be able to make it through it all. It still hadn’t completely sunk in that I was facing a life sentence. I was so overwhelmed with fear and sadness. I felt alone. I felt like I was just trapped. There was nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. You can’t go to mom and dad. Mom and dad can’t help you. The only person that can help you. I’ve faced a lot of scary moments, but that was by far the scariest moment of my life.” – Kenyatta LealFormer San Quentin Inmate and First Graduate of “The Last Mile”. Kenyatta Leal spent nearly 19 years incarcerated within the California prison system for possession of a firearm under California’s Three Strike Law. Kenyatta continues to serve as an evangelist for The Last Mile and Centerforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We as a society have collectively decided that there’s an appropriate way to show our commitment to our jobs. And that’s through struggle and sacrifice. So you say “I’m so busy” or “I pulled an all-nighter.” You stay really late, you’re the last one to leave, you’re the first one to arrive. There’s this kind of element of you’re proving through sacrifice your devotion to your job which we as a culture have decided on. What technology has done is that it’s made it very hard to disconnect. It’s blurring the lines between being at work and being at home. So now we have this mechanism through which we can constantly showing work devotion through all hours of the day.Rahaf Harfoush is a Strategist, Digital Anthropologist, and Best-Selling Author who focuses on the intersections between emerging technology, innovation, and digital culture.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I don’t help people launch into their trajectory. I show them what it likely is. Then it’s up to them to make the effort to do whatever they’ve got to do to get there. My goal is four things. Self understanding, then self management. Understand who you are, how you’re wired, and embrace it for what it is. In other words, if you’re a head of lettuce find a salad. If you’re a hammer find a toolbox and you’ll better off. But we got a lot of hammers in salads.I’m able to to give them a blueprint of their behavioral framework, their emotional set, what this looks like and what drives them. And then see where they are. If you’re a Volkswagen why are you in the Daytona 500? That gives them a roadmap. There are some people that will take advantage of this information and put it to good use and make significant change. There are other people that say, “wow that was really interesting” – Steve SislerSteve Sisler is a behavioral profiler and lead Behavioral Analyst at both The Behavioral Resource Group and jumpstarters (launching in January 2016). His behavioral consultation involves personality difference, career strategy, leadership strategy, cultural difference, spiritual growth, relationship management, and temperament strategy.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“That whole yoga sutras idea, the fact that the eagle spreads its wings, then brings its wings down, the cycle of life almost. You have to experience growth in its fullest form, keep pushing yourself and your boundaries of growth, and there comes a point when you want nothing more in the world and you want to bring it down, that you want bring the wings down and spend an inordinate amount of time in silence and contemplation. I don’t think that’s ever seeped into the west. No matter what you do you want more and more. Not just materially, but emotionally you want to keep growing, keep doing more things, keep stretching yourself. There is never that time for you to think “I’ve experienced everything in the world there is to experience, now I just have to bring it down” – Karan BajajKaran Bajaj is a novelist and striving Yogi. Born and raised in the Indian Himalayas, he now lives in Brooklyn, New York. He’s also the author of The Yoga of Max’s Discontent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to an insightful episode of Unmistakable Creative, where we delve into the art of reconciling your creativity and your identity with the acclaimed photographer and entrepreneur Chase Jarvis. In this thought-provoking conversation, we explore the challenges and triumphs of aligning one's creative pursuits with their authentic self.Join us as we embark on a journey with Chase Jarvis, who shares his personal experiences and wisdom on how to navigate the complex relationship between creativity and identity. As a world-renowned photographer and founder of CreativeLive, Jarvis offers unique perspectives on embracing creativity as an integral part of our true selves.Throughout this engaging dialogue, we delve into the importance of self-discovery, understanding personal values, and embracing vulnerability in the creative process. Jarvis's insights inspire us to embrace our creative inclinations and to use them as a powerful force for personal growth and fulfillment.From navigating creative blocks to finding inspiration in unexpected places, this episode provides valuable takeaways for anyone seeking to harmonize their creative expression with their identity. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or simply someone striving to live authentically, this conversation with Chase Jarvis will leave you feeling empowered and inspired to reconcile your creativity with your true self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does what we know get in the way of what we don’t know, but need to learn? I felt like I finally knew stuff. But now I’m leaving and going into a new environment. And I began to wonder, how does all of this mastery and competence that I have built the hard way, how is that actually now going to be a liability in this new environment? I could see it wasn’t just a question for me. We’re living in fast times. Technology is causing our business cycles to spin so fast that often we don’t even face the same problem twice. There’s not a lot of opportunity to for reuse. And we’re working in an environment where what we know isn’t nearly as important as how fast we learn- Liz Wiseman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“For me it’s pretty obvious that what people are searching for is inside. I think we’re sold that it’s outside of us. People in this world do a pretty good of selling that it’s outside of you. And you need to go get more to get it. My understanding is that doesn’t satisfying anything deep down. It’s almost like a dope fiend. It’s triggering a response that you’re an addict. And you’re never go to solve anything”. – Graham BetchartResources and BooksPlay PresentThe Lucid App Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you ready to discover the secrets behind creating work that captivates and compels others? Join us in this engaging episode as we dive deep into the realm of irresistible work with the renowned author and speaker, Sally Hogshead.Sally Hogshead is a world-class branding expert, best-selling author, and a captivating storyteller. In this thought-provoking interview, she shares her valuable insights into how you can make your work stand out in a crowded market. Through her groundbreaking research, Sally has uncovered the key triggers that elicit fascination in others, and she'll show you how to leverage these triggers to make your work impossible to resist.During the conversation, Sally delves into the science of fascination, explaining how certain individuals and ideas hold our attention more than others. By understanding the seven universal fascination triggers, you'll gain a fresh perspective on how to craft your work in a way that resonates deeply with your audience.Unlocking the secrets of Sally Hogshead's work empowers you to create meaningful connections, increase your influence, and leave a lasting impact on the world. Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, or creative professional, her expertise will inspire you to tap into your uniqueness and create work that sparks fascination and engagement.Join us in this captivating conversation with Sally Hogshead and discover how you can make your work a magnet for attention, admiration, and success. Get ready to unleash your full potential and create a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of others.Note: This episode contains invaluable insights from Sally Hogshead herself and is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their creative endeavors and professional pursuits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Unfortunately we see a lot of shows like Lockup and so forth that portray a certain subset of what goes on in prison. And that’s real. But there are a lot of things that are not necessarily shown all the time that are really positive. I had no experience with prison. Never been a prison before. I stepped in San Quentin the first time. I had the same sort of perception that most people do. San Quentin is a very ominous looking place. It has all the death row inmates for California. I thought this a place where people go to serve out their time and a lot of these guys are beyond any type of help. That was my perception and for most people I think that’s the case. I did a small class talking about entrepreneurship, and I did not have any idea that the response that I would get would be so amazing and deep. These guys were just thirsting for education, for conversation about things that they were so interested in. They wanted to start business. They wanted to learn. And it really immediately changed my perception of that. ” – Chris RedlitzChris Redlitz is a general partner of TransCapital Media and the founder of The Last Mile, which prepares incarcerated individuals for successful reentry through business and technology training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Samantha Skelly, creator of Hungry for Happiness joins us to discuss the power of learning to listen to your body to develop stronger intuitionHighlights Turning fear into a catalyst for growthHow small disciplines turn into a daily habitsLessons in creativity from Samantha’s time as a dancerShutting down the world in order to hear our own voiceBringing an element of performance into the workWhy listening to our bodies can be the path to intuition and happinessLearning to change our relationship to painDeveloping resilience in our livesTwo key questions that teach us to listen to our bodiesQuotesThere’s so much wisdom that comes from within. But we’re so consumed with consuming.When we’re a state of comparison, we’re in a state of scarcity.What feels good for you is going to inspire the world.Samantha Skelly is on mission is to build a community of 1 million women that have experienced sustainable weight loss due to a strengthened relationship with food and their bodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Ellsberg, author of The Education of Millionaires and The Last Safe Investment joins us to discuss how we can spend how to increase our true wealth forever and develop superskills to increase our earning. HighlightsPrioritizing the mark you want to leave on the worldHow the need for safety drives so many of our decisionsLearning to act on our “lightbulb” momentsWhy our current retirement system doesn’t work The concept of systemic spending “Super skills” that help you increase your earningQuotesThere are so many options for exploring yourself and finding what you want to do other than collegeCollege is a broken system that needs to be reimagined from the ground upIt’s not just your bank account that’s going to give you happiness, security, and freedomIt’s actually easier to earn more than save moreOne of most basic ways to increase your income is to increase the span of your working lifeMichael Ellsberg is the author of “The Last Safe Investment: Spending Now to Increase Your True Wealth Forever,” and The Education of Millionaires: It’s Not What You Think, and It’s Not Too Late, both published by Penguin/Portfolio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Corcoran, former Clinton administration staff writer joins us to discuss how we translate relationships to revenue. HighlightsHow struggle inspired John to study successThe power of learning to cope and adapt to new communitiesNot letting our decisions be guided by snap judgementsLessons from working as a Clinton administration staff writerWhy charisma can be developed through service to othersThe role of support in life’s ups and downsBeing intentional about the relationships we buildCreating a conversations list Why there’s no substitute for face-to-face communication QuotesYour relationships are really the most critical thing you have in the world of business You don’t scale before you can make one client or customer happyFor the people we have relationships with we need to treat them with respect in upswings and downswings I don’t know a single person who hasn’t had some setbacks along the way John Corcoran is an attorney, writer, father and a former Clinton White House Writer and Speechwriter to the Governor of California. He owns his own boutique law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area catering to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gregg Krech, founder of the To-Do Institute joins us to discuss the Japanese art of self reflectionHighlights Learning to put yourself in someone else’s shoesHow emotions color our perceptionsReflecting without our emotional coloringInterpersonal skills that are an important part of character educationThree questions to ask about people in your livesCo-existing with your internal experiences and feelingsIncorporating a self-reflective practice into lifeQuotesEvil is in the inability to put ourselves in another person’s shoesWhat we don’t see is many people setting aside a weekly practice of self reflectionIf we look at mental health as a skill that can be learned, we can get out of the model that it’s something that’s part of us.Gregg Krech has served as the Executive Director of the ToDo Institute since 1992. Gregg is one of the leading authorities on Japanese psychology in the United States and the author of several books including the award-winning book, Naikan: Gratitude, Grace and the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection (Stone Bridge Press). His work has been featured on public TV and radio, and in books, professional journals, and magazines such as Body & Soul, Utne Reader, Cosmopolitan, SELF, Tricycle, and Counseling Today. He is the Editor of Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal of Purposeful Living and frequently conducts programs for audiences ranging from Zen Center students to mental health professionals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tony Stubblebline, creator of Coach.me joins us to discusss decoding human perforamnce based on his experiece of building companies, and working with well known founders like Ev William, Biz Stone, and Jack Dorsey. Highlights Using the power of leveling up to increase performanceHow certain career experiences reveal our pathBalancing our desire to level up with being fulfilledShifting from apathy to action Uncovering the keys to increasing motivation Why there is always another level The importance of appreciating small winsNot letting other people define success Tony Stubblebine is the founder of Coach.me, a platform that provides users with proven ways to achieve their goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happiness researcher and former CBS news anchor Michelle Gielan joins us to discuss how we can become positive broadcasters in our lives. HighlightsWhy we are all broadcasters What causes us to miss the meaning in certain momentsFinding a way or making one with our challenges Identifying the parts of a story that are most meaningful The power of how we start conversations 7 Strategies for being more influential in a positive way Using the power of positive habits to alleviate depressionFinding “fueling facts” to tell a different story about our livesDealing with the negative people in our livesMichelle Gielan, national CBS News anchor turned positive psychology researcher, is the bestselling author of Broadcasting Happiness. Michelle holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and her research and advice have received attention from The New York Times, Washington Post, FORBES, CNN, FOX, and Harvard Business Review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brad Grossman, creator of the the Zeitguide join us to discuss developing a learning curriculum in order to become future proof.Highlights How tutoring high school kids led to meeting Brian GrazerThe power of asking questions and insatiable curiosityWhy our natural gifts don’t necessarily show up in a traditional wayThe importance of knowing why we learn the things to doBreaking the conditioning that causes us to choose from the options in front of usIncorporating knowledge, systems and ideas into your lifeLessons learned from working with Brian GrazierQuotesI believe curiosity leads to serendipityMy curiosity is the foundation for my successCreativity is about thinking and your approach to lifeIf you force something you’re going to lose your authenticity and your originalityIf you’re stuck in a tunnel and deaf to the conversations happening in the world you’re going to fail.Brad Grossman heads client-teams that guide top executives in nearly every industry vertical—media/entertainment, consumer products, finance, technology, advertising, healthcare, art/fashion—leading Fortune 100 global enterprises, non-profits, and emerging start-ups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former podcast guest and Panamanian artist Mayi Carles returns to the show to talk about we turn life’s messy parts into creative triumphs.HighlightsLetting go of the fear that nobody will show upFinding the moments when we put ourselves out thereDealing with unwritten cultural dogmasThe tension between what we want and what’s expectedWhy people who believe in us help us overcome resistanceThe rock that life puts in our journeysEmbracing screw ups in the creative processQuotesYou need at least one biggest fan to hug you when all you want to do is quitI’m a firm believe that you’ll get what you’re seeking. The answers are everywhereWe want to be this version of ourselves that is unattainable.Mayi Carles is a tiny Panamanian artist with a T-Rex heart making a living on the Internet by being herself + owning her weird + sharing the lessons she’s learned along the way, including the bloopers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Austin, the creator of Stop, Start, Do joins us to talk about finding the motivation to change your habits. HighlightsMaintaining morale in difficult periods of our livesUnderstanding the difference between blame and responsibilityGetting back on the path to what we’re destined to doWhy people close to us resist our changesThe power of tracking and measuring your progressThe motivational seesaw techniqueThe stop the start do framework for changing habitsThe problem with trying to change too many things at onceDeveloping systems to eliminate decision fatigueQuotesKnowing what to do is not the hard part, actually doing it isIt’s fundamental to have some sort of system to track your personal development progressYour environment doesn’t need to crush you to changeThere’s a real difference between I failed and I’m a failureYou work towards becoming the ideal version of yourself but never actually achieve itAfter years of reading, researching and learning about habit formation, Ben Austin stared connecting the dots and created the framework for Stop.Start.Do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an enlightening conversation with Adam Grant, a renowned Wharton professor, New York Times writer, and influential management thinker. In this episode, Grant delves into the intriguing world of non-conformity, sharing insights from his bestselling book, 'Originals.'Discover how to get comfortable with ideas that may not always align with popular opinion, and learn to appreciate the moments that truly captivate your attention. Grant emphasizes the importance of developing confidence as a learner and challenges the conformist behavioral patterns prevalent in our education system.Explore the impact of system justification theory on our decision-making processes and the difference between instructor-driven and student-led learning. Overcome your fear of failure and understand why Grant believes that confidence is won through success and in a surprising twist, why he thinks conformity is the new originality.Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the world's top-rated professors and gain insights that could transform your approach to success. Tune in now!" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Coyle, author of The Talent Code joins us to talk about the common threads of people who perform at the highest levels.HighlightsAssignments that sparked Dan’s interest talentWays to develop a tendency to challenge the status quoThe power of immersing yourself in multiple domainsLessons in developing talent from a skateboard parkPaying attention to the moments when lightning strikesWhy struggle makes us smarterDeveloping a process for achieving masteryQuotesYou need to have the right conditions for lightning to formYou don’t get better by listening. You get better by doingStruggle makes you smarter.When you look across high performers, they all have a huge variety of things they did.When you do deep practice, you grow thicker layers of myelinBooks and ResourcesThe Talent Code by Daniel CoyleThe Right Stuff by Tom WolfeGuitar Zero by Gary MarcusDaniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Little Book of Talent, The Talent Code, Lance Armstrong’s War, and Hardball: A Season in Projects. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an insightful conversation with Chris Guillebeau, the creator of The Art of Nonconformity and a New York Times bestselling author. In this episode, Guillebeau discusses his career and his new book, 'Born for This.'Discover how to create a deliberate life without a grand vision and learn valuable lessons from failures and dead ends. Guillebeau shares his insights on balancing persistence with knowing when to quit and how sunk costs impact our decisions.He also delves into the psychology and mindset required for significant goals and why an inciting incident doesn’t have to be something massive. Learn about the four elements that create emotional resonance in your work and the power of asking if there’s another way to do things.Don't miss this episode to learn from one of the most influential voices in personal development and entrepreneurship today and gain insights that could transform your life and career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caroline Frenette, former fashion designer and intuitive business coach joins us to discuss how to awaken your inner CEOHighlightsThe power of channeling your passionDeciphering true intuition from fearFinding alignment with or values The blend of inspiration and action that’s requiredPersisting in spite of the people who criticize usThe power of creating a beautiful experienceThe value of different forms of geniusQuotesIn a fearful state of mind, it’s hard to hear intuitionTo me, it’s all about creating a beautiful experienceOur logical mind should be in service of our intuitionCaroline Frenette has spent the past five+ years researching the human intuitive process as it applies specifically to business building & entrepreneurship, immersing herself as a research participant in over 25 well-known business courses and conducting experimentation with her own businesses, as well as those of her clients, and investing over $100,000 to date in her quest to help business owners develop a deep inner security, confidence and strength that will transform the way they do business forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nancy Duarte joins us to talk about how to ignite change through speeches, stories, ceremonies and symbols.HighlightsHow a failure sparked an entire body of workOvercoming emotional wounds from parentsThe decision to focus on being the best in the world at one thingMoments in time that test our hearts and our gritGoing from college drop out to speaker at the same universityTurning every Obstacle into an OpportunityResolving our need for parental approvalBringing focus to your work by saying noHow hobbies can create careersLessons from working with Al GoreUsing speeches, stories, ceremonies, and symbolsQuotesI’ve become the antithesis of what my destiny would dictate I’d becomeCreating a movement is the long gameIf you wake up everyday, and do what brings you peace and passion you’ll end up in the right place. We were in business 20 years before my first book was written. I think you are hardwired and made with a destiny. Part of transformation at scale and creating a movement is letting go of the past and embracing the future Links Illuminate: Ignite Change Through Speeches, Stories, Ceremonies and SymbolsResonate: Present Visual Stories that Transform Audiences Slideology: The Art and Science of Creating Great PresentationsNancy Duarte is a communication expert who has been featured in Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Wired, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Economist, LA Times and on CNN. Her firm, Duarte, Inc., is the global leader behind some of the most influential visual messages in business and culture. The largest design agency in the Silicon Valley, and 5th largest woman-owned employer, Duarte, Inc. is estimated to have created more than a quarter of a million presentations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jessica Abel, comic artist and author joins us to share storytelling telling lessons from iconic radio producers. HighlightsFinding the themes inside a body of workStorytelling lessons from iconic radio producersWhy our paths are rarely linearManaging the uncertainty and anxiety of creative workThe conceptual story structure of how narrative journalism worksWhy there are no shortcuts to creative successLinksRadio: An Illustrated guideOut on a Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of RadioJessica Abel is a a cartoonist and a writer, and is deeply interested in stories: She makes them, investigates how they work, and wants to help you make your own.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wendy Piersall, blogger and artist joins us to discuss the evolution of her body of workHighlightsWhat happens when we become disillusioned with our successHow loss can lead to the start of true happinessHaving the courage to avoid soul-sucking easy moneyMaking decisions in the absence of external evidenceLetting go of the “fix yourself” approach to personal developmentHow forgiveness creates space in your life SponsorsBirksun BirkSun designs and creates innovative products that power smartphones and portable devices anytime, anywhere.  All BirkSun products are designed in California and created with a very hands-on approach. They spend months and often years working with the best suppliers before a product gets puts on the website. Visit birksun.com/podcastSon of A Tailor80% of people in the world don't fit into a standard size, chances are you are one of them. Son of a Tailor makes 100% Custom Fitted T-Shirts to the unique measurements of each customer. Ordering is easy, you simply answer 6 simple questions and their algorithm will construct the perfect T-Shirt pattern, no extra measuring needed. All T-Shirts from Son of a Tailor come with a Perfect Fit Guarantee, that means that if you don't love your first T-Shirt, they’ll make you a new one, no questions asked. Son of a Tailor has free worldwide shipping. Go towww.sonofatailor.com and use voucher code “creative” at checkout for 30% off your first T-ShirtBlue Apron Looking for a cool and creative gift to get someone you like? Imagine how happy they’d be when they got home from an exhausting day at work and all the ingredients to a delicious healthy dinner was right there waiting for them.  C’mon you know that everyone’s lives are crazy busy these days.  And people with kids never have time shop after work. So help them out by getting them a subscription to Blue Apron. Visit Blueapron.com/podcast and get your first two meals freeHostgatorHostgator is offering 30% of all hosting packages for Unmistakable creative listeners. Visit Hostgator.com/creative and use the promo code CREATIVEQuotesMy life had to come part to go back together in ways that would actually work Sometimes you have look nowhere but within yourself for answersWhen I started nurturing myself for sake of nurturing myself it spread like waves to people I love the most and projects I cared about the most When you ask crappy questions you get crappy answersWhy even show up for life if you’re not going to listen to the guiding voice within you? Wendy Piersall has been blogging here, there and almost everywhere since 2006. She has started and sold several blogs, written a couple of books, and is recently experiencing a very full-circle moment in her career in which she’s  getting to be an artist for a livingWendy Piersall, blogger and artist joins us to discuss the evolution of her body of workHighlightsWhat happens when we become disillusioned with our successHow loss can lead to the start... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Speaker, educator, facilitator and coach Emiliya joins us to discuss science based tools from the field of positive psychology Highlights Media driven misperceptions of communism The least useful question we can ask in adversityThe difference between positive psychology and positive thinkingHow we give our happiness away The powerful role of ritual and community Mental health stigma in immigrant communities  QuotesEverybody is constantly creating their own reality through their perceptions The brain is constantly asking why and making meaning I often say gratitude was the best diet I put myself on SponsorsSon of A Tailor80% of people in the world don't fit into a standard size, chances are you are one of them. Son of a Tailor makes 100% Custom Fitted T-Shirts to the unique measurements of each customer. Ordering is easy, you simply answer 6 simple questions and their algorithm will construct the perfect T-Shirt pattern, no extra measuring needed. All T-Shirts from Son of a Tailor come with a Perfect Fit Guarantee, that means that if you don't love your first T-Shirt, they’ll make you a new one, no questions asked. Son of a Tailor has free worldwide shipping. Go to www.sonofatailor.com and use voucher code “creative” at checkout for 30% off your first T-Shirt Blue Apron Looking for a cool and creative gift to get someone you like? Imagine how happy they’d be when they got home from an exhausting day at work and all the ingredients to a delicious healthy dinner was right there waiting for them.  C’mon you know that everyone’s lives are crazy busy these days.  And people with kids never have time shop after work. So help them out by getting them a subscription to Blue Apron. Visit Blueapron.com/podcast and get your first two meals freeTruecarTrueCar users save an average of $3,221 off MSRP.No hassles or headaches. It’s how car buying was always meant to be.Over two million cars have been sold by the TrueCar Certified Dealer network. Visit TrueCar.com or download the TrueCar app and start saving. TrueCar. Never Overpay.HostgatorHostgator is offering 30% of all hosting packages for Unmistakable creative listeners. Visit Hostgator.com/creative and use the promo code CREATIVEA leading voice in the world of positive psychology and the science of flourishing, Emiliya Zhivotovskaya is a widely sought-after speaker, educator, facilitator and coach.Speaker, educator, facilitator and coach Emiliya joins us to discuss science based tools from the field of positive psychology Highlights Media driven misperceptions of communism The least useful question we can ask in adversityThe difference between positive psychology and positive thinkingHow we give our happiness away The powerful... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neil Pasricha, creator of 1000 Awesome Things, returns to the show to discuss his new book The Happiness Equation Highlights Developing the habit of starting and building things The 4 simple words that block all criticismWhy extrinsic motivation causes you to lose satisfaction The success triangle Psychology and human behavior lessons from a fast food restaurantThree things that help you manage life after a difficult experience Finding the motivation to show up every single day Lessons from working up close with high-level leadersHow to spend the bulk of your time on high impact activities QuotesIt matters internally more than externally on any creative project The average person makes over 300 decisions a day. We all have decision fatigue. Resources and BooksNeil’s TED TalkThe Book of AwesomeThe Happiness EquationThe Institute for Global HappinessNeil Pasricha is the New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Awesome series which has spent over five years on bestseller lists and sold over a million copies. He’s also the author of The Happiness Equation: Want Nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael Bungay Stanier, senior partner at Box of Crayons joins us to discuss coaching questions that create behavioral change and enable us to do more great work. Highlights Nurturing the seeds that get planted in our livesThe path from conscious incompetence to masteryThe power working the system to get we wantHow to be the rebel within the systemThe balance between madness and measure Making change in complex systems resistance to change The difference between great work and good workLessons learned from working with Seth Godin Coaching questions that lead to behavioral changeQuotesYou’re always trying to find the balance between madness and measureQuestions are portals into the future Turn the volume up to 10 on who you are and how you show up in the world. Books and ResourcesDo More Great Work End Malaria The Coaching Habit Michael Bungay Stanier is the Senior Partner of Box of Crayons, a company that helps organizations do less Good Work and more Great Work. Box of Crayons is best known for their coaching programs that help time-crunched managers coach in 10 minutes or less. He’s written a number of books, the best known of which is Do More Great Work, created a series of short internet videos that have been seen by millions of people around the world, and organized the Great Work MBA, a virtual conference that had 10,000 registrants. He’s proudest of the book End Malaria, a collection of essays about Great Work from thought leaders that has raised $400,000 for Malaria No More. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Bunch, coach and founder of The Ultimate Game of Life returns to the show to talk about 9 the environment that make up our lives. Download Your FREE 9 Environments AssesmentHighlights What causes our addiction to personal developmentShifting your mindset to believing you have enoughWhy the likelihood of change is less likely without a catalystHow your environments work on you 24 hours a dayThe small ways to start changing environmentsCreating environments that pull you into a bigger youWhere people go wrong in the process of changing environmentAnchoring environments to create changeThe 9 Environments that Make Up Your Life With Jim Bunch    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tess Vigeland, veteran radio producer and former anchor for public radio’s Marketplace, join us to discuss her story of leaping without a plan B.Highlights Developing an awareness of the moments we fall in love with our workThe challenges of coming up with your own definitions of successWhy we all don’t have to be specialThe mentality that sets us up to feel like failuresHow definitions of success change over the course of our lives and our careersLessons in mastery from more than 20 years in radioNavigating loss of identity that comes with significant changes in your lifeNavigating the psychological challenges of leaping into uncertaintyBooks and ResourcesTess’s talk at the World Domination SummitLeap without a Plan BQuotesEverybody doesn’t have a calling, but why should they? @tessvigeland via @unmistakableCRYou have one life to live. Live it the way you want to live it. @tessvigeland via @unmistakableCRYou can’t be a journalist if you don’t have a curious mind. @tessvigeland via @unmistakableCRThere’s a great responsibility to making sure people are informed about their world. @tessvigeland via @unmistakableCRPeople back from the cliff because they can’t imagine who they are without what they do.If the self-help books worked, we wouldn’t have so many of them.Tess Vigeland is a veteran journalist, and a well-known voice to millions of American radio listeners. She is the CEO of Tess Vigeland Productions, a Los Angeles-based multi-media company. Tess spent 11 years as an anchor for public radio’s Marketplace, including six hosting the personal finance show Marketplace Money. Her first book, titled “Leap: Leaving A Job With No Plan B to Find the Career and Life You Really Want,” was published in August 2015, by Random House Harmony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reema Zaman, writer, visual artist, and actress joins us to talk about using her art to become a voice for people who don’t have one. Highlights: How curiosity enables us to cultivate self-awarenessLeveraging writing to find clarity and comfort in our livesBecoming the author of your own life The golden thread that exists in each of our livesCreating narratives of resilience and choice How to deal with the questions we’ll never have answers toWhy pain gives us an opportunity to gain strength Why forgiveness is the greatest gift you can give to yourselfCreative lessons learned from the world of acting and theaterQuotes Art gives voice to so many other things that would otherwise remain quiet. Every time something painful happens it tests your loyalty to yourselfFor me watching pain turn into poetry is the biggest high – ReemaWhen you’re an actor you’re the instrument that communicates the story You don’t want to tell the story, you want to feel the story. All art is an act of intimacy and vulnerability. Reema Zaman  is a writer, actress, and artist from Bangladesh.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Lawrence, creator of The Adversity Within shares how we navigate the internal journeys of loss, adversity, and how we grow by putting ourselves in challenging environments. Highlights How adversity creates ferocious internal resolvePutting yourself in intentionally constraining environmentsWhy we don’t have to believe something inherently good aboutThe difference between approval and acceptance Building foundations of empathy and compassion What causes us to confuse responsibility and blameFocusing on what we control vs what we don’tThe masks we wear to hide our challengesFinding our way back into the light through service QuotesIt takes balls to actually stand in your painIt’s really hard to find meaning if you haven’t fully acknowledge what you’ve gone through Acceptance is simply acknowledging reality for what isI think hiding is responsible for unimaginable amounts of suffering in the worldI’ve learned to find strength in my weaknesses and love in my vulnerability Through his words, Tim Lawrence helps people navigate life’s difficulties – grief, injury, depression, or loss – and learn to forge strength in the fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ben Tseitlin,  founder of Benchic chocolates joins us to discuss how he leverages curiosity to design experiences and make chocolate. Highlights The power of not having domain expertiseWhy breaking things helps you understand themLetting go of expectations to create resultsThe importance and power of focus Making deliberate choices about running a business Why empathy is the most critical aspect of design Combining your background and experience to create your message Unlearning what we know to develop a beginners mind  Quotes The desire for mastery is one of those things that can’t be forced on anyone. Childlike curiosity and exploration are the oxygen of mastery. The information that you consume and the people around you shape who you really areSponsors Get 30% off all hosting packages with Hostgator. Use the promo code creative. Develop a mediation habit with Start Here Now. With TruecarTruecar you get guaranteed savings and never overpay Ben Tseitlin is the founder of Benchic Chocolate and is driven to make something extraordinary from nothing. Ben Tseitlin,  founder of Benchic chocolates joins us to discuss how he leverages curiosity to design experiences and make chocolate. Highlights The power of not having domain expertiseWhy breaking things helps you understand themLetting go of expectations to create resultsThe importance and power of focus Making deliberate choices about running a business Why empathy is the most critical aspect of design Combining your background and experience to create your message Unlearning what we know to develop a beginners mind  Quotes The desire for mastery is one of those things that can’t be forced on anyone. Childlike curiosity and exploration are the oxygen of mastery. The information that you consume and the people around you shape who you really areSponsors Get 30% off all hosting packages with Hostgator. Use the promo code creative. Develop a mediation habit with Start Here Now. With TruecarTruecar you get guaranteed savings and never overpay Ben Tseitlin is the founder of Benchic Chocolate and is driven to make something extraordinary from nothing.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salim Ismail, Singularity University’s global ambassador and founding executive director, joins us to discuss the keys to exponential personal and professional growth. HIGHLIGHTSHow institutions and organizations can adapt to a new worldControversial theories on the success of Indian CEO’sNavigating complex human relationships Combining lunacy and rational thinking The role that forcing functions play in our lives and our workExpanding your capacity to push boundaries Tools for internal transformation and rewriting our operating systems. Disruptive technologies that will have profound impacts on our livesThe Power of Thinking at Scale QuotesAlmost all profoundly successful entrepreneurs were dismal failures the first three or four times around.Real power comes from when you can put yourself over the edge and pull yourself back. Life at its core level is just a process.The purpose of life is to grow.If you try to do something disruptive, the immune system of the organization will attack you. If you’re on the consumer internet, the two attributes you’d better have are speed and riskSalim is a sought after speaker, strategist and entrepreneur – his last company, Angstro, was acquired by Google in August 2010. Salim spent two years as SU’s founding Executive Director and currently serves as its Global Ambassador focusing on its global presence. He Twitters his thoughts at @salimismail and blogs infrequently at www.salimismail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry Colonna CEO of Reboot.IO and former venture capitalist joins us for one of this year’s deepest and most thought provoking conversations about resiliency, our sense of self, and much more. HighlightsThe keys to developing resiliencyMyths about our moment of arrival Dealing with impostor syndrome Uncoupling our sense of self from extrinsic The storm of emotions of that make up lifeThe power of insatiable curiosity and voracious readingLessons learned from working with Fred Wilson Books and ResourcesFaith by Sharon SalzburgWhen Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron The Reboot Podcast QuotesWhatever capacity I have to see has come from standing on the shoulders of giants.The fact that I cry and I feel, that’s a superpower. I think that we’re afraid of our own feelings. How can you be in relationship with someone if you don’t know who you are and you don’t love yourself? I used the chase to define myself for such a long that time that when the chase was over who was I? The promise of Buddhism is not eternal salvation. The promise of Buddhism is the alleviation of suffering in this lifetime.Jerry Colonna is an executive coach who uses the skills he learned as a venture capitalist to help entrepreneurs. He draws on his wide variety of experiences to help clients design a more conscious life and make needed changes to their career to improve their performance and satisfaction  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Munson founder of Saddleback leather joins us to discuss the rather humble beginnings of building a successful retail business.HighlightsWhy we are not always aware how we’re impacting peopleExpecting something wonderful to happen when we’re inconveniencedCultivating a constant state of wonder Why our impact starts to happen later in lifeThe importance of asking for help Experience joy outside of our need for moneyDave Munson is the founder of Saddleback Leather, a people business cleverly disguised as a leather goods company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Oestreicher joins us to discuss how she turned her life-threatening illness and over 27 surgeries into what she now calls a beautiful detour. HIGHLIGHTSFinding hope when in our most difficult times Dealing with the fear of not being able to make our mark on the world Turning obstacles into opportunity How Amy turned her story into a beautiful detourWhy art and creativity can help us to heal The unexpected places that detours take usBringing a sense of wonder to our daily lives Using gratitude to build resilience Shifting our questions from “why me?” to “why not?”QuotesI wasn’t able to heal until I could start sharing my story. There’s life outside the plans we have for ourselves. I don’t think you can change people until they’re ready to change. When you find out what you’re grateful for, you realize what you’re about.If life does take a detour you’ve got to follow that detour and just be open to where it leads because you really don’t know what you’ll get along the way.SponsorsThis  episode is sponsored by Hostgator. Use the promo code CREATIVE  for 30% off all hosting package. This is episode is also sponsored by TrueCar. Visit their web site or  download the Truecar AppAmy Oestreicher is a  PTSD peer-to-peer specialist, artist, author, writer for The Huffington Post, speaker for RAINN, award-winning health advocate, actress and playwright.  Amy Oestreicher joins us to discuss how she turned her life-threatening illness and over 27 surgeries into what she now calls a beautiful detour. HIGHLIGHTSFinding hope when in our most difficult times Dealing with the fear of not being able to make our mark on the world Turning obstacles into opportunity How Amy turned her story into a beautiful detourWhy art and creativity can help us to heal The unexpected places that detours take usBringing a sense of wonder to our daily lives Using gratitude to build resilience Shifting our questions from “why me?” to “why not?”QuotesI wasn’t able to heal until I could start sharing my story. There’s life outside the plans we have for ourselves. I don’t think you can change people until they’re ready to change. When you find out what you’re grateful for, you realize what you’re about.If life does take a detour you’ve got to follow that detour and just be open to where it leads because you really don’t know what you’ll get along the way.SponsorsThis  episode is sponsored by Hostgator. Use the promo code CREATIVE  for 30% off all hosting package. This is episode is also sponsored by TrueCar. Visit their web site or  download the Truecar AppAmy Oestreicher is a  PTSD peer-to-peer specialist, artist, author, writer for The Huffington Post, speaker for RAINN, award-winning health advocate, actress and... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.