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Often, we think the future is far away, but leading futurist and humanist Gerd Leonhard says the future is already here, and it’s better than we think.As technology rapidly advances and may exceed human capabilities, Gerd highlights the necessity for a harmonious balance between technology and human values. We explore:Developing a "future ready" mindset in an hour a dayGerd's vision of The Good Future Rethinking economic models to prioritise people, planet, purpose & prosperityEthical considerations and regulations for AIMoravec's Paradox: What’s simple for humans is hard for AI & vice versaPlease email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Like this show? Please subscribe and leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally, and feel free to follow ours.

Kieran Read, a former Crusaders and All Blacks captain, applies lessons from rugby to leadership coaching.Kieran's journey began at a small Auckland school, where he had never thought he'd get anywhere near All Blacks. However, Kieran demonstrates through passion and dedication that anything is possible.His hard work saw him becoming captain, winning two World Cups, and impacting a number of young players.We explore:Transitioning from rugby to leadership coachingInsights into All Blacks cultureThe cultural significance and meanings behind the HakaQualities of a good leader How to deal with pressureFatherhood and being presentPlease email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Like this show? Please subscribe and leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally, and feel free to follow ours.

William Trubridge, a 7x World Champion freediver who holds 18 world records, takes us on a journey into the world of freediving. Renowned for his groundbreaking achievements, including diving to 102m with no fins, William shares the mindset required to excel in the extreme sport.William's insights go beyond freediving. We explore:When trusting teammates is an absolute necessity for safety and survivalThe human aquatic potential in freedivingDeveloping a mental immune system to programme the subconscious mindPractical techniques to apply in any stressful situationReflecting on a near-death experience during a freediving accident in 2020Balancing love, discipline and challenge as a father to prepare his children for lifePlease email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Like this show? Please subscribe and leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally and feel free to follow ours.

Performance Coach Owen Eastwood known for his exceptional work with high performing organisations, including the England football team and the British Olympic team, draws on his own Maori ancestry and Whakapapa, a Maori concept that embodies our universal human need to belong and applies it to building high performing teams.We explore:Creating a high performing environment anchored in a sense of belongingDealing with the trauma of childhood lossConnecting people to a shared identity, history and purposeThe concept of Whakapapa and its application in team settingsWhy building great teams is a spiritual exerciseLeaders taking responsibility for the game plan and strategyKeeping leadership simple without complex modelsPlease email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Ready to ignite your leadership potential and lead your team with confidence? Within 6 weeks, you can become a human-centric leader and enable high performing teams with our High Performance Leadership programme. We begin in Feb 2024, join our waitlist today.Like this show? Please subscribe and leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally and feel free to follow ours.

Eric Larsen is the first and only person to go to the South Pole, North Pole and the top of Everest in one year. As a polar explorer, Eric perceives life's challenges much like the inevitable obstacles on an expedition — it’s all part of the journey.We explore:The skills required to effectively lead expeditionsThe most important qualities in teammatesDealing with failureChallenging yourself in extreme conditionsOne of Eric’s biggest takeaways from his cancer diagnosisBalancing fatherhood with expeditionsPlease email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Ready to ignite your leadership potential and lead your team with confidence? Within 6 weeks, you can become a human-centric leader and enable high performing teams with our High Performance Leadership programme. We begin in Feb 2024, join our waitlist today.Like this show? Please subscribe and leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally and feel free to follow ours.

What does it take to keep a team in a constant state of flow? Jef van den Hout, Founder of Flow Concepts® Group, Team Flow Researcher and Positive Organizational Psychologist unravels climates for optimal collaboration and moments of team flow.Flow is a holistic sensation that people feel when they act with total involvement and can be a shared experience in a team. In this fascinating discussion on collective flow, Jef dives into the science around team flow theory and high performance.We explore:The background and development of Jef's team flow theoryKey conditions for team flowWhy negative feedback is sometimes necessaryThe role of trust between team members in building psychological safetyThe future of collaboration and coachingPlease email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Ready to ignite your leadership potential and lead your team with confidence? Within 6 weeks, you can become a human-centric leader and enable high performing teams with our High Performance Leadership programme. Secure your spot today.Like this show? Please subscribe and leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally and feel free to follow ours.

Brian Ferguson, the Founder and CEO of Arena Labs and Partner + Co-Founder of Liminal Collective is pioneering the field of High Performance Medicine and human performance, enabling frontline medical teams to achieve mastery in their roles while pushing the boundaries of human potential. Brian takes us through his journey from kitchen table conversations with his mother, a nurse, to working in the White House and serving in the military. These experiences have influenced his outlook on life and informed his understanding of human potential and performance under pressure.We explore:Essential tools for high performers making an impact and serving society at their bestMental health and self-care practices for everyone with a focus on healthcare workers Overcoming an attachment to identity and transitioning out of the military Humility, authenticity, and doing hard things that serve a higher purposeResilience and overcoming past failures Coping with family loss in life His motivation to do difficult inner workCelebrating life and fatherhood Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Ready to engineer your life to become your best every day? Cultivate the necessary mindset skills, push performance boundaries and craft a life of vitality with our Discover Your Best programme. Join the waitlist today.Like this show? Please subscribe and leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally and feel free to follow ours.

World-leading high-altitude mountaineer & ex-SAS Leader, Krishna Thapa reveals how he applies Buddhism and Eastern philosophy to excel in leadership and overcome dark periods of his life.We explore:The military mindset required for his recent Everest expedition.Solving problems through forgiveness. Merging Eastern and Western philosophies.The impact of having a clear long-term vision on decision-making. The three principles any leader must adopt which helped Krishna succeed on the battlefield, mountain and in daily life.The Buddhist philosophy and mindset to find inner peace.Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Ready to engineer your life to become your best every day? Cultivate the necessary mindset skills, push performance boundaries and craft a life of vitality with our Discover Your Best programme. Join the waitlist today.Like this show? Please subscribe and leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally and feel free to follow ours.

As the first female contestant to win Alone, an extreme wilderness survival experience, Woniya Thibeault shares her story of pushing beyond perceived human limitations just below the Arctic Circle for a combined 143 days.We explore:What it’s like at the edges of life and death - how far can we push ourselves? Appreciation of life's basics that often get taken for granted.Spirituality and Ancestry and how this helped Woniya throughout her lifeThe importance of celebration and establishing routines in extreme conditions.What happens when you spend so much time alone in isolation. Connection as a survival skill.Transitioning from isolation and extreme wilderness survival to modern society.Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Ready to engineer your life to become your best every day? Cultivate the necessary mindset skills, push performance boundaries and craft a life of vitality with our Discover Your Best programme. Join the waitlist today.Like this show? Please leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally and feel free to follow ours.

Former USA #1 and soldier Megan Henry details the strategies and tactics on how she overcame a life-threatening diagnosis to make it back to perform on the world's highest stageHear Megan's journey and the challenges she faced after her doctor said she would never be an athlete again.We explore:Overcoming physical and mental hurdles after a life-threatening injuryThe relationship between delayed gratification and achievementsUsing the power of the mind for self-healingHow attachment to past successes impact on performanceHow pushing yourself to your edge is the best place to be The power of being immersed in natureLessons learned from not making the Olympic team post-injuryPlease email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Ready to engineer your life to become your best every day? Cultivate the necessary mindset skills and push performance boundaries with our Discover Your Best programme starting Monday, May 22nd. Join the waitlist today.Like this show? Please leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.

Former Irish and Australian Army officer, Billy Hedderman delves into the elite world of special forces that demands excellence and unwavering focus while sharing his incredible journey back from paralysis.Be inspired by Billy’s “never give up” mentality and his story from diagnosed quadriplegia to a level of functionality rarely seen after a near-fatal accident on Australia's Sunshine Coast.We explore:Redefining personal limits for a remarkable recoveryRecounting a near-death experienceMindset shifts required to become the best of the bestHow taking control of your destiny can lead to growth and resilience Understanding leadership as an act of influenceExperiences from serving in the Irish Army including overseas deployments to Bosnia and AfricaPlease email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Ready to engineer your life to become your best every day? Cultivate the necessary mindset skills and push performance boundaries with our Discover Your Best programme starting Monday, May 22nd. Join the waitlist today.Like this show? Please leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.

GYM+Coffee CEO opens up about leaving the world of sports, stepping out of his comfort zone and into the unknown. Niall Horgan reveals the pivotal moment when he questioned his career path, sparking a journey that led him away from Cork and towards Dublin where he redefined his professional life. Discover how he then transitioned from large tech companies to co-founding Gym+Coffee, Ireland's largest, fastest-growing and most recognisable active + athleisurewear brand.We explore:Life beyond hurlingMindset shifts around sports, status, and identityThe decision to build Gym+Coffee as a community-focused brand Why social is the real benefit of exercise as opposed to running the fastestThe challenges and privileges of running a fast-growing businessPlease email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Ready to engineer your life to become your best every day? Cultivate the necessary mindset skills and push performance boundaries with our Discover Your Best programme starting Monday, May 8th. Join the waitlist today.Like this show? Please leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.

When Patrick Sweeney, received a call from his coach announcing that he would row in the World Cup, it should have been one of the happiest days of his life but instead, the news triggered panic. How did living in fear nearly kill Patrick? The best-selling author shares his journey to building resilience, embracing courage and how you can do almost anything when you face your fears.We explore:Why courage is the most important virtue and how stepping into it will transform your lifeThe near-death experience that changed Patrick’s life foreverThe power of visualisation and how to do it correctly for maximum impactPatrick’s parenting mistake and what every parent must knowKey insights learnt when Patrick interviewed 35 neuroscientists for his book, Fear is FuelVisiting Ukraine five times during the war and the possibility of transforming fear into resilience while embracing life in any situationPlease email [email protected] if you have any questions about what we discussed today.Ready to engineer your life to become your best every day? Cultivate the necessary mindset skills and push performance boundaries with our Discover Your Best programme starting Monday, April 17th. Join the waitlist today.Like this show? Please leave us a five-star rating and review. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it too. Consider leaving your Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.

How do we focus and engage in the present moment during times of rapid change? Dr. Brent Hogarth, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Executive Flow Coach shares how we can develop an internal locus of control for greater life satisfaction and tap into a flow state for peak performance. We explore:The internal vs. external locus of control and why it mattersWhat to do if you feel out of control and life is happening to youDoing vs. being — how you can be present and feel a sense of wholenessBalancing self-determination and group interestExercises you can do today to identify your values which guide you to a more impactful lifeWays to bring flow into your life, so there is order in your day We are as sick as our secrets — how being vulnerable helped Brent when he was sufferingPlease email [email protected] if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on transforming team performance through flow.Ready to engineer your life to become your best every day? Cultivate the necessary mindset skills and push performance boundaries with our Discover Your Best programme starting Monday, April 17th. Join the waitlist today: https://www.liveunbound.com/programmes/discover-your-best

Today’s episode is from Neville O’Donoghue’s BenchCast podcast, where I reflect on my time as a former Cork Hurling Captain and what we can learn from high stake moments. From being the worst-rated player at one point to managing self-doubt and becoming Man of the Match, mindset plays a huge part.We explore:Overcoming adversity, feeding courage and winning in lifeHow to move forward when letting down your teamWhat makes a winning team, and does our narrative play a part?The future of hurling, GAA and the difficulties players face in their careersFor personalised guidance on driving sustained competitive advantage in your team and organisation, email [email protected] for a connection chat.

Ruth Wageman is among the foremost scholars and practitioners studying and working with teams, especially leadership teams. The core of Ruth's research, teaching, and consulting for the last 30 years has been focused on the conditions that influence superb team performance. Ruth joins the show to share her story that catalysed her success as the worlds most foremost leader in team effectiveness. Ruth shares openly her experiences over decades working with teams and gives some guidance to team leaders about setting up the best conditions for your team to thrive in. In this episode, Ruth also shares advice for team coaches, and as humans how we can all have the courage to lead a different type of conversation with your team; whether that's family or work, it’s all the same.We talk about:Ruth’s inspiring story about what catalysed her success as the worlds most foremost leader in team effectivenessThe 6 Conditions of Team Effectiveness, which includes the 3 essentials and 3 enablers that comprise the critical components for team success The importance of measuring the team effectiveness journeyWhat Ruth and Stephen have both learned from designing exceptional teams across all industries and disciplines, including sports, healthcare, business, music, and academiaThe importance of a Team of Teams approach withing organisationsPurpose, understanding Team Flow state and the role of intrinsic motivation A conversation every team leader needs to facilitate with their teamThe characteristics and skills of an ideal team coach, including organisational awareness, social intelligence, being a good observer, detaching from getting personally involved in the dynamics at play and leading teams with couragePlease email [email protected] if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on enhancing your teams performance.

Jordan Harbinger, once referred to as “The Larry King of podcasting,” is a Wall Street lawyer turned interview talk-show host, and a communications and social dynamics expert. He has hosted a Top 50 iTunes podcast for over 14 years, making The Jordan Harbinger Show one of the most popular podcasts in the world.  We talk about:How to be popular, gain confidence and master negotiationThe time Jordan got kidnapped twice in Mexico and Serbia – and the tactics he used to make it out alive!How to create and maintain relationships with people for success in lifeTips for fast tracking the corporate ladder climbExperiences from his travels in East Germany, Serbia and North KoreaThe importance of getting off the hamster wheel, spending more time with family and working lessPlease email [email protected] if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on enhancing your teams performance.

Dan Doty is a father,  writer, wilderness guide,  somatic meditation teacher, and is a global leader of the current men's movement.We talk about:Supporting men and boys in our society todayExploring and challenging the male archetypeBeing true to your inner core and selfSetting conditions and a psychologically safe space to be open and vulnerableHow Dan has coached thousands of men through his program at EVRYMANLessons learned from being out in the wildernessPlease email [email protected] if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on enhancing your teams performance.

Mark Divine is a former Navy SEAL Commander and honour man, entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, philanthropist, and one of the world’s top leadership experts. Mark believes that any individual, team, or company can unlock 20X performance with the right tools and training. Mark joins the show to share some key insights he has learnt alongside his journey of building the mental toughness, spirtual practice and the presence of a Navy SEAL.We explore:Lessons learnt from Zen meditation, mantras, and having a consistent daily practiceHow to develop a healthy relationship with technology and self beliefGaining control of the monkey mind and moving the body and mind out of the hyper-arousal and hyper-distracted stateWhat we can learn from Navy SEAL trainingWhat leaders in organisations need to know about leading the current generationThe difference between Marks teaching versus Jocko Willinck and David GogginsPlease email [email protected] if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on enhancing your teams performance.

The intelligence analyst turned entrepreneur founder Rupal Patel joins the show today to share how she made the transition from CIA to CEO. She is the author of ‘From CIA to CEO’, which helps empower individuals to leverage the CIA mindset to remake the rules of success.We explore: How Rupal ended up briefing the president and military teams in war zonesWhy it is important for leaders to embrace that they don’t have all the answersHow Leaders can trust in their people and gain trust in a high performing way Making the transition from a career in the CIA to being the CEO of her own companyThe importance of making space for end-of–year reflections and zoning in on that one big thing for 2023!Please email [email protected] if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on enhancing your teams performance.

For 25 years, today’s guest Damian Browne has pursued his human potential, relentlessly pushing his physical, mental and emotional state to their perceived limits – forging himself and his character in what he deems “a crucible life”. The extreme and former rugby player joins the show to talk about lessons learnt from his challenges on the road. We explore: Influences from Damian Browne’s childhood that helped develop his self-confidenceHow to overcome the victim mentality by developing self-awarenessLessons learnt from 16 years as a professional rugby playerOvercoming mental and physical hurdles from endurance expeditionsAdvice on retirement and why you are more than just your workIt was great chatting with Damian to learn more about his recent expeditions, such as his recent treacherous row across the Atlantic and how he found the switch from leaving his rugby career. Tune into this episode as we unpack the fear and courage loop, overcoming adversity, the value of endurance, his reflections on fatherhood, and so much more. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions on what we discussed today or for any guidance on enhancing your teams performance.