"We should marry the old world of personal computer storage to the current world of cloud storage. There’s still room for both."Brad Templeton At this point, it's hard to imagine our lives without technology. In today's episode, we'll uncover the fascinating journey of an individual who has surfed the swelling wave of tech and the internet from its inception, bearing witness to its evolution at every stage. Brad Templeton is founding faculty for Computing & Networks at Singularity University and Chairman Emeritus and futurist of the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF),…
"Spiral Dynamics has emerged as a way to explore human nature and dynamics that allow us to experience transformative growth."Natasha Todorovic-Cowan If you've been listening to my show for any length of time, you probably know that I'm a huge proponent of personality assessments: Kolbe, PRINT, StrengthsFinder, Enneagram, DISC, you name it, I've probably tried it, and I've figured out how to leverage the findings in my life and business. One assessment tool that I became aware of from Tony Robbins seminars a decade ago was Spiral Dynamics. Tony loves…
"Purpose mapping allows us to discover the synchronistic and relevant aspects of our lives. It helps us reveal our true, inner selves."Craig Filek Your purpose gives you direction, motivation, and drive. Without a clear purpose, you're rudderless and directed by the priorities of others or by whichever crisis is front and center. Prior to working with today's guest, Craig Filek, I thought I was pretty clear on why I'm here on this planet. Nonetheless, by going through Craig's process, called Purpose Mapping, I gained so much more clarity about my…
"Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity to instill your children with essential life skills. This teaching method can encourage kids to become confident individuals who can thrive personally and professionally and positively impact their community."Mary Resenbeck If you believe kids are our future, then you'll want to listen to this episode in its entirety. Mary Resenbeck is the author of Take Charge of Your Child's Education, which lays out for parents an individualized, personalized, maverick approach to homeschooling children successfully. Mary is an experienced Montessori classroom teacher, theater instructor, educational manager,…
"Many of us are so focused on our immediate circles of influence. We rarely reflect on our larger purposes on Earth, and in the solar system, the galaxy, and the universe."Mark Rocket When you think big, beyond your human limitations, beyond this planet, the possibilities for living an extraordinary life are limitless. If you’re a frequent listener of this podcast as well as my other show, Marketing Speak, you know that one of the themes that runs throughout both shows is infusing business with a higher awareness. My guest on…
"Resilience isn't about bouncing back. It is the ability to move forward, choose to have a life of joy, and thrive even when things don't go as planned."Amberly Lago Gratitude is alchemy. It changes what you can’t do into what you can do, and what you don’t have into what you do have. Everything we are doing — our thoughts, habits, and choices — is either moving us closer or further away from our goal. These are wise words from my guest today, who has lived through incredible, seemingly insurmountable…
"Being on masterminds is not about networking. It is investing in yourself to grow in different aspects of life."Irené Turtle There's a pervasive obsession in society with bolstering one’s weaknesses rather than focusing on one’s strengths. But if you adopt that mentality, how long do you think you can go on without feeling like a failure? My wise guest on today’s show believes you should take a deep dive into understanding what makes you tick so you can lean into your strengths and live a life of fulfillment. Irené Turtle…
"Money is energy. It amplifies who you already are."Leisa Peterson Money is an emotional subject, and all too often, that emotion is fear. I’ve always believed that money is energy and just a tool that amplifies who we already are. Through a lifetime of exploration and successes and failures, my guest today came to realize that when you come from a mindset of scarcity, you can’t embrace and accept abundance. Leisa Peterson is The Mindful Millionaire Maker. As a coach, author, business growth strategist, and founder of WealthClinic, she helps…
"Once you recognize that you are an essential element in the universe, you become a conduit of goodness and a child of God."Barry Shore It’s no surprise that stress leads to illness and struggle in one's life. While going through stress is inevitable, Barry Shore says one good way to fight it is to SMILE, which is an acronym for "See Miracles In Life Everyday." While you may not feel like doing so while in the thick of things, it is doable and it leads to powerful outcomes. Barry Shore's…
"I do believe that all of us have that creative spark in us for something. For me, it was writing and storytelling. "Lisa Papademetriou Like art, writing aims to express, inspire, and educate. It holds power to touch and even save people's lives. However, pouring your heart out through your writing can prove quite challenging. As a prolific writer myself with three books published by O’Reilly and hundreds of articles published over a variety of media sites, I've had my fair share of the dreaded writer's block. With a new…