On this episode of Making the Ideal Real, we’re speaking with Dr. Dan Mickool, He’s an associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Husson University and an adjunct appointment at Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. We’re talking about the challenges of professional identity formation and the role of self-love and empathy in guidi…

On this episode of Making the Ideal Real, we’re speaking with Alan Lennick, senior vice president and consultant at think2perform, about aligning your leadership style with your readiness level. We also talk about how to achieve and maintain this alignment amid changing expectations, such as moving from being a solo advisor to building a business. …

On this episode of Making the Ideal Real, we’re speaking with Dr. Michael Norton, professor at Harvard Business School and author of “The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions.” We discuss the power of rituals, their connection to emotions and what the downsides of ritual look like. To read the full s…

On this episode of Making the Ideal Real, we’re speaking with think2perform Senior Vice President and consultant Ray Kelly about the importance of vision, mission, and values. Ray shares why Level 5 leaders connect every action to the greater “why,” as well as why you need to be intentional if you want to become a better leader. To read the full sh…

On this episode of Making the Ideal Real, we’re speaking with Derrick Kinney, bestselling author and CEO of Good Money Frameworks, where he supports advisors achieving success in a fraction of the time. In this episode, we talk about the book that changed his life, how to put meaning to money, and how financial advisors can find their passion and p…

On this episode of Making the Ideal Real, we’re speaking with Elena Beckius, senior vice president at think2perform, about the importance of sales leadership for advisors as they build their business. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://www.think2perform.com/why-sales-leadership-helps-you-scale-elena-beckius…

On this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart sits down with think2perform Senior Vice President and consultant Ray Kelly to discuss how leaders can learn faster and integrate more of what they learn into their daily work. We also discuss techniques for note-taking; applying what you learn; and connecting learning to your mission, vision a…

On this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Michael Goff, vice president at think2perform, to talk about the dangers of overthinking, why action steps move you toward your goals, the importance of habit change and why great coaches don’t do the hard work for their clients. To read the full show notes for this episode, visit:…

On this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Johann Hari, author of “Stolen Focus.” They discuss Johann’s latest book, the forces making it more difficult for us to pay attention and keep focus, and how we can start to reverse these effects. He also shares why individual efforts to solve the problem are helpful but insufficie…

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Ray Kelly, think2perform consultant and senior vice president. They discuss the seven motivations of leaders and why you need self-awareness about what motivates you as a leader. They also discuss why motivation isn’t one-size-fits-all but rather depends on leaders understanding wh…

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Liz Fosslien, workplace expert and co-author of “Big Feelings: How to Be Okay When Things Are Not Okay.” They discuss the importance of emotional expression and vulnerability at work, leadership self-awareness and AI’s impact on emotional intelligence. To read the full show notes f…

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Morgan Housel, partner at the Collaborative Fund and the author of “The Psychology of Money.” They discuss why people should become more systems-oriented instead of goal-oriented, how emotions affect decision-making and how to decide what's “enough” to have.…

In this episode, Ryan Goulart is joined by Bill Williams, Ameriprise Financial executive vice president and president of Ameriprise Independent Advisors. They discuss the importance of focusing on client wants and needs, how to inspire confidence in advisors and how to maintain the human element as technology use increases.…

In this episode, Ryan Goulart is joined by think2perform’s CEO and co-founder, Doug Lennick and Chuck Wachendorfer, president of distribution. They discuss Doug and Chuck’s new book “Don't Wait for Someone Else to Fix It: 8 Essentials to Enhance Your Leadership Impact at Work, Home, and Anywhere Else That Needs You,” the importance of a growth mind…

Welcome to the relaunch of Making the Ideal Real. In this episode, Ryan Goulart is joined by think2perform consultant and Senior Vice President Ray Kelly. They discuss Ray’s five levels of leadership and how leaders, regardless of their level, can overcome adversity and create belonging.By Ryan Goulart

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Bob Nedbal, Senior Vice President at think2perform. They discuss mindfulness, including how to get started practicing mindfulness and how to incorporate it into your day. Listen to this episode to learn how you can adopt a mindfulness practice.…

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Chad Rose, CEO at Insight Out. They dive into the importance of analytics, and how to apply data to decision-making. Listen to this episode to learn how your team can use data to make better decisions.By Ryan Goulart

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Alan Lennick, SVP at Think2Perform. They discuss the art and science of acting, including two great lessons Alan learned in his acting career that elevated his approach to leadership. Listen to this episode to hear about how acting influenced Alan's leadership style and how you can…

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, Ryan Goulart is joined by Elena Beckius, SVP at Think2Perform. They discuss how to get unstuck and find your own path forward to your ideal self. Listen to this episode to hear about Elena's self-love journey and how discovering her values impacted her endeavors.…

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Kris Petersen, Senior Vice President of think2perform. Kris and Ryan discuss personal values and how to identify them for yourself and your team members. They also discuss how you can apply personal values in the workplace including how to speak with your employees about their…

In this episode, Ryan Goulart sits down with Ray Kelly, Senior Vice President at think2perform. They discuss the importance of accountability and how you can make it accessible to all your leaders and team members. Listen to this episode to learn about making accountability accessible at your organization.…

In this episode, Ryan Goulart is joined by Jon Kuttin, CEO of Kuttin Wealth Management. Together they explore cultural transformation, leadership and planning for the future. Listen to this episode to learn about leading a cultural transformation while living in alignment with your values.By Ryan Goulart

In this episode, Ryan Goulart sits down with Stephanie Creary, Assistant Professor at the Wharton School of Management at the University of Pennsylvania. They discuss the anxiety that comes with having hard conversations, and how to embrace the discomfort and learn about historically marginalized communities. Listen to this episode to learn how you…

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart chats with think2perform RESEARCH INSTITUTE research fellow and San Francisco State University professor Dayna Herbert Walker. Together they explore her research on the importance of mentorship, share great mentorship advice they have received over the years, and dive into how you can beco…

In this episode, Ryan Goulart sits down with think2perform CEO Doug Lennick to discuss being proactive. They discuss how to prioritize fixing and improving pain points in our personal and professional lives, and the science behind how our brain auto-selects our priorities when we do not make an active decision. They also recap the highlights from t…

On this episode of Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Richard Leider, who is a bestselling author of eleven books, speaker and executive coach. Together, Ryan and Richard dive into how to cultivate purpose as a mindset, Richard's formula for unlocking purpose, and what the difference is between finding your purpose and unlocking …

This week on Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Pete Machalek, principal and co-founder of SagePresence. Pete provides insight on a timely and essential skill: presence. Pete's background in stage presence and performative behavior help him illustrate the dos and don'ts of in-personal and virtual presentations. If you want to mak…

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Doug Lennick, CEO of think2perform. In the episode, they discuss the upcoming think2perform Evolve conference and the topics speakers will cover at the event. They also discuss implementing a proactive mindset and planning for the future.…

In this episode of Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Vanessa Druskat, Associate Professor of organizational behavior at the University of New Hampshire. In their conversation, they explore how leaders can build a culture of belonging. Vanessa also provides actionable advice for how leaders can start to build cultures of belongin…

In this week’s episode of Making the Ideal Real, host Ryan Goulart sits down with Dave Meldahl, Senior Vice president at think2perform. Together they discuss how to adapt yourself by using your personality. They also talk about how leaders can leverage their understanding of personalities to be more effective when communicating with their teams. Li…

In this episode, host Ryan Goulart sits down with author and speaker Ande Frasier. Together they discuss how to use anchor on your values to reach your goals. They also explore the science behind financial decision making and how you practice mindfulness when making decisions. Listen to the episode to learn how you can use your values to define and…

This week, Ryan speaks with Ray Kelly, senior vice president at think2perform about the importance of time management in your journey to making your ideal real. They discuss two different takes on scheduling from trusted experts and ways in which you can plan your day, week, month or even year to align with your goals. Listen to the episode to lear…

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Doug Lennick, CEO of think2perform about why mindset is going to be more important than ever in the months to come. They discuss ways to remain open minded, likely changes to the way we work, and the importance of holding true to your values in a time of great change. Listen to the episode for tips from Doug on how…

In this episode, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Peter Sefzik, Executive Director, Commercial Bank at Comerica Bank. Peter and Ryan discuss becoming a leader, challenges to being an effective leader in the past year, and using your values to center your leadership style. Peter also provides advice on how to connect on a deeper level with your team a…

In this episode, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Kris Petersen, SVP of think2perform. Kris and Ryan discuss how to transition from an individual contributor to a leader. Kris outlines mistakes to avoid, strategies for recognition, tips on improving intrinsic motivation, and how to hire the best candidates for your organization.…

Host Ryan Goulart is joined by Chuck Wachendorfer, President of Distribution at think2perform. Chuck and Ryan discuss how to put our values into action and ways to ensure our values remain a top priority in everything we do. They also discuss how to communicate your values to colleagues for optimal work environments and professional fulfillment.…

In this episode, host Ryan Goulart is joined by Dawn Dahlby, President and Co-Founder of Relevé Financial Group. Dawn explains the financial benefits of living your life in total alignment with your values. She also provides real world examples of clients who have reevaluated their financial decisions to ultimately live their values and grow their …

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Doug Lennick, CEO of think2perform. Doug provides advice on how you can position yourself to reach your goals this year through intentional behavior and monitoring your emotions. Using examples from all areas of our lives, Doug shows us how we can direct our behavior in the present to create our ideal future.…

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Jill Schiefelbein, owner of The Dynamic Communicator. Jill shares insight into the assumptions we make and the biases we hold while providing simple, easy-to-implement tools to increase our communication effectiveness. Using real life, relatable examples, Jill shows us how to minimize uncertainty, close gaps and op…

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Doug Lennick, CEO of think2perform, on the value of knowing what you want for yourself. As a follow-up to our December 31, 2019 podcast on the WDYWFY (What Do You Want for You) tool, Doug reinforces the importance of knowing what you want and how it relates to goal achievement. From increased engagement in all aspe…

In this episode, Ryan Goulart speaks with Michael Brindisi, President, Artistic Director and part owner of the Chanhassen Dinner Theater. Michael beautifully shares stories of the amazing impact theater has on those involved. From restaurant staff to performers to the guests ~ the experience is exponentially more than a few hours of entertainment. …

In this episode Ryan speaks with Dr. Fred Kiel, author of Return on Character: The Real Reason Leaders and Their Companies Win. Dr. Kiel shares research and insights into the impact character has on organizations. Speaking on the quality of leadership and its effect not only on employees but on overall results, Fred weaves empathy, compassion and f…

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Ray Kelly, SVP of think2perform on the two-bridge theory. Ray talks about how your want to be right, coupled with your delivery impacts your effectiveness. Sharing personal stories and research, Ray provides tools and tips for listeners to create more positive outcomes.…

In this episode, Ryan discusses key highlights from think2perform's 2020 Virtual Evolve conference with CEO, Doug Lennick. Through their conversation they provide context to why values and purpose are important and how to use them to navigate change, build trust and provide feedback. Enjoy!By Ryan Goulart

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Nate Regier, Ph.D. about compassion and conflict. Nate speaks of the uses and misuses of energy as it relates to conflict, compassion, struggle and drama. He shares more about the trust and safety that positive emotions and behavior, within the framework of compassion, can bring to our personal lives and the impact…

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Martin Powell, Head of Annuities with CUNA Mutual about his thoughts on leadership and team building. With an emphasis on behavior tied to values, Martin shares how he leads and motivates by staying centered and creating focus for individuals and the team. As an endurance athlete, Martin knows firsthand the importa…

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Kris Petersen, President of Think2Perform on adaptability, change, and paying attention to your individual needs, especially during times of uncertainty. Kris shares her experience over the last few months providing insight into the role attitude, creativity and self-awareness play in dealing with the current clima…

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Brent Brodeski, CEO and founder of Savant Wealth Management. Brent shares his story of growing from a small organization with a handful of employees to an industry leader with nearly 300 employees and an expanding client base. His insights into leadership including the importance of authenticity, logic and empathy …

In this episode, Ryan speaks to Don MacPherson, CEO, Polymath-in-training, host of 12 Geniuses and Executive Director of think2perform’s Research Institute on the 12 trends he’s seeing emerge. Don seeks to help people identify and understand these trends and guide them in thinking about how they will be affected as an individual, team, company, ind…

In this episode, Ryan speaks with Mike Carey, Senior Partner at Naughtin Group. As an executive recruiter, former consultant and Chief Human Resource Officer, Mike brings a breadth of knowledge and insight into the opportunities organizations have in the areas of culture, diversity and inclusion. He speaks of biases, structural barriers and intenti…