You can follow the show at @DrMayaShankar on Instagram. Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year 2021 Editor's Note: Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are and who we become in the face of a big change. Maya is no stranger to change. “My whole childhood revolved around the violin, but that changed in a moment when I injured my hand playing a single note,” says Shankar, who was studying under Itzhak Perlman at the Juilli ...
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"Call to Adventure" is a one-hour conversation hosted by Alex Opoulos and John Duckworth, interspersed with musical selections from each guest. The underlying ethos of the show is inspired by Joseph Campbell’s idea of the Monomyth or the Hero’s Journey. Each of us on our personal journey encounters moments where we are drawn into stepping out of our comfort zones to explore the unknown. If heeded, the moment of departure is prefaced by what Joseph Campbell refers to as the Call to Adventure ...
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Grit explores what it takes to create, build, and scale world-class organizations. It features weekly episodes highlighting the leaders who are pushing their companies to make a difference. This series is hosted by Joubin Mirzadegan, go to market operating partner at Kleiner Perkins, a venture capital firm investing in history-making founders.
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Hosted by Liz Hirsh Naftali, The Capitol Coffee Connection Podcast is all about bringing together elected officials from all walks of life to engage in conversations that go beyond the headlines and party lines. New episodes every Tuesday.
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Passion Struck® is more than just a show; it’s a journey into the minds and philosophies of the world’s most insightful people. Hosted by John R. Miles, this podcast unpacks the wisdom of its guests, offering practical advice to infuse intentionality and purpose into your career, well-being, life, and relationships. From renowned leaders like Robin Sharma, Admiral Stavridis, Daniel Pink, and Scott Galloway to accomplished women at the top of their fields, such as Susan Cain, Gretchen Rubin, ...
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The Everyday Mindfulness Show is the premier podcast that is bridging personal mindfulness practices to mindful leadership in the workplace. Join host, Holly Duckworth, CAE, CMP, LSP, & CEO of Leadership Solutions Intl., as she interviews leaders in the mindful leadership industry. Researchers, doctors, lawyers, authors, chief officers and more explore how they are improving corporate culture. By increasing employee satisfaction, financial prosperity and customer experience, they are expandi ...
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THE RELACHE CHRONICLES is a podcast about musicians residing in what we call “the Margins of American Music.” In these 30-to-45-minute episodes, we’ll play recordings – primarily by The Relache Ensemble from Philadelphia - of complete musical works plus commentary by composers, performers, and others with insight to the music. Throughout the podcast, we’ll discuss the guest composers’ processes, how they utilized current and past technologies and how the acoustical properties of a given spac ...
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Authentic conversation with Chris Tuck and Beverley Ann talking about the impact and possible recovery from Abuse of all forms - Sexual, Physical and Emotional. Now in the 2nd year of broadcasting, we are joined by guests from other survivors and also professionals.
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Downtown Harbor Church is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our mission is to Redefine the Church Experience in the City of Fort Lauderdale. Check us out at Soflochurch.com
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Dr. Lisa Miller on How Struggle Fuels Spiritual Growth | EP 532
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In this insightful episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John Miles sits down with Dr. Lisa Miller, psychologist, researcher, and author of The Awakened Brain, to uncover the powerful relationship between life’s challenges and spiritual growth. Dr. Miller explains how moments of struggle, including experiences of depression and despair, can s…
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#216 Founder Khan Academy, Sal Khan: Dangerously Curious
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Guest: Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy AI is poised to change nearly every business, but few are changing as quickly as education. And Sal Khan, who has spend more than a decade manually creating more than 7,000 educational videos, says that’s a good thing. He’s encouraged Khan Academy to focus on “disrupt[ing] ourselves ... more than almost any …
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Soon after giving birth, writer Sarah Ruhl developed a severe case of facial paralysis. The left side of her face drooped, she couldn’t blink or raise her eyebrows, and she could no longer smile. Sarah shares what it was like to lose her smile and how her relationship to her face, and with her loved ones, has changed over the years. You can follow …
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Mark O’Sullivan is a writer, actor, comedian, broadcaster and campaigner, best known for his C4 sitcom ‘Lee and Dean’ which he wrote and starred in. He created ITV drama Tell Me Everything which premiered its second season this year. His Channel 4 documentary ‘My Sexual Abuse: The Sitcom’ broadcast in May this year to rave reviews. He joins Chris a…
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The Battle of a Lost Mind: What Andy Dunn’s Life Teaches Us | EP 531
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In this episode of Passion Struck, John delves into the extraordinary journey of Andy Dunn, founder of Bonobos, as he navigated the complexities of living with bipolar disorder. Through his experience, Andy teaches us invaluable lessons about resilience, the importance of a strong support network, and finding purpose amidst life’s greatest challeng…
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Nausheen Chen on How to Embrace Your Unique Voice | EP 530
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In this inspiring episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles welcomes Nausheen Chen, a visionary in public speaking coaching who exemplifies what it means to embrace your unique self. Nausheen shares her transformative journey from a top management role at Procter & Gamble to award-winning filmmaker, ultimately finding her purpose as a public sp…
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Bo Eason on How to Transform Your Lowest Moments Into Power | EP 529
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In this impactful episode, former NFL player, acclaimed actor, and motivational powerhouse Bo Eason shares his distinctive approach to transforming life’s lowest moments into catalysts for personal growth. Renowned for his resilience and determination, Bo draws from his own experiences overcoming setbacks in both sports and entertainment to offer v…
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#215 COO Rippling Matt MacInnis: Learn the Engine
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Guest: Matt MacInnis, COO of Rippling One of the most important things a non-founder can do, says Rippling COO Matt MacInnis, is to learn how to operate in the context of the company they’re joining. His CEO, Parker Conrad, “spikes” in certain skill areas, and the rest of the executive team needs to maximize his ability to thrive while “taking care…
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5 Life-Changing Lessons from Josh Hamilton’s Journey of Redemption | EP 528
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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores the remarkable redemption of Josh Hamilton, once one of baseball’s top prospects, who spiraled into addiction only to make one of the most inspiring comebacks in sports history. Hamilton’s journey—from being the first overall MLB draft pick to battling addiction, hitting rock bottom, and rec…
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Jason Silver on How to Use What You Have to Get What You Desire | EP 527
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In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, host John R. Miles welcomes Jason Silver, a multi-time founder, startup advisor, and author of "Your Grass Is Greener: Use What You Have, Get What You Want at Work and in Life." Jason shares his transformative journey from engineering to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of redefining career…
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A few years ago, Maya experienced a heartbreaking change in her personal life, while on her way to trying to become a mom. Two days after it happened, she felt the need to process it out loud, like so many of her guests have done on her show. In this episode, Maya asked her producer, Tyler, to interview her about her own “Slight Change of Plans.” Y…
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Eric Edmeades on How to Gain Control of Our Food Habits | EP 526
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Join host John R. Miles in Episode 526 of the Passion Struck Podcast as he welcomes back Eric Edmeades for a transformative discussion on health, nutrition, and the concept of the "evolution gap." Discover how our rapid innovation outpaces biological evolution, leading to chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes. Eric shares insights from his groundbr…
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#214 Former CEO Hulu & WarnerMedia Jason Kilar: No Labels
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Guest: Jason Kilar, former CEO & co-founder of Hulu and former CEO of WarnerMedia When Jason Kilar was a child, he was obsessed with Walt Disney — not just as a filmmaker or the creator of Disneyland, but as an entrepreneur. He started his career at the Walt Disney Company (where else?) but then got his first opportunity to help build something new…
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Julia Butterfly Hill’s Story: 6 Lessons on The Power of One to Create Change | EP 525
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What can one person do to change the world? Julia Butterfly Hill answered this question with an extraordinary act of courage and conviction. In 1997, with no formal training in activism or environmentalism, Julia climbed into a 1,000-year-old redwood tree named Luna and refused to come down for over two years. Her purpose? To save the ancient redwo…
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Susan Grau on How Our Life Experiences Shape Our Souls | EP 524
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In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles welcomes Dr. Susan Grau, a world-renowned soul healer, grief expert, and an evidential medium. The conversation delves into the profound insights gained from Susan's near-death experience as a child, which set her on a lifelong journey of spiritual exploration and healing. Susan shares her remar…
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Daniel (2024) - Week 2: 7.28.24 - John Garippa
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Daniel (2024) - Week 2: 7.28.24 - John Garippa by Downtown Harbor ChurchBy Downtown Harbor Church
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Daniel (2024) - Week 3: 8.4.28 - John Garippa
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Daniel (2024) - Week 3: 8.4.28 - John Garippa by Downtown Harbor ChurchBy Downtown Harbor Church
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Daniel (2024) - Week 4: 8.11.24 - John Garippa
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Daniel (2024) - Week 4: 8.11.24 - John Garippa by Downtown Harbor ChurchBy Downtown Harbor Church
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Dr. Zoe Chance on How You Apply the Science of Winning Hearts | EP 523
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In this compelling episode of the Passion Struck podcast, Dr. Zoe Chance, Yale professor and author of Influence Is Your Superpower, joins John R. Miles to uncover the science behind winning hearts and minds through ethical interpersonal influence. Dr. Chance dives deep into the ways we can harness influence to create meaningful change—not just in …
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#213 CEO & Co-Founder Loom Joe Thomas w/ Ilya Fushman: After the Exit
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Guests: Joe Thomas, CEO and co-founder of Loom; and Ilya Fushman, partner at Kleiner Perkins Loom CEO Joe Thomas had a lot of things to think about before he sold his company to Atlassian for $975 million: The impact an acquisition might have on the product, how to keep the Loom brand alive, the risk of remaining independent... but it wasn’t until …
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Linda Lewis from The Survivors Trust joins Chris and Beverley in opening a conversation about sexual abuse, and domestic abuse in the workplace. Linda is an experienced trainer who works with The Survivors Trust to educate support and raise awareness on how to look out for signs of abuse in the work environment and how to signpost and support. This…
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How Jamie Siminoff Built Ring: 6 Lessons for Startup Success | EP 523
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In today’s episode of Passion Struck, I dive into the incredible journey of Jamie Siminoff and how Jamie Siminoff built Ring after facing a public rejection on Shark Tank. What started as a million-dollar idea dismissed by investors turned into a billion-dollar acquisition by Amazon, redefining the home security industry. Siminoff's story is a test…
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Art Markman on How to Unlock Unstoppable Success | EP 522
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The SHOCKING Reason You're Sabotaging Your Success – In this must-listen episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles interviews cognitive scientist Art Markman to uncover why so many of us struggle to achieve our goals. It’s not just about effort—how misaligned actions and values quietly undermine our success. Art reveals how understa…
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Join Liz Hirsh Naftali on the Capitol Coffee Connection podcast as she sits down for a heartfelt conversation with Senator Tammy Duckworth. In this engaging episode, Liz and Tammy discuss the personal experiences that have shaped the Senator's life and career, focusing on her journey as a trailblazer and her dedication to public service. Tammy shar…
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Terri Cole on Breaking Free From High-Functioning Codependency EP 520
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In this enlightening episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles welcomes back renowned therapist and author Terri Cole to discuss her latest book, "Too Much." Terri dives deep into high-functioning codependency (HFC) and how it affects our relationships and personal well-being. Discover the traits of HFC, the reasons behind the compulsion to fix…
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#212 Founder Magic Leap & SynthBee Rony Abovitz: Underdog
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Guest: Rony Abovitz, founder & CEO of SynthBee SynthBee CEO Rony Abovitz grew up “really believing” in Star Wars and the idea that there could be benevolent, artificially intelligent beings like R2-D2 and C-3PO. “It wasn't a dystopian vision of the future,” he says. “It wasn't HAL from 2001. It wasn't the Terminator. It wasn't Skynet. It was this k…
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It takes courage to be Vulnerable especially when constantly in survival mode or being strong has kept you safe growing up and being vulnerable equals danger. However, learning to be vulnerable takes courage and can be challenging to discover. What about the other side of vulnerability - when it can be used to manipulate too? Chris and Beverley dis…
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5 Proven Ways to Overcome Emotional Fatigue w/John R. Miles EP 519
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In life, we often prepare for the physical storms, but how do we brace ourselves for the emotional ones? Join John on this deeply personal episode as he reflects on the overwhelming emotional fatigue that comes from living through back-to-back crises. From facing two devastating hurricanes to drawing lessons from the incredible endurance of Ernest …
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Topaz Adizes on Why Asking Better Questions Is the Key to Love EP 518
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In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, Topaz Adizes, an Emmy Award-winning writer, director, and author of "12 Questions for Love," shares his insights on the transformative power of asking better questions about the love we feel for another person. He emphasizes that the essence of meaningful conversations lies in the answers we seek and t…
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Maha Abouelenein on How Small Actions Lead to Big Success EP 517
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In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles interviews Maha Abouelenein, a strategic communication and personal branding expert. The conversation centers around how small actions can lead to significant success, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance, creating value for others, and building meaningful relationships. Maha …
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Episode Eighteen is a continuation of Music in Motion, a project created by the Relache Organization in partnership with the Atlantic Center for the Arts. Between 1995 and 2001 the Relache Ensemble and four other ensembles, each dedicated to the creation and performance of contemporary music, collaborated with five presenting organizations in five …
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#211 CEO & Co-Founder Klarna, Sebastian Siemiatkowski: Country Cousin
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Guest: Sebastian Siemiatkowski, CEO and co-founder of Klarna Living and working in Stockholm, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski thinks a lot about how he’s perceived in Silicon Valley: “I feel like here I am, I am the small, country cousin from Sweden.” And on top of that, he knew that someone like Sam Altman wouldn’t initially think of a European…
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5 Lessons I Learned From Surviving Hurricane Helene w/John R. Miles EP 516
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In this deeply personal episode of Passion Struck, I share my harrowing experience of losing my home to Hurricane Helene. I reflect on the fragility of life and the unexpected devastation that can occur in an instant. Through vivid storytelling, I recount the overwhelming emotions of shock, grief, and fear as I returned to find my home unrecognizab…
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Jessica Kriegel on How to Build an Intentional Workplace EP 515
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In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, John R. Miles sits down with Jessica Kriegel, Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture at Culture Partners and author of Unfairly Labeled. With over 15 years of experience guiding top organizations like Toyota, Lockheed Martin, and Bank of America, Jessica shares her expert insights on building intentional…
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Welcome to the Capitol Coffee Connection podcast with Liz Hirsh Naftali. In this episode, we dive deep into the heart and humanity of Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez, representing New Mexico's third district. Teresa shares her unique perspective on the beauty and diversity of her district, which includes 16 indigenous pueblos, the Navajo Natio…
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Diego Perez on The Way Forward: From Trauma to Triumph | EP 514
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In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, Diego Perez, known as Yung Pueblo, shares his profound insights on self-healing, emotional wisdom, and the power of intention. Diego discusses his personal journey from hitting rock bottom at age 23 to becoming a #1 New York Times bestselling author. We explore key themes from his latest book, The Way …
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#210 CEO & Co-Founder Huntress Kyle Hanslovan w/ Ev Randle: Deep Roots
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Guest: Kyle Hanslovan, CEO & co-founder of Huntress; and Ev Randle, partner at Kleiner Perkins Talk is cheap, says Huntress CEO Kyle Hanslovan: “I learned real early on that integrity is like one of the very few things, if not the only thing, you can't buy.” En route to Huntress’ current status as a $1.5 billion firm with $100 million in ARR, he to…
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Tommy Caldwell’s near-death experience unlocks a completely new state of mind that propels him to become a record-setting big wall climber. We'll be back with new episodes in your feed later this fall, but in the meantime, enjoy Maya's conversation with Tommy Caldwell, one of our favorite episodes from the archives. Connect with Maya on instagram @…
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Special Guest Professor Mike Salter and Dr Ellie Hanson
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This episode we welcome not 1 but 2 guests to join Chris and Beverley in opening the conversation about child sexual abuse and also perpetrators. Mike Salter is a profesor in Criminology at the University of New South Wales Australia and we welcome back Dr Elle Hanson, our resident Psychiatrist. Together they bring a wealth of knowledge and experie…
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Reinvent Yourself: The Journey from Ordinary to Extraordinary w/John R. Miles EP 513
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In this engaging podcast episode, John Miles, high-performance coach and host of the award-winning Passion Struck podcast, shares his transformative framework for unlocking personal purpose and achieving extraordinary growth. Kicking off the Live Life Better Author Series at Book + Bottle, co-hosted by Nanette Wiser of Radio St. Pete, John delves i…
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Dr. Deborah Egerton on How to Read Your Enneagram Chart EP 512
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In today’s Passion Struck episode, we have the privilege of exploring the transformative world of the Enneagram with the brilliant Dr. Deborah Threadgill Egerton, affectionately known as Dr. E. As an internationally respected psychotherapist, certified Enneagram teacher, and a trailblazer in inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism (IDEA), Dr.…
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Join host Liz Hirsh Naftali on the Capitol Coffee Connection podcast as she sits down with Congressman John Rose from Tennessee's sixth congressional district. In this episode, Congressman Rose shares his unique upbringing on a 234-year-old farm, his career in the tech industry, and his journey into politics. Discover how his background and experie…
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Dr. Michael Gervais on How You Unlock the Science of Success EP 511
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In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Michael Gervais, a world-renowned high-performance psychologist, to explore the science of unlocking success. Dr. Gervais dives deep into the psychology behind overcoming the fear of others' opinions, the primal need for safety and belonging, and how intentionality and efficac…
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#209 Former President & CEO Ford, Mark Fields: All Cylinders
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Guest: Mark Fields, former president & CEO of Ford Motor Company and chairperson at Planview In 2005, Mark Fields was asked to run the Americas for the Ford Motor Company, a role he would serve in for 7 years, later becoming COO and then CEO. His wife and kids were used to relocating for Mark’s job, but had just put down roots in Florida. He told t…
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Do You See Life as a Portfolio? Choice Bracketing Can Help! w/John R. Miles EP 510
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In today’s episode, John R. Miles explores the concept of choice bracketing, a powerful framework that shows how the seemingly small decisions we make every day can compound over time to significantly impact our future. Drawing on the real-life examples of Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett, we discuss how big-picture thinking helps avoid reactive, shor…
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Naseem Rochette on How Paying It Forward Changes Lives EP 509
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In this powerful episode, Naseem Rochette shares her remarkable story of survival after being run over three times by a car in 2018. Naseem turned this traumatic experience into an opportunity for growth and resilience, ultimately celebrating Unbreakable Day to inspire others to thrive in the face of adversity. She discusses the lessons from her me…
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Cory Allen on how you create a brave new you EP 508
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In this episode of Passion Struck, I had the distinct pleasure of welcoming my friend Cory Allen, an acclaimed author, influencer, and the host of the popular podcast "And Then It Hit Me." Our conversation centered around Cory's transformative new book, "Brave New You," which serves as a powerful guide designed to help individuals unlock their full…
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