My name is Dan and I'm an autistic business professional! I meet people every day that lean into their "weird" and live their best lives because of it! This is my story. These are their stories. This is the power... of weird!
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A podcast focusing on systemic and holistic frameworks proven to support senior executives to improve their results, grow their leadership and enhance their well-being.I created this podcast for two primary reasons:First, to support my former executive clients to continue the application of principles and frameworks they learned and currently practice in support of their priorities and aspirations.Second, to encourage the leadership development and executive coaching professions to integrate ...
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The Evolution of Leadership Excellence with Insight from Vinay Kumar
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Have you ever witnessed an engineer morph into a seasoned executive coach and leadership development thought leader, steering leaders towards self-mastery and organizational influence? Vinay Kumar does just that, and he joins us to unravel the journey from personal evolution to leadership excellence. As we reminisce about our shared history at the …
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The Journey of Self-Mastery: Dan Blackburn on Building Resilience and Leading with Presence
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Have you ever felt like you're just surviving in your leadership role instead of truly leading? I sat down with executive coach Dan Blackburn, who through his new book "Lost and Found, A Journey of Self-Mastery" champions the art of self-leadership as a beacon for executives seeking to foster empowering cultures within their organizations. Together…
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Harnessing Self-Leadership: The Key to Executive Success, Influence and Resilience with Anatoly Yakorev
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Unlock the door to leading with innovation and influence as Anatoly Yakorev joins me, in a thought-provoking exploration of self-leadership for executives. This episode promises to equip you with the tools to reset your nervous system and supercharge your focus, creativity, and self-confidence. We delve into the Resilient Leader Method that’s shaki…
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Visionary Insights: Fostering a Human-Centric Culture in the Face of Relentless Change with Ryan McShane
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I recently sat down with Ryan McShane, founder and president at HR Evolution, and what unfolded was a profound exploration of leadership in an era of relentless change. Ryan's story—from an eager graduate to a visionary leader—reflects a universal journey of self-discovery and mastery. Together, we shed light on the human capacity to adapt and flou…
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Transformative Journeys in Executive Mentorship with Missy Chicre
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Imagine the impact that a dedicated mentor can have on an executive's journey to leadership excellence. This is the very ethos that Missy Chicre and her company, Menttium, bring to life through their mission. Our engaging conversation focuses on the transformative nature of mentoring in the professional realm. With a career spanning from change man…
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Mastering the Art of Leadership: Bob Anderson on Self-Authorship and Cultural Transformation
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Unlock the transformative power of leadership with Bob Anderson, one of the most important thought leaders in leadership development over the past 25 years.. During this conversation Bob and I journey into the heart of what it means to lead with resilience and self-mastery. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for executives seeking to navi…
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The Resilient Leader Method - a process that instantly unlocks resilient leadership in times that are demanding it - with Anatoly Yakorev
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As the flames of executive challenges rage in today's disruptive business environment, Anatoly Yakorev and I stand ready to arm you with the Resilient Leader Method—a transformative approach that promises to reignite your innate potential. Discover how to break free from the chains of past conditioning and reactivity, and how my tailored coaching i…
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Steering the Ship in Stormy Seas: Walt Rakowich on the Power of Transformative Leadership
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Ever wondered how leadership is evolving in our rapidly changing world? On this episode of Unfazed Under Fire, we get some potent answers to this question from Walt Rakowich. Walt is the former CEO of ProLogis, a seasoned board member to the Fortune 500, speaker and author. He helps us understand the power of Transformative leadership and how such …
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How Leaders Can Make Sure Monday Morning Doesn't Suck
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What if the key to a thriving organization was as simple as creating a workplace where Monday mornings don't suck? Our guest, Eric Harkins, founder and president of GKG Search and Outplacement, takes us on a deep exploration of this concept. Bringing his book "Great Leaders Make Sure a Monday Morning Doesn't Suck" to life, he champions the importan…
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How Today's Executives can Eradicate the Existential Stress of Not Enough Time
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Ready to conquer the clock, strike a work-life balance, and tap into your inner wisdom? Well, saddle up, because we're about to embark on a journey into the heart of time management. Joined by the proficient ethics and compliance practitioner, Anatoly Yakarev, we're going to tackle the challenges that executives face in our complex, ambiguous, and …
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Leading with Heart Series: Providing profound insights and practical application to enhance your leadership impact with Guest Randall Doizaki
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Ever wonder where a lifetime of leadership experience can take you? Randall Doisaki, seasoned law enforcement coach with a robust history in the US Marines and law enforcement leadership, joins me, David Craig Utz, for an insightful conversation you won't want to miss. We journey together through Randall's rich career, from his time in the Marines …
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Navigating the Top Series: Trailblazing Executive Leaders Share Their Journey with COO, Kelly Sia
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From chemical engineer to COO, our remarkable guest for today, Kelly Tsea, shares her intriguing journey and lessons learned. What does it really take to transition from a technical role into leadership within a mission-driven company like Curriculum Associates? With her rich experiences spanning from the manufacturing plant floor to coaching a bas…
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Navigating the Top Series: Trailblazing Executive Leaders Share Their Journey with Guest Keith Zimmerman
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Unearth the leadership nuggets and resilience secrets of Keith Zimmerman, a seasoned executive leader with a rich history in the oil and gas industry. Having journeyed from the role of an engineer to holding a pivotal senior executive seat at BP Amaco, Keith reshapes the leadership narrative by sharing his encounters with diverse cultures and the t…
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Navigating the Top Series: Trailblazing Executive Leaders Share Their Journeys and Lessons Learned: A Conversation with Dave DiGiolamo
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This is the first in a new series - Navigating the Top: Where trailblazing executive leaders share about their career journeys and lessons learned. Ever wondered how to steer a team through the tumultuous seas of 2020-2021? Join us on a fascinating journey with Dave DiGiolamo, Director of Audiovisual at Building Infrastructure Group (BIG), as he ex…
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Artificial Intelligence – It’s Relevance to the Executive Suite and Potential Dangers
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When we hear the words Artificial Intelligence or AI, they stir both great hope and understandable fear. AI focuses on creating intelligent machines that can recognize speech, and objects, can learn and improve their effectiveness, plan and solve problems – that emulate the way humans do these things. Ai is already generating buzz with the escalati…
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Succeeding in Your Culture Climb with Jaime Taets
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During this podcast, we will delve into the captivating intersection of leadership, strategy, and organizational culture. For this discussion, I am honored to be joined by Jaime Taets, the CEO of Keystone Group International, renowned for its expertise in building and nurturing corporate cultures that drive success. With a remarkable track record a…
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Self-awareness, language, and the pursuit of leadership excellence with Chalmers Brothers
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During this episode I am joined by Chalmers Brothers. Chalmers brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, having authored two influential books: "Language and the Pursuit of Happiness" and "Language and the Pursuit of Leadership Excellence." (Co-author Vinay Kumar) With his extensive background as a certified executive coach and a sou…
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The secrets to maintaining executive resiliency in today’s topsy-turvy world with Dan Blackburn
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We hear a lot about the critical nature of resilience for executives leading today’s organizations. In this podcast, I am joined by a fellow Executive Coach and former Whole Foods Executive, Dan Blackburn, to discuss the importance of resilience in the executive suite. The podcast defines resilience, what it takes to engage and retain it, and why e…
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Leveraging the Power of Your Subconscious to Achieve Your Aims
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Neuroscience says that 95% plus of the time, we are on auto pilot and that, in most cases, what appears to be a conscious decision happens below the level of consciousness before the decision is consciously made. How do we tap into the vast and profound power of the unconscious to serve us in our efforts to turn our visions into reality and achieve…
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Igniting the full power of humanity at work with guest Dr. Rosie Ward
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In the pre-pandemic world, many referred to our times as VUCA, which means volatile, uncertain, chaotic, and ambiguous. The past three years have made things even more turbulent. Before the pandemic, people were warned about the harmful effects of toxic work environments on our humanity and soul. Dr. Rosie Ward is a pioneer in this field and joins …
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The Foundation of One's Leadership and Its Development
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In this episode, I revisit the foundational and most critical element of leadership development - the engagement of one's self-leadership. Another word I will use interchangeably with self-leadership is self-mastery. As the words imply - self-leadership is about leading yourself - which entails understanding your vision for your impact, understandi…
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The Power of Enlightened Leadership and the Primary Means to Develop It
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In our last podcast, Anatoly Yakorev and l discussed the intersection between leadership trust and ethics. During that conversation, we touched on the nature of leadership in the executive suite and how a large contingent that still defaults to a more autocratic style of leadership that drives results through fear. That said, we agreed that an enli…
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The Intersection of Leadership, Trust, and Ethics
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In this edition of Unfazed Under Fire, I am joined by Anatoly Yakorev, an ethics, and compliance thought leader, to discuss the intersection of leadership, trust, and ethics. During these uncertain and chaotic times, these are key elements that must align to generate solutions that support companies to thrive and bring people together to solve exis…
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Maiden Podcast - Welcome to Being Unfazed Under Fire!
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This is the first podcast of many to come. In this podcast, I talk about the crises points we are facing and what leaders must do to step up to meet the day. A vital purpose of this podcast is to support the rise of leadership in these times. I also speak to the need for my profession to raise its game, so that is not just informed by neuroscience …
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In today’s season one finale, I talk with award-winning blogger, superstar parent, and co-host of the show “Pitch Me: The Podcast”, Megan O’Donnell. After surviving the Las Vegas/Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in twenty seventeen, Meg decided that life is too short to not do what brings her joy. How to contact Meg: Online: TheLovedLife.com Face…
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Today I conclude my conversation with Army veteran, father of three, tech guru, and professional photographer, James Kling. James knew he had met the one for him in high school when his girlfriend at the time (his now wife) agreed that their firstborn son would be named James Tiberius after the notorious captain of Star Trek’s USS Enterprise. How t…
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Today I continue my conversation with Army veteran, father of three, tech guru, and professional photographer, James Kling. James knew he had met the one for him in high school when his girlfriend at the time (his now wife) agreed that their firstborn son would be named James Tiberius after the notorious captain of Star Trek’s USS Enterprise. You c…
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Today I sit down with Army veteran, father of three, tech guru, and professional photographer, James Kling. James knew he had met the one for him in high school when his girlfriend at the time (his now wife) agreed that their firstborn son would be named James Tiberius after the notorious captain of Star Trek’s USS Enterprise. You can find out more…
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Today Dan speaks with author, change-maker, creator, and mother Stacey Montgomery. When Stacey observed her autistic son’s school had very little emotional and social education, she stepped up in a big way and created her series of guided journals called “My Super Powers” that are now used in an ever-growing number of school systems around the coun…
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Today I have a great conversation with tech executive, LGBTQ activist, and Strongwoman world record holder, Kathryn Bennett. Kathryn is an impressive human being. Strong in more ways than one, she is a shining example of a kind, generous, and reasonable person that will defend her views while being respectful of others. We often talk about how wome…
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Today I talk with Eric Bedell, a life coach, touring drummer, and, in his words, just a regular guy from New York! Eric has spent a lifetime leaning into his weird, doing things some would consider unthinkable… like quitting a good-paying job to go tour with his band for a few months, all the while barely making enough money to pay for gas to the n…
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Today I sit down with a long time podcaster and a man of many talents, Ed Watters. After a potentially fatal back injury, Ed made the tough decision to move forward in life and be the man he is, and not the man he used to be. He is the host of the Dead America podcast and an all around cool guy! How to contact Ed: DeadAmerica.website This episode o…
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Episode 1-18: Richard Harris (Part 2)
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Today Dan concludes his conversation with The Doc. Dr Richard Harris. Richard is a vascular surgeon from down under in Sydney, Australia as well as a world traveler and talented author. Richard led a team of physicians in Sydney that brought an old, falling apart hospital back from the brink of demolition to become a modern, world-class, thriving p…
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Today Dan sits down with The Doc Richard Harris. Richard is a vascular surgeon from down under in Sydney, Australia as well as a world traveler and talented author. Richard led a team of physicians in Sydney that brought an old, falling apart hospital back from the brink of demolition to become a modern, world-class, thriving place of care that any…
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Today Dan talks with "Uncle Ted" Hampton. While not actually being Dan’s uncle, Ted has a habit of wearing Hawaiian shirts on-screen which bear a striking resemblance to the Uncle Ted character from Howie Mandel’s hit kids’ television show Bobby’s World. In a world where so many people are all about shameless self-promotion, Ted’s professional life…
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Today Dan has a great conversation with an old friend, Brad Walker. Brad is known for his beautiful locks, his kind temperament, and his ability to attract large groups of women at any social gathering. Listen in to hear great stories about working in haunted houses, including "breaking" a rowdy visitor, as well as his and his wife of 16 years’ str…
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Today Dan sits down with Seth Erickson. Seth is a fellow brand designer with a focus on meaningful story telling. His group, the Storify Agency, works with startups and other business clients in Texas and nationwide. In his upcoming book, "How To Hack Humans", Seth shares his experiences working with people and how to look at the human psyche as a …
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Today Dan is joined by podcaster, athlete, coach, and cosplayer Nicholas Collier. If you've been to a comic-con event in the Southeastern US over the last many years, there's a good chance that one of the Spidermen, Batmen, Green Arrows, Nightwings, or jedi you spotted were none other than this guy! He is very big into the worlds of indie film, cos…
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Today Dan sits down with Parris Mckinney, Jr. Parris is the mastermind behind the hit Extreme Experience Party Bus in the Nashville area, as well as the popular Nashville shuttle service. After serving in the Army as an Airborne Ranger, and also spending time as a homeless person living on the streets of Nashville, Parris got a chance at a career i…
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Today Dan talks with non-proft leader, military spouse, and one of the only people that knew him before he was 5' tall, Qulia Utt. Since her husband's retirement from the US Air Force, Qulia has helped to fight the opioid epidemic and homelessness in the Ohio Valley and surrounding areas. How to contact Qulia: quliautt@gmail.com This episode of The…
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Today I sit down with entrepreneur and powerhouse personality Will Hymon. Will is the man with a plan behind Greek Sneakz and Nex Stepz Apparel. As Will, he is appropriately named, as his greatest attribute is his ability to never back down in the face of adversity! This episode of The Power Of Weird is brought to you by The Spectrum Perspective, C…
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Today I’m joined by actor, model, activist, and entrepreneur, Johnny Hebda. Johnny has won numerous awards for his on stage (and behind the scenes) work in theatre and has traveled the world with his work as a professional model. After coming out to the world as a gay man, Johnny got to work using his art to spread awareness and positivity while al…
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Today I share my conversation with artist, advocate, and mental health professional Emily St Amant. Emily is the Senior Clinical Manager for PsychHub: The World’s Most Comprehensive Multimedia Platform for Mental Health Education. In our great discussion, we discuss topics ranging from art and school to mental health, suicide prevention, and psych …
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Today Dan talks with his old friend Dale Meier. Dale is an artist, teacher, maker, and world traveler! When others try to fit in, Dale takes pride in doing things his way. Listen now to find out how a thrift store hat changed his life forever! This episode of The Power Of Weird is brought to you by The Spectrum Perspective, Communication Training F…
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Today Dan is joined by sci-fi author, penciler, and all around great guy Shane Berryhill. When Dan was a young kid, Shane was a positive role model and a great example of someone who didn’t have to care but did anyway… and made a difference! How to contact Shane: facebook.com/shaneberryhillwriter instagram.com/shaneberryhill1 Kickstarter ----> www.…
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Today Dan continues his conversation with long time radio personality Greg Pitt! Greg was a popular program host for more than twenty years and is now one of the top event DJ’s in the Charleston, South Carolina market! How to contact Greg: Email: gregpittdj@gmail.com This episode of the Power Of Weird is brought to you by 360 Athletic. 360 Athletic…
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Today Dan takes a deep dive into the world of entertainment with long time radio personality Greg Pitt! Greg was a popular program host for more than twenty years and is now one of the top event DJ’s in the Charleston, South Carolina market! How to contact Greg: Email: gregpittdj@gmail.com This episode of The Power Of Weird is brought to you by Mad…
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Today Dan sits down with Jennifer Martin, an accomplished entrepreneur, marketer, and business development professional. She currently serves as the Marketing & Sales Director for Vid Monster, a full service content and media creation company. How to contact Jennifer: jennifer@vidmonsterproductions.com [Linkedin.com/in/mrsjennifermartin](Linkedin.c…
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Today Dan sits down with Greg Bennett, a lifesaver in the truest sense of the word. His day job is working as a Peer Support Specialist answering calls at a suicide help line, and he moonlights as a film composer for indie horror flicks. How to contact Gregg: [Instagram.com/gregedeath](Instagram.com/gregedeath) [Gypsyrootproductions.Bandcamp.com](G…
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Tune in to the very first episode of The Power Of Weird, where our host tells the beginning of his story. In a world yearning for but deprived of authenticity, Dan endeavors to create a relationship with his listeners based on an openness and willingness to discuss successes and failures, goods and bads, strengths and weaknesses. This episode of Th…
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