Best Jen McDonough Podcasts (2024)

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How Shaq O'Neal and Gainsville police can teach us simple steps on how to lead 20:00

8+ y ago20:00

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NBA super star Shaq O'Neal recently teamed up with Gainsville police to create a memorable experience for some unexpecting kids. From this encounter, we can learn a simple, yet valuable lesson on our ability to use our leadership positions to positively impact others. To see the video on this, please go to: http://www.theironjen.com/shaq/ Please co…

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David Bowie and Glenn Frey, what can we learn from them? 23:00

8+ y ago23:00

23:00

After a much needed hiatus, I am back with the relaunch of my show. So excited! In this episode we will look at some great things to help us unleash our best in how we live our day-to-day lives. Often times in our busy days we get caught up in just making it through. We look at folks such as Glen Frey and David Bowie and it is easy to see their suc…

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Architect Carol Burns on manufactured housing 40:55

9+ y ago40:55

40:55

Mobile homes, detached homes, Karl Popper, and Buckminster Fuller. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Science writer Philip Ball on made-to-measure materials 48:22

9+ y ago48:22

48:22

Ceramics, naturals, metals, and polymers. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Industrial engineer Seymour Melman (1917-2004) on the conversion project 41:50

9+ y ago41:50

41:50

Guns vs butter, the civilian economy, and the military-industrial complex. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Nobel Prize-winning chemist Rick Smalley (1943-2005) on our energy challenge 49:10

9+ y ago49:10

49:10

Buckminsterfullerenes, carbon nanotubes, a global energy grid, and the world’s most important challenge. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_…

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Astronomer Steve Squyres on the Mars Exploration Rover Mission 43:08

9+ y ago43:08

43:08

Life on Mars, space travel, super materials and astronomy. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Physicist + author Fritjof Capra on ecological literacy 42:30

9+ y ago42:30

42:30

Quantum theory, emergence, and paradigm shifts in science and culture. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Green designer Michael McDonough on sustainable architecture 50:33

9+ y ago50:33

50:33

Mega cities, adaptive buildings, and the "super material" bamboo. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Earth Institute director Jeff Sachs on poverty reduction 24:59

9+ y ago24:59

24:59

Rich countries, poor countries, and life-and-death issues. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Architect William McDonough on cradle-to-cradle design 31:27

9+ y ago31:27

31:27

Fractal tiles, eco-effectiveness, and The Next Industrial Revolution. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Natural sciences writer Janine Benyus on biomimicry 49:13

9+ y ago49:13

49:13

Hummingbirds, rhinoceros horns, and purple bacteria. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Science journalist Matt Ridley on the human genome 51:34

9+ y ago51:34

51:34

The double helix, golden rice, and techno-optimism. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Entrepreneur + inventor Dean Kamen on personal mobility 49:24

9+ y ago49:24

49:24

The Segway HT, Arthur C. Clark, and Alfred E. Neuman. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Military historian Gwynne Dyer on conventional war 25:19

9+ y ago25:19

25:19

The United Nations, future warriors, and intelligent machines. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Ashoka founder + CEO Bill Drayton on the citizen sector 28:04

9+ y ago28:04

28:04

Social entrepreneurs, bold new ideas, and jujitsu moves to create change at scale. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Evolutionary economist Hazel Henderson on global markets 51:17

9+ y ago51:17

51:17

The love economy, sustainable development, and globalization for the greater good. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Scientist + inventor Robert Langer on tissue engineering 42:30

9+ y ago42:30

42:30

Biopolymer scaffolds, chemical engineering, and lab-grown organs. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Surgeon + author Leonard Shlain (1937-2009) on sex, time + power 49:31

9+ y ago49:31

49:31

Neuroscience, human metamorphosis, and the paradox of duality. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Global security scholar James Der Derian on imagining peace 45:47

9+ y ago45:47

45:47

Paul Virilio, global security, and the media as a military force multiplier. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Peruvian economist Hernando de Soto on redesigning property law 46:35

9+ y ago46:35

46:35

Capital, enterprise, and systems of representation. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Science fiction author Bruce Sterling on the next 50 years 51:33

9+ y ago51:33

51:33

Microbes, human clones, and global networks. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Writer + environmentalist Stewart Brand on the long view 39:06

9+ y ago39:06

39:06

Buckmister Fuller, biomimicry, and the future of war. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Theoretical physicist Freeman Dyson on genetic engineering 47:04

9+ y ago47:04

47:04

Biotechnology, science fiction, and gene-sequencing the biosphere. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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Law professor + political activist Lawrence Lessig on free culture 47:25

9+ y ago47:25

47:25

Cyberlaw, Walt Disney, and the Creative Commons. --> If you dig these interviews from the archives, please subscribe and review in iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts. My other show lives at brandnewways.com Find me on Twitter: @jenleonard_

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How to survive the crazy in-laws during the holidays 22:00

10y ago22:00

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The holidays are here. For many of us that means….the crazy in-laws are coming. Join me this week as Kingsley Grant and I share our Surviving the Crazy Teleseminar highlights on my show this week. Find out more info at www.TheCrazyRelative.com. So what do we do when we know the crazy in-laws are coming? You know what we mean by crazy… There is the …

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Teen Suicide - How to Prevent It: Stomp Out Suicide Founder Sean Haines Join Us 31:00

10y ago31:00

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Join me as Haines, Founder of Stomp Out Suicide Sean Haines shares the experience of how his daughter's sucide is reaching others. Stom Out Suicide was created out of love and hope in memory of Alissa M. Haines of Wyoming, MN. Stomp Out Suicide is a local organization dedicated to the prevention of suicide through public awareness and community out…

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Armed Service Personal - Steps to Career Transition into Civilian Life 31:00

10y ago31:00

31:00

Career coaches Mike Skiff and Tristan Manning join me this week as they give tips for armed service / military personnel who are looking to make a career transition to civilian life. We will also explore some of the challenages miliatry personnel face and how our families, communities, and organizations can help with these transitions. You can find…

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Taylor Tagg: The Healing Power of Forgiveness 31:00

10y ago31:00

31:00

Taylor Tagg has a passion for helping people breakthrough emotional barriers and resolve internal conflicts. He is the author of two personal development books Enrich Your Sunrise and The Path to a Peaceful Heart. Taylor is an international speaker on Emotional Intelligence, specializing in Workplace Forgiveness and currently serves Southwest Tenne…

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3 Easy Steps to Dig Deep Into the Root of Our Problems to Create the Ta-Da Life 29:00

10y ago29:00

29:00

Our society today is more overweight, in dept, stressed, and relationship broken than any generation before. What are the barriers that stand in our way to living out the life we dream? In this episode we will dive into 3 easy steps to dig deep into the root of our problems in order to create the Ta-Da life we all are capable of living. Find out mo…

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How to have a happier life even with a painful past with Kingsley Grant 33:00

10y ago33:00

33:00

This week I interviewed Kingsley Grant around how to to have a happier life even with a painful past. Many people find the pursuit of happiness to be an elusive task. They go from one thing to another, one relationship to another, one job to another, one drug to another … seeking to find happiness. Some do experience those momentary feelings of hap…

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James Divine: Forgive - One man’s story of being molested 31:00

10y ago31:00

31:00

As a little boy, James was known as Jimmy. He loved to eat Italian food, play with his dog Snoopy and spend time with his best friend Manny. At the age of 18, he began his career as an Army band musician. He spent three years performing in Japan (where he once greeted Kenny G on a train platform). He now calls himself a musical storyteller. Using m…

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Fr. Dan Brandt: How to Stay Strong During Difficult Times 36:00

10y ago36:00

36:00

Fr. Dan Brandt has been active in the Police Chaplains' Ministry since 2004, assisting his predecessor, Fr. Tom Nangle. Dan was ordained a Priest of the Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago in May of 1999. A northwest side native, he has served as Associate Pastor of St. William Parish (in 025), then as Pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Parish in Bridgepor…

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Get Out of Your Rut and Do Something You Hate Today 24:00

10y ago24:00

24:00

It is all too easy to get caught up in being in caught up in the ruts of our life isn't it? We can feel stuck, hopeless or just lost when it comes to finding our way out. We know we SHOULD do this and that, but really who wants to put themselves out there to do something we really don't enjoy. In this episode we will explore why doing the things yo…

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Jen McDonough: How to Create the Life You Want 24:00

10y ago24:00

24:00

Is it possible to create the life you want? Absolutely yes! We all have the ability to create the life that we want to live. We just need to learn how to do it. Is there an exact "formula"? No. It's really up to you. But in this episode, we will try to lay out the common features successful people have to help you jumpstart your success and attract…

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Scott Speight - Weak Moments are Keys to Becoming Strong -Lessons from a US Army 32:00

10y ago32:00

32:00

Scott Speight, like most of us,is a very common man struggling with many of the same issues that we might have. He don’t claim to be perfect and he certainly don’t have all the answers. Scott have been fortunate in his life to make a ton of mistakes and fail at a lot of things. Yes, he did say fortunate. You see, Scott believe that the only way to …

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Hear from John Henderson who rose from being broke, homeless, addicted & in jail 37:00

10y ago37:00

37:00

My guest this week is Johny Henderson who once was broke, homeless, addicted and on the verge of multiple felonies. After years of trying, a few wins and a number of losses, he has rebounded my life in big ways. Walking hand in hand with his wife of over 15 years he now is the leader in a church, speaker, writer, coach and creates content that insp…

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Becoming Empowered Through Pain: Learning From Young Adults w/Type 1 Diabetes 31:00

10y ago31:00

31:00

Join me this week as I interview 9 incredible young adults who will share their insights, wisdom and perspective on what it was like getting diagnoised with a lifetime medical condition (type 1 diabetes), what their lives are like today, and what advice they would give to others going through difficult situations they don't always have control over…

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7 goal setting tips that will rock your world 28:00

10y ago28:00

28:00

If you are facing a seemingly impossible challenge, here are the world’s best goal setting tips. Whether it be in your finances, health, relationships or career, learning how set your goals up in a no-nonsense yet simnple method is key to becoming a champion. This week I am really excited to share with you tips that I have learned from top notch co…

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Josh Elledge: How to Make Your Dollar Stretch 40:00

10y ago40:00

40:00

Josh Elledge Consumer Savings Expert and Founder/Chief Executive Angel, SavingsAngel.com® Josh is on a mission to help Americans save money and time so they can give. He is Founder and Chief Executive Angel of SavingsAngel.com®, which bolsters the buying power of the average U.S. family by combining technology, coupons and smart thinking for extrem…

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Jim Caauwe & Jim Bender: How to Be Safe in Our Schools, Churches, & Businesses 33:00

10y ago33:00

33:00

Jim Bender is President and Founder of Strategic Consulting Solutions – LLC, a company born from the vision that we all have the responsibility to watch out for each another. He also believes that we must be good stewards of our resources. This is most true when we consider our human resources. Ensuring the safety of our employees, students, custom…

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Jill Davis: The Gift of Personalities 31:00

10y ago31:00

31:00

For over 25 years, Jill Davis has helped others identify their dreams and take the necessary steps toward their fulfillment. Trained in Personality Principles and Coaching Strategies, her knowledge is backed by experience. A single mother of four, she is a successful business owner, life coach and popular motivational speaker. Jill has contributed …

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Bruce Van Horn - Life is a Marathon, so Let’s Train for It 45:00

10y ago45:00

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Bruce Van Horn is a Dad, a writer, a coach, an entrepreneur, a speaker, a runner, and a lot of other things as life demands! His personal motto is: “Life is a marathon, so let’s train for it!” He had many painful experiences and setbacks in his life, but he has also received many unexpected blessings. He has learned a lot about himself in his journ…

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Royce Harrell: How to Move Forward Through Times of Uncertainity 41:00

10+ y ago41:00

41:00

Royce Harrell is a retired healthcare executive with over 40 years of experience in all facets of healthcare operations, design, development, construction and compliance. He is a Certified Coach by 48 Days and Dan Miller, creator of “48 Days to the Work You Love”. In addition, he is a Certified Coach, Speaker and Trainer with The John Maxwell Team.…

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Jen McDonough: How to Reduce Stress Effectively in the Workplace 35:00

10+ y ago35:00

35:00

Burnt out at work and your hectic lifestyle is bringing you down? In this episode, we will share to you our list of the best ways to help reduce stress effectively in the workplace that will bring you back to balance. If you have tips that you can share to others, please feel free to add in the comments below. To know more, visit my website at www.…

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Jen McDonough: 3 Tips to Living a Life With No Regrets 28:00

10+ y ago28:00

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Have you decide to reach for the stars while a living a life full of possibilities and with no regrets? Are you living intentionally in the most important roles of your life? So, what does it take to live a life with no regrets? Carefully and thoughtfully envisioning the life you desire and then taking intentional action to get there. Living intent…

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Jen McDonough: How to Get Out of Debt 37:00

10+ y ago37:00

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Not long along, my family found ourselves hitting rock bottom when our son was diagnosed with a lifetime medical condition. We were devastated both financially and emotionally. During this very painful, embarrassing, and difficult time, we went through many obstacles in not only in our finances, but also in our relationships, health, and jobs. The …

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Tina Lewis Rowe: How to Prepare and Respond to Unsafe Situations 34:00

10+ y ago34:00

34:00

Tina Lewis Rowe has had thirty-three years of challenging, real-world leadership experiences. Twenty five years with the Denver Police Department, from patrol officer to Captain. Commanded the Training Academy, Internal Affairs and the Northeast Denver Patrol District. Eight years as the Presidential appointed United States Marshal for Colorado. As…

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John Crudele: Making Sense of Adolescence - How to Parent from the Heart 41:00

10+ y ago41:00

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With over 25 years experience, John Crudele is known as a speaker, author and coach who relates to his audience in a very personal and profound way. More than two million people have been inspired by his stories, attracted to his authenticity and challenged by his candor. Effective parenting is an exercise in bridging our children from where they a…

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Jason Sole: From Prison to PhD - A Success Story of Overcoming Drugs and Gang Li 42:00

10+ y ago42:00

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Jason Sole is a former drug dealer, member of a notorious street gang, and a three-time convicted felon. The middle of three children, Jason was raised on the mean streets of Chicago by a father who was addicted to drugs and an overburdened mother left to pick up the pieces. He joined a gang and turned to a life of crime to gain a lucrative positio…

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