Best Awe D Cast The Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Empowering Your Easy Breath 57:34

26d ago57:34

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Join Jay and I as we discuss Hamonetiks, the Easy Breath, helping verterans, and so much more! Jay Van Schelt Integrating Mind, Body, and Healing Arts With over three decades of experience in teaching and holistic health, Jay Van Schelt stands at the forefront of integrating traditional martial arts and modern mind-body wellness practices. His jour…

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318: Confronting the Remnants of Hate on the Path to Remembrance 21:50

1d ago21:50

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The Takeaway In this episode, I trace the mental and physical journey I took recently in the Netherlands to grasp the murder of more than one hundred thousand Dutch Jews during WWII at the hands of the Nazis. I wanted to move beyond the number and get to the human beings. Physically, the journey took me to several Holocaust-related sites in Amsterd…

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317: "Food Rescue U.S."—Tackling Food Hunger and Waste 43:58

8d ago43:58

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Guest Dave Lampert is the CEO of Food Rescue US, a national non-profit tackling food waste and food insecurity. Dave spent the bulk of his career in the for-profit sector, including 20 years with Dutch multi-national Wolters Kluwer, building and leading B2B businesses in content and software. He has also been actively feeding the hungry for over 30…

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316: Fishing the Good Fight—Healing on the Stream for Men with Mental Health Issues 41:38

15d ago41:38

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Jim Flint has been directing non-profit organizations for the past 25 years. He was the founding director of two youth development organizations, the Fiver Children’s Foundation in New York City and the Peak Initiative in Milwaukee. He joined the “Fishing the Good Fight” team in 2022 as the organization’s Director of Operations and currently serves…

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315: Casting for Recovery—Healing on the Stream for Women with Breast Cancer 40:15

22d ago40:15

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Guest Susan Gaetz is the executive director for Casting for Recovery, a national nonprofit serving women with breast cancer using the therapeutic sport of fly fishing. Susan has been a fixture at CfR for many years. She began volunteering for the organization 25 years ago. She joined the national staff in 2010 as Regional Program Manager and became…

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314: For Father's Day—Maybe the Best Gift Ever 15:31

29d ago15:31

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Summary No guest today. Just me musing on the upcoming Father’s Day celebration. Given that my father passed away almost forty years ago, I get reflective as the holiday approaches and, more so, as the years between his passing and my age increase. In this episode, I explore why I’ve been thinking about him more, what I remember about him, why ther…

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313: From Tension to Triumph: Critical Factors of Success on D-Day June 6, 1944 59:23

1M ago59:23

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Guests Bill Whiteside is a sales and marketing executive turned software salesman turned lay historian turned narrative nonfiction writer. He is the author of an engaging memoir, Everyone Knows a Salesman Can't Write A Book. To further debunk the myth that he can’t write, he's finishing up a much-anticipated book about a little-known incident in Wi…

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312: Embracing Change by Empowering Teachers: A Recipe for Educational Transformation 49:25

1M ago49:25

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Guest Danelle Almaraz, an educational leader with over three decades of experience, is committed to advancing leadership in modern education. At InnovateED, she empowers middle-tier leaders, promoting collaboration, innovation, and growth. Danelle champions continuous improvement, student success, and curiosity, advocating for an inclusive educatio…

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311: Urban Forests—Creating Educational and Healing Spaces for Communities 43:57

2M ago43:57

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Guest Ethan Bryson is the Founder of Natural Urban Forests. Natural Urban Forests is an afforestation company focused on addressing the urgent need to restore native forest ecosystems. Based in Seattle, Washington we create forests utilizing the Miyawaki method of forest planting with heightened attention to transforming life in the soil. This inno…

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310: Facing History: Combating Hate Through Curriculum and Conversation 39:02

2M ago39:02

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Guest Dimitry Anselme is the Chief Officer of Growth and Engagement with Facing History & Ourselves. In that role, he innovates program design for school and district implementation and facilitates organizational partnerships in the US and internationally. Facing History partners with educators worldwide to help students prepare for civic life and …

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309: The Awe Factor: Boosting Curiosity, Creativity, and Empathy 59:20

2M ago59:20

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Summary In this episode, I sit down with four LinkedIn friends/colleagues to discuss Dacher Keltner’s book, Awe the New Science of Wonder and How it Can Transform Your Life. Each of my guests brings an important perspective to the topic. Dr. Keltner defines awe as connecting to something larger that yourself; “the feeling of being in the presence o…

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308: Walking Through History: World War I Battlefields and the Legacy of War 1:02:47

2M ago1:02:47

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Guest Iain McHenry was born in Belfast and, after leaving school, joined the British Army and had a career that took him all over the world. He was stationed in Germany, Northern Ireland, Canada, The Falkland Islands, and Belgium, and he has completed operational tours in Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Sierra Leone. He has always had a passi…

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Empowering Life Connections & Trusting Time 1:11:35

2M ago1:11:35

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In this podcast we will dive into the art of "Empowering Connections and Trusting Time" with our esteemed guest, Misty Dockins. Misty brings to the table a wealth of experience and insights on how to navigate and thrive in a fast-paced world that often gives us mere seconds to make an impression. From the moment Misty entered the workforce, her nat…

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307: Channeling Self-gratitude to Unlock Confidence and Purpose 45:55

3M ago45:55

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Guest Tara LaFon Gooch, an acclaimed Keynote and TEDx speaker, is known for her expertise in confidence empowerment. As an international best-selling author, Tara's dynamic presence and passion inspire audiences globally. With an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and certifications from Cornell University and The University of…

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306: Unlocking Your Purpose—Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Meaning 40:11

3M ago40:11

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Guest Bradley Wright is a professor of sociology at the University of Connecticut and the director of the Life Purpose Lab (lifepurpose.lab.uconn.edu). He teaches courses on well-being and research methodology. He is the co-author of The Purpose Journal: Discover Your Destiny and Leave a Legacy. His teaching and mentoring have received departmental…

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305: Love—Commitment and Resilience in Caregiving, Loss, and Grief 42:58

3M ago42:58

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Summary This episode explores the importance of storytelling in business communication and life. Inspired by his late wife Jane's spirit, Jarie Bolander delves into the importance of narratives that inspire action. The discussion weaves in Jarie’s experience supporting organizations in crafting impactful stories, highlighting a common challenge fac…

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304: Empty Squares—Episodes that Never Happened 10:46

3M ago10:46

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Summary I’ve been podcasting for more than five years and have more than 300 hundred episodes on topics that include space exploration, cooking, history, education, movie scores, the importance of objects in movies, inn-keeping, serendipity, beavers, bagels, nature, and fly fishing—to name a few! And I’ve been privileged to meet some incredible, gi…

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Empowering Better Life Skills w/ Douglas McKee 1:29:21

3M ago1:29:21

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A World Empowered!! LIFE IS ALL ABOUT SKILLS is an accelerated life skills course that can restore and upgrade your abilities to create and maintain close and nurturing relationships, make the kinds of choices that move your live forward, and manage the negative emotions that happen when life throws you a curve. LIFE IS ALL ABOUT SKILLS uses a skil…

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303: Rewiring for Happiness: Strategies for Achieving Personal Transformation 45:51

4M ago45:51

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Guest As a former teacher turned speaker and happiness coach, Kim Strobel helps schools, businesses, and organizations prioritize their happiness and well-being so they can overcome their fears, discover their joy, activate their limitless potential, and boldly pursue their dreams. She is the author of Teach Happy. Summary This episode focuses on K…

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Empowering You to Protect your Ass(ets) 1:06:54

4M ago1:06:54

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Yeah, sexy I know. Insurance (for most people) isn’t the most entertaining or engaging topic around. You’d probably prefer a convo on the mating habits of the banana slug. But if you own Anything, especially a home or business (or a car) what you learn from Jerry tomorrow could literally save your Ass(ets). I’ve had three incidents over the years w…

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302: Beavers—the Industrious Rodent at the Intersection of Everything 36:54

4M ago36:54

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Guest Ben Goldfarb is an environmental journalist whose work has appeared in National Geographic, the Atlantic, Smithsonian Magazine, and many other publications. He is the author of Crossings: How Road Ecology Is Shaping the Future of Our Planet, named one of the best books of 2023 by the New York Times, and Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of B…

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301: How to Sell from the Customer's Perspective 41:36

4M ago41:36

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Guest Katie Mullen is the founder of MMS Consulting, which specializes in sales training and consulting and has helped Fortune 500 companies from all over the country increase sales, improve performance, and create more customer trust. MMS Consulting was founded on a several-year research project on the topic of how customers want to be treated. Hu…

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Empowering Your Future with Real Estate 1:08:34

4M ago1:08:34

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The day I shifted my mindset and started the journey towards turning my properties into a performing asset, revolutionized my life. Join me tomorrow at 11:00am as I sit down with the amazing Nikki Dishneau to discuss what it takes to create an income producing asset, and what I can do to create financial freedom in your life! We’ll also be talking …

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300: Shifting the Education Landscape: Moving Beyond Knowledge Acquisition 46:49

4M ago46:49

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Guest John Camp (he goes by Camp) is Head of Teaching & Learning at the New England Innovation Academy, where he oversees the development of systems to recruit, hire, support, and evaluate teachers. He also supports teachers in developing and implementing the curriculum. He's been a leader and a teacher at various schools throughout his 29-year car…

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299: Using Stories to Highlight Team Dysfunction and Bring Mission Clarity 46:38

4M ago46:38

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Guest Bennett (Ben) Bratt helps leaders and their teams create the transformative, inclusive, and enduring changes in their team effectiveness that fuel their most deeply desired outcomes. He is the founder and principal at Team Elements, a consulting and coaching organization that helps identify and resolve issues holding teams back from achieving…

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298: Spark! Let's Develop More Student-Centered Schools 47:15

5M ago47:15

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Guest Dr. Donya Ball is a leader, author, and keynote speaker. She currently serves as superintendent of schools in California. Dr. Ball is a professor of both educational leadership and teacher education and is passionate about studying, writing, and speaking about overcoming leadership hardships. She published her first book of the leadership ser…

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297: You’re Dead. How Do You Want to Be Remembered? 11:35

5M ago11:35

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Summary “Getting Unstuck” host Jeff Ikler reflects on recent messages of remembrance that prompt him to consider life's impermanence of life and how he wants to be remembered. The Universe sends us messages to consider and, if we’re open to them, to act upon. Facing the task of decluttering after his sister's passing, Jeff embraces "death cleaning"…

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296: It's All Invented – What's the Life Story You're Telling Yourself? 57:04

5M ago57:04

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Guests In this episode, I was deeply fortunate to sit down with two amazing guests: Benjamin Zander and Rosamund Stone Zander. Ben is the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and the Boston Youth Orchestra. Rosamund was a therapist and an accomplished painter and sadly passed away in September 2023. They are the authors of The Art of Poss…

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295: Using the Right Words to Improve Student Mental Health 38:43

5M ago38:43

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Guest Dr. Hayley Watson is the founder and CEO of Open Parachute, a Tier 1 K-12 curriculum program that supports the mental health of students, teachers, and parents. She is a Clinical Psychologist and holds a PhD in school bullying interventions. She has been creating and delivering programs for youth and practitioners across the US, Canada, the U…

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294: Cracking the Code of Career Growth With "Executive Presence" 37:12

6M ago37:12

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Guests As the “Connection Counselor,” Joe Kwon’s mission is to help professionals elevate their careers by teaching them how to connect to anyone, anytime, and anywhere. He is the creator of the “Everybody Thrives” program, which is designed to help organizations transcend statistics, increase belonging, and unlock higher performance. He is also th…

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293: What's Happened to Diversity Programs? 45:48

6M ago45:48

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Guests Jason Greer is the Founder and President of Greer Consulting, Inc., a labor management and employee relations consulting firm specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion. He is a trusted source of the latest race and labor relations news for media nationwide. Summary Jason Greer and I dove deep into the crucial yet turbulent waters of d…

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292: How Do You Teach to Inspire Student Curiosity? 34:23

6M ago34:23

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Guests Andy Stephens was born and raised in a small town in Northwest Washington on the Salish Sea. After 17 years, he traveled to Los Angeles to play college baseball in the sunshine. He taught in the public schools of LAUSD for six years before moving to Boulder, CO, where he now teaches science at New Vista High School and at area colleges. Summ…

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291: They Can't Take Them Away From Us 7:42

6M ago7:42

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Summary No guest today in what is my first episode of the new year. I promise no New Year’s resolutions except one: to read and digest as many books as I can during the year. Given my interest in books, I was curious to know what some of my colleagues, friends, and family members will read in 2024. So, I contacted more than 40 of them, asking them …

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Empowering Recovery 53:46

7M ago53:46

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Nora started Pursuit Of Vitality, with a deep-rooted passion to help teenagers find alternative treatment options for healing trauma. Having personally experienced debilitating pain and being unable to find effective solutions within mainstream channels, she turned to natural remedies and began her own journey towards healing. In this process, Nora…

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290: The Voices You Listened to the Most 7:53

7M ago7:53

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Summary “Getting Unstuck” is somewhat of a rare animal in the world of podcasting. It’s offered timely content focused on change, education, and curiosity for over 5 years and sits in the top 3% of all podcasts. 44% of all podcasts have less than 3 episodes, according to two tracking sources. Most podcasts don't make it past 10 episodes. Conversely…

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Empowering Positive Youth 1:16:48

7M ago1:16:48

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Today I get to sit with the amazing author of "Imagine a World" Leigha Huggins. Join us as we emabark on a journey of discovering a more positive and optimistic "Next Generation"!And please visit www.LeighaHuggins.com to find out more about her beautiful books!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bc3/messageSupport t…

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289: Challenging the Traditional Educational Model 40:43

7M ago40:43

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Guests Mary Nadeau has worked at Nokomis Regional High as a teacher and administrator for the past 32 years. She has served as the Principal for the past 15 years. Nick Miller is a member of the English department. Summary Our conversation explored how fly fishing, a seemingly unconventional activity in schools, can be woven into the fabric of educ…

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288: Finding Real Solutions Through Real Stories About the Unsheltered 15:46

7M ago15:46

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Summary Our conversation centered on the need to address the misconceptions surrounding homelessness and the importance of individual and collective action to create positive change. We emphasized the value of education and awareness in dismantling harmful stereotypes and empowering individuals to support those experiencing homelessness. By opening…

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287: Giving Youth Voice in Their Education 45:08

7M ago45:08

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Guest Andrew Sachs is the CEO and Founder of Nobel Learning. Nobel helps learners get the technical, soft, and leadership skills they need to succeed in work and life in today's quickly changing world. Summary In this episode – which is an update of episode #122 where Andrew and I first talked – we focus on the need to equip students with the skill…

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286: Learning About the Past and Present Through Memorials, Monuments, and Museums 49:07

8M ago49:07

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My Guest Dennis Behnke provides individual and group tours of Berlin and German history, focusing on World War II and the Cold War. Summary / Key Topics My conversation with Dennis focused on the importance of history education, particularly in understanding World War II and its lasting impact. We discussed the challenges and opportunities of teach…

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285: The Empty Library: Fill It! 8:50

8M ago8:50

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The Takeaway In this episode, I travel to Berlin, Germany, and the Bebelplatz, a large square in the city's heart. A university borders one side, a church another, and the opera another. Behind me is one of Berlin’s main libraries. Sitting atop one of the buildings is an outdoor bar with large colorful umbrellas to shield the patrons. As calming as…

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284: Crossroads: Assessing a Life at the Intersection of This Way or That Way 11:25

8M ago11:25

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Summary This week, something different. As we approach Thanksgiving, I find myself in a contemplative mood. So, I’m solo this week, starting what could become a lengthy exercise that will have me unwrapping and considering the package that is my life in 15 crossroad moments. Talk about being curious. Jeff’s Crossroad Topics Punching the clock: news…

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283: Why We Should Cultivate Curiosity in Our Youth 52:18

8M ago52:18

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My Guest Susan Engel is a professor at Williams College, where she teaches courses on developmental psychology and education. Her research interests include children’s curiosity, invention, and ideas. She is currently working on a book about Kindergarten in America. Summary / Key Topics Lifelong learning and curiosity are essential for a thriving s…

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282: What History Teaches – A Complex Case Study 46:30

8M ago46:30

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My Guests Bill Whiteside is a sales and marketing executive turned software salesman turned lay historian turned narrative nonfiction writer. He is the author of an engaging memoir, Everyone Knows a Salesman Can't Write A Book, and to further debunk the myth that he can’t write, he's finishing up a much-anticipated book about a little-known inciden…

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281: Cultivating Well-Being for Improved Performance and Results 48:51

9M ago48:51

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My guest Kate Jackson is the principal at Enso Wellbeing Coaching, where she works with individuals and organizations to enhance leadership, culture, communication, productivity, retention, and, ultimately, well-being. Kate is also co-author of Flyfishing - A Pathway to Wellbeing and offers workshops to individuals and business teams at Margo and L…

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280: The NYC Bagel: Yes, It is the Water – And a Lot More 45:03

9M ago45:03

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My Guest June Hersh began her food writing career in 2004. Her mantra is Eat Well-Do Good, and to that end, she writes books with a charitable flavor. Her first was Recipes Remembered, a Celebration of Survival (Ruder Finn Press May 2011), written in association with and to benefit the Museum of Jewish Heritage - a Living memorial to the Holocaust.…

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279: Stuck? What's the Story You're Telling Yourself? 10:28

9M ago10:28

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Summary In this special edition of Getting Unstuck — Cultivating Curiosity, I rotate the mic and tell a story where, with help from a dear friend, Sarah Elkins, and some self-reflection, I extricated myself from “stuckville.” About Sarah Elkins "Uncovering the right stories for the right audiences so executives, leaders, public speakers, and job se…

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278: Identifying the Business Practices that Create Future Leaders 55:17

9M ago55:17

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Summary This is part 2 of my conversation with two very smart guys, Wade Bruffey and Zoltan Sarda, the co-founders of GoMobi.work, a partnership-driven software company that helps organizations build and optimize their employee development program. They bring 30 years of experience working with teams and individuals to help people grow and succeed.…

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277: How Do They Do That? Behinds the Scenes at the Museum 45:32

10M ago45:32

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Guest Jeanne Gutierrez is a Curatorial Scholar in Women's History at the New-York Historical Society. She is a Ph.D. candidate in History at the CUNY Graduate Center. Jeanne is the co-curator of the NYHS “Women’s Work” exhibit. Summary In this episode, Jeanne takes me behind the scenes at the New-York Historical Society to understand the collaborat…

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276: Creating the Secure Place for Home, Heart, and Head 42:43

10M ago42:43

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My Guest Born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jennifer Lang lives in Tel Aviv, where she runs israelwriterstudio.com. Her prize-winning essays appear in Baltimore Review, Under the Sun, Midway Journal, and elsewhere. She holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and is an Assistant Editor at Brevity Journal. She is a longtime yoga practitioner …

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