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Welcome to The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, where we teach you how to build a business you love while enjoying your life. Join us as we share practical guidance and real-world wisdom on building scalable systems and growing your business the right way.
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Dr Ayan Panja puts health into context. A lifestyle medicine expert, author and family physician with 25 years of experience, his unique blend of candour, perspective and knowledge make for a mind-expanding essential weekly bite-sized listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Host of the CEO & Founder Magic podcast, Sheila Kloefkorn, is CEO/President of KEO Marketing, a full service B2B marketing agency. She is a trusted fractional CMO supported by an agency that specializes in marketing strategy, messaging, digital infrastructure, execution, and analytics. Sheila and KEO Marketing substantially grow Fortune 1000 companies and mid-market businesses. She was named one of the “Top 10 Business Leaders of the Year” and “Top 25 Dynamic Women in Business” by the Phoeni ...
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Let me take you on a musical journey and bring out our best feelings from the past, present and future. Uplift your spirits and emotions. Be positive, outward and onward... Take the music where ever you go and enjoy. Each intro, track, middle and ending carefully chosen and mixed together for your best listening pleasure. I thank you for listening and grateful if you love, share and follow me ! Positive feedback welcome ! Peace and Love Guy F
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Understand what CQM Meditations are and how they help us access a new sense of self that, with work and practice help us access change in reality. Discover the healing power of Contemplative Intelligence Meditations or CQM’s as we call them for short. We have learned a lot over the last decades about the science of getting well. The more we learned and observed about healing the clearer the model became to us. We started to understand the similarities of depression to addiction and generalis ...
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In episode 017 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Zane Tarence and John Burdett return to dive deeper into the crucial role of company culture in attracting and retaining A-players. Explore how establishing rigorous standards and a people-centric approach not only nurtures talent but also drives investment-grade business growth. Discover actionable s…
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In this episode I answer some of the many questions that land in my inbox. I tackle both common and interesting questions from listeners over the last year or so. There’s something for everyone here and remember to cross reference with other episodes! Intermittent fasting (review article): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10005873/ Hypo…
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Many of us have role models but do they impact our health? As the Olympics are on at the moment I started to think about this and in this episode I look at some studies and reveal their interesting findings. Role models (an alternative view): https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/the-problem-with-role-models/ Smoking in popular culture: https://truth…
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Your host, Sheila Kloefkorn, talks with the President and Co-Founder of PETE Learning, Luis Garcia. PETE is an AI-powered learning platform. Luis shares his transition from a 19-year career in higher education to entrepreneurship, highlighting his work at Full Sail University and the challenges of digital education. The discussion focuses on Pete's…
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This is a topic close to my heart and is important to address for patients and medical staff. Race is a sociological construct and differs from ancestry. It has a surprising impact in medicine, both in terms of care and outcomes for patients. In addition racism needs stamping out in the medical profession in all corners. Prostate cancer risk in bla…
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Breathing is a basic function we all need in order to survive but doing it correctly can have benefits to our health and the opposite is true - breathing in a sub-optimal way can pre-dispose to certain illnesses. Mouth breathing - could it predispose to allergies, asthma and impaired immunity?: https://www.sciencefocus.com/the-human-body/mouth-brea…
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In episode 016 of the Fast Slow Motion Podcast, join host Sam Donaghey as he explores the intricacies of building an investment-grade business with Zane Tarence, Partner and Managing Director of Founders Advisors, and John Burdett, founder of Fast Slow Motion. Dive deep into the critical factors that make a company attractive to investors, includin…
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We know that how we live affects how we age, and in this episode, rather than focusing on longevity per se, I look at the biology of ageing and how we can adopt simple daily habits to positively affect the factors that age us. I also talk about my Health Loop and your 'typical day’ to help lay out your unique needs for a lifestyle prescription. Lin…
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In episode 015 of the Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Zack Terry, Senior Solutions Architect at Fast Slow Motion, unpacks the newest features of the Salesforce Summer '24 release. Discover enhancements designed to streamline user experiences and boost efficiency across Salesforce platforms. Zack highlights the critical updates to Salesforce Flows, emphas…
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Sight is one of our special senses. At least 2.2 billion people have some kind of visual impairment. In this episode I look at common eye presentations, why they occur and how we can prevent them. Trachoma - a leading cause of preventable blindness: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/trachoma Glaucoma: https://www.mayoclinic.org/disea…
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B12 deficiency affects up to 20% of people over the age of 60. It is often left undiagnosed but can present in many ways. In this episode I look at the nuance involved in making the diagnosis and treating it appropriately so that people do not come to harm. NICE guidance: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng239 B vitamins: https://www.healthline.com…
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In this episode of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Barry Thomason, sales expert and Entrepreneur in Residence at Auburn University, continues to share his expertise on refining sales processes. With extensive experience in sales and a pivotal role in building Fast Slow Motion, Barry discusses the importance of aligning sales processes with the buyer'…
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Biohacking is essentially optimising your biology to improve your health and longevity. It was popularised in Silicon Valley by the tech community and is now, and is a market that is growing by about 10% a year. But is it worth it and more importantly is it safe? Silicon Valley and biohacking: https://www.theneweconomy.com/strategy/biohacking-the-c…
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This week I look at hormones and how they are crucial to our health. From our adrenal glands to our thyroid through to our sex hormones, they are important to keep in balance much like instruments in an orchestra. Endocrine overview: https://www.epa.gov/endocrine-disruption/overview-endocrine-system Steroid pathway diagram: https://www.nature.com/a…
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In our newest special Salesforce-specific episode of the Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Barry Thomason, sales expert and Entrepreneur in Residence at the New Venture Accelerator at Auburn University, delves into the nuanced world of sales as a disciplined craft. With a distinguished career spanning 38 years in various sectors of the IT industry, Barry o…
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Yoga has been practised for thousands of years but as many people are cynical about trying it as there are huge fans of it. In this episode I share my own experiences and the benefits yoga can confer to our health. Links: Barriers to yoga (Nepalese sudy): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8039334/ Yoga effects on brain health: https://ww…
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Perfectionism has risen in the workplace in recent years. It can be a huge positive in terms of work standards but also predisposes people to stress, anxiety and burnout. In this episode I look at ways to capitalise on its strengths and mitigate any negatives. Not sure if you are one? Take the quiz below. Links: Take the quiz - are you a perfection…
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In episode 012 of the Fast Slow Motion Podcast, Jeff White, Chief Delivery Officer at Fast Slow Motion, dives into the power of second order leadership. Explore how going beyond basic task execution to empower your team can spur both personal development and organizational success. Gain insights on creating a robust, scalable business model by embe…
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This is an argument that rages on in the world of nutrition and medicine. In this episode I look at what food is, what it does to us in terms of our health and the mechanisms behind it and give you my verdict on whether I consider it to be medicine or not. Ultra processed foods - review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10899807/ Protei…
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High blood pressure is the biggest modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease, which is still the leading cause of death worldwide. It’s often called a silent killer because it has usually has no symptoms. This episode give you the lowdown on high blood pressure (also known as essential hypertension). Links: WHO page: https://www.who.int/new…
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In episode 011 of the Fast Slow Motion Podcast, discover why leadership is a non-negotiable trait when hiring and training employees for your business. Michael Smith, Director of People at Fast Slow Motion, explains how an ownership mindset among team members is crucial for a company's success. Learn effective strategies for identifying and cultiva…
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Mind Body Medicine is fascinating but has been poorly understood over the years. I believe it is more important to try to understand better now more than ever as we are surrounded by medically unexplained symptoms and non-communicable symptoms and diseases. In this episode I look at the origins and theories behind it as well as link to the evidence…
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This is a super hot topic in health care in some parts of the world at the moment. In this episode I look at how these drugs work and the pros and cons of taking them for weight loss purposes. Obesity, in some instances, is in essence a form of ‘malnutrition’ because of the nature of food consumed and how rates have increased rapidly over the last …
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Your host, Sheila Kloefkorn, talks with the Executive Chairman of Opyl, Saurabh Jain. Saurabh's story is one of remarkable growth and personal transformation. As the CEO of Urbanize, a publicly listed company in Australia, he spearheaded the company's expansion from a $20 million to a $100 million business within his three-year tenure. But life had…
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In Episode 010 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast, we delve deeper into crafting sustainable business models that endure over the long haul. John Burdett returns to share his expertise on building businesses that aren't just about survival, but are structured for longevity and success. This episode focuses on the importance of having a clear purpose, …
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CGM has changed lives for the better people with Type 1 Diabetes but nowadays people without diabetes use it as a tool. In this episode I look at the pros and cons of CGM and how it can be used as a lens into our general health and how it is linked to our gut microbiome amongst many other systems. Links: CGM early days review: https://www.ncbi.nlm.…
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Your host, Sheila Kloefkorn, talks with the President and CEO of Fast Slow Motion, John Burdett. John's career has been steeped in software and business development. He's had the privilege of growing a professional services firm straight out of college, which catered to Fortune 1000 companies by building custom software applications. This was befor…
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In this episode I look at smart phones. They have changed the way we live beyond imagination but are they doing us any harm in terms of the way we think and behave? Links: Life before smartphones: https://medium.com/be-unique/before-smartphones-were-a-thing-87208717b8d7 Teenage brain: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/teen/Pages/W…
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Tune into Episode 009 of the Fast Slow Motion Podcast, where President and CEO John Burdett delves into the myths and realities of transforming an idea into a thriving business. With candid insights, John discusses the importance of execution, intentionality, focus, and discipline over mere ideas, revealing how top businesses refine existing concep…
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Addictions can ruin lives but why do they occur in the first place and what can we do to acknowledge them better? In this episode Iook at why they can be so hard to conquer and touch on different aspects of addiction. Links: How the addicted brain works: https://www.yalemedicine.org/news/how-an-addicted-brain-works Sugar - why most of us could easi…
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Becoming a parent is a gift but it has its challenges. In this episode I look at some factors to be mindful of including the difference between the child and adult brain plus micro tips to help navigate your way through the maze of parenthood. Links: Parenting styles: https://www.parents.com/parenting/better-parenting/style/parenting-styles-explain…
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Dive into a profound discussion on leadership with Brandon Landes, Client Director at Fast Slow Motion, hosted by Sam Donaghey. In this episode, Brandon shares his unique journey from a military officer to a business leader, shedding light on how leadership principles transcend environments to foster success in any domain. He reflects on his rigoro…
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Skin - it’s known as our largest ‘organ’ and most of us have had some kind of skin issue. This is my 101. Enjoy! Guttate psoriasis: https://www.healthline.com/health/psoriasis-guttate Pitiryiasis rosea: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/a-z/pityriasis-rosea-symptoms Scarlet fever: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/176242 Slapped cheek syn…
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Health screening has exploded over the last 20 years. Is it a money making exercise or actually worth it? In this episode I look at the pros and cons and how you can decide what may be worth doing and the reason people decide they need it. Links: UK ethics of health screening: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-nsc-ethical-framework-for-…
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Your host, Sheila Kloefkorn, talks with the Founder and CEO of Outforce, Sean Languedoc. Sean is no stranger to the tech scene, with his current venture being his fifth tech company. His story is fascinating, beginning with a mission to solve immigration challenges for technical workers in the United States. By leveraging Canada's favorable immigra…
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Dive in as we continue the A.I. discussion in episode 007 of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast. Join FSM's Chief Technology Officer, Chad Seales, for a deep dive into Salesforce and HubSpot's advanced A.I. functionalities. Get the lowdown on adopting tech that actually moves the needle, with insights on securing your operations and unlocking innovative …
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There isn’t a week in practice when I don’t get asked about food intolerances and how to test for them. It’s a contentious topic that needs some deconstructing. In this episode I look at what is and isn't intolerance and how to proceed if you think you have a food intolerance. Links: Food intolerance vs allergy - official guidance: https://www.alle…
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Lyme Disease rates have doubled in the last 30 years in the USA and rates are rising across the world in affected areas. In this episode I look at Lyme, other tick-borne illnesses and the mystery symptoms they can give rise to, as well as strategies to treat and prevent them. Lyme disease factsheet: https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/borreliosis/facts/f…
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Dive into part one of the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) with Episode 006 of the Fast Slow Motion Podcast. In this episode, Sam Donaghey chats with Chad Seales, Fast Slow Motion's Chief Technology Officer, exploring the nuances and applications of AI in business. This episode covers a range of topics, from the basics of machine…
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Cholesterol has become an obsession for so many people over the last 50 years. In this episode I look at the story of cholesterol and why it is important and when to worry about it. Links: The history of cholesterol: https://www.escardio.org/Journals/E-Journal-of-Cardiology-Practice/Volume-19/history-in-medicine-the-story-of-cholesterol-lipids-and-…
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TW: Sensitive topic: one in six people worldwide are now affected by infertility and rates have soared over the last 30 years. In this episode I look at the reasons behind it and what we can do about it on an individual and societal level. Childlessness: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/oct/02/the-desire-to-have-a-child-never-goes-away…
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Dive into Episode 005 of the Fast Slow Motion Podcast with guest Martha Cirulnick, Project Leader at Fast Slow Motion, as she reveals the secrets to building trust within teams. Host Sam Donaghey and Martha explore the crucial role of vulnerability and healthy conflict in fostering a positive work environment. Learn actionable strategies to cultiva…
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Minor illness seems trivial, but is it always simple to deal with and when do we need to think more carefully about what can seem like minor illness on the surface? Lay referral: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1316199/pdf/brjgenprac004944500617.pdf The debate about doctors and Physician Associates: https://www.bmj.com/content/383/bmj.…
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In this episode I look at ADHD which is increasing in prevalence due to increased diagnoses. There are many features to this condition which need unpacking. I look at the causes, what we can do to help manage ADHD and why it occurs in the first place. The increase in diagnosis: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/jul/significant-rise-adhd-diagnoses-uk …
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Unlocking growth is essential for any business, and this episode with Sam Donaghey and Michael Johnson, FSM's Director of Growth, sheds light on just how to achieve it. They delve into the pivotal roles of systems, automation, and visibility in scaling a business effectively. Michael brings his extensive experience with hundreds of businesses to th…
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It’s something that befalls most of us as we age, but what is it? It is a marker of vulnerability as we age and in many ways a soft tool to predict our risk of future illness and rate of decline. In this episode I look at how it is assessed and what we can do to prevent it. Links: Rockwood score: https://www.england.nhs.uk/south/wp-content/uploads/…
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In this episode I look at what makes for good health in children. It’s clearly multifactorial and the latest reports show that the health of children has declined in recent years in the UK. I look at why this may be the case and what the root causes might be. Links: Children ‘betrayed’ in UK: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68203749 WHO website o…
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Adversity doesn't stand a chance against a bulletproof culture. Join Sam Donaghey and Matt Dyar, COO of Fast Slow Motion, as they delve into the essence of creating a work environment that not only survives but thrives in the face of adversity. In this insightful discussion, Matt shares invaluable lessons on fostering a culture rooted in trust, ada…
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Creating a business you want to keep is more than just a goal—it's a journey of passion and purpose. Join Sam Donaghey and John Burdett, CEO of Fast Slow Motion, in the latest episode of The Fast Slow Motion Podcast as they explore the heart of building a business aligned with your deepest values. This episode dives into the importance of loving wh…
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