Normal 40 is a process I created that has worked for me and many others. It’s a process that gets you out of your head and into your gut. It helps you get back to where you used to be going…and back to how you used to feel. You can choose to explore it and let it out, or you can choose to suppress it and hold it in. But holding it in leads to regret. I’ve seen too many people get to retirement only to realize they have money but not the life they wanted. If you’re here, this is your time to ...
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The Needs Improvement Podcast is about reimagining workplace well-being through honest conversations about mental health, belonging, and performance. Each episode features thought leaders, mental health advocates, and professionals who have personally navigated these issues. series tackles complex topics such as burnout, mobbing, leadership accountability, and mental health stigma, offering practical insights and inspiration for employees and leaders alike to create healthier, more inclusive ...
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Are you ready to break through and go from where you are to where you want to be? Whether it's more money, vacation, success, fulfillment or improvement any area of your life, The Brendan Burns Show has you covered with the #1 life and business coaching strategies for your ultimate success.
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Welcome to "The Maker Connect Podcast," your ultimate destination for exploring the captivating art of negotiation. I'm thrilled to be your host and guide on this exciting journey. As we embark on this adventure together, we'll dive deep into the intricacies of negotiation, providing you with valuable insights, practical strategies, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our renowned negotiation consulting firm. We're committed to delivering a podcast that's as engaging as it is informat ...
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Betting on Yourself | Lon Stroschein, Founder & Elite Performance Coach, Normal 40
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Chat with Lon Stroschein, Founder at Normal 40, as he reveals the catalyst behind his bold move out of an "ideal" career to seek something more. We learn of Lon's experience of feeling unfulfilled, the internal struggles he faced, and the crucial moments that led to him making a total 180. Hear about his creation of Normal 40, a community where new…
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People-Hearted & Business-Minded™️| Beck Sydow (they/them), Founder and Leadership Coach @ HumanKind
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Join host Nicholas Whitaker and Beck Sydow, Founder & Leadership Coach at HumanKind Business Leaders as they discuss connection in the workplace and the importance of quality feedback. Beck shares insights into their journey from UPS management to becoming a leadership coach focusing on people-hearted, business-minded approaches, the importance of …
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Bridging Generations and Breaking Stigmas: A Conversation with Newton Cheng
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Chat with Newton Cheng, who is lauded as a Conversation Starter in the mental health space, and serves as Director of Health + Performance at Google Newton shares his personal journey with mental health, highlighting the stigma surrounding these topics in professional settings. Despite his accomplishments, Newton took a mental health leave, which l…
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Mental Health First Aid: Transforming Workplace Wellbeing | Laura DeCook, Founder @ LDC Wellbeing
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Chat with Laura DeCook, founder at LDC Wellbeing, as we explore her transformative journey from the film and tech industries to becoming a passionate mental health advocate. Laura shares her personal stories of battling anxiety and perfectionism, the lack of empathy and support she encountered in demanding corporate environments, and delve into the…
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159: Mitchell Miles: From Suicidal to Millionaire to Following His Passion
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154: 30+ Years of Marriage Wisdom from Drs. James and Debra Rouse
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153: Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll w/ Mike Loeffler
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Workplace Mobbing: Insights and Patterns | Dr. Delia Grenville, Founder + CEO - SLYN Consulting
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Join host Nicholas Whitaker and Dr. Delia Grenville, Founder & CEO of SLYN Consulting as she delves into workplace mobbing and group aggression. Workplace mobbing occurs when coworkers unite to oust a specific individual, often someone seen as a change catalyst. This covert aggression includes gaslighting and gossip, making it hard for the target t…
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158: Anthony Scaramucci (Fmr. White House Director of Comms & SkyBridge Founder)
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158: Anthony Scaramucci (Fmr. White House Director of Comms & SkyBridge Founder)
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From Burnout to Brilliance | Dr. Tamara Beckford, CEO @ UR Caring Docs
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Join host Nicholas Whitaker and Dr. Tamara Beckford, CEO of UR Caring Docs, as she provides impactful insights into overcoming burnout. A board-certified emergency physician with over 15 years of experience, Dr. Beckford talks about self-care, strategies for productivity, and her approach to empowering organizations to build healthier work environm…
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157: Pt. II - No More Mr. Nice Guy with Author Dr. Robert Glover
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Human Centered Workplaces | Bonnie Davis, Founder @ Huwork
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Join host Nicholas Whitaker and Bonnie Davis, Founder & Keynote Speaker at Huwork, as she discusses the rising importance of Strengths-Based Organizations. Bonnie helps her clients create human-centered workplaces through action-oriented workshops, consulting projects, and leadership coaching. She advocates for using assessments like the Human Fact…
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156: Wolf of Wall Street's Bo Dietl on Solving Homicides, Push-Ups & Success
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Compassion & Accountability -Two Sides of the Same Coin | Dr. Nate Rigier, CEO @ Next Element
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Join host Nicholas Whitaker and Nate Regier, PhD, Founder & CEO of Next Element Consulting, as he discusses the nuances of Compassionate Accountability® in the workplace. Together we explore the notion of compassion and accountability being two sides of the same coin, rather than competing energies. Dr. Nate gives us the ORPO formula to reconcile r…
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Rediscovering Awe & Artistic Beauty in the Workplace | Emma Laurence, CLC
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Chat with Emma Laurence, Certified Life Coach, creative artist, and author, as we dive into the challenges and opportunities that come with major life transitions. Emma’s powerful life transition story highlights the impact of an overachieving work culture on physical and mental health. She offers a creative perspective on workplace challenges, inc…
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Cancer Patient to IRONMAN Finisher - Resilience in a Health Crisis | Daniel Hight - Founder, More Than Our Story
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Chat with Daniel Hight, Founder of MoreThanOurStory.com and a Toronto-area husband, father, cancer survivor, and IRONMAN Finisher as we dive into the impact of physical health on mental wellbeing. Daniel shares his incredible journey of suffering a seizure while on a business call, his emergency open cranium surgery, and the subsequent brain cancer…
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Becoming A ”Compassionate Agitator” | Jeff Jacobs, Sr. Director of Organizational Effectiveness @ Adobe
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Listen in with Host Nicholas Whitaker and his guest Jeff Jacobs, Sr. Director of Organizational Effectiveness at Adobe and Mental Health Advocate, as he discusses navigating mental health challenges in the workplace. We tackle the idea of being a "compassionate agitator" and challenging individuals and teams to evolve with safety and kindness. Jeff…
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Career Transitions & Work/Self Alignment | Jennifer Spainhour - Founder & Executive Coach
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Chat with Jennifer Spainhour, Executive Coach and Founder of Position for Success Coaching, as she discusses the challenges and opportunities of career transitions. We tackle the importance of aligning work with personal values and strengths, and the need for courage to make a change. Jen also shares her approach of helping clients create a roadmap…
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Vicarious Trauma through Exposure | Hannah Storm - Journalist, Author, and Founder
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Chat with Hannah Storm, media consultant and founder of Headlines Network as she opens up about normalizing mental health conversations in journalism. Drawing from her personal experiences with complex post-traumatic stress disorder, Hannah stresses the necessity of safe spaces for discussing mental health and delves into topics like vicarious trau…
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Redefining Success with Anya Smith | Founder, RightOffTrack
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Chat with Founder & Host, Anya Smith, as she challenges the conventional definition of success and encourages you to follow your own purpose and values. Listen in as we explore the benefits (and difficulties) of mindfulness, how to embrace rejection, and some of the difficulties that working mothers in tech face. Anya's work focuses on amplifying v…
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Mental Health Support Gaps in the Workplace | Ennis Olson, Global Innovation Lead @ Google
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Chat with Ennis Olson, Global Innovation Lead at Google and fierce advocate for better mental health support in the workplace. Ennis discusses the need for leaders to receive training and tools to create a supportive environment and highlights the importance of accessibility to mental health services and the assessment process for diagnosis. We con…
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Authenticity and Secure Leadership with Sarah Devereaux | Founder & Leadership Coach
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Chat with Sarah Devereaux, Leadership coach, strategic advisor, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator specializing in compassion, self-awareness, systems thinking, and trust for senior executives and emerging leaders. Sarah is a leadership coach, strategic advisor, keynote speaker, and workshop facilitator. She runs her own practice, Third Coas…
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Reinventing your career and business with Tijana Buric, Founder + CEO, Career Alchemist© | Human Design at Work
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Ever wondered what makes you unique and how to find your factor of differentiation in today’s competitive market? You’re in the right place, because you are going to discover the power of Human Design, also known as a science of differentiation. Listen as we chat with Tijana Buric, CEO + Founder of Career Alchemist©. Tijana is a CPA turned Human De…
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Moral injury in the workplace with Dean Yates | Author, ”Line in the Sand” | PTSD & Moral Injury
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Chat with author and war-time journalist, Dean Yates, as he dives into some excerpts from his new book, "Line in the Sand." Hear about the unique mental health challenges he faced after leading teams through the war in Iraq, the Bali Bombings, and the Boxing Day Tsunami, as well as his journey through the trenches of PTSD. Dean also introduces the …
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151: Life Design, Fulfillment & Great Rambling with Lon Stroschein
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150: Moose Reed on Playing FSU Football, Sales, & Virtual Assistants
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AVOID Regret: Essential Tips for Negotiating Complex Deals with Lon Stroschein
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In this must-watch episode The Maker Connect Podcast, host Matt Despins and special guest Lon Stroschein reveal the essential tips you need to navigate the treacherous world of negotiating complex deals. Don't let regret haunt you! Join us as we share proven strategies and techniques that will empower you to close deals with confidence and avoid co…
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AI in Business Negotiations: Future Trend or Ethical Nightmare with Max Nichols
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In this episode of "The Maker Connect Podcast" hosted by Matt Despins, negotiation experts Matt Geddie and Max Nichols delve into the complex world of AI in negotiations. As they discuss their experiences and opinions, they explore whether AI can truly replicate the art and science of negotiation, and the ethical implications that come with it. Joi…
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Negotiation MISTAKES That Could COST You Millions with Brian Nelson
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In this eye-opening episode of The Maker Connect Podcast, we reveal the negotiation mistakes that could potentially cost you millions of dollars! Whether you're a seasoned negotiator or just starting out, it's crucial to understand the pitfalls that can derail your deals. Our host Matt Despins and guest Brian Nelson dive deep into the world of nego…
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Negotiation NIGHTMARES: 5 Costly Mistakes You're Making with Andrew Morton
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In this episode of The Maker Connect Podcast, we delve into the world of negotiations and uncover the 5 costly mistakes that you might be making without even realizing it. Whether you're a seasoned negotiator or just starting out, avoiding these pitfalls can save you time, money, and frustration. Join us as we share real-life examples and expert ti…
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Crack the Code of Complex Deals: The Hidden Truths REVEALED with Lawrence Lanzilli
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Welcome to the Maker Connect podcast with your host Matt Despins! In this episode, Matt is joined by Lawrence Lanzilli, the Chief Revenue Officer of Nexos Technology. Lawrence shares his expertise and opinions on negotiation, offering valuable insights and lessons learned from his career. He discusses the importance of negotiations and how they hav…
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Unlock the Power of Commercial Negotiation: A Chat with Paul Voisard
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In this episode of The Maker Connect Podcast, titled "Unlock the Power of Commercial Negotiation: A Chat with Paul Voisard," Matt Despins interviews the renowned negotiation expert, Paul Voisard. Paul shares his extensive experience in the world of negotiation and reveals the importance of negotiations in both personal and professional life. Paul d…
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What if the path to true leadership was not paved with consistent victories but peppered with moments of failure? Former General Stan McChrystal, U.S. Army (Ret), a man of immense distinction, joins the Normal 40 to share his narrative, offering a rare look into his life and the lessons it holds. Stan reflects on duty, leadership, and the journey o…
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Episode 34: Making the Trade Part 2
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Strap in as we explore the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, from the dizzying highs to the challenging lows. From knowing when to take on new projects, to hiring help for growth, and exercising discipline in your work, we throw open the curtains to reveal the behind-the-scenes of our journey. Call sign "Mace," her story is a testament to the powe…
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Join Adam Eaton and Lon Stroschein, best-selling author of the book The Trade, as they explore Lon's transition from a public company executive to an author and lifestyle engineer. Listen in as Lon shares the process of writing and publishing his book, and the overwhelming response he has received since its release. He paints a vivid picture of thi…
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Change is the only constant, and no one knows this better than my guest, former F-16 and Thunderbird Fighter Pilot, Michelle Curran. Call sign "Mace," her story is a testament to the power of embracing change and taking risks. As a farm kid from Wisconsin, she became one of the squadron's first F-16 Thunderbird pilots before making The Trade to lau…
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Change can be terrifying, but it can also be liberating. Hear Lon Stroschein share highlights of his journey from the C-Suite to the launch of Normal 40 and the release of his new book "The Trade." Normal 40 finds everyone - and it will find you. You've either gone through it, will go through it, or are smack in the middle of it right now. How do w…
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Ever wondered what it's like to fly Marine One for the President of the United States? Who does that? This guy: John Ballenger. But that's only what you see on the outside ... The story is on the inside. On this week's Normal 40 Podcst, we navigate the highs and lows of life with John Ballenger, a former Marine Corps pilot whose #normal40 story wil…
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In 2011, tragedy struck Larry Ambrose when his wife died suddenly, without notice, two months after the birth of their eighth child and while Larry was away on a work trip. Now a single parent of eight kids, all under 14, he faced unimaginable challenges as a former company executive and a single parent. In this incredibly moving episode, Larry sha…
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149: My First 200K Month 🚀 & How I Did It
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Negotiating with Confidence: Learn How to Balance Ego and Humility for Successful Deals
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In this captivating and engaging episode, Matt Despins hosts a podcast episode with special guest Shawn Veitz, the Chief Revenue Officer of Tellennium. Get ready to learn valuable negotiation strategies and insights as Matt and Shawn discuss how to balance ego and humility for successful deals. Shawn shares his journey from selling cell phones at a…
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Winning Negotiations: The Key to Business Success and Personal Victory
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Are you ready to master the art of negotiation and unlock the key to business success and personal victory? In this captivating and informative episode of the Maker Connect podcast, host Matt Despins sits down with negotiation expert Matt Geddie, of The Maker Group. These two dynamic Matts dive deep into the world of negotiations, discussing everyt…
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Unlocking The Secrets of Negotiations: Insider tips from a Chief Revenue Officer
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In this engaging and informative video, Matt Despins is joined by negotiation tactician, Zeeshan Hafeez, who shares his expertise and insights as the Chief Revenue Officer of AspireHR. With a career background in law, startups, and leading sales organizations at companies like Microsoft and Google, Zeeshan provides valuable tips and strategies for …
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The Ultimate Guide to Closing Deals: Insider Tips and Strategies
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Welcome to "The Maker Connect Podcast” hosted by Matt Despins. In this episode, Matt Despins and Will Aitken Co-Founder of Lavender, dive into the world of negotiations and sales, sharing their own experiences and offering practical tips to help sales professionals improve their success in closing deals. Matt brings eight years of sales experience …
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Beyond Selling Techniques: Sam McKenna's Inspirational Sales Journey and Life-Changing Takeaways
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Join us as we delve into the powerful and inspirational sales journey of Sam McKenna. In this eye-opening video, Sam shares her incredible life-changing takeaways that go beyond mere selling techniques. Get ready to be inspired as Sam takes us on a transformative journey, sharing her secrets to success and revealing the mindset shifts that propelle…
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Mastering the Negotiation Game: Insights from a Seasoned Pro
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In this captivating and engaging podcast, titled "From Cooking to Negotiating: Lessons Learned in the Real World," host Matt Despins welcomes his guest, Marcos Mendez, a partner at the consulting firm The Maker Group. In this insightful conversation, they discuss the differences between consulting and training in the business world and how they app…
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Negotiation Secrets Revealed: The Power Shift in Kodak’s Dominance
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In this captivating and engaging YouTube video, negotiation expert Alex Passon reveals the power shift in Kodak's dominance. Hosted by Matt Despins from The Maker Group, and featuring Alex Passon, co-founder of Forklift Data, this video offers a rare glimpse into the world of negotiations. With over 15 years of experience as a business analyst and …
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The Art and Science of Negotiations: Insights from a True Negotiation Tactician
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Welcome to "The Art and Science of Negotiation: Insights from a True Negotiation Tactician" from The Maker Connect Podcast! In this episode, host Matt Despins invites special guest Heather Baumli, Chief Revenue Officer at tree3, to discuss her extensive experience and expertise in negotiations. Heather shares valuable insights and explains the impo…
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