The pursuit of personal and professional growth can be exhausting.  It requires consistent open-mindedness, regular introspection, daily accountability and a willingness to challenge our own beliefs and opinions. And let’s be honest - admitting you’re wrong is never fun or easy. So, to help you in this pursuit, we want to share a list of 10 of our favorite reflection questions.   We’ve not only used ourselves as a self-awareness tool, but also with our staff, family and friends to spark...

“True genius, in strategy or anywhere, lies in self-control, self-mastery, presence of mind, and fluidity of thought.” - Robert Greene  When it comes to the study of human nature, power dynamics and social intelligence, there’s perhaps no one more knowledgeable than Robert Greene.  Collectively, his 7 (soon to be 8) books have sold more than 20 million copies, and along the way he’s consulted countless world leaders, athletes, politicians and celebrities.  By scouring human history to...

“There just isn’t enough time in the day.” Whether you’re a parent, a business owner, lead a group of people, or are simply a busy-body, we all experience times where we just can’t get it all done.  There’s too much on our to-do list and not enough hours to knock it all out. If this sounds like you, listen in!  Today’s episode provides a tactical framework and strategy to help you quantify where and how you’re spending your time and energy, allowing you to analyze and prioritize your tasks in...

Whether you're a long-time listener or just joining us, in this episode we explore how to turn the spark of an idea into a beacon for others, how to navigate the inevitable hurdles you will face with grace (sort of), and how to stay true to your vision when the climb gets steep. From the power of starting to the resilience needed to keep going, we're diving deep into what it takes to build something meaningful and keep it thriving. Key Topics Discussed: Starting with a clear vision and being...

People pleasing -  we’ve all seen it before (whether we recognized it or not) - constantly being agreeable, always saying yes, never setting any boundaries - all to the point of self-destruction.  If you haven’t experienced it yourself, it’s likely you’ve witnessed someone else demonstrate these behaviors.  And although it may have short-term benefits, we know that these self-destructive tendencies are not sustainable, and can lead to mental, physical, and emotional exhaustion and burnout. If...

This is it!  The last (and arguably the most important) episode of our 3 part series “Public Speaking Tips.” In today’s episode, we'll dive into our final topic - how to be a better storyteller.  More specifically, you’ll listen to a compilation of soundbites from three of our previous guests.  Each of them will give their own take on how to leverage the skill of storytelling to create a more memorable and impactful message, and connect with any audience on a deeper, more meaningful...

“Only the unprepared are overcome by pressure.” - Lou Holtz When it comes to public speaking, not only can solid preparation help to calm your nerves and give you confidence, but if done well, it will be the one thing that sets you apart as a professional.  Why?  Because a thorough preparation process shows the host how much you care, and is the only thing that will allow you to speak clearly and directly to the audience, help you get your message across, and impact the lives of each...

The job of scientists is a tough one - to take complex, multifaceted, messy concepts, and do their best to simplify them in a way that is understandable and digestible to the general public. However, today’s guest, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett,  warns that if something is too simple, we probably shouldn’t believe it.  Especially when it comes to human behavior and emotions, there’s nothing simple about it - because variation is the norm - not averages.  And in today’s episode, Dr. Barrett...

If there was anything you could talk about for hours on end, what would it be?  Maybe it’s a hobby, your work, the people you care about, or your favorite memories - it could be anything! Now imagine if someone told you they wanted you to speak on that topic, but they only give you 45 minutes to do so.  They also don’t tell you anything about who you’re speaking to (outside of maybe their profession or field), or give any more specific clarification on the goal of the presentation. How would...

“I don’t know.  I just froze up.” Have you ever just “frozen up” in a really important situation?  Maybe you clammed up in a team meeting, forgot the opening to your presentation, or didn’t know how to respond in a social conflict.  Maybe your mind just went blank, you started rambling nonsense, or you kind of just stood there, nodding your head. Freezing can look a variety of ways on different people.  But no matter what it looks like, the costs can be high - a lost opportunity, a strained...

Life transitions are often some of the most difficult experiences for people to work through.  Whether you’re facing a career change, a personal evolution, a shift in your health or relationships, or moving to a new home, change requires the skill of adaptability. In today’s episode, our guest, Jesse Williams, reflects on the life experiences that helped him hone his skill of adaptability, and reveals the wide variety of areas where that skill became the lynch pin of his success. Although...

Over the last two episodes we’ve covered the essentials of entrepreneurship with topics like: how to set up your LLC & finances, identify your key differentiator and do audience research.   On this final episode of the series, we’re going to discuss how to create and market your first (or next) product. For many, this can be an overwhelming and frustrating process- especially when you’re already short on time and busy comparing yourself to all the other “creators” out there.  But creating...

What is it that you want to put out into the world?  What are you good at?  What are the questions that you get over and over again, and honestly, you’re a little tired of answering? The answer to these questions is your “zone of genius,” and it’s the best place to start when it comes to product or service development. Today’s quick hitter focuses specifically on a proven business strategy that will help you make your first moves toward successful entrepreneurship.  The main points...

As a business owner, author, and someone who has gone through a career transition, I often get asked by others - “how did you do it?” This simple question has paved the way for some of our most popular services at Art of Coaching - our Brand Builder live workshop and our group mentorship The Coalition - because there are so many things that go into the answer.  It’s a complex subject that requires so much more than the 10X Tips & Hacks you see all over social media. However, there are...

Today’s archetype: The Interrupter Maybe you know someone like this or maybe you are “The Interrupter” yourself. Either way, we all know the type - in meetings, conversations, and debates, they are constantly cutting others off, becoming a distraction, dominating the discourse, and/or stifling any sort of collaboration. And often, it comes off negatively, as if they are just looking for attention.  But it’s not always that simple.  Sometimes interrupting can simply be a strategy for achieving...

Real connection is just as essential to our wellbeing as a healthy diet and exercise, if not more. Don’t believe me?  Check out this article, showing that loneliness poses health risks as deadly as smoking. Need more real-life evidence?  Listen to today’s episode, where James Reid (J.R.) opens up about his struggles.  On the outside, he had it all figured out - money, a dream job working with professional athletes, and a growing family.  But on the inside, he was singing a very different...

We’ve all been sold bad advice about our “wellness” by so-called experts looking to make money and commoditize our confusion. That’s why in today’s episode, Adam Bornstein and I create some sense out of the diet and fitness myths out there - the things that you are told over and over again you have to do in order to be successful in losing weight, losing fat, building muscle, or living a healthy life.  Adam Bornstein is a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning writer and editor,...

Today we are going to dismantle a myth - the myth that leadership is reserved for those with perceived backgrounds and clear past stories that fit neatly into little success templates.  If you're somebody that's ever felt alienated by the traditional leadership discourse, this episode is for you because of our guest and the unique background and insight she brings.  Our guest, Dr. Jesse Piper, is a living counterexample to the conventional leadership narrative. She was raised by her...

In any team or organization, formal and structured meetings are necessary - no doubt.  There has to be a documented system of communication for everyone to turn to if there are ever any questions about how, when, and what to communicate. However, being sucked into this type of rigid structure can have its own consequences, which can be detrimental to a team’s environment, productivity, creativity, and overall success. So how do we balance this? Today’s episode dives into this topic from both...

There is always a cost to leadership - whether you're on the management side of things, you just view yourself as a simple coach, or you have a family and you have to work on being the best parent or spouse you can. There is a cost to it all.  And although we all have our own journey and our own struggles, I bet you know very few people who have had to manage all of that - running a business, having a spouse/ family, and also simultaneously battling an extremely rare form of cancer all during...

Rejection is tough. It can make you feel disrespected and insulted, doubt your skill and value, and even cause you to give up on your efforts completely. On the other hand, rejection can be one of the most useful forms of feedback you’ll ever receive, and can even result in a more creative and optimal product or service if you handle it the right way. In today’s episode, I break down and analyze a real life case study - a situation where an individual’s proposal was rejected - and expand on...

If there’s one thing we all know, it’s that our brains work differently.  We think, relate, and communicate in unique ways. That’s why communicating with anyone requires you to be a locksmith of people.  You must know your audience at such an intimate level that you’re able to find the right key to the right door, and adapt your strategy to achieve common comprehension. Communicating with neurodiverse individuals has shown to be a common roadblock for many, largely due to misunderstandings,...

It’s one thing to be great at giving feedback, but how good are you at receiving it?  For most- hearing what we could’ve done better or where we’ve screwed up is extraordinarily painful. Which is why, instead of admitting we were wrong, we often become masters of delusion and start rationalizing our behavior… But feedback is one of the most useful and powerful tools we have for improvement and it’s not going away. So instead of continuing to throw up that defensive shield, listen to today’s...

We’ve all heard of the medical professionals who guarantee a cure-all for the ailments they treat – weight loss, hair loss, or pain free joints, you name it – they promise perfection where we know it can’t exist. Today’s conversation was incredibly refreshing because our guest, Dr. Rafael Gonzalez, does the exact opposite.  He talks about a complex subject – regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy – in a grounded, simplified, and no B.S. way. Dr. Gonzalez, Chief Development &...

In a way, communication is like baseball. If you merely look at the sport, it seems fairly simple and easy - throwing, catching, and hitting a ball.  But knowing how to play the sport and actually doing it are two very different things. It’s the same with effective communication. Many leaders know what needs to be done, yet fail when it comes to the execution part.  In today’s episode, Dr. Lyon speaks on 6 key behaviors for leaders to develop, which are also at the heart of his soon to be...