What are the Actionable Learnings for individuals and leaders to avoid the Performance Paradox, achieve our best results, and build lasting learning cultures? (Part 2 of 2) Speaker Bio: Eduardo Briceño is a global keynote speaker, facilitator, and author who guides many of the world’s leading companies in developing cultures of learning and high performance. His TED and TEDx talks have been viewed more than nine million times. He was shortlisted by Thinkers50, which has been described by...

How can we be our best and continue to improve if we don't find ways to integrate both the Performance Zone AND the Learning Zone? (Part 1 of 2) Speaker Bio: Eduardo Briceño is a global keynote speaker, facilitator, and author who guides many of the world’s leading companies in developing cultures of learning and high performance. His TED and TEDx talks have been viewed more than nine million times. He was shortlisted by Thinkers50, which has been described by the Financial Times as the...

How do we make sure our schooling doesn't get in the way of our education? Darren’s Bio:  As a former high school teacher, teaching has always been at the heart of what Darren has done and continues to be to this very day. Working with solopreneurs and coaches to help them to start building stronger, more engaged communities; create better content utilizing storytelling, and showing them the messaging and sales strategies they need to convert their followers into clients is his passion....

Some of the best reminders for us on our paths to our own success. Terri Tierney Clark and Rita Leal have #heart and #hardwork Revisit the full conversation S3E11 with Rita Leal and Terri Tierney Clark as they share the untold stories of transforming failure and rejection into the catalysts that propel us toward greater success. Discover firsthand how to build unwavering resilience, conquer challenges, and fearlessly navigate uncharted territories, unlocking a path to a thriving career and...

What doesn't get said when it comes to gender equality in business life. Terri Tierney Clark and Rita Leal show us. #ASU has #heart and #hardwork Join the full conversation S3E11 with Rita Leal and Terri Tierney Clark as they share the untold stories of transforming failure and rejection into the catalysts that propel us toward greater success. Discover firsthand how to build unwavering resilience, conquer challenges, and fearlessly navigate uncharted territories, unlocking a path to a...

Are you stopping yourself before you have the fair chance you deserve? Join the full conversation with Rita Leal and Terri Tierney Clark as they share the untold stories of transforming failure and rejection into the catalysts that propel us toward greater success. Discover firsthand how to build unwavering resilience, conquer challenges, and fearlessly navigate uncharted territories, unlocking a path to a thriving career and a fulfilling life. Terri’s bio As one of the first women...

Unleash Your Supernova with Veronica Safoa Owusu, the 'V-Power Coach' and Gold Dust Queen! Experience the transformative journey as this extraordinary business specialist, instructional designer, and mindset coach reveals the secrets to igniting leaders' transformation, unlocking untapped potential, and embracing their unique brilliance.  Veronica's Bio: Most people know Veronica Safoa Owusu as #VPowerCoach and the Gold Dust Queen who uses her deep coaching and teaching skills, her...

The MBA student's journey from New Delhi to the U.S. that almost didn't happen. Rishabh shares his insights on adapting to a new culture and pursuing leadership dreams with heart and perseverance. Key Reflections:  What have been the most significant challenges and rewards of living in a new country, and how have they impacted your personal growth and development? How can I strike a balance between my academic pursuits and social activities, and how do these different aspects of my...

Break free from the chains of burnout, rejection, childhood trauma, addiction, perfectionism, or procrastination, and unleash your inner greatness with Jahmaal Marshall.  Key Reflections: How has your past experience with burnout, rejection, childhood trauma, addiction, perfectionism, or procrastination shaped your current perspective and approach to personal growth and well-being? What strategies have you found most effective in navigating the challenges of burnout, rejection,...

Sara offers us thought-provoking reflections that pull on our heartstrings as we explore how grief can strengthen our relationships and the importance of accepting support from others. Reflect and Strengthen:  What happens after losing someone you love so dearly? Do we really say "Goodbye"? How can we use our challenging experiences to be present with others whom we care about? Why is letting others support us the way to build the greatest personal strength and relationships? Would...

Pro golfer Danny Masrin reflects with us on mistakes learned, lessons earned, and mindsets for building what it takes to reach the professional level. Key Reflections:  Why is your mindset the most important tool you have “in your bag”? How do we stay focused on what we can control? What do professionals do that we continue to overlook? Speaker Bio:  Danny Masrin is an Indonesian golfer who made the college team at Bradley University as a walk-on. Despite practicing...

Reflecting and Strengthening Key Questions: Can we get better while standing still? What's more important: Perfection or Improvement? How can we stop ourselves from being paralyzed by the fear of missing? Check out the Full Episode to Reflect and Grow With Kate and our Heart and Hard Working Community. Kate Maloney’s Bio: Kate Maloney is an artist, special education teacher, athlete, and most of all someone who truly cares about helping people and making them feel...

As teammates, leaders, and friends, we can all learn from reflecting on the way that Kate Maloney listens to understand so her students feel empowered and confident in achieving their goals. *Special Reflection Episode* This is the first recorded episode of season 4 that we decided to post last so we could reflect together with listeners on how far we have already come 6 months later. Kate Maloney’s Bio: Kate Maloney is an artist, special education teacher, athlete, and most of all...

With a BA in psychology and a Master's degree in HR, Charlie Raike has made his career out of his most compelling passion. Understanding human motivation and using that as a force to make life ever more harmonious. Becoming a father recently has given him a lot of perspective on what is truly important, finding joy in the moment and living life with gratitude. Key Questions for Reflecting and Strengthening:  What is it we fear most when approaching something puzzling, for example,...

Daily activities, mindsets, and behind-the-scenes details of what it's like to be at a Buddhist Monk Retreat. How you can attend one yourself or set up routines to reap the benefits of this immersive mediation retreat experience.  To join the full conversation and reflections listen to S4E18 "Pain is Inevitable, Suffering is optional: Buddhist Monk Retreat Reflections (Confessions from Traveling the World Part 2)". Pa Pae Meditation Retreat...

Podcast Takeover: Julio Cabrera, ENG, MGM takes over the podcast in this part 2 confessions from traveling the world to host Rob and share reflections from their journey and Pa Pae Buddist Monk Meditation Retreat. Takeover Host: Julio Cabrera is a Dominican civil engineer who recently finished his master’s from the Thunderbird School of Global Management with a finance concentration. Julio's interests lie in the crypto/web3/tech industry, having built investing strategies in early 2017. He...

Speaker Bio: Malia Lym is a USC alumn with a M.S. in Engineering Management who has successfully completed more than $300M in projects for Fortune 100 companies worldwide. Her experience in a male-dominated field is what led her to work with organizations in a new way. Today, Malia is a corporate speaker and trainer helping organizations implement practical solutions to advance women in leadership as part of their Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) initiatives. We have a ton to learn from her...

Before continuing to pursue his career passions through operator roles in early-stage startups, Julio Cabrera, ENG, MGM shares his reflections on pursuing his lifelong dream to be able to travel the world.  Speaker Bio:  Julio Cabrera is a Dominican civil engineer who recently finished his master’s from the Thunderbird School of Global Management with a finance concentration. Julio's interests lie in the crypto/web3/tech industry, having built investing strategies in early 2017. He has...

Kevin's Bio: Kevin is a civil engineer who has helped guide and support municipal development and redevelopment initiatives for more than 25 years.  He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee with a Civil Engineering BS degree and attained his Master of Science in Civil Engineering/Infrastructure Management from the University of Minnesota. Kevin’s leadership & communication style of understanding where people are coming from with his focus on how to give back & provide...

Speaker Bio: Caleb Norgaard was a rotational engineer at SRG Global and starting 3rd shift supervisor who eventually choose to move to China to run Tooling for Europe. He shared his story of how choosing to be intentionally uncomfortable has and continues to shape his life, career, and growth. Reflecting and Strengthening Key Questions: What does it mean to you to be intentionally uncomfortable? How do you choose challenges and areas for growth? When is it most important to have and use...

Speaker Bio: For over 30 years Bob Burg has been successfully showing entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals how to communicate their value and accelerate their business growth. He co-authored The Go-Giver with John David Mann which has created a worldwide movement as part of a four-book series, The Go-Giver itself has sold more than one million copies and been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine’s list of The Most Motivational Books Ever Written and was...

Speaker Bio: Kathleen is a self-described storyteller, who believes that everyone has a purpose and a dream and always has had a passion for learning about other people’s stories. At a young age, Kathleen’s love for travel, music, adventure, and curiosity of people was evident. She would run around her neighborhood with an old tape recorder of her mom’s, eager to interview anyone in site and would spend hours listening to their conversations. Throughout elementary school her heroes were...

What's Heart & Hard Work all about? 'Even in the most trying times, remember how much it means to be offered support, guidance, a laugh (or a little dance 😉)… that can't be fully described, but it is felt... That’s Heart." Learn more about our Heart & Hard Work Podcast mission and Host, Rob Maloney. Host: To Rob Maloney, life is about connection and learning through sharing perspectives that sharpen our empathy and empower communities where everyone can thrive together. He’s...

Speaker Bio: Andrew Is the Media Producer for Predictive Fitness, where he produces and hosts the TriDot Triathlon Podcast. He graduated with a degree in Broadcasting from Southeastern University and produced live television before his new hobby of triathlon led him to TriDot. He is a USAT Level 1 Triathlon Coach with 1 Ironman Finish, and dozens of shorter distance races on his triathlon resume. In This Coffee Chat: Andrew Harley shares his reflections on success looking different for...