Guest Introduction: Thomas M. Sterner is the founder and CEO of The Practicing Mind Institute, and an expert in Present Moment Functioning. He is also a coach and speaker who works with high-performance individuals, helping them to operate effectively within high-stress situations so that they can break through to new levels of mastery. Top media organization such as NPR, Fox News, and Forbes have sought his advice. Tom is the author of two books, including the best-seller “The Practicing Mind,”...
Aug 24, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Guest Introduction: Dr. Jennifer Verdolin is an animal behavior researcher specializing in social and mating behavior. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Duke University. Jennifer is the author of two books: “Wild Connection: What Animal Courtship and Mating Tell Us About Human Relationships” and “Raised by Animals: The Surprising New Science of Animal Family Dynamics.” Jennifer was also a long-time featured guest on the popul...
Aug 22, 2018•1 hr 56 min
Guest Introduction: Scott Schimmel is the President & Chief Guide at YouSchool, a business dedicated to helping people discover themselves and build a plan for their future. YouSchool has developed developed a reputation for helping people to find, define, and unleash their true selves. Interview Summary: In this interview, Scott begins by revealing the common themes that he's found among today's young adults, and why this inspired him to start YouSchool. We ask Scott how we can recognize if...
Aug 20, 2018•1 hr 4 min
Guest Introduction: Dr. Jack Schafer is a psychologist, professor, intelligence consultant, and former FBI Special Agent. He spent 15 years conducting counter-intelligence and counterterrorism investigations, and seven years as a behavioral analyst for the FBI's National Security Behavioral Analysis Program. Jack is currently a professor with the School of Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice at Western Illinois University. He is also a contributor for Psychology Today, and has authored/co-autho...
Aug 17, 2018•54 min
Guest Introduction: Jay Papasan is a bestselling author, executive, and corporate speaker. He serves as the vice president and executive editor at Keller Williams Realty International, the world’s largest real estate company. His most recent book, "The One Thing," co-authored with Gary Keller, has made over 500 appearances on national bestseller lists, including #1 on The Wall Street Journal’s hardcover business list. Interview Summary: In this interview, Jay starts by discussing the main theme ...
Aug 15, 2018•51 min
Guest Introduction: Ted Ryce is a fitness expert, high-performance health coach, and host of The Legendary Life Podcast. He helps his clients develop and stick with high-performance habits that help them manage stress and adversity and lead more successful lives. Ted has worked with Fortune 500 CEOs and celebrities, including Richard Branson, Ricky Martin, and Robert Downey Jr. Interview Summary: In this interview, Ted begins by talking about some of the personal tragedies he's experienced, and ...
Aug 13, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Guest Introduction: Dr. Thalma Lobel is an internationally recognized psychologist, and a professor at the School of Psychological Sciences at Tel Aviv University, where she is the director of the child development center. She has been a visiting professor at Harvard, and a visiting researcher at Tufts, the University of California San Diego, and New York University. She is also the author of the book “Sensation: The New Science of Physical Intelligence.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Th...
Aug 10, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Guest Introduction: Dr. Nick Morgan is one of America’s top communication theorists and coaches. He is a former Fellow at the Center for Public Leadership at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, and the founder of Public Words Inc, a company dedicated to developing master communicators. Nick is also the author of several books, including “Trust Me,” “Power Cues,” and his latest book, “Can You Hear Me? How to Connect with People in a Virtual World," which will be released on October 30th, 2018...
Aug 08, 2018•1 hr 23 min
Guest Introduction: Fran Greene is a nationally renowned flirting, dating, and relationship coach. She runs a private practice working with singles who want to maximize their social lives, and with couples who want to improve their relationships. Fran is also an accomplished online dating coach, helping singles find their perfect match via the internet. She is the author of “The Flirting Bible: Your Ultimate Photo Guide to Reading Body Language, Getting Noticed, and Meeting More People Than You ...
Aug 06, 2018•56 min
Guest Introduction: Darius Foroux is an entrepreneur, writer, and podcaster who focuses on topics such as productivity, habits, decision making, and personal finance. Since starting his blog in 2015, his articles have been read by over 4 million people. He has also written several books, including “Do It Today,” “Think Straight,” and “Win Your Inner Battles,” and he hosts his own podcast, The Darius Foroux Show. Interview Summary: In this interview, Darius starts by talking about how to deal wit...
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Guest Introduction: Dr. David Lewis received his doctorate in psychology from the Department of Experimental Psychology at the University of Sussex. He is the founder and director of research at Mindlab International, which specializes in brain research and neuroscience as applied to consumer behaviour and decision-making. Dr. Lewis has spoken at conferences, workshops and seminars around the world on topics including stress, memory and mind enhancement, decision making, neuromarketing, and tech...
Aug 01, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Guest Introduction: David Allen is widely considered to be the world’s leading expert on personal and organizational productivity. He has more than 30 years of pioneering research and experience as a management consultant and executive coach to some of America’s most prestigious organizations, such as New York Life, the World Bank, and the U.S. Navy. David is the author of 3 books, including the international best-seller "Getting Things Done," which TIME magazine called “the defining self-help b...
Jul 30, 2018•43 min
Guest Introduction: Diane Windingland is a professional speaker at Small Talk Big Results, where she gives keynote and motivational speeches for business organizations. She is also a speech and presentation coach at virtualspeechcoach.com. Diane is the author of several books on speaking and communication, including her most recent book, “The Respect Virus: How to Create a Contagious Culture of Respect.” Interview Summary: In this interview, Diane begins by walking us through the essentials of s...
Jul 27, 2018•1 hr 5 min
Guest Introduction: David Wygant is a world renowned life changer, social strategist, and dating and relationship coach. Through his live workshops and online content, he has helped millions of men and women improve their lives over the past 20 years. David has been featured on numerous major media outlets, including AskMen, Cosmopolitan, New York Times, NBC, and MTV. Interview Summary: In this raw and honest interview, David opens with the story of how he got into dating and relationship coachi...
Jul 25, 2018•56 min
Guest Introduction: Dr. Stan Beecham is a sports psychologist and leadership consultant, and is the founder of The Leadership Resource Center, based in Atlanta, Georgia. His work with collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletes from many sports has afforded him insights into the minds of great competitors. He has taken his wisdom into the business world, creating leadership development programs for corporate clients. He is also the author of the book “Elite Minds: Creating the Competitive Adv...
Jul 23, 2018•53 min
Guest Introduction: Graham Stoney is a trauma therapist and coach, as well as a comedian and musician, based out of Sydney, Australia. He is the founder of The Confident Man Project, which is dedicated to helping men heal from unresolved childhood trauma and regain their natural self-confidence. He is also a therapist and coach for artists, helping them to overcome performance anxiety. Graham’s main focus is working with men who have experienced emotional abandonment and enmeshment with their mo...
Jul 20, 2018•1 hr 23 min
Guest Introduction: James Tripp is a UK-based and internationally recognized and respected transformative coach, people developer, and teacher of Hypnosis and Influential Communication. He is also the developer of the critically acclaimed Hypnosis Without Trance approach to hypnosis. Interview Summary: In this interview, James opens up about his struggles with intense anxiety as a young man, and how he dug himself out of it and turned his life around. He contrasts the victim mindset with the own...
Jul 18, 2018•58 min
Guest Introduction: Gary Wilson is the founder of the website yourbrainonporn.com, which focuses on informing people about the effects of internet porn on the brain. He is also the author of the book, "Your Brain on Porn: Internet Pornography and the Emerging Science of Addiction." Interview Summary: In this interview, Gary starts by clarifying the difference between masturbation and porn use. He explains why porn has become such a big problem for a lot of young men in today's society. Gary talk...
Jul 16, 2018•56 min
Guest Introduction: Dr. Joe Luciani has been a practicing clinical psychologist for more than 35 years. He is the internationally best-selling author of the Self-Coaching series of books, and offers free self-coaching advice on his website self-coaching.net. Interview Summary: In this interview, Joe begins by discussing his struggles with anxiety in his adolescent years, and how it influenced him to become a psychologist. We ask him how his coaching approach differs from other self-help methods....
Jul 13, 2018•51 min
Guest Introduction: Robert Schwenkler is a Warrior of Love, Healer, and Leader in Men’s Work. He is the founder of the Brotherhood Community, an organization dedicated to the development of Integrated Male Leaders – men who embody their power and sensitivity, and who are committed to thriving in all aspect of life. Robert also does individual coaching, where he blends deep coaching, spirituality, and somatic healing to help clients open up emotionally. Interview Summary: In this interview, Rober...
Jul 11, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Guest Introduction: Dr. Carol Fleming is a speech and communications coach in private practice since 1980, and is the founder of The Sound of Your Voice, a San Francisco consultancy firm that specializes in vocal development and communication training. She is also the author of the audio series “The Sound of Your Voice” and “The Serious Business of Small Talk,” and the book “It’s the Way You Say It: Becoming Articulate, Well-Spoken, and Clear.” Interview Summary: In this interview, we start by a...
Jul 09, 2018•50 min
Guest Introduction: Dr. Mark Goulston is a business advisor, consultant, speaker, trainer, coach and mentor to CEOs and entrepreneurs. He has been a professor of psychiatry at UCLA’s internationally renowned Neuropsychiatric Institute for 25 years. He's also been a crisis psychiatrist for 30 years, and has worked as an FBI and police hostage negotiation trainer. Mark is the author of several best-selling books, including “Just Listen”, “Get Out of Your Own Way”, and his most recent book, “Talkin...
Jul 06, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Guest Introduction: Tripp Kramer is a Los Angeles based dating coach and the founder of Tripp Advice, which provides attraction and dating advice for men. Interview Summary: In this interview, Tripp begins by describing his personal journey of transforming his social and dating life. He talks about some of the patterns he discovered, and then goes into more specific advice. Tripp offers strategies on how to become more confident and fun, and emphasizes the importance of teasing in building attra...
Jul 04, 2018•51 min
Guest Introduction: Marcus Oakey is the founder of Your Charisma Coach and the Conversation Masterclass, and is the author of the e-book “How to Talk to Anybody Without Fear of Rejection.” He has trained thousands of students, business professionals, and celebrities in countries all around the world for more than a decade, and has even worked with clients and instructors of several major dating companies. Interview Summary: In this interview, Marcus starts out by discussing the many qualities of...
Jul 02, 2018•1 hr 12 min
Guest Introduction: Kurt Mortensen is one of America's leading authorities on influence, persuasion, and negotiation, and has spent over 15 years researching these topics. He is also the author of several books, including Persuasion IQ, The Laws of Charisma and the best-seller Maximum Influence. Interview Summary: In this episode, Kurt begins by discussing the foundations of influence, persuasion, and negotiation. He outlines some of the common mistakes people make when trying to influence and p...
Jun 29, 2018•46 min
Guest Introduction: Tal Gur is a blogger, coach, lifestyle entrepreneur, and devoted adventurer. He is the creator of the blog Fully Lived, where he has documented his personal journey to complete 100 life goals in 10 years. He has tackled financial, physical, and spiritual dreams one by one, including completing Ironman New Zealand, creating financial independence, surfing at the world’s most sought-after beaches, and rebuilding a Peruvian family’s flood-ravaged home. Tal is also the author of ...
Jun 27, 2018•1 hr 2 min
Guest Introduction: Shogo Garcia is the founder of The Social Generation. He is a dating coach, writer, and speaker, who guides men towards developing natural attractive personalities through personal awareness and confident self-expression. Interview Summary: In this episode, Shogo starts out by stressing the importance of having passions in life and believing in yourself. He references his own personal story to show how spending time on meaningful and enjoyable things will give you more to tal...
Jun 25, 2018•1 hr 1 min
Chi Szeto is a dance instructor and the founder of iDance Academy and Club Dance Lessons. Summary: In this interview, Chi shares tips for dancing well, and using this skill to meet and attract women. Find out more about Chi Szeto: Website: www.idanceacademy.com YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/ClubDanceLessons Facebook: www.facebook.com/ClubDanceLessons The Craft of Charisma podcast is also available at: bit.ly/Soundcloud-CoC-Podcast bit.ly/Stitcher-CoC-Podcast bit.ly/iTunes-CoC-Podcast
Apr 24, 2017•36 min
Dr. Joe Rubino is an internationally acclaimed expert on the topic of self-esteem, a life-changing personal development trainer and success coach, and best selling author of 11 books. Summary: In this interview, Dr. Joe Rubino share with us strategies for developing a healthy mindset and going after what you want. Find out more about Dr. Rubino: Website: www.centerforpersonalreinvention.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/DrJoeRubino Amazon: www.amazon.com/Joe-Rubino/e/B001IGSXRW The Craft of Charism...
Apr 10, 2017•53 min
Dean J. is the founder of Conversational Skills Core. His company teaches people how to work through their shyness and introversion to become more socially fluent. Summary: In this interview, Dean shares his story, explains the differences between shyness and introversion, talks about how to work through both, and gives wonderful advice for making more friends and building better relationships. Find out more about Dean: Website: www.conversation-skills-core.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/DeanJ_CsC...
Apr 04, 2017•1 hr 15 min
