Many find themselves at the pinnacle of professional success only to discover that the view is less satisfying than as they'd imagined. In this episode with Jerry Colonna, we discuss how more of us can contribute to a world that cherishes connection and unity above all. We explore how true satisfaction and leadership arises from self-awareness and we stress the significance of doing our inner work. We talk about how the recognition of our ancestral heritage serves as a bridge for fostering a sen...
Feb 08, 2024â˘58 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 105
Have you ever stood at life's crossroads feeling weighed down by the past? In this episode with John Purkiss, author of â The Power of Letting Go: How to drop everything that's holding you back, â we talked about the paradoxical power of surrender in achieving success and fulfillment. You are invited to ponder the profound shifts that can occur when you trust in something greater than yourself and let go of the need to control every aspect of your life. The conversation underscores the importanc...
Jan 01, 2024â˘51 minâ˘Season 7Ep. 104
What if the zip code you were born in could predict your future? In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the stark disparities that exist within American neighborhoods. We examine their fragility along with systemic issues like inequality, racism, and crime. We highlight how communities can fortify the very fabric of society and how we can redefine the American Dream. We dive into challenging complexities and solutions that can pave the way for equal opportunities for all residents. Seth D....
Dec 01, 2023â˘1 hr 2 minâ˘Season 6Ep. 103
Nidhee Sachdev, MD , is a a double board-certified and fellowship-trained reproductive endocrinologist and infertility expert. In this episode, we talk about building families and reproductive health. ======================= 00:00 What does a fertility specialist do? 04:04 Whatâs the latest reproductive technology? 04:55 Factors to consider for the optimal age to seek fertility preservation 14:07 What is the egg freezing evaluation and treatment process? 20:05 Genetic screening 26:23 Where are f...
Nov 01, 2023â˘56 minâ˘Season 6Ep. 102
Gaurav Valani is the Founder of CareerSprout and has helped 700+ people land $200k-$500k jobs at some of the world's most admired companies. Gaurav is a former Recruiter, VP of Talent at Overstock.com, and co-founder of TrueBridge Resources (a nationwide staffing agency which he grew to $72M prior to acquisition). Rising Laterally Podcast Ep. 35: Elevate Your Career Progression (Pt. 1) The more positive ratings and reviews the podcast has, the more new people will know about it. Please demonstra...
Oct 01, 2023â˘59 minâ˘Season 6Ep. 101
In this episode, we explore the crucial human skill of paying attention and how to harness the power of observation to enhance our ability to see with more empathy, accuracy, and connection to others. Christian Madsbjerg is the author of a book called, âLOOK: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted Worldâ, entrepreneur, philosopher, and professor. He is the co-founder of the consulting firm ReD Associates and writes, speaks, and teaches widely on the practical application of the human sciences. Chr...
Sep 01, 2023â˘1 hr 3 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 100
Hendrie Weisinger, Ph.D. is a prominent psychologist known for his work in the fields of parental pressure, anger management, giving and taking criticism, performance enhancement, and emotional intelligence. He is the author of several books including: âPerforming Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most" âNobody's Perfect: How to Give Criticism and Get Resultsâ âThe Unlikely Art of Parental Pressure: A Positive Approach to Pushing Your Child to Be Their Best Selfâ ===...
Aug 01, 2023â˘1 hr 18 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 99
Dr. Norman Rosenthal is the person who first described Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and pioneered the use of light therapy as a treatment during his twenty years at the National Institute of Mental Health. He is a world renowned psychiatrist, researcher, and best-selling author. Dr. Normâs new book is called Defeating SAD . In 2013, this was a Jeopardy! clue: âlight therapy can help with SAD, this disorder first described by psychiatrist Norman Rosenthalâ https://www.normanrosenthal.com ===...
Jul 01, 2023â˘54 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 98
Carol Kauffman and David Noble co-authored Real-Time Leadership: Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High . In this episode, get into the mindset of a CEO and discover the art of mastering high-stakes leadership through a framework called MOVE. Learn effective tactics, strategies, and language to navigate high-pressure situations with composure, compassion, and confidence. Hear vivid stories of real leaders Carol has helped coach and explore the secrets to slowing down, making better dec...
Jun 01, 2023â˘55 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 97
Sally Helgesen, the leading authority on womenâs leadership, best-selling author, speaker, and coach shares her insights on creating an inclusive workplace from her new book, "Rising Together". She provides valuable strategies for rewriting the story you tell yourself when youâre feeling triggered in the workplace, creating paths forward for yourself with what you say, understanding communication styles, optimizing employee resource groups (ERGs), building healthy networks, and navigating family...
May 01, 2023â˘42 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 96
Mark Crowley is the author of âLead From The Heart: Transformational Leadership for the 21st Centuryâ. He draws from 25 years of experience leading individuals and teams in the financial services industry and invites us to make a commitment to drive high performance through emotional connection. Itâs a leadership philosophy only a few are able to execute effectively but is a style people are hungry for. ======================= Recorded on 2/13/23 00:00 Six degrees of separation 02:45 Why leaders...
Mar 31, 2023â˘1 hr 5 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 95
Machiel Klerk is the founder of the Jung Society of Utah and the Jung Platform, a worldwide organization that provides Jungian and soul-centered psychological programs to the general public. He is also the author of âDream Guidance: Connecting to the Soul Through Dream Incubationâ. Machiel draws from 25 years of experience working with individuals and their dreams, as we explore age-old techniques to better understand our dreams and become more attuned to our subconscious wisdom. ===============...
Mar 01, 2023â˘58 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 94
We explore the hot-button issue of corruption in elite colleges. Sahaj Sharda, author of the upcoming book, âThe College Cartelâ, breaks down this complex topic and provides an examination of the current state of elite higher education. Whether you are a student, a parent, or simply curious about the inner workings of the elite college system, this conversation will offer you fresh insight into recent admissions scandals and the big questions surrounding collusion, decadence, privilege, power, a...
Feb 01, 2023â˘1 hrâ˘Season 5Ep. 93
Alex Budak is a social entrepreneur, UC Berkeley Haas School of Business professor, and author of âBecoming a Changemaker: An Actionable, Inclusive Guide to Leading Positive Change at Any Levelâ. This conversation is an invitation to get unstuck. Alex shares accessible principles and frameworks needed to lead impactful changes in lives and communities. Connect with him on LinkedIn and receive the latest âBecoming a Changemakerâ insights at changemakerbook.com/index ======================= Record...
Jan 01, 2023â˘55 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 92
Dr. Marshall Goldsmith is the only two-time winner of the Thinkers 50 Award for #1 Leadership Thinker in the World. He is the pioneer of the 360° feedback development tool and has been ranked as the #1 Executive Coach in the World and a Top Ten Business Thinker for the past eight years. In his coaching practice, Marshall has advised more than 200 major CEOs and their management teams. His books, âWhat Got You Here Wonât Get You Thereâ and âTriggersâ have been recognized by Amazon as two of the T...
Dec 01, 2022â˘54 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 91
Leigh Marz is a consultant and leadership coach. Justin Zorn is a former policy maker and meditation teacher in the US Congress. They are the co-authors of âGolden: The Power of Silence in a World of Noiseâ. In their book, they redefine silence as a presence that brings us energy, clarity, and deeper connection. We explore noise overload, the restorative power of silence on the brain, and the connection between pristine silence and awe. ======================= Recorded on 9/8/22 0:00 How loud ha...
Nov 08, 2022â˘52 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 90
Seth Goldenberg is a designer, curator, and entrepreneur who harnesses the power of questioning to catalyze innovation and cultural change. He is the author of âRadical Curiosity: Questioning Commonly Held Beliefs to Imagine Flourishing Futuresâ which asks us to relearn how we learn, rethink what we value, and revive our youthful sense of wonder. In this episode, we discuss first principles thinking, the power of generative storytelling, and the importance of asking unasked questions. ==========...
Oct 07, 2022â˘1 hr 1 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 89
Steve Pockross brings more than 25 years of startup, Fortune 500, and nonprofit experience to his role as CEO of Verblio. We talk about maximizing the lifetime value of your career, how to pick the right company for you, and what it takes to create standout content in a saturated market. ======================= 0:00 Intro 1:47 Growing up in Denver in the 80âs 3:42 Receiving a liberal arts education 6:19 Living in a place where you donât know the language 9:31 The world can be a dark place 11:32 ...
Mar 14, 2022â˘58 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 88
In this episode, we talk with Ryan Jenkins and Steven Van Cohen authors of âConnectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In.â Ryan is an internationally-recognized keynote speaker and three-time published author. For a decade, he has been helping organizations create engaged, inclusive, and high-performing teams by lessening worker loneliness and closing generational gaps. Steven is a global leadership consultant and executive coach. He has spent 12 years working with hundreds of...
Mar 08, 2022â˘53 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 87
Jacob Helberg is Co-Chair of the China Strategy Initiative Working Group at the Brookings Institution. From 2016 to 2020, Jacob led Googleâs global internal product policy efforts to combat disinformation and foreign interference. Jacob is also the author of âThe Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Powerâ in which he details the existential threat authoritarian regimes pose to the United States and the world. We discuss the ongoing âGray Warâ between Russia, China and the U.S., ...
Mar 01, 2022â˘57 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 86
In this episode, we explore how our personal experiences this week shifted our perspectives. Topics include the power of visuals in communication, the root meaning of the word âexperienceâ, and the importance of testing ideas in reality. ======================= 0:00 How do dogs and humans greet each other differently? 3:33 The human propensity to overthink 5:35 Are we too advanced for our own good? 10:56 Being transparent about your motivations 13:31 Balancing EQ, operational, and technical skil...
Feb 22, 2022â˘46 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 85
Todayâs guest is Jerry Colonna, one of the start-up worldâs most in-demand executive coaches. He is the founder and CEO of Reboot.IO, an executive coaching and leadership development firm whose coaches and facilitators are committed to the notion that better humans make better leaders. Jerry is also the author of the 2019 release, âReboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Upâ, which invites readers to embark on a journey of radical self-inquiry. Together we launch an honest inquiry into how our...
Feb 15, 2022â˘55 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 84
Laurie Gilbertson is a former New York City sex crimes, organized crime, and homicide prosecutor. As the owner of Tribeca Blue Consulting, Laurie helps entrepreneurs, executives, and trial attorneys craft and present engaging and persuasive narratives clearly and confidently in the courtroom, the boardroom, and the media. We hear about some of Laurieâs most gripping cases, learn how to get inside the mind of a jury, and explore potential reasons behind the recent uptick in violence in America. =...
Feb 07, 2022â˘58 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 83
Dr. Mahreen Khan is an organizational psychologist and Senior Quantitative Researcher of People Insights at Atlassian. She is the author of seven academic papers, including a 2021 meta-analysis that examines the decline in emotional intelligence (EI) among college students in the western world. We explore the four facets of EI, the correlation between technology use and the decline of EI, and the potential knock-on effects of this decline at the societal level. ======================= 0:00 Intro...
Jan 31, 2022â˘47 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 82
Jesson Bradshaw is the CEO of Energy Ogre, an electricity management company that uses proprietary systems to ensure its customers are always getting the best prices on their energy electricity. Energy Ogre has helped over 200,000 Texans save up to 40% on their electricity bills, totaling over $150M since its founding. We explore the economic dynamics of a deregulated industry, the future of renewable energy, why people overpay for electricity without knowing it, and how Jesson built a business ...
Jan 24, 2022â˘1 hr 15 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 81
Darrian Mikell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Qualifi, a SaaS platform that powers the fastest phone interview experience in the world and helps recruiting teams hire great candidates faster than ever before. He is based in the Indianapolis area and is a dedicated husband and father of three. We explore what it takes to launch a start-up and secure funding, the emotional pressures of entrepreneurship, and the leadership responsibilities of a founder and CEO. ======================= 0:00 Intro 1:21...
Jan 17, 2022â˘1 hr 3 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 80
Karen is a psychotherapist turned leadership consultant with a Masters of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Masters in Social Work from Rutgers University. Blending psychology and spirituality with leadership strategy, she transforms the lives of countless Fortune 1000 leaders at work and at home. Her book, âThe Connected Leader," puts forward connection as the antidote to the human being crisis within modern leadership. Topics of conversation include: overcoming common roadbloc...
Jan 11, 2022â˘56 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 79
Veronica Valli has been a leader and pioneer in the field of alcohol recovery for almost two decades. She is 20 years sober and has 17 years of experience as a recovery coach and psychotherapist. She is co-host of the Soberful podcast and author of the forthcoming book, âSoberful: Uncover A Sustainable, Fulfilling Life Free of Alcoholâ. We explore the root causes of alcohol and substance abuse, the normalization of dysfunctional drinking, the impact that going sober has on relationships, and the...
Jan 04, 2022â˘57 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 78
In this weekâs episode, we talk about some of our favorite episodes from the past year and revisit a few ideas that had a profound impact on the way we see the world. ==================== 0:38 Being a vehicle for othersâ ideas 3:31 Thank you to all our supporters 6:28 We all are able to give therapy to each other 10:08 How labels change over time 14:06 Embracing the spectrum of the human personality 16:46 Thinking critically about the mindfulness movement 21:28 We can all can relate over the exp...
Dec 28, 2021â˘43 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 77
Ron Purser is the Lam-Larsen Distinguished Research Professor (2021-2023) in the Lam Family College of Business at San Francisco State University. His essays and cultural criticism have appeared in the Huffington Post, The Guardian, Salon, Alternet, Tikkun, Pando Daily, Refinery 29, Tricycle and many more. He is the author of eight books, including âMcMindfulness: How Mindfulness Became the New Capitalist Spiritualityâ. We explore the genesis of the mindfulness movement in the West, itâs commodi...
Dec 21, 2021â˘1 hr 9 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 76
