For this episode, Dr. Diane Hamilton's guest is Steve Ardire, co-founder of SignalAction.AI. SignalAction.AI is a digital therapeutics company that creates software solutions for behavioral health and well-being. Steve explains how they use total analysis combined with emotional analysis to provide a more accurate indication of a mental state. SignalAction.AI is geared towards telehealth to help therapists and clinicians give personalized treatment via online meetings. Using the reflection analy...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 828
Paula Davis, JD, MAPP: Beating burnout has been a long-time battle for many people in the workforce. Whether you are running your own business or belonging in the corporate world, there are times you will be challenged by stress and overwhelm. Burnout is always seen as a personal, internal battle, but Paula Davis, JD, MAPP aims to change this perspective. Joining Dr. Diane Hamilton, she discusses how this topic must be looked at on a larger scale, particularly with the way leaders manage their t...
Apr 26, 2021•56 min•Ep. 827
Notice how some of the biggest industries in the world today were founded by people who understand deep technology, not necessarily business leaders. Talk about Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft. All of these megaliths profoundly understand how to leverage the transformative power of technology on their respective business models. What Eric Redmond , the Global Director of Technology Innovation at Nike, does is educate business leaders that you don't have to be a tech nerd to know h...
Apr 23, 2021•53 min•Ep. 826
The traditional classroom has always been a challenge to develop by the authorities. Every student has their way of learning, such as visual, auditory, and spatial learning. Combining these types of learners in one room with the conventional blackboard teaching may not be as effective as we thought it would be. Anurupa Ganguly, Founder and CEO of Prisms of Reality, shares the wonders of immersive virtual learning and how we can evolve the old-fashioned way of the current education system. Listen...
Apr 21, 2021•55 min•Ep. 825
Statistics show that people with a Relentless Solution-Focused (RFS) mindset are significantly happier, healthier, and more successful. But what does it mean to have an RFS mindset? Today's guest is Dr. Jason Selk , a mental toughness expert and the best-selling author of Relentless Solution Focus: Train Your Mind to Conquer Stress, Pressure, and Underperformance . In this conversation with Dr. Diane Hamilton, Dr. Jason advises you to focus on things you did well rather than things you did wrong...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 824
Do you know that you have to think about your exit strategy from day one of starting or buying your business? Dr. Diane Hamilton's guest is Michelle Seiler Tucker , a 20-year veteran in the Merger and Acquisition (M&A) industry. Many business owners think of selling their business when it's going on a downward spiral. But who will buy a failing business? In this episode, Michelle explains why the best time to sell your business is when it's in its prime. You have to figure out what your endg...
Apr 16, 2021•55 min•Ep. 823
Do you need a boost of courage to overcome your fears? Dr. Diane Hamilton’s guest today, Ken D. Foster , the host of the Syndicated Radio Show, discusses why you need to have courage and how you can get more of it. Ken explains that we use courage in all areas of our life because it is the soul's fuel. Courage bridges the gap from failure to success, from depression to joy, and from lack of business revenue to a profitable business. If you want to know practical tips on growing your courage, thi...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 822
Building start-up companies is always an admirable endeavor. Though it opens a lot of doors to various opportunities, it also poses different business challenges. Joining Dr. Diane Hamilton is speaker and author Jeff Wald to discuss the right way for such companies to innovate, adapt, and scale amid the struggles of the modern world. He also dissects the major takeaways of his book, The End of Jobs , which dismantles the most common conclusions and predictions about the future of work. Jeff also...
Apr 12, 2021•58 min•Ep. 821
As the pandemic continues to separate us from one another, today's leadership lessons are focused on human connection more than ever. If we can have a better grasp of where everyone is coming from, honing those new batches of leaders equipped with the most relevant skills is possible. Dr. Diana Hamilton returns with author Tom Peters to talk about the importance of empathy and leadership perception in every work setting more than the professional skillset, which leads to a much healthier working...
Apr 09, 2021•54 min•Ep. 820
The world of content creation has always been a competitive industry. From speakers to writers and everyone in between that is publishing, it can be tough to stand out and get your message across to those who need it. This episode's guest, Pam Perry , is all about helping mentors, authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs build a platform. As a PR guru, award-winning communications professional, and publisher of Speakers Magazine, she joins Dr. Diane Hamilton to tell us all kinds of tips on how to be...
Apr 07, 2021•58 min•Ep. 819
Have you ever stopped and thought about how important curiosity is to your life and your organization? Do you know that curiosity results in more creative solutions, greater leadership outcomes, and better engagement? Dr. Shannon Minifie , the CEO at Box of Crayons , explains why curiosity-led organizations are more resilient and successful than those who are advice-driven. The key is to slow down the rush of action and stay curious longer. If you feel a sense of stagnation and complacency withi...
Apr 05, 2021•54 min•Ep. 818
Are you 50 years old, and you feel that life is setting on you? That is far from the truth because you can choose to live agelessly! Dr. Diane Hamilton’s guest today is Dr. Dian Griesel , the Founder and President of Dian Griesel International (DGI) and Silver Disobedience . Dr. Dian explains that you have to take responsibility for your life, own it, and be who you want to be, regardless of age. There's no time in your life that you can't live the life you've always wanted to live! All you need...
Apr 02, 2021•55 min•Ep. 817
Years ago, autonomous vehicles could be thought of as nothing but fiction. As technology advances, more and more people have been cozying up to self-driving cars and their positive impact on the environment. Jeffrey Bleich, the Chief Legal Officer for Cruise , joins Dr. Diane Hamilton in this episode to talk about his work and what we can expect from technology as far as automation goes. He dives into the pros and cons we might encounter before this tech becomes integrated into our daily lives. ...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 816
Known as the global ambassador for changemakers, the Honorable Henry De Sio, Jr. is a leadership advisor, campaign strategist, and keynote speaker who was the 2008 Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign. Serving as Deputy Assistant to the President in the Obama White House, he became intimately acquainted with a new emerging pattern of societal change. On today’s show, he joins Dr. Diane Hamilton to share how he has since followed his campaign-driven passion for ho...
Mar 29, 2021•52 min•Ep. 815
Marketing is now going through such massive disruption, and it's about to enter what they call the fifth paradigm. When classical marketing theories and concepts don’t work, we have to reinvent, reimagine, and change our marketing approach. Raja Rajamannar says this new way is what they call quantum marketing. Raja is the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer for Mastercard and President of the company's healthcare business. He joins Dr. Diane Hamilton as they discuss reinventing the market...
Mar 26, 2021•59 min•Ep. 814
No matter what industry you’re in, keeping up with the trends is a must if you want to stay on top. Ari Rastegar , the CEO of Rastegar Property Company , joins Dr. Diane Hamilton to discuss the history and future he sees with the real estate scene in Austin, Texas. Ari also gives his two cents on what people can expect when it comes to office spaces. Finally, he goes into the benefits and importance of collecting and analyzing relevant data to secure your investment's success. Know all about the...
Mar 24, 2021•58 min•Ep. 813
Many people think of narcissists as big grandiose figures that go around bragging all the time. Rebecca Zung , however, says it’s not necessarily so. Rebecca is one of the top 1% of attorneys in the nation. Joining Dr. Diane Hamilton, she identifies other forms of narcissism such as covert and passive-aggressive narcissism. She also shares how she came to realize and started applying what she’s been learning about narcissism and to get narcissists off their positions to make headway in negotiati...
Mar 22, 2021•54 min•Ep. 812
Virtuality was going to be the future, but no one would have ever guessed that it would be to this magnitude and scale. In this episode, Tsedal Neeley , the Naylor Fitzhugh Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School, joins Dr. Diane Hamilton in discussing this timely topic of working remotely and succeeding virtually. Tsedal and Diane also talk about the future of work and the dynamics that organizations need to consider as they transition to remote work. Finally, Tsedal...
Mar 19, 2021•53 min•Ep. 811
Product and brand advertisements have been around as far as anyone can remember. As someone who has been in the marketing and advertising industry even before the internet, Michael Donahue walks down memory lane as he shares the evolution of advertising as he witnessed it firsthand. He talks about what it’s like to be a digital expert in advertising in an era that hasn’t embraced digital means. He also shares his insight on the current trends in advertising that revolves around influencer messag...
Mar 17, 2021•58 min•Ep. 810
What qualities will the ultimate leaders of the future possess? A lot of things will come to mind, but Shane Ram efficiently boils it down to eight fundamentals in his new book, Future Ready Leadership . Shane is the CEO and founder of Go for 10 and the creator of Functional Executive Coaching – a holistic practice that gets into the root of what holds leaders back from going for excellence. In this conversation with Dr. Diane Hamilton, he gives a quick overview of each of the eight must-have st...
Mar 15, 2021•54 min•Ep. 809
While many people from ages 55 and up are thinking of retirement, there are still a significant number of them who still wish to work. Yet, with newer generations taking over the workforce, it can be especially hard for this age group to find jobs that will take them. And what a waste of talent and experience that would be! Teri Lucie Thompson co-founded Knackstor Global , a digital platform that activates the gig economy for older adults, allowing them to earn, volunteer, and create community. ...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 808
Many beliefs and mindsets are instilled in us growing up, which we probably continue to uphold even as adults. But by having complete personal awareness, we can go beyond these and society's pre-determined things to start shaping our own reality and future. Dr. Diane Hamilton brings on Dr. Dain Heer , a professional chiropractor and inspiration influencer, to talk about the power we have within ourselves that allows us to get out of fixed perspectives and ways of life, choose the things we love ...
Mar 10, 2021•58 min•Ep. 807
Dre Baldwin, the Founder of Work On Your Game, Inc ., is an influencer who has millions of views on his YouTube channel . In this episode, Dre joins Dr. Diane Hamilton to share his journey from basketball to entrepreneurship. How did he switch from being a pro basketball player to having 73+ million reach through various platforms? You'll be surprised to discover that the principles of success you apply when playing basketball are the same in every other area of your life! Want to learn some of ...
Mar 08, 2021•54 min•Ep. 806
Every company has to have core values – that’s just Business 101. But having core values is not just about having a nice set of lofty words to put up on your lobby. Darius Mirshahzadeh learned that in the most painful way possible as a young entrepreneur. Being born to and raised in a business family didn’t spare Darius from the failures of every beginner’s journey, including the implosion that many in the real estate world suffered in 2008. That humbling experience taught Darius the importance ...
Mar 05, 2021•55 min•Ep. 805
Being a woman in the workforce is tough as it is. How much more being a mom while at it? Recognizing the power moms that continue to navigate their work and life, Dr. Diane Hamilton sits down with Joann Lublin , the former management news editor for The Wall Street Journal and the best-selling author of Power Moms . In this episode, they talk about the struggles many women face when entering the workforce and how much it differed then and now. Joann then shared some of the insights from her book...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 804
Medications can only do so much and, most of the time, only really alleviate symptoms. To find the long-term healing you need, you have to go straight into the root cause. Dr. Kristen Willeumier, a neuroscientist with expertise in neuroimaging and psychiatric disorders, is all about doing that. With her new book, Biohack Your Brain: How to Boost Cognitive Health, Performance & Power , she details the ways you can balance your brain's chemicals so our body and mind can function more efficient...
Mar 01, 2021•59 min•Ep. 803
Understanding oneself is one of the most important keys to growth and success. Unfortunately, many people don't pay that much attention to achieving self-awareness, which hinders them from attaining bigger things and meaningful people connection. Dr. Diane Hamilton delves into this complicated yet colorful topic with keynote speaker and author, Dr. Rebecca Heiss . Together, they talk about how being curious can get you out of your comfort zone and "bite the lemon," opening yourself up to feedbac...
Feb 26, 2021•57 min•Ep. 802
All entrepreneurs, big or small, have specific builder personalities that shape the way they do business and handle their teams. Although there are several ways in which a builder personality can take form, there is no one attribute that defines a successful entrepreneur. Whatever personality you have, there are core strengths that you can maximize to take the win for your business. Serial entrepreneur, educator and author, Christopher Kuenne does a wonderful job in explaining this in Built for ...
Feb 24, 2021•54 min•Ep. 801
A modern workplace is designed for diversity, equity, and inclusion of all employees, operating for the ultimate goal of belongingness. Join Dr. Diane Hamilton and Dr. Tana M. Session , Organizational Development Strategist and International Speaker, as they talk about the system of diversity and belongingness in the workplace. Dr. Session shares her insights on the vision of diversity and how companies can ensure to hire the best-qualified candidate for the job. Speaking on the other end, she t...
Feb 22, 2021•59 min•Ep. 800
The culture of a company plays a big part in its overall success. This has never been more true with the COVID-19 pandemic we’re in, where, now more than ever, we need team members who are in great relationships with each other, no matter their separation with the current remote work setting. But where do you start building a strong culture in your organization? Dr. Diane Hamilton sits down with Mary Fedewa to give us the answers. As President, and Chief Operating Officer of STORE Capital , lead...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 799
