What is clear is that in a complex world there are no more absolutes. Instead, leaders must learn to love nuance. Knowing that they are operating in the beautiful middle where nothing is certain, and everything is possible. In this episode Erik discusses the release of his brand new Leadership Manual, which invites leaders to examine how they are thinking and doing things through the lens of 5 different areas of focus: 1. Explore vs Extract 2. Transformational vs Transactional leadership 3. Anti...
Feb 07, 2022•35 min•Ep. 100
The year is 2022. Thanks to modern tools and technology, all of us have been gifted with the incredible power to connect online and share our thoughts and ideas with the world. So, what are you doing with this newfound power? In this episode Erik and John reflect on the journey we’ve been on together to reach the 100th episode. As always, thanks for being part of the Expansive family. The show would not exist without you. EXP WEBSITE · EXP YOUTUBE · EXP INSTAGRAM · EXP LINKEDIN · EXP FACEBOOK Ge...
Jan 31, 2022•29 min•Ep. 99
The words ‘lean in’ refer to grabbing opportunities without hesitation and not limiting yourself. This approach can be used in your personal life, relationships, and even as a business motto. In this episode John and Erik discuss the concept of 'leaning in' and how you can use this in your everyday life to move towards even greater success this year. JOHN SANEI Website - https://johnsanei.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnsanei/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsanei/ Faceb...
Jan 24, 2022•35 min•Ep. 98
Are you ready to make changes in 2022? Do you have a word of the year? This isn’t about crossing another goal off your list, it’s about creating a powerful tool that will help you sharpen your focus. In this episode Erik and John share how they chose their word of the year and how you can benefit from having one yourself. Join the journey and create your own mantra to help guide your daily actions and become a better version of yourself in 2022. ERIK KRUGER Website - https://erikkruger.com Insta...
Jan 17, 2022•37 min•Ep. 97
Erik and John share advice on how you can transform your life, become an inspiring leader, develop a powerful morning routine and manifest more money in your life. EXP WEBSITE · EXP YOUTUBE · EXP INSTAGRAM · EXP LINKEDIN · EXP FACEBOOK Get social with us on Instagram & Facebook . We are also on Youtube . Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials: Instagram: @theexpansiv...
Dec 13, 2021•22 min•Ep. 96
This week we look back at some of the best moments and pieces of advice shared here on The Expansive during 2021. ERIK KRUGER Website - https://erikkruger.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erik_kruger/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkruger/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkrugerspeaker Twitter - https://twitter.com/EricKruger TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@erik_kruger YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0SG2xP9WBY-USzDr74cGsw JOHN SANEI Website - https://joh...
Dec 10, 2021•19 min•Ep. 95
Setting goals for the year is one of the most important things you can do if you want to achieve more in your life. With the end of 2021 approaching, most of us begin to shift our focus towards the year ahead. Before doing that, however, you may find it extremely valuable to first reflect deeply on 2021 by creating a "did list" of all your wins and losses. In this episode, John and Erik explain why reflection is so important to your progress, and they lay out the framework of a "did list" by sha...
Nov 29, 2021•32 min•Ep. 94
When change is unmanaged, it has the pace of a quick and chaotic runaway sports car. You may choose to go back toward safety, or even not to take any action, but growth can only be obtained when you move forward. So, how will you deal with change during this period of rapid expansion? In this episode Erik and John share ideas on how they deal with change, and how you can personally benefit from an era of rapid expansion. ERIK KRUGER Website - https://erikkruger.com Instagram - https://www.instag...
Nov 22, 2021•35 min•Ep. 93
You may be tempted to countdown the days until you can kiss 2021 goodbye, but this is the perfect time of year to reflect and plan for a happy and fulfilling year ahead. So, what will your 2022 look like? In this episode, Erik and John share tips to help you position yourself for success in 2022. ERIK KRUGER Website - https://erikkruger.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erik_kruger/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkruger/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkrugerspeaker T...
Nov 15, 2021•36 min•Ep. 92
How are you dealing with the complexity of your life? All parts of life today are more complex from the food we eat, to the media we consume, to information we process. In this episode John and Erik unpack the concept of complexity, and they share personal strategies to help you make peace with complexity in your own life. ERIK KRUGER Website - https://erikkruger.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erik_kruger/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkruger/ Facebook - https://www.faceb...
Nov 08, 2021•30 min•Ep. 91
Anxiety is a word we use for certain types of fear that are usually to do with the thought of something going wrong in future, rather than right now. So, how do we conquer our anxiety? Well, nothing dissolves anxiety faster than taking action. While there are moments when reflection and planning can be helpful, action is the ultimate tool. In this episode John and Erik share practical ways to help you disarm your anxiety and break through into a new paradigm of confidence. JOHN SANEI Website - h...
Nov 01, 2021•30 min•Ep. 90
In a world that is constantly changing, we have no choice but to change ourselves by upgrading our knowledge and skills and becoming Forever Learners. Are you a Forever Learner? In this episode Erik and John discuss how you can become one. We tend to think of adaptability as a passive trait that some people have and others don't, but in reality it’s a habit that all of us can learn. In this episode you will receive practical strategies for acquiring new thought patterns and skills. ERIK KRUGER W...
Oct 25, 2021•27 min•Ep. 89
Which areas of your life need clarity? How is the lack of clarity affecting you and those around you? Without a clear mindset, it’s easy to talk yourself out of things and get frustrated when you can’t focus. You’re more likely to give in to your inner critic and forget about the goals you’re working towards. Clarity defines the playing field that allows creativity to flourish. In this episode John and Erik unpack the concept of clarity, and they share personal strategies to help you gain more c...
Oct 18, 2021•32 min•Ep. 88
The most expensive thing in the world is trust, and it's earned when actions meet words and where long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity. Trust, however, can be lost in a matter of seconds. It’s imperative for organisations to hold trust as a core value that is owned by every employee—from the CEO to the front-line team that interacts with customers online, by phone, and in person—and is reinforced by acting and speaking in a manner that is consistent with your values, character, and ...
Oct 11, 2021•32 min•Ep. 87
In this episode Erik and John share tips on how to be successful and productive at the same time, as well as how visualising new ways of doing things can help you make new decisions in the moment instead of falling into your old habitual way of doing things. JOHN SANEI Website - https://johnsanei.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnsanei/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsanei/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Trenovator/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/IamJohnSanei TikTok -...
Oct 04, 2021•29 min•Ep. 86
Success doesn’t just come to you, you have to go to it through all the difficulties and failures. It is only truly achieved and maintained by those who try and keep trying with no loss of enthusiasm. Failure is only fatal when you don’t have the courage and the right mindset to continue. What is holding you back? In this episode John and Erik share personal advice and strategies on how to achieve greater success, and how leaders like you can build momentum behind your businesses and brands for l...
Sep 27, 2021•34 min•Ep. 85
Now more than ever, it’s easy to believe that there’s no limit to how far we can think. Visualising the future, not with the limitations of today, but with the possibilities of tomorrow is a great source of mental power. It redirects our energy to find solutions instead of worrying about our problems. So, how can we break through the limitations we’ve set for ourselves? In this episode John and Erik discuss the concept of thinking big, and how it involves crossing your mental boundary of comfort...
Sep 20, 2021•29 min•Ep. 84
Dwelling on the past or focusing on the future can make you lose sight of your present life. This can make your life quickly pass you by without enjoyment of the present. The thinking mind and awareness are not separate entities. With practice, you can reflect on the past and plan for the future while staying in the present. In this episode Erik and John share advice on how to tackle this concept and focus your thinking in the right place. ERIK KRUGER Website - https://erikkruger.com Instagram -...
Sep 13, 2021•35 min•Ep. 83
Time flies – always. That makes time a variable that can be hard to control and monitor. And once time has slipped away, you never get it back. For companies, time lost equals money lost. So, in this episode the Expansive duo explore the very definition of time management, and they share some important principles that will help you conquer your own time. If you're new to The Expansive, join John and Erik as they release a new episode every week, talking about what it means for individuals and or...
Sep 06, 2021•36 min•Ep. 82
You have the power to change the direction of your life by altering your thoughts, attitudes, and actions. What you consume on a daily basis—your inputs—influence how you think, how you feel, and how you behave. In this episode John and Erik discuss the power of these inputs and they share a framework that will help you explore the things that are holding you back. ERIK KRUGER Website - https://erikkruger.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erik_kruger/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/...
Aug 30, 2021•25 min•Ep. 81
Everything in life is about the game you choose to play. Not only do you get to choose the game, you also get to choose your level of commitment and how to allocate your resources to that game. So, what is your game plan going to be and are you committed enough to outplay your opponents? ERIK KRUGER Website - https://erikkruger.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erik_kruger/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erikkruger/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkrugerspeaker Twitter - ...
Aug 23, 2021•39 min•Ep. 80
Questions relating to purpose are among the deepest and most profound we can ask. Answers to such questions are often elusive, but are easier to find when we ask the question in the most helpful way. In this episode John and Erik talk about what purpose is and why it’s important for the future of mental health. JOHN SANEI Website - https://johnsanei.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnsanei/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsanei/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Trenovato...
Aug 16, 2021•38 min•Ep. 79
In today's world we are constantly encouraged to be adaptable and embrace change, but are we specific enough about the change we want to see? Erik and John highlight how we can implement specific change without feeling overwhelmed. JOHN SANEI Website - https://johnsanei.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnsanei/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsanei/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Trenovator/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/IamJohnSanei TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jo...
Aug 10, 2021•32 min•Ep. 78
Are you prioritising performance over your mental health? The view that we need to keep working and performing ceaselessly, at the cost of our own health, is outdated and needs to be changed. In this episode Erik and John bring to light the importance of taking a step back from the chaos of life and making sure that you're monitoring your emotional well-being. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA THE EXPANSIVE WhatsApp - https://www.bit.ly/ExpansiveChat Website - https://theexpansive.com Instagram - https:...
Aug 02, 2021•25 min•Ep. 77
John and Erik discuss how quickly transformation is happening around us, and how, despite the uncertainty, we’re able to understand the basics of what transformation is and what we can do to be ready for it. Website · LinkedIn · Instagram · Facebook Get social with us on Instagram & Facebook . We are also on Youtube . Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials: Instagram...
Jul 26, 2021•27 min•Ep. 76
Whether the source of chaos in your life is a global emergency or a personal tragedy, or both, living through difficult times can take a heavy toll on your mood, health, and outlook. In this episode Erik and John explore ways in which you can become more resilient and navigate the chaos that life presents. Website · Instagram · Facebook · LinkedIn Get social with us on Instagram & Facebook . We are also on Youtube . Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We l...
Jul 19, 2021•27 min•Ep. 75
In this episode John and Erik discuss the importance of experimentation, both in your life and business. Without it, and without embracing the occasional failure, we can't grow or succeed in an ever-changing world. Website · Instagram · Facebook · LinkedIn Get social with us on Instagram & Facebook . We are also on Youtube . Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials: In...
Jul 15, 2021•23 min•Ep. 74
Companies that made it through the pandemic in one piece now have a major new problem: more than a quarter of their employees may leave. A recent survey shows that anywhere from 25% to upwards of 40% of workers are thinking about quitting their jobs. In this episode Erik and John discuss why workers, who've had a year to reconsider work-life balance and their career paths, are giving notice and making those changes they’ve been dreaming about.They also share thoughts on what employers can do to ...
Jul 12, 2021•26 min•Ep. 73
In this episode, we discuss 4 enemies of learning that might prevent you from adapting to the changes in the world around you. Get social with us on Instagram & Facebook . We are also on Youtube . Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials: Instagram: @theexpansivepodcast X: @theexpansivepod Linkedin: The Expansive Podcast Tik Tok: theexpansivepodcast...
Jun 21, 2021•28 min•Ep. 72
In the lead-up to his Ironman 70.3 event, John shares some of the lessons he has learned in preparing for this grueling race. Get social with us on Instagram & Facebook . We are also on Youtube . Hello! Please like and subscribe to our channel and leave us a comment! We love hearing from our listeners and we thank you for being apart of our community! Socials: Instagram: @theexpansivepodcast X: @theexpansivepod Linkedin: The Expansive Podcast Tik Tok: theexpansivepodcast...
Jun 09, 2021•25 min•Ep. 71
