In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Olympic coach Jeff Spencer about the secrets of peak performance and success Highlights: Why will and talent aren’t enough for success How mentors can alter our paths in lives The reason we shouldn’t fight battles in isolation The 3 key people that you need on your team Lessons from being olympic cyclist Testing your limits responsibly 8 foundation for peak performance Quotes When we regularly engage in pursuits that we’re passionate about we serve o...
Dec 17, 2014•46 min
In this episode I speak with Tara Sophia Mohr about why people play small, and what helps us play big in our lives and careers from the inside out. Higlights Balancing spirituality and practicality Finding Your Way Back After You’ve Lost It Using feedback in a way that allows you to play big Learning to Identify Your calling Resources Lean In Learning to Love Criticism NY Times Tara Sophia Mohr is the author of Playing Big: Find Your Voice, Your Mission, Your Message , named a Best Book of 2014 ...
Dec 15, 2014•28 min
Today we wrap up our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews and unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our final instigator experience is Christina Rasmussen who talks to us about overcoming losses and dealing with the inevitable setbacks of our lives. As the founder of Second Firsts, an organization to help people create a pathway back to life after loss, Christina spends her time speaking, coaching, and helping thousands of people rebuild, reclaim,...
Dec 14, 2014•57 min
Our 7th Instigator is Clay Hebert, who was one of Seth Godin's first alternative MBA students and has helped over 80 entrepreneurs raise over 20 million dollars across various crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 13, 2014•1 hr 1 min
Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our 6th instigator is Brigitte Lyons PR and media specialist that helps people craft a media messages that touches and hearts and minds reaches millions. Because this interview was recorded prior to our rebrand, there may be occasional references to our old name BlogcastFM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 12, 2014•51 min
Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our 5th instigator is experience Linda Sivertsen, book midwife who has helped best selling authors build platform that have resulted in six and seven figure book deals. Because this interview was recorded prior to our rebrand, there may be occasional references to our old name BlogcastFM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 11, 2014•1 hr
Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our 4th instigator is experience Institute Founder Victor Saad. By designing his own education through a series of experiences, Victor is challenging the status quo in higher education. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2014•44 min
Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews and unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our 3rd instigator instigator is Jadah Sellner, community builder and founder of simplegreensmoothies.com. Jadah is an advocate for world-changing dreamers, a community-building �strategist, and the marketing visionary and co-founder of Simple Green Smoothies . In 15 months, Jadah grew her Simple Green Smoothies’ community from 0 to 200,000 subscri...
Dec 09, 2014•54 min
Today we continue our instigator series in which we revisit their interviews unveil the speakers for our annual event, The Instigator Experience. Our second instigator is Janelle Hanchett , the masterful storyteller and the founder of Rengade Mothering, her fight against meaningful parenting advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 08, 2014•54 min
Today we begin our instigator series, in which we revisit their interviews and unveil the speakers for our annual, event The Instigator Experience. Our first Instigator is Charile Hoehn, who has worked as Tim Ferriss’ Director of Special Projects, as Tucker Max’s movie tour videographer, Ramit Sethi’s book marketer, and other high profile projects with influential people. Over the past few years Charlie Has worked with more than a dozen best-selling authors to help market (and sometimes create t...
Dec 07, 2014•58 min
In this episode Mark Goultson shares insight from his career as a psyhciatrist, and FBI hostage negotiation trainer on how we can use communication and conversation to get through to anyone. Highlights Learning to Hack into Your Future The power of honesty and vulnerability Seeing the World Through Other People’s Eyes Listening from the inside out Talking with somebody instead of at them Resources Just Listen by Mark Goulston 10-10-10 by Suzy Welch Steve Jobs Visits Xerox Parc Hosted on Acast. S...
Dec 03, 2014•1 hr 1 min
In this interview Stu Mclaren discusses how to make our lives and our businesses better by being more creative. Highlights When you feel like a square peg in a round hole Overcoming our need for acceptance The importance of action and putting one foot in front of another Using stimuli to increase your creativity Navigating gut check momentsPrioritizing the important over the urgent Resources Wishlist Member Simon Sinek Interview Essentialism by Greg Mckeown Jumpstart Your Brain by Doug Hall Quot...
Dec 01, 2014•52 min
In this episode Jessica Lawrence walks us through her journey to becoming a young Girl Scout council CEO in the country to her role as executive director of New York’s largest tech meetup. Episode Higlights: Jessica's journey to becoming a young Girl Scout council CEO Building a results only work environment How freedom leads to innovation Why our definitions limit us Learning to let go of what’s comfortable Resources New York Tech Meetup Linchpin Prior to her work with NYTM, Jessica was the CEO...
Nov 26, 2014•1 hr
In this episode Joey Coleman discusses how we consciously design our lives and careers and while creating remarkable experiences for other people. Connecting the dots of our career paths The different modalities of how our brain works Dealing with our “oh-shit” moments The first 100 days methodology A metric for knowing when to quit Resources Five Minute Journal Quotes “If you’re following the path that’s the right choice, the universe will line up and provide everything else” – Joey Coleman “If...
Nov 24, 2014•1 hr 3 min
In this episode Noah Kagan talks about creating what we want to see exist in the world, building AppSumo, and being employee #30 at Facebook. The impact of being raised by immigrants Overcoming our cultural conditioning Understanding what it is you really want to be doing Overcoming the fear of starting and taking action The power of focusing on what’s essential Navigating the emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurship Creating daily routines that make you feel good Having the guts to do what’...
Nov 19, 2014•50 min
Golriz, Creative Director at Soul Pancake, talks about how the work happens behind the scenes. In this episode, hear: Making change in bite-size chunks How music connects us Taking leaps T he creative process behind Soul Pancake Resources: Soul Pancake Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2014•49 min
3-time NY Times best-selling author, Tucker, shares his story of lost opportunities and self-destruction, and how the key to getting over traumas is to give away what you never had. In this episode, hear: Turning luck into talent Why “fake it ’til you make it” doesn’t work The dirty secret of successful creatives Separating yourself from your work The elements of telling stories Resources: Tucker’s website I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell – Book Mating Grounds podcast Book in a Box Quotes “You nev...
Nov 12, 2014•1 hr 9 min
Captivating storyteller and sometimes controversial media personality and entrepreneur, Glenn Beck, shares his personal story of going through rock-bottom into what his future is with The Blaze TV. He talks about why we become our best selves because of our struggles and why we have the right to failure. We go live in Glenn’s studio for this special episode of The Unmistakable Creative. In this episode, hear: Living in blindfolded fear An exploration of religion The loss of a parent Defining or ...
Nov 10, 2014•1 hr 28 min
Whether you’re working on a startup or building a movement, the success begins with traction. Gabe joins us to talk about applying the principles in his book to our own businesses, to create customer acquisition and growth. In this episode, hear: Non-comformity Bouncing back from dark periods Being “long-term greedy” vs “short-term greedy” Developing capacity for failure Gaining or creating business traction Testing traction channels The future of search Resources: Traction- Book Gabe’s Website ...
Nov 05, 2014•48 min
Thomas’ journey was not just about going from Berlin to India, but about continuing to move in the right direction and taking action on his bold ideas. He joins us to talk about what it takes and what he’s learned. Separating scarcity from abundance Taking charge of your own learning Taking bold action Enrolling people in your vision Moving in the right direction Integrating to normal life after an epic journey “People don’t speak about their big visions often enough, and then they don’t get the...
Nov 03, 2014•49 min
Co-author of Happy Money, Elizabeth joins us to talk about the research she’s done on spending and the ways in which spending (or not) can give us better experiences and increase happiness. She helps us to apply this to our daily lives. In this episode, hear: The effects of environment on our happiness The role of technology in happiness The science in happy spending Buying experiences over things Renters vs buyers Paying now and enjoying later Resources: Elizabeth’s website Dan Ariely episode: ...
Oct 29, 2014•48 min
Join us on Unmistakable Creative for an inspiring conversation with Scott Barry Kaufman, a renowned psychologist, cognitive scientist, and author. In this episode, Kaufman shares his journey from special education to earning a Ph.D. at Yale and how his scientific work in intelligence and creativity has shaped his views on education, imagination, and the labels we assign ourselves. Discover how Kaufman challenges the traditional labels and expectations placed on individuals, and learn about the '...
Oct 27, 2014•44 min
NYT Bestselling author and CEO of Breather, Julien, returns to the show to talk about managing uncertainty and constantly doing the best work of our lives. In this episode, hear: Detecting patterns How technology is a series of Jenga blocks Creation with our backs against the wall Risk aversion Consumption that influences creativity Quotes At the end of your life, you better have a lot of scars…You better not leave the world the same way you came into it. It means you didn’t actually encounter t...
Oct 22, 2014•44 min
NYT Best-selling author and behavioral economist, Dan Ariely, shares his perspectives on suffering, irrational behavior, and how most time management systems allow others to hijack our time. In this episode, hear: What causes people to be more resilient? Overcoming “learned” helplessness Language’s impact on our experiences Time management and deathbed regrets How our intuitions sometimes mislead us How most time management systems allow others to hijack our time Resources: Dan’s website Dave Lo...
Oct 20, 2014•57 min
Jadah has quickly built a thriving community with Simple Green Smoothies. She shares why sometimes it’s ok to let go of our dreams, how we get back up again, and finding the impact that feeds our souls. In this episode, hear: Dreaming big and finding your tribe Building resilience… Falling and getting back up again How do we get out of being caught up in external accolades? How to find and connect with a community “Serve people that light you up…” ~ Jadah Sellner “I would say hope is my number o...
Oct 16, 2014•54 min
As a sex, life, and intimacy coach, Kim shares how sex can be a place for personal growth and wellness. She teaches us how we can tap into the life force of sex, as a place where we can quiet the chatter of the mind and of massive transformation. In this episode, hear: Finding your “next right” step How do we develop non-attachment? Becoming uninhibited Incorporated meditation as a practice How do we achieve a different state without an altered environment or state of mind? Confronting your sexu...
Oct 13, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Authors of The Creativity Cure (A Do-it-Yourself Prescription for Happiness) and physicians, Carrie & Alton Barron, share the importance of creative action in fueling happiness. They cover the five psychologically-researched steps to achieving deeper satisfaction and alleviating depression by tapping into your creativity. In this episode, hear: How do you identify “molding moments”? How different elements of creativity are essential to happiness and wholeness The necessity of using our hands...
Oct 08, 2014•54 min
Having produced movies such as the iconic Pretty Woman, Gary takes us to the story behind the story, why we need to hear “no”, and the importance of failure in our lives. In this episode, hear: How do you let go of self-judgment? Scraped knees and failure The necessity of failure and how it brings us closer together 5 minute mentors Discovering your superpower Separating self worth from external accolades Resources: Gary’s TED talk breakingintohollywood.com garywgoldstein.com Gary’s Youtube Chan...
Oct 06, 2014•55 min
Launched and sold his first business by age 19 while on active duty in the Air Force, indicted at age 23 for trafficking marijuana. A serial entrepreneur and natural born hustler, Frederick joins us to talk about his lessons from four years in federal prison and the business he built from behind bars. How do we avoid misguided ambition? What does the process of self discovery look like? How do we find our own vehicle to express our talents? How do we cultivate the ability to recognize opportunit...
Oct 01, 2014•53 min
Science writer, Elizabeth Svboda shares insights from her book about the science behind altruism and selflessness, and how we can make that into a practice. How do you keep skepticism from turning into cynicism? Turning difficult points into redemption Getting buy in on your mission The future of journalism Resources Elizabeth's website Book: What Makes a Hero? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Sep 29, 2014•51 min
