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Nellie Wartoft, Founder and CEO of change activation platform Tigerhall, has flipped the script when managing teams. She puts execution at the start of the process, allowing her to refine business strategies like never before. Joining Adam Markel, Nellie explains how leaders should focus more on testing and iterating their operations with tight feedback loops instead of spending way too much time on the planning stage. She underlines why those on top should encourage their teams to make good mistakes that lead to profound learning opportunities. Nellie also opens up about her deep love for EDM, the importance of self-acceptance in a rapidly moving world, and the true value of the human workforce in a highly capitalist world.

Show Notes:

• 00:59 - EDM: The Soundtrack Of Nellie’s Life
• 11:44 - Implementing A Ready-Fire-Aim Strategy
• 17:59 - Why Leaders Should Encourage Making Good Mistakes
• 23:53 - Everything Starts From The CEO
• 31:58 - The True Value Of Human Beings
• 40:35 - Episode Wrap-Up And Closing Words

Justin Jones-Fosu, founder and CEO of Work. Meaningful., is here to discuss why organizational culture requires not just raw strength but also unflinching honesty in order to thrive. Together with Adam Markel, they unpack how truth is the bedrock of resilience that allows organizational cultures to unlock long-term strategic growth over short-term gains. Justin also talks about the role of honesty in turning even the biggest challenges into learning opportunities that drive lasting and impactful change.

The pursuit of health and happiness is a timeless endeavor. In this episode, Adam Markel sits down with Dr. Greg Hammer, a recently retired professor, pediatric intensive care physician, pediatric anesthesiologist, wellness and mindfulness lecturer, and author of GAIN Without Pain: The Happiness Handbook for Health Care Professionals, to discuss the secrets to a happy and healthy life. Dr. Hammer emphasizes a holistic approach to well-being that includes physical, mental, and spiritual health. He discusses the importance of gratitude, acceptance, intention, and non-judgment—key elements in cultivating happiness and improving quality of life. Tune in to discover practical strategies for living a fulfilling life, inspired by the wisdom of centenarians in blue zones.

Today’s episode features Jim Harris, one of North America’s leading keynote speakers and foremost thinkers on disruptive innovation. In this episode, he joins host Adam Markel in conversation to break down the cycle of disruption and innovation in the speaking industry and why businesses must equip themselves for change. Jim shares his prediction on the future of industries and how inflation can become a catalyst for innovation. He also tackles mindset and what it takes to readily adapt to change regarding how you do business. It’s all about learning how to de-risk and stay resilient. Don’t miss valuable industry insights to equip you for what’s ahead by tuning in to this episode. Plus, find out what a shadow board of millennials and Gen Z look like and the benefits they can offer your business.

Show Notes:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 00:00 Fun Fact About Jim
• 04:15 Disruptive Innovation
• 11:51 Jim’s pivot when the pandemic hit
• 15:56 Jim’s predictions on the future of industries
• 18:32 Inflation as a catalyst for innovation
• 25:56 The right mindset to handle change and disruption
• 31:06 How the pandemic changed how we do business
• 36:42 A shadow board of millennials and Gen Z’s
• 38:46 How to de-risk amidst disruption
• 42:40 Resilience in organizations
• 47:57 Jim’s personal resilience and the paradox of life
• 00:00 Closing

There’s a series of pivots because a lot of things in this world are subject to change. It’s inevitable and you don’t have control over it. Listen to Kristine Carlson as she talks about pivoting through loss and building the resilience you need to conquer fear and self-doubt. She is a renowned speaker, inspiring podcast host, retreat leader and blogger. Her mission is to help women transform from heartbreak and loss to live their best lives with joy, gratitude, renewed passion and purpose. In this episode she shares the importance of identifying your powerful presence and spirit so you can transform your life and achieve what you want. Tune in to learn more about expressing yourself and navigating the world of changes and challenges.

Show Notes:

04:14 Kristine introduces herself

10:32 Becoming more responsive instead of reactive

14:25 A recipe for resilience 

19:11 The power of reframing

21:44 The importance of self-care

29:25 Heartbroken Open and From Heartbreak to Wholeness

34:05 Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Some people are afraid to leap into doing business and choose to hang on the edge instead. Especially those raising their family could not afford the risk and lose their job because of the responsibility to feed their family. In this episode, the founder of Extreme Leadership Institute, Steve Farber, was in the same situation where he had to decide. He took the risk by pivoting and jumping off the train to success. Although it wasn’t a straight trajectory to the top, he still made it. The top motivational speaker and bestselling author shares his story about developing leaders and taking the radical LEAP to grow your business. Tune in to this episode and take that radical leap with Steve Farber to bridge the gap of leadership and move forward to success with him!

Do you want to learn how remodeling your brain helps create peace and joy in your life? Join your host Adam Markel as he interviews Dr. Dawson Church about the neuroscience of change, consciousness, and resilience. Dawson Church, Ph.D., is an award-winning science writer with three bestselling books to his credit. Different circumstances lead you to believe that your life will not get any better. The truth is you can be happy and calmer no matter what the odds are. Tune in to learn more about the importance of deep meditation and the proper techniques to help you produce measurable changes in your brain.

Show Notes:

• 4:05 Introduction
• 8:23 People Change
• 17:45 Areas Of The Brain
• 19:21 Default Mode Network
• 26:20 Two Components
• 29:47 Deep Meditation
• 39:42 Tools For People To Maintain Peace
• 43:12 Practices
• 45:51 Tapping Technique
• 1:00:17 Wrapping Up

People these days are not experiencing the magic of surrender. They are actually afraid to surrender because they think it means living in the Himalayas and giving up everything. That is not true surrender. You won't feel joy or magic by letting go of everything. True surrender is an inner state of being. It is in your relationship with life. It is the whole-hearted participation in the process of life that is unfolding. Don't be afraid to follow your life's purpose. Join Adam Markel as he talks to Transformational Truth Teacher and bestselling author Kute Blackson about his new book, The Magic of Surrender. He is also the winner of the 2019 Unity New Thought Walden Award. He teaches people to live authentically and fulfill their true life's purpose. Listen in so that you can learn how to truly surrender and be open to life. Discover how you can get unstuck if you feel like refusing to change. Find the magic of surrender today!

Show Notes:

5:25 - A Passion For Speaking

10:24 - The Magic Of Surrender

20:37 - The Future Is None Of Your Business

32:00 - Getting Unstuck In Life

39:10 - The Meaning Of Resilience

40:47 - Surrendering To Life

48:25 - The Fear Of Surrender

50:55 - Be Like Water

Speaker, Coach, and Top Show Podcaster, Tiffany Peterson is passionate about helping others live with intention while implementing essential success habits to create a thriving life and business. How can you create the life and business you want without sacrificing yourself too much? Listen to your host Adam Markel as he talks with Tiffany about nourishing your body, mind, and spirit so you can fully embody the success habits that would make you thrive in different areas of your life. Tiffany shares in-depth insights on the importance of self-care, showing up, and self-exploration. She also discusses non-negotiable rules she has for herself that help her live her purpose with more meaning and fulfillment. Do you have a clear vision and goals, or are you just surviving? Tune in to explore how you can root yourself most powerfully while living on your own terms.

Show Notes:

• 00:01 Introduction
• 01:07 Having A Tender Heart
• 05:20 Self-care         
• 08:06 Showing Up
• 11:44 Trusting Yourself
• 13:23 Acceptance
• 16:10 Energy
• 23:58 Dancing With The Unknown
• 35:45 Rules
• 36:26 Clarity
• 38:30 Saying No
• 45:55 Environment Has Influence
• 52:54 Rejection
• 56:10 Great At Sales
• 1:06:14 Persistence
• 1:07:55 Wrapping Up

It is important to cultivate an awareness that the world doesn't revolve around you. Everything is not about you but it's about others. People need to be more compassionate, humble, and frugal. It's their choice to make. Instead of choosing to waste your food, be grateful for it. Be fully aware and make good choices. Mindfulness is to be aware that you have a choice in things, so make the right decisions. Unlike animals, humans have the ability to make great change because of the choices they make. Join Adam Markel as he talks to Daoist monk, Monk Yun Rou about the power of awareness. Monk Yun Rou has been said to be the new Alan Watts for his Daoist teachings and the Zen Gabriel Garcia-Marquez for his spiritual works. He is also an award-winning author and a master of tai chi. Discover that you have the ability of choice and why you should use it. Learn about mindfulness and awareness. Understand why you should practice being compassionate, humble, and frugal. Find out how you can make a difference in other people's lives by just choosing what's right.

Show Notes:

0:01 Finding Enlightenment

16:14 Responding To Change & Shifts

27:50 The Root Cause Of Suffering

39:40 The Power Of Choice

45:37 Resilience

52:39 Mindfulness

1:00:14 Achieving Awareness

1:06:50 The Starbucks Story