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Amber Byers is the founder and CEO of Tadpole Press, where she serves as head judge of the Tadpole Press 100-Word Writing Contest, an international writing contest celebrating creativity and community.
She blogs regularly at Living a Life Imagined, which is dedicated to positivity and authenticity as a creative. Amberâs published works include The Magic Door Origin Story, which is a sci-fi story inspired by her childhood, and Sophie and Spot, which won a Gold Medal for Best First Book in the chapter book category from Moonbeam Childrenâs Book Awards in 2019.
Ryan and Amber have a wonderful conversation about starting things, influences in writing, writing for the love, Amberâs 100 word writing contest, and much more.
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Professional athletes spend their entire lives training to develop their skills and strength in mastery of their sport at the highest professional levels. Similarly, physicians train their entire lives developing a mastery of the sciences and medicine. Why donât physicians have agents who negotiate their deals like professional athletes?
This inquiry was the genesis of Rocky Mountain Physician Agency.
After more than one decade in hospital and healthcare administration, specializing in physician contracting and compensation, Ethan Nkana recognized that his skills, training, and expertise could be put to more meaningful use negotiating physician contracts on behalf of physicians.
The extensive experience Ethan has in physician contracting is founded on a doctorate degree in law from the University of Dayton School of Law. While completing his legal training, Ethan earned his masterâs of business administration, also from the University of Dayton. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration & Public Relations from Southern Adventist University.
In this episode, Ryan and Ethan explore the story of Rocky Mountain Physician Agency, why doctors need support, the ups and downs of starting anything, and much more.
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Compassiviste Publishing inspires collective efforts that build a compassionate society. Launched by founder, Ali Horriyat, it is his belief that humanity must love always, and always love. Ali left a high paying corporate job to pursue a mission of justice and compassion through publishing. Ali and Ryan explore why the current models of publishing are broken, how much negative impact paper publishing has on the environment, finding your writing voice, sharing your work, and much more.
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Douglas Howarth is an econometrician who created a software that isbased on his patented method of using Value and Demand instead of the usual Supply and Demand based approach. His awards, publications and collaborations are rich and wide, including NASA, and some of the largest aerospace companies in the world. In this interview, Ryan and Doug talk about the origins of Dougâs company which started while shopping for a washing machine, why paying attention is our most important work, his work helping businesses make better decisions based on data, not guessing, and much more. You can find Doug and his team at: https://hypernomics.com/
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* Dougâs book: https://www.amazon.com/Hypernomics-Hidden-Dimensions-Unseen-Problems/dp/139420888X
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For more than 20 years, Stephanie Crowe has worked with leaders and organizations at key junctures to their transformations, turning perceived business roadblocks into massive opportunities. Sheâs learned to use an integrated thinking approach to see a company, its difficulties, and its opportunities holistically, and worked alongside leaders to discern the clearest and most direct path to removing barriers and aligning talent with organizational objectives.
Stephanie has spent her career on âboth sidesâ of learning and education â as chief learning officer and global education services leader, for corporations, non-profit and trade associations, even founding a learning company. She now serves as CEO of Learn.net, an innovative learning technology provider in AI-driven habit-building and microlearning.
Crowe wrote 10x Leader, where she shares the unique and transformational approach that was born from the most impactful, 10x stories from her career in corporate education - with all gratitude to the organizations who trusted her to take those journeys with them.
In this interview, Ryan and Stephanie explore the importance of lifelong learning, how to go deeper as a leader and person, and much more. Find Stephanie Crowe here: https://10xleader.net/
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* 10 X Leader by Stephanie Crowe
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Peter Schroeder is an award-winning DJ, entrepreneur, and the founder of Telzio, a unified communications company. Peter develops unrivaled technology and products, that make peopleâs lives easier by streamlining and simplifying repetitive tasks.
A pioneer in innovation from music to technology, Peter works with businesses to address mission-critical telecommunications so they can quickly implement, manage, and expand for success. Peter has over 20 years of experience creating modern technologies.
In addition to being a serial entrepreneur, Peter is an artist at heart. He was a featured radio and TV reporter, and appeared on talk shows and tv stations across Denmark by the age of 12. He founded Scandinavia first and largest largest social media platform for artists at the age of 14, selling it to a major corporation to pursue a career in music by the time he turned 18. Peter quickly rose to become one of Denmark's top DJs, entertaining audiences of up to 180,000. He has over 20 platinum records, 40 gold records, and a triple nomination for the Danish DJ awards.
Connect up with Peter: https://www.peterschroeder.com/
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Dr. Ardeshir Mehran is a psychologist, psychoanalyst, transformation leader, and leadership coach. He is credited with helping organizations revitalize their culture, driving stronger employee and customer engagement, and developing the next generation of leaders.
Ardeshirâs received his Ph.D. and M.Ed from Columbia University, New York City, in Counseling, Organizational, and Research Psychology. He has advanced training in psychoanalysis, group therapy, and team dynamics.
The subject of emotional wellness is a reality and priority for Ardeshir. In addition to personally experiencing depression and anxiety while in a key leadership role, he has witnessed firsthand as a coach how it impacts the performance of high achievers.
In this episode, Ryan and Dr. Mehran discuss his new book: âYou Are Not Depressed, You Are Un-Finished.â The keys to healthy emotional health and fighting the negative emotions that derail our lives. You can find Dr. Ardeshir Mehran here.
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Paul Epstein is a former high-level executive for multiple NFL and NBA teams, and a 2x bestselling author of The Power of Playing Offense and Better Decisions Faster. In 2022, he was named one of SUCCESS magazineâs top-thought leaders that get results â alongside names like Tony Robbins, BrenĂ© Brown, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Mel Robbins. His work has been featured on ESPN, NBC, Fox Business, and in USA Today.âToday, Paul is on a mission to help individuals and organizations make better decisions faster. As the leading speaker on confidence in decision-making, he brings an always-on-offense mindset to a world thatâs increasingly playing defense. In this episode, Ryan and Paul discuss the importance of culture, a strategy for making decisions faster, how Paul worked his way up with no experience, the inspiration of his father, and much more.
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* Find Paul Epstein here:
https://www.paulepsteinspeaks.com/
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Lisa Shaughnessy created the Writing Retreat Sampler to bring writers and writing retreat hosts together. She knows how frustrating it can be to pour yourself into creating a wonderful experience for writers, then sweat it out waiting for the signups to roll in. Nobody likes the sinking feeling that comes when a retreat is only half-filled. Lisa want you to walk into your writing retreat feeling joyful, in control, and confident. Thatâs why she created the online writing retreat directory.
In this episode, Ryan and Lisa talk about where her idea for writing retreats came from, why they matter, and why you should consider one? We all need space to think, write, and create.
Check out Lisaâs latest offerings, and free to attend: https://writingretreatsampler.com
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Jill Phillips started life in Lamlash street, moved on to Grammar school, got numerous âOâand âAâ levels and after a few years working in London in a solicitorâs office decided that she would emigrate to Canada. She spent 30 years working there as an Occupational Therapist and Hospital manager, and towards the end of her career when other people were slowing down their lives, she sped everything up. She divorced, moved to Edmonton for 3 years, and finished writing her Masters of Occupational Therapy thesis. On one of her many trips to see family in Bexleyheath, she was listening to her Uncles war stories and dreamed of writing a book about family life at Lamlash Street and WWII. When Uncle died suddenly, she decided it was to time to put this dream into action. This is Jillâs story: https://jmphillipsauthor.com/
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Deep corruption threatened to ruin jobs and harm lives. Intimidation, distrust, and secrecy became the norm among the executive management group of Chelan County Public Utility. Even in a small and semi-rural American government, corrupt leaders arenât simply dishonest and immoral. Theyâre dangerous. A board of directors should hold wrongdoers accountable, but sometimes that responsibility falls to righteous employees. A riveting and relevant memoir, The Intrepid Brotherhood details a classic story of enlightened leadersâ war against oppressive management when private misconduct evokes public resistance. This is Gordon Grahamâs story: https://intrepidbrotherhood.com/
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Erin Bradley is a speaker and trainer, bestselling author, and host of the real estate podcast Pursuing Freedom. As a mortgage lender, Erin learned the hard way just how difficult entrepreneurship and success in sales can be. From flat broke to 6 figures, and then to burnout, Erin has been through it all, and quickly discovered that the stress of overwhelm is no less painful than the financial stress. After redesigning her business to support her dream life, sheâs been on a mission to teach her fellow real estate professionals to do the same. Erin operates under the mindset that you never give up, and you never settle, in life or in business. Anything is possible when you have the right mindset, great systems, and an amazing team.
Jump into the conversation with Erin and Ryan, and learn what it takes to live a life of freedom.
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* Connect with Erin, her work, and podcast:
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Sunny's inventive and award-winning theatre works have been presented in over 60 cities across the world and translated into 6 languages. His wide range of audiences have spanned international arts festivals, underground warehouses, and regional theatres. As a prominent theatre leader, Sunny was selected to write the 2019 World Theatre Day message for Canada. He was awarded the inaugural Johanna Metcalf Performing Arts Prize 2019 for having a significant impact on performing arts in Ontario.In April 2023, Sunny will launch his theatrical podcast, CLIMATE CHANGE AND OTHER SMALL TALK, in which he brings together over 100 artists in 9 cities across the world to create audio dramas. You can find Sunny at his website for more info: https://www.sunnydrake.com/
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In January 2009, Kristin Oakley wrote her first words to Carpe Diem, Illinois. Five years later, Little Creek Press published the book, and it won the 2014 Chicago Writers Association Book of the Year Award! Its sequel, God on Mayhem Street, was a finalist in the 2018 Winning Writers North Brook Street Prize. Kristin Oakley is an accomplished writer, novelist, and helps other writers with their craft. Her latest series, The Devil Particle, is available June 6th.
In this episode, Ryan and Kristin explore the motivation to write, how research can be fun, how to keep going, and much more. You can find Kristen here: https://kristinoakley.net/about/
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Darryl Stickel is one of the worldâs leading experts on trust. He teaches leaders how to find and use their most powerful tool. A tool that is always in a leaderâs control, how to effectively build trust in their relationships. Darryl is an unshakable force of positivity and brings the best out of people. His personal trials have strengthened his resolve and character to be a positive force for Trust. He believes in a bright future and our ability to build it together.
Dr. Stickel is an executive coach with over 20 years of experience focused on Trust. His PhD "Building Trust in Hostile Environments" from Duke University established his unique and practical approach to Building Trust. In this episode, Ryan and Darryl explore why trust is waning in our days, how to rebuild it, why it doesnât take as long as youâd think, and much more. You can find Darryl Stickel at Trust Unlimited: https://www.trustunlimited.com/
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* Darrylâs latest book: âBuilding Trust: Exceptional Leadership in an Uncertain World.â
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John Livesay, aka The Pitch Whisperer, is a sales keynote speaker where he shows companiesâ sales teams how to turn mundane case studies into compelling case stories so they win more new business. From Johnâs award-winning career at Conde Nast, he shares the lessons he learned that turn sales teams into revenue rockstars. In this episode, Ryan and John chat about the power of storytelling in all of life, why we all have a story, how to get at our story, and much more. You can find John here: https://johnlivesay.com/
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* Johnâs book: âThe Sale is in the Tale.â
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Ryan riffs on the human side of sports. Billions of people watch, play, and consume sports of various kinds. Why? Do they really matter? Will they cure cancer? No, but donât miss the stories woven into the sports we love. Listen in and see what Ryan has to say. Do you agree, disagree, or donât care? Itâs fine, weâre all adults here.
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Ramona Lee Soo-Jun is a German-Romanian novelist and screenwriter currently based in London, UK. Born on July 5, 1997, in Sindelfingen, Germany, Lee grew up in Holzgerlingen, Baden-WĂŒrttemberg. Lee moved to London in early 2019 to further pursue a career in writing and film. In this episode, Ryan and Ramona talk about her early beginnings in writing, why itâs never too early to start writing, how to use social media well, never giving up on your dreams, and much more. Find Ramona here: https://ramonaleesoojun.com/
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* Ramonaâs latest book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07ZPGRH4R/about
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In this episode, Ryan explores the missing ingredient for making better art, and living a deeper life. This ingredient is not talked about enough, neglected, and minimized for poor imitations. Get this into your life and see what happens?
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* Life of the Beloved by Henri Nouwen (quoted on the show)
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In this episode, Ryan chats with musician, composer, educator, teacher, and artist Jimmy Black. James has been creating music most of his life and now is realizing an essential truth: you donât have to live in fear about sharing your work. In this chat, they explore the roots of Jimmyâs love of music, why music can be a catalyst for healing, how to share our work and not be spammy, the spiritual side of music, and much more. You can find Jimmy Black (at)thisisjimmyblack.
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* Find Jimmy Black, his new album, and all the things here: https://linktr.ee/jimmyblack
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