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A few years back, writer/director Sam Lavin came to me because she had never felt more scattered. Amidst unemployment and managing the pandemic she said to me: “I’m typically a very ambitious person, but I’m finding it hard to stay on projects and get things done. I’m not motivated because I don’t know what I should be doing.”
As an award-winning DGA director, assistant director, and writer who has worked on film and television projects including Lucifer, The Mayor, and Criminal Minds, she came to me as a 2nd AD with hopes of transitioning to the directing chair. Like many hit with a generous dose of perspective when the pandemic hit, Sam realized she was stuck and didn’t want to be a 2nd AD anymore...but she had no idea what to do next - and that lack of certainty left her paralyzed. She was dreaming of making her next major career transition into becoming both a 1st AD on major tv shows as well as a writer & director (and she knew she was ready!), but she had no clear path or next steps to make her vision become her reality. This led to wasted days of scattered attention and feeling “busy” but not “productive.”
After joining the Optimizer coaching & mentorship program, Sam was able to design a plan that led her to firmly landing in the 1st AD position on a major streaming show for Apple, and she’s now poised to finally become a director. In today’s conversation we talk about the practical steps she took to work through the mental barriers that were stopping her from being productive and moving her career forwards, how she has become a focus machine getting more done in a few months than she had accomplished in years, and most importantly how you can apply the same principles to build momentum in your own career and life.
No matter the career transition you are hoping to make next, even if the rungs of the ladder you want to climb might be different than others, the path is almost universally the same for all of us. You first need clarity about your next steps so you don’t inadvertently waste years of effort climbing the wrong ladder. Then you need to develop and hone the skills necessary to do the job you want next. And thirdly you need to build the right network of people so you can leverage those skills and convince them you can do the job, even if you might not have the experience yet. Simple...but far from easy. Learn how Sam did it and how you can do it too.
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Here's What You'll Learn:
What brought Sam to the Optimizer community and her career leading up to now.Sam's daily routine before she became a student in the Focus Yourself program.How we helped settle Sam's scattered mind and anxiety about where her career was headed.The obstacles Sam encountered when trying to find focus and clarity in her life.The mindset change that helped Sam make the transition from 2nd AD to 1st AD.How the Focus Gym helped her finish her pilot that she hadn't been able to complete before.The piece of feedback she received that changed her mindset about becoming a director.How the cancellation of an AFI program she had applied for gave her confidence to network more.KEY TAKEAWAY: Your beliefs about yourself have the power to transform your life.Networking saved Sam from doing unnecessary steps to transition her career to the next level.Sam breaks down the skills necessary to become a director and what you can and can't learn by being a 1st AD.What positions most commonly get to the director's chair from film and television crews.The goal every 1st AD has to keep in mind when on set.How the politics of being a woman as an AD has made it tricky to navigate her career.Understanding the difference between confidence and arrogance and how to apply it to your career.How applying logic to networking was the key to helping Sam shift her mindset to make it work for her.What is the magic formula for networking and how it relieves the anxiety of reaching out.Sam's advice to anyone who feels like she did a year ago before she started the program.
Useful Resources Mentioned:Work With Me | Optimize Yourself
Continue to Listen & LearnI need help making a career transition | Optimize Yourself
Insider's Guide to Writing Cold Outreach
How to Find the Right Type of Mentor For You (and When You Should Seek the Best)
How to Go From Cold Contact to Your Ideal Mentor In Seven Simple Steps
IMDbPro for Networking: The 10 Features That Will Take Your Outreach to a New Level
Ep80: How to Avoid Getting Pigeonholed, The ‘Concentric Circles of Networking’ & More | with Doc Crotzer, ACE
Ep104: How to Keep Working As An Editor (After You’ve Made the Transition From AE) | with Susan Vaill, ACE
Ep126: On the Importance of Building Relationships, Asking Questions, and Never Giving Up | with Andi Armaganian
Ep129: How to Cultivate a “Service-Centric” Mindset (and Why It Will Make You More Successful) | with Agustin Rexach
Ep127: Chasing After the Next Gig vs. Building Your Career | with Kabir Ahktar, ACE
Guest Bio:Sam Lavin is an award winning DGA director, assistant director and writer who has worked on film and television projects including “Lucifer”, “The Mayor” and “Criminal Minds”.
Samantha adapted and directed the British play “Key Change” in its West Coast premiere. It received an LA Times 99 Seat Beat Critic’s Pick for its innovation and raw staging of a story highlighting women in prison.
Samantha wrote and directed the film, "In Memory of Me" which screened at over 40 festivals worldwide, winning awards including Panavision’s New Filmmaker Grant. She also created a television show called "Out of the Frying Pan" which was optioned by NBC/Comcast.
Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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In this hot seat session, community member Ted Husband wants to workshop his website if the layout is attractive enough to his target audience. Rather than focusing on layout alone, we dive into a strategy that shifts the spotlight onto his audience and make the website more about them. Together, we explore how to guide his target audience through the site, addressing their needs and leading them toward that all-important call to action.
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Today's guest is Malinda Zehner Guerra who is an Emmy nominated film and TV editor. She is also a long time Optimizer OG since the pre-pandemic days. Malinda has over 15 years of experience cutting a variety of genres on such shows as Shark Week, Naked & Afraid, and A Black Lady Sketch Show for which she has earned her 4th Emmy nomination. But what led to her interview today is her unusual story of transitioning from working on unscripted shows to doing scripted and eventually landing her dream job in one of the top level scripted shows on TV. Malinda shares how she said 'no' to an opportunity to transition to scripted as an assistant editor, why she decided to turn down the offer, and what she did instead. She also shares how she made the most of her downtime during the pandemic by going through the Optimizer program to help in her transition to scripted.
In this student case study, not only will you learn about the steps you can take to help you make a career transition, you will also learn the important mindset and relevant skills you need that goes beyond the technical aspect of your resume. I highly recommend that you listen to this Optimizer student case study to give you a better understanding of what you need to do to make your own career shift.
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Here's What You'll Learn:Why Malinda turned down the offer to assist in her dream showThe reason why Malinda joined the Optimizer Coaching & Mentorship programHow Malinda made her first contact into scripted during the pandemicThe subject line she used to catch the attention of the editor she's reaching out toHow Malinda maximized her membership in the Optimizer community (she only did a few Hot Seats!)The exact exercise that Malinda did to identify her transferrable skills from different genresThe reason why people are pigeonholed and how to avoid itHow Malinda chose who to reach out toHow to have the courage to say 'no' to the wrong opportunitiesThe right way to ask for help from someoneHow Malinda convinced the gatekeepers to take a chance on her despite her lack of experience in scriptedContinue to Listen & LearnEp76: Transitioning to Scripted Television (Without Becoming an AE) | with Phil Habeger & Toni Ann Carabello
Ep232: How to Future-Proof Your Creative Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger Than Your Résumé | with Christina Wallace
Ep204: [CASE STUDY] How to Make Your Dream Project a Reality | with Matt Allen and Matthew Gentile
Ep172: [CASE STUDY] Landing Your Dream Job Isn’t About “Luck,” It’s About Strategy | with Fabian Corrado & Nick Towle
Ep192: [CASE STUDY] How a Single Outreach Email Led to a Dream Job at Marvel | with Matthew Farrugia
Ep179: Navigating The ‘Messy Middle’ of Life & Career Transitions | with Melissa Costello
Ep145: [CASE STUDY] Navigating a Difficult Career Transition | with Sam Lavin
Ep62: [CASE STUDY] Transitioning to Scripted Television | with Len Ciccotello
Ep15: Transitioning From ‘Reality TV’ to Scripted Drama | with Monica Daniel
Ep160: Convincing People You Can Do The Job (When You Don’t Have the Credits) | with Chris Patterson
Ep159: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs (and Lack of Experience) to Break Into Scripted Television | with Marcella Garcia
Ep233: Redefining Your Career Path in a Post Generational Society | with Mauro Guillén
Guest Bio:Malinda Zehner Guerra
Malinda Zehner Guerra is a three-time Emmy nominated Film and TV editor. Her love for storytelling first brought her into the entertainment industry as a performer, but she soon found her true passion was in the edit bay helping to bring the story to life. Her body of work includes a wide variety of genres and formats in both the scripted and unscripted space. She earned Emmy nominations for her work on Naked & Afraid XL, RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars and Born This Way. Her most recent work can be seen on Season 4 of the hit HBO Max show, A Black Lady Sketch Show, and the upcoming season of American Horror Stories.
Show Credits:This episode was edited by Chris Orsi, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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In this hot seat session, community member Debra Weinstein is looking for guidance on how to better define her unique value and stand out in her career search. While she’s been making progress with the Design Your Dream Career course, she's hit a roadblock in identifying what sets her apart—why people turn to her and what unique skills she offers. Listen in as I help Debra gain clarity on her strengths so she stands out to potential employers.
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Today's guest is Nick Milo, a long-time Optimizer OG who’s transitioned from the entertainment industry to the realm of Personal Knowledge Management (PKM). Nick worked as an assistant editor on popular shows like Better Call Saul, Coyote, and Blindspot. But he’s since left the industry to focus on helping others organize their ideas and knowledge more effectively.
Through his educational site and YouTube channel, Linking Your Thinking, Nick shares the strategies he once used to piece together complex narratives in television. Now, he’s teaching those same techniques to people from all walks of life, helping them boost their creativity and produce more meaningful work.
In our conversation, Nick and I discuss what PKM is and how it can transform the way you approach your work. We explore the challenges of information overload in today's generation and discuss practical ways to manage it. Nick also sheds light on how his approach to knowledge management stands apart from Tiago Forte’s concept of building a second brain.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information and ideas in your life, this episode is for you. Nick’s journey from Hollywood to helping others harness their creativity is also a testament to the power of diversification and the value of transferring skills across industries.
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Here's What You'll Learn:How Nick found Optimize Yourself and how he and Zack reconnected years afterWhy and how Nick transitioned from editing to becoming a personal knowledge management geekHow Nick bridged the gap between ‘this is interesting’ and getting paidKEY TAKEAWAY: People don’t pay for solutions, people pay for resultsHow Nick grew his email listWhat creativity is according to NickKEY TAKEAWAY: Organization leads to ideationBetter questions to ask if you have a collection of ideasHow to better manage your knowledge and ideasKEY TAKEAWAY: We don't need more new knowledge every second, instead we need to get better at developing the knowledge that we already have.How to avoid adding more information and becoming overwhelmedHow to overcome the limiting belief of ‘other people are already doing it’How to converge ideas to spark the ideation processThe difference between PKM and Tiago Forte’s second brainUseful Resources Mentioned:Linking Your Thinking
Obsidian App
Ep202: Let’s Stop Talking About “Productivity” and Start Talking About Balance | with Mike Vardy
Ep74: How to Master the Metaskill of ‘Ultralearning’ | with Scott Young
Ep258: From Information Overload to Getting Better at Anything by Finding the Right Mentors | with Scott Young
Ep214: What Creativity Is, How It Works, and the Laws to Learning It | with Joey Cofone
Continue to Listen & LearnEp253: | Breaking Through Your Upper Limits and Living In Your Zone of Genius | with Gay Hendricks
Ep257: How to Be a Multi-Hyphenate Creative and be the CEO of Your Creative Career | with Nelson Paredez-Parks
Ep246: Building a Career Beyond Your Job Title, Strategically Crafting Your Story, and Diversifying Your Career Portfolio | with Jeff Bartsch
Ep251: Building Skills, Relationships, and Weathering Industry Storms | with Shie Rozow
Ep233: Redefining Your Career Path in a Post Generational Society | with Mauro Guillén
Ep232: How to Future-Proof Your Creative Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger Than Your Résumé | with Christina Wallace
Ep252: Find Your Creativity by Finding Your Why | with Dr. Mark Shrime
Ep217: How to Live a Better Life Simply by Asking Better Questions | with Marc Champagne
Ep65: Becoming a ‘Digital Minimalist’ | with Cal Newport
Ep35: FOCUS: The Superpower of the 21st Century | with Cal Newport
Ep04: The Zen-like Art of ‘Getting Things Done’ | with David Allen
Ep33: Winning at The Ultimate Game of Life | with Jim Bunch
Ep86: How to Become ‘Indistractable’ | with Nir Eyal
Guest Bio:Nick Milo
Nick Milo has spent the last 15 years using digital notes to create and grow a fitness boxing into an international company, produce two independent feature films, and become a TV and film editor. Most importantly, as he shares in his website, his use of digital notes helps him calm his thoughts and make better sense of the world.
He has tested and stretched the limits of linked notes in the real world from the fitness industry to the film industry, the football field to civil engineering,
strength training to the boxing ring, public speaking to content creation and learned that being effective at managing knowledge is a superpower—and linking your thinking supercharges it.
Today, he teaches through his educational site, Linking Your Thinking, the frameworks to unlock your ability to work with ideas in a way that is fast, flexible, and future-proof.
Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping.
For the next five weeks, we are releasing our best conversations with experts on the topics of creativity, mindset, and career diversification. You will learn the laws of creativity, how to master change, how to design the life you want, avoid burnout, and how to manage the negative chatter in your mind that keeps you from thriving in your life and career. Stay tuned for this Top 5 Series called the Creative’s Guide to a Thriving Life & Career.
If you haven’t already, make sure to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your goals.
Without further adieu, here is the final part of this five-interview series with Ethan Kross. He’s the author of Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why it Matters and How to Harness It. This conversation is going to help you manage the negative voice inside that keeps you from doing your best creative work.
You can find the original show notes for this interview at optimizeyourself.me/episode161.
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping.
For the next five weeks, we are releasing our best conversations with experts on the topics of creativity, mindset, and career diversification. You will learn the laws of creativity, how to master change, how to design the life you want, avoid burnout, and how to manage the negative chatter in your mind that keeps you from thriving in your life and career. Stay tuned for this Top 5 Series called the Creative’s Guide to a Thriving Life & Career.
If you haven’t already, make sure to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your goals.
Without further adieu, here is the fourth part of this five-interview series with entrepreneur, author, and Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, Christina Wallace. Christina is the author of The Portfolio Life, which is an essential guide to finding the intersections in your life that will make you valuable in any industry you desire. This conversation will teach you how to become irreplaceable and highlight the next steps you need to take to keep up with an ever-changing world.
You can find the original show notes for this interview at optimizeyourself.me/episode232.
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping.
For the next five weeks, we are releasing our best conversations with experts on the topics of creativity, mindset, and career diversification. You will learn the laws of creativity, how to master change, how to design the life you want, avoid burnout, and how to manage the negative chatter in your mind that keeps you from thriving in your life and career. Stay tuned for this Top 5 Series called the Creative’s Guide to a Thriving Life & Career.
If you haven’t already, make sure to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your goals.
Without further adieu, here is the third part of this five-interview series with award-winning artist, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and photographer Chase Jarvis. Chase and Zack discuss how to find your creative calling, how to surround yourself with the right people, and how to make your life and career thrive.
You can find the original show notes for this interview at optimizeyourself.me/episode216.
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping.
For the next five weeks, we are releasing our best conversations with experts on the topics of creativity, mindset, and career diversification. You will learn the laws of creativity, how to master change, how to design the life you want, avoid burnout, and how to manage the negative chatter in your mind that keeps you from thriving in your life and career. Stay tuned for this Top 5 Series called the Creative’s Guide to a Thriving Life & Career.
If you haven’t already, make sure to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your goals.
Without further adieu, here is the second part of this five-interview series with Brad Stulberg who is the best-selling author of Master of Change (among several other titles). Brad breaks down the science behind how we react to change and reveals a simple formula for how to manage it.
The original show notes for this conversation can be found at optimizeyourself.me/episode231.
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We know that the life of a creative professional comes with passion and excitement and it also comes with challenges and uncertainties. When hard times hit, it’s important to have strategies, mindsets, and game plans in place to keep your creative juices flowing and your passion and excitement pumping.
For the next five weeks, we are releasing our best conversations with experts on the topics of creativity, mindset, and career diversification. You will learn the laws of creativity, how to master change, how to design the life you want, avoid burnout, and how to manage the negative chatter in your mind that keeps you from thriving in your life and career. Stay tuned for this Top 5 Series called the Creative’s Guide to a Thriving Life & Career.
If you haven’t already, make sure to visit optimizeyourself.me/podcast to download your very own customized podcast playlist based on your goals.
Without further adieu, here is episode one of our five-part interview series with Joey Cafone, author of The Laws of Creativity. In this conversation, Joey and Zack dive deep into the details of his book and break down the components of optimizing and maximizing your creativity.
The original show notes for this conversation can be found at optimizeyourself.me/episode214.
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My guest today is Amy Gallo who is a workplace expert and cohost of Harvard Business Review's Women at Work podcast. Amy is also an author and speaker focusing on gender, interpersonal dynamics, difficult conversations, feedback, and effective communication. Today, we're delving into her book, Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People), because, like it or not, collaboration is an inevitable part of our professional lives.
In our conversation, Amy challenges the common belief that creative introverts, like myself, work best in isolation. She explains why collaboration is essential and highlights the importance of developing the skill to get along with others to achieve our best work. We explore the various types of colleagues we may encounter, including the difficult ones, and discuss how to transform these challenging relationships into productive and collaborative partnerships.
Amy's insights are invaluable, regardless of your industry or whether you work independently. Given that interaction with others is a certainty, it makes more sense to turn these into positive, productive connections.
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Here's What You'll Learn:How organizational strategies can collapse (even good ones) if people aren't getting alongWhy workplace relationships are more important than hard skillsHow creative introverts who think they work best alone are actually hindering their creativityKEY TAKEAWAY: The best idea didn't start as the best idea but as an idea that had some potentialThe importance of disagreements and creative friction to bring about the best possible productKEY TAKEAWAY: Relationships lead to better creativityThe first question you ask when you're overwhelmed and how it can reduce your stressWhy people don't like to work with peopleKEY TAKEAWAY: Even with difficult relationships, you can gain somethingWhy you need to learn how to work with difficult peopleCareer advice: Follow the relationshipsWhy we need 'work friends' aside from friends outside workWhat are the 8 archetypes of difficult people and how to deal with themKEY TAKEAWAY: The traits that bother you most often are the ones that are just like youHow to have an environment of creative collaborationHow to frame disagreements so you're all on the same side instead of competing with each otherThe 'fluffy little squirrel' strategy and how it can dampen aggressiveness in disagreementsGender differences and conflict: how to deal with biasesHow to deal with conflict brought about by generational gapsThe most important metaskill to learn: strategic empathyWhat is the 9th archetype of difficult people and how to deal with themHow to know if it's time to quitUseful Resources Mentioned:Ep260: How to Build Collaborative Cultures & Fix Toxic Creative Environments | with Chris Deaver
Ep218: How to Know (Without a Doubt) If It’s Time to Quit | with Annie Duke
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Continue to Listen & LearnEp259: Overcoming Communication Fears for Introverted Creatives | with Bridget Sampson
Ep261: Meetings Don’t Have to Suck: Learn a Better Way to Create and Collaborate | with Dr. Steven Rogelberg
Ep154: Using Humility to Cultivate Relationships and Land Your Dream Gig In Network TV | with Scott Powell, ACE
Ep139: Fostering Better Relationships and Improving Team Culture | with Jason Barger
Ep126: On the Importance of Building Relationships, Asking Questions, and Never Giving Up | with Andi Armaganian
Ep78: How to Build Meaningful Relationships in the ‘Real World’ | with Camille Virginia
Ep251: Building Skills, Relationships, and Weathering Industry Storms | with Shie Rozow
Ep129: How to Cultivate a “Service-Centric” Mindset (and Why It Will Make You More Successful) | with Agustin Rexach
Ep106: On the Vital Importance of “Being Nice” | with Jesse Averna, ACE
Ep133: Improve Your Networking Skills By Serving First (Instead of Selling) | with Liston Witherill
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Guest Bio:[caption id="attachment_21278" align="alignleft" width="400"] Amy Gallo[/caption]
Amy Gallo is a workplace expert who writes and speaks about gender, interpersonal dynamics, difficult conversations, feedback, and effective communication. She is the author of Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People) and the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict, as well as hundreds of articles for Harvard Business Review. For the past three years, Amy has co-hosted HBR’s popular Women at Work podcast, which examines the struggles and successes of women in the workplace. She is frequently sought out by media outlets for her perspective on workplace dynamics, conflict, and difficult conversations. Her advice has been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, Marketplace, and The Austin American-Statesman, as well as on WNYC, the BBC, and ABC (Australian Broadcasting
Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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My guest today is Dr. Steven Rogelberg who is an organizational psychologist and author of the new book, Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings, and according to Adam Grant, Dr. Rogelberg "knows more about how to improve meetings than anyone on earth." He has helped a number of leading organizations including Google, Facebook, Amazon, Pfizer and Warner Brothers.
Now, we all know that meetings often get a bad rap and according to Dr. Rogelberg, it's not just us. It's bad everywhere. In this episode, Dr. Rogelberg and I dive into the underlying reasons why we struggle at meetings and why we still need to crack the code to have better meetings. We also talk about why meetings are so important in any organization, including the creative space, despite our collective aversion to it. More importantly, Dr. Rogelberg shares how you can reclaim your time, energy, and creativity using different strategies to make meetings productive, engaging, and even (dare I say) enjoyable.
Regardless of the industry you are in, my conversation with Dr. Rogelberg will help you transform your meetings from soul-sucking snooze-fests to dynamic hubs of productivity and collaboration so you can have the bandwidth to do great creative work.
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Here's What You'll Learn:Why we struggle at meetingsWhy it's hard to change the way we do meetingsWhat makes meetings for creatives essentially similar to other industriesThe connective tissue that universally makes us bad at meetingsWhy doing a round-robin in a meeting is a bad ideaThe alternative strategy to satisfy our need for genuine connection and why it worksHow to build team cohesion and have better meetings (versus the other way around)The reasons why not everything can just be an emailHow to figure out if a topic should be a meeting or an emailHow to have better meetings (for creatives)Why meeting about meetings (and training on meetings) is importantHow to help make better meetings as an attendeeUseful Resources Mentioned:Glad We Met: The Art and Science of 1:1 Meetings by Dr. Steven Rogelberg
Parkinson's Law
Kairos
Continue to Listen & LearnEp118: Legendary Editor Walter Murch On Optimizing Creativity, Productivity, and Well-Being In Hollywood For 50+ Years
Ep92: Optimizing Your Remote Post-Production Workflow (and Maintaining Your Sanity) | with Michael Kammes
Ep144: Redefining What It Means to Be “Productive” (and Aligning Your Values With Your Time) | with Tamara Torres
Ep140: Using the Athlete’s Mindset to Hone Your Creativity & Productivity | with Vashi Nedomansky, ACE
Ep139: Fostering Better Relationships and Improving Team Culture | with Jason Barger
6 Ways to Be More Productive and Creative with your Filmmaking
Best Practices for Adopting a Remote Post-Production Workflow
Ep202: Let’s Stop Talking About “Productivity” and Start Talking About Balance | with Mike Vardy
Ep189: Optimizing Sleep, Productivity, & Creativity Using Ultradian Rhythms and Self-Tracking | with Dr. Azure Grant
Ep86: How to Become ‘Indistractable’ | with Nir Eyal
Guest Bio:Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg
Dr. Steven G. Rogelberg, an organizational psychologist, holds the title of Chancellor's Professor at UNC Charlotte for distinguished national, international, and interdisciplinary contributions. His last book, The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance (Oxford) was recognized by the Washington Post as the "#1 Leadership Book to Watch for" and featured on CBS This Morning, Freakonomics, HBR, NPR, WSJ, and BBC World. He was the inaugural winner of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Humanitarian Award and just finished his term as President of SIOP, the largest professional organization in the world for I-O psychology.
Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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Today's guest is Chris Deaver, the co-founder of BraveCore, a leadership consultancy dedicated to helping leaders embrace creativity and empowering creatives to become better leaders. Chris has worked with Fortune 500 companies like Apple and Disney, inspiring them to develop groundbreaking content through a culture known as co-creation.
In today's corporate landscape, many companies stifle creativity and operate under toxic cultures, often without realizing it. As Chris and I discuss, this has been the norm for years because it was working. But now we've reached a tipping point where things are starting to fall apart, and the way we collaborate and build relationships needs to evolve. In our conversation, Chris and I explore what the culture of co-creation entails and how it has benefited early adopters like Apple. More importantly, we delve into practical steps you can take to cultivate a culture of co-creation in your own environment.
Even if you're not a manager or CEO, my conversation with Chris is for you. It highlights the importance of changing how we collaborate with each other to foster more nurturing relationships, regardless of our roles.
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Here's What You'll Learn:Why Chris left his job at Disney after meeting a 'successful' animatorHow the International Mentoring Network started and how it grewKEY TAKEAWAY: There isn't a single path but a set of building blocksWhat is co-creation and how it helps in collaborationWhy companies kill creativityThe concept of the beast versus the babyJeff Bridges didn't like not having a script for Iron Man but co-creation made it happenThe questions you can ask to activate your creativityThe toxic cultures that kill creativity (without us realizing it) and how to change themIf there are better ways to do things, why aren't we doing it?What are the four turnings and where we are now in the cycleHow to begin a culture of co-creationWhat are brave conversations and how it helps foster co-creationKEY TAKEAWAY: If you want to affect change, it has to start with you and the next person, not from the top down.The first step into building a culture of co-creationWhat is the two-tiered system and what is the third wayHow to change behaviors and rethink relationshipsUseful Resources Mentioned:Brave Together: Lead by Design, Spark Creativity, and Shape the Future with the Power of Co-Creation: Deaver, Chris; Clawson, Ian
Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration: Catmull, Ed
The Creative Act: A Way of Being: Rubin, Rick
What Is the Fourth Turning? Strauss and Howe's Theory of Crisis | Shortform Books
First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy
https://bravecore.co
Continue to Listen & LearnEp259: Overcoming Communication Fears for Introverted Creatives | with Bridget Sampson
Ep139: Fostering Better Relationships and Improving Team Culture | with Jason Barger
Ep138: On Hiring Editors & AE’s, Fostering Creative Collaboration, and Managing Happy Post Teams | with Paul Leonard
Ep126: On the Importance of Building Relationships, Asking Questions, and Never Giving Up | with Andi Armaganian
Ep251: Building Skills, Relationships, and Weathering Industry Storms | with Shie Rozow
Ep154: Using Humility to Cultivate Relationships and Land Your Dream Gig In Network TV | with Scott Powell, ACE
Ep78: How to Build Meaningful Relationships in the ‘Real World’ | with Camille Virginia
Ep217: How to Live a Better Life Simply by Asking Better Questions | with Marc Champagne
Ep202: Let’s Stop Talking About “Productivity” and Start Talking About Balance | with Mike Vardy
Guest Bio:Chris Deaver
Chris Deaver is cofounder of BraveCore, a leadership consultancy that helps leaders be more creative and creatives be better leaders. He’s influenced Fortune 500s from the inside, including Apple and Disney, creating breakthrough content like Different Together and Collaboration by Design, and inspiring teams shaping iProducts and Star Wars experiences.
His clients also include other Fortune 500 companies, such as Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Nike, and Lockheed Martin. He is the co-author of Brave Together: Lead By Design, Spark Creativity, and Shape the Future with the Power of Co-Creation that was published in December of 2023.
Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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My guest today is Bridget Sampson who is an author, leadership coach, and the founder and CEO of Sampson Coaching and Consulting. She is also a professional public speaker at TEDx and has written a book entitled, Communication Secrets for Success.
Now, before you dismiss this episode as something that's 'not for you' because you're introverted like me, I want you to understand that effective communication is essential for building relationships and expanding your network. In our conversation, Bridget and I explore how the fear of putting yourself out there is not only experienced by introverts like us but by everyone. Bridget even shares her own journey from being traumatized and terrified by early public speaking experiences to becoming a confident communicator. Bridget and I break down the mindsets needed to overcome that fear. More importantly, she reveals the process of crafting a thoughtful, meaningful message to share with the world.
If you find yourself struggling to communicate effectively to build relationships, I highly recommend listening to my conversation with Bridget. The insights she offers are incredibly valuable for developing your communication skills and achieving success.
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Here's What You'll Learn:How Bridget overcame her fear of public speaking and pursue a career in communicationWhy people are generally afraid of public speaking and how to overcome that fearThe three steps to coming up with a 'point'How important are the words that you actually useWhat you should focus on more when you want to deliver a messageKEY TAKEAWAY: It's easier to deliver a message with a lot of energy if you actually care about what you are talking about.The importance of emotions when conveying a messageProfessional speakers also experience the same pressure as everyone else when preparing to speak publiclyHow to start believing that you can put yourself out thereThe first steps you can take to developing your communication skillBridget's journey of having a transgender daughter revealed to her just before the pandemic happenedBridget and her daughter's Transgender School podcastThe thin line between therapists and coaches and knowing which one you needUseful Resources Mentioned:Communication Secrets for Success: Sampson, Bridget
Prof. Albert Mehrabian and The 7%-38%-55% Rule
Transgender School Podcast
Ep224: Managing & Alleviating Chronic Pain with…Creativity? | with Anna Holtzman
Sampson Coaching & Consulting
Continue to Listen & LearnEp212: The Science of Storytelling, Why We Need Stories, and How to Rewrite Our Own | with Will Storr
Ep205: Using the Hero’s Journey to Write Better Stories (and Live a Better Life) | with Chris Vogler
Ep44: How to Tell Good Stories | with Jeff Bartsch
Ep228: The Link Between Telling Your Story & Identifying Your Purpose (And How to Do Both) | with Dan Davis
Ep251: Building Skills, Relationships, and Weathering Industry Storms | with Shie Rozow
Ep246: Building a Career Beyond Your Job Title, Strategically Crafting Your Story, and Diversifying Your Career Portfolio | with Jeff Bartsch
Ep41: How to Master “Offline” Networking at Live Events | with Camille Virginia
Ep78: How to Build Meaningful Relationships in the ‘Real World’ | with Camille Virginia
How to Find the Right Type of Mentor For You (and When You Should Seek the Best)
Guest Bio:Bridget Sampson
As the Founder and CEO of Sampson Coaching and Consulting (SCC) for over 25 years, Bridget Sampson and her team have been designing and delivering transformative training, retreats, keynote addresses, and coaching programs on communication, mindset, leadership, and much more. SCC clients include Google, Mattel, Capital Group, several nonprofit organizations, and six universities. Bridget’s TEDx talk, How Public Speaking Will Change Your Life, is described as the most powerful TEDx talk on conquering public speaking anxiety. Her book, Communication Secrets for Success, has received rave reviews on Amazon.
Bridget is also a Professor Emeritus, having retired from 28 years of teaching Communication Studies courses at California State University, Northridge, where she was honored to receive the Excellence in Mentoring award from the Educational Opportunity Program and Polished Apple Teaching award. Bridget is certified as a professional coach with The International Coaching Federation and The Life Coach School, and a True Colors personality identification facilitator. She and her daughter Jackie are also the co-founders of Transgender School, an LGBTQ advocacy & education program. Bridget is the host of 3 podcasts: Growth & Gratitude, The Right Questions, and Transgender School. Currently, Bridget is in her second year of Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield's 2-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program.
Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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Scott Young is the bestselling author of the book Ultralearning which we covered extensively in his first appearance on this show. Today we dive deeper into the art of learning as we discuss his new book, Get Better at Anything. In our increasingly connected world, the biggest challenge we're facing isn't lack of information but rather information overload. Scott and I discuss how traditional education prepares us with structured learning, yet often fails to equip us for independent learning as we enter the real world.
In our conversation, Scott and I talk about how AI is changing the way we learn and how we can master the skill of learning in today's digital age. Scott also challenges the notion that self-directed learning is always the best approach and more importantly, reveals what we should do instead.
In an era defined by accessible and abundant information, the ability to distill, process, and learn is even more important than ever. This conversation will get you started and Scott’s new book, Get Better at Anything will help you reignite your passion for learning.
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Here's What You'll Learn:Revisiting the art of ultralearningWhat is the internet's double-edged sword effect when it comes to learningWhy Scott compares today's internet to fast foodIs there even a point of learning with AI aroundThe difference between how artificial intelligence works and standard computers.How the school system prepared us for structured learning but not for the real worldHow to learn when you are overwhelmed by all the optionsKEY TAKEAWAY: You can't get better at anything alone.What is the Tetris effect and why it's important to understand if you want to get better at anythingWhy it's difficult to self-learn by just using what's available on the internetWhy learning from seasoned professionals is not always the best approachThe advantage of learning from groupsKEY TAKEAWAY: Learn by asking the right questionsHow imitation can help you learn and create something originalWhat feedback really is (it's not only what other people are telling you)Why it's difficult to ask for feedback and what you should ask insteadUseful Resources Mentioned:Ep74: How to Master the Metaskill of 'Ultralearning' | with Scott Young
Ultralearning: Master Hard Skills, Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career
Gartner Hype Cycle Research Methodology | Gartner
Ep03: The Science Behind Success and Creative Burnout (And Why You're Approaching Both Mostly Wrong) | with Eric Barker
Top Performer
Adam Grant — The Man Who Does Everything | The Tim Ferriss Show
Scott Young's website
Get Better at Anything book
Continue to Listen & LearnEp253: | Breaking Through Your Upper Limits and Living In Your Zone of Genius | with Gay Hendricks
Ep252: Find Your Creativity by Finding Your Why | with Dr. Mark Shrime
Ep217: How to Live a Better Life Simply by Asking Better Questions | with Marc Champagne
Ep214: What Creativity Is, How It Works, and the Laws to Learning It | with Joey Cofone
Ep65: Becoming a ‘Digital Minimalist’ | with Cal Newport
Ep55: How Tiny Changes Can Create Remarkable Results | with James Clear
Ep35: FOCUS: The Superpower of the 21st Century | with Cal Newport
Ep222: Is Artificial Intelligence Coming for Your Job? Maybe…and Here’s How to Prepare | with Michael Kammes
Ep86: How to Become ‘Indistractable’ | with Nir Eyal
Ep04: The Zen-like Art of ‘Getting Things Done’ | with David Allen
The Beginner’s Guide to Optimizing Yourself
Guest Bio:Scott Young
Scott H. Young is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Ultralearning, a podcast host, computer programmer, and an avid reader. Since 2006, he has published weekly essays to help people learn and think better. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Pocket, and Business Insider, on the BBC, and at TEDx among other outlets. He doesn’t promise to have all the answers, just a place to start. He lives in Vancouver, Canada.
Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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My guest today is Nelson Paredez-Parks who is a Hollywood talent manager, entrepreneur and a life & business coach. Nelson has been helping actors shape their careers by equipping them with entrepreneurial spirit. He has also been sharing his business strategies to help businesses and entrepreneurs grow.
In our conversation, Nelson and I will help you learn how to view your creative profession as a thriving business, with you as the CEO. Nelson also shares how you can manage your time and energy that will allow you to grow while running your business. Then he shows you how you can craft your own business plan to help fuel your creative passion.
I highly recommend that you listen to my conversation with Nelson as it is packed with a lot of actionable strategies that translate perfectly to any field. The tools and mindsets he shares will equip you to become the CEO of your creative journey and take your career to the next level.
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Here's What You'll Learn:What the creative world looks like at the management levelThe difference between a manager and an agentWhy Nelson transitioned from being a talent manager to becoming a life & business coachKEY TAKE AWAY: Your life is dictated by the questions that you ask yourselfHow to ask the right questionsNelson's strategy to managing his time that gives room for growthWhy you need a CEO mindset no matter what your job isWhy understanding and integrating AI into your expertise has become essential in this ageThe importance of having an 'always half full' mindsetHow to craft your own business planThe importance of relationship planningWhy it's important to have a business plan no matter what your job isHow to get unstuck from 'I have one skill and I have one job' mindsetWhy some people are more miserable the more they become successfulWhat is 'Break for Breakfast'The importance of pausing to connect and build relationshipsUseful Resources Mentioned:https://helpandanswers.com
Ep253: | Breaking Through Your Upper Limits and Living In Your Zone of Genius | with Gay Hendricks
Ep36: How to Accomplish Your ‘One Thing’ Every Day | with Jay Papasan
https://theaixperts.com
Continue to Listen & LearnEp105: Ramit Sethi on Forging The Path Towards Your Own ‘Rich Life’
Ep245: How to Reinvent Yourself, Pursue Your Dreams, and Change Careers at Any Age | with Marcelo Lewin
Ep197: On Authenticity, Luck, and Designing Life (and Footwear) On Your Own Terms | with Xero Shoes CEO Steven Sashen
Ep250: The Creative’s Guide to Understanding AI and Leveraging AI to Build Workflows & Optimize Your Creativity | with Rob Howard
Ep217: How to Live a Better Life Simply by Asking Better Questions | with Marc Champagne
Ep101: How to Transition From ‘Technician’ to ‘Entrepreneur’ | Mastermind Q&A with Misha Tenenbaum
Ep175: Defining Your Own Version of Success & Overcoming the Loneliness of Being a Freelancer | with Michael Bauman
Ep199: The Business & Craft of Trailer Editing, Making Your Side Hustle Your Career, and Staying Motivated Along the Way | with Chris MacDonald
Ep43: How to Optimize Your Finances As a Freelancer or Small Business Owner | with Sylvia Inks
Ep241: How to Optimize Your Money to Buy You Time (and Experiences) | with Laura Vanderkam
Ep88: The ‘Profit First’ Financial System (That Gives You the Freedom to Say ‘No’ to the Wrong Gigs) | with Mike Michalowicz
Ep131: How Having a ‘Side Hustle’ Buys You the Freedom to Say ‘No’ | with Alex Ferrari
Guest Bio:Nelson Paredez-Parks
Nelson Paredez-Parks is a dynamo renowned for his eclectic skill set and embodying multiple roles. As an acknowledged expert in the entertainment industry, Nelson is known for his leadership of The ESI Network, a premier talent management company with over 30+ years in the entertainment world. He’s an expert in getting your kids into show business as well as navigating the entertainment business with healthy boundaries.
Two other initiatives including the latest two he is most excited with are Helpandanswers.com which helps business owners and entrepreneurs scale up and grow their businesses and TheAIxperts.com, which is an informational site educating entertainment professionals about how to integrate A.I. into their current business models.
His other entrepreneurial past ventures include organizations like “Talent Plan,” a celebrity and impersonation company, “Break for Breakfast” a large networking group in Hollywood, “Rise up Entertainment” which developed a series of commercial spots that Nelson directed and produced, and “Kidz Eyes,” a nonprofit company that provided arts scholarships to underprivileged kids in the Los Angeles area.
By combining his robust educational background from Columbia College and USC with a passion for mentorship and extensive travel, Nelson Paredez-Parks continues to influence the entertainment industry and inspire our youth. He is not just a player but a game-changer, mentor, and inspirational leader.
Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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My guest today is Christina Rasmussen who is an acclaimed grief educator and counselor. She is the bestselling author of Second Firsts, Where Did You Go? And her new book Invisible Loss is the focus of our conversation today. Now you might be wondering why I’m talking to a grief counselor on a podcast about optimization. But you’ll quickly realize that living a fulfilling and rewarding life is hindered by “invisible losses.” These unrecognized losses leave us feeling like we’re not living the life we’re meant to live.
Christina and I delve into the concept of the 'Thriver Self,' the part of us that's unhindered by fear, eager to try new things, looking for opportunities, and ready to take action. She argues that through an invisible loss, we lose our connection to our Thriver Self thus hindering our ability to move forward.
You will hear Christina put me on the hot seat as the tables turn and I get vulnerable about the circumstances of my life over the last year and a half. Christina helps me connect to my Thriver Self and identifies a simple step I can take to restore what was lost. This practical approach that she calls Life Reentry, is a process that will help us move on and thrive in our new reality.
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Here's What You'll Learn:Christina's origin story of why she chose to become a grief counselor (she didn't lose anyone yet)Why Zack calls the COVID pandemic, The Great CorrectionWhy Zack decided to make a career transitionThe (untold) Christopher Rush storyHow Christina discovered invisible lossKEY TAKE AWAY: Invisible losses can be more catastrophic than recognized lossWhat is Mental Stacking and how is it doneThe Survivor Self and Thriver Self and why it's important to distinguish themMental stacking with Zack - finding and recognizing an invisible lossWhat's a 'plug in' and how can it help to reconnect with your Thriver SelfUseful Resources Mentioned:I Was Tired of Putting My Kids to Bed via FaceTime Every Night. Here’s What I Did About It
GO FAR: The Christopher Rush Story
The Invisible Losses Library
Invisible Loss book
Continue to Listen & LearnEp254: The Ugly Truth About Burnout (Even When You’re Unemployed), and How to Build Immunity From It | with Dr. Kandi Wiens
Ep237: A New Approach to Relieving Stress & Anxiety (and Improving “Emotional” Health) | with Nick Wignall
Ep42: How to Reverse Depression, Anxiety, and ADD at the Genetic Level | with Dr. Ben Lynch
Ep226: The Benefits of Mindfulness & Therapy (and How to Know Which One You Need) | with Seth Gillihan
Ep26: The Power of a ‘Mindfulness’ Practice | with Dr. Swati Desai
Ep170: How to Avoid Burnout and Live a More ‘Effortless’ Life | with Greg McKeown
Severance Is Not Only the Dystopian Future of Workplace Burnout…In Many Ways We’re Already There
The difference between exhaustion and burnout (and my dirty little secret)
Ep64: [CASE STUDY] Overcoming Burnout and Imposter Syndrome | with Chryss Terry
Ep47: The Ugly Side of Depression, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome | with Gen Malone
Ep03: The Science Behind Success and Creative Burnout (And Why You’re Approaching Both Mostly Wrong) | with Eric Barker
Ep82: Real Talk About Mental Health and Depression | with Michael Kammes
Ep01: Understanding the Link Between Creativity and Depression | with Dr. Edison de Mello
Guest Bio:Christina Rasmussen
Christina Rasmussen is an acclaimed grief educator and bestselling author of Second Firsts (Hay House, 2013), Where Did You Go? (Harper One, 2018), and Invisible Loss (Sounds True, 2024). In 2010, four years after her thirty-five-year-old spouse passed away from Stage 4 colon cancer, she created the Life Reentry process, which launched her on a mission to bring compassion, grace, and validation to thousands, while simultaneously establishing an exit from what she termed the Waiting Room.
Christina holds a master’s degree in guidance and counseling (University of Durham). She is currently finishing her master of fine arts degree in painting and drawing (Academy of Art). Her grief work has been featured on ABC News and in Women’s World, the Washington Post, and the White House Blog.
In her spare time, she is learning to play the piano and planning her first trip to the edge of space. She works and lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Eric, and their two dogs.
Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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My guest today is Dr. Romie Mushtaq who is a board-certified physician who brings together more than two decades of leadership in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness. She is the author of the recently published book, The Busy Brain Cure.
Dr. Romie offers a fresh approach to understanding stress, anxiety, and burnout from the perspective of a brain doctor. In our conversation, Dr. Romie and I talk about what she calls 'busy brain,' a condition stemming from unchecked stress and burnout, and how these can lead to burnout without us even realizing it. We dive deep into the symptoms of a busy brain and I reveal the score I got when I took Dr. Romie’s Busy Brain Test. We discuss what circumstances led to that score and she introduces me to the concept of Caregiver Burnout which was revelatory to me.
Dr. Romie knows the science of the busy brain but she also shows her deep empathy for anyone who may appear to have it all together but inside you are falling apart. She wants you to know that you are not alone and there is help. Dr. Romie provides your next steps to understanding your own chronic stresses to help you create a personalized path to healing.
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Here's What You'll Learn:Dr. Romie's origin story and what led her to write her bookHow modern society repackages meditation, mindfulness, healing as some 'new age cure' without addressing the real problemThe difference between acute and chronic stressWhat is Hormetic stressThe Busy Brain TestThe differences between anxiety, depression and burnoutKEY TAKE AWAY: Only trained professionals can diagnose depression, anxiety, and burnout.The top reasons for depressionWhat are the symptoms of a busy brainHow medications can lead to stimulant-sedative cycleThe root cause of burnoutHow to practice non-attachment without detaching yourself from your goalsUseful Resources Mentioned:The Busy Brain Test
Ep188: How Your Gut Health is the Key to Unlocking a Healthier & Happier You | with Dr. Edison de Mello
Ep152: Understanding the Difference Between Integrative & Traditional Medicine | with Dr. Edison de Mello
Ep95: On the Frontlines with COVID-19, How to Boost Your Immunity, & Testing Safely | with Dr. Edison de Mello
Continue to Listen & LearnEp254: The Ugly Truth About Burnout (Even When You’re Unemployed), and How to Build Immunity From It | with Dr. Kandi Wiens
Ep237: A New Approach to Relieving Stress & Anxiety (and Improving “Emotional” Health) | with Nick Wignall
Ep42: How to Reverse Depression, Anxiety, and ADD at the Genetic Level | with Dr. Ben Lynch
Ep226: The Benefits of Mindfulness & Therapy (and How to Know Which One You Need) | with Seth Gillihan
Ep26: The Power of a ‘Mindfulness’ Practice | with Dr. Swati Desai
Ep170: How to Avoid Burnout and Live a More ‘Effortless’ Life | with Greg McKeown
Severance Is Not Only the Dystopian Future of Workplace Burnout…In Many Ways We’re Already There
The difference between exhaustion and burnout (and my dirty little secret)
Ep64: [CASE STUDY] Overcoming Burnout and Imposter Syndrome | with Chryss Terry
Ep47: The Ugly Side of Depression, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome | with Gen Malone
Ep03: The Science Behind Success and Creative Burnout (And Why You’re Approaching Both Mostly Wrong) | with Eric Barker
Ep82: Real Talk About Mental Health and Depression | with Michael Kammes
Ep01: Understanding the Link Between Creativity and Depression | with Dr. Edison de Mello
Guest Bio:Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Dr. Romie Mushtaq is a board-certified physician who brings together more than two decades of leadership in neurology, integrative medicine, and mindfulness. She is an award-winning speaker working with Fortune 500 companies, professional athletes, & global associations. Her brainSHIFT programs improve mental well-being and help to build a culture of wellness. Dr. Romie serves as Chief Wellness Officer for Evolution Hospitality, where she scaled a mindfulness & wellness program to over 7,000 employees. Her expertise is featured in the national media, such as NPR, NBC, TED talks, and Forbes. Her first book, The Busy Brain Cure is published by Harper Collins in January 2024.
Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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My guest today is Dr. Kandi Wiens, Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Masters in Medical Education Program and co-founder of Big Sky Leadership Labs. But what brought her to my attention is her book, Burnout Immunity, and her perspective on the subject.
My conversation with Dr. Wiens starts deep and goes deeper with both of us admitting to feeling burned out right out of the gate. This isn’t two experts who have it all figured out spouting advice from the mountain top. This is a very real conversation talking about burnout from the trenches. Dr. Wiens takes us deep into the psychology of burnout to gain an understanding of its root causes. We explore why we tend to drive ourselves to burnout, even when we may be unemployed or underemployed. Dr. Wiens reveals how the term burnout is often overused and that sometimes, we might not be burned out at all. More importantly, Dr. Wiens and I talk about the strategies and tools you can use to develop burnout immunity so you can build resilience and heal your relationship with your work and live a more balanced, fulfilling life.
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Here's What You'll Learn:How Dr. Wiens personal experience led her from being a management consultant to studying burnoutHow past experiences affect how we deal with stress and also hold ourselves backWhat is Emotion Focus Coping and how we can shift away from it to taking 'control' of our stressThe root cause of burnout and why it's important to knowWhat drives us to burnout (without us realizing it)?Burnout versus Overextension and why it's important to know the differenceHow to know your degree of burnoutWhat are protective patterns when dealing with burnoutHow we can be burned out even without a jobWhat is Burnout Immunity and how to develop itHow to self-regulate and change your mindsetUseful Resources Mentioned:A Classic Case of Post-Production Burnout
I Was Tired of Putting My Kids to Bed via FaceTime Every Night. Here’s What I Did About It.
Are You Burned Out? Or Is It Something Else?
Burnout Risk Assessment | Kandi Wiens
Ep224: Managing & Alleviating Chronic Pain with…Creativity? | with Anna Holtzman
kandiwiens.com
Continue to Listen & LearnEp170: How to Avoid Burnout and Live a More ‘Effortless’ Life | with Greg McKeown
Severance Is Not Only the Dystopian Future of Workplace Burnout…In Many Ways We’re Already There
Ep147: [CASE STUDY] From Total Burnout to Shooting for the Moon (Literally) | with David J. Turner
The difference between exhaustion and burnout (and my dirty little secret)
Ep64: [CASE STUDY] Overcoming Burnout and Imposter Syndrome | with Chryss Terry
Ep47: The Ugly Side of Depression, Burnout, and Imposter Syndrome | with Gen Malone
Ep03: The Science Behind Success and Creative Burnout (And Why You’re Approaching Both Mostly Wrong) | with Eric Barker
How I burned out as a burnout coach (and then bounced back)
So You’re Burned Out…Now What? [7 Ways to Climb Out of the Hole]
7 Red Flags You Might Be Burned Out (Or You’re Headed There)
Ep82: Real Talk About Mental Health and Depression | with Michael Kammes
Ep01: Understanding the Link Between Creativity and Depression | with Dr. Edison de Mello
Guest Bio:Dr. Kandi Wiens
Kandi Wiens, EdD is the Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Masters in Medical Education Program and the Penn Health Professions Education Certificate Program. As a sought-after international speaker, Dr. Wiens is co-founder and chief research officer of Big Sky Leadership Labs, where she leads and conducts evidence-based research on executive performance, emotional intelligence, burnout, and resilience. Her work has been prominently featured in the Harvard Business Review and in several Harvard Business Review Press books.
A Senior Fellow at Penn, Dr. Wiens is Academic Director of the PennCLO Master’s Program and teaches various graduate-level and executive-format courses. She has designed and delivered over 2,000 leadership development programs focused on helping leaders build and leverage their emotional and social intelligence to amplify their positive impact and protect themselves from burnout.
Dr. Wiens holds a doctorate from the Penn Chief Learning Officer executive doctoral program at the University of Pennsylvania, an M.B.A. from the University of Oregon, and a B.S. in business administration from Montana State University.
Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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My guest today is Gay Hendricks who is a psychologist and leader in the fields of personal growth, relationship transformation and bodymind therapies for more than 45 years. He is the author of numerous bestsellers, including The Big Leap, The Genius Zone, and Conscious Loving.
In our conversation, Gay and I talk about what he calls the Upper Limit Problem - a concept in which we ourselves tend to sabotage our own successes, preventing us from reaching our own full potential. We dive deep into how the Upper Limit Problem works in order to better understand where it's coming from and more importantly, how to overcome it. Gay walks us through some of the strategies described in his book, The Big Leap Year, to break through the upper limit problem and reach an area he calls The Genius Zone where you can grow in your own innate creativity and live a more fulfilling life.
If you feel that something keeps holding you back from your own breakthrough, I highly recommend that you listen to my conversation with Gay Hendricks as well as read his books, The Genius Zone and The Big Leap Year. He offers life-altering strategies in order for you to end negative thinking so you can live more freely in your own genius zone and creative fulfillment.
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Here's What You'll Learn:What is the Upper Limit Problem?How Gay discovered the Upper Limit ProblemKEY TAKEAWAY: The Upper Limit Problem affects even the highest functioning peopleHow the upper limit problem worksHow to identify where our limiting beliefs are coming from and why knowing this can help us overcome our upper limit problemThe four zones of life where we spend our timeWhat is the Genius Zone?How to find your genius zoneHow does the Woo Woo factor play a role in the upper limit problem?Useful Resources Mentioned:Gay Hendricks’ Books
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Guest Bio:Gay Hendricks
Gay Hendricks has served for more than 30 years as one of the major contributors to the fields of relationship transformation and bodymind therapies. Along with his wife, Dr. Kathlyn Hendricks, Gay is the author of many bestsellers, including Conscious Loving, At The Speed Of Life, The Big Leap, and the New York Times bestseller, Five Wishes. Dr. Hendricks received his Ph.D. in counseling psychology from Stanford in 1974. After a twenty-one-year career as a professor at University Colorado, he founded The Hendricks Institute, and later co-founded its charitable organization, Foundation for Conscious Living. He was also the founder of a virtual learning center for transformation and a publishing company and was a co-founder of a conscious entertainment company. Throughout his career he has done executive coaching with more than 800 executives, including the top management at such firms as Dell Computer, Hewlett Packard, Motorola and KLM. His book, The Corporate Mystic, is used widely to train management in combining business skills and personal development tools.
Gay is also a mystery novelist, with a series of five books featuring the Tibetan-Buddhist private detective, Tenzing Norbu. In recent years he has co-created a popular podcast called The Big Leap with Gay Hendricks and Mike Koenigs. He has appeared on more than 500 radio and television shows, including OPRAH, CNN, CNBC, 48 HOURS and others.
Show Credits:This episode was edited by Curtis Fritsch, and the show notes were prepared by Debby Germino and published by Glen McNiel.
The original music in the opening and closing of the show is courtesy of Joe Trapanese (who is quite possibly one of the most talented composers on the face of the planet).
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