Category: Podcast

Spiral Dynamics with Natasha Todorovic-Cowan

If you’ve been listening to my show for any length of time, you probably know that I’m a huge proponent of personality assessments: Kolbe, PRINT, StrengthsFinder, Enneagram, DISC, you name it, I’ve probably tried it, and I’ve figured out how to leverage the findings in my life and business. One assessment tool that I became aware of from Tony Robbins seminars a decade ago was Spiral Dynamics. Tony loves Spiral Dynamics and incorporates it into his Date with Destiny program. Spiral Dynamics is based on the theories, models, and work of Dr. Graves back in the 1950s. And now you’re about to deep dive into Spiral Dynamics with one of its top experts alive today.

Natasha Todorovic-Cowan is the CEO and co-founder of the National Values-Center Consulting (and owner of Spiral Dynamics brand). Whether your challenges are resistance to change, cultures in conflict, strategic partnerships, dysfunctional teams, or strategic change implementation, Natasha’s experience includes unraveling the people side of organizational challenges from the C-suite to the shop floor using a proven human systems approach, which you’re about to hear all about!

And now, without any further ado, on with the show!

Clarify Your Purpose with Craig Filek

Your purpose gives you direction, motivation, and drive. Without a clear purpose, you’re rudderless and directed by the priorities of others or by whichever crisis is front and center. Prior to working with today’s guest, Craig Filek, I thought I was pretty clear on why I’m here on this planet. Nonetheless, by going through Craig’s process, called Purpose Mapping, I gained so much more clarity about my purpose, that I incorporated the 1-page Purpose Map he designed for me into the morning ritual that I do every day. It’s that powerful! The map identified my purpose in a powerful, succinct way and my essence, strengths, shadow, and downfall, among other things.

Craig Filek is the creator of Purpose Mapping, through which he guides smart, successful “misfits” in transition to clarify their purpose and create a path that lights them up. Craig’s work is focused on igniting the genius of teams as a competitive advantage. Billionaires, executives, founders & innovative teams around the world seek Craig’s guidance when making life-changing decisions.

If you’re a fan of personality profiling tools, shadow work, getting into flow, knowing your why, or all of the above, then stick around for this value-packed, transformative episode!

Waking the Sleeping Giant with Brian Bogert

There is a sleeping giant in every human. Awakening those giants within and turning them into legends, by helping individuals grab just what’s out of their grasp, is my guest Brian Bogert’s purpose in this life. Brian is a heart surgeon without a blade. He does not start outside with what you need to do; he starts inside with who you are. In a disconnected world, Brian is revolutionizing how individuals, leaders, and entrepreneurs deeply connect with their authentic selves to achieve the best version of themselves.

Brian is a performance coach, motivational speaker, business strategist, top sales professional and philanthropic leader. At age 7, Brian had his left arm torn off. His journey of physical and psychological healing has been nothing short of miraculous. Brian is an inspiration, and I’m confident you’re going to be blown away by him and by what he has to say today.

And now, on with the show!

How to and How NOT to Educate Your Children with Mary Resenbeck

If you believe kids are our future, then you’ll want to listen to this episode in its entirety.

Mary Resenbeck is the author of Take Charge of Your Child’s Education, which lays out for parents an individualized, personalized, maverick approach to homeschooling children successfully. Mary is an experienced Montessori classroom teacher, theater instructor, educational manager, and a veteran homeschooling mom of three.

In this episode, we discuss what traditional schooling doesn’t teach, to the detriment of our kids. We compare and contrast different forms of alternative education and after-school enrichment. Mary unpacks the dos and don’ts of an effective curriculum. She shares the benefits of immersive learning through historically accurate theater. And so much more.

Mary’s a true expert, and you’re going to learn a ton about how to inspire and educate your kids – whether or not you want to homeschool them – so they become well-adapted, happy, high-performing adults. And now, on with the show!

Nothing Short of Miraculous with Colette Baron-Reid

Certain interviews really stand out for me as deep, meaningful, powerful conversations — and this is one of them. If you’re open to taking a mind-bending, reality-bending trip for the next hour, then you’re going to be blown away by my next guest, her story, and her insights.

Colette Baron-Reid is a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed Oracle expert, spiritual intuitive, speaker, educator, and personal transformation expert. Her books include The Map, Uncharted, Messages from Spirit, and Remembering the Future. Colette has over 30 years of experience on global stages, television, film, and radio. She hosts INSIDE THE WOONIVERSE, a podcast series that uncovers personal stories of spiritual awakening and transformation.

In this episode, Colette shares her incredible story. How she made it out alive is nothing short of miraculous. We discuss various types of psychic abilities and phenomena. We cover such diverse topics as Atlantis, UFOs, quantum physics, synchronicity, simulation theory, multiple timelines, the multiverse, and much more. It’s a wild ride, so buckle up!

From Prison to Purpose with Andre Norman

We are not a product of our upbringing. We are all pure and beautiful souls who are equally important, regardless of whether we lost our way or not. And yes, that even includes those serving time in prison. We are about to hear from someone who went to hell and back.

Andre Norman’s challenging childhood led him to be sentenced to over 100 years in prison. While in solitary confinement, Andre had an “epiphany” and decided to turn his life around. After serving 14 years in prison, he is now known to many as an “Ambassador Of Hope.” That also is the title of his book. Andre travels around the world, serving as a mentor for those in need, including addicts, convicts, and troubled teens.

I’m sure you’re going to be greatly inspired by this episode. And now, on with the show!

Battling Fear and Overcoming It with Akshay Nanavati

Hardships, tragedy, skirting death — they are all part of life. But who goes out seeking the edge of the abyss? Well, that’s where our guest, Akshay Nanavati, loves to hang out. As I record this intro, Akshay is at the North Pole in extreme, life-threatening conditions, by his choice, of course. This is his way of exploring and conquering fear.

Akshay is a Marine war Veteran who overcame PTSD, depression and addiction. Since then, he has built a global business, spent ten days in darkness, explored the most hostile environments on the planet, and wrote a book called Fearvana.

In this episode, Akshay shares his incredible story and the lessons he’s learned so far. His courage, vulnerability, and transparency are impressive, to say the least. I’m sure you’ll get a ton out of this episode.

And now, on with the show!

Awaken Your Intuition with Echo Bodine

One of my favorite books about receiving guidance from above is A Still, Small Voice: A Psychic’s Guide to Awakening Intuition. It’s by our guest today, Echo Bodine.

Echo is known internationally for her work as a spiritual healer and writer. She’s appeared on numerous national television shows, including Sally Jesse Raphael and NBC’s Later Today. She is the author of Hands That Heal, Echoes of the Soul, The Gift, Little Book of Ghost Stories, and of course, A Still, Small Voice.

In this episode, we’re going deep into intuition, what it is and how it works. We differentiate what it is to be psychic versus intuitive. Echo also explains how she sends healing to someone and shares some wild stories of healing people and working with disembodied spirits.

Get ready for a fascinating journey into the unseen world. And now, on with the show!

Optimize Emotional Intelligence with Phil Johnson

There’s an old Zen saying, “Before enlightenment, chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood and carry water.” That is to say; you’re still having a human experience even after you realize you’re not just a human being but a spiritual being. Spiritual Beings still have to show up for work, pay bills and shop for groceries. But while doing these things and more, you can expand your awareness by being more self-reflective, present, and emotionally intelligent when interacting with others.

For the past 21 years, Phil Johnson has been dedicated to helping executives and organizations bet on themselves by developing their emotional intelligence. Phil’s Master of Business Leadership Program offers the potential for an extraordinary life filled with exponential impact and success rather than a conventional level of success.

In this episode, Phil and I speak about emotional intelligence, its meaning, why you need it, examples of it, and how to bolster it. Phil shares how to focus on the present moment because the present moment is all you have and the only time to take action. We also discussed authentic listening and how to practice it without judgment or defensiveness.

Get ready to unlock new levels of emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence, for that matter. And now, on with the show!

Inspiring Kids through Music with Dennis Scott

From Nashville to Elmopalooza, my guest on today’s show followed his passion through some interesting and incredible twists and turns.

Two-time Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer/writer/performer Dennis Scott has left no corner of the children’s music industry unexplored. His songs have been performed by such diverse artists as Ben Vereen, Faith Hill, Ray Charles, CeCe Winans, Donna Summer, and Charlie Daniels Band, to name a few. In this episode, Dennis talks about performing in a Broadway show at age 7, where his love of music began. His first foray into the music world was writing a novelty song called Captain Kirk’s Disco Trek (I really need to get my hands on a copy of this, by the way!). From there the twists and turns began, and it’s so great hearing how he was able to lean into his passion, faking it until he made it in a few jobs, and finding out he was able to make a really great living doing something he loves. If you live the creative life, or you’re tempted to follow your passion to see where it might lead, this is an inspirational and delightful talk.

So, without any further ado, on with the show!