"The Leaders Lab Podcast with Ken Eslick" is a weekly show that explores the world of leadership and personal development. Host Ken Eslick, a Tony Robbins Trainer and President/Founder of The Leaders Lab, shares actionable advice and lessons from great leaders across all walks of life. Join Ken each week as he unpacks subjects like leadership mindset, business scaling, personal assessments, health & fitness, and money mindset. Ken is joined by a diverse range of expert guests, including Tomm ...
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Hosted by business coach and author Andy Brown, the Exploring Emotional Overdraft Pod is a series of honest and thought-provoking conversations with business founders and leaders, during which they explore: - Their relationship with their own emotional overdraft - The challenges they face in their businesses - The impact running a business has had on their mental and physical wellbeing - Valuable lessons they’ve learnt along the way. A pod for business leaders or founders who have a habit of ...
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Injustice, Advocacy & Building a Better World with Shirah Mansaray
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31:51Shirah Mansaray is the CEO and founding trustee of the international charity, I Am Somebody’s Child Soldier, which provides mental health support to former child victims of war in Uganda. Shirah has over 15 years’ experience working in the humanitarian field, with organisations ranging from the United Nations and the Human Rights and Economic Affai…
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From Architect to CEO: My 21-Year Entrepreneur Journey with Jarrod Lopiccolo
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37:27Jarrod Lopiccolo is a leader in creative digital performance marketing with a background in architecture. With his wife Season as co-founder, Jarrod has led Noble Studios as CEO, building it from the ground up and collaborating with top global brands such as Adobe, Google, and the Islands of Tahiti. Their visionary leadership has earned the agency …
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Leadership Lessons from Disaster Zones with Christian Muntean
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38:14Christian Muntean is a business strategist and leadership expert with a proven record of solving complex challenges. As founder of Vantage Consulting, he has led organizations through major transformations focused on growth and efficiency. His global experience spans over 40 countries in disaster relief and community development. Christian holds a …
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The power of progress and a masterclass in ambition without burnout with Brett Gilliland
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47:34This episode is a masterclass in ambition without burnout. Andy Brown sits down with Circuit of Success host and Visionary Wealth Advisors CEO, Brett Gilliland, for an unfiltered, energising conversation on goals, habits, leadership, family, and what it really means to achieve success without draining your emotional reserves. Brett’s got the kind o…
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How Tricia Brouk Built a Legacy Beyond Dance
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31:50Tricia Brouk is an award-winning author and public speaking coach renowned for her ability to inspire transformation through the power of storytelling. With over three decades of experience, she has become a trusted mentor to countless individuals, including esteemed figures such as James Gandolfini, Kate Winslet, and Susan Sarandon. Raised on a Mi…
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Facing Yourself: The Key to Conscious Leadership with Michelle Sorro
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50:34Michelle Sorro is a Transformation Mentor + Spiritual Guide and host of Fire and Soul, a top 1% podcast on self discovery and sacred sovereignty. She’s helped thousands of bright souls awaken their Divine gifts and create a life & business they LOVE. Known for her embodied wisdom, bold heart and conscious catalysts, Michelle has appeared on media p…
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Do Sweat The Small Stuff: Leadership Insights with Sarah Langslow
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36:48Sarah Langslow is an executive coach and leadership development specialist. She integrates leadership lessons from a sporting career as a rower, including competing twice in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, a 15-year corporate career across management consulting and finance, and experience as an entrepreneur with her own coaching and leadership …
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Mastering your Frequency & Vibration to Thrive with Karen Cheong
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47:33Karen Cheong, the visionary force behind Spherical Luminosity, is an internationally recognized transformational speaker, writer, and healer. With over 25 years of experience guiding individuals on their paths to self-realization and empowerment, Karen has become a beacon of inspiration. Her own transformative journey, sparked by a health crisis in…
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Be Your Own CEO: Taking Control of your Career with Tammy Alvarez
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48:05Tammy Alvarez, CEO of the Career Winners Circle, is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and coach. Known for her bold “Break All the Rules” approach, she helps professionals create impact and rediscover their passion for work. Her book, Escaping The Career Trap, guides high achievers toward true career fulfillment. Tammy’s progr…
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Rich Dad Lessons Revealed with Andy Tanner
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53:26Andy Tanner is a renowned expert in paper assets and a successful investor. As a coach for Rich Dad’s Stock Success System and the Rich Dad Advisor for Paper Assets, Andy has taught tens of thousands worldwide, making complex investing concepts simple and accessible. He played a key role in launching Rich Dad's Stock Success System and is the autho…
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How Pokemon GO Inspired a $50M Online Education Empire
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36:49As the Founder of Live Your Message & Creator of the Experience Product Masterclass, Marisa Murgatroyd has quickly become one of the world's leading course creation experts. She teaches people how to design and market a brand new kind of online program called an “Experience Product”…that combines gamification, adult learning theory and the psycholo…
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From SoulCycle to CEO Whisperer: Tiffany Houser’s Journey
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36:09Tiffany Houser is an executive and leadership coach, entrepreneur, and founder of EVOLVE, dedicated to helping leaders and founders achieve breakthroughs in self-worth, authentic leadership, and purpose. She collaborates with companies to design transformative team experiences and foster compassionate, inclusive, and empowered leadership at all lev…
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The SHOCKING Truth About KPIs: CEO, Derrick Mains Reveals All
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54:40Derrick Mains is the Founder and Chief Process Strategist at The Process Fixer, where he helps businesses optimize their operations and improve efficiency. With over 20 years of experience, Derrick specializes in streamlining workflows, eliminating bottlenecks, and implementing systems that drive profitability and growth. He’s worked with companies…
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Vicki Young: Pregnant & Pitching – the harsh reality of business ownership
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58:34In this powerful episode of Exploring Emotional Overdraft, Andy Brown sits down with Vicki Young, award-winning entrepreneur and founder of Nalla, to explore the highs and lows of building a business. From burnout and grief to pregnancy discrimination and the hidden cost of ambition, Vicki opens up about the emotional overdraft she fell into while …
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How Silent Leaders Fail: Critical Workplace Communication Tips By Cecile Peterkin
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36:57Cecile Peterkin is the Founder & Chief Transformation Strategist at the Leadership Coaching Centre with over 22 years of experience as a confidence coach and mentor. She has empowered 1,000+ professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs to discover their strengths, pivot with purpose, and build legacy careers. Inspired by her father’s values of kindness…
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Why Having It All Still Left Me Empty: A Success Story With Sloane
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42:40Sloane guides powerful women in creating their unique version of success through her peak performance path designed especially for women. This path has a foundation of true pleasure and feeling good on the inside first and then creating and connecting in the world at the highest levels. With a certification in Women’s Neuropsychophysiology, Sloane …
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Building a Global Safety Net for Global Workers: The Sondre Rasch Journey
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36:16From government policy advisor to pioneering founder, shares his journey in building a global safety net for the digital workforce. Growing up in Norway, his entrepreneurial spirit led him from web hosting to government policy, where he gained valuable insights into social systems. Frustrated by bureaucracy, he founded SafetyWing to create the firs…
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Crisis to Clarity: leading through emotional turbulence with AI expert Antony Mayfield
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55:40In this candid conversation, Andy Brown talks with Antony Mayfield, CEO of Brilliant Noise, about navigating business transformation during crisis, maintaining emotional wellbeing as a leader, and finding clarity in decision-making. Antony shares his journey of pivoting his digital transformation agency through COVID-19 and emerging stronger in the…
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"Let Go": How Tonya Herb Transformed Her Leadership Journey
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37:23Tonya Herb is the Founder of Outspoken with Tonya Kay, where she empowers individuals and organizations to ignite their potential, overcome doubt, and take action to create a life on their own terms. As someone who went from climbing the corporate ladder to embracing a life of self-discovery and empowerment, Tonya understands the toll that high exp…
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The Psychology of Letting Go: A CEO's Raw Story With Jonathan Bennet
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43:41From poetry writer to building a million-dollar consulting firm, Jonathan shares his unconventional path to success. Learn how he transitioned from publishing 7 books to leading a hospital's senior team and founding a thriving consulting firm. He discusses leadership during growth, building psychological safety, and selling his company via a manage…
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From Cruise CEO to World Cup Chair, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo shares her remarkable journey breaking barriers as Celebrity Cruises' first female CEO and now leading the 2026 FIFA World Cup host committee. In this candid conversation, she opens up about navigating the male-dominated cruise industry, leading through COVID-19's unprecedented challenges, champ…
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BURN DOWN YOUR CALENDAR. The Concept of Overwhelm and the Need for a Plan with Ken Eslick
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57:18Episode Summary: In this episode of Exploring Emotional Overdraft, host Andy Brown talks to Ken Eslick—entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and founder of the Leaders Lab—about the delicate balance of leadership and personal well-being. Ken shares his journey from a young, carefree college student to a thriving entrepreneur and corporate leader, offeri…
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Single Mom to Millionaire: My Messy Path to Success with Julie Chenell
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32:56From divorce to $5M in revenue, Julie's success story shows how a crisis can spark incredible growth. After a painful divorce, she built two thriving businesses in just 8 years, going from stay-at-home mom to multi-millionaire entrepreneur. Julie shares her journey of overcoming personal struggles, launching a web design agency, and scaling to 7-fi…
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The Power Of Thinking Differently with Jamie Waller
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47:54What if you grew up being told by others (including your school teachers) that you would never amount to anything because of a neurodevelopmental condition? Jamie Waller, a dyslexic entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor has proven that these supposed “disabilities” can be a great edge in achieving amazing things in life. Despite leaving school…
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How To Discover Abundance After Trauma with Jeannine Rashidi
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39:48Join me this week as I sit down with a special guest to explore a universal and deeply personal topic: trauma. This conversation goes beyond business and speaks to people from all backgrounds. Our guest begins by courageously sharing her own experiences, but the heart of the interview is her inspiring journey to rebuild her life. Tune in to discove…
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Resilience has become a trauma response. I’d rather not be called resilient—give me peace instead - Dr Nicole DeKay
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48:05Episode Summary: In this insightful episode of Exploring Emotional Overdraft, Andy Brown is joined by Dr Nicole DeKay, a data scientist and industrial-organisational psychologist with a passion for workplace wellbeing. Together, they unpack the intersections of resilience, burnout, and emotional overdraft, exploring how systemic issues, workplace t…
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Navigating Faith, Freedom, and Finances with Lewis Crompton
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38:02This week, my guest Lewis Crompton shares his inspiring journey from religious youth leader to CEO and founder of a community devoted to safe, profitable trading. Despite his young age, Lewis has lived two distinct lives—each driven by his passion for building strong, supportive communities. When life’s challenges arose, he pivoted, moving from deb…
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Why You Need To Lead Like Your Business Is On Fire with Sameer Hasija
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39:57In today’s episode, we dive into what happens to businesses in an ever-evolving world shaped by rapid technological changes. My guest this week is the author of The Phoenix Encounter Method: Lead Like Your Business Is on Fire, a book released during COVID—right when the need for adaptive, resilient leadership became crucial. It’s a conversation tha…
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Creating Your Dream Career After 50 with John Tarnoff
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51:35This episode will explore how to create the life and career you've always dreamed of, no matter where you are in your journey! To those of you over 50 who may be wondering, 'Is it too late for me to reinvent myself?' The answer is a resounding no, and we’ve got someone joining me on the mic this week to prove it. We’ll be talking about how to overc…
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Overcoming Neurodivergence & Championing Altruistic Capitalism with Gregory Shepard
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44:46This week, I’m excited to welcome Gregory Shepard to the mic. In this inspiring 45-minute conversation, Greg shares his journey from humble beginnings, shaped by his struggles with neurodivergence and poverty, to becoming a successful entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. Despite the obstacles, Greg’s determination led him to build and sell 12 …
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The New Rules of Persuasion in Business and Life with Leslie Zane
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45:08“In order to increase market share, you first have to have mind share. Those two concepts are completely correlated. And to increase your mind share, you need to have a constantly growing brand connectome…” In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge science of consumer behavior with my guest, Leslie Zane, an award-winning marketer renowned for he…
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Achieving Peak Performance Through an Alcohol-Free Life with Andy Ramage
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45:48On this week’s episode, I’m joined by the incredible Andy Ramage, who shares his inspiring journey of breaking free from alcohol dependency and transforming his life. Andy’s story began as a professional footballer, but after an injury ended his career, he shifted gears to create two successful financial brokerages. Despite his achievements, Andy s…
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The Gremlin Within: Steve George on Managing Burnout and Self-Doubt
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53:56Steve George is the Head of Learning at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). He’s a Chartered Member of the CIPD, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society. With a background in psychology and learning development, Steve has consulted on learning projects for some of th…
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The Importance Of Getting The Unsaid Said with Steven Gaffney
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1:00:54“8 out of every 10 problems are sourced back to lack of open honest communication. That means 8 out of every 10 problems we’re faced with at work probably could have been fixed if we got that unsaid said.” In this week’s episode, my special guest reminds us leaders how important it is to get the unsaid said with anyone, including the team that we w…
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Manage Your Emotional Overdraft, Avoid Burnout, & Restore Your Balance with Andy Brown
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53:38“I define emotional overdraft as subsidizing your business at the cost of your own mental or physical wellbeing… and, spoiler alert - everybody has an emotional overdraft.” - Andy Brown As a business owner or leader, have you ever felt like the stress and demands of your work are taking a toll on your mental or physical health? If so, you're not al…
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How Jonathan Hunt-Glassman Transformed His Struggle into a Lifeline for Others
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30:35In this week's episode, my guest opens up about his personal battle with alcohol misuse and how he ultimately regained control—a journey he now shares with others, offering hope and guidance to those facing similar struggles. Drawing from the lessons learned during his recovery and his business acumen, he founded Oar Health—a telehealth platform de…
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Working In, On, & Above Your Business with Bradley Hamner
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55:14In this week’s episode, let’s talk about the difference between working in, working on, and working above your business - with my guest Bradley Hamner. He shares how other entrepreneurs & business owners can install the systems, processes, and routines their business needs to grow and scale. The ultimate outcome? A successful business that creates …
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The Mindset of Greatness with Gaj Ravichandra
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52:32In this week’s episode, let’s talk about the mindset of greatness with my guest Gaj Ravichandra. Since Gaj was a child, he has been fascinated by those who achieve greatness. He discovered through experience that mindset – more than background or circumstance - was one of the biggest determinants of personal and professional fulfilment for many peo…
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Building Resilience from the Inside Out - Unlocking Emotional Resilience with ER Nurse Jillian Riddell
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58:30Why Listen? In this deeply engaging episode, Andy Brown sits down with ER nurse, relationship expert, and podcast host Jillian Riddell to explore the concept of emotional overdraft and the profound impact it can have on our lives. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Jillian shares her journey from being a hidden child to a teen mo…
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Tapping into Transformation with Brad Yates
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43:20In this week’s episode, let’s get tapping! I’m excited to introduce my very special guest, Brad Yates. Brad joins me on the mic to talk about Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), also known as Tapping. We talked about its history, the benefits of tapping, and how it has helped a lot of people all over the world overcome their limiting beliefs and se…
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Break Free from Stress and Other Things That Drive You to Alcohol with Ruari Fairbairns
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43:23In this week’s episode, we talk about stress, how it sometimes pushes us to be dependent on certain substances, and how that could possibly lead to addiction. My guest to help me talk about this topic is a former oil broker whose lifestyle pushed him to consume a lot of alcohol. He knew that something had to be done to fix this because it was start…
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An Unfiltered Journey through the Blockchain World from Crypto Chaos to Financial Fortune with Nat Eliason
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1:03:17In this episode, my guest, Nat Eliason, joins me to share his fascinating journey… In 2021, Nat was unemployed with a baby on the way. He needed a way to quickly make as much money as possible, so he turned to the most promising “get rich quick” opportunity of the time: crypto. By 2022, Nat was deeper inside the world of crypto than he’d ever imagi…
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Leading Through Loss: A Journey Of Resilience and Hope with Elliot Kallen
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39:12This episode is a lot about leadership and being an effective leader, but it also delves into a sensitive topic: Leading through difficult times. This week’s guest, Elliot Kallen, has many times had to stay focused on managing his companies amid chaos in his personal and professional life. Elliot is no stranger to tragedy. In 2015, his son, Jake, c…
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Holistic Health For Chronically Fatigued Leaders with Tiffany Cagwin
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41:23This episode packs so much value not only for busy leaders who may find themselves burnt out from juggling different work and life responsibilities, but also for those who need help in dealing with their brain fog, inflammation, anxiety, excess stress, fatigue, and pain. Joining me on the mic for this interview is Tiffany Cagwin, who shares her sto…
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I just stared at a blank sheet of paper and I couldn't, there was nothing. There was nothing left to give - Hannah Holden on Navigating Burnout
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50:54"Burnout isn't something that happens for a day. It is physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual exhaustion." "All of my self-worth was coming from work. So I'd got myself into a situation where I felt useless and worthless except when I was getting accolades from work or recognition from work." "I remember a conversation with my new line manager.…
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Resilience, Relationships, and Real Estate with Craig & Lore Hamilton
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1:02:03This episode is different from any other episode I’ve put out lately... We have 2 guests in one episode this week. They are both very close friends of mine. And our topic is not just about leadership - we get personal and vulnerable about life’s challenges and losses, tenacity and success, not giving up and always looking for ways to do things bett…
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From Traditional To Transformational Leadership with Blaire Palmer
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52:19“I’m encouraging leaders to ask some important questions about themselves and about the ways that their old-fashioned ideas are getting in the way of them getting the best out of themselves and their people. And I’m also challenging them to leave their organizations and, ideally, the world in a better place than they found it.” This episode, inspir…
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From Freelancer to CEO: Alex Price on Avoiding Emotional Overdraft and Finding Balance
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53:42In the latest episode of "Exploring Emotional Overdraft," host Andy Brown engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Alex Price, a former agency owner who reflects on his journey from freelance web designer to the founder and eventual seller of a digital marketing agency. Alex shares his candid insights on the highs and lows of building a bus…
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Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence Through Strategic Leadership with Rich Horwath
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37:44"There's a small select group of leaders out there, and they work in organizations, they lead companies where they're always hungry to get better. Sometimes they're struggling, sometimes they're doing really well. But at the end of the day, they always have this growth mindset of how can we better?" I am excited to share this episode with you as we…
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How To Cultivate World-Class Mindset Through Performance, Passion, & Presence with Derin McMains
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43:33“Mindset is the separator, it truly is. It’s how you show up in the moments that matter most that separate individuals…” This week I asked Derin McMains, a former professional baseball player who is now the Director of Mental Performance at a global cybersecurity company, to join me on the mic to help me talk about how to cultivate a world-class mi…
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