Hi, I'm Aaron. Crisis turned inspirational writer, and motivational speaker. I have deep conversations with CEOs, thought leaders, and professional athletes from all over the world to uncover the mindsets, strategies, and insights to build a high-performing and fulfilling life. In every episode, I ask my guest, what's their purpose is and one question they want to ask the listeners. Thank you for listening.
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Aaron Pang Podcasts
Talking hockey and life, but mostly hockey...featuring guests from around the hockey world.
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Episode 37 - Aaron Bogosian, Minnesota Wild Human Performance Specialist
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51:16Joe O'Donnell talks with Aaron Bogosian, Minnesota Wild Human Performance Specialist. They discuss his role within the Wild's hockey operations department, the importance of building relationships with players and prospects, Bogosian's minor league playing days, his younger brother, Zach, and more.
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Episode 36 - Jack Michaels, Edmonton Oilers Broadcaster
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30:11Joe O'Donnell chats with Jack Michaels, a TV and radio broadcaster for the Edmonton Oilers. They talk about the Stanley Cup Final, the superstar duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the vibe in Edmonton during the playoffs and more.
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Episode 35 - Richard Park, Minnesota Wild Pro Scout & Former Player
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55:42Joe O'Donnell chats with Richard Park, a former NHL forward who spent time with the Minnesota Wild. They discuss his current career as a pro scout, his time in the NHL as a player, his youth hockey experiences and more.
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Episode 34 - Jesse Granger, Writer / Reporter - The Athletic Las Vegas
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43:33Joe O'Donnell talks about the Wild's first round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights with Jesse Granger from The Athletic. They also discuss Granger's focus on NHL goaltenders, his start in journalism, and more.
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How to Grow Dodgeball into a Global Sport
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57:52Have you ever played dodgeball? Brian Li is the Founder of Hong Kong Dodgeball Association, Cofounder and Deputy President of the World Dodgeball Federation, as well as Head coach for Hong Kong Men’s team. In this talk, you will hear from Brian, why he started dodgeball, how he transformed a kid's sport into a global sport, the ups and downs he fac…
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Episode 33 - Matt Harder, Minnesota Wild Strength & Conditioning Coach
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1:14:02Joe O'Donnell talks with Matt Harder, the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Minnesota Wild. They talk about the ever-changing strength / sports science industry, the technology used to help get players to their peak performance, player workouts and routines, his career path to the NHL and more.…
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Episode 32 - Ryan "Bugsy" Malone, Former NHL Forward & U.S. Olympian
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38:18Joe O'Donnell talks with Ryan "Bugsy" Malone about the "4 Nations Face-Off", the 2010 Olympics, his NHL playing career, his current initiatives with the Malone Family Foundation and more!
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Clinical Nutritionist - Doctors Won't Tell You This
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1:15:40In this talk, I speak to Jieun about what we should know about nutrition, gut health, what diseases are trending upwards, why certain foods are bad for our body, and how we should approach diet. Jieun Wrigley is a clinical nutritionist. She received a Master of Science in Nutrition Science from Tufts University (US). She is a member of the American…
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Episode 31 - Darren Pang, TNT & Chicago Blackhawks TV Analyst / Former Goalie
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54:00Joe O'Donnell chats with Darren Pang, a long-time TV analyst for the NHL, who currently works for TNT and the Chicago Blackhawks. Pang gives his insights into the legacy of Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, the Wild's season thus far, Connor Bedard's development his early broadcasting days and much more.…
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Episode 30 - Matthew Barnaby, Retired NHL Winger
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40:58Joe O'Donnell talks with former NHL'er Matthew Barnaby about the state of today's NHL, the legendary teammates he played with, dropping the gloves on a regular basis and much more!
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Episode 29 - Chris Kelleher, Minnesota Wild Assistant GM
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43:42Joe O'Donnell catches up with Minnesota Wild Assistant GM, Chris Kelleher. They discuss the David Jirichek trade, the Wild's great start to the season, the importance of player development in the AHL and Kelleher's path from a player into scouting / management.
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Big4合伙人 - 如何找到夢想工作 | How to Find Your Dream Job
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1:15:39一個沒有名牌大學, 在大海險死,變成四大合夥人的故事 Nelson Chow係供應鏈和運營諮詢公司Argon & Co Asia嘅合伙人, 供應管理學會香港分會( ISM-HK )主席, 香港理工大學客座講師。 Aaron 訪問咗Nelson。 喺節目裏邊講到: ⚡️如何找到你理想的工作 ⚡️職場和面試技巧 ⚡️與原生父母的關係 Hope you enjoy this conversation. ========================================== Transform Tuesday Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.transformativepurpose.com/profile 加入Purpose Club https…
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瑜伽社老闆 - 如何找到內向人的超能力 | The Superpower of Introverts
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56:28由內向運動員脫變成瑜伽社老闆的故事 KiKi係前公民田徑運動員和專屬女士瑜伽舍的老闆。 呢一集Purpose Talk, Aaron和KiKi喺節目裏邊講到: ⚡️內向型性格遇到嘅問題 ⚡️如何找到適合自己嘅工作 ⚡️伴侶關係 Hope you enjoy this conversation. Hope you enjoy this conversation. ========================================== Transform Tuesday Newsletter: https://www.newsletter.transformativepurpose.com/profile 加入Purpose Club https://www.transformat…
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Episode 28 - Justin Falk, Former NHL Defenseman & Current Pro Scout
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41:49Joe O'Donnell chats with Manitoba native and former Minnesota Wild draft pick, Justin Falk, who is currently a pro scout for the Buffalo Sabres. They talk about his transition to pro scouting, his time in the NHL and with the Wild, playing with Jared Spurgeon and more.
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Storage CEO - How to Recover from Crisis and Betrayal
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50:02Kevin Shee built his company SC Storage into one of Asia’s largest mini-storage operators. In this purpose talk, Kevin and Aaron talk about the fire that killed two firemen, how he lost interest in running his business, and his journey to rediscover his passion for business and life. Tell us your answer: "One of these companies will go bankrupt in …
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Business Magnate - How To Be Successful at Work and In Life - Dr. Allan Zeman, LKF Group
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46:30Dr. Allan Zeman is the chairman of Lan Kwai Fong Group. In 1983, Allan opened California restaurant and bar in Hong Kong, transformed it into the nightlight district where millions of tourists and people come to celebrate and host the best parties in town. 40 years later, LKF Group properties extend from Mainland China to Thailand. In this purpose …
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Author - How to Help People Get Off Their Phone
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1:03:17Ross Parker is the author of Screens That Eat Children. In this purpose talk, Ross and Aaron discuss why phones and social media are so dangerous to humans and our children. Why is social media so addictive? How can we get people including kids off their phone and social media? 00:00 Intro 01:40 What's Ross' PURPOSE 07:47 Modern Childhood 12:48 Why…
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Website Investor - How To Make Money & Passive Income From Websites
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51:13Matt and Liz Raad are highly successful Website Investors and Digital Educators, regarded as Australia’s leading experts in website valuation, website due diligence and investing in digital assets. They were one of the first in the world to buy & renovate a portfolio of websites, a strategy they now teach beginners to reach 6 and 7-figure incomes –…
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CEO - How to Lead Teams with The Guided Mindset
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1:05:06Aaron chats with Robert Wall, CEO of JEB Group, about he grew the small brick distributor start up into a successful sustainable workplace solution company. Robert also talks about how he uses the guided mindset, intention and intuition to lead his choices, and lead his team. 0:00 Intro 01:43 What is your PURPOSE in life? 03:44 Influence from Rob's…
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Professional Juggler - How to Find Your Superpower
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1:02:46Eric Byron is an experienced educator, technologist and has worked in Disney for over 10 years. He is the host of the "The Education Innovators Podcast". 00:00 Intro 01:19 What Inspires You? 03:12 How to Accept Failures? 05:38 How to Manage Risks? 12:03 Growing Up with Two Smart Brothers! 15:50 I Worked in a Funeral Home! 22:00 What I Learned from …
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Communication Coach - How to Overcome The Fear of Public Speaking
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32:22I was terrible at public speaking in college. I had sweaty palms, I stuttered, and my face would change colour. It took years to overcome and learn how to work with my inner critic who was making toxic comparison with my peers. In this conversation, I am joined with Christian Masset, a communication coach to discuss how to overcome the fear of publ…
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Episode 27 - Mat Sells, Minnesota Wild Assistant GM
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40:11Joe O'Donnell sits down with Mat Sells, one of the newly appointed Minnesota Wild Assistant GM's. They talk about the Wild's off-season additions through the draft and free agency, as well as the growing role analytics have in the NHL. They also talk about Sells' time with Hockey Canada.
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How To Find Your Strengths - Executive Coach: John Bower
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49:36Transformative Purpose is voted #4 Purpose Podcast in the world! Professionally John is a Personal Trainer and an Executive Coach. His motto is that a strong mind needs a strong body. In this episode, John shares his thoughts on complacency, labeling, and how to bring personal transformation. John Bower arrived in Hong Kong in 1998, founded and sol…
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Episode 26 - Cody McLeod, Minnesota Wild Development Coach & Former NHL'er
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46:58Joe O'Donnell chats with Cody McLeod about his role in the Wild's player development department, his playing career from the WHL to the NHL, and his transition from playing into hockey operations.
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Episode 25 - Jonny Lazarus, NHL Host, Analyst & Content Creator
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41:32Joe O'Donnell chats with Jonny Lazarus, a former college hockey player turned NHL content creator & on-air host / analyst. They discuss the latest in the Stanley Cup Playoffs as well as as the current state of hockey at the NCAA level. They also talk about "Morning Cuppa Hockey" a show that Lazarus co-hosts on Daily Faceoff as well as Lazarus' star…
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How To Be Happy - Psychologist: Henry Chamberlain
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43:01Henry Chamberlain, combat officer turned psychologist and executive coach shares his thoughts on trauma, the role of coaching in filling personal gaps, and the path to find happiness and fulfillment in today's fast-paced world. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:00 How I got into Coaching 3:41 What is coaching 6:11 Does everyone need a coach? 7:16 How do lab…
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Episode 24 - Richard Bachman, Iowa Wild Goalie Coach & Former NHL'er
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47:57Joe O'Donnell catches up with Iowa Wild Goalie Coach, Richard Bachman to talk about the Iowa Wild's season, goaltending prospect Jesper Wallstedt, Bachman's playing career and more.
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How To Live Longer and Healthier - CEO: Phil Newman, Longevity.Technology
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1:05:57Phil Newman is the Founder of First Longevity, a digital investment platform for international investors and Longevity start-ups. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Longevity.Technology. In this episode, Phil and Aaron discuss the concept of longevity, how to live a longer and healthier life through getting tested, longevity topics that are trending…
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How To Motivate Yourself When People HATE You - Ex Football Player: Walter Vaz
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57:40Walter Vaz was a former French professional football player turned fitness coach. In this episode, Aaron joins Walter to talk about his upbringing being the only black family in a small village, and how he transformed after his soccer career came to an end. 00:00 Intro 02:03 What gives your life meaning 06:15 Love for Football 08:32 What has Footba…
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How to Avoid Burnout - Ex Law Firm COO: Brian Henderson
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56:21Brian Henderson is the former Chief Operating Officer at one of the largest law firms in Asia. An award-winning influencer, educator in mental health, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In this episode, Aaron joins Brian to talk about his burnout recovery journey and what people can do to avoid burnout at work. 00:00 Intro01:45 Why this line of work6…
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Episode 23 - Ray Shero, Minnesota Wild Senior Advisor & Former NHL GM
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59:50Joe O'Donnell chats with Ray Shero about his duties with the Minnesota Wild and his experiences as an NHL GM, including previous trade deadlines. Shero also talks about John Hynes' strengths as a coach, the Wild's recent improved play and winning the Stanley Cup back in 2009.
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How to Reinvent Your Career - ex Engineer Turned Personal Trainer, Moz Ali
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32:35Moazzam Ali is an engineer turned fitness trainer, motivational speaker, and bodybuilder. This is a spontaneous interview after Aaron met Moazzam at a breakfast meeting. The two talk about life lessons, meaning of life, and the inner dialogue we can all have with ourselves to get up when life is mean to us. Enjoy the serendipity and conversation! 0…
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Welcome to the No.1 Purpose podcast in Asia, Purpose Talk. I’m Aaron Pang and I’m so grateful you are here. I started this podcast 3 years ago to help people find their purpose and be remarkable. I interview CEOs, thought leaders and athletes to grow our mindset, develop positive habits, and build a better career, business & life. If you're looking…
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How to Become a Global Executive - ex Shangri-la HR Executive: Handi
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56:30Handi is an award-winning corporate HR executive with 25 years of experiences from General Electric, Standard Chartered Bank, Sinar Mas, Jardine Matheson, and currently Shangri-La Group. Handi went from a small city in Indonesia and almost couldn't go to university to living in 8 global cities including Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Beijing, Ta…
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Health Span vs. Life Span: What’s the Difference
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5:21In this moment, health coach Vincent Hiscox explains the differences between health span and life span. A term made popular by Dr. Peter Attia in his latest book Outlive. Vincent Hiscox is a former Mathematics and Physics teacher, engineer and now a sought-after health coach and podcast host of The Over Forty Wellness. In this interview we talk abo…
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Health Advice from 73 Year Old Health Coach
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15:33Vincent Hiscox is a former Mathematics and Physics teacher, engineer and now a sought-after health coach and podcast host of The Over Forty Wellness. In this interview we talk about the 7 health pillars everyone should pay attention to in order to eat, move and live better. 00:00 Intro 01:54 Becoming a health coach 04:11 Building a new career at ag…
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Episode 22 - Ken Klee, PWHL Minnesota Head Coach & Former NHL Defenseman
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45:22Joe O'Donnell chats with Minnesota PWHL Head Coach Ken Klee, a former NHL defenseman. Recently hired by the new franchise, Klee talks about his coaching philosophies, some players to watch on the Minnesota roster and the excitement surrounding the new women's league. They also discuss his initial introduction and involvement in women's hockey, his …
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How to Make Money from Digital Businesses - CEO: Blake Huchison, Flippa
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53:44In this chat, we interview Blake Hutchison, CEO at Flippa to talk about future skills, opportunities for digital assets, how to look for good deals and advice for entrepreneurs. Flippa is the #1 global online marketplace to buy and sell online businesses and digital assets including Ecommerce stores, blogs, SaaS companies, mobile apps, social media…
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Episode 21 - Kevin Gorg, Bally Sports North Reporter
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56:53Joe O'Donnell catches up with Kevin Gorg, who has covered the Minnesota Wild as a television rink side reporter since 2006. They discuss the Wild's improved play under new head coach John Hynes as well as the final days around the team just prior to the coaching change. They also dive into Gorg's job as a TV reporter, his role at Canterbury Park as…
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Episode 20 - Wes Walz, Former NHL'er & Bally Sports Analyst / Host
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57:25Joe O'Donnell is joined by Wes Walz to talk all things Minnesota Wild as the 2023-24 season has arrived. Topics include: Kirill Kaprizov's leadership, the next step for Marco Rossi, Brock Faber's hockey IQ, and more. Walz also shares some stories from his playing days with the Wild and his broadcasting work at Bally Sports North.…
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Episode 19 - Marc-Andre Fleury, Wild Goaltender & 3-Time Stanley Cup Champion
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31:30Joe O'Donnell talks about some keys to the Minnesota Wild's upcoming season before being joined by Wild goaltender and 3-time Stanley Cup Champion Marc-Andre Fleury (6:35). They discuss several, upcoming career milestones within his reach this season, his love and passion for the game, settling into Minnesota with his family, and more...…
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How To Improve Wellness and Performance at Work - Wim Hof Breathwork Coach: Brian Lai
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1:24:15We sit down with breathwork coach Brian Lai to learn about the implication of shallow breathing, breath-holding and apnea on our health and performance. Brian was the very first Wim Hof certified instructor in Asia. Wim Hof known as “The Iceman” is a Dutch athlete and multiple Guiness World Record holder known for his ability to withstand extreme c…
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Episode 18 - Scott Burnside, Award-Winning Hockey Writer
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1:10:33Joe O'Donnell is joined by long-time hockey writer Scott Burnside as they talk all things Minnesota Wild as well as a number of NHL storylines. Burnside also discusses his time at ESPN in addition to sharing various stories from his career covering hockey.
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Episode 17 - John Scott, Retired NHL Player & Host of "Dropping The Gloves"
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53:14Joe O'Donnell talks with retired NHL enforcer John Scott about his time with the Minnesota Wild, his days in Houston of the AHL, winning the 2016 NHL All-Star Game MVP, helping raise a family of seven girls, hosting his own podcast and more!
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How to Live A Healthier Life: Personal Trainer, Andrew Cox
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1:46:08Andrew Cox is a co-owner & director of Joint Dynamics. He is a trainer, lifestyle coach and educator in the health and fitness industry working with individuals, teams and corporations on health, performance and productivity. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ANDREW 💻 Website - https://www.jointdynamics.com.hk/the-team/trainers/andrew-cox 👥 Linkedin - https://www.lin…
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How to Grieve and Accept Your Painful Past - Kung Fu Master, Nima King
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1:17:19Nima King overcame incredible adversity to become one of the most globally sought after Wing Chun teachers. Nima is the founder of Mindful Wing Chun. He trained with Chu Shong Tin (CST) for 9 years before he passed away in 2014. CST was the third student of Ip Man. Ip Man was the teacher of Bruce Lee. Simply mention 'TPCommunity' and get 10% off ac…
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Episode 16 - Greg Wyshynski, Senior NHL Writer at ESPN
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42:13Joe O'Donnell catches up with longtime NHL writer and podcaster, Greg Wyshynski of ESPN. They talk about the Vegas Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup and their ensuing celebration, ESPN's NHL coverage, how the Minnesota Wild are viewed by the national media, Wyshynski's time as creator of "Puck Daddy" on Yahoo Sports and more!…
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How To Slow Down and Live with Intentions: Menswear Founder, Evan Tata
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37:10Evan is the co-founder of Brutal Buddha. He and Rob are on a mission to help active men seeking balance live longer, healthier lives. They have built the world's most comfortable 3-in-1 active shorts for men. (0:00) Highlights (5:00) Introduction (7:42) What are the myths around preventative health (9:15) What have you struggled with (12:15) How ca…
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Episode 15 - Kenny Albert, Play-By-Play Broadcaster
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49:04Joe O'Donnell is joined by long-time broadcaster Kenny Albert just prior to the 2023 Stanley Cup Final, which Albert will broadcast on TNT. Their conversation covers the matchup between the Panthers and Golden Knights, Albert's work with the New York Rangers, his start as a broadcaster from his high school days, the influence his father and uncles …
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The Secret Behind Human Trafficking - Matthew Friedman, The Mekong Club
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42:02Founder and CEO of The Mekong Club, Matthew Friedman is a global expert on modern slavery and human trafficking. An award-winning filmmaker, author and philanthropist, Matthew regularly advises heads of governments and intelligence agencies. Matthew is considered the leading catalyst of the anti-slavery movement in Asia’s business sector by captain…
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