Create clarity from chaos and feel better about tomorrow in 15 minutes or less. Join host Josh Allan Dykstra, recovering tech founder turned optimistic futurist, as he cuts through the noise to make sense of what's next. This isn't your typical prediction show filled with shiny tech fantasies. It's a wake-up call for change-makers, leaders, rebels, and anyone who refuses to let the future happen TO them instead of designing it themselves. Each episode exposes the systems that are secretly sh ...
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The Ambitious Introvert® is for founders and entrepreneurs who want to create big results without burning through their energy. Hosted by Emma-Louise Parkes, it's less “business tips” and more like sitting down with a trusted mentor who actually gets the reality of building a business as an introvert. Through personal stories, honest insights, and conversations with entrepreneurial trailblazers, Emma-Louise offers the perspective and tools introverted entrepreneurs need to unlock fresh energ ...
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The Few Podcast is where we explore the stories of the few people who have achieved their dreams and life purpose. Join host Christian Boucousis as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, athletes, authors, and thought leaders to uncover their secrets to success. Through candid conversations, we discover the challenges and struggles they faced on their journey and learn from their experiences. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a sports enthusiast, or simply curious about success, The ...
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The Few Podcast is where we explore the stories of the few people who have achieved their dreams and life purpose. Join host Christian Boucousis as he interviews successful entrepreneurs, athletes, authors, and thought leaders to uncover their secrets to success. Through candid conversations, we discover the challenges and struggles they faced on their journey and learn from their experiences. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a sports enthusiast, or simply curious about success, The ...
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What Is The Fourth Turning? (Why I'm Optimistic About The Coming Crisis)
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21:03The chaos you're feeling isn't random, it's a pattern that repeats. We're in a "winter" season now, and The Crisis is coming.By Josh Allan Dykstra
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Why Is Change So Hard? The System Is Designed To Exhaust You (& How To Fight Back)
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12:00You know the system is broken. You know what needs to change. So why can't you do anything about it?By Josh Allan Dykstra
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Episode 227: How I Think About… Visibility
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24:00From launching my business in 2019 as a total social media avoider, to now running a globally downloaded podcast and coaching high-performing introverts, my approach to visibility has evolved a lot. And being visible as a business owner in 2025 is very different to how it was even just a few years ago. This episode isn’t about algorithms or trends.…
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Why Is Capitalism Bad? You're Being Gaslit Every Day (And You Won't Be A Billionaire)
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20:22Everything you are has been turned into capital... and you didn't even notice. Here's how (and why) to un-gaslight yourself from capitalism.By Josh Allan Dykstra
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When 90% Are Unemployed, Capitalism Collapses: Reimagining Work with Usha Gubbala (BONUS EPISODE)
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49:44When 90% of people are unemployed, who buys from Amazon? In this special Bonus Episode, Josh talks with Usha Gubbala about the future of work, A.I., and what happens when we realize nobody actually wants a "job."By Josh Allan Dykstra
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Government Shutdown Cuts SNAP Benefits for 42 Million: The Seed Corn Problem (Short-Termism)
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18:08What if the greatest threat to our future isn’t corruption or chaos, but our addiction to short-term thinking?By Josh Allan Dykstra
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Episode 226: How I Think About… Performing Under Pressure
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34:08What does it really take to stay solid and grounded when the stakes feel high? In this solo episode, I’m sharing how I think about performing under pressure - drawing from almost 2 decades in one of the world’s most stressful jobs and 6 years coaching ambitious entrepreneurs. I explore: How calm confidence is actually a competitive edge in leadersh…
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Why You’re So Exhausted: Living In The Age Of Compound Change (Your Brain Can’t Keep Up)
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13:29We’re not tired because we’re weak. We’re tired because we’re living in exponential times. Welcome to The Age Of Compound Change.By Josh Allan Dykstra
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State of A.I. Oct 2025: Anthropic Pays, ChatGPT Shops, Robots Do Laundry, Your Job Evolves
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13:36Ready for a quick roundup of the most important A.I. headlines right now? Here's the State Of A.I.By Josh Allan Dykstra
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Episode 225: How I Think About… Energy as My Greatest Business Asset
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21:43As an introverted business owner and success coach for ambitious introverts, I’m never not thinking about energy - it’s the foundation of everything I do to help my clients get results. In this episode of The Ambitious Introvert®, I share how I think about energy as the most valuable and strategic asset in my business. You’ll hear how this lens inf…
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President Makes $3.4B While You Can’t Talk Politics at Work (The Intersection Era)
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10:16They told you to keep work and politics separate. Meanwhile, they're making $3.4B mixing them. Where's the lie? Welcome to the Intersection Era.By Josh Allan Dykstra
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Government Shutdown Explained: The Real Reason Behind Congress Chaos (& Who’s Building Your Future)
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13:59By Josh Allan Dykstra
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I’m revisiting my popular ‘How I Think About…’ format here on The Ambitious Introvert® for Q4! Today I’m sharing how I actually think about and use AI in my business (and how I don’t). There’s a HUGE difference between using AI as a support tool versus depending on it to make your decisions or drive your creativity - and I’m sharing my thoughts on …
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Lessons From A CEO: The Typical Path Is Almost Always The Worst Path
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10:35Almost every organizational system you use was designed to control dumb, lazy people. And even if you don't believe that about your team, the system does... and the system always wins.By Josh Allan Dykstra
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Why Nobel Prize Winner Geoffrey Hinton Is Wrong About A.I. (The Intelligence Argument He's Missing)
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9:17Nobel Prize winners say A.I. will kill us. Tech leaders have stopped saving for retirement. But what if the doomsdayers have it backwards?By Josh Allan Dykstra
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Episode 223: Is All-or-Nothing Thinking Stalling Your Business?
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28:32If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I’m so behind… My business isn’t working… Today was a waste as I got nothing done,” this episode is for you. In today’s solo episode, I dive into how binary thinking, though comforting on the surface, can quietly sabotage your momentum, ESPECIALLY if you’re a high-achieving introvert. I share how this patter…
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The Hidden Violence Destroying Your Life Right Now (You Don’t Even See It)
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11:09The visible violence here in the U.S. is admittedly insane. But there's something even worse: the violence we can't see.By Josh Allan Dykstra
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A.I. Companies Just BOUGHT Your Future for $1.5B (While You Celebrated)
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15:28While you were cheering that $1.5B AI settlement, tech companies just bought the rights to your future for pennies.By Josh Allan Dykstra
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Episode 222: What if Everything You Want, Wants You Back?
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18:49In this solo episode I’m sharing a powerful mindset shift inspired by a recent coaching session. If you’ve ever worried that desiring something - clients, success, connection - makes you selfish, this episode will change the way you see things. Through a deeply personal (and slightly unexpected) story about a long-lost IKEA chair, I’m sharing how t…
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How to Future Proof Your Organisation in 5 Years Using AI and Strategic Foresight with Jonathan Brill
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From Burnout to Flow: Building Energy Intelligence with Josh Allan Dykstra
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From Vision to Action: The Power of Intentional Leadership with Brian Morris
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Leadership Without Losing Yourself: Balancing Results and Integrity with Mark Gottfried
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Consistent Leadership: The Hidden Habit That Inspires Teams with Kevin Stealey
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How to Stay Calm Under Pressure In Any Situation Using Emotional Regulation with Joe McNamara
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Why Human Centered Leaders Build Stronger Teams | The Ripple Effect Explained with Chris Rollins
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The Future of Leadership Why Humanity Matters More Than Ever with Anne Robie
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Preparation to Presence: Intentional Leadership Insights with Liz Brunner
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Leading with Trust: Kristen Ziman on the Real Power of Human-Centered Leadership
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Habits That Outlasts Motivation: The Secret to Discipline and Long-Term Success with Cam F Awesome
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Break Free From Mediocrity in 30 Days Using These Growth Mindset Strategies with Keith Sampson
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The Self-Leadership Reset: Transforming Beliefs, Mindset and Influence with Corliss Rassyle
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You're Not Stuck - You're Just Not Choosing Boldly with Brett Eaton
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What Leadership Looks Like After You Lose Everything You Thought You Were with Joe Delagrave
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How to Future Proof Your Organisation in 5 Years Using AI and Strategic Foresight with Jonathan Brill
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46:53AI won’t replace leaders, but leaders who use AI will replace those who don’t. In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with Jonathan Brill, Forbes’ number one futurist and a leading authority on innovation, technology, and future strategy. Tune in as we explore how leaders can future-proof their organisations by harnessing th…
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From Burnout to Flow: Building Energy Intelligence with Josh Allan Dykstra
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42:23What if work did not have to suck? In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with Josh Allan Dykstra, a future of work strategist helping leaders and organisations rethink how we work in an age of disruption. Josh shares why most workplaces drain energy instead of fuelling it, and how leaders can redesign work so it becomes ene…
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From Vision to Action: The Power of Intentional Leadership with Brian Morris
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36:47What separates leaders who only talk about vision from those who actually make it happen? In today’s complex world, where strategy often falls short in execution and leaders face constant disruption, the answer lies in intentional leadership and the discipline to follow through. In this episode of The Few Leadership Speaker Series, I sit down with …
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Leadership Without Losing Yourself: Balancing Results and Integrity with Mark Gottfried
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53:04Winning isn’t the hardest part of leadership, staying human while you do it is. In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with veteran basketball coach and leadership speaker Mark Gottfried to explore the balance between high performance and human values. Drawing from decades at the top of college basketball and beyond, Mark re…
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Consistent Leadership: The Hidden Habit That Inspires Teams with Kevin Stealey
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34:38What does it take to lead with unwavering consistency when everything around you is uncertain? In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with Kevin Stealey, an experienced leader and CEO, to uncover the subtle habits and personal principles that give teams stability and guidance. We explore how fatherhood shapes decision-making…
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How to Stay Calm Under Pressure In Any Situation Using Emotional Regulation with Joe McNamara
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54:17When pressure rises and everything is on the line, what separates leaders who crumble from those who inspire? In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with Joe McNamara, a former Marine officer, firefighter, and elite rugby player, to explore what it really takes to lead with character and composure in high-stakes environments…
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Why Human Centered Leaders Build Stronger Teams | The Ripple Effect Explained with Chris Rollins
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41:47What if every small action you take as a leader creates ripples that shape your entire organisation? In this episode I sit down with keynote speaker Chris Rollins to explore Ripple Effect Leadership, the idea that trust, connection, and culture are built in the smallest everyday moments. Chris shares the five qualities that set human-centred leader…
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The Future of Leadership Why Humanity Matters More Than Ever with Anne Robie
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41:57What if the future of leadership isn’t about being tougher or faster, but about being more human? In this episode of The Few Leaders Speaker Series, I sit down with Anne Robie, a leadership coach, consultant, and speaker who has spent her career helping organisations put people back at the centre of leadership. Together, we explore the challenges o…
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Preparation to Presence: Intentional Leadership Insights with Liz Brunner
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38:55Great leaders aren’t born confident. They prepare for it. In this episode of The Few Leaders Speaker Series, Emmy Award-winning journalist, executive coach, and author Liz Brunner shares how intentional preparation and authentic communication can shape the way leaders show up, inspire trust, and influence others. From silencing imposter syndrome an…
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Leading with Trust: Kristen Ziman on the Real Power of Human-Centered Leadership
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53:52In this episode of The Few Leaders: The Speaker Series, I chat with Kristen Ziman, former Chief of Police for Aurora, Illinois, to uncover why genuine care for people is the foundation of effective leadership. From leading through crisis and navigating politics to confronting apathy and disengagement, Kristen shares how optimism, vulnerability, and…
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Habits That Outlasts Motivation: The Secret to Discipline and Long-Term Success with Cam F Awesome
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1:08:38The hardest battles are rarely fought in the ring. They’re fought within yourself. In this episode of The Few Leaders: The Speaker Series, I sit down with Cam F Awesome, former USA National Boxing Champion and international speaker, to uncover the discipline and self-awareness behind lasting success. Cam shares how personal branding is less about c…
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Break Free From Mediocrity in 30 Days Using These Growth Mindset Strategies with Keith Sampson
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22:14What if your greatest challenges were actually your biggest opportunities? In this episode, Keith Sampson reveals how to shift your perspective and see every challenge as a chance to grow. We dive into building a resilient mindset, stepping out of your comfort zone, and turning pain into fuel for your goals. From breaking free of the approval trap …
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The Self-Leadership Reset: Transforming Beliefs, Mindset and Influence with Corliss Rassyle
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34:25What if the biggest barrier to your leadership isn’t your skills, but your mindset? In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, I sit down with leadership coach and author Corliss Rassyle to uncover how true leadership begins with self-leadership. From owning who you are to peeling back the layers of limiting beliefs, Corliss shares how tra…
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You're Not Stuck - You're Just Not Choosing Boldly with Brett Eaton
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51:31What if staying comfortable is the reason you’re not growing? In this episode of The Few Leaders: Speaker Series, high performance coach and speaker Brett Eaton joins the show to expose the silent trap holding so many leaders back: comfort. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired or like your goals are just out of reach, this conversation will shift …
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What Leadership Looks Like After You Lose Everything You Thought You Were with Joe Delagrave
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40:50What if your greatest failure became your greatest advantage? In this new episode of The Few Leaders, Paralympian and Team USA wheelchair rugby coach Joe Delagrave shares how a life-changing accident forced him to rebuild everything, from his identity to his leadership. We look into what resilience really means beyond the buzzwords, how failure is …
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Episode 221: The New Power Skills Introverts REALLY Need
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23:19The rules of success are shifting - fast. And the traits introverts were once told to “fix” are turning out to be the very ones the future demands. In this solo episode of The Ambitious Introvert®, I’m unpacking why deep thinkers, calm communicators, and emotionally intelligent leaders are becoming the real power players in today’s evolving world o…
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