Imagine going to college while raising three children. You're also working a ”part time” job that's actually full time. How could you possibly do all of this and still make time for things you enjoy? Elisabeth Farnsworth Grant found a way. Elisabeth grew up in a very religious household where a woman’s role in…
Geshe Gelek Choda became a Buddhist monk when he was seven years old. He traveled from his home in Sikkim in northeastern India to Bylakuppe in the south, where monks who had escaped from Tibet were rebuilding the Sera Je Monastery. When Geshe Gelek arrived to join Sera Je, the beautiful buildings that stand…
Imagine sitting down with a skydiver who has made 16,000 jumps, holds multiple world records, and has been inducted into the Skydiving Hall of Fame. Imagine that she talks you through a world record formation skydiving attempt, from the careful planning on the ground, through the ride up in the airplane, through the jump…
Graham Downey is a graduate of Yale Law School who scored a 180—the highest score possible—on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). After law school, Graham taught LSAT prep courses and tutored students for a test prep company, sharing his knowledge with other people striving to master the test. The LSAT is one of…
What happens when the things that give our lives purpose and meaning no longer feel… meaningful? Luke Iorio is the past President and CEO of iPEC, the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. Luke was at the pinnacle of a very successful career with iPEC when he completely burned out. In this episode, Luke…
Why do time management systems so often fail to help people make lasting changes? Why do leaders sometimes have trouble helping team members manage their tasks and time? What responsibilities do leaders have—and what should their employees be doing—to ensure that teams communicate effectively about tasks and deadlines? In this episode, Dr. Beth Banks…
Why do we procrastinate? And what can we do about it? Want to hear what a neuropsychologist has to say about this? In this episode, Dr. Nicole Byers talks about procrastination, feeling overwhelmed, and taking a healthy approach to developing habits that serve our long-term goals. A self-proclaimed ”neuroscience nerd” with a Ph.D. in…
I’ve enjoyed the conversations that I’ve had with all of our podcast guests, but this one might qualify as the most fun so far. My guest for this episode is Chris Ryan, co-founder and CEO of Silverquicken. Chris has an infectious and inspiring fascination with knowledge and learning. It’s led him to some impressive…
Is online dating a waste of time? Some people would say it is. In this episode you'll hear from two people who found it to be a very good use of their time. Who are these weirdos, you ask? Listen and find out! As a bonus, here's a link to the TED Talk that…
Dr. Sara Waltz cared for animals as veterinarian before becoming Area Medical Director for a network of veterinary hospitals. She now works as a Director of Learning and Development for Petfolk, a growing veterinary practice with multiple locations in North Carolina, balancing that role with her responsibilities as a wife and the mom of…
Becoming a veterinarian isn’t easy. After conquering the challenges of vet school, Dr. Sara Waltz cared for animals as veterinarian before becoming Area Medical Director for a network of veterinary hospitals. She now balances the challenges of working as Director of Learning and Development for Petfolk, a growing veterinary practice with multiple locations in…
Pop quiz!Imagine that you didn’t get much sleep last night.(Maybe you don’t have to imagine. Maybe you didn’t!)What are five ways that a sleep deficit might be affecting your productivity and performance?What is the greatest benefit that you might gain by improving your sleep habits? My answers to these questions have changed significantly since…