Episodios

  • Mindful Leadership from a Mindfulness Master: A Conversation with Pankaj Singh
    May 15 2025

    I recently sat down with Pankaj Singh, a mindfulness and leadership expert. In this episode, we talk about how mindfulness can make you not just a better leader, but a better person.

    It was a pleasure chatting to Pankaj, a multi-faceted and dynamic individual known for redefining leadership through mindfulness practices. He has extensive experience in business as an engineer and notably steered National Auto Care through a ransomware attack within 48 hours as their Chief Technology Officer.

    Pankaj has been a lifelong practitioner of mindfulness after studying with a lama at the age of 14, and has developed The Ascendancy Action™ System and Mindful Leadership Mastery Compass™ to give leaders practical tools that help them become calmer, more confident, and more well-rounded.

    In our conversation, we dive deep into meditation and mindfulness, getting actionable advice on how to implement mindfulness in the boardroom, as well as everyday life. We also get into the more esoteric aspects of mindfulness, like becoming the observer, and learning to sit with the uncomfortable loudness of our thoughts.

    I invite you to listen to the full conversation on becoming a better leader through mindful practices.

    And now I give you, Pankaj Singh.

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    1 h y 19 m
  • Lessons from Seal Team Six: A Conversation with Rob Roy
    May 1 2025

    I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Rob Roy, a Navy veteran, former member of SEAL Team Six, and the founder and CEO of Trident Coaching and Consulting. Rob brings decades of experience in elite military operations and leadership development, and his personal journey—from a difficult upbringing in Milwaukee to the pinnacle of America’s special operations community—is nothing short of extraordinary.

    In our conversation, Rob opens up about his time in the SEALs, the intense mental and physical challenges of BUD/S training, and what it was like to serve among the most elite warriors in the world. He shares hard-earned wisdom on resilience, leadership, and self-mastery, the transition from life inside SEAL Team Six to coaching high performers in the civilian world, and much more.

    I invite you to listen to the full conversation, where we explore grit, growth, and the mindset of excellence.

    And now I give you, Rob Roy.

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    56 m
  • Growing LinkedIn from 400 to 4000: A Conversation with Steve Cadigan
    Feb 14 2025

    In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Steve Cadigan, the HR leader who helped scale LinkedIn from 400 to 4,000 employees in just four years.

    Steve shares how his passion for team dynamics and workplace culture fueled this explosive growth and shaped LinkedIn’s early success. We also discuss why prioritizing culture over salaries matters, the value of hiring for potential rather than experience, and how aligning employee goals with company impact creates a thriving workforce.

    I invite you to listen to the full conversation on building teams that drive innovation and success.

    And now I give you, Steve Cadigan.

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    53 m
  • The Viking Code: A Conversation with Anders Indset
    Dec 10 2024

    I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Anders Indset, a Norwegian philosopher widely known as "The Business Philosopher.” Recognized for his pioneering work at the intersection of philosophy, economics, and technology, Anders is also a renowned author whose books have appeared on international bestseller lists.

    His latest book, The Viking Code: The Art and Science of Norwegian Success, explores how Norway’s values can create a culture of success for individuals and society.

    I invite you to listen to the full conversation, as we discuss topics like philosophy, quantum mechanics, technology, consciousness, and more.

    And now I give you, Anders Indset.

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    1 h y 16 m
  • The Obstacle is the Way: A Conversation with Bishoy Tadros
    Aug 28 2024

    In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Bishoy Tadros. Born in Egypt, Bishoy's family moved to the United States when he was three years old after he received a cancer diagnosis. He underwent intermittent treatment for 10 years.

    On his 13th birthday, he had brain surgery for a blood clot and was later given a clear medical report. Despite his childhood battles with cancer, he was determined to reach his full potential as an adult.

    Bishoy is the author of Break Barriers: How Setbacks Can Dare You Rather Than Define You and Audacious: Uncaging Your Authentic Self. He also hosts the Mile 40 Podcast.

    In this show, we discuss overcoming obstacles, what it takes to mentally overcome that voice in your head that says you can't do the things you want to do, how to be an athlete later in life, and so much more.

    And now I give you, Bishoy Tadros.

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    49 m
  • How to Start and Run Your Own Podcast
    May 30 2024

    In this episode, Brian speaks with Robert Ingalls. Mr. Ingalls is a former practicing lawyer, professional speaker, and the founder of LawPods, a company specifically designed to help busy professionals start their own podcasts.

    In the episode, Brian and Robert talk about how to start your own podcast, the “why” of your podcast, how to come up with a good name for your podcast, the type of equipment and software he recommends, how to market and spread your podcast, and more.

    If you’ve ever considered starting your own podcast but don’t know where to begin, then this is the show for you.

    And now I give you, Robert Ingalls.

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    1 h y 2 m
  • Our Dear Friend, Jim Goldsmith, Has Passed Away
    Apr 18 2024

    This podcast episode holds an even deeper significance in light of Jim Goldsmith's passing. His wisdom and passion for his faith, family, and friends remain timeless, serving as a reminder of his enduring legacy.

    As we revisit this conversation, we celebrate and honor his remarkable life, ensuring that his spirit lives on through the stories and lessons he shared with us.

    Jim fought a brave battle with cancer over the past 5 years. At the time of the podcast, Jim was given less than 6 months to live. These are the topics we discussed:

    • The most meaningful experiences of Jim’s life
    • How the terminal diagnosis changed his perspective on what is important and what is not
    • The biggest challenges Jim faced
    • His advice for people facing a similar terminal diagnosis
    • The advice Jim would give his younger self
    • How Jim’s faith equipped him to face the prospect of death
    • What Jim hoped to accomplish in his remaining months
    • How Jim wants to be remembered by his wife, kids, and friends

    And a lot more.

    Talking about death and dying is hard for most people. But listening to Jim Goldsmith tell his story will change your entire perspective on what it means to live a good life and to die a good death.

    And now, in honor of Jim Goldsmith, we reflect on his impact on all of us.

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    1 h y 14 m
  • Battle-Tested Leadership: A Conversation with United States Marine Bobby Harrington
    Feb 8 2024

    In my latest podcast episode, I speak with Bobby Harrington, a United States Marine and former oil and gas executive. Our conversation covers everything on leadership. We exclusively speak about the most important part of being a leader. 

    Bobby Harrington also shares insights from his book, “Lead You,” discussing how the leadership journey starts with yourself. We discuss how to develop confidence in your abilities, and I even share a personal story about a time that brought tears to my eyes.

    Other topics we discuss include: 

    • Unlocking a person’s leadership potential

    • How our values change through the years

    • Transforming New Year resolutions into challenges

    • How to ignite your passion for something

    • Succeeding by mastering compartmentalization

    I invite you to listen to the full conversation, which will encourage you to self-reflect and challenge you to become a stronger leader.

    And now I give you Bobby Harrington.

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