Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by podcast host and speaker Jason Shupp. The discussion focuses on Jason’s eclectic career path and the resilience built through his diverse experiences. Central take-aways include the importance of being present, managing stress through both high-adrenaline hobbies and meditation, and finding success in well-being and contentment. Jason Shupp is a podcast host, speaker, and empathic collaborator. Jason’s early professional life was quite diverse (EMT in Colorado, white water raft guide, snowmobile tour guide, martial arts instructor, and high works rigger) before entering the family business in the…
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Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Kate talks with Kaneshi Hart. The discussion focuses on Kaneshi’s journey from the corporate world to becoming a successful podcast host and speaker. Central take-aways include the importance of building robust systems, the power of authenticity in achieving success, and practical strategies to overcome fear and enhance resilience. Kaneshi emphasizes the significance of client retention, having a solid client onboarding process, and the value of continual personal and professional development. Additionally, she shares her insights on maintaining optimism and gratitude as foundational principles for a resilient lifestyle. Playing collegiate Division I…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this captivating episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate welcomes Kyle McDowell, an inspiring and seasoned leader. Kyle shares the transformative power of his book, “Begin with We,” and the profound impact of the 10 “We” principles on organizational culture and beyond. Kyle reflects on the journey that led him to notice an increasing sense of apathy despite advancing in his career. Realizing the need for a cultural reset within his organization, Kyle developed the 10 We principles, which became a manifesto for positive change. He recounts the initial skepticism from his team and how consistency in…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate is joined by franchise consultant and coach Adam Goldman to delve into the intricacies of franchising, his professional journey, and the lessons learned along the way. Chapters: Franchising Insights Exploring Franchise Types Optimism and Resilience The Importance of Trust in Franchising Handling Rejection and Teaching Children This Important Lesson The nation’s top franchise coach and consultant, Adam Goldman, knows that even with well-paying jobs, there is one major problem in Corporate America: you can’t pursue your own dreams while working for someone else. Franchising has allowed Adam, a father…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate welcomes Professor MS Rao back to the show. The two delve deeply into the evolution and development of soft leadership. Professor Rao explains how he blended principles from his PhD in soft skills with leadership theories to create a new leadership style. He highlights the importance of people skills, emotional intelligence, and collaboration while emphasizing that leaders must still maintain task orientation. Drawing on examples of renowned figures like Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, and Elon Musk, Professor Rao underscores that effective leadership can come in many forms, with both…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this engaging episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate sits down with Brian Morgan, a dedicated field sound mixer, business owner and endurance athlete, to delve into the parallels between ultra marathons, parenting, personal growth, and resilience. Together, they explore the many lessons learned from pushing physical boundaries and how this relates to nurturing resilient children. Chapters: Navigating Life’s Challenges Parenting with Perseverance Encouraging Risk-Taking in Kids Personal Development through Adversity Endurance Racing Insights Evolving Life Paths Lessons from Spartan Races Importance of Family and Personal Growth Brian Morgan is a dedicated field sound mixer and business…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify Innovative Speech Language Pathologist Courtney Byrd joins Dr. Kate this week on The Optimized Mind. Dr. Byrd, an esteemed speech language pathologist who brings a wealth of experience and insight into the conversation. This episode dives deep into Byrd’s 20-year journey in developing an innovative alternative treatment for stuttering, sparked by a poignant early experience during her college years. Byrd recounts how working with a teenage boy who stuttered left a lasting imprint on her career and motivated her to find more effective solutions. Tune in to this enlightening episode filled with insightful discussions, practical takeaways, and inspiring…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with child life specialist and founder of Child Life On-Call Katie Taylor. The discussion focuses on the role of child life specialists in children’s hospitals. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the impact of trauma and hospitalization on children and ways to ease this stress for kids and parents; the evolution of Child Life On-Call – an app to support parents and empower them as they care for their hospitalized children, the importance of helping kids cope through hospitalization and the power of therapy dogs in…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with franchise expert Ewell Smith. The discussion focuses on Ewell’s book – Your First Franchise Roadmap, and the many possibilities for building a successful franchise. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the many paths for success in franchising and in life, the importance of mindset and goodness of fit as a successful franchise owner, and the power of relationships.Ewell Smith is the host of the CloseTheDeal.com Podcast, featuring special episodes of Your First Franchise, where he interviews franchisors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders. He’s also the author…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with successful trader and author Anmol Singh. The discussion focuses on Anmol’s path to learning about the markets and developing a passion for trading which has evolved into a successful business. Central themes which emerge through the discussion include the importance of managing mindset in trading and in life, the difference between knowing and doing and the importance of putting knowledge into action. Anmol highlights the core principles in his book – Prepping for Success throughout which focuses on optimizing mindset. The stock market is an emotional rollercoaster.…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with Cary Sparrow, founder and CEO of Wagescape, a company focused on labor market trends. The discussion focuses on Cary’s rich experiential history and career path which led him to starting Wagescape. Central themes which emerge through this powerful conversation include transparency in the labor market, the value of experiential learning in work and in life, the ways in which access to the right information leads to organizational resilience, and the power of perspective. Cary helps HR professionals and consulting firms to predict the future of pay. He…
Subscribe: iTunes / Spotify In this episode of The Optimized Mind, Dr. Kate talks with entrepreneur Akash Rupareliaa. The discussion focuses on the ways in which Akash and his team serve others by helping entrepreneurs build their businesses and gain visibility in a way which helps them to create a massive impact for those they work with. Central themes which emerge through this powerful conversation include the importance of a service mindset and living in your zone of genius, lessons learned while living as a monk, the connection between purpose and success and the power of the subconscious mind. Akash’s journey is…